Obituaries

Harold Faust

Harold Faust

Sep 14, 2016

Harold Faust, 89, of Savannah, Georgia and widower of Belle Ruth Taube Faust, died Wednesday evening, September 14, 2016, at his home at Buckingham South. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Tristan James Mitchell

Tristan James Mitchell

Sep 13, 2016

Tristan James Mitchell was born November 14, 2013 and died September 12, 2016. Tristan was the beloved child of Courtney Metts and Brandon Mitchell. He was a loving and delightful child who will be sorely missed by all. Survivors include his Mimi, Cynthia V. Sinclair; his Pappy, James C. Metts III and his Nana, Pamela R. Metts; his grandmother, Amy...

James Earl Bedgood

James Earl Bedgood

Sep 12, 2016

James Earl Bedgood III, 51, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday morning, September 12, 2016, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service ' 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Denise Maisonet Pletcher

Denise Maisonet Pletcher

Sep 12, 2016

Denise Maisonet Pletcher, 44, of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday evening, September 11, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Victor M. Maisonet and the late Lillian Maisonet. Denise enjoyed gardening, crafts, and loved life. She will be greatly missed by all. Surviving are one daughter, Naomi Pletcher; one son, Joshua Pletcher; her father...

Ubol Pena

Ubol Pena

Sep 11, 2016

Ubol Pena, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday morning, September 10, 2016, at Memorial University Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

William "Bob" Emsweller

William "Bob" Emsweller

Sep 8, 2016

William Robert 'Bob' Emsweller, 97, went to meet his Lord on September 8, 2016. Bob was a son of the late Doyle Emsweller and the late Merle Thelma Lockwood Emsweller. He was a native of Franklin County, Indiana, where he lived his early childhood, in and near Laurel, Indiana. At an early age he moved to Indianapolis with his parents,...

Msgt Force (Ret.)

Msgt Force (Ret.)

Sep 6, 2016

MSgt Gary Michael Wren, U. S. Air Force (Ret.), 53, of Rincon, Georgia and husband of Diana Osborne Wren, died Tuesday morning, September 6, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Herbert E. Wren and the late Marie Evans Wren. Gary loved spending time with his family, serving his country, and...

Margaret "Marge" Friel

Margaret "Marge" Friel

Sep 6, 2016

Margaret Mary 'Marge' McGinn Friel, 90, of Springfield, Georgia and widow of James Gerald Friel, Sr., died Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Patrick McGinn and the late Catherine Bridget Quinn McGinn. Mrs. Friel...

Martin Maier Rabhan

Martin Maier Rabhan

Sep 5, 2016

Martin Maier Rabhan, 96 , affectionately known as 'Uncle Maier' to so many individuals, passed away on September 5, 2016, after a short illness. Maier Rabhan was born in Savannah on July 19, 1920, at home on Bolton Street. Following High School, Maier went into his family wholesale dry goods business with his dear brothers, sister, and father, Isaac Rabhan...

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...