local obituaries
Sandra Kay Clifton Paul
May 29, 2012
BLOOMINGDALE: Mrs. Sandra Kay Clifton Paul, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip E. (Pete) Clifton and Ruby Cowart Clifton; sister, Emmalou Edwards, and her husband, Frank Culver. Mrs. Paul was retired from the family business, Steel Erectors, Inc. after 40 years of service. She is survived by...
Evelyn Hopson Haile
May 29, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Mrs. Evelyn Hopson Haile Pooler – Mrs. Evelyn Hopson Haile, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Tift County native was a past member and secretary for many years of the First United Methodist Church of Tifton....
Foster Pierce Smith, Jr.
May 23, 2012
Bloomingdale-Mr. Foster "Pierce" Smith, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his home. Mr. Pierce was born in Morgan County to the late Foster Pierce Smith, Sr. and Maggie Lee Daniel Smith. He was a former member and chairman of the deacons at Southside Baptist Church and a current member of Rothwell Baptist Church. He loved the...
Daniel Farran
May 22, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Daniel Allen "Danny" Farran Springfield- Daniel Allen "Danny" Farran, 33, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Danny was flooring installer, an avid Washington Redskins Fan, and someone that would give you the shirt off his back. Danny was loved by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Shannon...
James Edwin Senter
May 21, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Edwin Senter Rincon – James Edwin Senter, 76 passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at his residence. Predeceased by his parents, Paul Senter, Sr. and Mildred Werner Senter, he served in the U.S. Army and retired as an Industrial Engineer. He...
Joseph D. Clark, Jr.
May 20, 2012
Ellabell-Mr. Joseph D. Clark, Jr., 55, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at his home. Mr. Clark was born in Savannah to the late Joseph D. Clark, Sr. and Barbara Durden Clark. He was employed with Geico Insurance Company and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Clark. Survivors...
Doris W. Lanigan
May 19, 2012
SAVANNAH: Mrs. Doris W. Lanigan, 79, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Lanigan was born in Bulloch County and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was of the baptist faith. She survived by her sons, Steve Lanigan (Rhonda) and Timmy Lanigan; sisters, Rita White and Bobbie Thackston (Floy); brothers, Denver Ward and Coleman...
George "Mackie" Youngblood
May 18, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax George E. "Mackie" Youngblood Clyo- George E. "Mackie" Youngblood, 68, died Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Port Wentworth native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and had retired from Savannah Sugar Refinery after over 30 years of service. He was preceded in...
Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr.
May 18, 2012
Pooler/Brooklet-Mr. Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr., 87, passed away at his home on Friday, May 18, 2012. Mr. Dewey was born in Vidalia to the late Charlie Marcus Whitaker and Clora Ann Hall Whitaker. He was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Pooler and a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired from the GA Ports...
Marjorie Ann Glover Robbins
May 18, 2012
Bloomingdale-Marjorie Ann Glover Robbins, 83, passed away on Friday, May 18th after a short illness. She was born in Savannah, GA on July 16, 1928 and lived most of her life in Savannah. She worked for McCrory's Department Store in Savannah for 10 years. Mrs. Robbins is survived by her husband of 62 years, Herman Lee Robbins; five children, Robert...
Miles Bunch
May 17, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Miles Herman Bunch Springfield- Miles H. Bunch, 69, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and the Sowers Sunday School Class. He had served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death...
Mary Jeanine Ballard
May 15, 2012
ELLABELL: Mrs. Mary Jeanine Ballard passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Candler Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Ballard; daughter, Amanda Cowart (Paul); parents, Bennie and Mary Vincent; sisters, Patty Jenkins and Lisa Mewborn (Mike); brothers, Jimmy and Ronnie Vincent and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:00-6:00...
Betty "Bj" Gordon
May 14, 2012
Faulkville- Betty "BJ" Conley Gordon, 59, succumbed to cancer on Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home under Hospice care. Born on April 1st, 1953 in Savannah, she graduated Savannah High School in 1971. She was a long time resident of Effingham County, where she raised her family. Betty was an avid reader who loved sewing, crafts, and cooking for...
Judith Mastra
May 14, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Judith Converse Mastra Rincon- Judith Converse Mastra, 69, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her residence. The Beaufort, SC native was a retired office manager with Hobart Inc. Survivors include her husband, Fred Mastra of Rincon; sons, Phil Cooler (Maureen) of Warner Robins, David Cooler (Gwen) of Charlotte,...
Mildred Helmey Nease
May 13, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mildred Helmey Nease Ridgeland, SC – Mildred Helmey Nease, 93, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. The Effingham County native was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church and member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Ridgeland,...
James Carey Redding
May 13, 2012
BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. James Carey Redding, 72, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He is survived by his brothers, Don Redding (Lucy), Curt Redding and Ronnie Redding and his sister, Barbara Ann Compton. Services will be private. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 901 W. Hwy 80 Pooler, GA 31322...
Denise Ann Johnson
May 12, 2012
Bloomingdale-Ms. Denise Ann Johnson, 40, passed away on Saturday at her home. Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Tony C. & Barbara Ann Canady Johnson. Survivors include her former husband, Larry Lee Lunsford and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444
Deloris Sasser Kondas
May 11, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Deloris Sasser Kondas Rincon – Deloris Sasser Kondas, 81, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Westview Nursing Home. The Screven County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, served as past president and past secretary of the Rincon Lions Club, and served as Grand Marshall...
Michael Jenkins
May 10, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Michael Jenkins Rincon- John Michael Jenkins, 63, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 in an accident. Survivors include his wife, Myong Suk Jenkins; daughter, Kimberly King (Christopher S.); mother, Rebecca P. Jenkins; brother, Franklin P. Jenkins; grandchildren, Bradley Davis King and Jacob Ross King; nephews, Scott and Justin...
George Clifton
May 9, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax George W. Clifton, Jr. Guyton- George W. Clifton, Jr., 88, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of the Guyton Masonic Lodge #428, the Alee Shriners, and the American Legion Post #209. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran...
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