local obituaries

Robert E. "Bullfrog" Williams

Robert E. "Bullfrog" Williams

Jun 8, 2010

Eden-Mr. Robert E. "Bullfrog" Williams, 48, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Robert was born in Savannah and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Abundant Life Church of God in Pembroke and was active in several other Churchs in the area. He was employed...

Robert Duane "Coach" Talley

Robert Duane "Coach" Talley

Jun 5, 2010

Pooler-Mr. Robert Duane "Coach" Talley, 65 died Saturday afternoon, June 5, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Corinth, Mississippi, to the late Robert Leonard Talley and Eloise Rigby Talley, he was a Catholic and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Talley was a coach and teacher at Mercer Middle School for 30 years. He was an avid 1967...

John Thomas "Tommy" Sasser, Jr.

John Thomas "Tommy" Sasser, Jr.

Jun 5, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 John Thomas "Tommy" Sasser, Jr. Rincon - John Thomas "Tommy" Sasser, Jr., 76, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Tommy Sasser IV. Survivors include his wife, Linda J. Sasser; children, Crystal Sasser and Tommy...

Bruce William Cole

Bruce William Cole

Jun 3, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Bruce William Cole Rincon - Bruce William Cole, 81, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at his residence. The Ohio native was the son of the late Loren Aldean Cole and Pearl Agnes Johnson Cole. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict...

Mary Lee Redd Gantt

Mary Lee Redd Gantt

Jun 3, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Mrs. Mary Lee Redd Gantt, 86, died on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Spanish Oaks Retreat & Hospice. Born in Aiken County, South Carolina, Mrs. Gantt had lived in Port Wentworth for over 40 years, residing the last few years in Savannah. She was a member of Port Wentworth UMC and recently attended White Bluff UMC. She...

Kimberley Andrea Pittman Norton

Kimberley Andrea Pittman Norton

Jun 1, 2010

Guyton-Mrs. Kimberley Andrea Pittman Norton, 41, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at her home. Kimberley was born in Savannah to the late Danny Lee Pittman and Irene Marjorie Collins Pittman. She attended Effingham County High School where she was a cheerleader. She was formerly a manager at a hair salon and was a dental assistant. Kimberley enjoyed attending...

A.C. Blakey, Sr.

A.C. Blakey, Sr.

May 31, 2010

Garden City-Mr. A.C. Blakey, Sr. 92, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010. Mr. Blakey was born in Wilkes County to the late Harvey W. & Herman Blakey. He was a member of the Middleground Baptist Church in Screven County and attended the First Baptist Church of Garden City. He retired as a Recovery Room Operator from Union Camp after...

Thomas L. Rizas

Thomas L. Rizas

May 31, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Thomas L. Rizas passed away May 31, 2010. He is survived by his wife Ruth, daughters, Patricia and Barbara and son Michael, three grandsons, Matthew, Cory and Coleton, brothers, Ronald, Robert, sister, Jean and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predecased by his parents Thomas and Leona, sister Dolores and brother John. He was a Korean War veteran. A...

Brian Stacey

Brian Stacey

May 31, 2010

West Chatham Chapel RICHMOND HILL – Mr. Brian Stacey, 50, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. A memorial service for Brian will be held at a later date.

Roy L. Strickland

Roy L. Strickland

May 30, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Roy L. Strickland, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Strickland was born in Hilliard, FL to the late Watson and Irene Strickland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Strickland. He served his country and retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sgt. E-9. He was...

Reba Nipper

Reba Nipper

May 27, 2010

Savannah-Mrs. Reba Nipper, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Nipper was born in Moultrie, GA to the late Willie W. & HenryRetta G. Singleton. She lived in Blitchton for a number of years and was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Nipper. She had volunteered at the Williston Regional Hospital in...

Janice Hardy Dasher Driskell

Janice Hardy Dasher Driskell

May 25, 2010

Pooler-Ms. Janice Hardy Dasher Driskell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a sudden illness Ms. Janice was born in Savannah to the late Coke W. & Vivian Adams Hardy. She retired from Gulfstream, retired from the City of Pooler as a clerk, retired from Crown Villa Apartments and was currently employed...

Mildred Johnson

Mildred Johnson

May 24, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Mrs. Mildred Johnson, 89, died on May 24, 2010 at her home. Born in Laurens County, Mrs. Johnson had lived in Pooler for several years. She attended Alpha United Methodist Church and had formerly been employed with Woolworth's Department Store. Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Gary L. "Chip" Mixon, Jr.

Gary L. "Chip" Mixon, Jr.

May 23, 2010

Guyton-Mr. Gary L. "Chip" Mixon, Jr.,35, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Chip was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Gary L. Mixon, Sr. He was employed with Gulfstream and was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church where he was an RA leader for several years. He coached little league baseball and football with...

Phillip Ray Sullivan

Phillip Ray Sullivan

May 22, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Phillip R. Sullivan Rincon - Phillip R. Sullivan, 65, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at his residence. The Alabama native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church. He retired as a Electrician having worked at Stone Container, Weyerhauser, and with I.B.E.W. Local #508....

Clyde Edward Daniels

Clyde Edward Daniels

May 20, 2010

Pooler - Mr. Clyde Edwards Daniels, 88, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Hospice Savannah due to a stroke he had Monday morning during his sleep. He will be missed very much. Mr. Daniels was born March 4, 1922. He was the founder of Daniels' Accounting in 1953 located in Pooler, GA. He practiced accounting at his Pooler business from...

Emory C. Roach

Emory C. Roach

May 19, 2010

Pooler - Mr. Emory C. Roach passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the Westview Nursing Home in Port Wentworth. Mr. Roach was the owner/operator of Roach's Garage in Pooler. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles A. Roach and his wife, Ruby Gracen Roach. Survivors include his children, Emory (Susan) Roach, Jr., Jean (Buddy) West, Joan...

Lamar G. Mongin, Sr.

Lamar G. Mongin, Sr.

May 17, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Guyton-Mr. Lamar G. Mongin, Sr. passed from this life on May 17, 2010. Born May 5, 1939 in Metter, GA to William D. & Eva J. Mongin. Lamar retired from Cyanamid and Kemira Chemical Company after over 40 years of faithful service. He dearly cherished watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren as they actively participated in softball,...

Gennie Gibbens

Gennie Gibbens

May 15, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Gennie Gibbens, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Gennie was born in Savannah and was formerly employed with the Chatham County Sheriff's Department as a nurse for 16 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold E. Harris. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Michael D. "Sarge" Gibbens; two...

Eugene A. Ansel

Eugene A. Ansel

May 12, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Eugene A. "Gene" Ansel Sylvania- Eugene A. "Gene" Ansel, 70, died May 12, 2010 at his residence. The New York native was an aerospace engineer and was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church and St. Boniface Catholic Church. Gene was a longtime member of...

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