Obituaries
Duane "Digger" Wood APR 03, 1946 - DEC 05, 2015
Guyton- Duane “Digger” Douglas Wood, Sr., 69, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his home under the care of Hospice. He was born in Savannah April 3, 1946 to Emory and Mattie Lou Wood. He served in the US Navy before beginning his thirty- nine year career with Coastal Canvas Company. Over the years he lived in Bloomingdale and Tybee Island before moving to Guyton. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, American Legion Post 154 and Tybee Marine Rescue Squadron. Digger was a craftsman and enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, ...
Farrolyn Barnes Portune JUL 03, 1951 - DEC 05, 2015
SAVANNAH - FARROLYN BARNES PORTUNE, 64, died peacefully in her home Saturday morning, December 5th. She was born July 3, 1951 in Atlanta, GA and lived in Savannah for most of her life with her best friend and husband of 44 years. Before retiring in 2013, she worked at John S. James for more than 40 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert Portune, of Savannah, GA; her son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Christine (Robinson) Portune, her son and daughter-in-law, Kristopher and Betsy (Hooks) Portune, of Lexington, SC; and her two grandsons, Tyler and Gavin Portune. The family will receive frien ...
Baby Boy Kaleb James Newberry Sanderson DEC 04, 2015 - DEC 04, 2015
SAVANNAH- Baby Boy Kaleb James Newberry Sanderson gently passed from his parents arms to the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 4, 2015. Kaleb is the son of Kimberlyn Newberry and Kasey Sanderson. He was the answer to their prayers, and they waited for his birth with joyful expectation. He was loved by all who met him and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Reverend Jeptha and Allyson Newberry; his paternal grandparents, Tammy Mosely and Mr. & Mrs. Travis Sanderson; and several other relatives. A memorial service will be held ...
Charles (Charlie) Alexander Perry, Jr. MAY 21, 1927 - DEC 04, 2015
Charles (Charlie) Alexander Perry, Jr. – SAVANNAH – Charles passed away on December 4, 2015 at his home in Savannah. Charles was a loving father and husband, life-long Savannahian, small business owner, and real estate broker. Charles was born on E. 37th St. in 1927. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 at the age of 17 and was deployed to the South Pacific during World War II. He returned from war and attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he sang in the Glee Club and was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. Out of college he was employed as an accountant in Aiken, South Carolina at the ...
William "Billy" Brown, Jr. MAY 03, 1960 - DEC 04, 2015
William “Billy” Brown, Jr. 55, died Friday at Candler Hospital after a short illness. The longtime resident of Savannah was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was currently employed as a chef at Toucan Café and the former owner of Southern Glass Company. Surviving are his wife, Laura M. Brown; a son, Sean Brown (Heather); a daughter, Kacie Campbell (Charles); and three grandchildren, Hailey Brown, Gabriel and Georgia Campbell. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at th ...
Carolyn Louise Granat Zabawa APR 03, 1953 - DEC 03, 2015
On December 3, 2015 at 11:00 p.m. Carolyn’s journey on earth ended. She has transitioned into a much more peaceful place that we all know as heaven! Though her life here on earth was short, she can now live for eternity pain free. Heaven has gained the most “Beautiful Angel”. Carolyn has touched so many people’s hearts with her compassion for life, and love for her “HUGE” family. Her dedication showed in everything she did from her work to her family to her recovery. She put her heart into everything. This is one strong and amazing woman. This world will never be the same. Carolyn is survived ...
Richard Duffy OCT 23, 1950 - DEC 03, 2015
Savannah- Richard Evans “Ricky” Duffy died at home, on Thursday morning, December 3, 2015, surrounded by his family that he loved so much. Ricky was born October 23, 1950. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1968 and he was the owner of The Gun Shop in Savannah for 37 years. Ricky is pre-deceased by his father and mother, Robert and Mary Duffy. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Norris Duffy; Son, Richard Tyson “Ty” Duffy (Amanda); Daughter, Maryann Duffy Dewberry (Jimmy); Grandsons Cooper Mercer Dewberry, James Dewberry; Granddaughter, Morgan Dewberry. He is also surviv ...
Robert H. "Bob" Reardon JUN 10, 1920 - DEC 02, 2015
Robert “Bob” Reardon, patriarch of Savannah’s Reardon Clan, passed into eternal glory on December 2, 2015. Son of John and Kate Hart Reardon, Bob was born on June 10, 1920, and raised in Washington Square’s “Old Fort” district. As a young man he attended the Marist Brothers School for Boys and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1938. Bob was accepted into the United States Navy Yard apprentices school in Charleston, South Carolina, and entered into the United States Maritime Services (USMS) in 1942, later graduating as a USMS ensign, licensed as a third engineer. Having served his n ...
Dennis "Dino" Hesney DEC 19, 1950 - DEC 01, 2015
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Dennis “Dino” Hesney, 64, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. He was born December 19, 1950 in New London, CT and has lived in Savannah since 1984. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School, class of 1968 and received a BS from Central CT State University. Dennis, most affectionately known as Dino and “The Dream”, was not only a legendary bartender at Spanky’s but was well known throughout the city of Savannah. We will always remember his quick wit and contagious laughter. He inherited his passion for the Red Sox from his beloved mother, Margie. In addition to his mother, Dino was predece ...
Mary Frances Hankins APR 25, 1928 - DEC 01, 2015
Mary Frances Hankins, 87, was received into the hands of God on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Mary Frances was born in Jenkins County, GA. She was preceded in death by her father Eddie Lee Cosby, mother Lena Colley Jarriel, brother Jesse M. Cosby, sister Gladys Jarriel Blackburn and daughter-in-law Kimberly Jacqueline Hankins. Mrs. Hankins retired after 32 years with Southern Bell, beginning at the Butler Avenue office on Savannah Beach. She volunteered at and donated several phone company artifacts to the Tybee Lighthouse and Museum. She is survived by her sister Ruby Wilson, daughter Carolin ...
Kye Sun Ha OCT 20, 2015 - NOV 30, 2015
Kye Sun Ha, 90, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, passed away on November 30, 2015, at her residence. She was born on October 20, 1925, in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. She was very athletic as a child and played many sports during school. She grew up during the Japanese occupation of Korea and lived through the Korean War. After the Korean War, she owned a construction company and moved to Seoul. When she was 60, she moved to Savannah, Georgia to live closer to her two daughters and grandchildren. She had many friends in Savannah and was an active member of the Korean United Methodist ...
Christine Asendorf Rountree NOV 27, 1925 - NOV 29, 2015
Christine Asendorf Rountree, 90, passed away November 29, 2015 under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by family. She was born November 27, 1925 in Savannah, GA to the late Christian L. and Dorothy F. Asendorf. She was the first Grandchild of Cord and Bernhardine Asendorf who built the famous Asendorf House, now known as the Gingerbread House. She was raised in Savannah where she met the man of her dreams and married in 1946 and began a family. Due to her husband’s military service they traveled the U.S. and abroad until his death in 1968. She moved back to Savannah where she raised he ...
Robert J. Antonelli JUN 22, 1952 - NOV 29, 2015
Robert J. Antonelli, 63, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Candler Hospital. He was born June 22, 1952 in Hazleton, PA to the late Ernest and Rose Antonelli. Robert worked for the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are his wife, Janet V. Antonelli, of Savannah, two sons, Brian Antonelli, of Dunwoody, GA, and Matthew Antonelli, of Pooler, GA, daughter, Amy Antonelli, of Pt. Wentworth, GA, and two sisters, Sharon Kimock, of Pennsylvania, and Denise Antonelli, of Florida. Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Fox & Weeks, ...
Launa Quattlebaum Johns MAR 02, 1919 - NOV 28, 2015
Launa Quattlebaum Johns, 96, died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1919 to the late Julian and Clyde Quattlebaum. She worked for Armstrong State College. Surviving are her granddaughter, Joy Hall (Steve), of Cumming, GA, great-granddaughter, Chloe Heaberlin, of Cumming, GA, sister, Mary Free, of Melbourne, FL, sister-in-law, Lillian Johns, of North Carolina, and other relatives. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. in t ...
Robert "Bobby" Harn AUG 10, 1932 - NOV 28, 2015
Robert Eugene (Bobby) Harn, 83, passed away Saturday, November, 28th 2015, at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 10, 1932, in Richmond Hill, Ga. To Marvin and Virginia Harn. In the early years, Bobby attended schools in Richmond Hill and Savannah and graduated 1951 from Springfield Academy in Effingham where he excelled in basketball, baseball and ran track. Upon graduation, Bobby went to work with Southern Bell. He started out as a craftsman and retired as a Construction Supervisor after 40 years of service in 1991. He was a member of the Cobra Club and the Exchange Club. ...
Darby Lee Sullivan JUL 23, 1973 - NOV 27, 2015
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Darby Davis Sullivan, 42, passed away at Memorial Medical Center with her family at her bedside. Darby was born in Savannah on July 23, 1973 and educated in all of Chatham County Schools. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy Class of 1992. Her life as a little girl was filled with joy being with her Mama, Daddy and Nana. Her favorite memory was being on the water. She was an active athlete growing up playing many sports including softball, basketball and numerous swim teams. Following in her mother’s footsteps George Ann as a great swimmer. After High School graduation she moved to Minneso ...
Jackie Rockett SEP 26, 1944 - NOV 26, 2015
SAVANNAH – Jacquelyn (Jackie) Rockett, 71, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and retired from Fries Poultry. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rockett; son, Tony Rockett; daughter-in-law, April Rockett; grandson, Anthony Nolan Rockett; son, Jason Rockett; sister, Charlotte Coursey. She is survived by sisters, Barbara Deason (Ed), Sally Palmer, Boniane Murray; a brother, Johnny Bridges (Saundra) and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Green ...
Anthony Bernard Purdy, Sr. OCT 04, 1922 - NOV 25, 2015
Anthony Bernard Purdy, Sr., 93 (Lt. Col, ret.USAF), died peacefully at his home on November 25, 2015, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice and with his family at his bedside. A member of the Greatest Generation and a native Savannahian, his parents, Grover A. Purdy Sr. and Emily Collins Purdy predeaceased him as did his brothers Grover A. Purdy Jr., Alfred J. Purdy Sr., his brother-in-law Harry J. Elliott, his son-in-law Richard C. Lutz Sr., and his beloved wife Elizabeth G.(Betty) Purdy. Bernie attended Marist School for Boys and when his family moved to Beaufort, SC, he attended high schoo ...
Al St. Lawrence JUL 12, 1934 - NOV 24, 2015
Al St. Lawrence, 81, longtime Sheriff of Chatham County, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born in Dover, New Hampshire, son of John Ovid St. Lawrence and Mary Gagne St. Lawrence. Mr. St. Lawrence enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956 after being stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, then called Hunter Air Force Base. After the military, he decided to make Savannah his home. Mr. St. Lawrence began his career in law enforcement in 1959 with the Chatham County Police Department. He held positions during his law enforcement career of Cor ...
Tom Coffey FEB 14, 1923 - NOV 22, 2015
SAVANNAH - Tom Coffey, retired editor of the Savannah Morning News & Evening Press and a journalist in the Savannah area for more than 50 years, died on Sunday while in hospice care in LaGrange, Ga. He was 92. Coffey was the only son of the late Thomas Francis Coffey Sr. and the late Julian Bacon Coffey, and was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary Corley Coffey, and daughter, Mary Cynthia Smith. Coffey began his newspaper career as an Evening Press carrier, rising from paper carrier to editor. He also worked in the 1950s as the first news director/sports director for WSAV-TV an ...
Betsy Mulholland Scully FEB 05, 1923 - NOV 22, 2015
Elizabeth Mulholland Scully, 92, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. She was born February 5, 1923 in Georgetown, KY, daughter of Daniel Mulholland and Katharine Pieri Mulholland. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Scully. She was a communicant of Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Throughout her life, she volunteered with many catholic and charitable organizations. Surviving are her children, Kathy Ernst (Drew), Julie Burch, Jim Scully (Beth), seven grandchildren, one great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday ...
Francis Lindsay Surrette JUL 01, 1938 - NOV 21, 2015
SAVANNAH – CSM Francis L. Surrette, USA Ret., 77, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, in Savannah. The Haverhill, MA native had lived in Savannah since 1979. He retired as a Command Sargent Major in the United States Army in 1982 after 27 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Chong Ae Surrette; his daughter, Suzanne Sjoquist (Bret); his son, Greg Surrette, Sr. (Joje); two step-daughters, Han Bul Surrette and Sun He Surrette; and two grandchildren, Greg, Jr. and James. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Myra Stevens Sanders MAR 11, 1927 - NOV 20, 2015
SAVANNAH – Myra Stevens Sanders, 88, died Friday, November 20, 2015, in Savannah. Daughter of the late Willie Erastus and Susie Belle Murphy Stevens, she was born in Twin City, Georgia and had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a member of the Christian faith. Surviving are her son, James R. Sanders, Jr. (Geri); her daughter, Cheryl L. Marchant (David); five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Remley Sanders, Sr. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Mauso ...
Hazel S. Anderson SEP 03, 1925 - NOV 20, 2015
Hazel Speake Anderson, 90, died Friday, November 20, 2015. The Canton, Mississippi native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was the daughter of the late Alfred G. Speake and Mary Brassfield Speake. Hazel enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies included fishing the "HA-HA" (Hazel Anderson-Helen Artley) drops, crabbing, and sitting on her dock enjoying the beautiful sunsets on Moon River. She was a faithful Christian and a 59 year member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Surviving is one son, Raymond E. Anderson (Wilma) of LaGrange, GA, a daughter, Phala M. ...
Sandra Augustine Dennis JAN 26, 1945 - NOV 19, 2015
SAVANNAH – Sandra “Sandy” Claire Augustine Dennis, died on Thursday, November 19th 2015 surrounded by her family, children and grandchildren. She was born January 26th 1945 in Columbia, South Carolina; she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ellie Augustine. She lived in many different states until settling down in Savannah, Ga in 1976 where she set her roots and raised her children. She received her Associate’s degree from University of Washington, Bachelor’s degree from Savannah State University and Master’s Degree from University of South Carolina. Sandy was president of her children’s ...
Darrell Lamont Campbell JUL 29, 1979 - NOV 19, 2015
Darrell Lamont Campbell was born on July 29, 1979 to Mechelle Henderson. He departed this life on November 17, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. He leaves to mourn in his passing his mother, Mechelle Henderson of Savannah, GA; sons, Kayden Campbell of Richmond HIll, GA; and Peyton Campbell of Florida; two sisters, Victoria and Kastopica both of Shreveport, LA; grandmother, Elnora Campbell of Shreveport, LA; on aunt, Margie Campbell of Shreveport, LA; three uncles, Issac of Shreveport, LA; Larry of Mt. Airy, MD; and Brian of Memphis, TN; a host of relatives and friends. The Lord is ...
Dorothy Blackston "Dottie" Cetti OCT 06, 1957 - NOV 18, 2015
Dorothy Blackston “Dottie” Cetti, 58, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Benjamin H. Blackston, Sr. and Dorothy Shea Blackston. Dottie was a graduate of Beach High School, attended Armstrong State College and graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA degree in finance. Dottie was employed in the finance department of Memorial Hospital, American Red Cross and was retired from St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital. She was reared in the Catholic Church but in recent years, attended Savannah Christian Church and Washington Avenue Chr ...
Vivian Allen Howard DEC 04, 1913 - NOV 18, 2015
SAVANNAH - Vivian Allen Howard passed away at her residence on November 18, 2015 just a week before her 102nd birthday. Born in Milledgeville, Georgia, she was daughter of Nellie Gould Allen and Charles Darius Allen. The family moved to Savannah when she was a young child. Vivian attended Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville, University of Georgia and Armstrong State College earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is predeceased by her parents, her loving and devoted husband John Chatham Howard, Sr., and sisters, Myrtle Allen Waters and Dorothy Allen Taylor. Vivian was constan ...
John Joseph McCracken AUG 15, 1929 - NOV 17, 2015
Savannah- John Joseph McCracken, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. John was born in Savannah in 1929, son of the late John and Estelle Powers McCracken. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1947 and attended Armstrong Junior College. He joined the Chatham Artillery at the age of 18 and later designed the Chatham Artillery Monument erected in 1986 at Emmet Park. He married Carolyn Jossey in 1964 in Mobile Alabama. He was a member of the Irish Heritage Society, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the Knights of Columbus ...
Gerald Edwin "Jerry" Preacher DEC 20, 1944 - NOV 15, 2015
OKATIE, SC – Gerald Edwin “Jerry” Preacher, 70, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, in Beaufort, SC. He was a native and lifelong resident of Okatie, SC. Jerry was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and attended Armstrong College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Surviving is his twin brother, James E. Preacher of Okatie, SC. He was predeceased by his parents, William Hughes Preacher and Josie Mae Sikes Preacher. A Graveside Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Savannah, GA. Please sign our on-lin ...