local obituaries
Jerald Lynn, Sr.
Apr 3, 2015
Photo Guyton-Mr. Jerald Lynn, Sr., 72, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 5:30 a.m. Jerald was born to the late Newton & Della Lynn of Evans County. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Lee Carroll, and two brothers, Eugene Lynn, and Harold Lynn. He was a member of LifeSpring Worship...
Julia Edna Dunn Palmer
Apr 2, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Julia Edna Dunn Palmer Springfield, GA/Walhalla, SC – Mrs. Julia Edna Dunn Palmer, 94, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care Center. Born in Walhalla, SC she was the owner and operator of Palmer's Upholstery Shop and worked...
David H. Hicks
Apr 2, 2015
Pooler-Mr. David H. Hicks, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at his home. David was born in Brunswick to the late Claude & Jessie Hicks. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles (Janice)Hicks. He served in the National Guard, was a former Chatham County Policeman, crime scene specialist, served as Bloomingdale's first Police Chief, and...
Mamie Mcelveen
Mar 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mamie Johnson McElveen Rincon- Mamie Johnson McElveen passed away March 30, 2015 at the age of 90. The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. McElveen, and sisters, Jeanette Harrison and Alberta Jones....
Lisa V. Mcallister
Mar 29, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Lisa V. McAllister, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her home. Lisa was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, and was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hightower. She was employed at Fresenius Medical as a nurse. Survivors include her husband, Bobby McAllister; children, Melinda Rodgers (Steve), and Robbie McAllister; granddaughter, Ava Rodgers; mother, Donna Vick; brothers,...
Jim Szokoly
Mar 29, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James "Jim" Szokoly Springfield- James "Jim" Szokoly, 53, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Miami, Florida native was an EMT with Effingham County EMS. He was former owner of Rincon Printing Company, owner of Dixie Bee Minifarm, and loved blacksmithing. Survivors include his wife,...
Don "Joker" Barnett
Mar 28, 2015
Savannah-Mr. Don "Joker" Barnett, 61, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Don was born in Savannah to the late Walter Donald Barnett, Sr. & Dorothy McKay Barnett. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Guy Barnett. He was formerly employed with Gemi Trucking, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was...
Egles Castro
Mar 26, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Egles O. Castro Rincon- Egles O. Castro, 87, died March 26, 2015. Survivors: five children; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 1 pm Friday in the funeral home chapel. Interment: Effingham Memorial Gardens. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Dixie Hinely Zeigler
Mar 26, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Dixie Hinely Zeigler Springfield – Dixie Hinely Zeigler, 79, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Ogeechee Hospice. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She had worked at Springfield United Methodist Church as...
Franklin E. Crane
Mar 24, 2015
Ellabell-Mr. Franklin E. Crane, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Frank was born in Gwinnett County to the late John B. & Ethel Crane. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tim Crane. He was of the Baptist faith and had attended Ellabell United Methodist Church for the past 30 years....
Michelle Lea Mackey Morgan
Mar 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Michelle Lea Mackey Morgan Rincon – Michelle Lea Mackey Morgan, 43, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Memorial Health. The Illinois native was employed at Gulfstream Aerospace. She was preceded in death by her father William McKinley. Survivors include her husband,...
Gerald "Jerry" Stacy Smiley, Sr.
Mar 19, 2015
Aliceville, AL-Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Stacy Smiley, Sr., 66, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his home. Jerry was born in Metter, GA to the late Henry S. Smiley, Jr. & Helen Miness Smiley. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his children, Tammy Galvan, Stacy Smiley, Nolan Smiley, Chris Smiley,...
Ramona Lee Fletcher
Mar 19, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ramona Lee Fletcher Rincon – Ramona Lee Fletcher, 81, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at The Place in Pooler. She was born March 3, 1934 in Charleston, MO to Clarence and Thelma Quertermos. She was a longtime employee at Holiday Inn...
Jean Waters
Mar 18, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Jean "Ms. Jean" Waters Rincon- Jean "Ms. Jean" Waters, 71, went to be with her Lord on March 18, 2015. The Sylvania native was a member of Rincon Church of God and the co-owner of Ms. Jean's Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marnie. Survivors...
Virginia D. Witte
Mar 16, 2015
Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 followed by memorial services at 4 p.m. at the Effingham chapel in Rincon, GA. A Fellowship meal will be held at Coastal Bible Fellowship Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Coastal Bible Fellowship Church, Pregnancy Care Center in Rincon, or Kairos Prison Ministry.
Steven Harold
Mar 13, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Steven Wayne Harold Guyton- Steven "Stevi" "Alibi" Wayne Harold, 45, died suddenly in his sleep on Friday night. He was an adoring husband and provider along with being a wonderful father and grandfather. He enjoyed his close knit relationships with his biker family and truly treasured his time...
Ollie Mae Brannen Zipperer
Mar 12, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ollie Mae Brannen Nease Zipperer Guyton – Ollie Mae Brannen Nease Zipperer, born December 17, 1924 in Bullock County, died peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2015 at the Effingham County Extended Care Facility, Springfield, GA, the most caring place a...
Henrietta Wilson
Mar 9, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Henrietta Y. Wilson Rincon- Henrietta Y. Wilson, 87, ended her journey here on earth after a short illness surrounded by her loving husband and children. The Emanuel County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was a loving wife of 71 ½ years and raised six...
Edwin J. Winn
Mar 8, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mr. Edwin J. Winn, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Mr. Ed was born in Evans County to the late James & Willa Winn. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, retired from the Georgia Ports Authority, and was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Margel Donaldson Winn;...
Stevie Ray Williams
Mar 8, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Stevie Ray Williams Guyton – Stevie Ray Williams, 59, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at his brother's residence. The Mississippi native served in the U.S. Army, was an avid musician whom loved writing music and published...
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