local obituaries

Jordan Thomas Devegter

Jordan Thomas Devegter

May 6, 2011

Savannah-Jordan Thomas deVegter, 18, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011. Jordan was employed with Pizza Hut and had a dream of entering the United States Army. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Annette Mitchell and a grandfather, Thomas deVegter, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Holly deVegter of Savannah; father, Thomas H. deVegter, Jr. of Savannah; brothers, Justin...

Carolyn Tootle Greenway

Carolyn Tootle Greenway

Apr 30, 2011

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Carolyn Tootle Greenway, 70, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice of Claxton. She was a long time resident of Bloomingdale and was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Greenway. She was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church and was Homecoming Queen in her Glenwood High School class. Survivors...

Christopher C. Shuman

Christopher C. Shuman

Apr 30, 2011

Christopher Clayton Shuman (February 12, 1978 – April 30, 2011) Christopher Clayton Shuman, 33, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Chris was born on February 12, 1978, and was a native of Chatham County. He graduated from Calvary Baptist Day School in 1997. He attended Savannah Technical College where he earned two degrees in computer technology. Chris was employed by...

C.R. Saturday, Jr.

C.R. Saturday, Jr.

Apr 30, 2011

Meldrim-Mr. C.R. Saturday, Jr., 68, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Saturday was born in Eden to the late C.R. Saturday, Sr. & Ola Mae Saturday. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and retired from Cummings Engine Company. Survivors include his wife, Faye R. Saturday of Meldrim; children, LaJuan (Terry)...

Howard Larue Harrell

Howard Larue Harrell

Apr 28, 2011

Howard Larue Harrell Howard Larue Harrell of Savannah, Georgia died at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 28, 2011. He was born July 8, 1942 in Nashville, GA to Howard and Tessie Harrell and grew up in Lenox, GA. After his family moved to Lakeland, FL, he was graduated from Lakeland High School. He enlisted in the United States...

Mae Jean Moore

Mae Jean Moore

Apr 27, 2011

Port Wentworth-Mrs. Mae Jean Moore, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Moore was born in Swainsboro to the late Ernest & Gladys Bishop Boatright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Elwell Moore and a grandson, Mark Ashley Wheeles. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port...

Pink Wayne Ranew

Pink Wayne Ranew

Apr 25, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Pink Wayne Ranew Guyton – Pink Wayne Ranew, 50, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Chatham County native was employed by the GA Ports Authority. He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney Paul Ranew and Sara Loyce Brown Ranew. Survivors include...

Florence Sowell Weston

Florence Sowell Weston

Apr 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 Florence Sowell Weston Statesboro – Florence Sowell Weston, 89, passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at East GA Regional Medical Center. The Screven County native was a member of Garden City First Baptist Church, Clyo Homemakers, and the Classic Club of...

Mozelle Lee Berne

Mozelle Lee Berne

Apr 24, 2011

Rincon-Ms. Mozelle L. Berne, 95, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. Ms. Berne was born in Thunderbolt to the late William S. & Ollie S. Lee. She was a member of First Alliance Church, retired from the Chatham County Police Department and was a member of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia. Mrs. Berne was also...

Charles A. Cook

Charles A. Cook

Apr 21, 2011

ELLABELL: Mr. Charles A. Cook, 54, died Thursday, April 21, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Visitation: Friday, April 29, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Coastal Cathedral Church of God, 275 Berwick Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419. Funeral: Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Coastal Cathedral Church of God. Burial: Arlington National Cemetery at a later...

Nadine Arnsdorff Seckinger

Nadine Arnsdorff Seckinger

Apr 20, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Nadine Arnsdorff Seckinger Springfield – Nadine Arnsdorff Seckinger, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at her residence. The Effingham County native was the daughter of the late Nesbit and Bertha Thomas Arnsdorff and a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. She graduated...

Carl Tomlin

Carl Tomlin

Apr 19, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Carl A. Tomlin Savannah- Carl A. Tomlin, 93, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Salida, Colorado native was film maker with Tomlin Film Productions. He had lived in Sloatsburg, NY for 52 years. He was a World War II Army Veteran, who served in...

Joshua Klayton Stafford

Joshua Klayton Stafford

Apr 18, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Joshua Klayton Stafford Guyton – Joshua Klayton Stafford, 18, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011. Josh was born October 28, 1992 in Savannah. He was a Senior at Effingham County High School, an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing, but his...

Joanne C. Irvine

Joanne C. Irvine

Apr 18, 2011

Pooler-Mrs. Joanne C. Irvine, 76, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Irvine was born in Boston, MA to the late George Roy, Sr. & Anna Foley Roy. She retired from Verizon and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Paul W. Irvine of Pooler; children, Jeanne M. Irvine of Hanover,...

Robert Leland Bell

Robert Leland Bell

Apr 15, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Robert Leland Bell Guyton, GA – Bob passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at the age of 75 at home. He was under the care of Hospice Savannah. The Westport, Kentucky native was retired from Union Camp/IP. He was an avid hunter...

Donnie Mccullough, Sr.

Donnie Mccullough, Sr.

Apr 13, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Donnie McCullough, Sr. Rincon – Donnie McCullough, Sr., 56, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his residence. The Chatham County native was a member of Abundant Life Church and formerly worked at Gulfstream. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, never met a...

Theodore Eugene Helmey

Theodore Eugene Helmey

Apr 12, 2011

Garden City-Mr. Theodore Eugene Helmey, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. The Effingham County native had lived in Garden City for many years. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and retired from CSX Railroad after 45 years of service. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and he was an...

Eula Mae Oliver

Eula Mae Oliver

Apr 12, 2011

Savannah – Mrs. Eula Mae Oliver, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Mrs. Oliver was a woman of faith who loved to go to church. She was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia but lived most of her life in Savannah. She was a seamstress for the Chatham Dress Company and retired in 1980. She enjoyed...

Peggy W. Hayslip

Peggy W. Hayslip

Apr 11, 2011

POOLER – Mrs. Peggy W. Hayslip, 68, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lehew White and Joyce Dickey. She was co-owner of the Atlanta Duplicate Bridge Club. She is survived by her husband, Larry Hayslip of Pooler; sister, Pat Bell of Pooler and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be...

Dana Remick

Dana Remick

Apr 10, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dana J. Remick Guyton- Dana J. Remick, 54, died Sunday April 10, 2011 at his residence. The St. Marys, PA native was a certified prosthetist/orthotist with Hanger, Inc. Survivors include his daughters, April B. and Amy K. Remick; brother, Karl Remick; sisters, Betsy Cutting and Holly Lacy; and...

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