local obituaries

Linda K. Padgett

Linda K. Padgett

Oct 11, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Faulkville - Ms. Linda Kay Sheley Padgett passed away Monday, October 11 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital after a long illness. She was 70 years old. Linda was preceded in death by both parents, L.H. Sheley, Sr. and Delma Weaver Sheley, as well as her two brothers, Hamilton Sheley, Jr. and Earl Sheley. She is survived by her...

Matthew Broughton Garrett

Matthew Broughton Garrett

Oct 9, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Matthew Broughton Garrett Guyton- Matthew Broughton Garrett, 31, died October 9, 2010. He is survived by his parents, John and Debra Garrett and his brother, Zack Garrett. Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 pm Wednesday with the funeral at 2 pm in the Chapel. The burial will be...

Griffen Daniel Hossalla

Griffen Daniel Hossalla

Oct 6, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Griffen Daniel Hossalla Clyo – Griffen Daniel Hossalla, 3, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Memorial Health . Survivors include his parents, Peter Matthew Hossalla and Jaime Harden Hossalla; brother, Landen Hossalla; grandparents, Danny and Brenda Harden of Clyo, Dennis...

Thomas J. Derosa

Thomas J. Derosa

Oct 5, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Thomas J. DeRosa Rincon- Thomas J. DeRosa, 83, died October 5, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Funeral Mass will be 10 am Thursday, October 7, 2010 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Graveside services will be 2 pm Thursday at Beaufort National Cemetery. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home...

Maurice L. (M.L.) Allen

Maurice L. (M.L.) Allen

Oct 4, 2010

West Chatham Chapel GARDEN CITY: Mr. Maurice L. (M.L.) Allen, 83, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at his home after a long illness. Mr. Allen was originally from Alston, GA. He was best known for his career in sales . He was sales manager for Sunshine Biscuit Co., salesman for Greene Grocery and owner of the original Kwik Way...

John David Mills, Sr.

John David Mills, Sr.

Oct 3, 2010

Port Wentworth-Mr. John David Mills, Sr. passed away October 3, 2010 at the age of eighty-eight at his home in Port Wentworth, GA. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Joyce McDaniel Mills, his sons and daughter-in-law, John David Mills, Jr and Mark Daniel and Claire Mills, a daughter, Jennifer Dean Mills and two granddaughters, Ava Mills and...

Sandra Martin

Sandra Martin

Oct 3, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Sandra Martin Rincon- Sandra Martin, 60, died October 3, 2010 at Memorial Health. The Savannah native worked for years at Memorial Health. She was a devout Christian that was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. Survivors: son, Scott Cline; daughter, Shannon Cline; sister, Carol Hendrix; niece,...

Richard L. "Dick" Wills

Richard L. "Dick" Wills

Oct 2, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Richard "Dick" L. Wills Rincon - Richard "Dick" L. Wills, 78, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Candler Hospital. Born in New Castle, IN on April 25, 1932 to the late Tinsley David Wills and Winifred Rash Wills. He worked in research and development...

Virginia (Ginny) Burke Tyner

Virginia (Ginny) Burke Tyner

Oct 2, 2010

Mrs. Virginia Burke Tyner Augusta, GA-Mrs. Virginia (Ginny) Burke Tyner, 86, wife of the late John Layton Tyner, Jr. and mother of the late Nancy Ilene Tyner, entered rest on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Doctors Hospital. She was the daughter of Arthur and Emma Burke. She was born and raised near Summertown, GA, where she graduated from high school....

Sara Rogers Hall

Sara Rogers Hall

Oct 2, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Sara Rogers Hall Egypt - Sara Rogers Hall, 86, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at her residence. The Evans County native was a member of Elam-Egypt Baptist Church and retired from Effingham County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Q....

Laurie Davis Blakey

Laurie Davis Blakey

Oct 1, 2010

Garden City-Mrs. Laurie Davis Blakey, 84, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010. Mrs. Blakey was born in Sardis, GA to the late Simeon J. & Allene Herrington Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Blakey, Sr. and her sister, Mittie Ann Davis. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and...

William P. "Bill" Gresham

William P. "Bill" Gresham

Sep 26, 2010

Meldrim-Mr. William P. "Bill" Gresham, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Mr. Bill was a member of the Meldrim United Methodist Church and retired from Custom Metals. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was an avid hunter and gardener and a Mason with the Blue Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Ruth T....

Christopher Lee Weatherly

Christopher Lee Weatherly

Sep 25, 2010

GARDEN CITY: Christopher Lee Weatherly, 20, died from a tragic accident on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Christopher was born on December 5, 1989 in Savannah. He is the beloved son of Hanibal Lee Weatherly, IV and Cathy Marie Riley. He was a graduate of Robert W. Groves High School and attended Florence-Darlington Technical College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude...

Edith Elaine Hazzard

Edith Elaine Hazzard

Sep 23, 2010

West Chatham Chapel POOLER: Miss. Edith Elaine Hazzard, 69, died Thursday, September 23, 2010. The Chatham county native was born to the late, Montgomery B. Hazzard, Sr. and Pearl V. Carter and was of the Baptist faith. She was a very caring person and was loved by many. She is survived by her sister, Martha (Sonny) Brewton; brother, Montgomery (Carolyn)...

Tommie Terry

Tommie Terry

Sep 20, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Tommie Terry, 83, went to his eternal home on Monday, September 20, 2010 after a long illness. Tom was born on April 6, 1928 in Alabama. He was a graduate of Armstrong State University. As a demolition expert he worked for the Army Corp of Engineers. He had an extensive career with the Georgia Port Authority but retired after...

Marshall Julius (M.J.) Hooks

Marshall Julius (M.J.) Hooks

Sep 19, 2010

Garden City-Mr. Marshall Julius (M.J.) Hooks, peacefully passed into his eternal rest at his home on Sunday, September 19, 2010 following an extended illness. M.J. was born in Metter, GA to the late George T. Hooks and Alma Hooks Austin. M.J. was a member of the Living Faith Church of God in Guyton where he was a faithful member of...

Sidney L. "Boots" Williams

Sidney L. "Boots" Williams

Sep 18, 2010

Marlow-Mr. Sidney "Boots" Williams, 72 passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2010 surrounded by his family. Sidney was born in Screven County to the late Barney and Pearl Williams. Sidney served in the Marine Corp for a short time. Once honorably discharged, Sidney pursued a career in law enforcement with Chatham County Police Department and as Chief of Police for...

Marjorie E. Nasworthy

Marjorie E. Nasworthy

Sep 17, 2010

West Chatham Chapel BROOKLET: Ms. Marjorie E. Nasworthy, 84, died Friday, September 17, 2010. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at

Louise Owen

Louise Owen

Sep 16, 2010

West Chatham Chapel POOLER: Mrs. Louise Owen, 88, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at her residence. The Buffalo, NY native was a former high school librarian and English teacher in Ohio for more than thirty years. She served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Corporal. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and...

Mavis Oglesby Johnson

Mavis Oglesby Johnson

Sep 15, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Mavis Oglesby Johnson Mavis Oglesby Johnson, 91, died peacefully at home Wednesday, Sept 15, 2010 surrounded by family. The Effingham County native was a member of the Rincon First Christian Church and the Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group. She was the co-owner along...

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