Obituaries
Virgil (Clayton) Smith SEP 17, 1952 - APR 03, 2023
Mr. Clayton “Papa” Smith passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Savannah. He was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on September 17, 1952, to Jesse and Sadie Smith. Clayton is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Ruth Smith, along with his son, Clayton Smith (Amelia), his daughters, Debi Smith-Howell, Dana Smith, Jessica Smith-DeGroot (Ben), Shannon Collins (Chris), and Kristy Goodman (Trey). Clayton has 14 grandchildren: Alyssa, Buddy, Dalton, Luke, Hanna, Abby, Austin, Brenden, Tabitha, Andrew, Alex, Annie, Connor and Katie. He is also survived by his sister T ...
John Albert Dobbertin - APR 02, 2023
John Albert Dobbertin “Big John”, 83, passed away April 2, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1940 in Rochester, New York and lived there until his buddies talked him into joining the Marines. While at Paris Island, he met the love of his life, Lolo. They married and had 56 wonderful years together, traveling, and cruising with friends. He worked for Claxton Poultry as a salesman until he retired in 2000. This didn’t slow him down, he volunteered as the Mysterious Santa for 20 years, and also at his American Legion P ...
Cynthia Cason Warner - APR 02, 2023
Cynthia Cason Warner, loving mother and cherished grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Cindy was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on April 12, 1958, to Joe and Sue Cason. She was preceded in death by her mother and father as well as her sister Laura Cason Satterfield. Cindy is survived by her brother O’Neal Cason of Savannah, Georgia, and her two Sons Joshua Warner (Rebecca) of Richmond Hill, Georgia, and Aaron Mark Warner (Katie) of Guyton, Georgia. She had 6 wonderful grandchildren Christopher, Caleb, Talia, Jonathan, Titu ...
Marcia Gay DaPont - APR 01, 2023
Marcia Gay DaPont, 79, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at The Marshes at Skidaway Island. ...
Patrick Helmly - APR 01, 2023
Patrick Helmly, 53, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home. The family will hold a private memorial at a later date. ...
Nolan Fitzgerald Mell APR 21, 1986 - APR 01, 2023
Nolan Fitzgerald Mell left this life at age 36, on April 1, 2023, to rest peacefully in the loving arms of Jesus. Nolan was born to Kathleen Russo and John Mell on April 21, 1986, just 12 months after his older brother, Brandon. Nolan and Brandon could not have been any closer. Being only one year apart, they faced the world of every other weekends, split holidays, joint birthday parties, huge families, re-marriages, sibling additions, and many shared friends being only one year apart. They always had each other to lean on, fight with, drink with, create memories with, and love. Nolan ...
Rachel Duncan Bartschi MAR 30, 1919 - APR 01, 2023
Rachel Duncan Bartschi, 104, of Savannah passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her home srrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1919, in Lewisville, Idaho to the late Thomas and Gladys Fife Duncan. She was raised in Kennewick, Washington, and lived in Murphys, California most of her life, where she was a member of Covenant Church, where she taught Sunday School, and member of Covenant Women Missionary Group. She was also a hospital volunteer and the VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Bartschi was a homemaker and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. &nbs ...
Vernon Bennett-White AUG 22, 1983 - APR 01, 2023
Vernon Bennett-White, 39, died at home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Vernon was born on August 22, 1983 in Fairfax, VA to Reider White and Alice Bennett-White. Vernon spent most of his life in Maryland before moving to Savannah 13 years ago. He graduated from Dulaney High School in Padonia, MD and attended Baltimore County Community College. He was employed in the hospitality industry by Bevinco. Vernon loved music. He was not only an accomplished guitarist, but he enjoyed writing his own music. His passion was video games, and he especially enjoyed his game times with his hig ...
Jane Wheeler Shuman - MAR 31, 2023
Jane Wheeler Shuman, 95, died peacefully on March 31, 2023. Jane met Jimmy Shuman when she was thirteen years old and loved him the rest of her life. They married after her twenty-first birthday and raised four children: Jimmy, George (Babette), Billy (Bonney), and Mary. Jane and Jimmy celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary shortly before his death in 2013. She was also predeceased by her parents: Ferry and Mildred; her sister: Mary (Jack); and two nephews: Jack (Barrie) and Ferry (Cindy). Jane attended Sullins College, the University of Georgia, and obtained her ...
Charles Norbert Jones SEP 26, 1936 - MAR 31, 2023
Charles Norbert Jones, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, died March 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Norbert was born on September, 26, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia to Ralph Levi Jones and Edna Mae Brown Jones both from Savannah. After graduating Savannah High School he went on to study mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech. Norbert is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janice Poston Jones, three daughters, Amy Jones Hatch (Roddy) of Savannah, Ga, Susan Jones Gallo (Stephen) of Mission Viejo, Ca, and Lisa Jones Borden (John) of Atlanta, Ga. He has six grandchildren, M ...
Charles T. Lane - MAR 31, 2023
Charles T. Lane, 81, passed away peacefully March 31, 2023 at his country home in Pembroke, GA with his family at his side. He was born August 12, 1941, in Alvin, Texas to the late Marion Virgil Lane and Charlene Bennett Lane. Charles served in the U.S. Navy and later became an electrician. He was known for his good and kind heart, along with his sense of humor and big laugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Lois Marshburn-Lane, son, Jimmy Mashburn, brothers, Buck, John, Albert, and Calvin Lane. Surviving are his ...
John Fitzgerald Mell - MAR 31, 2023
John Fitzgerald Mell February 10, 1965 – March 31, 2023 John Fitzgerald Mell died unexpectedly on March 31, 2023 at the age of 58. John was born February 10, 1965, to Vergie and Vic Mell. He graduated from Benedictine Military School Class of 1984. During his Senior year of high school, he was selected Football Player of the Year by the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Quarterback Club. He was also the recipient of the Coca-Cola Golden Helmet, MVP in the Region Championship game, and selected to play in the State of Georgia All-Star game in which h ...
Corine Barnes Jaudon MAR 28, 1931 - MAR 30, 2023
Corine Barnes Jaudon, age 92 of Savannah, passed away on March 30, 2023 with her family close by. Corine was born March 28, 1931 to Leamon and Nina Todd Barnes in Taylor’s Creek/Glenville, Georgia. She graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah in 1950 before working at Tetley Tea in Savannah from 1950 until 1954 and at Chevron Oil in Savannah from 1954 to 1994. She served as a shipping coordinator of oil for the East coast of the United States and Puerto Rico. Chevron Oil was also formerly known as Unocal, Union 76, and Pure Oil. She was a member of Ardsley Park Life Church fo ...
Martheda Barnes Humphries (Lewis) OCT 22, 1936 - MAR 29, 2023
Martheda Barnes Vaughn Humphries Lewis entered heaven on March 29, 2023. Martheda was born on October 22, 1936, to Leamon and Nina Todd Barnes in Taylor’s Creek/Glenville, GA. She graduated from Commercial High school in Savannah in 1954. She worked at C & S Bank for 9 years and was responsible for the IBM proofread machine. Martheda was introduced to Dr. William Vaughn, Jr. (Bill), by her hair dresser, Bill Vaughn’s aunt, during an appointment. That meeting yielded 27 years of marriage and three sons, Willam Henry lll (Hank), Michael and Stephen. While rais ...
Frank Tatum Kehoe APR 06, 1957 - MAR 28, 2023
Frank Tatum Kehoe, 65, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 28, 2023. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 6th, 1957. Frank grew up on the creeks and rivers of Isle of Hope fishing and exploring to his heart’s content with his brothers Billy and Joe. He was one of three boys and spent his childhood and adult years cruising the intracoastal waterways. Frank attended Savannah Country Day School, where he was the star corner back during his years on the football team and a lightning runner on the track. Savannah Country Day School also played anoth ...
Mary Ellen Nicol JUL 14, 1944 - MAR 27, 2023
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Mary Ellen Nicol, 78, died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023. Mary was born July 14, 1944 in Savannah to James and Elizabeth (Harvey) Nicol. She was educated in the Savannah public schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1962. She worked with several companies around Savannah including: City of Savannah, Savannah Electric & Power, Savannah Foods, and Colonial Oil. She volunteered with Salvation Army Auxilliary Ladies and the Miss Georgia Beauty Pageant. She enjoyed planning many of her high school reunions. She is survived by her brot ...
Mildred Swinney Wester - MAR 26, 2023
Mildred Swinney Wester passed from this life into heaven on March 26, 2023, after a short stay in hospice. Born March 18, 1938, in Rockmart, Georgia, to Nettie Reeves Swinney and Lewis Render Swinney, she grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia, and Savannah, Georgia, graduating from Savannah High School in 1956. She worked in the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC), and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace in 1993, but her favorite job was as a preschool teacher. She taught at Memorial Day School and Tiponi Preschool, which she helped to found. Mildred was a bright spirit with a resilient ...
Martha Dotson Cason Laughlin JUN 08, 1927 - MAR 26, 2023
Martha Dotson Cason Laughlin went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Savannah native was born to the late Albert Dotson, Sr. and Doris Green Dotson on June 8, 1927, along with her twin sister Margaret D. Jones. Martha was a 1946 graduate of Commercial High School. After graduation, Martha was employed for 27 years by General Plywood Corporation, which later became Georgia Pacific Corporation. She began her career in traffic, and later held the position of Secretary to the General Manager. Martha wa ...
Gene O. Radach, Jr. - MAR 26, 2023
Gene Oertell Radach, Jr., 52, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born December 24, 1970 in Savannah to Marsha Wyndham Radach and the late Gene Oertell Radach, Sr. Gene worked as a tow truck driver and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his mother, Marsha Wyndham Radach, his son, Andrew Radach, two daughters, Rebecca Radach, and Sarah Radach, and his brother, Steven Radach. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2 ...
Lincoln David Kraeuter - MAR 25, 2023
Lincoln David Kraeuter died surrounded by his loving family on March 25, 2023, at the age of 93. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he lived, among other places, in Littleton, Massachusetts, Mashpee, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Jensen Beach, Florida, and, most recently, Savannah, Georgia. He attended the United States Coast Guard Academy and graduated from Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. He later served in the US Navy as an engineering officer. An inventor with a patent to his name, he worked in the electronic transistor industry in Massachusetts before transitioning to teaching ...
Abner Richard Whitfield FEB 15, 1947 - MAR 25, 2023
Abner Richard Whitfield (76) of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023. Richard was born on February 15th, 1947, to Leoris Brown Whitfield, and John Thomas Whitfield in Hawkinsville, GA. Richard graduated from Willingham High School Class of 1965 in Macon, Georgia. At Willingham, Richard played HS football under Head Coach Billy Henderson and earned a full football scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Richard was a three-year starter at tight end, a key member in UTM’s 1967 Tangerine Bo ...
Douglas O. Wilson - MAR 24, 2023
Douglas Orion Wilson, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. He was the definition of a hard worker and provider for his family. He started his career path in the Air Force in the 38th Air Division, and soon after, followed in his father’s footsteps by working at a papermill. He did this at Continental Can in Augusta, GA for 30 years working the swing shift. After retiring, he just couldn’t relax at home- he was ready to start a second career at Bass Pro at the Savannah Mall. There, he worked as an associate for 15 yea ...
Terry J. Thompson, Sr. OCT 25, 1948 - MAR 24, 2023
Terry J. Thompson, Sr., 74, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 24, 2023, with his wife, Janet, at his side. Terry was born in Savannah, Georgia to Johnnie and Doris (Ahern) Thompson. Terry was the second eldest of four children. In 1982, Terry married Janet (Clay) Thompson at Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. Terry was a loving father to four sons: Joe, Brian, Jeremy, and Andy and a doting grandfather. He spent his life in Savannah, working as a master carpenter. Terry enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, and football. Terr ...
Loretta Kleckner Fuller - MAR 24, 2023
Loretta Fuller (Kleckner), 76, of Savannah, Ga. died March 24 surrounded by the love of family. Loretta was born in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania where she enjoyed weekly trips to the movies with her sister and cousins, the warmth and humor of her large extended family, and the baking talents of her affectionate grandmother. Loretta moved to Newark, Delaware as an adolescent and often spoke with affection for their small apartment on Delaware Avenue. She graduated from Newark High School and earned an Associate Degree from the University of Delaware at the same time that her mother was receiving her M ...
William L. Peterson AUG 08, 1929 - MAR 23, 2023
William (Bill) Leonard Peterson died peacefully on 03/23/2023 at the age 93. He was born on August 8, 1929, the son of Atle Leopold and Annetta Iley Peterson. He was raised on a farm near Madrid Iowa and attended a one room country school through 8th grade. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Simpson College in Iowa where he met his college sweetheart Jane McCoy. They were married on October 14, 1951. Bill was predeceased by his wife in 2020 sharing over 68 years of love, support and companionship. Bill is survived by two ...
Lewis J. Lindsey - MAR 23, 2023
Lewis James Lindsey, 82, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Lou was born in Cuthbert, Ga on May 30, 1940. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1958, and later attended Savannah Technical School. He served in the navy for four years from 1958 to 1962 and was a partner of Maricom Electronics in Thunderbolt for 40 years, he also worked with the Isle of Hope volunteer fire department for over 30 years. He and Libby enjoyed restoring their 1890 cottage together and he was always willing to help friends with their projects. ...
Cary Thad Tanrath SEP 01, 1965 - MAR 23, 2023
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Cary Thad Tanrath, 57, died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Candler Hospital. Cary was born at Clark AFB, Luzon Island, Philippines on September 1, 1965. He had an unwavering love for God, Family, and Country. His faith guided his life. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and son. Cary retired from the U.S. Army as a 1SGT after twenty years, five months and 14 days of service. He was the owner and founder of Odd Job and maintenance director for the the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Cary was an active member of Compassion Christian Church. He leaves behind a legacy of gener ...
William R. Udry AUG 12, 1931 - MAR 23, 2023
William R. Udry died in the early hours of the morning on March 23, 2023 at his Savannah home. He was born in Yonkers on August 12, 1931. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 1953, he won a nationwide competition to work as a management intern at the U.S. Information Agency. He moved to Washington, DC where he met the love of his life, Dorothy Berg. Their exuberant social life centered on the Catholic Alumni Club of Washington, DC. They married in 1958 and together they built a life full of warmth and love, raising four children who all turned out pretty good. Bill’s ...
Dr. Jessica Miller Mullinix - MAR 22, 2023
The Funeral Service will be livestreamed on Saturday. Click on the following link to view the service. https://my.gather.app/remember/dr-jessica-mullinix Dr. Jessica Miller Mullinix, 35, died Wednesday, March 22, after a long battle with breast cancer. She had practiced as an obstetrician/gynecologist at Candler Hospital in Savannah for four years, building a loyal following of patients, colleagues and co-workers. She died in her home, with her loving husband Dr. Patrick C. Mullinix at her side, along with her parents, brother and mother-in-law. She was born o ...