local obituaries

Edwin Hartmaier

Edwin Hartmaier

Feb 21, 2013

Savannah, GA-Mr. Edwin Hartmaier, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Habersham House. Mr. Hartmaier was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Albert & Mary Hartmaier. He served his country in the Navy during World War II, including two tours in the Philippines aboard a PT boat, and later retired from the Navy. He was a...

Kathy Patrick

Kathy Patrick

Feb 21, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kathleen Ann Jones Patrick Rincon- Kathy Patrick, 48, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at home. She was born October 27, 1964 in Savannah. She grew up in Bloomingdale. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Shershing and mother-in-law, Vera Patrick. Kathy was a devoted wife, mother...

Sandra Lynn Tyson

Sandra Lynn Tyson

Feb 19, 2013

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Sandra Lynn Tyson, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Mrs. Sandra was born in Savannah and was a homemaker. She was a member of Life Spring Worship Center and the Dixie Darling Red Hats of Pembroke. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Earl Calvin Tyson; children, Don Earl "Donnie" Tyson...

Reba Sue Snipes

Reba Sue Snipes

Feb 17, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Reba Sue Snipes Rincon-Reba Sue Snipes, 75, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Snipes was born July 16, 1937 in Dublin, GA and was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maggie Harpe and Ralph Fountain, and...

C. Bowers Gnann

C. Bowers Gnann

Feb 17, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax C. Bowers Gnann, Jr. Springfield- C. Bowers Gnann, Jr., 92, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native was an active, lifelong member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. He was a farmer and the founder of Gnann's Fix-it Shop. He was a US Army World...

Thelma Lynes

Thelma Lynes

Feb 16, 2013

Savannah-Mrs. Thelma Brantley Lynes, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Thelma was born in Daisy but lived all of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Olen Bell and Effie Mae Bell as well as her husband, Daniel Neill Lynes. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children,...

Dorothy Elizabeth Fortner

Dorothy Elizabeth Fortner

Feb 15, 2013

Pooler-Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Fortner, 88, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Charles Thomas & Sally Lois Brooks Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Winston Fortner and her son, Kelly E. Fortner. She was employed at R.C. Motor Lines for 22 years...

Rebecca Jean Keen

Rebecca Jean Keen

Feb 13, 2013

Bloomingdale-Rebecca Jean Keen, 43, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home. Rebecca was born in Brunswick, GA. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Dewayne Keen, her son, Aaron Wayne Jacobs and aunts, an uncle, cousins and a nephew. The graveside funeral and burial was held on Friday, February 15, 2013...

Elgie Tim Thompson

Elgie Tim Thompson

Feb 13, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Elgie Tim Thompson Rincon – Elgie Tim Thompson, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital. The Evans County native retired from A.P.A.C. Construction after 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elgie J. and Sula Caroline...

Emory L. Stone

Emory L. Stone

Feb 12, 2013

Emory L. Stone, 85 of Pooler, GA passed away peacefully on February 12, 2013, surrounded by family under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Emory was born September 15, 1927, and was a native of Jeff Davis County, GA, the son of the late Charlie Stone and Annie Turner Stone. He attended Rothwell Street Baptist Church and was a member...

Hershel Everett Johnson

Hershel Everett Johnson

Feb 12, 2013

Midway – Hershel E. Johnson, 69, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Memorial Health. The Bryan County native was an avid hunter and fisherman that had retired from Union Camp. He was a member of Daniel Baptist Church and he was a US Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Smith and Charles of Midway; son, Timmy Ramage of Midway;...

Emory L. Stone

Emory L. Stone

Feb 12, 2013

Emory L. Stone, 85 of Pooler, GA passed away peacefully on February 12, 2013, surrounded by family under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Emory was born September 15, 1927, and was a native of Jeff Davis County, GA, the son of the late Charlie Stone and Annie Turner Stone. He attended Rothwell Street Baptist Church and was a member...

Wanda Gay Mccumbers Blount

Wanda Gay Mccumbers Blount

Feb 12, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Wanda Gay McCumbers Blount Rincon – Wanda Gay McCumbers Blount, 46, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Dianne McCumbers of Rincon; father, Charles McCumbers, Jr. of Oak Park;...

Matthew J. Corn

Matthew J. Corn

Feb 11, 2013

Port Wentworth-Matthew J. Corn, 29, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Matthew was born in Jeannette, PA. He graduated from Jeannette Senior High School and the Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics. He was employed with Gulfstream and enjoyed doing mechanical work. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed...

Noble Boykin, Sr

Noble Boykin, Sr

Feb 9, 2013

Pooler, GA – NOBLE LOUIS BOYKIN, SR., age 96, passed away on Saturday February 9, 2013, at his home following a long illness. Mr. Boykin was born in Sylvania, Screven County, GA, on February 27, 1916, the son of Judge Horace Arthur (H.A.) Boykin and Florence Marshall Boykin. Following the death of his father in 1933, Mr. Boykin, who was...

Sharon Ruth Ulmer

Sharon Ruth Ulmer

Feb 9, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sharon Ruth Ulmer Springfield – Sharon Ruth Ulmer, 62, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and the Eastern Star. She was employed with the Effingham County...

Violet W. (Rieske) Lamprecht

Violet W. (Rieske) Lamprecht

Feb 7, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Violet W. (Rieske) Lamprecht Rincon – Violet W. (Rieske) Lamprecht, 90, passed with her family around her on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Born on January 2, 1923 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, to Louis & Margaret Rieske. Violet was married to her sweetheart,...

Harry James Jerald

Harry James Jerald

Feb 7, 2013

Harry James Jerald, born January 28, 1944, died February 7, 2013 at his home on Wilmington Island. He was on the Clemson football team under coach Frank Howard, served in the United States Navy from 1964-1968, and was in the trucking business for 45 years before his retirement in June, 2012. He is survived by his wife Karen, and his...

Emma Colson Shearouse

Emma Colson Shearouse

Feb 7, 2013

Guyton-Mrs. Emma Colson Shearouse, 97, a former resident of Savannah, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Thursday, February 7, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born February 24, 1915 in Effingham County, Georgia, one of six children of the late Raymond and Edna Colson. She graduated from high school and was a great homemaker...

Joel Everett Moore

Joel Everett Moore

Feb 6, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home P. O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 (912) 754-6421 FAX (912) 754-3426 Joel Everett Moore Clyo – Joel Everett Moore, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Fitzgerald native attended First Baptist Church of Springfield. He was employed with Union Camp/International Paper for over 40...

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