local obituaries

Christiane Mccarty Heilman

Christiane Mccarty Heilman

May 15, 2015

Savannah-Christiane McCarty Heilman was called to Heaven on May 15, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her friends and family and watching her beloved Kansas City Royals play ball. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, Delton McCarty and LaFoye Johnston Burkhalter. She is survived by her husband, William Heilman; children, Brandi Miller Pruitt, Colin Miller,...

Janice S. Pike

Janice S. Pike

May 14, 2015

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Janice S. Pike, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her home. Janice was born in Falcon, NC to the late Lovette & Florence Strickland. She was raised in the Church of God, was affiliated with Bloomingdale First Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Roy L. Pike; children, Keith, Kevin...

Mathew William Kelly

Mathew William Kelly

May 13, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mathew William Kelly Port Wentworth – Mathew William Kelly, 15, passed away May 13, 2015. Mathew was a passionate and loving young man. He has dedicated his young life to helping others, in keeping with his life ambition Mathew donated his organs...

William "Bill" A. Halford, Jr.

William "Bill" A. Halford, Jr.

May 11, 2015

Rincon-William "Bill" A. Halford, Jr., 63, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Bill was born in Augusta to the late William A. Halford, Sr. & Mary Keel Halford. He was raised in Barnwell, SC, and had lived in the Savannah area for the past 35 years. He served his country in the U.S....

Jelinda Lee Trout

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

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