local obituaries
Jimmie Leo Weredyk
Sep 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Rincon - Jimmie Leo Weredyk was born May 30, 1938 in Lakeland, Georgia and passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his residence. His parents were Charlie and Alberta Jones. He was in the Air Force from April 1955 to 1959....
Barbara S. Hargroves
Sep 15, 2015
Guyton-Mrs. Barbara S. Hargroves, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Barbara was born in Millen to the late James Alex & Cleo Chance Sowell. She was a member of Countryside Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, and taught the Junior Girls Sunday School Class. She retired with 30 years of service from Bellsouth....
Ruth C. Mew
Sep 15, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Ruth C. Martin Mew, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Ruth was born in Little Rock, SC and was preceded in death by a son, Gene Donald Mew, Jr., and her father, Claude Haskell Martin. She raised three beautiful & good children, she was so proud of them all, and loved them so dearly. She and her...
David Padgett
Sep 14, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax David L. Padgett Rincon- David L. Padgett, 77, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at his home. The Jacksonville, FL native was retired from Roger Wood and was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He was a former Mayor of Rincon and was an ordained minister. He is survived...
Shirley Edwards Patterson
Sep 14, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Shirley Edwards Patterson Guyton – Shirley Edwards Patterson, 76, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Tennessee native was a member of Guyton United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mary H. Sharp
Sep 14, 2015
Eden-Mrs. Mary H. Sharp, 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. Mrs. Mary was born in Sylvania to the late John & Floy Dickey. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church, and owner/operator of Flowers by Mrs. Mary. She was a devoted wife, amazing mother, and a fantastic grandmother...
Barbara Sharp
Sep 13, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Sanders Lockamy Sharp, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident. Mrs. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, David & Alma Sanders, husband, Presley Sharp, son, David Lockamy, sister, Margaret Sanders, step-children, Larry Sharp and Latrelle Rogers. She was a member of the Savannah Holy Church...
Betty Strickland Brown
Sep 13, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Betty Strickland Brown went to her Heavenly home on the beautiful morning of Sunday, September 13, 2015. She had lived her entire life in the Pooler area until the last few years when she moved to Perry, GA to be near her son, David and his family. She was a mother and homemaker while raising her children, then retired...
David (Buddy) Myers Gross
Sep 12, 2015
Pooler - Mr. David (Buddy) Myers Gross was born in Savannah, GA on February 5, 1936 and went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2015 after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. His will to live and determined nature allowed him to live beyond all expectations. Buddy retired from Union Camp after 40 years of service...
Wilma Sapp Callaway
Sep 10, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Wilma Sapp Callaway Port Wentworth- Wilma Sapp Callaway, 98, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2015 at Effingham County Extended Care Center. Mrs. Callaway was born March 24, 1917 in Manassas, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her...
George S. Stamp
Sep 6, 2015
Pooler, GA-Mr. George S. Stamp, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at home. George was born in Smithfield, RI, and was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a Lutheran. Survivors include his sons, George S. Stamp, Jr., and Richard M. Stamp; grandchildren, Ashley Stamp, Aaron Stamp, Alisha...
Robert "Bob" Stevenson, Sr.
Sep 6, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Robert G. Stevenson, Sr. Springfield- Robert Stevenson, 78, died Sunday, September 6, 2015. Born in Detroit, MI, "Bob" as he was known to friends, was the oldest of three brothers. His mother, Nora, passed away while he was still a child from easy to cure (these days) yellow...
Rosie Lee Coursey
Sep 6, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Rosie Lee Coursey entered into the Heavenly gates on September 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Coursey, and her son, Larry Coursey. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Sharron Patricia Coursey; two grandsons, two great-granddaughters, and four great-grandsons. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of the funeral...
Rolin Beebe
Sep 4, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Rolin S. Beebe Springfield- Rolin S. Beebe, 72, died Friday, September 4, 2015. The Effingham County native loved his Lord, his family, to fish, and to tell stories. He was precious to all he came in contact with. He was very giving and hospitable to all. He was...
Mildred Elarbee
Sep 4, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mildred Robbins Elarbee Savannah- Mildred Robbins Elarbee, 89, died Friday, September 4, 2015 at Camellia Health & Rehab in Claxton. Graveside services will be 4 pm Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Elkins Cemetery in Guyton. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Louise H. Bath
Sep 4, 2015
Louise H. Bath Pooler - Louise H. Bath, 86, widow of John M. Bath, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Place in Pooler. Born in Effingham County on February 28, 1929, she was the a daughter of the late Clayton and Edna Hurst. Mrs. Bath was a long time member of the New Providence Baptist Church in Guyton....
Evelyn K. Heslop
Sep 3, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Evelyn K. Heslop Springfield – Evelyn K. Heslop, 90, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at her residence. The West Virginia native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, the Harvesters Sunday School Class , and was very active...
Agnes L. Morris
Aug 30, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Agnes L. Morris, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, James Morris. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her companion, Roy Boone; children, Jimmy Morris, Ann Smith, and Joe Morris; nine grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. The visitation will be from 3 until 4 p.m. on Saturday,...
Rebekah Diane Manson
Aug 29, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Rebekah Diane Manson Beky went home to be with the lord after a long battle with brain cancer. Beky will be missed by her son Carson R. Bigelow, mother Patricia I. Manson, father Floyd E. Manson Jr. (Fran), brothers John C. Manson,...
May Franks
Aug 28, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax May Beebe Franks Rome, GA- May Beebe Franks, 63, died Friday, August 28, 2015. The Effingham County native was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her family was very important to her. She is survived by her husband, John Franks; children, Shawn M. Franks (Tisha) and Jennifer...
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