local obituaries
Willene Kessler
Jan 19, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Willene Kessler Guyton- Willene Kessler, 92, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Effingham Care Center. The Valdosta, GA native was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was the first elementary school secretary that was hired in Effingham County, having worked at Rincon Elementary...
Edwin Paul Schaffhauser
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edwin Paul Schaffhauser Rincon – Edwin Paul Schaffhauser, 64, passed away January 16, 2017 at Effingham Hospital. The Florida native was an Independent Claims Appraiser. He was a Master Mason and member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #440 F & AM. He...
Kenny Keith
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kenny Keith Guyton- Kenny Keith, 59, died Monday, January 16, 2017. The Effingham County native was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. The 1974 ECHS graduate had been employed by CSX for over 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Vera Brogdon Keith; two sons, Jessie...
Jarolin J. "Jerry" Urban, Sr.
Jan 15, 2017
Pooler - Jarolin (Jerry) Joseph Urban, Sr. 90, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at home under hospice care. Jerry was born in Hartford Ct. He served in the Armed Forces as an MP in Italy during occupation after WWII, and rode patrols on a military Harley Davidson motorcycle. His unit was absorbed into the newly formed Air Force, where...
Forrest Cannady
Jan 14, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Forrest Blaine Cannady Guyton- Forrest Blaine Cannady, 28, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. The Effingham County native was a member of Compassion Church, Effingham Campus. Forrest loved hunting, fishing and welding. He also loved spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Waters Cannady;...
Malah Pack
Jan 14, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Malah D. Pack Guyton- Malah D. Pack, 80, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home. The Effingham County native was retired from the Effingham County Board of Education, where she worked as a paraprofessional and a bus driver for over 30 years. She was a charter...
Zack Doss
Jan 13, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Zack Alex Doss, Sr. Springfield- Zack Alex Doss, Sr., 73, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Memorial Health. Zack was orphaned at a young age. Living an unfair childhood. He made his way to the Marine Corp and settled in Savannah, GA. Zack was a loving husband, father...
James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson
Jan 13, 2017
James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson, age 74, of Savannah, passed away January 13, 2017 at Hospice Savannah with his family by his side. He was born in Savannah, the son of the late William Thomas Harrelson and Jewel Louise McConnell. Jimmy was educated in the public school system, graduating from Groves High School and remained a life-long resident of Savannah. Though...
James "Jim" Scott
Jan 12, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James W. Scott Rincon- James W. Scott, 83, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Floral Park, NY native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and had retired from International Paper. He was a graduate of Hofstra...
Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry
Jan 12, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry Cyo – Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry, 85, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2017 peacefully in his sleep. Born December 28, 1931 in Clyo, GA, Billy graduated from Clyo High School, was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and retired...
Wayne Reinaman
Jan 11, 2017
Wayne Alvin Reinaman Guyton- Wayne Alvin Reinaman, born September 8, 1940 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Wayne was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Diane Reinaman, who passed on August 1, 2016. He is survived by his son, Paul of Guyton, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Brooke) Jarboe of Richmond...
Jane Seckinger Edwards
Jan 11, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jane Seckinger Edwards Springfield – Jane Seckinger Edwards, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Effingham Extended Care Center. Born December 30, 1927 in Effingham County, Jane grew up and was baptized in Jerusalem Lutheran Church. After marriage she joined and...
Ernest "Bim" Mingledorff
Jan 11, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ernest Beckwith "Bim" Mingledorff Ernest Beckwith "Bim" Mingledorff, D.D.S., 92, of Springfield, GA and Bryn Mawr, PA passed away peacefully in Springfield on January 11, 2017. Ernest was born in Springfield and graduated as valedictorian of Effingham Academy in 1940. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1943...
Barbara Ann Pritchard White
Jan 10, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Ann Pritchard White, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Barbara was born in Savannah to the late Houston Eugene & Mildred Holton. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Jerry Pritchard and Joseph T. White; two sons, Tommy Pritchard and Ricky Pritchard; a sister, Doris Burge and a brother, Gene Holton....
Ellen Herbert Coburn
Jan 9, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ellen Herbert Coburn DeLand, FL/Clyo – Ellen Herbert Coburn, 81, was welcomed into the Lord's arms on January 9, 2017. Mom was surrounded by many angels through her years of Alzheimer's, many say it's a dreadful disease, I say it's an opportunity...
Judith Padgett
Jan 8, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Judith Ann Padgett Rincon- Judith Ann Padgett, 76, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The loving wife, mother, and grandmother was a Jacksonville, FL native and a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She had worked as a crossing guard at Rincon Elementary School and had volunteered...
Ashley Rogers
Jan 4, 2017
Ashley Rogers, 29, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family. Ashley was born in Savannah and was a 2004 graduate of Groves High School. She enjoyed cooking, making people laugh, and raising her sons. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Troy & Scarlett Williams. Survivors include her sons, Brayden Jordan...
Harl H. "Butch" Scott
Jan 4, 2017
Eden-Mr. Harl H. "Butch" Scott, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Butch was born in Statesboro to the late Harl H. Scott, Sr. & Molly Ryder Scott. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. Hagan Scott, and a sister, Joyce Haywood. He served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Delores A. "Sister" Dukes
Jan 4, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Delores A. "Sister" Dukes Former Tattnall County resident Delores A. "Sister" Dukes passed away at her residence in Rincon January 4, 2018, after 80 years of life and an extended battle with Parkinson's. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Bea Nitz
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Claudia "Bea" Nitz Rincon- Claudia "Bea" Nitz, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The Long County native was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Francis Nitz; two sons, Mike (Dana) Nitz and David (Sally) Nitz; grandchildren, Brandi Nitz, Ethan...
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