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Dorothy H. Elliott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Alfred Defilippis

Alfred Defilippis

Mar 11, 2010

Pooler-Mr. Alfred DeFilippis, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Mr. Alfred was born in South Patterson, NJ and retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sgt. after 20 years of service. He later retired as Vice-President of Natrochem. He was very active in the Church and charity organizations. He was a member of the...

Gordon W. Hendricks

Gordon W. Hendricks

Mar 9, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Gordon W. Hendricks, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at his home with his family at his side. Mr. Hendricks was born in Screven County to the late George W. & Sula Hendricks. He was a Deacon Emeritus and long time member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where he also attended the Ben Stewart Sunday...

John Keith Wells

John Keith Wells

Mar 7, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Keith Wells Guyton- Keith Wells, 54, passed away March 7, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Keith was a member of Grace Community Church and had been a crane operator at Georgia Ports Authority for 34 years. He was a wonderful husband to...

Peggy Hinely Bates

Peggy Hinely Bates

Mar 7, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Peggy Hinely Bates Hilton Head Island, SC - Peggy Hinely Bates, 77, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 and went home to be with her Lord. The Effingham County native was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Eager Hinely and Kate Earnestine Hurst...

Ernest E. "Ernie" Tebeau

Ernest E. "Ernie" Tebeau

Mar 6, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Ernest E. "Ernie" Tebeau Springfield - Ernest E. "Ernie" Tebeau, 89, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Effingham Extended Care. The Effingham County native was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, was a Painter with Kieffer Construction, and an avid fisherman. He served...

Theron Travis Nichols

Theron Travis Nichols

Mar 5, 2010

Pooler-Mr. Theron Travis Nichols, 86, died on Friday, March 5, 2010. Travis was born and raised in Bulloch County. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 prior to the start of World War II, and served as a Boiler Tender on the USS North Carolina until the end of the War in September 1945. He retired from Kaiser Agricultural Chemical...

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