local obituaries
Henry William Briggs
Mar 7, 2016
Hepzibah-Mr. Henry William Briggs, 74, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Signature Healthcare. Mr. Briggs was born in Barnwell, SC to the late Henry & Augustine Briggs. He was of the Baptist faith, and retired from the Ironworkers Local Union # 709 where he also served as the Assistant Business Agent. Predeceased by his brothers, Floyd and Loyd...
Ronald Hatten
Mar 6, 2016
Eden - Mr. Ronald Hatten, 61, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home. Ronald was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Raz & Hazel Hatten. He loved women and fishing. Survivors include his son, Ricky Hatten; sisters, Patricia, Ramona, and Teresa. The memorial service will be on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Powers...
Matthew Bryan Cannon
Mar 5, 2016
Savannah-Matthew Bryan Cannon, 52, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Signature Healthcare. He was born in Savannah to the late John William Cannon & June Smith Cannon Scheider. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John W. Cannon, Jr.. He was a member of Garden City Primitive Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S....
Janie Carroll Dodd
Mar 3, 2016
Garden City-Mrs. Janie Carroll Dodd, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Savannah, GA. She was born in Pendleton, SC on December 21, 1926. She moved to Savannah, GA with her husband and four oldest children in 1952. She was a devoted member of Garden City United Methodist Church...
Leland Ray Gregory, Jr.
Mar 2, 2016
Pembroke-Mr. Leland Ray Gregory, Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Ray was born in Hazlehurst, GA to the late Leland Ray Gregory, Sr. & Vina Lewis Gregory. He retired from Delta Metals, and enjoyed being with his grandchildren, fishing, and hunting. Survivors include his children, JoAnna (James) Cowart, Scott (Chris) Gregory, and Ben Gregory; grandchildren, Chelsea Smith,...
Bruce I Warm
Mar 2, 2016
Pooler-Bruce I. Warm, 52, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Serenity Hospice in Dublin. Bruce was born in Waterloo, Iowa and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was employed with Gulfstream, and enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, and grilling. Survivors include his wife, Pamela J. Warm; daughter, Genevieve Sophia Warm; parents, Joyce & Ivan Warm; brother, Gary Warm;...
Martha Sue Shuman
Feb 28, 2016
Eden-Mrs. Martha Sue Shuman, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Shuman was born in Bulloch County to the late Miller & Bessie Driggers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William C. Shuman. She was a member of Abundant Life Church in Springfield, was an avid gardener, and was proud of her...
Crystal Michelle Lekas-Garland
Feb 27, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Crystal Michelle Lekas-Garland Concord, NC – Crystal Michelle Lekas-Garland, 23, passed away February 27, 2016. The Jacksonville, FL native was a loving mother whom will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather,...
Louise B. Davis
Feb 26, 2016
Guyton-Mrs. Louise B. Davis, 74, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Louise was born in Tattnall County to the late Bill & Eva Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gene Davis. She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church, and always was very involved with the churches that her husband...
Edith Marie Harden Tuten
Feb 26, 2016
Pooler-Mrs. Edith Marie Harden Tuten, 98, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at The Place at Pooler. She was born in Savannah to the late Henry & Nina Cobb Harden. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis Ingram Tuten. She lived in Charleston, SC most of her life before moving to Pooler in 1994. She was...
Danny Olin Andrews
Feb 26, 2016
Savannah-Danny Olin Andrews, 39, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Danny was born in Savannah, and graduated from Groves High School and worked at CCDS. He enjoyed going to church, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Olin Andrews, Jr.. Survivors include...
Ronald Lewis
Feb 25, 2016
Pooler-Mr. Ronald Lewis, 65, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Ronald was born in Savannah to the late Leymon & Eva Pearl Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Lewis, and his son, Scott Lewis. He retired as Vice-President from Delta Metals, and loved drag racing and hanging out with his buddies. Survivors include his...
Ronald Lewis
Feb 25, 2016
Pooler-Mr. Ronald Lewis, 65, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Ronald was born in Savannah to the late Leymon & Eva Pearl Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Lewis, and his son, Scott Lewis. He retired as Vice-President from Delta Metals, and loved drag racing and hanging out with his buddies. Survivors include his...
Nadine C. Terrell Richardson
Feb 23, 2016
Pooler-Ms. Nadine C. Terrell Richardson, 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her home. Ms. Nadine was born in Collins, GA to the late Neadom & Bernice Collins. She was a member of Trinity Church of God. Survivors include her children, Wanda Cawthorn, Rhonda Jean Winzenrith (Phillip R.-deceased), Timothy Eugene Terrell (Janna), and Kenneth Terrell (Shannon); 16 grandchildren;...
Wendell Ted Anderson
Feb 22, 2016
Faulkville-Mr. Wendell Ted Anderson passed on to be with the Lord on February 22, 2016 at his home in the care of Hospice, after a short illness. His loving family and friends were by his side. Mr. Ted was born in Statesboro, GA on January 12, 1940. He has lived most of his life in Savannah, GA, working for National...
Justin Charles Thompson-Garris
Feb 21, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Justin Charles Thompson-Garris Bloomingdale – Justin Charles Thompson-Garris, 32, passed away February 21, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Effingham County and was employed with SFC Contract Services. He had an insatiable zest for life, and a deep love for his...
Sarah W. Moore
Feb 20, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sarah W. Moore Guyton – Sarah W. Moore, 90, passed away February 20, 2016 at Lakeview Manor. The Tattnall County native had lived most of her life in Effingham County. She was a member of the Guyton Christian Church and was a...
Gregory G. Mack
Feb 19, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Gregory G. Mack Rincon – Gregory G. Mack, 49, passed away February 19, 2016 at his residence. The New York native was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at FCI Estill. Survivors include his wife, Katheryn M. Mack; daughter, Madison...
Eleanor Helmly
Feb 18, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Eleanor Mixson Helmly Rincon- Eleanor Mixson Helmly, 85, died February 18, 2016 at Candler Hospital. The South Carolina native was born November 5, 1930 to the late Gilbert & Josephine Mixson. She was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church before moving her membership to Bible Lutheran...
Edward Sweat
Feb 17, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Edward R. "Eddie" Sweat, Sr. Rincon- Edward R. "Eddie" Sweat, Sr., 70, died February 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. The Waycross native had retired from Alko Distributors and Rincon Enterprises. He was a 15+ year cancer survivor. Eddie loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and...
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