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Matt Denmark

Matt Denmark

Jun 22, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Garden City - Mr. Matt Denmark,82, passed away on June 22 at his home. Mr. Denmark was born in Bulloch County and had lived in Garden City since 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara H. Denmark; and son-in-law, Tony Thomas. He served his country in the U.S. Army in WWII in the 143rd...

Joe Richard Adams

Joe Richard Adams

Jun 16, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale - Mr. Joe Richard Adams passed away Tuesday , June 16 at The Medical college of Georgia. Mr. Adams was a member of Life Springs Worship Center in Bloomingdale and retired from North Brothers. He was also a member of The National Asbestos Workers Union, Local #96. Survivors include a son, Eric (Cindy) Adams; two grandsons,...

Luvare Tuten

Luvare Tuten

Jun 15, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mrs. Luvare Tuten, 73, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Tuten was born in Tillman, SC and was employed with Garden Acres Inc. in Pooler. She was the #1 fan of the family racing team. She was involved in all the children and grandchildren's many activities and was loved deeply by her...

Pamela Robson Renew

Pamela Robson Renew

Jun 12, 2009

Savannah-Mrs. Pamela Robson Renew, 69, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Renew was born in England to the late John Thomas and Margaret Ellen Checker Robson. Survivors include her husband, Jack Renew of Savannah; three children, Frances Ellen Scogins of Rincon, Jack Wayne Renew of Savannah and Anthony John Renew of Savannah;...

Nancy Linda Broach

Nancy Linda Broach

Jun 10, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Nancy Linda Broach Guyton-Mrs. Nancy Linda Broach, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Broach was born in San Antonio, TX and had lived in Savannah most of her life. She was formerly employed with Carey Hilliards as a manager for twenty years. She was the owner of Broach Construction Company...

Catharine H. Wermers

Catharine H. Wermers

Jun 6, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Mrs. Catharine Hardy Wermers, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6 at her daughter's residence on Wilmington Island. Mrs. Wermers was predeceased by her son, Hardy W. Glover; daughter, Rebecca W. Hansen; and son-in-law, James L. Pinckney. Survivors include daughters, Phyllis G. Pinckney of Wilmington Island, Fleta G. Pepper (Donald) of Pooler, Rachel W....

Rev. Jack Robert Hudson

Rev. Jack Robert Hudson

Jun 5, 2009

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 (Fax)912-754-3426 PICTURE Rev. Jack Robert Hudson, Sr. Savannah - Rev. Jack Robert Hudson, Sr., 75, died Friday, June 5, 2009. Jack was born in Tampa Florida on August 5, 1933. He was raised by his grandparents, Jessie & Ada Usher on a farm in...

Virginia Mullins Gracen

Virginia Mullins Gracen

Jun 4, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mrs. Virginia Mullins Gracen, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Select Care at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Gracen was born in Pelham, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Gracen, Jr.. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler and enjoyed being a member of the U.M.W....

Smith- Wheeler Infant

Smith- Wheeler Infant

Jun 3, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Smith-Wheeler Infant The infant baby of Chelsea Smith & Robert Wheeler, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Survivors include grandparents, Michelle Smith, Darren Shurling, Jerry Smith and Robert & Judy Wheeler; great-grandfathers, George Cannon and Javid Smith; aunts, Cindy Wheeler and Taylor Shurling; uncles, Jerry Smith, Jr. and Layton Shurling. Graveside Funeral: 1 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Wade Hardy Waters

Wade Hardy Waters

Jun 3, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mr. Wade Hardy Waters, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Odyssey Healthcare. Mr. Waters was born in Screven County to the late Carrie Brant Waters and Clyde Hardy Waters and was raised in McDonald Baptist Church. Mr. Waters was a long time member...

Karen E. Ruckman

Karen E. Ruckman

Jun 2, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Ms. Karen E. Ruckman, 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Ms. Ruckman was born in Chatham County. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Paris. She was a librarian in St. Joseph, Missouri for thirteen years and she had formerly ran the Literacy Council in Fairhope, Alabama. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Ruckman of...

John Durell "Duke" Hodges

John Durell "Duke" Hodges

May 30, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Savannah - Mr. John Durell "Duke" Hodges, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Hospice Savannah with his wife by his side. Mr. Hodges was born in Bulloch County. He grew up in Guyton and resided in Savannah most of his adult life. He attended the Independent Presbyterian Church. He was an active member of...

Joyce Maddox

Joyce Maddox

May 27, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Marlow-Mrs. Joyce Conaway Maddox, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at The Place at Pooler. She was born in Effingham County to the late Judge James Ralph & Claire Conaway. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and she was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Maddox,...

Winifred S. Morris

Winifred S. Morris

May 25, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Meldrim-Mrs. Winifred S. Morris, 88, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009. Mrs. Morris was born in Bulloch County to the late S.B. & Inez Knight Smith. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Richard T. Turner Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Meldrim Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by...

Concetta Palmigiano Ferrante

Concetta Palmigiano Ferrante

May 23, 2009

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 PICTURE Concetta Palmigiano "Dolly" Ferrante Rincon - Concetta Palmigiano "Dolly" Ferrante, 78, died Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Candler Hospital. The Brooklyn, NY native was a longtime resident of N. Providence, RI before moving to Georgia. She was of Catholic Faith. She was preceded...

Naomi Shearouse Alderman

Naomi Shearouse Alderman

May 23, 2009

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Naomi Shearouse Alderman Naomi Shearouse Alderman, of Springfield, Georgia, died Saturday, morning, May 23, 2009 at her home. Born June 26, 1915, Mrs. Alderman was a native of Effingham County, and the widow of Alonzo Floyd Alderman, who predeceased her in 2003. She was...

Eunice Boykin Peavy

Eunice Boykin Peavy

May 21, 2009

Eunice Boykin Peavy, 88, went home to our Father, to join angels and saints in His praise, reunited with loved ones who went on before. She died on Thursday, the 21st of May, 2009, at her son's home in Rincon, after having resided there for almost five months. Come the 13th of next month she would have celebrated her 70th...

Ernestine Carpenter Nease

Ernestine Carpenter Nease

May 18, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Ernestine Carpenter Nease went home to be with her beloved Lord on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the age of 95 with her daughter, Cheri by her side. Mrs. Nease was affectionately known as Granny Who. Mrs. Nease was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Nease, Sr.; her parents, Ernest and Fannie Carpenter; her...

Minnie Lee Phillips

Minnie Lee Phillips

May 18, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Garden City-Miss Minnie Lee Phillips, 101, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center. Miss Phillips was born in Spartenburg, SC to the late Barney & Jane Phillips. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City. She graduated from the Candler School of Nursing in 1929...

Vernon Eugene Lanier

Vernon Eugene Lanier

May 16, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Black Creek - Vernon Eugene Lanier, 77, was called by his maker, while surrounded by his family on May 16, 2009 after a long illness. Vernon was a lifelong resident of Black Creek and was a Korean War Veteran. He owned his own construction business for well over 15 years and was a member of Local 256...

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