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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...

Ruth Kelly

Ruth Kelly

Jul 25, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ruth Kelly Warren County- Ruth Kelly, 70, died July 25, 2015 at University Hospital in Augusta. The longtime resident of Effingham County was a loving grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Lillian Freeman. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Kelly; daughter, Nancy Ann Costeira (Tom); son,...

Drew Owens

Drew Owens

Jul 24, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Drew Owens Pooler – Drew Owens, 68, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at 6:15 p.m. He retired from the C.S.X. Railroad after 38 years of service. During his tenure, he served as the President of the United Transportation Union for...

James Stanley Walker, Sr.

James Stanley Walker, Sr.

Jul 21, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Stanley Walker, Sr. Rincon – James Stanley Walker, Sr., 59, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. The Chatham County native was employed at Gulfstream for 36 years and played softball on the Thompson's Sporting Goods team for 17...

Cheryl Abbott

Cheryl Abbott

Jul 20, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Cheryl Abbott Pt. Wentworth- Cheryl Abbott, 56, wife of Chuck Abbott, died July 20, 2015. Funeral: 2 pm Thursday, July 23, 2015 in the funeral home chapel. Visitation: an hour before the funeral. Interment: Guyton Cemetery. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421

Henry J. Suchodolski

Henry J. Suchodolski

Jul 18, 2015

Guyton-Mr. Henry J. Suchodolski, 58, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Henry was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John & Sabina Suchodolski. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and enjoyed fishing and being in the water. He was employed with Chicago Bridge & Iron. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Suchodolski; son,...

Eleanor Anne Stewart

Eleanor Anne Stewart

Jul 16, 2015

Pooler-The visitation for Ms. Eleanor Anne Stewart will be from 9-9:40 a.m. Monday followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1200 King George Blvd. in Savannah. Burial will follow at Greenwich Cemetery. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Carolyn Austin Wargo

Carolyn Austin Wargo

Jul 16, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Carolyn Austin Wargo Guyton-Carolyn Austin Wargo, 75, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Candler Hospital. The Alabama native was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Carl Austin and Dessie Lee Beard;...

Samuel Washington

Samuel Washington

Jul 10, 2015

Pooler-Mr. Samuel Washington, 90, passed away on Friday at his home. Samuel was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dan & Corine Washington. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Washington; and his daughter, Jenni Winn. He retired from Exceptional Children's Foundation, and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include...

Barbara Reyes

Barbara Reyes

Jul 10, 2015

Barbara B. Reyes Barbara B. Reyes, 62, entered into eternal rest to be with our heavenly father on July 10, 2015 at Memorial Health, she was surrounded by all her loving family. The Plant City, FL native was employed by Air Liquide and Southern Gas Supply for many years. Barbara's life would seem short to many, but those who were...

Andrew Clark, Jr.

Andrew Clark, Jr.

Jul 8, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Andrew Clark, Jr. Rincon- Andrew Clark, Jr., 91, died July 8, 2015 at Candler Hospital. The Savannah native was a retired shrimper, having captained the Dutchess and the Andell. He was a Catholic and a US Navy World War II veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Jacquelyn C. Wendelken...

Edward J. "Big Eddie" Davis

Edward J. "Big Eddie" Davis

Jul 7, 2015

Clyo-Mr.Edward J. Davis "Big Eddie", passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Big Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Harold O. Davis, and a brother, Lamar Davis. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy where he was a plank owner...

Joe Louis Corbitt, Sr.

Joe Louis Corbitt, Sr.

Jul 7, 2015

Pooler - Joe L. Corbitt, Sr.,71, husband of Katherine "Kathy" Boone Corbitt, died early Tuesday morning at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born on May 31, 1944 in Willacoochee, Georgia, he was the son of the late C'Otis and Willie Mae Newton Corbitt. Mr. Corbitt was retired from General Electric after thirty years of Service as a...

Dale Nease

Dale Nease

Jul 6, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dale "Catfish" Nease Rincon- Dale "Catfish" Nease, 57, died July 6, 2015 at Memorial Health. The Savannah native was a truck driver and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valdee and Alice Nease, and his sister, Diane Wiggins. Survivors...

Barney Kemp

Barney Kemp

Jul 6, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Barney Ross Kemp Rincon- Barney Ross Kemp, 72, died July 6, 2015 at his residence. The Swainsboro native was a retired Master Sergeant with the US Air Force after 20 years of service and a retired mechanic for Gulfstream Aerospace. Barney was preceded in death by his parents,...

Clara Nell Cowart Lane

Clara Nell Cowart Lane

Jul 4, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Clara Nell Cowart Lane Rincon – Clara Nell Cowart Lane, 75, passed away Saturday July 4, 2015 at her daughter's residence. The Tattnall County native was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Henry Cowart...

Rita Petit Dupont

Rita Petit Dupont

Jul 2, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 Rita Petit Dupont Springfield - Rita Petit Dupont, 89, passed away July 2nd, 2015, at the Effingham Care Center, Springfield, GA. She was born January 1, 1926, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Ludovic and Donalda Petit. She held the honor...

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