Braxton Dean Jeffers, Sr.
Aug 2, 2015
Color photo Faulkville-Mr. Braxton Dean Jeffers, Sr., 72, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Jeffers was born December 30, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late Cois & Catherine Jeffers. He lived in Savannah for several years and in 1974 moved to Faulkville, GA. He worked as a diesel mechanic for...
Allen Lee Harrelson, Sr.
Aug 1, 2015
Savannah-Mr. Allen Lee Harrelson, Sr., 61, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home. Allen was born in Savannah to the late George & Mary Harrelson. He had been employed with Thomas & Hutton Engineering. He was a caring, giving person who loved riding his motorcycle, and listening to music. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl Harrelson; children, Casey...
Rosemary Britt
Jul 31, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Rosemary Britt, 70, passed away on Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Rosemary was born in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Alex & Elizabeth Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Britt, sister, Emma Fox, and 2 brothers, Clarence and John Hall. She was a member of LifeSpring Worship Center. Survivors include her children,...
Freddy H. Drecktrah
Jul 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Freddy H. "Opa" Drecktrah Rincon – Freddy H. "Opa" Drecktrah, 82, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Freddy was born November 8, 1932 in Holtorf, Germany to the late Dora Dierks Drecktrah and Heinrich Drecktrah. He came...
Clyde Layel
Jul 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Clyde William Layel Springfield- Clyde "Papa" Layel went to be with the Lord July 30, 2015 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Gastonia, NC on June 10, 1936. He diligently served over 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was an active member of...
Charlotte Fultz
Jul 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Charlotte M. Fultz Springfield- Charlotte M. Fultz, 80, died July 30, 2015 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and had retired from the Effingham Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Fultz, Sr. and...
Mario "Buddy" Stefanski, Jr.
Jul 30, 2015
South Effingham-Mr. Mario "Buddy" Stefanski, Jr., 60, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Miami, FL to the late Mario, Sr. & Elizabeth Stefanski. He had been employed with the GA Ports Authority for over 30 years. He spent his free time, camping, hunting, golfing, and most...
Anthony Lee Andrews
Jul 30, 2015
Bloomingdale-Anthony Lee Andrews, 49, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Anthony was born in Norton, VA and was preceded in death by his father, James M. Andrews, Sr. Anthony was employed with Action Insulation and was an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. Survivors include his children, Neyle and Candice Colquitt, and Anthony Lee Andrews, Jr.;...
Margie Paul Sapp
Jul 28, 2015
Port Wentworth-Ms. Margie Paul Sapp, 72, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Bryan County Health & Rehab surrounded by her loved ones. Margie was born in Savannah to the late J.C. & Margaret Raley Paul. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Darel Sapp (Liz), Jason Sapp (Melissa), and Staci Matthews (George); grandchildren, Dustin Horton, Bailey Horton,...
Mae Glover Williams
Jul 27, 2015
Savannah-Mrs. Mae Glover Williams, 80, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Savannah to the late Brian & Minerva Glover. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jackson F. "Jack" Williams, Sr., and siblings, Brian, Bill, George, and Margie. Survivors include her sons, Jackie, Carl, and Jimmy Williams; grandchildren, Jackie...
Wendelin "Windy" Heintzman
Jul 25, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Wendelin "Windy" Heintzman, 76, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Hillsview, SD to the late Felix & Evelyn Heintzman. He, along with his wife, co-owned and operated Heintzman Enterprises. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and was featured in a number of articles about his wood working ability. Survivors...
Ruth Kelly
Jul 25, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ruth Kelly Warren County- Ruth Kelly, 70, died July 25, 2015 at University Hospital in Augusta. The longtime resident of Effingham County was a loving grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Lillian Freeman. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Kelly; daughter, Nancy Ann Costeira (Tom); son,...
Drew Owens
Jul 24, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Drew Owens Pooler – Drew Owens, 68, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 6:15 p.m. He retired from the C.S.X. Railroad after 38 years of service. During his tenure, he served as the President of the United Transportation Union for...
James Stanley Walker, Sr.
Jul 21, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Stanley Walker, Sr. Rincon – James Stanley Walker, Sr., 59, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. The Chatham County native was employed at Gulfstream for 36 years and played softball on the Thompson's Sporting Goods team for 17...
Cheryl Abbott
Jul 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Cheryl Abbott Pt. Wentworth- Cheryl Abbott, 56, wife of Chuck Abbott, died July 20, 2015. Funeral: 2 pm Thursday, July 23, 2015 in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: an hour before the funeral. Interment: Guyton Cemetery. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Henry J. Suchodolski
Jul 18, 2015
Guyton-Mr. Henry J. Suchodolski, 58, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Henry was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John & Sabina Suchodolski. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and enjoyed fishing and being in the water. He was employed with Chicago Bridge & Iron. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Suchodolski; son,...
Eleanor Anne Stewart
Jul 16, 2015
Pooler-The visitation for Ms. Eleanor Anne Stewart will be from 9-9:40 a.m. Monday followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1200 King George Blvd. in Savannah. Burial will follow at Greenwich Cemetery. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444
Carolyn Austin Wargo
Jul 16, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Carolyn Austin Wargo Guyton-Carolyn Austin Wargo, 75, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Candler Hospital. The Alabama native was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Carl Austin and Dessie Lee Beard;...
Samuel Washington
Jul 10, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Samuel Washington, 90, passed away on Friday at his home. Samuel was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dan & Corine Washington. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Washington; and his daughter, Jenni Winn. He retired from Exceptional Children's Foundation, and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include...
Barbara Reyes
Jul 10, 2015
Barbara B. Reyes Barbara B. Reyes, 62, entered into eternal rest to be with our heavenly father on July 10, 2015 at Memorial Health, she was surrounded by all her loving family. The Plant City, FL native was employed by Air Liquide and Southern Gas Supply for many years. Barbara's life would seem short to many, but those who were...
