Obituaries
Frank J. Porzio, Sr. SEP 28, 1940 - MAY 07, 2016
SAVANNAH – Frank J. Porzio, Sr. died May 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Frank was of the Catholic faith. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Frances Porzio and a brother, Louis Porzio, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Freida McMath Porzio; his children, Maria Villenueve (Mike), Theresa Blume (Ted), Sheryl “Trey” Nichols (Greg), and Frank Porzio, Jr.; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; his sister, Catherine “Anne” Strickland (Sparky); and his brother, Thomas Porzio. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tu ...
Dorothy B. Floyd "Dottie" Weller OCT 15, 1923 - MAY 06, 2016
Dorothy Burden Floyd “Dottie” Weller, 92, died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, daughter of Willie and Mae Fussell Burden. She graduated from Fitzgerald High School and later moved to Savannah in 1946. Mrs. Weller was a former member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church where she had been very active. Recently, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Weller was also a member of the Paxton Heights Garden Club, Savannah Women’s Club, Alee Temple Shrine Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star, Optimist Club of Tybee Island, American Business ...
Krista Selbo Folmar JUN 25, 1978 - MAY 05, 2016
Krista Selbo Folmar, 37, passed away Thursday morning at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. The Savannah native was a resident of Statesboro. Krista was predeceased by her parents, Alva Selbo Deloach and Harold Selbo; her biological mother, Brenda Waters; and her half-brother, Robert Zork. Surviving are her two sons whom she loved and adored with all her heart, William and Robert Folmar, Jr.; her two sisters, Cynthia Zimmerman (Tim) and Laura Cook (John); a brother, Jimmy Selbo; her companion, Barry Dover; and several nieces and nephews. The family will hold a special celebrat ...
Dr. John Hamilton Angell APR 20, 1923 - MAY 04, 2016
John Hamilton Angell died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3. He was born on April 20, 1923 in Towson, Maryland, the son of Norman and Irma Angell and younger brother of the late Edward Angell. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Ashby Lippitt Angell, a daughter, Catherine (Elmer Whaley), five sons--John, Clayton (Ann), Charles, Stephen, and Thomas, nine grandchildren—Frazier, Ashby, Caroline, Cowan, Sarina, Haigh, Carlton, Pitts and Victor, as well as his beloved caregiver, Kathy Bell. Dr. Angell attended Towson High School in Towson, MD, graduating Phi Beta Kappa fr ...
Kathryn "Kay" Bradley McDermott JAN 06, 1942 - MAY 01, 2016
Kathryn Marie Bradley McDermott, 74, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 1, at Memorial University Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kay was a 1959 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1962. She was a registered nurse for 48 years working in a variety of fields, retiring from Georgia Regional Hospital as a mental health counselor. A devote Irish Catholic, Kay lived for her family and loved the ocean, her garden, football, and sharing a good low-country boil with family. Kay is survived by her five c ...
Agnes Moeykens Cota JUN 12, 1922 - MAY 01, 2016
Agnes M. Cota, age 93, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Marsh View Assisted Living under the care of Hospice. The Derby, Vermont native worked for many years with A&P Stores. She moved to Savannah in 1976 and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Aloysius and Annie Moeykens; her husband, Richard Cota; sister, Theresa Moeykens, and niece, Melanie B. Kirby. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy M. Boutin of Savannah; four step-daughters, Sharolyn Cota of Pompano Beach, FL; Linda Bessette (Roger) of Dover, NH; Diane Fortune of Fort Mill, SC and Lori Hewe ...
Barry Driscoll Schaaf JUL 22, 1959 - APR 30, 2016
SAVANNAH – Barry Driscoll Schaaf, 56, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at home. Barry was born in Savannah, GA on July 22, 1959 to James Yardley Schaaf and Barbara Daughtry Schaaf. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy Schaaf. He is survived by his wife Lisa Lombardo Schaaf; his children, Dustin Schaaf (Brittany), Alyssa Beckdol (Eric), Allison Schaaf, and Harley Schaaf; his grandchildren, Eli Beckdol and Lawson Schaaf; his sisters, Margie Carfrey (Tom), Audrey Lewis (Loren), and Janet Schaaf; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was of the Catholic faith and worked ...
Sara Nell Davis JAN 31, 1930 - APR 30, 2016
Sara Nell Davis (86) died April 30, 2016 peacefully surrounded by her family at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born January 30, 1930 in Swainsboro, Georgia. She moved to Savannah 1948, where she raised her family. She was an amazing homemaker, doting grandmother, and great grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and was always kind to everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Walter White and Bernice Tyson White, brother, John Wayne White, infant brother, Billy White, husband, William White Davis and son, Larry Steven Davis. Surviving are her sons and daughters: William ...
Bette Morrow Stafford SEP 23, 1930 - APR 29, 2016
Bette Morrow Stafford (Elizabeth Jane), of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was 85 years old. Bette was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1930. At age 12 she moved with her family to Orlando, Florida. After graduating from Orlando High School in 1948, she moved to Savannah, Georgia where, on a city bus, she met the love of her life and husband of over 50 years, Jack Cauley Stafford. They were married on January 5, 1950. She faithfully lived in service and obedience to God Almighty and emulated the life of her Savior, Jesus Chr ...
Jonathan David "J.K." Ketterer APR 27, 1987 - APR 28, 2016
Jonathan David “J.K.” Ketterer – of Savannah, Georgia formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was 29 years old. Jonathan graduated as an architect from Savannah College of Art and Design where he also competed on their swim team. He was very active as a triathlon competitor and worked as a fitness instructor in the Savannah area. He also worked part-time as a waiter for Lady & Sons Restaurant. He was a member of Duncan Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, H. E. Cornelius and uncle, Steven Cornelius. Survivors include his par ...
Vivian Edith Barbee Bedgood DEC 09, 1920 - APR 28, 2016
Greenville, SC - Vivian Edith Barbee Bedgood, 95, died Apr 28, 2016 at Magnolia Manor of Greenville, in Greenville, SC after a long illness. Her daughter was by her side. She was born Dec 9, 1920 in Savannah, Ga and lived in Savannah most of her life before moving to Charleston, SC and then Greenville, SC to be with her daughter. Mrs. Bedgood was a graduate of Commercial High School, Class of 1939. She had a 45 year career as a bookkeeper and payroll clerk with the Oldsmobile dealership in Savannah. Thirty eight of those years were with Fuller Oldsmobile. She retired in 1999 at age 79. Mrs. Be ...
Dalpha A. Cox, Jr. OCT 17, 1920 - APR 27, 2016
HINESVILLE – Dalpha A. “Dick” Cox, Jr. 95, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Hospice House in Savannah. The Easton, Maryland native was a longtime resident of Savannah before moving to Hinesville in 2002. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was employed by Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart Army Base prior to his retirement. Mr. Cox was a member of Whitefield United Methodist and was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Carrie E. Cox. He will always be remembered by the many that loved him as “One of a Kind”. Surviving are her two daughters, Kay Aliffi and Linda Richardson and he ...
Patricia Huene NOV 20, 1942 - APR 26, 2016
Patricia Marie Huene (O'Connor) died April 26, 2016, peacefully in her sleep at her home on Skidaway Island. Survivors include her daughter, two sons, daughter-in-law, and four sisters. She was a member of the United Methodist Church on Skidaway Island. A former teacher, she was an avid and lifelong reader, and she passed that strong love of learning on to her children. The family suggests that any remembrances be made in her memory to an organization that supports literacy and education, such as First Book. ...
Donald J. McNally JUN 20, 1929 - APR 26, 2016
SAVANNAH – Donald McNally, 86, died April 26, 2016, at Hospice House surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was born June 20, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey and lived in Savannah and Lawrenceville, Georgia for most of his life. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1962. Don played minor league baseball for the Pittsburgh organization in the 1950’s. His travels took him to Brunswick, GA where he met his wife Addie Lou Butts. They were married on November 22, 1952. Don enjoyed playing tennis up in to his mid 70’s. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Mike ...
David Precht JAN 17, 1934 - APR 25, 2016
Richmond, VA - David Precht 82, died on April 25, 2016 at Westminster Canterbury Richmond under the care of Hospice of Virginia. Mr. Precht was born in Savannah Georgia, where he graduated from Savannah High School. After earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and serving in the Army, his first job was with the Savannah Electric and Power Co. Subsequently, he worked most of his career in Massachusetts with projects taking him to Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Twice he also visited the birthplace of his grandparents in Germany. Mr. Precht spent his retirement years in S ...
Jean A. Sikes JAN 22, 1943 - APR 24, 2016
Savannah- Jean A. Sikes passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Our Mother will be remembered for the love and kindness of her heart and dedication to her family. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Derrick Sikes; sister, Carolyn Matthews, and brother, Jimmy Shuman. Surviving are her daughters, Pam Young (Richard) of Savannah, Carla Padgett (Robert) of Stem, NC; six grandchildren, Brandon Padgett, Brooke Padgett, Blake Padgett, Jeremy Young (Megan), Rebecca Kimball (Ryan), and Ryan Young; seven great-grandchildr ...
Christine Smith Persons JAN 01, 1924 - APR 24, 2016
Christine Norris Smith Persons, 92, died on April 24, 2016 at Hospice House in Savannah, Georgia. She was born January 1, 1924 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the first child of Thomas Washington Smith and Sarah Bell Smith. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School and attended Alabama College for Women until she joined the Women’s Army Corps to serve in World War II. In 1946 she married Wilton B. Persons, Jr. shortly after his graduation from West Point; they were married for almost 69 years until his death in 2015. She attended Brandeis University and Boston University when they lived in Boston. ...
Ruth Marilyn Nelson Scudder NOV 12, 1937 - APR 23, 2016
Ruth Marilyn Nelson Scudder, 78, formerly of Lawrenceburg, IN., passed away on April 23rd, 2016 in Savannah, GA from cancer, heart and respiratory disease. Born November 12th, 1937, near Chesterville, IN. to Alice May (nee Stevens) Palmer and Carl Nelson. Ruth was the oldest child with six siblings; Wayne, Jane, Brenda, Linda, Robert and Phyllis. As a young woman, Ruth worked on the family farm owned by her stepfather, Clarence Palmer, handling every facet of crop and animal management, including heavy machinery. Mrs. Scudder attended Rising Sun Schools, graduating in 1955 from Rising Sun High ...
Daisy Barbee AUG 25, 1924 - APR 22, 2016
Universal City, TX- Daisy Barbee passed away on April 22nd, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born on August 25th, 1924 in Savannah, Georgia to John and Alva (Johnson) Edmondson. She was a dental receptionist for Dr. Donald R. Smidt in Universal City, Texas for more than twenty years. She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Universal City. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Freddie A. Barbee; brother, John Edmondson (Bootsie); and sister, Doris McKendree. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Barbee; brother, Michael Edmondson and numerous nieces and nephews. ...
Frances M. Pagliarullo DEC 04, 1924 - APR 22, 2016
Frances M. “Miss Fran” Pagliarullo Frances McLamb Pagliarullo Savannah, GA. died April 22, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. "MISS FRAN", she lived and she died. That was the only obituary Fran wanted but her family and friends thought more should be written. We would like to let you know her work here on earth is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can't refuse, for a trip she will not be returning. This new home comes with a huge bonus, a joyous reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. They will be so happy for her arrival and it will be a wonde ...
Sally "Sandra" Gray Drews SEP 28, 1938 - APR 22, 2016
– Sally Sandra Gray Drews, 77, died April 22, 2016 under the care of Hospice Savannah, in her childhood home during a gentle Spring rain at Isle of Hope. She was born September 28, 1938 in Savannah, GA and lived in many places across the United States before settling back in Savannah in 1991. She attended the Isle of Hope School and then Catholic Boarding School. She worked in the Fashion Industry throughout most of her life. She will forever be remembered by her loving family for her ability to share the beautiful side of life as well as teaching that everything is going to be “copacetic”. ...
John R. Mayo, Jr NOV 29, 1961 - APR 22, 2016
John Randall Mayo, Jr, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Born November 29, 1961, John grew up in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where his family has lived since the landing of the Mayflower. While growing up, John loved roaming the Cape beaches and spending time with his parents, grandparents, aunt and uncles while they worked on the family duck farm and restaurant. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Nauset High School where he played tennis. Influenced by a family friend, he studied aerospace engineering while at the University of Southern California. After graduating, he began his care ...
Frederick Russell Viles SEP 23, 1944 - APR 21, 2016
Frederick Russell Viles, 71, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, son of Frederick R. and Shirley Hopf Viles. He graduated from high school in Waltham and later attended Syracuse University for three years. Mr. Viles enter the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He later attended Georgia State University receiving a bachelor’s degree. Mr. Viles was the owner of the Comic Box in Savannah. He was an avid golfer and above all loved his family and his Lord. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death b ...
Marilyn Lancaster Clifton DEC 01, 1940 - APR 21, 2016
Savannah, GA - Marilyn Lancaster Clifton, 75, passed away on April 21, 2016 due to complications from a stroke in Savannah, GA where she has been living with her sister for the past 8 yrs. She was born December 1, 1940 in St. Augustine, Florida, the daughter of Hugh and Margret Lancaster. Marilyn grew up in St. Augustine and graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1958. After high school, she attended Florida State University where she received a degree in education in 1962. That same year she married and started her family. A consummate mother, Marilyn is survived by her three daughters, De ...
Roland Tee Irish SEP 06, 1927 - APR 21, 2016
SAVANNAH - Roland Tee Irish, 88 passed away at home after an extended illness surrounded by his children. He is survived by his children. He was born in 1927 in Savannah, GA and has lived in Savannah his entire life. He graduated from Benedictine High School and was honorably discharged from the U.S Army. Roland had a long business career in sales and management at Bearings and Drives Inc. and was a member of Calvary Baptist as well as the Fenian Society. Surviving are his daughter Stephanie Irish, son Skipper Irish, grandchildren Heather, Emily and Austin Irish, daughter –in-law Darra Irish, ...
Fernando Santos JAN 05, 1952 - APR 19, 2016
SAVANNAH - Fernando Santos, age 64, died April 19th at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He was born January 5th, 1952 in Montalegre, Portugal before coming to the U.S. in 1964. He was a registered architect for the state of New York; a member of the AIA. His career took him from the Empire State building, to Luanda, Angola, to Seoul, South Korea, to finally Asheville, NC. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Santos of Savannah, GA; his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Francesco Ventisette, of Springfield, NJ; his son and daughter-in-law, Erik and Abby Sant ...
Lillie Estelle Grotheer DeLoach MAY 13, 1923 - APR 18, 2016
Savannah- Lillie Estelle Grotheer DeLoach, 92, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home. She was born in Savannah May 13, 1923 to John Henry and Lillian E. Grotheer. After high school Estelle worked at Central of Georgia Railroad and retired from the Chatham County Tax Commissioners Office in 1985. Estelle married William Franklin DeLoach in1947. They were together until his death in 1978. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Henry Grotheer. Surviving are her son, William DeLoach, Jr.; daugh ...
Miles S. "Mick" Jenney MAR 17, 1933 - APR 18, 2016
Savannah, GA – Miles (Mick) Sawyer Jenney, age 83, died April 18, 2016. Mick was born March 17, 1933 in Rutland, Vermont. He was a sports writer for his high school newspaper, and later attended Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, MA. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1955 where he majored in History and was president of his fraternity, Delta Upsilon. He served in the US Army for 18 months after graduation. Mick married Joan Walker in 1957, and the two lived in New York City and Bergen County, New Jersey, while raising two children. Mick had an exciting career working in the advertisi ...
James Charles Smith MAR 01, 1940 - APR 16, 2016
James Charles Smith, 76, of Savannah, died April 16, 2016, at Memorial University Medical Center, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born March 1, 1940, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Charles Lloyd and Mamie Nevil Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Melinda Harn Smith, and son, James Kevin Smith (Katie), of Milton, Georgia. In addition to his parents, his sister, Joanne Smith Merritt, preceded him in death. Mr. Smith lived in Savannah for most of his life. After graduating from Savannah High School, he attended Armstrong University and Georgia Southern Uni ...
Peggy Colbertt Canady JUL 18, 1943 - APR 16, 2016
Peggy Colbertt Canady, 72, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Metter, GA. She was a born July 18, 1943 in Lyons, GA to the late Eugene and Vercille Kight Colbertt. She was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jake Edwin Canady, her brother, Dean Reynolds, her sister, Kathy Whitingham, and her step-father, Edward Edenfield. She is survived by three sons, Tray Canady, of Metter, GA, Troy Canady, of Metter, GA, and Todd Canady, and his wife Alethia, of Richmond Hill, GA. Also surviving are six grandchildren, two sisters, Sue Strickland, and her ...