Obituaries
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. ...
Michael Marchand SEP 10, 1958 - SEP 26, 2023
Michael Arthur Marchand, age 65 of Savannah GA passed away in the early morning hours of September 26, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Michael was born in Fall River, MA on September 10, 1958, and grew up in Somerset, MA. He attended Somerset High School then graduated from Providence Country Day School. Michael went on to study culinary arts and graduated from Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island in 1985. His 35-year career and love of the food service business began at an early age when he started peeling potatoes at his family’s p ...
Carter James Boyett JUN 13, 2023 - SEP 26, 2023
Our precious blue-eyed, dimple-cheeked baby, Carter James Boyett, age 3 months, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He passed away at the Children’s Hospital of Savannah surrounded by his loving family. Carter was born along with his twin brother Cooper on June 13, 2023 to parents Bailee Kelley Boyett and James Boyett in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his sweet and sunny personality, Carter loved his brother and his Mama, but was a Daddy’s boy through-and-through. He enjoyed afternoon walks in the stroller with his family, and charmed everyone he met. We know ...
Michael Aaron Bird - SEP 24, 2023
Michael Aaron Bird, 25, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1998 in Regensburg, Germany. He was a 2016 graduate of Islands High School and worked in construction and landscaping. Michael loved his pets and all animals, he enjoyed baseball, but mostly playing basketball. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Janice Bird. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Stewart Bird, his father and step-mother, John Carl and Melissa Bird, maternal grandparents, Allan and Janet Bradham, his brothers, William ...
Etta M Klein MAR 17, 1928 - SEP 23, 2023
Etta Merle Klein (Mickey), (95) passed away Saturday, September 23rd, peacefully in her home. She was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Albany, GA. She lived the final 15 years of her life on Isle of Hope, in Savannah, GA. Mickey was born on March 17, 1928, in Chicora, MS. She moved with her mom, brother and sister to Mobile, AL. After graduating high school, Mickey met her future husband, JT Klein, a gunner on the Naval cruiser USS Springfield, who was stationed in Mobile. After WW2 ended, they moved to Albany, GA. They were married for 40 year ...
Samuel Hunter McLaughlin DEC 25, 1933 - SEP 23, 2023
Samuel Hunter McLaughlin, 89, died peacefully at Hospice Savannah on September 23. He was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Beaver Falls most of his younger life. Sam attended Penn State University and after graduation, enlisted in the US Navy serving on carriers during the Korean War. While stationed in Hawaii he met Barbara Davidson on a blind date. They were married in 1959 in her hometown of Windsor, Ontario Canada. A major part of his career was spent with MetLife, serving in various Marketing and Sales positions. During that time, Sam and Barbara lived in Conne ...
Charles Edward Jung, Sr. JUL 17, 1947 - SEP 22, 2023
Mr. Charles Edward Jung, Sr. 76, of Savannah, passed away at his home Friday, September 22, 2023. A Savannah native, he was born July 17, 1947, son of Wing Gwak Jung and Bernice Clifton Jung. Graduated from Savannah Highschool with the class of 66'. He retired from the City of Savannah Fire Department, 1969 -2005, and retired Assistant Fire Chief for the Savannah National Guard 165th Airlift Wing, 1967 -1997. He was an active member of his masonic lodge: Ancient Landmark #231 and Noble Shriner at the Alee Temple in Savannah Ga. He had a passi ...
Donna Allen Goggins FEB 18, 1958 - SEP 22, 2023
On the morning of September 22, 2023 our beloved Donna Allen Goggins passed into eternity after a lifetime of making this world a better, happier place. Her exuberance and love of life were contagious, and you smiled just being around her. Donna was born February 18, 1958, in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born a preemie, and her bassinet was the top drawer of the chest of drawers in her parents’ bedroom. She was an energetic child, always playing games and pulling pranks with her brother David and sister Patsy. She was forever bringing home stray animals. She filled her family home ...
Leon Williams, Jr. - SEP 21, 2023
Leon Williams Jr., 74, passed away, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 1, 1948, in Miami, Florida to the late Leon Williams, Sr. and Rosa Bell Hartley Williams. Mr. Williams served his country and retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he was an airplane mechanic. He also retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his twin sister, Lenora Dorsey. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Angelica Aird Williams, his five children, Laytonia Register-Hawkins (Irvin-deceased), Ro ...
Lynne Jones MAR 05, 1959 - SEP 20, 2023
We are celebrating the life of Lynne Beryl Jones who passed September 20, 2023 at the age of 64. She died peacefully in Hospice care after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her two sisters Kay Berland of Savannah and Jean Nardidni of Pittsburgh PA. Lynne was the best aunt to her niece and nephews. Lynne graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in fine arts which she used along with her eccentric and vibrant personality to fuel her passion for theatre performing. She created a beautiful theatre community in both Richmond and Savannah ...
Sandra B. Fennell - SEP 20, 2023
Sandra Bacon Fennell, 76, passed away with her husband by her side on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born May 11, 1947, in Savannah to the late William B. Bacon and Edna Mae Ackerman Bacon. First and foremost, she was a devout Christian. She grew up at Southside Baptist Church. She married the love of her life, Robert H. Fennell, Jr. in 1969 at Southside Baptist Church. She and Robert were members of Southside Baptist Church, then later joined a Lutheran church while living in Lilburn, GA in 1974. They have been long time active membe ...
Catherine N. McRae - SEP 19, 2023
For livestreaming of the service, please click the following link. https://my.gather.app/remember/catherine-mcrae Catherine Elizabeth Norton McRae, 80, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, while surrounded by family and loving friends. Cathy was born on July 31, 1943, in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Juliet Power Norton. She graduated with a B.A. in English from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., and from the University of Tennessee with a Master’s degree in social work. She later earned a Ph.D. in so ...
Leonard B. Wittfeld, Jr. - SEP 19, 2023
LEONARD BRADSTREET WITTFELD, JR, 10/25/55-09/19/23 Leonard Bradstreet Wittfeld, Jr. was born on October 25, 1955, and died on September 19, 2023, at Candler Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard B.Wittfeld, Sr., and Ann Wittfeld Doddridge, and his oldest sister, Peggy Wittfeld Jackson. Brad was born in Savannah, Ga, the youngest and only boy, with four older sisters. His sisters always had his back from the day he was born, He lived his entire life on his beloved Isle of Hope. He loved salt wat ...
Dr. Joseph T. Stubbs, Jr. - SEP 19, 2023
Joseph T. Stubbs, Jr died peacefully Tuesday September 19, 2023. Joe was born to Mr. Joseph Truman and Mrs. Eva Lois Stubbs in Savannah, GA July 9, 1934. He grew up in Lanier, GA and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology. While working in Greensboro, NC as an industrial engineer he became smitten with a young college co-ed. After following her home from church, he introduced himself and soon fell in love with Miss Consolidated University [UNC, UNC-WC, NC State, Duke] Ann Joyce Fitzhugh. Joe and Ann were married in 1957 and honeymooned in Colonial Williamsburg – which foreve ...
Kathleen Willis Greer - SEP 19, 2023
Kathleen Willis Greer 67, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on September 19, 2023 peacefully in her sleep. Kathy was born on October 23,1955 to Lynwood G. Willis and Jane Thompson Willis in Savannah, Ga. She grew up in Jacksonville, FL graduating from Bartram. She went on to work in various fields from property management to radio. In 1988, Kathy married the love her life Billy and ended up retiring in Savannah, GA. Kathy loved music, arts and most importantly her family. She had the gift of gab, and never met a stranger. Kathy was predeceased by her father Lynwood Willis. Kathy ...
Terry Kent Sheldahl FEB 14, 1942 - SEP 18, 2023
Terry Kent Sheldahl, 81, of Savannah, GA passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 after a long illness. Terry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on Valentine’s Day in 1942 to Everett and Faye Sheldahl. He grew up in Polk City, Iowa where he gained a love of learning and the piano. He graduated from high school in 1960 and went on to study at Drake University. At Drake he studied Philosophy and graduated with honors in 1963. He was awarded a fellowship, which enabled him to continue his studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he got his PhD in Philosophy (19 ...
David Scott O'Hearn APR 19, 1969 - SEP 17, 2023
David Scott O’Hearn David Scott O’Hearn, 54, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Morristown, New Jersey on April 19, 1969. The son of Lawrence Stephen O’Hearn and June Audrey Opdyke O’Hearn, he grew up in Chatham Township and Normandy Beach, New Jersey. Prior to high school, David was a nationally-ranked age group swimmer who set several New Jersey State swimming records in the breaststroke and the individual medley. During his high school years, David sailed together with his father, mother and b ...
Herbert V. Fitzgerald DEC 09, 1955 - SEP 16, 2023
Herbert Vincent Fitzgerald Sr. (Herb), 67, of Savannah, GA. passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Herb was born in Savannah, GA. December 9, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Fitzgerald Sr., and Betty Becton Fitzgerald. Herb found his greatest joy on the rivers surrounding Burnside Island where he grew up with his two brothers and three sisters. Herb loved shrimping, fishing, and sailing on their Hobie Cat with Linda. Herb, his brothers and sisters, and many friends often tell entertaining stories of their adven ...
Judith Gail Painter AUG 23, 1959 - SEP 16, 2023
The family of Judith Gail Painter of Savannah. Georgia, are saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, September 16, 2023, following a period of declining health. She was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on August 23,1959 to Virgil And Jackie McCrary. She was blessed with a caring heart to nourish children and enjoyed her teaching career. Having earned her masters in education, retired in 2016, from Chatham County School. She was raised in Valdosta, Georgia, Baptized at Northside Baptist Church where she learned to love the Lord and also met her loving husband of 43 years, EC ...
David Michael Reese, Jr. MAY 19, 1971 - SEP 15, 2023
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In Loving Memory of David Michael Reese Jr. David Michael Reese Jr. was born on May 19, 1971, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He departed from this world on September 15, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. David was the son of Susan C. Reese and David Michael Reese Sr. He was a true Jack of all trades, always eager to explore new horizons and acquire knowledge. David had an uncanny fascination with rocks and gems, collecting these treasures as if they held the secrets of the universe. David's curiosity led him to explore the inner workings of various objects, always eager to discover how they fu ...