Obituaries
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 ...
David A. Ferraro JUN 21, 1963 - MAR 09, 2020
David Andrew Ferraro, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2020. David was born June 21, 1963 in Savannah to Vincent Ferraro, Jr., and the late Helen Broderick Ferraro. He attended Blessed Sacrament School, Benedictine Military School (class of 1981), and then graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1986. David married DeAnne Evans on October 15, 1994. They reside in Savannah and have been married 25 years. He attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.&nbs ...
Judy Nunn Mason MAR 21, 1945 - MAR 09, 2020
Judy Nunn Mason, 74, died tragically on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was a native of Savannah, GA, a graduate of Savannah High School class of 1962 and valedictorian of her class at Armstrong State College. She received a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern University and began her teaching career at Carrie E. Gould Elementary in 1966. Judy married Holbrook Louis Mason of Savannah on August 12, 1967 at Calvary Baptist Temple where she was an active member until her death. After a career of more than 30 years in teaching, Judy retired from Calvary Day S ...
Janey Orr Linton Welch - MAR 08, 2020
Janey Orr Linton Welch passed from this world on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Born in Savannah on November 27, 1952, Janey was the daughter of Orise Donald (Jack) Orr and Hazel Boyette Orr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert George (Bobby) Linton and daughter, Kelli Suzanne Linton. Janey was a faithful Christian and left this life full of hope in her resurrection. Her sweetness and warmth endeared her to all who knew her. She was devoted to her family and her shih tzu, Phoebe. She always had a smile to offer - even for a stranger. She treasured the simple things, like photographi ...
Col. Henry A. Shockley, (USA, Ret.), PhD - MAR 07, 2020
Henry Shockley was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 2, 1932. He spent his early years in Bruington, Virginia where his father was pastor to two Baptist churches. From a young age, his goal in life was to become a soldier. While at University of Richmond, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, he entered R.O.T.C. and was one of only two in his class to be commissioned in the regular Army upon graduation. As a Lieutenant, Henry Shockley completed both Ranger school and Airborne training. On April 30, 1960, Lieutenant Shockley married Li ...
Paul E. Hitch - MAR 07, 2020
Paul E. Hitch, 103, passed away March 7, 2020 at home after a short illness. He was born March 2, 1917 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Lulu and Otis Hitch. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Creamer Hitch, after 69 happy years and his sister, Clarice Hitch Main. He is survived by his son, Douglas Hitch and his wife, Jill Hitch of St. Petersburg, FL; two nieces and two nephews, Marcia (David) Wasserman, Lynn (Ponny) Manuel, Stan (Doris Manek) Main and George “Buddy” (Bobbie) Blake Jr. He graduated from General Motors Institute in 1939 and attended the Harvard Ad ...
Joe Bert Roberson JUL 27, 1952 - MAR 06, 2020
Joe Bert Roberson, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020. Joe was born on July 27, 1952 in Lubbock, TX to James and Marie Roberson. He grew up in Ropesville, TX where he was a graduate of Ropesville High School. Joe was a longtime resident of McDonough, GA before moving to Tybee Island. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Vickie Lynn Roberson. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Robin Roberson; granddaughter, Jocelynn Brianna Alicia Roberson Burch; nephew, Drew Lowery; niece, Lisa Lowery Cody; great-nephew, Elijah Cody; and a great-niece, Jessi ...
Mary Theresa Green Lehtma FEB 09, 1955 - MAR 04, 2020
Mary Theresa Green Lehtma, age 65, passed away on March 4, 2020 after a sudden illness. She was born on February 9, 1955 in Baltimore City, MD. She retired from International Paper, where she worked for 35 years as a production scheduling and distribution supervisor. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, daily bike rides, and line dancing. She loved traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Mary was a doting grandmother and adored her grandchildren. She was loved by so many and was full of life. Mar ...
Lance Smith MAY 17, 1960 - MAR 03, 2020
Lance Smith (59) died at home on March 3, 2020 peacefully under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah, GA and lived in Los Angeles, CA and Maui, HI for most of his adult life. He enjoyed his life in Maui for 17 years. Daily, Lance would run the beach, surf kayak, write and take pictures of the beautiful Maui sunsets. He and his wife moved to Savannah in 2018 to be close to family after he received a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Lance graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1978 and studied film production at the University of Colorado and the ...
Patricia Ann Gunderson OCT 21, 1936 - MAR 03, 2020
SAVANNAH - PATRICIA GUNDERSON, age 83, died peacefully under the care of Hospice Savannah after battling Alzheimer's Disease for over two decades. She was born October 21, 1936 in Elgin, IL where she lived until she and her husband, Alfred Gunderson, retired and moved to Fort Myers, FL. She moved to Savannah in 2012 to be closer to family. She graduated from St. Edward High School in 1954 and went on to earn her Associate's Degree from Elgin Community College. She met her husband in the college library when he jokingly scolded her for not returning her l ...
John H. Pinholster, Jr. - MAR 02, 2020
John H. Pinholster, Jr, died on March 2, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Savannah, GA in 1936, and lived there for the majority of his life, growing up on 44th Street and living his adult life on Back Street at Coffee Bluff. He served his country as a Sonarman, First Class in the U.S. Naval Reserves after college. John spent his professional career as a General Contractor in Savannah, and retired in 2004. He is survived by his wife Joan Daniel Pinholster, brother Neil Pinholster (Alexa MacDonald) of Portland, OR, sons John Holmes Pinholster III (Allison), Scot ...
Sandra Marie Delamater SEP 27, 1940 - MAR 02, 2020
Sandra Marie Delamater (Sandy), 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at Candler Hospital following a short illness. Sandy was born on Sept. 27, 1940, at the old Candler Hospital in downtown Savannah. She lived in Littleton, Massachusetts from 1956 until 1972 when she, her husband, and 4 children moved to Savannah. Sandy was a graduate of Littleton High School, an honors student, honors singer, and budding piano student. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Littleton, Mass, (their marriage was the first one in the new church) and then St. J ...
Cathy Smith Moore - MAR 01, 2020
Cathy Smith Moore, 52, of Savannah, Georgia, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 19, 1967, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to Kay Foster Smith and the late Billy Gene Smith. Cathy was a beloved wife, devoted daughter, sister and faithful servant of Jesus. Above all, she was an amazing and proud mother to her son, Cameron. Cathy was an avid reader, tailor, crafter, and all-around handyperson (which she inherited from her beloved father). She never met a stranger or anyone she wasn’t willing to help. Cathy was formerly a me ...
Lorine Griner Moody - MAR 01, 2020
Lorine Griner Moody, 83, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born in Glennville, Georgia, daughter of Lonnie Randall and Jewel Kicklighter Griner. She was a graduate of Glennville High School and Draughons Business School. Mrs. Moody worked for several years at Central Georgia Hospital and retired from Bradley Plywood Company. She was a member of Central Christian Church. She was preceded in death by his son, Richard E. Moody, Jr. and husband of 62 years, Richard E. Moody, Sr. Surviving are her grandson, Traves Moody and his wife, Savannah; brothers, Johnny Griner a ...
Lynn Nash Stone - FEB 28, 2020
Lynn Nash Stone, beloved daughter of Dearing and Nancy Nash, passed away Friday, February 28th2020 in her hometown of Savannah, GA. She was surrounded in her last moments by friends and family. Her laugh, her smile will now echo and shine through the halls of eternity. Her soul, free and unburdened by time or pain, will find a welcomed seat at the table of God. She will be remembered by her constant companion, Taylor Corwin. Lynn is survived by her children, Jonathan, Benjamin, and Emily, as well as her sisters, Anne Nash and Judith Braun. A private memorial service will be held ...
Armando T. Ricci, Jr. MAR 03, 1929 - FEB 28, 2020
Armando Tunon Ricci, Jr., 90, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Savannah. A Service will be held at a later date in Natchez, Mississippi. ...
Barbara Louise Bramble MAR 13, 1929 - FEB 28, 2020
Barbara Louise Bramble, 90, formerly of Terre Haute passed away early Friday morning, February 28, 2020 at Summer Breeze Senior Living in Wilmington Island, Georgia. Barbara was born on March 13, 1929, in Mattoon, Illinois to Earnest Martz and Marie Sullivan Martz. Barbara is survived by her children, James Bramble (Beverly) of West Terre Haute, IN; Marianne Bramble of Tybee Island, GA; Claire Shanks (T. Jefferson) of Bucks County, PA; Paula Dowd (Jim) of Asheville, NC and William Bramble II of Cumming, Ga. Her grandchildren, Ellen Stolyar of St. Simons Island, GA; Mauri and Wil ...
Lynn Nash Stone NOV 15, 1957 - FEB 28, 2020
Lynn Nash Stone, beloved daughter of Dearing and Nancy Nash, passed away Friday, February 28th2020 in her hometown of Savannah, GA. She was surrounded in her last moments by friends and family. Her laugh, her smile will now echo and shine through the halls of eternity. Her soul, free and unburdened by time or pain, will find a welcomed seat at the table of God. She will be remembered by her constant companion, Taylor Corwin. Lynn is survived by her children, Jonathan, Benjamin, and Emily, as well as her sisters, Anne Nash and Judith Braun. A private memorial service will be held in the c ...
Walter Joseph Muller, Jr. - FEB 27, 2020
Walter Joseph Muller, Jr. died peacefully at his home on Tybee Island on February 27, 2020. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 16, 1933. With his father in the military, his family moved frequently, but he always considered Savannah his home. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1956. He was actively involved in his faith and volunteered often at Blessed Sacrament and St. Michael’s parishes. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. A favorite pastime was playing golf with his friends at the Savannah Golf Club. ...
Vincent Kevin O'Brien JAN 10, 1948 - FEB 27, 2020
O’Brien, Kevin – a resident of Savannah, Ga, passed away on February 27, 2020 at the age of 72. Born in Bayonne, NJ to Vincent O’Brien and Anne (Sullivan) O’Brien, Kevin was raised in New Hyde Park, NY. He graduated from St. John’s Prep in Brooklyn, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and masters’ degrees from San Diego State University & Indiana University. Kevin devoted 33 years of his life to Intstitut Montana Zugerberg, in Zug, Switzerland, a renowned Swiss international day and boarding school where he was a teacher ...
Tonya Rovolis Ginn APR 15, 1947 - FEB 25, 2020
Ms. Tonya Rovolis Ginn, age 72, died February 25 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A native of Savannah, she was of Greek heritage. She was formerly a hairdresser, was a retired house painter, and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was devoted to her grandchildren, and was insistent on them getting an education. Surviving are a son, Robert Penix (Tracey); two grandchildren, Emily Nicole Penix and Gavin Tremblay; a sister, Angela Horton; and a great grandson. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Macy Noel Smith. A visitation will be held on Satur ...
John P. Innes II (USN, Ret.) - FEB 25, 2020
John Phythian Innes II passed away on February 25, 2020, a day before his 86th birthday. He passed peacefully at Spanish Oaks. He was a graduate of Williams College. After college, he joined the US Navy where he was a naval aviator, retiring from the US Navy Reserves as a Lieutenant Commander and serving in the Vietnam War. It was during his Vietnam service that he met his future wife, Marianne Berger, on the island of Guam where he was Senior Bachelor Officer and she was a stewardess for World Airways. Following his time in active duty, he obtained a JD from Temp ...
Edward S. "Ted" Odgers, Jr. APR 08, 1930 - FEB 24, 2020
Mr. Edward S. “Ted” Odgers, Jr, age 89, died February 24, 2020. The Philadelphia, PA native lived in Savannah the past 25 years, and was retired from IBM. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Jane Odgers; children, Carol Evans, Ted Odgers, Kim Phillips, and Chris Odgers; and eight grandchildren. An inurnment will take place at a later date in Beach Haven, NJ. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. ...
Thang Chinh Dang APR 14, 1986 - FEB 23, 2020
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, Thang Dang, son, brother, and uncle, went home to Jesus at the age of 33 years. Thang was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, and graduated from S.C. Johnson High School. He went on to complete a liberal arts degree at Armstrong University. He was the youngest of five children born to Thuy Dang and the late Chuc Thi Nguyen. Thang will be forever remembered by his father Thuy, by his sister Oanh, brother-in-law Phuong, sister June, brother-in-law John, brother Toan, sister-in-law Kim, and sister Chau. Thang will also be forever remembered by his nieces, Victor ...
James Dudley Salyer, Jr. AUG 10, 1948 - FEB 22, 2020
James D. Salyer, 71, of Savannah, Georgia returned home to his Lord on February 22, 2020 surrounded by family. Jim was born on August 10, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio. He was the oldest child of James D. Salyer Sr. and Marjorie Mae Kindle Salyer. Jim grew up in Dola, Ohio where he was the quarterback for his high school football team, the Hardin Northern Bears. During his sophomore year he led them to an undefeated season. He then went on to graduate from St. Leo University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Jim served 20 years in the United States Army from 1968 - 1988. During thi ...