local obituaries

Feb 15, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. William "Derrick" Sikes passed away on February 15, 2014 at Candler Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Emmanuel Community Church in Lanier, GA. He enjoyed piddling in his yard and garage, and enjoyed NASCAR racing. He was predeceased by his parents, Tom L. and Vivian Sikes, and a brother, Theron...

Feb 15, 2014

Ellabell-Mrs. Mary "Jackie" Skelton Vincent, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Mrs. Jackie was born in Valdosta to the late Franklin & Irene Skelton. She worked several years in the cafeteria at Bryan County High School and retired after 20 years of service from the Skidaway Road location of Western Auto. Survivors include her husband, Bennie H. Vincent;...

Feb 14, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Springfield - Louis Stephen Mobley, 69, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, at Candler Hospital after a long illness. Stephen was born in Savannah, Georgia, and formerly was employed as the director of MedStar Emergency Medical Services. More recently, Stephen served...

Feb 14, 2014

Pooler-Jennifer Brook Stephens, 13, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at her home. Jennifer was born in Savannah and was a member of Trinity Church of God. She was a 7th grade student at West Chatham Middle School and a member of the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed singing and writing music, playing the guitar, playing softball, and drawing and...

Feb 14, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Mrs. Willie K. Tebeau

Springfield – Mrs. Willie K. Tebeau, 104, passed away Friday, Feburary 14, 2014 at her home.

Mrs. Willie was an extraordinary woman contributing to her...

Feb 14, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mae Ann Parramore Newman Guyton- Mae Ann Parramore Newman, 67, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Medical Center of Central Georgia. The Effingham County native was predeceased by her husband, William Newman. She was loved by family and friends. Survivors include children, Allen Meeks (Beverly), Keith Meeks (Stephanie),...

Feb 13, 2014

Karl Johnson, 77, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. He was preceded in death by a son, Noel Johnson; his brother, Norris Johnson; and his father and mother, Karl Sr. and Lillie Mae Johnson. Karl was born in Chesapeake, VA. He joined the reserves at age 18 and graduated from the...

Feb 12, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Ronnie "Ron" L. Stafford

Garden City – Ronnie "Ron" L. Stafford, 72, went to rest with his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2014.

Ronnie was born in Savannah, GA...

Feb 11, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Lourie Rahn Kessler Port Wentworth- Lourie Rahn Kessler, 86, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. The Charleston, SC native was retired from Chatham County Board of Education after 25 years of service. She was a member of Berea Southern Methodist Church, where she had served as...

Feb 10, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Michael Cheeks Guyton- John Michael Cheeks was born on May 25, 1987 and passed away February 10, 2014. He found joy and fulfillment in being extremely independent and self reliant. John Michael immensely enjoyed his employment as a driver for Estes Express Lines. He was kindhearted and...

Feb 10, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Elise Knight Sweatt, 89, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Elise was born in Savannah to the late Joseph Bernard Knight and Jeannette DeLoach Knight. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Sweatt. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was an avid reader,...

Feb 9, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Lorraine Kerner Rincon – Lorraine Kerner, 88, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. The Missouri native was a member of New Life Worship Center and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry William...

Feb 8, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Miss Dottie Norton Guyton – Miss Dottie Norton, 74, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of the Guyton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and...

Feb 7, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Sherry Lynn Spivey Ross, 48, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 after a long illness. She was born in Savannah and moved to Rockwall, Texas seven years ago. She was currently attending Fairview Baptist Church in Mesquite, TX, and formerly attended Bible Baptist Church in Savannah. She had previously taught school at Life Spring and she was a...

Feb 5, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Robert F. Sciria Rincon- Robert F. Sciria, 31, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. The Buffalo, NY native was employed by the Georgia Ports Authority. The decorated Army veteran received the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation with valor device after serving two tours in Iraq. He was preceded...

Feb 4, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Matra Zittrouer Fulcher Springfield – Matra Zittrouer Fulcher, 91, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield where she was devoted to the Lord and all of her many friends...

Feb 4, 2014

Guyton-Mr. Ronald Terry Thompson, 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Terry was born in Savannah to the late Claudine & Dorothy Barnwell Thompson. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired from the ILA...

Feb 2, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Myrtie Inez Wilson Exley Rincon – Myrtie Inez Wilson Exley, 98, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Clyo to Perry Crumpler Wilson and Fannie Gertrude Edwards she was raised in Turkey Branch United Methodist Church. After...

Feb 2, 2014

Pooler – Ms. Jan Miller, 77, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Francis Miller, brother, Virgil Rowe, parents Charles and Clara (Watson) Rowe. Surviving include her children; Steve (Jeanie) Miller, Jimmy (Debra) Miller, Kathy Cela, Kenny (Carrie) Miller,...

Feb 2, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Pauline Larrimore Griffin, 88, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at home after a long illness. Mrs. Griffin was employed by Union Camp Corporation in the Bag Plant for 44 years. In her post-retirement years, she cheerfully welcomed shoppers, as a part-time Greeter, at the Pooler Wal-Mart until health concerns forced her to resign in late 2010. This...