Benjamin "Bennie" Franklin Ray, Jr.
Jul 12, 2013
Rincon-Mr. Benjamin "Bennie" Franklin Ray, Jr., 96, passed away at home on Friday, July 12, 2013. Mr. Ray was born in Willie, GA, on April 1, 1917 to the late Benjamin Franklin Ray, Sr. and Rosa Elizabeth Mobley Ray. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ida Ruth Laughinghouse, Gertrude Spivey and Lucille Scott and his brothers, Horace,...
Barbara "Bobbie" Davis Garrett
Jul 11, 2013
Ellabell-Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Davis Garrett, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Bobbie was born in Savannah to the late Clifton L. & Vera Frances C. Davis. She was a member of Lifespring Worship Center and was the former co-owner/operator of Lighthouse Harbor Seafood Restaurant. She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her...
William Perry Harley
Jul 10, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax William Perry Harley Rincon- William Perry Harley, 47, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, where he had taught Sunday School for 16 years. He worked for Fuji Vegetable Oil and had coached recreation...
James Banks
Jul 10, 2013
Guyton-James Banks, 31, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Jamie was born in Johnson City, TN and was a UT Volunteer fan. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pooler and was employed in the water department with the City of Savannah. He will be remembered as...
John C. Ingram, Jr.
Jul 10, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE John C. Ingram, Jr. Springfield – John C. Ingram, Jr. 92, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Effingham Extended Care. The Savannah native was a retired Attorney and a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine...
Vernon Collins
Jul 9, 2013
Savannah-Vernon Collins, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Vernon was born to the late Bennie and Lonie S. Collins. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City, served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Union Camp after 41 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, fishing,...
Dr. Homer Douglas Wells
Jul 9, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 PICTURE Homer Douglas Wells Dr. Homer Wells died peacefully at Candler General Hospital in Savannah after a month long illness. Up until that time, he was active and relatively healthy for an 89 year old man. He loved his fun and spent many hours figuring out how to...
Lance Edward Clay
Jul 8, 2013
Pooler-Lance Edward Clay, 50, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013 at his home. Lance attended Effingham County High School and St. Leo College. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nola Jeanette Clay and a son, Jeremy Austin Clay. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed coaching his sons in baseball. He was employed with Gulfstream for 32...
Terry Williamson
Jul 7, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mr. Terry Williamson, 62, passed away on Sunday at Westview Nursing Home. Terry was a Christian and was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Williamson. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn T. Williamson of Port Wentworth; brother, Gregorie Williamson of Fleming; sister, Joan W. Lawhon of Garden City; aunt, Mary Ennis of Garden City and several nieces and nephews....
June Olson
Jul 6, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 JUNE H. OLSON, 93, who for the last six years lived on the starboard side of the 17th fairway of the Lost Plantation Golf Course left us to enter her peaceful rest awaiting God's trumpet call raising her and all believers in...
Fred L. Morgan, Jr.
Jul 5, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Fred L. Morgan, Jr. Guyton – Fred L. Morgan, Jr., 87, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness. Jr. was born April 3, 1926 in Clyo and grew up in Guyton. He was an avid hunter,...
David Seckinger
Jul 4, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 David Seckinger Clyo – David Seckinger, 67, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Effingham County native was employed with C.S.X. and served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher David Seckinger, Sr....
Gracie Smoak Boddiford
Jul 4, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gracie Smoak Boddiford Guyton / Port Wentworth – Gracie Smoak Boddiford, 74, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at her residence in Guyton. The Screven County native was a member of the Port Wentworth U.M.C. where she also served and retired as...
Susan Dianne Knight Spivey
Jul 4, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Susan Dianne Knight Spivey Rincon – Susan Dianne Knight Spivey, 64, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The North Carolina native was retired from Candler Hospital and a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by...
George C. Ward, Sr.
Jul 3, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mr. George C. Ward, Sr., 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his home. Mr. Ward was born in Charleston, SC to the late Gary & Gillian Ward. He was raised on Daufuskie Island and attended the local school there. He loved to return to the island with his family whenever he could where they enjoyed fishing, shrimping,...
Cleo B. Odom
Jun 27, 2013
Pooler – Cleo Bailey Odom, 89, daughter of the late James Oscar Bailey and Bertha NeSmith Bailey, died early Thursday morning, June 27, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Odom was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Pooler since 1962. She served as a Sunday school teacher for the church for many years having taught many...
Thomas Wesley Graham
Jun 27, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas Wesley Graham Guyton – Thomas Wesley Graham, 66, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013. The South Carolina native was a member and Deacon at Countryside Baptist Church. He retired from the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam and has recently been...
Mark W. Wilson
Jun 27, 2013
Brooklet/Pooler-Mark W. Wilson, 53, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home after a short illness. Mark was born in Pooler and was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Wilson. He was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church and had been employed with Savannah Electric (Georgia Power) for over 33 years. He loved spending time with his...
Regina Dugger Wright Nixon
Jun 23, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Regina Dugger Wright Nixon Rincon – Regina Dugger Wright Nixon, 79, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Effingham Extended Care. The Screven County native was the daughter of the late George H. Dugger and Louise Coursey Dugger. She was a...
Douglas "Red" Landing
Jun 22, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Douglas Dean "Red" Landing Guyton- Douglas Dean "Red" Landing, 70, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Screven County native was a manager at various Midas Muffler shops in Savannah and Albuquerque, NM. He served in the US Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Sandra E....
