local obituaries
Leona Dasher "Chubby" Helmey
Apr 9, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Leona Dasher "Chubby" Helmey Guyton – Leona Dasher "Chubby" Helmey, 93, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, W.E.L.C.A., Zion Community Senior Citizens, and the Marlow Farm Bureau....
Craig Reilly
Apr 8, 2011
Pooler-Mr. Craig Reilly, 24, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at Colonial Oil. Craig Reilly spent his life making people smile. If there was a funny video to be seen, Craig was the first to play it for you. If you needed a hand, he was the first one there....
Paul S. Kessler
Apr 4, 2011
Bloomingdale-Mr. Paul S. Kessler, 64, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Kessler was born in Savannah to the late Joseph S. Kessler and Lena Kessler Strickland and was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph E. Kessler. He was employed with Derst Baking Company and served in the National Guard. He...
Deann Drake Neal
Apr 1, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 DeAnn Drake Neal DeAnn Drake Neal went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2011. She graduated from Effingham County High School in 1984. After high School she went on to Georgia Southern and received a Bachelor's degree in...
Theresa Rubrecht
Apr 1, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Theresa L. "Tess" Rubrecht Rincon- Theresa L. "Tess" Rubrecht, 61, died April 1, 2011 at her residence. The Pittsburgh, PA native was retired from PNC Credit Card Corp. Survivors include her husband, Tom Rubrecht; children, Kelli & Shawn Ford of Ontario, Canada, T.J. & Michelle Rubrecht of Springfield,...
W. A. Rahn, Jr.
Mar 31, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 W.A. Rahn, Jr. Rincon – W. A. Rahn, Jr., 87, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Effingham Extended Care. The Chatham County native was the son of the late William Austin Rahn, Sr. and Lollie Exley Rahn. He retired from Union...
Johnny Edgar Hood
Mar 30, 2011
Eden - Johnny Edgar Hood, 70, of Eden, Ga., passed into the presence of the Lord March 30, 2011 at home in his recliner, as he wanted it to be. He had been under the care of Savannah Hospice since December, 2010. He was born in Swainsboro, Ga., on August 11, 1940. He graduated Swainsboro High School in 1958. He...
Marguerite Hinely Dutton
Mar 28, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Marguerite Hinely Dutton Springfield – Marguerite Hinely Dutton "Munty", 92, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 28, 2011, surrounded by family and friends at the home of her daughter. Marguerite was born in Springfield, Georgia on October...
Ruby Phillips
Mar 27, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ruby K. Phillips Rincon- Ruby K. Phillips, 94, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. The Toombs County native had lived in Effingham County for over 30 years and was a member of North Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Ronnie Phillips (Cathy); grandchildren,...
Jane B. Alford
Mar 27, 2011
Rincon-Ms. Jane B. Alford, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Ms. Jane was born in Baxley to the late Edgar K. Beecher, Sr. & Mattie C. Beecher. She was employed with the City of Port Wentworth Police Department for 23 years as well as Coastal Correctional Institute for 11 years. She loved...
Johnnie W. Love, Jr.
Mar 21, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Johnnie W. Love, Jr. Rincon – Johnnie W. Love, Jr., 87, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Mr. Love was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, a former Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and...
Myrtice D. Davis
Mar 21, 2011
POOLER: Mrs. Myrtice D. Davis, 85, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at Heritage Healthcare. Mrs. Davis was a long time member of Rothwell Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Giles of Augusta and Debbie Jones of Pooler; sister, Hortense Worley of Augusta; six grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, March...
Carl D. Moseley
Mar 18, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Carl D. Moseley, Sr. Guyton- Carl D. Moseley,Sr., 79, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at his residence after a short illness. The Bulloch County native was a retired maintenance mechanic with Johns Mansville Company. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was preceded in death by...
John Watson
Mar 18, 2011
Pooler - John Watson, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2011 at Savannah Hospice House. John was born in Carlise, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1924 but considered himself a native Savannahian. At the age of 18 he graduated from the Hershey School for Boys in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and then joined the U.S. Navy and served his country until...
William "Bill" Pierce Jordan, Jr.
Mar 17, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Pierce "Bill" Jordan, Jr. Rincon –William Pierce "Bill" Jordan, Jr., passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. The Toombs County native was born on August 19, 1936, to the late William P. Jordan, Sr. and Donnie Belle Jordan. He resided in Chatham...
James Larry Day, Sr.
Mar 13, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Larry Day, Sr. Rincon – James Larry Day, Sr., 72, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The South Carolina native was a retired roofer and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Survivors include his children, Allen Wiggins...
Samuel H. Jones
Mar 13, 2011
POOLER: Mr. Samuel H. Jones, 65, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Jones was a native of Virginia, but resided in Georgia for the past 30 years. He retired after 43 years as a truck driver. His hobbies were fishing, and working on cars and lawnmowers. Sam will be greatly missed by everyone who's life he...
Gary Anderson
Mar 13, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Gary Anderson Rincon- Gary Anderson, 64, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at his residence. Gary was born in Screven County, but made Effingham County his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and was the owner operator of Auto Repair Service for over...
Melissa Kaye Davis
Mar 11, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel Phone 748-2444 / Fax 748-4112 Melissa Kaye Davis Brooklet- Melissa Kaye Davis, 42, died on March 11, 2011 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a bookkeeper at Tidewater Landscaping. She is survived by her husband, Harold W. Davis; two daughters, Victoria and Bailey Davis; her parents, Kenneth...
Betty Blakewood Walburn
Mar 11, 2011
Savannah-Mrs. Betty Walburn, 81, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Betty was born in Savannah to the late Walter Eugene Blakewood and Edna Hazel Faust Blakewood. She enjoyed doing embroidery, playing Bingo and watching the Atlanta Braves. She retired from S & S Cafeteria. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Devoe and Donna...
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