Obituaries
Cheryl Anne Swinney Couturier JAN 14, 1949 - MAR 01, 2023
Cheryl Anne Swinney Couturier, 74, of Savannah passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on March 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born January 14, 1949, in Atlanta, GA, the first of two children. After growing up in Cordele GA Cheryl graduated from Georgia Southern University & pursued her career as an educator. While living in Atlanta, Cheryl met her loving husband, Jeff Couturier, and they were married on December 29, 1972. In 1973, Jeff and Cheryl moved to Cordele, GA, where they raised their two daughters, Julie and Megan. Cheryl worked for the ...
David A. Salisbury NOV 24, 1950 - FEB 28, 2023
David A. Salisbury, 72, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 under the care of Hospice Savannah. The Fairmont, MN native was born on November 24, 1950 to the late Donald Salisbury and Eleanor Benson Salisbury. Surviving are his wife, Sheila Salisbury; son, Benjamin David Salisbury (Kelly); two grandsons, Kirby and Jude Salisbury, all of Simi Valley; and two sisters, Donna Salisbury of Savannah and Kathy Karsten of Green Valley, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider a donation in David's memory be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. M ...
Pendleton P. White APR 23, 1931 - FEB 27, 2023
Pendleton P. White, (1931-2023) formerly of Dover, MA died in Savannah, GA. on February 27, 2023. A graduate of Harvard, Pendleton was an Air Force pilot during the Korean War and subsequently flew in the Reserves before retiring from the Air Force after twenty years. For several years, he served as Administrator of the Solar and Stellar Physics Division at Harvard's Center for Astrophysics. He had been Managing Partner of a national executive search firm and served on the Board of Directors/Trustees of The Investment Trust of Boston, Loomis Sayles ...
James Edgar Hillegass MAY 18, 1941 - FEB 27, 2023
“Citius. Altius. Fortius.” James “Jim” Edgar Hillegass, II aka “Chief”, lived a life of strength, endurance, and courage before passing away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 81. Jim was born on May 18, 1941 to Mary (nee Grimes) and James Hillegass in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He had a full, loving upbringing as the oldest brother of nine children, and he worked hard to help support the family through his paper route and daily shifts at the local A & P Grocery Store. After graduating from Bishop Kenny High School, he attended Catholic Universit ...
Lynda Smith Werntz NOV 24, 1940 - FEB 27, 2023
On February 27, 2023, a beautiful spring day with the dogwoods and azaleas blooming, Lynda Smith Werntz completed her long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by family and holding her Gilly’s hand. Lynda was born in Savannah, GA. on November 24, 1940, to Frederick “Buster” and Inez Bentley Smith. She was the middle child of 7 siblings, 2 brothers and 4 sisters, at least 3 of whom claimed to have been the one who slept in the crack of a pair of pushed together beds the sisters shared. Lynda was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a 1958 graduate of Savannah ...
George Wilson Lindsay III JAN 25, 1945 - FEB 26, 2023
George Wilson Lindsay III, age 78, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Savannah, Georgia on February 26, 2023. He was the only child of George Wilson Lindsay Jr. and Lillian Hunter Lindsay of Savannah, GA. He was born on January 25, 1945 in San Diego, CA. George spent his early years on the Isle of Hope, Georgia. After graduating from Jenkins High in Savannah, he then matriculated to Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. He was a proud member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and a star pitcher for the PC baseball team. George graduated in 1967 and earned his master's degree in banki ...
Lucile (Cilie) Huff Sutton FEB 15, 1925 - FEB 25, 2023
Lucile (Cilie) Huff Sutton, 98, died February 25, 2023. Cilie was the last of the 4 dependable Huff girls and leaves just 1 cousin (Mrs. Lynn Krauss) from her generation. She was born February 15, 1925, on Kinzie Avenue in the Gordonston neighborhood of Savannah. In March of 1946, she married her marine, William C (Bill) Sutton Jr. In 1956 they moved around the corner to Duffy Street, and there resided until her death. Surely the road to heaven follows the streetcar tracks thru Gordonston, because Cilie drove that route every time she got behind the wheel - regard ...
Robert (Bob) Johnson, - FEB 25, 2023
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Robert (Bob) Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25th, 2023. Bob was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. by his parents, Ernest and Ruby Johnson. He moved to North Syracuse, NY, where he married and became the father of his two children. Bob and family settled in Savannah, GA. There he was the owner & operator of “Scotsman of Savannah”, a commercial ice machine company, for 30 years. Bob loved flying his small plane. He loved everything to do with saltwater. He was passionate about boating, diving, fishing, and socializing with his friends ...
Helen Barbara MacPherson SEP 13, 1945 - FEB 21, 2023
Helen Barbara MacPherson, 77, died peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The Dorchester, MA native was born on September 13, 1945 to the late Robert and Barbara (Horton) Duncan. Helen married David Daniel MacPherson on November 1, 1964 in Weymouth, MA and spent the next 58 years building a loving home for her family. With a sixth-grade education, Helen was especially proud of passing her equivalency test with a score high enough that she a High School Diploma instead of a G.E.D.. Helen’s passion was her family. Her greatest joy was spen ...
Keith Kozel FEB 28, 1968 - FEB 21, 2023
Keith Earl Kozel passed away peacefully in his sleep at home 21 February 2023 after a very long struggle with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia. He was one week short of 55 years of age. Survivors include his father, Tom; loving stepmother, Ann; brother Richard; life partner, Carrie; children, Zelia , 9 years and Wolfgang, 7 years; stepaunt Gail; mother, Karen and stepfather, Ben. Paul and Julie Christian, Carrie’s parents, and her siblings, were all very important to him. Keith was known and loved by very many in Savannah and was a friend ...
Jeanette McNamara JUN 02, 1922 - FEB 21, 2023
Jeanette M. Mcnamara, 100, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born June 2, 1922, to the late Jefferson and Willie Marie Mosley. She was a longtime member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Pilot Sunday School Class. Jeanette and her late sister, Marjorie Mosley, gave much of their lives in service to others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard McNamara. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Bonaventure Cemetery. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Grier V. Carter - FEB 21, 2023
Grier Valmore Carter, 65, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta. The Screven County native was born on February 15, 1958 to the late Edith Wade Sheppard Carter and Adolphus Jasper Carter, Jr. Grier was a longtime resident of Savannah and a 1976 graduate of Savannah High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Grier began his working career with Builderama, eventually moving to NCR where he retired as a Senior Field Engineer after 40 years of service. Grier developed a love for the outdoors that st ...
Stephen Michael Tucker - FEB 20, 2023
Stephen Michael Tucker, 72, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 in Savannah. He was born October 8, 1950 in Savannah to the late Thomas Alexander Tucker and Emily Ruth Roberts Tucker. Michael was a Union Electrician with Local 508. He attended Savannah schools, then enjoyed traveling for many years with his union. He spent many years traveling with his father to work at Rayonier in Jesup, GA. Michael loved civil war history and spent time visiting forts, especially Fort McAllister. He enjoyed the Scottish Games, and Tara Feis. He was a member of the Kni ...
Marian S. Proper JUL 13, 1931 - FEB 19, 2023
Marian S. Proper, 91, of Savannah, GA, passed away at home late Saturday, February 18, 2023. Marian was born to William X. and Ellen Leacy Smith in Savannah on July 13, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, her three siblings, William X. Smith, Jr., Eleanor S. Pierce and Walter L. Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Leon E. Proper, and her three wonderful children, Leon, Jr. (Marian), Ellen Proper Brown (David) and Stephen (Lisa); her grandchildren, Lee Proper, Jeffery Standish (Ashlie), Leacy Shaffer (Craig), Mitchell Brown, Amber Wi ...
Gail Murphy MAR 13, 1937 - FEB 19, 2023
Georgia Gail Allen Murphy died Sunday February 19, 2023, surrounded in love by family. She was born March 13, 1937, in Statesboro, GA to George and Lucille Allen. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1955 and attended Armstrong College, graduating with an Associates degree in 1957. She then attended the University of Georgia pursuing a degree in Physical Education, graduating in 1959. Gail started her career at Myers middle school teaching Physical Education. Gail went on to teach Physical Education and Health at Hancock day school where she was also the Var ...
Khamphay Khotphuy OCT 10, 1961 - FEB 19, 2023
Khamphay Khotphuy, 61, died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Khamphay was born in Vientiane, Laos. She moved to the United States in 1980 with her husband of 40 years, Sy Khotphuy. Khamphay’s passion was her family. She was a successful business owner for many years. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Khamphay was everything to her daughters, Pat, Sou, and Alicia; she taught them discipline, loyalty, and love for family. Her most absolute enjoyment was farming her land. Khamphay’s beauty and love for life will continue to live on through her family. ...
Ralph "Skip" Hinely, Jr. - FEB 18, 2023
Ralph Vincent “Skip” Hinely, Jr., 70, known by his friends as “Skip”, passed away Saturday February 18, 2023 at Candler Hospital. Skip was born September 1, 1952 in Savannah, GA to the late Ralph Vincent Hinely, Sr. and Laura Lindner Hinely. He attended several churches around the Savannah area, to include, Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Islands Christian Church and Higher Ground Baptist Church. Skip had a musical gift and shared his talent with his churches and many other places around Savannah, such as the Night Flight Café on River Street ...
Richard D. Edwards MAY 18, 1947 - FEB 15, 2023
Savannah, GA- Richard D. Edwards, Sr., 75, of Savannah, GA passed away on February 15th, 2023. Richard was born at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ to the late Charles Edwards and Eugenia Shirley Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Allen Edwards. His family was transferred to Savannah’s Hunter Army Airfield when he was 9 years old. Even at a young age, he was called to leadership and service through his participation in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Junior Assistant Scout Master and member of the Order of the Arrow which is reserved for scouts w ...
Walter Wesson Matthews JAN 31, 1923 - FEB 14, 2023
Walter Wesson Matthews (Matt), 100 passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023. Matt was born in Brunswick County, VA on January 31, 1923 to Earnest and Isla Matthews. After high school he served an apprenticeship at Newport News, VA. Shipbuilding, then moved to Savannah to work in the local shipyard. He joined the Army in 1943. He served in WWII in the Philippines. In Savannah, he met his wife Estelle (Stella) Davis. They were married for 52 years. After Stella’s passing in 1995, he married Audrey Cason Marston. They were married for 21 years until her passing in 2016. Matt was an ...
Edwin Bethea Henderson APR 06, 1944 - FEB 13, 2023
Edwin Bethea Henderson passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Savannah, GA on April 6, 1944, Ed was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Clair A. Henderson. Elected president of his Senior class, Ed graduated from Jenkins High School in 1962 and shortly after enlisted in the Navy, serving our country for two years. Afterwards, he attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University. Ed enjoyed a long career as a Jobber Representative with Amoco Oil Company until his retirement in 2001. Unable to stand still after he retired, he earned his real ...
Bette Lou Halford Cobb OCT 30, 1930 - FEB 12, 2023
Bette Lou Halford Cobb, 92, died peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, February 12, 2023. The Biggers, AR native was the daughter of the late William Homer and Juanita Ferguson Halford. Bette was a longtime resident of Moultrie, GA before moving to Savannah to be closer to her daughter and granddaughters. Bette was a retired nurse who loved caring for others. In addition to her parents, Bette was predeceased by her husband, James Luther Cobb; her twin sister, Mary Sue Halford Britt; and a brother, William Ferguson "Bill" Halford. ...
Terry (Chuck) Gene Swagert - FEB 12, 2023
Terry (Chuck) Gene Swagert, 71, died peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Chuck was born in Ohio, and was preceded in death by his father, Granville Swagert, mother, Susie Swagert, and brother, Robert C. Swagert. Chuck was an avid bowler and loved golfing with his buddies, going to breakfast and picking Nascar drivers for each race. He was a member of First Baptist Church of the Islands. In addition to his wife, Cathy, Chuck leaves behind his son Robert J. Swagert (Tabitha); his daughter Christina Swagert; his stepdaughter Laura Gillispie (Mike); his stepson Michael Gr ...
The Honorable W. Leon Barfield SEP 08, 1947 - FEB 11, 2023
W. Leon Barfield, of Savannah, Georgia, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a short illness. A highly decorated Vietnam war veteran with a distinguished record of community service, Judge Barfield retired in 2013, as a United States Magistrate Court judge in Augusta. Judge Barfield, a native of Moultrie, Georgia, served as a member of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion of the 12th Cavalry, First Air Cavalry Division, from 1967 – 1969. He suffered serious leg injuries during the war and was awarded the Purple Heart in 1968, in addit ...
Barbara Mullins Campbell OCT 12, 1935 - FEB 11, 2023
Barbara Ann (Mullin) Campbell of Savannah, GA. passed away peacefully in her home on Skidaway Island on February 11, 2023, at the age of 87. Her children were by her side. Barbara was the loving wife and soulmate of Frederick MacGregor Campbell Jr., who were married 63 years. Barbara was born on October 12, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to Anna Linea and Allen Sharpe Mullin. Barbara attended Germantown High School where she excelled as a student and was captain of the cheerleading squad. Her summers were spent on the Jersey shore working with friends, and at the beach. In 1953 she was crown ...
A. John Zanin FEB 13, 1938 - FEB 11, 2023
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A. John Zanin, beloved husband and father, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours on Saturday, February 11, 2023. A private burial in Atlanta is being planned. ...
Bert Francis Keene DEC 22, 1942 - FEB 11, 2023
Bert Francis Keene was born in New York City on December 22, 1942 and grew up in and around Westchester County, where he met his wife, Evelyn, of 39 years. After marrying Evelyn at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Yonkers, NY, Bert and Evelyn raised their two sons, Jim and Dennis, in Mahopac, NY, where he loved participating in his sons’ sports and scouting activities. An avid practicing Catholic, Bert was very active in the churches he attended including St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mahopac, St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Richmond Hill, GA, an ...
Judy M. Shearouse - FEB 11, 2023
Judy Mikell Shearouse, 70, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Candler Hospital. She was born June 1, 1952 in Statesboro, GA to the late James D. Mikell, Sr. and Betty Thompson Mikell. Judy and Jimmy were married on February 19, 1971 at Derenne Avenue Church of God and were the first couple to ever get married there. For nearly 52 years, they built a wonderful life together that included the joys of their lives, Jay and Jamy. Judy was a devout Christian and loved the Lord and her life was an example of loving others the way Christ loves. To know Judy wa ...
Melinda S. Chestnut - FEB 10, 2023
Melinda Sheeran Chestnut passed away on February 10, 2023. Melinda was born on August 1, 1960 to Nancy Sheeran née Freudenberger, and the late Louis Sheeran. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in Upper Darby, PA where she first met the love of her life, Bart Rowley. She is survived by her fiancé Bart Rowley, daughter Amy Chestnut Mangan, son-in-law John Mangan, grandsons Jack Mangan and Charlie Mangan, Mother Nancy Sheeran, and sister Suzanne Sheeran da Silva. Melinda earned a BA from Eastern University and worked in the insurance industry for more than 35 yea ...
James Leland Tee - FEB 09, 2023
James Leland Tee, 81, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born October 26, 1941 in Iowa to the late Joseph James Tee and Rosemary Smith Tee. He and his wife lived in Iowa before moving to Arizona in 1971, then finally making their home in Savannah in 1988. James was a family man, and loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren. He lived for working in his yard, especially pulling weeds. When he went to visit family and friends, he always leaned down and pulled a few weeds from ...
Donald Powell - FEB 08, 2023
Donald Powell died on February 8, 2023, in Savannah, GA, where he had lived with his wife Phyllis Powell for thirty years. He was 88. His children John and Nancy were at his side. He was born on February 7, 1935 in Manhattan, NY. Donald grew up throughout New York, New Jersey, and Greenwich, CT and graduated from Memorial High School in Pelham, NY in 1953. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Colgate University in 1957, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and the Pi Delta Epsilon honors society for excellence in journalism. He entered the U.S. Navy following his graduation, wh ...