Obituaries

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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) ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Lawrence Wilson Rourke – Tybee Island - Larry Rourke, age 82, passed away in the arms of his loving wife on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Sunabella Memory Care in Savannah under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Rourke was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 20, 1940, to the late Elizabeth Albertha Droppert and Ervin Wilson Rourk. He grew up in North Charleston and graduated from Bishop England High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, C.E. Poole (stepfather), brothers Carl E. Poole, Jr. and Ernest Poole, nephew Lawrence P. Rourke. He is survived by Janet Rourke, his wif ...

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Harriet A. Kilbourne has gone to join the love of her life, Edward E. Kilbourne (Eddie), her husband of 57 years. Mrs. Kilbourne passed away under palliative care Sunday morning, December 11, 2022. Born July 21, 1928, the third child of immigrants Max and Geraldine Shainin, Harriet grew up in Bayside, New York, the daughter of a union plasterer and union clothing worker. From the age of 3, she studied classical piano and cared for her beloved dog, Tippy. In the recession of 1939, the family lost the spacious property where she’d grown up and serendipitously moved into an apartment nex ...

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Richard Edward Evans III died peacefully on December 11, 2022. A private service will be held by the family at a later date.  ...

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Lynne Janet Leary, 56, residing in Savannah, GA passed away in the care of Memorial Hospital on December 10, 2022.  Lynne, born on December 12, 1965 in England, grew up in New York and had spent the last eight years in Georgia.  She was a beloved employee of Memorial, was always smiling and well known for her kind and compassionate spirit. She is survived by her two children, Allison (Ryan) Kirsch and Michael Leary, both residing in New York, as well as a loving long-term partner, Mervin Buchanan, and his two sons Gary (Brittany) Buchanan and Aaron (Amber) Buchanan of Savannah Geo ...

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Barbara Jane “Bunny” Ludtke, 88, of Savannah, GA died peacefully at Harmony at Savannah with her granddaughter and grandson-in-law by her side on December 10, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, on March 21st, 1934, to the late Ann Feinberg (née Libshutz) and Leon Weinberg, Bunny graduated from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) on June 5, 1955. Shortly thereafter, on June 17, 1955 she married her first husband, Peter Pavitt.  They had one daughter, Patricia and remained in Philadelphia while he went to medical school and she taught elementary school. Following Peter ...

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Stefan passed away at St. Joseph's/Candler hospital in Savannah, on Friday, December 9. He was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany in a post-World War II Polish refugee camp. As a toddler, he and his parents emigrated to the United States in 1951, eventually settling in Dallas, Texas in 1953. Stefan became a naturalized U.S. citizen shortly after his graduation from high school. He was a retired Army veteran, Bronze Star recipient, serving in both Vietnam and Desert Storm. After 20 years in the military, Stefan went back to college and completed his Bachelor's in Elementary Education (K- ...

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Joyce Williams, 80, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home.  The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on September 22, 1942, to the late William Odis and Rosa Amerson Whitcomb. Joyce was a longtime employee of the Waffle House.  Surviving are two daughters, Terrina, and Tonya; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A private graveside service is planned.   ...

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Roy R. Benedict, 66, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Oceanside Nursing Home on Tybee Island.  No service is planned at this time.   ...

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Mr. Irwin Dell White, 85, of Savannah, passed away at his home Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born March 25, 1937, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, son of the late James E. White and Catherine Hodges White. Mr. White was a US Navy veteran of 22 years of service, and served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith Ann White; son, Brian White; stepdaughter, April White;  half-sisters, Willa Mae Shriver, and Joyce Franks; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Barbara Whitaker. Service will be private. ...

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Deborah Anne Henderson Hughes died December 9, 2022 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta after a lengthy illness. Debbie was born June 2, 1972 in Quito, Ecuador. She moved to Savannah in 1997 with her mother, brother, and sister after the death of their father. Debbie graduated from Savannah Country Day School and Rhodes College. She had a long and successful career as an insurance broker, specializing in Directors and Officers Liability. Debbie’s life was fulfilled by serving others – as a devoted mother to her four children, as PTA President at Hesse School, as a board member of ...

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Bobby Hines Johnson, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2022 at his home in Savannah, GA. Bobby was born May 7, 1943 in Millen, GA.  His family moved to Savannah when he was a child, where he later graduated from Savannah High School.  At the age of 21, Bobby joined the U.S. Marine National Guard, where he served for 4 years.  It was his great sense of humor and quick wit that carried him through various sales positions throughout Savannah, and in life.  Bobby and his wife, Linda, enjoyed being outside at their home working in the yard and tending to their many b ...

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Stanley Ming Woo, 73, of Savannah, GA, died peacefully on December 6, 2022, at Hospice of Savannah.  Stan was born on July 30, 1949, to Harvey and Alma Garvin Woo in Savannah, GA. Stan graduated from Armstrong State College with a degree in Biology.  He worked at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and as a research scientist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Stored Product Insects Research and Development Laboratory, both in Savannah, GA. Stan continued his career as the Quality Control Manager for Carson Products of Savannah (L’Oréal) until his ...

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Lilina Yevstegneyeva, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Riverview Health and Rehab under the care of Hospice Savannah.  She was born December 5, 1936 in Uzbekistan to the late Vasiliy and Ludmila Yatzkevitch.  Lilina graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.  She was an Elementary School Principal.  She loved being an educator, especially for children. Even though her early years were hard, she always had a smile for her family and the many children in her care.  She always put herself last while caring for her family and anyone els ...

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Thomas John Fisk, 67, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home in Rincon, GA.  He was born February 19, 1955 to the late John and Helen Clay Fisk.  Thomas graduated from Mount Tabor High School in Winston Salem, NC.  As his family would say, “he was a Star Trek nut”.  He retired as a Sous Chef, and also was a Corian Specialist, and an Arc Welder in New Orleans, LA., where he worked on Navy ships.  He was an avid fisherman and loved riding motorcycles. Surviving are his daughter, Sara Fisk, his son, Benjamin J. Fisk, his sister, Lyn Fair, nephew, Mich ...

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Robert W. Thiele Jr., 66, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 04, 2022, in the company of his favorite person, Robin, at their home away from home on Edisto Beach, South Carolina. He has now joined the people who have run ahead of him to The Father’s House. Robbie was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on December 27, 1955. He spent much of his childhood in Sandersville, Georgia graduating from Brentwood High School. He matriculated from Georgia Southern, Statesboro Georgia with his undergraduate degree in Political Science. He later attended Mercer where he acquired his Juris Do ...

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Ann Lilian Rowse passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022. She was born as Ann Lilian Rice on October 19th, 1938 in Dulwich, London, England. The eldest of five, she grew up in London during World War II. In the late 1950s, she began working for the US Air Force and eventually relocated to New York City in 1963. She worked for Singer’s flagship store at Rockefeller Center until relocating to Savannah in 1970. Ann worked for many years in the office of The Pirate’s House. She married Lindsay Rowse in 1975. Ann and Lindsay retired to Ajijic, Mexico in 1989, where Ann liv ...

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Jon Richard Bentz, 61, a proud veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2022, in Savannah Georgia. Jon was born on January 25, 1961, in Scottdale Pennsylvania and attended South Moreland High School, graduating in 1978. At the age of 17, Jon enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Corpsman for almost 10 years.  Jon valued his service highly and loved his country.  Jon was a man who liked to take it easy.  He didn’t see the need to make a big deal of anything that should be easy and straightforward.  He had a great sense of humor ...

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Eileen June Arnold, 80, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia, her home for almost 40 years.   Eileen was born on August 2, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Julia and John Kovey, the elder of their two children. She attended Cardinal Mooney High School and continued her education at Youngstown State University. While in high school, Eileen was an active member of Junior Achievement, serving as the secretary for her local chapter, where she met her future husband, Ron Arnold. Faith and family were always the core of Eileen’s life. She never missed an ...

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Ella Thelma Jenkins Stevens, 97, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born August 2, 1925, to the late James Jenkins and Gertrude Zipper Jenkins. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Stevens Sr. Her children, Linda Stevens, Calvin Roy Stevens Jr. and Patricia (Brian) Dufour; brothers, Howard Jenkins, Raymond Jenkins, George Jenkins, Sidney Jenkins, and LeRoy Jenkins; sisters, Viola Sibilio and Mary Gallovitch. Ella is survived by a daughter-in-law, Joyce Stevens, three grandchildren; Melissa Byr ...

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