local obituaries
Clinton B. Hendley
Aug 12, 2012
POOLER: Mr. Clinton B. (Chuck) Hendley, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born December 22, 1928. Chuck was an Engineer for the Norfolk Southern Railroad where he retired after 34 years of service. He was also a member of the Alee Temple Shrine, a 32nd degree Mason, and a...
Daisy Louise Warmbold Heidt
Aug 6, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Daisy Louise Warmbold Heidt Guyton – Daisy Louise Warmbold Heidt, 93, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Effingham Extended Care Center. The Chatham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by...
Bonnie Carol Pearson Eminger
Aug 5, 2012
Pooler-Ms. Bonnie Carol Pearson Eminger, 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. Ms. Bonnie was born in Sylvester, GA to the late Charlie James Pearson and Agnes Hines Pearson. She was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church, retired from the State of Georgia Childcare Licensing Department, and...
Wilbur Fowler
Aug 4, 2012
Pooler-Mr. Wilbur Fowler, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at his daughter's home. Mr. Fowler was born in Conway, SC to the late Gary & Lessie Fowler. He was a member of Powers Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and retired from Tim's Crane & Rigging. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Fowler; children, Pam & Robert Conley and Wilbur &...
Lora S. Powers
Aug 3, 2012
Rincon- Lora S. Powers, 77, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Powers was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Garden City and was a St. Joseph's Hospital trained registered nurse. Survivors include her daughters, Carla McCurry (Randy) and Sarah E. Powers; grandson, Stephen McCurry (Michelle); a brother-in-law Larry Fodor; and several nieces and nephews....
Martha Mincey Graves
Aug 3, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Martha Mincey Graves Clyo – Martha Mincey Graves, 94, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 after a short illness. Martha was born in Bulloch County, Georgia on May 1, 1918 to the late Queen Oliff and Thomas Harvey Mincey. She was preceded...
Horace "Robbie" Williams
Aug 3, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Horace "Robbie" Williams Springfield – Horace "Robbie" Williams, 71, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at his residence. The Bryan County native retired from the U.S. Marines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Thelma Williams; and wife, Lena...
Carol Sue Brown
Jul 31, 2012
Faulkville-Miss Carol Sue Brown, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at her brother's home. Miss Brown was born in Savannah to the late William Gordon Brown and Lillian Hendrix Brown. She was a member of Bible Baptist Lighted Pathway and attended the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth. She had been employed with the Chatham Association for Retarded...
Enid Scott Moody
Jul 29, 2012
BLOOMINGDALE- Enid Scott Moody, age 84, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of John Karl Moody. Enid was born in Richmond County in Augusta, Georgia, on June 10, 1928, as the youngest child to the late James A. and Christine W. Scott. She is also preceded in death...
Hazel M. Lynn
Jul 28, 2012
Pooler-Mrs. Hazel M. Lynn, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Hazel was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Howard and Lillie Alderson. She was a member of the Pine Haven Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lynn and two sons, Ronald Gray Rosser and...
Louise Bowen
Jul 28, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Louise Bowen Rincon- Louise Bowen, 89, died Saturday July 28, 2012 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. The Burke County native was former owner of Bowen's Fishing Camp (now Pearl's Saltwater Grille). Survivors include her sons, Michael Daniel (Dawn) and Tommy Quick; grandchildren, Kimberly, Randy and Billy Quick, &...
Darwese "Dot" Boxxe
Jul 27, 2012
Guyton – Mrs. Darwese "Dot" Boxxe, 85, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Dot was a homemaker and a member of Powers Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Neil Morgan. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, William E. Boxxe; children, Freddie...
Arnold Lee Saxon
Jul 23, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Arnold Lee Saxon Guyton – Arnold Lee Saxon, 72, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at his residence. The Jenkins County native was a retired Boilermaker with Local #26 and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Ann Rhines...
John Ellington
Jul 23, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Ellington Rincon- John Ellington, 71, died Monday July 23, 2012 at Candler Hospital. The Twin City native worked for Testmaster, Inc. He loved to go to the mountains and also camping. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Ellington and his daughter, Sherrie Sanders. Survivors...
James W. "Pee Wee" Dorsey
Jul 22, 2012
Pooler-James W. "Pee Wee" Dorsey, 33, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. "Pee Wee" was born in Savannah and was the owner/operator of Georgia Intermodal Tire. He attended Mustard Seed Faith Church and enjoyed fishing, skiing, boating and NASCAR. Survivors include his wife, Tiffany E. Dorsey; children, Tyres R....
Dorothy Jones
Jul 22, 2012
Garden City-Mrs. Dorothy Jones, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Statesboro to the late Milledge & Eva Mae Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Grady Jones and a son, Donald Jones. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a homemaker....
Evelyn Zetta Weeks Christain
Jul 22, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Evelyn Zetta Weeks Christain Springfield – Evelyn Zetta Weeks Christain, 86, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield where she taught Sunday School for over 30...
George David Eisenhart
Jul 21, 2012
Pooler-Mr. George David Eisenhart, 72, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Eisenhart was born in Waverly, NY to the late Robert Gordon Eisenhart, Sr. and Cecilia Mary Tracey Eisenhart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lea Hoffman Eisenhart. He served his country in the U.S. Army, enjoyed watching boat races...
R.L. "Lester" Bacon, Jr.
Jul 18, 2012
Garden City-Mr. R.L. "Lester" Bacon, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Bacon was born in Savannah to the late Rufus Lester Bacon, Sr. and Janette Roach Bacon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Penny Exley Bacon and a step-son, Wayne Exley. He grew up in church and was currently a...
Debbie Ruth Callaway Stafford
Jul 18, 2012
Pooler – Debbie Ruth Callaway Stafford, 77, died at home Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Born August 2, 1934 in Tattnall County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel G. Callaway and the late Mattie Leen Massey Callaway. She is preceded in death by granddaughters, Katherine and Samantha Huggins; sisters, Wilma Sapp and Willie Tapley; and a brother, Curtis...
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