local obituaries

Rochelle Wilson Tebeau

Rochelle Wilson Tebeau

Sep 3, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Rochelle Wilson Tebeau Rincon – Rochelle Wilson Tebeau, 53, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her residence. The Effingham County native was a homemaker. She enjoyed sports, especially softball, and loved to fish. She was a loving and caring wife and...

Joann D. Lawler

Joann D. Lawler

Sep 3, 2016

Ms. Joann Lawler, 74, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Joann was born in Savannah to the late Walter & Annie Denton. She was a member of Lifespring Worship Center in Bloomingdale, and had formerly attended the Assembly of God Church in Vidalia. She was a hard worker, always doing what it took to provide for her...

Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts

Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts

Aug 31, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts Springfield – Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts, 101, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The South Carolina native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield and served on the Benevolence...

Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown

Aug 31, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kimberly Blalock Brown Guyton- Kimberly Blalock Brown, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. The Chatham County native was employed a number of years at Georgia Ports Authority. Survivors include her husband, Joseph William "Billy" Brown; parents, Leland and Yvonne Blalock; daughters, April Walker (Brian), Chanda Dake and...

James D. "Buddy" West, Sr.

James D. "Buddy" West, Sr.

Aug 29, 2016

Mr. James D. "Buddy" West, Sr., 73, of Rincon, formerly of Pooler, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Select Medical Care. Buddy was born in Savannah to the late Grady & Janie Mae West. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and Army, and retired from Gulfstream as an FAA Inspector. He loved spending time with his...

Pamela Jean Moore

Pamela Jean Moore

Aug 28, 2016

Mrs. Pamela Jean Moore, 52, of Eden, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Pamela was born in Savannah to the late Charles Larry & Anna Belle Nebb. She was also preceded in death by a son, Reggie Moore, and her brother, Charles Larry Nebb, Jr. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include...

David George Lewis

David George Lewis

Aug 25, 2016

Mr. David George Lewis, 71, of Midway, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lewis was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles & Dorothy Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Charles Lewis. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Fluor Daniel. He enjoyed his pets,...

Amy Lynn Wade Warren

Amy Lynn Wade Warren

Aug 25, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Amy Lynn Wade Warren Rincon – Amy Lynn Wade Warren, 54, passed away August 25, 2016 at Memorial Health. Amy moved to Garden City when she was 11 and had lived in Effingham for the past 34 years. She has been employed...

Ryanne Lynn Smiley

Ryanne Lynn Smiley

Aug 24, 2016

Ryanne Lynn Smiley, infant daughter of Nick Smiley & Sunni Holland, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Ryanne is also survived by big brothers, Clay Smiley and Greyson Holland; grandparents, Lorie & Mike Holland, and Paul White; great-grandparents, Betty & Dale Renfro, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ryanne was preceded in death by grandparents,...

Patricia C. Parker

Patricia C. Parker

Aug 23, 2016

Mrs. Patricia C. Parker, 79, of Statesboro, formerly of Faulkville, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Mrs. Pat was born in Worcester, MA to the late Earl & Marie St. George. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Parker. She was of the Catholic faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, reading, but most...

Bennie H. Vincent

Bennie H. Vincent

Aug 23, 2016

Mr. Bennie H. Vincent, 81, of Ellabell, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Bennie was born to the late Elbert and Johnnie Lou Vincent. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Jackie" Vincent, daughter, Mary Jeanine Ballard, son-in-law, Mike Mewborn, and several siblings. He was...

Louis Vincent Shurr

Louis Vincent Shurr

Aug 21, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Fax 912-748-4112 Louis Vincent Shurr Louis Vincent Shurr, resident of Savannah, passed away at home on Sunday, August 21, 2016 under the care of hospice. Vincent was a native of Austin, TX. He was a graduate of the University of Texas, where he played basketball and was a...

Billy Donald Duke

Billy Donald Duke

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. Billy Donald Duke, 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home. Mr. Billy was born in Moultrie to the late Grady & Martha Duke. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Duke, great-granddaughter, Emma Duke, brothers, Grady, Waymon, Milton, and Herbert Duke, sisters, Evelyn Bland and Thresa Lastinger. He enjoyed fishing....

Harold "Donald" Goss

Harold "Donald" Goss

Aug 19, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Harold "Donald" Goss Clyo – Harold "Donald" Goss, 87, passed from this world into the Loving Arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 19, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Wheeler County on July...

Alivia Louise Hiatt

Alivia Louise Hiatt

Aug 19, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Alivia Louise Hiatt Rincon - Alivia Louise Hiatt passed in the loving arms of her parents on Friday, August 19, 2016. Alivia Louise was delivered via emergency Cesarean Section on August 9, 2016. Her prognosis was good, and we are saddened that a fast moving infection took her...

Debra E. Hickman

Debra E. Hickman

Aug 17, 2016

Mrs. Debra E. Hickman, 59, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Debra was born in Savannah to the late Pratt & Rosie Morgan. She was also preceded in death by four brothers. She retired from Hormel, and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Robert D. Hickman, Sr.;...

Arthur M. "Bubba" Frawley

Arthur M. "Bubba" Frawley

Aug 16, 2016

Arthur M. "Bubba" Frawley, 68, of Bloomingdale, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Bubba was born in Savannah to the late Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Frawley, Jr. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay F. Parr. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era....

E.J. "Pop" Cook

E.J. "Pop" Cook

Aug 16, 2016

Guyton – Mr. E. J. "Pop" Cook, age 76, of Guyton passed away August 16, 2016. Pop was preceded in death by a son, Jay Cook, and a sister, Armorel Morgan. He is survived by his wife of over 36 years, Belinda L. Cook, of Guyton; daughters, Laurie (Chris) Schwichtenberg, of Orangeburg, SC, Lisa Cook, of Brunswick, Crystal (Jason) Reiger,...

Hilda "Lynn" Dyess Cribbs

Hilda "Lynn" Dyess Cribbs

Aug 15, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Hilda "Granny Lynn" Dyess Cribbs Springfield - Hilda "Lynn" Dyess Cribbs, 69, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, August 15th, at Candler Hospital in Savannah after a short illness. Lynn was born in Statesboro, GA on October 24th, 1946. Raised...

George Michael "Mike" Handy

George Michael "Mike" Handy

Aug 13, 2016

Mr. George Michael "Mike" Handy, 61, of Eden, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. Mike was born in Savannah to the late Elizabeth & Tommie Handy. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, and was a master carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Karen Sue Handy; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher & Chelsea Handy; grandson, Jackson Casto;...

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