Obituaries
Lorlee Shark Tenenbaum SEP 18, 1935 - MAR 29, 2020
A private graveside service for Lorlee Shark Tenenbaum and Arnold Malitz Tenenbaum was held at on June 14, 2020 in Bonaventure Cemetery. Click the button below to access a video of the service. Pleause use the the password, Family. Please sign the online guestbook on this site. ...
Dennis N. Steele - MAR 28, 2020
Dennis N. Steele, 88, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born January 27, 1932 in New York City and moved to New Jersey and graduated from Rahway High School in 1950. He joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was assigned to the Strategic Air Command stationed at Hunter Air Force Base. In Savannah, he met the beautiful St. Vincent’s Academy graduate, Josephine W. Reed. They married in 1952 and had four children, Lynette, Dean, Michele and Devon, five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He ...
Michael D. Robinson MAR 10, 1943 - MAR 28, 2020
Michael D. Robinson, 77, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 10, 1943 and raised in Yardley, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Bishop Eagan High School in Fairless Hills, PA and later from St. Joseph’s College in Hartford, CT. He served in the Navy as a corpsman attached to the 3rd Marine Division. His medical experiences in the Navy led him to hold various management positions in the pharmaceutical field with Ciba Pharmaceuticals, Squibb-Connaught Labs, and E. R. Squibb that later became B ...
Theodore Kenneth (Ted) Moore - MAR 28, 2020
Theodore Kenneth (Ted) Moore, 82, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Albert Moore, his brother A. William Moore Jr., and sister Laurel Moore; and is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Jacqueline Moore; daughters, Denise Donaher (Ian) and Jaimi Metz (Russell); son, Michael Moore (Kim); seven grandchildren; two great granddaughters; and sister Mary Leffler (Robert). Ted was born in Michigan, he met the love of his life in college, and they began their life together in Long Island. He live ...
Robert Pete Skrine JUL 02, 1960 - MAR 27, 2020
Robert Skrine, 59, died Thursday, March 27, 2020 under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his wife, Rita, his father and two sisters. He was born July 2, 1960 in Savannah where he lived most his life before moving to Ellabell. He attended Savannah High School and worked in the grocery business. Surviving are his wife, Rita Skrine; son, Robert Skrine, Jr.; of Ellabell; father, Pete Skrine of Savannah; sister, Gail Lyde and her husband, Bob of Monroe, LA; sister, Debbie Monk and her husband, Bodie of Monroeville, AL; stepdaughter, Brandy Foster and her husband, Ronnie of Wic ...
Erma Jean Orgeron MAY 08, 1927 - MAR 26, 2020
It is with sadness that our family shares that our loving, caring mother, Erma Jean Orgeron passed away. It is with tremendous gratitude that we celebrate her life that was well-lived and touched so many. Jean was born in Burr, Nebraska, May 8,1927 to Bessie and Ed Sillman. She had an older brother, Delton, and a younger brother, Gerald. All preceded her in death. She left the family farm when she graduated from high school and moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where she worked in several jobs, sharing a one bedroom apartment with four other women. One of those women would become her sister-in &n ...
Arnold Malitz Tenenbaum JUN 27, 1936 - MAR 24, 2020
A private graveside service for Lorlee Shark Tenenbaum and Arnold Malitz Tenenbaum was held at on June 14, 2020 in Bonaventure Cemetery. Click the button below to access a video of the service. Pleause use the the password, Family. Please sign the online guestbook on this site. ...
Sylvia R. Williams FEB 12, 1936 - MAR 24, 2020
Sylvia Rathfon Williams, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away at home under the care of Hospice following a stroke. During her working career, she was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Miami, Florida and in Macon, Georgia, having moved there after her marriage. Several years later, she left Metropolitan to become a stay-at-home wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Griffith Rathfon and Dorothy Rathfon, her brother Gregory Rathfon, and infant daughter, Patricia Williams. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Thomas Williams; her daughter ...
Marilyn Steadwell Tullis MAY 27, 1932 - MAR 24, 2020
Marilyn Steadwell Tullis joined her beloved husband, Henry Durant "Dee" Tullis, Jr. in heaven on the morning of March 24, 2020. She died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 87. Marilyn leaves her children: Maree Lynn Tullis Grabe (Hendrik) of Atlanta, T. Leigh Tullis of Savannah, and Henry D. Tullis, III (E'Lane) of Atlanta. She also leaves her grandchildren: Jessica L. Johnson (John) of Savannah, Lieutenant Henry D. Tullis IV (SWO) of Bahrain, and Katherine R. Tullis of Atlanta. Due to current circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date. ...
Barbara Strickland Todd DEC 24, 1941 - MAR 23, 2020
Barbara Todd, 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving husband of 60 years, Doyle and daughters, Sharon, Sheila and Melissa. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Remembrances can be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. or the St. Joseph-Candler Foundation. ...
Wanda Sparks Cook - MAR 23, 2020
Wanda Sparks Cook, 69, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Barney Sparks and Merle Rawell and her eldest son, Steven Cook. Wanda is survived by her loving son, Travis Cook (Autumn), 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be announced at a later date. ...
Joanne Stephenson Johansen - MAR 22, 2020
Joanne Stephenson Johansen, 68, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born to John and Lottie Stephenson in Fort Lauderdale, FL and moved to Savannah in 1972. Joanne attended Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA and Valdosta State. She had a long career as a medical practice administrator with the last practice being Savannah Plastic Surgery. She was active in many medical groups throughout her career and was well respected by many. Her love was her church, Independent Presbyterian Church where she served for over thirty years as the wedding coordinator and had ta ...
Linda Brown Turner NOV 25, 1952 - MAR 22, 2020
Linda Brown Turner, 67, died at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Savannah, GA. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1970. She later obtained an Associates Degree in Accounting from Savannah Technical College. Linda worked for Parent & Child Development Services for over 30 years as a Business/Facilities Manager. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Alton Turner, Sr.; her son, Jerry Alton Turner, Jr. “Jay” (Andrea); daughter, Jennifer Burgess (Ed); daughter, Dr. Jo ...
Ralph Glenn Horne SEP 22, 1956 - MAR 21, 2020
Ralph Glenn Horne, 63, passed away on March 21, 2020 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc., surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Glenn was born September 22, 1956 and lived in Savannah, Georgia most of his life where he met and married his wife Wanda. Glenn was owner of Southern Lawns, Gardens, and Sprinklers for 30 plus years as a landscape designer and irrigation specialist in Savannah, Georgia. His creative abilities and passion for his work can be seen throughout the community. Glenn is preceded in death by his daughter Shelley Horne, parents and grandpare ...
Major General William P. Bland, Jr. NOV 26, 1936 - MAR 18, 2020
Major General William Percy Bland, Jr USAF(Retired) passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 18, 2020 after a short illness. General Bland was born in Statesboro, Georgia on November 26, 1936. He is a 1954 graduate of Statesboro High School and a 1959 graduate of Georgia Tech. He is the former Adjutant General for the State of Georgia and a beloved husband, father and friend. General Bland enlisted in the Georgia Air National Guard in 1958. In 1961, he was selected for Air For ...
Kaethe Adelheid Wenz APR 10, 1920 - MAR 18, 2020
Adelheid (Heidi) Wenz of Savannah passed away at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Heidi was born April 10, 1920 in Coburg, Germany to Martha (Schneider) Huebner and Carl Huebner. The family lived in Berneck, Bavaria, Germany until moving to New York City in 1931, where she grew up with her mother and step-father, Edward Biehn, and step-sister, Mildred Biehn. She graduated from James Monroe High School in the Bronx in 1938. Heidi is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore J Wenz, whom she married in 1942. They spent many happy years in Yonkers, New York and that is w ...
Deborah Meyer Louden JUN 04, 1956 - MAR 17, 2020
Deborah Meyer Louden, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Hospice Savannah, after a long illness. She was a native of Albany, GA, and a graduate of DeRenne Christian Academy, May 1974. She attended Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO. She was a dedicated employee of Belk of Savannah for 21 years. Before working at Belk, she worked at several different banks in Savannah. She was a team manager for Team Savannah for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA. Debi lived by the saying, “Life is too short not to shimmer”. She was preceded in death b ...
Betty Tuten Tillman JAN 18, 1932 - MAR 17, 2020
Betty Tuten Tillman passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the age of 88, at Thunderbolt Transitional Care. Mom always loved a parade. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Barney Tillman, Jr. She is survived by her four children: Tammy Tillman Strojny, Lee Tillman, Timmie Tillman & Ricky Tillman (Marty): three grandchildren, Andrew Tillman, Taylor Tillman & Kelly Strojny. The family would like to extend their love to all her caregivers at TTC. The family will have a private graveside memorial. In lieu of flowers, please make d ...
Kenneth Ray Wheeler, Jr. OCT 12, 1967 - MAR 16, 2020
Savannah - Kenneth Ray "Bo" Wheeler, Jr., 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 16, 2020. Ken was born on October 12, 1967, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Kenneth Ray Wheeler and Linda Towns Wheeler. He attended Lenoir City High School in Lenoir City, TN and then graduated with a degree in Health & Physical Education from Austin Peay State University. Ken married Tammy Hall on July 22, 2011. They live in Savannah, Georgia and have been married for 9 years. Ken began his career at Lenoir City High School and Greenback School where he was able to follow h ...
Joyce Bradley Crosby JAN 17, 1939 - MAR 16, 2020
Joyce Bradley Crosby, 80, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Hughlon Raymond Crosby passed Monday evening, March 16, 2020, from a short illness. She is survived by her husband Hughlon, daughter Cindy Rahn (Scott), granddaughter Cassidy Rahn, cousin Colleen Daniels and cousin Marie Winters. Joyce loved to garden and always prided herself on having one of the prettiest gardens in Kensington Park. Her cheerful and one-of-a-kind spirit will be missed dearly by family, friends, and community members alike. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday March 20th at Hillcrest A ...
Clay Monroe APR 30, 1956 - MAR 16, 2020
Clay Monroe was promoted to Heaven on March 16, 2020. He was employed for many years by Comfort Air as a service tech, where he excelled at his craft. He was a member of Central Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Kay Monroe, and a sister, Donna Monroe Ward. He is survived by three sons; Clay Mims (Nanci), Chase Monroe (Cheyenne), Camden Monroe, Candice Fuentes, and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In light of the Corona Virus situation, the family will have a private memorial service led by Pastor Lionel Marmolejo. The famil ...
David Mark Snyderburn, Sr. DEC 18, 1954 - MAR 16, 2020
David Snyderburn of Wilmington Island, Georgia died unexpectedly on March 16, 2020. David is survived by his son, David; his step daughter, Miranda Nicole Brown; step son, Derrick Joiner; his brothers, Phil and Ralph Snyderburn, and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Debbie Snyderburn. David was born December 18, 1954 outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Don and Helen Snyderburn. He was retired from International Paper. David’s hobbies were surfing, music, golf, and fishing. He will be missed by his family, friends, his dog Andy, and all who knew him ...
Edward C. Wright SEP 03, 1945 - MAR 15, 2020
Edward C. Wright, (Eddie), died peacefully, March 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born in Statesboro, GA, on September 3, 1945 to Cecil and Juanita Wright. The family moved to Savannah, GA, when Eddie was seven and made it his home the rest of his life. He and Jeanette, his loving wife, were married February 14, 1977. Eddie (Easy) retired from the Pipefitters and Welders Local Union 188. He loved his profession that took him all over the world and made lifelong friendships where ever he worked. Eddie was a faithful member of Compassion Ch ...
Ralph Lamar Hall SEP 13, 1934 - MAR 15, 2020
Ralph Lamar Hall, 85, passed away after a long illness on Sunday March 15, 2020 at the home of his son. Ralph was born in Fitzgerald, GA on September 13, 1934 to the late Instent Willis and Theola Dorminy Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years Evelyn Martin Hall. He was a 1953 graduate of Fitzgerald High School. He served in the US Army 1954-1957. Ralph spent most of his time stationed in Germany. After returning state side he enrolled in The University of Georgia graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity He w ...
Robert J. Merritt, Sr., (USAF, Ret.) - MAR 14, 2020
It is with heartbreak we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert J. “Bob” Merritt, Sr. On Saturday, March 14, 2020, our Dad passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Dad was born on October 16, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to William & Effie (Goggins) Merritt. He graduated from Esther High School in 1950 and joined the Air Force immediately after. In 1952, he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA where he married our Mom, Annie L. McKenzie. They spent the following 20 years traveling and adding three children to their lives and travels ...
George A. Enyeart FEB 19, 1936 - MAR 14, 2020
George Albert Enyeart passed away on March 14, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born in Breckenridge, Colorado on February 19, 1936, to Luna and Carl Enyeart, and was the last born of 9 children. George grew up in Breckenridge, and during that time his father was sheriff and his mother county clerk. He graduated from Summit High School and headed to Denver shortly thereafter to pursue his electrical apprenticeship training. In 1960 George met the love of his life, Verna Johnson. The minute he laid eyes on her, he thought “That’s my girl.&rd ...
Mary Elizabeth Sutlive MAY 22, 1929 - MAR 12, 2020
Betty Sutlive was a woman of strong faith, love, and conviction. She graduated, with honors, from St. Vincent Academy in 1947. Betty was a woman who lovingly raised six children and was deeply passionate and devoted to her husband, Bill. She had a real zest for life. Betty enjoyed cooking for her large family and soon became affectionately, their "personal chef". She tended to her garden with great care, and grew tomatoes and bell peppers most every summer. She was an avid boater and was given the rank of "Admiral" by her loving husband, Bill. She was also ...
Jeremy Evans Bell - MAR 11, 2020
Jeremy Evans Bell passed away suddenly on March 11th at the age of 43. He was born and raised in Savannah. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, and owned his own construction business. He is survived by his three children, Gage Evans Bell, Nicholas Bell, and Haley Bell, his father, Edward C. Bell, his mother, Deborah Evans Bell, his sister, Lindsey Milan, his brother, Brandon Bell, his grandparents, Dottie Evans and Edward Annette. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Frieda Bell of Savannah, a ...
Patricia Hickman Hobby Hooker APR 26, 1935 - MAR 10, 2020
Patricia Hickman Hobby Hooker of Springfield, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Buckingham South under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 26, 1935 in Washington, NC to Fred and Ruth Hickman and lived in Savannah for many years. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Mercer University where she graduated with honors. She briefly taught school at Jacob G. Smith Elementary School. Soon after, she married Wensley Hobby and moved to Reidsville where she raised her family. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the s ...
Kevin Troy Kemper DEC 04, 1970 - MAR 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Troy Kemper announces his passing, unexpectedly in his home, March 10, 2020. Kevin was born in Savannah, GA on December 4th, 1970 to the late Herschel and Martha Kemper. He was a graduate of St. Andrews's School and The Culinary Institute of New York and active member of the Silk Hope Baptist Church community. Kevin loved cooking, fishing, and riding his dirt bike. But more than anything else, he loved his family and his sweet pup Oscar. Kevin will be lovingly remembered by his older brother Max Kemper, niece Marschel Kemper, aunts Eve ...