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Violet Tillman Buckner

Violet Tillman Buckner

Jan 22, 2017

Guyton-Mrs. Violet Tillman Buckner, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Violet was born in Savannah to the late Benjamin & Vivian Tillman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ratchford P. "Buck" Buckner; her sister, Barbara Jenkins, and a great- granddaughter, Stacy Atkinson. She was a member of Zion...

Reba Nell Brindley

Reba Nell Brindley

Jan 22, 2017

Pooler-Mrs. Reba Nell Brindley, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Habersham House. Mrs. Brindley was born to the late Howard & Mildred Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Jim Brindley, Sr. She was a member of Abundant Life Church and loved watching the Atlanta Braves and NASCAR Survivors include two sons and...

Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann

Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann

Jan 21, 2017

Mr. Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann, age 65, of Port Wentworth, passed away January 21, 2017. Hank served in the US Army in Vietnam, and he was a member of the American Legion in Pooler. He worked for over 25 years with Georgia Port Authority, and he was a member of Fire Department and Lion's Club in Port Wentworth. He was...

Cary Lavonne Taylor

Cary Lavonne Taylor

Jan 21, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Cary Lavonne Taylor Statesboro – Cary Lavonne Taylor, 69, formerly of Effingham County was born October 5, 1947 passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his residence. He was employed by Union Camp for 25 years and served in the Army National...

Luella Moore

Luella Moore

Jan 21, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Luella H. Moore Ellabell- Luella H. Moore, 89, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Landmark Hospital. The Screven County native was a member of Gospel Baptist Church in Black Creek. She was preceded in death by her children, Winnie Wasdin, Sonya Phillips, and Jimmy Mock. She is survived...

Willene Kessler

Willene Kessler

Jan 19, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Willene Kessler Guyton- Willene Kessler, 92, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Effingham Care Center. The Valdosta, GA native was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was the first elementary school secretary that was hired in Effingham County, having worked at Rincon Elementary...

Edwin Paul Schaffhauser

Edwin Paul Schaffhauser

Jan 16, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edwin Paul Schaffhauser Rincon – Edwin Paul Schaffhauser, 64, passed away January 16, 2017 at Effingham Hospital. The Florida native was an Independent Claims Appraiser. He was a Master Mason and member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #440 F & AM. He...

Kenny Keith

Kenny Keith

Jan 16, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kenny Keith Guyton- Kenny Keith, 59, died Monday, January 16, 2017. The Effingham County native was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. The 1974 ECHS graduate had been employed by CSX for over 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Vera Brogdon Keith; two sons, Jessie...

Jarolin J. "Jerry" Urban, Sr.

Jarolin J. "Jerry" Urban, Sr.

Jan 15, 2017

Pooler - Jarolin (Jerry) Joseph Urban, Sr. 90, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at home under hospice care. Jerry was born in Hartford Ct. He served in the Armed Forces as an MP in Italy during occupation after WWII, and rode patrols on a military Harley Davidson motorcycle. His unit was absorbed into the newly formed Air Force, where...

Forrest Cannady

Forrest Cannady

Jan 14, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Forrest Blaine Cannady Guyton- Forrest Blaine Cannady, 28, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. The Effingham County native was a member of Compassion Church, Effingham Campus. Forrest loved hunting, fishing and welding. He also loved spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Waters Cannady;...

Malah Pack

Malah Pack

Jan 14, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Malah D. Pack Guyton- Malah D. Pack, 80, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home. The Effingham County native was retired from the Effingham County Board of Education, where she worked as a paraprofessional and a bus driver for over 30 years. She was a charter...

Zack Doss

Zack Doss

Jan 13, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Zack Alex Doss, Sr. Springfield- Zack Alex Doss, Sr., 73, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Memorial Health. Zack was orphaned at a young age. Living an unfair childhood. He made his way to the Marine Corp and settled in Savannah, GA. Zack was a loving husband, father...

James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson

James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson

Jan 13, 2017

James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson, age 74, of Savannah, passed away January 13, 2017 at Hospice Savannah with his family by his side. He was born in Savannah, the son of the late William Thomas Harrelson and Jewel Louise McConnell. Jimmy was educated in the public school system, graduating from Groves High School and remained a life-long resident of Savannah. Though...

James "Jim" Scott

James "Jim" Scott

Jan 12, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James W. Scott Rincon- James W. Scott, 83, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Floral Park, NY native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and had retired from International Paper. He was a graduate of Hofstra...

Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry

Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry

Jan 12, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry Cyo – Henry W. "Billy" Hanberry, 85, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2017 peacefully in his sleep. Born December 28, 1931 in Clyo, GA, Billy graduated from Clyo High School, was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and retired...

Wayne Reinaman

Wayne Reinaman

Jan 11, 2017

Wayne Alvin Reinaman Guyton- Wayne Alvin Reinaman, born September 8, 1940 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home under hospice care. Wayne was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Diane Reinaman, who passed on August 1, 2016. He is survived by his son, Paul of Guyton, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Brooke) Jarboe of Richmond...

Jane Seckinger Edwards

Jane Seckinger Edwards

Jan 11, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jane Seckinger Edwards Springfield – Jane Seckinger Edwards, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Effingham Extended Care Center. Born December 30, 1927 in Effingham County, Jane grew up and was baptized in Jerusalem Lutheran Church. After marriage she joined and...

Ernest "Bim" Mingledorff

Ernest "Bim" Mingledorff

Jan 11, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ernest Beckwith "Bim" Mingledorff Ernest Beckwith "Bim" Mingledorff, D.D.S., 92, of Springfield, GA and Bryn Mawr, PA passed away peacefully in Springfield on January 11, 2017. Ernest was born in Springfield and graduated as valedictorian of Effingham Academy in 1940. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1943...

Barbara Ann Pritchard White

Barbara Ann Pritchard White

Jan 10, 2017

Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Ann Pritchard White, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Barbara was born in Savannah to the late Houston Eugene & Mildred Holton. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Jerry Pritchard and Joseph T. White; two sons, Tommy Pritchard and Ricky Pritchard; a sister, Doris Burge and a brother, Gene Holton....

Ellen Herbert Coburn

Ellen Herbert Coburn

Jan 9, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ellen Herbert Coburn DeLand, FL/Clyo – Ellen Herbert Coburn, 81, was welcomed into the Lord's arms on January 9, 2017. Mom was surrounded by many angels through her years of Alzheimer's, many say it's a dreadful disease, I say it's an opportunity...

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