local obituaries

Malcolm Turner

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

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

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

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"...

Miriam Bevill

Miriam Bevill

Oct 27, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mrs. Miriam Mercer Bevill Springfield- Mrs. Miriam Mercer Bevill completed a peaceful transition from her earthly home in Springfield to her heavenly home, rejoining her husband Otis Bevill. Finally together, they will be celebrating their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, forever. Mrs. Miriam was born to Ina &...

Christine Jeannine Dawdy Peterson

Christine Jeannine Dawdy Peterson

Oct 23, 2016

Christine Jeannine Dawdy Peterson, age 67, of Pooler, passed away October 23, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Erika Peterson, of Charleston, SC, Kirstin Peterson, Heidi Peterson, both of Savannah; grandchildren, Ashlea Peterson, Douglas Craft, Kathryn Adams, Taylor Peterson, Aaron Peterson; great-grandson, Jacob Adams; sister, Catherine Dawdy, of Olympia, WA; life-partner of over 25 years, Richard Henrich, of Pooler;...

Billy Morgan

Billy Morgan

Oct 23, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax William E. "Billy" Morgan, Sr. Clyo- William E. "Billy" Morgan, Sr., 68, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. The Chatham County native was retired from Great Dane Trailers after over 40 years of service. Billy was a member of the Clyo Breakfast Club and he loved to garden...

Alice Faye Ansley

Alice Faye Ansley

Oct 23, 2016

Mrs. Alice Faye Ansley, 73, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Alice was born in Toombs County to the late Lee & Sally Copeland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Holt Ansley, and nine siblings. She was an active and faithful member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include her...

Marilyn Marshburn

Marilyn Marshburn

Oct 21, 2016

Ms. Marilyn Marshburn, 73, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ms. Marilyn was born in Swainsboro to the late Albert Dewey & Rosa Monroe. She enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and cooking, especially frying shrimp. Survivors include her former husband, Gene Osteen; daughters, Marsha & James Deal, and Angela Aeger; grandchildren, Alicia & Paul...

Kenneth H. Lane, Sr.

Kenneth H. Lane, Sr.

Oct 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kenneth H. Lane, Sr. Springfield, GA – Kenneth H. Lane, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The West Virginia native worked for the State of New Jersey for 18 years before retiring as a Consultant. He was...

Bobby Hamilton

Bobby Hamilton

Oct 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bobby M. Hamilton Rincon- Bobby M. Hamilton, 85, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. The Westville, FL native was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army. Bobby was a great comedian and orator that loved to tell of Billy Bob's adventures. He also was the family genealogist...

Rita Sue Gast Wohler

Rita Sue Gast Wohler

Oct 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Rita Sue Gast Wohler Rincon – Rita Sue Gast Wohler, 69, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The Michigan native moved to Rincon 12 years ago and was employed at Gate for 9 years. She was a loving and...

Ruby D. Dyson

Ruby D. Dyson

Oct 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ruby D. Dyson Springfield – Ruby D. Dyson, 79, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. The Florida native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, James...

Harriette S. Peth

Harriette S. Peth

Oct 19, 2016

Mrs. Harriette S. Peth, 73, of Guyton, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Mrs. Harriette was born in Savannah to the late George & Audrey Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Peth. She was a member of the Faulkville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, and had formerly been employed with Service Merchandise, Effingham County...

Phammie Chance Chaffin

Phammie Chance Chaffin

Oct 18, 2016

Ms. Phammie Chance Chaffin, 80, of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Ms. Phammie was born in Sardis to the late Remer & Mary Chance. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Allen Weatherly, and siblings, Mildred Parrish, Paul Chance, Sam Chance, Doretha Chance, Fred Chance, Grady Chance, Doris...

Dora Mcelveen

Dora Mcelveen

Oct 17, 2016

Mrs. Dora McElveen, 86, of Guyton and formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Dora was born in Egypt, GA to the late Henry & Florrie Bell Morton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.J. "Mac" McElveen, and a son, George Steve Wilson. She was a member of the First...

Bennie D. Foote

Bennie D. Foote

Oct 17, 2016

Mr. Bennie D. Foote, 84, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. Mr. Foote was born in Bulloch County to the late George Washington Foote and Janie Ruth Davis Foote. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Shuman Foote, and a daughter, Tamara Ann Foote. He attended Little Ogeechee Baptist Church for a number of...

N.L. "Nat" Carter

N.L. "Nat" Carter

Oct 17, 2016

Mr. N.L. "Nat" Carter, 92, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. Mr. Carter was born in Bloomingdale to the late Franklin & Edith Carter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Inez Carter, two children, Ronald and Rita, and two grandchildren. He retired from Boilermakers Local 26, and enjoyed horses, gardening, fishing, and woodworking. Survivors...

Mike Gregory

Mike Gregory

Oct 15, 2016

Mike Gregory, 53, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at his home. Mike was born in Savannah to the late Floyd Andrew & Eualdine Gregory. He was a former sheet metal worker. Survivors include his girlfriend, Sharon; daughters, Jessica Nicole Gregory, Jennifer Elaine Gregory, and Jill Delores Gregory; sister and brother-in-law, Janice & William Howard, and several...

William F. Parsons

William F. Parsons

Oct 14, 2016

Mr. William F. "Billy" Parsons, 73, of Garden City, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016. Billy was born in Savannah to the late William O. & Era Belk Parsons. He was a welder and a member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include Steve Lee (Pia S. Lee), who was like a brother, a number of cousins, including Larry Lee,...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.