Marie Floyd Bragg
Dec 24, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Marie Floyd Bragg Springfield – Marie Floyd Bragg, 73, passed away December 24, 2016 at Memorial Health. The South Carolina native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She worked at Carmen's Day...
Betty S. Mills
Dec 21, 2016
Betty S. Mills, 77, of Guyton, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Mrs. Betty was born and raised in North East, PA. She previously resided in Mobile, AL and then Canton, GA before moving to Guyton. She was a member of Celebration of Grace Lutheran Church in Canton, GA and became a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church...
Steve Taranovich
Dec 20, 2016
Eden-Steve Taranovich, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in a trucking accident in Jasper County, SC. Steve was born in Harlem, NY and later moved to Georgia after a short service in the Navy. A dedicated truck driver for more than 30 years, Steve was employed with US Foodservice for 24 of...
Lena Myracle
Dec 20, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Lena Ondean Dodd Myracle Rincon- Lena Ondean Dodd Myracle, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her residence. The Huntingdon, TN native was a member of Clarksburg Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksburg, TN. She had retired from Schering Plough. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Stephen H. Nash
Dec 19, 2016
Garden City-Mr. Stephen H. Nash, 67, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at his home. Stephen was born in Bakersfield, Oregon and was preceded in death by his wife, Janice L. Nash. He was a member of Central Christian Church. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service, and then later retired from Coastal State Prison...
Kenneth Blalock
Dec 18, 2016
Guyton-Mr. Kenneth Blalock, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Kenneth was born in Claxton to the late Willard & Mary Blalock. He retired from GAF Roofing Material Company, was a former volunteer fireman in the 7th District, and was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed helping people, stock car racing, livestock,...
Tonya Lynn Wilson-Bennett
Dec 17, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Tonya Lynn Wilson-Bennett Rincon – Tonya Lynn Wilson-Bennett, 46, passed away December 17, 2016 at Effingham Hospital. The Lawrenceville native had been employed at McKenzie Tank Lines. Survivors include her husband, Richard O. Bennett; daughters, Patricia Lynn Bailey and Autumn Brooke Bennett;...
Robert Bruner
Dec 16, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Robert Talmadge Bruner Springfield- Robert Talmadge Bruner, 23, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. The Effingham County native was a 2011 graduate of Effingham County High School, where he played soccer and ran cross country. Robert was artistic and loved to draw. Survivors include his parents, Bobby and...
Sean Casey Smith
Dec 14, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sean Casey Smith Buckhead – Sean Casey Smith, 35, passed away December 14, 2016. The California native graduated from E.C.H.S. in 1999 and received his degree from Oglethorpe University. He was employed in the Insurance Industry and was a huge Notre Dame...
Benny Ray Haar
Dec 13, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Benny Ray Haar Springfield, GA - Benny Ray Haar, 64, flew with the angels December 13, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He enjoyed being with family and cooking for everyone. He loved to travel...
Shirley Davis Mcclendon
Dec 12, 2016
Bloomingdale-Ms. Shirley Davis McClendon, 66, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at her daughter's residence. Shirley was born to the late Ernest W., Sr. & Lillie Mae Davis. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson. Survivors include her children, Terry Bridges, Jr., Michael Bridges, Karen McClendon, and Jaime Bridges; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill...
Joey Sikes
Dec 12, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Joey William Sikes Rincon- Joey William Sikes, 57, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. The Effingham County native was an honor graduate of Effingham County High School and Armstrong State College, having earned a B.S. in Computer Science and Political Science. He was employed by the Chatham County...
Patrick Glisson
Dec 9, 2016
Mr. Patrick Glisson, age 48, of Savannah, passed away December 9, 2016. Patrick is survived by his son, Patrick Styblo, and grandson, Jace Styblo both of Savannah; sisters, Patricia "Pat" Tuten, of Savannah, Lea Jimenez, of Warsaw, MO, Penny Garner, of Leavenworth, KS; brother, Rob Tarkington, of Palmer, AK; brother-in-law, Reuben Smith, of Savannah; nephews, Reuben Smith, Jr. and Richard...
Mary Elizabeth Davis Martin Calhoun
Dec 7, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mary Elizabeth Davis Martin Calhoun Mary Elizabeth Davis Martin Calhoun passed away on December 7, 2016, at her daughter's home. Mary Elizabeth Davis was born in South Newport, Georgia, on April 17, 1931. She was the second daughter born to the Braxton...
Fred Meldon Mcauley, Sr.
Dec 7, 2016
Garden City-Mr. Fred Meldon McAuley, Sr., 97, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Green Cove Springs, FL. Mr. McAuley was born in Savannah to the late Eustace Meldon & Gladys Bonfoey McAuley. He grew up in Chatham County and attended Savannah High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1945. Fred met his...
Robert Theodore "Teddy" Hawkins
Dec 7, 2016
Savannah-Mr. Robert Theodore (Teddy) Hawkins, 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Candler Hospital. Teddy was born in Savannah, GA to the late Roy and Dollie Avery Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Curtis R. Hawkins, Jr. Teddy was a life-long resident of Chatham County and was co-owner of Hawkins Iron & Metal, and...
Douglas Edward Hinely, Sr.
Dec 7, 2016
Pooler-Mr. Douglas Edward Hinely, Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Piedmont Healthcare. Douglas was born in Guyton to the late James Edward & Alma Elizabeth Cowart Hinely. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and the Georgia Air National Guard, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was...
Joyce Mingledorff
Dec 7, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Joyce Sands Mingledorff Springfield- Joyce Sands Mingledorff, 89, of Springfield, GA and Bryn Mawr, PA passed away peacefully in Springfield on December 7, 2016. Joyce was born in Goodwater, Alabama and graduated as valedictorian of Goodwater High School in 1943. She then graduated from Huntington College with a...
V'Dola Mae Reddick Grovenstein
Dec 7, 2016
Pooler-V'Dola Mae Reddick Grovenstein, 83, died at home on December 7th surrounded by her family. She was born in Millen, Georgia to Otis & Lola Reddick. V'Dola was raised in Port Wentworth, GA where she was a member of the Amy Exley Sunday School Class at Port Wentworth Methodist Church. She was employed at the Chatham County Board of Education...
Leon Jerome Hall, Sr.
Dec 3, 2016
Rincon-Mr. Leon Jerome Hall, Sr., 68, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hall was born in Savannah to the late Elmer "Pepper" & Lucile Hall. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Shandra Hall, and his sister, Denise H. Scott. He was a member of Rincon First Christian Church where he was...
