Obituaries

Marvin Joel Podem

Marvin Joel Podem

Dec 20, 2018

Marvin Joel Podem, 84, of Savannah, Georgia and widower of Barbara Feingold Podem, died Thursday afternoon, December 20, 2018, at Memorial University Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 23, 2018, at the graveside, Riverside Cemetery ' 220 Cotton Avenue in Albany, Georgia, conducted by Rabbi Moshe Elbaz. Remembrances: Hadassah - 50 West...

Josephine Havens Gibson

Josephine Havens Gibson

Dec 15, 2018

Josephine Havens Gibson, 93, entered into eternal rest, at the home of her daughter, Esma Campbell, in Savannah, Georgia, Saturday morning, December 15, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine, more commonly known as 'Jo', or even Mama Jo, was born June 3, 1925 in Rocky Gap, Virginia to the late Myrtle Hudson Havens and Cecil Washington Isaac Havens. She...

Marlyn Dale Livingood

Marlyn Dale Livingood

Dec 15, 2018

Marlyn Dale Livingood, 85, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Phyllis Berry Livingood, died Friday afternoon, December 14, 2018, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Charles B. 'C.B.' Livingood and the late Esther Lee Livingood. Dale was a longtime active member of Bible Baptist Church. He was a United States...

Mary Thren Miller

Mary Thren Miller

Dec 13, 2018

Mary Ann Thren Miller, 83, of Guyton, Georgia and wife of James Whitcomb Miller, died Wednesday evening, December 12, 2018, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue, Savannah.

Luis Brial Baez

Luis Brial Baez

Dec 13, 2018

Luis Brial Baez, 77, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Silvia R. Baez, died Thursday morning, December 13, 2018, at Memorial University Medical Center with his family at his side. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was a son of the late Bernabe Baez and the late Maria Merida Baez. Luis was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. He was...

John Pershing Cartee

John Pershing Cartee

Dec 5, 2018

John Pershing Cartee, 99, of Statesboro, Georgia and husband of Dora Mae Waters Cartee, died Tuesday evening, December 4, 2018, in Sioux City, Iowa. Born on May 8, 1919 in Metter, Georgia to the late Charlie Jackson Cartee and the late Mary Lanier Cartee. His parents farmed to support their 10 children: Wallace, Blonnie, Elizabeth, Walter, Charlie, George, John, Josh,...

Bertha Grunin Lamhut

Bertha Grunin Lamhut

Dec 2, 2018

Bertha Grunin Lamhut, 95, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Morris Hyman Lamhut, died Sunday morning, December 2, 2018, at Buckingham South with her family at her side. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Meyer Grunin and the late Celia Plotkin Grunin. Mrs. Lamhut was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. She was a...

Frank Solomon Creel

Frank Solomon Creel

Dec 2, 2018

Frank Solomon Creel, 65, of Ellabell, Georgia and husband of Callie Bolen Creel, died Sunday afternoon, December 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Arcadia Hospice. Born in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Chief Commander Creel and the late Amy Cribb Creel. Frank was of the Methodist...

Carolyn Wester Helmken

Carolyn Wester Helmken

Nov 30, 2018

?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Carolyn Helmken June 12, 1944 - November 26, 2018 Carolyn Helmken, 74, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. She resided in Cantonment, Florida for 34 years. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and later moved to Odum, Georgia. Carolyn was a daughter of the late Lamar Wester and the late Dorothy Wester. She retired as a Revenue Specialist...

Gerd Stoermer

Gerd Stoermer

Nov 27, 2018

Gerd Stoermer, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, and widower of Catherine Joan Kihm Stoermer, died Tuesday morning, November 27, 2018, at Thunderbolt Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Beverly Hagin Karesh

Beverly Hagin Karesh

Nov 26, 2018

Beverly Hagin Karesh, 66, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Jack Leander Karesh, died Sunday morning, November 25, 2018, at Hospice Savannah, after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was beautifully supported through this transition by her dear friends and family. Born on October 27, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Laurette Mary...

Cynthia Kirby Cowart

Cynthia Kirby Cowart

Nov 23, 2018

Cynthia Denise Kirby Cowart, 54, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Thomas Anthony Cowart, died Thursday afternoon, November 22, 2018, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Albert G. Kirby and the late Susie Belle Gordy Kirby. Cynthia was a member of Central Baptist Church in Garden City. She worked in...

Nicolas P. Stein

Nicolas P. Stein

Nov 23, 2018

Nicolas P. Stein, 89, of Savannah, died Thursday afternoon, November 22, 2018, at his home with Joan at his side. A memorial visitation will be held from 3 until 5 o\'clock Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2019, at Gamble Funeral Service. Remembrances: The Humane Society for Greater Savannah - 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406-3922.

Glenda Grooms Thompson

Glenda Grooms Thompson

Nov 22, 2018

Glenda Grooms Thompson, 81, of Savannah, Georgia, died Thursday afternoon, November 22, 2018, at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Brooklet, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Lehman Grooms and the late Pearl Sims Grooms. Mrs. Thompson was a former member of Lanes Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Lonnie Wilmer Deal

Lonnie Wilmer Deal

Nov 19, 2018

Lonnie Wilmer Deal, 97, of Savannah, Georgia and widower of Lola Mae Westberry Deal, died Monday afternoon, November 19, 2018, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born on August 26, 1921, in Jenkins County, Georgia, he was a son of the late John Deal and the late Ruby Roach Deal. Lonnie was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He was...

Essie Davis Sanders

Essie Davis Sanders

Nov 17, 2018

Essie Elizabeth Davis Sanders, 102, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Jack Whitfield Sanders, died Saturday morning, November 17, 2018, at Morningside of Savannah. Born in Barnwell, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Davis and the late Carrie Ready Davis. Mrs. Sanders was a former member of Bluffton United Methodist Church. She was a kindergarten teacher...

George G. Staimer

George G. Staimer

Nov 15, 2018

George G. Staimer (93) died peacefully at his home November 15, 2018 under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his adored wife Carole Staimer and children Marcia Staimer, husband Elliot Dalberg, Marc Staimer, wife Alisa Blum and their children, George and Carole's granddaughters, Julia and Gina. He was born On July 19,1925 to Alexander and Lillian in New York...

James Dave" Mixon,

James Dave" Mixon,

Nov 15, 2018

James David 'Super Dave' Mixon, Sr., 60, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday evening, November 14, 2018, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, he was a son of Estelle Blalock Mixon and the late SGM Arthur Edgar Mixon, Sr., United States Army (Ret.). David was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He owned and operated Islands Pools and...

Nada Dragoslavic Hawkins

Nada Dragoslavic Hawkins

Nov 14, 2018

Nada Dragoslavic Hawkins, 86, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Charles R. Hawkins, died Monday morning, November 14, 2018, at Buckingham South. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, she was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church. Nada loved her hometown of Belgrade and was known for making beautiful jewelry. Survivors include her friend and caregiver, Sabrina Rabhan. The funeral service...

Adela Farrington Brooks

Adela Farrington Brooks

Nov 12, 2018

Adela Maria Farrington Brooks, 83, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of John Brooks, died Monday morning, November 12, 2018, at Hospice Savannah. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.