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Gary Davis

Gary Davis

Dec 29, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Gary Davis, 67, passed away Wednesday. Mr. Davis was a member of Central Baptist Church, the Thunderbolt Masonic Lodge and retired as a mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Davis; sons and daughters-in-law, Albert, Jr. & Alisa, Franklin J. & Lisa and William & Amanda; six grandchildren; sister, Diane & Jerry Buchan, one niece and several nephews. A...

David Franklin Cannon

David Franklin Cannon

Dec 28, 2010

BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. David Franklin Cannon, 58, was reunited with his wife of 40 years, December 28, 2010 when Jesus Christ took him home. He is survived by his children, Mylla White, Amanda Cannon, Shannon Phillips (Craig), Dusty Cannon and Devon Shapiro; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Jimmy Cannon (Pam), Danny Cannon (Margie), George Cannon and Donald Cannon (Margaret) and many...

Hazel G. Fowler

Hazel G. Fowler

Dec 28, 2010

Eden-Mrs. Hazel G. Fowler, 75, passed away Tuesday at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Hazel was born in Graham, GA to the late Winton & Lois Carter. She was a homemaker and a Atlanta Braves fan. Survivors include her children, Edward Lamar Fowler (deceased), Karyn (John) Beasley of Bloomingdale, Lynda Webb of Grantville and James (Karan) Fowler of Eden;...

Gracie Ashton Rahn Helmly

Gracie Ashton Rahn Helmly

Dec 23, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gracie Ashton Rahn Helmly Rincon – Gracie Ashton Rahn Helmly, 97, died at home Thursday, December 23, 2010. She was the widow of Freddie R. Helmly. She was born February 3, 1913, in Effingham County and lived in the Berryville community most...

Clem William "Billy" Gale, Jr.

Clem William "Billy" Gale, Jr.

Dec 22, 2010

Effingham County-Mr. Clem William "Billy" Gale, Jr., 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Billy was born in Savannah to the late Clem William Gale, Sr. and Audrey Rooks Gale. He retired from Effingham County as a Correctional Officer and he loved fishing and gardening. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Tommy & Jeannette Gale...

Hugh Carroll Butler

Hugh Carroll Butler

Dec 22, 2010

Port Wentworth-Mr. Hugh Carroll Butler, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Butler was a beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy and great-granddaddy. He was born in Ramhurst, Murray County, Georgia on September 1, 1934, to the late George W. and Ethel Waldrop Butler. Mr. Butler loved his God, his...

Richard Vincent Storey

Richard Vincent Storey

Dec 20, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Richard Vincent Storey Rincon- Richard Vincent Storey, 56, expired Monday, December 20, 2010 at home. Survivors include his wife, Susan Storey of Rincon; children, Jennifer Weaver (Joshua) of Aubrey, TX, Christopher Storey of Savannah, and Heather Kirk (Joshua) of Pooler; a grandson, Gideon Weaver of Aubrey, TX; parents,...

Lloyd Francis Sego, Sr.

Lloyd Francis Sego, Sr.

Dec 20, 2010

MORGAN'S BRIDGE: Mr. Lloyd "Francis" Sego, Sr., 83, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Sego was born in Savannah on December 20, 1927 and was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Pierce Sego and Martha Sego Irvin; two sons, Lloyd F. Sego, Jr. and Russell A. Sego. He served in the Merchant Marines and retired...

Franklin Dale Culver

Franklin Dale Culver

Dec 19, 2010

BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. Franklin Dale Culver, 59, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Culver was preceded in death by his parents, Morris F. Culver and Virginia N. Cash. He was loved by all who met him and he will be sadly missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Paul Culver; sisters, Susie Henry and Debbie...

Charles D. Strickland

Charles D. Strickland

Dec 16, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Charles D. Strickland Guyton – Charles D. Strickland, 69, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Effingham Hospital. The Georgia native was a longtime resident of Guyton where he served 2 terms on the city council and was a member of the...

Arthur E. Duke, Jr. "Duke"

Arthur E. Duke, Jr. "Duke"

Dec 16, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Arthur E. Duke, Jr., "Duke", 85, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Duke was preceded in death by his parents, Lula Mae & Webster Sapp and a brother, Rholan Duke. He retired from Georgia Ports Authority Police and served his country in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. Duke was a very special...

Doyle West

Doyle West

Dec 14, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Doyle Gene West Guyton- Doyle Gene West, 55, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his residence. The Berrien County, Michigan native was a retired US Army veteran that loved his grandchildren and his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold West and his brother, Joe...

Shirley Sue Newman

Shirley Sue Newman

Dec 12, 2010

Garden City-Mrs. Shirley Sue Newman, 63, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Newman was born in Savannah to the late Louie C. & Virginia Mann Atterberry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John K. Newman, Jr. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and was an avid Atlanta...

Janice E. Howard

Janice E. Howard

Dec 12, 2010

EDEN: Mrs. Janice E. Howard, 49, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Candler Hospital. Janice was born in Savannah and worked for Wal Mart in Pooler for 2 years. She is preceded in death by her parents , Eugene Blake and Janice Beasley. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Howard; granddaughter, Brianna Collins; brother, Eugene Blake (Nancy); sisters,...

Cleveland D Williams

Cleveland D Williams

Dec 11, 2010

Guyton – Cleveland D. "Pete" Williams, Sr., 74 passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. He was an avid fisherman, and for most of his life, his occupation was heating and air. He is survived by his close friend and ex-wife, Gloria Williams; one son, Cleveland D. Williams, Jr. of Guyton; three daughters, Brenda Buttimer of Alapaha, LaWanda...

Michael J. Decker

Michael J. Decker

Dec 10, 2010

Pooler-Mr. Michael J. Decker, 63, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Decker was born in Patterson, NJ to the late John E. and Martha Claire Decker. He retired from Target and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pooler where he attended the Harvesters Sunday...

Gardie Lyvon Overstreet

Gardie Lyvon Overstreet

Dec 8, 2010

Ellabell-Mr. Gardie Lyvon Overstreet, 64, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Mr. Lyvon was born in Savannah to the late Gardie & Sarah Overstreet. He was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and retired from Savannah Gas Company. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and Jimmy Overstreet. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Bateman Overstreet...

Henry J. Taylor, Jr.

Henry J. Taylor, Jr.

Dec 6, 2010

BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. Henry J. Taylor, Jr., 71, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010. Mr. Taylor was a long time member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church. He served in the military 42 years. He was a supervisor of refuel maintenance service of C.R.T.C. at Travis Field Air National Guard. Mr. Taylor was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is...

Frances T. Wade

Frances T. Wade

Dec 6, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Frances T. Wade, 85, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Frances was born in Vidalia to the late Douglas and Cora Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Wade, Sr. She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church and she was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons and...

Fred Berndt, Sr.

Fred Berndt, Sr.

Dec 2, 2010

BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. Fred Berndt, Sr., 65, died Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Memorial Health University. He was born in Dallas, TX and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Berndt; daughter, Tammy Wieczorek; grandchildren, Miranda Wieczorek and Matthew Daniel Berndt. Visitation will be Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the...

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