Cheryl Williamson Johnson
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 Cheryl Williamson Johnson Springfield – Cheryl Williamson Johnson, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Memorial Health. The North Carolina native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, the Willing Workers Circle, Christian Family Living Sunday School Class, and served...
Michael Philmore Williams
Apr 27, 2015
Port Wentworth-Michael Philmore Williams, 58, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. Michael was born in Savannah, and was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church. He loved to scuba dive, and had volunteered with the search and rescue team. He was preceded in death by his father, Frealing James Williams; sister, Jeri Taylor; maternal grandparents, Aaron & Ethel...
Orin C. Porter, Jr.
Apr 26, 2015
Savannah – Orin C. Porter, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1935 in St. Augustine, Florida to Rev. Orin C. Porter, Sr. and Katie Perry Porter. He was the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. He and...
Edna Mae Scott
Apr 25, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edna Mae Scott Guyton - Edna Mae Scott, born on June 15, 1925 passed away quietly April 25, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Scott was a lifelong child of God, homemaker and mother. She enjoyed the flowers more than the gardening, sewing,...
Sherry Sue Blackwelder
Apr 23, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Sherry Sue Blackwelder, faithful daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, departed her earthly life on a heavenly journey on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Her life was one of giving, blessing and song……A stout defender of family and daily witness for her Lord. She was born in Cumming, GA to the late George & Edna Holbrook. She was a member...
Lewis Boyles
Apr 22, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Lewis H. Boyles Springfield- Lewis H. Boyles, 87, died April 22, 2015 at The Place @ Pooler. The Effingham County native was retired from Union Camp after 37 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Willie Mae Boyles; daughter, Betty Edwards;...
Sarah Elizabeth Strickland Cannady Crane
Apr 21, 2015
Ellabell-Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Strickland Cannady Crane, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Sarah was born in Daisy, GA to the late Marvin and Lennie Hodges Strickland. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Tommy Cannady, and Frank Crane; brothers, Louie, Ernest, Dwight, Leon, Marcus, Virgil, and Clyde Strickland; sister, Mary Lee Hendrix,...
Mary S. Arrington
Apr 20, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Mary S. Arrington, 70, passed away on Monday. Mary was born in Savannah to the late Cromwell & Vera Sharpe. Survivors include her husband, Romie Arrington; children, Susan Webster, Charles Williams, Angie Brettin, Bobby Donohue, Marie Scarpitti, Nikki Donohue, Stevie Arrington, Patty Noles, and Joey Arrington; 20 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m....
David Larry Garland, Sr.
Apr 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 David Larry Garland, Sr. Concord, NC – David Larry Garland, Sr., 71, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. The Tattnall County native retired from Gulfstream, was a Mason, and member of the Lion's Club. He was preceded in death...
Joan Gay Smith
Apr 16, 2015
Joan Gay Smith of Savannah passed away April the 16th at home under hospice care after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Carlie L. Smith, Jr; Sons, Erik Bailey of Jericho VT, Adam Bailey of Columbia, SC; stepsons, Brian Smith of Atlanta, GA, Travis Smith of Gainesville, FL; sisters, Francis Sessions of...
Gary Wasdin
Apr 16, 2015
Gary Wasdin of Bloomingdale went to be with his heavenly father on April 16, 2015. It was a joyful event when Gary reunited with the love of his life Karen. They had been married for 41 years when she passed away in 2011. His life was not the same without her. Mr. Wasdin was employed by International Paper for 43...
James "Dudley" Long, Sr.
Apr 15, 2015
Meldrim-Mr. James "Dudley" Long, Sr., 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in Savannah to the late T.C. & Ruby Long. He was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church, the Savannah Baptist Builders, and the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Team. He was a former Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Savannah Baptist Association,...
Earl Paul Brown
Apr 15, 2015
Bloomingdale-Earl Paul Brown, 57, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Earl was born on April 5, 1958 in Effingham County to the late Laura E. & Walter S. Brown, Sr. Earl was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. He recently retired from Local 96 Union Insulators after 34 years of service. Earl cherished all his many...
Doy Eustace Conaway
Apr 15, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Doy Eustace Conaway, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Doy was born in Marlow to the late Wesley & Ruth Conaway. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Wingate Conaway, and two brothers, Noel C. Conaway, and Paul W. Conaway. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and served his...
Donna Weeks
Apr 10, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Donna Weeks Clyo- Donna Weeks, 67, died April 10, 2015 at her residence. The Baltimore, MD native had lived most of her adult life in Bryan County, before moving to Clyo. Survivors include her sons, William Edward Weeks, Jr., Thomas Weeks, Elwood Pritchard, and Aaron Pritchard; a brother;...
Walter Stephen "Steve" Balmer
Apr 9, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Walter Stephen "Steve" Balmer Rincon – Walter Stephen "Steve" Balmer, 73, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Memorial Health. Steve spoke often of his childhood having been raised on Wilmington Island during the 40's and 50's. His family home was...
Michael Lee Witt, Sr.
Apr 8, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Michael Lee Witt, Sr. Rincon – Michael Lee Witt, Sr., 49, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Effingham Hospital. The South Carolina native served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. He was a Deputy with Effingham...
Ben Grady Fields, Jr.
Apr 6, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Ben Grady Fields, Jr., 65, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Ben was born in Claxton to the late Ben Grady Fields, Sr. & Edna Mae Barnard Fields. He was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School teacher, Brotherhood leader, and R.A.'s leader. He served his country in the...
William H. "Bill" Hall
Apr 5, 2015
Brooklet-Mr. William H. "Bill" Hall, 69, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Bill was born in Metter to the late Glenn & Lorene Hall. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Nasworth, and Margaret Churchill, and a brother, James Hall. He attended Groves High School, and served his country in the U.S....
Richard "Ricky" Boatright
Apr 3, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Richard "Ricky" Boatright, 66, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Ricky was born in Savannah to the late Elton "Pete" & Pearl Boatright. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church and retired from Vopak. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a mentor to many young boys. He also...
