Obituaries

Betty Thomas Bazemore, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Azalealand Nursing Home.  She was born November 17, 1933 in Bacon County, GA to the late James and Nancy Thomas.  Mrs. Bazemore retired from Ferrell Gas Company after more than 40 years of service.  She was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church for 62 years, where she always enjoyed spending time with her church family.  Mrs. Bazemore volunteered at the Savannah Baptist Center, and was an avid walker in the Avondale neighborhood.     She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ru ...

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Herbert D. Davis, 81, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. Herbert was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and returned to Savannah in 1972 with his wife Margaret to live and raise their two children.  Herbert was an Ironworker/Welder for the majority of his life after his service in the Airforce. He was a self-taught computer technician and used his computer knowledge to repair his family and friend’s computers numerous times, as it became a hobby of his. Herbert received awards in 2002 from the Department of the Army for his technical servi ...

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Jerry Lewis Miller died on April 12, 2022 of cardiac arrest.  He and his wife, Margaret Johnson Miller were married for 43 years.  He was born in Cairo, Georgia on August 24, 1943 to Hazel Muggridge Miller and John Dennard Miller.  He grew up in Tennille, Georgia where he enjoyed riding his horse, swimming in the kaolin pits and searching the limestone caves for shark’s teeth and treasures. He graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in architecture.  Upon graduation in 1967 he served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War includi ...

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Francis R. “Freddie” King, died peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022. Freddie was born in Boston, MA on October 25, 1932 to the late Eugene and Margaret Carroll King. He was a longtime resident of Savannah and a graduate of Armstrong State College. Freddie owned and operated Coastal Electronics for more than 40 years before retiring. He was proud U.S. Air Force veteran who heroically served in the Korean conflict. Freddie attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where he volunteered as an usher.  Freddie leaves behind his loving wife, Josephine King; daughter, K ...

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William Waldo Bradley died April 11, 2022 at home at the age of 88.  Born February 6, 1934 at the Old Telfair Hospital, he was the son of Waldo Bradley and Helen McNatt Bradley.  He graduated from Savannah High School in 1952 and the University of Georgia in 1956 where he received a BBA.  While at UGA he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He served two years in the United States Army rising to the rank of First Lieutenant, and served a number of years in the U.S. Army Reserves. While on active duty he served in Army Intelligence at the Pentagon working “Behind the Green ...

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Annetta Duckworth Ciarletta, 86, passed away on April 11,2022 at Spanish Oaks Retreat after a sixteen year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born October 30, 1935 in Ashley County, Arkansas to Kenneth I and Stella E Duckworth. Annetta was a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she was a cheerleader and earned a degree in Early Childhood Education. While at the university she met her husband Louis C Ciarletta a star football player and the two married. Annetta taught school for several years but soon gave up her career as an educator to raise a family an ...

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Simone K. Wiggins peacefully transitioned from her earthly home into the home of our Heavenly Father on April 10th, 2022 after a prolong illness at the age of 62.  Simone was born in Savannah, GA and graduated from Beach High School.  She was preceded in death by her son, Alex Wiggins and her parents, Martin and Delores Kleiner. Simone is survived by her husband of 29 years, William Wiggins; son, George Wiggins; step-daughter, Jo Marie Rackliff and husband, Todd Rackliff; step-daughter, Vickie Leonard and husband, Michael Leonard; step-grandson, Taylor Leonard; sisters, Myron Wils ...

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William Kinell Grant Sr., age 79, died April 9, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Jack Kinell and Nancy Grant. He was raised by his Dad, Bill Grant. He grew up in Elyria, Ohio where he met the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Johnston. They were married on September 7, 1963. Bill and Carolyn had four children, Julia, Deborah, William Jr and Cherolyn. Ania was added to their loving family in 1983. Bill attended Carnegie Mellon University where he became a Metallurgical Engineer. He began his career at Abex Corporation in Elyria, Ohio. He then ventured off to Meadville, PA (Abex), ...

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Bert Oliver McCabe Peterson, age 73, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Rainey Hospice House. Born November 5, 1948, in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jack Howard Oliver and Marion Judkins Oliver. Bert was a 1966 graduate of Jenkins High School and received a bachelor’s of education degree from Columbia College. A lifelong educator, Bert’s passion in life was her 30 plus year teaching career. She enjoyed dancing, sports, and beach music. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She will b ...

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Lucille L. Downs, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 9, 2022 at her home on Skidaway Island. She graduated from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) in 1952 and was an elementary school teacher for 34 years; 30 years in New Providence, NJ. In 1989 she was recognized by then Governor Thomas Kean receiving the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Teacher. She and her husband, Harry, retired to The Landings on Skidaway Island in 1991 where she became an active member of Saint Peter’s Church and The Landings community. She loved to golf, travel, summers at the beach in Mantolo ...

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Joost Arie Gompels passed away on April 8, 2022 at 95 years of age. Born on March 15, 1927 to Meyer and Adele Gompels in Cape Town, South Africa, he studied Chemical Engineering in Johannesburg at University of the Witwatersrand and later Law and Economics.  His career started as a Chemist at the African Explosives and Chemical Industries Ltd.  In 1951, he moved to the United Kingdom to follow his passions: a fellow South African and future wife of 55 years, Annette Hamlyn Harding; cars, and chemical engineering. Initially a test driver for Aston Martin and restoring a Lagonda aut ...

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Mr. John W. Malone, age 80 passed away at home in Savannah, GA on April 8, 2022.  John was born in Benton, Arkansas to the late Archie Harris and Annie Sanders Malone. He served two tours in the U.S. Army.  He was a guitar player and singer in a band in his younger years. He retired after 30 years with the Corp of Engineers working on the Atlantic and Gulf coast. He began on the Corp dredge “Henry Bacon” then became Master of the Corp drill barge, finishing his career there as Quality Assurance Inspector. He then worked at EMC Engineering as a boat captain. He ...

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Click here to view Jesse's service (the livestream link will be available at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022). Jesse J. Williams, III,  51, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. Although born in Newark, NJ on September 6, 1970, Jesse was a Pennsylvanian through and through. Jesse’s adopted parents, Charlotte and Jessie J. Williams, Jr. resided in Pennsylvania as they anxiously awaited their bundle of joy.  Jesse’s early education was at Newtown Friends School, a private educational institution ...

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Catherine A. Zupfer, 94, died of natural causes, Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James N. Zupfer. She was born in Queens NY, lived on Long Island, and moved with her husband and children to Savannah over 50 years ago when Northrup Grumman (now Gulf Stream) aircraft factory was relocated to Savannah. Catherine was a communicant of Corpus Christi Catholic Church where she was instrumental in the rebuilding of the church's new sanctuary. She was an avid card player, and greatly enjoyed playing bridge with her ...

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Joan Ann Valoze, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia.  She was born in Canastota, New York daughter of Louis F. and Katherine Boylan Musacchio.  After graduating from Canastota High School in New York, Joan attended the State University of New York at Potsdam and graduated with a degree in education.  Joan taught elementary school in the New York Public School System for four decades and retired from Maplewood School in Watervliet, New York. Joan was a devout Catholic and was a member of the parish at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham ...

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Virginia Brown Shore, 78, passed away April 6'', 2022. Ginger was born in Winchester, Tennessee in1943. She was the daughter of Parker and Virginia Yearwood. Ginger moved to Warner Robbins in 1952, where her father founded Yearwood Chevrolet. She attended the University of Georgia and later in life graduated from Armstrong College with a B.S. in education. She owned Savannah Welcoming service, worked at Jarrod's, and later sold real estate; however, her main focus was raising three children and supporting their many athletic endeavors. Ginger had a great love of dance. Her grace an ...

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Thomas Patrick Bean, age 66, died April 5, 2022. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Eldon Lewis Bean and Patricia Stewart Bean, and moved to Savannah in 1957. He has lived in Richmond Hill for the past two years. He attended Benedictine Military School, where he graduated in 1973. Thomas was employed in the information technology field early in his working career and later worked for a local pharmaceutical company, Solomons Company (Cardinal Health), where he migrated to customer service calling on hospital pharmacies in the Southeast.He served on the local March of Dimes foundation ...

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The family of Richard Clark are sad to announce that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 5th April 2022 at the age of 86 in Savannah, Georgia.  Despite his small stature he was a larger-than-life character who you always knew was in the room… He was born in East Detroit, Michigan on 19th March 1936.  He graduated from high school in the mid fifties and joined the air force.  Richard moved to Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and 2 children where he became the owner and operator of Glass Doctor.  After retirement, he moved on the settle in Savannah with his wife Jean ...

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William Thomas Summerlin, 95, died peacefully in his sleep April 4, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents William and Lucile, his sister Jeanne and his daughter, Patti.  He was born in Savannah on October 26, 1926.  He was a 1944 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a 1948 graduate of the University of Notre Dame du Lac.  He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in WWII, after 2 previous attempts to join.  Both times his mother had to tell them he was underage.  He was a lifelong Catholic, an usher at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, ...

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Cynthia McKenzie Groover, age 63, passed away at her home in Savannah on April 4, 2022 after a very short, but courageous battle with cancer.  Cindy was born to Nedra Marlene and Julian Howard McKenzie on January 27th, 1959 in Savannah. She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy with the Class of 1977. She was a Chatham County Superior Court Clerk and retired after 27 years. She even made an appearance on Court TV!  Cindy married Frank Groover and together they raised two wonderful children, Suzanne and Michael. Cindy was a lover of all sports. She was a youth softball coach for ...

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Bernard “Bernie” Aloysius McDonough, Jr., 77, died April 4, 2022 at home with his beloved wife (devoted caregiver) of 28 years by his side. For over 10 years, he courageously battled throat cancer but is now at peace.  He was born April 21, 1944 to the late Sarah Eason McDonough and Bernard A. McDonough, Sr. in Savannah, Georgia. Already a talented drummer by age 13, Bernie began playing with the Kenny Palmer Jazz Trio, followed by Billy Joe Royal and the Jackie Donkar Combo; Remember Tybee Teen Town! Bernie was so musically gifted that Benedictine Military School recruited ...

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Helen Glines Kohut, formerly of Belle Mead, New Jersey, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at 101 years old. She passed away at her son’s home in Savannah, Georgia, with her loved ones by her side. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, July 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene Glines.  In 1944, Helen graduated from St. Peter’s School of Nursing, New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was instructed by the Gray Nuns of Montreal. While there, she received excellent training and instruction. After graduation, she began working as a public health nurse visiting patients in their ...

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LINDA BANKS WATERS January 2, 1926 – April 3, 2022 Linda Banks Waters, widow of Winfred Gails Waters, Sr., passed away at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Ocala, Florida on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the age of 96. Linda was born and raised in Glennville, GA and spent her married life in Savannah, GA.  She was a homemaker while raising her three sons.  When her children were grown, she worked at Belk and in the Birth and Death Records Office for the State of Georgia.  Linda was a member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Linda was ver ...

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Dolores East Aliffi “DE”, 93, of Savannah, GA, and widow of Joe Aliffi, died Saturday, April 2nd 2022 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side.  A life well lived, a wonderful Mother, Granny, and friend!  She was born in St. Augustine, FL, and moved to Savannah at age 2 where she spent most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Leona and Milton East.  She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in May, 1947, and married Joe in December.  They shared 65 years of marriage.  She was the best Mom, beautiful inside and out! De loved read ...

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Jean Plaster Harris passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022 at Oceanside Rehab on Tybee Island.  Born on January 27, 1942 in Fieldale, VA, she was the daughter of the Thomas A. Plaster and Julia Stowe Plaster, and sister to the late Thomas A. Plaster, Jr. and Joseph Plaster. She had one surviving brother, Wayne Plaster. She was married to the late William R. Harris for 33 years and they have 2 surviving daughters, BJ Harris Collett (Jimmy) of Tybee Island and Regina Harris Kaminski (John) of Greer, SC. She has 4 surviving grandchildren, Matthew Collett (Taryn), Wesley Collett (Ashley), ...

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Janice Morris Sheppard, 75, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Memorial University Medical Center.  She was born February 8, 1947 in Humboldt, TN to the late James Earl Morris and Thelma Deloris Sasser.  Janice was a 1965 graduate of Savannah High School.  She retired as the Clerk of the Chatham County Superior Court after more than twenty years of service.  Janice was a member of S.A.D.A., the Jaycettes, the Ladies Ancient order of Hibernians, and the Shag Club. Janice was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she worked for many years as a coordinato ...

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James Allen “TJ” Miller, 31, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.  TJ was born August 10, 1990 in Savannah, GA. He was a painter for Baxter Painting.  TJ loved to play the guitar, listen to Ozzy Osborne and Leonard Skynard, and fish.  TJ always had a good time where ever he went.  He is survived by his wife, Jill L. Miller, mother, Donna B. Miller, father, Kevin J. Miller, sisters, Elizabeth Miller (Josh Stringfield), and April Myers, stepchildren, Kayla and Jessie, nieces and nephews, Jayda, Kevin, Kenstin, and Kamryn. A private service will be held by ...

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Melinda Gay Powell died Tuesday, March 29th under the care of Hospice Savannah with her husband at her side. She was 72 years old. Affectionally known as “Sweet Melinda”, her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life at 4 PM Saturday, April 2nd at the All Saints Episcopal Church on Tybee Island, Rev. Vicar June Johnson presiding, A reception of light refreshments will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Melinda was preceded in death by her parents. John Lawson Hulsey and Wessie Martin Hulsey. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Powell, her son, Ch ...

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Barbara Grace Jarrett Reese, age 102, died March 28, 2022 at The Springs in Savannah.  A North Carolina native, she was a long-time resident of Savannah and was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death in 1995 by her husband, Lewis L. Reese.   Surviving are her son, Phillip Wayne Reese (Mary Louise); a daughter, Hildreth Kaye Reese DeBoard (Harold Ray); eight grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Janice Linete DeBoard Kennealy; 13 great grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A graveside funeral service and burial will be held Wednesday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. ...

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