local obituaries
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...
John Francis Holt, Jd
Aug 27, 2015
Savannah-John F. Holt, JD, 49, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at his home. John was born in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, received his master's degree in Political Science from Chico State in California, and his law degree from the University of Georgia. He was an avid reader of history, the classics, and...
James "Jim" O. Forkner, Sr.
Aug 25, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James "Jim" O. Forkner, Sr. Rincon – James "Jim" O. Forkner, Sr., 72, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his residence. The Alabama native was a electrician having retired from William Ryan Electric Company. He enjoyed yard work, was a "jack...
Jerry James Kaiser
Aug 24, 2015
GARDEN CITY – Jerry James Kaiser died on Monday, August 24, 2015, the victim of an automobile accident. He is predeceased by his parents Roscoe H. and Evelin A. Kaiser of Livonia, Michigan, a sister, Patricia Ramey, also of Livonia and grandson Montana Kaiser of Claxton GA. Jerry was born on December 31, 1937 in Livonia Michigan. In 1954, Jerry...
Lothare O. Hinely
Aug 23, 2015
Guyton – Lothare O. Hinely died in the home of her loving family on August 23, 2015. A beautiful and loving family, that she raised, sharing her faith as a devout Christian. She was 92 years old. Lothare is survived by her daughter, Wannette H. Yarbrough of Guyton, GA; her two grandchildren, Chad Yarbrough and Tiffany Yarbrough. She is preceded...
Priscilla Kitchens Keen
Aug 22, 2015
Guyton-Ms. Priscilla Kitchens Keen, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Priscilla was born in Washington, GA to the late Medford Kitchens & Katherine Kitchens Benson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Kitchens, and her step-father, Robert Benson. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and employed at The Learning Treehouse....
Jerrie Mccarty Gnann
Aug 21, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jerrie McCarty Gnann Springfield – Jerrie McCarty Gnann, 51, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. The Chatham County native was a 1982 graduate of E.C.H.S. and had been employed at Bank of America in Jacksonville for the past 7...
Nicholas Biggans
Aug 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Nick Biggans Guyton- Nick Biggans, 70, died Thursday, August 20, 2015. The Pineora native was retired certified welder at the Georgia Ports Authority. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved playing his guitar. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Williams. He is survived...
Shelton Ray Mckeever
Aug 19, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Shelton Ray McKeever, 78 years old, of Springfield, Ga died August 19 at Memorial Hospital,surrounded by his family. Shelton was born in Franklin, West Virginia the son of the late Ray and Hazel (White) McKeever . He is survived by his wife...
Thomas W. Parks
Aug 19, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Thomas W. Parks, 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Thomas was born in Miami, FL to the late William Frank & Jean Parks. He retired from Bellsouth, served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Parks; two...
Harvey Avilon Royal
Aug 18, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Harvey Avilon Royal, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home under the care of Hospice of Savannah and Visiting Angels. The family would like to thank his caregivers, Delia, Katrina, Darcy, and Ashley. He was born on July 26, 1923 in Millen, GA to the late Otis & Lillian Royal. He was also preceded in...
Helga Derosa
Aug 18, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Helga R. DeRosa Rincon- Helga R. DeRosa, 70, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015. The Fulda, Germany native was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. DeRosa. She is survived by her children, Linda Miles and Mark DeRosa. Graveside Service: 11 am Thursday at Beaufort National Cemetery. Thomas...
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