local obituaries

Robert Edward Cobb

Robert Edward Cobb

Sep 2, 2014

Robert Edward Cobb Savannah – Robert Edward Cobb, 68, of Savannah and husband of Peggy Edmunds Cobb, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Cobb was born on August 15, 1946 In Roane, Tennessee. He was a retired Truck Driver and a member of The First Baptist Church of Marlow. He was a very talented musician...

Evelyn Trowell Tebeau

Evelyn Trowell Tebeau

Aug 31, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Evelyn Trowell Tebeau Springfield – Evelyn Trowell Tebeau, 96, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield where she was pianist and organist for 54 years, served on the finance committee,...

Archie L. "Lefty" English

Archie L. "Lefty" English

Aug 29, 2014

Savannah-Mr. Archie L. "Lefty" English, 78, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Archie was born in Ridgeland, SC to the late Archie T. & Iva Ruth English. He was also preceded in death by a child, Kelly Lee English, a grandson, Stephen Costa, two brothers, Herbert English and David F. English, and a son-in-law,...

Francis J. Holt, Md

Francis J. Holt, Md

Aug 28, 2014

Francis J. "Frank" Holt, MD Savannah – Francis J. "Frank" Holt, MD, 86, passed away on Thursday at The Place at Pooler under hospice care. Dr. Holt attended Wayne University in Detroit earning a medical degree. He served his country in the Army during WWII as well as serving in the U.S. Navy. He had an internship in the U.S....

Gerald "Papa G" Bland

Gerald "Papa G" Bland

Aug 26, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Gerald Bland "Papa G", loved by many, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his home. Mr. Gerald was born in Daisy to the late Troy Lee Bland, Sr. and Alma Hodges Bland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte L. Bland, and a grandson, Travis Zipperer. He was a former Shriner and Mason,...

Donald F. Long

Donald F. Long

Aug 26, 2014

Garden City-Mr. Donald F. Long, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Mr. Donald was born in Egypt, GA to the late Marvin & Mary Long. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on the church council for many years and was...

Gerald "Papa G" Bland

Gerald "Papa G" Bland

Aug 26, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Gerald Bland "Papa G", loved by many, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his home. Mr. Gerald was born in Daisy to the late Troy Lee Bland, Sr. and Alma Hodges Bland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte L. Bland, and a grandson, Travis Zipperer. He was a former Shriner and Mason,...

Christine E. Biggs

Christine E. Biggs

Aug 26, 2014

Ludowici-Ms. Christine E. Biggs, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at her daughter's home. Ms. Christine was born in Pulatka, FL to the late Cranston & Lessie Hankins. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Smiley and Nancy Grantham, and two brothers, Tommy Hankins and Parnell Hankins. She was of the Baptist faith and retired...

Julia Helen Stegin

Julia Helen Stegin

Aug 25, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Julia Helen Stegin Guyton- Julia Helen Stegin, 92, died August 25, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. The Savannah native was active in the Christian Church, including Meldrim and Guyton as well as the Christian Church Camp at Shellman's Bluff for many years. She was one of the...

Grover Cleveland "Red" Oglesby

Grover Cleveland "Red" Oglesby

Aug 24, 2014

Swainsboro – Grover Cleveland "Red" Oglesby, 79, passed away on August 24, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Oglesby was born in Emanuel County and lived in Swainsboro since 1992. He retired from the Borden Company in 1990 which he loved serving his customers milk and ice cream. He was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and was preceded in death...

Juanita E. Bashlor

Juanita E. Bashlor

Aug 24, 2014

Faulkville-Mrs. Juanita E. Bashlor, 89, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ray & Becky Bashlor; adopted son, James C. Bashlor; daughters, Maria Davis, Louise White, and Linda Kay Martin; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The graveside funeral and burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Hillcrest...

Stephanie Myrick Casto

Stephanie Myrick Casto

Aug 22, 2014

Bloomingdale-Stephanie Myrick Casto, 41, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014. Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandparents, including her Meme. Survivors include her husband, Eric R. Casto; children, Torri Cooper, Cade Zipperer, Keller Zipperer, and Emily Casto; parents, Ralph & Ann Myrick; sister, Terri Bryant, and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the...

Clifford Lester Bragg, Jr.

Clifford Lester Bragg, Jr.

Aug 21, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Clifford "Lester" Bragg, Jr. Springfield – Lester Bragg, 91, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He was born September 17, 1922 in Springfield, GA to Blanche Edwards and Clifford L. Bragg, Sr. He was a...

Trevor James Ligammari

Trevor James Ligammari

Aug 19, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Trevor James Ligammari Rincon – Trevor James Ligammari, 34, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. The New York native was a carpenter and loving father, son, and brother. Survivors include his children, Natalie, Alexis, Trevor, and McKenna; parents, Linda (Frank) Brill of...

Patricia Lewis

Patricia Lewis

Aug 19, 2014

Savannah-Mrs. Patricia Lewis, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Patricia was born in Warrington, England to the late Owen & Lillian McDermott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Lewis, and a son, Stephen D. Lewis. She retired from GA Regional after 20 years of service. She was...

Annie Mae Seckinger

Annie Mae Seckinger

Aug 19, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Annie Mae Seckinger Clyo- Mrs. Annie Mae Seckinger, 96, passed away on August 19, 2014 after a short illness at the Effingham Care Center in Springfield. Mrs. Seckinger was preceded in death in August 2001 by her husband of 62 years, Lewis P. Seckinger. She is survived by...

Cheryl Lee Raffield Dilas

Cheryl Lee Raffield Dilas

Aug 18, 2014

Ellabell-Mrs. Cheryl Lee Raffield Dilas, 66, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Cheryl was born in Vidalia to the late Robert & Beatrice Cook. She was a member of Eldora Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an eye donor. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Dilas,...

Glynon H. Sells

Glynon H. Sells

Aug 15, 2014

Pooler-Mr. Glynon H. Sells, 83, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 at his home. Glynon was born in Buford, GA to the late Ernest & Mattie Sells. He had lived in Detroit, Michigan for a number of years where he retired from the Detroit Police Department after 35 years of service. He served his country in the United States...

Rev. R. Marion Canfield

Rev. R. Marion Canfield

Aug 13, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Rev. R.M. Canfield Hardeeville- Rev. R.M. Canfield, 80, died August 13, 2014 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. A Greenwood, SC native, Marion attended Erskine Seminary and served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hardeeville for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Jo Canfield; two daughters, Della Mann...

Elizabeth B. Morgan

Elizabeth B. Morgan

Aug 12, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Elizabeth B. Morgan Guyton – Elizabeth B. Morgan, 83, entered eternal life Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Lizzie, as she was affectionately known, was born February 28, 1931 in Guyton, GA. Her entire life was...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.