Obituaries
Betty Goodwin Klingel OCT 19, 1936 - AUG 18, 2017
Betty Goodwin Klingel, 80, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Betty was a native of Savannah, Georgia, growing up in the community of Montgomery. She attended Savannah High School, and served as the President of the Savannah Chapter of the National Secretaries Association before relocating to the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. area to start a family. She cherished her role as a mother, and relished every opportunity to share that same nurturing love with her neighborhood children as well. She enjoyed sports of all types as a particip ...
Thomas Delano Maurice NOV 22, 1932 - AUG 18, 2017
Thomas Delano Maurice went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2017. Delano was preceded in death by his parents James Arthur and Annie McWatty Maurice. For his entire life, Delano showed devotion and love to his family with all his heart through his integrity, loyalty and commitment. With his energetic and cheerful demeanor, he was a friend and helper to all. Delano was beloved by his wife and family who considered him to be the best husband and father in the world. Delano loved Savannah and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1949, Armstrong College in 1 ...
Margaret Allison Ahlman JAN 09, 1923 - AUG 17, 2017
Margaret Allison Ahlman died on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at her home. Peg was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 9, 1923 and grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her birth parents, Robert C. and Mary Martin Allison and brother Bob (Ethel) and by the Pope family who raised her, (mother) Frieda Pope, (sisters) Helen Pope Schade (Mervyn), Olive Pope Brown (Ken), (brother) Doug (Jane) Pope and beloved aunts Gertrude Allison Alexander (Rob Roy) and Ruth Allison. Peg’s husband, Jack, died in1996 in Arizona. Following graduation from Strong Vincent High School, she attended H ...
Margaret Allison Ahlman JAN 09, 1923 - AUG 17, 2017
Margaret Allison Ahlman died on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at her home. Peg was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 9, 1923 and grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her birth parents, Robert C. and Mary Martin Allison and brother Bob (Ethel) and by the Pope family who raised her, (mother) Frieda Pope, (sisters) Helen Pope Schade (Mervyn), Olive Pope Brown (Ken), (brother) Doug (Jane) Pope and beloved aunts Gertrude Allison Alexander (Rob Roy) and Ruth Allison. Peg’s husband, Jack, died in1996 in Arizona. Following graduation from Strong Vincent High School, she attended H ...
Wendy Diane Wilkerson NOV 06, 1963 - AUG 14, 2017
Wendy Diane Wilkerson was born November 6, 1963 and died August 14, 2017 – We lost our dear daughter Wendy Monday morning. Wendy was born in Long Beach, CA and has lived in Savannah, GA for the past 20 years. She was a Scouting Advancement Coordinator for Troop 7 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Wendy was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Tom and Marge Wilkerson, her maternal grandparents, J.P. and Mary Braswell, an uncle, James Braswell, and an aunt, Wendy MacDonald, for whom she was named. She leaves her devoted son Tyler Harris Wilmont; her mother Gloria "Ann" Braswell Wilkerson an ...
Vida Lois Lake McKim - AUG 13, 2017
Vida Lois Lake McKim, 90, of Savannah, passed to glory on August 13, 2017. She is held dear in the hearts of family and friends. Vida was born in 1926, in Wrightsville, Ga. She was the daughter of Blanche Wilson & Horace H. Lake, both of whom she lost at an early age. Vida was predeceased by her husband Rollin Emmitt McKim, Sr. She will be greatly missed by her children, Carol McKim, Rollin McKim, Jr. (Jan), Michael McKim (Amanda), Mark McKim, Meredith Blackston, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in the Green ...
Frederick Corya Scott - AUG 13, 2017
Frederick Corya Scott peacefully passed away at his home on August 13, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Speedway, Indiana, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gretchen, and their children: daughter Elizabeth Allison, her husband David and their sons, Schafer, Reese and Scott, and son Frederick Corya Scott III, his wife Julia DeVoe and their daughters, Charlotte and Harper. His sister, Susan Nayote, and her husband, Arthur, also survive him, as do a niece and two nephews. His parents and his brother, Robert Corya, preceded him in death. Fred was a graduate of Wabash Coll ...
Carman Louise Nahm Goldsmith AUG 13, 1931 - AUG 12, 2017
Carman Louise Nahm Goldsmith Carman Nahm Goldsmith passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017, a day before her 86th birthday, with her family at her bedside. She was born August 13, 1931 in DeLand Florida, the only child of the late Joseph Francis Nahm and the late Winifred Eveland Nahm. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina in 1953 where she was the Homecoming Queen. Carman met the love of her life, Manning Miles Goldsmith Jr, on the front porch swing at the Pi Beta Phi House, and later married him on August 29, 1953. Carman and Mi ...
Anne Lanier DeLoach OCT 02, 1921 - AUG 12, 2017
Anne L. DeLoach (Annie Ruth Lanier) went home to be with her Lord on August 12, 2017, in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born in Metter, Georgia, on October 2 1921 to Minnie Warren Lanier and Thomas L. Lanier, Sr. She attended Union School and later graduated from Metter High School. After moving to Savannah, Georgia, Anne attended Draughan's Business College where she met James Palmer DeLoach, Jr., whom she later married. She is survived by one son Elder W. Craig DeLoach (Frances), one grandson Elder Walt DeLoach (Joanne), two great-grandsons (Austin and Joseph), one brother Thomas L. Lanier, J ...
Deborah Marie Roberge Spencer NOV 28, 1958 - AUG 12, 2017
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Deborah Roberge Spencer, 58, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. after a long illness. She attended Windsor Forest High School and was retired from Washington State Hospital after 33 years of service. She is survived by her parents, Joe and Jenny Collini Roberge of Tybee Island; one brother, Dan Roberge and his wife Patty of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Catherine Roberge Darmetko of Acworth, GA; and Therese Roberge Myers and her husband Chris of Aiken, SC. She is also survived by seven nieces, Brandi, Alara, Keely, Cieldi, Ohara, Christina and Diana, one nephew, Chri ...
Elizabeth Brewton OCT 08, 1929 - AUG 11, 2017
Elizabeth Miller Butler Brewton was born on October 8, 1929 and died on August 11, 2017. Mrs. Elizabeth Brewton, a native of Savannah, graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. She married David Eugene Brewton on April 7, 1951. Mrs. Brewton, who served in many capacities in the Jaycettes, was honored as the Outstanding Jaycette for 1959-60, and served as the president from 1963-64. An active member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, she held various leadership roles in the United Methodist Women, was president of the Roy Morehouse Sunday School class, and ...
Patricia Marie Hewett - AUG 11, 2017
Patricia Marie Smith Hewett, 81, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born July 24, 1936 to the late Frank and Vansceal Beasley Smith. She was of the Catholic faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ernestine Forbes, and two brothers, James Findley and Frank Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Watson, and Mary Denison (Tony), one son, Anthony Hewett, two sisters, Frances Jacobs, and Josephine Nasworthy, one brother, William Findley, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be 11:00 ...
Anne Randolph Reynolds Edwards MAR 10, 1944 - AUG 11, 2017
Anne Randolph Reynolds Edwards, 73, passed away peacefully August 11th, 2017, at her residence under the amazing care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. and Island Hospice with her children and family at her side. Anne was born in Savannah on March 10, 1944, to the late Edwin G. Reynolds, Jr. and Eleanor Tobias Reynolds Osteen. Anne graduated from Hershel V. Jenkins High School in 1962. In 1964, she graduated from Stratford College, Danville, Virginia. She started her career teaching young children. For several years she worked in the medical field at Howard Clinical Laboratory. Her family were f ...
Graham Dhu Smith NOV 18, 1980 - AUG 10, 2017
Graham Dhu Smith, 36, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Candler Hospital. He was born November 18, 1980, in Savannah, Georgia, and lived in Savannah for most of his life. Graham was a graduate of Windsor Forest High School, where he devoted much of his time to baseball. He also played summer baseball on the Savannah Hurricanes travel team. He then went on to play baseball at South Georgia College. The events of 9/11 and Graham’s love for his country led him to enlist in the United States Army in 2006. He was a patriotic and proud soldier who loved his brothers in arms. He served t ...
William Fred Crenshaw JAN 05, 1957 - AUG 10, 2017
William Fred Crenshaw, 60, passed away on August 10, 2017 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his devoted wife and loved ones. He was born January 5, 1957 in Monroe, Michigan and travelled the United States before settling down in Georgia. Bill was a dedicated employee of Nordic for 20 plus years and an avid Denver Broncos fan. Surviving are his wife, Cindy; sons, Rye of Rome, GA, Jimmy of Newnan, GA, Nathan of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Becky of Rockmart, GA; step-daughters, Heather of Rockmart, GA and Holly of Warner Robins, GA; his mother, Betty, of Michigan; sisters, Deb ...
Loyce Alice Barrow Myrick OCT 17, 1922 - AUG 10, 2017
Loyce Alice Barrow Myrick, after a long, fruitful, and loving life died on August 10, 2017 in Savannah at the age of 94 surrounded by her family. She was born in Pelham, Georgia, on October 17, 1922 to Loyce Smith and Thomas Augustine Barrow. She married Shelby Myrick, Jr., on September 16, 1944 in Lakeland, Florida. She and Judge Myrick, who predeceased her, had four children: Barrie Myrick Bradley (Jerry), Shelby Myrick III, Tommy Myrick (Judy), and Catherine Myrick Gussler (Joe). Mrs. Myrick left eight grandchildren; Allison Scardino Belzer (Nathan), Daniel Scardino (Gretchen), Elizabeth S ...
Robert E. Schulz - AUG 09, 2017
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Robert (Bob) Edward Schulz, of Savannah, GA died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Bob was born in 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, including combat operations in Korea, and upon his return attended night school to earn a degree in mechanical engineering. Bob resided in Connecticut until his retirement, moving first to North Carolina and later to Savannah, GA. He attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 631. Bob was also an active member of American Legion ...
Roger L. Counsil JAN 11, 1935 - AUG 08, 2017
Roger L. Counsil, 82, husband of the former Joan Cesaroni, died peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at his home on Wilmington Island in Savannah, Georgia, with his wife and daughter at his side. Born on January 11, 1935 in Wood River, Illinois, Roger was one of the most successful gymnastics coaches in the United States. He was named Olympic coach for the U.S.-boycotted 1980 Summer Olympics and headed the United States Gymnastics Federation, now known as USA Gymnastics. ...
Donald R. "Andre" Ondriezek MAY 31, 1927 - AUG 06, 2017
Donald R. “Andre” Ondriezek passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Marshview Senior Living. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Ondriezek, Sr. and a brother, O.C., Ondriezek, Jr. He is survived by a brother, Jimmy Paul Ondriezek of Sylvania and several nephews, several great- nephews and great-nieces, and several great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces. Mr. Ondriezek was born in Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania in 1927 and relocated to Georgia with his family when he was 7 years old. He lived for a time in Hiltonia, Georgia and then moved to Savannah. Don worked for a time ...
Nicole Michele Snellgrove Maxey - AUG 05, 2017
Nicole Michele Snellgrove Maxey Nicole Michele Snellgrove Maxey, 38, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born October 24, 1978 to Michael and Ramonda Snellgrove. She is survived by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Maxey, son, Theordore Maxey, daughter, Jazmyne Bailey, mother, Ramonda Snellgrove, step-father, Bruce, brother, Chris Snellgrove, and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Reita Harrison Hall DEC 13, 1932 - AUG 04, 2017
Reita Harrison Hall of Macon, GA passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017. Born in Battle Creek, Iowa on December 13, 1932, she was the daughter of Benjamin Eugene Harrison and Lena Wilhelmina Hagemann. Mrs. Hall, along with her husband, Eddie, moved their young family to Savannah, Georgia in 1958 where they established and built Seaport Sales, a successful Tupperware Distributorship. She later moved to Macon, Georgia where she and Eddie established Beehive Party Sales. She retired from Tupperware with over sixty years in the business. Reita was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Regi ...
George Dyson Hamilton AUG 04, 1929 - AUG 04, 2017
George Dyson Hamilton, 88, passed away August 4, 2017. A life long resident of Savannah, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and pharmacist. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jane Hattrich Hamilton. He is survived by his daughters, Jane Hamilton Boatright and her husband Dennis, Patricia Hamilton Stacy and her husband Thomas, and Diane Hamilton Lightsey and her husband Dennis. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Emily Boatright Moody (Ryan), Anna Boatright Gross (David), Joshua Hamilton Boatright, Timothy Wallace Boatright, Brittany Elizabeth Lightsey, Car ...
Doris ImaJean McMillan APR 17, 1932 - AUG 02, 2017
Doris ImaJean McMillan, 85, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Doris was born in Savannah and lived here all her life. She was a nurse’s aide in the nursery at Telfair Hospital and worked many years at the nursing homes on Tybee Island. She and her husband ran a photography studio from their home where she also enjoyed working in her garden. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Charles F. McMillan, III; five grandchildren, Susan, Brian, Amy, Chuck and Mandy, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will ...
Martin Goldman JUL 30, 1932 - JUL 30, 2017
Martin Goldman, 85, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in the Bronx, NY and lived in Savannah for several years. Mr. Goldman was a veteran of the United States Army, worked as a truck driver and was of the Jewish faith. Most recently, Mr. Goldman lived at Rivers Edge where his loving companion Ilona Griffin took care of him for three years. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Beaufort National Cemetery. ...
Jean O'Brien Grace - JUL 30, 2017
Jean Marie O'Brien Grace, wife of Leo F. Grace, died Sunday, July 30, 2017. Funeral services will be held at a later date in her native Massachusetts. ...
Josie Galone Nelson JUN 19, 1942 - JUL 30, 2017
Josie Galane Nelson, 75, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, surrounded by her children. She was born in Savannah, GA, where she lived, worked, and volunteered her whole life. Graduate of the Savannah High School Class of 1960, Josie often spoke fondly of her childhood summers at Tybee Island spent dancing, skating, and making memories with her friends at Teen Town. Through the years, Josie was a homemaker, owner of a Merle Norman for several years, volunteer with the Savannah Symphony Women’s Guild and American Cancer Society, accomplished saleswoman at Thomasvill ...
Calvin Robert Weeks SEP 27, 1920 - JUL 29, 2017
Calvin Robert Weeks, 96, passed away July 28, 2017 at his home while under the care of Pruitt Hospice. Calvin was born September 27, 1920 in Ellabelle, GA. He joined the Army in 1947 and continued to serve for 35 years when he retired as a Major. During his service, he was a member of the artillery and fought bravely in World War II and the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and multiple service medals. “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” remained core values of Calvin during his lifetime. Calvin remained an active member of the Chatham Artillery and the Volunteer Guard after ...