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...
James "Dudley" Long, Sr.
Apr 15, 2015
Meldrim-Mr. James "Dudley" Long, Sr., 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in Savannah to the late T.C. & Ruby Long. He was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church, the Savannah Baptist Builders, and the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Team. He was a former Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Savannah Baptist Association,...
Earl Paul Brown
Apr 15, 2015
Bloomingdale-Earl Paul Brown, 57, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Earl was born on April 5, 1958 in Effingham County to the late Laura E. & Walter S. Brown, Sr. Earl was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. He recently retired from Local 96 Union Insulators after 34 years of service. Earl cherished all his many...
Doy Eustace Conaway
Apr 15, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Doy Eustace Conaway, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Doy was born in Marlow to the late Wesley & Ruth Conaway. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Wingate Conaway, and two brothers, Noel C. Conaway, and Paul W. Conaway. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and served his...
Donna Weeks
Apr 10, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Donna Weeks Clyo- Donna Weeks, 67, died April 10, 2015 at her residence. The Baltimore, MD native had lived most of her adult life in Bryan County, before moving to Clyo. Survivors include her sons, William Edward Weeks, Jr., Thomas Weeks, Elwood Pritchard, and Aaron Pritchard; a brother;...
Walter Stephen "Steve" Balmer
Apr 9, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Walter Stephen "Steve" Balmer Rincon – Walter Stephen "Steve" Balmer, 73, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Memorial Health. Steve spoke often of his childhood having been raised on Wilmington Island during the 40's and 50's. His family home was...
Michael Lee Witt, Sr.
Apr 8, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Michael Lee Witt, Sr. Rincon – Michael Lee Witt, Sr., 49, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Effingham Hospital. The South Carolina native served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. He was a Deputy with Effingham...
Ben Grady Fields, Jr.
Apr 6, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Ben Grady Fields, Jr., 65, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Ben was born in Claxton to the late Ben Grady Fields, Sr. & Edna Mae Barnard Fields. He was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School teacher, Brotherhood leader, and R.A.'s leader. He served his country in the...
William H. "Bill" Hall
Apr 5, 2015
Brooklet-Mr. William H. "Bill" Hall, 69, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Bill was born in Metter to the late Glenn & Lorene Hall. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Nasworth, and Margaret Churchill, and a brother, James Hall. He attended Groves High School, and served his country in the U.S....
Richard "Ricky" Boatright
Apr 3, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Richard "Ricky" Boatright, 66, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Ricky was born in Savannah to the late Elton "Pete" & Pearl Boatright. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church and retired from Vopak. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a mentor to many young boys. He also...
Jerald Lynn, Sr.
Apr 3, 2015
Photo Guyton-Mr. Jerald Lynn, Sr., 72, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 5:30 a.m. Jerald was born to the late Newton & Della Lynn of Evans County. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Lee Carroll, and two brothers, Eugene Lynn, and Harold Lynn. He was a member of LifeSpring Worship...
Julia Edna Dunn Palmer
Apr 2, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Julia Edna Dunn Palmer Springfield, GA/Walhalla, SC – Mrs. Julia Edna Dunn Palmer, 94, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care Center. Born in Walhalla, SC she was the owner and operator of Palmer's Upholstery Shop and worked...
David H. Hicks
Apr 2, 2015
Pooler-Mr. David H. Hicks, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at his home. David was born in Brunswick to the late Claude & Jessie Hicks. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles (Janice)Hicks. He served in the National Guard, was a former Chatham County Policeman, crime scene specialist, served as Bloomingdale's first Police Chief, and...
Mamie Mcelveen
Mar 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mamie Johnson McElveen Rincon- Mamie Johnson McElveen passed away March 30, 2015 at the age of 90. The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. McElveen, and sisters, Jeanette Harrison and Alberta Jones....
Lisa V. Mcallister
Mar 29, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Lisa V. McAllister, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her home. Lisa was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, and was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hightower. She was employed at Fresenius Medical as a nurse. Survivors include her husband, Bobby McAllister; children, Melinda Rodgers (Steve), and Robbie McAllister; granddaughter, Ava Rodgers; mother, Donna Vick; brothers,...
Jim Szokoly
Mar 29, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James "Jim" Szokoly Springfield- James "Jim" Szokoly, 53, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Miami, Florida native was an EMT with Effingham County EMS. He was former owner of Rincon Printing Company, owner of Dixie Bee Minifarm, and loved blacksmithing. Survivors include his wife,...
Don "Joker" Barnett
Mar 28, 2015
Savannah-Mr. Don "Joker" Barnett, 61, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Don was born in Savannah to the late Walter Donald Barnett, Sr. & Dorothy McKay Barnett. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Guy Barnett. He was formerly employed with Gemi Trucking, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was...
