Obituaries

Andrew "Jay" Chester

Andrew "Jay" Chester

Sep 4, 2016

Andrew 'Jay' Chester passed away at home surrounded by his loving and devoted step-daughters, Angela and Nancy, along with four of his loving step-grandchildren, Briana, Barrett, Sam and Morgayne. He retired from Chatham County as a heavy equipment operator and worked tirelessly to support his family. Jay loved unconditionally and was loved unconditionally as well. He played lead guitar in...

Dr. Albert Davne

Dr. Albert Davne

Aug 30, 2016

Dr. Albert Davne, 94, a retired plastic surgeon, died August 30, 2016 at Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Dr. Davne was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1921. His parents, Jacob and Sarah Davne, and his brother, Leo Davne, predeceased him. He earned his bachelor's degree at West Virginia University and a graduate degree in dentistry from the University...

Miriam Plotkin Stein

Miriam Plotkin Stein

Aug 28, 2016

Miriam (Middy) Plotkin Stein, 95, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Gilbert Stein, died Sunday morning, August 28, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. Miriam was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob and a life member of the BBJ Sisterhood and Hadassah. She was a member of the JEA and the Jewish Federation. Miriam served the Senior lunches at the JEA...

Kenneth Kyle Cook

Kenneth Kyle Cook

Aug 25, 2016

Kenneth 'Kenny' Kyle Cook, 25, of Guyton, Georgia, died Thursday morning, August 25, 2016, at Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Betty Hildebran Lewis

Betty Hildebran Lewis

Aug 25, 2016

Betty Hildebran Lewis, 93, of Savannah and widow of Will Carroll Lewis, died Thursday morning, August 25, 2016, at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Diane Murray Grant

Diane Murray Grant

Aug 23, 2016

Diane Marie Murray Grant, 53, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Sherman Anthony Grant, died Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016, at her home and surrounded by her family. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the only daughter of Jeannette Glover Murray and James Damon Murray. Diane was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church ' Historic District/Old Fort. She was...

Rachel Kennedy Causey

Rachel Kennedy Causey

Aug 23, 2016

Rachel Kennedy Causey, 85, formerly a long-time resident of Savannah, GA, died in Acworth, GA on August 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving husband and two daughters. Rachel was the youngest of four children born to John and Rachel Kennedy in Thomaston, GA, and is survived by her sister Anna Hollman of FL. Rachel left Thomaston to attend West Georgia...

Mary Brinson Dasher

Mary Brinson Dasher

Aug 20, 2016

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Brinson Dasher, 70, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Ernest Cleveland 'Cleve' Dasher, Jr., died Saturday morning, August 20, 2016, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Glenn Brannen Brinson and the late Mary Swann Brinson. Betty was a member of Savannah Christian Church now Compassion Christian Church)....

Aron Girard Weiner

Aron Girard Weiner

Aug 20, 2016

ARON GIRARD WEINER AUGUST 15, 1936 ' AUGUST 20, 2016 Aron was born in Savannah, GA to his devoted parents, David and Hilda Perlman Weiner. At a young age, his father encouraged him in business enterprise. At age 17, he acquired his famous Tybee float stand which he ran for 25 years, using his earnings for college and law school....

Jeffrey Wood Smith

Jeffrey Wood Smith

Aug 19, 2016

Jeffrey Wood Smith, 52, of Savannah, Georgia, died Friday afternoon, August 19, 2016, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late James Frank Smith, Jr. and Marion Wood Smith. Jeffrey was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family, swinging, eating, and going for long rides. Survivors include one...

John "Jay" Disk

John "Jay" Disk

Aug 16, 2016

John A. 'Jay' Disk, 69, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Ginny Hunter Disk, died Tuesday afternoon, August 16, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late John George Disk and the late Ida Elizabeth Willer Disk. Jay was retired from Rowe Drilling Company. He attended the University of Georgia, where he played...

Barbara Brubaker Sorrells

Barbara Brubaker Sorrells

Aug 15, 2016

Barbara Jean Brubaker Sorrells, 76, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Kellor Bell Sorrells, died Monday morning, August 15, 2016, at her home. Born in Ijamsville, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Lee Brubaker and the late Evelyn Lare Brubaker. Mrs. Sorrells was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church. She retired as a secretary for the Chatham...

Frances Desposito Mcbride

Frances Desposito Mcbride

Aug 13, 2016

Frances Desposito McBride, 93, died Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. She was born on February 8, 1923, in Savannah, Georgia to Annie and Ralph Desposito, and was the widow of James E. McBride, Sr. She was a long time communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by three sons, Thomas Anthony...

Mark Charles Fuhrman

Mark Charles Fuhrman

Aug 12, 2016

Mark Charles Fuhrman, 53, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Carolyn Bailey Fuhrman, died Friday morning, August 12, 2016, in Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Bonnie Lennard Fuhrman and the late William 'Bill' Alfred Fuhrman. Mark was a member of New Covenant United Methodist Church. He was a residential carpenter. In addition to his father,...

Arthur Tai Chan

Arthur Tai Chan

Aug 11, 2016

Arthur Tai Chan III, 30, of Savannah, Georgia, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2016, at Memorial University Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Julie Bradshaw Dykes and the late Arthur Tai Chan, Jr. Tai attended Savannah schools. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather,...

Susie Hill Axson

Susie Hill Axson

Aug 11, 2016

On August 11, 2016, Susie went home to meet her Lord and Savior at the age of 95. Susie lived a long and full life in West Columbia. For the past 2 years, Susie lived in Tucson, Arizona with her daughter Janet and spent precious time with her and had the opportunity to peacefully live out her days. Heaven definitely...

Chris Salien Rogmans

Chris Salien Rogmans

Aug 9, 2016

Chris Salien Rogmans, 65, died at her home on August 9, hand in hand with her husband, Wim. Born in Antwerp, Belgium on January 4, 1951, she was the daughter of the late George Rogmans and the late Jenny Jacobs. Chris loved her Belgian heritage. She was a member of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, where she was...

Dennis Martin Jacobi

Dennis Martin Jacobi

Aug 8, 2016

Dennis Martin Jacobi, 72, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Nancy Helmken Jacobi, died Monday afternoon, August 8, 2016, at his home and surrounded by his family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Erwin Erich Jacobi and the late Margaret 'Mona' Wich Jacobi. Dennis was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was...

Margaret C. Turner

Margaret C. Turner

Aug 5, 2016

Margaret C. Turner, 89, of Savannah and widow of Hubert 'Bert' Francis Turner, Jr., died Thursday evening, August 4, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Duncan McArthur Barr and the late Margaret Halket Barr. Margaret was a long time member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was always proud of her Scottish...

Nathan Daniel Nadel

Nathan Daniel Nadel

Aug 5, 2016

Nathan Daniel Nadel, 37, of Bloomingdale, Georgia and husband of Andrea Shannon Hargrove Nadel, died Friday morning, August 5, 2016, at his home. Born in the Republic of Panama, he was a son of Steven Nadel and Estelle Sandra Koenig Nadel. Nathan was of the Jewish faith. He was an accountant with his family firm, E Z Accounting and Tax...