local obituaries

Louis Vincent Shurr

Louis Vincent Shurr

Aug 21, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Fax 912-748-4112 Louis Vincent Shurr Louis Vincent Shurr, resident of Savannah, passed away at home on Sunday, August 21, 2016 under the care of hospice. Vincent was a native of Austin, TX. He was a graduate of the University of Texas, where he played basketball and was a...

Billy Donald Duke

Billy Donald Duke

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. Billy Donald Duke, 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home. Mr. Billy was born in Moultrie to the late Grady & Martha Duke. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Duke, great-granddaughter, Emma Duke, brothers, Grady, Waymon, Milton, and Herbert Duke, sisters, Evelyn Bland and Thresa Lastinger. He enjoyed fishing....

Harold "Donald" Goss

Harold "Donald" Goss

Aug 19, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Harold "Donald" Goss Clyo – Harold "Donald" Goss, 87, passed from this world into the Loving Arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 19, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Wheeler County on July...

Alivia Louise Hiatt

Alivia Louise Hiatt

Aug 19, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Alivia Louise Hiatt Rincon - Alivia Louise Hiatt passed in the loving arms of her parents on Friday, August 19, 2016. Alivia Louise was delivered via emergency Cesarean Section on August 9, 2016. Her prognosis was good, and we are saddened that a fast moving infection took her...

Debra E. Hickman

Debra E. Hickman

Aug 17, 2016

Mrs. Debra E. Hickman, 59, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Debra was born in Savannah to the late Pratt & Rosie Morgan. She was also preceded in death by four brothers. She retired from Hormel, and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Robert D. Hickman, Sr.;...

Arthur M. "Bubba" Frawley

Arthur M. "Bubba" Frawley

Aug 16, 2016

Arthur M. "Bubba" Frawley, 68, of Bloomingdale, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Bubba was born in Savannah to the late Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Frawley, Jr. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay F. Parr. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era....

E.J. "Pop" Cook

E.J. "Pop" Cook

Aug 16, 2016

Guyton – Mr. E. J. "Pop" Cook, age 76, of Guyton passed away August 16, 2016. Pop was preceded in death by a son, Jay Cook, and a sister, Armorel Morgan. He is survived by his wife of over 36 years, Belinda L. Cook, of Guyton; daughters, Laurie (Chris) Schwichtenberg, of Orangeburg, SC, Lisa Cook, of Brunswick, Crystal (Jason) Reiger,...

Hilda "Lynn" Dyess Cribbs

Hilda "Lynn" Dyess Cribbs

Aug 15, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Hilda "Granny Lynn" Dyess Cribbs Springfield - Hilda "Lynn" Dyess Cribbs, 69, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, August 15th, at Candler Hospital in Savannah after a short illness. Lynn was born in Statesboro, GA on October 24th, 1946. Raised...

George Michael "Mike" Handy

George Michael "Mike" Handy

Aug 13, 2016

Mr. George Michael "Mike" Handy, 61, of Eden, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. Mike was born in Savannah to the late Elizabeth & Tommie Handy. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, and was a master carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Karen Sue Handy; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher & Chelsea Handy; grandson, Jackson Casto;...

Jackie Mitchell

Jackie Mitchell

Aug 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel. (912) 748-4112 Fax Sarah Jacquelyn "Jackie" Mitchell Guyton- Sarah Jacquelyn "Jackie" Mitchell, 68, of Guyton, Georgia went home peacefully to be with her Lord on August 13, 2016 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her father, O.H. Adams; brother, Donald Adams; and sister, Carolyn Adams. She...

Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt

Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt

Aug 11, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt Clyo – Dolly Ann Caldwell Bernhardt, 68, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Heritage Inn. The Texas native was a member of Clyo United Methodist Church where she was known as "The Cookie Lady". She was a...

Dorothy Hinson Taylor

Dorothy Hinson Taylor

Aug 10, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Hinson Taylor, 93, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Twin City to the late Charles K. & Clara Jeffers Hinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy T. Taylor; brother, Charlie K. Hinson; brother-in-law, Clifford Johnson; nephew, Clifford Johnson, Jr., and...

Kinslee Faye Hiatt

Kinslee Faye Hiatt

Aug 10, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kinslee Faye Hiatt Rincon- Kinslee Faye Hiatt passed peacefully in the loving arms of her parents on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Kinslee Faye was delivered via emergency Cesarean Section on August 9, 2016. In critical condition, she fought hard during her short life as doctors wrestled to stabilize...

Michael "Papa Mike" Dotten

Michael "Papa Mike" Dotten

Aug 10, 2016

Michael "Papa Mike" Dotten, 75, of Sonora, CA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Landmark Hospital. Mike was born in Detroit, MI to the late Thomas A. & Lelia Adelaide Walker. He was raised in Greensboro, NC by his mom and adopted father, Herb Dotten. He served his country aboard the USS Bugara submarine in the U.S. Navy...

Kinslee Faye Hiatt

Kinslee Faye Hiatt

Aug 10, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kinslee Faye Hiatt Rincon- Kinslee Faye Hiatt passed peacefully in the loving arms of her parents on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Kinslee Faye was delivered via emergency Cesarean Section on August 9, 2016. In critical condition, she fought hard during her short life as doctors wrestled to stabilize...

Bentley Cole Aaron

Bentley Cole Aaron

Aug 9, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Bentley Cole Aaron Heaven gained a new baby angel on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 when Bentley Cole Aaron went home to the Lord just hours after his birth. He knew nothing but love in his short life. He will be greatly missed...

William Larry "L.C." Coleman

William Larry "L.C." Coleman

Aug 8, 2016

Pooler-Mr. William Larry "L.C." Coleman, 66, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2016. L.C. was born in Mableton to the late Bill Coleman, and Miriam G. (Nell) Bell. He had many friends in the community and was loved by many. L.C. served thirty one years in the military, the Navy and then the...

Betty Buckner Elkins

Betty Buckner Elkins

Aug 8, 2016

Port Wentworth – Betty Buckner Elkins, 84, passed from this life on August 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Irene Buckner; her son, Sidney Franklin Strickland, Jr.; grandson, Jason Allen Collins; and her sister, Judy Grayson. Betty was born on February 28, 1932, in Reka, Georgia, and lived most of her life in Savannah,...

Albert "Al" Baker Bodie, Jr.

Albert "Al" Baker Bodie, Jr.

Aug 4, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Albert "Al" Baker Bodie, Jr. "Rincon, Georgia - Mr. Albert B. Bodie, Jr.,70, passed away peacefully in his home on August 4, 2016. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 29, 1945. He was a graduate of Savannah High...

Patricia A. Meeler

Patricia A. Meeler

Aug 3, 2016

Patricia A. Meeler, 62, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Pat was born in Dublin and raised in Soperton. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Meeler, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a retired school teacher after 30 years of service, with over 20 years at Port Wentworth...

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