Obituaries
Joyce Ann Lowry - MAR 23, 2024
Joyce Ann (Thompson) Lowry, 77, died peacefully in Savannah on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Robert (Bob) E. Lowry, Jr. Joyce was born in Sciotoville, Ohio, the second child (and first and only daughter) of Cleo Wells and Thelma Delores (Hall) Thompson. She and her four brothers were raised on a small farm in a house built by her father, where she had fond memories of walking the “holler” or playing in the “crick.” She attended Minford High School and graduated with the class of 1965. She was married on January 20, 1967, ...
Dr. Anthony Malcom Cook - MAR 23, 2024
Dr. Anthony Malcom Cook passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the age of 67, in Savannah, GA, surrounded with love; his wife and children were with him as he made his transition to heaven. He is survived by his wife, Julie Mileur Cook, whom he was devoted to for nearly 41 years, and their children Travis (Elizabeth) Cook and Lexie (Everett) Cramer, both of Atlanta, GA, as well as his grandchildren, Louisa and Hayes, who fondly called him ‘Ace’. He is also survived by his sister Kristi (Chris) Maletis, along with many nieces and nephews. Anthony was a Georgia man th ...
Ruby Lucille McClary Harden - MAR 23, 2024
Ruby Lucille McClary Harden passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024. Born on April 23, 1930, she lived a fulfilling and long life, finding joy in the sport of bowling. She is survived by her sons, Richard Franklin Harden and Gary Lester Harden of Savannah, GA, as well as her brothers, Jesse Smith McClary of Georgetown, SC, William E. McClary of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Richard S. McClary of Richmond Hill, GA. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Shirley M. Woodside of Simpsonville, SC. Ruby will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A graveside service to honor her life will be ...
Dawn Jennings Prescott SEP 09, 1962 - MAR 22, 2024
Mrs. Dawn Jennings Prescott, 61, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Prescott was born September 9, 1962, in Beaufort, SC. to the late Walter Thomas Jennings, Sr. and Faye Cowart Jennings. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter Thomas Jennings Jr.; companion, Robbie Sellars. Dawn was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School in Savannah and Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. She worked in the Pathology Department of Memorial Medical Center prior to entering funeral service and later in the OB/GYN pr ...
Stephen L. Ummel NOV 20, 1941 - MAR 22, 2024
Stephen L. Ummel, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, at his home on Skidaway Island, Georgia. Stephen was born to Dr. Clinton Louis and Mary Ann (Howick) Ummel on Nov 20, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa. There, he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959 and then from Drake University in 1963. He went on to earn his MA in hospital and health administration from The University of Iowa in 1965. It was during his administrative residency in Greeley, Colorado, that he met his wife-to-be, Sandra Kay Bunda, from Fort Dodge, Iowa. They married on August 21, 1965. Stephen is survi ...
Robin Williams Johnson JAN 12, 1962 - MAR 22, 2024
Robin Williams Johnson, 62, died peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her loved ones by her side. The native of Hardeeville, SC was a longtime resident of Savannah was born on January 12, 1962 to Horace Dayton Williams, Sr., and the late Elleanora Fleming Williams. Robin loved to laugh. She was kind, brave, caring, and generous. She was formerly employed by KFC in Pooler. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew her. In addition to her mother, Robin was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Williams; her maternal grandparents, Nora Purvis Fle ...
Joseph Andrew Austin, Sr. OCT 31, 1934 - MAR 21, 2024
Joseph Andrew Austin, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home. He was born October 31, 1934, to the late Winton and Marie Evans Austin. Mr. Austin was an electrician for the Local IBEW #508. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Winton Austin, Donald Austin, Delores Diamond, and Joyce Sharpe. He is survived by two sons, Joseph Austin, Jr (Geana Rouchi), of Savannah, and Jaudon Austin (Vicky) of Pooler. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Hunter Austin, Colby Austin, Leslie Holcombe, and sister-in-law, Ann ...
William Voss - MAR 20, 2024
William Voss passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; three daughters, Heather, Kimberley, and Courtney; their husbands, Dan and Bern; as well as eight grandchildren: Chris, Jake, Brendan, Caity, Danny, Jack, William, and Joseph. His beloved dog, Jason, also mourns his loss. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Fox and Weeks Hodgson Chapel. ...
Janet Lee Oliver JUN 05, 1938 - MAR 20, 2024
Janet Lee Oliver, 85, of Savannah (Wilmington Island), Georgia passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 5, 1938 to Leonard Hudson Oliver and Pansy Hill Oliver, who preceded her in death. Janet lived much of her life in Lexington and in nearby towns in Woodford County. The family lived on a small farm behind what is now the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington; and as a child she would ride horses with her friends across the farmland that is now part of the airport and Man O' War Blvd. While at ...
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 ...