Obituaries
Beverly Washington Shimkus - NOV 27, 2021
Beverly Ann (Washington) Shimkus passed away peacefully in her home on November 27th, 2021. She was born in Savannah on November 14, 1939 to Alma Elizabeth (Platt) Washington and Hammond Willingham Washington. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1957 and spent her undergraduate college years as a Pi Beta Phi at the University of Georgia where she studied English. Returning to Savannah after college, she taught English at Jenkins High School and went on to marry James Robert Shimkus. The young couple moved to North Carolina in the sixties, where Beverly fell in love with the Universit ...
Carolyn McConnell Luck - NOV 25, 2021
Carolyn McConnell Luck passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Johnnie Everett Dewitt MAR 30, 1930 - NOV 25, 2021
Johnnie Everett Dewitt, 91, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 25, 2021 The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was born in the spring of 1930 to the late Joseph L. and Corrine Whitaker Dewitt. Johnnie was a graduate of Savannah High School and a member of the COBRA Club. Johnnie retired from Union Camp Paper after more than 30 years of service He was an avid TV watcher, especially enjoying western themes. In addition to his parents, Johnnie was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Clifton Dewitt; daugher, Debra Diane Dewitt; two brothers, Franklin Dewitt and J ...
Tenella Brown Smith - NOV 23, 2021
Tenella Brown Smith, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville, GA. She was born in Metter, GA, daughter of the late Leon B. Brown and Essie Mae Mosley Brown. Mrs. Smith was a longtime member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Brackston Smith, Sr., grandson, Alfred Brackston Smith, III and daughter-in-law, Karen Davis Smith. Surviving are her children, Alfred Brackston Smith, Jr. of Hawkinsville, GA; daughter, Jo Ann Smith Spoffor ...
Michael Gary Jordan - NOV 22, 2021
Michael Gary Jorden, 55, departed this life and arrived in Heaven on November 22, 2021. The Miami, FL native was born December 24, 1965. He and his family moved to Savannah, GA in 1971. He graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 1984. He served in the United States Navy as an aviation machinist mate 2nd class. Outside of work he was a passionate fan of the Seattle Seahawks. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Sue Shumaker Flamer. Surviving are his father and step-mother, Cecil G. and Mildred J. Jordan, step-father, Thomas F. Flamer, da ...
Mercer Griffith Blackburn - NOV 21, 2021
Mercer G. Blackburn, 94, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in her home on November 21, 2021. Mercer will be lovingly remembered for her generosity, faith, sense of humor, keen wit, dedication to family, hosting skills, her support and nourishment of others, and her hand-churned peach ice cream. Mercer was born in Savannah on July 11, 1927 to Benjamin F. Griffith (Papa) and Margaret Alice Griffith (nee Pittman). She was married to James B. “JB” Blackburn for 72 years and together they attended the University of Georgia in Athens. Followi ...
Mary Elizabeth Hewit Utzinger Roeder - NOV 21, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Hewit Utzinger Roeder, businesswoman and teacher, died Nov. 21, 2021, in Savannah, GA at the age of 100. Born in Jersey City, NJ, Mary Betty intended to study drama after high school. However, she soon met Arthur Utzinger at a church dance, and married him in 1940. They had two sons during World War II, and a third shortly after. As a working mother, she opened a preschool in Plainfield, applying her knowledge of early childhood growth and development. When Art died suddenly in 1962, she decided, with characteristic practicality, that a widow raising three children needed ...
James (Jay) S. Waddington - NOV 21, 2021
James “Jay” S. Waddington died peacefully on November 21, 2021 in Savannah, GA, where he resided since 1974. Jay was born in 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to Regina (Kerr) and Edwin B. Waddington Sr. He grew up in Alloway, NJ, and attended George School in Newtown, PA. He completed his undergraduate degree in Divisional Social Science at Michigan State University in 1968. While there he met and married Deborah (Debby) D. Holden of Tecumseh, MI, his wife of nearly 56 years. Jay moved his family to Savannah in 1974 with Goodwill Industries. At Goodwill, he worked as a vo ...
Herbert J. "Herbie" Curry, Jr. - NOV 19, 2021
Herbert James “Herbie” Curry, 57, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. He was born February 29, 1964 in Savannah to the Frances Moore Curry and the late Herbert J. Curry, Sr. Herbie graduated from Calvary Day School in 1982. He worked in the family business, Curry Dry Cleaners for many years before opening his own business, Curry Mobile Detailing. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Curry, mother, Frances Moore Curry, sister, Cathy Curry Knight (David), brother, John Curry (Lisa), and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and c ...
JoAnn Michau Smith AUG 09, 1948 - NOV 19, 2021
JoAnn M. Smith, 73, passed peacefully at home of Alzheimer’s complications on November 19, 2021. By her side were her husband, children, siblings, wonderful Hospice caregivers and friends. Born August 9, 1948 to Herbert and Ann Michau in New Jersey, she and her husband moved to Savannah in 1992 and always considered herself a “Savannah girl”. She was educated at Strayer College in Washington D.C. and worked as an executive legal secretary (and may be one of the few on this earth who still used shorthand daily) until moving to Savannah where she switched occu ...
Linda Sue Easley Glaser OCT 29, 1946 - NOV 18, 2021
Mrs. Linda Sue Easley Glaser, age 75, died November 18 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Springfield, Ohio native had lived in Savannah many years. She was a retired medical technician with St. Joseph’s Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Virgil Glaser; two daughters, Lori Glaser, and Sara Horan (Casey); a son, Jason Glaser (Angie); grandchildren, all of whom have a special nickname given them by their grandfather, Emily Frances (Chris) Liebner, Isacc “Fred” Horan; Kristen Leah “Lucy” Horan, Liberty “Belle” Glaser, Lincoln &ldquo ...
Karen Sue Blevins Veal - NOV 18, 2021
Karen Sue Blevins Veal, 67, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Candler Hospital. She was born in West Virginia to Stell Mae Ellis Blevins and Clifford Blevins. Karen worked as an R.N. for many years, retiring from Pruitt Home Health. At her request no service will be held. ...
Edward William Nelson, Sr. - NOV 18, 2021
Edward William Nelson, Sr. passed from this life to heavenly victory on November 18th, 2021. Ed was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1930. He was the eldest son of Edward Hans Nelson and Lydia Amelia Nelson. Ed had three sisters, Myrna, Enola, and Rhoda; and two brothers, Byron and Randy. Ed worked on the family property in Zion, Illinois and among his many responsibilities, taught horseback riding. After graduating high school in Zion and completing service in the Army during the Korean War, Ed earned a degree at Lake Forest College and became an exceptional go ...
Jimmy N. Ubernosky JUL 31, 1973 - NOV 18, 2021
Jimmy Newton Ubernosky , US Army Ranger, Father, Texan, Friend, Mentor, and life of the party passed away November 18, 2021, in Savannah, Georgia from complications from a stroke. Jimmy was born in Houston, TX on July 31, 1973 to the late Robert Paul Ubernosky and Barbara Jean Crenshaw. Jimmy grew up in Houston, was on the Baseball team and graduated from Spring Woods High School. Jimmy went on to have an impressive career in the US Army. Jimmy served in the mighty, mighty 1st Ranger Bn and went from Private (E1) to SFC (E7) in the same company. This was a huge feat that f ...
Lou Ellen Vincent Barnes MAY 11, 2021 - NOV 17, 2021
Lou Ellen Barnes, 82, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Candler Hospital. The Roanoke Rapids, NC native was born in the Spring of 1939 to the late Henry and Marian Carroll Vincent. Lou was a graduate of Louisburg College in Louisburg, NC. She was a former member of the Gold Medal All-American Girls Basketball team where she played forward. Lou's passion was helping others, so it was only natural that she chose a career in Human Resources. She worked for Magnavox in Arden, NC. before moving to Tennessee, where she was the relocation specialist. Lou briefly returned to North C ...
Franklin (Frank) Delano Yelton DEC 06, 1932 - NOV 17, 2021
Franklin (Frank) Delano Yelton, 88, died peacefully in his home on November 17, 2021. Frank was born in Boiling Springs, NC. He was raised alongside his brothers and a sister by his loving mother, Sallie Elison. In 1976, Frank moved to Savannah with his wife Betty. Franklin is preceded in death by his mother, Sallie Elison; his first wife of 30 years, Betty Wall Yelton; as well as his longtime companion, Claire Rosemary Cramer; and five brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Judith Leaptrot and Robin Tarvin; son-in-law, Michael D. Tarv ...
Paul John Davis III NOV 10, 1966 - NOV 15, 2021
FOR A LIVESTREMING OF THE SERVICE - CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW John Davis (gather.app) Paul John Davis,III, beloved local florist, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 15, 2021. John was born on November 10, 1966 in Savannah, Georgia. A lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Temple, John spent his youth centered around his family, his church and Calvary Day School. John learned his love of flowers as a teenager and shortly after graduating from high school in 1985, John opened John Davis Florist in 1988. John’s great sense of humor and love of his family and friends ...
William (John) Hussey JAN 29, 1979 - NOV 15, 2021
William “John” Hussey, 42, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2021, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany on January 29, 1979, and was the son of Bettye Hook Hussey and the late COL. William Van Hussey. John graduated from Texas State University and obtained the rank of Major during his service in the United States Army. After leaving the military, he joined the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer serving in Manila, Philippines; Maputo, Mozambique; Washington, D.C.; and was recently ...
Edwin W. Lewis OCT 11, 1943 - NOV 15, 2021
Edwin W. Lewis, Sr. died suddenly at the age of 78 on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home in Savannah, GA. Edwin was born in Evanston, Il, the son of Victor and Anne (Ward) Lewis. He was educated at the Taft School in Watertown, CT and at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. In 1969, Edwin married Gloria DeCapua of Allegany, NY. They have two children. He worked as an Executive Compensation Consultant for several companies before ending his career with his own company, Lewis Consulting International. Edwin served his country with the Air Force where he earned ...
Rimma Cullina SEP 15, 1960 - NOV 15, 2021
Rimma Cullina, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 15. She is survived by her husband, James Cullina Jr., three nephews, and four nieces. ...
Allene Frances Johnston Lee OCT 22, 1950 - NOV 14, 2021
Allene Frances Johnston Lee died peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Allene was born in Atlanta, Georgia as the firstborn child of Eugenia and Frank Johnston. She graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School in Savannah and attended Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Georgia. In 1978, she married Terry R. Lee of Pembroke, Georgia and they have been happily married for 43 years, raising two children and sharing their grandchildren together. Allene retired after 46 years from Cardiovascular Consultants P.C. in 2017 wher ...
Eileen B. Brady JAN 07, 1957 - NOV 13, 2021
Eileen Beasley Brady, 64, of Savannah died suddenly of natural causes on November 13, 2021. Born on January 7, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia. Eileen was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Watson Beasley and her father, Gordon Beasley. Surviving are her two sons, Neal Brady and Nathan Brady; three brothers: Walter Beasley, Hugh Beasley and David Beasley; and four grandchildren: Ava, Levi, Ella and Maddox. Eileen graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor Degree in with Business in Accounting. Additionally, Eileen graduated from Armstrong State Universit ...
Angela Tilley Sherrill OCT 21, 1975 - NOV 12, 2021
Angela Tilley Sherrill died unexpectedly at her home in Savannah, Georgia on November 12, 2021. Angela was born on October 26, 1975, in Chattanooga, Tennessee where she graduated from The Baylor School, and then attended the University of Georgia in Athens where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. After graduation from UGA, Angela worked for the World Wildlife Fund where she organized fundraising events, including the major event Wild Weekend in Atlanta. A highlight of her time with the foundation was a trip to the Costa Rican Rainforest with famous zoologist, Jim Fowler, and ...
Delores Smith Vinson MAR 23, 1937 - NOV 11, 2021
Delores Eleanor Vinson, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on March 23, 1937 to the late Allen E. and Ruby Myrdis McCellar. Delores retired from C&S Bank (Bank of America) after 25 years of service. She was a communicant of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Thunderbolt since 1974. In addition to her parents, Delores is predeceased by her husband, Jimmy L. Vinson; three brothers and two sisters. Delores leaves behind her children, Rosario Anthony Lombardo (Pam), Lisa Rose Lombardo-Schaaf (Jed), ...
John David Hutson, Sr. OCT 21, 1943 - NOV 11, 2021
John David Hutson, Sr. entered eternal rest November 11, 2021, after a short illness surrounded by his family at Baptist Heart Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Ticia and Mark Schaub; his cherished granddaughter, Mary Katherine Hutson and her fiancé Liam Haycock; sister, Cindy Hutson Hall (Chip); two brothers, HHF “Hootie” Hutson, III (Ann) and Greg Hutson (Tiffany); as well as “favorite cousins” Emma and Bill Simon and Kathy Thomsom; his constant four-legged companion, Itty-Bitty Kitty; ...
Gloria Remion Leonard - NOV 11, 2021
Tybee Island After a valiant fight with pseudobulbar palsy, Gloria Leonard passed away on November 11, 2021. She was 88 years old. Gloria was an inspiration until the very end as she battled this insidious disease with grace and determination. She spent her final years with her devoted daughter and son-in-law on the Back River surrounded by those she loved. PLS may have stolen her voice, but it could not take her spirit! Gloria’s birth to John and Helen Remion on March 11, 1933 was the beginning of an extraordinary life. Along with her siblin ...
Thaddeus Baynard Welch, Jr. JAN 07, 1933 - NOV 11, 2021
Thaddeus Baynard Welch, Jr. Thad died at his home on Wilmington Island on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Sally Osteen Welch for nine wonderful years of marriage. Preceding him in death was his adoring wife of almost fifty-five years, Ethel Sponseller Welch. He leaves behind one lovely daughter Cyndy Welch Oakley and two wonderful sons Thad B. Welch, III and his wife Donna and Erich P. Welch and his wife Ashley. Four grandchildren Penelope, Ben, Lauren and Tara and five great grandchildren, Paxton, Bailey, Harper, Patrick and Pres ...
Doris Davis Boice - NOV 10, 2021
Doris Davis Boice, 87, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. The native and lifetime resident of Savannah was the daughter of Annie Mae Mitchell Davis and Willie Shep Davis. Doris worked for M&M and Kroger grocery stores in the meat department and as the greeter, respectively for 26 years. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church since 1965 and served in the nursery, young boys, and senior Sunday school departments. Faith and family were everything to Doris, she loved ...
Frederick Charles Bogler, (USN, Ret.) - NOV 10, 2021
Frederick Charles Bogler (USN, Ret.), 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Surviving are his wife, Ellen; son Paul and daughter Suzanne. A private service will be held at later date. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com The full obituary will be published as soon as available. ...