Obituaries

John Francis Wallace, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center.  A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations, 5356 Reynolds St., Suite 400, Savannah, GA 31405.   ...

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Rodney “Wayne” Eason, 67, died August 10, 2021, surrounded by family. Wayne was born March 17, 1954, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Walter and Kathleen Eason.  He was destined to become a pilot, as he spent hours as a child listening to the banter of pilots on a CTAF hand-held radio.  At the mere age of sixteen, Wayne began his successful carrier as a pilot. He fueled his passion for flying by working for five different companies over the past fifty-one years receiving multiple awards and recognitions.  He dedicated twenty-seven of those years flying for Robert Baker ...

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Hannalove Hartmann, 82, died August 9th, 2021, at her home in Alexandria Virginia, after several years of declining health, with her daughter at her side. Born in Nuremburg, Germany, Hannalove immigrated to the United States in 1959 with then husband, Siegfried Kapka and her daughter, Jeannette.  She proudly completed the United States Immigration and Naturalization process and became a citizen of the United States in the late 1970's. Hannalove retired from Delta Airlines in 2000 after having held several positions with Delta and Northwest Airlines for many years. She spent ...

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Constance Apostoles Dimou, 92, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Connie was born on April 28, 1929 and spent her childhood and young adult life in Belmont, MA. A graduate of Colby-Sawyer College, she married Loucas S. Dimou on February 15,1953 and was married for 61 years before his passing. Spending their early years in Weston, MA where they had their 4 children, the family then lived in Memphis, TN from 1963 - 1985. In Memphis, Connie was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church, serving as a chairperson for the Altar Guild and the Antique Arcade. She was also a devoted member ...

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John E. Tade, Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Sunabella of Savannah.  A private memorial will be held at a later date by the family.    ...

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Frank Massey Davis, M.D., 86, of Savannah, GA passed away August 7, 2021, in Candler Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Frank was born in Montgomery, AL, and later moved to Atlanta, GA where he graduated from North Fulton High School.  He was a graduate of Emory University and Tulane University School of Medicine, and a board-certified neurosurgeon, practicing neurosurgery in Tallahassee, Florida until his retirement.  He was the cofounder of the Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, past president of the Florida Neurological Society, member of both the Southern Neurological Socie ...

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Martha Joy Cronemiller, 80, formerly of Savannah, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Eva (Otto) Cronemiller; and her siblings, George Cronemiller, Dorothy Cronemiller, Max Cronemiller, Jr., and Donald Cronemiller. Martha was born and raised in Savannah and lived most of her adult life in and around Georgia. Martha lived a rich full life by not allowing her diagnosis of Down Syndrome to limit her possibilities. She held a job, volunteered, and participated in the Kindness Rocks project at her local library before the pandemic. Martha ...

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Abigail Leticia Williams passed away peacefully but suddenly in her sleep on August 6, 2021, in Savannah, Georgia. Frequently known as “Abby” by her family and friends, Abigail was born in Massachusetts on November 14, 1968. Her mother, Ione Etheridge Williams was a well-known genealogist at Cape May County Museum in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Her father, Thomas Richard Williams, was an electrical engineer. Abby was a longtime Savannah area chef, professional caterer, and an unapologetic lover of cats. She loved to make people smile with her culinary talents and was a loy ...

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Lewis L. Johnson, Sr., age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his residence on Wilmington Island, near Savannah, GA.  Lewis was born on July 12, 1946 to the late Roy and Roseanna Johnson in Sandy Hook, Kentucky.  He joined the United States Air Force at the age of 16 and served in the Vietnam War.  After serving in the military, Lewis became a civil service engineer at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, where he worked for the Department of Defense, and served as vice-president of Local 1922 AFGE. Lewis was an avid fisherman, hunter, and all-around sportsman.  ...

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To view a livestream of the service, please click the link below. Tyler Lee Randolph (gather.app) Tyler Lee Randolph of Tybee Island, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Tyler was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 13, 1966 to David and Mary “Jenny” Cox. While he resided in many places over the course of his life, he joyfully adopted Tybee Island, Georgia as his home. Tyler graduated from Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. He then attended the United States Military Academy, West Point, and graduated with degrees in Civil Engineering and Economics. He ...

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Mary Ann L. Schlein died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Signature Healthcare.  She was born August 15, 1923 in Gates Mill, Ohio, near Cleveland, to the late John and Helen Lorence. She is survived by two children, Mary Ellen Kirkland (Talley), and Peter Schlein; two grandchildren, Jeff Kirkland and Lauren McMillan, great-grandson, Liam McMillan, all of Savannah; and a brother, John Lorence of Lubec, Maine. A private graveside service will be held in Nicholls, GA. Remembrances may be made to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 East President Street, Savannah, ...

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  TO VIEW A LIVESTREAMING OF THE SERVICE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK.  Elliot Ingram, III (gather.app) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elliot Ralph Ingram, III (Chip), 82, passed away on Monday August 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Chip was born in Meadville, PA to Elliot Ralph Ingram and Margaret Harris.  He attended Meadville High School, where he was a starter on the high school basketball team.  ...

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Carl Lee Coaxum, infant son of Carl Lee Jackson and Katelynn Coaxum, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 2, 2021.  In addition to his parents, Baby Carl leaves behind two brothers, Quentin and MacKenzie Coaxum; his grandfather, Michael Coaxum, Sr.; grandmother, Rosa Lee Dixon and several aunt, uncles and cousins.  A funeral service to celebrate Carl’s life will be held at 11AM on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service. He passed away do innocen ...

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Leonardo Sacramento “Jun” DeVega, Jr., 65, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.  He was born December 12, 1955 in Bacoor Cavite, Philippines.  Leonardo retired from the U.S. Army and also Gulfstream Aerospace.  He was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.  In addition to parents, he is preceded in death by three siblings, Efren, Romy and Christy.  Surviving is his wife Isabelita “Billie” DeVega, two daughters, Junabelle DeVega and Kristina DeVega, both of Atlanta, one grandson, Mi ...

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John Robert ("Bob") Paddison died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 1, 2021, two days after his ninety-eighth birthday. Bob lived most of his life in Savannah and was dedicated to his family and his community. Love and service were his mantra and he lived joyously, loving life and laughter. Bob Paddison is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Phillippa Kandel Paddison; four children, Diana Churchill, Kim Paddison Dockery (Keith), John Robert Paddison Jr. (Nancy), David E. Paddison (Jeanne), and seven cherished grandchildren, Lauren Dockery, Stephen Dockery ...

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Richard “R.T.” Fuller, 67, was born October 28,1953, in Greenville S.C., and died Sunday, August 1, 2021.  R.T. was an aviation meteorologist professionally. However, he was a professional photographer by trade for a number of years. He was also an author, publishing two books. R.T. was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After his discharge, he and his wife, Victoria (who passed away in 2016), settled in Savannah, GA. R.T. Fuller was a dear friend to many. Though he only had one biological child, he was a father figure to so many of his "kids", and he had a lot o ...

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Susan Inglesby Chamblee, 76, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.  She was born October 22, 1944 in Savannah. In addition to her parents, John and Helen Inglesby, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis Chamblee.  Susan and her husband were foster parents with the Department of Family and Children Services. She co-founded the S.T.E.P.S. program (Summer Therapeutic Enrichment Program of Savannah).  She volunteered time to the program she helped to build.  She always wanted a big family, so after having three children of her own, she became ...

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ROBERT JOSEPH SCHWING, JR.             Rob courageously fought cancer until he was called home to Heaven on Saturday, July 31.  He leaves behind Peg (Ewald), his wife of 33 years, son Jeffrey (Meagan Lairsey), daughter Sarah (Awais Hussain), and grandsons John Robert and Jackson Lee.  Rob is the son of Margaret (Rector) and the late Robert Schwing of West Chester, OH, and brother to Barbara.  He has many beloved sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Rob is also survived by his aunt and uncle, M ...

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Debra Ashley Nettles Mahany gained eternal rest on July 30, 2021, after a battle with urethral carcinoma. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Debra was born February 1, 1974, to the late Joyce and Cliff Nettles, just six minutes after her twin sister, Barbara. Debra graduated from Calvary Baptist High School in 1992 and Armstrong State College with a B.S. in Nursing. Debra was a gifted and compassionate nurse for many years, as well as a clinical instructor later in her career.  On July 10, 2009, Debra married Jeff Mahany and instantly became a bonus mom ...

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Phil M. Hope passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021 with his wife by his side at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Jesup, GA where he graduated from Wayne County High School.  Phil later attended Young-Harris College and ultimately graduated with a degree from Armstrong State College.  He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.  Phil was a retired jeweler from Friedman's Jewelers, a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and the Alee Temple Shrine. Surviving is his wife of eight years, Joyce ...

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On July 29th, Ellis Barlow Keener, M.D. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was married to Ann Stambaugh Keener, for over 67 years. His family and friends will miss him for the rest of their lives. There were two things Ellis loved throughout his entire life - practicing neurosurgery and his family. Ellis was born in Murphy, N.C. on November 24, 1926, the second son of Nancy Tindell Keener and Horace Harvey Keener. He graduated from The McCallie School,  Chattanooga, TN in 1944 and volunteered for the U.S. Navy when he was only 17. At 19 he was commissioned an Ens ...

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Robert Joseph Pittman Sr. 85, of Springfield GA, passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Robert was survived in death by his wife, Mary Carolyn Pittman; grandson, David Pittman, and wife, Amanda Pittman; great-grandchildren; Abigail Pittman, Johnnie Wright, and Aidan Wright, as well as two sisters, Kathy Digiovanni and husband, David, and Janie Lickens. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert Joseph Pittman Jr; two granddaughters, Kimberly Ann, and Mary Ellen Pittman, as well as his brother, Harry Johnson. Robert Sr. was very devoted to his family, he put them fir ...

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To view the funeral service please click this link. Katherine Juanita "Nita" Moorman Devlin died peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Peachtree Corners, GA. She follows her husband of 57 years Lt. Col. (Ret.) Donald L Devlin Sr., two sisters, Mildred Moorman and Carolyn Fitch, and a brother Charles Moorman. Nita was born on March 20, 1924 to Elerrena and Eric Moorman in Savannah, Georgia. She lived in Savannah until 2014 when she moved to the Atlanta area to be closer to her children. Nita graduated from Commercial High School. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptis ...

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Dr. William E. “Bill” Taylor, Jr., 94, longtime Savannah Dentist, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Buckingham South.  He was born January 19, 1927 in Savannah to the late William E. Taylor and Alice Holm Taylor.  Educated in Savannah area schools, Bill graduated from Savannah High School in 1945 and then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  Bill then went on to graduate from The Citadel Military College and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.  Dr. Taylor practiced dentistry in Savannah for 43 years, retiring in 1997.  As a faithful ...

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Virginia “Ginny” Davis Preetorius met our sweet Jesus on Monday, July 26, 2021. She passed peacefully in her beloved home on the Isle of Armstrong. Ginny was born in Rome, Georgia on March 26, 1931 to Edward L. Davis and Cola Foster Davis.  She proved to be an adventurous, independent woman when she left home after high school graduation heading for the big city of Atlanta.  There, she began work at Southern Dairies, but soon decided that she wanted to pursue her education and began attending night school for a degree in Business Education. Ginny met her husband, Wi ...

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Lawrence E. Burk, 79, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2021 peacefully at home. Larry was born August 19, 1941 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Paul and Bernadine (Waller) Burk. Larry graduated in 1959 from Cathedral All Boy High School and in 1964 from The School of Business at Southern Illinois University and inducted into the Business School Hall of Fame in 1996. After graduation he married Judith Ann (Sullivan) Burk in 1965. Together in love, they raised three devoted sons; John Paul Burk (Terese), Gordon Lawrence Burk (Tamara), and David Edward Burk (Barbara). He is beloved by his ...

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Kay Marie McSweeney passed away following complications of surgery on July 23, 2021, in Savannah, Georgia.  Kay was born near Little Cedar, Iowa on July 16, 1937, the only child of Robert and Maxine (Penney) McSweeney. She grew up surrounded by her extended family consisting of her grandparents, Clinton (Joe) and Thelma (McPhail) Penney and Stewart and Lottie (McGrane) McSweeney and six great grandparents – Al and Nettie (Emerson) McPhail, John and Catherine (Morrissey) McSweeney and Frank and Margaret (Devereaux) McGrane. Shortly after the beginning of WWII, her father moved the ...

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Charles W. “Bill” Morris, 81, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born July 23, 1939 to Norwood Morris and Lucille Moore Morris.  He attended Commercial High School, and graduated from Savannah High School in 1958.  He was a member of the 165th Georgia Air National Guard for 24 years attaining the rank of Senior Master Seargent.  He worked for the Savannah Shipyard, Savannah Gas Company, and also Kerr-McGee for 36 years before retiring.  Bill was a member of the Zerubbabel Masonic Lodge and the Tybee Lite Shrine Clu ...

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Nora Theresa Corrado “Empress Nora”   Our beautiful, kind, fun-loving mother, the “Empress” Nora Corrado, died peacefully on July 22, 2021, in Savannah, GA at 85 years young.  She responded to other names like “Mom” and “Nana”.  But the nickname, given by her adoring, equally cool husband Sylvester, became an inside-joke. She behaved like royalty, and we poked fun at her for it. Born in Astoria, NY to Thomas and Elizabeth Hickey, she raised her large family in West Islip, NY, moved south to Jupiter, FL to relax, and ...

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Mary Constance Stevens Hiott, known as Connie to all who loved her, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2021 after a heroic battle with metastatic breast cancer.  Connie, the only child of David Stevens and Johnnie Berry, was born in Milledgeville, GA on April 26, 1949. She graduated from Baldwin County High School, attended Brewton Parker College, and later moved to Savannah, GA where she became a hairstylist for 35 years.  Connie is survived by her two daughters, Heather Hiott of Pooler, GA, and Morgan Shiell (Jason) of Rincon, GA as well as her beloved grandchildren,& ...

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