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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
