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Deborah L. "Deb" White

Deborah L. "Deb" White

Jul 22, 2016

Mrs. Deborah L. "Deb" White Port Wentworth – Deborah L. "Deb" White, 57, passed away July 22, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. White was employed with South Coast Medical for nineteen years. She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend James E. Garlen. Survivors include her husband, Arnold White; one daughter, Reka Garlen of New York; mother, Margie Garlen...

Lavenia Parker

Lavenia Parker

Jul 22, 2016

Bloomingdale- Lavenia Parker, 66, died Friday, July 22, 20016 at Hospice Savannah. The Hattiesburg, MS native loved camping, fishing, macramé, cooking and writing poems. Her greatest love was her family. She is survived by her husband, Cecil "Randy" Parker; her children, Guinevere Waite, Monique Albert , and Curtis Parker (Kendra); grandchildren, Louis Cooler IV, Derek Cooler, Haylie Cooler, Tyler Rigdon,...

Capt. David Bradley Bailey

Capt. David Bradley Bailey

Jul 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Capt. David Bradley "Brad" Bailey Guyton- Capt. David Bradley "Brad" Bailey, 60, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Optim Medical Center- Screven. The Effingham County native was a boilermaker with Local #26 for 43 years and was a shimper for almost as long. He was preceded in death...

Michael King, Jr.

Michael King, Jr.

Jul 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Michael Leon King, Jr. Springfield- Michael Leon King, Jr., 30 died July 17, 2016. The Effingham County native worked for Advanced Residuals. He is survived by his children, Madalyn King, Journey Whitman, and Lundyn Whitman; fiancé, Courtney Whitman; mother, Angela Harney; father, Michael Leon King, Sr.; grandmother, Beatrice...

Dana Davis

Dana Davis

Jul 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dana Michelle Davis Guyton- Dana Michelle Davis, 47, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 after a short illness. The lifelong Effingham County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving Mom that loved Georgia Football, Coca-Cola Memorabilia, crabbing and shrimping. She was...

Winnifred Inez Kight Daring

Winnifred Inez Kight Daring

Jul 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Winnifred Inez Kight Daring Rincon – Winnifred Inez Kight Daring, 73, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. The Toombs County native retired from Springfield Manufacturing after having managed several sewing plants and...

Stanley M. Redding, Jr.

Stanley M. Redding, Jr.

Jul 17, 2016

Mr. Stanley M. Redding, Jr., age 58 of Eden, GA, passed away July 17, 2016. Stanley was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to hunt and fish and was a long-time member of Powers Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley, Sr. and Iona Redding, and also his sister, Tammy Redding. Stanley is survived...

Sylvester Lamb, Jr.

Sylvester Lamb, Jr.

Jul 14, 2016

Savannah-Mr. Sylvester Lamb, Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lamb was born in Twin City to the late Sylvester Lamb, Sr. & Rhetta Doyle Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lamb. He retired from G.B. King Construction Company, and enjoyed his dogs, gardening, woodworking, going to the mountains,...

Anthony Scot Woods

Anthony Scot Woods

Jul 14, 2016

"Please note that any service will now be private." Garden City-Anthony Scot Woods, 43, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Scot was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his step-father, Delmas L. "Hoppy" Sims. He attended various Baptist churches throughout his life, was a caregiver with a heart of gold who loved his family and friends....

Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst

Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst

Jul 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel PICTURE Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst Rincon – Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst, born January 11, 1924 in Guy, Arkansas to Gail Glover Moore and Clifford R. Moore, she was delivered at home by her own grandfather Dr. A. J. Moore. She spent her early years in Guy before moving to New Orleans...

Jake Mongin

Jake Mongin

Jul 12, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax J.P. "Jake" Mongin Rincon- J.P. "Jake" Mongin, 90, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Metter, GA native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He had retired from American Cyanamid after 32 years of perfect attendance. Jake had taught Sunday School for over 50...

Bobbie Jean Sessions May

Bobbie Jean Sessions May

Jul 11, 2016

BOBBIE JEAN SESSIONS MAY Bobbie Jean Sessions May, passed away surrounded by family on July 11, 2016 at Savannah Square Nursing Home. Bobbie was a 1955 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah. Bobbie worked for many years with the Roger Wood Meat Packing and as a seamstress with Bemco Bedding and Rincon Sportswear. After retirement, Bobbie devoted herself to...

John Arnsdorff

John Arnsdorff

Jul 11, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John E. Arnsdorff Guyton- John E. Arnsdorff, 47, a construction worker went to be with the Lord June 2016. John was known to his friends as "Country" and he loved to hunt. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Arnsdorff; daughter, Elizabeth Arnsdorff; grandson, Nolan Arnsdorff; mother, Celeste...

Frances J. "Granhun" Hightower

Frances J. "Granhun" Hightower

Jul 10, 2016

Guyton-Mrs. Frances J. Hightower (Granhun), 85, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Mrs. Frances was born in Savannah on September 16, 1930 to the late Mattie W. & Elizabeth Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guss Hightower, and several sisters. She was a 50 year member of Living Faith Church. Frances was a caring and...

Patricia Faye Peeples Saxon

Patricia Faye Peeples Saxon

Jul 8, 2016

Guyton-Mrs. Patricia Faye Peeples Saxon, 73, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Patricia was born in Goldsboro, NC to the late Raymond T. & Helen Faye Peeples Reddick. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Peeples, and her step-father, Roney Reddick. She was a member of the former Monterey Park Church of...

Minnie Lee Branson

Minnie Lee Branson

Jul 7, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Minnie Lee Branson, 92, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Minnie was born in Metter to the late Louis & Betty Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rudolph Branson. She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and was employed many years at Schwerman Trucking Company in Garden City....

Joshua Thomas Sorg

Joshua Thomas Sorg

Jul 6, 2016

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the funeral home.

Douglas Helmey

Douglas Helmey

Jul 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Douglas Helmey Guyton- Douglas Helmey, 60, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016. The Statesboro native was employed as a mechanic with NFI Industries. He is survived by his wife, Ann Helmey; son, Charles Douglas Helmey; granddaughter, Olivia Lively Sims; and step-son, L.W. Barnes, Jr. Graveside Service: 11 am Friday,...

Brendan Duncan

Brendan Duncan

Jul 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Brendan C. Duncan Rincon- Brendan Carrick Duncan, age 37, died on Wednesday July, 6 2016 at home in Rincon, GA. From his birth on April 4, 1979 to death, he always made people laugh. Wither it was his quick wit or his ornery nature there was always a...

John Joyce

John Joyce

Jul 3, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Joyce Guyton- John Joyce, 60, died Sunday, July 3, 2016. The Annapolis, MD native was employed as a security officer with Sea Pines Security. He loved to fish and hunt. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Joyce; two sons, Stephen Bronson and John R. Joyce, IV;...

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