Obituaries
Dianne Morehouse Bivins AUG 01, 1946 - OCT 28, 2011
Savannah- Dianne is survived by her adoring children, James C. Bivins and Meredith Bivins Merriman Stephen G. Merriman, Jr.; her grandchildren, Rachel V. Merriman and S. Glenn Merriman, III; her brothers, Alan Morehouse and Martin Morehouse. Dianne was born in New Brunswick, Canada to Eldred E. Morehouse and Helen M. Morehouse on August 1, 1946. When she was 11 years old her family moved to New York. Usually a quiet woman, Dianne felt pleasure in writing; although only those closest to her knew of her talent. The later half of Dianne's life was spent truly seeking and loving the Lord Jesus. Ev ...
George S. Viteritti JUL 28, 1927 - OCT 25, 2011
George S. Viteritti, 84, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at his home in Savannah, GA surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Viteritti was born in Glen Cove, NY on July 28, 1927, the son of the late Salvatore Viteritti and Domenica Marie Ritacco Viteritti. At the age of 18 George enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy. Following his military tenure he attended Mohawk College, Stewart Technical School, The Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences and other higher learning institutions where he gained the expertise and knowledge to pursue a career in Aeronautical Engineering. Mr. Viter ...
Frances Harris Chastain DEC 29, 1927 - OCT 24, 2011
Frances Harris Chastain, 83, died Monday, October 24, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Chastain was born in Tampa, FL on December 29, 1927, the daughter of the late Lewis James Harris and Anna Louise Harris. She was raised in Thunderbolt, GA and was a longtime member of Wesley Oaks United Methodist Church as well as a founding member of Islands Christian Church. Mrs. Chastain worked as a Cashier in the Service Department of Sears where she retired after 32 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Good Sam Camping Club and a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Chastain was preceded in dea ...
Essie Mae Smiley JUL 03, 1908 - OCT 22, 2011
Essie Mae Salter Smiley, 103, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at home, under the loving care of her family. She was a native of Laurens County and was a homemaker. She was an active member of Gum Branch Baptist for 65 years, teaching the Primary Sunday School class and GA's and was active in WMU. She has been a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for the past 20 years. She was a loving mother, who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hampton Smiley, her parents, Richard and Mary Ellen Salter, a son, Harry Smiley, two daught ...
Yvonne L. Frankland MAR 01, 1921 - OCT 21, 2011
Yvonne Lucile Frankland Savannah - Yvonne Lucile Frankland, 90, passed away on Friday October 21, 2011, with her son Benjamin at her side. She was born Yvonne Lucile Kelley, in Akron, Ohio. Yvonne was a 60 year member of Eastern Star and a twice elected Worthy Matron of Ne-Tha Chapter #500 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and twice served in the same capacity in the Pensacola #253 Chapter. She also served as a Grand Representative to Rhode Island and on other Grand Chapter Committees. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Benjamin Junior Frankland, her parents Clinton and Lucile Kelley and her b ...
John Jack Waddell JUL 07, 1911 - OCT 19, 2011
John William "Jack" Waddell, Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Burlington, NC on July 7, 1921 to the late Edmond and Mary Gibson Waddell. Jack moved to Savannah in 1943 and worked for Pepsi for 35 years. He then went to work for Coca Cola as Operations Manager until he retired in 1986. He was a member of Kirk O' The Isles Presbyterian Church and was also a former member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities. Jack was member of the Savannah Jaycee's and the Lions Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 y ...
Beverly Cheauvet Silva NOV 22, 1922 - OCT 17, 2011
SAVANNAH - Beverly Silva, long time resident of Savannah, quietly and peacefully passed away Monday October 17, 2011. Beverly was the wife of Raymond L. Silva, Jr., who predeceased her. Beverly's passing at the age of 89 was attributed to Alzheimer's Dementia. Beverly was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and has also affiliated with St. Luke United Methodist. She was a retired school crossing guard for the City of Savannah. She raised three sons, Johnny Bitter, her oldest, who preceded her in death, Steve Silva, who resides in Savannah, and David Silva, the youngest, who resides ...
Michael John Cesaroni, Jr. OCT 05, 1942 - OCT 16, 2011
Thunderbolt- Michael John Cesaroni, Jr passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at home in his beloved Thunderbolt under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his devoted wife of 37 years and loving family. He was born in Savannah and resided in Thunderbolt most of his life. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military Academy, class of 1962 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi at Hattiesburg. He was a retired shrimper and owner of M.J. Cesaroni Seafood in Thunderbolt. He was a Communicate of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and former member of Nativity of Ou ...
Martha Bishop Coolidge APR 20, 1919 - OCT 16, 2011
Martha Bishop Coolidge, 92, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Coolidge was born in Unadilla, GA on April 20, 1919, the daughter of the late Dr. Linton Hines Bishop and Alma Hearn Bishop. She attended the University of Georgia, was a graduate of Armstrong College and earned her Masters Degree from Savannah State University. Mrs. Coolidge was a librarian for many years, serving Sol C. Johnson High School as well as Jenkins High School. She volunteered for many years for the Red Cross and for Candler Hospital and was a member of the Junior League of Savannah and the Daughters of ...
Dustin Joseph Graham AUG 30, 1991 - OCT 14, 2011
Dustin Joseph Graham Dustin Joseph Graham, 20, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011. Dustin was born on August 30, 1991 in Mississippi. Most of his life was spent in Savannah and Mississippi. He loved his family, and would move between the two places because he missed the ones that he was away from at the time. He was preceded in death by his mother, Terri V. Graham. He is survived by his father, Rick Sammons of Savannah; grandmothers, Pamela Caldwell of Mississippi and Carolyn Sammons of Savannah; sisters, Danielle, Summer and Allison Sammons of Savannah and several aunts, uncles and cousi ...
Lisa Dale Watson APR 22, 1962 - OCT 14, 2011
Lisa Dale Watson Lisa Dale Watson, 49, passed away on October 14, 2011 in Charleston, South Carolina. Lisa was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Lisa graduated from Savannah High School where she was a proud member of the SHS "Bluejacket" Marching Band. Upon graduation, Lisa attended Armstrong State College where she earned her degree in Criminal Justice. Lisa went on to have a longtime career at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lisa was preceded in death by her father and mother, Thomas E. and Vera M. Watson. Lisa is survived by her Life Partner Angela Clark, and her two children D ...
Martha "Dolly" Josephine Seay Smith SEP 01, 1922 - OCT 14, 2011
Martha "Dolly" Josephine Seay Smith -SAVANNAH- Martha "Dolly" Josephine Seay Smith, 89 went to her eternal rest in Christ on Friday, October 14th at Memorial Hospital, she was a resident at John Wesley Villa for many years. "Dolly" was born on Tybee Island; she and her family continue to reside there during the summers. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Hayne & Louise Parker Seay of Tybee Island and her husband John Patrick Smith. A graduate of Sacred Heart College in Gastonia, NC, later receiving a degree in Nursing in 1945 from the St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, S ...
Thomas Anthony Trapani DEC 29, 1931 - OCT 13, 2011
-SAVANNAH- Thomas Anthony Trapani, 79 of Savannah, Georgia, died on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Gainesville, Georgia following an extended illness. Tommy was born in Savannah Georgia on December 29, 1931 to John and Mary Trapani, the youngest of eight children. He was raised in Savannah and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1949. After graduation, he attended Xavier College his freshman year on a football scholarship. After his freshman year, he joined the United States Air Force where he served for four years. He achieved the rank of Airman First Class while serving as a naviga ...
Bryan Washington Amos OCT 01, 1925 - OCT 10, 2011
Savannah, Georgia - Bryan Washington Amos, 86, died Monday, October 10, 2011 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Carrol County, Virginia, son of James W. and Addie Allen Amos. Mr. Amos was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He was an Aerospace Engineer having been employed by Lockheed Corporation and a contractor with Gulfstream Aerospace. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Addie Rankin Amos of Savannah; two sons, Nelson Amos of Savannah; Tom Amos and his wife, Karin of Germany and three grandchildren. The funeral service will be hel ...
Betty Marie Clayton Cail AUG 23, 1934 - OCT 09, 2011
Savannah - Betty Marie Clayton Cail, 77, of Savannah went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October, 9th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on August 23, 1934 to Adron and Irene Clayton. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. As a homemaker, her family was her life's calling. She enjoyed nothing more than cooking and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren loved spending time at "Maw Maw and Granddaddy's house" where fun and love abounded. There were always fresh baked goodies waiting and games to be played. She was preceded in dea ...
Hugh C. "Sandy" Shaw NOV 11, 1936 - OCT 08, 2011
Savannah- Hugh C. "Sandy" Shaw died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at his home under the care of Hospice. He was born in Summit, New Jersey November 11, 1936. He spent 4 years in the Navy "Special Services" Division. For fifteen years he was with Local #489 Iron Workers Union. He and his wife, Kerry, moved to Hawaii where he became a Group Home Program Manager. He provided guidance, care and served as a father figure for over thirty five underprivileged young men. Later, Sandy was property manager for a Condominium Consortium as well the Koko Isle Shopping Center in the Hawaii Kai area. He voluntee ...
Sara Jane Anderson Boyette AUG 13, 1915 - OCT 07, 2011
Sara Jane Jannie Anderson Boyette, 96, died October 7, 2011, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Boyette was born in Bulloch County on August 13, 1915, the daughter of the late William David and Sallie Jane Bowen Anderson. She lived most of her life in Savannah and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the widow of Morrison Boyette and was of the Baptist faith. She showed her love for her family through her hard work, quiet strength, and constant supportive presence. She is survived by her son, Heyward Boyette Pam of Allendale, SC; daughter, Brenda Brown ...
Barbara A. Horton Duncan SEP 15, 1925 - OCT 06, 2011
Barbara A. Horton Duncan, 86, died Thursday, October 06, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Duncan was born in Newton, MA on September 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Roy William and Lyda Butler Horton. She worked for 18 years as a Nurses Aid for the City of Boston and also worked at Kroger in Savannah. Barbara was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was an avid bowler. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Duncan; daughter, Nancy MacDonnell and son, Robert Joseph Duncan. She is survived by her daughters, Helen MacPherson of Savannah, Ann Orischak of Fl ...
Ava Braswell Bowen MAY 06, 1934 - OCT 06, 2011
Savannah- Ava Braswell Bowen, 77, died Thursday, October 06, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Spindale, NC and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a longtime active member of Windsor Forest Country Club and the Landings Bridge Club. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Braswell Fripp of Port Royal, SC, Leslie Braswell Parrish of Savannah, Kay Braswell Dawson Michael of Lawrenceville, GA; step sons, Mark Stephen Bowen Barbara Luna of Columbia, SC, Douglas Haile Bowen Susan Holland of Fountain Inn, SC; grandchildren, Celia Fripp DelValle Vincent of Alexandria, VA, John Wi ...
Katie M. Loper APR 01, 1921 - OCT 05, 2011
SAVANNAH – Katie M. Loper, 90, passed away October 5, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Born on April 1, 1921 to Samuel and Eva Moody, she grew up in Savannah and worked as a beautician. She loved to cook and was always kind, loving, giving, and seeing to the needs of others. Mrs. Loper was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She is survived by her sister, Monice Hohnerlein of Savannah; her sons, James H. Banks of Atlanta and Edwin Loper Ann of Ohio; her daughter Mary Gail Loper of Savannah; a step-son, Gary Loper Judy of Claxton, GA; and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sh ...
Viola Mabel Martin FEB 29, 1920 - OCT 05, 2011
Viola Mabel Martin, 91 of Savannah, GA died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Waycross, GA she spent her childhood in Savannah, moved around as the wife of a Navy man, and came back to Savannah where she lived the rest of her life. Mrs. Martin, an avid homemaker, was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and spent many years leading the Ladies Wednesday craft group. Married for 65 years, she is survived by her husband Evvard "Tootie" Martin, two daughters; Cathy Brandon and Gloria Brown, four grandchildren; Vicki Larkin, Rita Reed, Cheryl Parri ...
Kathryn Pappas APR 11, 1922 - OCT 05, 2011
KATHRYN PAPPAS -SAVANNAH - Kathryn Pappas, 89, of Savannah, GA, died October 5, 2011at Savannah Square Retirement Community. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. She was a native of Union, SC, and was a graduate of Union High School and of the University of South Carolina. She had been a resident of Savannah for forty-one years. She was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, St. Barbara's Philoptochos, the Savannah Golf Club, the Savannah Garden Club and the Huntingdon Club. She was also a past member of the Savannah Women's Federation and of the Savannah Coun ...
Joseph Raymond Sheppard, Jr. APR 21, 1939 - OCT 04, 2011
Joseph Raymond Sheppard, Jr. passed away October 4, 2011, after courageously battling a number of illnesses for years. He was 72 years old. Raymond was married 45 happy years to his wife, Julie. They had two children: Lynda, who survives him, and Joe, who surely greeted him in Heaven when he passed. He was "Papa" to three grandchildren who brought him immeasurable joy: Nick, Josh and Jake. Raymond loved and lived his life for his family. He greatly enjoyed several pets who bonded closely with him. Raymond was born and grew up in Savannah. He graduated from Savannah High School and attended Sav ...
Julius Jay Angus Smith DEC 19, 1962 - OCT 03, 2011
Julius Angus Smith Jay -SAVANNAH- Julius Angus Smith fondly known as "Jay", 48, died Monday, October 3, 2011, after a short respiratory illness. Born in Savannah, he was the son of Olin Thompson Smith and the late Ann Davidson Smith. He attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School and graduated from Armstrong State College. Jay loved the ocean and was an avid deep sea fisherman and surfer. After many years of kidney dysfunction, he received the gift of a donated kidney which gave him new life. He gave back by dedicating his time to the National Kidney Foundation, where he was on the board of ...
Blanche Beasley Smith JUN 08, 1923 - OCT 02, 2011
Blanche Beasley Smith, 88, passed from this life to be with Jesus October 2, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Brooklet, GA and moved to Savannah as a teenager where she attended Savannah High School. During WW II she was a long distance telephone operator in New York. After moving back to Savannah, she met and married Bill Smith in 1951. They moved to Garden City, GA in 1954 where she was a homemaker. She was very active in her daughters' lives where she served as Brownie and Girl Scout leader and president of the PTA. She was a past president of the Garden City Garden Club and l ...
Thomas Alexander Tucker, Jr. FEB 26, 1940 - OCT 01, 2011
Thomas Alexander Tucker, Jr. 71, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at home under the care of Hospice, surrounded by friends and family. Mr. Tucker was a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1958, attended Armstrong Junior College, and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He began his career in the container shipping industry at Smith and Kelley Company. He went on to open and establish the Savannah division of A. P. Moeller Maersk Line from which he retired in 1995. Mr. Tucker was born on February 26, 1940 in Port Saint Joe, Florida, the son of the late Thomas Alexa ...
Pamela Elaine Poetter APR 13, 1953 - OCT 01, 2011
Pamela Elaine Poetter Savannah, Ga. - Pamela Elaine Poetter, beloved mentor and influential leader at the Savannah College of Art and Design, died at home on October 1, 2011 following a long illness. She was 58. Pam was born in Atlanta, Ga., on April 13, 1953, the daughter of May Lewis Poetter and the late Paul E. Poetter. She was a 1971 graduate of Briarwood High School, in East Point, Ga., where she was known for her talent on the stage, whether singing, dancing or playing the piano. She attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., where she graduated in 1975 with honors, earning a bache ...
Col. Clyde Edward Martin, USA, Ret. NOV 15, 1933 - OCT 01, 2011
Colonel Clyde Edward Martin USA, Ret., 77, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Columbia, Tennessee, son of Clyde E. and Esther Biles Martin. He was a 1953 graduate of DeKalb County High School in Smithville, TN. He joined the Tennessee National Guard in 1952 serving a tour in Korea on active duty as an enlisted soldier. Col. Martin earned a direct commission as a second lieutenant and retired as a full colonel serving honorably for thirty five years. While in the service, he graduated from Command and General Staff College, Advanced Armored Officers School, Advanced ...
Isabel McGee McCall AUG 03, 1942 - SEP 30, 2011
Isabel McGee McCall, 69 passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Wake Memorial Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born August 3, 1942 to the late Frank and Corinne H. McGee. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong State College. She graduated from The College of Lake County, Waukegan, Illinois with a degree in Nursing. She was a R.N., working at several hospitals and home healthcare facilities, as well as the Hospice of the Valley, in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank McGee, Jr. She is survived b ...