Obituaries
Tate A. Shiver - DEC 09, 2019
Tate A. Shiver, 79, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of legendary UGA all American, Ivey M. “Chick” and Sarah Hinton Shiver. Mr. Shiver was a 1959 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School, a 1963 graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and attended the LSU School of Banking. After graduation, he began a 25-year career in banking with Savannah Bank & Trust where he retired as Vice President of Marketing. He later purchased the Hudgins Company ...
Sarah Evelyn Smith Mock Campbell APR 08, 1924 - DEC 07, 2019
Sarah Evelyn Smith Mock Campbell passed away at 8:00 p.m, December 7th, 2019, after 95 beautiful long-lived years that many would only dream of. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, April 8th, 1924 at the Telfair Hospital. Her early life was lived on Liberty Street with her sister, Dorothy Smith Carol and brother, Richard Clevland Smith. She graduated from Savannah High school. She was the definition of an elegant southern belle. She loved cooking, horseback riding, and a fancy cocktail party, but most of all she loved her family. Some may remember her for her wonderful dishes that were ...
J. Curtice Oertel MAY 27, 1935 - DEC 07, 2019
J. Curtice Oertel, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born May 27, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ. Curt grew up in Westfield, NJ and graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, NY. His high school yearbook described him as he lived his life, a hard-hitting football captain, a ballplayer's ballplayer, master of ice hockey, a snappy dresser, embarrassed but an infectious grin, well mannered, shoulders for responsibility, and an inspiration to many. After 35 years of working in Sales and Marketing with Allied Chemical, Curt and his wife Carolyn ...
Chris Smith JUL 05, 1985 - DEC 07, 2019
Chris, 34, was called home to rest on December 7th, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Chris was born on July 5th, 1985 in Richmond, VA to James Rodney Smith and the late Marsha Lee Douberly. Chris worked many years for Diass Service Center and became family to Bubba and Traci. He loved spending time with friends and family. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved cooking and working or helping anyone that needed a hand. Anyone that had a chance to meet him was very unlikely to forget the everlasting touch he would leave on their life. Chri ...
Tracy Evans Sauers JUN 11, 1958 - DEC 06, 2019
Tracy Evans Sauers, 61, of Savannah, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2019. Tracy was born in Savannah on June 11, 1958 to Charlie and Elsie Lucken Evans, also of Savannah. Tracy was reliable, opinionated, and someone you could always seek for advice. Her strength was known to everyone. She was a rock. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend to all. She will be missed by many. A 1976 graduate of Savannah High School and 1980 graduate of Georgia Southern University, Tracy was a cherished member of the Phi Mu Fraternity. She started h ...
Montgomery Brown "Monty" Walker - DEC 05, 2019
Montgomery Brown Walker MAVERICK, noun: an individual who is unconventional and independent, thinks and acts in his own way. Monty Walker was such a man, a maverick. Intelligent, strong, witty, fiercely independent, proud, loving, dedicated, and (yes, we know) stubborn – these were the characteristics of Monty’s life. Starting from a youth, Monty marched to his own drum and went his own way. Along the way, he touched many lives and brought great joy. Monty loved people, dogs, and being on the water. After graduating from Johnson Hi ...
Donna Adams - DEC 04, 2019
Donna Lewis Adams, age 51, passed away December 4, 2019 at Hospice Savannah. Donna was born February 17, 1968 in Savannah, Georgia, to Raymond Robert Lewis and Arlene Bagley Lewis. Donna attended Nativity of Our Lord School and St. Vincent’s Academy. Donna graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in computer science. She had a very successful career working for global computer companies. After the birth of her children, Donna put her career on hold to stay home and raise her children while also assisting her husband with his school supply business. Donna was a long-term dev ...
Rita W. Lewis - DEC 04, 2019
Rita Wheatley Lewis died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the age of 71. Rita was born in 1948 in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a major in music education. In 1985, she moved to Savannah where she owned Lauren’s Hallmark Shop in The Oglethorpe and Savannah Malls with her late husband, Wesley Hall Lewis III. Rita was full of life, positivity, empathy and personality. A pillar of strength during tough times, she was a loving mother and caring grandmother who cherished time with her family. She had a love of music and a joyful faith in ...
Joseph (Joe) James Wilderman - DEC 03, 2019
Joseph (Joe) James Wilderman, 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Joe was retired from the City of Savannah, Maintenance Department, in which he dedicated well over 32 years of service to the City. Joe also served in the United States Army and was stationed at Hunter Army Air Field and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sargent from the 110th Quarter Master in 1981. Joe was a native of Southern Illinois, a town called New Athens, in which he was born to Kelly and Marie Wilderman on October 20, 1959. Joe came from a large Catholic family. He was ...
Iris Hembree Scarbrough - DEC 03, 2019
Iris Hembree Scarbrough, 72, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Austell, GA, daughter of the late Edgar D. and Ruby Davis Hembree. She was a graduate of Pelham High School. After 27 years with BellSouth in Atlanta, she and husband moved to Tybee Island where they owned Lazaretto Marina and Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours. She was a member of the Tybee Island American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee Island. Surviving are husband of 45 years, Michael B. Scarbrough of T ...
Claire Klug Youmans - DEC 03, 2019
Claire Klug Youmans, died peacefully at Candler/St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday morning, December 3, 2019. The lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late C. Frederick and Ida Tyson Klug. Claire attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and Marymount Junior College. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. Claire was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband and best friend of 47 years, Reemer Ebb Youmans, Jr.; her two sons, Reemer Ebb Youmans, III (Connell) and Charles Tyson Youmans; and her gra ...
Isabelle G. Quinn JUN 07, 1934 - DEC 02, 2019
With great affection we celebrate the life of Isabelle G. Quinn. Isabelle passed away peacefully at St. Josephs/ Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA with her children by her side. Born Isabelle Armstrong Gutekunst on June 7, 1934 in Montgomery County, PA., she was the daughter of Ralph and Isabelle Gutekunst of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Isabelle attended Convent of the Sacred Heart in Overbrook, PA and Manhattanville college in Purchase, NY. Upon returning to Philadelphia, Isabelle married Harry John Quinn Jr. on April 26, 1958. They were married for over 58 years. Isabelle was an avid reader w ...
Beryl Strong Delli Bovi - DEC 01, 2019
SAVANNAH, GA -- Beryl Strong Delli Bovi, 87, passed away on December 1st, 2019. She was born in Bridgeport Connecticut and lived most of her life in Trumbull Connecticut. She was happily married to Robert J. Delli Bovi for 40 years until his death in 1997. She was an office manager and bookkeeper for a printing company owned by the couple, until their retirement to Hilton Head SC. She was an avid reader, traveler and visited her children and grandchildren as often as possible. Everyone who knew her enjoyed her sense of humor and light hearted nature. She was preceded in death by her husband, R ...
Xi Wen Chao MAY 30, 1948 - DEC 01, 2019
Savannah, GA Xi Wen Chao, age 71, died December 1, 2019. The Shanghai, China native lived in the United States for 40 years, and for the past 25 years he worked hard at restaurants he owned, including Empire Palace, Chao’s Chinese Restaurant, and Chen’s Chinese Restaurant. He was a kind-hearted, loving, hard-working father and husband who did anything he could for his family, and made sure everyone else was happy before his self. Surviving are his wife, Yun Lan Fong; son, Steven Chao; and daughter, Angela Chao, of all Savannah. ...
Rev. Edna "Eddie" Adkins, Deacon - NOV 30, 2019
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The Rev. Edna "Eddie" Adkins, Deacon We mourn the loss of the Rev. Eddie Adkins, a deacon of the Diocese of Georgia who died at home on Saturday, November 30, surrounded by family and friends. Services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, January 4 at All Saints Episcopal Church on Tybee Island with Bishop Scott Benhase officiating and the Rev. Canon Frank Logue preaching. Born in Denmark, South Carolina, Deacon Eddie, as she was known, grew up in Charleston. She liked to play church when she was little, often carrying a Book of Common Prayer around even before she could ...
Craig F. Harney JUN 26, 1917 - NOV 30, 2019
Craig Harney, 65, died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home with his family after a short but fierce battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Suzanne Harney and his daughters Maggie and Annie Harney; sister Lisa Breeden and Patrick Buckley, and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sumter and Muriel Harney, and his brother, William Sumter Jr. A Savannahian through and through, he never met a stranger and loved everyone he met. An uncommonly gifted storyteller at WTOC, he was a light to all who knew him and he will shine over this community always. Visitation will ...
August "Augie" Sanders - NOV 30, 2019
August “Augie” Sanders Augie Sanders entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 30. Augie spent his life working to make others happy. Whether cooking gumbos, building houses or starting a baseball league, he could always be counted on to have a friendly greeting, kind word and a welcoming smile. He lived his Catholic faith and viewed life with a positive attitude and enduring spirit. He was happiest when surrounded by family and his many friends in his kitchen cooking and caring for others. His generous, loving and warm-hearted ways were always accompanied ...
Carol Scoggin Falligant NOV 15, 1944 - NOV 29, 2019
By all appearances, Carol Scoggin Falligant was a quiet and humble servant of our Lord and her family. For those that knew her best, she was much much more. Carol was a great listener and provided wise advice. She was gracefully elegant with an unexpected wit. Carol was born in Savannah and was a lifelong member of our community. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College and the University of Georgia. Carol served on the Board of Directors of the Walk to Emmaus and was the lay director of Walk number 101. She was a two-term chairman of the Christian Women’ ...
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Wilson - NOV 28, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019 - Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Wilson peacefully passed away in the comfort of her Tybee Island home. She will always be remembered by those who knew her as a deeply loving, caring woman, who smiled often and found her greatest joy in spending time with family and friends. Her sincerity and kindness can scarcely be matched. She dearly loved Tybee Island and all the wonderful friends and neighbors she had there. Born in Savannah, Georgia on January 24, 1931, to her parents, Helen Estella Tilton Emlott and William McNeill Emlott, both of whom preceded her in death. H ...
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Wilson - NOV 28, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019 - Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Wilson peacefully passed away in the comfort of her Tybee Island home. She will always be remembered by those who knew her as a deeply loving, caring woman, who smiled often and found her greatest joy in spending time with family and friends. Her sincerity and kindness can scarcely be matched. She dearly loved Tybee Island and all the wonderful friends and neighbors she had there. Born in Savannah, Georgia on January 24, 1931, to her parents, Helen Estella Tilton Emlott and William McNeill Emlott, both of whom preceded her in death. Helen atte ...
Alice B. Martin APR 29, 1961 - NOV 27, 2019
Mrs. Alice B. Martin, age 58 entered the heavenly gate on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Chatham County, but Alice B. Martin was the Queen of Braids on the eastside of Savannah located in Hazzard County as they call it. She attended Chatham County Public School system and a graduate of K&J Cosmetology School in Savannah, Georgia in 2016. Alice B. Martin opened her own hair salon called Alice In Wonderland Hair Salon at her home. She was also employed at Days Inn and worked for Dorothy Ian ...
James "Jamie" Nelson - NOV 26, 2019
James Allen “Jamie” Nelson, 50, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a bravely fought battle with ALS. Jamie was born November 4, 1969 in Savannah, and graduated from Calvary Baptist Day School in 1988. Jamie worked for UPS for 22 years, then at St. Joseph’s/Candler until February 2018 when he could no longer work due to ALS. The diagnosis never slowed him down, it only made him stronger, and made him fight harder. He loved the simple things in life, family, friends, The Dawgs, his mustang, and of course, country music. He attended White Bluff Unit ...
James H. Hieronymus, III SEP 22, 1970 - NOV 26, 2019
James H. Hieronymus, III, 49, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1970 in Savannah, where he graduated from Jenkins High School. He lived in Waycross, GA where he worked as a plumber. Surviving are his father James “Jimmy” H. Hieronymus, Jr. (fiance’, Brenda Marchbanks, and her son, Brian Marchbanks) of Savannah, his son, Jacob Hieronymus of St. Mary’s, GA, his aunt BV Morgan, and cousin Bayne Morgan. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, December 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Noma Lee Goodwin Alexander OCT 11, 2019 - NOV 25, 2019
Noma Lee Goodwin Alexander passed away on November 25, 2019, in Savannah, Georgia. She was 100 years old. Lee, as she was known to most friends and relations, was born in Durham, North Carolina, on October 11, 1919, to Leander C. and Noma Lee Brinkley Goodwin. The first in her family to attend college, she received her B.A. and M.A. in English from Duke University, from which she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She was one of Armstrong Junior College’s (later Armstrong Atlantic University’s) first faculty members. Some of her happiest memories were her work as an English professor and advisor to the ...
Mary Elizabeth Wright Schmitt - NOV 25, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Wright Schmitt, 87, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Charleston, SC and lived in Savannah for many years. Mary was a wonderful wife and a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Lonnie W. and Elizabeth LaFong Wright and her husband Arthur P. Schmitt, Jr. Surviving are her children, Jim Schmitt (Jane), Kim Fogarty (Pat), Sharen Martin (Alfred), Dawn Roberts (Scott), Mike Schmitt (Dawn); sisters Florence Peer (John), Faye Pierce (Harry); brother Marion Wright (Doris); gr ...
Dixie Weeks - NOV 24, 2019
Dixie Weeks crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on November 24, 2019. She died peacefully on the Bluff at Isle of Hope surrounded by her family and friends, gently telling her how much she was loved. Dixie was known throughout Savannah and Chatham County as she accompanied Matt Weeks daily. She served as a grief therapy and support dog for Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, where she won over the hearts of families and visitors there. Dixie is survived by her pet parents Matt and Krista Weeks. She will be greatly missed by the Weeks family, the staff of Fox & Weeks and her extended family. Dix ...
Diane Barnard Chisholm Middleton NOV 23, 1942 - NOV 23, 2019
Diane Barnard Chisholm Middleton, HILTON HEAD, SC, passed away peacefully at Hospice House Savannah on November 23, 2019 after an extended illness. Diane was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 23, 1942, the daughter of Frank Anderson Chisholm and Marjorie Kelly Chisholm. She was the granddaughter of Frank Miller Chisholm, Elsie Barnard Chisholm, John Hedges Kelly, and Edna Hanford Kelly. Diane graduated from Savannah Country Day School and attended Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was married to Cordia Lamar Middleton, Jr. They moved to Atlanta in 1964 where the ...
Diane Barnard Chisholm Middleton NOV 23, 1942 - NOV 23, 2019
Diane Barnard Chisholm Middleton, HILTON HEAD, SC, passed away peacefully at Hospice House Savannah on November 23, 2019 after an extended illness. Diane was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 23, 1942, the daughter of Frank Anderson Chisholm and Marjorie Kelly Chisholm. She was the granddaughter of Frank Miller Chisholm, Elsie Barnard Chisholm, John Hedges Kelly, and Edna Hanford Kelly. Diane graduated from Savannah Country Day School and attended Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was married to Cordia Lamar Middleton, Jr. They moved to Atlanta in 1964 where they raised ...
Linton E. Gay, Jr. - NOV 23, 2019
Linton E. Gay, Jr., 85, died Saturday, November 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lynell W. Gay and his daughters, Brenda Fraser and Holly Davis. Born on August 11, 1934, he was the son of Linton E. Gay, Sr. and Kathleen Allen Gay, and was a lifelong Savannahian. An alumni of Georgia Tech, he served as longtime president of Steel Erectors, Inc. and later The Industrial Company until his retirement. He served as chairman of the Private Industry Council. A man of many interests, he studied chess, he built model ships, and was a passionate supporter of the Atlanta Braves, Georg ...