Obituaries
Amanda Frances Jeter-Adams JUN 23, 1990 - APR 11, 2023
Amanda Frances Jeter-Adams passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on April 11, 2023, at the age of 32. She was born on June 23, 1990, in Spartanburg, South Carolina and also lived in Myrtle Beach before moving to Savannah. Amanda was a 2008 graduate of Spartanburg High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theater from Coastal Carolina University in 2012. Amanda was an integral part of the Savannah music scene with her incredible voice and undeniable energy. Her love of music was contagious, and her powerful voice touched all genres of music; from gospel to c ...
Diane Dew Krstolic AUG 02, 1941 - APR 11, 2023
Diane Dew Krstolic 81, a resident of Skidaway Island, for the last 17 years, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023, at her home. Diane was born on August 2, 1941 in Detroit Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Dew, and Jane Dew. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, James Dew, her son, David Farrell Neaman, and son-in-law, Paul Hayes Gilgo. She grew up in Cincinnati, OH, attending Wyoming High School, then receiving a degree from Marjorie Webster in Washington, DC. After college, she went back to Wyoming, OH, to establish her roots, and ...
David Eugene Roach DEC 13, 1960 - APR 11, 2023
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David Eugene Roach, 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Jesup, GA native was born on December 13, 1960 to the late Wilbur and Roberta Roach. He attended Valdosta State University and enjoyed a successful career as a salesman and planner. David had a passion for the water and especially enjoyed fishing. He was a member Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Squad. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Roach; two daughters, Anna (16) and Evie Roach (14); two aunts, Willa Cochran and Sherry Hardman-Davis; and an uncle, Jim Davis. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sa ...
Mildred Cynthia Calhoun NOV 25, 1959 - APR 10, 2023
Mildred Cynthia Calhoun, known to all as “Cindy”, died early Easter Monday at her home in Homewood, Alabama at the age of 63. Born prematurely in Savannah, GA on November 25, 1959, she was the daughter of Charles Kretzer Calhoun, Sr, and Mildred Polk Bolch Calhoun. Because of prematurity, she lost her eyesight shortly after birth. In spite of her blindness, she developed a deep love of music and could play piano by ear, even complex Beatles tunes and songs by the Carpenters, all of which she adored. She idolized her grammar school teacher at Jacob G. Smit ...
Roland Christian Wolff Jr. MAR 01, 1944 - APR 09, 2023
Roland Christian Wolff Jr., 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Roland was born in New York, New York, the son of Roland C. Wolff and Ruth Brackman. After moving to Connecticut, Roland attended Connecticut public schools and then served as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War. His service in the Marines motivated him to earn his BFA from Southern Connecticut State University and his MFA from Georgia State University. For the next 20 years, Roland pursued an extensive career in art as a freelance illustrator who was widely published in multiple newspapers, ...
Joel Frederick Spivak - APR 08, 2023
Joel F. Spivak, a research scientist, patent attorney, general counsel, private pilot, husband, father, and grandfather, died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at a hospice facility in Savannah, GA after complications from an intracranial hemorrhage. He was 88. Although for the past 24 years he led a peaceful retirement, while residing in The Landings area of Savannah, his path included struggles, hard work, and notable achievements. Joel Frederick Spivak was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1935. His youth was spent in a crowded, 2-bedroom Brownsville tenement apartment, along wi ...
Lawrence Richard Lucey - APR 08, 2023
Lawrence Richard Lucey, 74, passed away peacefully at home in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1948, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Rose Virginia (LeBlanc) Lucey and Lawrence John Lucey. He grew up in Woburn, Massachusetts with his brother Will. Larry was a proud Navy veteran having served two tours in Vietnam with the Seabees. He met the love of his life, Patty, at a house party in 1973 and they spent the next fifty years together. They married on May 30, 1982, and spent most of their lives living happily in Stratham, ...
Anna Chalmers SEP 03, 1957 - APR 06, 2023
Anna Marie Chalmers, 65, of Savannah, GA died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at home after a prolonged illness. Anna was born on September 3, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA to loving parents, Maureen and Vincent Bracco, Sr. Anna is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Joe, and their three sons, Chris (Rebecca) of Flowery Branch, Matt and Ethan of Savannah. She was the proud grandmother of Avery and Jack of Flowery Branch and Madyson and Jaila of Savannah and a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Anna was preceded in death by her father, Vincent and brother, Buddy. Anna is ...
Edward Richard Heiser MAR 17, 1935 - APR 05, 2023
EDWARD RICHARD HEISER 1935-2023 Edward Richard Heiser passed away on April 5, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on March 17, 1935 in NYC. Ed spent most of his youth in Cincinnati, OH where he attended Withrow High School. &n ...
Gary Lindsey Johnson - APR 04, 2023
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Gary Lindsey Johnson, passed away on April 4, 2023 after a brief illness. The Savannah native was the son of the late Truman and Hazel Porter Johnson. Gary was a 1970 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong State College, where he studied Business Administration and was a brother and past president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He owned and operated Johnson Air in Thunderbolt for more than 40 years. Gary served with the 117th Air National Guard. He loved the waterways surrounding Chatham County and the mountains of Western North Carolina. Gary will be sadly missed b ...
Marie O'bry Clark - APR 04, 2023
Marie Audry O'bry Clark, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Coastal Manor in Ludowici, GA. A private service will be held at a later date. ...
Ronald Arthur Mack Jr. DEC 07, 1969 - APR 04, 2023
Ronald Arthur Mack Jr, 53, was raised in Miami, Florida, and died on April 4, 2023, while travelling abroad in the Philippines. Outside of his children, Ron’s greatest prides in life included owning a phone repair shop, creating electronic music, and experimenting with different art styles. Those who met him were quickly introduced to his sense of humor and love of coffee, as well as his enthusiasm for comic books and horror movies. Ron is survived by his daughters, Brigid and Erin; parents, Ron and Lee Mack; siblings, Scott and Sue; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, ...
Lucia Jean Welch Owens JUN 26, 1923 - APR 03, 2023
Jean Welch Owens, 99, died peacefully on Hilton Head Island, SC on Monday, April 3, 2023. The Hardeeville, SC native was a longtime resident of Savannah before moving to Beaufort County, SC in 2015. Jean was born on June 26, 1923 to the late Marion B. and Hermiene Smith Welch. A registered nurse, Jean always had a gift of caring for others. She was an active member of Community Bible Church (CBC) in Beaufort, SC. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Walstein "Walter" Owens; brother, Bricen "Buck" ...
Ca Rita Cumming Connor SEP 23, 1928 - APR 03, 2023
Ca Rita Cumming Connor, 94, passed away on the evening of April 3, 2023, after a short illness. She was born on September 23, 1928, in Statesboro, Georgia to Agnes Mathewes and Britt Stamps Cumming. At an early age, she moved to Savannah with her family and resided on Park Avenue. Ca Rita graduated from Commercial High School as the valedictorian of her class. She would often reminisce about her job working the candy counter at Kress Department Store while in high school. In 1945, Ca Rita lost her brother, Lt. Britt Charles Cumming, in the Battle of Okinawa. After graduation, Ca Ri ...
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 ...