local obituaries
Meredith Arnsdorff
Oct 9, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Meredith Rountree Arnsdorff Springfield- Meredith Rountree Arnsdorff, 72, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. She was born in Parris Island, SC, but was a lifelong resident of Effingham County. She was member of Bible Lutheran Church. She had worked for 40 years with the Effingham County Board of Education,...
Meredith Arnsdorff
Oct 9, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Meredith Rountree Arnsdorff Springfield- Meredith Rountree Arnsdorff, 72, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. She was born in Parris Island, SC, but was a lifelong resident of Effingham County. She was member of Bible Lutheran Church. She had worked for 40 years with the Effingham County Board of Education,...
Regina Fae Barrow
Oct 7, 2016
Miss Regina Fae Barrow, 58, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. Regina was born in Fort Pierce, FL to the late James C. & Martha Susie McSwain Barrow. Survivors include two brothers, James C. Barrow (Angelia Asbell), and Kenneth Brooks Barrow, and a nephew, James C. Barrow, Jr. The family would like to thank the staff of...
Lillie Jean Waddell Payne
Oct 6, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Lillie Jean Waddell Payne Macon, GA – Lillie Jean Waddell Payne, 85, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She is survived by her two sons, James L. Dyson (Jan) of Macon, GA and Jimmie D. Waddell (Brenda)...
Juanita Carr Edwards
Oct 6, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Juanita Carr Edwards Springfield - Juanita Carr Edwards, age 87, passed away on October 6 (her son Del's birthday) at the Effingham County Extended Care Facility. She was born in Guyton, Georgia on May 7, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Hattie and Sheriff Hubert Carr of Springfield....
Benjamin Eugene Rollins
Oct 5, 2016
Benjamin Eugene Rollins, 72, of Brunswick County, NC, went to heaven on October 5, 2016. Bennie was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Helen Rollins and Benjamin Rollins, Sr, who died before Bennie's birth. Bennie was raised by his mother and stepfather, Rev. Walter Rollins Although living his life as a mentally challenged individual, he touched the lives of many people...
Richard Chilen
Oct 4, 2016
Mr. Richard Chilen, of Port Wentworth, died suddenly on October 4th. He was born October 1, 1949 in Salina, Kansas to the late Nels and Gladys Barnwell Chilen. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Catherine, his daughter and son-in-law, Katrina and Hal Richards, and his adoring granddaughters, Abby and Catie Richards. He leaves behind four sisters, Linda...
Doris Hutchison
Oct 2, 2016
Mrs. Doris Hutchison, 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Doris was born in New Albany, Mississippi to the late Jessie & Ethel McMullen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hutchison and several siblings. She was a member of the holiness church. Survivors include her children, Eddie Joe...
Joseph Thomas Cihla
Oct 2, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Joseph Thomas Cihla Joe Cihla of Rincon, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 2 at the age of 74. Joseph Thomas Cihla was born on Dec. 23, 1941 in Lonsdale, Minnesota. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1959. He enlisted...
Joseph Alexander Mcintosh, Jr. "Joe"
Sep 30, 2016
Joseph Alexander McIntosh, Jr. "Joe", 53, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Joe was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Alexander McIntosh, Sr., and his grandparents, Robert "Bill" & Virginia "Jenny" Gracen and Lachlan "Lach" & Gertrude "Granny Mc" McIntosh. He...
Helen Harrison
Sep 27, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Helen P. Harrison Rincon- Helen P. Harrison, 81, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of the Garden Club of Savannah, Bellsouth Pioneers, Springfield United Methodist Church and a former member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church, where she had played...
Nancy Beasley
Sep 26, 2016
Mrs. Nancy Beasley, 78, of Eden, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Nancy was born in Register, GA to the late Roger & Pennie Lanier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Beasley, and a daughter, Pennie Foster. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church, and retired from Servomation. She was...
Nancy Beasley
Sep 26, 2016
Mrs. Nancy Beasley, 78, of Eden, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Nancy was born in Register, GA to the late Roger & Pennie Lanier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Beasley, and a daughter, Pennie Foster. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church, and retired from Servomation. She was...
Elirse Maurice Ray
Sep 24, 2016
Mr. Elirse "Maurice" Ray, 86, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his home. Mr. Ray was born in Glennville to the late Elirse Stille Ray & Zanada Durrence Ray. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vinetta Woods Ray, and a grandson, Mitchell Stanton Deal. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church....
Jo Leggett Newman
Sep 20, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jo Leggett Newman Rincon - Ms. Jo Leggett Newman died at St. Joseph's hospital on September 20, 2016. Jo was surrounded by her family as she graciously surrendered her battle to join her Lord. Jo had been a resident of Lakeview Manor...
Robert David Mixon, Sr.
Sep 18, 2016
Robert David Mixon, Sr. Bloomingdale- Robert David Mixon, Sr., 71, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. The Alabama native was a member of Westside Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary C. Mixon; children, Amanda Craun and Robert "Bubba" Mixon, Jr.; four step-children; a brother, John Mixon; sisters, Sally Cary, Sylvia Eargle, Margaret Stafford and Ann Stegin; 11 grandchildren;...
Ann Dixon
Sep 17, 2016
Heaven's Choir has a strong new lead soprano. The dynamic spirit and angelic voice of Garden City's Ann Dixon departed a badly worn out body, Saturday morning at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice in Savannah. Born 15 August 1927, in rural Martin County, North Carolina to Nathaniel L. and Annie Gray (Ward) Cherry, she was proudly given her mother's name,...
Daniel Anderson
Sep 15, 2016
Daniel Anderson, 65, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Daniel was born in Vidalia, and was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Wiggins Anderson. He was a 1968 graduate of Groves High School, retired from CSX Transportation and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church, and enjoyed...
Patricia M. Hunsbarger
Sep 14, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Patricia M. Hunsbarger Rincon- Patricia M. Hunsbarger, 70, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home. The Youngstown, OH native had moved to the Savannah area 14 years ago. Survivors include her children, James Stoner, Scott Stoner, Daniel Stoner, and Shelly Bushey; grandchildren, Michael Stoner, Aaron Stoner, Jessica...
Jacquelyn Clark Wendelken
Sep 14, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jacquelyn Clark Wendelken Rincon – Jacquelyn Clark Wendelken, 67, passed away September 14, 2016 in North Carolina at her daughter's residence. Jackie was a hairdresser for over 40 years having graduated from Sir Walter School in Fayetteville, NC in 1977. She received...
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