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She took a position at Holy Family Catholic Church where she met the love of her life James “Coach/Jim” R. In September of 1960, Jim and Barbara married and seven children quickly followed. Dr. Grover Bell, 90, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. While at Georgia Teacher’s College, he met his beloved “Deanie.” Together they raised five children and served almost 30 churches of the South Georgia United Methodist Conference. A graduate of Emory School of Divinity, beginning in 1953 until his retirement in June 2020, “Brother Grover” served and shepherded as a much-loved minister. Ronald Ray Wetherholt went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2022.
He attended the University of Miami and Dekalb Junior College. He held various operation positions with Standard Oil of Kentucky between 1966 and 1974, and then spent 19 years working as a Checker Foreman for the Georgia Ports Authority. CJ started and operated Stickle’s Courier Service from 1995 to 2013. William Stephen Bowen, Jr. of Savannah passed away on August 1, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Blackshear, GA to William Stephen Bowen Sr.“Buddy” and Alafae Jones Bowen. Stephen graduated from Blackshear High School and was a member of the 1956 State Championship basketball team.
James W. "Bill" Hooper
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. Each new friend was attracted by his innate generosity and warm hospitality.
Don restored and revived much of the historic districts in Savannah bringing a positive change to the area. Shirley Shuman Allen of Savannah, Georgia died on August 12, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. She was born on February 11, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Savannah.
Robert (Bob) Oetgen
Sean Charles Adams went to be with our Lord on May 7, 2022. In his short life, he touched so many lives and was much loved. He will always be remembered for his love of family and for being a good friend to his many friends.
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 Morgan, and Elizabeth Carone. She was a proud grandmother of five and great-grandfather to three.
Ronald Richard "Ronny" Brown, Sr.
Donna worked for the Chatham County School System as a bus driver, and also for Old Town Trolley Tours, where she was fortunate to meet several celebrities. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Paul Santschi, Jr. Donna is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Santschi, Sr., her brother-in-law, Ronald Santschi , a niece, and several c ...
He was born in Savannah on September 5, 1940 to George Grady and Mamie Hagin Neville. He was a retired Master Technician for RCA, a member of Bible Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the U.S. Following his retirement, he volunteered as a security guard at Calvary Day School, and loved working in his yard and cleaning his pool. Jimmy loved his wife, loved his children, especially his grandchildren, and also loved the ... Julia Ann (“Judy”) Jeffords Krulic died in Savannah, Georgia, on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at age 79.
On the morning of May 31, 2022, Russell P. Peterson, 84, died peacefully at home in his sleep. The Park Ridge, IL native was the son of the late Russ and Helen Peterson. Russ was known for his good sense of humor and his contagious laughter among friends. Gordon Stanley Powers, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The Washington DC native was the son of Stanley and Ethel Powers. Gordon began a career in banking before opening and operating an employment agency that provided temporary employees to the Federal Government.
Anita married LCDR Thomas Carolin Clay who was in the Navy. Gloria Wimberly Parker, 95, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1945 and attended Armstrong State College, where she starred on the tennis team. Gloria founded Tailor Made Draperies, Inc. with her husband Carlton and served as President of the company. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and United Methodist Womens’ Merrymaker Circle.
She is survived by her husband George B Stewart II and daughter Tiffany Cullen. Pamela will be greatly missed by her friends and family here and around the country. As a young woman living in Charleston, SC, in the 70’s, Pamela was the first black person to own a business on King Street and one of the youngest business owners in the city. As a young business owner in Charleston, Pamela met who would become her closest and lifetime friend Julia Campbell when she dropped a pencil while standing on a sidewalk. Meriel Jean Newman Cupstid, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at her home in Savannah.
She was born October 3, 1937 in Savannah, GA. She was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother, loving grandmother, and a devout Christian. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and in her younger years she was actively involved in many church activities including teaching Sunday School. She was also very active in helping family and friends, generous with many charities, played a key role in raising her grandchildren (often lovingly referred to ... Louis Franklin Umsted Jr. age 93, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, died peacefully on September 12th 2022, making his last flight to his Lord. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy, married for 67 years. Devoted father of Nancy Sullivan, Eric Umsted and Jennifer Umsted McKinley.
He attended Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia and Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. Alex graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. John Cheeks, Sr., 80, of Savannah, GA, and husband of June McLeod Cheeks died Sunday morning, October 16, 2022. Born in Louisville, GA, to the late Clarence Cheeks, Sr., and Maude Gay Cheeks. John served as a police officer for more than 37 years.
She went to Pape School and graduated from Ashley Hall in Charleston, S.C. She studied art in New York City with Robert Brachman at the American Art School. Marie Dian Keller Rekart, 88, passed away Friday, September 23rd, at Thrive on Skidaway Island. She was born March 11, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Louis Keller and Marie Moulton Keller. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Robert F. (Bob) Vollack
He went into business with his parents, Jackie and Kenny Cheong, on various businesses. Ray eventually went on to run his own 7/11 convenience stores named, “Rays,” for over 25 years. Some others may have known Raymond as “Papa Ray.” Regardless of what you call him, if you do not know who Ray Cheong was, ... Rafael Virgilio Sainz-Fernandez, 79, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 24, 1942 in Puerto Rico, and was retired from the U.S. Army where he was a Special Agent of the Army Intelligence.
