Alfred (Skeet) Carlson
Feb 27, 2017
Savannah native Alfred (Skeet) W. Carlson, 76, passed away on February 27, 2017, while being surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 30, 1940 to the late Alfred and Francis Carlson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Carlson. He grew up in East Savannah and Wilmington Island where he had many friends which...
Jesse Alldredge, Jr.
Feb 26, 2017
Pooler-Mr. Jesse Alldredge, Jr., 65, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his home after an extended illness. Jesse was born in Savannah to the late Jesse & Gertrude Alldredge, Sr. He was a member of Savannah Baptist Temple where he taught the Men's Sunday School Class. He enjoyed studying the Bible, computers, science fiction and playing the PS4...
John Lee (Remember) Rossow
Feb 25, 2017
Bloomingdale-John Lee Rossow (Remember), 54, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. John was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Rossow, and two brothers, Steven Rossow and Charles Rossow. He is survived by his mother, Alberta Rossow; his siblings and their spouses, Rodney & Vera Rossow, Betty & Michael Brower, and Angie & Roger Canny; nieces,...
Richard L. "Ricky" Blankenship
Feb 24, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Richard L. "Ricky" Blankenship Springfield – Richard L. "Ricky" Blankenship, 66, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Candler Hospital. The South Carolina native was a member of Elam-Egypt Baptist Church where he held several positions in the church including Sunday School...
Paul Beck, Jr.
Feb 23, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Paul Beck, Jr. Rincon – Paul Beck, Jr., 81, passed away February 23, 2017 at Woodlands Nursing Home. The Michigan native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Defense Mapping Agency. He was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Shirley Baker
Feb 22, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Shirley Proctor Baker Rincon- Shirley Proctor Baker, 67, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her ex-husband, Robert L. Baker; sisters, Vicki Bruner and Betty Emerson; and brother, Danny Proctor. Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday, February 24, 2017 in the funeral home. Interment: Private...
Mary Anne Andersen
Feb 20, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mary Anne Andersen Springfield- Mary Anne Andersen, 79, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Newnan, GA native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. She was a singer, water skier, traveler, and garage sale deal maker aficionado. She is survived by her children,...
Helen Boatright Samples
Feb 19, 2017
Helen Boatright Samples, age 89, of Pooler, passed away February 19, 2017. Helen was a native of Emanuel County, and lived in Chatham County since 1948. She retired from Union Camp after 25 years of service. She was a long-time member of Rothwell Baptist Church and Fellowship Sunday School Class. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Samples,...
Jean Faught
Feb 18, 2017
Eden, GA-Mrs. Jean Faught passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home. Survivors include her husband, Roger G. Maine of Eden; children, Jay Faught of Travelers Rest, SC and Scoti Richardson of Ventura, CA; granddaughter, Erica Jean Burke of Aliso Viejo, CA; great-grandchildren, Christian Paul Burke, Ashly Jordyn Burke, Taylor Cody Burke, and Haley Rose Burke, as well...
Tabitha Ann Creel
Feb 17, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Tabitha Ann Creel Rincon – Tabitha Ann Creel, 29, passed away February 17, 2017 at Effingham Hospital. Born in Germany September 13, 1987 she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carroll Creel; and step-father, Rex LaRotonda. Survivors include her parents, Barbara...
Wilma Nell Lanier Roberts
Feb 17, 2017
Garden City-Mrs. Wilma Nell Lanier Roberts 90, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Roberts was born in Candler County to the late Henry & Margaret Lanier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Roberts. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, sewing, and...
Gina Teresa Scott
Feb 17, 2017
Ellabell-Mrs. Gina Teresa Scott, 62, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Candler Hospital. Gina was born in Claxton and enjoyed camping, fishing and flowers. She retired from the 165th Georgia Air National Guard. Survivors include her husband, Alvin E. Scott; daughters, Miranda Lynn Taft and Leslie Lamyra Sheffield; granddaughters, Kelsi Robb and Mallory Robb, and several nieces and...
Steven Ramsby
Feb 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Steven K. Ramsby Guyton- Steven K. Ramsby, 67, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Effingham Hosptial. The Elkhart, IN native attended First Baptist Church of Marlow and had served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Ramsby; two sons, Eric and Philip Ramsby; two...
Betty Jean Drury Harrell
Feb 15, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Betty Jean Drury Harrell Rincon – Betty Jean Drury Harrell, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Candler Hospital. The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp in 1984 and was a member of the Effingham Chicks Dance Group. She was...
Donald O'Connor
Feb 14, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Donald M. O'Connor Guyton, GA- Donald M. O'Connor, 81, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The New York native was a communicant of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Mr. O'Connor had retired from the City of New York. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah...
Stanley T. Carter
Feb 14, 2017
Mr. Stanley T. Carter, age 60, of Guyton, passed away February 14, 2017. Stanley spent over 25 years with Gulfstream Aerospace before retiring, and he enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, and with his dog, Bear. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Carter and fiance' Jonathan Faircloth, of Guyton; sons, Stanley Carter and wife Jessica (best daughter-in-law in the...
Wilmer "Randell" Kicklighter
Feb 11, 2017
- GARDEN CITY - In his 74 years, Mr. Wilmer "Randell" Kicklighter took on many titles including son, loving brother, adoring husband, business owner, award-winning power lifter and body builder, father of two amazing men, and, of course, doting grandfather, or as he preferred, "Gaga." Randell was just 18-years-old when he first caught sight of the love of his life,...
Jacquelyn Copeland Faglie
Feb 11, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jacquelyn Copeland Faglie Rincon – Jacquelyn Copeland Faglie, 69, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Memorial Health. Born August 10, 1947 in Hazelhurst, GA to the late Smith Copeland and Chestine Bennett Copeland she retired from Union Camp after 32 years...
Franklin Lamar Stregles
Feb 10, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 Franklin Lamar Stregles Guyton – Franklin Lamar Stregles, 80, passed away on February 10, 2017 at Effingham Hospital. He was a beloved husband, father, step-dad, papa , and pops. He loved spending time with his family, church family, and friends. He was...
James "Little James" Turnbow
Feb 10, 2017
James "Little James" Turnbow, age 30, of Port Wentworth, passed away February 10, 2017. A native of Savannah, Little James has been a commercial fisherman with Woods Seafood for over 15 years. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Ann "Patty" Lyons, of Bloomingdale; father, Tim (wife, Sonya) Turnbow, of Rincon; step-father, Brad Lyons; grandparents, Joan "Granny Corvette" and Lawrence...
