local obituaries

George "Mackie" Youngblood

George "Mackie" Youngblood

May 18, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax George E. "Mackie" Youngblood Clyo- George E. "Mackie" Youngblood, 68, died Friday, May 18, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. The Port Wentworth native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and had retired from Savannah Sugar Refinery after over 30 years of service. He was preceded in...

Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr.

Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr.

May 18, 2012

Pooler/Brooklet-Mr. Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr., 87, passed away at his home on Friday, May 18, 2012. Mr. Dewey was born in Vidalia to the late Charlie Marcus Whitaker and Clora Ann Hall Whitaker. He was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Pooler and a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired from the GA Ports...

Marjorie Ann Glover Robbins

Marjorie Ann Glover Robbins

May 18, 2012

Bloomingdale-Marjorie Ann Glover Robbins, 83, passed away on Friday, May 18th after a short illness. She was born in Savannah, GA on July 16, 1928 and lived most of her life in Savannah. She worked for McCrory's Department Store in Savannah for 10 years. Mrs. Robbins is survived by her husband of 62 years, Herman Lee Robbins; five children, Robert...

Miles Bunch

Miles Bunch

May 17, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Miles Herman Bunch Springfield- Miles H. Bunch, 69, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and the Sowers Sunday School Class. He had served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death...

Mary Jeanine Ballard

Mary Jeanine Ballard

May 15, 2012

ELLABELL: Mrs. Mary Jeanine Ballard passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Candler Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Ballard; daughter, Amanda Cowart (Paul); parents, Bennie and Mary Vincent; sisters, Patty Jenkins and Lisa Mewborn (Mike); brothers, Jimmy and Ronnie Vincent and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:00-6:00...

Betty "Bj" Gordon

Betty "Bj" Gordon

May 14, 2012

Faulkville- Betty "BJ" Conley Gordon, 59, succumbed to cancer on Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home under Hospice care. Born on April 1st, 1953 in Savannah, she graduated Savannah High School in 1971. She was a long time resident of Effingham County, where she raised her family. Betty was an avid reader who loved sewing, crafts, and cooking for...

Judith Mastra

Judith Mastra

May 14, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Judith Converse Mastra Rincon- Judith Converse Mastra, 69, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her residence. The Beaufort, SC native was a retired office manager with Hobart Inc. Survivors include her husband, Fred Mastra of Rincon; sons, Phil Cooler (Maureen) of Warner Robins, David Cooler (Gwen) of Charlotte,...

Mildred Helmey Nease

Mildred Helmey Nease

May 13, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mildred Helmey Nease Ridgeland, SC – Mildred Helmey Nease, 93, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Ridgeland Nursing Center. The Effingham County native was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church and member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Ridgeland,...

James Carey Redding

James Carey Redding

May 13, 2012

BLOOMINGDALE: Mr. James Carey Redding, 72, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He is survived by his brothers, Don Redding (Lucy), Curt Redding and Ronnie Redding and his sister, Barbara Ann Compton. Services will be private. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 901 W. Hwy 80 Pooler, GA 31322...

Denise Ann Johnson

Denise Ann Johnson

May 12, 2012

Bloomingdale-Ms. Denise Ann Johnson, 40, passed away on Saturday at her home. Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Tony C. & Barbara Ann Canady Johnson. Survivors include her former husband, Larry Lee Lunsford and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Deloris Sasser Kondas

Deloris Sasser Kondas

May 11, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Deloris Sasser Kondas Rincon – Deloris Sasser Kondas, 81, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at Westview Nursing Home. The Screven County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, served as past president and past secretary of the Rincon Lions Club, and served as Grand Marshall...

Michael Jenkins

Michael Jenkins

May 10, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax John Michael Jenkins Rincon- John Michael Jenkins, 63, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 in an accident. Survivors include his wife, Myong Suk Jenkins; daughter, Kimberly King (Christopher S.); mother, Rebecca P. Jenkins; brother, Franklin P. Jenkins; grandchildren, Bradley Davis King and Jacob Ross King; nephews, Scott and Justin...

George Clifton

George Clifton

May 9, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax George W. Clifton, Jr. Guyton- George W. Clifton, Jr., 88, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of the Guyton Masonic Lodge #428, the Alee Shriners, and the American Legion Post #209. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran...

Emily Estell Collins Webb

Emily Estell Collins Webb

May 8, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Emily Estell Collins Webb Springfield – Emily Estell Collins Webb, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Candler Hospital. The South Carolina native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and co-owner of Webb's Farm Service. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.D....

Edna Louise Bryant

Edna Louise Bryant

May 8, 2012

POOLER: Mrs. Edna Louise Bryant, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Estill, SC, Mrs. Bryant is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Bryant and her son Jimmie Earl Bryant. She loved gardening and fishing and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was known by everyone as "Granny". She is...

Paul Mcleod Brinson, Sr.

Paul Mcleod Brinson, Sr.

May 7, 2012

Springfield-Mr.Paul McLeod Brinson, Sr., 85, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Eloise Littlefield Brinson. Survivors include his son, Paul McLeod Brinson, Jr. (Mary Jane), his grandson, Clayton McLeod Brinson (Tiffany), and a brother, Walton S. Brinson (Jackie). Paul was born on December 22, 1926 in Effingham County, attended school there and...

Valdee Cramer Exley

Valdee Cramer Exley

May 7, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-342674 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Valdee Cramer Exley Rincon – Valdee Cramer Exley, 90, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, the Woodrow W. Oglesby Sunday School Class, and received his 57th continuous...

David Virgil "Buddy" Strickland

David Virgil "Buddy" Strickland

May 7, 2012

Pembroke-Mr. David Virgil "Buddy" Strickland, 63 , died Monday, May 7, 2012 in Louisville, GA. He was born in Statesboro, GA, son of the late Marcus and Mildred Butler Strickland. He graduated from Bryan County High School in 1966 and had worked most of his life as an estimator in the construction industry. Survivors include his daughter, Amy Strickland Llamas;...

Dorothy Zipperer

Dorothy Zipperer

May 7, 2012

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Dorothy C. Zipperer Rincon- Dorothy C. Zipperer, 86, died Monday, May 7, 2012 at Candler Hospital. The Savannah native was a member of Bible Lutheran Church and a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was a Pink Lady for the Ladies Auxiliary at Effingham Hospital. She...

Rena Spivey

Rena Spivey

May 6, 2012

Rincon – Rena Bedford Spivey, born May 10, 1931 in Wayne County, NC entered her eternal home on Sunday, May 6, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Bessie Mae Bedford; her husband, Walter David Spivey; son, Elmer Scott Spivey; and daughter, Helen JoAnn Spivey...

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