local obituaries
Carleigh Elizabeth Noyes
Jul 22, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Carleigh Elizabeth Noyes Rincon – Carleigh Elizabeth Noyes, passed away July 22, 2014. Carleigh was the infant daughter of Kyle A. and Tiffany Tomberlin Noyes and sister to Carson and Cooper Noyes; her grandparents, Rick and Angela Tomberlin, George and Cindy Noyes;...
Dorothy Carr Adams
Jul 20, 2014
Bloomingdale - Mrs. Dorothy Carr Adams, 89, passed away peacefully in her apartment on July 20, 2014. Mrs. Adams was born January 20, 1925, in Effingham County and grew up in Springfield, Georgia. She lived most of her adult life in Bloomingdale, Georgia. Dorothy could be found most mornings at Alpha United Methodist Church where she was a very active...
Elton Flakes
Jul 20, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Charles Elton Flakes, Sr. Eden- Charles Elton Flakes, Sr., 73, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at his residence. The Millen, GA native was a retired truck driver of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Louis V. Bennett
Jul 19, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Louis V. Bennett "A sweet and gentle man who loved God and his family" Rincon – Louis V. Bennett, 88, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Memorial Health. The Millen native served in the U.S. Army and retired from Union Camp....
James Lloyd "Jimmy" Lynn, Jr.
Jul 18, 2014
James Lloyd Lynn, Jr. "Jimmy", 38, loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. Jimmy was a 1995 Savannah High Graduate, and had his paramedic certificate. He was employed with Jenkins Brick and Tile. He loved being with his family and was a fantastic uncle....
Jack Burnsed
Jul 15, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Henry Jackson "Jack" Burnsed Sunrise- December 24, 1921 Sunset- July 15, 2014 Astor, FL - Henry Jackson Burnsed, 92, passed away on July 15, 2014. Jack was born in Ellabell, Georgia, and was married to Anne, and later moved to Florida where he spent most of his life....
Edward W. Bazemore
Jul 15, 2014
Port Wentworth-Mr. Edward W. Bazemore, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Bazemore was born in Savannah to the late Sidney Robbie Bazemore and Anna Jean Rickard Bazemore. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robbie G. Bazemore. A devoted husband, father and grandfather to 3 little girls whom he...
Jeffery Carrigg
Jul 15, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Jeffery Carrigg Statesboro- Jeffery Carrigg, 57, died July 15, 2016. The Effingham County native was survived by his niece, Amy Schnobrich (Todd) and his great-nephews, Jackson and Garrett Schnobrich. Services will be private. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
John Wesley Ward
Jul 14, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 John Wesley Ward Rincon – John Wesley Ward, 68, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. The Macon native served in the U.S. Army, was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council. He retired from...
Gloria Elwood
Jul 12, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Gloria L. Matthews Elwood Rincon- Gloria L. Matthews Elwood, 62, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Candler Hospital. The Tifton, GA native was an employee of the City of Savannah and a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. Survivors include her children, Earl Reid, Michelle Strickland (Dallas), Constance Montes,...
Buddy Hollingsworth
Jul 9, 2014
Guyton-Mr. Buddy Hollingsworth, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at his home. Mr. Buddy was born in Metter to the late Joshua & Annie Bell Hollingsworth. He was a Baptist, retired from Atlanta News Agency, and a member of the Black Creek Golf Club. He was a great golfer who passed on his love for the game by...
William L. "Fette" Turner
Jul 6, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William L. "Fette" Turner Guyton – William L. "Fette" Turner, 85, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Candler Hospital. The Screven County native was a longtime member of Rincon United Methodist Church and presently a member of Pineora Baptist Church....
Nell Williams
Jul 6, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Nell L. Williams Rincon- Nell L. Williams , 77, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. Survivors include her daughter, Shavonne Nease(Terrell); granddaughter, Meghan Stafford; and cousin, Wilma Waldrop. Visitation: 10-11 am Thursday, July 10, 2014 in the funeral home. Funeral: 11 am Thursday, July 10, 2014...
Frederick M. Spencer
Jul 6, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Frederick M. Spencer Springfield – Frederick M. Spencer, 85, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Westview Nursing Home. The Maine native was retired from the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and receiving the Purple Heart. After retirement he owned and...
Hazel Lillian Mixon Lumley Exley
Jul 6, 2014
Pooler-Mrs. Hazel Lillian Mixon Lumley Exley, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Hazel was born on July 19, 1933 in Vidalia to the late George W. & Lilly Mixon. She was a member of the Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, the Amy Exley Sunday School Class, the U.M.W., and greatly loved...
James L. Dowd, Jr.
Jul 6, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James L. Dowd, Jr. Rincon – James L. Dowd, Jr., 61, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. The Chatham County native was employed with Gulfstream and was a member of Guyton Masonic Lodge #428 F. & A.M.. He was...
Ray Field Roberson
Jul 6, 2014
Pooler – Mr. Ray Field Roberson, born on July 28, 1927 in Baxley, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at 3:40 a.m. at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Ray was born in Baxley to the late Roy Carter Roberson and Maggie Lou Sellers Roberson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Mae Carter Roberson...
Dorothy Howard Pittman
Jul 5, 2014
Guyton-Mrs. Dorothy Howard Pittman, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Statesboro to the late John Grover & Ila Ree Howard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Waldo Floyd Pittman. She was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She gave her life to her...
Charles Fox
Jul 3, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Charles Fox Kildare- Charles Fox, 62 died July 3, 2014 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The lifelong Effingham County resident was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church. Charles was an artful and skilled craftsman, who worked at Shearouse Lumber Company and previously at Elliott Sawmilling Company. He enjoyed...
Howard Uhrig
Jul 1, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Howard F. Uhrig Rincon- Howard F. Uhrig, 59, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at his residence. Visitation: 4-6 pm Sunday, July 6, 2014 in the funeral home. Funeral: 2 pm Monday, July 7, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Marlow. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham...
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