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Donald Mobley

Donald Mobley

Oct 1, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Donald L. Mobley, Sr. Ellabell- Donald L. Mobley, Sr., 56, beloved husband and father, died Monday October 1, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Denice Rahn Mobley; children, Donald Mobley, Jr. and Amber Mobley Johnson; 3 brothers, James Watson, Richard Mobley, and...

Eleanor L. Stanhope

Eleanor L. Stanhope

Sep 30, 2012

PORT WENTWORTH – Mrs. Eleanor H. Stanhope, 80, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012. Mrs. Stanhope was a 1950 graduate of Savannah High School. She worked for the Board of Education as a bus driver for over 20 years and she was a member the Eastern Star and Port Wentworth United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her...

William Eugene Stafford, Jr.

William Eugene Stafford, Jr.

Sep 30, 2012

Midway-Mr. William Eugene Stafford, Jr., 57, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah to the late William Eugene and Dorothy May Stafford. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda E. Stafford; sons, William E. Stafford, III and Alan C. Stafford; grandson, William E. Stafford, IV; brother, Mark Stafford. The funeral to honor Mr. Stafford's...

John James Etzle, Jr.

John James Etzle, Jr.

Sep 29, 2012

xMr. John J. Etzle Jr. - Rincon – Mr. John J. (J.J.) Etzle Jr., 65, lost his battle with cancer on September 29, 2012. J.J. is survived by his wife, Marcia Etzle; son John (Maria) Etzle III; stepson, Michael (Julie) Johnson; grandchildren, Johnny, Katie and Sean Etzle and Connor and Matthew Johnson; 4 brothers, 2 sisters and several nieces and...

Clifford Helmey Jackson

Clifford Helmey Jackson

Sep 28, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Clifford Helmey Jackson Guyton – Clifford Helmey Jackson, 100, born November 18, 1911 passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at Effingham Extended Care. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emma Fetzer and Ward L. Helmey, husband, Charles H. Jackson, a...

Guy Creech

Guy Creech

Sep 27, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Guy Doyle "Pee Wee" Creech, Sr. Rincon- Guy Doyle "Pee Wee" Creech, Sr., 59, died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Hazelhurst native was a truck driver and attended Oak Grove Church of Christ. He loved life and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded...

Cynthia M. Weeks

Cynthia M. Weeks

Sep 27, 2012

Rincon-Cynthia M. Weeks, 75, passed on Thursday, September 27 after a long progressive illness. Born in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Anita Murphy. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1955. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. As a stay at home mom, she devoted her entire life to the well being...

George R. "Rock" Wingate, Sr.

George R. "Rock" Wingate, Sr.

Sep 27, 2012

Bloomingdale-Mr. George R. "Rock" Wingate, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Mr. Wingate was born in Savannah to the late Surrey & Bertie Wingate. He served his country in the Merchant Marines and retired from Union Camp after 43 years of service. He was a master craftsman who could build anything, self-taught himself to play the harmonica...

Ernestine Maulden Johns

Ernestine Maulden Johns

Sep 27, 2012

Guyton-Mrs. Ernestine Maulden Johns, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Ernestine was born in Ludowici to the late Andrew & Lola Maulden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Johns. She loved to garden and had a magical way with flowers and trees. Her Christian faith in God was the most important...

Warren Hinely

Warren Hinely

Sep 26, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Warren Hinely Miami Springs, FL / Marlow – Warren Hinely, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his residence. The Chatham County native was the son of the late James Ray Hinely and Clyde Leslie Fetzer Hinely and also was preceded...

Helen T. Slater

Helen T. Slater

Sep 23, 2012

Meldrim-Mrs. Helen T. Slater, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Helen was born in Savannah to the late Fred & Maude Tidwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd B. "L.B." Slater; a son, Lloyd Edmond Slater; step-father, Tillman Parker and her step-mother, Margaret Tidwell. She retired from Certainteed and was a...

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...

Shirley Dubois Wallace

Shirley Dubois Wallace

Sep 19, 2012

Meldrim-Ms. Shirley DuBois Wallace, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at her home. Ms. Shirley was born in Elyria, Ohio. She loved her church family at Meldrim United Methodist Church. She enjoyed shopping for bargains and was loved very much by her children. She was preceded in death by her father, Julian Mouzon DuBois, Jr., a sister, Carolyn...

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...

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