James W. Sexton
May 26, 2016
Bloomingdale-Mr. James W. Sexton, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mr. James was born in Missouri and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Union Camp. He enjoyed farming and woodworking. Survivors include his children, Yvonne P. Williams and Thomas W. Sexton; grandchildren, Caleb Thomas Sexton,...
Frank C. Crovatt, Jr.
May 26, 2016
Pooler-Mr. Frank C. Crovatt, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home. Mr. Frank was born in Savannah, and grew up in Guyton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank C. Crovatt, Sr. & Euna Sandefur Crovatt. He was a Deacon at Pooler First Baptist Church, was a member of the GA Salzburger Society,...
Janice Sparks Fetty
May 25, 2016
Eden-Mrs. Janice Sparks Fetty, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital. Janice was born in Savannah, was a homemaker most of her life, and active in the church. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Fetty; children, Dena (Chad) Armstrong, Deral (Michelle) Fetty, and Ryan (Myka) Fetty; seven grandchildren; mother, Ruby Sparks Nichols; brothers, Ricky and John Stephen...
Marion P. Hales, Jr.
May 24, 2016
Savannah-Mr. Marion P. Hales, Jr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home. Marion was born in Savannah and grew up in Meldrim. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion P. "Coot" Hales, Sr., and a brother, Robert G. Hales, Sr. He grew up playing baseball in Effingham County, and enjoyed playing golf later in...
Heidi Kowalker
May 22, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Heidi Kowalker Guyton- Heidi Kowalker, 39, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The Connecticut native was retired from the US Navy, and continued as a Top Secret Control Officer at the Naval War College in Newport. She was a dedicated mother and cheer mom. She is...
Heidi Kowalker
May 22, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Heidi Kowalker Guyton- Heidi Kowalker, 39, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The Connecticut native was retired from the US Navy, and continued as a Top Secret Control Officer at the Naval War College in Newport. She was a dedicated mother and cheer mom. She is...
Mitch Shaner
May 18, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mitch Shaner Springfield- Mitch Shaner, 63, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The Pittsburgh, PA native was a retired log truck driver and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He had served in the US Navy. Survivors include his wife, Beth Shaner; children, Sarah Shaner and Garrett Shaner...
Betty Jo Wendelken
May 18, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Betty Jo Wendelken Rincon – Betty Jo Wendelken, 81, passed away May 18, 2016. Born in Blackshear to the late Cephis M. Long and Willa Roberson Tebeau. She retired from Tetley Tea and was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church. She...
Quinnie Alvin Pope
May 16, 2016
Mr. Quinnie Alvin Pope, 64, of Pooler, GA passed at Hospice Savannah on Monday, May 16, 2016. He is the son of the late Quinnie H. and Georgina (Vellez) Pope, born September 15, 1951 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended Savannah High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and was soon deployed to Vietnam. After his service in the...
Penny Rowan Turner
May 16, 2016
Vilano Beach, FL-Mrs. Penny Turner Rowan, 58, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Flagler Hospital. Penny was born in Savannah and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years before moving to Vilano Beach several years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Gnash Turner, Jr. & Cuba Nell Barnes Turner, and her...
Carnes Mary
May 16, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Mary P. Carnes Rincon- Mary P. Carnes, 91 died Monday, May 16, 2016. The Aiken County, SC native was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Mark Carnes, Gregory Carnes, and John Carnes, Jr.; a grandson, Powell Carnes. Memorial services will be held at a...
Gaile Scott Sullivan
May 16, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Gaile Scott Sullivan Rincon- Gaile Scott Sullivan, 70, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and had retired from the Rincon Elementary School after 17 years of service. She was preceded in death by...
Ross Dugger Arnsdorff
May 15, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ross Dugger Arnsdorff Savannah – Ross Dugger Arnsdorff, 54, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. Ross was described by many who knew him as a lover of life and all it had to offer including all living things. He loved to travel and experience different cultures. He enjoyed...
Kirk Rahn
May 14, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Wendell Kirk Rahn Rincon- Wendell Kirk Rahn, 54, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. The Effingham County native was a career agent with Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance Company for the past 27 years. Kirk was a 1979 graduate of Effingham Academy, member of the 1980 Middle Georgia College National...
Katie L. White
May 14, 2016
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Katie L. White, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Katie was born in Cobbtown to the late Harley & Ella Sikes McCollough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.J. White, and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Pooler Church, and was a homemaker. Survivors include five children, Faye...
David Edwards
May 14, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax David Edwards Darien- David Edwards, 66, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home. The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia DNR having managed the Altamaha Wildlife Refuge for many years. David loved fishing and hunting, and even operated charter fishing trips. He is survived by...
Hazel Kocher
May 13, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel Fax (912) 754-3426 (Picture) Hazel I. (Burris) Kocher Rincon, Georgia- Hazel I. (Burris) Kocher, age 88, of Rochester, Pennsylvania passed in peace at the Effingham Extended Care Facility on May 13, 2016. Ms. Kocher was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a Christian who loved the Lord and...
Eric William Larson
May 13, 2016
Savannah-Eric William Larson, 50, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and had lived in Tennessee for a number of years before moving to Savannah. He was employed at Advanced Technology Services, and served his country in the U.S. Military. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, working on cars, and was a fan of the Detroit...
Betty Jeanette Godbee
May 13, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Betty Jeanette Godbee Springfield – Betty Jeanette Godbee, 77, passed away May 13, 2016 at her residence. The McIntosh County native was a homemaker and attended God's House in Rincon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Buford Tolbert and...
Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn
May 13, 2016
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn Rincon – Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn, 92, passed away May 13, 2016 at her residence. The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, the Jesse Wall Sunday School Class, and she retired from...
