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Donnie G. Thomas

Donnie G. Thomas

Jan 30, 2014

Rincon-Mr. Donnie G. Thomas, 67, beloved father, grandfather, and a relentless man of God, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Survivors include his children, Toby Thomas (Wendy), Brandon "Blu" Thomas, Savannah Tuten (Jon), Logan Thomas (Maci), and Laura Swain-Long (Will); 6 granddaughters, 2 grandsons; beloved brother-in-law, Tex Ritter; as well as several nieces, nephews, and...

Robert Danny Hankinson

Robert Danny Hankinson

Jan 29, 2014

Meldrim- Robert Danny Hankinson, 68 died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Memorial Health. The Savannah native was a retired truck driver and an avid outdoorsman. He had served from 1963 -1965 in the U.S. Marine Corps. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Virginia Hankinson; sister, Margaret Bailey; and brother, Ronnie Hankinson. Survivors include his wife, Nancy...

Marian Theresa Donley

Marian Theresa Donley

Jan 28, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Marian Theresa Donley Springfield – Marian Theresa Donley, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Effingham Hospital. Born April 18, 1935 in Baltimore, MD she moved to Savannah in 1982. She was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church, King's...

Maxine Henderson

Maxine Henderson

Jan 26, 2014

Ellabell- Maxine Henderson, 79, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at her residence. The Lake County, FL native was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, George H. Henderson; children, Ann Hoover, Roy P. Howard, and Dwayne O. Howard; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lonnie Simmons and Wayne Simmons; sister, Irma May; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service: 12 noon Thursday,...

Gary Myers

Gary Myers

Jan 24, 2014

Guyton-Mr. Gary Myers, 59, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Gary was born in Savannah to the late Albert & Ossie Myers. He attended the Pineora Holy Church of God and was employed with ABC Supply Company for the past 19 years. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed the outdoors, and working on...

Thomas William Lang

Thomas William Lang

Jan 24, 2014

Ellabell-Thomas William "Bubba" Lang, 16, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. Bubba was born in Savannah and was a tenth grade student at Bryan County High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Lee Lang, and his brother, Dana Paul Lee. Survivors include his father, Thomas Lang; sister, Christina Lang; half-sister, Dawn Grubbs; half-brother, Thomas Grubbs;...

Billy Winfield Moore

Billy Winfield Moore

Jan 21, 2014

Midway-Mr. Billy Winfield Moore, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his home. Mr. Billy was born in Swainsboro to the late Jessie & Maggie Coleman Moore. He retired from C&H Bus Lines. Survivors include his wife, Tommie L. Moore of Midway; son and daughter-in-law, Danny M. & Phyllis Moore of Hardeeville, SC; granddaughters, Dana & David Brosman...

William Jonas Rieder, Ii

William Jonas Rieder, Ii

Jan 20, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Jonas Rieder, II Pooler – William Jonas Rieder, II, 37, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. The Tennessee native was self-employed and was a founding member of the KA Fraternity at The University of West Georgia. Survivors include his parents, Mary...

Mary Kathryn Reese Smith

Mary Kathryn Reese Smith

Jan 20, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Kathryn Reese Smith Rincon – Mary Kathryn Reese Smith, 94, the beloved wife of the late Heber E. Smith, passed away peacefully on Monday morning of January 20, 2014. Mrs. Smith was born November 17, 1919 to the late Kathryn Gertrude...

Claude Larry Hill

Claude Larry Hill

Jan 17, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Claude Larry Hill Springfield- Claude Larry Hill, 74, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at his residence. The Portland, TN native was retired from Great Dane Trailers and was an US Army veteran. The beloved father and grandfather had attended Abundant Life Church. Survivors include his children, Thomas Larry...

Linda Cuellar

Linda Cuellar

Jan 14, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Linda Odom Cuellar Rincon- Linda Odom Cuellar, 77, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Glennville native was an active member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the C.C.W. She had worked as assistant manager of the Georgian Apartments for 25 years. She was preceded...

Doris Heidt Wallace

Doris Heidt Wallace

Jan 13, 2014

Pooler-Mrs. Doris Heidt Wallace, 90, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Facility. Mrs. Doris was born in Marlow to the late Jacob Ray Heidt & Willie Lee Cochran Heidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William L. "Billy" Wallace, sisters, Maggie Mooney, Birdie Strickland, Odell Wise and Sonia Seibert,...

Carlisle Langley Eitel Floyd

Carlisle Langley Eitel Floyd

Jan 13, 2014

Townsend-Mrs. Carlisle Langley Eitel Floyd, 83, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Carlisle was born in Savannah to the late Joseph & Frances Eitel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin E. Floyd, Jr.; sisters, Norma Huckaby, Patricia Simmons, Louise Bowdle and Dorothy Gates; and her brother, Joseph B. Eitel, Jr....

Roy Nease

Roy Nease

Jan 12, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Roy C. Nease Guyton- Roy C. Nease, 89, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native was a retired sawmill operator and was the oldest member of Marlow United Methodist Church. The World War II Army Air Corp veteran had served on the Effingham...

Mary Sandra Exley Thornburg

Mary Sandra Exley Thornburg

Jan 10, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Sandra Exley Thornburg Springfield – Mary Sandra Exley Thornburg, 70, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, where she did volunteer work for several years. She was...

Lindbergh Pittman

Lindbergh Pittman

Jan 9, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Lindbergh Pittman, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Lindbergh was born in Toombs County to the late Albert & Leila Pittman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grace Pittman, a sister, Eleane DeLoach, and a brother, Mike Pittman. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a...

William Robert Wilson, Iii

William Robert Wilson, Iii

Jan 9, 2014

Savannah - William Robert Wilson, III, 24, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital in Savannah. William was born on Jan 28, 1990 in El Paso, Texas and was the son of William Robert Wilson, Jr. and Patricia Davis Wilson. Surviving are his parents William and Patricia Wilson of Savannah; his sister, Heather M. Wilson of Savannah; his...

Lester Royce Martin

Lester Royce Martin

Jan 8, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Lester Royce Martin, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Martin was born in Collins, GA to the late Henry & Leona Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kay Thomas Martin, son, Gary Anderson, and two brothers, Paul Martin and David Martin. He retired from Union Camp, served his...

Tonya Madell Boyles

Tonya Madell Boyles

Jan 8, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Tonya Madell Boyles Guyton – Tonya Madell Boyles, 34, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elbert and Willie Mae Burnett, and C.W. Boyles. Survivors...

Carolyn Victoria Clayton

Carolyn Victoria Clayton

Jan 6, 2014

Port Wentworth-Mrs. Carolyn Victoria Clayton, 75, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Tara Nursing Home. Mrs. Carolyn was born in Savannah to the late Henry R. & Carrie I. Mincey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred B. Clayton, Sr. She was a member of the Port Wentworth Alliance Church. Survivors include her children, Tina...

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