Obituaries

Jacqueline Benn Johnson

Rincon - Jacqueline Benn Johnson, 74, died Friday, January 27, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The Joplin, Missouri native was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church for 26 years, W.E.L.C.A., and was a former secretary for Lutheran Brotherhood. She and her husband founded Johnson Land Surveying Company in which they owned until 2002 and was a former member of the Garden Club. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Harold R. Johnson, and son, Harold A. Johnson.

Survivors include her daughter, Marguerite G. Johnson of Rincon; 2 sons, Kenneth N. Johnson of Claxton and Charles M. Johnson; 3 grandchildren, Madison R. Johnson, Brady S. Johnson, and Savannah Renee’ Johnson all of Rincon.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor J. Patrick Finley officiating.

Interment was in Rincon Cemetery.

Remembrances may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 270, Rincon, GA 31326.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Norman E. "Gene" Archer

Norman E. "Gene" Archer, 84, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross.

The Effingham County native was a longtime resident of Savannah where he was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was a Brickmason, and member of the Bricklayers Union. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin Archer and Gertrude Sigman Archer.

Survivors include his wife, Toni Lee Archer of Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta; daughter and son-in-law, Dale Archer Davis and Wank Davis of St. Simons; son, Randy Archer of Savannah; and granddaughter, Kellie Davis of Brunswick.

Graveside funeral services were 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Turkey Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jim Crandall officiating.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be given to American Cancer Society, 1930 Springfield-Egypt Rd., Springfield, GA 31329 or Turkey Branch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 462, Springfield, GA 31329.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Doris June Shiver

Guyton – Mrs. Doris June Shiver, 81, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Memorial Hospital.

The Cobbtown, Georgia native was a homemaker, a member of the Effingham County Senior Citizens and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Horne and Wayne Smith of Guyton; Margaret Ann Landrum & Kenneth of Live Oak, FL; Stephanie Lee Feagle of Gainsville, FL; son, James Peter Spergon of Rock Springs, Wyoming ; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2006 in the funeral home chapel. Reverend Royce Hendry officiated.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. James Durell Williams

James Durell Williams, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2006, after a brief illness.

James moved to Pembroke from Ellaville, Georgia in 2000 to live with his daughter. He was a retired accountant, and was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Pope Williams and a son, Randall Williams.

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Lenore P. Zipperer and Robert of Candler, NC, MarChelle A. Youmans and Robert Marshall of Pembroke, Patrick D. Williams and Joyce of Winston-Salem, NC, and Marty D. Williams of Mobile, AL; and seven grandchildren, Brittney Zipperer and Heston Zipperer of North Carolina, Samantha Anderson, Taylor Anderson, and Dakota Youmans of Pembroke, Ford Williams and Parker Williams of North Carolina.

Private memorial services were held by immediate family.

Riggs Funeral Home in Guyton, Georgia, was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Nell C. Proctor

Mrs. Nell Carter Proctor passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at Azalealand Nursing Home, after a long illness.

Mrs. Proctor was 89 years old and a native of Savannah. She had resided in Garden City for over 50 years. She was formerly employed with Union Camp and retired from Western Auto. She was a charter member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Garden City for many years. Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Proctor, her daughters and son-in-law, Patty and Jim Carey and Elaine Anderson, along with her sister Christine Weeks and two brothers, Alvin Carter and Wade Carter.

Survivors include four granddaughters and sons-in-law, Maria and Barry DeLoach, Patricia and Buddy Newbern, Stacey Carey and Susan and Randy Moore; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Casey, and Haley DeLoach, Sean and Travis Foster, Kristin Carey, Missy Padgett, Jamie and Lindsy Loven; two great-great-grandsons, Dillon and Trevor Loven; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Azalealand Nursing Home for the love and care they gave to their grandmother.

Funeral services were held at 1 PM on Saturday, January 28 in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler, was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Grace Floyd Durrence

Mrs. Grace Floyd Durrence, 83, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 26, 2006, surrounded by her family at Hospice Savannah.

The native of Bulloch County, Georgia, was a long-time resident of Faulkville in Effingham County. She was employed by the Effingham County Board of Education as a school bus driver for 35 years. She was a member of Bloomingdale First Baptist Church where she served in various capacities. She took great joy in caring for the nursery babies. She was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class and the Joy Club. She attained a perfect attendance Sunday School record of 48 years. Mrs. Durrence was a member of the Georgia School Bus Driver's Association where she served as past vice-president and president. She was a member of the American Gourd Society and a charter member of the Georgia Gourd Society. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Harley Floyd and Mary Starling Floyd, and her brother, Carol Floyd, Sr.

Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Luther L. Durrence of Faulkville; her dedicated sons and daughters-in-law, Levoughn and Pat Durrence of Meldrim and Derral and Charlotte Durrence of Springfield; five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 29 at Bloomingdale First Baptist Church. Rev. Darrell Bailey, Rev. Richard Sizemore, and Rev. Peter Vermeullen officiated. Burial followed at Lawrence Baptist Church Cemetery in Bulloch County.

Remembrances may be given to Hospice Savannah, PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, or Bloomingdale First Baptist Church, Building Fund, PO Box 279, Bloomingdale, GA 31302.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler, was in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. William "Bill" H. McCauley

Mr. William H. McCauley, 64, died Friday, January 27, 2006, at Hospice Savannah.

The Arkansas native was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Navy. While in the Navy, he was an aviation electrician and a radio operator. He was a model airplane enthusiast, was active in the Boy Scouts, was a past president of Hendrix Park Recreation Association, and coached Little League Baseball in Bryan County.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Kathleen McCauley of Ellabell; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kelli McCauley of Ellabell; grandchildren, Bailey and Riley McCauley of Ellabell; mother, Opal Armstrong of Bentonville, AR; sister, Faye Cray of Bentonville, AR; brothers, Terry McCauley of Rogers, AR and Mark Seratt of Arkansas; brother-in-law, James Johnson of Pembroke; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 AM on Monday, January 30 in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment was at Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.

Remembrances may be given to Hospice Savannah, PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or to the American Cancer Society, 660 Abercorn Street, Suite 206, Savannah, GA 31405.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler, was in charge of all arrangements.

Newman Everette Helmey

Newman Everette Helmey, 71, died Sunday, January 29, 2006, at Hospice Savannah.

Graveside services were held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 31 at Marlow Cemetery.

Riggs Funeral Home in Guyton, Georgia, was in charge of all arrangements.