Obituaries

Howard Paul Arata

Howard Paul Arata

Oct 28, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Howard Paul Arata, 92, of Savannah, and formerly of Tybee Island, widower of Virginia Ruth Smith Arata, died Tuesday morning, November 23, 2010, at River's Edge. Howard was born April 13, 1918, in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his eldest son, Howard, Jr. The Great Depression of '29 required...

Bemis Paschal Howell

Bemis Paschal Howell

Oct 28, 2011

OKATIE, SOUTH CAROLINA - Bemis Paschal Howell, 87, of Okatie, South Carolina, widower of Lois Lee Howell, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, April 3, 2011, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born in Bryan County, Georgia, he was a son of the late John Esmond Howell and the late Mittie Shuman Howell. Mr. Howell was a faithful...

Lillian Goldman Murphy

Lillian Goldman Murphy

Oct 27, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Lillian G. "Mickey" Murphy, 94 ½ , died October 20, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was well known for her 40 years' experience "estate sales". She served as a pink lady at Memorial Hospital for 20 years.  She worked at the voting poles for 36 years, with most of them being the manager at...

Tsgt Force (Ret.)

Tsgt Force (Ret.)

Oct 21, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - TSgt Pro-Life "Andy" Anderson, U. S. Air Force (Ret.), 84, of Savannah, Georgia, widower of Marie Patricia Moore Anderson, died Wednesday morning, October 19, 2011, at Candler Hospital. Pro-life "Andy" Anderson was born Charles F. Anderson on June 10, 1927 in Jacksonville, Florida. He changed his name legally in 1987 in response to events that led him...

Belle Cohen

Belle Cohen

Oct 18, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Belle Cohen 96, of Savannah Georgia, widow of Marvin Patrick Cohen died Friday night October 7, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Chicago and was married to her high school sweetheart for 68 years, a wonderful athlete; she loved fishing, entertaining, bowling and golf. She shot two hole in one, with one being on her...

Van Allen Driggers

Van Allen Driggers

Oct 18, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA -Van Allen Driggers, 40, of Savannah, Georgia, died Friday evening, October 14, 2011, at his residence. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Allen Driggers. Van was a certified auto mechanic for over 23 years.  He was   preceded in death by his grandmother, Alice C. Driggers; his grandfather, Van Driggers, and his aunt, Linda Majewski. Survivors...

James Ronald Schmidt,

James Ronald Schmidt,

Oct 18, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - James "Jay" Ronald Schmidt, Jr., 48, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2011, at Candler Hospital. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the oldest son of Joan Thomas Schmidt and the late James "Jimmy" Ronald Schmidt, Sr. Jay was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and was an electrician. He enjoyed fishing, music,...

Michael Douglas Wooten

Michael Douglas Wooten

Oct 18, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Michael Douglas Wooten, 44, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday evening, October 10, 2011, at his home. Born in Patuxent River, Maryland, he was the son of Sybil Goodrich Wooten and the late Douglas "Doug" Harvey Wooten. Michael was of the Baptist faith and was owner/operator of Top Notch Home Improvements. Survived by his mother, Sybil Goodrich Wooten...

Guyton Louis Thompson

Guyton Louis Thompson

Oct 9, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA -????Guyton 'Tom' Louis Thompson, United States Navy (Ret), 74, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Lynn Jeannette Glasgow Thompson, died Saturday morning, October 8, 2011, at his home. Born in Chester, Georgia, he was a son of the late William 'Jack' Ellis Thompson and Lillian Mullis Thompson. Mr. Thompson was retired from the United States Navy after 28 years...

Alma Lee Bennett

Alma Lee Bennett

Oct 4, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Alma Lee Bennett, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday morning, October 4, 2011, at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in McRae, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Dewey George Bennett and the late Doshie Rogers Bennett. Ms. Bennett was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She was a retired model and...

Sidney Louis Raskin

Sidney Louis Raskin

Oct 4, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Savannah Attorney, SIDNEY L. RASKIN, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011. A lifelong Savannah resident, he was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Hannah Raskin and his beloved wife, Anita. Mr. Raskin attended Chatham County public schools and then Benedictine where he graduated in 1933 Cum Laud; University of Georgia 1933-1938 with a Doctor of Law Degree, Cum...

Sgt U.S. Army

Sgt U.S. Army

Sep 29, 2011

MIDWAY, GEORGIA - SGT Xaviera Alethea Bass Bellamy, U. S. Army, 38, of Midway, Georgia, wife of SFC Gabriel Terrance Bellamy, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia. Born in Hampton, Virginia, Xaviera (affectionately known as Lee) is the daughter of Xavier Delano Lewis and the late Janie...

Mary Booten White

Mary Booten White

Sep 27, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Mary Lou Booten White, 81, of Savannah, Georgia, widow of Edgar Eugene "Gene" White, died Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011 at Candler Hospital.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Williamson, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Frank Booten and the late Alma Pauly Booten. Mrs. White was of...

Laverne Larson

Laverne Larson

Sep 20, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - LaVerne Larson, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday evening, September 19, 2011, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Carmel Cospelich Hewlett

Carmel Cospelich Hewlett

Sep 20, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Carmel Marie Cospelich Hewlett, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, widow of Martinez Joseph Hewlett, died Saturday morning, September 17, 2011, at Hospice Savannah. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Lois Russell Daniel

Lois Russell Daniel

Sep 14, 2011

RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA - Lois "Susan" Russell Daniel, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, wife of Dan "Gene" Daniel, lost a six year battle with cancer September 13, 2011. Born in Lakehurst, New Jersey on September 17, 1948, she was the daughter of Peggy Louise Fielder Russell and the late Preston Stewart Russell. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jon...

Chester Manning Carter,

Chester Manning Carter,

Sep 14, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Chester Manning Carter, Jr., 79, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Priscilla Williams Carter, died Monday, September 5, 2011, at his summer home in Stonington, Maine. Born in Stonington, Maine, he was a son of the late Chester Manning Carter, Sr. and the late Harriett Stinson Carter. Mr. Carter was of the Christian faith and was a United...

Rosemary Jones Emsweller

Rosemary Jones Emsweller

Sep 6, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Rosemary Jones Emsweller, 91, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of William Robert Emsweller, died Monday afternoon, September 5, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born on January 23, 1920, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Oscar L. Jones and the late Mary S. Luman. In...

Anne Toner Campbell

Anne Toner Campbell

Sep 5, 2011

TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA - Anne Marie Toner Campbell, 68, of Tybee Island, Georgia, and formerly of Columbia, South Carolina, widow of James Baldwin Campbell, died Thursday morning, September 1, 2011, at Memorial University Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Rochester, New York, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Toner and the late Annie Lynch Toner. "Lady...

Alfred Towers Shantz,

Alfred Towers Shantz,

Sep 1, 2011

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA- Alfred Towers Shantz, Jr., 81, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Carole MacAwley Shantz, died Wednesday morning, August 24, 2011, at Candler Hospital. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.