local obituaries

William H. "W.H." Owens

William H. "W.H." Owens

Dec 20, 2014

Savannah-Mr. William H. Owens, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. W.H. was born in Bryan County to the late Rufus & Ida Owens. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ricky Dean Owens. He drove a produce truck and loved to fish. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Nancy Lavone Owens; daughter...

Doris J. Springer

Doris J. Springer

Dec 19, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Doris J. Springer Rincon – Doris J. Springer, 94, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care. The Kansas native was employed at Wal-Mart for over 25 years as a greeter and was affectionately known as the "Harmonica Lady". She...

Bernard Long

Bernard Long

Dec 19, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bernard "Bernie" Long Guyton- Bernard "Bernie" Long, 69, died Friday, December 19, 2014 at his residence. The Kansas native was a member of Bloomingdale Nazarene Church, where he had taught the teen and the senior adult Sunday School classes. He had retired from Gulfstream and was a US...

Virginia Cain

Virginia Cain

Dec 19, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Virginia Johnson Flakes Cain Rincon- Virginia Johnson Flakes Cain, 89, passed away peacefully December 19, 2014 at her residence. Virginia was born in Liberty County, Georgia June 13, 1925. She was the daughter of Harriett Rebecca and William Ellis Johnson. She lived in Sardis for most of...

Mary Cooler Butler

Mary Cooler Butler

Dec 18, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Cooler Butler Guyton – Mary Cooler Butler, 84, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her residence. The South Carolina native was a member of Pineora Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Thad O. Butler;...

Gladys Kessler

Gladys Kessler

Dec 18, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Gladys Dixon Kessler Rincon- Gladys Dixon Kessler, 95, passed away peacefully December 18, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. Gladys was born in Colbert, Georgia October 3, 1919. She was the daughter of Eva Picola and Lemon Guy Dixon. She lived in Florida and South Carolina prior to...

Randall Lee Leasure

Randall Lee Leasure

Dec 17, 2014

Pooler – Randall Lee Leasure, 60, passed away on December 17, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio. He is preceeded in death by his father, J. Leland Leasure and his wife, Cheryl Ann Leasure. He is survived by his son, Blake Thomas Leasure (Christina) of Spring Valley, CA; daughter, Jessica Casie Leasure of Alpine, CA;...

Rosemary Blake

Rosemary Blake

Dec 16, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Rosemary "Posie" Blake Rincon- Rosemary "Posie" Blake, 86, died December 16, 2014. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Erie, PA. Remembrances: Alzheimer's Association. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421

Christy Hall

Christy Hall

Dec 14, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Christy Barr Hall Guyton- Christy Barr Hall, 49, died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at her residence. The Effingham County native was preceded in death by her parents, Elwin and Jenean Barr. She is survived by her husband, Henry Hall; son, Corey Hall (Jessica); sister, Debbie Starling (David); father-in-law...

Vera P. Patterson

Vera P. Patterson

Dec 13, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Vera P. Patterson Rincon – Vera P. Patterson, 87, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Memorial Health. Born in Bucks County, PA on December 13, 1927 to Stanley and Helen Giese Psonak. She graduated from high school in Clanton, AL where...

Gordie "Buddy" Gibbs

Gordie "Buddy" Gibbs

Dec 13, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Gordie "Buddy" Gibbs, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mr. Gibbs was born in Tifton and retired from GA Pacific. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Gibbs, son and daughter-in-law, Bruce (Lisa) Gibbs, granddaughter, Barbara Gibbs, and great-grandson, Landen Newman. He loved animals, raised birds, and loved the GA Bulldogs. Survivors include his children,...

Forester Leroy Ulmer, Jr.

Forester Leroy Ulmer, Jr.

Dec 11, 2014

Savannah-Mr. Forester Leroy Ulmer, Jr., 70, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Ulmer was born in Savannah and raised in Port Wentworth. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and retired from Georgia Power. He was a member of the La Vida Country Club where he enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his sons, Wayne Philip...

Alice Susan Wilson Goodbread

Alice Susan Wilson Goodbread

Dec 11, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Alice Susan Wilson Goodbread Clyo – Alice Susan Wilson Goodbread, 67, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. The Canton, OH native was a member of Clyo United Methodist Church and the Springfield Senior Citizens. She retired from Weyerhauser. Survivors include her children,...

Robert Earl Jenkins, Sr.

Robert Earl Jenkins, Sr.

Dec 10, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Robert E. Jenkins, Sr. Rincon – Robert E. Jenkins, Sr., 84, passed away December 10, 2014 at Westview Nursing Home. He was born November 14, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia to Inez Price Jenkins and Henry W. Jenkins, Sr. He graduated from Savannah...

Geneva Spikes

Geneva Spikes

Dec 9, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Geneva Spikes Rincon- Geneva Spikes, 86, died December 9, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. Survivors include her children, Frieda Winnai (Marc), William Roger Spikes, Jr. (Lynn), Ross Spikes (Robin), and Robin Spikes; two brothers, Walter and Charles Bragg; grandchildren, Brandi, Trey, Heather, Dusty, Jennifer, and Jason; and...

Corine Hinely Owens

Corine Hinely Owens

Dec 7, 2014

Rincon/Metter-Mrs. Corine Hinely Owens, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Azalea Health & Rehabilitation in Metter. The Effingham County native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon, the W.M.U., and the Harvesters Sunday School Class. She was also a former member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. For the past several years she attended the First...

Virginia Cannady Hodges

Virginia Cannady Hodges

Dec 7, 2014

Pembroke – Virginia Cannady Hodges, 68, passed away on December 7, 2014. Mrs. Hodges was a loving mother and grandmother who worked for Piggly Wiggly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Derrell Hodges. Survivors include her children, Angela (Dale) Hughes, Lavon (Liz) Hodges and Randall (Teri) Hodges; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers, Daniel Cannady and James Cannady;...

Florrie Sineath Johnson

Florrie Sineath Johnson

Dec 7, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Florrie Sineath Johnson Guyton – Florrie Sineath Johnson, 80, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. The South Carolina native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Randall Crank

Randall Crank

Dec 7, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax "Crank" Randall Earl Crank Springfield- "Crank" Randall Earl Crank, 65, died December 7, 2014. Crank was a native of Charleston, WV. He was also a veteran of the US Army and a proud Vietnam Veteran that served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was a retired truck driver...

Josie Helen Rushing Hunnicutt

Josie Helen Rushing Hunnicutt

Dec 5, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Josie Helen Rushing Hunnicutt Port Wentworth – Josie Helen Rushing Hunnicutt, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, December 5, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. The Bulloch County native was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church and the Oscar Bell Sunday School...

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