local obituaries
Barbara Perry Williams
Oct 28, 2012
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Barbara Perry Williams, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Barbara was born in Sterling, GA to the late George W. & Pauline Perry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Williams and a brother, Emory Perry. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port...
Irene Bass
Oct 28, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Irene Bass Rincon- Irene Bass, 94, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Effingham Care Center. The Columbia, SC native was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. Survivors include her son-in-law, Allen C. Kessler; granddaughter, Janice Kessler Morris (Jackie Dean); grandson, Wayne T. Kessler (Wanda); great-grandchildren, Jared...
Martha Farr Smith Bevill
Oct 27, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Martha Farr Smith Bevill, 87, died Saturday October 27, 2012 at her home in Newington (Kildare) Georgia. Martha was born August 10, 1925 at her family homestead, Longwood, in Effingham and Screven Counties, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Cone Edward Smith...
Sfc Ricky J. Wallace
Oct 27, 2012
Pooler - SFC Ricky J. Wallace, 32, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at his home. Ricky was born in Detroit, Michigan and was currently serving his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, hockey and cooking. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Wallace; daughters, Sonya Wallace and Audrey Wallace; mother, Debra Hyatt; father and step-mother, Charles &...
Robbie Hodges, Sr.
Oct 27, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Robbie Hodges, Sr. Guyton – Robbie Hodges, Sr., 71, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Chatham County native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and was a retired trucker. He was preceded in death by...
Edward Swearingain
Oct 26, 2012
Savannah-Mr. Edward Swearingain, 79, passed away after a long illness on Friday, October 26, 2012 at his home. Edward was a local businessman for over 40 years. He retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service. He has gone to be with his daughter, Estelle, grandchildren, Christina and Jeremy and son-in-law, Michael. He leaves behind his wife of...
Jane Johnson Denmark
Oct 26, 2012
Pooler-Mrs. Jane Johnson Denmark, 83, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. Mrs. Jane was born in Savannah to the late Donald & Maurine Shearouse. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler. Along with her late husband, Norris Johnson, she was the co-founder of Chatham Nurseries. She was also preceded in death by her second husband,...
Dwight Arnold
Oct 26, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dwight T. Arnold Rincon- Dwight T. "Frog" Arnold, 81, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Effingham Hospital. The Cordele, GA native was retired from Stone Container after 35 years of service. The US Navy Korean War veteran was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a charter member...
Martha Lynn Flake
Oct 25, 2012
THOMSON/ELLABELL – Miss Martha "Lynn" Flake, 56, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012. Miss Flake retired from the Savannah Rive Plant after 30 years of service. She attended GreensCut United Methodist Church. She was a lover of animals and enjoyed cross-stitching. She is survived by her sister, Victoria Flake-Salyer and several aunts uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be...
Andrea "Andi" Kramer Stringer
Oct 23, 2012
Guyton-Andrea "Andi" Kramer Stringer, 38, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at her home. Andi was born in Savannah and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler. She was formerly employed at West Chatham Elementary School as a Special Education Teacher. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William F. Smith and Mr. & Mrs....
Diane Hathaway Hodges
Oct 22, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Diane Hathaway Hodges Guyton – Diane Hathaway Hodges, 70, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Chatham County native was a homemaker and member of North Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and...
Henrietta Garvin
Oct 21, 2012
TOGETHER AGAIN Mrs. Henrietta Garvin Meldrim – Mrs. Henrietta Garvin, 68, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at her home in Meldrim, GA. Mrs. Henrietta was born in Essex, MD to the late William Fred Norton and Sarah Elizabeth Schwinn Norton. She was the wife of the late William Hilton Garvin of 44 years. She lived in Bloomingdale 28...
Joyce Blackburn Maddox
Oct 19, 2012
BLOOMINGDALE – Mrs. Joyce Blackburn Maddox passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. Mrs. Maddox was a graduate of Savannah High School and she was a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a long time member of Alpha United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. "Bud" Maddox and her brother, David R. Blackburn....
Clifton D. "Zeke" Boatright, Sr.
Oct 19, 2012
Bloomingdale-Mr. Clifton D. "Zeke" Boatright, Sr., 86, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at home with his family by his side. Mr. Boatright was born in Sanford, FL to the late Clinton & Ollie Boatright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline R. Boatright. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Chester "Chek" Boatright and...
Robert E. Sharkey, Jr.
Oct 15, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Robert Edward Sharkey, Jr. Port Wentworth- Robert Edward Sharkey, Jr., 68, died Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Long Island, NY native was a retired accountant with J.C. Penney after 20 years of service. He had retired to be with his children and grandchildren. He...
Susan Wallace Moore
Oct 14, 2012
Eden-Mrs. Susan Wallace Moore, 61, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Susan attended Chatham County Schools and was an avid Bingo player and flea market shopper. She attended Bethel Baptist Church and loved music, fishing and dancing. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, James Moore; daughter Tammy...
Frances Brazzell Anderson
Oct 14, 2012
Midway-Mrs. Frances Brazzell Anderson (Bubbles), 65, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 after a long illness. Frances had been employed by Lady Jane at Medical Arts and later by Dr. Ronald & Daphanie Brown. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Anderson of Midway, GA; her children, Joseph & Cecile Brazzell of Black Creek, GA, Todd Brazzell of Garden...
Macy Carter Mallard
Oct 13, 2012
Faulkville-Mrs. Macy Carter Mallard passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Mallard was born in Appling County to the late Bryant and Eunie Carter. She had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She was a member of the Faulkville Baptist Church where she was involved with the Senior Adults Group....
Viola Aycock Bacon
Oct 13, 2012
For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over You, To Keep You In All Your Ways" Psalm 91:11 Pooler-Mrs. Viola Aycock Bacon, 88, made her final journey home on Saturday afternoon and answered the call from her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the faithful wife for 61 years to William E. Bacon, Jr., the selfless mother to Jimmy...
Kay Dyer Gnann
Oct 12, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kay Dyer Gnann Clyo – Kay Dyer Gnann, 57, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at her residence. The Chatham County native was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed gardening, canning, hunting, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
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