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Frances B. Smith

Frances B. Smith

Jan 9, 2013

Savannah-Mrs. Frances B. Smith, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Mrs. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Smith, whom she was the co-owner/operator of Savannah Septic Tank Service. Survivors include four children, Rose Beaker of Taylor, MI, Donald Smith of Summerville, SC, Jerry Smith and Jody Smith, both of Savannah as well as a...

Thomas Lovezzola

Thomas Lovezzola

Jan 8, 2013

Pooler-Mr. Thomas Lovezzola, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Lovezzola was born in Boston, MA to the late Rene A. & Grace E. Lovezzola. He lived most of his life in Natick, MA before moving to Pooler 27 years ago. He worked in the autobody industry, loved antique cars and was one of the...

Odell Heidt Wise

Odell Heidt Wise

Jan 8, 2013

Savannah-Odell Heidt Wise, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Odell was born in Marlow to the late Jacob Ray Heidt & Willie Lee Cochran Heidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Joseph D. "Doc" Wise; son, Ray Wise; brother, Ewell Heidt and sisters, Margaret Mooney, Birdie Strickland and Sonia Seibert. She was...

Alpharine "Al" Bohannon Rushing

Alpharine "Al" Bohannon Rushing

Jan 8, 2013

Faulkville-Mrs. Alpharine "AL" Bohannon Rushing, 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Rushing was born in Rome, GA and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eastern Star as well as the Ladies Auxillary for the Hillbilly Unit. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. "Dub" Rushing; her parents, James K....

Chris Kessler

Chris Kessler

Jan 6, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Derrel Christopher "Chris" Kessler Rincon- Derrel Christopher "Chris" Kessler, 38, died Sunday, January 6, 2013. The Effingham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church and worked for International Paper. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, that loved spending time with his boys. Survivors include his...

Vinetta Ray

Vinetta Ray

Jan 5, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-4112 Fax (912) 748-2444 Phone Vinetta Woods Ray Bloomingdale- Vinetta Woods Ray, 80, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of South Newington Baptist Church. She had retired from Union Camp and had worked ath Western Sizzlin in Pooler for 2...

William Roy Hodges

William Roy Hodges

Jan 3, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Roy Hodges Rincon – William Roy Hodges, 80, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Hospice of Savannah. The Screven County native was a member of New Hope Christian Church and a retired car salesman in Savannah. He served in the...

Hershel Ray Caraway, Sr.

Hershel Ray Caraway, Sr.

Jan 2, 2013

Guyton-Mr. Hershel Ray Caraway, Sr., 77, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Caraway was born in Vidalia to the late Willie Lee & Vianna Caraway. He was a member of the West Chatham Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and he retired from Union Camp after 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Caraway; children, Richard...

Vivian Belk Hall

Vivian Belk Hall

Dec 30, 2012

Pooler-Ms. Vivian Belk Hall, 85, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ms. Vivian was born in Savannah to the late Walter Henry & Eula Parker Belk. She worked for many years as an LPN at Westview Nursing Home. Survivors include two daughters, Gail Hall Screen and Janet Hall; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sisters,...

Brend Kay Mccoy Felix

Brend Kay Mccoy Felix

Dec 29, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Brenda Kay McCoy Felix Rincon – Brenda Kay McCoy Felix, 58, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Memorial Health. The Kentucky native was a homemaker and member of Effingham Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Felix; children, Craig Anthony Felix,...

Mildred Elizabeth Hagan Hendrix

Mildred Elizabeth Hagan Hendrix

Dec 28, 2012

Mildred Elizabeth Hagan Hendrix Mildred Elizabeth Hagan Hendrix (96), oldest child of John Wesley and Josie Elizabeth Davis Hagan, was born on June 6, 1916 in rural Bulloch County Georgia. She married James Lee Hendrix on December 18, 1935 and together they reared six children. Mildred was the wife of a farmer for the first 10 years of her married...

Timothy Waters

Timothy Waters

Dec 25, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Timmy Waters Rincon- Timmy Waters, 54, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Effingham Hospital. The Jacksonville, FL native had attended New Hope Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Waters; sons, Timothy Ryan Waters and Joshua Kyle Waters; brothers, Reginald Waters and Michael Waters; a sister, Phyllis Waters...

Tammy R. Christian

Tammy R. Christian

Dec 24, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Tammy R. Christian Clyo- Tammy R. Christian, 38, died Monday December 24, 2012. The Bethesda, MD native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Randy Christian; daughter, Kelli Christian; parents, Robert and Frances Banning; brother, Charles Banning; and sister, Angela Davis. Visitation:...

Glenn Vernon Holland

Glenn Vernon Holland

Dec 24, 2012

Garden City-Mr. Glenn Vernon Holland, 85, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Holland was born in Cobbtown, GA, served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Jordan Holland and Mollie Lettie Green Holland; his wife, Sarah Pierce Holland; sisters, Vera...

Virginia R. May

Virginia R. May

Dec 21, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Virginia R. May Springfield – Virginia R. May, 74, passed away Friday at her residence. The Alaska native was a longtime resident of Springfield and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, William M. May, Sr.; children, William M. May, Jr., Brian Kelly May, Dana Boyles, and Kris Brown;...

Romie "R.J." Ricks

Romie "R.J." Ricks

Dec 20, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel PICTURE Romie ( R. J. ) Ricks , 85, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2012 . He was born in Adrian, GA on January 19, 1927, to Horace and Ida Ricks. He left home as a young teenager and moved to Charleston, SC where he drove...

Lois Inez "Mom" Kramer

Lois Inez "Mom" Kramer

Dec 19, 2012

Savannah – Statesboro, GA – As known by many, "Mom" Kramer, age 84, of Savannah, GA was called home by Jesus on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was surrounded by her four loving daughters, her son, and precious family, as they sang her away on the journey to her eternal home. There she was reunited with her husband, Johnny Kramer,...

Charles Waldon Ansley

Charles Waldon Ansley

Dec 17, 2012

Bloomingdale-Mr. Charles Waldon Ansley, 77, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Ansley was preceded in death by his wife, Nelouise Price Ansley and two brothers, Robert Holt Ansley and Ronald Raphael Ansley. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and retired from Union Camp. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed working...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Dec 17, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Thomas N. Smith Guyton- Thomas N. Smith, 62, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Memorial Health. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421

Patricia Richards

Patricia Richards

Dec 16, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Patricia A. Richards Springfield- Patricia A. Richards, 55, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Effingham Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, David Richards; her son, Brandon Richards; 3 grandchildren, Brice Richards, Natalie Richards, and Zachary Maddox; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers. Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday, December...

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