Obituaries
Charlotte Morris Hughey FEB 24, 1940 - OCT 15, 2023
On October 15, 2023, Charlotte Morris Hughey of Savannah was called home at the age of 83. Born in Delmar, Maryland to George Francis Morris and Nellie Littleton Morris. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland with her parents and two older brothers, Charles Robert and Francis Lynn. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, she exemplified the spirit of always continuing to learn. She attended college in her forties and earned her bachelor’s degree at National College of Education in four years while working full time in human resources and raising her family. She we ...
David Frederick Burr - OCT 14, 2023
David Frederick Burr, 88, passed away on October 14, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 29, 1935, and grew up with two sisters, Arlene and Carolyn. David, known to his loved ones as ‘Dave’, was a kind, generous, down to earth, and positive individual. He had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid athlete. Dave had an entrepreneurial spirit and a sharp business mind. Dave attended Miami University of Ohio for his higher education and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. He had a successful career working at Allis Cha ...
Barbara Lemanski Perry - OCT 14, 2023
Barbara Lemanski Perry, 84, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Elmer Rios, Jr. NOV 18, 2001 - OCT 14, 2023
Elmer A. Ríos Jr., estudiante universitario y contratista local, falleció inesperadamente el Sábado 14 de Octubre de 2023 a la edad de 21 años. Elmer nació en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, el 18 de Noviembre de 2001. Elmer y su familia se mudaron a Savannah, GA, el 7 de Julio de 2013. Elmer estaba trabajando para obtener su licenciatura en Administración de la Construcción en Georgia Southern University. Elmer era estudiante de tercer año en la universidad, jugaba fútbol intramuros en GSU y era copropietario de una empresa d ...
Mary-Nelson Hoornstra JUL 29, 1931 - OCT 13, 2023
Mary-Nelson Coleman Campbell Hoornstra completed a life of service and community-building and was called home by God on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Marshes on Skidaway Island at the age of 92. Mary-Nelson was born in Charles Town, West Virginia on July 29, 1931, the second daughter of Nelson A. Coleman and Elsie Davis Coleman. She graduated from Charles Town High School in 1949 and Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington) in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1953. After a tour of Europe upon graduation from college, Mary-Nelson settled in Detroit, Michi ...
Theresa Marie Black - OCT 09, 2023
Theresa Marie Puder Black, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9th 2023, in her home while being surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born in Savannah, GA and was one of five children to Joseph and Julia Puder. She attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1978. Theresa enjoyed a dedicated 30+ year career as a paralegal for various attorneys in the Savannah community. Theresa married her soulmate, Ricky Black, in April of 1982 and the two of them welcomed their only child, Amanda, into the world in February 199 ...
Gregory D. Whiddon, Sr. - OCT 09, 2023
Gregory Drexel Whiddon, known to many as Grego, passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 65 in Macon, GA. He was born on February 24, 1958, in Marietta, GA. Grego was a beloved member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Grego is survived by his Sons, Gregory Drexel Whiddon "Drex" and Austin Linwood Whiddon (Vicky) and granddaughter Evelyn. Brother Kenneth Lane Whiddon (Catherine) Neices Christine (Joseph Frank) and Elizabeth (Robert McNew) He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Alyce Hurst Whiddon, his father, William Drexel Whiddon, an ...
Bryan Michael Julian - OCT 09, 2023
Bryan Michael Julian, 64, known by his family and friends as “Sweet T”, of Savannah, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born August 31, 1959, Warren, Michigan, son of Warner Frank Julian and Betty Lou Pine Julian. He was a member of Union Local 188. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bryan was a chef and loved to cook for his family and friends. He dearly loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and especially Jesus. He is survived by his children, Danielle, Bryan, Joshua, James (Kayla), Miriam, Nicky, and Serenity. Also surviving are his grandc ...
Richard Oland Lee APR 23, 1934 - OCT 08, 2023
Richard Oland Lee, 89, of Tybee Island passed away on October 8, 2023. Born in Savannah in 1934, Richard spent many summers playing on Turner’s Creek where his grandfather was the bridge tender. After a stint on an aircraft carrier during the Korean War, Richard moved to Maryland where his mother and brothers lived. It was there that he met the love of his life, Inge, while she was working for the German Embassy. After a successful career as a contractor in the Washington D.C. area, Richard and Inge moved to Tybee Island in 1979 where he continued his successful career in Property Manage ...
Timothy Stuart Robinson OCT 10, 1969 - OCT 08, 2023
TIMOTHY STUART ROBINSON born October 10, 1969, passed away on October 8, 2023 at the age of 53. He joins his father, John E. Robinson, nephew Cody Norton, and great niece Penelope (Penny), along with several aunts in Heaven. He is survived by the love of his life whom he's shared with for the past 27 years, Clayton Riley, his mother Lora Carter, (Allen) and two sisters, Debbie Robinson and Cindy Norton (Rick), nephew/brother, Scott Robinson(Liz), two nieces Heather Clark and Marinna Morris (Donnie), and great nieces Baylee, Kendall, Kacie, Emilia(Milli), Mia, Madeline, and one great nep ...
James Charlie Connelly, Jr. FEB 15, 1947 - OCT 08, 2023
James Charlie Connelly Jr. Jim passed away Sunday October 8, 2023. Born in Painted Post New York (1947), Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Gene Ann (Martindell) Connelly, both WWII Navy Veterans, and brother William (Bill). Connelly. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen (Jackson), and sons, Brian (Michelle Lehr) and Andrew (Amanda). He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Sarah (Martinez), Lilli, Abilene, and Anica. After the death of his mother in 1964, Jim moved from Rochester, New York to Savannah to live with his Uncle (Edward Connelly) and ...
Gloria Dillon MAR 19, 1930 - OCT 07, 2023
Gerry B. Dillon passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones at the Beautiful age of 93. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, the Honorable Judge Lawrence Graham Dillon. No gentler spirit is to be found. Gerry always saw and appreciated the best in people. She lit a light in the hearts of all who knew her. No one left her company without feeling both blessed and inspired. If asked about her joys in life she would surely tell you about "Her Girls". She called her twin daughters her greatest blessings yet indeed they were truly the blessed o ...
Braedan Steven Pence MAY 13, 2002 - OCT 07, 2023
Braedan Steven Pence was born on May 13, 2002 in Savannah, GA and passed away October 7, 2023 at his home, in Savannah. He is survived by his parents, Julie and Steve Pence, his brother Austin Pence, Grandmother Janet Pence, Uncles Brad Pence (Celia), Bill Newman (Debbie), Tim Newman (Janine) and Aunt Elizabeth Roth. Loving cousins Jazmin Jara, Ismael Newman, Kallie Pence, Jessica Roth, Chelsie Roth, Kyle Roth, and nephew, Danny Newman. There are not adequate words to show appreciation for his home nurses. Bonnie, Nichole, Rose, Carolina and Jennifer could not have bee ...
Thomas Robert McWhorter SEP 24, 1935 - OCT 07, 2023
Thomas Robert McWhorter, 88, of Savannah, Georgia died peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He grew up in Virginia, son of James Alexander McWhorter and Myra Perkins McWhorter, graduating from Virginia’s Massanutten Military Academy. There, he was on the rifle team, garnering many sharpshooter awards. In 1957, Tom earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and went on to complete his Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering from GT, where he was inducted into Chi Epsilon, a National Civil Engineering Hono ...
Grace Mikel Wallace (Marvelous Mickey) MAY 07, 1936 - OCT 05, 2023
Grace Mikel Wallace better known as Marvelous Mickey, to anyone meeting her for less than a minute, passed away October 5, 2023, with her loving family around her. She was born May 7, 1936, in Augusta, Georgia, to William Augustus Wallace and Grace Corley Wallace Lanier. Mickey grew up in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from Savannah High School in 1954. She was highly adventurous in her early teen years, even riding her bicycle alone to Augusta, GA before being escorted to a sheriff's office to await the parents. She joined the Navy WAVES in 1954 and left for Brunswic ...
Willis Bruce Gabbitas AUG 23, 1946 - OCT 04, 2023
Willis Bruce Gabbitas, of Savannah, Georgia, died at his home the evening of Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the age of 77. Bruce was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Wilvan and Andrew Bruce Gabbitas. He proudly attended Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, and the University of Michigan for his BA and MBA. Bruce spent his retirement pursuing his loves of travel and golf with his longest love, Bari. We will long remember his dedication to his family and friends, and we know he still remembers the 79 he shot earlier this year. He is survived by his wife of ...
Barbara Ann G. White APR 06, 1941 - OCT 04, 2023
Barbara Griffin White earned her wings on Wednesday October 4, 2023. She was 82 years young. Barbara was born and raised in Savannah and a graduate of Savannah High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip T. White Sr. and her son, Phillip T. White Jr. She is survived by two sons, Eric White (Monica) and John White (Nancy); grandchildren, Greg White (Stephanie), Joshua Lord, Brittany Heck and Cal White; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Zoey; sisters, Ellen Davis (Hinton), Shirley Saxon, Nora Reid, and Carol Lane (Tommy); and a multitude ...
John (Chat) Chatham Howard, Jr. AUG 02, 1942 - OCT 04, 2023
John Chatham Howard, Jr. “Chat” passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. A native Savannahian, Chat grew up in the Parkside and Ardsley Park areas and graduated from Savannah High School in 1960. He then signed up to serve his country in the US Coast Guard Reserves. Chat started his career in plumbing supplies with PlumRite before founding Sandpiper Supply in 1977. He and his wife, Carol, ran the company and eventually welcomed their children, Chat III and Christy into the business. In his spare time, Chat was very active in the I ...
James Russell Hardy NOV 30, 1948 - OCT 03, 2023
James Russell Hardy, 74, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October, 3, 2023 following a long illness. Russell was born on November 30, 1948 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eufaula, Alabama. Russell attended Ashford High School where he was Valedictorian of his graduating class of 1967. Following high school Russell moved to Savannah, where he attended Armstrong College and met the love of his life, Tina. They married in 1970, and began a lifetime of adventures, facing all of life's challenges hand in hand. Russell was a gent ...
Ervin Kelly AUG 05, 1955 - OCT 03, 2023
Ervin Kelly Sr. 68, passed away at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. He was born August 5th, 1955, in Savannah, GA. to Miss Lille Mae Green and the late Mr. Early JB Kelly. Ervin attended the public schools of Chatham County. He retired at a tender age due to a major work injury. He had many accomplishments throughout his life. He was his families personal "Tommy" like from the popular show "Martin." Always going to work, dressed neatly, and ready to crack jokes at any given moment. He was preceded in death by his father, Early K ...
Hannah Marie Orvin - OCT 02, 2023
Hannah Marie Franklin Orvin, 96, died peacefully at The Oaks at Habersham on October 2, 2023, after a long illness. Marie was born and raised in Savannah, GA. She was a passionate seamstress, avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and cats, Rowdy and Angel. Marie graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1944; attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1948, as a registered Nurse, where she then worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital for much of her career. She was an active member of St. James Catholic Church since 1960, where she served as a Euchar ...
Brenda Rotureau - OCT 02, 2023
Brenda Rotureau passed away in the afternoon of October 2, 2023 and went home to be with the Lord. She was raised mostly in Savannah where she met and married the love of her life, Joseph E. Rotureau, Sr. She and Joe had 2 beautiful children whom she was always so proud of. She was a nurse by trade and enjoyed helping other people. She worked in the Radiation Oncology Institute, as well as the Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institue for a combined 30 years. She was a firm believer in always looking your best, staying by each other’s side, and having humor.& ...
Elaine M. Myers SEP 07, 1946 - OCT 01, 2023
Tybee Island- Elaine M. Myers, 77 died on October 1, 2023, with family by her side. Elaine was born on September 7, 1946, to Thomas Robert Morgan, Sr. and Mareese C. Morgan. Elaine graduated from Georgia Southern College with a BS in education, a master’s degree, and an education specialist degree. She served in the education field for over 30 years, as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and in various part time positions after retiring from full-time work. She served as principal at Pooler Elementary and Islands Elementary. Elaine enjoyed gardening, reading, and exercising. S ...
DeAnne Jean Natterstad Thompson - SEP 30, 2023
DeAnne Jean Natterstad Thompson, 85, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born November 17, 1937, in Storden, MN to the late Johan and Helen Natterstad. Mrs. Thompson was a hairdresser for many years at Classic Images in Washington state. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden, MN, where she was active in WELCA, a women’s group that made quilts to share with people in need. She was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary for the American Legion, also in Storden, MN. She was preceded in death ...
Ann Carol Hosti Trammell - SEP 30, 2023
Ann Carol Hosti Trammell, of Tybee Island, GA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Ann was born on March 11, 1955 to the late Ernest C. Hosti and Dorothy Lee Hosti. She was a graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School, and retired from the City of Savannah. Ann was a retired Tybee Island firefighter, and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee, and a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Ann was a very loving mother, grandma, sister, and friend. She was an avid world traveler. Ann’s passion wa ...
Dale Clements Critz SEP 21, 1932 - SEP 29, 2023
Dale Clements Critz, 91, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2023. He was born September 21, 1932, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Horace Dale Critz and Georgia May Clements Critz. He moved with his parents to Savannah, GA in 1939 when his father established Critz Buick Co. He was educated at Charles Ellis Elementary School in Savannah and the Asheville School in Asheville, NC. He graduated from Duke University in 1955 and afterwards was commissioned an ensign in the US Navy, serving on destroyer escorts in the Atlantic until July 1957. Dale met his wife, Lila, while attending Duke and they ...
Lila Fitzgerald Thurlow APR 05, 1939 - SEP 29, 2023
Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Lila Fitzgerald Thurlow, 84, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday September 29th after a short but difficult battle with cancer. Lila was born and raised in Lake Forest, IL and raised her children in the area. Lila loved working as a legal assistant and worked until her retirement in 2017 when she moved to Richmond Hill, GA to be with family. Lila was beautiful inside and out. She loved her family and her 3 dogs and she loved spending her days reading and enjoying the beauty around her. She ...
Dolores Roche Highland SEP 16, 1930 - SEP 28, 2023
Dolores Roche Highland, 93, died peacefully in Savannah, Georgia on September 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of the late Frances Emmett Roche and Helene Madsen Roche. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Henry “Bootie” Highland. They met at Washington College after he returned as a World War II Veteran. Their 48-year marriage was an inspiration to all who knew them. They truly were “one love, one lifetime.” She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees while raising four children. She recei ...
Robert Hugh Maguire APR 01, 1947 - SEP 28, 2023
Robert Hugh Maguire (Bob) passed away on September 28, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia due to complications related to aging. Born on April 1, 1947 in Stamford, Connecticut, Bob was the loving son of Walter Reeves Maguire and Jean Cook Maguire. Bob has a fun-filled early childhood in Stamford and enjoyed weekends at Candlewood Lake (Danbury, CT) where he would swim, boat and waterski. A patriotic American, Bob served as a proud member of the National Guard (Connecticut State Guard) and was honored to serve his country from 1966 – 1972. Bob worked in the family business, Maguire’s Glen ...
James Patrick Shay JAN 24, 1944 - SEP 27, 2023
James Patrick Shay, “Rick,” 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in the arms of his loving wife. Rick was born January 24, 1944, in Newark, OH to the late James F. Shay and Lorraine M. Shay. Early in life, he moved with his parents and siblings to Louisiana where he attended Country Day School, Alcée Fortier High School, and Louisiana State University. Following graduation, Rick served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force after which, he pursued a career in the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs in New Orleans. ...