Obituaries
Victor A. Rachael, Sr. - FEB 21, 2019
Victor Armand Rachael, Sr., 70 died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Oceanside Nursing Home. He was born March 11, 1948 to the late Stephen and Vera Rachael. He was a graduate of Georgia State University and was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Victor retired as a State Fire Marshall, and also worked for Sears for 15 years. He is survived by his son, Victor A. Rachael, Jr. (Natalie), two daughters, Tammy Davis, and Nicole Peritore (Rich), one brother, Michael Rachael, two sisters, Mary Summers, and Bonnie Rachael, sister-in-law, Nita Rachael, five g ...
Jane Mayo - FEB 21, 2019
Jane Lovett Mayo passed peacefully away at home in Savannah, GA Thursday, February 21st, 2019. She was born to two loving parents, Lewis Lamar Lovett and Rowley Williams Lovett, January 7th, 1939 in Augusta, GA. She grew up in her hometown of Wrightsville, GA before moving to Savannah as a new bride in 1964. While attending Wrightsville High School, Jane was an outstanding student who was active in sports and clubs. She played on the tennis team, basketball team and was a cheerleader for the Wrightsville Tigers football team. Many cheers such as “Rah, rah, sis boom bah!” were taught at home ...
Bernard A. Cerone, Jr. - FEB 19, 2019
Bernard Alexander Cerone, Jr., 71, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard A. and Alma Tillman Cerone. He worked for many years as a truck driver. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and friends. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday in Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Kristina Catherine Andrews OCT 12, 1973 - FEB 18, 2019
Kristina C. Andrews, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at Tybee Island. ...
Durwood G. Haire, Jr. OCT 15, 1979 - FEB 17, 2019
Durwood G. Haire, Jr., 39, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Effingham County, Georgia. Durwood was born on October 15, 1979 in Fayetteville, NC. He moved to Savannah with his family when his stepfather was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Durwood loved the Savannah area and decided to make it home. He was a professional painter and employed by Shane’s Painting Service. Durwood leaves four young children, Timothy, Asilynn, Jameson and Sunny. Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Tania and Billy LaMotte; his sisters, Ashley and Jasmine ...
Dr. Thomas C. Stults - FEB 15, 2019
Dr. Thomas C. Stults, age 94, died on February 15, 2019 after a life well-lived. He was born March 31, 1924. A native of Savannah, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1942, and attended the Citadel before entering the U.S. Army where he served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Europe. He was wounded in combat in France during World War II and received the Purple Heart. He graduated from Emory University, School of Dentistry in 1951 where he had a teaching fellowship in Orthodontics until 1953. He practiced orthodontics in Savannah until 1989. He was a member of the American Dental Associ ...
Paul Joseph Giles, IV - FEB 15, 2019
Paul Joseph Giles, IV, infant son of Paul Joseph Giles, III and Lisa Spells Giles passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Jane Harrington and Emma Claire Harrington, both of Beaufort, SC., his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Wynell Spells of Lake Park, GA, and his paternal grandparents, Dr. Paul Joseph “Joey” Giles, Jr. and Elaine Page Giles of Vidalia. Also surviving are his Uncles, Lamar Spells (Diane), Justin Giles (Amber), Josh Giles, his Aunt, Julianne Giles, and cousins, Ford and Ella Grace ...
Ollie Mae Stanfield - FEB 15, 2019
Ollie Mae Stanfield went to be with the Lord at 98 years old on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was at Bountiful Hills Senior Living in Commerce, GA. She was born in 1920 in Sylvania, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy L. Stanfield, Jr. her grandson, Joseph R. Tosh, and her son-in-law, A. Richardson (Dick) Tosh, also a sister and three brothers. Surviving are her three daughters, Peggy (Dick) Tosh, Judith Taylor and her husband Raymond Taylor, and Joyce Thomas. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She will have ...
Edward P. Kelly - FEB 14, 2019
Edward “Ed” Patrick Kelly, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Hospice of Savannah surrounded by his life partner, Debbie Shuler, and close friends. He was born in New York on November 14, 1950. Ed lived in Savannah for most of his life. In 1973, Ed was vice-president of the Brotherhood of Kappa Delta Chi. In 1974, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Jersey City State College and was a teacher of the handicapped. Afterwards, Ed moved to Marietta, Ga (1978) and earned a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College. Later in life, Ed prospered in public rel ...
Walter Guiseppe Salmi, II - FEB 13, 2019
Our beloved precious infant son and grandson, Walter Guiseppe Salmi, II entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Candler Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Walter Guiseppe Salmi and Tiffany Cullen Salmi of Savannah; maternal grandparents, George and Pamela Stewart of Savannah; paternal grandparents, Dr. Enrico and Anna Salmi of Naples, Italy; her godparents, Dr. Brian and Mildred Williams; half-sister, Giada and other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directo ...
Betty J. Wright - FEB 13, 2019
Betty J. Wright, died February 13, 2019 at her home after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was a wonderful supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Bluffton, SC and lived in Savannah, GA most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Berry Wright, her parents, Henry David and Virginia Amanda Nettles, her sister, Virginia Hope, her brothers, James Nettles, Toby Nettles, David Nettles, and Robert Nettles. Surviving are her daughter, Brenda Bragg of Rincon, GA, her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Phyllis Wright of ...
Edward Lee Cochran - FEB 12, 2019
Edward Lee Cochran, 65, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his residence. The lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of Bible Baptist Church and was retired. He was preceded by his parents, Lymon W. and Mary Boyles Cochran and brothers, L.W. Cochran, Jr. and Stephen W. Cochran. Surviving are his siblings, Willie J. Cochran (Carolyn); Marie Bazemore (Donnie); Linda Cummings; Elton Lee Cochran (Susan); David Lee Cochran; sister-in-law, Frances Cochran and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Fox & ...
Janet Carol Bergmann - FEB 12, 2019
Janet Carol Bergmann, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born February 6, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Edward Joseph Staab and Mary Katherine Daschbach. Mrs. Bergmann graduated from Miami Edison High School in Miami, FL. She worked for over 40 years as the bookkeeper for St. James Catholic School and was one of the original members of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Charles Bergmann. Surviving are two sons, Michael C. Bergmann and his wife Christi Bergmann, and Sco ...
Thomas Allen Cameron - FEB 11, 2019
Thomas Allen Cameron, 68, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Landmark Hospital. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the Transportation Director for the Cliffside Park Board of Education in Cliffside Park, NJ until his retirement. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Savannah. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Debra Cameron; sons; Marc Cameron (Kelly); Brian Cameron (Amy); Jason Cameron (Brooke); and three grandchildren, Brayden, Evan and Jaxon. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islan ...
"Dixie" (Gertrude) Viers - FEB 10, 2019
“Dixie” (Gertrude) Fay Viers passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia, on the morning of Sunday, February 10, 2019. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dixie married her high school sweetheart, the late Lt. Col. Willard G. (“Gus”) Viers upon his graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1953 and commissioning as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Marine Corps. The Corps became a career for both of them, having lived at various military bases across the county until they retired to Savannah in 1976. Dixie lost her beloved Gus in 2005. Daughter of the late Walter D. ...
Nathalee Starling Brown APR 25, 1923 - FEB 10, 2019
Nathalee Brown, age 95, of Fayetteville, formerly of Savannah, passed away February 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Brown and brother Sewlyn Starling. Ms. Brown is survived by her daughter, Gail (Kenneth) Bobbitt; brother, Hinton Starling; sister, Sequel (Carl) Hendricks; grandchildren, Ken (Kelley) Bobbitt & David (Lee) Bobbitt; great grandchildren, Kyle (Terri) Bobbitt, Karson Bobbitt, Jagger Rhodes, and Savannah Bobbitt; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Home in Savannah, GA, Friday, Febr ...
Evelyn P. Padgett JAN 12, 1936 - FEB 10, 2019
Evelyn P. Padgett, 83, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at home. Evelyn grew up in Brunswick and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She graduated from Glynn Academy and Armstrong State College. She was a former operator at Southern Bell and was co-owner of Padgett Trailer Sales, Inc. Evelyn was currently a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church and a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she taught Sunday School and was active in the GA’s (Girls in Action). Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Ben Padgett, Jr. and her step-father, Joseph A. Pitts. Surviving are her daughter, ...
Stephen K. Myers, Jr. - FEB 09, 2019
Stephen Krauss Myers, Jr., 75, passed away February 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 7, 1943, in Miami, Florida, to the late Stephen K. and Amelia Block Myers. Steve attended public schools in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1962. He graduated from Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Georgia, in 1965. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Steve worked in clothing retail in Savannah for several different well-known retailers. He was a member of the Savannah Jaycees (former vice president), the Savannah Contract Bridge Club, the Little Theater of Savannah (former presiden ...
Loring Clarence Horne - FEB 08, 2019
Loring Clarence “Buck” Horne, 88, of Wilmington Island, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, in Savannah. Loring was born and raised in Thunderbolt and spent his married life on Wilmington Island. Loring was the Southeast Regional Safety Instructor for EMC Electric, but, given the chance, he would tell you all about his younger days spent working on a shrimp boat off the coast of Port Isabel. He was an avid shrimper and fisherman and loved spending time with his family. Loring was preceded in death by his wife of nearly forty years, Jackie, and his only daughter, Jean Woods. The family wi ...
Bettye Durrence Whiteman - FEB 08, 2019
Bettye Durrence Whiteman of Rye, New York passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on February 8, 2019 at the age of 93. She lived a long and extraordinary life dancing on Broadway, representing major fashion designers and most of all, being devoted to Bob, her husband of nearly 70 years. Family was her highest priority and she reveled in the lives of her three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who all knew her as Deda. Born in Savannah, Georgia to Audrey and Nita Durrence, Bettye excelled in music and dance as an elementary student. By the ...
Patricia Rentz Bland AUG 30, 1946 - FEB 07, 2019
Patricia Rentz Bland, 72, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. The Warner Robins, GA native was born on August 30, 1946 to the late Louis and Mary Rentz. She was a longtime resident of Garden City and Pooler and was of the Southern Baptist faith. Patricia was a devoted lover of animals and enjoyed spending her time gardening. She worked for many years as a aircraft mechanic at Gulfstream Aerospace. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Donna Marie Bland; her grandson and his wife, Brandon Bland and Dana Brown; her great-g ...
Elizabeth Stewart NOV 06, 1941 - FEB 07, 2019
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On Thursday, February 7, 2019, Elizabeth Stewart, a passionate member of the Savannah community and loving mother of three, passed away at the age of 77. We hear much of “giving back,” which is a fine thing; for Elizabeth, however, the good she undertook wasn't done out of a sense of obligation, but of opportunity. And when she had such an opportunity, it was never one simply handed to her, but one she made. Three examples come readily to hand. She essentially created Georgia’s first institutionalized program of assistance to victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system, as well as one ...
Richard Elliott Moody, Sr. - FEB 05, 2019
Richard Elliott Moody, Sr., 85, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He was born in Glennville, Georgia, son of Roosevelt and Eula Mae Kicklighter Moody. He was a graduate of Glennville High School and a veteran of the United States Army. After the military, Mr. Moody joined Savannah Tire and Rubber where he remained until he retired in 1993. He was a member of Central Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard E. Moody, Jr. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Lorine G. Moody; grandson, Traves Moody and his wife, Savannah; brothers-in-law, Johnny Griner a ...
Patrice Richardson Janas DEC 19, 1952 - FEB 04, 2019
Patrice Richardson Janas, passed away Monday, February, 4th 2019, while under the care of Affinis Hospice. Patrice was born December, 19, 1952 to the late Billy and Betty Richardson. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and attended St. James, Bartlett Jr. High, and Jenkins High schools. She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. Patrice is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Francie Richardson; and several nieces and nephews. . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Patrice's honor to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 381 ...
TSgt. Emile J. Mercier (USAF, Ret.) SEP 06, 1933 - FEB 04, 2019
TSgt. Emile J. Mercier (USAF, Ret.), 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. TSgt. Mericer was a 20 year United States Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He will be be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Beaufort National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. ...
Edward Wayne Ray, Sr. MAR 30, 1929 - FEB 04, 2019
Edward W. Ray, 89, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. The West Virginia native graduated from high school in St. Albans where he played football in the position of fullback. Edward earned a B.S. degree in chemistry from Marshal University. After college, Edward enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas. He retired as superintendent from Dupont Corporation in Pompton Lakes, NJ after more than 30 years of service. In 1986, he and his loving wife Virginia moved to the Savannah area where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, an ...
Mary Virginia Pedigo SEP 09, 1921 - FEB 04, 2019
Mary Virginia Pedigo passed away on February 4, 2019 at Habersham House in Savannah Georgia at 97 years of age. Although a Tennessee native, she lived most of her life in Virginia before moving to Savannah in 2011 to be closer to family. She was born on September 9, 1921 to Hobart and Emma Janes. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters (Betty Fields, Laura Toulouza and Becky Buchanan), and by her husband of thirty-eight years, Carl Sharpe Pedigo, Sr. She is survived by the following family members, all of whom she loved without reservation: her son, Carl Sharpe Pedigo Jr, (K ...
Julianne "Julie" Blocker - FEB 03, 2019
Julianne “Julie” Blocker, long-time resident of Savannah passed away at her Parkside home on February 3rd. Born in Walterboro, SC, Julie was the oldest of six children born to Sherrill and Claire Mouzon Blocker. She is survived by her life partner, Marcia Long, sisters Dianne Reynolds (David) of Baton Rouge, LA, Sara Blocker (Harriet) of Darien, GA; brothers Tom Blocker (Nellie) of Lawrenceville, GA, Beau Blocker of Columbia, SC. and she was predeceased by youngest brother William Blocker of Savannah. Rescue pets Lillie and Anna also survive her. Julie taught art for 30 years for the Chatham ...
Margaret C. Murray AUG 17, 1923 - FEB 03, 2019
Margaret C. Murray, 95, passed away peacefully February 3, 2019 at Summer Breeze. She was born in New York City on August 17, 1923 and married her sweetheart, Edward J Murray, April 10, 1948. Margaret leaves behind 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, all of who loved her. Margaret has now gone to join her loving husband, Edward J. Murray, Sr. (03/02/1919-07/22/2009). She will be missed by many friends and family. Rest in Peace dear mother. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. In lieu o ...