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Carly Anne Craven

Carly Anne Craven

Jan 7, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Guyton – Carly Anne Craven, 16, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2014. Born March 19, 1998 in Savannah, Carly was an 11th grader at South Effingham High School where she was on the Basketball Team. She was an advanced open water...

Eugene "Gene" Mixon

Eugene "Gene" Mixon

Jan 6, 2015

Savannah-Mr. Eugene "Gene" Mixon, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Gene was born in Pulaski, GA to the late Austin & Maggie Ellen Mixon. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Harold & Betty Mixon, L.B. & Wilma Mixon, and Lehmon Mixon; two sisters, Carolyn Turner and Abbey Pearl...

Ralph Vernon Dodd

Ralph Vernon Dodd

Jan 5, 2015

Ralph Vernon Dodd, 90, passed away peacefully after a short illness January 5th, 2015 in Savannah, GA. He was born in Seneca, SC on June 23, 1924. He was a World War II Navy Veteran having served on Destroyer Escort 39, USS Lovering. He was Terminal Manager at Akers Motor Lines in Greenville, SC which led him to move to...

Dorothy Mariann Phillips

Dorothy Mariann Phillips

Jan 5, 2015

Pooler-Mrs. Dorothy Mariann Phillips, 74, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born in Wellsville, OH and was a protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dalton Phillips, and her parents, Robert & Dorothy Freely. Survivors include her children, Dee Ann Russell, Christina Jones, and Robert Phillips, Jr.; grandchildren, Desma, William, Jr., Kathryn, Jennifer, Jason,...

Dorothy Mariann Phillips

Dorothy Mariann Phillips

Jan 5, 2015

Pooler-Mrs. Dorothy Mariann Phillips, 74, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born in Wellsville, OH and was a protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dalton Phillips, and her parents, Robert & Dorothy Freely. Survivors include her children, Dee Ann Russell, Christina Jones, and Robert Phillips, Jr.; grandchildren, Desma, William, Jr., Kathryn, Jennifer, Jason,...

Fred F. Boyette

Fred F. Boyette

Jan 5, 2015

Bloomingdale-Mr. Fred F. Boyette, 91, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Boyette was born in Collins, GA to the late William Lester & Cora Murphy Boyette. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church. He retired from Bradley Plywood Corp. and also owned and operated...

Lavera Boswell Daniels

Lavera Boswell Daniels

Jan 3, 2015

Mrs. LaVera Daniels, age 79 of Atlanta, formerly of Rincon, GA, died Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Daniels. She is survived by her sons, James Daniels, II, Rincon, Wayne Daniels, Guyton, Kevin Daniels, Atlanta; grandchildren, Caitlin Daniels, Marurenna Daniels, Joshua Daniels, James Daniels, Jason Daniels; great-grandchildren, Avery and Jasper; several nieces,...

Vickie Wedincamp Brown

Vickie Wedincamp Brown

Jan 3, 2015

Springfield-Mrs. Vickie Wedincamp Brown, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Vickie was born in Decatur, GA to the late Doyle E. & Betty Louise Wedincamp. She was the owner/operator of Seabreeze Express, a division of Falcon Transport. She enjoyed yard work and gardening, but her real love was spending time with her grandchildren, including baking...

John Christopher "Chris" Ferreira

John Christopher "Chris" Ferreira

Jan 2, 2015

X-color photo John Christopher "Chris" Ferreira February 13, 1967 – January 2, 2015 John Christopher "Chris" Ferreira of Falmouth and Brewster, MA passed away unexpectedly in Brewster on Friday, January 2, 2015. He was 47. Chris was born in Savannah, GA on February 13, 1967, where he lived until 1981, when he moved to Falmouth, MA. Chris loved working outdoors...

Steven D. Dodge

Steven D. Dodge

Jan 1, 2015

Pooler-Mr. Steven D. Dodge, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a long illness. Steve was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late George W., Sr. & Doris Dodge. He grew up in Atlanta and loved GA Tech. He retired after 20 years of service as a Navy Commander, and later...

Alonza Lee Burns

Alonza Lee Burns

Dec 28, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Alonza Lee Burns Kildare – Alonza Lee Burns, 88, passed peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. He was a lifelong resident Effingham County, a retired farmer, Army veteran of World War...

James H. Parks

James H. Parks

Dec 28, 2014

Guyton-Mr. James H. Parks, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at his home. Mr. James was born to the late Herbert & Cora Lee Parks. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a Effingham Volunteer Fireman. He retired from Great Dane and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mike & Diane Parks;...

James Willis

James Willis

Dec 24, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James Henry Willis Springfield- It is with sad regret that we report the death of James Henry Willis, 97, on December 24, 2014. He was a retired veteran of World War II. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Jesup. A longtime resident of Wayne County,...

Opal T. Carter

Opal T. Carter

Dec 24, 2014

Port Wentworth-Mrs. Opal T. Carter, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Carter was born in Sorrento, FL to the late Staten & Claire Taylor. She lived in Alma before moving to Port Wentworth in 1958. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Albert Carter, and her son, Dennis Albert Carter,...

S. Thomas Anderson

S. Thomas Anderson

Dec 23, 2014

S. Thomas Anderson 1932-2014 Mr. S. Thomas Anderson, 82, of Savannah, GA quietly passed away December 23, 2014 at The Place at Pooler. He was born in Erie, PA, April 12, 1932, son of the late Drs. Samuel Lackey Anderson and Marion Weidman Anderson, and he spent the majority of his childhood in the town of Northeast, PA. Mr. Anderson...

John Conway

John Conway

Dec 22, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Conway Rincon- John Conway 56, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Chicago, IL native was a longtime member of the NRA. The US Army veteran was retired from Dyncorp International after over 20 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Conway; daughters,...

Margaret Thigpen Roach

Margaret Thigpen Roach

Dec 21, 2014

Margaret Thigpen Roach Margaret Eleanor Thigpen Roach passed away on December 21, 2014 at 95 years old. Margaret was an active member of Divine Street Methodist Church for 40 years in Dunn, NC. She and her husband, the late Richard G. Roach, Sr., moved to Dunn from Spartanburg, SC. She enjoyed her family, reading, gardening, church groups, DAR, and the...

Josephine Margaret Wolbert Shearouse

Josephine Margaret Wolbert Shearouse

Dec 21, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Josephine Margaret Wolbert Shearouse Guyton – Josephine Margaret Wolbert Shearouse, died early Sunday morning in the Effingham County Care Center at the age of 94. She was a member of Guyton Christian Church. Born February 11, 1920 in the Bryan County Community...

Harry Byrd Zittrouer

Harry Byrd Zittrouer

Dec 21, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Harry Byrd Zittrouer Springfield – Harry Byrd Zittrouer, 84, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care Center. The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Superintendent. The U. S. Army...

Dorothy Mae Hall

Dorothy Mae Hall

Dec 20, 2014

X-color photo Port Wentworth-Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hall, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Bill & Myrtle Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Hall, and two sisters, Lucille Brown and Barbara Simmons. She was a member of Living Faith Church...

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