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Michael Eugene Webb

Michael Eugene Webb

Jun 14, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Michael Eugene Webb Springfield – Michael Eugene Webb, 55, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2016 under hospice care. The Effingham County native was the owner/operator of Webb Farm Service and loved nothing more than being on his tractor...

Sadie Lois Bishop

Sadie Lois Bishop

Jun 13, 2016

Bloomingdale, GA-Ms. Sadie Lois Bishop, 71, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at The Place at Pooler. Ms. Sadie was born in Ocala, FL to the late Jessie & Della DeLong. She was a Christian, and was very artistic, whether it was painting, drawing, sewing, or sculpting. She retired from the Marion County School Board. Survivors include her children,...

Rene' Bland Zipperer

Rene' Bland Zipperer

Jun 13, 2016

Ellabell-Rene' Bland Zipperer, 55, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. Rene' was born in El Paso, TX, and grew up in West Chatham County before moving to Bryan County. She was preceded in death by her son, Travis Zipperer, and her parents, Gerald & Charlotte Bland. She was loved and will be missed by many. Survivors include her sister,...

Roy Gene Rountree

Roy Gene Rountree

Jun 9, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Roy Gene Rountree Savannah – Roy Gene Rountree, 69, passed away June 9, 2016 at his daughter's residence. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Savannah, GA and moved to the family farm in Egypt, GA at the age of 12....

Hilda Ann Hammock Claxton

Hilda Ann Hammock Claxton

Jun 8, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Rincon – Hilda Ann Hammock Claxton, 71, passed away June 8, 2016 at St. Joseph's after a long illness. . The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and member of the Fidelis Woman's Sunday School...

Marion Clifton "M.C." Nettles

Marion Clifton "M.C." Nettles

Jun 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Marion Clifton (MC) Nettles was born on March 8, 1921 in Coosawhatchie, South Carolina and passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his home on the Savannah River in Clyo, Georgia. MC began his life journey growing up on the...

Bradwell Usher

Bradwell Usher

Jun 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bradwell H. Usher Springfield- Bradwell H. Usher, 75, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a graduate of Effingham County High School. He had operated Springfield Dry Cleaners from the mid 1960's to the mid 1970's. From the late 1950's to the...

George Romaine Richert

George Romaine Richert

Jun 5, 2016

Eden-Mr. George Romaine Richert, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Mr. George was born in Savannah to the late Russell Romaine & Lola Leigh Thompson Richert. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kimla Aileen Richert. He was an active member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, and retired from Union Camp (Woodyard) after 33...

Joy V. Dinneweth

Joy V. Dinneweth

Jun 5, 2016

Savannah-Mrs. Joy V. Dinneweth, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Joy was born in Murphy, NC to the late Jewell & Lilly Self. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Francis Dinneweth. She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, quilting, and gardening....

Joann Coburn Vanhook

Joann Coburn Vanhook

Jun 4, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. JoAnn Coburn VanHook, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Candler Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conlaw & Anna Mae Coburn, her husband, Jimmy L. VanHook, and a grandson, Anthony "Tony" M. VanHook. Mrs. VanHook is survived by her five children, Terry VanHook Hill (Larry), Bloomingdale, Donna VanHook Corey (Larry) Savannah, J. Tim...

Sara Stanley Hart

Sara Stanley Hart

May 31, 2016

Savannah-Mrs. Sara Stanley Hart, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Mrs. Sara was born in Lyons to the late James Quincy & Willie Mae Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Hart. She was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church where she attended the Linda Barrett Sunday School Class. She enjoyed...

Tandy Haymans Jones

Tandy Haymans Jones

May 31, 2016

Rincon-Mrs. Tandy Haymans Jones, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Tandy was born in Tyler, TX to the late Oscar Haymans and Evelyn Bargeron. She retired after 40 years as a nurse with Chatham Medical Associates, and had also previously been employed with Care One as a home healthcare nurse. Survivors...

Annie Ruth Fordham

Annie Ruth Fordham

May 31, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Annie Ruth Fordham, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Annie Ruth was born in Metter to the late Henry Oliver & Mattie Mae Moon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Fordham. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Meldrim United Methodist Church. Survivors include...

Betty Ann Henry

Betty Ann Henry

May 30, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Betty Ann Henry Rincon- Betty Ann Henry, 80, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at her home. The Frankfort, KY native was a homemaker and a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Mrs. Henry loved caring for her friends at Willowpeg Village. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Captain Patrick E. Allen

Captain Patrick E. Allen

May 29, 2016

Pooler- Captain Patrick E. Allen USN, (Ret.), 64, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Patrick was born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Earl Wilbur Allen & Margaret Huard-Allen. He retired after honorably serving his country in the U.S. Navy for 32 years. He proudly commanded USS Hercules (PHM 2), USS Thomas S Gates (CG 51), and USS...

Clint Droste

Clint Droste

May 29, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Clint Droste Rincon - Clint Droste, 44, died Sunday, May 29, 2016. The Statesboro native was a US Army National Guard veteran. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to play the guitar, write music, and read. Clint had an immense...

Chip Ayers

Chip Ayers

May 28, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Chip Ayers Rincon- Chip Ayers, 58 years of age, died suddenly last Friday, May 27, 2016. He died happy, quick and painlessly when his heart just stopped after a wonderful day doing what he loved best, fishing for cobia with his wife and friends. Chip was originally from...

Lucy Waller

Lucy Waller

May 27, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Lucy Gay Morgan Waller Rincon- Lucy Gay Morgan Waller passed away May 27, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born at home in Fayette County, Georgia on November 4, 1939 to Stanley and Lucy Murphy Morgan. When she was ten years old, Lucy went to...

Cynthia Wynelle "Nell" Spires Watson

Cynthia Wynelle "Nell" Spires Watson

May 27, 2016

Pooler – Cynthia Wynelle "Nell" Spires Watson, 75, of Pooler passed away at home today, May 27, 2016, surrounded by her family. Wynelle started her journey through life in Crisp County, Georgia on April 29, 1941. She was the third child of the late Thomas Jackson and Lithia Bryd Spires. At the age of 14, she joined Bay Spring Baptist...

Margaret Williams

Margaret Williams

May 26, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Margaret Smith Williams Clyo- Margaret Smith Williams, 93, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was former owner/operator of Williams Store in Clyo for 43 years. She was a member of Wingard Memorial Lutheran Church and the Clyo Homemakers Club. She was...

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