Thomas Chester
Apr 6, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mr. Thomas Chester, 66, passed away on Saturday. Mr. Thomas was born in Cobbtown to the late Buddie & Helen Chester. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Diane Chester and two brothers, Robert Chester and Donald Chester. He attended St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Thunderbolt and retired from Gulfstream. Survivors include his wife, Kristen A....
Susie Johanna Witherspoon Ward
Apr 6, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Susie Johanna Witherspoon Ward Savannah – Susie Johanna Witherspoon Ward passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The South Carolina native was a homemaker and member of the Air Force Sergeant's Association Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by...
William Elton Stanford, Jr. "Wes"
Apr 5, 2013
Bluffton/Pooler-Mr. William Elton Stanford, Jr. "Wes", passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home. Wes was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, William Elton Stanford, Sr. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Yvonne Barnes Garfield & Mickey of Bluffton, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Arlene & David...
Ruth M. Hester
Apr 3, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Ruth M. Hester, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Mrs. Ruth was born in Clarkesville, GA to the late Donnie & Monteen Bowen. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Morgan Bowen and Donnie Lee Bowen, Jr. She loved spending time with her family and she attended South Newington Baptist Church. She had worked...
James Brown
Apr 3, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James Homer Brown Rincon- James Homer Brown, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the age of 58. The Chatham County native lived most of his life in Effingham County and worked for Georgia Power. He loved his guitars, music, grandkids, science fiction, and...
Yvette M. Brown
Apr 2, 2013
Faulkville – Yvette M. Brown, 67, passed away early Tuesday morning at Hospice Savannah. Yvette was a member of Powers Baptist Church who loved her church and church family. She was a great mother , homemaker, and enjoyed crafts. Survivors include her husband of over fifty years, Walter Brown, Jr. ; daughter, Regina Smith, and her husband, Kendall; son, Randall...
Noah A. "Junior" Bright
Mar 31, 2013
Savannah-Mr. Noah A. "Junior" Bright, 85, passed away on Easter Sunday at Marshview Senior Assisted Living. Mr. Noah was born in Glenwood to the late Noah Albert Bright Sr. and Della Ryals Bright. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Bright and a brother, Henry Bright. He was currently a member of New Providence Baptist Church...
William Theodore Ricord
Mar 30, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mr. William Theodore Ricord, 60, passed away on Saturday at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Ricord was born in Savannah to the late William Charlie & Mary Dennard Ricord. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Demele and Fe Hope Ricord. He was a Methodist and was employed with Owens Corning. Survivors include his wife, Faye B. Ricord; children,...
Kenneth G. Ryan
Mar 30, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kenneth G. Ryan Springfield – Kenneth G. Ryan, 53, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after 30 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his...
Judy Dixon Kaiser
Mar 27, 2013
Bloomingdale-Judy Dixon Kaiser, 66, died peacefully on March 27, 2013 after a short illness. She was born on September 17, 1946 in Savannah, GA. Judy was a graduate of Effingham County High School. Judy worked for the Social Security Administration and O.D.A.R. for 40 years. She was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church. Judy was preceded in death by...
Doug Smith
Mar 27, 2013
Richmond Hill– Doug Smith, 47, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Savannah native was employed at Georgia Pacific and was of the Methodist Faith. Doug was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. Survivors include his daughters, Krista and Ashley Smith; parents, J.D. and Diane Smith; sister, Novi Harvey (Steve); a niece and a nephew; and...
Bobby Eugene "Gene" Brown
Mar 26, 2013
Faulkville- Mr. Gene Brown, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Memorial Health. Gene was born October 6, 1948 in Effingham County to Laura E. & Walter Brown, Sr. Gene was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church, where he served as an usher. He was known as the "Mayor of Faulkville". He loved his family dearly. Gene...
Jessie Albert Brown
Mar 23, 2013
PICTURE Savannah - Jessie Albert Brown, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013 surrounded by a loving family. He retired from Clark Block Co. as a Master Carpenter. He loved life and to travel. Mr. Brown was a Staff Sergeant in the 118th Artillery Battery of the National Guard for twelve years. He was also...
James L. Smith
Mar 21, 2013
Guyton – James L. Smith, 61, passed away on Thursday at his home surrounded by his family. James served in the army in Germany as a cook for four years and worked as a carpenter thereafter. He was a member of LifeSpring Worship Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter R. Smith, a brother, Walter Vicky "Red"...
Mary Heidt Johnson
Mar 18, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Heidt Johnson Marlow – Mary Heidt Johnson, 60, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Chatham County native moved to Effingham when she was 6 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She retired from Effingham County...
Shaun Phillips
Mar 18, 2013
Pooler-Shaun Phillips, 34, passed away on Monday as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shaun was born in Savannah, was an avid pool player and was employed with Bell's Integrated Home Solutions. Survivors include his daughter, Gabrielle Zalinsky; mother, Loreen Phillips; siblings, Wendy Singletary, Dennis Jones, Rusty Phillips and Tina Schmitt; girlfriend, Angie Zalinsky; grandmother, Inez Bryant...
Herbert H. Clifton
Mar 16, 2013
Garden City-Herbert H. Clifton, 84, passed away on March 16, 2013, after an extended illness. He was a native of Chatham County and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Greenland where they were preparing for the construction of Thule Air Base. After his discharge, he formed his own company, Delta Railroad Construction, Inc....
William Michael (Mike) Mewborn
Mar 16, 2013
Ellabell-William Michael (Mike) Mewborn, 50, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Born in Savannah, GA, Mike was the son of William (Bill) Mewborn and the late Carolyn A. Mewborn. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Mike is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Marie Mewborn; daughter, Haley Marie Mewborn; father,...
Louise E. Gilliam Zittrouer
Mar 15, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Louise E. Gilliam Zittrouer Guyton – Louise E. Gilliam Zittrouer, 87, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Effingham Care Center. The South Carolina native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church and former member of First Baptist Church of Springfield....
Busey Preston "Trey" Stokes, Iii
Mar 15, 2013
Busey Preston "Trey" Stokes, III of Richmond Hill, 53, died Thursday, March 14. Trey was born April 1, 1959, in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. Preston Stokes, Jr. and Brenda Fields Rennolds; Grandparents Busey Preston Stokes, Sr., Essie Parmer Lumpkin, Clarence C. Fields and Vera H. Fields. Trey formerly attended Rothwell Baptist Church…graduated from Savannah...
