Judith Padgett
Jan 8, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Judith Ann Padgett Rincon- Judith Ann Padgett, 76, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The loving wife, mother, and grandmother was a Jacksonville, FL native and a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She had worked as a crossing guard at Rincon Elementary School and had volunteered...
Ashley Rogers
Jan 4, 2017
Ashley Rogers, 29, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family. Ashley was born in Savannah and was a 2004 graduate of Groves High School. She enjoyed cooking, making people laugh, and raising her sons. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Troy & Scarlett Williams. Survivors include her sons, Brayden Jordan...
Harl H. "Butch" Scott
Jan 4, 2017
Eden-Mr. Harl H. "Butch" Scott, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Butch was born in Statesboro to the late Harl H. Scott, Sr. & Molly Ryder Scott. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. Hagan Scott, and a sister, Joyce Haywood. He served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Delores A. "Sister" Dukes
Jan 4, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Delores A. "Sister" Dukes Former Tattnall County resident Delores A. "Sister" Dukes passed away at her residence in Rincon January 4, 2018, after 80 years of life and an extended battle with Parkinson's. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Bea Nitz
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Claudia "Bea" Nitz Rincon- Claudia "Bea" Nitz, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The Long County native was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Francis Nitz; two sons, Mike (Dana) Nitz and David (Sally) Nitz; grandchildren, Brandi Nitz, Ethan...
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,...
