local obituaries

William W. Cochran

William W. Cochran

Jul 30, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William W. Cochran Rincon – William W. Cochran, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Effingham County native was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Rincon where he was a Deacon and member of the...

Monique Rogers

Monique Rogers

Jul 29, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Monique Rogers Rincon- On July 29, 2013 Monique went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 52. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Monique was born on February 14, 1961 in Tampa, Florida. She grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida. She has...

Margaret Dotson Jones

Margaret Dotson Jones

Jul 28, 2013

Pooler-Margaret Dotson Jones (Maggie), beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully at her temporary residence at Savannah Cottage assisted living, in Savannah, GA on July 28, 2013. A native of Savannah, Margaret was born to Doris and Albert Dotson, Sr. on June 8, 1927. Margaret was an outgoing and generous woman and mother whose primary focus in life was...

Aldon Lee Bowen

Aldon Lee Bowen

Jul 26, 2013

Faulkville-Mr. Aldon Lee Bowen, 73, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home. Mr. Aldon was born on December 17, 1939 in Clarkesville, GA to the late Effert & Melvina Bowen. He was a member of the Dean Forest Baptist Church and the Rifleman's Assn. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local Union # 26 for 40...

Treva Allen

Treva Allen

Jul 23, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Treva H. Allen Crapse Rincon- Treva H. Allen Crapse, 70, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Stilson native was retired from Union Camp, where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club. She was a member of the Reunion Committee for the Groves High...

Willie Mae Driggers Cannon

Willie Mae Driggers Cannon

Jul 21, 2013

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Willie Mae Driggers Cannon, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Willie Mae was born in Ellabell to the late Thomas and Bertha Driggers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Cannon. She was a homemaker who loved "piddling" in her yard. She also enjoyed flea markets and yard...

Richard Jowers Youngblood, Sr.

Richard Jowers Youngblood, Sr.

Jul 20, 2013

Garden City-Richard Jowers Youngblood, Sr., 81, passed into Heaven's glory on July 20, 2013. He was one of ten children of the late Herbert Cecil Youngblood and the late Gladys Jowers Youngblood. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Harvey Youngblood; his son, Richard Jowers Youngblood, Jr.; brothers, John D. Youngblood of Ridgeland, SC and Michael P. Youngblood of Rochester,...

Cecelia Legoskey

Cecelia Legoskey

Jul 16, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Cecelia Legoskey Cecelia Legoskey, 75 of Springfield, GA – formerly of Gibbsboro, NJ, wife of the late Steven. Beloved mother of Tom (Helene) of Voorhees, NJ, Missie (Billy) Douberly of Springfield, GA , the late Stanley (Carol) of Pine Hill, NJ, Cathy (Rick) Blankenship of Clyo, GA, Marie...

Deborah Shelley Bailey

Deborah Shelley Bailey

Jul 14, 2013

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Deborah Shelley Bailey, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Deborah was born in Bainbridge to the late Wade E. & Madge Shelley. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where she had taught Sunday School. She retired from the Savannah Baptist Association. She was...

Marjorie Scott

Marjorie Scott

Jul 14, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Marjorie Lee Cannady Scott Cochran- Marjorie Lee Cannady Scott, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 14, 2013. Mrs. Scott was born on October 10, 1920 in Augusta, GA to the late Daniel and Ollie Patrick Cannady. She was a charter member of...

Patrick Lee Hughes

Patrick Lee Hughes

Jul 14, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Patrick Lee Hughes Ellabell – Patrick Lee Hughes, 46, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his residence. The Effingham County native was employed with Stokes Masonry, was a car fanatic, enjoyed racing, riding four-wheelers, and mud bogging. He was a member...

Ramona Wendelken

Ramona Wendelken

Jul 13, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ramona "Kiki" Wendelken Savannah- A beautiful soul has found its way into the light. Ramona, 82, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Effingham County, but lived in Savannah most of her life and retired from AT&T after many years of service. She...

Benjamin "Bennie" Franklin Ray, Jr.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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