local obituaries

Mar 30, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

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Springfield, GA 31329

Elsie Morris Cribbs

Guyton – Elsie Morris Cribbs, 88, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

The Bulloch County native was a member of Elam-Egypt Baptist...

Mar 30, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

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Leona Edwards Jones

Clyo - Leona Edwards Jones, 101, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at her residence under the care of Savannah Hospice.

The Effingham County native was born September 26, 1912 to Andrew and Ivy Edwards of Clyo....

Mar 29, 2014

Savannah-Mrs. Flossie Carol Mitchell, 59, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mrs. Mitchell had formerly worked at Wal-Mart in Rincon, and Georgia Pacific. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Harmony Grace Doolittle.

Survivors include her husband, Elvin Mitchell; children, Sarah Price, Rebecca & Joseph Foote, Leslie & Vincent...

Mar 26, 2014

Savannah, GA-John L. Martin, beloved husband of Janet L. Martin , died on March 26, 2014 at Hospice Savannah.

John was a U.S. Army veteran, born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky, and was the son of the late James W. Martin and Deborah Parker Martin.

He was the devoted father of Jane M. Farrell, Stacy...

Mar 26, 2014

South Effingham-Ms. Brenda K. Cote, 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Brenda was the daughter of William Hubert & Rhoda Smith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and also enjoyed the outdoors.

Survivors include two sons, Roy Eugene Leach, and his wife, Paula, and William Richard...

Mar 24, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

(912) 754-3426 Fax

Shirlene Y. Owens

Rincon- Shirlene Y. Owens, 70, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at her home.

The Emanuel County native lived most of her life in Chatham and Effingham Counties and was a...

Mar 24, 2014

Rincon- Frances Mancill, 73, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her family and loved ones.

The Rock Hill, SC native was a member of Living Faith Church of God. Her passion was her love of family and friends. She was a kind and gentle lady that had unconditional love for all.

Mar 24, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

PICTURE

Peggy Cihla (69) of Rincon, Georgia died Monday, March 24th 2014 at home surrounded by family after her battle with Lung & Bone Cancer.

Born Margaret Elaine (Peggy)...

Mar 24, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

(912) 754-3426 Fax

David Lee Short, age 71, of Jackson, GA passed away Monday evening, March 24, 2014.  Mr. and Mrs. Short were former residents of Orlando, FL before moving to Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ashton Helmly Short,...

Mar 23, 2014

Ms. Doris Viviene Rachou died Sunday, March 23, 2014 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Daughter of the late Mrs. Lily Loncon Rachou and Mr. Sydney Rachou, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Josie and J.B. Skinner and their baby daughter.

Her family came to Port Wentworth in 1916-17, along with...

Mar 21, 2014

Savannah - Minnie Rebecca Heidt Butler 93, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday morning   March 21, 2014. She was born in Marlow GA on December 19, 1920 and lived in Savannah all of her adult life. She was the 4 th of 12 children to the late Jacob and Willie Lee Heidt. She is preceded...

Mar 20, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

(912) 754-3426 Fax

Royce G. "Jerry" Ledlow

Rincon- Royce G. "Jerry " Ledlow, 68, died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Hospice Savannah.

The Alabama native was a member...

Mar 19, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Carl Junior Dasher

Marlow – Carl Junior Dasher, 89, born 12-12-24, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a member of Marlow...

Mar 18, 2014

Effingham County-Ms. Mary Helen Cone, 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Orchard Health & Rehab in Pulaski.

Ms. Helen was born in Savannah to the late Floyd & Mary Sanders.

Survivors include her children, Tracey Wasdin, Freddie Cone, Johnny Cone and James Cone; seven grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers.

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Mar 17, 2014

Blitchton-Mrs. Patricia Faye Chavis Ennis, 66, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home.

Mrs. Patricia was born in Savannah, was a homemaker, and was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Ennis.

Survivors include her children, Jimmie Allen Ennis, Linda Faye Driggers, Diane...

Mar 16, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Stanton G. "Lucky" Robinson, Sr., 80, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home.

Lucky was born in West Virginia to the late Charles & Harriett Robinson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Simmons (T.C.-deceased), and two brothers, Joe Robinson (Audrey) and Ralph Shehan (Thelma-deceased). He retired from Union Camp...

Mar 15, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Dr. Robert H. Moreland, Jr.

Guyton – Dr. Robert H. Moreland, Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at his residence.

Born in Barwick, GA on January 19,...

Mar 13, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Barbara Ann Barton

Guyton – Barbara Ann Barton, 76, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care.

The Effingham County native was a member of Bible Lutheran...

Mar 12, 2014

Pooler – Betty Jean Colby, 66, passed away on March 11, 2014.

Mrs. Colby was born on October 12, 1947 to the late, Spencer B. Robinson, Sr. and Mary E. Robinson in Savannah. She attended the Savannah Schools until her graduation in 1965. She was joined in holy matrimony to Ricky Don Colby on March 27, 1981....

Mar 11, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Lynwood Hunt

Rincon – Lynwood Hunt, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his residence.

The Florida native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and retired...