local obituaries
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...
Herbert H. Ambrose
Mar 11, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Herbert H. Ambrose Herbert Hoover Ambrose, born on April 26, 1929, died at the age of 81 on March 11, 2011 peacefully at his home in Rincon. He was the son of Laurie and Carrie Mae Ambrose. He served in the U.S....
Jean Ann Riddle
Mar 11, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Jean Ann Davis Riddle Guyton- Jean Ann Davis Riddle, 68, died March 11, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna Edwards (Sam) of Guyton; grandson, Joshua Edwards; and two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements will be in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Thomas C. Strickland &...
Earl L. Conaway, Sr.
Mar 9, 2011
Bloomingdale-Mr. Earl L. Conaway, Sr., 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at his home. Mr. Earl was born in Savannah to the late Earl L. & Inez T. Conaway. He served his country in the U.S. Army, 101st and 82nd Airborne Division, serving in Vietnam from 1964 - 1967. He retired from Smith and Kelly Shipping Company and...
Alvin E. Floyd, Jr.
Mar 6, 2011
Townsend- Mr. Alvin E. Floyd, Jr., 79, died on March 6, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Jasper County, SC native had lived in Townsend for many years and was a member of the Saint Andrews Episcopal Church. Mr. Floyd retired from the 165th Airlift Group and served his country in the US Air Force. He was a member of...
Elizabeth Powell Fetty
Mar 5, 2011
Purlear, NC-Mrs. Elizabeth Powell Fetty, 93, died on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Fetty was preceded in death by her husband, Carless Paul Fetty, Sr., one son, Thomas R. Fetty; her father and mother, William and Josephine Miller Powell, and one brother, William Powell. Survivors include one son, Paul Fetty and wife, Blenda of Purlear; one...
Audrey Johnson
Mar 5, 2011
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel Phone 748-2444 / Fax 748-4112 (Picture) Mrs. Audrey L. Johnson Richmond Hill- Audrey Lee Allsbrook Johnson, age 95, passed away March 5, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital from a sudden bout with pneumonia. Audrey was born in Savannah, GA, on April 11, 1915, to the late Joseph and Sarah...
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