local obituaries

William Klaas

William Klaas

Sep 19, 2012

Pooler-Mr. William Klaas, 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at his home. Mr. William was born in Cleveland, OH to the late William & Virginia Klaas. He lived in Athens, GA for 29 years prior to moving to Pooler 3 years ago. He was formerly an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens where he had served...

Patricia Marie Tucker

Patricia Marie Tucker

Sep 16, 2012

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Patricia Marie Tucker, 54, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Tucker was born in Valdosta to the late James Lawton & Marie Dorminey, Sr. She was a Charter Member of West Chatham Baptist Church where she also helped out in the office. She had been employed with Savannah Country Day School. She enjoyed NASCAR,...

Mark Alexander Laroche

Mark Alexander Laroche

Sep 15, 2012

SAVANNAH: Mr. Mark Alexander LaRoche, 55, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. Mark is preceded in death by his father, James LaRoche. He was a commercial fisherman and an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife, Nanna Crosby LaRoche; daughter, Brandi Bamburg (Brian); grandsons, Bracen and Baylon Bamburg; granddaughter, Kirstin Cope; mother, Rosa Cope; sister, Cynthia Porter (Tommy); brothers,...

Diane Lee Lang

Diane Lee Lang

Sep 14, 2012

Ellabell-Mrs. Diane Lee Lang, 54, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012 surrounded by her family after a short illness. Mrs. Diane was born in Screven County to the late Peter M. & Rosa Bell Lee. She had worked for the Sheraton Resort for 18 ½ years and later for Black Creek Golf Course for 13 years. She loved horses...

Joe Avaritt

Joe Avaritt

Sep 12, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Joe K. Avaritt Guyton- Joe K. Avaritt of Guyton, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Joe was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved taking motorcycle tours on his Harley with many of his friends....

Dorothea Brigdon

Dorothea Brigdon

Sep 11, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dorothea Turner Burnsed Brigdon Rincon- Dorothea Turner Burnsed Brigdon, 87, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include her children Jean Barnard, Glenda Screen, Annette Cason, and Edward Brigdon (Judy); brother, Fette Turner; grandchildren,...

Thomas Edward Kirkland

Thomas Edward Kirkland

Sep 10, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas Edward Kirkland Rincon – Thomas Edward Kirkland, 76, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Bryan County Health & Rehab. The Emanuel County native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He retired from Local...

Betty Joyce (Thompson) Hodges

Betty Joyce (Thompson) Hodges

Sep 8, 2012

Guyton-Ms. Betty Joyce (Thompson) Hodges, 60, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her home. Ms. Betty was born in Collins to the late James Coy Thompson and Josephine Thompson. She was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed with Enmark. She loved her family and her pets. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Esther Karen Kessler &...

Richard Cooler

Richard Cooler

Sep 8, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Richard H. Cooler Guyton- Richard H. Cooler, 60, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Effingham County native was a retired longshoreman and a member of the Effingham County Young Farmers. Survivors include his wife, Melanie J. Cooler; children, Alison Howard (Donnie) and Tiffany Williams (Dusty);...

Kenneth Wayne Dyson

Kenneth Wayne Dyson

Sep 5, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kenneth Wayne Dyson Springfield – Kenneth Wayne Dyson, 51, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012. The Florida native was a longtime resident of Effingham County and a logger. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Edward Dyson. Survivors include his...

Larry C. Thompson, Sr.

Larry C. Thompson, Sr.

Sep 1, 2012

Bloomingdale-Mr. Larry C. Thompson, Sr., 61, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Larry was born in Savannah to the late Claudine & Dorothy Luree Thompson. He was formerly employed with Georgia Pacific (Chemical Division) in Port Wentworth. He enjoyed auctions, junk and camping. Survivors include his wife, Martha "Marty" Thompson; son, Clay Thompson; daughter and...

Teresa Lennox Jaudon

Teresa Lennox Jaudon

Aug 31, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Teresa Marie Lennox Jaudon Springfield – Teresa Marie Lennox Jaudon, 46, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012. The Effingham County native was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her son, Philip deWayne Jaudon. Survivors include her children, Timothy Wade...

Buddy Lawwill

Buddy Lawwill

Aug 27, 2012

Guyton-Mr. Buddy Lawwill, 83, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at his home. Mr. Buddy was born in Lexington, KY to the late Hisel and Margaret Lawwill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lawwill and a great-granddaughter, Emori Lawson. Mr. Buddy served his country in the United States Army and retired after having earned a...

Theodore William Moone, Jr. (Tw)

Theodore William Moone, Jr. (Tw)

Aug 25, 2012

POOLER – Mr. Theodore William Moone, Jr. (TW), 66, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. Mr. Moone was retired from Owens-Corning after 35 years of service and was a proud member of the machinist union. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore W. Moone, Sr. and Mary Ann Key; brother, Jesse Moone and sister, Cynthia Grizzle. Survivors include...

Linda Faye Royal

Linda Faye Royal

Aug 24, 2012

Ellabell – Mrs. Linda Faye Royal, 70, was called home to be with her heavenly father on August 24, 2012. Linda was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Bragg, Sr. She had five sisters and two brothers. Linda will always be remembered for her generosity and her dedication to her family. Her Christian faith and strong will served her...

George "Pete" Marlon Myers

George "Pete" Marlon Myers

Aug 19, 2012

Guyton-Mr. George "Pete" Marlon Myers, 68, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at his home. Pete was born in Graham, GA to the late Make & Nancy Myers. He had worked for L & A Supermarket as well as Coastal Trailor & Truck Body. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an...

Evelyn Curl Page

Evelyn Curl Page

Aug 17, 2012

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Evelyn Curl Page, 84, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Evelyn was born in Dublin to the late Mabry & Becky Curl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James S. Page. She was a member of Trinity Church of God and sang in the Tommy Davis Family Gospel...

Bill Buchanan

Bill Buchanan

Aug 17, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bill Buchanan Springfield-Bill Buchanan, 62, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at his home. The West Virginia native was a computer specialist with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. He was a member of the Bull Run Street Rod Club and loved to build cars. The US Army Vietnam War...

Janie Blackwell Tyre

Janie Blackwell Tyre

Aug 15, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Janie Lee Phillips Blackwell Tyre Rincon- Janie Lee Phillips Blackwell Tyre, 85, died August 15, 2012 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. The Emanuel County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willard Blackwell and Earl Tyre, and...

Connie Denise Burns

Connie Denise Burns

Aug 12, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Connie Denise Burns Springfield – Connie Denise Burns, 43, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta. The lifelong resident of Effingham County was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was employed with Effingham County as Sanitation Director,...

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