local obituaries

Robert N. "Bob" Youngblood, Sr.

Robert N. "Bob" Youngblood, Sr.

Jan 16, 2013

Bloomingdale-Robert N. "Bob" Youngblood, Sr., 73, was escorted into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Ridgeland, SC, served in the National Guard and retired from C.S.X. Railroad. A long-time member of South Newington Baptist Church, he served as Sunday School teacher and Deacon. He loved to...

James "Jimmy" Walker

James "Jimmy" Walker

Jan 16, 2013

FREE OBITUARY FOR THE SPIRIT AND WEBSITE Bloomingdale-Mr. James "Jimmy" Walker, 40, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home. Jimmy was born in Brunswick and was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy McCormick Walker. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his son, Dylan Cureton; mother of his son, Tresica Cureton; his father, Mickey Walker;...

Frances Elizabeth Kessler Zipperer

Frances Elizabeth Kessler Zipperer

Jan 14, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Frances Elizabeth Kessler Zipperer Rincon – Frances Elizabeth Kessler Zipperer, 92, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of Bible Lutheran Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Ricky H. Ennis

Ricky H. Ennis

Jan 14, 2013

Guyton-Mr. Ricky H. Ennis, 60, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Ennis was born in Statesboro and had been previously employed at ABM Industries. He was a member of the International Worship Center, enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hartridge & Myrtice Ennis and...

Caylynn Elisabeth Minis

Caylynn Elisabeth Minis

Jan 14, 2013

Ellabell-Caylynn Elisabeth Minis, 17 days old, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013. Caylynn was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lisa Ann Sloan and Randy Glen Sloan Caylynn is survived by her Father, Charles Anthony Minis, Jr.; her mother, Courtney Leann Sloan; brother, Colby Glen Minis; grandparents, Tammy Minis and Charles "Chuck" Anthony Minis; great grandparents, Dorothy Elizabeth Fennell,...

Roberta A. Mixon Urbanski

Roberta A. Mixon Urbanski

Jan 13, 2013

Pooler-Mrs. Roberta A. Mixon Urbanski, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Roberta was born in Lyons, GA and spent a number of years in Dickson, PA before moving to Binghamton, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. & Lilly Rachels Mixon; first husband, Mack Mackinwitz; second husband, Wallace Urbanski; sisters,...

Sollie Dale Campbell

Sollie Dale Campbell

Jan 12, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Sollie Dale Campbell Rocky Ford – Sollie Dale Campbell, 49, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. The Effingham County native lived in Screven County for the last 20 years and was a member of Local #96 where he served...

Theodore "Ted" Tindor

Theodore "Ted" Tindor

Jan 12, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Theodore Joseph "Ted" Tindor Clyo- Theodore Joseph "Ted" Tindor, 90, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. The Louisville, KY native was a US Army veteran of World War II and Korea, and was a retired accountant. He was preceded in death by his children, Thomas Tindor,...

James R. Waller

James R. Waller

Jan 11, 2013

Savannah-Mr. James R. Waller, 65, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home. Mr. Waller was born in Savannah to the late Herman Rufus & Kathleen Waller. He was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing, carpentry work and music. Survivors include his wife, Norma Burnsed of Savannah; children, Janie Waller (Mark Ray) of Savannah, Kathy Nation of Memphis,...

William J. "Jack" Mclaughlin

William J. "Jack" Mclaughlin

Jan 9, 2013

Richmond Hill-Mr. William J. "Jack" McLaughlin, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. William was born on Isle of Hope and lived in Faulkville for 22 years before moving to Magnolia Manor 6 years ago. He retired from Union Camp after 30 years of service and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed...

Naomi Williams Heath

Naomi Williams Heath

Jan 9, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Naomi Williams Heath Guyton – Naomi Williams Heath, 81, passed away January 9, 2013 at her residence. The Screven County native was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Minnie Scott Williams; husband, Rayford A. Heath; and...

Neely Marie Neidlinger Wilson

Neely Marie Neidlinger Wilson

Jan 9, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Neely Marie Neidlinger Wilson Springfield – Neely Marie Neidlinger Wilson, 82, widow of George Wilson passed away January 9, 2013 at Memorial Health. She was the daughter of the late Preston and Marie Neidlinger and sister of the late Frances Neidlinger. She...

William J. "Jack" Mclaughlin

William J. "Jack" Mclaughlin

Jan 9, 2013

Richmond Hill-Mr. William J. "Jack" McLaughlin, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. William was born on Isle of Hope and lived in Faulkville for 22 years before moving to Magnolia Manor 6 years ago. He retired from Union Camp after 30 years of service and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed...

Frances B. Smith

Frances B. Smith

Jan 9, 2013

Savannah-Mrs. Frances B. Smith, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Mrs. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Smith, whom she was the co-owner/operator of Savannah Septic Tank Service. Survivors include four children, Rose Beaker of Taylor, MI, Donald Smith of Summerville, SC, Jerry Smith and Jody Smith, both of Savannah as well as a...

Thomas Lovezzola

Thomas Lovezzola

Jan 8, 2013

Pooler-Mr. Thomas Lovezzola, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Lovezzola was born in Boston, MA to the late Rene A. & Grace E. Lovezzola. He lived most of his life in Natick, MA before moving to Pooler 27 years ago. He worked in the autobody industry, loved antique cars and was one of the...

Odell Heidt Wise

Odell Heidt Wise

Jan 8, 2013

Savannah-Odell Heidt Wise, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Odell was born in Marlow to the late Jacob Ray Heidt & Willie Lee Cochran Heidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Joseph D. "Doc" Wise; son, Ray Wise; brother, Ewell Heidt and sisters, Margaret Mooney, Birdie Strickland and Sonia Seibert. She was...

Alpharine "Al" Bohannon Rushing

Alpharine "Al" Bohannon Rushing

Jan 8, 2013

Faulkville-Mrs. Alpharine "AL" Bohannon Rushing, 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Rushing was born in Rome, GA and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eastern Star as well as the Ladies Auxillary for the Hillbilly Unit. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. "Dub" Rushing; her parents, James K....

Chris Kessler

Chris Kessler

Jan 6, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Derrel Christopher "Chris" Kessler Rincon- Derrel Christopher "Chris" Kessler, 38, died Sunday, January 6, 2013. The Effingham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church and worked for International Paper. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, that loved spending time with his boys. Survivors include his...

Vinetta Ray

Vinetta Ray

Jan 5, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-4112 Fax (912) 748-2444 Phone Vinetta Woods Ray Bloomingdale- Vinetta Woods Ray, 80, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of South Newington Baptist Church. She had retired from Union Camp and had worked ath Western Sizzlin in Pooler for 2...

William Roy Hodges

William Roy Hodges

Jan 3, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Roy Hodges Rincon – William Roy Hodges, 80, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Hospice of Savannah. The Screven County native was a member of New Hope Christian Church and a retired car salesman in Savannah. He served in the...

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