Obituaries
Lloyd Alexander Ryyslainen
Mar 9, 2013
Whitemarsh Island Lloyd Alexander Ryysylainen passed away peacefully on March 9, 2013 after an inspiring nine-year battle against multiple myeloma. Lloyd fought cancer with the same determination, energy, grace and cheerful spirit that characterized his approach to life. His participation in a new trial drug led to its approval by the FDA for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Born in...
Myrna Ruth Hagan Hall
Mar 5, 2013
Myrna Ruth Hagan Hall Myrna Ruth, age 75, passed away in Butner, North Carolina on March 5, 2013 after a long illness. She was born in 1938 in Savannah, Georgia and graduated Savannah High School in 1955. She was a lover of music and science. As a skilled pianist, she enjoyed sharing her love of music and Christ by playing...
Rita Joy Overstreet Mixon
Mar 2, 2013
Joy Mixon, Shellman Bluff Rita Joy Overstreet Mixon was born April 10, 1929 in Savannah. She lived in Eulonia for the first nine years of her life, from birth until 1938, when her family moved to Savannah. She passed away on March 2nd in Amelia Island, Florida. Joy gave her heart to Jesus and was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church...
Jessica Strieber
Feb 28, 2013
Jessica Strieber, age 28, of Savannah, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2013. Jessica worked as a waitress at Coach's Corner, a popular Sports Bar and live entertainment restaurant on East Victory Drive. She is survived by her parents, Laura Strieber of Savannah and Mike Strieber of Las Vegas, Nevada; her brother, Trevor Strieber of Savannah; sister, Rachel Strieber of Las...
Hilda May Davies
Feb 21, 2013
Hilda May Davies passed away Thursday February 21st under the excellent care of Hospice Savannah at Savannah Commons. May lived a long and beautiful life. She was in her 101st year, and recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. May was born in the East End of London, England and was the eldest of 8 children. May...
Franklin (Frank) L.R. Jenkins
Feb 7, 2013
Franklin (Frank) L.R. Jenkins, age 79, died February 7, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 12th at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Father Chris Alghli, Celebrant. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Frank was born May...
Roosevelt Eady
Feb 5, 2013
Roosevelt Eady, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Memorial Health U.M.C. Brother roosevelt Eady, Sr. was born on July 22, 1929, in Garnett, SC to Allen and Julia Golden-Eady. His early education took place in Robertsville, SC. Roosevelt lived most of his life in Savannah, Georgia. Brother Eady worked many years and retired from the International Longshoremen's Association....
Albertha Sanders
Feb 5, 2013
Albertha Sanders, 61, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Memorial Health U.M.C. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be annouced at a later date by Williams and Williams Funeral Home.
Alphonso Boston
Feb 3, 2013
Mr. Alphonso Boston passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Savannah, GA and was retired from CSX Railroad. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Lula B. Boston; three daughters, Lucille Williams, Susan Barnwell, and Sabrina Fetcher; nine grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; sister, Stella Mae Crawford; several...
Melodia B. Martin
Feb 3, 2013
On February 3rd, 2013 Melodia B. Martin took leave of her earthly vessel and entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on October 22nd, 1932, the only child of Marie Brown, in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She spent her early years in Hawkinsville raised by her grandmother Eliza Jane. She adored her grandmother so much...
Martha Winders Gay
Feb 1, 2013
Martha Winders Gay, age 82, a native Savannahian, died on Friday, February 1st at Hospice Savannah. A graduate of Commercial High School, she retired in 1993 after 22 years with Palmer & Cay Insurance Company. She was a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Savannah, Past President of Insurance Women of Savannah, Past Insurance Woman of the Year, Lifetime...
Cleveland Barnes
Jan 30, 2013
Mr. Cleveland Barnes, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center. He retired from Gulf Oil Company. He leaves to cherish his memories: daughter, Delores Bragg (Johnny); four sons, Cleveland Clayton Barnes (Norma), Willie Barnes (Rita Mincey), James Montgomery (Pamela), and Ronald Barnes (Judy); thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces,...
Marie Amelia Sinclair Holtz
Jan 29, 2013
Marie Amelia Sinclair Holtz, age 75, of Richmond Hill passed away Tuesday January 29th, 2013 at Hospice House in Savannah. A native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Alma Wilson Sinclair and Bernard Sinclair. Marie was a graduate of Pulaski High School. She moved from Green Bay in 1977 to Marquette, Michigan then back to Green Bay...
John Dominick Porzio, Iv
Jan 28, 2013
John Dominick Porzio IV, age 55, of Bluffton, passed away Monday January 28th, 2013. A native of Savannah, he was the son of Hannelore and John Dominick Porzio III. John was a Catholic, served on the St. Patrick's Day Committee Adjutant's Staff and worked as an Electrician withThunderbolt Marina. Preceded in death by his father, John is survived by his...
Rebecca Houston
Jan 22, 2013
Rebecca Houston, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Memorial Health U.M.C. Ms. Houston was a native of Savannah, Georgia and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Romeo Houston of Savannah, GA; two daughters, Noella Houston of Savannah, GA and Rev. Juanita M. Brown of New York City, NY; five...
Diane Gentles
Jan 17, 2013
On Thursday, January 17, 2013, Diane Cook-Gentles, entered into eternal rest. Diane, 57, of Savannah, Georgia was born on February 18, 1955, at Harlem Hospital in Harlem, New York to George Cook, Sr. and Birdie Gordon Cook, who both preceded her in death. As a youth, Diane eventually moved to Bronx, New York, where she spent most of her adult...
Ann Silirie
Jan 16, 2013
Ann Silirie, age 81, of Savannah passed away January 16th, 2013. Born in 1932 in Rahway, New Jersey of Hungarian immigrant parents, she was a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs School in New York and held various interesting positions with companies such as CBS, Johnson & Johnson, and the Department of Defense. She is survived by three daughters, Dana Hix-Lee...
Charles
Jan 15, 2013
Mr. Charles (Hagood) Haywood entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Allendale, SC and was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Eva Hagood. He lived in Savannah for over 60 years and was a communicate of Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church. He retired from Candler Hospital as a...
Carl R. Whorley
Jan 7, 2013
Carl R. Whorley, age 76, passed away on Monday January 7th, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare of Savannah. Born on April 30, 1936 in Glen Alum, West Virginia, graduated high school in Lincoln Park, Michigan and was a resident of Savannah for 40 years. He was an independent sales agent in the insurance industry for 33 years before retiring and running...
Ronald G Dufault
Jan 6, 2013
Ronald G Dufault of Savannah GA, formerly of Fall River MA, the son of the late Lorraine (Paulhus) Dufault Berube and the late Arthur J. Dufault. He is preceded in death by both parents and his son Ross Dufault, as well as his beloved pet "Amber". He is survived by his life partner Roger Pelletier, brothersGerald Dufault and Michael Dufault...
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