Myrtice Ford
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Myrtice Elizabeth Ford Springfield- Myrtice Elizabeth Ford, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she had been active in the Lydia Circle and the Altar Guild. She was also a member...
Bobby C. Crenshaw
Jan 2, 2017
BLOOMINGDALE – Bobby Clay Crenshaw, 80, passed peacefully away at his home on Monday afternoon January 2nd, 2017. Bobby was born July 28, 1936 to Kurt Crenshaw and Ruth Johnson in Soperton GA. He served in the Coast Guard from 1956 to 1960. In 1961, he met and married the love of his life Joan Evelyn Norwood. A true legend...
Richard Joe Higgins
Jan 2, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Richard Joe Higgins Rincon – Richard Joe Higgins, 79, passed away January 2, 2017 at Candler Hospital. The Michigan native retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years then working for the civil service. After retirement he was employed at Wal-Mart in...
Deastel Elic Spikes
Jan 1, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Deastel Elic Spikes Rincon – Deastel Elic Spikes, 90, passed away January 1, 2017 at his residence after a short illness. The Reidsville native served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Union Camp after 45 years. He was a member of...
Catherine Hinely
Jan 1, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Catherine L. Hinely Clyo- Catherine L. Hinely, 91, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church where she had been active in the Charity Circle. She had retired from the Georgia Forestry Commission, where she...
Nolan Smiley
Dec 31, 2016
Jesup-Nolan Smiley, 45, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Nolan was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Gerald "Jerry" Stacy Smiley, Sr. He attended Light of Savannah Church and was the owner/operator of Smiley's Tree Surgeon. Survivors include his daughters, Amber Smiley Webber and Victoria Smiley; grandchildren, Brody...
Emory Rudolph Coleman
Dec 30, 2016
Mr. Emory Rudolph Coleman, age 87, passed away on December 30, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. Mr. Coleman was a veteran of the Korean War and worked at Union Camp for over 38 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Geraldine Wilson Coleman; his brothers, Brooks and Homer C.; his sister, Jeanette; and his grandson, Matthew....
Charles Maxwell Bruce, Sr.
Dec 27, 2016
Savannah-Mr. Charles Maxwell Bruce, Sr., 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He had suffered many years with complications of Alzheimer's disease. Mr. Bruce was born on March 9, 1931 in Chula, GA where he was raised on a general farm. He attended junior college at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton in...
Faye Marie Rollins Burke
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 Faye Marie (Rollins) Burke Faye Marie (Rollins) Burke, 73, of Mount Airy, Georgia formerly of Jasper, Alabama, died December 24, 2016, following a long battle with kidney disease. She entered Jesus' peaceful arms at home surrounded by family. Born February 24, 1943,...
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...
