Obituaries
Curtis P. Ireland, Lt. Col., USAF, Ret. DEC 18, 1929 - DEC 27, 2022
Curtis Parker Ireland passed away on December 27, 2022, at Oak Leaf Manor, following several months of declining health. Born December 18, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, he moved to Savannah when he was 6 years old. He started school at Waters Avenue Elementary and graduated from Savannah High School in 1948. He received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 1953, along with a 2nd Lt. commission in the US Air Force. He started his active-duty Air Force career in November of 1953 and served for 21 years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam, retiring in 1974 as a Lt. Colonel. He flew 15 ...
Betty Herrmann Bacon AUG 23, 1931 - DEC 26, 2022
Betty Herrmann Bacon, age 91, died December 26, 2022. A native and life-long resident of Savannah, she was a personal care assistant and companion for Pearl Neighbors. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Rufus Lester “Russ” Bacon, III and Barbara Bacon; granddaughters, Kristenia Livingston (Jonathan) and Erika Thornton (Trey); and great grandchildren, Matthew Livingston, Cameron Livingston, and Wilder Thornton. A private committal service will take place at a later date in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Robert (Bob) Louis Lestina SEP 20, 1941 - DEC 26, 2022
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Robert (Bob) Louis Lestina, Jr., an 18-year resident of Savannah, GA, passed away on December 26, 2022 after a courageous and lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to the late Berneta and Robert Louis Lestina, Sr., in Chicago, IL. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Weiss Lestina; children Lisa (Peter Blais) Lestina of Cincinnati, OH, Mark (Kirsten) Lestina of Northfield, IL, and Laurel (Eric) Schumm of Western Springs, IL; grandchildren Maia Czarnecki, Cade Czarnecki, Max Lestina, Claire Lestina, Brendan Schumm, Ryan Schumm, and Julia Schumm; sisters Bonnie ( ...
Ann Mooty Davidson NOV 26, 1930 - DEC 26, 2022
Ann Elizabeth Mooty Davidson died December 26, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1930 in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanford Sterrett Davidson, her parents, Robert Ward and Minnie Armstrong Mooty, and sister, Jane Mooty Timberlake. She attended Graymont Grammar School beginning first grade in January 1937, skipping half of Grade 1 and half of Grade 4. She graduated from Phillips High School, voted most likely to succeed. She received a History degree from Birmingham Southern College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She later ea ...
Betty Kipp - DEC 26, 2022
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Betty Kipp, a longtime resident of The Landings on Skidaway Island who was known for her quick wit, died on December 26 in Savannah with her family by her side, following complications from a fall. She was 84. Mrs. Kipp was born in Michigan and raised in Birmingham, a suburb of Detroit, where she graduated from Birmingham High School. She received her BA in sociology and was president of her class at Western College for Women, which is now part of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After meeting in high school, Betty married Donald Kipp in 1960 and lived in Birmingham and Glenview, ...
Glen Morton Watrous OCT 08, 1932 - DEC 25, 2022
Glen Watrous, 90 of Savannah, GA, died Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born October 8, 1932, in Ledyard, Connecticut. son of the late Elisha and Jennie Watrous. Glen is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Watrous, daughters; Denise Harris, Brenda (Richard), sister, Irene Schultz. He had four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addtion to his parents Glen is preceded in death by his bothers, Harold Watrous, Richmond Watrous and Edward Watrous, and a sister, Louise Crouch. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, Janu ...
Monica Rodriguez JUL 28, 1961 - DEC 25, 2022
Mrs. Monica Rodriguez, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, Jessup, Georgia. She was born July 28, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of the late, Johnny N. Reese and Sue Bradley Miller. Mrs. Rodriguez was worked for Charger Academy in Jacksonville. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Burrows and Walter Armstrong, grandson, Malcolm Armstrong, seven brothers and sisters, and several nieces and nephews. She was a beautiful soul who would light up any room with her smile and vibrant energy. She was a caring and loving per ...
Sr. Clare De Ste Jean Baptiste, L.S.P. JUL 03, 1940 - DEC 24, 2022
SR. CLARE DE STE. JEAN BAPTISTE, LSP (MARY THERESA MCDONOUGH) Sr. Clare de Ste. Jean Baptiste (Mary Theresa McDonough) died peacefully on December 24, 2022, in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by her religious community, The Little Sisters of the Poor, as they sang the Salve Regina. Theresa was born in Savannah, Georgia, July 3, 1940, to Clara Doyle McDonough and Joseph Michael McDonough. She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Saint Vincent’s Academy. A member of the SVA Class of 1958, she was part of the Legion of Mary, the SVA Basketball team, and Glee Club, to ...
Donna Fay Hill MAY 13, 1953 - DEC 24, 2022
Ms. Donna Fay Hill, age 69, died December 24, 2022 at her residence under the care of her family and Affinis Hospice. Born in Puerto Rico, while her father was stationed there in the military, she was a long-time resident of the Savannah and Statesboro area. She had a Masters degree in nursing, and worked at various facilities before retiring from the State of Georgia. Surviving are her mother, Lillian Hill; brothers, Phillip Jesse Hill, George Alan Hill, and Roger Mason; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A graveside service and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on&n ...
Jean Adoria Trego JAN 28, 1927 - DEC 24, 2022
Jean Adoria Trego passed into the ages on December 24, 2022 in Savannah, GA. Jean was born in New Kenstington, PA on January 28, 1927. She was the oldest child of the late Ernest Eugene and Laura Geneva Young Beck. Jean grew up in Cabot, PA graduating as Valedictorian in her 1945 high school class. She married Ralph G. Seymour in 1950 and moved to Akron, OH where she raised her family. Following Ralph’s death in 1977, Jean married R. Dean Trego in 1978 residing in both Stow and Carrollton, OH. Summers were spent in Elk Lake Ontario. Upon Dean’s passing in 1999, Jean relocated ...
Elinor Ludlam Carter SEP 30, 1941 - DEC 23, 2022
Elinor Ludlam Carter, age 81, died at home in Savannah, GA on Friday, December 23, 2022 after a long fight with cancer. Elinor grew up in Brooklet surrounded by pecan trees. She was married to her husband, Edward Carter, for 33 years and raised their two children James Edward Carter and Joseph Eric Carter in Savannah. Elinor was the perfect example of living her life to the fullest and her quote through out the man years was “if there is a will, there is a way to do it.” Elinor is survived by her son, James Edward Carter, and his wife, Darlene Carter, her second son, ...
Charles Benjamin Bailey, Jr. DEC 20, 1944 - DEC 23, 2022
Charles B. Bailey, Jr., died peacefully on December 23, 2022, after a long illness, just two days after his 78th birthday. He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Charles, Sr and Lois. Charles is survived by his son, Bryan (wife Katy), sisters Carolyn, Charlotte, and Mille, and brother, Andy, as well as his nieces, nephews and a whole host of Bailey cousins. There are not enough words to describe how much Charles meant to his family. For those of you that knew him, you are probably a little better off having known him. His generosity never stopped, and he always helped those around him ...
Terry Tyrone Barry, Sr. - DEC 23, 2022
Terry Tyrone Barry, Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2022 at his home in Bluffton, SC. He was born August 12, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late Harvey Ellis Barry and Evie Dasher Barry. Terry was the Post Master for Hilton Head Island, SC, and owned and operated a H&R Block franchise. He loved his work and was known to be a math genius. Terry also was the Music Director for Riverside Baptist Church, and Silk Hope Baptist Church. He was an accomplished pianist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Harvey Ellis ...
Jack Steven Sandberg - DEC 22, 2022
Jack Steven Sandberg, 62, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born May 28, 1960 in Atlanta, GA to the late Leroy and Edna Sandberg. Jack was employed by Stingray’s and Arby’s. Jack had a love for Rock n Roll music and you would often find him singing and playing his guitar. His happy place was sitting in the sunshine on the beach on Tybee Island. He also loved watching his local sports teams, the Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs. Most importantly, Jack loved the Lord and he always knew where home was. His favorite verse w ...
Allen Paul Jones DEC 19, 1942 - DEC 22, 2022
Allen Jones, 80, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, after several months of declining health. Allen was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1942 to Sam and Carol Jones. He received his undergraduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his M.B.A. from Georgia State University. He worked for BellSouth for thirty years in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama, where he rose through the ranks to senior management. Allen was active for many years with the Sertoma Club in both Birmingham, Alabama and Savannah, Georgia. Since 2002 he had been an active member, ...
Denise James Lanier NOV 18, 1932 - DEC 22, 2022
Denise James Lanier, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 22, 2022 at Memorial Medical Hospital with her family by her side. Denise, affectionately known as Neesie, was born on November 18, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia to Joseph Quinlon James and Louisa Brown James. She was the second born of three children. She was classically trained in piano and voice by her mother who was a classical pianist. As a young girl, she sang on a weekly radio show. Denise was a beautiful and talented young lady and was crowned Miss Savannah during her teenage years. She was a graduate of Savannah High Sc ...
Tommie Bevill - DEC 22, 2022
Tommie Bess Newton Bevill, 90, passed away on December 22, 2022 in Lexington. Mrs. Bevill was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 13, 1932 to the late Thomas and Gussie Hodges Newton and grew up in Hilltonia, Georgia. She was a Teacher with Nativity Catholic School and was a member of Southside Baptist in Savannah, Georgia. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie (Billy) Childers, Versailles; son, Allen Bevill, GA; grandchildren, Michael (Emily) Childers, Wesley (Sarah) Childers, Jennifer (Tony) Lucido, Brittany Bevill, Jamie Bevill, Bess Warren and numerous great grandchildren ...
Kenneth Morgan Deckman, Jr. - DEC 21, 2022
Kenneth Morgan Deckman, Jr. passed away December 21, 2022 at Memorial Health. Arrangements are incomplete. ...
Richard H. Vermilyea - DEC 20, 2022
Richard “Dick” Hubert Vermilyea, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia, on December 20, 2022. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Nancy, and children. Dick was born on May 9, 1933, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Earl John, Jr. and Florence (Colclough) Vermilyea. He spent his early childhood in Massachusetts before moving to New York where he excelled in cross country, track, geometry, and marksmanship. Dick was very proud to have been invited to run in the National Track Championship at Madison Square Gardens. He spent many summers visiting with his ...
James Edward Utsey - DEC 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of James Edward Utsey, announce his death on Monday, December 19th, 2022. Jim was born July 31,1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended Bradley County schools and the University of Chattanooga. He served in Korea with the 2nd Reconnaissance 2nd division as a platoon leader and tank commander. Service awards he received were the Korean Service Medal with five battle stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Distinguished Unit Citation, Purple Heart with two clusters, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, and the Good ...
Albert William (Buddy) Blackston - DEC 18, 2022
Albert William "Buddy" Blackston, 82 passed away unexpectedly after a short illness. A life long resident of Savannah, Buddy grew up in the Montgomery area where he spent his childhood exploring the salt marsh and rivers surrounding the Moon River. “Captain Buddy” made his living as a commercial fisherman shrimping along the waters of the eastern coast which ranged from the South Carolina low country down to Key West, Florida. He was a founding member and investor in The Bryan County Fisherman's Co-op. During the off season, Buddy worked as a pipefitter and welder ...
Harold W. Bulman JUL 09, 1935 - DEC 17, 2022
Harold W. Bulman was born on July 9th, 1935 to Annette Hamblin and Christopher Geoffrey Bulman in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although his mother was born in Buenos Aires and his father in Barcelona, both parents, and Harold, always considered themselves British and were part of the large Anglo community in Buenos Aires. Harold attended bilingual education elementary schools, followed by an all-Spanish high school, playing cricket in local leagues with his older brothers Maurice and Derek. Harold graduated from the University of Buenos Aires in 1958, with a degree ...
William V. "Billy" Hadsell - DEC 16, 2022
William V. “Billy” Hadsell, 73, of Lawrenceville Ga, passed away at his home Friday December 16, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, William V. Hadsell, Jr. and Ann Hadsell, and his stepmother Betty Hadsell. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Peggy Hadsell, his son Jim (Shy) and their children Xekan, 12, and Nyx, 4, and his youngest son, Ian. He is also survived by 8 siblings. A sister Nancy Hadsell of Austin Tx. Diane (Frank) Spicer of Tampa, Fla. Laura (Kelly) Gordon of Savannah, Ga. A brother, Michael Hadsell of Portand OR. And a sister Carol (Bud) ...
Andrea Leigh Warth AUG 04, 1971 - DEC 16, 2022
At dawn on December 16th, 2022, the skies parted for Andrea Leigh Warth to be received into the comforting arms of our Lord in Heaven. Born in Savannah Georgia on August 4th, 1971 to Fredrick Emil Warth d.1990 and Barbara Ann Tankersley Warth d. 2021, Andrea lived a life of love and dedication to her children, friends and family. Andrea is survived by her three children: Andrew Tyler Brown, Chelsea Marie Beckworth and Emily Grace Herman, her three brothers: Eric Stephen, Brian Keith and Kevin Vincent Warth, and her only uncle, Ernest Steven Tankersley. At Andrea’s passing there are c ...
Thomas Lawrence (Larry) Dillon, Jr. NOV 29, 1949 - DEC 15, 2022
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Larry was born in Savannah on November 29, 1949 to Jerry and Larry Sr. He spent his early years in downtown Savannah where he attended Cathedral Day School. He spoke fondly of the many memories of his grandmother, G.G., walking him to school, playing in the nearby squares, and seeing Savannah change throughout the times. He attended high school at H. V. Jenkins and went on to attend college at Armstrong Atlantic State University where he met his wife, Jan. They married in 1970 in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and spent the following 52 years building their lives together with their ...
William Edward McGonigal (Bill) AUG 20, 1939 - DEC 13, 2022
William Edward McGonigal (Bill), scientist, husband, father and grandfather, passed away in his home in Savannah, Georgia on December 13, 2022. He died peacefully in the company of his wife and beloved caregiver. Juanita Young. Bill was born August 20, 1939, in Atlanta, Georgia and was adopted at birth by his proud and loving parents, William McGonigal Sr. and Gladys Smith McGonigal. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Sara Bowers McGonigal. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rebecca McGonigal; son, William E. McGonigal Jr.; daughter-in-law, Dorinda Mc ...
George E. Archer, Jr. MAY 07, 1940 - DEC 12, 2022
George was born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 7, 1940. He died at home in Savannah on December 12, 2022, of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He graduated from Myers Park High School, Charlotte, NC, in the class of 1958. George graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT, in the class of 1962. In the Coast Guard, he was stationed in Galveston, TX, where he met Karen Wright, and they married on September 28, 1963. Next, he was stationed at French Frigate Shoals in the Pacific Ocean on isolated duty, where he enjoyed being the commanding of ...
Barbara Leonard Walsh FEB 03, 1941 - DEC 12, 2022
Barbara Leonard Walsh, 81 passed away at Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a short illness. The former Barbara Ann Leonard was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 3, 1941, and an attended Sacred Heart All-Girls Catholic Boarding School in Alabama. She attended Sacred Heart College and Columbus Junior College. She took a position at Holy Family Catholic Church where she met the love of her life James “Coach/Jim” R. Walsh. In September of 1960, Jim and Barbara married and seven children quickly followed. She moved to Savannah when her husband b ...
Bonnie Landford McNeal DEC 11, 1940 - DEC 12, 2022
Bonnie Lanford McNeal was born on December 11, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia, to Douglas and Gertrude Lanford. She was the “middle child” of three girls. She graduated from Lancaster High school and attended James Madison University. Bonnie married Thomas McNeal on October 28, 1961. Tommy’s schooling and work took them to several different cities in Virginia before they moved to Texas in 1970, as a result of a job transfer. In 1990, they relocated to Savannah, Georgia. Bonnie was married to Tommy for 61 years and raised four wonderful children; very recently she lost her oldest ...