Helen W. Grizzard
Dec 4, 2015
Helen W. Grizzard,71 , of Bloomingdale and wife of Ernest Cohen Grizzard, Sr., died Friday, December 4, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. Born in Okeechobee, Florida on June 3, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Demmie Watterson. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Christian Church. Mrs. Grizzard loved spending time...
James Melvin "Sandy" Sanders
Dec 3, 2015
Meldrim - James Melvin "Sandy" Sanders, 59, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home - West Chatham Chapel.
Roy Mccracken
Dec 3, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Roy D. McCracken Rincon- Roy D. McCracken, 62, died December 3, 2015 at Memorial Health. The Lakeland, FL native was retired from Gulfstream. Roy loved riding his Harley, fishing, crabbing, and cooking. Survivors include the mother of his children, Linda McCracken; his children, Amy Hays (Dustin) and Larry...
Connie Fletcher
Dec 1, 2015
Midway - Connie Fletcher, 59, died early December 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Hollywood, Florida on September 22, 1956 to Harry McBride and the late Alene Redden McBride. Connie was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith and loved to get out and ride. In addition to her mother, Connie was preceded in death...
Ray Gordon Kangeter, Sr.
Nov 30, 2015
Ellabell-Mr. Ray Gordon Kangeter, Sr., 64, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ray was born in Pembroke to the late George Martin & Maude Kangeter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Kangeter, a son, Harold C. Floyd, III, two sisters, and a brother. He was a member of South Newington...
Donald R. Boling
Nov 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Donald R. Boling Port Wentworth – Donald R. Boling, 74, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. The Tennessee native was a retired Journeyman Iron Worker and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Delores W. Boling; step-children, Patricia...
Wyatt Aiken
Nov 27, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Wyatt K. Aiken Rincon- Wyatt K. Aiken, 52, died November 27, 2015 at his residence. The Atlanta native was retired from Gulfstream. He loved animals, boating, riding motorcycles, and Key West. Survivors include his wife, Marci M. Aiken; children, Leah Screen (Michael), Chris Hodges, Kyndell Bevis, Olivia Bevis,...
L. Ruth Ambrose
Nov 25, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 L. Ruth Ambrose Rincon – L. Ruth Ambrose, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Ruth was born on May 14, 1935 and was affectionately known as Granny Ruth. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George;...
David Smith Churchill
Nov 25, 2015
Pooler-David Churchill, 61, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his home. David was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Wilbur H. & Melva Smith. He loved the Lord, enjoyed playing the harmonica, riding his Harley, and volunteering at Inner City Night Shelter of Savannah for the homeless. Survivors include his sister, Julie (John) Blackman; two brothers,...
David W. Jaynes, Sr.
Nov 22, 2015
Ellabell-Mr. David W. Jaynes, Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Mr. David was born in Oconee, SC to the late Woodrow & Velma Jaynes. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple, was an avid gardener, and loved the outdoors. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from the 165th...
Harmon Phillip Grovenstein
Nov 15, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Harmon Phillip Grovenstein Rincon – Harmon Phillip Grovenstein, 90, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, retired from Union Camp, and was known as the "woodman". He served...
Robert Speller, Sr.
Nov 13, 2015
Faulkville-Mr. Robert Speller, Sr., 70, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Robert was born in Savannah to the late Allen C. & Lillian Speller. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Speller, Sr. He was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Lewis Speller of Faulkville; son, Robert Speller, Jr. of Guyton;...
Verne C. Pabst
Nov 12, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Verne C. Pabst Rincon - Verne C. Pabst passed away November 12, 2015. He was born February 11, 1924 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to Mary Elizabeth and George Carl Pabst. He attended public schools there, graduating from Ocean Springs High School in...
Lida Rochelle Wilkinson-Peavy
Nov 12, 2015
Bloomingdale-Lida Rochelle Wilkinson-Peavy passed away on Thursday, November 12 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Mike Peavy; son, John Wilkinson of Florida; grandchildren, Odyssey Wilkinson and Eli Wilkinson sister, Alice Faye Wilkinson Thomas of Waynesboro, GA; brother, Edwin Wilkinson of Guyton, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...
Eloise Finch
Nov 7, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Eloise Finch, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Eloise was born in Forsythe to the late John & Sarah Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julian Finch. She was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed shopping, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her...
Emersyn Faith Williams
Nov 7, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Emersyn Faith Williams Rincon - Emersyn Faith Williams went to see her Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2015 on the day of her birth, without ever shedding a tear. She will be greatly missed by her daddy and momma, Mark and Nikki...
Joseph Hocker, Jr.
Nov 7, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Joseph Hocker, Jr. Statesboro- Joseph Hocker, Jr., 39, died November 7, 2015 at his residence. The Miami, FL native was a heavy equipment operator. He loved the beach, fishing, and the Lord. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first grandchild. Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Senn...
Arthur "Jean" Nessmith Ferraro
Nov 7, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Arthur "Jean" Nessmith Ferraro Rincon – Arthur "Jean" Nessmith Ferraro, 73, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. The Screven County native retired from Chatham County DFACS. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, but most of all, spending time with and...
Ernest "Bud" Banks, Jr.
Nov 6, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ernest "Bud" Banks, Jr. Rincon – Ernest "Bud" Banks, Jr., 62, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at his residence. The North Carolina native was retired from the Turbine Generator Industry and was a member of Abundant Life Church. He was preceded...
Patricia Boykin Moore
Nov 5, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Patricia Boykin Moore, 65, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her daughter's home. Patricia was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Moore, her father, Gerald "Bubba" Boykin, and her brother, Jerry Boykin. She was employed with Memorial Day School as Assistant Director. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Lee Moore, Sr.;...
