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Mary Miller Drake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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