local obituaries

Sherley Wendell "S.W." Burns

Sherley Wendell "S.W." Burns

Sep 18, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sherley Wendell "S.W." Burns Thunderbolt – Sherley Wendell "S.W." Burns, 74, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native graduated from Springfield Academy in 1955 and then A.B.A.C. He was a former Springfield City Councilman, member of...

William "Bill" James Buske

William "Bill" James Buske

Sep 17, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE William James "Bill" Buske Springfield – William James "Bill" Buske, 45, passed away. The Chatham County native graduated from Benedictine and Georgia Southern University where he was a writer for the "The Eagle" and also played Rugby. He was employed with...

Joshua B. "Sonny" Woods, Jr.

Joshua B. "Sonny" Woods, Jr.

Sep 16, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel Phone: 748 – 2444 / Fax: 748 – 4112 Mr. Joshua B. "Sonny" Woods, Jr. Sandhill Road – Mr. Joshua B. "Sonny" Woods, Jr., 82, entered into eternal resting Friday, September 16, 2011 at home with his family and friends under the care of Odessey Hospice. Mr. Sonny was...

Thomas E. Carr

Thomas E. Carr

Sep 16, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas E. Carr Springfield – Thomas E. Carr, 93, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. Born February 21, 1918 in Columbus, OH, Mr. Carr moved to Springfield in 1985 where he was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church....

Lilly Morris Poythress

Lilly Morris Poythress

Sep 16, 2011

Richmond Hill-Mrs. Lilly Morris Poythress, 79, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Lilly was born in Savannah to the late George C. Morris and Adelaide C. Morris. She was a former resident of Rincon and was a member of the Rincon United Methodist Church and the U.D.C. She was formerly employed with Griffin Marine Supply....

Charles Dalton Couey

Charles Dalton Couey

Sep 11, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Charles Dalton Couey Springfield– Charles Dalton Couey, 19, University of Georgia student, 2010 Effingham County High School graduate, ECHS football player, loved by many, friend to all, died Sunday Sept. 11, 2011 in Athens. Survivors include his parents, Tim & Lesa Couey; sister, Ashlyn Couey, who he loved...

Mary Miller Drake

Mary Miller Drake

Sep 10, 2011

Mrs. Mary Miller Drake, 79, of Faulkville, GA passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Hospice Savannah. A native of Wrightsville, GA, Mary enjoyed sewing, gardening, playing the piano, and cooking. She was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church where she sang in the Choir. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jessie Drake,...

Jacquelyn Z. Scott

Jacquelyn Z. Scott

Sep 8, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jacquelyn Z. Scott Springfield – Jacquelyn Z. Scott, 79, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at her residence after a long bout with cancer. The Chatham County native was the daughter of the late T.B. and Inez C. Zittrauer. She was a...

Gary Hendricks

Gary Hendricks

Sep 8, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax J. Gary Hendricks Rincon– J. Gary Hendricks, 75, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple and was employed by All American Siding & Windows and Gary & Mae Caterers. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Berma Usher

Berma Usher

Sep 7, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Berma M. Usher Springfield–Berma M. Usher, 94, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. The long time Effingham County resident was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield since 1933. She had been a member of the Senior Citizens of First Baptist, the WMU, the Welcoming...

Timothy Jerome Moore

Timothy Jerome Moore

Sep 6, 2011

Pooler-Timothy Jerome Moore, 27, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Timothy was employed with Savannah Toyota and loved baseball. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Irvin Moore and a uncle, Gary Moore. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Laura & Danny Wilson of Pooler; father, Ira Moore of Vidalia; brother, Joseph Moore of Pooler; step-brother, Stephen...

Daniel E. "Danny" Davis

Daniel E. "Danny" Davis

Sep 4, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Daniel E. "Danny" Davis Guyton – Daniel E. "Danny" Davis, 70, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at St. Joseph' Hospital. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, the N.R.A., and enjoyed Nascar. The Chatham County native graduated from Commercial...

John O'Neal

John O'Neal

Sep 1, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Charles "Johnny" O'Neal, Sr. Guyton– John Charles "Johnny" O'Neal, Sr. , 51, died September 1, 2011, in a truck accident in Columbus, GA. The Effingham County native was a member of Pineora Baptist Church and was a truck driver with B & M Trucking. He loved to...

Logan Andrew Shelton

Logan Andrew Shelton

Aug 30, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Logan Andrew Shelton Springfield – Logan Andrew Shelton, 17, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Logan was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and a student at Effingham County High School where he was a member of the F.F.A and...

Helen Lowe Eisenberg

Helen Lowe Eisenberg

Aug 29, 2011

Richmond Hill – Mrs. Helen Lowe Eisenberg of Richmond Hill, Moultrie, Pooler, GA and Tulsa, OK left this earth to join her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born March 11, 1921 in Wichita Falls, Texas, Helen served the Lord as wife, Mom, Mai or Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend for 90 years. She...

Elton H. Riley

Elton H. Riley

Aug 28, 2011

Garden City-Mr. Elton H. Riley, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Mr. Elton was born in Lula, GA to the late Harvey Henry Riley & Mae Bryant Riley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Curl Riley and a grandson, Christopher Weatherly. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was the retired owner/operator of...

Jack L. Tice

Jack L. Tice

Aug 26, 2011

Mr. Jack L. Tice passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011, at his home in Garden City surrounded by his wife and other loved ones. Jack was born on November 5, 1946, to the late Mary Ann Webb Tice (Faulk) and Jack L. Tice, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Joel E. "Bo" Faulk, Jr., and...

Glen Dale Sivils, Sr.

Glen Dale Sivils, Sr.

Aug 25, 2011

Eden-Mr. Glen Dale Sivils, Sr., 72, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sivils was born in Weokie, OK to the late William Andrew & Eula Belle Sivils. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from IPW. Survivors include his wife, Janet Windham Sivils of Eden; children, Glen D. (Joy) Sivils, Jr....

Gerald Wesley Spivey

Gerald Wesley Spivey

Aug 24, 2011

Bloomingdale – Gerald Wesley Spivey, 49, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Gerald was a resident of Bloomingdale for several years. He worked for Savannah Tank as a certified welder. He was a member of Bible Baptist church on Skidaway Road. He enjoyed riding his Honda motorcycle. He will be sadly missed by his mom,...

Rev. Ernest Seckinger, Sr.

Rev. Ernest Seckinger, Sr.

Aug 22, 2011

Seckinger, Ernest W. Sr. The Rev. Dr. Ernest W. Seckinger Sr. died August 22, 2011 in Blairsville, GA. He was born in Clyo, GA in his beloved Effingham County, May 20, 1917 the child of Frank Bernard and Gertrude Exley Seckinger. Throughout his life he honored his Salzburger ancestry, a life member of the Georgia Salzburger Society. He was a...

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