local obituaries

Philip Charters Windsor

Philip Charters Windsor

Apr 18, 2013

Hilton Head Island, SC-Mr. Philip Charters Windsor, 63, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Windsor was born in Guyton, GA and was preceded in death by his father, David W. Windsor and his brother, David W. Windsor, Jr. He graduated from Georgia Tech and enjoyed watching the Yellow Jackets play football. He was the...

Gary Sidney Harvey

Gary Sidney Harvey

Apr 18, 2013

Gary Sidney Harvey of Meldrim, GA passed away on April 18, 2013. Gary was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas "Buck" Harvey. He was born November 25, 1942. He served for four years in the National Guard and retired from Kerr-McGee in Savannah. He was a long time member of Meldrim Baptist Church. Gary's family was the center...

Mary K. Helmly

Mary K. Helmly

Apr 18, 2013

Garden City-Mrs. Mary K. Helmly, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Mary was born to the late Dennis & Julia Mae Kautz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew L. Helmly; grandson, Logan Shelton and sister, Virginia Ruby. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City, served...

Linda F. Schaefer

Linda F. Schaefer

Apr 15, 2013

Garden City-Ms. Linda Schaefer, 47, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Linda was born in Savannah, was a homemaker and loved her cats. Survivors include her husband, Robert Schaefer; children, Kelly Warner, Daniyell Black and Robert Schaefer; eight grandchildren; sisters, Theresa Byrnes, Patsy Johnson, Sherill Rogers, Wanda Morris, Joanne Hall, Linda Richardson, Glenda Lowery and Mary...

Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey

Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey

Apr 14, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey Rincon – Edna Jane Arnsdorff Dickey, 60, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her residence. The Chatham County native was employed with Kroger and was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in...

Shirley Willette

Shirley Willette

Apr 13, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Shirley J. Willette Rincon- Shirley J. Willette, 75, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Azalealand Nursing Home. The Savannah native was a retired legal secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Willette. Survivors include her grandchildren, Joseph Ronk (Linsey), Andrew Ronk (Sondra), and Chelsea Bedgood;...

Nancy Mcdonald O'Brien

Nancy Mcdonald O'Brien

Apr 13, 2013

Savannah-Mrs. Nancy McDonald O'Brien, 65, died on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Nancy was born on April 19, 1947 in Savannah to the late Harrie E. & Sarah Helen McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. O'Brien and a sister, Carolyn Buttersworth. Survivors include her children, Lynn O'Brien of Savannah; Kelly O'Brien...

Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles

Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles

Apr 11, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles Springfield – Victoria Martene "Tina" Pye Boyles, 64, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at her residence after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield...

Margie D. Best

Margie D. Best

Apr 9, 2013

Faulkville – Mrs. Margie D. Best, 88, passed away on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Margie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale and a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Best, Sr. and a step-son, Dennis Best. Survivors include her daughter, Ramona (Houston) Davidson; son, Johnnie Best,...

Nancy Read

Nancy Read

Apr 9, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Nancy M. Read Bloomingdale- Nancy M. Read, 74, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Chicago, IL native was a devoted member of St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Claxton. She was a Rockford College graduate and active in the Girl Scouts, the Coastal Heritage Society, and...

Ann Griner Winskie Sherrod

Ann Griner Winskie Sherrod

Apr 8, 2013

Ellabell-Mrs. Ann Griner Winskie Sherrod, 63, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Ann was born in Savannah to the late Martin & Edith Griner. She was a loving mother and "Granny" as well as a beloved teacher. She lived in Pooler for many years and was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church...

Nick Crowder, Jr.

Nick Crowder, Jr.

Apr 7, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Nichols "Nick" Harold Crowder, Jr. Rincon- Nichols "Nick" Harold Crowder, Jr., 57, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Memphis, TN native was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association, the US Military Vets Motorcycle Club, and very active in his church. He was involved in many...

Thomas Chester

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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