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John W. Perkins

John W. Perkins

Mar 4, 2010

Rincon-Mr. John W. (Johnny) Perkins, 78, died on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. He was born on October 14, 1931 in Statesboro, GA to the late Alec & Etta Mae Perkins. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon and was an active member for 15 years of The Good Sam's Camping Club where he...

Clayton Edward "Judge" Hearn, Jr.

Clayton Edward "Judge" Hearn, Jr.

Mar 3, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. Clayton Edward "Judge" Hearn, Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Judge was born in Chatham County to the late Clayton Edward Hearn, Sr. and Fae Beasley Hearn and was also preceded in death by a brother, William Lloyd "Ponchie" Hearn. He was the owner/operator of R & R Electric and enjoyed hunting, fishing and Nascar. He...

Ralph Gilbert Zeigler

Ralph Gilbert Zeigler

Mar 2, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ralph G. Zeigler Rincon- Ralph G. Zeigler, 92, died March 2, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was a retired Postmaster of Rincon Post Office and a lifelong member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. He was a decorated World War II US Army veteran, past president...

Herman (Tony) Waller

Herman (Tony) Waller

Mar 2, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Eden - Mr. Herman (Tony) Waller, 64, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Mr. Waller is survived by his wife, Brenda Waller; two daughters, April Lowe and Denise Hammond; one step-daughter, Charissa Dudley; three sons, Ashely Gee, Mark and Jerry Waller; twelve grandchildren; three brothers; five sisters and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 3,...

Bert Lee Ratliff, Sr.

Bert Lee Ratliff, Sr.

Feb 27, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Bert L. Ratliff, Sr. Springfield - Bert L. Ratliff, Sr., 71, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at his son's residence in Rockledge. The Chatham County native was a retired truck driver and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Linda W....

Ocea Cornelia Wise Davis

Ocea Cornelia Wise Davis

Feb 26, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Ocea Cornelia Wise Davis, 87, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. She was born in Clyde, GA and loved her family, often telling stories about how she loved living in Clyde. She was preceded in death by husbands, Corbitt Cribbs, Ernest John Osteen, Welcome Rawlings and Luther W. Davis; daughter, Rita C. Ryan, son, Ernest Osteen, Jr.; grandson,...

Sandra L. Taylor (Floyd)

Sandra L. Taylor (Floyd)

Feb 26, 2010

Tybee Island/Port Wentworth-Mrs. Sandra L. Taylor (Floyd), 66, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Sandra was born in Savannah to the late Otis C. & Ruth Underwood Johnson. She grew up attending the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth and later became a member of the Port Wentworth United Methodist Church. She...

Michael Darwin Shirley

Michael Darwin Shirley

Feb 26, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Michael Darwin Shirley Guyton - Michael Darwin Shirley, 57, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Effingham Hospital. The Chatham County native graduated from Georgia Tech and was employed with Advanced Business Software. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Shirley of Guyton; sons, Jonathan M. Shirley...

Woodrow Paul Hodges, Sr.

Woodrow Paul Hodges, Sr.

Feb 23, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 PICTURE Woodrow Paul Hodges, Sr. Hodgeville - Woodrow Paul Hodges, Sr., 90, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at home. He was born on July 1, 1919 to Claude and Lizzie Hodges whom preceded him in death along with his brothers, Fred, Harold, Arthur, Holland,...

Christine Stokes Jarrell

Christine Stokes Jarrell

Feb 23, 2010

West Chatham Chapel Garden City - Mrs. Christine Stokes Jarrell, 77, passed away on Tuesday at the Effingham Care Center in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas A. Jarrell, Jr.; brothers, James Stokes, Sr. and Paul Stokes; and sister, Doris Burgess. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley (Ron) Van Hall; son, David (Holly) Jarrell; grandchildren, Krista,...

Helen Grace Smith Elkins

Helen Grace Smith Elkins

Feb 23, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Helen Grace Smith Elkins Guyton- Helen Grace Smith Elkins, 88, died February 23, 2010 at Effingham Extended Care Facility. The Effingham County native was a retired school teacher, having taught in Guyton, Marlow and Clyo. She was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and she was preceded...

J. Hartridge "Gator" Lynch

J. Hartridge "Gator" Lynch

Feb 22, 2010

Bloomingdale-Mr. J. Hartridge "Gator" Lynch, 92, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at his home. Mr. Lynch was born in Guyton to the late John H. & Anna Thomas Lynch. He was a 75 year member of Alpha United Methodist Church and he retired from Union Camp. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II...

Helen Gnann Ginn

Helen Gnann Ginn

Feb 21, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Helen Gnann Ginn Springfield - Helen Gnann Ginn, 95, departed on Sunday, February 21, 2010 to join her husband Sol Ginn in Heaven. She was a native of Clyo and lived most of her life in Stillwell. She was the oldest living member of...

Charles Ernest Zipperer

Charles Ernest Zipperer

Feb 21, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Charles Ernest Zipperer Rincon - Charles Ernest Zipperer, 83, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 surrounded by his wife of 61 years and his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Pevey Zipperer; son, Lamar (Lorraine) Zipperer; daughter, Mary Jane (Mac) Brinson; grandchildren,...

Joe Chalmas Motes

Joe Chalmas Motes

Feb 20, 2010

Pooler - Mr. Joe Chalmas Motes, 77, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his residence. The Bulloch County native was a member of Abundant Life Ministries in Hardeeville. He retired from Union Camp after 39 years, loved fishing and racing cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Motes and Olar Sparks Motes, daughter, Pamela Motes Love Miller,...

Robert Joseph Street

Robert Joseph Street

Feb 17, 2010

Rincon-Mr. Robert Joseph Street, 58, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston. Mr. Street served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Hunter's Nursery and was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Shirley C. Street of Rincon; children, Beverly Ann Avant (Mark) of...

Evelyn Reese

Evelyn Reese

Feb 15, 2010

West Chatham Chapel GARDEN CITY: Mrs. Evelyn Reese, 82, went home to sing with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Reese was born in Lake City, FL to the late Daniel A. and Georgia Elsberry. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Silvers and Essie Rose and brothers, Dick, Ralph, George, and Grady...

Richard Arthur Heck

Richard Arthur Heck

Feb 12, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes PO Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Richard Arthur Heck Rincon - Richard Arthur Heck, 59, died Friday, February 12, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. The New York native lived in Colorado before moving to Rincon where he has lived the past 22 years. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army,...

Fred Mark Parker, Jr.

Fred Mark Parker, Jr.

Feb 11, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax F. M. Parker Rincon- F.M. Parker, 81, died February 11, 2010 at Memorial Health. The Burke County native was an active and charter member of First Christian Church of Rincon and Westside Christian Church, where he had served as an elder for many years. Mr. Parker was a...

James Edward Daring

James Edward Daring

Feb 8, 2010

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 James Edward Daring Savannah - James Edward Daring, 70, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Memorial Health. The Chatham county native was a member of Bible Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a self-employed cabinet and window...

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