local obituaries
Freddie Cannady
Oct 14, 2013
Ellabell, Georgia Freddie Clifford Cannady, 90, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 under the care of Hospice of Savannah. He was the son of George Mellie Cannady and Edna Earl Pughsley Cannady. Freddie was born on July 4, 1923 and raised in Bryan County. Freddie was a Navy veteran that served in the Pacific Theater during World War II....
William Lowell "Butch" Webster
Oct 13, 2013
William Lowell Webster "Butch" 50-Born January 23, 1963 Passed October 13, 2013 Effingham County - Butch left his home Sunday. He moved from Nease Road in Effingham County to his new home on Jesus Road in God's County. He was a modest man with his brown sparkling eyes and smile for everyone. Butch always saw the good in all situations...
Norine Jones Peth
Oct 13, 2013
Eden - Norine Jones Peth, 85, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 in the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Peth retired after fourteen years with Belk and then opened a dress shop in Pooler and Richmond Hill. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and had five generations of children. She loved her church family and was a...
Randy H. Wilson
Oct 12, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Randy H. Wilson Eden – Randy H. Wilson, 55, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at his residence. The Chatham County native was a cook. Survivors include his wife, Robin; sons, James and Terry (Tonya) Wilson; grandchildren, Domnick Jones, Shawn and Abigail...
Cynthia Ann Edwards
Oct 11, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Cynthia Ann Edwards Ohio – Cynthia Ann Edwards, 55 passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. The Effingham County native served in the Air National Guard for 34 years. She also served in the Civil Service for 28 years. She was preceded in...
Lawrence Matthew Shea
Oct 9, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Lawrence Matthew Shea Rincon – Lawrence Matthew Shea, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013 at Memorial Health. The Maine native retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sgt. having served in Vietnam and the Korean Conflict. He was a...
Millard Winfield (M.W.) Stafford, Jr.
Oct 8, 2013
Pooler-Mr. Millard Winfield (M.W.) Stafford, Jr., 87, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born on October 24, 1925 in Tattnall County, GA, he was the son of the late Millard Winfield Stafford, Sr. and the late Mozelle Groover Stafford. He is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Ruth Callaway Stafford and granddaughters, Katherine and Samantha Huggins. M.W....
Patricia D. Wilson
Oct 8, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Patricia D. Wilson, 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Patricia was born in Geneva, NY and was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Dennis Wilson; her father, William Dafeldecker and her brother, William "Billy" Dafeldecker. She was a homemaker, a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Pooler, and was in the crafting...
Brenda "Dale" Roberts
Oct 4, 2013
Stilson-Mrs. Brenda "Dale" Wilcox Roberts, 65, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, Weston and Claudia Wilcox of Port Wentworth. She was a member of the Port Wentworth United Methodist Church and she retired from the Bulloch County Board of Education. She is survived by...
Marcus Mcdonald
Oct 3, 2013
Rincon - Mr. Marcus McDonald, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Marcus was born in Phoenix, Arizona and was employed with the Department of Defense at the Hunter Army Airfield Commissary. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth McDonald Survivors include his wife, Julie McDonald; children, Ryan McDonald and his wife, Kristen;...
Phyllis Youngblood Simmons
Oct 3, 2013
Pooler-Ms. Phyllis Youngblood Simmons, 54, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Phyllis was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Joe Youngblood and her brother, Jerry Youngblood. She was a member of Sandhill Baptist Church and was employed with Quick Lock Storage Center in Pooler. She loved to cook...
Connie Elizabeth Hutchinson Mccorkle
Sep 29, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Connie Elizabeth Hutchinson McCorkle Rincon – Connie Hutchinson McCorkle, 66, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Candler Hospital. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Edward Hutchinson and Ruby Jacobs Goolsby, and brother, Michael Curtis Goolsby. She loved her...
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...
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