Obituaries

John Joseph Gedney, age 64, died January 13, 2021. He was a veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces. No services are planned at this time.  ...

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     Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Hatcher Davenport, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.      Betty was born in Harlem, Georgia on January 29, 1929. She was the daughter of Hulon and Elizabeth (Bell) Hatcher of Harlem. She received her BS in Home Economics from the University of Georgia in 1950.  She married Edward Alton Davenport in 1951 and they moved to Savannah in 1953.  Betty taught for 25 years for the Chatham County Schools, mostly at Hesse Elementary, 5th grade.  She was active ...

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Franklin David Parker, 86, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Savannah Square's Skilled Nursing Center in Savannah, Georgia.  David was born in Fort Valley, Georgia on July 11, 1934 to the late Alton David and Lucy Ford Parker, both of Fort Valley, Georgia.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Lee Parker, of Milledgeville, Georgia.   David had a strong sense of community and civic pride.  During his years in Fort Valley, Georgia, he was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church.  He also served as a fo ...

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Click to access live stream - password is Family Elizabeth Mercer Hammond, wife of the late Christopher C. F. Hammond, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 11­­­ at the age of 102. Mrs. Hammond was born on August 10, 1918, in Savannah, GA.  Known to her friends as Libby and to family as “Zebie,” Mrs. Hammond lived more than 100 of her years in Savannah. As the niece of famed, Savannah-born songwriter Johnny Mercer, “Moon River” and the low country area were very special to her. Christened in Christ Episcopal Church as a child, Mrs. Hammond remai ...

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Savannah, Georgia  Anne K. Pearsall died of COVID complications on  January 9, 2021 What our Mom was most proud of, after her faith and family, was being a first-generation Italian American.  Her parents immigrated to this country in the early part of the 20th Century, and while never going back for a visit, they instilled a deep love of all things Italian in their seven children,  of which our Mom was number six.  Mom’s first language was Italian, and even after learning English, always spoke with an accent that was difficult to identify – definitely ...

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John W. Futral, (86), of Savannah, GA, died January 9, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Savannah July 7, 1934 to the late Bertie Mae (Waters) Futral and the late Samuel F. Futral. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, John served his community as a firefighter with the City of Savannah Fire Department, retiring in 1994 after 31 years. A loving husband and father, he is remembered as a handsome Southern gentleman with a mischievous sense of humor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary E. (Morton) Futral; siblings Samuel F. (Virginia) F ...

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Katheryn E. Walls, age 71, died peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2021, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward F. Walls Jr, and Beverly Bridges Walls, and her brother, David F. Walls. Surviving are her son, Timothy Walls; brother, Stanley Walls; and sister-in-law, June Walls. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA. The family wishes to thank Katheryn's caregivers at Oceanside Health and Rehabilitation and ...

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Ruth LaVerne Brigdon Ulmer, 92, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Savannah.  She was born April 12, 1928 in Savannah, GA to the late Newton Jasper Brigdon and Laudess Adams James.  She attended Commercial High School.  Mrs. Ulmer was a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple and was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church.  She was a longtime bookkeeper for various companies throughout Savannah, including her family business, Ulmer Plumbing and Heating, as well at a bookkeepr for Meddin Brothers.  She enjoyed painting, and in her senior y ...

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Steve Theis passed away at home, where he wanted to be, on Friday January 8, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 77. Steve was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 24, 1943, to Francis Theis and Helen Jean Wickizer Theis. He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in Pennsylvania where he played baseball and basketball. He went to Wabash College in Crawfordsville Indiana. He always said, he went to Wabash because they allowed dogs in their classrooms. From there Steve attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and graduated in 1969. He did an internship and g ...

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Jan Hendry, 71, passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 8th, 2021, from complications due to COVID-19, a mere 8 weeks after her diagnosis.   Unlike many families facing this horrible disease, she was blessed to be comfortable at home with her daughter, Sarah, and daughter in law, Chelsea, by her side. Jan was a resilient spirit who overcame many challenges to find joy and happiness. Failed by the foster system many times, Jan eventually ventured out on her own as a young teenager, determined to make her life better for herself.  She was an incredibly hard worker ...

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Larry W. “LT” Thompson, 73, of Savannah, GA died January 7th, 2021 at Candler Hospital after a long, hard battle with COVID. He was born in Savannah, GA on November 24th, 1947 to the late Weldon (PeeWee) Thompson and Marion Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Dorsey and his brother, William R. Knight, III. He is survived by his fiancé of 10 years, Trish Jones, his daughter, Kellie Thompson Jenkins, his son, Ross Thompson and wife Sarah, his grandchildren, Preslie and Walker, and Bryson, his sister-in-law, Ann Knight.  He is also survived ...

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Timothy James Flanagan, 62, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Candler Hospital. The North Charleston, SC native was born July 12, 1958 to the late Leonard and Carolyn Flanagan.  Prior to graduating from Tompkins High School in 1977, Timothy attended Savannah High School, where he was a bass drummer in the Blue Jacket Marching Band. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was honorably discharged as SP4. Timothy was a member of East Savannah Church of God. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed helping his neighbor, Ms. Nancy care for her horses and alw ...

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Arlene O’Neill Wilhelm, a long time resident of Savannah, GA and current resident of Fernandina Beach, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away January 6th, 2021.  She was born October 22nd, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Robert and Irene O’Neill of Savannah, GA. She is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Lawrence Joseph Wilhelm, two sons; Steven Edward Collins and his wife Dawn Smith Collins, Christopher Robert Collins and his wife Jennifer Moesch Collins, step daughter Heidi Wilhelm Hall and her fiancé Tyler Trehern, step daughter Victoria ...

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Margaret Strickland Davis, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  She was born in Goldsboro, NC, daughter of Irvin and Margaret Coats Strickland.  Mrs. Davis and her husband Herbert, moved to Savannah in 1972 where she was a stay-at-home mom to their two children, Glynn and Eric.  She later went to work for the United Way where she remained until she retired after 30 years of service as Financial Director.  Mrs. Davis was a Baptist and an avid doll collector.  Other than his parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Glynn and Eric Davis and her brot ...

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After more than 70 years of marriage, 10 children, two adopted children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, our kind, generous, loving and remarkable mother, Mao Thi Nguyen, entered peacefully into eternal rest on January 6, 2021 at the age of 91 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Phuong Nghia Kontum, Vietnam on August 15, 1929, Mao was the third child of Nguyen Thi Sang and Nguyen Quon.  She married her husband, Le Chieu, in 1950.  In 1991, Mao and her husband along with her five youngest children came to the United States and settled in Savannah, GA.  Her remain ...

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“I am a writer.” That’s the way Fenton proudly liked to define himself. He died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. He was 97. Fen’s career spanned over 60 years as a news reporter and editor, advertising creative director, public relations executive, and author. Born in Detroit, MI June 24, 1923, he was the son of Fenton Ernst and Lillian Ludtke. He grew up in Highland Park, MI, and graduated from Cranbrook preparatory school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He entered Dartmouth College in 1942, and left in 1943 to join the U.S. Army’s 503rd Military Poli ...

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Madelaine Louise Buckalew Harkins, 73, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Savior at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday January 6, 2021. Madelaine was not afraid, but said it must be God's will, and was excited to see her father and loved ones already in glory.  Madelaine was born in Atlanta at 1:17pm on May 21, 1947 at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital .The firstborn of Henry Douglas Buckalew and Jewell Roberts, Madelaine later welcomed her baby brother, Henry Douglas Buckalew, Jr. to their family. Madelaine met the love of her life Louis Baker Harkins, Jr. in Savannah at Ardsle ...

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Mrs. Barbara Jean Gray Eure, 79, a resident of Deatsville, AL passed away on January 6, 2021. Mrs. Eure was retired from CSX Railroad as a clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Sexton and Unavista Suttle Gray. She is survived by her son, Carl Edward Manning, Jr.; daughters, Kelli Bath (Chris), Ami Manning, Tia Adams (John); brother, Theodore Gray; seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Elmore County Humane Shelter in her memory. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 ...

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Virginia Leigh Caceras, 92, of Savannah, passed away January 4,2021 at Oceanside Healthcare and Rehab. She was born in Salisbury, NJ, but has lived in Savannah since 1965. She was a longtime active board member of the International Seamen’s House. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Walter Caceras. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Shipman of Florida and her granddaughter, Amanda Shipman of Oregon. The family wishes to thank the staff at Oceanside for their wonderful care of Vir ginia. Burial will be private. ...

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Jim R. Hamrick passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, after a brief illness.  He was surrounded by his family and had received loving care from Riverview Health and Hospice Savannah.  Born July 18, 1929, in Shelby, NC, he was the son of the late William Harold and Sarah Adelaide Houser Hamrick.  He was a graduate of Shelby High School and the University of North Carolina (’51), where he lettered in Track and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order.  He was a proud U.S. Marine and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant at the age of 24, when he returned home to hel ...

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Sybil Louise Farrow Lincoln, 100, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Candler Hospital.  She was born September 17, 1920 in Calhoun, GA to the late Wiley Baxter Farrow and Senie Ann Todd Lincoln.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years William R. Lincoln, Jr.  She attended Compassion Christian Church.  Surviving are two daughters, Jane L. Bundy (Jim) of Washington, GA, and Debbie Bennett of Savannah, three sons, Bobby Lincoln (Elizabeth) of Baton Rouge, LA, Marion Lincoln (Sandy) of Faulkville, GA, and Danny Lincoln (Sally) of Commerce, GA, as well as nu ...

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Dennis J. Lales, 61, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 2, 2021. Dennis was born on April 24, 1959, in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and Benedictine Military School, class of 1977. He then attended the University of Georgia before returning to Savannah to work in construction management. He later went on to start his own construction business. In recent years, he worked as the maintenance technician at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. Every fall, he enjoyed cheering (and commiserating over) the Georgia Bulldawgs. He was prof ...

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Richard Lee “Ricky” Lane, 65, Loving father, brother, uncle, and gramps, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Savannah.  He was born November 1, 1955 in Japan to the late Colonel Hallie C. Lane and Penny Lane.  He was a commercial fisherman known to many as “The Crab Man”, and also worked at the Georgia Ports as member of the ILA.  He was married to his wife Linda Kay Lane of 35 years, who also preceded him in death.  He was the snack king with the biggest sweet tooth, which made him the favorite uncle and gramps to most.  He was patientl ...

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Jayce Theron Ramage, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home in South Harbor, Savannah. Jayce was born in Charleston, SC, and attended Savannah High School, Armstrong State College, and Georgia Southern University. Jayce also served his country in the U.S. Army before a 36-year career with Allstate. Jayce was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and sunsets on Tybee Island. He was known for his sense of humor, practical jokes, and keeping secrets in a good game of hide-and-go seek with his granddaughters. ...

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Press here to view video slideshow   Suzan Cary Welton, of Savannah, GA transitioned peacefully, with her life partner at her side, on January 2, 2021. Suzan was born to Earl Welton and Samie Bird Welton on November 26, 1944 in St Louis City, Missouri. Suzan was a graduate of Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri and went on to a long and distinguished career in the fashion Industry starting with the iconic Stix Baer & Fuller Dept store in St Louis. Then off to I. Magnin in San Francisco and from there to Jordan Marsh in Florida. Next stop was Bonwit Teller in New York. S ...

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Brynda Jean Ferrier Grooms, While Under Savannah Hospice, Inc. Care, Passed Away Saturday Evening, Jan 2, 2021 At Her Home On Whitemarsh Island, Georgia With Her Husband, Tommy, And Sister-In-Law, Janice, At Her Bedside and Her ‘Gift From God’, Therapy Kitty “Miss Baby Pawz’, Sitting On Her Hospice Hospital Bed With Her, Comforting Brynda As She Passed On To Heaven. Brynda Was Predeceased By Her Parents, Douglas Ferrier & Lillian Ferrier Kennedy & StepFather, Jerrius Kennedy, USAF (Ret), & Special FurBabies, Miss ‘Mimi’ Pawz & Miss ‘ ...

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Savannah native John Diedrich Quante died peacefully January 2, 2021 at St Joseph's Hospital following a stroke. His daughter Dianne and doctor, Karen Turner, were with him. John and identical twin Albert were born August 3, 1925, the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. John was honored to have served his country over the span of three Wars including WWII ( U.S. Navy) , Korea (USAF) and Vietnam (GAANG). During WWII, John along with his identical twin, Albert, left school to join the U.S. Navy with their permission of their parents. He served aboard the Destroyer USS Ross in the Paci ...

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Mircea S. Constantinescu, M.D. died January 1, 2020.  The New Jersey native lived in Savannah for a number of years.  He is survived by his wife, Maria P. Constantineseu, and other relatives. A private service will be held.  ...

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Mary Sallie Plaspohl died on January 1, 2021 in Savannah, GA.  She is survived by her son, David Plaspohl, daughter-in-law, Sara Plaspohl, and granddaughter, Libby Plaspohl Hale. She was born in Swainsboro, GA on July 7, 1930. She graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1946 as class valedictorian. She then attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. She moved to Savannah and married Jimmy Plaspohl in 1949. They were happily married 64 years until 2013 when Jimmy passed away. She worked for more than two decades at the Savannah Social Security Administration office w ...

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Winifred S. Alley died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 surrounded by members of her loving family. Winifred was born in 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama, the second of four children born to Paul E. and Winifred R. Smith. Although she grew up during the Depression, her family always had enough food to eat thanks to her grandparents’ farm in South Alabama that produced abundant meat, milk, and vegetables. Winifred was educated in Birmingham public schools and later attended Montevallo College in Montevallo, Alabama, where she received her B.S. in Education. Although she never would ...

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