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Bobbie Jean Sessions May

Bobbie Jean Sessions May

Jul 11, 2016

BOBBIE JEAN SESSIONS MAY Bobbie Jean Sessions May, passed away surrounded by family on July 11, 2016 at Savannah Square Nursing Home. Bobbie was a 1955 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah. Bobbie worked for many years with the Roger Wood Meat Packing and as a seamstress with Bemco Bedding and Rincon Sportswear. After retirement, Bobbie devoted herself to...

John Arnsdorff

John Arnsdorff

Jul 11, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John E. Arnsdorff Guyton- John E. Arnsdorff, 47, a construction worker went to be with the Lord June 2016. John was known to his friends as "Country" and he loved to hunt. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Arnsdorff; daughter, Elizabeth Arnsdorff; grandson, Nolan Arnsdorff; mother, Celeste...

Frances J. "Granhun" Hightower

Frances J. "Granhun" Hightower

Jul 10, 2016

Guyton-Mrs. Frances J. Hightower (Granhun), 85, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Mrs. Frances was born in Savannah on September 16, 1930 to the late Mattie W. & Elizabeth Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guss Hightower, and several sisters. She was a 50 year member of Living Faith Church. Frances was a caring and...

Patricia Faye Peeples Saxon

Patricia Faye Peeples Saxon

Jul 8, 2016

Guyton-Mrs. Patricia Faye Peeples Saxon, 73, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Patricia was born in Goldsboro, NC to the late Raymond T. & Helen Faye Peeples Reddick. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Peeples, and her step-father, Roney Reddick. She was a member of the former Monterey Park Church of...

Minnie Lee Branson

Minnie Lee Branson

Jul 7, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Minnie Lee Branson, 92, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Minnie was born in Metter to the late Louis & Betty Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rudolph Branson. She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and was employed many years at Schwerman Trucking Company in Garden City....

Joshua Thomas Sorg

Joshua Thomas Sorg

Jul 6, 2016

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the funeral home.

Douglas Helmey

Douglas Helmey

Jul 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Douglas Helmey Guyton- Douglas Helmey, 60, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016. The Statesboro native was employed as a mechanic with NFI Industries. He is survived by his wife, Ann Helmey; son, Charles Douglas Helmey; granddaughter, Olivia Lively Sims; and step-son, L.W. Barnes, Jr. Graveside Service: 11 am Friday,...

Brendan Duncan

Brendan Duncan

Jul 6, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Brendan C. Duncan Rincon- Brendan Carrick Duncan, age 37, died on Wednesday July, 6 2016 at home in Rincon, GA. From his birth on April 4, 1979 to death, he always made people laugh. Wither it was his quick wit or his ornery nature there was always a...

John Joyce

John Joyce

Jul 3, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Joyce Guyton- John Joyce, 60, died Sunday, July 3, 2016. The Annapolis, MD native was employed as a security officer with Sea Pines Security. He loved to fish and hunt. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Joyce; two sons, Stephen Bronson and John R. Joyce, IV;...

Edgar L. Shuman

Edgar L. Shuman

Jul 3, 2016

Ellabell-Mr. Edgar L. Shuman, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Edgar was born in Savannah, and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and RC racing. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Bragg; sisters, Martha Holmes, and Mary Sullivan, and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara T. "Patsy" Jenkins

Barbara T. "Patsy" Jenkins

Jul 2, 2016

Meldrim-Ms. Barbara T. "Patsy" Jenkins, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Patsy, also known as "Granny B", was born in Savannah to the late Benjamin & Vivian Slater Tillman. She was a bookkeeper most of her life, and a Notary Public for over 50 years. She drove a school bus for the Effingham...

Moo Ho Oh

Moo Ho Oh

Jul 1, 2016

Pooler-Mr. Moo Ho Oh, 44, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at his home. Moo Ho was born in Seoul, South Korea, and was preceded in death by his father, Kiman Oh. He was a member of the First Korean Community Presbyterian Church, and was employed at Gulfstream. Survivors include his wife, Insook Hwang; children, Jooyoung Oh and Joowan...

Lily Ann Arrington

Lily Ann Arrington

Jun 29, 2016

Guyton-Lily Ann Arrington, infant daughter of James Arrington and Faith Boatright, was born on June 28, 2016, and passed away on June 29, 2016. Also surviving are her brother, Tuff Michael, and grandparents, Mike Pratt, Tammy Causey, James & Linda Arrington, and Michelle Beauchane. The funeral will be on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of...

Richard Guy Wilt, Sr.

Richard Guy Wilt, Sr.

Jun 28, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (Fax) 912-754-3426 Richard Guy Wilt, Sr. Rincon - Richard Guy Wilt, Sr., 75, formerly of Chester, VA, and Rainelle, WV, was called home to the Lord on June 28, 2016. Richard retired from Smurfit-Stone Container after 42 years of distinguished service. In retirement, he was active in his church, Rincon...

James W. Stephens

James W. Stephens

Jun 27, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mr. James W. Stephens, 80, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Stephens was born in Johnson County to the late Blakey & Maude Stephens. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired from the City of Savannah. He loved his family, fishing, and dancing. Survivors include his wife of 54...

Mary Virginia Morris

Mary Virginia Morris

Jun 27, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Mary Virginia Morris, 83, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Mary was born in Reidsville to the late Raymond & Lunabell Jernigan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Morris, and four brothers. She was a member of Westside Christian Church, loved spending time with children, enjoyed playing Bingo, and...

Thelma Jean Howard

Thelma Jean Howard

Jun 25, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Thelma Jean Howard, 69, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Thelma was born in Clinch County to the late John & Verda Mae Jordan. She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church. She retired from Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah, and worked in the medical field for 30 years. After...

Thelma Jean Howard

Thelma Jean Howard

Jun 25, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Thelma Jean Howard, 69, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Thelma was born in Clinch County to the late John & Verda Mae Jordan. She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church. She retired from Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah, and worked in the medical field for 30 years. After...

Jimmy Morris

Jimmy Morris

Jun 25, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Jimmy Morris Meldrim- Jimmy Morris, 74, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Landmark Hospital. The Savannah native had worked at Sugar Transport for over 20 years, was a Corporal with the Effingham County Sheriff's Department for 14 years, and served as County Constable for the Effingham County Magistrate...

Annie Bowers Douglas Lanier

Annie Bowers Douglas Lanier

Jun 25, 2016

Guyton-Mrs. Annie Bowers Douglas Lanier, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Annie was born in Metter to the late Lawrence & Maybell Bowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lanier; two daughters, Annette BeeBe, and Joan Woo Royal; 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She loved the Lord,...

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