local obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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...
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...
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