Obituaries
Lalia Hawthorne JUL 03, 2011 - OCT 27, 2015
Lalia Delinar Hawthorne, age 4, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in Savannah. Surviving are her mother, Summer Sanchez; her siblings, Calvin Hawthorne, Nakeita Hawthorne, and Anthony Sanchez; maternal grandfather, Tim Smith and his wife, Susan Lowe; maternal grandmother, Michelle Sanchez; her father, Keith Hawthorne; paternal grandparents, Roger and Cathy Booze; uncles, Phillip Smith and Jason Smith; and a host of other relatives. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A Graveside Serv ...
Manjunath Vajrakarur JUL 15, 1971 - OCT 27, 2015
Manjunath Vajrakarur, 44, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. He is beloved and deeply missed by his family and friends. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Annette Durrence Moylan JUN 23, 1926 - OCT 26, 2015
SAVANNAH - Annette was born on June 23, 1926. She died peacefully on October 26, 2015 under the care of hospice at Savannah Square in her beloved Savannah. She was the only child of Barney Durrence and Beatrice (Babie) Johnson. Annette was always very close with her mother Babie. They lived near each other most of their lives in Savannah until Babie’s death. Annette spent many weekends at Tybee during her teenage years with her friends. Her best friend all her life was Connie Love Downing (deceased) whose family owned a house on Tybee where Annette spent a lot of her summer days. Her other ...
Betty M. "Jackie" Cetchovich OCT 11, 1940 - OCT 26, 2015
Betty M. “Jackie” Cetchovich, 75, died October 26, 2015 at home under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice and her loving family. She was born in Bulloch County, GA on October 11, 1940 but moved to Savannah as child where she lived for most of her life. Jackie was a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 1959. She loved to fish and garden, but her greatest source of pride was being a homemaker and devoted wife to Ralph. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents George and Bernice McNear and her sister Hazel Lowery. Surviving are her loving husband of 50 years, Ralph, of Savannah; her ...
James M. Bowen OCT 15, 1942 - OCT 22, 2015
James Mashburn Bowen, 73, died October 22, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 15, 1942 in Greenwood, MS and has lived in Savannah for the last 12 years. Jim graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and then a Juris Doctor Degree in 1967. He began his law career by serving as a clerk to Federal Judge Woodrow Jones in Rutherfordton, NC. He then went on to partnership in the law firm of Hamrick, Bowen, Nanney, Dalton, Mebane and Greenway. He spent the remainder of his forty year career in Rutherfordton before retiring and moving to Savannah. ...
Margaret Mary Hatch JUN 09, 1957 - OCT 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - Margaret Mary Hatch, 58, of Savannah, Georgia died Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at her home. A “Telfair baby” born June 9th, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia, Mary was the first of five children born to Roddy and Margaret Hatch, Jr. Mary attended Savannah-Chatham County Schools and was a proud 1975 graduate of A.E. Beach High School. She attended Armstrong State College graduating in 1981. While at Armstrong, Mary was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta and college life all-around. After graduation Mary became a math teacher at A.E. Beach for the next thirty years retiring in 2011. She was ...
Catherine Ryan Boyce MAR 29, 1965 - OCT 13, 2015
Savannah - Catherine Ryan Boyce, 50, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Catherine was a 1984 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She worked as a title clerk in the auto finance business. Catherine, better known as “Cat”, was an avid golf fan and animal lover. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone into her life. Cat dearly loved her family of friends from LaVida Country Club. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew J. Ryan, III (Bubsy); maternal grandparents, Willie and Reba Harrell and paternal grandparents, Joe and Eleanor Ryan. Cat ...
Richard Fetzer Zittrouer, Jr. NOV 10, 1944 - OCT 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - Richard Fetzer Zittrouer, Jr. died in his home under the care of Hospice Savannah on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Savannah, GA after several years of fighting Multiple Systems Atrophy. He was 70 years old. Mr. Zittrouer was born on November 11, 1944 in Savannah, GA to his parents, Richard and Frosine Shuman Zittrouer. He attended Clemson University and graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Business Administration. He married Faye Vickers Zittrouer in 1977. They have lived the majority of their married life in Savannah, GA. Mr. Zittrouer was a highly competent a ...
Louise Mur Santiago DEC 12, 1940 - OCT 12, 2015
Louise Mur Santiago died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Candler Hospital. She was born in the Utrecht, Netherlands, where she was reared and attended school. She moved to the United States at the age of 21. As a military wife, Louise lived in many states throughout the United States. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother always giving to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Martha, brothers, Hans and Peter, and daughter, Vickie. Surviving are her husband, Carlos Santiago of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law Corey and Nora Johnson of Indialantic, FL; gran ...
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 ...