Obituaries
David A. "Dave" DeMott - SEP 03, 2018
David "Dave" DeMott died at his home on Whitemarsh Island on Monday September 3, 2018 after a long battle with depression. He was a graduate of Johnson High School in Savannah and of the Airplane Manufacturing Program at Savannah Technical College. Dave was a unique, complicated, intelligent, sensitive, loyal person and a self-professed nerd, who was loved by his group of friends. He loved Star Trek, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and other role-playing games with his friends on Friday nights. David is survived by his moms, Jen and Lee, his brother Nate, his father Chris, his grandparents ...
James H. Bryant DEC 06, 1944 - AUG 31, 2018
It is with sadness that the family of James H. “Jim” Bryant announces his sudden passing on August 31, 2018 at the age of 73. Jim was born December 6, 1944 in Tarboro, NC. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired in 1998 from a long career as a manufacturing engineer and partner of Advanced DC Motors in Syracuse, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa and Berry Bryant of Scotland Neck, NC. His life is celebrated by his wife of 53 years, Karen Bryant of Savannah, GA, daughter Elizabeth Hoene (Beth) of Houston, TX, his son James Bryant (Jim) of Savannah, GA; grandc ...
Lois Gill Rand - AUG 31, 2018
Lois Gill Rand, of the Landings in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 31st at the age of 77 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Lois and her husband Ken lived for 28 years in Bernardsville, New Jersey, where they raised their family. Lois was the Founder and President of the American Credit Bureau, a small locally owned business. An outstanding leader with a focus on progressing women’s involvement in politics, she was the NJ Deputy Director of Travel and Tourism under the Tom Kean Administration, hosted a television show cal ...
Maurice Lorenz APR 15, 1934 - AUG 30, 2018
Maurice Lorenz was born in 1934 in Madison, IN to Morris and Leona Lowe Lorenz, and died on August 30, 2018 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Maurice’s main activity for 20 years was basketball at St. Michael’s School as the only boy in his class of eight, with the 1950 High School State Champions, as Star of Stars in the 1952 Indiana/Kentucky All Star Game and at Purdue. He was elected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Maurice drifted into engineering at the advice of his Latin teacher, and received the Lottes Outstanding Chemical Engineering Senior Award and a PhD ...
Michael Stuart Ost OCT 29, 1944 - AUG 30, 2018
Michael Stuart Ost Michael Stuart Ost, 73, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Michael was a native of England having moved to The Landings at Skidaway Island in 1998 following his retirement as CEO of Coats-Viyella International Textile Company. He was previously with Carrier United Technologies. Surviving are his loving wife, Judy Ost; his son, Philip Stuart Ost and daughter-in-law, Isabelle Theresa of London, England; two grandchildren, Eliana Grace Ost, and George Hector Stuart Ost, both of London. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Frid ...
Carolyn Brown Chapman AUG 25, 1948 - AUG 29, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn B. Chapman announces her sudden passing on August 29th, 2018 at the age of 70. She was surrounded by those she loved, living life to the fullest. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts of everyone she touched. Carolyn was born in Wellington, KS to Carol and Neola Brown on August 25, 1948. She was a graduate of San Bernardino High School in San Bernardino, CA and a longtime resident of Savannah. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Joseph M. Chapman, Jr., her father, Carol Brown, her brother, Milton Brown, and her sister ...
Kenneth J. Swetz JUN 06, 1942 - AUG 29, 2018
Kenneth J Swetz, beloved husband of Wanda, passed from this earth August 29, 2018, after year’s of fighting cancer. A current resident of Savannah, GA, he had also resided in Naples, FL and Westchester County in New York. Ken was born in Rhinebeck, NY and was a graduate of Iona College. After serving in the Army as a military policeman and seeing duty in Germany, he returned to civilian life and began his career working for Golf Magazine. Leaving Golf Magazine, Ken began a decades long career with Katz Communication Radio Division. Ken retired from Katz as President in 1994 to fulfill his desi ...
Maria Metea - AUG 29, 2018
Maria Metea Born July 28, 1923 Died August 29, 2018 A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she always did what she knew best: give her all, love us, protect us and nurture us. After a full life of 95 years, she died peacefully at home with hospice and with family at bedside. She will be missed by all left behind, and lovingly greeted by those who left before her. A private family mass and graveside service will take place Friday. Remembrances may be made in her memory to Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406. ...
Laura Renee Coley MAY 22, 2014 - AUG 28, 2018
Laura Renee Coley, 4, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. The Savannah native was the daughter of Tia McSwain and Antwan Coley. A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Luke’s Baptist Church with Rev. Aaron C. Cummings, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Woodville Cemetery. ...
Angie Perez Bowes NOV 08, 1979 - AUG 28, 2018
Angie Bowes (Perez), 38, died August 28th at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her family and friends. Angie was of Catholic faith and attended Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, IN, and graduated with honors from Purdue University. Surviving are her husband, Jamie Bowes, and daughter, Olivia Bowes, both of Savannah, GA; parents Gail and Rich Perez, of Bluffton, SC; grandfather Frank Hecimovich, of Leesburg, FL; mother-in-law Pam Bowes, of The Villages, FL; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Fri ...
Marcia Glenda Johnson - AUG 27, 2018
Marcia Glenda Johnson died on August 27, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She is survived by her son, Kevin D. Johnson (Kylie) of Geelong, Australia, daughter, Jenifer Ann Paul (Chad) of Pooler, GA, six grandchildren, Amy, Samuel, Renee and Heidi Johnson of Geelong, Australia, and Christopher and Nicholas Paul of Pooler, GA. Also surviving is her sister, Gayle Bowen (Dick) of Lady’s Island, SC. Services will be held in the Memory Garden of White Bluff Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Memorial donations may be made to White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 1 ...
Herschel Earl Walker OCT 01, 1922 - AUG 26, 2018
Savannah- Herschel Earl Walker, 95, died at Candler hospital. He was born October 1, 1922 in Savannah, GA and lived there his entire life. He was a WWII veteran of the US army. Graduated from the University of Georgia upon his return from serving in WWII. Devoted husband of Laverne Walker for 69 years. Father of two sons, Larry and John. Survived by son John, grandson David, granddaughter Jamie, and his bulldog Spunky Jr. Herschel was a God fearing man. He loved his family, his dogs and the dawgs. As he would always say, "All I got to say is, go dawgs!" ...
Richard Thomas "Ricky" Simon - AUG 26, 2018
Our Beloved Ricky Simon, age 36 years, 3 months and 9 days, left us behind on August 26, 2018 at 3:34am after bravely and graciously battling a brain tumor that he successfully and heroically survived for the last 33 years of his life. He outlived all the experts’ predictions and not only survived, but thrived. He was an example of grace, dignity and loving kindness to all who knew him, and we are extraordinarily sad and lost without him. He lived with his parents, Rick and Kim Simon, on Tybee Island, Georgia for the last several months of his life, but before that he lived and thrived inde ...
Tranquil F. deGuzman APR 01, 1924 - AUG 25, 2018
Tranquil F. (Frank) deGuzman passed away on August 25th at his home in Savannah, GA. He was born to Marion and Tranquil deGuzman on April 1, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York where he lived until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942. He served with the 43rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Group which landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France on “D plus 11.” The group fought across Europe into Germany and was awarded 4 Battle Stars. After his military service he worked as a cargo inspector on the New York docks, as a wireman for the New York Transfer Co. and as a Supervisor for a Federal Ad ...
Jamie Lynn Turner - AUG 24, 2018
Jamie Lynn Turner, 37, of Savannah, passed away peacefully in her sleep from a heart attack, August 24, 2018. Jamie was born on September 17, 1980. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Harry J. Rusden, Gloria M. Fischer, John H. “Buddy” Fischer and Morton V. Turner. Jamie was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. She had an immense love for her three beautiful children, making others laugh and anything that involved the salt water. Jamie graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 1999. She went on to attend Mary Baldwin College, later graduating from Southside Regiona ...
Betty Sue Bacon - AUG 24, 2018
Betty Sue Bacon, 85, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Candler Hospital. She was born August 20, 1933 in Waycross, GA to the late Byron and Bonnie Brown NeSmith. Mrs. Bacon retired as a Registered Nurse from Candler Hospital and was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a former member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Edward Bacon. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Ramsey (Greg), and Carla Bacon, one son, Alan Bacon, all of Savannah, one brother, Ken NeSmith (Jodi) of Eden, two grandchildren, Amy and Christopher, two great-grandchi ...
Edward Johnson Jacobs FEB 02, 1931 - AUG 24, 2018
Edward J. Jacobs, age 87, died August 24, 2018 at St. Joseph’s/Candler surrounded by his wife and two sons. He was born in Cumberland, MD. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. After his distinguished military service, he married and moved to Gaithersburg, MD. He began his career with the US Senate in the Publishing Office of the Joint Economic Committee. After 30 successful years, he retired to New Holland, PA. Aside from a life of service to his country, he was an involved father and grandfather. He actively supported his sons thr ...
George Henry Cox, Jr. JUL 25, 1947 - AUG 24, 2018
George Cox, PhD. died on August 24, 2018, at the age of 71 years. He was born on July 25, 1947 in Greenville, MS, the son of Bertie and George Cox of Knoxville, TN and Tybee Island, GA. A longtime resident of Savannah, George graduated from The University of Tennessee and George Peabody College for Teachers, and earned his doctorate at Emory University in 1981. He worked for the Tennessee State Government as a Planner in the State planning Division. He was the Director of the Office of Research and Evaluation for the Georgia Department of Corrections, and the Director of Research at the Geor ...
Jane Zimmerman SEP 12, 1930 - AUG 23, 2018
Jane Zimmerman, 87, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. The Ohio native was a resident of Savannah and a member of Eastern Star, Miriam Chapter 278. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Zimmerman and her parents, Fred and Bessie and sister Faye. Surviving are her children, Greg Zimmerman (Roxann) of Savannah; Laura McWherter, (Len) of Florida; and Gina Neilsen (Rick) of Savannah; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Direc ...
Sr. Michelle Carroll, R.S.M. DEC 25, 1921 - AUG 23, 2018
Sister M. Michelle Carroll, RSM, died peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Convent in Savannah on Thursday, August 24, 2018. She was 96 years old. Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy from Haines City, Florida in 1944 at 23 years of age. Prior to entrance Sister graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Chemistry and Education and worked as a chemist in the Florida citrus industry. Upon taking her final vows, Sister Michelle embarked on a multifaceted career. She began utilizing her education by teaching chemistry at Mount St. Agnes High school in Baltimore, MD. In 1954, she became Princ ...
Gertrud Ursula Brehme - AUG 23, 2018
Gertrud Ursula Brehme died August 23, 2018 in her home under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. and very wonderful care givers from Vicki’s Helping Hands (Vicki Scott, Virginia Patterson and Diane Simpson) and surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1927 in Gotha, Germany. She escaped communist controlled East Germany. The Shearouse family sponsored her when she moved from Germany to New York City. She retired from Abrams Publishing House where she was an editor for 50 years. After retirement, she moved to Savannah. She loved classical music, symphonies, opera and considered Placido Domin ...
Dorothy Ann Porter McNerney - AUG 22, 2018
Dorothy Ann Porter McNerney was born September 12, 1940, and died Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong College. She wed Charles F. (Chuck) McNerney in 1965 and they moved to Atlanta where they remained until early 2000 after which they moved back to Savannah and salt water roots. She enjoyed traveling, bridge, and most of all her nieces, nephews, and lots of loyal friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Chuck, parents Fred and Kate Porter, sister Betty, and brother Harold. She leaves behind two sisters, Jenny Lee, Atlanta, and Kathy Smith, S ...
Ann Smith Wynne JUN 25, 1926 - AUG 22, 2018
Maude Ann Smith Wynne, 92, passed away on early Wednesday morning in Savannah, Georgia. Born on June 25, 1926 in Ludowici, Georgia to parents Maude and Charles Smith, Ann was the eldest to two younger sisters: Elizabeth "Liz" Smith Jordan and Caroline Smith Parrish. Ann and her sisters were raised in Metter, Georgia by their mother, a remarkably capable woman who ran the Wayside Inn boarding house after being widowed. Ann—equally as intelligent and determined—attended Georgia Southern University then became a librarian and school teacher. She spent most of her career at White Bluff Elementary ...
Edwin Samuel Lennox JUN 09, 1920 - AUG 21, 2018
Edwin Samuel Lennox Ed was born June 9, 1920, and grew up in Savannah Georgia. He left Savannah to attend college at Vanderbilt University and later Cornell. He began a scientific career working on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM during WWII, worked at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France, taught courses for the World Health Organization, and later settled in La Jolla, CA as a founding member of the Salk Institute. In between and after, his professional accomplishments are too numerous to list. During his adult life he traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. ...
Janice Leyburn Erb FEB 07, 1927 - AUG 21, 2018
Janice Leyburn Erb, our beautiful, talented, and devoted Mom, has passed away. She was 91. Mom lived in Savannah, Georgia, along with Lee Erb, loving husband of 71 years. Ten years ago, they moved from their Cape Cod home to warmer weather and a residence closer to family. They fully enjoyed their independent life at Savannah Square Senior Living Community, their back patio surrounded by flowers, socializing with friends, playing bridge on-line, and frequent visits from family. For mom, every evening ended with Jeopardy, a glass of white wine, a chocolate, and her current book. Born in Philade ...
Karen Shipley - AUG 21, 2018
Karen Shipley, born April 29th, 1957 in Moundsville, WV, died on August 21st, 2018, at the Landmark Rehab Hospital in Savannah, GA. She worked in West Virginia at The Strand Theater and at The Pavillion as a Care Aide and briefly in Savannah, GA at Piggly Wiggly and for American Greetings in the Wal-Mart Dept Store. She is survived by her mother, Nellie Shipley, one sister Dianna Gallovitch, Uncle Norman South in Clarksville, Tennessee, Uncle Richard South in Moundsville, West Virginia, Aunt Doris and Uncle Richard Ford in Steamburg, New York, and many cousins who live in Texas, Tennessee, Sou ...
Joyce Sue Tate - AUG 21, 2018
Joyce Sue Tate, 84, of Tucker Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Tucker. Born June 22, 1934 in Nicholsville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Kate Dingus. A loving and supportive wife and mother, Joyce enjoyed sailing, cooking, collecting dolls and was an excellent seamstress. Joyce is survived by two brothers, Douglas and Ronald Dingus of Kingsport, Tennessee and one sister, Cheryl Smith of Greenville, South Carolina as well as her loving husband of 63 years, Clinton William Tate, one son, Mark Andrew Tate of Savannah, Georgia, and two grandchi ...
Martha Elizabeth Painter - AUG 19, 2018
Martha Elizabeth Painter, 78, of Tampa, FL passed away following a battle with colon cancer on August 19, 2018. Martha was the daughter of Dorothy M. Meeks and Robert W. Meeks, born on February 5th, 1940 in Savannah, GA. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen Hendricks Ard and brother Robert W. Meeks. Survivors include her son Bryan Hendricks, her daughter Wendi Hendricks, and grandchildren Breigh Ard, Benjamin Hendricks, Ray Ard, Ethan Hendricks, Camryn Endris and great grandson David Carter. She is also survived by her loving brother Bennett J. Schiller III and David Schiller. Martha was ...
Clinton David "Clint" Jones - AUG 19, 2018
Clint Jones, 39, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 on Whitemarsh Island, Savannah, GA. He was born September 13, 1978 in Atlanta, GA. He lived most of his young life in Atlanta. He served in the Air Force prior to attending Georgia Southern University. He spent his adult years living a great life in the Tybee Island/Savannah area. Enjoying spending time with his many friends and working in the home repair business, even opening his own In & Out Home Repair. Surviving are his mother, Yvonne Gaston Hartzler; step-father, Ray Hartzler both of Savannah. GA; his soulmate, Anna Geiss of Savannah, ...