Obituaries

William Robert Coursey
William Robert Coursey, age 77, passed away with his loving family
beside him on April 24. Robert was born October 25, 1930 in Sylvania
of the late Leiford Coursey and Elizabeth Potter. He served the
Savannah Fire Department for 34 years until he retired as Captain,
and also worked with DePue Vault Co. for many years. Robert served in
the United States Marine Corp., and was a member of Savannah
Christian Church and Savannah Chapter of the Gideon’s International.
He was an avid fisherman and skilled craftsman. He will be deeply
missed by everyone who knew him.
Robert is survived by his Daughters Roberta Lavender and husband
James, Rebecca Stanford, Sherri Coursey, all of Savannah, and Sheila
Helms of NC., Brother Edward L Coursey of Rincon, Grandchildren
Jessica, Olivia and William Stanford III, Alexander Coursey, Sarah
and Joseph Waites, and Kevin Wallace Jr., and several Nieces and
Nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his Brothers James and Grant
Coursey and Sister Georgia North.
Graveside Services were held at 3pm on Monday, April 28, at
Bonaventure Cemetery, with Rev. Bryan Jobe officiating. Pallbearers
were Greg Coursey, Monte Coursey, Holt Coursey, Jack Coursey, Doug
Coursey, Tony Coursey, Jamie Coursey, Bud Lawyer, Frank Burke, Gill
Panal and Eddie Thomas.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Gideon’s Memorial Bible
Chairman, Memorial Bible Secretary, PO Box 14048 Savannah, GA 31416.
Fairhaven Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

Pauline Beach
Pauline Beach, 94, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Friday, April
25, 2008 at the Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A longtime member of the Garden City United Methodist Church, she is
survived by 1 daughter, Barbara L. (John) Peavy of Port Wentworth; 4
granddaughters, Sharon (Bill) Rogers, Debbie (Leo) Durden, and Susan
Doss, all of Port Wentworth, and Bonnie Beach of California; 6 great-
grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Fairhaven Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

Christine M. Jenkins
Guyton: Mrs. Christine M. Jenkins, 97, passed away on Wednesday,
April 23, 2008, at the Effingham Extended Care Center. Mrs. Jenkins
moved to Guyton in November, 2000, from the Holmes County Florida
area where she had resided for over 80 years. She was the last living
Charter Member of Caryville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday
School and played the piano for over 35 years. After attending
Florida State University and the University of Florida, Mrs. Jenkins
was an Elementary School teacher and principal before joining her
husband in the operation of their General Mercantile.
Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, William Mel
Jenkins, two brothers, and a sister. Survivors include her daughter,
Edwina (Ray) Morse, sons, Bill (Laura) Jenkins and Archie (Lainie)
Jenkins, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great,
great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Jenkins shared her wisdom, humor, and Christian love with
everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. Her family appreciates
the loving care Mrs. Jenkins received from the staff and volunteers
at the Effingham Extended Care Center.
Funeral services were held at Caryville Baptist Church, Sunday, April
27, at 2 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Guyton Christian
Church, P. O. Box 5, Guyton, Ga. 31312.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in
charge of all arrangements.

Robert Lamont McSpadden
Savannah-Mr. Robert Lamont McSpadden, 72, died on Wednesday, April 23
in the care of the Hospice House Savannah. Robert was born in
Hoboken, GA and lived most of his life in Savannah. He was an avid
golfer, fisherman and a huge Sand Gnats fan. Mr. McSpadden was also a
long time member of the Savannah Moose Lodge #1550.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer McSpadden Privette, son-in-
law, Kenny Privette of Pooler, grandsons, Jensen and Hayden Privette,
two sons, Michael (Sharon) McSpadden of Guyton and Rocky (Christina)
McSpadden of Atlanta, one sister, Delona McSpadden, one brother,
James (Annette) McSpadden, both of Brunswick, GA, 10 grandchildren, 6
great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many adopted
children and grandchildren along the way.
The funeral service honoring his life was held on Saturday, April 26,
2008 at 11 a.m. at the Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home,
West Chatham Chapel.
Friends may sign the online register book at
www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, was in
charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Joe Perry Collins, Jr.
Pooler-Mr. Joe Perry Collins, Jr., 72, went to be with the Lord on
April 27, 2008.
Joe served his country in the Air Force and the Georgia Air National
Guard and retired from the Georgia Ports Authority as a police
officer and retired from the Civil Service. He was a member of the
White Bluff United Methodist Church. He liked spending time with his
granddaughter and wood working. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Mittie McCarty; father, Joe Perry Collins, Sr. and a sister
Lucille Peterson.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sammie R. Collins of Pooler;
daughter, Kelly R. Scholes of Pooler; granddaughter, Amanda R.
Scholes of Pooler; and sister, Sally Shanor of Hawaii.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of
the funeral home with burial to follow at Newton Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive
Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852
Friends may sign the online register book at
www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, was in
charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Danny Hyland Braswell
Black Creek-Mr. Danny Hyland Braswell, 59, died peacefully on Monday,
April 28, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah as a result of
brain cancer.
Born in Swainsboro, Georgia, he grew up in Bryan County and graduated
from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1966. He began work at Southern
Bell and served the company for 41 years in various capacities
including assistant manager, supervisor and Specialist in Network and
Operations. He was well known throughout the state for his knowledge
of the telephone system and leadership capabilities and became dubbed
as “the brains behind telephone networking.”
He served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Guam, San
Diego and Charleston and received an honorable discharge from the
Navy. Danny was an active and dedicated member of the Pembroke Holy
Church of God.
An avid outdoorsman who loved to fish with his eight year-old
grandson, he was also a member of the Tar City Hunting Club in Bryan
County and the Telephone Pioneers of Georgia. Family, friends and
neighbors knew Danny as a master chef.
He loved entertaining and was locally known for his fine barbeque and
fried fish. He enjoyed the holiday seasons volunteering to fry
turkeys for any neighbor or friend that dropped by. Danny also had a
woodworking shop and enjoyed making special pieces of furniture for
others, especially for his two daughters. Danny shared his passion
for gardening with others by planting enough vegetables in his garden
to share with community members. Living life to its fullest and
loving people was Danny’s way. He was a walking testament of his
faith and he leaves behind for his family the gift of the joy of
knowing he is finally home and fully well again.
Danny is survived by his loving and supporting wife of 40 years,
Ophelia Rowe Braswell, two devoted daughters and their husbands,
Delia B. (Chip) Mobley of Statesboro, Lisa B. (Mike) Bohannon of
Guyton; grandsons, Danny James Bohannon and Wesley Hyland Bohannon;
his parents, Eugene and Imogene Braswell of Bryan County; four
sisters, Dianne (James) Lamb of Brunswick, Dale (Kenny) Holcombe of
Bloomingdale, Darlene (David) Conley of Pembroke and Debbie Holcombe
of Bryan County; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. on Friday in the chapel of the funeral home with Dr.
David Hooks and Dr. Lawrence Butler officiating. Active pallbearers
will be Carroll Thompson, Rocky Reed, Lynn Parker, Brent Conley, Mike
Davis and Roger Butler. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny’s Bell
South co-workers, members of the Golden Bells Sunday School Class and
Tad Bentley. Entombment will follow at Bulloch Memorial Gardens with
Dr. Charles Houston and Mr. Perry Langston officiating. Military
Honors will be rendered at the cryptside.
Remembrances may be given to the Pembroke Holy Church of God Building
Fund.
Friends may sign the online register book at
www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, was in
charge of all arrangements.

Adam Keller
Savannah-Adam Keller, 36, died on Monday, April 28, 2008.
Adam was born in Savannah and was a member of Savannah Christian
Church. He was the owner/operator of Keller’s Firewood and also
worked in the family business, Keller’s Flea Market. He enjoyed
racing car #9 at Oglethorpe Speedway.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Keller of Citra, FL; children,
Carson Adam Keller of Citra, FL and Logan Anderson, Grantsboro, NC;
mother and step-father, Pat & Roy Borden of Asheville, NC; father and
step-mother, Hubert & Cheri Keller of Savannah; brother and sister-in-
law, Hubert & Vicki Keller, Jr. of Pooler; two sisters and brothers-
in-law, Miranda & Kyle Johanson of St. Petersburg, FL and Julia
Wilson and Hassan El Moutamid of Brooklyn, NY; grandmother, Jean
Keller Fair of Savannah; two nephews, one niece and aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Graveside Funeral: 11 a.m. on Friday at Hopeton Plantation Cemetery
on the Keller family property off of Little Neck Road.
Remembrances may be given to the Carson Keller and Logan Anderson
Trust Fund, c/o Bryan Bank and Trust Bank, P.O. Box 1299, Richmond
Hill, GA 31324.
Friends may sign the online register book at
www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.