Obituaries
John Scott III - SEP 11, 2020
John Scott III, 96, died peacefully on Friday September 11, the date of his would be 72nd anniversary. His loving wife, Yvonne, preceded him in death two years ago. John was born in Whitinsville, MA, son of John Scott Jr and Jane Dundas Scott. At seven years of age, his family moved to Elizabethton, TN where he spent his early years before attending Georgia Tech. His studies were interrupted when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to become a naval aviator. Flying Hellcats and Corsairs, he was training for night fighter operations when WWII ended. Thereafter, he returned to Georgia Tech and compl ...
Ernestine Estill - SEP 10, 2020
Ernestine Alice Stanley Estill, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born July 12, 1927 in Guyton, GA to the late Paul M. and Ethel Hurst Stanley. Mrs. Estill was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Estill, and her daughter, Kathryn Wheeler. Surviving are her son, Knowles Shaw Hamrick, III, two daughters, Karen Cowart, and Donna Brantley, all of Savannah. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Jeff Vanscooter, Laura Palmer, Angela Tidwell, Leslie Wh ...
William Kirkpatrick "Kirk" Middleton - SEP 10, 2020
William Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Middleton, 71, passed away at his home on September 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, DeVane and Enzell Middleton of Effingham County, GA. He graduated from Effingham County High School and attended South Georgia College. Kirk later served as a Chatham County Deputy Sheriff in the State Court and later worked for the City of Tybee. He is survived by his loving daughter, Angie Middleton Anderson (Patrick Overstreet) and granddaughter, Ruby Anderson, brother, King Middleton (Linda), and niece, Greta (Justin) Cribbs. ...
Jack Kaster FEB 03, 1929 - SEP 08, 2020
Jack Kaster died September 8, 2020 at age 91 at his home of 28 years in Savannah, Georgia, after living 24 years in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was a senior executive for 33 years with IBM when the revolution of computer technology began, and then spent 30 years leading charitable organizations when he retired in 1987. John Alden Kaster was born February 3, 1929 in Humboldt, Wisconsin in his grandfather’s farmhouse, a few miles from Green Bay to Carl C. Kaster and Marie G. (nee Tielens) Kaster. He married Joan Claire Skogg, also of Green Bay, on April 16, 1955. They recently celebrate ...
Dr. Earl L. Shook, Jr. MAR 24, 1924 - SEP 08, 2020
Dr. Earl Lester Shook,Jr., 96, of Asheville, N.C. and briefly Savannah, GA, peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2020. Earl was son of the late Earl Lester and Lois Myers Shook of Barberton, Ohio. Following graduation from Barberton High School, Earl began his college studies to become a cartoonist at Ohio State University. While there, he enlisted in the United States Army to serve in WWII at just 19 years of age. He tested, trained as a medic and soon discovered a love for helping people and a passion for medicine. It was a superior officer who, at the end of ...
Robert Edward Fogarty, Esq. - SEP 07, 2020
Robert Edward Fogarty, Esq., 75, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his residence. Due to the pandemic, a funeral service will not be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Village Library, 1 Skidaway Village Walk, Savannah, GA 31411. ...
Ellen Lynn Olson DEC 22, 1936 - SEP 07, 2020
Ellen Lynn Olson peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on the morning of September 7, 2020 at home with her husband at her side. Ellen was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin on December 22, 1936. She was the only child of Francis Robert Clark and Bessie Seime Clark. She grew up in small town, rural mid-America singing in church, school choirs, and at weddings about town. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1954 on the cheerleading squad and capable of beating most boys at school if they cared to play a round of golf. Ellen graduated from St. Olaf College ...
H. Mitchell Dunn, Jr. JAN 10, 1931 - SEP 06, 2020
Henry Mitchell Dunn, Jr., respected lawyer, quiet philanthropist and invaluable friend, died September 6 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was 89. Son of Henry Mitchell Dunn and Eleanor Doyle Dunn, Mitchell was a graduate of The Lawrenceville School in Princeton, NJ and the University of Virginia in 1953. After serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, in Augusta, GA, he went on to earn a law degree from the University of Georgia and in 1959 a Masters in Taxation from New York University, Phi Delta Phi. Following graduation from NYU, Mitchell joined the law firm Connera ...
Brad H. Harvill APR 20, 1939 - SEP 06, 2020
Brad Harvill, born Bradford Harris Harvill in Warner Robins, GA on April 4, 1939, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. Brad was the son of the late William and Lillie Whitaker Harvill. He was predeceased by his brothers, William, Samuel, and Douglas Harvill. He is survived by sisters, Betty Ann Cushman and Willie Kay Wilkerson and several nieces and nephews. Brad worked in the dry-cleaning business most of his life. In the early 90’s Brad moved to Savannah and managed Ardsley Park Cleaners. Brad will be missed by his Ardsley Park Cleaners family and his caregivers for the last tw ...
Sandra W. Wallace JUL 21, 1944 - SEP 06, 2020
Snellville, GA - Mrs. Sandra W. Wallace, age 76, died September 6, 2020. The Savannah native was a resident of Snellville, Georgia. She was retired from inside sales with General Electric and was of the Methodist faith. She loved her family dearly. Surviving are her husband, Ronald Wallace of Snellville; two sons, Bill Wallace (Valerie) of Birmingham, Alabama and Brian Wallace (Susan) of Medina, Tennessee; a sister, Brenda Askew of Gainesville, Georgia; a brother, Henry “Bubba” Wainwright of Atlanta, Georgia; and her grandchildren, Will, Lacy, and Hailey Wallac ...
John David Lacy JUL 15, 1982 - SEP 06, 2020
John David Lacy, 38, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, July 15, 1982. He was a graduate of Nicolas High School, class of 2000 in Summerville, West Virginia. John loved animals and children. He had a kind and loving heart, loved to laugh, and have fun. He was taken to soon and will be deeply missed. Surviving are his mother, Cynthia Lacy Martin and stepfather, Charles Martin of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Destiny Faith Arnold of West Virginia; uncle, Frank David Lacy of Texas; aunts, Becky Lacy and Netta Lacy of Savanna ...
Paulina G. Tawil - SEP 05, 2020
Paulina Tawil, 53, lost her long, courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She passed away in her Savannah home surrounded by her loving family. Paulina was born in Miami, FL to Jesus and Pauline Gutierrez on January 12, 1967. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who found joy in being surrounded by her loved ones. She was a Catholic school teacher for 22 years and an active member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Tyrone, and her four children Francesca, Daniela, Gabriela and Jordi ...
Jeanne Marie Albert MAY 20, 1966 - SEP 04, 2020
Jeanne Marie Albert, 54, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on the morning of September 4, 2020. A native of Rochester, NY, she was born on May 20, 1966, the daughter of Lawrence (Larry) and Susan Shaw. After leaving high school, Jeanne Marie served her country in the US Navy on USS Canopus AS-34, a submarine tender, as a dental hygienist for three years, from 1985 to 1988. Jeanne Marie loved reading, and writing poems and short stories, and was a very creative photographer. Two of her favorite pastimes were riding her bike to her favorite beach on Tybee Island which she na ...
Georgia R. Carter - SEP 03, 2020
Georgia Louise Roberts Carter, 101, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Summer Breeze, where she lived independently in a cottage. She was born May 26, 1919 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Sydney and Emily Williams Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eustace Clifton Carter, Sr. She was a charter member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, and was active in Eastern Star for many years. Mrs. Carter was a lifelong homemaker, where she raised her three children, and enjoyed growing flowers. Surviving are two da ...
Troy David Camburn - SEP 03, 2020
Troy David Camburn, 59, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 3, 2020. Surviving are his mother Patricia, sister Anna, brother Todd (John Fiore) Camburn, and beloved cat Lilly. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Pet Rescue of Savannah, 7430 Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 (coastalpetrescue.org) or Capital Area Humane Society of Lansing, 7095 West Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 (cahs-lansing.org). ...
Richard O'Connor APR 01, 1941 - SEP 03, 2020
Click here to view via St. James livestream Click here to view via St. James facebook Richard O’Connor died at The Oaks in Savannah on September 3, 2020. Born April 1, 1941 and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, he graduated from Madison West High School. Attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison, he changed his initial major of Electrical Engineering to Physics, graduating in 1964. With research in Radiation Physics occupying his early medical school years, he received his M.D. from Wisconsin in 1967. Dr. O’Connor completed his Pediatrics Internship and Residency at Yal ...
Sarah Jane Clark Boswell - SEP 02, 2020
Sarah Jane Clark Boswell, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, daughter of late Boyce S. and Idell Hendrix Clark. Mrs. Boswell owned and operated with her late husband of 51 years, William C. Boswell, Sr. Flowerland Florist for many years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she was a member of the Good Neighbor Sunday School Class, Silver Nuggets and used her talents in floral design decorating the church for Sunday service and at Christmas. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Willi ...
Daniel Ryan Moore MAR 21, 1994 - SEP 02, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Ryan Moore announces his passing on September 2, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel, 26, was born to Paul and Daphne Moore. He attended school in Savannah and graduated from Islands High School. Daniel worked for Natura Lawn of America in Virginia Beach, Va. His love for the outdoors was an asset to his career. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Paul Clayton Moore. He is survived by his mother, Daphne Moore; brother, Michael Anthony Luther, USN.; aunts and uncles, Carol (Alan) Br ...
Edward Brennan "Bird" Blalock MAR 26, 1988 - SEP 02, 2020
Our beloved Edward passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2020 at 32 years old. Edward is survived by his parents, Wren and Mary Blalock, two sisters, Palmer Blalock (Sutton Morgan and son, Parker Morgan) and Mary Ann Blalock (Jonathan Graham and daughter Camille Graham); his loyal lap dog, Ellie Blalock; his grandmother, Mary S. “Nana” Curran; and numerous extended family members. He was lovingly cared for by Idenia “Jackie” Quarterman in Savannah and Jadd Rellar in Steamboat Springs, CO. Edward was born in Savannah on March 26, 19 ...
David Anthony Bertaux APR 03, 1964 - SEP 02, 2020
David Anthony Bertaux, 56, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Born April 3, 1964 in Morgantown, WV, David is survived by his wife Lachlan (Ivy) Bertaux of Savannah, GA; sons Anthony Joseph Bertaux of Raleigh, NC, and Nicholas James Bertaux of Morrisville, NC; parents JoAnn Fredrick Bertaux of Morgantown, WV, and David Joseph Bertaux and wife Janice of Sebring, FL; brothers, Mike Bertaux and wife Kim of Apex, NC, Brian Bertaux of Winchester, VA, and John Bertaux of Keller, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he lov ...
Dorinda Sellers Lawrence JAN 21, 1961 - AUG 31, 2020
On Monday, August 31, 2020, the beautiful soul of Dorinda left this earth after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born January 21, 1961 in Savannah and lived most of her life on Talahi Island. She spent many years working for and around Candler Hospital. She loved the outdoors, especially camping, boating, and getting muddy on 4-wheelers. She had a passion for exercise and remained active even after her diagnosis. She loved kickboxing and all of her kickboxing buddies. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Harold Sellers, Mattie Francine Olliff Sellers, and brother, Ricky ...
Alicia Denise Cannon DEC 14, 1973 - AUG 31, 2020
Alicia Denise Cannon, 46, beloved daughter of Debbie and the late Steve Cannon fell asleep in death on August 31, 2020. She was born in Savannah, Ga and was a 1991 graduate of Sol Johnson. She was a member of the marching band. Later she studied Culinary Arts at Savannah Tech. She then took her love of cooking and turned it into a career. Her catering business, “Savannah Chefs”, was well known in Savannah. She was also part owner of the Technology Group with Michael Hilliard. Alicia was known for her sunny disposition. Even through hard times she always maintained a ...
Mary Margaret Kessler APR 01, 1951 - AUG 31, 2020
Mary Margaret Kessler, my beloved big sis, passed suddenly at her home in Lawrenceville, Ga on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the age of 69. Mary was born in Augusta, Ga on April 01,1951 to the late Margaret & Fred O. Kessler, Jr., MD. The oldest of 4, she always paved the way—teaching, guiding, and attempting to keep us out of trouble. Although born in Augusta, Mary grew up in Savannah. She attended Charles Ellis Elementary School, Richard Arnold Middle School, and Savannah High School (Class of 1969). She received a Bachelor of Science from Armstrong State College in ...
Donald J. "Don" Aberle - AUG 30, 2020
Donald J. “Don” Aberle, 76, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born November 7, 1943 in Mobridge, South Dakota to the late Anton and Alice Aberle. Don was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He worked for Prairie Market in Oregon, as well as Copeland Lumber Company before retiring from Columbia Hardwoods as an outside sales representative. He was a member of the VFW, and also the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Aberle. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, M ...
Robert S. Goldfeder - AUG 30, 2020
Robert Stanton Goldfeder died August 30, 2020 in Savannah, GA. Robert was a designer of men's shirts in the fashion and western industry. He started Acorn Shirts out of his one bedroom NYC apartment in 1977. This would be the first of many successes he would experience in his life as a business man. He approached each day like it was his last. Determined to make an impact and always ready to roll up his sleeves to accomplish whatever needed to be done. A Pittsburgher through and through, he approached life with the mentality "Never up, Never d ...
Gloria Kitchings MAR 01, 1927 - AUG 29, 2020
Gloria McCall Collins Kuller Kitchings passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Summer Breeze Senior Living on Wilmington Island. She was born on March 1, 1927, in Savannah, Ga. She was predeceased by her parents, Florrie Owens Collins Bazemore and stepfather Otto Kingsley Bazemore; her first husband, 1st Lt. William Howard Kuller, USMC, who lost his life in the Korean conflict three months prior to the birth of their daughter; her husband of 55 years, Alton Dwight Kitchings and youngest daughter, Allison K. Hearn. She is survived by daughters, Bili K. Sigmon, Rhonda K. Sutlive an ...
John Joseph Fogarty, Jr. - AUG 29, 2020
John (Jack) Joseph Fogarty, Jr., 93, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1927 to Helen L. and John J. Fogarty, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and mother of his children Betty G. Fogarty, his second wife Margie S. Fogarty, his grandson John Joseph Fogarty, IV, his great grandson John Patrick Sauers, and his brothers William L. Fogarty (Joan) and James A. Fogarty. Jack graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1945 and attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. He served in the United States Marine Corps during Worl ...
Carlos Roberto Hernandez, Sr. JUN 04, 1955 - AUG 29, 2020
Carlos Roberto Hernandez, 65, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1955 in Manhattan, New York to the late Ernesto and Edna Hernandez. Mr. Carlos Hernandez was selected for Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) and Initial Entry Rotary Wing School (IERW) at Fort Rucker Alabama. Upon graduation Mr. Hernandez was assigned as a UH-1 helicopter pilot flying medical evacuation missions. He completed various flying assignments in Hawaii, Liberia, and Alaska. His last military assignment was in Iraq where he served as Chief Hel ...
Brenda Gayle Carter Warren JUL 06, 1965 - AUG 29, 2020
Brenda Gayle (Carter) Warren, age 55, passed away on August 29th, 2020 after a sudden illness. Brenda was born on July 6th, 1965 in Savannah, GA. Brenda was a graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School. Most recently Brenda worked as a nanny and childcare provider and was previously a long-time employee at Tybrisa Beach Resort on Tybee Island, GA alongside the love of her life, Jerry Warren. Brenda was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt and most importantly a kind soul to be emulated. She enjoyed visiting friends and family, riding her golf cart on the streets of Tybee and catching ...