Obituaries
James A. Smith - MAY 01, 2022
James A. Smith, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of Hoke and Beryl Bostwick Smith. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Commercial High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. After the war, he joined Western Electric and retired from AT&T after many years of service.. Mr. Smith was an avid golfer, an assist pro at Savannah Country Club and was a Caddy for Gene Sauers. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Paulina E. Smith of Tybee Island; two sisters, Suzanne and Tinka o ...
Stanley Eugene Strickland MAR 29, 1944 - MAY 01, 2022
Stanley Eugene Strickland, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Sunday May 1, with his loving family by his side. Born March 29, 1944 to Otis and Emily Wright Strickland in Woodbine, Georgia, Stan grew up in the family grocery business and developed an incredible and caring work ethic that defined his successful business life as founder of River Street Sweets with his children, Tim and Jennifer, and later, Savannah’s Candy Kitchen with his loving wife, Tonya Strickland, and their son Rhett. Together they built a Southern Candy empire that has spread throughout ...
Martha Elizabeth Furtado MAY 24, 1939 - MAY 01, 2022
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Furtado, age 82, passed away quietly Sunday May 1, 2022 at the Southeast Georgia Regional Health System in Brunswick, GA after an extended period of health issues. Martha was born May 24, 1939 in Savannah, GA to William Gardner Perry and Helen Ruth Williams Perry. She met Daniel C. Furtado who was stationed at Hunter Army/Air Force Airfield in 1954 and they soon married and began the Journey of Life together. They had the adventure of living in various locations while Dan was stationed in Savannah, GA, Vacaville, CA (Travis Air Force Base), Bangor, ME (Dow Air Force Ba ...
Bobbie Vance Henderson MAY 13, 1930 - APR 30, 2022
SAVANNAH - Bobbie Vance Henderson, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Bobbie was born on May 13, 1930 in Buford, GA to the late Robert G. and Mamie Neil Elam Vance. The family moved to Gainesville, GA in 1946 where she graduated from Gainesville High School in 1947. Bobbie attended GSCW (GA State College for Women) in Milledgeville and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951 where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Bobbie taught school in Atlanta, Moultrie, and Savannah. She was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church for over 60 years and a memb ...
Daniel Joseph (Danny/Doc) O'Connor, III DEC 16, 1953 - APR 30, 2022
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny/Doc O'Connor on April 30th at Memorial Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Danny was born December 16th, 1953, at St. Joseph's Hospital and as a young child grew up in Pinckney Colony, Bluffton SC. The family soon moved to 48th Street in Savannah where lifelong friendships were formed, and many memories made. Danny graduated from Blessed Sacrament School in 1967 and Benedictine Military School in 1971. He attended the University of Georgia for a short period and continued on, ...
Giorgio Magliulo JAN 12, 1942 - APR 29, 2022
Giorgio Magliulo, 80, of Savannah, GA passed away on April 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Giorgio was born on January 12, 1942 in Pola, Italy to his parents, Salvatore and Liliana Magliulo. Giorgio graduated as a naval officer from the Italian Naval Academy where he also earned his doctorate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. Giorgio served in the Italian Navy as a submarine chief engineer. Upon retirement from the Italian Navy, Giorgio continued to cultivate his passion for ships and submarines by working in the shipbuilding industry in Italy a ...
Shirley Cowart Kelley APR 13, 1935 - APR 29, 2022
Shirley Cowart Kelley, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, under the care of Hospice of Savannah on April 29, 2022. Shirley was born on April 16, 1935 in Savannah, Ga, the daughter of Pearson Cowart and Marion Sharpley Cowart. She was raised in Savannah, GA. She graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong. Shirley became a dedicated wife and exemplary mother. She worked for New York Life for 35 years. She loved to dance and was active in the Savannah Shag Club. She was a dedicated Happy Geechee, an avid boater and crabber, a ...
Marie Winters APR 11, 1923 - APR 29, 2022
Marie Winters, age 99, died April 28 2022. Marie was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She retired from Weis Theatre after fifty years of service. Marie attended Asbury Memorial Church. Marie was a hard worker and very dedicated to everything she accomplished in life. She loved buying property in downtown Savannah, playing the stock market, and buying antiques and art work with her beloved friend, Lillian Lindsay. Marie was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Surviving are Marie's cousins, Cindy Rahn and Cassidy Rahn, both of Sa ...
Angel Gabriel Carino Garcia NOV 21, 1948 - APR 29, 2022
Angel Gabriel Carino Garcia, Vitin to family and close friends, was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on November 21, 1948. Vitin moved to New York City in the early 1970s. In the late 1970s, he moved to Savannah, GA. Vitin worked hard, including at a number of odd jobs, meeting many local residents with whom he established life-long friendships. Not long after arriving in Savannah, he obtained employment with Chatham County, where he worked until his retirement in 2009. In 1983 he married Pamela Lynn Sauls, which whom he fathered two children, Elizabeth and Sergio. Pam passe ...
Christopher (Chris) Robert Pelham MAR 14, 1987 - APR 29, 2022
Please click here to view the livestream of Chris's service. Livestream will be available at 1:30pm on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Christopher “Chris” Robert Pelham, age 35, left this earth to enter into the eternal joy of Heaven on Friday, April 29, 2022. Chris was the son of Rev. Mike and Brenda Pelham of Johnson City, Tennessee. He was the brother of Ryan Pelham and fiancé’ Patricia Boles of Nashville,Tennessee and also the brother of Adam Pelham of Denver, Colorado. Chris was making plans to soon be married to Jenny Alvarez of Aruba. He was preceded ...
Marian Anderson Keen - APR 26, 2022
Marian Anderson Keen, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Memorial Health. She was born September 22, 1939 in Claxton, GA to the late Rufus and Molly Mosley Anderson. Mrs. Keen retired from Mills Contracting as the office manager, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor Donald Keen. Surviving are her son, Randall Lindler (Maribeth) of Pooler, her daughter, Cecile Friend (Kenny) of Savannah, four grandchildren, Alex Whitaker, Ryan Claus, Rich Rappa, and Ryan Rappa, as well as several great-grandchildren. A ...
Frank Hamlin McNeal, Jr. OCT 17, 1952 - APR 26, 2022
Frank Hamlin McNeal, Jr., 69, of Savannah, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Frank was born on October 17, 1952, to Jane Bulcken King and Frank Hamlin McNeal at Telfair Hospital in Savannah. He graduated from The Country Day School, and attended The University of Virginia. He graduated from The University of Georgia. He was a master carpenter and refurbished many homes in the Historic District as well as homes and buildings in other areas of the city. He was a member of Christ Church Anglican for 37 years, serving as vestry Senior warden twice. He had a servant’s hear ...
Gerald Edwin Griffin FEB 23, 1958 - APR 26, 2022
Mr. Gerald Edwin Griffin, age 64, died April 26. The Savannah native was a retired painting contractor. Survived by daughter, Holly Milbrandt; son, Jeremy Griffin; step-daughter, Tonya Craig; and others. Memorial visitation: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 29 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Franklin Reed Dulany, Jr. JAN 05, 1931 - APR 26, 2022
Franklin Reed Dulany, Jr., 91, of Savannah, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 with his wife and caregivers at his side. Reed was born on January 5, 1931 to Mary Lois Howard Dulany and Franklin Reed Dulany at Telfair Hospital in Savannah. He attended Charles Ellis Elementary and Richard Arnold Middle schools. He graduated high school from The Choate School in Wallingford, CT. and went on to attend The Citadel in Charleston, SC, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1953. Reed was a First Lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War. When he returned to S ...
Lois Gray Martin JAN 19, 1928 - APR 26, 2022
Lois Gray Martin, 94, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022 in Savannah, Ga. She was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on January 19, 1928 to the late Claude and Mae Gray. She was the last surviving sibling of 13, including her own twin, Lewis. Lois was married to the late George Edward Williams. Affectionately known as Mema, her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She enjoyed cooking for them and all of their friends. Lois was a strong Christian woman who read her bible faithfully. She was certainly loved by all. Lois is survived by her son, ...
Patrick Joseph O’Connor, Sr. JUN 21, 1956 - APR 25, 2022
Patrick Joseph O’Connor Sr. died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 25, 2022. Patrick “Pat” was born on June 21,1956 in Pinckney Colony, SC to Daniel Joseph and Genevieve Pinckney O’Connor. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Christina and Ellen, and precious grandson, Patrick Joseph “Pate” O’Connor, III. Pat was a proud graduate of Benedictine Military Academy class of 1974. He was a licensed electrician, a proud member of the IBEW and owner of O’Connor Electric. He was a member of The Hibernian Society of Savan ...
Sarah Kilpatrick Kent - APR 24, 2022
Sarah Kilpatrick Kent, 85, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. She was born January 1, 1937 in Savannah to the late Lester Shaw Kilpatrick and Helen Passmore Kilpatrick. In the late 1950’s Sarah was in the Miss Savannah Pageant, where she awarded Miss Congeniality. She retired as a Loan Officer after many years of service at numerous banks in Savannah and Florida. She was a member of Temple Mickve Israel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lt. J.G. Lester Ray Kilpatrick and his wife, Ca ...
Mark Hampton Snow SEP 21, 1957 - APR 24, 2022
Mark Hampton Snow, 64, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2022 in his cherished city of Savannah, Georgia of which he called home for over 30 years. Mark was born in Albany, Georgia on September 21st,1957 to the late Dorothy Belle Snow & James Hampton Snow. He is preceded in death by his sweet sister whom he loved dearly, Pamela Mallo. Mark was a proud graduate of The Georgia Institute of Technology where he was led to a career in mechanical engineering. A cherished father, spouse, son, brother & friend to many all over the world, Mark was widely known for his infectious grin, ...
Hugh G. Mahany SEP 27, 1942 - APR 23, 2022
To view a live stream of the service, please click this link. Hugh G. Mahany, 79, passed away peacefully with his devoted wife, Jill, by his side following a long illness. Hugh was born September 27, 1942 to the late Daniel J. Mahany and Mary Louise Huggins. Hugh was a native of Tybee Island where he grew up, attending St. Michael’s School and later returned as a full-time resident. Hugh spent his career in building construction and founded the Mahany Construction Co. in 1985 with his long-time business partner and dear friend, Vincent J. Ferraro, III. Thoughout his many years ...
Marylyn U. Hiett - APR 23, 2022
Marylyn Joyce (Urbantke) Hiett, 87, died on April 23, 2022 under the care of Hospice Savannah at The Oaks at Pooler. Marylyn was born in Killeen, TX on October 5, 1934. Her childhood was spent in Copperas Cove, TX where she excelled in English and Math, played on the Varsity basketball and softball teams, and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. Shortly after graduation, Marylyn married Kenneth W. Hiett (Master Sergeant, U.S. Army – preceded in death after 52 years of marriage, 2006) and moved to Savannah, GA. Marylyn enjoyed a long career at the Georgia Air N ...
Carlos Ray Mobley - APR 23, 2022
Carlos Ray Mobley passed away quietly on April 23rd, after spending his last days surrounded by family and friends. Born to Alvin Carroll and Bernice Morgan Mobley in Georgia in 1937, he was the fifth of ten children - Evelyn, Audrey, Christine, Clarice, Yvonne, Alvin, TJ, Lois and Louis. After losing his mother to heart failure following the birth of twins, he was raised at Bethesda Boys Home in Savannah, Georgia. His talents as a remarkable athlete, in just about everything he attempted, propelled him to the forefront of high school sports in Savannah. He was signed by the New York Yankees t ...
Audrey Smith Godfrey - APR 23, 2022
Audrey Smith Godfrey, 96, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Buckingham South. She was born April 27, 1925 in Gray, South Carolina to the late Urban Leonard Smith and Willie Mae Peeples Smith. Mrs. Godfrey worked in the family business of Godfrey Heating & Air, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She lived her life with unwavering faith and grace that inspired all who loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Luden Godfrey, her son, Donald Ellsworth Godfrey, and Audrey her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey P ...
Mary Ann K. Burch FEB 11, 1955 - APR 21, 2022
Mary Ann K. Burch (67) born February 11, 1955 passed away April 21, 2022 surrounded by her family and friends at Hospice of Savannah. She was a baptized Catholic and received the last rites of the church on the morning of her death. Mary attended grade school and high school in Savannah, Ga. She loved to spend time at the beach or trips away with her husband. She loved to shop and was an avid collector of angel figurines. Although Mary was born in Savannah, Ga, she lived many years in Augusta, Ga where she and her husband enjoyed an active social life with great friends. In 2011, Mary lost her ...
Ann Ross Reeves Lott - APR 20, 2022
Ann Ross Reeves Lott passed away on April 20, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia just shy of her 94th birthday. She was born at Kings Daughter's Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi on May 29, 1928 to Wade Harper Reeves and Gladys Gregg Ross Reeves. She was married to the Reverend William (Bill) Robert Lott, Jr. on December 21, 1948. Ann Ross graduated from Greenwood High School in 1946. She played clarinet in the GHS band and was a member of the Glee Club. She continued singing in the Glee Club at Mississippi State College for Women (now MUW) and in the United Method ...
Brooks Allen Long AUG 14, 1962 - APR 19, 2022
Brooks Allen Long, age 59, of Savannah, passed away from pancreatic cancer on April 19, 2022 at 7:07 pm. She was born August 14, 1962 at 12:02 pm, in Evanston IL, the daughter of Dr. Chester C. and Jean Ayres Long. Brooks graduated high school from Chrysalis Learning Community in Chicago, IL. In the early 80’s, she moved to Helena, MT, where her big heart and concern for others led her into a career as a Patient’s Rights Advocate. Her life‘s journey then brought her to Savannah, GA in the early 2000’s, where she enjoyed the culture and sunshine. Brooks was ...
Michael R. Feltovic FEB 16, 1960 - APR 19, 2022
Michael Robert “Mickey” Feltovic, III, passed away April 19, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born February 20, 1960 in Thunderbolt, GA. He attended grammar school at Nativity of our Lord Catholic School, and graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School in 1978. Mickey played Little League Baseball and High School Baseball. He was a Boy Scout with Troup 115. He was a communicant of Nativity of our Lord Catholic Church and served as an Altar Server. Mickey won a Sharp Shooter medal on the rifle team in high school. He was an award winning car salesma ...
Joseph Warren Graham JUN 11, 1942 - APR 18, 2022
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Warren passed away on April 17, 2022. He grew up in Newington, Georgia with his parents and brother, Billy. Billy described him as the best brother ever. He moved to Savannah as an adult where he developed life long friendships, with many people while still maintaining his childhood relations. Warren was the most loyal friend you could have. More than that, his family was his world. A devoted husband, an amazing father. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family, as long as it was after his tee time. As everyone knows, Warren w ...
Judith (Judy) Sutter Hinrichs-Meckfessel - APR 17, 2022
Judith (Judy) Sutter Hinrichs-Meckfessel died peacefully on April 16, 2022, at the age of 79, surrounded by her sons, Christian and Bill Hinrichs. Judy was the youngest child of Dr. Richard and Elizabeth Sutter and grew up in University City (St. Louis, MO) with her siblings, Jane and John Sutter. She graduated from John Burroughs School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Washington University, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Judy was predeceased by her husband of nineteen years, Richard Meckfessel. She is survived by her sons Christian Hi ...
John Edward Gray, IV DEC 04, 2021 - APR 17, 2022
John Edward Gray IV, was born into this world on December 4, 2021, and lifted up into heaven on April 17, 2022. He is the son of Elisabeth Marie Gray (South) and John Edward Gray III. Though he was small, he was mighty. He was young and he was always happy. He loved cuddling in the arms of his mother and father, and loved laughing and smiling at his sister, grandparents, aunts, and uncle. He is survived by his older sister, Kairi Katherine Gray; his paternal Grandparents, Tam and John Gray; his maternal grandparents, Lori and Paul South; his Uncle, Michael ...
Dorothy "Dot" Petway Turner JUN 25, 1940 - APR 16, 2022
Dorothy “Dot” Petway Turner, 81, passed away April 16, 2022 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 25, 1940, the middle daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Petway. Dot grew up in Savannah and attended Savannah High but following a move to Memphis as a teenager, she graduated from East Memphis High School in 1958. After moving back to her beloved Savannah several years later, she married and started a family. Dot, along with her former husband, owned the Best Laundry and Cleaners in Savannah for many years. After retiring ...