Richard "Dick" Barnes, Jr.
May 13, 2013
Guyton-Mr. Richard "Dick" Barnes, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Barnes was born in Ozark, AL to the late Richard Joseph & Mamie Barnes, Sr. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Barnes; children,...
Alberta "Bert" Schuler Brannen
May 12, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Alberta "Bert" Schuler Brannen Springfield – Alberta "Bert" Schuler Brannen, 87, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Ohio native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, the Bethlehem Chapter of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed participating...
Jimmy L. Vanhook
May 11, 2013
Mr. Jimmy L. VanHook, 80, of Pooler, Georgia, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Mary VanHook, sisters June Finnie, Christina Liska, and Shirley VanHook, and grandson Anthony "Tony" M. VanHook. Mr. VanHook is survived by his wife of 58 years, JoAnn Coburn VanHook, their five children, Terry VanHook...
Claude Hodges, Jr.
May 11, 2013
Claude Hodges, Jr., 92, went to his heavenly home on Saturday May 11, 2013, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 21, 1921 in Newington, Georgia, to Claude Sr. and Sadie Hodges and was the fifth of seven children growing up on his family's farm. He graduated from Newington...
Gerald F. Thrift
May 10, 2013
Brunswick-Mr. Jerry F. Thrift, 61, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at his home in Brunswick, GA surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Savannah and had lived in Coral Springs, Florida for the past 20 years before moving to Brunswick. He was employed with Ryder System in Miami, was a former chairman of TMC and was a...
Ryan Christopher Williams
May 7, 2013
Savannah/Miami, FL-Ryan C. Williams, 32, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Ryan was born May 11, 1980 in Savannah, Ga. and was a lifelong area resident attending various local schools including Savannah Country Day and graduating from the St. Thomas Moore Academy in Connecticut in 1999. He was very active in various sports in Savannah and...
James Exley Edwards
May 7, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Exley Edwards Springfield – James Exley Edwards, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at his residence. Born October 9, 1925 in Effingham County, James was a lifelong member of Laurel Hill Lutheran Church where he served on the church council....
Anthony Felix Clark
May 6, 2013
Savannah-Mr. Anthony Felix Clark, 60, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Ralph Johnson Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The visitation will be from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the funeral home. The graveside funeral and burial will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Westside Memorial Gardens...
Gerald James Edwards
May 5, 2013
Pooler-Mr. Gerald James Edwards, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at The Place at Pooler. Mr. Jerry "Papa" was born in Monmouth, IL to the late James & Gladys Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jaudon Edwards and a son, Joseph Jaudon Edwards. He was raised in the Iowa Solder's Children's Orphanage and...
Jackson Jelf
May 4, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Jackson Mitchell Jelf Guyton- Jackson Mitchell Jelf, 2, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. Survivors include his Parents, Jonathan & Bianca Jelf; Sisters, Mackenzie & Makayla Jelf (twins); Grandparents, Fred, Jr. & Consuelo Newlin and Jim & Diane Jelf; Great-grandparents, Fred & Mary Alice Newlin,...
Ruth Corn Brackett
Apr 30, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ruth Corn Brackett Rincon – Ruth Corn Brackett, 91, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Brackett, Sr.; parents, Rev. and Mrs. Quay Corn; brother, David Corn; sisters, Mary Henderson and Lois Barnwell...
Malcolm E. Turner, Iv
Apr 30, 2013
Pooler-Mr. Malcolm E. Turner IV, 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Malcolm was born in Durham, NC to the late Malcolm E., III and Ann Turner. Formerly of Atlanta, he was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from Gwinnett County Fire Services. He was a history enthusiast, environmentalist, and avid gardner. Survivors include...
John Crapse Travis
Apr 29, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John J. Crapse Travis Rincon- John J. Crapse Travis, 72, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. The Chatham County native was retired from Hercules, Inc. and had served in the 165th Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by...
Mildred Pauline Arrington
Apr 28, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Mildred Pauline Arrington, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Mildred was born in Gunnison, MS to the late Henry & Ethel Mae Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Franklin Arrington. She was a member of Lifespring Worship Center. Survivors include her children, Don & Rhonda Arrington, Jackie Perry,...
Carl Thomas Hodges, Jr.
Apr 26, 2013
Guyton-Mr. Carl Thomas Hodges, Jr., 61, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at his home. Carl was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Carl Thomas Hodges, Sr. He retired from the United States Army and received the Bronze Star while serving in Operation Desert Storm. He also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his daughter, Janice...
Ila Nease Morris
Apr 25, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Ila Nease Morris, 94, passed away under Hospice care on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born in Guyton to the late Jasper & Essie Nease. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otis Morris; brothers, Berlie, Millard, Freddie, Ray, Russell and Valdee and sisters, Annie Lois, Hazel and Hortense. She was a homemaker who loved...
Grady F. Wallace, Jr.
Apr 22, 2013
Grady F. Wallace, Jr., 86, died peacefully at Hospice House in Savannah, on April 22, 2013. He was a native of Pooler, GA. Mr. Wallace was the son of Grady and Alice Wallace, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Myra Wallace. Mr. Wallace was retired from Union Camp,...
Delbert Duff
Apr 21, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Delbert J. Duff Clyo- Delbert J. Duff, 77, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Walla Walla, WA native was retired from the 165th Air National Guard, former owner of Duff Oil Company and a retired truck driver. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple....
Lena Mae "Tiny" Wilson
Apr 21, 2013
Garden City-Mrs. Lena Mae "Tiny" Wilson, 74, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Lena was born in Milan to the late Joseph Oscar & Rosanell Knight Jones. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold Loyd Wilson, Jr. and a brother, A.C. Jones. She was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for 27 years....
Ray Robinson Wendelken
Apr 20, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel Ray Robinson Wendelken, age 84, of Four Points Rd., Jackson, GA died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. He was born October 13, 1928 in Savannah, GA son of the late Charles R. and Mamie Robinson Wendelken. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and served...
