local obituaries

Betty Ruth Smith

Betty Ruth Smith

Dec 12, 2013

Faulkville/Savannah-Mrs. Betty Ruth Smith, 84, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Betty was born in Leroy, Illinois to the late Wesley & Irene Ratcliffe. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church and volunteered at the Eighth Air Force National Museum. She was...

Marilyn Woodruff Miller

Marilyn Woodruff Miller

Dec 12, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Marilyn Woodruff Miller Guyton – Marilyn Woodruff Miller, 35, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Heritage Park. The Chatham County native was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Miller; son, Wesley Miller; grandparents, Bernice Coxwell, John...

Brandon J. Giles

Brandon J. Giles

Dec 10, 2013

Pooler-Brandon J. Giles, 36, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his home. Brandon was born in Savannah and was employed with United Parcel Service for 14 years. He enjoyed watching all sports, including Professional Wrestling. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry & Zora Giles and James & Marie Burke. Survivors include his parents, Joey &...

Christine Huggins

Christine Huggins

Dec 8, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Christine Huggins Guyton- Christine Huggins, 89, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Candler County native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Guyton. She was recently named Miss Effingham Extended Care Facility 2013. Prior to moving to Guyton, she had lived in Miami...

Dave Allen Bragg

Dave Allen Bragg

Dec 4, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Dave Allen Bragg Guyton – Dave Allen Bragg, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Bulloch County native served in the U.S. Army and retired from the GA Army National Guard, and International Paper. He was a member...

Johnnie Dunnaway

Johnnie Dunnaway

Dec 4, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Johnnie F. Dunnaway Rincon- Johnnie F. Dunnaway, 58 , died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Riverview Nursing Home. The Dawson, GA native had worked for the Savannah Airport Commission. Survivors include his wife, Teena Foard Dunnaway; step-children, Surrennia Foard, Leroy Foard, Sheena Maddox, and Renota Maddox Jackson (Phillip);...

Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno

Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno

Dec 1, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno Rincon – Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno, 75, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. Born April 18, 1938 to the late Joseph and Beatrice Carr Larrow. She was a graduate of Hudson Falls...

Ruby Mcgowan Bragg

Ruby Mcgowan Bragg

Nov 30, 2013

Springfield-Mrs. Ruby McGowan Bragg, 97, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility. Mrs. Ruby was born in Telfair County to the late Burley & Annie McGowan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, M.W. Bragg as well as three sisters, Myrtle Steadham, Pearline Harden and Jessie Mae Brown. She was a member...

Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby

Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby

Nov 29, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby, Jr. Springfield – Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby, Jr., 72 passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, the...

Terrell Luther (T.L.) Ray

Terrell Luther (T.L.) Ray

Nov 27, 2013

Hardeeville, SC-Mr. Terrell Luther (T.L.) Ray, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, after a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones. T.L. was born on May 28, 1939 in Tattnall County, GA. T.L. was preceded in death by his parents, Carl "Coot" & Allene; a son, Rodney; a granddaughter, Nicole and a sister, Joyce Todd. T.L. moved to...

Patti Jane Simmons

Patti Jane Simmons

Nov 26, 2013

Pooler-Mrs. Patti Jane Simmons, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Patti was born in Bellville, GA and retired from Gulfstream. She loved flowers and was a member of the Pooler Garden Club. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, camping, fishing and crabbing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Peavy Sims...

James Edward "Ed" Lockhart

James Edward "Ed" Lockhart

Nov 26, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Edward "Ed" Lockhart Rincon – James Edward "Ed" Lockhart, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Born January 17,1932 in Swainsboro Georgia, Emanuel County to the late Mamie Edenfield Lockhart and Mitchell Duvall Lockhart. He graduated from high school in Brooklet,...

Patrick Niel Edmunds

Patrick Niel Edmunds

Nov 24, 2013

Savannah-Mr. Patrick Niel Edmunds, 51, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Patrick was born in Savannah and was of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, riding his golf cart and watching NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton Edmunds; a grandson, Stephen Costa and his maternal...

Betty Lanier

Betty Lanier

Nov 23, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Betty S. Lanier Rincon- Betty S. Lanier, 69, died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. Betty was born in Portsmouth, VA on September 5, 1944, and was the second of two daughters born to the late Maywood and Vertie Sanders. The Elizabeth City, NC native is our...

John Lewis Chase

John Lewis Chase

Nov 22, 2013

Ellabell – John Lewis Chase, 76, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 in the home of his daughter. Mr. Chase retired after 24 years of service in the Air Force along with fifteen years in the food service business and another ten years as a bus driver. He was a devoted father and provider for his family. He was a...

Maree Nease Wendelken

Maree Nease Wendelken

Nov 22, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Maree Nease Wendelken Guyton – Maree Nease Wendelken, 71, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church, the Shirley Sharpe Sunday School Class, the Bethesda Women's Association,...

Roger Alden Kemp

Roger Alden Kemp

Nov 21, 2013

Pooler, GA-Roger Alden Kemp, 27, went to live with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Roger was born on August 17, 1986 in San Angelo, TX. He graduated from High School in Grand Junction, CO. He attended Colorado Mesa University in G.J., Colorado and Utah Valley University. Roger possessed an FAA commercial instrument pilots license. Roger worked the...

Cecil Franklin Hodges

Cecil Franklin Hodges

Nov 19, 2013

Port Wentworth – Cecil Franklin "Frank" Hodges, 84, of Pooler passed away early Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Hodges was a retired truck driver having worked for Colonial Oil for over twenty years. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Savannah Detachment Dog Company of the United States Marine Corps, historically known...

Emma "Lucille" Skierski Christie

Emma "Lucille" Skierski Christie

Nov 18, 2013

Savannah - Emma "Lucille" Skierski Christie Lucille was born in Glen St. Mary's, Florida, May 13 1929. Being a mother of six children was the only 'job' she'd ever known and the only one she ever wanted and she was excellent at it! There isn't enough room or words to explain just how much she sacrificed for all of us...

Jonathon Dean Madere

Jonathon Dean Madere

Nov 18, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jonathon Dean Madere Rincon – Jonathon Dean Madere, beloved son who was taken early in life at the age of 25. He was a diligent worker as a mechanic, a profession he started working at the age of 15. He loved fishing...

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