local obituaries

Vernon Massey

Vernon Massey

Apr 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Vernon Dale Massey Rincon- Vernon Dale Massey, 86, went to meet his Lord and reunite with his beloved wife, Betty on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Vernon served our country proudly through his service in the United States Navy. He retired from CSX Railroad after 40 years of service....

Linda Lee Deloach Snyder

Linda Lee Deloach Snyder

Apr 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Linda Lee Deloach Snyder Springfield – Linda Lee Deloach Snyder, 73, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at GA Regents Hospital in Augusta. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, was...

Charles Raymond Wratchford

Charles Raymond Wratchford

Apr 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Charles Raymond "Chuck" Wratchford Springfield – Charles Raymond "Chuck" Wratchford, 59, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Medical University of South Carolina. The Ohio native served in the U.S. Army, was retired from Coastal State Prison, was a member of the...

James Tuten

James Tuten

Apr 16, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James Edward Tuten Port Wentworth- James Edward Tuten, 91, died April 16, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Allendale, SC native was a retired mechanic with DeVan Auto Service and Dixie Motors. He was a member of the Georgia Hussars and he was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Clyde G. Chapman

Mrs. Clyde G. Chapman

Apr 16, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Clyde G. Chapman, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Clyde was born in Eldora to the late William & Beatrice Greene. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Chapman, and a sister, Cornelia Burnsed. She was a member of Pooler First Baptist Church since 1931, and...

Reginald Oneal "Reggie" Neidlinger

Reginald Oneal "Reggie" Neidlinger

Apr 15, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Reginald Oneal "Reggie" Neidlinger Rincon- Reginald Oneal "Reggie" Neidlinger, 84 , died April 15, 2016 at his home. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and was retired from CSX Railroad. He was preceded in death by...

Warren D. Kreun

Warren D. Kreun

Apr 14, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Warren D. Kreun Springfield – Warren D. Kreun, 55, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his residence. The Minnesota native served in the U.S. Army, was the owner/operator of Dixie Water Works, and was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church....

Vicki Suzette Hill

Vicki Suzette Hill

Apr 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Vicki Suzette Hill Savannah – Vicki Suzette Hill, 53, passed away at Saint Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She is the daughter of Martha Ann Hinely Hill, sister of Cory Lee Hill, niece of Hilda Jane H. Sowell and Maxine...

Mr. J. Newel Kessler

Mr. J. Newel Kessler

Apr 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mr. J. Newel Kessler Garden City – Mr. J. Newel Kessler, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for over 50...

Patricia "Kay" Durrence Moody

Patricia "Kay" Durrence Moody

Apr 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Patricia "Kay" Durrence Moody Rincon – Patricia "Kay" Durrence Moody, 73, passed away April 13, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The Tattnall County native was a member of Garden City Primitive Baptist Church and a homemaker. She...

Robert "Bobby" Ambrose

Robert "Bobby" Ambrose

Apr 12, 2016

Pooler-Mr. Robert "Bobby" Ambrose, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Bobby was born in Guyton, and was the youngest, and last surviving child of twelve born to the late Andrew & Ila Mae Ambrose. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, was a Baptist, and retired from Local Union 188. Survivors include...

Virginia A. Beck

Virginia A. Beck

Apr 11, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Virginia A. Beck Rincon – Virginia A. Beck, 76, passed away April 11, 2016 at her residence. The Ohio native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rincon Congregation where she sang in the choir. She...

David Sheppard

David Sheppard

Apr 11, 2016

Savannah-Mr. David Sheppard, 55, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. David was born in Germany, and was employed with Climatech. He had worked in the air condition business most of his life, enjoyed playing softball, spending time with friends, and most importantly, spending time with his girls. Survivors include his daughters, Brittany Strozzo (Caleb), Brianne Sheppard, and Catie Sheppard;...

James Floyd Akins

James Floyd Akins

Apr 11, 2016

Akins, James - Garden City James Floyd Akins - GARDEN CITY - James Floyd Akins, 92, died April 11, 2016 at his home. He was born in Bulloch County GA and moved to Savannah from Statesboro in 1928. He retired from the GAF Corporation and was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and an Air National Guard...

Travis Vernon Dodd, Jr. "Tj"

Travis Vernon Dodd, Jr. "Tj"

Apr 9, 2016

Bloomingdale-Travis V. Dodd, Jr. "TJ", 21, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He leaves behind his father and step-mother, Travis Dodd, Sr. & Kerry Dodd; mother, Julie Christiansen; grandparents, Pastor Eddie & Liz Deas, Ernest Gene Dodd, Sr., and Peepaw Larry; brothers, Alex Morris, and Logan Christiansen; sister, Ryleigh Dodd, and many more...

Debra Richardson Bunch

Debra Richardson Bunch

Apr 8, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Debra Richardson Bunch Springfield – Debra Richardson Bunch, 54, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at her residence. The Effingham County native was employed at Ebenezer Retreat Center for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Wade H. Richardson....

Tony Snipes, Jr.

Tony Snipes, Jr.

Apr 4, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Tony R. Snipes, Jr. Guyton- Tony R. Snipes, Jr., 43, son of Tony Snipes, Sr. and Marsha Garrison, died April 4, 2016. A memorial service will be held 11 am Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Pineora Baptist Church. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912)...

Edward M. Smith

Edward M. Smith

Apr 3, 2016

Eden-Mr. Edward M. "Bubba" Smith, 83, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Bubba was born in Eden to the late Edward L. & Emily W. Smith. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired from Continental Field and Machinery. Survivors include his sister, Nancy L. Blackmon, and several nieces and nephews....

Jessica Leann Creel

Jessica Leann Creel

Apr 2, 2016

Bloomingdale-Jessica LeAnn Creel passed away unexpectedly in Savannah, Georgia on April 2, 2016 at the age of 27. Jessica was born on August 10, 1988 in Savannah, Georgia to Bobby Ray Creel, Jr. and Sharon Rahn Creel. She graduated from South Effingham High School in 2006 with dreams of helping others by becoming a nurse. Her beautiful smile was recognized...

Georgia Louise Grier

Georgia Louise Grier

Mar 31, 2016

Pooler- Mrs. Georgia Louise Grier quietly passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, after an extended illness, she was 80 years old. She was born May 31, 1935, to Fannie and Ulyes Gordon English. She was the oldest of 7 children, Elizabeth Grier, Agnes Brown, Dorothy Oliver, Ulyes G. English, Jr., Lois Miller, and John English. She was a longtime resident...

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