local obituaries

Christopher Kelvin "Shep" Sheppard

Christopher Kelvin "Shep" Sheppard

Aug 3, 2016

Springfield-Christopher Kelvin Sheppard "Shep", 28, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Christopher was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by a sister, Samantha Sheppard, and his grandparents, James & Lucille Sheppard. He was employed with Jamey Brooks Under Ground, attended Centerpointe Community Church in Springfield, and loved building cars with his...

Esma L. Barnwell

Esma L. Barnwell

Aug 3, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Esma L. Barnwell, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mrs. Esma was born in Screven County and was preceded in death by her husband, Rayford W. "Pete" Barnwell, and a son, Rayford Wayne Barnwell. She was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and two daughters-in-law, Greg & Elaine Barnwell, and Marsha...

Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman

Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman

Aug 1, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman Guyton – Diane Patricia Murphy Reinaman, 70, passed away August 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The New York native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and had worked in clerical, real estate profession, and was...

Lynn Archer

Lynn Archer

Aug 1, 2016

Mrs. Lynn Archer Springfield-Mrs. Shirley Lynn Mosely Archer, 61, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. Shirley was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Paul Mosely, grandparents, Louis & Annie Lou Purvis, and Meldrim & Bertha Mosely, and nephews, Ryan Wade and Ashley Mosely. Shirley was a homemaker, and a Christian who...

Michelle Wilcox

Michelle Wilcox

Aug 1, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Michelle Lea Wilcox Guyton- Michelle Lea Wilcox, 30, died Monday, August 1, 2016. The Georgia native was a University of Georgia graduate and was employed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Survivors include her parents, Ken & Joanna Wilcox; and her "furry" children, Jingles and Pearl. Gathering of...

Bobbie Shipes

Bobbie Shipes

Jul 28, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bobbie Shipes Sylvania- Bobbie Shipes, 80, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Syl-view Healthcare Center. The Merritt Island, FL native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles N....

Mary Frances Russell

Mary Frances Russell

Jul 27, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Frances Russell Savannah – Mary Frances Russell, 80 passed away on July 27, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her two daughters, Wanda Anderson and Donna Dillon; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony, Lawson, and Brynn; four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Lakelin, Trent,...

Jimmy Powell

Jimmy Powell

Jul 26, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Jimmy Powell Guyton- Jimmy Powell, 58, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his residence. Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday, July 29, 2016 in the funeral home. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421

Mary Beth Castagnaro

Mary Beth Castagnaro

Jul 25, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mary Beth J. Castagnaro Rincon- Mary Beth J. Castagnaro, 52, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at her residence. Mary Beth is survived by her husband, Louis J. Castagnaro; parents, William R. And Linda W. Johnston; sister, Melissa J. Miles (Lewis C.); brother, Robert Johnston (Denise B.); four nieces,...

Deborah L. "Deb" White

Deborah L. "Deb" White

Jul 22, 2016

Mrs. Deborah L. "Deb" White Port Wentworth – Deborah L. "Deb" White, 57, passed away July 22, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. White was employed with South Coast Medical for nineteen years. She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend James E. Garlen. Survivors include her husband, Arnold White; one daughter, Reka Garlen of New York; mother, Margie Garlen...

Lavenia Parker

Lavenia Parker

Jul 22, 2016

Bloomingdale- Lavenia Parker, 66, died Friday, July 22, 20016 at Hospice Savannah. The Hattiesburg, MS native loved camping, fishing, macramé, cooking and writing poems. Her greatest love was her family. She is survived by her husband, Cecil "Randy" Parker; her children, Guinevere Waite, Monique Albert , and Curtis Parker (Kendra); grandchildren, Louis Cooler IV, Derek Cooler, Haylie Cooler, Tyler Rigdon,...

Capt. David Bradley Bailey

Capt. David Bradley Bailey

Jul 20, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Capt. David Bradley "Brad" Bailey Guyton- Capt. David Bradley "Brad" Bailey, 60, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Optim Medical Center- Screven. The Effingham County native was a boilermaker with Local #26 for 43 years and was a shimper for almost as long. He was preceded in death...

Michael King, Jr.

Michael King, Jr.

Jul 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Michael Leon King, Jr. Springfield- Michael Leon King, Jr., 30 died July 17, 2016. The Effingham County native worked for Advanced Residuals. He is survived by his children, Madalyn King, Journey Whitman, and Lundyn Whitman; fiancé, Courtney Whitman; mother, Angela Harney; father, Michael Leon King, Sr.; grandmother, Beatrice...

Dana Davis

Dana Davis

Jul 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dana Michelle Davis Guyton- Dana Michelle Davis, 47, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 after a short illness. The lifelong Effingham County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving Mom that loved Georgia Football, Coca-Cola Memorabilia, crabbing and shrimping. She was...

Winnifred Inez Kight Daring

Winnifred Inez Kight Daring

Jul 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Winnifred Inez Kight Daring Rincon – Winnifred Inez Kight Daring, 73, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. The Toombs County native retired from Springfield Manufacturing after having managed several sewing plants and...

Stanley M. Redding, Jr.

Stanley M. Redding, Jr.

Jul 17, 2016

Mr. Stanley M. Redding, Jr., age 58 of Eden, GA, passed away July 17, 2016. Stanley was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to hunt and fish and was a long-time member of Powers Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley, Sr. and Iona Redding, and also his sister, Tammy Redding. Stanley is survived...

Sylvester Lamb, Jr.

Sylvester Lamb, Jr.

Jul 14, 2016

Savannah-Mr. Sylvester Lamb, Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lamb was born in Twin City to the late Sylvester Lamb, Sr. & Rhetta Doyle Lamb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lamb. He retired from G.B. King Construction Company, and enjoyed his dogs, gardening, woodworking, going to the mountains,...

Anthony Scot Woods

Anthony Scot Woods

Jul 14, 2016

"Please note that any service will now be private." Garden City-Anthony Scot Woods, 43, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Scot was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his step-father, Delmas L. "Hoppy" Sims. He attended various Baptist churches throughout his life, was a caregiver with a heart of gold who loved his family and friends....

Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst

Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst

Jul 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel PICTURE Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst Rincon – Bonnie Mae Moore Pabst, born January 11, 1924 in Guy, Arkansas to Gail Glover Moore and Clifford R. Moore, she was delivered at home by her own grandfather Dr. A. J. Moore. She spent her early years in Guy before moving to New Orleans...

Jake Mongin

Jake Mongin

Jul 12, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax J.P. "Jake" Mongin Rincon- J.P. "Jake" Mongin, 90, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Metter, GA native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He had retired from American Cyanamid after 32 years of perfect attendance. Jake had taught Sunday School for over 50...

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