local obituaries
Betty Jane Cribbs Coursey
Jun 12, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Betty Jane Cribbs Coursey passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2015. Betty was born in Stilson, GA to the late George W. & Amie Cribbs. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Pearl Peeples, Carl B. Cribbs, Mittie Mae McAlister, Mary Simms, Iver Bell Davis, Elouise Wheatley, George W. "Wilford" Cribbs, Albert B. Cribbs, and Edward...
Ollie "Polly" Warhurst
Jun 11, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Ollie "Polly" Helmey Warhurst, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at her home. Polly was born in Savannah to the late Langdon & Alice Helmey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Vernon Warhurst, and son, Troy Michael Warhurst. She was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern...
Ralph Linton, Sr.
Jun 11, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ralph H. Linton, Sr. Rincon- Ralph H. Linton, Sr., 70, died June 11, 2015 at Candler Hospital. The Savannah native was a retired maintenance engineer at Candler Hospital. The US Navy Vietnam veteran was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Kay Linton; children, Ralph...
Gilbert Franklin Garrett
Jun 10, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gilbert Franklin Garrett Pineora – Gilbert Franklin Garrett, 87, passed away June 10, 2015 after a long illness. He was a faithful member of Pineora Holy Church of God, retired from Union Camp and construction. Survivors include his wife, Cora Lee Garrett;...
Ronnie Parsons
Jun 7, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Ronald "Ronnie" Parsons Guyton- John Ronald "Ronnie" Parsons, 58, died June 7, 2015. The Panama City, FL native was Mister Panama City in 1957. The US Navy veteran had worked as an inspector with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and was a member of the NRA and...
Billy James Rogers
Jun 1, 2015
Bloomingdale – Billy James Rogers, 82, passed away on June 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rogers was born in Jeff Davis County. He retired from Union Camp after 43 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 60 years, LaVerne Rogers; three children, Deborah, Jimmy and Sammy; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A private service was...
Reta Hinely Zettler
Jun 1, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Reta Hinely Zettler Springfield – Reta Hinely Zettler, 100, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Wilbur (Mary) Zettler of...
Lynn Wilson Bishop
Jun 1, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Lynn Wilson Bishop Guyton – Lynn Wilson Bishop, 47, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at her mother's residence. The Effingham County native was employed with the Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial. Survivors include her children, Meghan Gardner (Matthew) of Camp Lejeune,...
Charles Winfield "Bucky" Morel, Jr.
May 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Charles Winfield Morel, Jr. Charles Winfield Morel, Jr., age 51, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. Lovingly known as Bucky Morel, he died as a result of a boating accident. While riding in his boat down the Savannah River his boat was captured...
Jacob Edgar "Ed" Davis
May 30, 2015
J. Edgar "Ed" Davis J. Edgar "Ed" Davis, 82 of Savannah, and formerly of Bloomingdale, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Mr. Davis was born on February 28, 1933 in Bulloch County to the late Rufus Eli Davis and Eula Bernice Morris Davis. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah...
Timothy Vernon Rahn
May 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Timothy V. Rahn Garden City- Timothy Vernon Rahn, 57, died May 30, 2015. Visitation: 10 am – 12 noon on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Rev. Bob Parrish
May 28, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Rev. Robert L. "Bob" Parrish Rincon- There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven— A time to be born – Jan. 19, 1934 to John & Mamie Parrish in Berrien County, Georgia. A time to die – May 28,...
Young Ae Duncan
May 27, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Young Ae Duncan, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Edgar M. Duncan; sons, Ellis Michael Duncan and Robbie Joe Duncan; 3 grandsons; 1 granddaughter. The viewing and visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home located at 901 W. Hwy....
Barbara Jean Lucas Potter
May 25, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Jean Lucas Potter, 64, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at her home. Barbara was born in Savannah to the late Thomas & Enola Lucas. She had previously been employed with the Savannah Women's Clinic, enjoyed going to the beach, and loved being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, W. Larry Potter; children, David L. Gunnels,...
Olive Louise Dolson Tebbetts
May 24, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Olive Louise Dolson Tebbetts Port Wentworth – Olive Louise Dolson Tebbetts, 87, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Westview Nursing Center. The Massachusetts native was an active member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, member...
Ray Pearl Moore
May 24, 2015
Savannah-Mrs. Ray Pearl Bishop Moore, age 100, died May 24, 2015. She was born April 23, 1915 in Lodge, SC. She was the oldest daughter of the late Eddie Ruthward Bishop and Ella Ray Cummings Bishop and the last surviving child. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She was the widow of the late Alva Murphy Moore....
James W. Fleming
May 23, 2015
Pooler-Mr. James W. Fleming, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at his home. James was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late J.B. & Halcyon Fleming. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jason John Fleming. He retired as vice-president of manufacturing with Road Rescue, and was a member of Savannah Christian...
Curtis Leroy Futrill
May 23, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Curtis Leroy Futrill Rincon – Curtis Leroy Futrill, 81, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He retired from Kemira and had worked at American Cyanamid and was a member of the International Association of Machinist Local #650. He was preceded in death...
Thelma Morgan Mack
May 23, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Thelma Morgan Mack, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Mack was born on April 17, 1935 in Collins, GA, and was raised in Cobbtown, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert L. Mack; her mother, Lucille Harvey Morgan; her father Louis Morgan, and mother, Maudeena...
April Ann Wilkins
May 22, 2015
Savannah-April Ann Wilkins, 32, passed away on Friday night at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital. April was born in Savannah, was loved by her family, and will be missed. Survivors include her children, Katelyn Wilkins, Dalton Davis, and Justin Clay; parents, Larry & Carolyn Wilkins; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday followed...
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