local obituaries

Carol Sue Brown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Clinton Thomas

Clinton Thomas

Jul 18, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Clinton O. Thomas Springfield- Clinton O. Thomas, son of the late Fred and Lois Thomas, 58, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his residence. The Effingham County native was in parts sales for most of his life. He had served in the Army National Guard and loved to...

Marie Sessions

Marie Sessions

Jul 18, 2012

Faulkville – Marie Sessions, 69, died on July, 18 at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Marie was born on September 25, 1942 in Savannah and graduated from Groves High School in 1961. She was an avid softball player and coached the Todd Oil Ladies Softball team to the Georgia State Championship in 1973. Marie became the first female motorcycle...

Christopher Shawn Anderson

Christopher Shawn Anderson

Jul 14, 2012

BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. Chris Anderson, 41, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012. He is survived by his son, Justin Anderson and sisters, Carol Anderson and Joyce Ebbinger. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Bloomingdale Church of God Prophecy.

Virginia Edwards Henson Hall

Virginia Edwards Henson Hall

Jul 14, 2012

MELDRIM: Mrs. Virginia Edwards Henson Hall, 90, died in her sleep on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Savannah. She is preceded in death by her son Robert E. Henson and her dear cousin Sara Burgstiner. "Miss Virginia" was a lifelong resident of Meldrim. She had fond memories of her childhood as a hunting companion with her father who always said...

Oliver V. Corbitt

Oliver V. Corbitt

Jul 13, 2012

Pooler-Mr. Oliver V. Corbitt, 57, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at his home. Mr. Corbitt was born in Coffee County and was a ceramic tile setter. He was vivacious man who was a wonderful father and grandfather who loved to hunt, fish and sing. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his father,...

Kenneth H. Tatgenhorst

Kenneth H. Tatgenhorst

Jul 10, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kenneth H. Tatgenhorst Guyton – Kenneth H. Tatgenhorst, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 on his 49th wedding anniversary at Hospice Savannah. The Illinois native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church, the Guyton Masonic Lodge #428 F. & A.M....

Doris Brown

Doris Brown

Jul 9, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Doris Byrd Brown Rincon – Doris Byrd Brown, 80, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at Memorial Health. The Bacon County native was a homemaker whom loved everyone and was affectionately known as "Grandma Dot". She was preceded in death by her...

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