Obituaries

Timothy Charles Derouen

Timothy Charles Derouen

Jan 21, 2020

Timothy 'Tim' Charles DeRouen, 38, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Jeffrey Charles Robinowich

Jeffrey Charles Robinowich

Jan 21, 2020

Bluffton is in a very sad \"State of Mind\". We have lost a soul with a heart of gold . There is not a person in Bluffton who does not love Jeffrey Robinowich. Jeffrey Charles Robinowich was born to Hilda and Morris Robinowich on March 23,1959 in Dothan, Alabama. Jeffrey passed away Monday, January 20, surrounded by his loving family...

Dr. Clayton Metts,

Dr. Clayton Metts,

Jan 20, 2020

Dr. James Clayton Metts, Jr., died Monday, January 20th, at his home. He was 88 years old. Dr. James Clayton Metts, Jr., was born on June 27, 1931, in Savannah to Dr. and Mrs. James Clayton Metts, Sr. His early years were spent in Savannah, at their home in Gordonston. He attended kindergarten at The Pape School where he met...

Mary Hill Wilson

Mary Hill Wilson

Jan 16, 2020

Mary Sue Hill Wilson, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, and widow of James 'Jim' Edward Wilson, died peacefully Thursday morning, January 16, 2020, at Sunabella at Savannah with her family and friends at her side. Born in Washington, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Nicholson Hill and the late Pearle Leola Harrelson Hill. Sue was a longtime,...

Robert Lovin Morris

Robert Lovin Morris

Jan 14, 2020

Rincon bluegrass musician, Robert 'Bobby' Morris, was called home Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020, after his long battle against cancer. He was born near the little crossroad town of Daisy, Georgia. Growing up without a television, he and his family listened to bluegrass radio broadcasts. His favorite child hood memory was sharing the one family guitar with his three brothers,...

Margaret Sipple Smith

Margaret Sipple Smith

Jan 14, 2020

Margaret Ward Sipple Smith, 90, a native of Savannah, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Whitemarsh Island home on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born at the Telfair Hospital on January 17,1929 to Dr. and Mrs. Julius Ward Sipple. Margaret was the youngest of the three Sipple girls. They grew...

Nancie Meddin Clark

Nancie Meddin Clark

Jan 13, 2020

Nancie Meddin Clark, 71, of Savannah, Georgia, and wife of Fred Stephen Clark, died Monday morning, January 13, 2020, at Landmark Hospital of Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Asa Meddin and the late Reba Stein Meddin. Nancie graduated from the University of South Carolina and attended Syracuse University and Armstrong Atlantic University. She...

Patricia Woods Bruckner

Patricia Woods Bruckner

Jan 11, 2020

Patricia Willean Woods Bruckner, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Patti, in the arms of her daughter, Sally, after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born June 14, 1934 at 1113 Abercorn Street, she was the daughter of the late Doy and Beatrice Kicklighter Woods. Willean was a 1953 graduate...

Bruce Stephen Helmly

Bruce Stephen Helmly

Jan 9, 2020

Bruce Stephen Helmly, 66, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Eleanor 'Ellie' Sue Hall Loewen and Harry Lanier Helmly, Sr. Bruce was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He retired as a Master Firefighter from the City of Savannah Fire...

Elizabeth Louise Brown

Elizabeth Louise Brown

Jan 8, 2020

Elizabeth 'Betty' Louise Brown, 76, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Lady's Island, South Carolina, died Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Born and raised in Savannah Georgia, she was a daughter of the late George Sargeant Brown and the late Myrtle Shields Brown. Betty attended Mount Saint Agnes College in...

Lisa Alexandra Roltsch

Lisa Alexandra Roltsch

Jan 7, 2020

Lisa Alexandra Roltsch, 58, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Dr. Philip Isaac Friedman, died Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020, at the Oaks of Pooler. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Charles Roltsch and the late Sherry Charak Roltsch. Lisa was a member of Congregation Mickve Israel. She earned her bachelor of nursing and was...

Arnold W. Hughes

Arnold W. Hughes

Jan 7, 2020

Arnold W. Hughes, 86, of Savannah, Georgia and widower of Patricia 'Pat' Ervin Hughes, died Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020, at his home and under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice and his amazing caregivers. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Pete Hughes and the late Flossie Mae Lanier Hughes. He grew up in Ash...

George Botros Agaybi

George Botros Agaybi

Jan 5, 2020

George Botros Agaybi, 86, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Teresa Sak Agaybi, died Saturday evening, January 4, 2020, at Hospice Savannah. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Charles Alan Longwater

Charles Alan Longwater

Dec 31, 2019

Charles Alan Longwater, 77, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019, at Candler Hospital. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Harry Longwater and the late Ilabelle Cohen Longwater. Alan was of the Jewish faith. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard. Alan was an electrical engineer for NASA and later retired after...

Thelma Johnson Groover

Thelma Johnson Groover

Dec 31, 2019

Thelma Johnson Groover peacefully passed away on New Year's Eve surrounded by family. She lived a long and happy life unencumbered by debilitating disability until five months ago when she sustained a head injury caused by a fall. It was a hopeful recovery until recently when it became clear that she was coming to the end of her time with...

Juanita Holmes Hightower

Juanita Holmes Hightower

Dec 30, 2019

The memorial service for Juanita Holmes Hightower, 67, of Savannah, Georgia, will be held at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, January 18, 2020, at St. Paul CME Church ' 1601 Barnard Street, Savannah. A repast will be held immediately following the service at 123 Brady Street, Savannah.

Gizele Oliveira Burns

Gizele Oliveira Burns

Dec 28, 2019

Gizele Oliveira Burns, 33, of Savannah, Georgia, and wife of Lon Leland Burns III, died Saturday evening, December 28, 2019, at Candler Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Kenneth Coleman Nettles

Kenneth Coleman Nettles

Dec 24, 2019

Kenneth 'Ken' Coleman Nettles, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday afternoon, December 24, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a United States Navy veteran. Ken was baptized at Isle of Hope Baptist Church and he visited Jasper Springs Baptist Church in Garden City. He retired after 38 years at Union...

Melvin Robert Chisholm

Melvin Robert Chisholm

Dec 21, 2019

Melvin Robert Chisholm, 95, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday morning, December 21, 2019, at his home. Born on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Mannie Chisholm and the late Florence Chisholm Chisholm. Mr. Chisholm was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church ' Historic District/Old Fort. He was a United States Coast Guard veteran...

Anne Marie Broderick

Anne Marie Broderick

Dec 21, 2019

Anne Marie Broderick, 54, of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully on December 20, 2019 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born on May 28, 1965 in Savannah, Georgia, Anne Marie was the daughter of the late Dr. J. Reid Broderick, Jr. and the late Hildegarde Bergen Broderick. Anne Marie graduated from Blessed Sacrament School and St. Andrews High School, attended Brenau...