local obituaries
James Allen Helmly, Sr.
Nov 23, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James Allen Helmly, Sr. Rincon- James Allen Helmly, Sr., 84, died, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at his residence. The Effingham County native had retired from Savannah Electric & Power Company after 42 years of service. He was a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, until recently...
Bobby Gene Holloway
Nov 22, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Bobby Gene Holloway Bobby Gene Holloway – GUYTON – Bobby Gene Holloway, 75, of Guyton, Ga. died Tuesday November 22, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis, TN. and was a member of The Church of...
William H. Pittman, Jr.
Nov 22, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax W. H. Pittman, Jr. Rincon- William H. Pittman, Jr., 68, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at his residence. The Effingham County native had retired from CSX Railroad and had served in the Air Force Reserves. Survivors include his children, Mark Pittman, Melanie Gorman, and Eric Pittman; seven grandchildren;...
William Howell Bridges, Iii
Nov 22, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William H. Bridges, III Springfield – William H. Bridges, III, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the home of his daughter under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah, GA, the son of Ouida Aiken and William H. Bridges,...
David Marcellis "Mark" Leslie
Nov 21, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 David Marcellis "Mark" Leslie Pooler – David Marcellis "Mark" Leslie, 60, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011. The Virginia native was employed at Cracker Barrel for over 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Elsie Leslie. Survivors...
Danny James Allbritton
Nov 20, 2011
Savannah-Mr. Danny James Allbritton went to his eternal home on November 20, 2011. His parents, Evelyn Murphree Allbritton and James E. "Bubs" Allbritton preceded him in death. Danny was a longtime member of ILA 1475 and graduated in 1971 from Carlisle Military School in Bamburg, SC. He was a lifetime member of Coastal Conservation Association. Danny's greatest love was his...
James Furman Lee
Nov 20, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE James Furman Lee James Furman Lee passed away Sunday evening, November 20, 2011, at Embracing Hospice in Cumming after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Savannah to the late James Frank and Anna Rahn Lee. Furman was a lifelong resident...
Isiah Charles Morgan
Nov 20, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Isiah Charles Morgan, 89, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Hospice House in Savannah, GA. He was a resident of Springfield, GA. He was born in Clyo on September 2, 1922, son of Charlie and Blanche Morgan. He was a 40-year employee...
Phyllis Ann Miles-Malphrus
Nov 17, 2011
ELLABELL: Mrs. Phyllis Ann Hilton Miles-Malphrus, 75, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011. She was born in Montgomery County on March 22, 1936 to the late Harry M. Hilton and Willie Lou Hilton-West. Her former husband, Donald R. Miles, Sr. precedes her in death, and a brother, W. Colquitt Hilton. Phyllis Ann graduated from Montgomery High School in 1956, where...
Robert E. Scarborough, Jr.
Nov 16, 2011
POOLER: Mr. Robert E. Scarborough, Jr., 68, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Annette Scarborough; children, Brian (Amy), Bruce and Angela (Muhsin) Corbbrey; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Dale (Elaine); sister, Gwen (Vern) Sesler and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home....
Betty "Louise" Wedincamp
Nov 16, 2011
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Betty "Louise" Wedincamp, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Betty was born to the late Ferris C. & Janie Bashlor Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Wedincamp. She attended South Newington Baptist Church and retired from Johnnie Ganem's Restaurant. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and taking care of her...
Heyward E. "Andy" / "Ebb" Anderson, Jr.
Nov 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 Heyward E. "Andy"/"Ebb" Anderson Jr. Rincon – Heyward E. "Andy"/"Ebb" Anderson, Jr., 74, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at home under the care of Islands Hospice. He was the son of the late Heyward and Henrietta Anderson, retired from the...
Elizabeth Rena Miccoli
Nov 12, 2011
Eden-Elizabeth Rena Miccoli, born on September 23, 1963, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church in Eden, GA. She fought a heroic battle with cancer for 11 years. She loved all people and all ages. She especially enjoyed working in the nursery at church. She was a volunteer for many years at...
Minnie Lee Helmey "Mama Minnie" Zipperer
Nov 9, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Minnie Lee Helmey "Mama Minnie" Zipperer Guyton – Minnie Lee Helmey "Mama Minnie" Zipperer, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Effingham Care Center. Mrs. Zipperer was born in Marlow on October 21, 1917 to the late Ward Leroy Helmey and...
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...
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