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John Wesley Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Susan Spayd

Susan Spayd

Jul 1, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Susan Shirley Spayd Guyton- Susan Shirley Spayd, 76, passed away July 1, 2014 after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Donald Lee Spayd; three children, Deanna Ameri, James Sayd (Lori), and Kristina Spayd; 6 grandchildren, Farrah, Sheila, & Justin Ameri, Nicholas, Brian, & Rachel Spayd; and a...

Gail Brantley Evans

Gail Brantley Evans

Jun 30, 2014

Savannah-Ms. Gail Brantley-Evans, 77, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ms. Gail was born in Wrightsville to the late Ray & Bernice Brantley. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Evans. She was a homemaker and attended Savannah Christian Church. Survivors include her daughters, Terry Spivey & her husband, Jimmy, Linda Evans, Donna...

James Terrell Webb

James Terrell Webb

Jun 29, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE James Terrell Webb Springfield – James Terrell Webb was born July 11, 1930 and passed away June 29, 2014 at the age of 83, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Terrell was a graduate of Effingham Academy in Springfield, and a Honor graduate...

Cameron Glisson

Cameron Glisson

Jun 28, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Cameron Glisson Townsend- Cameron Glisson, 18, died June 28, 2014 in an auto accident. The Orangeburg, SC native had attended South Effingham High School and had graduated from McIntosh County Academy. Survivors include his parents, Brenda Strickland (Mark) and Randy Glisson; brothers, Lee (Beth), Rhett, and Ryan Glisson;...

Emily Inveninato

Emily Inveninato

Jun 27, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-4112 Fax (912) 748-2444 Phone Emily Inveninato Bloomingdale - Emily Inveninato, 81, passed away on Friday. Mrs. Inveninato was born on October 29, 1932 in New York. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her son, George Inveninato, Jr. Surviving are...

Donna Devereaux Carnish

Donna Devereaux Carnish

Jun 26, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Donna Devereaux Carnish, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Donna was born in Savannah to the late Melton & Lucille Devereaux, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy D. Carnish. She was formerly employed at South College. Survivors include her children, Lisa Stewart, Holly Carroll, Jason Lowery, and Shane Lowery;...

Marjorie Earline Sasser Duke

Marjorie Earline Sasser Duke

Jun 26, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Marjorie Earline Sasser Duke Rincon – Marjorie Earline Sasser Duke, 94, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her residence. "I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 The Screven County...

Vivian Rainey Harvey

Vivian Rainey Harvey

Jun 25, 2014

Port Wentworth – Vivian Rainey Harvey, 85, wife of Cleatis Harvey, passed away early Wednesday at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Harvey was born in Pitts, Georgia on September 7, 1928 to the late Roy and Lether Hughes. She retired from Citizens and Southern National Bank 1987 after thirty-six years of service and was member of Bonnybridge Baptist Church in...

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