local obituaries
James Benjamin Cummings
Jan 1, 2012
James Benjamin Cummings,79, died January 1, 2012 at home in Pembroke, Ga . The Lord knew it was time for his welcoming and for his soul to be at peace. He was born in Kinston, NC and had lived most of his life in Savannah, GA. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran with a kind and loving soul...
Regina Waters
Jan 1, 2012
POOLER: Mrs. Regina Waters, 93, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Sylvania to the late Cleveland R. Reddick and Gabe Mulligan. She is survived by her husband, Albert (Russ) Waters of Pooler; daughter, Linda Waters of Pooler; son, Alan Waters (Diana) of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughters, Alicia and Alana Waters, both...
Charlotte "Annie" Anderson Rahn
Dec 30, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Charlotte "Annie" Anderson Rahn Springfield – Charlotte "Annie" Anderson Rahn, 77, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at Candler Hospital. The Screven County native was baptized at Black Creek Methodist Church and was a homemaker She was preceded in death by her...
Kay Emerson
Dec 28, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kay C. Emerson Guyton- Kay C. Emerson, 63, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Terry Emerson; daughter, Tammie J. English (Ray); son, Linny Stone (Melissa); grandchildren, Kayla English, Kaden Stone, Kyler Stone, and Kinsey Stone; brothers, Tommy Coleman (Carlene) and Donnie Coleman...
Franklin Earl Chapman, Sr.
Dec 27, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Franklin Earl Chapman, Sr. Rincon – Franklin Earl Chapman, Sr., 70, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at his residence. The Chatham County native worked as a Tug Boat Assistant, car salesman, and retired as a Iron Worker . He was preceded...
Mary Ellen Hutto Seckinger
Dec 26, 2011
Mrs. Mary Ellen Hutto Seckinger of Garden City, Georgia walked onto the golden streets of Heaven on Monday, December 26, 2011. Born in Egypt, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Samuel F. Hutto. Mary was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was employed with Stanley Home Products for 42 years, during which time...
Jay Morrison
Dec 25, 2011
Springfield – Mr. Jay Morrison, 33, died at his home, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Jay was born in Savannah and employed with Hendrix Machinery. He was a member of International Worship Center. Preceded in death by his father, Herman Jay Morrison, II and mother, Cindey Michelle Morrison.. Survivors include his son, Keion Zayne Morrison, fiancé, Sandra Cobb along with her...
Dana Paul Lee
Dec 23, 2011
Statesboro-Dana Paul Lee, 37, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at his home. Dana was formerly employed with B.A.S.F., he enjoyed playing ball with his kids, playing golf, riding motorcycles and was an Atlanta Falcons fan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dana Marie "Sissy" Lee. Survivors include his children, Dustin Lee and Victoria Lee; parents, Mr....
Samuel Wertz Zipperer
Dec 23, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Samuel Wertz Zipperer Guyton – Samuel Wertz Zipperer, 83, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and retired from Effingham County Board of Education after 32 years of service including the...
Carolyn Edwards Thompson
Dec 21, 2011
Brooklet, GA – Carolyn Edwards Thompson, 82, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2011. She was born on February 4, 1929 in Meldrim, GA and was the daughter of Henry Marlow Edwards and Matilda Christian Edwards. She was valedictorian of the 1946 graduating class at Marlow High School and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Mrs. Thompson...
Thomas Joseph "Joey" Wexel
Dec 17, 2011
Pooler-Thomas Joseph "Joey" Wexel, 53, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Joey was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Wexel. He was a Deacon at Pooler First Baptist Church and was employed with Imperial Sugar. He loved boating and was a great cook. Survivors include his wife, Diane Wexel; children, Jamey Cadle, Ashley...
George W. Asbell
Dec 17, 2011
Meldrim-Mr. George W. Asbell, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Asbell was born in Macon to the late George Eugene Asbell and Claudia Jones Asbell. He was a member of the Meldrim United Methodist Church and the Sons of the Confederates. He retired from GCR Firestone. He was also preceded in...
Edward "Eddie" Donahue
Dec 16, 2011
BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. Edward "Eddie" Donahue, 54, died peacefully at home on December 16, 2011. Eddie was born on October 4, 1957 to Howard and Hazel Donahue. Eddie grew up in Bloomingdale where he currently attended church at Life Springs Worship Center. He is preceded in death by his father, Howard E. Donahue. Eddie is survived by his mother, Hazel Donahue;...
Jackson Zipperer
Dec 13, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax A. Jackson Zipperer SPRINGFIELD— A. Jackson Zipperer died peacefully at home on his cherished farm, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by parents, Thomas E. and Willie Harn Zipperer, and wife of 72 years, Theresa Kleinsteuber Zipperer. Mr. Zipperer...
Tamie A. Paez
Dec 10, 2011
Guyton-Mrs. Tamie A. Paez, 52, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Paez was born in Miami, FL to the late Francis and Catherine Whittaker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Israel Paez, Jr.; children, Danny Paez and Jovana Groover; grandchildren, Briana Paez, Jeffrey "JJ" Groover and Daniel Paez;...
Joseph Scarso
Dec 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 Mr. Joseph Scarso Rincon-Mr. Joseph Scarso, 83, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2011 at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio and worked at Grumman as a Light Aircraft Engineer. He moved to Savannah to...
Delmas "Hoppy" L. Sims
Dec 3, 2011
Garden City-Mr. Delmas "Hoppy" L. Sims, 70, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sims was born in Ellabell to the late Lonnie E. Sims, Jr. & Mary Louise Cribbs Sims. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City. He was a retiree and served his country in the 82nd Airborne...
Kathern Ann Harrell Gross
Nov 30, 2011
Kernersville, NC-Kathern Ann Harrell Gross, 59, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was the daughter of Lloyd Joseph and Kay Barbour Harrell. Kathern was a loving mother, and grandmother as well as an active member of Triad Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alan...
Jerry Mobley
Nov 28, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Master Chief Gerald C. "Jerry" Mobley Clyo- Master Chief Gerald C. "Jerry" Mobley, 61, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. The Chatham County native had retired from the US Navy. He had graduated from Savannah High and received a degree from DeVry University. Jerry had been...
Virginia Graham Usher
Nov 24, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Virginia Graham Usher Springfield –Virginia Graham Usher, 92, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native attended Turkey Branch Baptist Church. She had a heart for missions and actively supported several missions and mission organizations. A former...
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