Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel

Brenda Kozlowski Stapleton, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on August 19, 1947, in Swainsboro, Georgia. A graduate of Groves High School, Brenda began her career in healthcare, working with several local doctors, and later demonstrated her leadership as a manager at Chatham Steel. She eventually became a Customer Service Manager with AirTran, where she dedicated her talents until her retirement. Brenda's life was marked by a passion for speed and competition, evident in her former hobby as a drag car racer and her enjoyment of bowling, which she embraced as a member of a...

Linda Susan East Delano, age 72, of Savannah, Georgia passed away at home with her husband and sister by her side Saturday, June 29, 2024. Linda Susan East Delano was brought into this world by her loving parents, Charles Preston East Jr. and Alberta Rakoske East, on September 5, 1951. Linda, aka "Wendy" was a graduate of Savannah High in 1969. She attended Armstrong State College "73" where she earned her "BS" and "MS" degrees. Linda was an active volunteer at the Savannah/ Chatham Humane Society; sat on the board and started the Youth Volunteer for the SCCHS. Wendy taught at Tompkins Elementary and Wilder Middle School where she met her husband Bob in 1977. Linda assisted Bob as a...

HOMER, Susan Harriet (Suzy), age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, GA on June 11, 2024. Suzy was born in Boston, MA, on October 21, 1949, to Adelaide (Irwin) and Richard William Homer. Suzy was predeceased by her mother and father of Tequesta, FL and Kennebunk Beach, ME and her niece Avery Miller Johnson of Portland, ME. She is survived by her two sisters Deborah Homer Wilkins of ME, Patricia Jayne Homer, Savannah, GA, and nephew Turner Christopher Johnson, Boothbay Harbor, ME. Suzy grew up in Wellesley, MA, and attended Dana Hall School and Wellesley High School. She graduated with an associate's degree in child development from Garland Junior College, Boston, MA, and a...

Mr. Thelbert Lee "Bob" Roberts, 75, of Hinesville, GA, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Savannah, GA, after a nearly year-long battle with colon cancer. He was born May 8, 1948, in Tabor City, NC, and was the son of his late parents: James Walter Roberts, Allie Lee Sellers Hardwick, and his very special stepdad Jim C. (Pete) Hardwick. Mr. Roberts served in the United States Air Force with four tours of duty in Vietnam with the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. Following his time in the Air Force, he served in numerous locations around the country and world working as General Manager for the United States Army & Air Force Exchange Service (PX/BX) including the Panama Canal Zone,...

Retired United States Air Force CMSGT Eugene Dixon, age 97, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 16, 1926, in Baxley, Georgia to the late Algie and Preston Dixon. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty B. Dixon; and three sisters. He graduated from Baxley High School and continued his education at University of Georgia and Savannah Vocation-Technical School. After High School, he served over two years in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. He was recalled into the United States Air Force at the beginning of the Korean Conflict and served over twenty-two years, retiring in 1973. He and his wife relocated to Savannah...

Once a bad girl, always a bad girl - that was her motto, and she lived it in the very best way.. But, don't let her motto fool you. She was a God fearing woman who loved Jesus! This legend was born in Macon GA, graduating from Miller High School, marrying Maurice Jones, and moving to Savannah where they raised two sons and three grandchildren. Zoe passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 2, 2023, and because of her faith, went to be with Jesus for eternity. As a young woman, she loved sun worshiping, and dancing, St Simons Island, Daytona Beach, and Lakeside Park in Macon. She liked Coca-Cola, cigarettes, and handsome men, also Jimmy Buffett music (particularly "Pencil Thin...

Benjamin Harrison "Jake" Jacobs, age 85, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 in his home surrounded by loved ones. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia, 31406. A funeral service to honor Jake will be held at Evangel Temple Full Gospel Church, 5704 Jasmine Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406 at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023. A burial will follow at Greenwich Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, Georgia 31404. To read the full obituary, please visit www.bakermccullough.com

Norma Jeanne Stephens Tiedemann, widow of S. Ernest Tiedemann, passed Sunday, Mar 12, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. A native Floridian, Norma Jeanne Stephens was born January 11, 1935, in Delray Beach, Florida. In 1940, as a first grader, she moved to St. Augustine, Florida with her parents and brother Bob. She graduated Ketterlinus High School in 1954 and received her B.A. in 1956 from Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. As a high school sophomore, Jeannie discovered her "one God-given talent" - typing (a manual machine in those days). "It just came to me", she thereafter and always testified, "I really didn't have to work at it." Thus, immediately was born her career as a typist; as a...

John Ashley Tanner passed quietly and peacefully in the early minutes of January 6, 2023 with his wife B.J. Tanner by his side in the hospital. John was surrounded by family in the days preceding his passing after a strong fight against illness. John loved his work as a marine design engineer for nearly 30 years at Lockwood Green Engineers. He also was an active member of Marine Rescue Squadron Richmond Hill 7A. He worshiped his lord Jesus Christ at Compassion Christian Church. His passions love of the outdoors included many activities to include diving, fishing, and hunting as well as travelling. John is survived by his wife B.J. Tanner; his daughter Kim Cobb, and stepson Ron Speir. ...

John Ashley Tanner passed quietly and peacefully in the early minutes of January 6, 2023 with his wife B.J. Tanner by his side in the hospital. John was surrounded by family in the days preceding his passing after a strong fight against illness. John loved his work as a marine design engineer for nearly 30 years at Lockwood Green Engineers. He also was an active member of Marine Rescue Squadron Richmond Hill 7A. He worshiped his lord Jesus Christ at Compassion Christian Church. His passions love of the outdoors included many activities to include diving, fishing, and hunting as well as travelling. John is survived by his wife B.J. Tanner; his daughter Kim Cobb, and stepson Ron Speir. ...

Joseph Thomas "Tom" Ridgway, III, age 93, of Savannah passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. Mr. Ridgway was born on December 18, 1928 in Savannah, the son of the late John and Emmie Ridgway. He was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1947 and was part of the state championship basketball team his senior year. He continued his formal education at Armstrong State Junior College where he also played basketball. He began his career as a sales representative with Luzianne Coffee/Tea, later with Johnson & Johnson, and enjoyed a 29 year career with American Greetings. After retiring from American Greetings he worked for 24 years as the Tee Times Operator at the Oakridge Course at The...

Chief Petty Officer Stanley Edward Cobb, U.S. Navy (Ret), age 82, of Savannah, GA and formerly of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at home. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A private burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL. Please visit bakermccullough.com to view the full obituary.

Henry "Hank" Kalbach, age 84, of Savannah and formerly of Dunwoody, GA passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. Mr. Kalbach was born on February 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Henry Charles and Frances Viergutz Kalbach. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked with GEC-Marconi in Atlanta, retiring after 21 years of service as Vice President of Operations. Before moving to Savannah, Hank and his wife Constance enjoyed their retirement years at Lake Sinclair in Eatonton, GA. Hank enjoyed crossword puzzles and was an avid reader, having read over 2,500 books over 20 years. Mr. Kalbach was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Constance Kalbach and his...

Michael "Mike" Williams Sprouse, age 52, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Michael was born on November 5, 1969 in Savannah, Georgia to Ralph Theron and Emma Williams Sprouse and spent his childhood in Hardeeville, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. He attended Sol C. Johnson High School and graduated in 1988. Michael attended Georgia Southern University and Savannah Technical College. Over the years, he worked for several companies, including Southern Link and Lexington National Insurance in sales positions, where he excelled and won many awards. Michael loved to play golf, regardless of the weather, and loved living on the golf course and being outside...

Derek Joseph Hines, age 31, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1990, in Mauston Wisconsin. Son of Kimberly and Roland Seldal and Darrell and Cathy Hines. "Never quit." It was the mantra that drove Derek Hines to accomplish anything he set his mind to. He was a Sergeant in the Marines with many accomplishments. Most notably, Derek was the first one in seven years to complete the Pararescue indoctrination course in the US Air Force as an SSGT. But most of all, he was an incredibly devoted brother, son, and selfless friend to those closest to him. He really, never quit. Derek went above and beyond what anyone expected of him in every sense. With...

Derek Joseph Hines, age 31, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1990, in Mauston Wisconsin. Son of Kimberly and Roland Seldal and Darrell and Cathy Hines. "Never quit." It was the mantra that drove Derek Hines to accomplish anything he set his mind to. He was a Sergeant in the Marines with many accomplishments. Most notably, Derek was the first one in seven years to complete the Pararescue indoctrination course in the US Air Force as an SSGT. But most of all, he was an incredibly devoted brother, son, and selfless friend to those closest to him. He really, never quit. Derek went above and beyond what anyone expected of him in every sense. With...

Chief Petty Officer Paul James Naydeck, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret), age 81, of Savannah passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at home. Mr. Naydeck was born on November 18, 1940 in Tarentum, PA, the son of the late Paul James Naydeck, Sr. and Mary Janech Naydeck. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy where he served during Vietnam and was honorably discharged as a Chief Petty Officer. Following his military tenure he operated multiple franchises of Naydeck Guarantee Carpet Cleaning until retiring in 2005. Paul was a longtime member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where he was active with the choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and cooking....

Linda Gay Sherblon, 77, of Savannah, Georgia passed away December 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The family will receive friends Friday December 17, 2021 from 9-10am with the Service immediately following at 10am in the Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Abbey West. Visit bakermccullough.com for the full obituary.

It is with heavy hearts that the family and friends of Jason Statts sadly announce the passing of their dear family member, friend, renowned artist, graphic designer, musician, and Savannah icon, Jason Statts. Jason passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hospice Savannah on September 17th at 12:24 am. He is survived by his mother Janet Statts, older sister Misty Statts and younger brother Aaron Statts, Acworth, GA and stepsisters Jennifer Chadwick and Krista Briggs. He was preceded in death by his father Ronnie Statts and stepmom Glennis Briggs, Dallas, GA; grandparents Ralph & Margaret Statts, LaFayette, GA; and beloved role models/grandparents Wilma Ramsey Cameron and Julius...

Thomas E. "Tommy" Taylor, age 88, of Savannah passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Taylor was born on September 7, 1932 along with his twin sister, Marjorie in the Crisp community of Edgecombe County, NC. He was a 1950 graduate of South Edgecombe High School where he served as class President and later attended Armstrong College where in 1963 he earned his degree in business administration while serving in the United States Air Force. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and served in the Mighty 8th Air Force and later served with the 38th Air Division during the latter years of the Korean Conflict at Hunter Air Force Base along with Lt. Col. Paul...

Mrs. Letty "Jean" Kutchey passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Marshall Kutchey, Sr. and her children, Lisa Kutchey Simons (Alton) and Robert Marshall Kutchey, Jr. (Dawn). Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Patsy Messer McElroy. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Mandy Lynn Tramell, Robert "Bobby" Marshall Kutchey, III (Xada), Andrew Lee Tillman, Kristen Kutchey, Cody and Corey Simons, three great grandchildren, Walt, Meris and Ella Louise, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Lorell Messer of Athens, GA and her brother, J.D....