local obituaries
Joseph C. Brinson, Jr.
May 22, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mr. Joseph C. Brinson, Sr., my precious husband/father/grandfather, left his temporary home on May 22nd, and went to begin his eternal life with Jesus. Although his battle here on earth was lost to cancer…he is now made whole again! He was born in Savannah to the late Louis & Estell Brinson. He was a member of Harvestime Church, and...
R.L. Davis
May 21, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax R.L. Davis Clyo- R.L. Davis, 64, died May 21, 2015 at his residence. The Effingham County native was retired from Latex Construction and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Davis. He is survived by his wife, Frances Davis;...
Ralph V. Hughes
May 20, 2015
TSGT, Ralph Vernon Hughes, United States Air Force, Retired Savannah – TSGT, Ralph Vernon Hughes, United States Air Force, Retired, 87, husband of the late Ella Louise Ennis Hughes, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born on December 20, 1927 in Pulaski, Virginia to the late William Burget Hughes and the late Lillie May...
Iris T. Edwards
May 20, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Iris T. Edwards, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Westview Nursing Home. Iris was born in Stillmore to the late Arthur & Ilar Thurmond. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Therman I. Edwards. She retired from Union Camp after 42 years of service. She was a wonderful seamstress, and also enjoyed attending...
Isabell Williamson
May 20, 2015
Springfield: Isabell Altman Williamson, 92, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Effingham Health Care Center in Springfield, Georgia. Isabell was born May 26, 1922 to Leonard and Arthea Altman in Baxley, Georgia where she lived most of her life. On June 23, 1942, she married...
Edgar Leroy (Roy) Bowers
May 20, 2015
Pooler – Edgar LeRoy (Roy) Bowers, 83, died on May 20, 2015 at The Place at Pooler after a long illness. Mr. Bowers was born March 11, 1932 in Lobeco, Beaufort County, South Carolina. He graduated from Beaufort High School, Class of 1951, and worked for McLeod Farms until 1952. He retired from Union Camp Corporation (International Paper) after more...
Thomas Haden Spikes, Jr.
May 18, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Thomas Haden Spikes, Jr., 84, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Thomas was born in Savannah to the late Thomas Haden Spikes, Sr. & Elizabeth Spikes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Spikes. He retired from Presley Auto Trim, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Pooler. Survivors include...
Christiane Mccarty Heilman
May 15, 2015
Savannah-Christiane McCarty Heilman was called to Heaven on May 15, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her friends and family and watching her beloved Kansas City Royals play ball. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, Delton McCarty and LaFoye Johnston Burkhalter. She is survived by her husband, William Heilman; children, Brandi Miller Pruitt, Colin Miller,...
Janice S. Pike
May 14, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Janice S. Pike, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her home. Janice was born in Falcon, NC to the late Lovette & Florence Strickland. She was raised in the Church of God, was affiliated with Bloomingdale First Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Roy L. Pike; children, Keith, Kevin...
Mathew William Kelly
May 13, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mathew William Kelly Port Wentworth – Mathew William Kelly, 15, passed away May 13, 2015. Mathew was a passionate and loving young man. He has dedicated his young life to helping others, in keeping with his life ambition Mathew donated his organs...
William "Bill" A. Halford, Jr.
May 11, 2015
Rincon-William "Bill" A. Halford, Jr., 63, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Bill was born in Augusta to the late William A. Halford, Sr. & Mary Keel Halford. He was raised in Barnwell, SC, and had lived in the Savannah area for the past 35 years. He served his country in the U.S....
Jelinda Lee Trout
May 10, 2015
Bloomindale - Jelinda Lee Trout, 44, passed away on Saturday, May 9, at her residence in Bloomingdale. Born on July 27, 2015 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late James Everett Trout and Bessie Mae Chapman Trout. Jelinda loved arts and crafts, especially needlepoint and had a great love for animals. She is survived by her...
Michael Anthony Dejohn
May 10, 2015
Savannah-Michael Anthony DeJohn, 44, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. Michael was born in Savannah and was the owner/operator of Automedics Mobile Repair. He loved automobiles, and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Debra Smithson, and Destiny Reed, as well as his paternal grandmother, Anna DeJohn. Survivors include his daughter, Sophia DeJohn, and...
Alice Faye Christian
May 7, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Alice Faye Christian, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Christian was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Earnest & Susie Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garnie Ray Christian, Sr., and a daughter, Alice Michelle Christian. She retired from Gulfstream after 23 years of service, and she...
Doris Kessler Helvey
May 6, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Doris Kessler Helvey, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Doris was born in Effingham County to the late Perry & Roxie Kessler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Helvey, and brothers, Hampton Kessler and Emory Kessler. She was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church where she...
Raymond Michael "Mike" Wendelken
May 6, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Raymond Michael "Mike" Wendelken Savannah – Raymond Michael "Mike" Wendelken, 51, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his residence. The Chatham County native was employed with Memorial Health for many years and was a member of the Registered Nurses Association. He...
May Emerald Schilling Paradis
May 4, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. May Emerald Schilling Paradis, 83, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at her home. May was born in Bristol, CT to the late George Schilling & Alice Loomis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Clarence Paradis. She attended the Lady Queen of Peace at Hunter Army Airfield. As a career homemaker, May provided continuous...
Stanley Polwort
May 1, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Stanley Polwort The Ponca City, OK native, Stanley Polwort, 68, died May 1, 2015 at his residence in Port Wentworth, GA. Stan, a US Air Force veteran, was active in the lives of his family and his community. He was loved by his family and many friends. He...
Randy Myers
Apr 30, 2015
Bloomingdale-Randy Myers, 59, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Randy was born in Savannah to the late Wesley & Osislee Myers. He was employed as a longshoreman with ILA Local 2046 for 36 years. He was a mason with the Zerubbabel Masonic Lodge # 15 F&AM, was a shriner, and a volunteer...
Hubert Ray "Hugh" Summers
Apr 29, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Hubert Ray "Hugh" Summers Rincon – Hubert Ray "Hugh" Summers, 70, passed away April 29, 2016 at Effingham Hospital. The Columbus, GA native served in the U.S. Air Force as a Combat Medic in Vietnam and retired after 22 years. He...
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