Obituaries
Margaret Mary Vasquez MAR 11, 1929 - JUL 25, 2020
Margaret Mary Camacho Vasquez, 91, died after a long illness at home Saturday, July 25, 2020 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in New York, New York on March 11, 1929. She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in NY and later from Central School for Practical Nurses, NYC. Her nursing career was spent at Belleview Hospital Emergency Department and later in a Gynecologist/ Obstetrics practice in NYC. Margaret Mary along with her daughter Ginger Vasquez has spent the last 30 years living in the home of her daughter Liz Aufderheide. She is also s ...
Elizabeth Dixon Mercer Gilbert AUG 19, 1927 - JUL 25, 2020
Elizabeth Dixon Mercer Gilbert, Betty, passed away Saturday morning, July 25, peacefully at home just short of her 93rd birthday. She was born in Savannah Georgia on August 19, 1927 to Merritt Woodhull Dixon and Elizabeth (Betty) Holst Dixon. She attended Pape School, Mt. Vernon Boarding School and briefly attended college in Virginia but decided that traveling was more fun. She married George Anderson Mercer III in 1951 and had three children, Elizabeth Wayne, Bessie, and George IV. She was married to George for 30 years until his death in 1982. She later married Thomas Bryson Gilbert. Bet ...
Garr S. Williams, Sr. - JUL 25, 2020
Garr S. Williams, 86, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hospice House after short illness. He was born June 13, 1934 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Neal and Mary Garr Williams. Mr. Williams graduated from Birmingham Southern with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. Williams retired from Goodwill Industries and was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. He was an avid sailor and in his spare time he would cane chairs. Surviving are hi ...
Cheryl Y. Bunkley MAY 07, 1947 - JUL 25, 2020
Cheryl Y. Bunkley, 73, died peacefully, Saturday, July 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born in Russellville, KY, the daughter of Delbert and Lassie McMillin. She was a 1965 graduate of Russellville High School. She married William L. Bunkley in 1968. Cheryl retired after many years of service with Coastal ENT and attended Community Bible Church of Savannah. She is survived by three children, Lisa Nealy of Bowling Green, KY, Bill Bunkley of Portland, OR, and Karen Bunkley of Savannah, GA.: two grandchildren, Jacob Nealy of Bowling Green, KY, Brandon Shuman of Savannah ...
Timothy Todd Green SEP 10, 1975 - JUL 24, 2020
Todd Green, 44, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on September 10, 1975 to the late Timothy Earl Green and Susan Wilkes Conley. Todd was extremely creative and artistic. He enjoyed Tybee sunrises and skateboarding. He was a tattoo artist and skilled tile layer. Surviving are his children, Tyler and Zachary; a brother, Wallace Brooks Wood; a special cousin, Erin McAlpin Brennen; and several aunts, uncles, family and friends that will dearl ...
Jean W. Meeker - JUL 23, 2020
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Jean M. Meeker (1927 – 2020) Jean M. Meeker, age 93, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2020, at The Oaks Health Center at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Jean was born on June 30, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Violet and Alexander Wright. Following graduation from Wayne State University in Detroit, she became an art and English teacher. She married Dr. Jack F. Meeker on July 1, 1950 and was the office manager for his practice for many years. After 67 years of marriage, he predeceased her on January 16, 2018. She was also preceded in dea ...
Beau Kilian Roberts JUN 28, 1993 - JUL 23, 2020
Beau Kilian Roberts passed away July 23, 2020. In fear and desperation, he chose to take his own life to escape the chaos of today’s world. He was born June 28, 1993 to Dave and Joan Roberts. Beau attended school in Savannah and his happiest times were when he was a student at Benedictine Military School. He worked at the Georgia Ports Authority with ambitions to grow. Beau enjoyed hunting, walking the family dog “Charley Girl”, a good cigar and a meal at Mrs. Wilkes. He is survived by his parents, brother Jake, Aunts Patty Hildreth (Jim), Mel ...
Patricia B. "Patty" Carver - JUL 22, 2020
Patricia Barton Carver (Patty) died on July 22, 2020 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Patty was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She graduated from Commercial High School and married her childhood sweetheart, William (Billy) Dean Carver, they were married for 55 years. She worked for the FBI in her younger adult years, but treasured the roles of wife and mother the most. Patty was an accomplished golfer and especially proud of the distinction of receiving the 24 K gold putter from Backus Cadillac-Pontiac OutLaw HT. She was also a talented artist ...
Ann Hahn Aimar - JUL 22, 2020
Ann Hahn Aimar (93) of Savannah, GA died Wednesday, July 22 at Riverview Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 6, 1927 to Leontine and Claude Hahn and lived her entire life in Savannah. Ann graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and later married E. Paul Aimar. They had three children so Ann spent her time being a wife and mother and caring for her mother. She was a devout Catholic and a communicant at Blessed Sacrament Church. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 66 years (E. Paul Aimar), her siblings, sister Margaret Hahn, brother B ...
Tommie Nell Wise JAN 11, 1945 - JUL 21, 2020
Ms. Tommie Nell Wise, age 75, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Sardis, Georgia native lived in Savannah for many years, and was retired from Great Dane Trailers. Surviving are her daughter, Laura Wise (Michael Myers) of Savannah; her granddaughter, Amanda Wise (Joe Woods) of Savannah; her sister, Alice Faye Bland of Garden City; and brother-in-law, Leon Wise of Savannah. She also leaves behind her beloved Bassett Hound, Annabelle. A private graveside service and burial will be held at Brickyard Cemetery on Highway 204. ...
Larry Powell AUG 02, 1951 - JUL 21, 2020
Larry Powell, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA and Los Angeles, CA passed away peacefully on July 21 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was 68. He leaves behind his long-time love, his wife,Sally (Parker); his in-laws James and Patricia Parker, Laurie Parker (Jim Remus), Patty Hill, Robin and Mike McMahon; several relatives and close friends. Larry approached life with zeal and gusto. He was a mainstay at social outings, usually saw about 10 concerts a year and he loved to travel, visiting overseas almost every year this century. He even visited Down Under three tim ...
Laura V. Hook - JUL 20, 2020
Laura Louis Vaughn Hook (Lou), 85, died on July 20, 2020. After a courageous effort, she lost her battle with COVID19 while her family prayed for her from afar. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, LG Hook, her daughter, Laura Head Thomas (Mike); her sister, Patricia Vaughn Biggerstaff, of Hazlehurst, GA; She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Head Turner (David) of Lecanto, FL; her brother, David Fletcher Vaughn, Jr (Susan) of Savannah, her beloved niece, Leslie Pearson Mills (Bryan) of Hazlehurst, GA ;her nephew Vaughn Pearson of Savannah ;and her stepchildren, Sandra Mote (Dann ...
Rex McKinnley Divine FEB 23, 1963 - JUL 20, 2020
“To the world I AM ONE, but to the ONE, I am the world” Nothing proved to be more evident. This was because Rex accepted Jesus into his life at an early age. Rex was reunited with his heavenly family July 20, 2020. Surviving are his husband, Eric Wayne Gamez, brother, Art (Robin) Zeigler and their children, Brent (Katie) Zeigler, Brittany Romeo (Joseph); brother, Steven (Leanne) Divine and their children, Brook and Ty Divine. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Divine, father, C.M. Divine. ...
Robert James Goodrich - JUL 19, 2020
Robert James Goodrich Sr., 76, died peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home in Brooklet, GA surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his wife Barbara, three children, daughter, Debra Jean Hartman Boyette (Darrell) of Charlotte, NC, daughter, Stacy Lynn Hartman Padgett (Randy) of Brooklet, GA, son, Robert James Goodrich Jr. (Kerri) of Savannah, GA, two Grandchildren, Miranda Lanai Padgett and Reagan Noel Padgett, brother, Gary Goodrich, brother, Bill Goodrich, andsister Carol LeClair. Due to the COVID pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a ...
Susan Ann Nichols Thomson - JUL 18, 2020
Susan Ann Nichols Thomson Susan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends the early morning of July 18, 2020 at the age of 65. She lives on through the hundreds of music students she taught. A Regents, National Merit, and Eastman School of Music scholarship winner, she went on to earn advanced degrees from Florida State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she was a Holderness Doctoral Fellow. She was winner of the Vienna Modern Masters Competition, and radio broadcasts of her performances have been featured throughout the U. ...
Sybil B. Garnto AUG 26, 1931 - JUL 18, 2020
Sybil B. Garnto, 88, passed away Saturday night, July 18, 2020 at Candler Hospital. Sybil was born August 26, 1931 in Emanuel County. She was married to Joseph Garnto. She became widowed in 1994. She spent most of her life as a wife, mother, and homemaker. Sybil loved to play games. She was one of the best dice rollers you would have met. She loved to dance and doing activities at the Senior Center. Sybil especially adored and loved being visited by her grandson and great-grandchildren. Sybil leaves behind her daughter, Tina Mattingly (William) of Port Wentw ...
Melvin Douglas "Doug" Wheeler SEP 19, 1949 - JUL 17, 2020
Melvin Douglas “Doug” Wheeler, age 70, died July 17, 2020 after a long illness. The Savannah native was a machinist, retiring from the Hobart Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, and was also formerly in the Naval Reserve. Surviving are his wife, Kathy O’Berry Wheeler of Savannah; three daughters, Rebecca (Billy) Morris, and Donna (Alan) Copeland, both of Brunswick, and Rhonda (Michael) Vinson of Nahunta; a brother, Steven Wayne Wheeler of Savannah; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, ...
Linda Nagel Samer - JUL 15, 2020
Linda Nagel Samer, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born Newark, NJ, daughter of Erwin and Erlindey Knab Westphalen. She moved to Richmond Hill in 1986 where she was a librarian with the Bryan County Library. Mrs. Samer loved reading, the beach and above all her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that was known for her generosity and her love of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Samer and her brother, Fred Westphalen. Surviving are her children, Sandra Gregor ...
Holbrook L. Mason - JUL 14, 2020
Holbrook Louis Mason, 77, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was a native of Savannah, GA, a graduate of Savannah High School class of 1961. He worked for CSX railroad as an engineer for over 45 years. Holbrook married his wife Judy Nunn Mason of Savannah on August 12, 1967 at Calvary Baptist Temple where he was an active member, deacon and elder until his death. Holbrook was well known for his service and volunteering. He served in the Army National Guard, was a dedicated Sunday school teacher, coach, and an avid Calvary Day School supporter and fan for many years. Holbrook’s s ...
Lee K. Urstadt OCT 09, 1951 - JUL 14, 2020
Lee K. Urstadt, 68, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Please sign our online guestbook. ...
Joanne Durrence Harman AUG 31, 1928 - JUL 14, 2020
Joanne Durrence Harman, 91, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Born on August 31, 1928, in Savannah, Georgia to Audrey Edgar Durrence and Nita Rollins Durrence, Joanne graduated from Savannah High School in 1945, where she was named “Miss Savannah High,” and the University of Georgia in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. As a child she was an accomplished pianist winning several state wide competitions and studied ballet under Ebba Olsen Thompson and at the American School of Ballet Summer Program in New York. This grounding in and love for the arts profou ...
Edward "Lee" McCurry - JUL 14, 2020
Edward “Lee” McCurry left this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on July 14, 2020. He was born July 29, 1982 and was raised in Savannah, Georgia – “the greatest place on Earth.” He graduated from Benedictine Military School as a proud Cadet, attended Georgia Southern University as a proud Eagle, and graduated with his BBA from South University. At the time of his passing, Lee had become a successful Insurance Broker for Palmetto Benefits Solutions. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, College Republicans, Savannah Jaycees, was an Ambassador for the Savanna ...
Clifford N. Angers, Jr. - JUL 13, 2020
Clifford N. Angers, Jr. died July 13, 2020 at home, one day shy of his 79th birthday, surrounded by his family. Born in White Plains, NY on July 14, 1941 to Clifford and Beatrice Angers. He attended Gilmore Academy (Gates Mills, OH), and Catholic Central High School (Detroit), Notre Dame 1963, MBA from University of Michigan in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Shafer in 1963. Moving to Connecticut in 1965, he worked at Colgate-Palmolive, followed by a long career at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising. Some of his accounts included General ...
Richard Ellis Yarbrough, Sr. - JUL 13, 2020
Richard Ellis Yarbrough, Sr., age 84, died on Monday July 13, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1936 in Savannah, Ga, to Jesse Linton Yarbrough and Leola Thomas Yarbrough. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nancy Werntz Yarbrough, daughter Margaret Ann Yarbrough, sister Ann Yarbrough Burk, and brother Jesse Leroy Yarbrough. He is survived by his three loving children, Richard Ellis Yarbrough, Jr. (Ann), Theresa Yarbrough Dileo, and Christopher Lee Yarbrough, Sr. (Amanda), eight grandchildren, Kyle Christian Yarbrough (Kately ...
Pamela Diane Perrone SEP 16, 1957 - JUL 13, 2020
Pamela Diane Perrone, (Pam, Mama, Grandma), 62 of Savannah passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13th, 2020. Pamela was born on September 16, 1957 in Savannah to Mary Lee Taylor and Carlton Wilbur Rowell. Sister to five siblings, Janet Rowell, Cindy Werner, Michael Rowell, Gale (Bubba) Taylor and Amy Burns. Pamela was an outstanding student, she graduated at the top of her class from Bible Baptist High School in 1975. Her very first job was at K-Mart as a cashier. After graduation, she studied at Savannah Technical College, then on to work at Savannah News Press measuring ads to fit the new ...
Emma Morel Adler - JUL 12, 2020
Emma Morel Adler, a native Savannahian, was born on March 11th, 1930 to John and Emma Walthour Morel, in Savannah, Georgia. She died peacefully July 12th, 2020, at age 90. Emma grew up in downtown Savannah, on the south side of Hall Street between Abercorn and Lincoln. Her grandmother, Emma Roberts Walthour, lived next door. She attended The Pape School in Savannah, where she established a firm foundation in the Arts and Humanities as well as developing many life-long friendships. She continued her education by a ...
William George Cummins OCT 09, 1930 - JUL 12, 2020
William George Cummins, 89, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home on Tybee Island. He was born October 9, 1930 in Woodstock, Illinois. Mr. Cummins was retired from EM Tech. He was a 66 year Mason, and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was also a member of the American Legion on Tybee Island. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Cummins Page. Surviving are his wife, Rose Kunavich of Tybee Island, three sons, Bob Cummins (Donna) of Illinois, Bill Cummins of Atlanta, and Danny Cummins (Brenda) of Wisconsin, two Daughters, Debbie Hendricks of Wis ...
Wilma Jean Gunn JAN 15, 1941 - JUL 11, 2020
Gunn, Wilma Jean (nee Michael) ,79, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020. Wilma was born in Frederick, MD on January 15, 1941. She graduated as the valedictorian from Frederick High School in 1959. She worked for One Hour Martinizer for many years, eventually becoming their bookkeeper. Later on in years, Wilma moved to Savannah, GA and worked at the Hunter Army Airfield Commissary for 24 years, working her way up from a part-time cashier to the Assistant Manager. After retiring from the Commissary, she dedicated her life to helping care for her youngest g ...
Mary Jane McCall MacBlane - JUL 10, 2020
Mary Jane McCall MacBlane, 90, of Savannah, GA went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2020, at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Born February 28, 1930 in Johnstown, PA and lived in East Conemaugh for most of her life before moving to Savannah in May 2010 to live with her daughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Elizabeth (Horenchak) McCall, infant sister, Eileen Louise; loving husband of 53 years, George A. MacBlane, brother, John F. McCall and son-in-law, Charles Tyner. She is survived by daught ...