local obituaries

Gladys Williams Thonnessen Shuman

Gladys Williams Thonnessen Shuman

Jul 7, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Mrs. Gladys Shuman, 83, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah on July 7, 2010. Mrs. Shuman was a native to Bulloch County and has lived in Pooler for the past 50 years. She was a long time employee and retiree of the Savannah Morning News. She was a lifetime member of Lawrence Baptist...

William Neil Morgan

William Neil Morgan

Jun 30, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Neil Morgan Guyton- Neil Morgan, 17, died June 30, 2010 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of ECHS Tennis Team and Elam Egypt Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Melissa Hall, Darrell and Kimberly Morgan ; sister, Ansley Morgan; three brothers, Cole...

Lilly Inez Morris Godley

Lilly Inez Morris Godley

Jun 30, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 PICTURE Lilly Inez Morris Godley Rincon - Lilly Inez Morris Godley, 78, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. The North Carolina native attended Rincon Church of God and retired from Merchant's Credit Bureau. She was preceded in death by her parents, George...

Donna Louise Davey

Donna Louise Davey

Jun 30, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Ms. Donna Davey, 70, died peacefully Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at her residence. She was an active member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Savannah, GA., where she lived most of her life. She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, of which she served three years. At age 46, she moved to...

Jonathan "Sherloc" Holifield

Jonathan "Sherloc" Holifield

Jun 29, 2010

Guyton-John "Sherloc" Holifield, 22, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. John was born in Fort Hood, TX and had lived in Hannibal, MO before moving to Guyton. He was employed with Savannah Harley Davidson and enjoyed living life to the fullest. John was loyal, faithful and a true friend....

Robert L. Collins

Robert L. Collins

Jun 18, 2010

Faulkville-Mr. Robert L. Collins, 83, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010 at home. Mr. Collins was born on March 25, 1927 in Candler County to the late Charlie H. & Florence Brown Collins. He retired from Pittsburgh Plate & Glass in 1988. Mr. Collins lived in the Faulkville community for 42 years and was an active member of Faulkville...

Nellie Elaine Johnson

Nellie Elaine Johnson

Jun 16, 2010

West Chatham Chapel MIDWAY: Mrs. Nellie "Elaine" Johnson, 62, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born in Boone, NC to the late Coleman Hester and Helen Hayes. She was a member of Daniel Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Hershel E. Johnson of Midway;...

Karen E. Shuman

Karen E. Shuman

Jun 16, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Faulkville-Mrs. Karen E. Shuman, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Karen was born in Garfield, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Shuman. She was a school bus driver for the Effingham County Board of Education for over 30 years. She enjoyed being a loving and...

Foreman Jackson

Foreman Jackson

Jun 15, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Savannah - Foreman Jackson, 85, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at his residence. The Hinesville native served in the U.S. Navy and was a carpenter. He was a foster parent for many years and was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Yawn; and son, James. Survivors include his children, Douglas, Francis, John, Donald, and Kirk Jackson,...

Roscoe Madison Padgett

Roscoe Madison Padgett

Jun 14, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mr. Roscoe Madison Padgett, 69, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Padgett was born in Leefield, GA, Bulloch County, and retired from Adams Construction Company. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Louellen D. Padgett; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eric & Lisa Padgett and Jason & Kandi...

Edward J. Sesock

Edward J. Sesock

Jun 12, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Edward J. Sesock Rincon - Edward J. Sesock, 70, a good, loving man, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed into Jesus' arms on Saturday, June 12, 2010, after a long illness. Ed was a 46 year member of the Third Order of Franciscans. He drove...

Kenneth Lee Futch

Kenneth Lee Futch

Jun 11, 2010

Pembroke-Mr. Kenny L. Futch, 46, died on Friday, June 11, 2010 at Memorial Medical University Medical Center after a short illness and passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside. Kenny was born in Savannah on October 29, 1963 and has lived many years in Pembroke. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Freida C. Sikes Quick and Glenn of...

Marjorie Kirkland

Marjorie Kirkland

Jun 10, 2010

Pooler-Miss Marjorie Kirkland, 72, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at The Place at Pooler. Miss Kirkland was born in Emanuel County and moved to Chatham County in 1974. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attended the C.A.R.C.W. for nine years. She was a resident of The Place at Pooler...

John Stephen Pickerell

John Stephen Pickerell

Jun 10, 2010

Pooler-Mr. John Stephen Pickerell, 40, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at his home. John was born in Indianapolis, IN and was employed with McCuen Electric. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Pickerell; children, Michael, Tyler, Bradley and Stephanie; mother, Glenna S. Clay; father, David Pickerell; five sisters; three brothers and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Monday...

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...

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