Obituaries
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 ...
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 ...