local obituaries

Calvin I. Wilson

Calvin I. Wilson

Aug 17, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Calvin I. Wilson Guyton – Calvin I. Wilson, 80, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Memorial Health surrounded by loving family members. The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, served in the U.S. Air Force,...

Mary Hundley Harper Turner

Mary Hundley Harper Turner

Aug 11, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Hundley Harper Turner March 4, 1951 – August 11, 2015 Springfield – Mary H. Turner, 64, died at Hospice Savannah on August 11, 2015, after a long struggle with cancer. Mary was born on March 4, 1951 in Martinsville, Virginia. She...

Sally Hughes

Sally Hughes

Aug 11, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Sally Savannah Hughes Rincon- Sally Savannah Hughes, 30, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015. The longtime Effingham County resident was a loving mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her children, Joshua Herrington, Genevieve Herrington and Joey Stidhams; her father, Eddie Hughes; brothers & sisters, Irene Pryor,...

Eddie Dunaway

Eddie Dunaway

Aug 10, 2015

Eden-Mr. Eddie Dunaway, 75, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at his home. Eddie was born in Ocala, FL to the late Ernest & Daisy Dunaway. He was a member of Powers Baptist Church, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He retired from Union Camp. Survivors include his wife, Maurice Dunaway of Eden; children, Marsha Brown (Gordon) of...

Warren Heyward (Wally) Love, Jr.

Warren Heyward (Wally) Love, Jr.

Aug 8, 2015

July 31, 1936 – August 8, 2015 Pooler-Mr. Warren Heyward Love, Jr. (Wally), passed away at the St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. He was retired from the U.S. Coastguard and the Board of Education. Warren (Wally) was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He leaves behind his wife, Helen M. Love of 36 years, his children,...

Beckilee Scarlett Staton

Beckilee Scarlett Staton

Aug 8, 2015

Savannah-Beckilee Scarlett Staton, 24, dearly loved by her mom and dad, family, and friends, passed away in her sleep due to an epileptic seizure on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her home. Beckilee was born in Griffin, GA and was a nursing student at Savannah Technical College. She was an artist, event planner, cake designer, animal lover, and very active...

Larry Chastain

Larry Chastain

Aug 7, 2015

Rincon-Mr. Larry Chastain, 73, of Rincon, GA passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Larry was born to the late J.C. & Virginia Chastain. He was a 1960 graduate of Southwest High School in Atlanta. He lived in Cobb County, GA before moving to Rincon, GA four years ago. Larry had a successful sales career selling trucks for major manufacturers,...

Donald Lee Lewis

Donald Lee Lewis

Aug 2, 2015

Savannah - The graveside funeral and burial for Donald Lee Lewis will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Beaufort National Cemetery located at 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, S.C. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home 901 Hwy 80 West, Pooler, GA 31322 912-748-2444

John Howard West

John Howard West

Aug 2, 2015

Guyton-Mr. John Howard West, 93, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. John was born in Summerville, GA and was preceded in death by his wife, Ira Nell West, and a son, Ronald H. West. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre. At the time of the attack on Pearl...

Braxton Dean Jeffers, Sr.

Braxton Dean Jeffers, Sr.

Aug 2, 2015

Color photo Faulkville-Mr. Braxton Dean Jeffers, Sr., 72, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Jeffers was born December 30, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late Cois & Catherine Jeffers. He lived in Savannah for several years and in 1974 moved to Faulkville, GA. He worked as a diesel mechanic for...

Allen Lee Harrelson, Sr.

Allen Lee Harrelson, Sr.

Aug 1, 2015

Savannah-Mr. Allen Lee Harrelson, Sr., 61, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home. Allen was born in Savannah to the late George & Mary Harrelson. He had been employed with Thomas & Hutton Engineering. He was a caring, giving person who loved riding his motorcycle, and listening to music. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl Harrelson; children, Casey...

Rosemary Britt

Rosemary Britt

Jul 31, 2015

Pooler-Mrs. Rosemary Britt, 70, passed away on Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Rosemary was born in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Alex & Elizabeth Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Britt, sister, Emma Fox, and 2 brothers, Clarence and John Hall. She was a member of LifeSpring Worship Center. Survivors include her children,...

Freddy H. Drecktrah

Freddy H. Drecktrah

Jul 30, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Freddy H. "Opa" Drecktrah Rincon – Freddy H. "Opa" Drecktrah, 82, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Freddy was born November 8, 1932 in Holtorf, Germany to the late Dora Dierks Drecktrah and Heinrich Drecktrah. He came...

Clyde Layel

Clyde Layel

Jul 30, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Clyde William Layel Springfield- Clyde "Papa" Layel went to be with the Lord July 30, 2015 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Gastonia, NC on June 10, 1936. He diligently served over 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was an active member of...

Charlotte Fultz

Charlotte Fultz

Jul 30, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Charlotte M. Fultz Springfield- Charlotte M. Fultz, 80, died July 30, 2015 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and had retired from the Effingham Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Fultz, Sr. and...

Mario "Buddy" Stefanski, Jr.

Mario "Buddy" Stefanski, Jr.

Jul 30, 2015

South Effingham-Mr. Mario "Buddy" Stefanski, Jr., 60, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Miami, FL to the late Mario, Sr. & Elizabeth Stefanski. He had been employed with the GA Ports Authority for over 30 years. He spent his free time, camping, hunting, golfing, and most...

Anthony Lee Andrews

Anthony Lee Andrews

Jul 30, 2015

Bloomingdale-Anthony Lee Andrews, 49, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Anthony was born in Norton, VA and was preceded in death by his father, James M. Andrews, Sr. Anthony was employed with Action Insulation and was an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. Survivors include his children, Neyle and Candice Colquitt, and Anthony Lee Andrews, Jr.;...

Margie Paul Sapp

Margie Paul Sapp

Jul 28, 2015

Port Wentworth-Ms. Margie Paul Sapp, 72, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Bryan County Health & Rehab surrounded by her loved ones. Margie was born in Savannah to the late J.C. & Margaret Raley Paul. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Darel Sapp (Liz), Jason Sapp (Melissa), and Staci Matthews (George); grandchildren, Dustin Horton, Bailey Horton,...

Mae Glover Williams

Mae Glover Williams

Jul 27, 2015

Savannah-Mrs. Mae Glover Williams, 80, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Savannah to the late Brian & Minerva Glover. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jackson F. "Jack" Williams, Sr., and siblings, Brian, Bill, George, and Margie. Survivors include her sons, Jackie, Carl, and Jimmy Williams; grandchildren, Jackie...

Wendelin "Windy" Heintzman

Wendelin "Windy" Heintzman

Jul 25, 2015

Pooler-Mr. Wendelin "Windy" Heintzman, 76, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Hillsview, SD to the late Felix & Evelyn Heintzman. He, along with his wife, co-owned and operated Heintzman Enterprises. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and was featured in a number of articles about his wood working ability. Survivors...

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