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Angie Davis

Angie Davis

Sep 30, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Fax 912-748-4112 Angie Smith Davis Pooler - Angie Smith Davis, 78, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Pooler and was preceded in death by her first husband, Oliver Grady Smith, Jr. Survivors include...

William Harold Ray

William Harold Ray

Sep 29, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Harold Ray Rincon – William Harold Ray, 89 passed away September 29, 2015 at Effingham Care Center. The Yonges Island native was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Ray and Agnes Margaret Elliott Ray; 1st...

Ronnie Brown

Ronnie Brown

Sep 28, 2015

Ellabell-Mr. Ronnie Brown, 67, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Ronnie was born in Faulkville to the late Walter Spirgin Brown, Sr. & Laura Edwards Brown. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Brown, Gene Brown, and Earl Brown. He was a truck driver, and an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed...

Janell Mincey Wall

Janell Mincey Wall

Sep 26, 2015

Pooler – Janell Mincey Wall passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on September 26, 2015. Janell was born in Pineora, GA on December 11, 1940 and was a resident of Pooler, GA for sixty years. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Janell was a long time member of...

Derrell "Rt" Rountree

Derrell "Rt" Rountree

Sep 25, 2015

Savannah-Derrell "RT" Rountree, 58, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Signature Health & Rehab. Derrell was born in Claxton and was preceded in death by his father, Legree Rountree. He had been employed with Sammons Trucking Company, and he enjoyed grilling. Survivors include his children, Felicia Thomas, and Derrell Rountree; four grandchildren; mother, Eunice Rountree, and sister, Debbie...

Joseph "Joey" Walker

Joseph "Joey" Walker

Sep 22, 2015

Bloomingdale-Mr. Joseph "Joey" Walker, 65, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Joey was born in Savannah to the late John E. & Mildred A. Walker. He retired from IBEW Local 508 as an electrician as well as serving as the Apprenticeship Training Director and the Union Organizer. He enjoyed racing, fishing, crabbing, and camping. Survivors include his wife, Jackie...

Joseph P. Newman

Joseph P. Newman

Sep 22, 2015

Port Wentworth-Mr. Joseph P. Newman, 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Joseph was born in Savannah to the late John Kelly Newman, Sr. & Gladys Audrey Hodges Newman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Newman. The graveside funeral and burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September...

William L. "Billy" Sims, Iii

William L. "Billy" Sims, Iii

Sep 21, 2015

Savannah/Eden-William L. Sims, III "Billy", 48, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Sims, Jr., and Joan Breckinridge. He loved carpentry work, fishing, hunting, and watching CNN News. Survivors include his daughter, Nasiah Brown; sister, Kimberly Kellogg; brother, Roger L. Twedt, Jr.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Loyd Arthur Lee "Dub"

Loyd Arthur Lee "Dub"

Sep 20, 2015

Bloomingdale-Mr. Loyd Arthur Lee "Dub", 51, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his home. He was born in Savannah to the late L.W. Lee & Mary Mosley. He was employed with Edisto River Lumber Company, and loved to hunt, fish, and racing. Survivors include his wife, Diane Lee; son, Allen Michale Williams; step-children, James, Corey, and Deborah; 8...

Jimmie Leo Weredyk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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