Obituaries
Virginia Brown Shore JUN 21, 1943 - APR 06, 2022
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 ...
Thomas Patrick Bean JUN 05, 1955 - APR 05, 2022
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 ...
Richard Clark MAR 19, 1936 - APR 05, 2022
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 ...
William Thomas Summerlin OCT 26, 1926 - APR 04, 2022
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, ...
Cynthia McKenzie Groover - APR 04, 2022
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 ...
Bernard Aloysius McDonough, Jr. APR 21, 1944 - APR 04, 2022
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 ...
Helen Glines Kohut JUL 03, 1920 - APR 04, 2022
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 ...
Linda Banks Waters - APR 03, 2022
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 ...
Dolores East Aliffi "DE" - APR 02, 2022
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 ...
Jean Plaster Harris JAN 17, 1942 - APR 02, 2022
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), ...
Janice M. Sheppard - APR 02, 2022
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 ...
James Allen Miller "TJ" - APR 02, 2022
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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 ...
Melinda Gay Powell DEC 10, 1949 - MAR 29, 2022
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 ...
Barbara Grace Jarrett Reese SEP 28, 1919 - MAR 28, 2022
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. ...
Lemuel (Lem/Bubba) Martin Highsmith - MAR 28, 2022
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Lemuel (Lem/Bubba) Martin Highsmith, 78, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 28, 2022. Lem was born in Savannah, GA on August 3rd, 1943. He was the middle son of Ethel Martin Highsmith and Lemuel Rhodes Highsmith. He was a graduate of Savannah High School in 1961 and attended The College of the Americas in Mexico City, Mexico. Lem owned and operated Savannah Steel Scaffold Co. Inc. and Highsmith Lumber Company, the family businesses, for more than 40 years. Lem, always the entrepreneur, dabbled in many business ventures throughout his lifetime ...
Deborah Nelson DeMott - MAR 27, 2022
Deborah Nelson DeMott, 66, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Candler Hospital. She was born July 9, 1955 in Savannah to the late Raymond and Idell Crosby Nelson. Deborah attended St. James Catholic Church. She was the office manager for Southeastern Endodontics for over 22 years. She was loved and will be missed by her family, coworkers and many friends. Surviving are her husband, Otis DeMott, and her son, Barry DeMott, both of Savannah. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest ...
Elizabeth McCall (Betsy) Carufel - MAR 26, 2022
Elizabeth McCall “Betsy” Carufel, 78, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her residence under the care of Kindred Hospice. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Pettus McCall. Mrs. Carufel was a graduate of Savannah High School and Albany Junior College with a degree in nursing. For many years she was a registered nurse with Candler Hospital and Memorial University Medical Center. Mrs. Carufel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her passion was cooking for her family and all of God’s animals. Surviving a ...
Lucille C. Hair - MAR 25, 2022
Lucille Corine Hair, 81, passed away on March 25, 2022. She was born on April 9, 1940 in Savannah, Georgia to Bert Hudson Carpenter and Lucille Mary Carpenter. She was the beloved wife to the late Wayne Franklin Hair; loving mother of Eddie, Cynthia Kickasola, Michelle (Fred) Morgan, and Elizabeth (Geno) Carone. She was a proud grandmother of five and great-grandfather to three. She is also survived by one brother, David (Susan) Carpenter. Lucille is preceded in death by her parents; Bert Hudson Carpenter and Lucille Mary Carpenter; her siblings, Marilyn Price and Bert Hudson Carpente ...
John Randolph Fishback DEC 30, 1943 - MAR 24, 2022
John Randolph Fishback, age 78, died March 24, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Savannah native resided in Richmond Hill. He attended Chatham County Schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1962. John attended both Andrew College and Georgia Southern College (University) and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Armstrong State College in 1975. He lettered in both soccer and tennis during his college career. John served in the United States Coast Guard, and in 1970 was awarded the Commander’s Medal for Bravery in Air and Sea ...
Hazel Georgianna Dove SEP 01, 1941 - MAR 24, 2022
Hazel Georgianna Dove was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey September 1st 1941, at Moutainside Hospital. She received her education in the Bloomfield School System and graduated in 1959. She soon married Lynn Shorts of Montclair, New Jersey, where they gave birth to their beautiful son, Lance Shorts in 1960. In the early 60’s Hazel worked in the Prudential Building in Newark, New Jersey as an administrative assistant. From there she began working at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a secretary. In 1977, Hazel started her illustrious career at the Bell System in Newark, New Jersey for the Pub ...
Bob Jacob OCT 30, 1937 - MAR 20, 2022
Bob Jacob was a man of many names. Robert was for his passport; he was known as “The Pope” at Orient Bay; Jake was the moniker used by his college roommate; Uncle Bob was reserved for his nieces and nephews; but the most common was “my friend, Bob.” For Bob had a unique talent for gathering friends even after a casual meeting on the beach in St. Martin, in the neighborhood, on a cruise, or at a hunting camp in rural Louisiana. Each new friend was attracted by his innate generosity and warm hospitality. His family and friends now mourn his passing. Cancer waged war up ...
Billy Moore Kerley MAR 17, 1934 - MAR 19, 2022
Billy Moore Kerley, age 88, of Savannah, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on March 19, 2022. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Julia Patricia Remion Kerley, his children, Vicki Parker (Roy), Anthony W. Kerley, Valerie McGrath (Alvin), Julie Smith (Tim), Timothy J. Kerley; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, several in-laws, neices and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Otto Kerley and Vira Mai Howard Kerley; brother, Howard Wilson; sister, Dilla Marie Burt, and grandson David Allen McGrath. ...
Lee Ann Biggs (The Bear) Chugani FEB 10, 1955 - MAR 19, 2022
Lee Ann Biggs Chugani, 67, transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1955 to late Edna Ruth Biggs Woodruff and Oliver Biggs. Lee Ann enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She had a love for music, pop culture and animals. Lee Ann was educated in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System having graduate from Savannah High School. She was employed at the Shrimp Factory as a waitress. Due to illness Lee Ann was a patient at Abercorn Rehabilitation Nursing Home. Lee An ...
Richard E. (Butch) Cooper MAY 28, 1939 - MAR 19, 2022
Richard Earl Cooper, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 19,2022. Richard, nicknamed Butch, was born in Greenwood, SC on May 28,1939. He was the son of Charlie and Ruth Wise. He graduated from Greenwood High School. Butch joined the United States Marine Corps at 17 years of age and retired after 30 years as Sergeant Major. He was in the top 20 selected for Sergeant Major of the United Sates Marine Corps. Butch earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Combat and Battlefield Commission in Vietnam. He was stationed in SC, IL, CA, HI and Oki ...
Richard Allen Pease MAR 26, 1947 - MAR 19, 2022
Richard Allen “Rick” Pease died peacefully on March 19, 2022, in Savannah, GA from Legionnaire’s pneumonia. He was one week shy of his 75th birthday. His death has left a void in our family that will never be filled by another, but we rejoice in knowing that he is at peace with his Lord and Savior. Rick grew up in Evansville, Indiana, where he attended Fulton Grade School and Central High School. He graduated from Clovis High School, Clovis, AZ. He was in the band and played tuba, which probably weighed more than he did at the time, according to one of his friends! O ...
Nancy Jenkins Emmerson - MAR 18, 2022
A lifelong resident of Wilmington Island, Nancy was born on June 25, 1950. After a few years of traveling into Thunderbolt to attend Elementary, Nancy was one of the original children to attend May Howard Elementary School. Growing up on Turner’s Creek, she considered herself a river rat. There is no doubt from her stories that she enjoyed the freedom of living on the island in the 1950’s/60’s. Nancy graduated from Savannah High School in 1968, and then went on to study at the Atlanta College of Art for two years. She eventually utilized her talents ...
Patrick Anthony Mastrianni MAR 16, 1989 - MAR 18, 2022
Patrick Anthony Mastrianni, beloved son of Monica Mastrianni and the late Anthony Mastrianni, went to the loving arms of His Lord on March 16, 2022, his 33rd birthday. Born in Plainfield, NJ, Patrick was raised in Effingham County, graduating from South Effingham Highschool, and attended USC Bluffton, transferring to Kennesaw State University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Patrick participated in basketball and cross-country team sports during his school years. A true lover of people and a humble servant of our Lord, Patrick enjoyed jobs for the Gree ...
Ronald Richard "Ronny" Brown, Sr. SEP 25, 1935 - MAR 17, 2022
Ronald Richard Brown, Sr., age 86, of Savannah, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on March 17. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene Dunn Brown; his son, Richard Brown, Jr.; and granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Brown. Ronny was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, all of whom he loved dearly. He also loved the Lord with all his heart. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. E.N. Brown of Statesboro. Ronny received a B.S. degree from what is now Georgia So ...
Brandon Scott Schvarcz SEP 09, 1990 - MAR 17, 2022
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Brandon Scott Schvarcz, age 31, beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend, died unexpectedly at the hands of another, in the early morning hours of March 17, 2022. We are left shocked and saddened at the loss of such a beautiful soul. Those who knew Brandon, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Brandon was the heartbeat of any room he walked into. You couldn’t help but smile or laugh when you were in the presence of Brandon. His energy was contagious. Brandon had such passion for life. He loved boating, fishing, being a devote ...