local obituaries
Ernest Watson "Ernie" Sims, Jr.
Feb 17, 2016
Bloomingdale-Ernest Watson "Ernie" Sims, Jr., 50, passed away on Wednesday. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Watson Sims, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Peggy A. Sims, and two sisters, Mary K. Bacon, and Mae Caldwell. The visitation will be on Monday from 12 until 2 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel...
Horace Albert Arnsdorff
Feb 16, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Horace Albert Arnsdorff Springfield – Horace Albert Arnsdorff, 83, passed away February 16, 2016 at Candler Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church and retired from Bradley Plywood. He was preceded in death by his...
E.W. Smith
Feb 16, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax E.W. Smith Rincon- E.W. Smith, 91, died February 16, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The Bulloch County native had retired from Union Camp in 1985 and was a WW II U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a longtime member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church. Mr. Smith has gone on before...
Philip Ross Armitage
Feb 15, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Philip Ross Armitage Springfield – Philip Ross Armitage, 85, passed away February 15, 2016 at Westview Nursing Home. He retired from Savannah Electric & Power Co. and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Springfield...
Michele Lynn Stanley
Feb 15, 2016
Pooler-Michele Lynn Stanley, 47, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at her home. Michele was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Earlene Romano, twin brother, Mark Anthony Romano, brother, Matthew Romano, and father-in-law, Rev. Billy Stanley. She was the Guidance Counselor at LifeSpring Christian Academy, and also the church secretary for...
Robert David "Bob" Hess
Feb 14, 2016
Robert David "Bob" Hess was born on May 30, 1945 and died peacefully on February 14, 2016 in Fork, SC at the age of 70. Bob is survived by his son, David Hess (Debby) and twin brother, Richard Hess; grandchildren, Jackson Hess, Delilah Hess, Brandi Finch (Bruce) and Mandi Owens (James) and many cousins, nieces and nephews and great grandchildren....
Robert David "Bob" Hess
Feb 14, 2016
Fork, South Carolina-Robert David "Bob" Hess, born on May 30, 1945, died peacefully on February 14, 2016 in Fork, South Carolina at the age of 70. Bob is survived by his son, David Hess (Debby); twin brother, Richard Hess; grandchildren, Jackson Hess, Delilah Hess, Brandi Finch (Bruce), and Mandi Owens (James), and many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was...
Bonnie Yuhas
Feb 12, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Bonnie Yuhas Springfield- Bonnie Yuhas, 73, died February 12, 2016 at Effingham Hospital. The Detroit, MI native was a retired baker from Publix. She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Douglas Springer and her sister, Dolly Howcroft. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, John...
Troy "David" Parker
Feb 12, 2016
Pooler-Troy "David" Parker died peacefully at Westview Nursing Home in Port Wentworth, GA on February 12th at the age of 65 after a long illness. David is survived by his wife of 45 years, Becky; two daughters, Kelly (Richie) Jervis and Tracy (David) Ranew; four grandchildren, Andrew Fordham, Caroline and Meredith Jervis and Alex Ranew; one sister, Gail Wallace. He...
Timothy Kyle
Feb 12, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Timothy Scott Kyle Rincon- Timothy Scott Kyle, 56, passed away at home Friday, February 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 3 ½ year battle with brain cancer. The Painesville, OH native graduated Riverside HS, 1978 and Aircraft A & P Technical School in Waco,...
Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Brown
Feb 12, 2016
Eden-Mrs. Lucille Elizabeth "Lucy" Brown, 92, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Lucy was born in Columbia, SC to the late Lonnie L. & Geneva Spires. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Brown, and two sisters. She attended Meldrim United Methodist Church, and enjoyed sewing and cooking. She had formerly...
Howell Revier Shearouse, Jr.
Feb 12, 2016
Kill Devil Hills, NC – Howell Revier Shearouse, Jr. passed from this life on Friday, February 12, 2016. Mr. Shearouse was born in Savannah, GA on February 11, 1939. He was the son of the late Howell Sr. and Alice Gordon Shearouse of Bloomingdale, GA. He lived many places during his life including Rome, GA, Newport News and Hampton, VA,...
Howell Revier Shearouse, Jr.
Feb 12, 2016
Kill Devil Hills, NC – Howell Revier Shearouse, Jr. passed from this life on Friday, February 12, 2016. Mr. Shearouse was born in Savannah, GA on February 11, 1939. He was the son of the late Howell Sr. and Alice Gordon Shearouse of Bloomingdale, GA. He lived many places during his life including Rome, GA, Newport News and Hampton, VA,...
Frances Y Webb
Feb 11, 2016
Guyton-Mrs. Frances Y. Webb, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Mrs. Frances was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late James Alonzo & Addie Mae Yarbrough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elder J. Lindy Webb, Sr.; a son, Ricky Wayne Webb; a granddaughter, Shandy R. Webb; a sister,...
Karen Knabb Hodges
Feb 10, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Karen Knabb Hodges Springfield – Karen Knabb Hodges, 72, passed away February 10, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The Cobbtown native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and was a retired restaurant manager. She was preceded in death by...
Blonnie Newman
Feb 9, 2016
Ellabell-Mrs. Blonnie Newman, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Blonnie was born in Liberty County to the late Wallace & Alice Butler. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Myers. She was a member of the Holy Church of God in Savannah where she taught Sunday School for many years....
Lloyd Pate "Buck" Regan, Jr.
Feb 9, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Lloyd Pate "Buck" Regan, Jr. Clyo – Lloyd Pate "Buck" Regan, Jr., 74, passed away February 9, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The North Carolina native graduated from E.C.H.S. in 1958 and Newberry College in 1963. He worked in retail until 1985 and...
Michael Coto
Feb 8, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Michael Christopher Coto Guyton- Michael Christopher Coto, 23, died February 8, 2016. The Effingham County native was a 2011 Graduate of Effingham County High School and was a CNC operator with AMT Corporate Interiors. He loved fishing, fast cars, and his bulldogs. He is survived by his parents,...
Gilbert Ralph Ortega
Feb 8, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gilbert Ralph Ortega Rincon – Gilbert Ralph Ortega, 67, passed away February 8, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The California native retired from Kramer Ink and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Carol A. Ortega; children, Gilbert Ortega of Riverside, CA and Gina...
Michael Coto
Feb 8, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Michael Christopher Coto Guyton- Michael Christopher Coto, 23, died February 8, 2016. The Effingham County native was a 2011 Graduate of Effingham County High School and was a CNC operator with AMT Corporate Interiors. He loved fishing, fast cars, and his bulldogs. He is survived by his parents,...
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