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Sterling Woodrow (Woody) Jaudon

Sterling Woodrow (Woody) Jaudon

Mar 31, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sterling Woodrow (Woody) Jaudon Rincon – Sterling Woodrow (Woody) Jaudon, born May 13, 1968 in Savannah, GA, passed away March 31, 2016 at Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Woody worked in the wholesale electrical...

Ella Elizabeth Bothwell

Ella Elizabeth Bothwell

Mar 31, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ella Elizabeth Bothwell Rincon – Ella Elizabeth Bothwell, 7, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home. Ella was born April 9, 2008 in Savannah and was a 2nd grade student at Blandford Elementary. She is survived by her parents, Ben...

Mary Margaret Loyack Capwell

Mary Margaret Loyack Capwell

Mar 31, 2016

Port Wentworth - Mary Margaret Loyack Capwell, affectionately known as Nana to all those who loved her, made a smooth transition into Heaven on March 31, 2016. She was 88 years old. Mary was born in Pittston, PA, on September 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Josephine Solowiej Loyack and Andrew Loyack. She was a 1945 graduate of Camptown...

Evelyn D. Wilkes

Evelyn D. Wilkes

Mar 29, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Evelyn D. Wilkes, 98, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Azalea Health Care in Metter, GA. She was born in Emanuel County to the late Willie and Mamie Durden. She attended Oak Park High School where she met and married Curtis Wilkes in 1935. They lived in Metter through World War II. They moved to Savannah in...

Terri Lynn White

Terri Lynn White

Mar 28, 2016

Ellabell-Mrs. Terri Lynn White, 57, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Terri was born in Savannah and raised in Bulloch County. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.P. & Lois Davis, and siblings, Cynthia Crosby, Joann Futch, and Clayton Davis. She was the owner/operator of Smiley Childcare in Black Creek for 28 years,...

Carole Haynie King

Carole Haynie King

Mar 27, 2016

Rincon-Mrs. Carole Haynie King, 73, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her home. Carole was born in Newnan, GA, and raised in Savannah. She was preceded in death by an infant son; Milton Haynie King; father, Marion Augustus (Gus) Haynie; mother, Esther Simpson Haynie Pendland; brother, Emmett Augustus (Buddy) Haynie, and sister, Ina Geraldine (Jerry) Haynie. She...

Adalynn Marie Davis

Adalynn Marie Davis

Mar 25, 2016

Midway-Adalynn Marie Davis, infant daughter of Terrell & Kayla Davis, passed away on Friday. Additional survivors are her brother, Logan Althouse; grandparents, Heather Jones, Bryan Jones, Gwen Moore, Paul Moore, Marci Helverson, Charlie Helverson, Calvin Davis, and Peggy Davis; great-grandparents, Bryan and Heather Jones, and Charlie and Marci Helverson as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral will be...

Donald H. Cooper

Donald H. Cooper

Mar 25, 2016

Garden City/Pooler-Mr. Donald H. Cooper, 69, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Donald was born in Vidalia to the late Herbert & Clara Mae Cooper. He was also preceded in death by four brothers. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired as a Millwright. He loved spending time with his...

Ashley Nicole Melton

Ashley Nicole Melton

Mar 25, 2016

Port Wentworth-Ashley Nicole Melton, 27, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. Ashley was born in Asheville, NC, and was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Christopher Melton; children, Liam John Melton and Adeline Grace Melton; parents, Roger & Laura Young; sister, Jennifer Alford (Joseph); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Barry & Loretta Melton; brother-in-law, Jonathan Melton. The visitation...

Arthur S. Duff

Arthur S. Duff

Mar 22, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Arthur S. Duff Rincon – Arthur S. Duff, 81, passed away March 22, 2016 at his residence. The Massachusetts native retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years. He was a member of First Christian Church of Rincon. He was...

Betty Elkins Stanford

Betty Elkins Stanford

Mar 21, 2016

Midway-Mrs. Betty Elkins Stanford, 82, passed away on March 21, 2016, with her family by her side in Savannah, GA. She was born April 22, 1933, in Savannah, to Alfred Lee and Inez Elkins. She graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah in January 1951. She enjoyed watching sports and playing games on her computer. She enjoyed family and she...

Ada J. Beasley

Ada J. Beasley

Mar 19, 2016

Savannah-Mrs. Ada J. Beasley, 94, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Ada was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Juranie James; her husband, Clem G. Beasley, Sr.; sons, Clem G. Beasley, Jr., and Jimmy R. Beasley; a grandson, Ted Opper, and siblings, Lois Sharpe and Cleve James. She was a member of the...

Rev. Robert Irving Hoyle

Rev. Robert Irving Hoyle

Mar 18, 2016

Rev. Robert Irving Hoyle "Papa" Hoyle went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2016 at the age of 95. Born in Saranac Lake, NY to Lois A. (nee Hoxie) and Clayton S. Hoyle, he is survived by his brother, Burton, 96, his daughter, Tina (Mrs. Robert) Glover of Savannah, GA, his son, Gary (wife, Sandy) of Boone, NC,...

John Ellis Lee

John Ellis Lee

Mar 17, 2016

Pooler-Mr. John Ellis Lee, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Duke University. Mr. Lee was born in Screven County to the late Bernard Ellis Lee & Dahlia Gordy Lee. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, and retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching the Atlanta Braves, and fishing....

Robyn K. Groce

Robyn K. Groce

Mar 17, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Robyn K. Groce Rincon- Robyn K. Groce, 51, died March 17, 2016 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of Gateway Church of Effingham and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 209 in Springfield. She worked at First Baptist of Rincon Weekday Ministries....

James Clifford Smith, Jr.

James Clifford Smith, Jr.

Mar 15, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Clifford Smith, Jr. Rincon – James Clifford Smith, Jr. 87, passed away March 15, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late James C. and Nellie Mae Smith on October 3, 1928 in Screven County. He graduated from Newington...

Phillip Leroy Hamaker

Phillip Leroy Hamaker

Mar 13, 2016

Guyton-Phillip Leroy Hamaker, 56, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at University Hospital in Augusta. Phillip was born in Jacksonville, FL., but a native of Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Sarah Dasher Hamaker; brother, Earl Wayne Wright; nephew, Michael Carter; brother-in-law, Scotty England. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace, and was currently employed with...

Mrs. Joe Ollie Saxon Steed

Mrs. Joe Ollie Saxon Steed

Mar 12, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Joe Ollie Saxon Steed Springfield – Mrs. Joe Ollie Saxon Steed, born July 27, 1915 to Jerry Loren Saxon and Florrie Ambrose Saxon passed away at her home March 12, 2016 at the age of 100. She was a lifelong resident...

Larry Mitchell Deal

Larry Mitchell Deal

Mar 11, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mr. Larry Mitchell Deal, 62, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Larry was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Bloomingdale for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, William Clayton Deal, and his son, Lee Mitchell Deal. He retired from Natrochem, and enjoyed fishing and golfing. Survivors include his loving wife,...

Wallace Jackson (Jack) Parrish, Jr.

Wallace Jackson (Jack) Parrish, Jr.

Mar 8, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Wallace Jackson (Jack) Parrish, Jr. Rincon – Wallace Jackson (Jack) Parrish, Jr., 59, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2016. He was born on January 1, 1957. His parents, Wallace Jackson Parrish, Sr. and Theresa Wylene Parrish preceded him in death. He...

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