local obituaries

Michael Sibilio, Sr.

Michael Sibilio, Sr.

May 5, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Michael Sibilio, Sr. Guyton – Michael Sibilio, Sr. , 70, passed away May 5, 2017 at Effingham Hospital. The Massachusetts native was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Post Office as Postmaster after 42 years....

Helen Sercer Stokes

Helen Sercer Stokes

May 4, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Helen Sercer Stokes Guyton – Helen Sercer Stokes, 93, passed away May 4, 2017 at her residence. Born in Hawkinsville, GA on March 10, 1924 she moved to Savannah at age 10. She retired from Memorial Medical Center, was a charter member...

Robert John Borland

Robert John Borland

May 3, 2017

Robert John Borland, age 65, of Pooler, passed away on May 3, 2017. He was born in Alberta, Canada. Robert enjoyed sports, specifically hockey, baseball and football, also liked taking care of his home and yard, and loved his family and neighbors. He was retired, but had returned to work at Lowe's in Pooler. He was preceded in death by...

Marie "Dell" Lucas Trotter

Marie "Dell" Lucas Trotter

May 2, 2017

Pooler-Mrs. Marie "Dell" Lucas Trotter, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her home. She was born in Savannah on December 21, 1934 to the late Hulda Robbins Lucas and Clarence Cleveland Lucas. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to everyone. She was also preceded in death by a beloved daughter, Debra...

Mary Anna Reese

Mary Anna Reese

Apr 30, 2017

Bloomingdale-Ms. Mary Anna Reese, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Landmark Hospital. Ms. Mary was born in Savannah to the late James Albert & Lois M. Mackin. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Patrick Mackin. She was of the Catholic faith, enjoyed shopping, decorating for holidays, loved dogs, but most of all, enjoyed...

Patricia Ellen Dillingham

Patricia Ellen Dillingham

Apr 27, 2017

Lake Panasoffkee, FL – Patricia Dillingham passed away on April 27, 2017 at Insignia Memory Care Facility in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Sevierville, Tennessee to Sam and Alline Tarwater on August 28, 1933. She is survived by her husband, Robert Dillingham of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; sister, Betty Albury of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; sons, Steve White of Roanoke, VA,...

Loretta Janet Mckay

Loretta Janet Mckay

Apr 27, 2017

Mrs. Loretta Janet McKay, 78, of Rincon, and formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Loretta was born in Savannah to the late Preston John Graham & Beatrice Canady Graham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. McKay, Sr., and a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Lee McKay & Mary...

Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr.

Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr.

Apr 27, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr. Guyton – Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr., 59, passed away April 27, 2017 at Ogeechee Hospice. The Effingham County native was employed at Harold's Paint and Body. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnie Andrew Webb, Sr....

Edna Mae Outen

Edna Mae Outen

Apr 26, 2017

Edna Mae Outen, 89, of Pooler, died on Wednesday night, April 26, 2017, under hospice care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corley Outen, son, Ronnie D. Outen, granddaughter, Michelle Outen, nine brothers, and one sister, Rosa Lee Durden. Edna is survived by two sons, Danny Outen, Garry Outen (Elaine); three granddaughters, Renee Cooler, Lisa Cooler (Ricky); three...

Merritt Faye Morris

Merritt Faye Morris

Apr 26, 2017

Merritt Faye Morris Rincon-Merritt Faye Morris, infant daughter of Matt and Natalie Morris is now in the arms of Jesus. She was the light of her parents and grandparents lives. Her short time on earth brought immeasurable joy to all who knew her. We know that God didn't take her from us, He is now holding her for us. What...

Grady Wilson

Grady Wilson

Apr 26, 2017

Grady W. Wilson Rincon- Grady W. Wilson, 92, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Toombs County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He had farmed, worked at Union Camp, and retired from Gold Bond Building Products after 30 years. Grady accepted Christ as his savior in September of 1958, and had been instrumental in...

Michael Ray Tassell

Michael Ray Tassell

Apr 25, 2017

Bloomingdale-Michael Ray Tassell, 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Robert Milton Tassell, and his brother, Robert Milton Tassell, II. He was formerly employed with Mock Plumbing, he was an avid coin collector and loved his family. Survivors include his wife, Katie Tassell; daughter, Emily Rose Tassell; grandson,...

Elliott M. Woods

Elliott M. Woods

Apr 25, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Elliott M. Woods Guyton – Elliott M. Woods, 83, passed away April 25, 2017 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, a retired Truck Driver, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in...

Roy Jenkins

Roy Jenkins

Apr 21, 2017

Bloomingdale-Mr. Roy Jenkins, 70, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home. Roy was born in Chatham County to the late Leroy C. & Juanita Jenkins, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Candace Jenkins, and a brother, Timothy Jenkins. He was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church, retired from Great Dane, and enjoyed gardening, farming,...

Lee A. Perry

Lee A. Perry

Apr 21, 2017

Port Wentworth-Mr. Lee A. Perry, 68, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 surrounded by his family, friends, and under the care of Compassus Hospice. Lee was born in Savannah to the late Marion R. & Opal Perry. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry & Bonnie Chester of Port Wentworth. He...

George E. Shepard

George E. Shepard

Apr 19, 2017

Guyton-Mr. George E. Shepard, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home after battling many medical issues. George was born in Derby, CT on January 3, 1944 to the late Alice & Harry Shepard, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry Shepard, Jr.. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. George owned...

Bernice Mock Yarbrough

Bernice Mock Yarbrough

Apr 18, 2017

Eden-Ms. Bernice Mock Yarbrough, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility. Ms. Bernice was born in Effingham County to the late Willie S. & Anna Mock. She is also preceded in death by a son, Alan C. Yarbrough, a sister, Doris M. Hendrix, brothers, Jeff, Jim and Carroll Mock. She was a member...

Howard Frye

Howard Frye

Apr 18, 2017

Guyton-Mr. Howard Frye, Jr., 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. He was born in New Martinsville, WV to the late Howard Frye, Sr. & Willa Frye and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Sgt. Frye retired from the Savannah Police Department after 33 years of service, loved sports, NASCAR, and muscle cars. Survivors...

James (Jim) Larry Youmans

James (Jim) Larry Youmans

Apr 17, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James (Jim) Larry Youmans Rincon -- James (Jim) Larry Youmans, 69, passed away April 17, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving famly. The Toombs County native was preceded in death by his parents, Felton L. Youmans and Marie Chalker Youmans....

Mary Mackey Mckinley

Mary Mackey Mckinley

Apr 17, 2017

Eden-Mrs. Mary Mackey McKinley, 69, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mary was born in Galesburg, IL and retired from McKinley Trucking Company. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, and cutting everyone's grass with her riding lawn mower. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Morgan. Survivors include her...

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