local obituaries
Anita Hurst Stanford
Jun 13, 2014
Safe in the arms of Jesus Born – Friday, May 13th, 1932 Deceased – Friday, June 13th, 2014 Anita was born the youngest of five children, to William LaDessi Hurst and Bertie Lee Hurst, of Newington, GA. Her Siblings include Evelyn Dehner (deceased); W.L. Hurst, Jr. (deceased); Marjorie Adams; and Reba Brannen. Anita was educated in the public schools of...
Sfc Robert S. Holdren
Jun 13, 2014
SFC Robert S. Holdren, United States Army, Retired SFC Robert S. Holdren, Sr, United States Army, retired, 74, of Savannah and husband to the late Delores Simons Holdren, died June 13, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Holdren was born on April 18, 1940 to the late Walter Phillip and Janie Lowe Holdren. He was veteran of the United States Army...
Doris Erlene Hodges Rud
Jun 12, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-3426 Fax Doris Erlene Hodges Rud Kildare- Doris Erlene Hodges Rud, 77, passed away June 12, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness. Doris was born in Screven County to James and Mae Hodges. She travelled many places while her husband, Arthur was in the Air Force but returned...
Daisy Jewel Shay
Jun 9, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Daisy Jewel Shay Rincon- Daisy Jewel Shay, 88, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at her residence. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Friday in the funeral home chapel. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Robert Oliver Helmly, Sr.
Jun 9, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Robert Oliver Helmly, Sr. Rincon – Robert Oliver Helmly, Sr., 75, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and retired from Hercules as an electrician. Survivors include his...
Lucille (Lou) Brockington Macon
Jun 9, 2014
Lucille (Lou) Macon Pooler - Mrs. Lucille (Lou) Brockington Macon, 91, passed away on June 9, 2014 at Savannah Cottage after an extended illness and under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born on October 14, 1922 to Walter R. and Ethelyn Freeman Brockington in Willamsburg County, South Carolina. On March 22, 1941, she married Israel Vann Macon who...
James Marion Sullivan
Jun 8, 2014
Springfield – Mr. James Marion Sullivan, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Sullivan was born in Savannah to the late Philo & Maude Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Sullivan, and two sisters, Myrtle Salinski and Arlene Ward. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of...
Cheryl D. "Crystal" Archer
Jun 6, 2014
South Guyton-Mrs. Cheryl D. "Crystal" Archer, 67, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Camellia Health & Rehab. Mrs. Cheryl was born in Savannah to the late Woodrow & Jean Caraway. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Caraway. She attended Crossroads Church and was the former manager of Katherine's Women's Dresswear. She was a craftsman,...
Bruce Ronald Burns
Jun 5, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Bruce Ronald Burns Springfield – Bruce Ronald Burns, 74, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Clyo Masonic Lodge # 280 F. & A.M., Effingham County Farm Bureau, and...
Robert Earnest Lee
Jun 4, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Robert Earnest Lee Guyton – Robert Earnest Lee, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his daughter's residence. The Bulloch County native served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a builder and developer, worked at Coca-Cola, and...
Paul R. Montplaisir
Jun 2, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Paul R. Montplaisir Rincon – Paul R. Montplaisir, 72, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Montplaisir; children, Michele Wolfe, Paul Montplaisir, Mark Montplaisir, and Sheri Phillips; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday...
Stanley R. Van Meter
Jun 2, 2014
Pooler-Mr. Stanley R. Van Meter, 57, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Stanley was born in Petersburg, West Virginia. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Diana Van Meter; his mother, Annie Ours, and his sister, Cathy. The visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons...
Rich Eckman
Jun 1, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Rich Eckman Rincon – Rich Eckman, 56, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Candler Hospital. The Illinois native was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and was CEO of International Greetings U.S.A. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald...
Sammy Hall "Sambo" Roddenberry
May 31, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sammy Hall "Sambo" Roddenberry Rincon – Sammy Hall "Sambo" Roddenberry, 77, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his residence. The Denton, GA native retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was a charter member of The Baptist Church at Ebenezer,...
Paul Van Doren
May 30, 2014
Statesboro-Mr. Paul Van Doren, 60, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. Mr. Paul was born in Savannah to the late Lawrence & Doris Van Doren. He was formerly a truck driver and of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Brenda G. & Bill Barker and Diane Clark, as well as several nieces and...
Elsie Douglas Hall
May 29, 2014
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Elsie Douglas Hall, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Elsie was born in Savannah to the late John Adam Douglas and Sarah McDonald Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Hubert Hall and a daughter, Gloria Hall Cottros. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Hall Cottros; 6 grandchildren; 13...
Beverly Nutting Hatch
May 28, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Beverly N. Hatch Rincon – Beverly N. Hatch, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. Mrs. Hatch was of the Catholic faith and was a retired Nurse for Dr. Jules Victor. She was preceded in death by her...
Caroline Thomas
May 27, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Caroline Louise Thomas Garden City- Caroline Louise Thomas, 70, went to be with her Lord onTuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Savannah native was a former owner/operator of Styles & Cut Ups and had also worked as a seamstress. She was preceded in death by...
Christopher Lee Rials
May 25, 2014
Savannah-Christopher Lee Rials, 45, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his home. Christopher was born in Enterprise, AL and was preceded in death by his mother, Marie T. Rials. He had formerly been employed with Gulfstream and was currently a self-employed tree surgeon. He was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ann Marie...
Glenn B. Rahn
May 24, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Glenn B. Rahn Rincon – Glenn B. Rahn, 72, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and retired from Sims Hardware. He was preceded in death by...
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