local obituaries

Leo Kerner

Leo Kerner

Jan 19, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mr. Leo Kerner Rincon – Mr. Leo Kerner, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at his residence. The St. Louis, Missouri native was a member of the New Life Worship Center in Rincon. He was a retired design engineer having worked...

Paul Jacob Goldberg

Paul Jacob Goldberg

Jan 18, 2011

POOLER: Mr. Paul Jacob Goldberg , 89, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Goldberg was born in Brooklyn, NY. He was a WWII fighter pilot and Purple Heart and Air Medal recipient. Mr. Goldberg retired at Scott Air Force Base after 47 years Federal Service and will be eternally remembered for his keen sense of humor....

Chris Gatewood

Chris Gatewood

Jan 18, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Chris Gatewood Rincon- Chris Gatewood, 27, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at his residence. The Effingham County native had attended Effingham County Schools and he never met a person that he didn't like. Survivors: his parents, Don and Kim Gatewood; brother, Steven Gatewood (Karla); grandmothers, LaDon Fennell and...

Phyllis C. Farmer

Phyllis C. Farmer

Jan 16, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 2460 Hwy 21 S., Rincon, GA 31326 (912) 754-3426 Fax Phyllis C. Farmer Guyton– Phyllis C. Farmer, 63, died January 16, 2011 at Candler Hospital. The Hartwell, GA native was raised as a member of Sardis Baptist Church in Hart County. After moving to Guyton, she became a member of Pineora...

Charles William "Billy" Catterton

Charles William "Billy" Catterton

Jan 16, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Charles William "Billy" Catterton Chunchula, AL- Charles William "Billy" Catterton, born December 26, 1976 in Anchorage, AK and a resident of Chunchula, AL passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011. He was a 1995 graduate of Satsuma High School and a 1993 Alabama State Golden Glove Boxing Champion. He...

Daniel Ladessie Zeigler

Daniel Ladessie Zeigler

Jan 16, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Daniel LaDessie Zeigler, Jr. Guyton – Daniel LaDessie Zeigler, Jr., 49, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011. The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel LaDessie Zeigler...

Agnes Powell Smith

Agnes Powell Smith

Jan 15, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Agnes Lee Powell Smith Pineora– Agnes Lee Powell Smith, 87, died Saturday, January 15, 2010 at Effingham Hospital. The Camden County native was a member of Pineora Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Powell, her son, William E....

Greg Royer

Greg Royer

Jan 14, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Greg Royer Pineora– Greg Royer, 58, died Friday, January 14, 2011 and will be missed by family and friends. Greg loved life and the outdoors. He loved giving to others. Survivors include his father, John H. Royer, Sr.; brothers, John H. Royer, Jr. (Brenda), Chris Royer (Martha Lou),...

Debra Mcelveen Stewart

Debra Mcelveen Stewart

Jan 12, 2011

Midway-Debra McElveen Stewart, 55, died January 12, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born in Miami, FL, Debbie grew up in Pooler and resided in Midway, GA for the past several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stewart; her parents, Ruth McBurney McElveen and William C. McElveen; and her eldest sister Sheryl Packer. She is survived...

Mary Harden Jordan

Mary Harden Jordan

Jan 9, 2011

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Mary Harden Jordan, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Jordan was born in Bryan County to the late Henry Allen and Nina Lee Harden. She was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Holland Jordan. Survivors include...

Paul Emory Arnsdorff

Paul Emory Arnsdorff

Jan 8, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Guyton, GA—Paul Emory Arnsdorff, 76, died Saturday, January 8th in the care of his family and Hospice Savannah at Effingham Care Center after a long illness. He was the widow of Martha Neidlinger Arnsdorff. He was a prominent farmer in Effingham County as well as a business owner...

Beatrice Bashlor Womack

Beatrice Bashlor Womack

Jan 6, 2011

Savannah-Mrs. Beatrice Bashlor Womack, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Womack was born in Bryan County to the late James S. & Lessie Bashlor. She had lived in Savannah since 1933 and was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy L....

Joseph A. Lackey

Joseph A. Lackey

Jan 4, 2011

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Joseph A. Lackey Statesboro – Joseph A. Lackey, 72, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Candler Hospital. The South Carolina native was a retired millwright machinist. Survivors include his wife, Gail B. Lackey of Statesboro; daughter, Terri Jo Benson of Clayton,...

William Kenneth "Ken" Dubose

William Kenneth "Ken" Dubose

Dec 29, 2010

Eldora- William Kenneth DuBose, 67, passed away December 29, 2010 at his residence. Mr. DuBose was retired from Georgia Pacific, but had worked as operations manager at the Oglethorpe Mall, an engineer at CRS Cirrine, and an engineer at Great Dane. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and had served in the National Guard. Survivors include his...

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...

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