local obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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