W. R. Usher, Jr.
Apr 13, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 W. R. Usher, Jr. Springfield – W. R. Usher, Jr., 81, passed away April 13, 2017 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple, served in the National Guard, and retired from Stone Container. Survivors include...
Derrell Claude Dubberly
Apr 12, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Derrell Claude Dubberly Rincon – Derrell C. Dubberly, 77, passed away April 12, 2017 at The Oaks – Bethany in Vidalia, Ga. The Tattnall County native attended Rincon Church of God, volunteered at Manna House Ministries, and was a member in good standing of Richard T. Turner Lodge...
Scott Andrew Morgan
Apr 8, 2017
Pooler-Scott Andrew Morgan, 46, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Scott was born in Savannah and was the owner/operator of EnviroLake. He was a 1988 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School, and a 1996 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Biology. He was a very active member of Compassion Christian...
James (Jim) J. Simmons
Apr 7, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE James (Jim) J. Simmons James (Jim) J. Simmons, 74, of Springfield died peacefully, Friday, April 7, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Percival, Iowa to Clifford L. and Katherine Simmons. Jim retired...
Dottie Williams Skipper
Apr 6, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Dottie Williams Skipper, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Dottie was born in Savannah to the late Rufus L. & Alma R. Williams. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and had retired from Dan Vaden Chevrolet. Survivors include her husband, Johnny D. Skipper; children, Tracy Cody (David), Sean Skipper (Misty), and...
Shillie Ruth "Shirley" Jolliff
Apr 6, 2017
Mrs. Shillie Ruth "Shirley" Jolliff, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Shirley was born in Arkansas and was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Mason, Sr., and her husband, Richard Jolliff. She served her country in the United States Army. Survivors include her children, Sherell Scarbriel of St. Louis, MO...
Steve Allgood
Apr 5, 2017
Bloomingdale-Mr. Steve Allgood, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. Steve was born in Owensburg, KY to the late Stanley & Susie Allgood. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Patsy VanHoosen, Catherine Peppers, and Gail Ward. He retired from Movsovitz of Georgia and he enjoyed bowling for over 50 years. Survivors include his...
Harold Marvin Arrington
Apr 5, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Harold Marvin Arrington GUYTON – Harold M. Arrington, 82, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home under Compassionate Care Hospice with his loving family by his side. He was born in Wrens GA to Marcus and...
Leila Aldrich
Apr 4, 2017
Leila Davis Aldrich, 83, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Candler Hospital. The Effingham County native was retired from Kemira. Leila was raised in the Episcopal Home for Girls and was a longtime member of Christ Church. She loved farming and flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bartow and Essie Davis, and by her husband, Jesse...
Tommy E. Sanders, Sr.
Apr 3, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Tommy E. Sanders, Sr. Rincon – Tommy E. Sanders, Sr., 72, passed away April 3, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The South Carolina native was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Intercat, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Sanders; children, Nikola...
Allan Gilbert Daring, Iii
Apr 3, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Allan Gilbert Daring, III Savannah – Allan Gilbert Daring, III, 79, passed away April 3, 2017 at his residence. The Chatham County native was retired from Taxi Service of Savannah in which he ran with his family. Survivors include his wife, Judy...
Mary Little
Apr 3, 2017
Mary D. Little Mary D. Little, 93, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. Born in Effingham County, she grew up in Candler County where she later married and raised her children. She was an active member of Metter United Methodist Church for over 40 years and worked in the nursing profession at Candler County Hospital...
John Karl Moody
Apr 1, 2017
JOHN KARL MOODY -BLOOMINGDALE- John Karl Moody, age 91, passed away April 1, 2017, at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta, Georgia, after a long illness. Karl was born in Chatham County at the Telfair Hospital on November 19, 1925, to the late Marion L. and Marjorie A. Moody. He is also preceded in death by his wife...
Clarke N. Dockray
Mar 30, 2017
Clarke N. Dockray, 51, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Newport News, VA. Clarke was born in Holly Hill, SC and retired from EMC Engineering. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle and watching NASCAR. Survivors include his daughters and their fiances' , Amanda Dockray & Josh Davis, Cayla Dockray & Raquawn Rembert; grandsons, Rayden & Payton...
Ruby May Perdue Clemons
Mar 30, 2017
Savannah-Ms. Ruby May Perdue Clemons, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ms. Ruby was a member of Harvest Time Church in Savannah, and had attended the Richmond Hill Senior Citizens Center in Richmond Hill for the past 4 years. Survivors include her children, Wade D. Clemons and Sandra C. Hales; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren,...
Margaret "Peggy" Olbrysh
Mar 30, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Olbrysh, 75, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Peggy was born in Steubenville, OH to the late Frank & Lenora Kosek. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Olbrysh, Sr., a sister, Linda Mudrick, and a brother, James Kosek. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes...
Doreen Persaud Bhagwandin
Mar 29, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Doreen Persaud Bhagwandin, 58, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family & loved ones. Doreen was born in Guyana, South America to the late Felix Persaud & Kowsilla Beepat Persaud. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a homemaker who loved life. Survivors include her husband, Alexander; children, Angelina,...
Miriam Elizabeth Murdaugh Petrea
Mar 29, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Miriam Elizabeth Murdaugh Petrea Springfield – Miriam Elizabeth Murdaugh Petrea, 89, passed away March 29, 2017 at her home. The South Carolina native retired from Best Manufacturing Co. and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Jesse L. Petrea (Sandra); 5 grandchildren;...
Mary Ida Driggers Cowart
Mar 29, 2017
Bloomingdale – Mary Ida Driggers Cowart died Wednesday, March 29 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Her parents were William and Bertha Cribbs Driggers of Glennville, Georgia. Mary graduated with degrees in education and counseling from Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University. She taught in New Orleans, Louisiana; Macon, Georgia; and retired after serving many years as counselor at Marlow...
Margaret Gwendolyn Collins Gould
Mar 29, 2017
Margaret Gwendolyn Collins Gould, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile, AL after a long illness. She was residing in Monroeville, AL for the past few years.A native of Savannah, GA, Margaret was born in Aline, GA in Tattnall County to Austin & Avis Collins and was raised by her aunt and uncle...
