Obituaries
Forrest West Baker MAR 29, 1952 - MAR 20, 2024
Forrest West Baker, known affectionately as "West," passed away on March 20th, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on March 29th, 1952 to Henry & Marguerite Baker, West was a kind and caring man who had a ferocious appetite for learning. He was a proud graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University's Nuclear Medicine program and enjoyed sharing his love of music with others. In 1999, West fell in love with Joyce, and the two were married at St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church. West was a loving family man who always made time for his wife, grandkids, and great-grandkids. ...
Edward G. Coleman, Jr. MAR 17, 1958 - MAR 19, 2024
Edward Gus Coleman, Jr., affectionately known as “Edward G”, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on March 19, 2024. The son of Charlesetta Coleman and the late Edward Gus Coleman, Sr., Edward was born March 17, 1958, and raised in Savannah, Ga. He attended the Savannah Chatham County Public School System and graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 1977. In 1978, Edward enlisted in the United States Army and valued this service highly, attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class - Drill Sergeant. He served his country with honor and bravery, demonstratin ...
William G. Foster, Sr. - MAR 18, 2024
WILLIAM G. FOSTER, SR. Skidaway Island, Georgia William G. Foster, Sr. (Bill) passed away peacefully at home early on March 18, 2024. Bill was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1933 to Fred and Ruth Foster. Bill attended local public schools and was a graduate of Savannah High School. He also attended Armstrong College Night School. He served 13 years in the Georgia Army National Guard and was a commissioned officer in 118th Field Artillery Battalion. Bill was formerly a member of the Savannah Volunteer Guards and currently the Chatham Artillery. Bill married his teenage love, Peggy Byrd o ...
Paul Edwin "Ed" Walton JUL 14, 1958 - MAR 18, 2024
Ed Walton (Paul Edwin Walton), 65, departed this Earth on Monday, March 18th 2024 at his home on Whitemarsh Island. Ed was born July 14th, 1958 in Augusta, Georgia to Janie Mae Buck Walton (Deceased in 2011) and Paul Augustus Walton (age 90). He grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from West Side High School. He is survived by his loving wife, and lifelong best friend, Karen “Cricket” Touchstone Hulsey Walton. He also leaves: brother Gary A. Walton (Tanya Newman) of Harlem, Georgia; sister Wendy J. Walton of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and brother Mark C. Walt ...
Julita Shallal JUL 04, 1946 - MAR 18, 2024
Julita Giedre Shallal, 77, peacefully passed into eternal life at her home on Monday, March 18, 2024, after a quick and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Lingen, Germany, on July 4, 1946, to the late Antanas and Elena (Cervydas) Kvedaras, after they fled their native country, Lithuania, during World War II. In 1950, her family immigrated to the United States and were welcomed by Lady Liberty in New York Harbor before settling in Detroit, Michigan. In her childhood, Julita was enamored with music, particularly the violin, in which she excelled. Throughout her teenage yea ...
Edward Robert Bilik APR 21, 1935 - MAR 17, 2024
Edward Bilik passed away March 17, 2024, from heart related issues at Emory University Mid-Town Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was 88 years old. Ed was the youngest of seven children born to Joseph and Ernestine Bilik of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings: brothers Joseph and Anthony and sisters Antoinette Wheatley, Mildred Russo, and Helen and Mary Bilik. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 53 years, Geraldine Schmidt Bilik, son Darrin Scott Bilik, his wife Melissa, and grandson Wesley Robert Bilik. He attended Union Endicott High Scho ...
Otto W. Schwalb APR 04, 1932 - MAR 15, 2024
Otto W. Schwalb, 91, died peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Hospice Savannah. Otto was born in Savannah on April 4, 1932 to the late Agnes Sullivan Schwalb and Dr. Otto W. Schwalb, Sr. Otto served in the U.S. Army and U.S. National Guard for more than 33 years before retiring as a Master Seargeant. He also retired as an electronic technician from Southern Bell after 23 years of service. Otto was a life member of Chatham Artillery and a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was a former member of Georgia Hussars and Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. In addition ...
Bobby Horton - MAR 14, 2024
Bobby Nelson Horton, 86, died peacefully at Azalealand Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, March 14, 2024 after a short illness. The Savannah, Ga. native was born on November 4, 1937 to the late John William Horton, Sr. and Sara Helen Horton. Bobby grew up in Savannah and was a 1957 graduate of Savannah High School. Bobby served his country as an Engineman in the U.S. Coast Guard. After leaving the service, he worked at the U.S. Postal Service and then Southern Bell Telegraph and Telephone Company, which would become AT&T, where he was employed for 35 years until his retire ...
Waydette Marie (Monteith) Poitras OCT 18, 1943 - MAR 14, 2024
With unimaginable sadness, we announce the death of Waydette Marie (Monteith) Poitras, 75, on March 14, 2024. Our loving mother, devoted wife, and ridiculously generous grandmother left this earth suddenly and with a bit of drama. Her death was unexpected and we are all so very sad. Waydette was born in Caribou, Maine on October 18th, 1948, and was the middle sibling of 5 children. I am telling you she was the middle child because that somehow made her think she was the underdog of the family, and therefore thought the middle kids were the best or at the very least that she ...
Benjamin Sterling Jones NOV 03, 1983 - MAR 13, 2024
Benjamin Jones, may you rest in peace. Benjamin, unexpectedly passed away early Wednesday morning at the age of 40. He leaves behind three brothers, two sisters, and our father. Benjamin was known at a young age as a miracle child. Many don't know that at the young age of five years old, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and given 6 months to live. Thanks to the great doctors at Eggleston and Emory, he beat cancer against tremendous odds. He went on to become a great baseball player through his childhood, and also enjoyed woodworking. Ben knew how to make everyone around h ...
William "Bill" Boyd Robinson MAR 05, 1945 - MAR 13, 2024
William “Bill” Boyd Robinson, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bill is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Adelaide “Catherine” (Constantine) Robinson and sister Roberta (Robinson) Baker, and leaves behind his wife Delia (Soldwedel) Robinson of Tybee Island, GA; son, Zak Robinson of Austin, TX; son, Ian Robinson of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Zoe Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; son, Lars Erik Robinson of Largo, FL; grandsons Sean Robinson and Wyatt Monsalve Robinson; and nephews Bob Baker, Chris Baker and Carl Baker. Bi ...
Jack Dana Lee, Sr. JUL 26, 1922 - MAR 12, 2024
Jack Dana Lee, Sr., 101, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The Brooklet, GA native was born on July 26, 1922 to the late Daniel Carr Lee and Ida Mae Lee. Jack grew up in Savannah and was a proud 1941 graduate of Savannah High School; as Jack said “the Golden Age for high schools in Savannah”. He was a member of the Savannah Golf Club since 1957. During World War II, Jack served as a U.S. Navy Line Officer aboard the Destroyer Harlan R. Dickson – DD 708. During the Korean Conflict, he served on the Destroyer Ross DD563. After his service in the U.S. ...
Gerald Carl Von Bargen JAN 31, 1938 - MAR 12, 2024
Our beloved husband and father, Gerald Von Bargen, passed away peacefully in his home on March 12, 2024 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, Lois Von Bargen, children, sons and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Jennifer Von Bargen, Jim and Melissa Huggins, Jeff and Megan Hill, and Tad and Erica Wilson. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was born in Seattle, Washington on January 31, 1935. He spent his childhood years through high school with his family in Wyoming, Ohio where he and his wife first met. They were married for 66 years. He h ...
Donald Edward Crafts - MAR 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of Donald Edward Crafts, September 10, 1941 - March 10, 2024 Donald Edward Crafts, a man of remarkable kindness and unwavering dedication, passed away on March 10, 2024. Born on September 10, 1941, Donald’s life was a testament to love, generosity & profound devotion to his family. Donald’s journey began in Savannah, Georgia where he spent his childhood & attended Savannah High School. His academic excellence & passion for learning earned him a full scholarship to Emory University, where he further distinguished himself by receiving a prestigious Woo ...
Charles A. Jolivette - MAR 09, 2024
Charles Antion Jolivette, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home with his husband, Lee Thornburg, and friends by his side. He was born August 31,1952, in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, to the late Howard Jolivette and Gertie Fontenot Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ken Jolivette, and sister Joelle Jolivette Gonzalez. Charlie worked for the Department Of Justice, Anti Trust Division, in San Francisco, California for 37 years. After retiring Charlie attended City College of Nursing in San Francisco, California. Upon graduation ...
Hazel Lucas AUG 24, 1927 - MAR 09, 2024
Hazel Lorine Hurst Lucas (GeeGee), 96, left this world to be with Jesus on March 9, 2024. Her final moments were spent peacefully in the home of her daughter Melanie in Methuen, MA, and she was surrounded by family. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Fox and Weeks in Savannah, GA at 10:00 am followed by a graveside ceremony at Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorial gifts are welcome and can be sent to Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin, NC in her memory. GeeGee is the matriarch of the family and a follower of Jesus Christ. She loved to read her Bible, post daily ...
William Edward Bowen OCT 29, 1939 - MAR 08, 2024
William Edward (Bill) Bowen, 84, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Memorial Health. He was born October 29, 1939, in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Andrew Jackson and Jane Fraser Bowen. Bill graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Skidaway Island Methodist Church. He worked for Continental Can in Savannah, Interstate Paper in Liberty County, and later Brunswick Pulp and Paper in Brunswick. After retiring from Brunswick Pulp and Paper he started his own business, Strong Post Structures. In addition to his parent ...
Katherine Linton DEC 01, 1941 - MAR 08, 2024
Katherine Anita Markwalter Linton passed away on March 8, 2024. She was born in Savannah on December 1, 1941. She was preceded in death, in November 2023, by her husband of 64 years, Robert Lamar Linton. She was also preceded in death by their son Robert (Bobby)Linton Jr., her sister, Tricia Gunter Anderson, and her parents, Joseph Markwalter Sr., and Anita & Charles Gunter. She was a former member of Morningside Baptist Church and The Women's Auxiliary of the Elks Lodge. For several decades, she worked in the medical profession, including Abercorn Medical Center and for Dr. ...
Cindy Deal Kight JUN 26, 1965 - MAR 08, 2024
Cindy Deal Kight, 58, passed away on Friday, March 8, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A devout Christian, Cindy’s love for the Lord shined through everything she did. She showed absolute fearlessness and grace the past 13 months, and embodied God’s love to everyone she came into contact with. Cindy was born on June 26, 1965, in Savannah, Georgia. Growing up, she excelled at any team sport, and had a love for softball and basketball. She graduated from Memorial Day School in 1983 where she was an all-state softball play ...
Lillian Page Norman - MAR 08, 2024
Lillian Page Norman, 93, Beloved Wife, Mother, Cousin, Aunt, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Lillian was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Long Branch, NJ, the only child of Florence Page Hightower and Joseph Page. She grew up on the Jersey Shore in Asbury Park, NJ. Lillian graduated from Asbury Park High School, received a nursing degree from NYU/Bellevue and held a BA in Health Education from Jersey City State College. In 1958 she married Charles D. (Desi) Norman also of Asbury Park. They had two daughters Janet Daniels Lucas (Jerry) of Sava ...
Jessie Tanner Fawcett NOV 05, 1924 - MAR 07, 2024
Jessie Tanner Fawcett Jessie Tanner Fawcett, passed away on March 7, 2024 at age 99, in Savannah, Georgia. She lived a long and happy life, and was blessed to have wonderful friends, good health, and a loving family. She was married to her late husband, William Dudley Fawcett, Sr. for over fifty years. Jessie was born in Sandersville, Georgia to the late Mell J. and Mae Tanner. Her college years began at Tift College; she later transferred to the University of Georgia, pursuing a degree in Home Economics. She began her career at the high school in Richmond Hill, Georgia, wher ...
Gloria Jane Bridges APR 15, 1949 - MAR 07, 2024
Jane Bridges passed away on March 7, 2024, after a brief illness, at home with her husband on Tybee Island, GA. Jane was born in Raleigh NC, on April 15, 1949 to H. Erwin and Lena Jane Mills Bridges. God now has a new member of His heavenly chorus. Jane was an alto, but to her delight, God promised that in heaven, she’ll sing soprano. Jane was educated in the Florence, SC public schools, and received a BA in English and a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina. Before Jane began her professional career, she worked two years in Germany teaching ...
Susan (Suzie) Johnston Walker JUL 16, 1942 - MAR 06, 2024
Susan (Suzie) Johnston Walker, 81, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Suzie lived most of her adult life and raised her family in Savannah. She was married to the love of her life, Dennis Walker, who passed in 2018. Suzie worked at Ingelsby Falligant Law Firm as a legal assistant for more than 30 years. She enjoyed gardening and serving her church community of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. She was a founding member where she served as an extraordinary minister, member of the Altar Guild, Parish Council, and was recognized by the Bishop in 200 ...
Michael Wyatt Graves NOV 16, 1943 - MAR 04, 2024
Lt. Col. Michael Wyatt Graves, 80, passed away on March 4 at Spanish Oaks Hospice in Savannah. Michael was born in Savannah in 1943 to Carolyn Oliver Graves and William Scott Graves. Michael graduated in 1961 from Savannah High School, where he was president of the student council. He went on to the University of Georgia, serving as president of his fraternity, Chi Phi, and graduating in 1966. After college, Michael joined the Georgia Air National Guard and spent the next 22 years traveling the world as a flight navigator. Following his retirement in 1987, Michael went to work for Gray Lin ...
Sonja H. Edleman Prince MAY 23, 1960 - MAR 04, 2024
Sonja H. Edleman Prince passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. The longtime beloved resident of Tybee Island was born in Charlotte, NC on May 23, 1960, to the late Clarence Wingate Hucks and Lois Virginia Pressley. Sonja began her career as a server at the age of 14 at Captain Chris Restaurant. She later worked for T+M Restaurant and Anchor Lounge. Sonja dedicated more than 30 years of service to the patrons and Agnes Yoa of Sunrise Restaurant on Tybee Island and 10 years to the patrons and Jenny Orr of Fannies on the Beach. She was cherished by her Tybee Island family. Sonja w ...
Otis Edward Beasley MAY 30, 1937 - MAR 04, 2024
OTIS EDWARD (“POP”) BEASLEY On March 4, 2024, Otis Edward Beasley, 86, completed his earthly journey and ascended into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ed always said that he was living a very blessed life. The son of the late W.O. Beasley and Minnie Dukes Beasley, Ed finished his school days at Commercial High School in Savannah in 1955 and began his career with Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. (later Southern Bell). He retired in 1991 after a very successful career and later became associated with MacAljon, Inc. Ed lef ...
Diane Marie Moore Green JAN 28, 1962 - MAR 04, 2024
Diane Marie Moore Green, 62, died peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Candler Hospital. Diane was born January 28th, 1962 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was adopted by her parents, William Bird Moore (predeceased in 2016) and Barbara Jeanne Boyce Moore. She graduated in 1980 from Sikeston High and attended the University of Kentucky before graduating from Southeast Missouri State University. Diane was predeceased by her husband, Philip Steven Green. Diane and Phillip were married on January 11th, 2014. In addition to her mother, Dian ...
Mary Pardue Gay AUG 27, 1927 - MAR 03, 2024
Mary Nell Pardue Gay passed away on March 3, 2024, at her home. She was born in Augusta, GA and graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She returned to Augusta and taught at Perrin Elementary School following in her beloved aunt, Elizabeth Bartlett’s footsteps. Shortly thereafter she married Captain James Gay and lived in Europe and various places in the United States before settling in Augusta and Savannah where she was a homemaker and mother to three children. She kept a home in Augusta on her family property as well as Savannah whe ...
Tina Bryson JUL 07, 1932 - MAR 01, 2024
Natalia Morse Bryson (Tina) died Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home in Bluffton, South Carolina. She was born in Concord Massachusetts on July 7, 1932, the daughter of John Edward Morse and Eileen Cullis Morse. She attended Concord Academy and the Katherine Gibbs School. She worked at many Savannah branch libraries, her favorite being Ola Wyeth Library on Bay Street. She ended her career as a supervisor. She also had a popular consignment shop on Hilton Head and later an antiques business in Bluffton. She was a longtime member of the Savannah Junior League. She will be remembered as a master of ...