local obituaries

Camillia Midge Wynn

Camillia Midge Wynn

May 12, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Camillia "Midge" Wynn, 66, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Midge was born in St. Andrews, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Wynn; daughter, Alicia Driggers, and father, Willie Earl Shipes. She served on the Bloomingdale Planning & Zoning Board for 5 years, was employed at C & S Bank/NationsBank...

George Robert Stewart

George Robert Stewart

May 12, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mr. George Robert Stewart, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Stewart was born in Savannah to the late Benjamin & Bessie Stewart. He retired as a Brick Mason, and enjoyed reading, watching TV, and fishing. He was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Stewart; children, Teresa Craft, Sheila Haworth,...

Elizabeth "Liz" Glisson Stacey

Elizabeth "Liz" Glisson Stacey

May 11, 2016

Elizabeth "Liz" Glisson Stacey, 79, of Bloomingdale, was called home to be with her Lord on May 11, 2016 at the Candler ICU after a catastrophic fall in her home on April 13th. She was a Savannah native and worked at Bouan, Williams and Levi law firm as a legal secretary until her retirement. As a member of Savannah Christian...

Kenneth Neil Clayton

Kenneth Neil Clayton

May 11, 2016

Bloomingdale-Kenneth Neil Clayton, 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Neil was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Don Roy Clayton. Neil was employed with ELP Landscaping in Savannah, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Clayton; children, Hunter Clayton, and Summer Smith Clayton; mother, Ruby Johnson; step-children, Justice Reeves, Dylan...

Kenneth Neil Clayton

Kenneth Neil Clayton

May 11, 2016

Bloomingdale-Kenneth Neil Clayton, 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Neil was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Don Roy Clayton. Neil was employed with ELP Landscaping in Savannah, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Clayton; children, Hunter Clayton, and Summer Smith Clayton; mother, Ruby Johnson; step-children, Justice Reeves, Dylan...

Theron C. Chapman, Sr.

Theron C. Chapman, Sr.

May 9, 2016

Pooler-Mr. Theron C. Chapman, Sr., 95, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Theron was born in Greene County, GA to the late William & Evie Chapman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Clyde G. Chapman, whom he married on September 2, 1945 (VJ Day), and a...

Lee Ann Bowen

Lee Ann Bowen

May 9, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Lee Ann Bowen, 68, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bowen was born in Clayton, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Aldon Lee Bowen and her father, T.H. Faulk. She was a member of Dean Forest Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She was a fan of NASCAR and Elvis Presley....

Florence Sims Sanders Moore

Florence Sims Sanders Moore

May 7, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Florence Sims Sanders Moore Springfield – Florence Sims Sanders Moore, 70, passed away May 7, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Centerpoint Community Church and was employed at Joann's Florist for many years. She was...

Donald D. Shamblin

Donald D. Shamblin

May 5, 2016

Pooler-Command Sgt. Maj. (Retired) Donald D. Shamblin died peacefully at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah surrounded by his loving family on 5 May, 2016. Don loved to listen to classic country music and drink cold beer with his family and friends. He was a soldier, Airborne Infantry for 28 years, veteran of Vietnam, and enjoyed attending reunions with his...

Betty J. Cannon

Betty J. Cannon

May 5, 2016

Savannah-Mrs. Betty J. Cannon, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Betty was born in Clyo, GA to the late Gordon & Hazel Edwards. She attended Jasper Springs Baptist Church, loved animals, and had worked at Kessler's Restaurant for 28 years. Survivors include her children, Joseph F. Kendrick, Jr. of Stilson, Freddy Kendrick...

Julian Coakley Space

Julian Coakley Space

May 3, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Julian Coakley Space Springfield – Julian Coakley Space, 54, formerly of Savannah, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2016 at Memorial Health surrounded by his loving family. Julian was best known as "Jay" and attended Savannah Country Day School, Asheville School for...

Georgia P. Zettler

Georgia P. Zettler

May 2, 2016

Savannah-Mrs. Georgia P. Zettler, 88, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Mrs. Georgia was born in Savannah to the late William & Susie Pulaski. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin B. Zettler, and a sister, Helen Wise. She had lived in Guyton for a number of years before moving to Savannah....

Danny Mosley

Danny Mosley

Apr 27, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Danny Mosley Springfield- Danny H. Mosley, 65, died April 27, 2016 at Memorial Health. The Savannah native had retired at 49 from Bell South. Danny was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and the Red Angus Cattlemen's Association. He also had his Georgia Real Estate license. Survivors include...

James Arthur "Jim" Murray, Jr.

James Arthur "Jim" Murray, Jr.

Apr 27, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Arthur "Jim" Murray, Jr. Rincon – James Arthur "Jim" Murray, Jr., 74, passed away April 27, 2016 at his residence. The Chatham County native retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years and the Local I.B.E.W. #508. Survivors include his wife,...

Peggy Elaine Youngblood

Peggy Elaine Youngblood

Apr 26, 2016

Guyton-Mrs. Peggy "Elaine" Youngblood, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at her home. Elaine was born in Newnan, GA to the late Bodie & Bessie Mae Cline, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Youngblood. She enjoyed working in her garden, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Jerry Youngblood, Jr....

Tom E. Fussell

Tom E. Fussell

Apr 26, 2016

Port Wentworth-Mr. Tom E. Fussell, 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tom was born in Sale City, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin & Nancy Bell Fussell; brother, Malcolm Fussell; sisters, Nancy Lanier, and Bessie Fussell. He served as Chief of Police for the City of Camilla for several years,...

Charles Atwell Mccorkle, Sr.

Charles Atwell Mccorkle, Sr.

Apr 25, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mr. Charles Atwell McCorkle, Sr. Springfield – Mr. Charles Atwell McCorkle, Sr., 93, passed away April 25, 2016 at his residence. The Chatham County native was a self-employed vendor for many years. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and won several...

Gloria K Bateman

Gloria K Bateman

Apr 25, 2016

Savannah-Gloria K. Bateman, 73, daughter of the late Lorenzo and Inez Bateman, passed away on Monday. The graveside funeral and burial will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery located at 802 N. Guignard Drive in Sumter, SC. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Henry Mitchell Towles

Henry Mitchell Towles

Apr 22, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mr. Henry Mitchell Towles, 94, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. Mr. Henry was born to the late Herman & Maude Towles, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Towles. He retired from Freidman Jewelers, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale, enjoyed hunting,...

Bobby Rahn

Bobby Rahn

Apr 22, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bobby Morgan Rahn Villa Rica- Bobby Morgan Rahn, 70 died April 22, 2016 at Wellstar Hospital in Douglasville. The Springfield native was retired from Union Camp/International Paper and was a retired Captiain with the 117th Georgia Air National Guard. Bobby was an avid gardener, family man and baseball...

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