local obituaries
Newton Eugene Kieffer
Feb 29, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Newton Eugene Kieffer Springfield – Newton Eugene Kieffer, 70, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The Effingham County native was a retired Contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Pierce Kieffer and Isabelle Webb Kieffer. Survivors include his son,...
Frances June Mason
Feb 27, 2012
GUYTON: Mrs. Frances June Mason, 68, died Monday, February 27, 2012 at Candler Hospital. She is survived by her husband, John Mason, Jr.; children, Samuel Reynolds (Julie), Deborah Helpling and Timothy Mason; five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and brothers, Gordon, Robert and Joel Cowart. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel...
Emma Lee Lanier
Feb 27, 2012
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Emma Lee Lanier, 78, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Emma was born in Chatham County to the late Andrew L. Clark, Sr. and Emma Lee McRae Clark. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Theda, Rose, Estelle, Veliska and Betty as well as brothers, Jack and Paul. She retired from Belk's Department...
Bobby A. Harvey
Feb 26, 2012
Port Wentworth – Mr. Bobby A. "Bob" Harvey, 66, died on Sunday, February 26, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Statesboro, GA on October 21, 1945 to the late Thomas and Myrtice Harvey. Bob was a licensed funeral director having worked full and part time for the former Fountain Funeral Home in Port Wentworth, GA most of...
Alma Mikell
Feb 24, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Alma W. Mikell Rincon- Alma W. Mikell, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital with her family beside her. The Elizabethton, TN native was preceded in death by her husband, Clint Mikell; her son, Gary Mikell; her sister, Joyce Owens; and her...
Sarah Karletta Thomas Monro
Feb 24, 2012
Sarah K. Monro,72,of Pineland,SC. passed away February 24,2012 surrounded by friends and family. She was born February 1,1940 in Savannnah,Ga. the daughter of the late Carl and Agnes Thomas. She was the youngest of their seven children. She spent the first part of her life in Effingham County. The 1950's took Sarah from rural Georgia to San Francisco and eventually...
Sheila Renee Wilson
Feb 23, 2012
Savannah – Mrs. Sheila Renee Wilson passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012. She was a person of great character, intensity, love and friendship. She was a woman who loved life and celebrated everyday to the fullest potential. Always up for an adventure, her interests included boating, motorcycles, travel and the Central American Islands. A true animal lover, she loved...
Daniel Neill Lynes
Feb 23, 2012
Savannah-Mr. Daniel Neill Lynes, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Lynes was born in Jesup to the late James and Louise Lynes. He formerly attended Wildwood United Methodist Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from CSX Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Lynes; children, Shirley Foiles,...
John Randolph "Randy" Todd
Feb 23, 2012
Garden City-Mr. John Randolph "Randy" Todd, 62, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He attended Groves High School and was a former employee of Gulfstream, and most recently employed with Roberts Truck Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Garden City....
Annette Waters
Feb 20, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Annette Waters Springfield- Annette Waters, 76, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at her residence. The LaGrange, GA native was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Waters and her son, Michael Waters. Survivors include her daughters, Gail O'Connor, Debbie Payer, and Susan Redd; a brother, L.H. Irwin; a...
Robbie Moore
Feb 20, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Robert "Robbie" Andrew Moore Rincon- Robert Andrew Moore, 16, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at his residence after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Robbie was a student at Effingham County High School where he was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. He was also...
Shirley Ailene Graham
Feb 19, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Shirley Ailene Graham Rincon – Shirley Ailene Graham, 82, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Effingham Care Center in Springfield, GA. She was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in...
Clyde Thomas Gnann
Feb 18, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Clyde Thomas "Tommy" Gnann Clyo – Clyde Thomas "Tommy" Gnann, 61, passed away February 18, 2012. The Chatham County native graduated from Carlisle Military School. He served in the U.S. Army having served 2 tours in Vietnan, was a member of the...
Marvin Howard "John" Richey, Jr.
Feb 18, 2012
Port Wentworth-Mr. Marvin Howard "John" Richey, Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Westview Nursing Home. Mr. Richey was born in Commerce, GA to the late Marvin Howard Richey, Sr. and Maudean Archer Richey. He was in the heating and air business. He was a member of the Port Wentworth Christian Missionary Alliance Church and he served...
Arthur Wlodarek
Feb 15, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Arthur W. Wlodarek Rincon- Arthur W. Wlodarek, 79, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at his residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. The Dunkirk, NY native had served in the US Air Force from 1952 – 1974 during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, where he received numerous...
Thomas Randall "Randy" Ainsworth
Feb 13, 2012
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas Randall "Randy" Ainsworth Rincon – Thomas Randall "Randy" Ainsworth, 58, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at his residence. The Alabama native was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Survivors include his wife, Darlene L. Ainsworth of...
Martha Hughes Olsen
Feb 12, 2012
Pooler – Mrs. Martha Hughes Olsen, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 12, 2012 while under the care of Hospice Savannah after a short illness. A native of Tattnall County, Collins, GA, she is preceded in death by her parents, W.K. (Boy) and Inez Stubbs Hughes, son, Booker Olsen, sister, Matra Harvey, brothers, John D....
Thomas R. Olbrysh, Sr.
Feb 8, 2012
POOLER: Mr. Thomas R. Olbrysh, Sr. 71, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Olbrysh served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He is survived by wife, Margaret Peggy Olbrysh of Pooler; sons, Thomas Olbrysh, Jr. (Tammi) of Pooler and Shawn...
John William "Bill" Lee, Jr.
Feb 7, 2012
Pooler-Mr. John William "Bill" Lee, Jr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Bill was born in Savannah to the late John William Lee, Sr. and Mary Catherine Lee. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple in Savannah and volunteered as a mentor and a security guard at Calvary Day School. He...
Anne Eaton Barras Fearon
Feb 4, 2012
Port Wentworth-Ms. Anne Eaton Barras Fearon passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Candler Hospital. Ms. Anne was born on September 19, 1927 to the late Frank & Pearl Eaton in Port Wentworth, GA. She was a retiree of AT&T and a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth. Survivors include her children, Angela Barras Brackett and...
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