local obituaries
Virginia A. Beck
Apr 11, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Virginia A. Beck Rincon – Virginia A. Beck, 76, passed away April 11, 2016 at her residence. The Ohio native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rincon Congregation where she sang in the choir. She...
David Sheppard
Apr 11, 2016
Savannah-Mr. David Sheppard, 55, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. David was born in Germany, and was employed with Climatech. He had worked in the air condition business most of his life, enjoyed playing softball, spending time with friends, and most importantly, spending time with his girls. Survivors include his daughters, Brittany Strozzo (Caleb), Brianne Sheppard, and Catie Sheppard;...
James Floyd Akins
Apr 11, 2016
Akins, James - Garden City James Floyd Akins - GARDEN CITY - James Floyd Akins, 92, died April 11, 2016 at his home. He was born in Bulloch County GA and moved to Savannah from Statesboro in 1928. He retired from the GAF Corporation and was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and an Air National Guard...
Travis Vernon Dodd, Jr. "Tj"
Apr 9, 2016
Bloomingdale-Travis V. Dodd, Jr. "TJ", 21, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He leaves behind his father and step-mother, Travis Dodd, Sr. & Kerry Dodd; mother, Julie Christiansen; grandparents, Pastor Eddie & Liz Deas, Ernest Gene Dodd, Sr., and Peepaw Larry; brothers, Alex Morris, and Logan Christiansen; sister, Ryleigh Dodd, and many more...
Debra Richardson Bunch
Apr 8, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Debra Richardson Bunch Springfield – Debra Richardson Bunch, 54, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at her residence. The Effingham County native was employed at Ebenezer Retreat Center for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Wade H. Richardson....
Tony Snipes, Jr.
Apr 4, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Tony R. Snipes, Jr. Guyton- Tony R. Snipes, Jr., 43, son of Tony Snipes, Sr. and Marsha Garrison, died April 4, 2016. A memorial service will be held 11 am Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Pineora Baptist Church. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912)...
Edward M. Smith
Apr 3, 2016
Eden-Mr. Edward M. "Bubba" Smith, 83, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Bubba was born in Eden to the late Edward L. & Emily W. Smith. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired from Continental Field and Machinery. Survivors include his sister, Nancy L. Blackmon, and several nieces and nephews....
Jessica Leann Creel
Apr 2, 2016
Bloomingdale-Jessica LeAnn Creel passed away unexpectedly in Savannah, Georgia on April 2, 2016 at the age of 27. Jessica was born on August 10, 1988 in Savannah, Georgia to Bobby Ray Creel, Jr. and Sharon Rahn Creel. She graduated from South Effingham High School in 2006 with dreams of helping others by becoming a nurse. Her beautiful smile was recognized...
Georgia Louise Grier
Mar 31, 2016
Pooler- Mrs. Georgia Louise Grier quietly passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, after an extended illness, she was 80 years old. She was born May 31, 1935, to Fannie and Ulyes Gordon English. She was the oldest of 7 children, Elizabeth Grier, Agnes Brown, Dorothy Oliver, Ulyes G. English, Jr., Lois Miller, and John English. She was a longtime resident...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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