local obituaries

Mar 24, 2014

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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.

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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

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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...

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...