Obituaries
Shealy F. Grovenstein JAN 09, 1943 - MAY 21, 2014
Mr. Shealy F. Grovenstein SAVANNAH - Mr. Shealy F. Grovenstein 71, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his family. Shealy was born January 9th, 1943 in Springfield, GA. He spent most of his adult life in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Effingham County High School. He was in the National Guard in the early sixties. He worked for the Railroad and then he worked for Union Camp for 10 years. After that he was self-employed. He is survived by his wife Patty Grovenstein of Savannah; a daughter and son-in-law Karen & Ken Schaut of Guyton, GA; three grandch ...
Jack Patterson Sherrod NOV 14, 1922 - MAY 20, 2014
Jack Patterson "Pat" Sherrod died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the age of 91. He was born in Savannah on November 14, 1922 to the late Admiral Dewey Sherrod and Inez DeLoach Sherrod. Pat attended Savannah public schools and dropped out in his senior year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the United States Navy in January, 1942 and served with distinction as an aviation machinists mate in a PBY "Black Cat" patrol squadron VP-11 deployed to Australia and New Guinea. After the war he returned to Savannah where he remained for the rest of his life. He returned to schoo ...
Joey Stephen Durden - MAY 20, 2014
Joey Stephen Durden – Richmond, Virginia Joey Stephen Durden, 53, of Richmond, Virginia, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his home in the arms of his loving wife, Christina. Joey was born in Savannah, Georgia, on October 31, 1960, and though he traveled the world, later settling in Virginia, he always called Savannah his home. Joey graduated from Pathway Day School in 1977. He joined the United States Navy in 1981 and served his country from 1981 to 1985. He traveled around the world on the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier, during which time he met and fell in love with his wife. He later op ...
Carol A. Mitchum NOV 25, 1940 - MAY 20, 2014
Carol A. Mitchum, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Atwood O. Cotton and Margaret M. Elliott. She moved to Savannah at the age of 13 and attended local schools and Armstrong Junior College. Mrs. Mitchum was an avid supporter of the Humane Society and a lover of nature. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stewart Broome, Jr. and husband, William Jackson Mitchum. Surviving are daughters, Michele M. Pursley Jeff of Huntersville, NC; Kelly Mitchum of Ashburn VA; brother, Tommy Broome LeAnn of Savannah; gran ...
Thomas J. Moran NOV 22, 1934 - MAY 20, 2014
Thomas J. Moran, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was born in Manhattan, NY oldest son of Mary and Thomas Moran. He was preceded in death by his sister Theresa Ryan and his brother John Moran. He was a very caring husband, father and friend. He retired from J.B. Williams Company-Beechman Products as a plant engineer after 31 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Jody of 57 years, daughters, M.J. Moran, Trish Palmer Karl, and grandson, Ryan Palmer and many wonderful nieces, nephews, their families and relatives. A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014 ...
Olivia Anne Bulter JUL 02, 2003 - MAY 18, 2014
Olivia Anne Butler, 10, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Olivia was an angel who walked the earth. Olivia affected every person with whom she came in contact. Despite being autistic and nonverbal, Olivia had a way of looking at people and connecting with their soul. Olivia loved the beach and charmed everyone with her smiles and giggles. Olivia grabbed the hands and hearts of other beach goers as if she were running for Mayor of Tybee beach. Olivia inspired everyone to lead more meaningful and compassionate lives. She will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Ol ...
Mary Y. Schmitt JAN 07, 1938 - MAY 18, 2014
Savannah- Mary Y. Schmitt, 76, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was born in Savannah on January 7, 1938 to the late Bruce and Irene Cannon. Mary was employed by Candler Hospital for many years before retiring to become a devoted mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Schmitt, Sr. and brothers, Richard Cannon, Jerry Cannon and Teddy Cannon. Survivors include her son, John H. Schmitt, Jr. Tina of Pooler; daughter, Heather Schmitt Balcom Brian; grandchildren, John H. Schmitt, III, Abigail Grace Schmitt, Brian Patrick Balcom, Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, ...
Lanny L. Key SEP 22, 1942 - MAY 15, 2014
SAVANNAH – Lanny Laroy Key, 71, died of heart failure on May 15, 2014, in Savannah, Georgia, where he had recently moved from his native Mississippi to be nearer his grandchildren. He was born on September 22, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, and spent his youth in Coldwater, Mississippi, where he worked on the family farm until his graduation from Coldwater High School in 1960. He briefly attended Northwest Mississippi Junior College, where he played several collegiate sports. Lanny worked in sales in the oil, asphalt, and roadbuilding industry for much of his professional life, serving with So ...
Zona Lamb Strickland MAR 08, 1919 - MAY 15, 2014
GARDEN CITY – Zona Lamb Strickland, 95, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Garden City, she operated a Kindergarten in Garden City for many years. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Strickland, three brothers, and her parents. Surviving are a sister, Betty L. Gustafson of Sylvania, GA, a brother, Kenneth Lamb of Bentonville, AR, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May, 19, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memory Garde ...
Joseph Earl Brown NOV 11, 1923 - MAY 13, 2014
Joseph Earl Brown, 90, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah and reared in Green County, Georgia. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II. He was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in chemical engineering and was retired from Kemira. He was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church and volunteer with the AMBUCS. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Weaver Brown. Surviving are his children, Cindy and Robert Brown of Savannah. A memorial service will be held at 11: ...
Arthur "Neally" Thompson, Jr. MAR 12, 1932 - MAY 13, 2014
Savannah- Arthur C. "Neally" Thompson, Jr. died on May 13 at Hospice in Savannah, GA. Neally was born March 12, 1932 in Hampton, VA to Virginia Cowherd Thompson and Arthur Cornelius Thompson. He was a graduate of the College of William and Mary and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He served as a First Lieutenant in the US Army Artillery. He began his career with Lehigh Portland Cement Co., then joined Atlantic Cement Co. and rose to the position of Vice President, General Sales Manager. When Atlantic was purchased by Blue Circle Cement, he became Vice President Sales of the Lime Division. The ...
Bounpheng Sriratanakoul MAR 08, 1953 - MAY 12, 2014
Bounpheng Sriratanakoul SAVANNAH, GA - Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Uncle, Bounpheng Sriratanakoul, passed away suddenly at work on Monday 12 May at the age of 61. Bounpheng was born to Mee and Phong Sriratanakoul on 8 May 1953 in Vientiane, Laos. In 1974 he married his dearly loved wife of 40 years, Soudta, and had their daughter Souriya the next year. In 1975 the Communist government took over in Laos. Bounpheng had finished school and was taken into a hard labor prison for the next five years. In 1981 he was given a furlough to see his family. Later that year his Son Sriravong ...
George W. Lindsay, Jr. MAR 03, 1919 - MAY 11, 2014
SAVANNAH – George W. Lindsay, Jr., 95, died Sunday May 11, 2014 at Habersham House under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born March 3, 1919 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late George Wilson Lindsay and his wife Rebecca Steele Lindsay. He had lived in Savannah for the past 82 years. He was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church where he had served on numerous boards and committees. He enlisted service in the US Navy in 1940 and was honorably discharged in January 1947. He was preceded in death by his brothers David, John and Robert. He is survived by a brother, Donald J. Lindsay and ...
Theresa Litchfield Gnann - MAY 11, 2014
Theresa Litchfield Gnann SAVANNAH - Theresa Litchfield Gnann, wife of Jim Gnann, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at her home on the Isle of Hope after a long illness. Born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, she resided in Savannah, Georgia most of her life and was the daughter of Frances Reynolds Gnann, educator and first principal of Hesse Elementary School. Theresa graduated from O'Keefe High School which she attended while employed as a professional ice skater in Atlanta, Georgia during her senior year. She also skated with the Ice Capades. She attended Armstrong State College and was e ...
Edward A. Fitzgerald, Jr. OCT 06, 1926 - MAY 11, 2014
Edward A. Fitzgerald, Jr. passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and attended morning mass every day until his health wouldn't allow. Ed had many careers, but retired from Savannah Bar Pilot Association after many years of service He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and beloved wife of 63 years, Lavinia. Ed enjoyed his retirement years, especially the time he met up with the "fellas" at Hardees then later McDonalds. Ed AKA: Bubba is survived by his three loving daughters, Peggy Troy Waters who was devoted to his care until ...
William John Kehoe, junior NOV 20, 1930 - MAY 11, 2014
SAVANNAH - William John Kehoe, junior, 83 passed away at his home on May 11th, 2014 in Savannah. Mr. Kehoe was born in Savannah, Georgia, on November 20th, 1930. He attended the University of Virginia and University of Georgia. He later joined his father in the family business, Bill Kehoe Tire Company. Mr. Kehoe expanded the commercial and retail operation from Savannah to Atlanta, Ocala and Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Kehoe was a member of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He served on various committees including The Flannery Trust Fund Board. He also served as a board member and former ...
Rose Orvin Davis JAN 17, 1924 - MAY 10, 2014
Born - January 17, 1924, Savannah, GA Died - May 10, 2014, Savannah, GA Rose Orvin Davis peacefully left us late Saturday evening, May 10, to join Christ after a short illness, but long and happy life. As a strong believer of Christ's words, Rose lived a righteous life full of gusto, living each day to its fullest, sharing joy with family and friends wherever she went. A lifelong member of Bull Street Baptist Church she made the historic Sunday School Walk to the new Bull Street Church building when she was 5 years old. Most recently Rose was a member of the Nelson Sunday School class at Bull ...
Louise "Lou" Williams Harrison JUL 01, 1915 - MAY 09, 2014
Tybee Island, GA- Louise Williams Harrison died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 98. She was the daughter of Louise Curry Williams and Frederick Winchester Williams. Lou was born in Macon, Georgia on July 1, 1915. She was married to John "Cotton" Harrison in 1934. Together they established and ran Cotton Harrison's Camp for twenty-five years until his death in 1969. Lou also served as the school secretary for several schools in the Bibb County School System, including seven years at Mark Smith High School. She resigned from that position in order to begin the next phase of her life, which was ...
LTC Harold G. Beddow, USA, Retired APR 27, 1925 - MAY 09, 2014
SAVANNAH - LTC Harold G. Beddow, 89, died Friday after a short illness. He was born April 27, 1925 in Detroit, MI. Harold served 32 years in the military retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He began his military career as a paratrooper with the 517th PRCT participating in the invasion of Southern France in 1944. He served two tours in Vietnam as part of MAAG-V 1963-64 and MAC-V 1967-68. He also worked for Gulfstream from 1978 – 1991 and was instrumental in the development of the Quality Circles program. Surviving are his wife, Helen Partridge, KS; sons Paul Jennifer and Brad Julie Sava ...
Margie Reese Hall NOV 22, 1927 - MAY 06, 2014
Savannah- Margie Hall, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Garden City before moving to Cobb Town several years ago. Mrs. Hall was a Communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Port Wentworth. As a homemaker she always had a meal cooked. She was loved by all and will be missed dearly. Preceding her in death are her husband, Raymond Taylor, Sr. and son, Charles Lawrence Taylor, as well as eight siblings. Surviving are her son, Raymond Taylor, Jr. of Cobb Town; daughter, Rosiland Hewitt of Shallotte, NC; four grandc ...
Angela White Kohel AUG 29, 1961 - MAY 06, 2014
SAVANNAH – Angela White Kohel, 52, died peacefully at home May 6, 2014 under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her son and loving family. She was born August 29, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia. She was a graduate of Saint Vincent's Academy and resided on Tybee Island, Georgia. Surviving are her beloved son, Daniel Wayne Kohel, her fiancé, Freddy Jackson, her siblings, Patti White Autry William, Patrick White Lisa, Margaret White Voyles, all of Savannah, Georgia and Laura White Hipp Dan of Roswell, Georgia and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Jewel H ...
Frank H. Gallovitch, III JUL 30, 1949 - MAY 04, 2014
Savannah- Frank H. Gallovitch, III, 64, died suddenly Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1949 in Savannah. He worked many years at the Landings Harbor Marina and at the time of his death was working at Securitas Security Services. He is survived by his wife, Dianna; son, Chris; daughters, Chastity and Cathy, and his sister, Michelle. The family will hold a wake service at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography on Skidaway Island at the picnic grounds on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Food and donations are welcome. Please sign our on line gues ...
Christine Williams Hendrix NOV 10, 1922 - MAY 03, 2014
SAVANNAH – Christine Williams Hendrix, 91, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at her home. A native of Emanuel County, Mrs. Hendrix had lived in Savanah for most of her life and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by three children, Lance Hendrix of Savannah, Lavan Hendrix of Savannah and Diane Lewis of Atlanta; a sister, Stellese Owens of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Belinda, Melissa, Zane, Yancey, Sharon, Christopher, and Kelly; seven great-grandchildren, Bridgett, Michael, Michelle, Aden, Zach, Jacob, and Tyler; and one great-great-grandson, Liam. The family will recei ...
Kenny R. Farthing SEP 09, 1947 - MAY 02, 2014
Kenny R. Farthing 1947-2014 Surrounded by his loving family, Kenny R. Farthing, 66, passed from this world on Friday, May 2, 2014 in Savannah, Georgia after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Kenny was an avid boater, He and his wife, Diane, spent the last three years traveling the Coastal and Inter-coastal waters of the Southeastern United States. Kenny loved entertaining-from impromptu dock parties to lavish feasts prepared for friends and family. Kenny loved fellowship, laughter, stories, gatherings of all sorts, and time spent with his special Great Dane, "Bob". Kenny proudly serv ...
Shelley Elaine Horne OCT 20, 1974 - APR 27, 2014
SAVANNAH – Shelley Elaine Horne, 39, of Savannah died suddenly Sunday, April 27, 2014. "Everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" Corinthians 5:17 Shelley was born on October 20, 1974 to Glenn and Wanda Horne of Savannah. Shelley attended Hershel V. Jenkins high school. She loved the outdoors and could be found many times putting her feet in the sand at Tybee Island and St. Simons Island beach. She loved animals and took in many strays over her lifetime. She had a giving and loving heart and often helped those in need. She loved flowers, especially the roses, and enjoyed ...
Bette Barbaree Grooms AUG 06, 1925 - APR 26, 2014
Savannah-Bette Barbaree Grooms, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 26, 2014. Born on August 6, 1925 in Savannah, GA to the late William Iverson and Ruby Burkhalter Barbaree, she graduated from Commercial High School and The University of Georgia/Georgia State University. She married the love of her life Thomas Lafayette Grooms, Jr. in which they had 50 years together. They were charter members of Southside Baptist Church and also served on the PTO of Calvary Day School. She won a National Spelling Bee contest, a number of Jitterbug contests and was a member of ...
Mildred Anne Filmer APR 12, 1945 - APR 26, 2014
Savannah- Mildred Anne Filmer, 69, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Greensboro, GA on April, 12, 1945 and lived most of her life in Savannah. She received a degree in Accounting from North Georgia College. Anne retired after more than twenty years of service with Georgia Regional Hospital where she was an accountant. She was a long time member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she will be truly be missed by family and friends. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mildred Garth and ...
Lloyd A. Johnson JUN 10, 1936 - APR 25, 2014
L. Avery Johnson Born June 10, 1936 Chicago, Il., he was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Johnson. Avery was a 1958 graduate of The University of Wisconsin, BA Economics. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. His career in advertising began, in Chicago, with J. Walter Thompson and McCann-Erickson. In 1968 he moved to New York to take a position with Interpublic Advertising. He was also an Account Vice President with Ted Bates Advertising. He completed his business career as a partner at an executive search firm, Gunderson Partners. He resided in Savannah since 1996. He is survived by hi ...