Dot Royal
Feb 9, 2017
Pooler-Dot Royal, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dot was born February 14, 1941 in Statesboro, GA to the late Jim and Thelma Thompson. Dot was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Thompson. Dot was a 1959 graduate of Statesboro High School and retired from Wachovia...
John Wilder Sims
Feb 9, 2017
Garden City-Mr. John Wilder Sims, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Mr. Sims was born in Savannah to the late Lewis & Melissa Sims. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Sims; daughter, Patti Jane Simmons; grandchildren, John Chancellor, III, Shandy Webb, Jonathan Robinson and Dena...
Betty Steigerwalt
Feb 7, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Jones Steigerwalt Springfield- Betty Steigerwalt, 85, peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her residence after a brave hard-fought battle of cancer. Mrs. Steigerwalt was a native of Palmerton, PA but lived in Springfield for over the past 50 years. She was the daughter...
Michael "Mickey" Francis Hobbs
Feb 5, 2017
Savannah-Michael "Mickey" Francis Hobbs, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Mickey was born in Savannah to the late Leon Hobbs, Jr. & Ann Seebeck Hobbs. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and worked for many years at J. Parker Limited and later for Hal Griner. Mickey was a past member of the Knights...
Mary Ann Rodi
Feb 4, 2017
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Mary Ann Rodi, 72, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mary Ann had been a consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics for 17 years and was a member of Powers Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Roger W. Rodi; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela & Michael Tyler; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky W. & Patricia...
Christopher "Chris" Mauritho
Feb 3, 2017
Mr. Christopher "Chris" Mauritho, age 41, of Savannah, passed away February 3, 2017. Chris loved the Lord, and the Word of God, and he belonged to New Testament Missionary Outreach Church for over 35 years. He dearly loved his family, and he loved to see the finished work of his own hands. Chris was preceded in death by his paternal...
Steven Henry Mack
Jan 31, 2017
Ellabell-Steven Henry Mack, 59, passed away Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Thelma (Morgan) Mack. Survivors include his son, Jonathan & Amanda Mack and his siblings, Wayne & Glenda (Mack) Whitley, Robert Michael & Brenda Mack, and Michelle (Mack) Greene. The memorial service will be on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest...
William Jason Crawford
Jan 31, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Jason Crawford Clyo – William Jason Crawford, 37, passed away January 31, 2017 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a former Police Officer with GA Southern Police Department and was employed at Edwards Interiors. Survivors include his son, Liam...
Barbara Bryant
Jan 30, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Barbara Arnold Bryant Rincon – Barbara Arnold Bryant, 56 died Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home after an extended illness. During her illness and death, she was surrounded by her family and friends. The Effingham County resident was a para-pro with South Effingham Elementary where she touched...
Hylon Lance Hendrix
Jan 28, 2017
Savannah-Mr. Hylon Lance Hendrix, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lance was born in Savannah to the late Jacob & Christine Hendrix. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and had been employed with National Gypsum. Survivors include his children, Belinda, Melissa,...
Teresa Ann Calhoun Weaver
Jan 28, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Teresa Ann Calhoun Weaver Springfield – Teresa Ann Calhoun Weaver, 86, passed away January 28, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Teresa was a devoted wife and mother, who looked for ways to serve others daily. Whether it was cooking, visiting, sending cards,...
Ronald Stanley Roy, Sr.
Jan 26, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ronald Stanley Roy, Sr. Guyton – Ronald Stanley Roy, Sr., 59, passed away January 26, 2017 at Memorial Health. The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Navy and was employed at Gulfstream for over 30 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley,...
David West
Jan 25, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax David Lee West Rincon- David Lee West, 61, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in his home. The Algood, TN native was a loving husband and father, an excellent ER nurse, and veteran. He attended Rincon Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Lee and...
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Stapleton Parish
Jan 23, 2017
Savannah - Betty Parish, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2017. She and her husband (Leonard Parish – deceased) left the little town of Stapleton, GA in 1946 to come to Savannah to begin their life together. She made their home wherever his job with the railroad moved them. They had three children – Patsy (Gerald) Ethridge,...
Stella Christine Herndon White
Jan 23, 2017
Stella Christine Herndon White, 80, of Garden City/Richmond Hill, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 23rd, 2017, after battling the cruel and unrelenting disease of dementia for several years. She was born in Lake Park , Georgia on August 11, 1936, to the late Willie C. and Dora Mae Herndon. Stella was second to...
Violet Tillman Buckner
Jan 22, 2017
Guyton-Mrs. Violet Tillman Buckner, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Violet was born in Savannah to the late Benjamin & Vivian Tillman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ratchford P. "Buck" Buckner; her sister, Barbara Jenkins, and a great- granddaughter, Stacy Atkinson. She was a member of Zion...
Reba Nell Brindley
Jan 22, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Reba Nell Brindley, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Habersham House. Mrs. Brindley was born to the late Howard & Mildred Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Jim Brindley, Sr. She was a member of Abundant Life Church and loved watching the Atlanta Braves and NASCAR Survivors include two sons and...
Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann
Jan 21, 2017
Mr. Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann, age 65, of Port Wentworth, passed away January 21, 2017. Hank served in the US Army in Vietnam, and he was a member of the American Legion in Pooler. He worked for over 25 years with Georgia Port Authority, and he was a member of Fire Department and Lion's Club in Port Wentworth. He was...
Cary Lavonne Taylor
Jan 21, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Cary Lavonne Taylor Statesboro – Cary Lavonne Taylor, 69, formerly of Effingham County was born October 5, 1947 passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his residence. He was employed by Union Camp for 25 years and served in the Army National...
Luella Moore
Jan 21, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Luella H. Moore Ellabell- Luella H. Moore, 89, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Landmark Hospital. The Screven County native was a member of Gospel Baptist Church in Black Creek. She was preceded in death by her children, Winnie Wasdin, Sonya Phillips, and Jimmy Mock. She is survived...
