John Highsmith
Feb 5, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Highsmith Guyton- John Highsmith, 62, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The avid fisherman was a deacon at South Effingham Community Church and an active member of G.A.P. ministries. He had retired from the Air National Guard 165th. He was preceded in death by his...
James D. "Skipper" Wilkins
Feb 5, 2013
Savannah-Mr. James D. "Skipper" Wilkins, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Wilkins was born in Savannah and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, James Howard Wilkins. He was previously employed with Raymond Daiss Paint & Body Shop. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Wilkins; son,...
Evona H. Olivares
Feb 5, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Evona H. Olivares, 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Mrs. Evona was born in Savannah and retired from Holiday Inn of Savannah. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale and served her country in the U.S. Marines. Survivors include her children, Robert Olivares and his wife, Shelly, Roni Olivares and Ron Olivares; grandchildren,...
Charles Cleon Williams
Feb 2, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Charles Cleon Williams Rincon, GA – Charles Cleon Williams, passed away on February 2, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born in Waterloo, IA to the late George E. and Florence (Hollingsworth) Williams. In addition to his parents he...
Stacy Jones Rainey
Feb 1, 2013
Pooler-Stacy Jones Rainey, 32, of Pooler, passed away February 1, 2013 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She graduated from The Medical College of Georgia in 2002 and was a registered nurse previously employed by Candler Hospital in Savannah. She is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Keith Rainey, and their two sons, Kaleb, age 7, and...
Bartimus "Bill" Brown
Jan 30, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Bartimus W.C. "Bill" Brown Guyton- Bartimus W.C. "Bill" Brown, 75, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a farmer and a member of Guyton Masonic Lodge #428. He had served in the US Army and was the Charter President of the Effingham...
Thomas Jefferson "Tommy" Hendley
Jan 28, 2013
Mr. Thomas Jefferson "Tommy" Hendley, 60, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Tommy was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas William "T.W." Hendley and his brother, Bruce Daniel Hendley. He was the owner/operator of Tommy's in Pooler, retired from Gulfstream after 30 years of service and served...
Theresa Smithey Scruggs
Jan 28, 2013
Savannah-Mrs. Theresa Smithey Scruggs, 55, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013. Theresa grew up in Rincon and was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Edward Smithey. Survivors include her husband, Mark W. Scruggs; children, Alan Craig Joiner, Kelly Lynn Sims Reid and Heather Dawn Sims Jennings; grandchildren, Courtney and Daniel Jennings, Luke Reid and Colton Joiner; mother, Rose...
Thomas Jefferson "Tommy" Hendley
Jan 28, 2013
Mr. Thomas Jefferson "Tommy" Hendley, 60, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Tommy was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas William "T.W." Hendley and his brother, Bruce Daniel Hendley. He was the owner/operator of Tommy's in Pooler, retired from Gulfstream after 30 years of service and served...
Randall Colon Brown
Jan 27, 2013
Rincon-Randall "Randy" Brown, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Randy was born in Savannah to the late George & Doris Brown. Survivors include his siblings, Robert Brown, Teresa Vice and Tony Brown, all of Rincon; step-children, Marla and Jesse Wright, both of Statesboro; step-granddaughter, Kayla Singley; nephews, Justin Fail and Bruce Sanford;...
Jimmy Leroy Garris, Jr.
Jan 27, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jimmy Leroy Garris, Jr. Springfield – Jimmy Leroy Garris, Jr., 48, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in Sallisaw, OK on July 14, 1964 and was preceded in death by his father in 1966....
Brent Hinely
Jan 26, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax R. Brent Hinely Bluffton, SC- R. Brent Hinely, 53, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a CPA, a Georgia Southern graduate, and had worked for Savannah Electric & Power Co., the Southern Company, and Georgia Power before he became disabled in...
William Travis Horton
Jan 25, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Travis Horton Springfield – William Travis Horton, 49, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. He was born in Telfair County, McRae, GA and loved to go visit his relatives there. He attended Abundant Life Church and had a...
Donald Chris Rogers
Jan 23, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Donald Chris Rogers Rincon/Winston - Donald Chris Rogers of Winston Georgia formerly of Rincon Georgia went home to be with the lord on the 23rd of January 2013. Mr. Rogers was a member of the first Baptist Church of Rincon GA. Served...
Elvie Mae Shuman Wilson
Jan 22, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Elvie Mae Shuman Wilson Guyton – Elvie Mae Shuman Wilson, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Bryan County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and the Soul Survivors Sunday School Class. She...
Margarette "Peggy" Cribbs
Jan 22, 2013
Rincon-Mrs. Margarette "Peggy" Cribbs, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Peggy was born in Wadley, GA and lived in Port Wentworth for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Green Cribbs and a daughter, Teresa Gail Romine. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon. She...
Marvin E. "Andy"/ "Gene" Hickman, Sr.
Jan 20, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mr. Marvin E. "Andy"/ "Gene" Hickman, Sr., passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Hickman was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hickman and a grandson, Brian Thaxton. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at Union Camp for 19 years and retired from Bouy, Hall & Howard Homes....
James Edwin Morris
Jan 20, 2013
Port Wentworth-Mr. James Edwin Morris, 80, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Morris was born in Lyons, GA to the late James R. & Daisy Morris. He served his country in the National Guard and retired from National Gypsum (Gold Bond Building Products) after 43 years of service. He loved to fish...
Arlie Jack Lewis
Jan 20, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 (912) 754-3426 Fax Arlie Jack Lewis Claxton- Arlie Jack Lewis, 76, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 Evans Memorial Hospital. The Collins, GA native was in the paint business for 33 years and retired as a carpenter. He was a US Navy Korean War veteran and...
Christian James Cowan
Jan 16, 2013
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Christian James Cowan Rincon – Christian James Cowan, 18, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The California native lived in Rincon for the past 16 years where he was now a Senior at E.C.H.S. He...
