local obituaries

W.C. "Billy" Seckinger

W.C. "Billy" Seckinger

Sep 12, 2016

Mr. W. C. "Billy" Seckinger, 89, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Seckinger was born in Springfield and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a 51 year member of Savannah Christian Church. He retired as an engineer from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 35 years of...

Jerry S. Lucas

Jerry S. Lucas

Sep 11, 2016

Mr. Jerry S. Lucas, 68, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in his home. Jerry was born in Moline, IL to the late Clifford & Esther Lucas. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, was on active duty from 1968-1972, and was a Purple Heart Recipient due to combat in Vietnam. Jerry graduated from Western Illinois...

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Roy

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Roy

Sep 11, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Roy Guyton – Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Roy, 56, passed away September 11, 2016 at her residence. The Bulloch County native was employed at Daniel Defense. She loved traveling, especially to the mountains, and enjoyed baking. She was the rock...

Thomas L. Boyette, Sr.

Thomas L. Boyette, Sr.

Sep 11, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Thomas Lawrence Boyette, Sr. Springfield- Thomas Lawrence Boyette, Sr., 69, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home. The Statesboro native was a retired plumber and had served in the US Marine Corp in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. He loved to hunt and fish, and did...

Wylene Tanner Bennett

Wylene Tanner Bennett

Sep 10, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Wylene Tanner Bennett Rincon – Wylene Tanner Bennett, 88, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her residence. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon where she had sung with the Jolly Singers, and was a homemaker. She...

Edith Virginia Beasley

Edith Virginia Beasley

Sep 7, 2016

Mrs. Edith Virginia Beasley, 93, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Mrs. Edith was born in Bryan County to the late William Canty & Hettie Bell Cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burl Ellis Beasley; two brothers, Robert Lee Cook and Marvin E. Cook, and a sister, Geneva Mae Cook. She was...

Terri Thibodeaux

Terri Thibodeaux

Sep 7, 2016

Terri Thibodeaux, 47, of Rincon, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at her home. Terri was raised in Bloomingdale, and was the owner/operator of Terri's Beauty Salon. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, enjoyed crafting, and going to the beach. Survivors include her daughters, Maci Thomas and Logan Thibodeaux; grandchildren, Harper Thomas and Claire Herrington; parents, Willard &...

Linda Neurath

Linda Neurath

Sep 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Linda Mock Neurath Rincon- Linda Mock Neurath, 75, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The Effingham County native, daughter of Lamar and Carrie Mock, grew up attending Springfield United Methodist Church and later joined Rincon United Methodist Church. She was a retired registered nurse who...

Donnie Waddell

Donnie Waddell

Sep 5, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax William "Donnie" Waddell Guyton- William "Donnie" Waddell, 63, died Monday, September 5, 2016 at his residence. The Savannah native was retired from Arizona Chemical Co. after 32 years of service. He loved fishing, NASCAR, baseball, and his grandchildren. In his younger days, he was a member of the...

Rochelle Wilson Tebeau

Rochelle Wilson Tebeau

Sep 3, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Rochelle Wilson Tebeau Rincon – Rochelle Wilson Tebeau, 53, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her residence. The Effingham County native was a homemaker. She enjoyed sports, especially softball, and loved to fish. She was a loving and caring wife and...

Joann D. Lawler

Joann D. Lawler

Sep 3, 2016

Ms. Joann Lawler, 74, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Joann was born in Savannah to the late Walter & Annie Denton. She was a member of Lifespring Worship Center in Bloomingdale, and had formerly attended the Assembly of God Church in Vidalia. She was a hard worker, always doing what it took to provide for her...

Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts

Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts

Aug 31, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts Springfield – Mrs. Ellemena Louise Lybrand Watts, 101, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The South Carolina native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield and served on the Benevolence...

Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown

Aug 31, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kimberly Blalock Brown Guyton- Kimberly Blalock Brown, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. The Chatham County native was employed a number of years at Georgia Ports Authority. Survivors include her husband, Joseph William "Billy" Brown; parents, Leland and Yvonne Blalock; daughters, April Walker (Brian), Chanda Dake and...

James D. "Buddy" West, Sr.

James D. "Buddy" West, Sr.

Aug 29, 2016

Mr. James D. "Buddy" West, Sr., 73, of Rincon, formerly of Pooler, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Select Medical Care. Buddy was born in Savannah to the late Grady & Janie Mae West. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and Army, and retired from Gulfstream as an FAA Inspector. He loved spending time with his...

Pamela Jean Moore

Pamela Jean Moore

Aug 28, 2016

Mrs. Pamela Jean Moore, 52, of Eden, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Pamela was born in Savannah to the late Charles Larry & Anna Belle Nebb. She was also preceded in death by a son, Reggie Moore, and her brother, Charles Larry Nebb, Jr. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include...

David George Lewis

David George Lewis

Aug 25, 2016

Mr. David George Lewis, 71, of Midway, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lewis was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles & Dorothy Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Charles Lewis. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Fluor Daniel. He enjoyed his pets,...

Amy Lynn Wade Warren

Amy Lynn Wade Warren

Aug 25, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Amy Lynn Wade Warren Rincon – Amy Lynn Wade Warren, 54, passed away August 25, 2016 at Memorial Health. Amy moved to Garden City when she was 11 and had lived in Effingham for the past 34 years. She has been employed...

Ryanne Lynn Smiley

Ryanne Lynn Smiley

Aug 24, 2016

Ryanne Lynn Smiley, infant daughter of Nick Smiley & Sunni Holland, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Ryanne is also survived by big brothers, Clay Smiley and Greyson Holland; grandparents, Lorie & Mike Holland, and Paul White; great-grandparents, Betty & Dale Renfro, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ryanne was preceded in death by grandparents,...

Patricia C. Parker

Patricia C. Parker

Aug 23, 2016

Mrs. Patricia C. Parker, 79, of Statesboro, formerly of Faulkville, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Mrs. Pat was born in Worcester, MA to the late Earl & Marie St. George. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Parker. She was of the Catholic faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, reading, but most...

Bennie H. Vincent

Bennie H. Vincent

Aug 23, 2016

Mr. Bennie H. Vincent, 81, of Ellabell, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Bennie was born to the late Elbert and Johnnie Lou Vincent. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Jackie" Vincent, daughter, Mary Jeanine Ballard, son-in-law, Mike Mewborn, and several siblings. He was...

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