local obituaries

Donald Steve Todd

Donald Steve Todd

Nov 25, 2010

Pooler-Mr. Donald Steve Todd, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010. Steve was born in Chatham County and was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was employed for thirty years at Great Dane. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar R. Todd, a brother, Billy Todd and his sister,...

Earl J. Way, Sr.

Earl J. Way, Sr.

Nov 24, 2010

Ellabell-Mr. Earl J. Way, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at his home in Ellabell. Earl was born in Metter, GA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. His family and grandchildren were his life. Earl was best known for his mom and pop service station,...

Gary Allen Lowery

Gary Allen Lowery

Nov 22, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gary Allen Lowery Guyton – Gary Allen Lowery, 53, passed away, Monday, November 22, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was employed with Hargray Communications. Gary loved to fish and dove hunt, and enjoyed baseball, football, and nascar. He was affectionately known...

George B. Harris

George B. Harris

Nov 22, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 George B. Harris Hinesville – George B. Harris, 88, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at his residence. The New Jersey native served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He served as a special investigator for the Camden New Jersey Sheriff's Department...

Terry Lee Spencer

Terry Lee Spencer

Nov 22, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Terry Lee Spencer Shawnee – Terry Lee Spencer, 60, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at his residence. The Illinois native was preceded in death by his parents, Chancey Guy Spencer and Mary Jane Berrick Spencer, his wife, Mildred Wallace Spencer, and...

Calvin Usher

Calvin Usher

Nov 21, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Calvin Usher Savannah – Calvin Usher, 85, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at his residence. Calvin was born September 20, 1925 in Guyton Georgia the eleventh of thirteen children born to Solicitor Jesse and Ada Usher. He graduated from the Guyton High School in 1944 and was...

William Miller Melton

William Miller Melton

Nov 21, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Miller Melton Rincon – William Miller Melton, 80, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at home. He was born November 5, 1930 in Tallassee, AL. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lester V. and Myrtle L. Melton,...

Joseph Byron Phillips

Joseph Byron Phillips

Nov 20, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Joseph Byron Phillips Springfield – Joseph Byron Phillips, 71, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Effingham Extended Care. The Tattnall County native was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired Truck Driver. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jane Phillips of Springfield;...

Florrie Davis Branch

Florrie Davis Branch

Nov 15, 2010

Eatonton, GA-Mrs. Florrie Davis Branch, 90, died on Monday, November 15, 2010 at her home on Lake Sinclair in Eatonton, GA. Mrs. Florrie was born on July 21, 1920 in Savannah, GA to the late Raymond T. Davis and Effie Peavy Davis. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Garden City, GA for over 50 years. She...

Lawton M. Nease, Jr.

Lawton M. Nease, Jr.

Nov 13, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mr. Lawton M. Nease, Jr. Guyton – Mr. Lawton M. Nease, Jr. , 91, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 at his residence. Born July 16, 1919 in Effingham County to the late Lawton M. Nease, Sr. and Evelyn Seckinger Nease he...

Sara Curtis Gonzales

Sara Curtis Gonzales

Nov 11, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Sara Curtis Gonzales Rincon – Sara Curtis Gonzales, beloved wife of Daniel F. Gonzales and devoted mother of Cynthia L. Felipe, George P. Gonzales, and James L. Gonzales died on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Memorial Health. She was 87 years...

Stanley Maurice Milam

Stanley Maurice Milam

Nov 10, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Stanley M. Milam Springfield – Stanley M. Milam, 73, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Stan was born in Marietta, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis L. and Mettie Frasure Milam. He was a graduate of Marietta High...

Mildred Baker Williams

Mildred Baker Williams

Nov 10, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mildred Baker Williams Springfield- Mildred Baker Williams, died November 10, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. The Hart County native was a registered nurse, having worked at Telfair Hospital and in private practice. She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and was a founding member of Garden Gate...

Walter C. Johnson, Sr.

Walter C. Johnson, Sr.

Nov 7, 2010

West Chatham Chapel EDEN: Mr. Walter C. Johnson, Sr., 69, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Millen and worked for Savannah Iron and Fence. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Moxley; children, Walter C. Johnson, Jr., Debbie English (Glen) and Karen English (Gerald); sister, Sara Lightsey; brother, Hershel Johnson;...

John E. Ruckman

John E. Ruckman

Nov 7, 2010

Rincon-Mr. John E. Ruckman, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Ruckman was born in Diagonal, IA to the late Homer E. & Diamond Ruckman. He retired from ABF Freight Systems and served his country in the U.S. Air Force where he was a Tech Sgt. He was a member of the...

Christine N. Brown

Christine N. Brown

Nov 6, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Christine N. Brown Guyton – Christine N. Brown, 83, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her residence. The Alabama native was a member of Countryside Baptist Church. She retired from Candler Hospital and later worked at Wal-Mart. She was preceded in...

Betty J. Kea

Betty J. Kea

Nov 4, 2010

West Chatham Chapel POOLER: Mrs. Betty J. Kea, 78, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Emanuel Co. to the late James V. Jeffers and Cleo Stone Jeffers. She was a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church and she retired after many years as Director of Admissions at Hillhaven Convalescent Center. She is survived...

Walton E. "Dick" Helmey

Walton E. "Dick" Helmey

Nov 3, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Walton E. "Dick" Helmey Guyton – Walton E. "Dick" Helmey, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Effingham Extended Care. Mr. Helmey was born December 28, 1924 to the late Ward and Emma Helmey. He was a member of Zion Lutheran...

Geraldine Steinmetz Scholz

Geraldine Steinmetz Scholz

Nov 2, 2010

Funeral services will be at Koehler Funeral Home, 304 East Main St., Boonville, IN 47601 812-897-1460

Bobby Green Johnson

Bobby Green Johnson

Nov 2, 2010

GUYTON: Mr. Bobby Green Johnson, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Mr. Johnson was a native of Augusta , GA. and lived in Midville before moving to Guyton. He was a member of Union Grove Methodist church in Midville. He served in the U.S. Army with the Big Red One Unit and retired after 28 years with Tronox, Inc....

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