Obituaries
Leona Smith Gray JUN 18, 1932 - JAN 17, 2023
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Leona Smith Gray (90 years old) went home to be with the Lord at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah Georgia surrounded by her loving family. Leona was born in Bogalusa Louisiana on June 18, 1932 to Albert L. Smith and Ella A. Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ella Smith, loving husband, Earl Gray, and her daughter Kimberly Hope Gray. Leona was an avid reader, loved birdwatching, crossword puzzles, and shopping in her spare time. She moved to Savannah with her late husband, Earl Gray, in 1958. In 1966, they founded Crystal Cl ...
Jeffrey Paul Couturier NOV 16, 1946 - JAN 17, 2023
Jeffrey Paul Couturier, 76, of Savannah passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born November 16, 1946, in Waretown, NJ, he was the first of seven children. After growing up in Tallahassee, FL, Jeff began his college education at Florida State University. After completing his freshman year, Jeff left FSU and joined the United States Navy. Upon completing his military service, Jeff resumed his college education and graduated with his Business Administration Degree from Oglethorpe Unive ...
Hughlon Raymond Crosby FEB 13, 1940 - JAN 17, 2023
Mr. Hughlon Raymond Crosby of Savannah went home to be with our Lord on January 17, 2023 after a short illness. Raymond was born February 13, 1940 to the late Preston Hughlon and Erma Margaret Crosby. He attended and graduated from Commercial High School. Raymond married the love of his life, Joyce Bradley Crosby, in 1963. He was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church in Savannah and later moved his membership to Waycross Primitive Baptist in Waycross, GA. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Savannah. Raymond was a hard worker. As a teenager, he worked as an usher in the Sav ...
Harold Russell Minchew MAR 03, 1932 - JAN 17, 2023
Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Partner, Uncle, Cousin, and Brother-In-Law, Harold Russell Minchew passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on January 17th, 2023. Just shy of his 91st birthday, Hal was born on March 3rd, 1932, in Dixie Union, GA. He was the youngest of five children. Hal grew up at Mossy, the family farm ten miles north of Waycross Georgia where he was raised by his mother and paternal grandmother. Hal enjoyed retelling the stories of the hardships and joys of farm life in South Georgia. He spent afternoons on the front porch with Grandmother Minchew, who w ...
Savannah Adolai Banks DEC 05, 2001 - JAN 17, 2023
Savannah Adolai Banks, 21, passed away unexpectedly on January 17th, 2023 after a lifelong battle with the disease Neurofibromatosis 1, which causes epileptic seizures. She passed away from a seizure in her sleep. Savannah was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 5th, 2001. She is the daughter of Joel (Ernie) and Lisa Marie Banks and the sister of Reagan and Piper Banks. She graduated from Savannah Classical Academy in 2020 with 42 college credit hours. Savannah was a member of Eden Village Church. She was saved and baptized at the Point Community Church in Frankfort, KY. Sav ...
Kevin Miller SEP 18, 1971 - JAN 15, 2023
It is with great sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Kevin Alan Miller, 51, of Savannah on January 15, 2023. He was born in Statesboro on September 18, 1971 to Rex Miller, Jr. and Diane Brannen Miller. This particular year his Daddy received the best birthday present anyone could ever receive, a son. He was a 1989 honor graduate of Claxton High School. Following high school, Kevin attended Georgia Tech and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. During his time at Georgia Tech, he co-oped with Savannah Electric. After graduation, Kevin became a Professional ...
Dwight Stanford Brass JAN 04, 1944 - JAN 15, 2023
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Dwight Stanford Brass, 79, died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced as soon as they become available. ...
Joseph C. Carroll APR 16, 1926 - JAN 15, 2023
Joseph Czeboter Carroll of Savannah GA passed away on January 15 at age 96. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gladys, his wife Lois, wife Mary, sister Marilyn, and son Jeffrey. He is survived by sister Aileen (Jack), sons Joseph (Jeanne) and Robert (Libby), stepchildren Brooke and Gary, grandchildren Lacey (Matt) and Joseph (Crystal) and four great-grandchildren. Joe was born on April 16, 1926 in Jacksonville FL. After attending school in Ridge NY he joined the Navy where he served two years during World War II. After the war he taught at a radio sch ...
Carlo Benjamin Callegari NOV 12, 1933 - JAN 15, 2023
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Carlo Benjamin Callegari, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with a rosary service to begin immediately following the visitation at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC. ...
Barbara Lally - JAN 15, 2023
Ms. Barbara Lally, 58, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born August 5, 1964, in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of the late Jack Moran and Alice Hoffman Moran. She was employed by Brannen Searcy & Smith, LLP She is survived by a son Jeremie Lally of Wilmington, NC, daughter, Olivia Lally of Savannah. A memorial service will be held at 11:00, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. ...
Jeanne Roppo MAY 05, 1948 - JAN 14, 2023
Jeanne Marie Roppo, 74, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Statesboro, Georgia. Jeanne was born to the late Dennis Leo Brown and Ann Marie Brown (Johnston) in Chicago, Illinois, on May 5, 1948. Jeanne was an avid reader, a lover of all animals, and a fiercely loyal fan of the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Bruce Springsteen. She was a true history buff who enjoyed making "fantabulous" memories traveling with her family and enjoyed relaxing at the beach to the soothing sound of the ocean waves. Jeanne was known for her quick wit, sharp intelligence, and ...
Phyllis Mason Miller JUN 07, 1929 - JAN 13, 2023
Phyllis M. Miller left this world on Friday January 13, 2023. She was 93. Born in Fayetteville, NC, her family moved to Savannah when she was still a child. Over the years, some of her fondest memories remained rooted in Fayetteville where she returned by train to spend wonderful summers with her Aunt Louise and Uncle John. When Phyllis met and married Thomas W. Miller, she flourished in Savannah. She and Tommy were members of the Savannah Yacht Club, the Chatham Club, and Christ Church Anglican, where her special gift was welcoming newcomers. Over the years she cultivated friends of ...
Deitra Ann Adams JUN 15, 1944 - JAN 13, 2023
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. ...
Dorothy McNutt Lehman - JAN 11, 2023
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 ...
Rosanne Hayes MacCauley JUL 06, 1953 - JAN 11, 2023
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 ...
Marjorie Ruth Elliott MAY 12, 1931 - JAN 11, 2023
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 ...
Gregory Shaun Herndon MAY 13, 1967 - JAN 10, 2023
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; ...
Nell Portwood Izzo AUG 26, 1934 - JAN 10, 2023
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 ...
Mildred French Wallace NOV 16, 1923 - JAN 10, 2023
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 ...
Judith Parker "Betty" Lewis - JAN 09, 2023
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 ...
Carole L. Tutan - JAN 08, 2023
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 ...
Linda Pelli Harper AUG 02, 1944 - JAN 08, 2023
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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 ...
Ernest E Turner NOV 29, 1929 - JAN 07, 2023
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 ...
Sheila S. Noone - JAN 07, 2023
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 ...
Freddie Bruce Arnsdorff - JAN 07, 2023
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 ...
Louis G. Ambos, II JUL 31, 1939 - JAN 07, 2023
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 ...