John James Brogan, Sr.
Nov 17, 2016
Tybee Island-Mr. John James Brogan, Sr., 68, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Savannah Beach Nursing Home. John was born in Rochester, NY to the late Jack & Frieda Brogan. He served his country in the U.S. Marines, and retired from Winn Dixie. He enjoyed playing golf but most of all, loved his family. Survivors include his children,...
Bennie Howard Murphy
Nov 16, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Bennie Howard Murphy Guyton – Bennie Howard Murphy, 73, passed away November 16, 2016 at his residence. The Candler County native was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zion Murphy and Devonda Smith; daughter, Debbie West;...
Doris Flythe
Nov 15, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Doris Young Flythe Doris Young Flythe, 88, passed away peacefully in Raleigh, NC on November 15, 2016. Doris was born and raised in Savannah, GA, daughter of the late William H. and Mary D. Young. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Dr. Grady Paul Flythe,...
Nell M. Hansford
Nov 15, 2016
x-photo Pooler- Nell M. Hansford, 56, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Nell was born in Savannah to the late William & Jimmie Winn. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lymon Junior Carter. She attended the Savannah Holy Church of God. Survivors include her husband, William Hansford; daughters, Amanda & Chris Lucas, and Jessica Pope; step-daughter,...
Randi L. Whitfield
Nov 14, 2016
Bloomingdale-Ms. Randi L. Whitfield, 53, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home. Randi was born in Savannah and loved animals, the beach, and riding motorcycles. She attended Alpha United Methodist Church and was employed with Chatham County Child Support Recovery for 27 years. Survivors include her children, Delaney Sinclair Morris, and Richard Morris, III a.k.a "Blue"; parents,...
Melvin Edwards
Nov 13, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Melvin "Bubbie" Edwards Clyo- Melvin "Bubbie" Edwards, 73, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. The Effingham County native was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include his twin sister, Evalena Edwards; nephew, John W. Edwards; nieces, Lisa P. Edwards and Mia E. Quigley (Dale); great...
Jonathan Willy Westerfield
Nov 13, 2016
Pooler, GA - Mr. Jonathan W. Westerfield, 29, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his residence. Born in Lafayette, LA, on December 31, 1986. Son of Romona Gaspard Westerfield and the late Perry W. Westerfield. Jonathan was a 2005 graduate of Ridgeland High School and worked as a Mill Wright in Savannah, GA at the Ports. Everyone who knew him...
Robert Hillis Byrd, Sr.
Nov 11, 2016
Pooler-Mr. Robert Hillis Byrd, Sr., 75, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Byrd was born in Savannah to the late James Alton & Mary Hillis Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Byrd. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler, but had attended Alpha United Methodist Church...
Billy Richard "Ricky" Walls
Nov 10, 2016
Billy Richard "Ricky" Walls, age 56, of Brooklet, passed away November 10, 2016. Ricky was an avid fisherman and a life-long resident of Pooler. Ricky was preceded in death by his mother, Maudine E. Walls. He is survived by his father, Billy J. Walls, of Brooklet, and his brother, Tim (Linda) Walls, of Rincon. The family will receive friends Monday...
Harvey Kieffer
Nov 8, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax William Harvey Kieffer Springfield- William Harvey Kieffer, 74, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 after a long illness. He was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and the Savannah River Men's Supper Club. He was a 1961 graduate of Effingham...
Harold Lafayette Burgstiner
Nov 8, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Fax 912-748-4112 Savannah - Harold Lafayette Burgstiner, 87, also known as "H.L." and "Pepa" of Savannah, GA, went to his eternal home in Heaven on November 8, 2016. He passed surrounded by his family under the care of hospice due to complications of heart disease. He is survived...
Howard Lester Watkins, Jr.
Nov 6, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Howard Lester Watkins, Jr. Springfield – Howard Lester Watkins, Jr., 67, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. The Chatham County native was a decorated U.S. Marine veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a loving...
William Avila
Nov 3, 2016
Mr. William Avila, 92, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Avila was born in Rhode Island and had lived in Pooler for the past 67 years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, having served in the Normandy Invasion during World War II, as well as the European Theatre. He was...
Aubrey V. Sutton
Nov 3, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Aubrey V. Sutton Clyo – Aubrey V. Sutton, 77, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The McIntosh County native served in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army and loved his country. He retired from the grocery business in...
James L. "J.L." Mccullough
Nov 1, 2016
Mr. James L. "J.L."McCullough, 95, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Mr. James was born in Stillmore, GA to the late Melvin & Bena McCullough. He was also preceded in death by wives, Lenora Berry McCullough and Pheney Jones McCullough. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Naomi Powell and Yvonne Merrill, a...
Martha Cowart Hall
Oct 31, 2016
Mrs. Martha Cowart Hall, 76, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born in Savannah, was a Baptist, and retired from Chatham County DFAC. Survivors include her husband, William C. "Bill" Hall; children, Beverly Weeks Darnell, James LaFayette Spence (Janette), Jackie Spence Hostetter (Rickie), Joni Spence Phillips (Roy), Melvin...
Malcolm Turner
Oct 30, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Malcolm G. Turner Rincon- Malcolm G. Turner, 85, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. The Chatham County native was a retired sales representative having worked at Coastal Sales and Midwest Fasteners. The US Air Force veteran had served in the Korean War and was a member of First...
Willis David Taylor
Oct 29, 2016
Mr. Willis David Taylor, 78, of Ellabell, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Dublin VA Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was born in Fitzgerald, GA and raised in Collins, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank C. Taylor, mother, Thelma L. Ross, brother, Frank D. Taylor, and step-father, William Ross. He was a member of...
Walton Ewing Burns
Oct 29, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Walton Ewing Burns Rincon – Walton Ewing Burns, age 83, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her children. Walton was born on May 19, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Georgia Zittrouer Ewing and...
Hazel Williams Gordon
Oct 29, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Hazel Williams Gordon Rincon – Hazel Williams Gordon, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home in Effingham County. The Alabama native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was the owner/operator of "Gordon's Gulf"...
