local obituaries
Mary Miller Drake
Sep 10, 2011
Mrs. Mary Miller Drake, 79, of Faulkville, GA passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Hospice Savannah. A native of Wrightsville, GA, Mary enjoyed sewing, gardening, playing the piano, and cooking. She was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church where she sang in the Choir. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jessie Drake,...
Jacquelyn Z. Scott
Sep 8, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jacquelyn Z. Scott Springfield – Jacquelyn Z. Scott, 79, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at her residence after a long bout with cancer. The Chatham County native was the daughter of the late T.B. and Inez C. Zittrauer. She was a...
Gary Hendricks
Sep 8, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax J. Gary Hendricks Rincon– J. Gary Hendricks, 75, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple and was employed by All American Siding & Windows and Gary & Mae Caterers. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Berma Usher
Sep 7, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Berma M. Usher Springfield–Berma M. Usher, 94, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Effingham Hospital. The long time Effingham County resident was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield since 1933. She had been a member of the Senior Citizens of First Baptist, the WMU, the Welcoming...
Timothy Jerome Moore
Sep 6, 2011
Pooler-Timothy Jerome Moore, 27, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Timothy was employed with Savannah Toyota and loved baseball. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Irvin Moore and a uncle, Gary Moore. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Laura & Danny Wilson of Pooler; father, Ira Moore of Vidalia; brother, Joseph Moore of Pooler; step-brother, Stephen...
Daniel E. "Danny" Davis
Sep 4, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Daniel E. "Danny" Davis Guyton – Daniel E. "Danny" Davis, 70, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at St. Joseph' Hospital. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, the N.R.A., and enjoyed Nascar. The Chatham County native graduated from Commercial...
John O'Neal
Sep 1, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Charles "Johnny" O'Neal, Sr. Guyton– John Charles "Johnny" O'Neal, Sr. , 51, died September 1, 2011, in a truck accident in Columbus, GA. The Effingham County native was a member of Pineora Baptist Church and was a truck driver with B & M Trucking. He loved to...
Logan Andrew Shelton
Aug 30, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Logan Andrew Shelton Springfield – Logan Andrew Shelton, 17, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Logan was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and a student at Effingham County High School where he was a member of the F.F.A and...
Helen Lowe Eisenberg
Aug 29, 2011
Richmond Hill – Mrs. Helen Lowe Eisenberg of Richmond Hill, Moultrie, Pooler, GA and Tulsa, OK left this earth to join her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born March 11, 1921 in Wichita Falls, Texas, Helen served the Lord as wife, Mom, Mai or Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend for 90 years. She...
Elton H. Riley
Aug 28, 2011
Garden City-Mr. Elton H. Riley, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Mr. Elton was born in Lula, GA to the late Harvey Henry Riley & Mae Bryant Riley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Curl Riley and a grandson, Christopher Weatherly. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was the retired owner/operator of...
Jack L. Tice
Aug 26, 2011
Mr. Jack L. Tice passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011, at his home in Garden City surrounded by his wife and other loved ones. Jack was born on November 5, 1946, to the late Mary Ann Webb Tice (Faulk) and Jack L. Tice, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Joel E. "Bo" Faulk, Jr., and...
Glen Dale Sivils, Sr.
Aug 25, 2011
Eden-Mr. Glen Dale Sivils, Sr., 72, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sivils was born in Weokie, OK to the late William Andrew & Eula Belle Sivils. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from IPW. Survivors include his wife, Janet Windham Sivils of Eden; children, Glen D. (Joy) Sivils, Jr....
Gerald Wesley Spivey
Aug 24, 2011
Bloomingdale – Gerald Wesley Spivey, 49, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Gerald was a resident of Bloomingdale for several years. He worked for Savannah Tank as a certified welder. He was a member of Bible Baptist church on Skidaway Road. He enjoyed riding his Honda motorcycle. He will be sadly missed by his mom,...
Rev. Ernest Seckinger, Sr.
Aug 22, 2011
Seckinger, Ernest W. Sr. The Rev. Dr. Ernest W. Seckinger Sr. died August 22, 2011 in Blairsville, GA. He was born in Clyo, GA in his beloved Effingham County, May 20, 1917 the child of Frank Bernard and Gertrude Exley Seckinger. Throughout his life he honored his Salzburger ancestry, a life member of the Georgia Salzburger Society. He was a...
Harold Douglas Crumley
Aug 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 Harold Douglas Crumley Springfield – Harold Douglas Crumley, 74, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 at The Place at Pooler. The Bulloch County native was a member of Abundant Life Church, the Regal Hunting Club, and Shrimp Creek Hunting Club. He...
James Bennie Usher
Aug 21, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Bennie Usher Port Wentworth – James Bennie Usher, 80, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday at the funeral home followed by funeral services at 12 noon in the chapel. Interment will follow...
Daisy Williams West
Aug 19, 2011
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Daisy Williams West, 105, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Westview Nursing Home & Rehab. Mrs. Daisy was born in Candler County to the late Allen & Minnie Scarboro Williams. She was also preceded in death by husband, Ernest W. West and her brother, Allen Williams. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of...
James Amos Nixon
Aug 19, 2011
Pooler-Mr. James Amos Nixon, 85, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Amos was born in Roanoke, Alabama on September 6, 1925 to the late Mary Beulah Henry and Andrew Marion Nixon. Amos served in World War II in the Army. He received a Purple Heart for being wounded in both legs. Amos was a proud member...
William "Junie" Elba Hurt, Jr.
Aug 18, 2011
Pooler-Mr. William "Junie" Elba Hurt, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursay, August 18, 2011 at his home. Mr. Hurt was born in Louisville, Mississippi to the late William Elba Hurt, Sr. and Louise Hurt. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bubba Hurt. He was a commercial fisherman and enjoyed shrimping and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Sue...
Donna Mae Gates Woods
Aug 16, 2011
Pooler - Donna Mae Gates Woods, Born on August 9, 1931 in Vandalia, Fayette Co., Illinois to the late Oscar Lee Gates and Ethel Mae Brotherton. She married Calvin Eugene Woods on January 3, 1953 in Joplin, Missouri. Donna died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Tara Nursing Home in Thunderbolt, GA after a long illness of heart troubles. Donna was...
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