Obituaries

Deitra Ann “Dee Dee” Adams, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.  Deitra was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on June 15, 1944 and has lived in Savannah for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas N. and Theadys Cowart Adams, and her brother Thomas “Tommy” Adams.  Deitra is survived by her brother, Daniel “Danny” Adams (Maxine) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.  ...

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Dorothy June McNutt Lehman, 94, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA.  She was born June 5, 1928 in Johnstown, PA to the late William McNutt and Leora (Blough) McNutt.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Lehman.  She is survived by her three daughters, Suzi Keim (Bill Kuhn), of Lebanon, PA, Barb Green (Ken) of Aiken, SC, and Nancy Monroe (Matt) of New Harbor, ME, her grandchildren, Matt Keim, Steve Keim, Alyson Abbott, Ashley James, Andrew Monroe, Jason Monroe, eight great-grandchildren, and ...

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Rosanne Hayes MacCauley, 69, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023  in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Rosanne was born on July 6, 1953 in Camp Lejune, N.C. to Clarence and Martha Hayes.  The Hayes and Tharrington families, both pillars of their community in Anderson S.C., later moved to Savannah, Ga.  Growing up Rosanne loved spending time with her grandparents in the Carolinas.  Rosanne met her future husband, Steven, at the Armstrong State College campus while Steven was visiting friends. Steven saw Rosanne from across the student cafeteria and ...

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Marjorie Ruth Elliott of Pooler Georgia passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the age of 91.Ruth died peacefully with her beloved daughters at her side. Ruth, the youngest of 4 siblings, was born in Henderson Texas on May 12,1931 to father Charles Harvey and mother Ina Harvey. After graduating from high school, she would meet the love of her life Phil Thomas Elliott Jr who had been stationed at a San Antonio Texas Air Force base during the Korean conflict. From her humble early childhood years, Ruth and Phil would work hard to create a full and rich life together. In later years ...

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Gregory Shaun Herndon, passed away in Peekskill, NY on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 after a long illness.  Shaun was born in Savannah on May 13, 1967. For many years, Shaun worked as a golf caddy in St. Simons and South Florida before moving to New York where he worked for Hudson National Golf Club. While in New York, Shaun met and married his wife, Phyllis Carr.  Shaun was preceded in death by his father, William C. Herndon. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his mother, Kathy Bragg Herndon of Savannah; two stepchildren, Dillon and Allison; step granddaughter, Madison; ...

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Nell Portwood Izzo, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA. Nell was born August 26, 1934, in Wadley, Georgia, to the late Mattie Green Portwood and Lawrence Elmo Portwood. The family moved to Savannah in 1941. Nell attended local schools and graduated from Commercial High School in 1952. Nell immediately went to work at the Central of Georgia Railroad Hospital, working there until the hospital closed in 1963. Nell went to work at Savannah Foods and Industries on January 2, 1964 and retired from there in a 1998 as Stockholder Relations Man ...

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Mildred French Wallace 99, died peacefully on January 10, 2023 at Buckingham South in Savannah. Mildred was born on November 16th, 1923 in Jacksonville, Florida to Mildred and Theodore French. As a young lady working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC as a French interpreter, Mildred met and married Lester Hull Wallace. They were married for 71 years until his passing in 2012. Because of her love for children, Mildred  founded Busy Bee Nursery School in Arlington in the early 1950’s. Later, she bought property in Alexandria, VA and founded Suburban School, where she was admin ...

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Judith Parker "Betty"  Lewis, 75, died peacefully, Monday, January 9, 2023 with her sister by her side.  She was born February 28, 1947 in Columbia, SC to the late Clarence B. Parker, Sr. and Judith Crowson Parker.  Betty was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and Armstrong State College where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Education.  She retired from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Savannah after 30 years of service.  She also taught school at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and math in Chatham County Schools.   She was a ...

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Carole Lamoreaux Tutan, 88, widow of the late George W. Tutan, Jr., died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Schenectady, NY, and had been a resident of Savannah, GA since 1960.  Mrs. Tutan graduated from Paris American High School in 1952. She furthered her education at several places including Georgetown School of Foreign Service and Marjorie Webster Junior College. While there, because of her high academic standing, she was chosen to escort President Dwight D. Eisenhower at a White House Conference. She escorted the President to the stage and assisted with se ...

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Linda Pelli Harper born August 2, 1944, passed peacefully January 8, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in the Old Fort section of Savannah and the family later moved to Gohler Avenue when her father built their family home. Linda attended St. James School, St. Vincent’s Academy, Armstrong State College finishing with a Bachelors degree in early childhood development,  and later Georgia Southern University completing her Masters and 6 year certificate. She positively shaped many young lives and was selected as Savannah- Chatham ...

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Ernest E Turner, 93, passed away January 7, 2023, at his home in Savannah, GA.  Ernest was born on November 29, 1929, to Exfer Turner and Rozzie Syloma Hodges Turner.  He was a June, 1948 graduate of Savannah High School and he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950 and served as an aviation mechanic in Helicopter Unit One and was stationed aboard the USS Manchester.  Ernest was Honorably discharged from the US Navy in July 1954.  After his discharge from the Navy, Ernest worked for Savannah Electric and Power Company and later for Air Liquide America, from ...

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Sheila S Noone, 75 of Tybee Island GA passed away on January 7,2023 after a long courageous battle against multiple illnesses. Sheila lived a large part of her life in Atlanta GA where she was employed by Red Lobster before moving to Tybee Island. She settled in Tybee Island 38 years ago. She was employed by the Shrimp Factory until her retirement in 2007. Sheila was a shining light in this world. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed dancing, gardening, reading and taking care of animals. Sheila never failed to find happiness and positivity. She always made her friends and family fe ...

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Freddie Bruce Arnsdorff, 79 died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The lifelong resident of Savannah was the eldest son of the late Loyce and Evelyn Arnsdorff. After graduating from Savannah High School in 1961, Bruce started his career at the telephone company and enlisted in the GA Army National Guard. Bruce married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Peavy in 1965. They spent 55 years happily married and enjoyed a beautiful life together. Not only was Bruce a devoted husband, but he was also an incredible father to their four children, Scott, Hank, Becky, and Andy. Bruce ...

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Louis Getz Ambos II, 83, ( Papa Lou) died Saturday January 7, 2023 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, family and Labrador retrievers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. Ambos, Sr., and Lena Semken Ambos; brother, Henry F. Ambos, Jr.; sister, Lillie Ambos Johnson, son, Louis G. Ambos III ( Dewey); step-mother, Mildred C. Ambos. Born July 31,1939 in Savannah, Georgia he graduated from Savannah High School and attended Georgia Southwestern College. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard. A leader in the seafood industry ...

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Nancy Bannerman Sievers died peacefully at home on January 6, 2023. Nancy was born in Panama City, Florida March 16, 1936, to Charles and Pearl Bannerman.  Her family moved to Savannah when she was a child.  She was a 1953 graduate of Savannah High School.  In 1962, she married her husband of 60 years, Michael Sievers and raised two daughters.  She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Church on Wilmington Island.  Above all things Nancy loved her family. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Michael, and her brother, Bill Bannerm ...

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John August Gammert, 77, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in Waverly Hall, GA. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Greenwich Cemetery. ...

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                                                                                 James (Jim) W. Smart   Jim passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 in the company of his loving wife, Jan, and his dear friends while at Hospice of Savannah. Born to Shirley and Oliver Smart in 1950 in Cleveland, Jim only acknowledged being from The Ohio State University. (Go Bucks!) He is also ...

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Helen Fair Andrew, Savannah, GA - 1947-2022.  Helen died at the age of 75 on January 5, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia - surrounded by her dear family and loved ones. Helen was born on May 14th, 1947 to Benjamin Warren Fair and Dorothy Fair in Jacksonville, Florida.  She attended Robert E. Lee (now Riverside) High School at the same time as the Van Zant brothers of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.  She later worked for Prudential Insurance Company in Jacksonville, relocating to Orange Park, Florida to work with the MONY Life Insurance Company.  During this time Helen’s ...

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C. Lee Butler of Savannah died at home on January 5, 2023. Lee was born in Chicago in 1926, the son of Clifford Leroy Butler and Ethel Williams Butler. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL in 1944. Five days after his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served on the Italian front in World War II. After two years of service, he was discharged as a sergeant. Following the war, he studied for a year and a half at the University of Lausanne. He completed a bachelor’s degree at Duke University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended Northweste ...

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Lucille “Lucy” Marie Dulohery Behr of Savannah, GA, died peacefully January 5, 2023, at the age of 82.  Lucy was born June 23, 1940, to Cornelius Jerome and Mary Clare Dulohery.  She lived her entire life in the beautiful city of Savannah, GA, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Vincent’s Academy, and the nursing program at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  She was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, founding member of the Daughters of Ireland Savannah, and an active member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.  As a re ...

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On January 4, 2023, Thurman H. “Sonny” Howard passed away peacefully at the age of 84. He was born on August 23, 1938 in Savannah, GA to Marcus H. and Ernestine B. Howard. They raised two sons, Marcus Jr. and Sonny. During his career, he worked in several capacities for the Central of Georgia, Southern, and Norfolk Southern Railroads. He was a member of the Georgia National Guard. On August 23,1956 Sonny married the former Ann Lee Whitehurst and they raised 3 children. In 1969, while serving as Trainmaster in Lexington, KY, he was commissioned a “Kentucky Colonel” ...

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James Egleston Hungerpiller said goodbye to this world on January 3, 2023, and in his words, “slipped out the back and began his journey home.”  The following obituary was mostly put together by Jim years ago. Jim was born 3/14/1924, 4th child of the late Leland Segars Hungerpiller and John C Hungerpiller, in Kelleytown School district of Darlington County, S.C. He attended Hartsville, S.C. public schools, Clemson College from 1941 until 1943, and volunteered for flying school in the Army Air Corps just after Pearl Harbor, in December 1941. After training, Jim was ...

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Eleanor Marie Horan Petrick passed January 3, 2023, after she celebrated her 100th Birthday in September. She was born in Chicago, Ill on September 9, 1922 to Eugene and Josephine Vercillo. She was preceded in death by her late husbands, Robert (Bob) Frances Horan and Joseph Petrick, her brother Frank Vercillo and her son Robert Stephen Horan.Eleanor, Bob and their two sons moved to Savannah in 1967 then after Bob’s death she moved to Lake San Marcos, CA to be with her mother and brother. While in California she met her 2nd husband and they moved back to Ga in 2002.  S ...

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Born on April 24, 1983, in Covington, KY, Amanda moved down to Land O Lakes , FL when she was only 5 where she remained for most of her life. Amanda was a truly unique soul who had been around the Universe enough to know she was on her last tour. People were naturally drawn to her... a blessing and curse as she would say... and her heart genuinely wanted to help others in need. She was extremely in tune with nature and a very spiritual person. She didn't just believe in an afterlife, she KNEW there was one. She was an avid reader, cherished music, and loved books more than almost anyt ...

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Harry Meadows Hilton, Jr., passed away January 3, 2023 at Candler Hospital.  Harry was born in Vidalia, Georgia on Feb. 11,1943. He moved to Savannah, GA. at 11, where he lived the next 20 years, before spending the last 50 years in Midway, GA.  He was a Brick Mason by trade, later transitioning into the Superintendent role. He left his mark all over the City of Savannah with the Beautiful buildings he built. He worked for many great companies but spent his last working days with Carson Construction helping SCAD transform Downtown. Upon moving to Midway, he fell in love with a lit ...

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John Keith “Butch” Latture Sr.: a father, grandfather, and resident of Savannah, Georgia died surrounded by his family on January the second, 2023, at the age of seventy-five. Butch is survived by his wife, Mary Jennette “Jeannie” Latture; his daughter Terrance Latture and her son Carson Schlem; his son John Keith Jr. Latture and his children Evan and Olivia; his oldest brother, Charles Latture and his wife Becky; his brother James Latture and his wife Judy; his younger brother Tony Latture and his wife Debbie; his brother Mike Latture and his wife Konnie; as well as ...

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Marilyn Frances Mazzanti Wheeler age 78 of Springfield, Ga left this world with grace and dignity to be with her Heavenly Father on January 1, 2023 after a very brief Illness. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Harnett County, N.C.  on April 29, 1944 to the late Rudolph Francis Mazzanti and Myrtle Alma Brown Mazzanti. Mrs. Wheeler was a homemaker, avid gardener, animal lover,  cook and baker. Her love for birds, blooms and bugs was what she enjoyed but her family was her prized possession.  The leaves behind her  devoted caretaker and beloved daughter Ann Marie Bell of Sprin ...

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Gladys Estevez Diaz, 95, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Buckingham South.  She was born December 9, 1927 in Havana, Cuba.  Mrs. Diaz attended the University of Havana where she met her husband, Amado Diaz.  She worked alongside Amado in his architecture business.  She was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, and also volunteered at her children’s schools, Blessed Sacrament, Benedictine, and St. Vincent’s.  Mrs. Diaz was proud of her Cuban heritage and held many events to celebrate her Cuban traditions.  She was dedicated to her ...

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Jacob Parrot, 32, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at home. Jacob was a native and longtime resident of Conyers, GA before moving to Wilmington Island five years ago. He was a graduate of Heritage High School in Conyers.  Since moving to Savannah, Jacob worked as a bartender at several restaurants on Tybee Island. Jacob was preceded in death by his father, James Parrott. He leaves behind his mother, Nancy Lynn Parrott of Savannah; brother, Michael Parrott (Gretchen) of New York; nieces and nephews, Jonah, Emmie, Theo and Phoebe; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that wi ...

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