our staff

Meet the skilled professionals who are committed to serving our community with excellence.

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Tommy Strickland

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Tommy went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Terri, and their children, Kim McDonald and her husband, Wade, Thomas C. "Trey" Strickland III and his wife, Amy, and Ryan H. Strickland and his wife, Kelly, along with ten grandchildren and a great-grandson.

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Thomas C. (Trey) Strickland III

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Trey is married to the former Amy Weitman. They reside in Effingham County and are parents of Joshua, Emma and Jonah. Trey attends Pine Street Baptist Church.

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Ryan H. Strickland

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Ryan is married to Kelly. They reside in Rincon with their children, Samuel, Simon, Silas, Abigail, and Abraham. They are active members of Springfield Oaks Church.

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Dwayne Duff

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Dwayne is married to Sherry who is a retired teacher from Effingham County High School. They are the parents of two children, Jonathan (Halleigh) and Mary Lauren (Matt). The Duffs are active members of Rincon Baptist Temple.

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Lynn Smoak

Office Manager - West Chatham

Lynn is married to Randy Smoak and they have two grown children, Rachel Bragg (Brandon) and Travis. The Smoaks are members of Rincon Baptist Temple.

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Sheryl Perry

Office Manager - Effingham Chapel

Sheryl lives in Springfield and has one son, Dallas. She attends St. Boniface Catholic Church.