Deldon Smith
Mar 3, 2013
Garden City-Mr. Deldon Smith passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Mr. Deldon was born in Claxton to the late Ira N. & Camilla Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack Smith and his sister, Lois Kiger. He was a 59 year member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and a member of...
James William "J.W." Exley, Jr.
Feb 27, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE James William "J.W." Exley, Jr. Clyo – James William "J.W." Exley, Jr., 80, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. The Effingham County native was the owner and operator of J.W. Exley Lumber Company, founder...
Elma L. Lightsey Long Smith
Feb 26, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Elma L. Lightsey Long Smith, 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her home under Hospice Home Health Care Services. Mrs. Elma was born in Bloomingdale to the late Claude & Nellie Mae Lightsey. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Reppard Long, her second husband, William L. Smith and her son, Thomas Edward...
Mary Elizabeth Smiley Boyd
Feb 26, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smiley Boyd, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Boyd was born in Blackshear to the late Robert & Alice Smiley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ivison V. Boyd. She was a member of Westside Christian Church in Bloomingdale. Her pleasure in life was taking care of...
Bill Millsap
Feb 25, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax William M. "Bill" Millsap Springfield- William M. "Bill" Millsap, age 71, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Newnan, GA, on December 13, 1941, son of the late Robert Milton and Mary Alice Butler Millsap. Bill was retired from Bill's Barber Shop...
Richard "Rick" Silva
Feb 23, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mr. Richard "Rick" Silva, 49, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his home. Rick was born in Valdosta and was employed with L3 Communications where he enjoyed working on helicopters. He was an avid fisherman and was preceded in death by his mother, Nan Sue Silva. Survivors include his wife, Nadene Silva; son and daughter-in-law, Richard & Emily...
Debra Ann Sloan
Feb 23, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Debra Ann Sloan, 48, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Debra was born in Savannah and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Moore, Sr. and a sister, Teresa Moore. Survivors include her husband, Billy Lamar Sloan; children, Casey, Heather, Dustin, Chelsea, Erica and Skylar Sloan and Jesse Delagarza; seven grandchildren;...
Edwin Hartmaier
Feb 21, 2013
Savannah, GA-Mr. Edwin Hartmaier, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Habersham House. Mr. Hartmaier was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Albert & Mary Hartmaier. He served his country in the Navy during World War II, including two tours in the Philippines aboard a PT boat, and later retired from the Navy. He was a...
Kathy Patrick
Feb 21, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kathleen Ann Jones Patrick Rincon- Kathy Patrick, 48, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at home. She was born October 27, 1964 in Savannah. She grew up in Bloomingdale. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Shershing and mother-in-law, Vera Patrick. Kathy was a devoted wife, mother...
Sandra Lynn Tyson
Feb 19, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Sandra Lynn Tyson, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Mrs. Sandra was born in Savannah and was a homemaker. She was a member of Life Spring Worship Center and the Dixie Darling Red Hats of Pembroke. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Earl Calvin Tyson; children, Don Earl "Donnie" Tyson...
Reba Sue Snipes
Feb 17, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Reba Sue Snipes Rincon-Reba Sue Snipes, 75, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Snipes was born July 16, 1937 in Dublin, GA and was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maggie Harpe and Ralph Fountain, and...
C. Bowers Gnann
Feb 17, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax C. Bowers Gnann, Jr. Springfield- C. Bowers Gnann, Jr., 92, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native was an active, lifelong member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. He was a farmer and the founder of Gnann's Fix-it Shop. He was a US Army World...
Thelma Lynes
Feb 16, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Thelma Brantley Lynes, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Thelma was born in Daisy but lived all of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Olen Bell and Effie Mae Bell as well as her husband, Daniel Neill Lynes. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Fortner
Feb 15, 2013
Pooler-Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Fortner, 88, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Charles Thomas & Sally Lois Brooks Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Winston Fortner and her son, Kelly E. Fortner. She was employed at R.C. Motor Lines for 22 years...
Rebecca Jean Keen
Feb 13, 2013
Bloomingdale-Rebecca Jean Keen, 43, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home. Rebecca was born in Brunswick, GA. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Dewayne Keen, her son, Aaron Wayne Jacobs and aunts, an uncle, cousins and a nephew. The graveside funeral and burial was held on Friday, February 15, 2013...
Elgie Tim Thompson
Feb 13, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Elgie Tim Thompson Rincon – Elgie Tim Thompson, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Evans County native retired from A.P.A.C. Construction after 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elgie J. and Sula Caroline...
Emory L. Stone
Feb 12, 2013
Emory L. Stone, 85 of Pooler, GA passed away peacefully on February 12, 2013, surrounded by family under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Emory was born September 15, 1927, and was a native of Jeff Davis County, GA, the son of the late Charlie Stone and Annie Turner Stone. He attended Rothwell Street Baptist Church and was a member...
Hershel Everett Johnson
Feb 12, 2013
Midway – Hershel E. Johnson, 69, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Memorial Health. The Bryan County native was an avid hunter and fisherman that had retired from Union Camp. He was a member of Daniel Baptist Church and he was a US Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Smith and Charles of Midway; son, Timmy Ramage of Midway;...
Emory L. Stone
Feb 12, 2013
Emory L. Stone, 85 of Pooler, GA passed away peacefully on February 12, 2013, surrounded by family under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Emory was born September 15, 1927, and was a native of Jeff Davis County, GA, the son of the late Charlie Stone and Annie Turner Stone. He attended Rothwell Street Baptist Church and was a member...
Wanda Gay Mccumbers Blount
Feb 12, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Wanda Gay McCumbers Blount Rincon – Wanda Gay McCumbers Blount, 46, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Dianne McCumbers of Rincon; father, Charles McCumbers, Jr. of Oak Park;...
