local obituaries

Clara Mae Nixon

Clara Mae Nixon

Jul 29, 2011

POOLER: Mrs. Clara Mae Nixon, 83, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Clara was born in Broxton, GA to the late Charlie J. Polk and Racheal Pitts. She was a wonderful, giving and unselfish mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger and her warm smile will be remembered by all who loved her. She was an...

Latrelle Rogers

Latrelle Rogers

Jul 27, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (picture) Joyce "LaTrelle" Sharp Rogers Rincon- Joyce "LaTrelle" Sharp Rogers, 63, entered into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on July 27, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Port Wentworth, GA, she was the daughter of the late Presley Eugene Sharp and the late Mary Lee...

Iris Sikes

Iris Sikes

Jul 26, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Iris Kight Sikes Springfield- Iris Kight Sikes, 84 died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. The Johnson County native had been a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield since 1951 and had taught nursery Sunday School for many years. She retired from the Effingham...

Mary V. Elkins

Mary V. Elkins

Jul 26, 2011

SAVANNAH: Mrs. Mary V. Elkins, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Mrs. Elkins was originally from Brunswick, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard D. Spalding and Laura Johnson. She is survived by her children, Cheryl, Susan and Michael Elkins; grandchildren, Erica Pantor and Christopher Elkins. Visitation will be Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m....

Catherine "Kitty" Lipe

Catherine "Kitty" Lipe

Jul 25, 2011

Faulkville-Mrs. Catherine "Kitty" Lipe, 81, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Kitty was born in Blackshear to the late Taft & Gladys DeLoach. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. "Bob" Lipe. She was a member of Ash Street Baptist Church where she also played the piano. She was the featured...

Carolyn Louise Wise

Carolyn Louise Wise

Jul 25, 2011

SAVANNAH: Miss Carolyn Louise Wise, 60, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Carolyn was born in Chatham County and worked for Derst Bakery for 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her sisters, Nellie Wilkins (James) of Savannah, Annie O'Neal of Savannah and Shirley Woods of Guyton; brother, Herschel Wise, Sr. (Julia) of...

William Francis Bailey, Sr.

William Francis Bailey, Sr.

Jul 25, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Francis Bailey, Sr. Guyton – William Francis Bailey, Sr., 86, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at his residence. The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 34th Infantry, Red Bull Division. His unit was the...

James Ronald Sherrod

James Ronald Sherrod

Jul 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 James Ronald Sherrod Guyton – James Ronald Sherrod, 51, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. The Bulloch County native was employed with the Effingham County Sheriff's Department, member of the GA Sheriff's Association, and the Peace Officers Association of Georgia. He...

Edward "Ed" R. Mcfarlane, Jr.

Edward "Ed" R. Mcfarlane, Jr.

Jul 24, 2011

Bloomingdale-Mr. Edward "Ed" R. McFarlane, Jr., 78, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Ed was born in Savannah to the late Edward R. & Lena Inez Hunter McFarlane. He was a member of Ash Street Baptist Church and formerly attended Alpha United Methodist Church. He retired from the United States Air Force as well as...

Arlene A. Newman

Arlene A. Newman

Jul 21, 2011

POOLER: Mrs. Arlene A. Newman, 56, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Candler Hospital. A native of Forsyth, Arlene is preceded in death by her parents, Dudley V. Anderson and Johnnie W. Anderson and her son, Douglas G. Newman. She was a homemaker and a member of Dean Forest Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Newman,...

William Edward Stich

William Edward Stich

Jul 20, 2011

POOLER: Mr. William Edward Stich, 68, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Survivors include daughters, Tricia Stich, Krista Stich; son, William Edward Stich, II (Michele); grandchildren, Lindsey Stich, Jessica Stich, Ryan Stich, Derek Pritchett, Brenden Stich, Aric Stich; great-granddaughter, Taylor Stich; sister, Donna Welage (Fred); niece, Tina Welage and nephew, Greg Welage. Funeral services will be Monday, July...

Evelyn Virginia Cornwell Ibaugh

Evelyn Virginia Cornwell Ibaugh

Jul 20, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Evelyn Virginia Cornwell Ibaugh Rincon – Evleyn Virginia Cornwell Ibaugh, 93, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Westview Nursing Center. The New York native was a member First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Jessie Wall Sunday School Class. She was...

Wanda Lee Beutner

Wanda Lee Beutner

Jul 18, 2011

Pooler-Mrs. Wanda Lee Beutner, 58, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Wanda was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Grady Ward. Survivors include her husband, Tom Beutner of Pooler; children, Jeff Cabell of Mobile, AL, Erin Cabell of Parker, CO, Mike Cabell of Telluride, CO and Sarah Beutner of Atlanta;...

Doris Switzer

Doris Switzer

Jul 18, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Doris Switzer Clyo – Doris Switzer, 83, born on November 2, 1927 in Savannah, GA, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at 4:01 p.m. at her home after a long illness. She was a member of Elam-Egypt Baptist Church and a homemaker....

Erwin Keith Perdue

Erwin Keith Perdue

Jul 12, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Rev. Erwin Keith "Bubba" Perdue, Sr. Rincon – Rev. Erwin Keith "Bubba" Perdue Sr., died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Effingham County Hospital. Born June 13th, 1940 in Swainsboro, Georgia, Keith was preceded in death by his Mother Alice Sumner Perdue and his Father Irvin Perdue. He graduated...

Wilma Perkins Jones

Wilma Perkins Jones

Jul 10, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Wilma Perkins Jones Ridgeland, SC – Wilma Perkins Jones, 87, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Memorial Health. The Bulloch County native was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Donald R. Jones of Ridgeland, SC; sons and daughter-in-law,...

Janie Miller White

Janie Miller White

Jul 10, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Janie Miller White Rincon – Janie Miller White, 89, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Candler Hospital. The Bulloch County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and the Woodrow Oglesby Sunday School Class. She formerly worked at Savannah...

John C. Horn, Jr.

John C. Horn, Jr.

Jul 8, 2011

POOLER: Mr. John C. Horn, Jr., 57, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Horn, Sr. and Linnis Dare Horn. He was a retired Boilermaker with Local 26. He loved fishing, hunting and his kids and grandkids....

Rita Jenkins

Rita Jenkins

Jul 8, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Rita J. Jenkins Guyton - Rita J. Jenkins, 79, died July 8, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Oxford, England. Survivors include her children, Wayne Jenkins, Stephen Jenkins, Glenn Jenkins, Donna Moore, and Raymond Jenkins; sister, Sylvia Hazledine; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service:...

Annette Blackburn Bragg

Annette Blackburn Bragg

Jul 6, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Annette Blackburn Bragg Guyton – Annette Blackburn Bragg, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Memorial Health. The Chatham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church and was employed with Savannah Tech . She was preceded in death...

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