Obituaries

Christine Iannuzzi, age 65, passed away on January 27, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia, after a lengthy battle with COPD. Daughter of Mary Jane Adams and James Roulon Adams, she is survived by her father, her husband David, and two children, Michelle and David Jr.  She is also survived by her 3 sisters, children's spouses, Ina and Cory, and 4 grandchildren, Connor, Mazzeo, CJ and Alexander.   Christine was born and raised in NJ where she met her future husband as a teenager in Westmont, NJ. In 1990, they moved to Savannah, GA and built a thriving business in the commercial pest ...

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Helen DeVere Tarver, 92, of Bluffton, SC passed away at her home on January 26, 2021. Born July 21, 1928 in Savanna, IL to George and Helen (Dunn) DeVere, she was raised in Savannah, GA and was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and Armstrong College. She was married to William B. Tarver on June 12, 1948. The couple lived briefly in Clemson, SC and Atlanta, GA before moving to the home in Bluffton that they shared until their deaths. She is survived by her children: William B. Tarver, JR of Bluffton, SC, Clare Jones of Atlanta, GA, Elizabeth Zipperer (Alex) of Savannah, GA, Helen Fe ...

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David Guritz died at his home in Atlanta, GA, on January 26, 2021.  A former officer in the United States Army, David was a graduate of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and a retired pharmacist. He attended the University of Florida on a ROTC scholarship and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After working in Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL, Mr. Guritz helped open South Fulton Hospital in East Point, GA serving as Director of Pharmacy Services; he remained at South Fulton Hospital for the duration of his professional career, retiring after 35-plus years of service. ...

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On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, John Louis Baroni Jr. passed away at the age of 75.  John was born outside Pittsburgh in McDonald, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, John Louis Baroni, Sr., Erma Dire Baroni and Raymond Baroni. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, his sisters Phyllis, Elaine and Joanne and his step-grandsons, Warner, Griffen and Finley. He graduated college from Penn State with a degree in electrical engineering and was a lifelong Steelers and Nittany Lions fan.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children ...

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Dr. Preston Russell passed away Monday evening in Atlanta. He was 79. He leaves behind a daughter, Lindsay, a son, Alex, and five grandchildren between them. But most of all, Dr. Russell leaves behind an astounding intellectual and artistic legacy. He was a true Renaissance man. Not only was Preston a pathologist who practiced at Savannah’s Memorial Medical Center for 27 years, he was an established painter. Self-taught, his paintings captured glimpses of his beloved Savannah and the surrounding area, all highlighted in the book “The Low Country: From Savannah to Charleston&rdqu ...

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Kenneth Dean Bronson, 91, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Riverview Health & Rehab.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.   ...

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John Hope Doeg, 87, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence.  A full obituary will be posted at a later date.  ...

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Walter E. Kessel Jr., Born January 8, 1927, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021. Walt was born in Savannah, the son of Walter E Kessel Sr.  and Elsa Oelschig Kessel. In 1950 Walt married Wray Potter Kessel, who preceded him in death 2008. He is survived by his niece, Dorothy Wray Potter Nash (Hugh O. Nash Jr., deceased); Great-nieces, Catherine Nash Elder (Kevin Elder) and Sarah Dawson Nash; Great-nephews, Hugh O. Nash III (Megan Ingleson Nash), and William Howland Nash (Sarah Statz Nash). Also survived by many great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, as well as three prec ...

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Harry Wayne Holland of Whitemarsh Island, Georgia passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. He was 72 years old. Born October 20, 1948 in Savannah, Georgia, Harry was the son of the late James R. and Maudie Drake Holland. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Dianne Holland McMichael. Harry is survived by his sister, Kathy Holland Walton (Tom); niece, Rachel Knowlton (Keith); nephew, Jonathan Walton; brother-in-law, Thomas J. “Tom” McMichael; nephew, Gregg McMichael (Debbie); niece, Gail McMichael Brown; several great nieces and great nephews; and many close ...

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Lorraine V. Warlick, age 93, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away January 22, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was born in Grand Rapids in 1927, to the late John and Cora Vanden Bout. She was a member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI.  In 1973, Lorraine married her true love Roger Warlick and moved to Savannah, GA, where they worked together tirelessly for Savannah's historic preservation and for the Armstrong Atlantic State University community where Roger taught. Lorraine and Roger were devoted to supporting causes related to their love for history, educa ...

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Iris Pittman Jones, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Iris was born in Anderson, SC on April 7, 1941 to the late Ira W. and Kathleen Pittman. She moved to Savannah more than 65 years ago. For many years, Iris directed the Stroke Survivor Group at First Presbyterian Church where she volunteered her time caring for others.   In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Pittman. Iris leaves behind her husband of 61 years, R ...

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Thelma Stanley Winter passed from this life into heaven on January 21, 2021 with Love surrounding her. Born August 6, 1930, in Savannah, Georgia, to Thelma Stephens Winter and Albert Louie Winter, Sr., she grew up in Pooler, Georgia, graduating from Marlow High School in 1947. She worked as a lab technician at Howard’s Laboratory, then Memorial Medical Center, retiring in 1990. Affectionately known as “Dinkie'' by those who knew her best, she had a quick smile and an infectious laugh. She was a 60-year cancer survivor, an experience that shaped her life, but due to her d ...

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Jerry Fair Findley, 78, passed away on January 20, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in Savannah, Ga. He proudly served for 4 years in U.S. Marines. He lived in Statesboro for the past 15 years. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils, Ga. Jerry’s law enforcement career began as an officer with the Chatham County Police Department. He climbed the ladder to Lieutenant over the crime scene unit. He retired from the police department after 18 years of service. After retirement, Jerry accepted a police instructor position at the Georgia Public Safety Training Cente ...

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LYNFORD BARTOW HADWIN  SAVANNAH – Lynford Bartow Hadwin, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Lynn, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eugene Hadwin (Ruby), was born in Furman, South Carolina on August 18, 1935, and moved to Savannah at an early age.  After graduating from Commercial High School in 1953, Lynn attended Armstrong College and Georgia Teacher’s College.  Lynn joined his brothers, Arden and Gene, in their operation of Central Motors, Inc. in his early 20’s.  He and his brother Arden were also real estate investo ...

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Kate Prior Everitt, 79, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. Kaysie was born on April 15, 1941, the daughter of Kate Maddock Prior and James Roger Prior.  She and her sister, Lynn Prior Harrington, were raised in Trenton, NJ.  She attended The George School where she met the love of her life, Samuel Agar Everitt.  She later graduated from Colby Sawyer Jr. College and married Sambo in October 1962. Kaysie and Sambo lived in Mahwah, NJ and then settled in Wilton, CT where they raised their two children, James Raymond Everitt and Kate Everitt ...

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Gary Lee Boughner of Wilmington Island, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.  Gary Lee Boughner was the last of 11 children born to the late Donald Jackie “Jack” Boughner and Donna Boughner on June 18, 1969 in Port Huron Michigan. Gary, as everyone who knew him knew he was the “Host with the most”! He was never short with words or humor. The most remarkable thing about Gary was his passion for knowledge of the law. This is what ...

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June Ford Beacham, 82, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Oceanside Nursing and Rehab. on Tybee Island.  She is survived by her two sons, Channing Beacham, and Jasper Beacham.  No service will be held at this time.   ...

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Lorraine G. Vickery 67, Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all passed peacefully on January 18, 2021 surrounded by family. Lorraine was born in Long Island, New York. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Jo Colton (Mercer), her father Walter Vincent Colton and her brother Lawrence Scott Colton (missing since 1979) she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1999. In 1991, she married the love of her life, Michael Van Vickery and resided in Flagler Beach Florida. She founded Samaritan Ministries in 2002 and ret ...

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Charles C. Taylor of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully on January 18, 2021, after a short illness. He was 55 years old. Charles was the personification of a gentleman, sweet-natured and kind. He was born in Virginia, grew up in Tennessee, and spent most of his adult life in New York and Connecticut before moving to Savannah in 2013. He received a BFA from Bard College in upstate New York, and started his business career as Showroom Designer for Milliken and Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After moving to New York City, he was the Production and Operation Manager for Visual Merchand ...

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Eleanor Torrey West, known to her friends as “Sandy,” was born on January 17, 1913, and died on January 17, 2021, her 108th birthday.  While her life spanned an encyclopedia of world events, her own accomplishments in those 108 years affected the lives of many, including her family, countless friends, and the citizens of the State of Georgia. She was the daughter of Henry Norton and Nell Ford Torrey of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and grew up between there and Savannah, Georgia. Her relationship with Ossabaw Island—one of the great loves of her life—began when her p ...

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Opal R. Pitts, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Station Exchange. She was born on March 11, 1921. Opal lived in Brunswick, GA and Altamonte Springs, FL. Before moving to Richmond Hill. She enjoyed walking, working out at the YMCA, Disney World, and anything chocolate! She was a Baptist for most of her life, but started attending Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church and Richmond Hill United Methodist Church when she moved back to Georgia. She was predeceased by her parents, L.V. and Sibyl Roberson; her husband, Joseph A. Pitts; her daughter, Evelyn P. Padgett; her sister, Berni ...

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Statesboro, Ga.- John Stephen Carlisle, of Wilmington Island, Ga., passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 2021. Born September 22, 1943 in Anderson, SC, Steve was the second child of the late William Mitchell and Phyllis Brennan Carlisle. Steve moved with his family to Aiken, SC in 1959, graduating from Aiken High School with the class of 1961. After honorably serving his country in the United States Air Force, Steve was discharged in 1966. A member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, he graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1969. After several stops on his career journey, includi ...

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Michael Doyle, age 72, died January 16, 2021 at Oceanside Health & Rehab. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Doyle.  No services are planned at this time.  ...

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Mitchell G. Rowe, 63, of Springfield, GA passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in Savannah.  He was born September 15, 1957 in Savannah to the late Coy M. and Ollie Gentry Rowe.  Mitchell was a truck driver for AAA  Cooper Transportation.  He is survived by two daughters, his brothers, and several nieces, nephews, and many friends.       ...

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Virginia Baker Aliffi Castilian (94) died peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native Savannahian and a graduate of Savannah High School. Virginia was a Cadet Nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Savannah, and Mount St. Agnes College, Baltimore, MD. She received a BSN from AASU. She worked for the Chatham County Health Department as one of only three Genetic Counselors for the State of Georgia. She ran the Genetics Clinic at Memorial Medical Center from the mid-70s to 1991, where she also performed newborn screenings and checking fo ...

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James Claude Vaughn of Savannah passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1933 in Newberry, South Carolina.  He was son of the late Claude R. Vaughn and Helen Morris Vaughn. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a Veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He was retired from Crawford & Company after a 35-year career. He was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, the German Heritage Society of Savannah, Zerubbabel Lodge no. 15 F. & A.M., Alee Shriners and Past Director of Savan ...

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Phillip J. Marson, 64, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center.  A Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.  ...

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Juanita Lee Sanson, 95, died peacefully on January 14, 2021 after a long and beautiful life.  Juanita, among other things, was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind two adult children, seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren who will miss her terribly but are thankful for the time we had with her. Juanita was a truly remarkable woman.  She grew up in relatively poor circumstances but became rich in her ability to serve others, to coax bright smiles from friends and family wh ...

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Tybee Island, GA Deloss (Dee) Colson Freyermuth passed away January 13, 2021. She was born August 13, 1929 in Charleston, SC.  She lived in Garden City, GA and for the past 48 years resided at Tybee Island, GA. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Elbert (Curley) Freyermuth. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Yawn (husband Des), son Bruce Freyermuth (wife Jane), five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial will be private at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Heritage Hospice, 3315 Hilltop Drive, Marietta, GA 300 ...

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John Harold Mulherin III, 62, of Athens, GA has passed away in Savannah, GA.  Surviving are his mother, Page Oxnard Mulherin; brother, Thomas Oxnard Mulherin; sisters, Ashley Mulherin Dollar (Rod), Louise Page Mulherin (Jeff Culley); niece, Abby Bishop (Cody); nephew, Jack Dollar; and best friend, Constance Buckley.  He is also survived by aunt, Marion Oxnard McKenna; uncle, Thomas Oxnard; 22 first cousins with whom he grew up in Savannah. Due to Covid restrictions, private family services are planned.     ...

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