Guerry Burns
Oct 2, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421 Phone Number & (912) 754-3426 Fax Mr. D. Guerry Burns Clyo - Mr. David Guerry Burns, 94, died Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family and caregivers. Mr. Burns worked in the timber industry for over 80 years. He was blessed to serve his...
Rodney Lee Gordon
Oct 1, 2011
Ellabell-Mr. Rodney Lee Gordon, 63, passed away on Saturday. Mr. Gordon was born in Marietta, Ohio and won two gold medals competing in the Special Olympics in New York. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Gordon. Survivors include his mother, Elaine Gordon of Statesboro, formerly of Ellabell, and two sisters, Sonja Higgins of Baxley and Millicent Snodgrass...
Mary V. (Fields) Billings
Oct 1, 2011
Port Wentworth - Mrs. Mary V. (Fields) Billings, 75, passed away on October 1, 2011 after a long illness. Mrs. Billings was retired from White Way Cleaners in Port Wentworth. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Fields and Jeffery Fields; two daughters, Carol Jacoby and Liz Arnett; ten grandchildren; several great-grands; and a host of other family and friends....
William I. "Bill" Reese
Oct 1, 2011
William I. (Bill) Reese, Jr. - 81, went home to be reunited with his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Reese on October 1, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard veteran, retired after 36 years of service to our country as an aircraft technician with the 165th Tactical Airlift Group,...
Annie Lou Purvis
Sep 29, 2011
Pooler-Mrs. Annie Lou Purvis, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 29, 2011. Mrs. Purvis was born in Toombs County to the late James & Annie Parker Page. She lived in Chatham County since 1933. She was employed with Lang's Department Store for 27 years and retired from Punch and Judy in 1976....
William Chandler O'Dwyer
Sep 28, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Chandler O'Dwyer Springfield – William Chandler O'Dwyer, 16, passed away Wednesday September 28, 2011. Born December 17, 1994 in Savannah William was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and a 11th grade...
Barbara Ann Johnson
Sep 26, 2011
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Barbara Ann Johnson, 59, passed away on Monday. Mrs. Barbara was born in Savanah to the late William & Hulda Canady. She had previously been employed with Riverview Nursing Home and was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony C. Johnson. Survivors include her daughter, Denise Johnson (Larry Lunsford); two brothers, William "Billy" Canady and James Canady; one...
Doris Anne Crawford
Sep 25, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Doris Anne Fleshman Crawford Savannah – Doris Anne Fleshman Crawford, 87, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Westview Nursing Center. The Kentucky native attended the Cincinnati, Ohio Conservatory of Music and graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She was...
Robert Shane "Robbie" Anderson, Sr.
Sep 25, 2011
Bloomingdale-Mr. Robert "Robbie" Shane Anderson, Sr., 41, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. Robbie was born in Savannah and was a member of Local 188. He loved dirt bikes, fast cars and his children. Survivors include his children, Hayley Michelle Anderson and Robert Shane Anderson, Jr., both of Richmond Hill; parents, Robert & Janet Anderson of...
Nell Mullins Roach
Sep 25, 2011
Savannah – Mrs. Nell Mullins Roach, 89, was welcomed home on September 25, 2011. Mrs. Roach lovingly supported her late husband, Charles J. Roach, Sr., during their 68 years of marriage while raising their three children. She instilled in her children a legacy of love and Christian faith in which they demonstrated even through her passing. She was an unforgettable...
Carol Lynn Douberly
Sep 24, 2011
Meldrim-Mrs. Carol Lynn Douberly, 68, went to see her savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Mrs. Carol was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Caulie & Nancy King Knight. She was a member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church and was the owner/operator of Carol's Beauty Salon. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Wood, a...
Gene Austin Murrell
Sep 23, 2011
Pooler-On September 23, 2011, Gene Austin Murrell transcended this mortal life to begin his new life in the green fields of heaven with his Lord. He was born in Catchings, Mississippi, in 1931. At a young age, Gene joined the U.S. Army. He pulled two tours in Vietnam. Gene was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Gene was also...
Ashley Nicole Howard
Sep 21, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ashley Nicole Howard Rincon – Ashley Nicole Howard, 14, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Born in Savannah on October 10, 1996 Ashley was a Freshman at Effingham County High School where she played Softball. Ashley was always smiling and full of...
Rufus H. Stokes
Sep 20, 2011
Midway-Mr. Rufus H. Stokes, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana from injuries sustained in a fall. Mr. Stokes was retired and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy on Guam during or after World War II. He was preceded in death by his...
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
