local obituaries
Jackie Mitchell
Aug 13, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel. (912) 748-4112 Fax Sarah Jacquelyn "Jackie" Mitchell Guyton- Sarah Jacquelyn "Jackie" Mitchell, 68, of Guyton, Georgia went home peacefully to be with her Lord on August 13, 2016 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her father, O.H. Adams; brother, Donald Adams; and sister, Carolyn Adams. She...
Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt
Aug 11, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt Clyo – Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt, 68, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Heritage Inn. The Texas native was a member of Clyo United Methodist Church where she was known as "The Cookie Lady". She was a...
Dorothy Hinson Taylor
Aug 10, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Hinson Taylor, 93, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Twin City to the late Charles K. & Clara Jeffers Hinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy T. Taylor; brother, Charlie K. Hinson; brother-in-law, Clifford Johnson; nephew, Clifford Johnson, Jr., and...
Kinslee Faye Hiatt
Aug 10, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kinslee Faye Hiatt Rincon- Kinslee Faye Hiatt passed peacefully in the loving arms of her parents on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Kinslee Faye was delivered via emergency Cesarean Section on August 9, 2016. In critical condition, she fought hard during her short life as doctors wrestled to stabilize...
Michael "Papa Mike" Dotten
Aug 10, 2016
Michael "Papa Mike" Dotten, 75, of Sonora, CA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Landmark Hospital. Mike was born in Detroit, MI to the late Thomas A. & Lelia Adelaide Walker. He was raised in Greensboro, NC by his mom and adopted father, Herb Dotten. He served his country aboard the USS Bugara submarine in the U.S. Navy...
Kinslee Faye Hiatt
Aug 10, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kinslee Faye Hiatt Rincon- Kinslee Faye Hiatt passed peacefully in the loving arms of her parents on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Kinslee Faye was delivered via emergency Cesarean Section on August 9, 2016. In critical condition, she fought hard during her short life as doctors wrestled to stabilize...
Bentley Cole Aaron
Aug 9, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Bentley Cole Aaron Heaven gained a new baby angel on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 when Bentley Cole Aaron went home to the Lord just hours after his birth. He knew nothing but love in his short life. He will be greatly missed...
William Larry "L.C." Coleman
Aug 8, 2016
Pooler-Mr. William Larry "L.C." Coleman, 66, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2016. L.C. was born in Mableton to the late Bill Coleman, and Miriam G. (Nell) Bell. He had many friends in the community and was loved by many. L.C. served thirty one years in the military, the Navy and then the...
Betty Buckner Elkins
Aug 8, 2016
Port Wentworth – Betty Buckner Elkins, 84, passed from this life on August 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Irene Buckner; her son, Sidney Franklin Strickland, Jr.; grandson, Jason Allen Collins; and her sister, Judy Grayson. Betty was born on February 28, 1932, in Reka, Georgia, and lived most of her life in Savannah,...
Albert "Al" Baker Bodie, Jr.
Aug 4, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Albert "Al" Baker Bodie, Jr. "Rincon, Georgia - Mr. Albert B. Bodie, Jr.,70, passed away peacefully in his home on August 4, 2016. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 29, 1945. He was a graduate of Savannah High...
Patricia A. Meeler
Aug 3, 2016
Patricia A. Meeler, 62, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Pat was born in Dublin and raised in Soperton. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Meeler, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a retired school teacher after 30 years of service, with over 20 years at Port Wentworth...
Christopher Kelvin "Shep" Sheppard
Aug 3, 2016
Springfield-Christopher Kelvin Sheppard "Shep", 28, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Christopher was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by a sister, Samantha Sheppard, and his grandparents, James & Lucille Sheppard. He was employed with Jamey Brooks Under Ground, attended Centerpointe Community Church in Springfield, and loved building cars with his...
Esma L. Barnwell
Aug 3, 2016
Pooler-Mrs. Esma L. Barnwell, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mrs. Esma was born in Screven County and was preceded in death by her husband, Rayford W. "Pete" Barnwell, and a son, Rayford Wayne Barnwell. She was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and two daughters-in-law, Greg & Elaine Barnwell, and Marsha...
Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman
Aug 1, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman Guyton – Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman, 70, passed away August 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The New York native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and had worked in clerical, real estate profession, and was...
Lynn Archer
Aug 1, 2016
Mrs. Lynn Archer Springfield-Mrs. Shirley Lynn Mosely Archer, 61, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. Shirley was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Paul Mosely, grandparents, Louis & Annie Lou Purvis, and Meldrim & Bertha Mosely, and nephews, Ryan Wade and Ashley Mosely. Shirley was a homemaker, and a Christian who...
Michelle Wilcox
Aug 1, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Michelle Lea Wilcox Guyton- Michelle Lea Wilcox, 30, died Monday, August 1, 2016. The Georgia native was a University of Georgia graduate and was employed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Survivors include her parents, Ken & Joanna Wilcox; and her "furry" children, Jingles and Pearl. Gathering of...
Bobbie Shipes
Jul 28, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bobbie Shipes Sylvania- Bobbie Shipes, 80, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Syl-view Healthcare Center. The Merritt Island, FL native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles N....
Mary Frances Russell
Jul 27, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Frances Russell Savannah – Mary Frances Russell, 80 passed away on July 27, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her two daughters, Wanda Anderson and Donna Dillon; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony, Lawson, and Brynn; four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Lakelin, Trent,...
Jimmy Powell
Jul 26, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Jimmy Powell Guyton- Jimmy Powell, 58, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his residence. Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday, July 29, 2016 in the funeral home. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Mary Beth Castagnaro
Jul 25, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mary Beth J. Castagnaro Rincon- Mary Beth J. Castagnaro, 52, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at her residence. Mary Beth is survived by her husband, Louis J. Castagnaro; parents, William R. And Linda W. Johnston; sister, Melissa J. Miles (Lewis C.); brother, Robert Johnston (Denise B.); four nieces,...
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