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.;...
Robert H. Ennis
Nov 3, 2015
Pooler - Robert H. Ennis, 87, passed away November 3, 2015 at his residence. The Chatham County native was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was owner/operator of Ennis Auto Top for 65 years and was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ann Ennis; two sons, Lonnie Ennis, Sr. (Brenda) and Robbie Ennis (Lori); two...
Carlton Hammock
Oct 30, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James Carlton Hammock Rincon- James Carlton Hammock, 74, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Effingham Hospital. The Swainsboro native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple and had worked at Union Camp for 42 years. Survivors include his wife, Billye Hammock; son & fiance, Vance Hammock and Karen;...
Clyde William Joyner
Oct 30, 2015
Joyner's Corner – Clyde William Joyner died peacefully in his sleep close to family and friends Friday night. Born on February 4, 1925 in Millen, Clyde attended the Georgia teachers college (Ga. Southern), served in World War II and was chief of police in Rocky Ford. He was raised as a Master Mason in 1948 and was a member of...
Stanley Joseph Kowalski, Jr.
Oct 28, 2015
Guyton-Mr. Stanley Joseph Kowalski, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born to the late Stanley Joseph Kowalski, Sr. & Stella Kowalski in Wyandotte, Michigan. Mr. Kowalski was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Martin. He served his country with pride in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war, and...
Bobby Burnsed
Oct 28, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mr. Bobby Burnsed, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at his home. Bobby was born in Savannah to the late Percy & Tyra Burnsed. He was a member of Powers Baptist Church for 76 years, and served his country in the U.S. Marines. He was in the sheet metal business for 25 years, and was later owner/operator of...
Linda Davis Worden
Oct 27, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Linda Davis Worden Springfield – Linda Davis Worden, born August 12, 1946 succumbed to Lupus on October 27, 2015 after two years of treatment. She died in Landmark Hospital in Savannah. Preceded in death by her father, Harold D. Davis, her mother,...
Billy (Mr. Bill) Drinkwater
Oct 27, 2015
Billy Drinkwater went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was born on September 6, 1926, in Morgan, GA. Billy was the son of Jesse and Julia Drinkwater of Dawson, GA. He was a graduate of Dawson High School. After graduation, he worked at the Cinderella Peanut Butter Factory and J.C. Penny's. On November 30,...
