Obituaries
George Edward Van Giesen, Jr., MD JUN 22, 1931 - MAY 24, 2018
George Edward Van Giesen, Jr, MD died May 23, 2018 peacefully after a brief, but intense, illness at his home in Savannah. George was born in Savannah on June 22, 1931. He was predeceased by his parents George Edward Van Giesen, Sr, of Savannah and Dorothy Jane Thurmond Van Giesen, of Fitzgerald, GA. George spent his childhood in Savannah and later moved to Gainesville, GA where he graduated from high school. He graduated from Emory University and then studied medicine and received his MD from the Medical College of Georgia in 1957. Following his Internship Medical Residency and Nephrology Fel ...
David Lynn Parkhurst MAR 01, 1979 - MAY 23, 2018
David Lynn Parkhurst, 39, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 unexpectedly at his residence. Born in Augusta, GA on March 1, 1979 and lived most of his life in Savannah, GA. David worked with a wonderful group of people at Fiddlers Seafood restaurant. Outside of work David loved to play Magic, going fishing and watching the Atlanta Braves and Falcons. David is survived by his mother, Carolyn Macias (Andrew); father, Donald L. Parkhurst; sisters, Nancy Parkhurst Stone, Ashley Wilson, Nicole Macias, Monique Macias, Shauntel Macias; brothers, Dennis Parkhurst, Steven Giles, Jayme Register; his paternal ...
Joseph William Lupus NOV 24, 1992 - MAY 22, 2018
Joseph "Joey" Lupus, 25, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. The Savannah native had a love for baseball that was evident to all that knew him. He graduated from Calvary Day School in 2011 where he played baseball for the Cavaliers along with the Savannah Heat and Savannah Catz baseball teams. While earning his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Armstrong State University, Joey was a member of the Armstrong Pirates baseball team. Joey joined the Savannah Metropolitan Police Department in 2015 where he was recently assigned to the Southside Precinct Crime Suppression Unit. Joey was preceded in dea ...
Bertram McVae "Birdie" Whitley APR 26, 1928 - MAY 22, 2018
Bertram McVae “Birdie” Whitley passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 surrounded by his family in Savannah, Georgia. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, his personal integrity was well known, and his loyalty and patriotism were never doubted. In his spare time, he was a veracious reader, an amateur clock maker, a collector of antiques and a devoted fan of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide. He stated on many occasions that those he admired the most included his father, General Robert E. Lee, General Douglas MacArthur, Winston Churchill and Paul William “Bear” Bryant. Born Apri ...
Cecil Jan Tootle - MAY 21, 2018
Cecil Jan Tootle passed away on May 21, 2018 at his home in Savannah, GA. He was born on July 29, 1939 in Tattnall County, GA, the youngest of nine children, and moved to Savannah when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1957 and began working at Reeves-McTeer Wholesale Drug Company. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy in 1963 where he was a member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity and served on the executive council of the Baptist Student Union. He won the Lunsford-Richardson Award for writing and the Georgia Pharmacist Award while ...
Douglas Glen Rangeley, Jr. JUL 23, 1940 - MAY 21, 2018
Douglas Glen Rangeley, Jr., 77, of Savannah, Georgia died Monday, May 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas Glen Rangeley, Sr. and Sarah Brinson Rangeley, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Brinson of Waynesboro, Georgia and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rangeley of Bluefield, West Virginia. He is survived by the love of his life since childhood, wife Sydney Harden Rangeley; son, Douglas Glen Rangeley, III of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter Leslie Melissa Shultz of Winston Salem, North Carolina; step-daughters Ann Smith of St. Louis, Missouri and Toni Wynne of San Diego, California; three gr ...
David Edward "Dave" Postle - MAY 20, 2018
David Edward “Dave” Postle, resident of Wilmington Island, Georgia, formerly of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Azalealand Nursing Home at the age of 79 years. Dave was born October 18, 1938, in Quincy, Illinois. He graduated in 1957 from the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he excelled in wrestling and track. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Quincy College in 1961, and earned his Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling from The Illinois Institute of Technology of Chicago in 1973. Dave was employe ...
James Martin Piette AUG 22, 1924 - MAY 20, 2018
James Martin Piette, former Vice Chairman of Union Camp Corporation and Resident Manager of the Savannah Mill, passed away on May 20, 2018 at the age of 93. He was born August 22, 1924 in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1942. After high school he joined the US Marine Corps. At the war’s end he attended Purdue University, graduating in 1946 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He also attended Harvard University’s Advanced Management Program in 1969. Jim began his career in Canada with Kimberly-Clark Corp. in 1946, eventually moving to another greenfield ...
Miriam Jean Barber Carter FEB 07, 1929 - MAY 20, 2018
Miriam Jean Barber Carter, 89 passed away quietly, with her family by her side, on Sunday May 20th, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Ernest L. Barber, Sr. and Gussie Mae Barber. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1947. Known as “Miss Jean”, she was a charter member of Savannah Christian Church where she served for many years as Children’s and Youth Director and as Secretary to the Pastor. She also worked for nine years until retirement as Secretary at White Bluff United Methodist Church. After retiring she vol ...
Barbara Chrisman Dages - MAY 20, 2018
Barbara Chrisman Dages, 86, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Lawrence K. and Georgia Chrisman. At a young age, her family moved to Pennsville, NJ where she attended school. She later married Alan R. Dages and they made their home in Pennsville. They later moved to Stone Mountain, GA where they remained for the next 40 years. In 2013, she moved to Savannah where she resided at Rivers Edge Retirement Community. First and foremost, Mrs. Dages was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed careers ...
David Lee, Sai Wing Lee AUG 02, 1958 - MAY 16, 2018
David Lee, Sai Wing Lee, 59, died May 16, 2018 at Memorial Health Hospital. David was born in Hong Kong on August 2, 1958 to his parents Sen Che Lee, and Shou Chin Shu Lee. David was the oldest of their three sons. In 1972, his family immigrated to the United States where his father opened Peking House restaurant on Abercorn Street in Savannah. In 1984, David married Jing Dai. In 1996, he built Chinatown Market on Price Street where he and his family worked hard to support their new life and growing family. The store started out small but grew to feed and help the constantly growing Chinese co ...
Edward Newman - MAY 16, 2018
Edward (Edwin) Newman, 88, passed away on May 16, 2018, at his home in Port Wentworth, GA, after a gallant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on July 14, 1929, in Statesboro, GA, but moved to Savannah in his youth. He attended Savannah/Chatham Public schools but obtained a GED certificate on April 15, 1966. He served as hospital and carpenter’s apprentice as well as electrician’s helper in the US Navy at a young age. While in Naval service, he was awarded the WWII Victory Medal as well as the American Campaign Medal. Although he was an electrician by trade, he was both a skilled carp ...
Stanley Murray Karsman - MAY 15, 2018
Stanley Murray Karsman ("Spud") - Born on December 26, 1938, in Savannah, GA. Stanley Murray Karsman, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. A proud Eagle Scout, Stanley graduated from Savannah High School and attended the University of Georgia, where he walked-on to the golf team and completed his undergraduate and law degrees in six years. At UGA, Stanley was a member of the Law Review and was responsible for hosting Attorney General Robert Kennedy for Law Day in 1961. In 1962, Stanley was admitted to the Georgia Bar and began a distinguished legal car ...
Michael B. Weil - MAY 15, 2018
Michael Barron Weil, 52, died suddenly, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence. The native of Savannah was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, class of 1983. He was involved in the used truck sales industry as an owner and in operating the family business, Westside Truck Sales. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying any sport of the season, but especially fishing, hunting, and golf. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Torie Weil Polk, and her husband Hayden of Rincon, two sons, Dustin Michael Weil of Savannah, and Tyler Barron Weil, and his fiance’ Taylor Greeson of Pooler, his parents, Dann ...
Colby Jolene Markesteyn - MAY 15, 2018
Colby Jolene Markesteyn, 61, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Hospice Savannah, Inc., surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Benjamin V. Markesteyn, Jr. and Rita Booty Markesteyn. Colby was a graduate of Jenkins High School and was previously employed by BellSouth. She was a Christian. Surviving are her son, C.J. Markesteyn of Savannah; sister, Sandra Jordan (Tom) of Springfield; brother, Benny Markesteyn (Marsha) of Savannah; nieces, Kimberly Miltiades and Emily Kurilla both of Savannah; nephews, Tommy Jordan and Aaron Jordan and other relatives ...
John "Jack" Francis Lantz DEC 23, 1933 - MAY 15, 2018
THE LANDINGS, Savannah, Georgia John "Jack" Francis, Lantz died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at home under hospice care. The arrangements are pending at this time. ...
Harold "Larry" Bazemore - MAY 13, 2018
Harold Lawrence “Larry” Bazemore, 68, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Metter, GA. He was born January 22, 1950 in Savannah to the late Grady and Mildred Davis Bazemore. Harold was a member of The Church at Godley Station and was retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. He was active in serving in the Kairos Prison Ministry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Jessie B. Rought, and his sister, Judith M. Quick. Surviving are his wife, Kim Tullis Bazemore, two daughters, Amanda McLester (Armando), and Meghan Bazemore, stepson, Zach Bryant, and stepdaughter, Dusty ...
Cathy Kaye Collins SEP 18, 1973 - MAY 13, 2018
Cathy Kaye Collins, 44, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Cathy was born in Macon, GA, daughter of Dorothy Kaye Rowe (Ricky) and the late Ralph Randall Collins. Cathy left the legacy of being a loving and devoted mother and wife to her 4 children, Candice Moseley (Curtis), Alexis Weaver (Robbie), Douglas Weaver, Jr., Matthew Weaver (Kaitelin) and her husband Alejandro A. Sanchez Najera. She is also survived by her brother Joshua Rowe, Sister Kim Muniz (Jesus), 7 grandchildren and 1 nephew. ...
Belle Helen Waters JUL 01, 1954 - MAY 12, 2018
SAVANNAH_ Belle Helen Morgan Waters, 63, died Saturday, May 12th, 2018 at her home on Wilmington Island with her son Charles by her side. Helen was born on July 1, 1954 in Cleveland, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents John B. and Ann Ray Morgan Jr., and her brother William C. Morgan. Helen worked at Savannah Bank and Trust and attended Windsor Forest High School and Jenkins High School. Helen has two wonderful sons; Anthony Michael Waters, retired Navy Seal of 27 years and now Project Manager, Geocent, LLC, married to Joy Ann Waters, both from San Diego CA, and Charles Joseph Waters ...
Lucy Alimena Trainor DEC 09, 1919 - MAY 12, 2018
Lucy J. Trainor, 98, went into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The Punxsutawney, PA native was a longtime resident of District Heights, MD. She moved to Savannah in 2009 and has most recently been affiliated with Free Point Church on Wilmington Island. Lucy was predeceased by her parents, Sam and Nicolena Alimena; her husband, Kenneth E. Trainor; a son, Billy Trainor; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Trainor. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Trainor “Peggy”; a son, John K. Trainor (Margaret); two grandsons, John Ortman (Sheila) and John Trainor (Coleen); granddaughters, Angi ...
Mary Ann Lanham Seckinger FEB 05, 1935 - MAY 12, 2018
Mary Ann Lanham Seckinger SAVANNAH_ Mary Ann Lanham Seckinger, 83, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at her home. The Charleston, SC native was a longtime resident of Savannah. Mary Ann worked in the Lab at the Chatham County Health Department for many years before retiring from Georgia Regional Hospital as Director of Laboratory Services. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Savannah. Mary Ann was predeceased by her husband, M.O. Seckinger, III and her daughter, Brenda G. Smith. Surviving are three daughters, Elisabeth Ann Stokes, Kathryn Keahi Penny, and Rachel Gustin Zaiser; ...
George P. DeMott - MAY 10, 2018
George P. DeMott, 85, passed away on May 10th following a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital. George was born on 8/20/1932 to Evalina Rosa Correa DeMott and Otis Alphonzo DeMott. A longtime resident of Savannah, he served with the Air Force during the Korean War. He received a master’s degree in education from the University of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Tampa. He also served as an educator with the Chatham County Schools and retired as a principal at Romana Riley Elementary. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce Mote DeMott a ...
Paul Christopher Hernandez, Jr. - MAY 10, 2018
Paul Christopher Hernandez, Jr., 86, died peacefully in his sleep at Spanish Oaks Retreat on May 11, 2018 from Alzheimer's disease. He was born April 25, 1932 in Savannah, GA to Paul C. Hernandez, Sr. and Edith Conners. Paul was reared in the Catholic faith and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1950. He joined the Marines shortly thereafter and fought in the Korean War. After the war, he went to college at Southern Technical Institute in Atlanta, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He went to work for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA and retired from there in 1990. He is su ...
James Arthur Rourke SEP 23, 1939 - MAY 10, 2018
James Arthur Rourke, 78, Died May 10, 2018 at his residence. Jimmy was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, GA. He attended parochial school in Savannah, beginning at Sacred Heart grammar school, and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1958. He retired as sales manager from Atlantic Meats. He was a member of Hibernian Society, the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and the Knights of Columbus Council #631 and 4th degree member of Immaculate Conception General Assembly. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. Jimmy was one of the founders and former chairman of ...
Delores R. Saxman JUL 17, 1944 - MAY 09, 2018
Delores R. Saxman (Simmie Delores Robbins), age 73, passed away on Wednesday May, 9 2018. Delores was born in Savannah, GA. She was a United Nations youth delegate. As the owner of the Brass Crab on River Street, she served on the board of directors for the Savannah Waterfront Association. Delores retired as manager from The Peanut Shop of Savannah. Delores was preceded in death by her parents George Henry Robbins and Simmie Carter Robbins and her brother George Andrew Robbins. Survivors include: daughter Kristina Dalbudak and husband Cem; son David Saxman and wife Renee; grandchildren Isabel ...
Mark Evan Sewell NOV 21, 1963 - MAY 08, 2018
Mark Evan Sewell, 54, lost his courageous battle against brain cancer on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Hospice House of Savannah surrounded by his parents and extended family. The Savannah native was a longtime resident of Atlanta before returning to Savannah in 2015. Prior to his illness, Mark was a dedicated caregiver to his friend Kevin Riggs. Mark was a graduate of Cedar Grove High School in Decatur, and Georgia Southern University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Mark worked in commercial printing for many years. Surviving are his parents, John and Patricia(Crumpler) ...
Crystal Hunter Flathman - MAY 08, 2018
Crystal Hunter Flathman, 75, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018 surrounded by family members. She was born January 26, 1943 in Garden City, Ga. to John “Jack” Henry Hunter and Edith Bowman Hunter. She was married to John Henry Flathman, USMC-Ret., in December 1964. They were lovingly married for 53 years; and, spent every day loving each other “Always.” Following her marriage, she and John, an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, moved to Quantico, Va. and later to Jacksonville, NC where she began her career in education teaching math, English and history. She moved back to Savannah when John ...
Phyllis Vance Boyle FEB 18, 1931 - MAY 06, 2018
Phyllis Vance Boyle SAVANNAH – Phyllis Vance Boyle, 87, passed away on May 6, 2018. Phyllis graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in English and was happily married to Edward J. Boyle from 1953 until he died in 2012. Phyllis and Ed raised 7 children and in retirement found pleasure in golfing and traveling, especially on river boat cruises in the U.S. and Europe. Phyllis was artistic and adept at word games. She enjoyed reading, poetry, music, dressing up for Halloween, and spending time with family. She most recently lived at the Marshes of Skidaway Island. Surviving are her ch ...
Mary Mixon Bailey - MAY 06, 2018
Mary Mixon Bailey, 87., passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018. Mary was born in Barnwell, S.C December 19, 1930, she graduated from Barnwell High School in 1947, then attended Armstrong State College and the Medical College of Charleston with a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. She was a Critical Care nurse at Memorial Hospital in Savannah for almost 30 years, where she mainly worked CCU, ICU, and CVICU. In 1948 she married Lewis Graham Bailey Jr., at the time of his death they had been together 62 years. Together they traveled the world. Mary was a former member of The Chatham Club, The Plimsoll Club, Th ...