local obituaries
Judy Dianne Ferrell
Feb 15, 2015
Midway/Jacksonville-Mrs. Judy Dianne Ferrell, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville. Judy was born in Savannah to the late Daniel & Erma Woods. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ferrell, and daughter, Tina Barton. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening, and taking care of her...
Don Eddie "Donnie" Galbreath
Feb 15, 2015
Uvalda – Don Eddie "Donnie" Malphrus Galbreath, Jr. 28, passed away early Sunday at his residence. Donnie was born on August 24, 1986 and was the son of Don Eddie Malphrus Galbreath, Sr. and Linda Gail Galbreath. He was an iron worker and formerly worked with Omega Steel in Bloomingdale. Donnie was known by his family and friends as "Little...
Robert J. Nierle, Jr.
Feb 15, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Robert J. Nierle, Jr., 69, passed away in Sunday, February 15, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Robert was born in Pennsylvania to the late Robert Nierle, Sr. & Anita Nierle. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen Becker and Barbara Fleck, and a brother, Joseph Anthony Nierle. He was a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights...
Julian Sheppard Heyman, Jr.
Feb 15, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Julian Sheppard Heyman, Jr. Springfield – Julian Sheppard Heyman, Jr., 82, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Ogeechee Hospice. The Chatham County native was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a Sunday School Teacher. He received his Associate of Arts...
Mae Tillman Jernigan
Feb 12, 2015
Garden City-Mrs. Mae Tillman Jernigan, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Mae was born in Register to the late Carl & Maggie Tillman. She was also preceded in death by her son, Willis E. Jernigan. She was a member at Bible Baptist Church for over 50 years. She and her husband owned...
Edna Gertrude Quinby Morgan
Feb 12, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Edna Gertrude Quinby Morgan Clyo – Edna Gertrude Quinby Morgan, was born October 22, 1913, in Charleston, SC, to the late Bertrand A. and Lillie E. (Burn) Quinby. She passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Effingham Care Center at the...
Dorothy Louise Smith
Feb 11, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Fax 912-748-4112 Dorothy Louise Smith Port Wentworth - Dorothy Louise Smith, 89, went home to be with her Lord Jesus and reunite with her beloved husband, Ham, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She was born in Grays, SC, September 17, 1925. She was a member of Bonneybridge Baptist...
Marjorie K. Cail
Feb 9, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Marjorie K. Cail, 67, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at her home under hospice care. Marjorie was born in Tampa, FL to the late Robert & Eleanor Kelly. She retired from John P. Copeland Enterprises/Allstate Insurance after 22 years of service as office manager, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon where she...
Clara Lowe
Feb 9, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Clara R. Lowe Springfield- Clara R. Lowe, 95, passed away February 9, 2015 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Austin "Billy" Lowe. Survivors include her children, Felisher Lowe Crumley and...
Joseph D. Kelly, Sr.
Feb 8, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mr. Joseph D. Kelly, Sr., 87, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Mr. Kelly was born in Yoakum, TX and was preceded in death by a son, Robert Kelly, a son, Stephen Ellis, Jr. and two sisters, Maureen Chandler, and Doris Riley. He retired as a Master Sgt. From the United States Air Force, and also retired from Gulfstream...
William R. "Will" Wendelken, Iii
Feb 8, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William R. Wendelken, III "Will" Springfield – William R. Wendelken, III "Will", 64, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and attended Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church. He worked...
George A. Jenkins
Feb 6, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 George A. Jenkins Springfield – George A. Jenkins, 79, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. The Effingham County native was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and retired from GA Pacific. Survivors include his children, Joan Braudy and Robert (Tinker) Jenkins; granddaughter,...
Glenda Blissett
Feb 5, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Glenda J. Blissett Springfield- Glenda J. Blissett, 72, passed away February 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. The Laurens County native was a Baptist. She had worked as a Pharmacy Tech with Bulloch Memorial Hospital, but she retired from the Walmart Distribution Center. She was preceded...
Mary Imogene Bacon Williams (Gene)
Feb 3, 2015
Mary Imogene Bacon Williams (Gene) was born August 10, 1927, and she lived on this earth for 87 years. February 3, 2015 was the day that Gene went home to live eternally with the Lord. Gene was the daughter of the late William Earl Bacon and the late Annie Lou Strickland Bacon, and she was born near Willie, Georgia (presently...
Harry Joe Fowler
Feb 3, 2015
Garden City-Mr. Harry Joe Fowler, 78, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2015. The son of the late Claude & Ruby Franklin Fowler, Harry was born and raised in Soperton, and later moved to Savannah after his military service. Harry served his country in the U.S. Navy and continued to honor the flag. He was retired from...
Harry Dalton Griner, Jr.
Feb 1, 2015
Tybee Island-Mr. Harry Dalton Griner, Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Griner was born in Jesup to the late Harry Dalton Griner, Sr., & Sally McCall Griner. He was employed with Wal-Mart, loved to read, and loved the GA Bulldogs. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and loved people...
Joann Williams Jordan
Jan 31, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 JoAnn Williams Jordan Brooklet – JoAnn Williams Jordan, 78, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. She retired from Gulfstream and was preceded in death by her parents, John Grady Williams and Wrether Mock Williams; husband, James V. Jordan, Sr.; and daughter, Peggy...
Christopher (Chris) Aaron Walker
Jan 30, 2015
Pooler-Christopher (Chris) Aaron Walker, 39, entered into Heaven on Friday, January 30, 2015, from his home, surrounded by his family. Chris was a native of Pooler, where he had lived most of his life. He graduated from Effingham County High School, and attended Spirit Life Church. He had a passion for camping, NASCAR, boats, and motorcycles. He loved the glass...
Susan Shearouse Hargroves
Jan 30, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Susan Shearouse Hargroves, 69, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 surrounded by her family at Hospice Savannah. She was the daughter of the late Howell & Alice Shearouse, and sister to the late Martha Blackstock. She is survived by her husband, Mike Hargroves; daughter, Jenny Koch; son, Robert L. Yocum; two step-sons, Scotty and Adam Hargroves. One of...
Calvin W. Wiley, Jr.
Jan 29, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Calvin W. Wiley, Jr. Guyton – Calvin W. Wiley, Jr., 65, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Born September 11, 1949 in Chatham County Calvin worked maintenance. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hewitt Wiley; brothers, TroyWiley, Sr. (May) and...
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