Gysbertus Hendrikus Van De Biezenbos (Bert)
Mar 8, 2015
Savannah-Gysbertus Hendrikus van de Biezenbos (Bert), 93, born in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, died on March 8, 2015. He moved to Canada in 1952, lived there until emigrating to the USA in 1961 to Savannah to work for Critz Buick. After seven years, he started teaching for the Voc-Tech school and became Industrial Coordination of training classes in 3 counties before...
Elder J. Lindy Webb, Sr.
Mar 8, 2015
Guyton-Elder J. Lindy Webb, Sr., 87, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at his home. Elder Webb was born in Candler County to the late James & Annie Mae Webb. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Wayne Webb, a granddaughter, Shandy R. Webb, and a sister, Madelyn McElveen. He retired from Union Camp, and was...
Margaret Wallace Mitchell
Mar 7, 2015
Faulkville-Mrs. Margaret Wallace Mitchell, 92, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mrs. Margaret was born in Savannah to the late Dan & Mary Wallace. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arte C. Mitchell. She was a homemaker, and a member of Faulkville Baptist Church where she kept the nursery over 40 years. Survivors include her daughter...
Keith Edward Barnes
Mar 4, 2015
Rincon-Keith Edward Barnes, born on Easter morning April 2, 1972, died on March 4, 2015 of a short illness. Keith was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He was an extremely gifted artist and designer who loved God and his creation. Keith was Director of Operations at Custom Aviation, as well as a student furthering his studies in the...
Hattie Doyle
Mar 3, 2015
Hattie Carolyn Doyle- Guyton- Hattie Carolyn Doyle died March 3, 2015 at her residence. The family will have services at a later date. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons FH 2460 Hwy 21 S., Rincon, GA 31326
Suzette Simms
Mar 3, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Suzette D. Simms Rincon- Suzette D. Simms, 50, passed away March 3, 2015 at Effingham Hospital. The Jamaica native was a wonderful caregiver, RN and a member of Seventh Day Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Leslie; her mother; six children; two brothers; and a host of...
Christine Carr Kessler
Feb 28, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Christine Carr Kessler Rincon – Christine Carr Kessler, 90, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her...
Jay Edward Duran
Feb 26, 2015
Pooler-Mr. Jay Edward "Ed" Duran, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Ed was born in Fulton County to the late Walter & Evie Duran. He retired from the Georgia Army National Guard and attended The Church at Godley Station. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, camping, fishing, grilling,...
Barbara Jean Fort
Feb 24, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Barbara Jean Fort, 63, of Pooler, transitioned from this life on February 24, 2015 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. She retired from Bloomingdale Elementary School after 24 years of service. She attended Trinity Church of God in Garden City. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, mema (mawmaw), aunt, sister, friend, and teacher. She was...
Carlton C. Smith
Feb 24, 2015
Rincon– Carlton C. Smith, 76, passed away February 24, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Emmanuel County and lived in Effingham County. He worked at Georgia Pacific and did construction work for a few years. Carlton loved to ride and sit in his car and listen to music and sing. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Delores Bland Malone
Feb 24, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Delores Bland Malone Springfield – Delores Bland Malone, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Candler Hospital. The Ludowici native was an active member of Rincon Church of God and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Malone; her...
William Robert "Bill" Bentley
Feb 23, 2015
Port Wentworth-Mr. William Robert Bentley (Bill), entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2015 at Westview Nursing Home under the care of Pruitt Health Hospice. Mr. Bentley was born on April 29, 1932 in Bradenton, Florida. He served in the Korean War as a Marine. He is survived by his children, James Bentley of Savannah, GA, John Bentley (Kasey) of...
Herman Jones
Feb 23, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mr. Herman Jones, 90, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Herman was born in Bulloch County to the late James & Viola Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Jones. He retired from Union Camp and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He loved playing softball...
Eugene Kessler
Feb 21, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Eugene C. Kessler Guyton- Eugene C. Kessler, 81, passed away February 21, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. The Effingham County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. He had been a charter member of Berea Southern Methodist Church, where he had taught Sunday School and had been...
Thomas Drexel Duke, Sr.
Feb 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas Drexel Duke, Sr. Rincon – Thomas Drexel Duke, Sr., 73, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. The Alabama native retired from Southeastern Air Conditioning and was a member of Local #188 Pipe Fitters. He was an avid golfer....
Teresa Ennis
Feb 20, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax TERESA FAY ENNIS Teresa Fay Ennis, a child of God, entered this world on June 8, 1970. She departed this life to a better place on February 20, 2015. Her family and many friends will hold in their hearts the memory of her courage throughout her life. She...
Gloria Howard Hendrix Wren
Feb 18, 2015
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gloria Howard Hendrix Wren Martinez, GA – Gloria Howard Hendrix Wren, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Augusta. The Bulloch County native was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Harold Howard and Etta Ruth Wells Howard; and her brother,...
Betty Cosby
Feb 18, 2015
Pooler-Mrs. Betty Cosby, 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Betty was born in Savannah to the late Charles C. Cole, Sr. & Catherine Welch Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jess M. Cosby, Sr., a step-son, Jess M. Cosby, Jr, and a brother, Joey Cole. She enjoyed feeding people that...
Barbara Gordon Hubbard
Feb 16, 2015
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Barbara Gordon Hubbard, 86, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Habersham House in Savannah. Mrs. Barbara was born in Flea Hill Township, NC to the late Lacy & Floy Bledsole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gordon, Sr. She attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, and enjoyed activities at...
Joshua Paul Raney
Feb 15, 2015
Guyton-Joshua Paul Raney, 24, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Joshua was born in Savannah and was a member of North Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Edna Raney; siblings, Christopher McElveen, Matthew Raney, Jeremy McElveen, Frank Kania, III, Brianna Kania, and Jamie Myers; aunts, Donna McKenzie, Betty McCarthy, Carol Jones, and a number of cousins. A memorial...
