local obituaries
Verna L. Cowan
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...
Loretta Gale Grooms
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...
Stanley Lee Sova
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...
Joyce Louise Boykin
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...
Linda Diane Nickle-Mccullough
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...
Nancy Johnson Pearson
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....
Mary Frances Moore Macdonald
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...
Charles Thomas "Tommy" Thompson
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...
Harry Walker Hughes, Sr.
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....
Celia Monroe
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...
Yvonne J. Mcauley
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...
Richard Scott Morris, Sr.
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...
Yvonne C. Fulford
Feb 20, 2014
Guyton-Mrs. Yvonne C. Fulford, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Fulford was born in Cobbtown to the late Lucian & Dora Collins. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Allen Morris, and two sisters, Virginia Holland and Larita Hemphill. She was employed at Union Camp and then Kaiser Chemical Company for...
George "Buddy" Sullivan
Feb 19, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax George H. "Buddy" Sullivan Guyton- George H. "Buddy" Sullivan, 77, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his residence. The Savannah native was owner/operator of Sullivan Trucking. He had served in the Army National Guard and has been a deacon in the Baptist Church for 32 years. He was...
Vera Mae "Judy" Veal
Feb 19, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Vera Mae "Judy" Veal Guyton- Vera Mae "Judy" Veal, 91, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center ICU. The Emmanuel County native was a charter member of Rincon Baptist Temple, where she had kept the church nursery for many years. She was born a...
Paul David Dickey
Feb 18, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Paul David Dickey Springfield – Paul David Dickey, 64, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The Effingham County native was employed with the U.S. Post Office in Clyo and formerly worked with his father at Paul Dickey's T.V. Shop. He was very...
Richard Davis
Feb 16, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Richard J. "Dick" Davis Rincon- Richard. J. "Dick" Davis, 75, died Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his residence. The Brooklyn, NY native had worked at the Rincon Walmart and was an avid woodworker. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann Davis. Survivors include his wife, Margie Chance;...
Dr. Jeffrey D. Rollins
Feb 15, 2014
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Dr. Jeffrey D. Rollins Springfield – Dr. Jeffrey D. Rollins, 55, pastor of First Baptist Church of Springfield passed away Saturday February 15, 2014. Family includes his wife, Dorothy Sheppard Rollins; children, Melissa Rollins Jones (Robbie), Rachel Rollins Horton (Justin), Michael...
Oscar Benjamin "Benny" Love
Feb 15, 2014
Meldrim- Oscar Benjamin "Benny" Love, 67, son of Oscar Benjamin Love, Sr. and the late Myrtle Johnson Love, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his residence. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy in the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion in Antarctica. Mr. Love was awarded the Antarctica Service Medal and the National Defense Medal for his...
Theodore Kevin Lawless
Feb 15, 2014
Dallas, Texas-Theodore Kevin Lawless, 41, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his home. Kevin was a former resident of Rincon. Kevin attended Crossroads Church and was the owner/operator of Advanced Gutter Connection in Dallas. He enjoyed golf, music and being with his family. Survivors include his children, Brittany Robertson, Jack Lawless and Kate Lawless; ex-wife, Lori Lawless; grandchildren,...
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