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Obituary - Mae Morgan Hendricks
Hendricks
Mae Morgan Hendricks
Published: Feb 1, 2023, 3:36 PM

Rincon – Mae Morgan Hendricks, 81, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a retired vice president at Sun Trust Bank after 45 plus years of service. She was a longtime active member of Rincon Baptist Temple, where she was the church secretary for the past 14 years. 

Mae and her husband, Gary also had a catering business for many years. Mae loved her family, her church, and the Hallmark Channel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Hendricks; parents, Grady & Roxie Morgan; and brother, Charles Morgan.

Survivors include her son, Jay G. Hendricks and his wife, Polly; granddaughter, Avery Hendricks; brother-in-law, Larry Hendricks; and other relatives.

Visitation: 1-2 pm Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Rincon Baptist Temple.

Funeral: 2 pm Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Rincon Baptist Temple. 

Burial: Mizpah Church Cemetery.

Remembrances: Rincon Baptist Temple, PO Box 253, Rincon, GA 31326.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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