local obituaries
Virginia Lou Thomas Smith
Nov 9, 2011
Pooler-Mrs. Virginia Lou Thomas Smith, 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Westview Nursing Home in Port Wentworth. Virginia was born in Hampton, SC but became a lifetime resident of Pooler when she married Harry Willard "Shiney" Smith in 1934. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting and taking care of...
Arthur Ray Whipple
Nov 7, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Arthur Ray Whipple Rincon- Arthur Ray Whipple, 68, died Monday, November 7, 2011 at his residence. The Columbus, GA native was a graduate of Jordan High School and had retired from Lummus Cotton Gin. He was an avid race fan. Survivors include his brother, Stephen Whipple (Ann) of...
Peggie Ann Wilson
Nov 6, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Peggie Ann McLoon Wilson Rincon – Peggie Ann McLoon Wilson, 64, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Hazelhurst native was a homemaker and attended church regularly. She was a volunteer at the Manna House and a...
Warren Chaudoin Hall (W.C.)
Nov 3, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Warren Chaudoin Hall (W.C.) Springfield – Warren Chaudoin Hall (W.C.), 76, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Chaudoin was born in Allendale, South Carolina on May 2, 1935. He lived most his life in Effingham County, Georgia. He...
Charles "Tommy" Rhodes
Nov 3, 2011
PT. WENTWORTH: Mr. Charles "Tommy" Rhodes, 64, went home to be with Jesus on November 3, 2011. Mr. Rhodes was a long time resident of Pt. Wentworth, GA. He retired from Atlanta Gas Light in 1998 and was a member of Effingham Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Cathye Boatright Rhodes; children, Shelly, Kimberly, Miranda (Alfred), John (Noreen),...
Grace S. Hopkins
Oct 31, 2011
Pooler-Mrs. Grace S. Hopkins, 81, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011. Mrs. Grace was born in Queens, NY to the late Stanley & Laura Sherwood. She retired from the Sheraton Corporation, was an avid crocheter and a lover of horses. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hopkins and a daughter, Constance Layne. Survivors include her...
Mitch Kerby
Oct 31, 2011
Port Wentworth-Mr. Mitch Kerby, 57, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at his home. Mr. Kerby was born in Savannah to the late Delmas & Peggy Edwards Kerby. He was a member of the Goshen Road Baptist Church and he retired from the Savannah Sugar Refinery after 37 years of service. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, including...
Lloyd B. "L.B." Slater
Oct 27, 2011
Meldrim-Mr. Lloyd B. "L.B." Slater, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at The Place at Pooler. Mr. Slater was born in Meldrim to the late Tom & Helen Moore Slater. He was also preceded in death by a son, Lloyd Edmond Slater and three brothers, Thomas, Calvin & Jack Slater. He was a member of the Meldrim United...
Elise Outler
Oct 27, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Elise Joyce Outler Newington- Elise Joyce Outler, 77, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at her residence. The Montgomery County native was a member of Elam-Egypt Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Hubert "H.L." Outler; a daughter, Leslie Outler Kelly (Jerry) of Newington; a son, Hubert L. "Hugh" Outler,...
Pauline "Polly" Seckinger Varnell
Oct 25, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Mrs. Pauline "Polly" S. Varnell Springfield – Mrs. Pauline "Polly" S. Varnell, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at her residence. Polly was born Pauline Alberta Seckinger on January 31, 1919 in Effingham County to Frank B. Seckinger and Gertrude...
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Ownbey
Oct 25, 2011
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" A. Ownbey, 73, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth was born in Stillmore, GA on February 4, 1938 to the late Bluford Amerson & Lillie May Collins Amerson. Elizabeth lived in Port Wentworth 43 years and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was the recipient...
Cindy Jernigan
Oct 25, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Cindy J. Jernigan Springfield- Cindy J. Jernigan, 49, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at her residence. The Norfolk, Virginia native was a bakery manager at Walmart in Rincon and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Rincon. Survivors include daughters, Elizabeth...
Marsha Douberly Smith
Oct 24, 2011
Savannah-Ms. Marsha Douberly Smith, 50, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 at her home. Marsha was a homemaker and enjoyed poetry. She loved her family and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Carol Douberly and a brother, Jerry Douberly. Survivors include her children, Brian Edwards, Clinton Edwards, Tammi Smith,...
Virginia Marie Hood
Oct 23, 2011
SAVANNAH: Mrs. Virginia Marie Hood, 80, was called Home on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Hood lived in Savannah for 45 years and was a member of Ellabell Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughters, Estella Nelson and Janet Utley; grandchildren, Valerie Storey (Keith), Chelsea and Cameron Utley and Diane Hood; brother, Johnny and...
Ida Lee Thompson
Oct 23, 2011
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Ida Lee Thompson, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Ida was born in Moreland, AL to the late Mapp & Effie Richie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loyd T. Thompson, a son, Wayne Thompson and a grandson, T.J. Thompson. She was a member of Bonnybridge Baptist Church and...
Henry Ferguson, Jr.
Oct 18, 2011
Port Wentworth – Mr. Henry Ferguson, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, after complications due to a long illness. Mr. Ferguson served in the United States Army in the 115th Airborne Division. He was a dedicated electrician at Union Camp Corp. and a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City. He was a devoted husband over...
Nick Clay Trawick
Oct 16, 2011
Ellabell – Nick Clay Trawick, 68, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. Nick was born in Washington County, Georgia and lived in Savannah prior to moving to Bulloch County in 1984. Nick was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and owner of several businesses including Continental Machinery, Trawick Machinery and Quipco...
Rosemary Altman
Oct 16, 2011
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Rosemary Altman, 61, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Altman was born in Savannah to the late John & Norma Wells and she retired from Savannah Restaurant Corporation. Survivors include her husband, James Von Altman; children, Shelia & Timothy Carter and James Von Altman, Jr. & Shannon; grandchildren, Tara, Courtney, Onnah...
Loree B. Hinely
Oct 15, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Loree Brogdon Hinely Springfield - Loree Brogdon Hinely, 80, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of North Citrus Christian Church in Citrus Springs, FL, an advocate for Key Training Center, and...
Hobson Seth Lucas
Oct 14, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Hobson Seth Lucas Rincon – Hobson Seth Lucas, 22, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Memorial Health. Born on April 25, 1989 in Lancaster, SC he graduated from E.C.H.S. in 2007. Seth touched so many lives no matter where he...
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