local obituaries
Ruby Jerald Rahn
Apr 21, 2010
Springfield - Ruby Jerald Rahn, 96, born on October 12, 1913 to the late James Oliver Jerald and Lexie Counts Edwards passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Rahn; son,...
Elizabeth Morris Jones
Apr 12, 2010
Savannah-Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Jones, 70, died Monday, April 12, 2010, after a 17 year long battle with breast cancer. Beth was a woman with a faith in Christ that was apparent throughout every aspect of her life. She never met a stranger, loved her family and lived each day with the conviction that her purpose was to serve God through...
Katherine (Kitty) Gnann
Apr 11, 2010
Richmond Hill-Mrs. Katherine (Kitty) Maner Gnann, 88, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 after a short illness. Kitty was born to the late Dr. Edwin N. Maner, Sr. and Alfreda Silvers Maner. After the untimely death of Afreda, Dr. Maner later married Margaret Debele Maner of Savannah. They resided in Savannah where Kitty attended school and graduated from Savannah High...
John Morgan Bath
Apr 7, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 PICTURE John Morgan Bath Guyton - John Morgan Bath, 83, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Effingham Care Center. The Bulloch County native was the son of the late Benjamine and Maggie Lanier Bath. He retired from GA Pacific and was a member of...
Nell Larue Johnson
Apr 6, 2010
Garden City-Mrs. Nell LaRue Johnson died on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the age of 73. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, George Kelly Rogers and Eva LaRue Rogers, her husband, Augustus E. "Gus" Johnson and a brother, George Rogers. Mrs. Johnson lived in Garden City for 48 years and retired from Georgia Ports Authority. After retiring...
Julia Anne Powers
Apr 5, 2010
Garden City-Miss Julia Anne Powers, 46, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010 at her home. Julia was born in Savannah, grew up in Garden City and taught school at Springfield Elementary for 20 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Garden City. She was preceded in death by her father, Stephen Andrew Powers. Survivors include...
Dorothy H. Elliott
Apr 3, 2010
West Chatham Chapel GARDEN CITY – Mrs. Dorothy H. Elliott, 91, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of hospice. Dorothy was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Harry O. Hall and Katie Mae Thompson. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred S. Elliott. She retired from the Board of Education...
Kalea Stacey Richey
Apr 2, 2010
Bloomingdale-Kalea Stacey Richey, infant daughter of Huber Dale Richey and Amanda Lynn Richey, passed away on Friday. Additional survivors include a sister, Kayloni Serenity Richey; brother, Deacon Richey and grandparents, Huber Richey, Tina Richey and Diane Rieder. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Graveside Funeral: 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Gravel Hill Cemetery Thomas C. Strickland &...
Ida M. Kersey
Mar 31, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ida M. Kersey Rincon- Ida M. Kersey, 86, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2010 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. The Wilkinson County native was a member of Jasper Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kersey; son, Doye Kersey;...
Cynthia Gibson
Mar 30, 2010
Guyton-Mrs. Cynthia Gibson, 58, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Gibson was born in Atlanta and was one of seven children born to the late Harold & Georgia Jones. She enjoyed sewing and was an avid Bingo player. Survivors include her husband, Tom Gibson of Guyton; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy & Deborah...
James Floyd Coleman
Mar 29, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James Floyd Coleman Rincon- James Floyd Coleman, 85, passed away March 29, 2010 at his home. The Burke County native was retired from Certainteed, after 43 years of service and was a member of Savannah Baptist Center. He loved to fish, work in the yard, work on cars,...
Jake Bishop Saltus
Mar 27, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Jake Bishop Saltus Guyton - Jake Bishop Saltus, 23, died Saturday, March 27, 2010 unexpectedly at Memorial Health University. Jake was born June 16, 1986 in Norwalk, CT and served in the U.S. Army with 3rd ID in the 92nd Engineers having served 2...
John Welby Andrews
Mar 25, 2010
John Welby (Jay) Andrews Rincon-John Welby (Jay) Andrews, died March 25, 2010, after a short illness. Jay was born March 2, 1963, in Savannah, and overcame many difficulties, beginning with Spina Bifida. Despite more surgeries than can be recalled, he never let his physical limitations limit his possibilities. Making lemonade from lemons, Jay and his wife, the former Lynell Arnsdorff,...
Peggy Burgin Whitaker
Mar 24, 2010
Pooler-Mrs. Peggy Burgin Whitaker, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Peggy was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Arnold R. & Irene T. Burgin and had lived in Pooler for 70 years. She retired after 40 years of service from Bell South where she was also a member...
Sandra (Nana) Robarge
Mar 20, 2010
West Chatham Chapel POOLER – Mrs. Sandra (Nana) Robarge, 68, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, at her home in Pooler. She is survived by her son, Leslie Robarge and wife Nicole of Savannah; daughters, Rebecca Troyer and Stacey Robarge, both of Savannah; grandchildren, Victoria and Wyatt Troyer, Leslie III, Xander, Kayla, Tyler and Brandon Robarge; one sister; two brothers...
Roy W. Hildebrandt
Mar 20, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Roy W. Hildebrandt Rincon - Roy W. Hildebrandt, 61, died Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Candler Hospital after a long illness. The Missouri native lived in Effingham County for 36 years. He retired from GA Pacific and was Baptist. He loved spending time with...
Alvin Powers "Doc" Rahn
Mar 15, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Alvin Powers "Doc" Rahn Rincon - Alvin Powers "Doc" Rahn, 92, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Memorial Health surrounded by his loving family. The Effingham County native was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and retired from Certainteed Products. He was...
Irene "Margie" Collins Pittman Wiggins
Mar 15, 2010
Eden-Mrs. Irene "Margie" Collins Pittman Wiggins, 61, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Margie was born in Savannah to the late William Robert Collins and Georgia Irene Carter Collins. She loved spending time with all of her family and enjoyed shopping. She was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Cockrum and a brother, Jimmy...
James A. Fail, Sr.
Mar 14, 2010
West Chatham Chapel BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. James A. Fail, Sr., 87, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Savannah Hospice. Mr. Fail was born in Bulloch County and a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mary C. Fail and daughter, Joy Fail Love. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janet G. and...
Edell Harrelson Edwards
Mar 12, 2010
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Edell Harrelson Edwards Guyton - Edell Harrelson Edwards, 92, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at Effingham Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church, the Fidelis Sunday School Class, and worked in the nursery for over 32 years. She...
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