Obituaries
Ronald Gene Black JUL 13, 1938 - MAY 22, 2016
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Ronald Gene Black, 77, returned home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday May 22, 2016, with his loving wife by his side. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Freida Maher Black (Rock Hill, SC), his sons and their spouses, David & Rashelle Black (Pleasant Grove, UT), Shawn Black (Hagerstown, MD), Matthew & Kim Black (Herriman, UT), Chris & Aimee Black (Oviedo, FL) and Brian & Theresa Gorby (Savannah, GA); sisters Ruth Cessna and Vera Whetstine, 29 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces; nephe ...
Brenda Gustin Smith OCT 06, 1970 - MAY 22, 2016
Brenda (Boo) Smith died unexpectedly at home Sunday night, May 22, 2016. Brenda was born October 6, 1970, to Mary Ann and William (Bill) Gustin here in Savannah, Georgia where she spent her entire life. She was a very loving and extremely generous person who was loved by all who knew her. If you needed “it” and she had “it”, she would give it to you with her beautiful smile. She attended Hancock Day School, Hesse Elementary School, and graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School. She attended Armstrong College for a period of time, but chose marriage and family life instead. She worke ...
John Gueovjian AUG 07, 1929 - MAY 21, 2016
Savannah- Mr. John Gueovjian passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born in Morris Park, The Bronx, NY, on August 7, 1929, to John and Anna Gueovjian. His passion for life extended to his successful career in Manhattan, NYC, to his family, and to golfing. A resident of the Landings, John moved from Pelham Manor, New York, to Savannah in 1992 where he later met and married Lynette Love and continued to live life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Marion (Erich) Altvater, of Woodbridge, Connecticut; Denise (Steve) Miller and their daughters, Anna and Bethie Miller ...
Wilma Cribbs Lowe FEB 02, 1926 - MAY 21, 2016
Wilma Cribbs “Punk” Lowe, 90, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Brooklet, GA to the late George and Ammie Dixon Cribbs. Mrs. Lowe was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her ten siblings, her husband Lindsey Lowe, and their son, Dennis Lowe. She is survived by her children, Ralph Lowe (Joy), Buck Lowe, Donna Feus (Joseph), Kenneth Lowe (Angie), and Calvin Cribbs (Jackie). She is also survived six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, ...
Clarence B. "C.B." Lamar, Jr. FEB 22, 1941 - MAY 21, 2016
SAVANNAH - Clarence B. “C.B.” Lamar, Jr., age 75, died May 21, 2016 at Hospice Savannah after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. C.B. was born February 22, 1941, in Walterboro, SC, to the late Clarence B. Lamar, Sr. and Lucy Hull Lamar. He spent the first part of his life in SC before moving to Savannah. In 1960, he graduated 2nd in his class as Cadet Major Exec from Carlisle Military School, Bamberg, SC, and was in the U.S. Army, stationed for 2 years in Germany. Upon his return, he worked at the Savannah Fire Department; however, the biggest part of his life was spent working on the ...
Elizabeth Louise (Stamm) Roberts SEP 20, 1930 - MAY 20, 2016
Elizabeth Louise (Stamm) Roberts of Savannah, GA died Friday, May 20, 2016 after a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Leander P. Stamm and Lillian Eichmann Stamm of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and her brother John Stamm of Sedona, Arizona. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Roberts, her children, Thomas (Elaine) of West Point, VA, Peter (Gilonne) of Atlanta, GA and Christopher in Savannah and four grandchildren, Katherine Roberts, Margaret Roberts, Bianca Roberts and Timothy Roberts, as well ...
Ronald George Weiher JAN 08, 1932 - MAY 20, 2016
Ltc. (Ret.) Ronald George Weiher, born Dayton, OH in 1932, was the son of George and Irene Weiher. Ron attended Chaminade High School class of '50 and is best remembered there at the helm of his swing orchestra “Ron Weiher and his Band.” Ron graduated from the University of Dayton, class of ’55 on an ROTC scholarship with a degree in Music Education. He received his commission in the U.S Army in ’55 and spent 24 years on active duty with honor and distinction. He served during times of war and times of peace. His service took him to Korea, to war-torn Vietnam, and to Berlin during the building ...
Leveta O. Barnes JAN 17, 1930 - MAY 20, 2016
Leveta O. Barnes, 86, died May 20, 2016 at home under the care of Pruitt Health Hospice, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born January 17, 1930 in Sylvester, GA and lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a member at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents James Rutland Oliver and Laura Whiddon Oliver, a brother J.R. Oliver, and a sister Lavelle Oliver. Surviving are her husband William N. Barnes of 68 years, her sister Laverne Pendley, sons Freddie Barnes (Teresa), Gibson Barnes (Ann), David Barnes (Clara); daughters ...
Betty Louise Ard-Winter - MAY 19, 2016
Mrs. Betty Louise Ard- Winter age 77 of Acworth, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at home after a long battle surrounded by her family. Born in Savannah, Georgia to George and Lucille Barnard. Mrs. Ard-Winter was the Budget Director for the Mental Health Department for the State of Georgia. She was director over Georgia Regional and many other facilities in Savannah. She was one of the founding members of the Brookstone Golf and Country Club in Acworth. She had a true passion for golf and was the first president of the LGA. Her love of golf was carried with two lady championships at Brookst ...
Marcheta O DEC 13, 1952 - MAY 19, 2016
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Marcheta B. O’Kelley, 63, died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Coastal Carolina Hospital after a short illness. She was born December 13, 1952 in Demorest, GA to the late Ellis Robert and Violet Webb Ballew. Marcheta attended Westley Monumental United Methodist Church. She began her working career with Gainesville College, then worked in Washington, DC for Congressman Ed Jenkins as a Congressional staff member. After moving back to the Savannah area, she worked for over 22 years with Gulfstream Aerospace, retiring as the Director of Contract Management. After retirement from Gulfstream she worked in ...
Mitzi Mears Thomas FEB 09, 1933 - MAY 18, 2016
Mitzi Mears Thomas was born in Walterboro, SC to Louise Gatch and Luther Mears. The small family moved to Savannah shortly after that. She was very fond of her Charleston, South Carolina clan, especially her cousin, Jackie Torell, whom was more like a sister to her. She met her true love in life, her husband Marvin Thomas in high school and they married in 1951. Mitzi was very close to his family in Savannah, especially her sister-in-law, Ernestine Underwood and the Holton family. Mom loved education and was an avid reader. She was truly thrilled to attend Armstrong College in the 1970’s. Tr ...
Mary "Bet" Broderick McCormick SEP 02, 1933 - MAY 17, 2016
Savannah- Mary Elizabeth “Bet” McCormick, 82, passed away Tuesday, May, 17, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah to Dr. J. Reid Broderick and Marie Tellers Broderick. Bet was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and Mercyhurst University. After returning to Savannah she taught English in the public school system and St. Vincent’s Academy. She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph McCormick and brother, Dr. J. Reid Broderick, Jr. Surviving are her son, Billy McCormick; s ...
Russell W. Boekenheide DEC 06, 1930 - MAY 16, 2016
Russell (Rus) Boekenheide died on May 16th in Savannah, Georgia after an extended illness. He and his wife Jan had retired to the Landings on Skidaway Island in 1988. Rus was born in St. Louis, Mo in 1930 and was raised by a loving family of aunts, uncles, and grandparents. He went on to have a distinguished professional career, which culminated in retirement from Union Camp Corporation as Senior Vice President after 20 years of service. In his own words Rus often was known to declare, “ I don’t want to be remembered for my personal business accomplishments, of which there were many but rath ...
Eugenia Clarke Woods JUN 06, 1916 - MAY 15, 2016
Atlanta- Eugenia C. Woods, formerly of Savannah, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her home at the age of 99. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woods, Jr. and is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. Woods of Atlanta and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. ...
Angela Starr Holt Cobb SEP 06, 1931 - MAY 15, 2016
Angela Starr Holt Cobb, 84, died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her home in Ellabell with her loving family by her side. She was born September 6, 1931 in Dalton, GA to the late Charles Robert and Addie Lee Reed Holt, and lived most of her life in the Savannah area. She was a member of the Westside Christian Church since 1989 and worked in sales, retiring from Wal-Mart. She was a loving mother to her children and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lindy Williams, her second husband Donald Cobb, and her son, David Williams. She is survived b ...
Cynthia Denise Mims MAY 05, 1954 - MAY 14, 2016
MAUI, HAWAII – Denise Mims passed away on May 14, 2016 at the age of 62. She was under the care of Islands Hospice on Maui after an eighteen month courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late William Howard Mims and Martha Simmons Mims. Her mother taught her to care about and help others while her father showed her a strong work ethic, qualities she carried throughout her life. Denise was born May 5, 1954 in Hazlehurst, GA and was raised in Savannah, GA. She graduated from H. V. Jenkins High School in 1972; Tift College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in E ...
Shirley C. Malone OCT 19, 1941 - MAY 14, 2016
Shirley (Conover) Malone, age 74 of Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia died on May 8, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long illness. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Alberta (Zeiner ) Conover and John Conover of Cincinnati, OH. Shirley graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1963 with a degree in Political Science. She completed her MBA from the prestigious Executive Program at University of Chicago. Upon graduation from Northwestern University, Shirley was employed at Time Incorporated in Chicago. During her 18 years at Time, Inc., she wa ...
Donna Marchae Heinsbroek APR 03, 1955 - MAY 14, 2016
Donna Marchae Heinsbroek, née Perry, of Washington DC, died on May 5, 2016, at the age of 61. Donna excelled in everything she did in her life through sheer willpower and dedication, both professionally and in sports. Her career highlights were: three years at the White House under President George H.W. Bush centered around the Gulf War; and Secretary of the Year Award at the State Department in 1995. As an athlete she played semi-professional softball and was a US amateur tennis champion twice. Bridge became her passion in 2008 and in 2014 she became North American Mini McKinney bridge champi ...
Patricia "Colleen" Shea Craven MAR 06, 1935 - MAY 12, 2016
Patricia Colleen Shea Craven, age 81, born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Mark Joseph and Mary Vena Shea died peacefully in her home in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by her children. Colleen was preceded in death by her sisters, Marston Shea Weber (Wayne) and Jean Marie Shea and her best friend, love of her life and soul mate, Wallace Bernard “Bernie” Craven. She is survived by brother –in- law Nicholas Glazer of Louisville, Ky.; daughters Kathleen LaVene Craven, Mary Grace “Mollie” Hamilton (Dennis) both of Savannah, Ga ; sons George Bernard Craven, Mark Shea Craven, Sean Patrick Craven o ...
Janet H. Thomson MAY 31, 1950 - MAY 12, 2016
Savannah- Our beloved Janet Hamilton Thomson, gained her angel wings on May 12, 2016 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by the love of her husband, children and grandchildren. She was born on May 31, 1950 in Savannah, Ga where she lived the majority of her life. She lived in Louisiana a short time as a child and lived in Jacksonville Fl for a period of time while working for AT&T. Janet was a 1968 graduate of Savannah Highschool. She worked 31 years for AT&T before retiring and then worked for the Chatham County Tag Office for 11 years before retiring due to illness. ...
Harvey Saxon MAY 02, 1938 - MAY 11, 2016
SAVANNAH - Harvey Saxon, 78, retired Maintenance Chief at Candler Hospital, which was preceded and followed as a Service Repair Technician at HotPoint and Saxon Appliance Service respectively, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at his home after a lengthy illness. Harvey graduated from Screven County High School, Class of 1956. He was a veteran of the U.S Army Reserve. Born May 2, 1938 at Millen, GA, he was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Edna Saxon; Brothers Charles, Lamar, and Marvin; and Sister Christine. Harvey is survived by his wife Marcia (57 years); Son Jeffery (Sandy) Saxon; D ...
Michael Edward Cetti AUG 22, 1944 - MAY 11, 2016
Michael Edward Cetti (71) died May 11, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center after a short illness. He was born September 22, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia. He resided in Metter, Georgia. He retired form ILA Local 1475 Clerks and Checkers after 35 years of service. He was an avid baseball card collector. He would do anything to help someone in need. He was always telling jokes and had a smile on his face. He also spent time volunteering at Metter Rehabilitation Center. He is preceded in death by both parents; Edward Fredrick Cetti and Evelyn Alfredson Cetti, sister Ann Cetti Jones, and wife June Collins ...
Gene C. Presley AUG 14, 1929 - MAY 09, 2016
SAVANNAH - Gene C. Presley, 86, died Monday, May 9, 2016, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born August 29, 1929, in Dublin, GA, the son of Roy C. and Ivy Dell Presley, brother of Maroy Tilton and the late Fain T. Presley. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Wanda Joyce, a daughter Gina (John McCall) and son Jeff (Maranda) - three granddaughters, Lexi, Adrian and Maggie. His family moved to Savannah when he was 12 years old and after finishing school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 4 years. He returned to Savannah and started an upholstery business, Presley's ...
Valarie Gale Walker Palomino AUG 22, 1955 - MAY 08, 2016
Valarie Gale Walker Palomino passed May 8th of 2016 in her home in Savannah. Daughter of Charles Allen "Chuck" Walker and Patricia Ann Walker. She was born August 22,1955 in Augusta, Georgia. She is survived by her son, Travis Walker of Savannah GA; daughters, Ashley Chriss of Atlanta, GA and Lacy Palomino of Baton Rouge, LA; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn Derric Walker of Savannah, Charles Allen Walker Jr. of Maryland and sisters, Sharon Walker of Savannah, GA and Karen Way of Metter, GA and her spouse, Joe Austin Jr. of Savannah, GA. The family invites you to cel ...
John David Ross MAY 15, 1947 - MAY 08, 2016
John David Ross, 68, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul and Margaret Ross. He was a Civil Engineer with EMC and enjoyed woodworking. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Ross of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Michael Cecere of Winchester, VA, and his sister Kathryn Ross. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel ...
Kathy Lynn Henry MAY 02, 1973 - MAY 07, 2016
Kathy was born and lived all of her life in Savannah. She attended Savannah High School and was a self- employed painter. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Fay Wainwright Henry; brother, Richard N. Henry, Jr. and step-sister, Bonnie Carroll. Surviving are her daughter, Brittney N. Viator (Cornelius); son, Tyler J. Schmidt; father, Richard N. Henry; granddaughter, Raeliegh Viator; former spouse, Richard J. Schmidt, and three step-brothers, Alex Hand, Albert Hand(Carol), and Max Hand. Remembrances may be made to a charity of choice. Private funeral arrangements will be conducted by F ...
Thomas R. Melton APR 17, 1979 - MAY 07, 2016
Thomas Richmond Melton, 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2016. He was born April 17, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia to James and Eloise Melton. Thomas moved to Skidaway Island in 1990 and attended Saint James Catholic School and Benedictine Military School. He was a graduate of Texas State University at San Marcos with a major in Biology and Environmental Science. Thomas and his wife, Suzanne, lived in Savannah, GA, Austin, and Fort Worth, Texas before returning to the Southeast, residing in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a member of a number of Environmental & Conservation o ...