Jelinda Lee Trout
May 10, 2015
Bloomindale - Jelinda Lee Trout, 44, passed away on Saturday, May 9, at her residence in Bloomingdale. Born on July 27, 2015 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late James Everett Trout and Bessie Mae Chapman Trout. Jelinda loved arts and crafts, especially needlepoint and had a great love for animals. She is survived by her...
Michael Anthony Dejohn
May 10, 2015
Savannah-Michael Anthony DeJohn, 44, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. Michael was born in Savannah and was the owner/operator of Automedics Mobile Repair. He loved automobiles, and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Debra Smithson, and Destiny Reed, as well as his paternal grandmother, Anna DeJohn. Survivors include his daughter, Sophia DeJohn, and...
Alice Faye Christian
May 7, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Alice Faye Christian, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Christian was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Earnest & Susie Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garnie Ray Christian, Sr., and a daughter, Alice Michelle Christian. She retired from Gulfstream after 23 years of service, and she...
Doris Kessler Helvey
May 6, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Doris Kessler Helvey, 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Doris was born in Effingham County to the late Perry & Roxie Kessler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Helvey, and brothers, Hampton Kessler and Emory Kessler. She was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church where she...
Raymond Michael "Mike" Wendelken
May 6, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Raymond Michael "Mike" Wendelken Savannah – Raymond Michael "Mike" Wendelken, 51, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his residence. The Chatham County native was employed with Memorial Health for many years and was a member of the Registered Nurses Association. He...
May Emerald Schilling Paradis
May 4, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. May Emerald Schilling Paradis, 83, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at her home. May was born in Bristol, CT to the late George Schilling & Alice Loomis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Clarence Paradis. She attended the Lady Queen of Peace at Hunter Army Airfield. As a career homemaker, May provided continuous...
Stanley Polwort
May 1, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Stanley Polwort The Ponca City, OK native, Stanley Polwort, 68, died May 1, 2015 at his residence in Port Wentworth, GA. Stan, a US Air Force veteran, was active in the lives of his family and his community. He was loved by his family and many friends. He...
Randy Myers
Apr 30, 2015
Bloomingdale-Randy Myers, 59, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Randy was born in Savannah to the late Wesley & Osislee Myers. He was employed as a longshoreman with ILA Local 2046 for 36 years. He was a mason with the Zerubbabel Masonic Lodge # 15 F&AM, was a shriner, and a volunteer...
Hubert Ray "Hugh" Summers
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 PICTURE Hubert Ray "Hugh" Summers Rincon – Hubert Ray "Hugh" Summers, 70, passed away April 29, 2016 at Effingham Hospital. The Columbus, GA native served in the U.S. Air Force as a Combat Medic in Vietnam and retired after 22 years. He...
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...
