Obituaries
Devon David Garrison MAY 13, 2005 - MAR 12, 2023
Devon David Garrison, 17, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 13, 2005 in Syracuse, New York. Devon was a junior at Jenkins High School where he loved playing sports, especially football for the Warriors. He is survived by his father, William “Bill” Garrison, stepfather, Adam Gallegos, brother, James Garrison, grandparents, Gerry Garrison, Alma Gallegos, and Adam Gallegos, as well as his stepbrothers, Adam Gallegos and Ivan Arteaga. Also surviving are his aunts and uncle, Pat Williams, Crystal Gallegos, Al ...
Martha Lynn Turner Manrique - MAR 12, 2023
Martha Lynn Turner Manrique died March 12, 2023. The Savannah native was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1959, and was a charter member of Central Church of Christ. She retired after ten years as an Administrative Assistant with the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Jorge G. Manrique, and her parents, Clifford W. and Lorene Dasher Turner. Survivors include two sons, Francisco Manrique (Robin) of Maryland and Derrick Manrique (Erin) of Savannah; two daughters, Milena Raub (James) and Chrissy Perez (Jose) of Savannah; seven gr ...
Dr. Eugene P. Bargeron JAN 08, 1935 - MAR 10, 2023
Dr. Eugene Bargeron was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 8, 1935. He was the son of Yewly Eugene and Saxon Pope Bargeron. Gene graduated from Savannah High School in 1951 as valedictorian, followed by Davidson College as Magna Cum Laude and Medical College of Georgia as valedictorian. He interned at Akron General Hospital where he met his wife June Ann Pontus. He was an Air Force flight surgeon for two years. He returned to Savannah in 1966 where he practiced Orthopedic surgery for 35 years. He performed the first hip replacement surgery in the Savannah area. He was Chief of Staff at Memo ...
David Glenn Lemley, Jr. OCT 30, 1946 - MAR 10, 2023
The family and friends of David Lemley, Jr. are heartbroken to share his unexpected passing on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Memorial University Medical Center. David is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Edenfield Lemley; sons, David, Matthew (Dana), John (Julie) Lemley, and Joseph Wade; brother, Danny Lemley (Norma); brother-in-law, Ed Elmore (Judy); grandchildren, Jenevie, Isaac, Jacob, Isabella, Madeline, Olivia, Maximo, Lola Lemley, and Jillian Wade. He also leaves behind cousins, nieces, nephews, a large extended family and many dear friends. David was predeceased by his parents, Da ...
Jenny Parker Stacy SEP 21, 1938 - MAR 08, 2023
Jenny Parker Stacy, 84, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah to the late Mildred Jones Parker and George Otis Parker. She was predeceased by her brother George Otis Parker, Jr. Jenny grew up in Ardsley Park and attended the Charles Ellis School, Savannah High School and the University of Georgia. She was married to Hugh Thomas Pade Stacy for 65 years and they had two children, Janet and Alan. Jenny and Hugh were a spirited couple and always the life of the party. She enjoyed quite a f ...
Ryan Weeks Hook - MAR 06, 2023
Ryan Weeks Hook, 29, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 14, 1993 in Savannah to Roland Glenn Hook, and the late Barbara Weeks Hook. Ryan graduated from Islands High School and worked for the I.L.A. at the Georgia Ports Authority. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Ryan is survived by his father Roland Glenn Hook, his brother and sister-in-law Robbie and Emily Hook, two nieces Payton Rosteck and Reese Hook, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thurs ...
Beth Neville Whelan FEB 03, 1934 - MAR 06, 2023
Beth Neville Whelan, 89, died peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Memorial University Medical Center. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on February 3, 1934, to the late Dr. Rufus Lester Neville and Sara Dobbins Neville. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother to five sons, and an amazing grandmother and great-grandmother. Beth was a true southern lady and a fierce defender of her “boys.” Beth mastered texting so that she could communicate with her grandchildren often. She always looked forward to their conversations and keeping up with the ...
Janet (Jan) Stafford White AUG 16, 1968 - MAR 06, 2023
Jan Stafford White, 54, died peacefully on March 6, 2023 at Memorial University Medical Center. Jan was a lifelong resident of Savannah. The only child of the late Jimmy Lester Stafford and Shirley Lariscy Horovitz was born on August 16, 1968. She was a graduate of Calvary Day School and attended Georgia Southern University. Jan’s family was the most important thing in her life, her three sons bringing her the greatest joy. Jan’s love for animals was a powerful force throughout her life. She worked as a dog walker and pet sitter for many years and had a passion for caring for ...
Kenneth Henry Ura - MAR 05, 2023
Kenneth H. Ura, 76, died suddenly at home in Savannah on Sunday, March 5th, 2023. Ken was born in Detroit, Michigan, the second of three sons born to Stephen and Estelle. He was educated at the University of Detroit for high school, and proudly attended the University of Michigan for both his undergraduate (zoology) and Masters of Business Administration degrees. In 1973, he married his beloved wife Debi, recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. He retired from IBM in 2011 after spending much of his early career in sales there. Ken was very active in the Rad ...
Charles Hugh Fillingim - MAR 04, 2023
Charles H. Fillingim, 76, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Per his wishes no service will be held. ...
Scott Louis Helmreich JAN 17, 1987 - MAR 04, 2023
Scott Louis Helmreich joined his brother, Jay, in heaven on March 4, 2023 due to a stroke caused by a minor ski accident on January 23, 2023. Scott was an expert on the slopes; gliding side to side, as if he were flying. Scott’s last days were spent in the home he loved and where he grew up surrounded by his mom, dad, family, dear friends, and his cat, Daisy. A most nurturing person, Scott was always starting seedlings, raising worms, beekeeping, growing organic herbs for his smoothies, and chipping wood for his gardens and grass. Scott was a self-taught drummer and ...
Shirley DeLyne Forssell MAY 27, 1935 - MAR 03, 2023
Shirley (DeLyne) Forssell 5/27/1935 - 3/3/2023 “Well done my good and faithful servant” we know was declared with joy and jubilation as Shirley Forssell danced her way into heaven on March 3, 2023, being freed from the shackles of her earthly body and the trappings of dementia. She played witness to Christ throughout her life in word and actions - sharing the love of God with thousands along her journey. Shirley was born in Syracuse, NY on May 27, 1935, and grew up in the quaint town of Baldwinsville, NY with the spectacular parents of Emily & ...
Cheryl Lynn Johnson Lanier - MAR 03, 2023
Cheryl Lynn (Johnson) Lanier, 68, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, after a long illness. She is preceded in death by Mark Lanier, her beloved husband of 28 years. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Gonzalez, and son-in law, Apolinar Gonzalez, her sisters, Patty Cooper (John, deceased) of Poolesville, MD, Sue Schierenbeck (John) of Westminster, MD, and brother, Andy Johnson (Carrie) of Poolesville, MD. She was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren, Joshua Watters, Amayrani Gonzalez, and Isaias Gonzalez. Cheri was born in Washington, DC in 1954 to Annie P. and Robert G. Johns ...
Erin Maroney Fraser APR 23, 1969 - MAR 03, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of longtime S.H.C.C. Member Erin Maroney Fraser Erin Maroney Fraser passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on March 3, 2023. Born on April 23, 1969, in New York City, Erin cast a light on everyone who came into her orbit. She grew up in Tarrytown, NY where she quickly became a star athlete at Sleepy Hollow High School – dominating in track and field and tennis. She also was a star student and parlayed her academic success into a spot at Oxford College of Emory University. She was the picture of health at the Telfair Ball on February 25, dazzling ...
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 ...