Obituaries

Herbert Vincent Webster,

Herbert Vincent Webster,

Feb 1, 2019

Herbert V. Webster, Sr., 81, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Nancy Miller Webster, died Friday, February 1, 2019 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia to Charles Edward Webster and Rosa Lee Shea. Herbert was a United States Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and William Webster,...

Gail "Shorty" Grissom

Gail "Shorty" Grissom

Jan 31, 2019

Gail S. \'Shorty\' Grissom passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at age 84. He was born in San Diego, CA, but was a life-long resident of Savannah and Richmond Hill. Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, Onnie and Brodie Grissom, his daughter Patricia Grissom Lamb, and his brother Robert (Bob) Grissom....

Wilma Claxton Strickland

Wilma Claxton Strickland

Jan 25, 2019

Wilma Claxton Strickland passed away at Azalealand Nursing Home on January 25th while holding hands with her grandson Patrick. She is predeceased by her parents, James Newman Claxton, Sr. and Gretell Riner Claxton, her brother, James Newman Claxton, Jr. (Susan) and a sister, Norma, who died in infancy. She is survived by two sons, Randall Steven Strickland of Savannah and...

Gerry Lee Simmons

Gerry Lee Simmons

Jan 24, 2019

Gerry Lee Simmons, 61, of Savannah, Georgia died at home Wednesday evening, January 23, 2019, after a long illness. Mr. Simmons was born in Savannah to Horace Henry Simmons and Catherine Lawton Simmons, both deceased. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and proudly worked in chemical manufacturing for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Joseph Terrell Mcnellage

Joseph Terrell Mcnellage

Jan 21, 2019

Joseph 'Joe' Terrell McNellage, 67, of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2019, at Candler Hospital. Born on November 19, 1951 in Mobile, Alabama, he was a son of the late Joseph Emery McNellage and the late Bertha Inez Hardy McNellage. Joe graduated from the University of South Alabama before attaining his Master's in Political Science from the University...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Jan 16, 2019

Shirley Ann Smith, 87, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, died Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019, at her home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lee Smith, Sr. and the late Bernice Boyd Smith. Shirley was a member of First Christian Church in Jacksonville and a former member of First Christian Church in Savannah. She liked...

Charlotte Ada Jung

Charlotte Ada Jung

Jan 14, 2019

Charlotte Ada Jung, 23, of Rincon, Georgia, died Monday morning, January 14, 2019, at Candler Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of Stephanie Ann Halperin Jung Nash and Charles Edward Jung, Jr. Charlotte Ada was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. She earned her Associates Degree in Dentistry from...

Sandra Lasky Samuels

Sandra Lasky Samuels

Jan 12, 2019

Sandra Ann Lasky Samuels, 78, of Savannah Georgia and wife of Anchel Saul Samuels, died Friday evening, January 11, 2019, at Buckingham South. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Belle Weitz Lasky. Sandra was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her...

William Wallace Clements,

William Wallace Clements,

Jan 8, 2019

William 'Bill' Wallace Clements, Jr., 73, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Brenda Burke Clements, died Monday afternoon, January 7, 2019, at Candler Hospital. Born in McRrae, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Wallace Clements, Sr., United States Army (Ret.) and the late Alma Lee Bennett. Bill was a former member of Lake Mayer Church of Christ....

John Reeves Davenport

John Reeves Davenport

Jan 6, 2019

John 'Jack' Reeves Davenport, 94, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Elisabeth 'Betty' Burrage Davenport, died Sunday afternoon, January 6, 2019, at Morningside of Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Samuel Murdoc Davenport and the late Jane Reeves Owens. Jack was a member for more than 50 years of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where...

Pauline Sargent Carson

Pauline Sargent Carson

Jan 6, 2019

Pauline Mae Sargent Carson, 98, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of George Whitfield Carson, died Sunday morning, January 6, 2019. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Rhoda Daniels Quarles

Rhoda Daniels Quarles

Jan 6, 2019

Rhoda Daniels Quarles went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019. Born in Savannah on June 2, 1924 to the Reverend Milton F. and Mrs. Rhoda I. Daniels, Rhoda spent her entire adulthood in Miami, Florida and passed away at her beloved Miami home. She is survived by her four children, Mary Nelson (David) O'Dowd, Julian (Alice),...

Joe "David" Hendrix

Joe "David" Hendrix

Jan 5, 2019

Joe David Hendrix, 62, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2019, at Memorial University Medical Center after a brief illness. David was preceded in death by his father, Lavonia T. Hendrix. Survivors include his loving mother, Lillian H. Hendrix; brothers, Tommy Hendrix and Jerry Hendrix; nieces, Jennifer Hunt and Patricia Fisher; nephew, Michael Hendrix; and four great-nieces and great-nephews. The...

Karin Brigitte Dailey

Karin Brigitte Dailey

Jan 4, 2019

Karin Brigitte Dailey, 57, of Port Wentworth, died Tuesday afternoon, January 1, 2019, at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Sheri Ulman Portman

Sheri Ulman Portman

Jan 2, 2019

Sheri Ulman Portman, 63, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Michael Alan Portman, died suddenly on Tuesday morning, January 1, 2019, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ingrid Lipman Ulman and Ben Ulman. Sheri had a heart of gold and many passions in life. She adored her daughter Dori and...

Dr. Logan Beasley

Dr. Logan Beasley

Dec 30, 2018

Dr. Wilton Logan Beasley, 76, of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday morning, December 30, 2018, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Logan Columbus Beasley and the late Marguerite Rudine Pharr Beasley. Dr. Beasley was a psychologist in Savannah for many years. He loved reading, walking, and admiring nature. He enjoyed art, playing...

Peter Aloysius Pulak

Peter Aloysius Pulak

Dec 29, 2018

Peter 'Pete' Aloysius Pulak, 61, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Lori Anne Ventimiglia Pulak, died Friday morning, December 28, 2018, at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Lucille Hackney Mutter

Lucille Hackney Mutter

Dec 27, 2018

Lucille 'Lucy' Hackney Mutter, 73, of Savannah, Georgia and formerly of Merritt Island, Florida, died Wednesday evening, December 26, 2018, at PruittHealth ' Seaside. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Robert Charles Goodday

Robert Charles Goodday

Dec 26, 2018

Robert 'Bob' Charles Goodday, 84, of Pooler Georgia and husband of Patricia 'Pat' Goodday died Wednesday morning, December 26, 2018 at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late James and Cecilia Goodday, Bob joined the United States Army after high school and went on to graduate from the University of Utah. For thirty years he worked...

Lawrence "Larry" Gutstein

Lawrence "Larry" Gutstein

Dec 25, 2018

Lawrence 'Larry' Gutstein, 79, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Nancy Susan Gutstein, died Tuesday morning, December 25, 2018, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Joseph Gutstein and the late Doris Barban Gutstein. Larry was a member of Congregation Mickve Israel. He retired as Director, Officer Services with IBM Corporation....