local obituaries

Mar 10, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Hugh V. Lowe, 61, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Hugh was born in Savannah to the late William & Annie Laurie Lowe. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Alan Thomas Burnham. He was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church and was employed with Kerby Enterprise. Hugh enjoyed...

Mar 10, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Lela Irene Eason Rincon- Lela Irene Eason, 94, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at her residence. The Bulloch County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple, where she had been named Mother of the Year several years ago. She had been a seamstress at several garment factories....

Mar 8, 2014

Pooler-Nicolas Ryder Cannon, 21 months old, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his home. Ryder was born in Savannah and attended Harvest Light Ministries Church. He loved trucks, eating and dancing. He was a happy child who never met a stranger, and will be sorely missed by his family. Survivors include his parents, Bobby & Hollie Cannon; siblings,...

Mar 8, 2014

Port Wentworth-Mr. Samuel Lamar "Pete" Neidlinger, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his home. Mr. Pete was born in Springfield to the late Samuel & Lila Neidlinger and he retired from Derst Bakery. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Neidlinger; daughters, Wendy Kerns, Angela McKnight, Samantha Neidlinger and Cheryl Lila Neidlinger; grandchildren, Cassie McKnight, Dustin Lamar McKnight, Kayla...

Mar 6, 2014

South Guyton-Mr. Derrick Rogers, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Westview Nursing Home. Mr. Derrick was born in Claxton to the late Odis & Carolyn B. Rogers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia S. Rogers. He was the former owner/operator of Parts & Service Unlimited. He enjoyed fishing, hot-roddin, and will always be...

Mar 5, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax David Mark Springfield- David Mark, 78, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Services will be private. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421

Mar 5, 2014

Savannah-Mr. Earl W. Jenkins, 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Mr. Earl was born in Evans County to the late McCoy & Pollie Jenkins and served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Rick & Renee' Jenkins; granddaughter, Anna Grace Jenkins; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita Jenkins Spell & Mickey, as well as a...

Feb 28, 2014

Guyton-Mr. David L. Love, Sr., 81, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. David was born in Savannah to the late Jim & Daisy Love. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He retired from Pan Ocean and later was employed with U.S. Mechanical. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Love; children, David L. Love, Jr. and...

Feb 27, 2014

Pooler – Verna L. Cowan, 66, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Richard D. Cowan; children, John (Faye) Bradley, Troy (Lisa) Bradley, Christine Cowan Duke; grandchildren, Brandi McAtee, Sarah Bradley, Justin Bradley, Brian Bradley, Steven Bradley, and Jason Bradley. The family will receive friends...

Feb 27, 2014

Savannah-Ms. Loretta "Gale" Grooms, 56, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Gale was born in San Diego, CA and was preceded in death by her father, Lowell Thomas Smith, Sr., and a brother, Lowell Thomas Smith, Jr. She was employed with Waffle House for 35 years. Survivors include her children, Donald J. Reed, Angela D. Flewallen (Billy) and William...

Feb 25, 2014

Savannah-Mr. Stanley Lee Sova, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at his home. Stan was born in Columbus, OH on June 1, 1950 to Luella & Frank Sova. He was a graduate of South High School in Columbus and a graduate of the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Stan retired in 2012 from the Chatham County Board...

Feb 25, 2014

Port Wentworth-Mrs. Joyce Louise Boykin, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Joyce was born in Savannah to the late George & Maude Nance. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar H. Boykin. She was a member of Bonnybridge Baptist Church and had formerly been employed at Westview Nursing...

Feb 24, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Linda Diane Nickle–McCullough Springfield – "Linda 5¢", 61, died from a short illness at home. She will be missed by her family and her friends. We would like everyone to celebrate her life by planting wild flowers in her memory. The Chatham...

Feb 23, 2014

Brunswick-Ms. Nancy Johnson Pearson, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Ms. Nancy was born in Savannah to the late Frederick Peter Johnson & Lillian Marjorie Tippins Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Patrick McMullen and a granddaughter, Meredith Lane Wagner. She graduated from Groves High School and Georgia Southern College....

Feb 23, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Frances Moore MacDonald Rincon – Mary Frances Moore MacDonald, 81, passed away Sunday February 23, 2014 after a short illness. Surviving are 3 sons, Ron MacDonald of MA, David MacDonald of GA, and Glen MacDonald of MA; 1 daughter, Lisa MacDonald...

Feb 23, 2014

Ridgeland, SC - Mr. Charles Thomas "Tommy" Thompson, Sr., 55, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was the son of the late Walter L. Thompson, Sr. and Shirley Zettle Thompson Miles. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rhonda, and his second wife, Eva. He was a skilled and gifted craftsman...

Feb 22, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Harry Walker Hughes, Sr., 74, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at his home with his family and loved ones at his side. Mr. Hughes was born in Savannah to the late Albert & Alice Hughes. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Marie Jovan; sister, Shirley Ann Hughes Warren, and a brother, Albert W....

Feb 21, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Celia Kay Monroe Guyton- Celia Kay Monroe, 78, died Friday, February 21, 2014 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church and was a psychologist. Survivors include her husband, Charles Monroe; daughter, Brenda Remick; and granddaughters, April and Kat Remick. Visitation: 4-6...

Feb 21, 2014

Garden City-Mrs. Yvonne J. McAuley, 86, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Yvonne was born in Center, Texas to the late Jewel & Eva Johnson. She was a member of the Garden City United Methodist. She was a homemaker and had sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry in Chatham County for many years. Survivors include her...

Feb 21, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Richard Scott Morris, Sr. Rincon – Richard Scott Morris, Sr., 68, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014. The North Carolina native was a member and deacon at Oak Grove Church of Christ. He retired from the 165th GA Air National Guard after...