Obituaries
Major Robinson
Jul 1, 2012
Buffalo Bill Robinson enetered into eternal rest at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Buffalo Bill was born May 5, 1923 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the 10th of 13 children born to the late Major and Sarah Robinson, both of Savannah. As a young man, Buffalo changed his name to Major after his father, and...
Benjamin Nathaniel Martin
Jun 28, 2012
Benjamin N. Martin, 84, a native of Old Fort, Savannah, GA, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Memorial Health U.M.C. He was preceded in death by: his parents, James Wilson Martin and Nancy Carter Martin; sister, Albertha Carter McFadden; and brothers, Calvin Martin, Sr. and Samuel Martin. Sr. He is survived by: two daughters, Monica Martin and Sheila Martin of...
Albertha G. Middleton
Jun 23, 2012
Mrs. Albertha G. Middleton, 94, was born January 4, 1918 on St. Helena Island, South Carolina to the proud parents of Adam and Laura Green. Albertha moved from South Carolina to Savannah and lived a beautiful life here. In the early morning hours on Saturday, June 23, 2012, she heard the dispatched angels' voices informing her that our Lord had...
Mary Dean Daniels
Jun 19, 2012
Mary Dean Polite Bacon Daniels, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 under the care of Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Daisy, Georgia to Elizabeth Murchison and Ervin Polite, she was educated in Chatham County and was a longtime resident of Savannah. Preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Polite, she is survived by her five sons,...
Mary Belle Dix Jones
Jun 18, 2012
Mary Belle Dix Jones, 96, formerly of Savannah, passed away Monday in Sumterville, Florida. Born in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Laura Jo Scott and Henry Theador Dix, Mrs. Jones had lived with her daughter for the past 18 years in Texas and Florida. She was a great cook, known for her Crab Cakes, and was often called “the...
Jerry Jerome Mcclendon
Jun 17, 2012
Jerome McClendon, age 72, departed this life on Sunday morning, June 16, 2012 at Westview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Port Wentworth, GA where he had been a resident for several years. He was the son of the late Howard and Nettie McClendon and was born May 10, 1940 in Savannah, GA where he attended school and graduated from Alfred...
B.G. (Bill) Lynch
Jun 11, 2012
B.G. (Bill) Lynch, owner of Langford & Lynch Optical for 54 years, passed away on Monday, June 11th at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness. Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Lynch and his son, James G. “Jimmy” Lynch. He is survived by a daughter, Susan Lynch Cass; two granddaughters, Sabrina (Dan) Estes and...
Catherine H. Baker
Jun 6, 2012
Catherine H. Baker, 84, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Catherine was born February 5, 1928 in Burke County, Georgia. She attended R.L. Cousin, Jr. Elementary School in Sardis, Georgia. On January 18, 1947 Catherine and Johnnie were married. God blessed them with 49 blissful years together. From their union, ten children were born,...
John W. Scott
Jun 4, 2012
John W. Scott, 83, formerly of Savannah, passed away on Monday June 4 in Atlanta. Mr. Scott was a graduate of Savannah State College and served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired after 37 years with the United States Postal Service. He was of the Baptist faith. John was preceded in death by his parents Essie...
Cathy Denise Jones
May 31, 2012
Cathy D. Jones, 50, a Savannah, GA, native passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Survivors include: Sisters, Barbara (Al) Harris, Linda Jones and Pamela (George) Cummings, all of Savannah, GA, a host of nieces, nephews, dear friends and other relatives. A Memorial Service will be held at Ray of Hope Christian Church,...
Eleanor Wilckens Waller
May 30, 2012
Eleanor Wilckens Waller, 75, of Bluffton died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at NHC Rehabilitation Center. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Bluffton 5 years ago from Long Island, NY. Eleanor was of the Lutheran Faith and enjoyed playing Scrabble with the Scrabble Ladies, Reading books, working with crafts, time in the pool and Qigong. Her...
Chaloe Pheon Roberts
May 20, 2012
Chaloe was born February 27, 1977 in savannah, Georgia. She was the youngest of thre children born to Ms. Joyce Rucker. She attended the Chatham County public schools and graduated in 1995 from Savannah High School. Because of her lover for her country, she joined the United States Army upon comletion of high school. After serving in the military for...
William H. Cottingham, Jr.
May 20, 2012
William H. (Pastor Bill) Cottingham, 81, passed away on Sunday May 20 at his residence in Savannah. Rev. Cottingham was a native of Waycross and had lived in Savannah for 38 years. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he retired after 30 years from Chatham Steel Corp. as a Maintenance Supervisor. Pastor Bill was also a full-time pastor...
Theomas Wright, Jr.
May 10, 2012
Mr. Theomas Wright, Jr., 42, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Memorial Health U.M.C. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, May 19, 2012 from Liberty City Church of Christ, 1709 Staley Avenue. Interment, Laurel Grove South Cemetery.
Linnette Troup Bryant
May 9, 2012
Linnette Troup Bryant passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Westwood Nursing Center in Statesboro, GA. She was born on June 8, 1953 to the late Mr. Lanier and Mrs. Pearlie Mae Troup. Later in life, she married Richard Bryant. Together they had one son, Richard Bryant, Jr. She is preceded in death by: a brother, Murray Troup; sisters-in-law, Renee...
Kennith Leon Dyson
May 5, 2012
Mr. Kennith Leon Dyson, 53, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. "I have journeyed long and suffered much, but now i am graced with the Lord's touch. Eternal Life has been given to me and I have finally laid down in peace. I have entered into my Master's glory and now I am free." The spirit...
Carolyn E. Jenkins
May 5, 2012
Carolyn E. Jenkins, 55, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Candler Hospital. Funeral service for Carolyn E. Jenkins will be held 2:00PM Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Saint Peters A.M.E Church 624 Staley Avenue Interment Woodville Cemetery Reposing at the church Saturday 11:00AM until hour of service.
Robert B. Lill
May 4, 2012
Robert B. Lill, 35, passed away on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at his residence in Townsend, Georgia. He was the son of WIlliam W. and Camille Beaumont Lill. Private Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Ill. Please visit our Tribute Wall to share your thoughts and photos with the Robert B. Lill family. Bonaventure Funeral Home is in charge...
Alma Claris
May 1, 2012
Mrs. Alma Louise Montgomery Claris, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Azalealand Nursing Home. Mrs. Claris was born and raised in Savannah and attended local public schools. She lived in New York City for many years but in 1969, following the death of her husband, Louis Claris, she returned to Savannah and rejoined St. Paul Missionary Baptist...
Helen Maxwell
Apr 30, 2012
Ms. Helen M. Maxwell, 83, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Memorial Health U.M.C. She leaves to cherish her memories: four grandchildren, Earl E. Timmons, Wanda L. Timmons-Hull (Leonard), Latrell Timmons, and Ashley Martin, eight great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11:00am Saturday, May 5, 2012 at...
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