local obituaries
Larry D. Sherrod
Sep 28, 2013
Midway-Mr. Larry D. Sherrod, 65, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his home. Mr. Sherrod was born in Lyons, GA to the late Orville & Frances Sherrod. He was also preceded in death by his brother, O.J. Sherrod, Jr. He graduated from Groves High School and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a Baptist, was...
Rosa Mcbride
Sep 27, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-4112 Fax (912) 748-2444 Phone Rosa Lee Tillman McBride Bloomingdale- Rosa Lee Tillman McBride, 85, entered God's Kingdom on Friday September 27, 2013. Born in Effingham County to the late Jesse and Bessie (Fennell) Tillman. Mrs. McBride was a 1945 graduate from the Marlow High School. She was employed...
Lanier Hutchinson
Sep 27, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mr. Lanier Hutchinson, 73, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Lanier was born in Norristown to the late Henry & Lollis Hutchinson. He was a member of the Savannah Holy Church of God, he enjoyed music, and retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company. Survivors include his wife, Melba Hutchinson; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie...
Marsha Hodge Crow
Sep 27, 2013
Savannah-Ms. Marsha Hodge Crow, 64, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. Marsha was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Albert M. Hodge, Sr. She is a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina. During her career, while taking care of her daughters, she worked within the medical, commercial...
Lee Shipes
Sep 26, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Perry Lee Shipes Rincon- Perry Lee Shipes, 53, died Thursday September 26, 2013 at his residence. The Effingham County native was an avid sportsman. He had worked at Gulfstream for the past 27 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles N. Shipes. Survivors include his...
Barbara A. Orendorff
Sep 25, 2013
Guyton-Mrs. Barbara A. Orendorff, 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Barbara was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Joan Clay. She enjoyed riding motorcycles but her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Bartow Orendorff; son and...
Mary Jane Gnann Boykin
Sep 22, 2013
Pooler, GA – MARY JANE GNANN BOYKIN, age 96, passed away September 22, 2013, at home following an extended hospital stay and a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Noble Louis Boykin, Sr. Mrs. Boykin was born in Rincon, GA, on May 23, 1917, the daughter of the late Dr. Andrew Gnann and...
Billy G. Gordy
Sep 22, 2013
Bloomingdale – Billy G. Gordy, 59, of Bloomingdale, died early Sunday, September 22, at his home after a very valiant battle against colon cancer. Billy is best remembered for his optimism and always warm beautiful smile. Born in Lyons, Georgia on September 11, 1954, he was the son of the late Jim Paul and Evelyn Mosley Gordy. Mr. Gordy was...
Colonel Clarence Paradis
Sep 20, 2013
Colonel Clarence Paradis, 84, completed his final tour of duty 20 September 2013. Clarence began receiving his challenges early on. From rural Maine at 6 years old he was sent to his aunts in the city to attend public schooling. His French only communication expertise was of little value with the English speaking teachers but he learned quickly. At 17...
Barbara Jean Yates
Sep 16, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Jean Yates, 61, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Barbara was born in Welcome, NC to the late Hobert Fishel Koontz and Mildred Maxine Koontz. Along with her husband, she was the co-owner/operator of Don's Barbeque in Pooler from March of 1989 until 2011. She had also been employed at Ottawa Farms for...
Jonathan Barry Smith
Sep 16, 2013
Pembroke- Jonathan Barry Smith, 72, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Memorial Health. Memorial Service: 11 am Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Bloomingdale Church of the Nazarene. Thomas Strickland & Sons F.H. West Chatham Chapel (912) 748- 2444
Jose Alberto Alvarado
Sep 15, 2013
Jose Alberto Alvarado Savannah, GA- Jose 'Al' Alvarado Barreira, 77, passed away September 15, 2013 at 4:59 AM under the care of Hospice after an extended illness and was in peace and comfort with his daughter in-law by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Alberto Alvarado Marroquin and mother, Regina Barreira Cabrera. Born in Guatemala City,...
Dorothy Arledge Barras
Sep 15, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Dorothy Arledge Barras, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Millen to the late Thomas John Arledge and Ethel Mae Godbee Arledge. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wayne Burns. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and she was a homemaker. Survivors include...
John Edward Mardula
Sep 15, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 John Edward Mardula Rincon – John Edward Mardula, 66, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. The New York native served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam where he received 3 Purple Hearts....
Shelby Russell Strickland, Sr.
Sep 14, 2013
SHELBY R. STRICKLAND, SR. GARDEN CITY -- Mr. Shelby Russell Strickland, Sr., 82, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 after well-fought battles with diseases. Mr. Strickland was born on September 1, 1931 in Bryan County, Georgia to James and Edith Strickland. He graduated from Bryan County High School. Soon after he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps...
Susan Lorraine Baran
Sep 13, 2013
Susan Lorraine Baran Pooler – Susan Lorraine Baran, 66, of Pooler died Friday, September 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born June 20, 1947 in Hamtramck, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Bronislaw Robert and Genevieve Cecilia Napiewocki. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Napiewocki. Mrs. Baran was a retired Nurse Practioner. She enjoyed...
William Freddie Mccullough
Sep 11, 2013
BLOOMINGDALE - The man. The myth. The legend. Men wanted to be him and women wanted to be with him. William Freddie McCullough died on September 11, 2013. Freddie loved deep fried Southern food smothered in Cane Syrup, fishing at Santee Cooper Lake, Little Debbie Cakes, Two and a Half Men, beautiful women, Reeses Cups and Jim Beam. Not necessarily...
Linda Faye Harvey Bowen
Sep 11, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Linda Faye Harvey Bowen Rincon – Linda Faye Harvey Bowen,67, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at her residence. The South Carolina native is a member of Rincon Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Steven "Stevebo" Mincey
Sep 9, 2013
Dubois, WY-Steven "Stevebo" Mincey, 28, died on Monday, September 9, 2013. Steven was born on August 19, 1985. He grew up in Effingham County before moving to Wyoming in 2006. He attended Effingham County High School, and graduated from Youth Challenge Academy in 2004. He received his A.S. from Central Wyoming College. Steven enjoyed listening to music, being with family,...
Ola E. Way
Sep 9, 2013
Ellabell-Mrs. Ola E. Way, 82, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Way was born in Charleston, WV and moved to Savannah at an early age. She enjoyed family, friends, and her little dogs, Dora & Clifford, sewing and cooking. She made the best sweet tea and fried chicken ever. This...
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