Obituaries
Carol Brannen Waldhour - JUN 09, 2019
Carol Dyan (Brannen) Waldhour (68), made her transition on June 9, 2019. She left this life in her sleep at home with her family which is how she would have wanted it had she been given a choice. She was born in Jesup, GA & attended high school there before going on to trade school to become a cosmetologist. She worked in that career most of her life until she had to take an early retirement due to a back injury. She married Donald W. Waldhour on 7-7-77 & remained married until his death in 2014. She was also proceeded in death by both of her parents, Collice & Opal Brannen. Surviv ...
Sue Wettengel - JUN 09, 2019
Sue Wettengel, 88 - unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 9th. She was predeceased by her husband Philip Wettengel. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Philip F. Wettengel and Anne Wettengel (Philip and Elizabeth) of Worcester MA, Anne (Wettengel) and Joe Harris (JP and Caleb) of North Haven CT, and Steven L. Wettengel and Ellen (Katherine and Ryan) of Medway MA. She was born in Tulsa OK in 1931. Daughter of Vernon and Doris (Ballard) Foster of Belgrade Lakes ME. Sue graduated from Tulsa Central High School and spent her summers working in Belgrade Lakes ME. She graduated fr ...
Howard S Estes, Jr. - JUN 08, 2019
Howard S. Estes, Jr., 86, died peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019. A team of Howard's colleagues will honor him as they perform a ceremonial flyover at the beginning of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Full military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. ...
Jimmy Lamar Vinson JUL 24, 1944 - JUN 07, 2019
Jimmy Lamar Vinson, age 74, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 7, 2019. Mr. Vinson was born on July 24, 1944 in Thomasville, GA, the son of the late James Wilbur and Elsie Modena Vinson. He attended Savannah High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Following his military tenure he worked as a skilled crane Operator and retired from Maxim Crane Works. He was a member of Roger Lacey Lodge #722, F. & A.M.’s. Jimmy enjoyed blue grass music, was an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed traveling in his motorhome. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years ...
R. Paul Cetchovich, II - JUN 07, 2019
R. Paul Cetchovich, II, 53, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born in Savannah, son of Ralph Paul Cetchovich and the late Jackie Cetchovich. Paul graduated from Jenkins High School and was an electrician by trade. Surviving are his two daughters, Ella Jo and Ruby Prine Cetchovich of Bradford, MA; father, Ralph Cetchovich of Savannah; sister, Susan C. Snaza of Savannah; nephew and niece, Gary and Grace Snaza of Savannah. At Paul’s request, there will not be a funeral service. We hope friends and family will remember him fondly in every tomorrow. In lieu of fl ...
Nancy Nelson Lewis SEP 23, 1927 - JUN 07, 2019
Nancy Nelson Lewis, 91, passed away peacefully at home just before sunrise on June 7, 2019. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, the youngest of 4 children of Walter S. and Lois H. Nelson. They moved to Savannah when Nancy was two years old, where her father began many years of work for the Southern Cotton Oil Company. Nancy graduated from Savannah High School in 1945, and at the age of eighteen married J. Curtis Lewis, Jr. While he pursued a business degree at the University of Georgia, she attended classes there and later at Armstrong College. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage until his deat ...
Melanie Holmes Pitts - JUN 06, 2019
Melanie Holmes Pitts, 65, passed away June 6, 2019 in Jupiter, Florida. She was born April 9, 1954 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late John C. Holmes and Frances Waller Holmes. Melanie attended Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach, Florida and graduated from Florida Atlantic University and the University of North Florida with degrees in business and accounting. She retired from the Palm Beach County School System as an Accounting Supervisor. Melanie was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and interior design. Surviving are her husband, Barry P. ...
Janice Hernandez - JUN 06, 2019
Janice Hernandez, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born in Miami, FL daughter of Raymond W. and Anna Howard Walker. Janice lived in the Savannah area for many years and was retired as a police officer from the Chatham County Police Department. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Michelle Hernandez, son, Anthony Parrish Hernandez and former husband, Thomas Joseph Hernandez, Jr. She is survived by her son, Thomas Joseph Hernandez, III; sisters, Rebecca Jahn (Donald) and Diane Martin as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p. ...
Freida H. Hamilton - JUN 05, 2019
Freida H. Hamilton 91 passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She was born in Bulloch County, was a graduate of Stilson High School, and lived her adult life in Savannah. She retired from Savannah Bank & Trust Co. in 1985, after nineteen years of service, and was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark T. Hamilton, and her daughter, Sandra “Sandy” Hamilton Quick. Survivors: a son and daughter-in-law, Danny & Stephanie Hamilton of Green Cove Springs, FL; two grandsons, Kevin Clark Hamilton of Sanford FL and Brian ...
Billy Frank Thomas MAY 29, 1943 - JUN 05, 2019
Celebrating the life and memory of Billy Frank “Bill” Thomas who passed away on June 5, 2019 at home with his daughters by his side. “Captain Bill” was born on May 29, 1943 in Little Rock, AR; he grew up in Chattanooga, TN before moving home to Savannah. He was an avid boater, who enjoyed days spent on the Mighty Fine, and was a charter member of the Islands Boat Club. He retired in 2006 following many years as a land surveyor with Coastal Surveying of Hilton Head. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Thomas; parents, Frank Sr. and Margaret Thomas; and brother and sister-in-law, Fran ...
Judith Jones Rowe APR 11, 1945 - JUN 05, 2019
Judith Jones Rowe passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, June 5th 2019. Judy was born on April 11, 1945 to Marion and Margaret Howard. She was raised in Thunderbolt, GA and lived for more than 25 years on Tybee Island, where she raised her children, Casey and Angie. Judy ran a shrimp boat with her husband Bubba, owned and operated Shrimp Net Restaurant and owned Outback Café. Upon retirement, Judy returned to Thunderbolt where she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Judy was a loving mother, grandmother and sister, a true friend who never ...
Freddie L. Mitchell MAY 30, 1937 - JUN 04, 2019
Freddie was born May 30, 1937, the second son of Ralph and Laverna Mitchell on a farm outside of Claxton, GA. After graduating from Claxton High, Freddie went on to work for AT&T enjoying a 45 year career as a Frame man, Switchman and finally finding his niche in Installation and Repair. Many awards and accolades came his way for his always meticulous work. Besides his love for his work, "Big Fred" loved his family, friends, a good car, NASCAR and Jeff Gordon. He was also a member of the 165 Air National Guard. Freddie is preceded in death by his mother and father and twin brothers, Leon ...
Wayne L. Dickerson, Sr. JUN 07, 1940 - JUN 03, 2019
Wayne L. Dickerson, Sr., 78, learned to swim when his older siblings unceremoniously threw him into the river when he was a small boy, and he demonstrated this same fierce determination in overcoming every obstacle he encountered. He was the first in his family to attend college, he climbed the corporate ladder, retiring as a senior executive with Pfizer, ran the New York City Marathon at age 50, and later in life courageously fought many health issues. Wayne passed away from these health complications on June 3, 2019 in Savannah, Georgia where he lived with his wife on Skidaway Island. He was ...
Judith Gravley Lynn JAN 28, 1930 - JUN 02, 2019
Judith Gravley Lynn, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Thunderbolt Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. The Port Royal, SC native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She worked in the office of McCory’s Five & Dime on Broughton and Bull for more than 30 years. Judith was predeceased by her husband, Warren Leroy Lynn; her parents, Charles and Pauline Vaigneur Harris; and her sister, Isabelle Hinely-Powell. Surviving are two sons, Robert Lynn and Raymond Gravley (Julia); a brother, Charles B. Harris; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Graveside service will be held a ...
Michael Anthony Sailors FEB 07, 1967 - JUN 01, 2019
Michael Anthony Sailors, Sr, 52, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA after a brief illness, surrounded by family and close friends. Mike was born February 7, 1967 in Sumter, South Carolina and moved to St Marys, GA in 1976. He graduated from Camden County High School in 1985, and then graduated from the University of Georgia in 1989 with a degree in Risk Management / Insurance. He was a die-hard UGA fan. After college, Mike began working with Prudential Insurance in Atlanta and there he met his wife, Jan. They married May 23, 1992 and had ...
James Francis Robertson, Sr. - JUN 01, 2019
James F. Robertson, Sr. TYBEE ISLAND – James Francis Robertson, Sr., 85, died peacefully at Summer Breeze Assisted Living on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Born in Savannah on June 30, 1933, he was the son of the late John Stewart and Sybilla Hansen Robertson. He attended Benedictine Military School and Armstrong State College and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Jimmy was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, a former fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a past Chairman of th ...
Richard William Shomaker, Jr. - JUN 01, 2019
Richard William Shomaker, Jr. SAVANNAH – Richard William Shomaker, Jr. passed away on June 1, 2019 at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island. Born December 23, 1925 in Murphysboro, IL, he was a son of Richard W. and Myrtle Parker Shomaker. After serving in the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, he attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration. His forty-two-year career in the shoe industry began as a Management Trainee with the Brown Shoe Company in 1950. In 1968 he was named Execut ...
James A.F. Knowlton, III - MAY 31, 2019
James Knowlton, 80, died peacefully May 31, 2019 at his home. The Mineola, NY, native lived in Savannah for the past 27 years. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, an avid sailor, and an independent contractor. James was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth August Knowlton; and father, James A.F. Knowlton II. He leaves behind his four children, Katherine Knowlton, Whitney Knowlton, James A. F. Knowlton IV, and Devin Knowlton Farr, and sister, Penelope Reggio. A private family ceremony is being planned and will be held at a later date. ...
Arthur "Art" Wilcox, Jr. - MAY 31, 2019
Arthur William Wilcox, Jr., passed away on May 31, 2019 after a long illness. He was the son of Arthur William Wilcox, Sr. and Ernestine Hyers Wilcox, now deceased. He was 65 years old and was born in Savannah on June 26, 1953. Art attended public schools in Chatham County and graduated from Jenkins High School in 1971. He worked at International Paper until retirement. Art had a great love of the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman until his eyesight and overall physical health prevented him from doing either. Art is survived by his son, Arthur William Wilcox, III, and his sister an ...
Mary Will Kicklighter Graves - MAY 30, 2019
Mary Will Kicklighter Graves Mary Graves, 90, widow of Henry Graves, passed away May 30, 2019, under the care of Hospice Savannah, with her children by her side. She was born to William T. Kicklighter Jr. and Mary Lynnette Woodham Kicklighter in Claxton, Georgia on January 8, 1929, and grew up in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia in 1949 and moved to Savannah where she lived until her death. She married Henry Graves in 1953 and spent the happiest years of her life raising her three children, Beth, Arthur, and John. Her greatest ...
Beverly Diane Pritchett - MAY 30, 2019
Beverly Diane Pritchett, 63, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at home with her mother by her side. She was born March 4, 1956 in Savannah and was a resident of North Carolina before moving back home to Savannah to live with her mother. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and was of the Episcopal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pritchett, and her father, Leonard M. Hendrix. Surviving are her mother, Anne Bass Hendrix, her brothers, David Hendrix, and Donald Hendrix and his wife Jill, all of Savannah. A Graveside Service ...
Mark Adam LeMay APR 09, 1964 - MAY 30, 2019
Our hearts are heavy laden this day, and with you, our dear friends and family, I share the following... Mark Adam LeMay, aged 55, Savannah native and lifelong resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours on May 30, 2019. Mark is survived by a brother, Roger A. LeMay; a sister, Denise M. LeMay; his eldest nephew, Joseph A. Jones; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederic W. LeMay and Dorothy C. LeMay; a sister, Louise P. LeMay; two brothers, George J. LeMay and Norman P. LeMay; and his beloved canine companion, Abbey. Ma ...
Louis Getz Ambos, III (Dewey) - MAY 29, 2019
Louis Getz Ambos III (Dewey) - Savannah, GA Dewey Ambos, 55, died Wednesday after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and best Labrador friend Sam. Dewey was born in Savannah, GA on May 31,1963 to Louis G. Ambos II and Suzanne C. Ambos. He was a 1983 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and was a partner at Ambos Seafoods with his brothers Hal and Drew. Growing up in Mayfair and Skidaway Island, Dewey found a love for sailing which grew overtime taking him from a Sandpiper in Lake Mayer to the helm of a Laser in the Wilmington River. Dewey loved the wa ...
Dr. H. Rex Holloway, Jr. - MAY 29, 2019
Dr. H. Rex Holloway, Jr., 89, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, May 29 after a nearly 2 year long batter with cancer. Rex was a loving husband and is survived by his wife Jackie. He is also survived by his 6 children Susan, Steven (JoEllen), Margan (Kurt), Elizabeth (Mike), John, and Jacob (Tracy), 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Besides being an avid golfer, he was quite the athlete. In golf, he had numerous aces and was a Club Champion at Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club in Michigan. Professionally, he was an accomplished family practice p ...
John Everett Donnelly - MAY 28, 2019
John Everett Donnelly, 78, of Savannah, GA and Hutchinson Island, FL passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2019 surrounded by those who loved him most. John is preceded in death by his parents Ann (Horan) and Everett Donnelly, he was their only child. John leaves his loving wife of 53- years, Brenda, two daughters Kristin of Wheelersburg, OH and Nicole (Joe) Ryan of Columbus, OH. He loved his family endlessly and found unlimited joy in his grandkids, who affectionately called him PopPop, Bradley of Wheelersburg, OH along with Kenna, Jake and Quinn of Columbus, OH. John graduated from ...
Mary Lee Nelson Lebey SEP 23, 1925 - MAY 28, 2019
Mary Lee Nelson Lebey, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th 2019. She was born on September 23, 1925, the daughter of Lois Horner and Walter Scott Nelson. She grew up in Christ Church where she was married and involved for years teaching Sunday school, the Tour of Homes, and chairman of the building restoration committee. In later years she worshipped at St. John’s Episcopal. She had a love for all things beautiful, but her true joy was in her family her home, and her garden, where her special gifts were evident. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Clifford S. Lebey, ...
Gilbert F. Zellner OCT 12, 1940 - MAY 28, 2019
Mr. Gilbert F. Zellner, age 78, died Tuesday at his residence. The Ohio native lived in Savannah for a number of years. He was retired from Tiffin Enterprises in Tiffin, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Stephanie Zellner or Savannah and Mary Zellner of Republic, Ohio; a sister, Betty Funkhouser of Ohio; and three grandchildren, Robert Shawberry, Patricia Zellner, and Samantha Zellner. Funeral will be private. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. ...
Fred C. Turner - MAY 27, 2019
Fred Turner, 72, of Orlando, Florida, died Monday, May 27. He is survived by his wife Dr. Janie Turner, his daughter Caroline Turner of Seattle, his son Scott Turner and Scott's wife Karen Love of Greenville, and two sisters, Dr. Patricia Turner and Jane Turner. Fred worked with his dad at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, Georgia, for 42 years before retiring with Janie to Orlando. He was active in many community organizations, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 30, at 1:00 at Northside United Methodist Church, with a r ...
Wyndell Lee Cook - MAY 26, 2019
Wyndell Lee Cook, 79, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1940 in Guyton, GA to the late Roscoe and Hattie Cook. He graduated from Effingham County High School in 1958 and then went on to earn his Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Georgia. He was a member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served an Elder, and later became a member and Deacon of Independent Presbyterian Church. Mr. Cook was a former member of the Savannah Yacht Club, the Debtors Club, a member of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association, a ...
Florence Parr McAllister - MAY 26, 2019
Florence Parr McAllister passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Damascus, Georgia on July 7, 1926 to John and Leila Parr but lived in Savannah most or her life. She was a longstanding member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, Friendship Sunday School Class, and of Senior Friendship Days. After raising her children, Florence worked for Chatham County Public Schools for nine years. She was a bookkeeper at Universal Machine and Fabrication in Garden City from which she retired in 1988. She follows her husband, Joe Earl McAllister, ...