Obituaries
Michele Cooley MacMillan JUL 29, 1946 - OCT 09, 2015
Michele Cooley MacMillan, 69, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Michael T. and Virginia Logan Storm Cooley. Michele was a 1964 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended business college. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, member of the catholic faith and happily retired at the age of 62. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Murray R. MacMillan, sister, Virginia Coder and brother, Thomas M. Cooley. Surviving are his children, Nancy Fisher, Richard MacMillan, Lori Mac ...
Susan Allen Bartoletti OCT 05, 1981 - OCT 08, 2015
Tybee Island- Susan Allen Bartoletti left us too soon on Thursday, October 8th, 2015 after an accident on Tybee Island. Susan was born in Decatur, Georgia, October 5th, 1981. She is survived by her husband, Chris Bartoletti; parents, David and Elizabeth Allen; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Erica Allen; nieces, Haleigh and Katelyn Milligan; mother-in-law, Lynn Bartoletti and sister-in-law, Jennie Bartoletti. Susan possessed a gift for life and a smile that lit up every room she walked into. She was a daughter, sister, wife, friend and teacher. May we find comfort in the time we were bles ...
Ellen Tanner Alexander NOV 15, 1933 - OCT 06, 2015
Savannah – Ellen Alexander, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was born November 15, 1933, in Sandersville, GA, the daughter of Harris and Mary Tanner. Ellen met the love of her life, Jack Alexander, in 1955 on a blind date. They courted for six months, married on December 17, 1955, and made their home in Savannah, GA. She was a stay at home mom for many years before going to work at Calvary Day Care and later worked for Gulfstream Aerospace, Inc. until her retirement in 1997. Ellen was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 50 years where she taught 1st grade Sunday School and ...
Steven Keith Bradbury DEC 16, 1958 - OCT 05, 2015
ATLANTA - Steven Keith Bradbury, 56, of Atlanta died on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on December 16, 1958 to Charlane Brantley Bradbury and Robert Gardiner Bradbury, M.D. He was a graduate of Windsor Forest High School in Savannah and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Georgia State University. Steve was a kind and gentle person who loved his family and friends dearly. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to the beach. He loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Hawks. Above, all he had a profound faith in God which sust ...
Donna Erickson Tully JAN 11, 1936 - OCT 05, 2015
Savannah - Donna Erickson Tully, 79, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Habersham House. She was born in Logan, West Virginia, daughter of Charlie O. and Ethel Grant Merritt Erickson. She was a graduate of Man High School and received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of West Virginia. Mrs. Tully taught Spanish and English in Huntington, West Virginia prior to moving to Savannah in 1964. She was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church; Huntington Women’s Club, an avid bridge player and also played the piano at the Candler Hospital Chapel for many years. ...
Dennis J. Munz - OCT 03, 2015
Dennis James Munz, 70 Dennis James Munz, 70, of Cleveland Ohio, died at 5:30pm, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born Dec. 10, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was married to Pamela Munz and she survives. His parents were Elroy Munz and Mary Boldin, Dennis was an only child. Also surviving are his son Tom Munz of Orlando, Florida; his daughter Lisa Munz Ginther of Orlando, Florida; his step daughter Dr. Julie Stricken Tome of Hilton Head Island, SC; 7 grandchildren; Brett Munz; Sierra and Savannah Ginther; Sydney, Scarlett and Kent Camp, Ava Tome. Dennis lived in Fort Myers, whe ...
Ann Rooks Register Link JAN 16, 1935 - OCT 02, 2015
Savannah- Ann Rooks Register Link, 80, passed away Friday, October 02, 2015 at her residence. Ann was the widow of Robert F. Link. Born in Savannah, January 16, 1935, she was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended Armstrong State College. She held office in many organizations including the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution & Daughters of the American Colonists. She and her husband were long time members of St. James Catholic Church where they served as Eucharistic Ministers of Care. Surviving are her brother, Robert S. Register, Jr. (Jan); ...
Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. OCT 12, 1931 - OCT 02, 2015
Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. Skidaway Island - Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital from complications following a stroke. Mr. Coffman was born in Princeton, New Jersey on October 12, 1931 and graduated as Class President from Princeton High School. He continued his education at Princeton University and graduated from Babson College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He began his business career on Wall Street as an investment banker with Laird & Company, eventually becoming Vice President of White Weld. After twenty years he swi ...
Lemuel Waters - SEP 30, 2015
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Mr. Lemuel Foy Waters, Jr., 77, loving husband to Janice Kinsey Waters. Mr. Waters was employed at Georgia Power for 30 years in various locations and has been retired for 21 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, his true passion was his children and grandchildren, and he was a devoted husband. Mr. Waters was a Christian and his faith in Jesus Christ was exemplified by the way he led his life. Family members, in addition to his beloved wife, include his children: David Foy Waters (Janet) and Diann W. Banks (Lee); grandchildren: ...
Jennifer G. Fields FEB 13, 1970 - SEP 30, 2015
Jennifer Gail Gustafson Fields Jennifer Gail Gustafson Fields, 45, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born February 13, 1970 to Filmore and Gail Bradford Gustafson. Jennifer received her master’s of science degree from Clarion University in 2012, was a member of the Wethersfield Evangelical Church in Connecticut, and attended Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church in Savannah. She and her husband have served as Missionaries for many years, serving in Venezuala and Spain. She was a loving daughter, wife, and mother to her two children, and missionary. She is ...
James W. Kelley MAY 30, 1924 - SEP 29, 2015
SAVANNAH - James William Kelley of Savannah died September 29, 2015. He was 91 years old. Born and raised in Savannah, Mr. Kelley was the son of Francis and Elizabeth Kelley. He attended Marist Brothers School and graduated from Savannah High School. Mr. Kelley enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 18, serving in the 4th Marine Division as a radio operator during World War II. He was assigned to the Pacific Theater, where he earned the Bronze and Silver Stars. After completing his military service, Mr. Kelley returned to Savannah, where he began a career with Bell South and met and married ...
Eva Joan Bunzel Bulman APR 07, 1933 - SEP 29, 2015
Eva Joan Bulman (née Bunzel) died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Born on April 7, 1933 in Vienna, Austria, she immigrated to New York City with her parents and brother Eric when she was six year’s old. Eva spent her youth between boarding schools and summer camps in the northeast. She majored in music and went to Lasell Junior College in Massachusetts. Her first job was with Columbia Records. Eva was a member of Robert Shaw’s Collegiate Chorale and proudly sang in many of New York’s major venues under other conductors as wel ...
Aubrey Brown AUG 13, 1929 - SEP 28, 2015
Ellabell, GA- Aubrey Brown, 86, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Metter, GA, son of Manson Brown and Polly Tucker Brown. Aubrey proudly served in the US Air Force 1947-1950. He married the love of his life, Martha Daniels Brown in 1951 and they moved to Savannah. While in Savannah, Aubrey worked at Union Camp where he retired after 25 years of service as a machine operator. He then began his own business, Brown’s Mobile Maintenance, a roadside assistance mechanic service. His parents and wife preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Kenn ...
Robert Paige Frew FEB 18, 1950 - SEP 27, 2015
Robert Paige Frew, 65, of Ashburn, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Tifton, Georgia. Born on February 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Richard Earl and Janet Robinson Frew. He was a member of Our Divine Catholic Church in Tifton, Georgia. He was also a member of The American Legion Post #98 in Sycamore, Georgia having served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Robert was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart. He is survived by a special fri ...
Sharon Lee Bishop Laist APR 17, 1947 - SEP 27, 2015
SAVANNAH - Sharon Lee Bishop Laist, 68, died Sunday, September 27, 2015. The native of Bristol, CT had lived in Orange, CT for 33 years before to moving to Savannah in 2000 to live at The Landings on Skidaway Island. Mrs. Laist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a Master’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master’s degree in American Studies from New York University. Prior to moving to Savannah she was an archivist at The Yale University Divinity School, Head of Archives at The Ford Foundation in New York City, ...
Marilyn S. Smith JAN 20, 1930 - SEP 26, 2015
SAVANNAH – Marilyn Anita Sickel Smith, 85, passed away on September 26, 2015 at Candler Hospital, under the care of Spanish Oaks and surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born January 20, 1930 in Savannah, GA and lived in Savannah for most of her life. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Chemistry. For over thirty years Marilyn had a gift shop, Temptations II, on River Street, and most recently sold antiques at Habersham Antique Market. Marilyn Smith was predeceased by her loving husband, Al Smith. Marilyn left behind her daughter, Michelle Vine, two granddaughters, Ang ...
Barbara Hines Russell SEP 11, 1947 - SEP 25, 2015
Barbara Hines Russell Barbara Russell died peacefully at home on September 25, 2015. She was born in Savannah on Sept. 11, 1947, and was the daughter of Hugh Jenkins and Bettie (Cubbedge) Jenkins. Barbara grew up on Wilmington Island and attended Savannah High School. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1968. Barbara married Dr. Preston Russell in Savannah in 1994. She was co-author with her husband of Savannah: A History of Her People since 1733.Socially she was a member of The Georgia Society of Colonial Dames, The Savannah Cotillion Club, The Oglethorpe Club, and The Garden Club of Sa ...
Katalin FEB 12, 1987 - SEP 23, 2015
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Marian Lucree Berry DEC 26, 1934 - SEP 23, 2015
Marian Lucree Berry Marian Lucree Berry, 80, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Candler Hospital with her family by her side. She was born December 26, 1934 in Savannah to the late Elton and Willa Mae Ross Lucree. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and was retired from Eckerd’s and CVS Pharmacy’s. She attended St. James Catholic Church and was very active in attending many sporting events and other school activities that her grandchildren were involved in. She loved life, her family, and never met a stranger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Be ...
Eleanore Marie Fischetti JUL 17, 1940 - SEP 20, 2015
Savannah- Eleanore Marie Fischetti, 75, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her son, Raymond Fischetti; sisters, Grace and Cheryl Parker and nephew, Joseph Santiago. Born and educated in New York City, Eleanore was of the Catholic faith. She spent most of her growing up years in Brooklyn, and Queens, NY, later moving to Staten Island. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at the Wells Fargo Company in Manhattan. Always interested in the arts, she joined the Staten Island Art Association with her mother, and was eventually exhibited ...
Albert Jones McRae III FEB 16, 1947 - SEP 20, 2015
SAVANNAH - Albert Jones McRae III passed away peacefully on September 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 16, 1947, the only child of Albert Jones McRae II and Earlene Williams McRae. The family moved to Albany Georgia in 1951 and remained there for many years. Albert’s nick name was “Skip” and he went by that his entire life. He graduated from Albany High School in 1965 and went to college at Auburn University. He graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Aviation Management in 1970 and 1971. “Skip” went into ...
Allen J. (Jay) Harrelson, Jr. JUN 06, 1967 - SEP 18, 2015
Allen J. (Jay) Harrelson, Jr. Thunderbolt, GA – Allen J. Harrelson, Jr., 48, was born June 6, 1967 in Savannah, GA and died September 18, 2015. Jay graduated from Johnson High School in 1985. He was a veteran of the 165th. Air National Guard. He also completed the EMT course. Jay was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Harrelson, maternal grandparents, Eugene and Narlene Hiers; paternal grandparents, A.J. and Bonnie Harrelson; aunt, Alice Hiers Mullis and uncle Steve Hiers. Surviving are his mother, Jo Ann Hiers Shuman; father, Allen J. Harrelson, Sr. and stepmother, Judy Harrelson; ...
Sarah Ratcliffe Barber OCT 19, 1928 - SEP 18, 2015
SAVANNAH – Sarah R. (Betty) Barber, a longtime resident of Savannah, died Friday, September 19th surrounded by loved ones after a short illness. Born in Fairfax, SC, Betty received a Bachelor of Education from Georgia Southern College. She was an elementary schoolteacher in Chatham County for 40 years. Betty loved reading, gardening, knitting and spending time with family. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Savannah Jaycee’s, Elks Auxiliary, Women’s Club, Docent for the Andrew Low House, volunteered at Savannah Welcome Center and loved to play bridge. Betty is preceded in death by h ...
James William Bullock, Sr. APR 22, 1922 - SEP 17, 2015
Savannah- James William Bullock, Sr., 93, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Oxton Court of Savannah under the care of Hospice Advantage. He was a native of Athens. Mr. Bullock served in the US Army for four years and also served in the US Air Force where he was awarded the Purple Heart. After discharge from the military, he worked as a salesman with Swift Company and Devour Knight Company for over thirty-eight years. He enjoyed playing golf. Surviving is his wife of sixty-eight years, Sarah Rowe Bullock; sons, James Bullock, Jr. and Tommy Joe Bullock all of Savannah, and several niec ...
Martha Nell Swanson Brown MAR 05, 1929 - SEP 17, 2015
SAVANNAH – Martha Nell Swanson Brown, 86, passed peacefully, Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born on March 5, 1929 in Fitzgerald, GA. to the late Thomas L. Swanson & Myrtle May Swanson of Fitzgerald, GA. She was employed by the City of Savannah for many years. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Quinton E. Brown, Jr. and five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her son, Michael Brown and his wife Kimberly of Huntersville, NC, her daughter Teresa Floyd and her husb ...
Robert Cyril Alonso, Jr. (Capt. Bob) AUG 18, 1959 - SEP 16, 2015
Savannah - Robert Cyril Alonso, Jr. (Capt. Bob), 56, passed away September 16, 2015 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born in Savannah, son of Robert Cyril Alonso and Maureen Llewellyn Alonso. The Savannah native was born August 18, 1959 and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1977. He attended the University of Georgia and was a tug boat captain for many years. He was a founding member of Catholic War Veterans Local Post, American Legion member, member of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and also served as president of Coastal Corvette Association. During his tenure as pre ...
Julianne Jarvis Meyers MAY 02, 1930 - SEP 16, 2015
Julianne Jarvis Moore (Meyers) R.N. Tybee Island Ga. (May 2, 1930 to September 15, 2015) Born on May 2, 1930 to William Burton Jarvis and Christina Rourke Jarvis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah Ga. Julianne is preceded in death by her parents William Burton Jarvis and Christina Rourke Jarvis, three brothers, William Burton Jarvis Jr., Walter Joseph Jarvis, and John Rourke Jarvis. Also a nephew, William T. Jarvis, U.S. Army, killed in action Vietnam, February 1968 (Tet Offensive), and two husbands Charles Eugene Moore,Jr. and Charles J. Meyers (Pete). Julianne attended Cathedral Day School ...
David R. Durden OCT 14, 1937 - SEP 16, 2015
David Richmond Durden, 77, passed away peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 14, 1937, to Earl & Susie Durden. For 58 years, David was a loving husband to LaTrelle Cook Durden. He was an encouraging father to their two very energetic sons, Michael and Joey (Christina). Later, he was a very animated and inspirational grandfather to his four granddaughters, Candace (Jim), Brittany (Jae), Lyndsay (James), Isabella, and four great-grandsons. He is also survived by a sister, Beverly T ...