Kenneth G. Ryan
Mar 30, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kenneth G. Ryan Springfield – Kenneth G. Ryan, 53, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after 30 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his...
Judy Dixon Kaiser
Mar 27, 2013
Bloomingdale-Judy Dixon Kaiser, 66, died peacefully on March 27, 2013 after a short illness. She was born on September 17, 1946 in Savannah, GA. Judy was a graduate of Effingham County High School. Judy worked for the Social Security Administration and O.D.A.R. for 40 years. She was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church. Judy was preceded in death by...
Doug Smith
Mar 27, 2013
Richmond Hill– Doug Smith, 47, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Savannah native was employed at Georgia Pacific and was of the Methodist Faith. Doug was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. Survivors include his daughters, Krista and Ashley Smith; parents, J.D. and Diane Smith; sister, Novi Harvey (Steve); a niece and a nephew; and...
Bobby Eugene "Gene" Brown
Mar 26, 2013
Faulkville- Mr. Gene Brown, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Memorial Health. Gene was born October 6, 1948 in Effingham County to Laura E. & Walter Brown, Sr. Gene was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church, where he served as an usher. He was known as the "Mayor of Faulkville". He loved his family dearly. Gene...
Jessie Albert Brown
Mar 23, 2013
PICTURE Savannah - Jessie Albert Brown, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013 surrounded by a loving family. He retired from Clark Block Co. as a Master Carpenter. He loved life and to travel. Mr. Brown was a Staff Sergeant in the 118th Artillery Battery of the National Guard for twelve years. He was also...
James L. Smith
Mar 21, 2013
Guyton – James L. Smith, 61, passed away on Thursday at his home surrounded by his family. James served in the army in Germany as a cook for four years and worked as a carpenter thereafter. He was a member of LifeSpring Worship Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter R. Smith, a brother, Walter Vicky "Red"...
Mary Heidt Johnson
Mar 18, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Heidt Johnson Marlow – Mary Heidt Johnson, 60, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Chatham County native moved to Effingham when she was 6 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She retired from Effingham County...
Shaun Phillips
Mar 18, 2013
Pooler-Shaun Phillips, 34, passed away on Monday as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shaun was born in Savannah, was an avid pool player and was employed with Bell's Integrated Home Solutions. Survivors include his daughter, Gabrielle Zalinsky; mother, Loreen Phillips; siblings, Wendy Singletary, Dennis Jones, Rusty Phillips and Tina Schmitt; girlfriend, Angie Zalinsky; grandmother, Inez Bryant...
Herbert H. Clifton
Mar 16, 2013
Garden City-Herbert H. Clifton, 84, passed away on March 16, 2013, after an extended illness. He was a native of Chatham County and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Greenland where they were preparing for the construction of Thule Air Base. After his discharge, he formed his own company, Delta Railroad Construction, Inc....
William Michael (Mike) Mewborn
Mar 16, 2013
Ellabell-William Michael (Mike) Mewborn, 50, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Born in Savannah, GA, Mike was the son of William (Bill) Mewborn and the late Carolyn A. Mewborn. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Mike is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Marie Mewborn; daughter, Haley Marie Mewborn; father,...
Louise E. Gilliam Zittrouer
Mar 15, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Louise E. Gilliam Zittrouer Guyton – Louise E. Gilliam Zittrouer, 87, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Effingham Care Center. The South Carolina native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church and former member of First Baptist Church of Springfield....
Busey Preston "Trey" Stokes, Iii
Mar 15, 2013
Busey Preston "Trey" Stokes, III of Richmond Hill, 53, died Thursday, March 14. Trey was born April 1, 1959, in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. Preston Stokes, Jr. and Brenda Fields Rennolds; Grandparents Busey Preston Stokes, Sr., Essie Parmer Lumpkin, Clarence C. Fields and Vera H. Fields. Trey formerly attended Rothwell Baptist Church…graduated from Savannah...
H. Lawton Lancaster, Jr.
Mar 14, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 H. Lawton Lancaster, Jr. Springfield – H. Lawton Lancaster, Jr., 91 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and was a Deacon. He was retired from Lancaster...
Elizabeth "Betty" Eitel Gnann
Mar 14, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 COLOR PICTURE Elizabeth "Betty" Eitel Gnann Savannah – Elizabeth "Betty" Eitel Gnann, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 14, 2013 with her husband by her side. She worked for the Central of Georgia Railway for many years and retired from the...
Essie Inez Sumner
Mar 12, 2013
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Essie Inez Sumner, 89, passed on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Essie was born in Baxley to the late James Woodard & Lula Turner Holland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Marion Sumner; sisters, Wilma Googe, Thelma Dahlgren Gladys Rentz and Bobbie Meadows and a brother, Foster Holland. She was a...
Florence "Flo" Annie (Jenkins) (Sylvester) Bridger
Mar 12, 2013
Orlando, FL – Florence (Flo) Annie (Jenkins) (Sylvester) Bridger, of Orlando, FL completed her journey on earth and passed away peacefully, on March 12, 2013, at age 86, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1926, in Hiltonia, GA. She was the daughter of the late Annie Munn Jenkins and Collie W. Jenkins. She was twice...
John Edward Dickey, Jr.
Mar 11, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 John Edward Dickey, Jr. Garden City – John Edward Dickey, Jr., 84, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at Memorial Health. The Screven County native was retired from D & D Express and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded...
Harold Elwood
Mar 11, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Harold N. Elwood Rincon- Harold N. Elwood, 65, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at home. The Bibb County native was a construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Elwood; and other relatives. Visitation: 5-8 pm Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the funeral home. Funeral services will be private....
Myrtiline Coleman Neidlinger
Mar 10, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Myrtiline Coleman Neidlinger, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Mrs. Myrtiline was born in Rentz, GA to the late Walter T. & Elsie D. Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Neidlinger and a son, Coleman Neidlinger. She had worked at Belk's and Dillard's. Survivors include her children, Jack G. Neidlinger, Jr....
Myrtiline Coleman Neidlinger
Mar 10, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Myrtiline Coleman Neidlinger, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Mrs. Myrtiline was born in Rentz, GA to the late Walter T. & Elsie D. Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Neidlinger and a son, Coleman Neidlinger. She had worked at Belk's and Dillard's. Survivors include her children, Jack G. Neidlinger, Jr....
