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Dick was born March 4, 1947 to Alyn R. and Martha Miller Jones in Griffin, GA. He attended Griffin schools and Georgia State University. He was a general contractor in Griffin until he moved to Savannah in 1986, where he was a commercial contractor. He is survived by his sister Judy Brewer (Lewis) of Griffin, his brother Walter Jones (Linda) of Newnan, his children Scott (Kim) of Griffin, Jennifer (Bobby) Sanderlin of Richmond Hill, Laura (Chris) Adams of Rincon, Jessica (John) Patton of Savannah, and grandchildren Robby and Jacob Sanderlin, Henry and Sara Jones, Charlotte and Baby Patton, and nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Dick Jones will be held at a later date.

Mary Ann Stark, 66, one of God's angels on earth, was reunited with her Lord and all of His Heavenly angels on Saturday, March 12, 2022, taking a measure of grace, love, and purity of heart from this world that will surely go unmatched for eternity. Formerly of McAlester, OK, she also called Okeechobee, FL and Guyton, GA home. Mary Ann fought an arduous battle but succumbed to her leukemia at Candler Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Those left behind include her husband, James E. Stark of Guyton, GA, five sons; Thomas Dailey of Savannah, GA, Tracy Dailey of Springfield, GA, Billy Stark of Ocala, FL, James L. Stark and Joseph (JoJo) Dailey of Guyton, GA; the many daughters she welcomed...

MARY ANN STARK, 66, one of God's angels on earth, was reunited with her Lord and all of His Heavenly angels on Saturday, March 12, 2022, taking a measure of grace, love, and purity of heart from this world that will surely go unmatched for eternity. Formerly of McAlester, OK, she also called Okeechobee, FL and Guyton, GA home. Mary Ann fought an arduous battle but succumbed to her leukemia at Candler Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Those left behind include her husband, James E. Stark of Guyton, GA, five sons; Thomas Dailey of Savannah, GA, Tracy Dailey of Springfield, GA, Billy Stark of Ocala, FL, James L. Stark and Joseph (JoJo) Dailey of Guyton, GA; the many daughters she welcomed...

James E. Johnson (Jim), 82, of Richmond Hill died January 29, 2022, at Hospice Savannah of last stages of Dementia. The native of Kannapolis, NC. was a salesman for Underground Utilities. He was a member of New Beginnings Church of Richmond Hill, GA. He was a member of G.O.B.&A, serving 2 terms as President. Survivors his wife, Irene (Cookie) of 42 years. Daughter, Beth Maurer of Jacksonville, FL. Granddaughter, Maria Smith of Jacksonville, FL. Granddaughter, Melody Litwin of Jacksonville, FL. Stepdaughter, Jennifer Kook of Savannah, GA. Stepdaughter, Kimberly Drake of Asheboro, NC. Great Grandsons, Powell and Mathew of Jacksonville, FL. Visitation was 1 to 3 Saturday 2-12-2022 at...

Jeanie Ruthe DuBois Bean, age 72, passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2022 due to Alzheimer's. She was surrounded by her husband and children. She was born April 9, 1949 in Oklahoma City to Neal and Helen DuBois. She married Cecil Bean on January 26, 1970. Cecil remained her faithful caregiver until the end. Jeanie is survived by her 3 children: Rusty Bean, Leslie Garner, Carrie Sanchez and her 13 grandchildren. Please join us in celebrating her life Saturday morning, February 12, between 10am-12pm at The Well Church (in the Community Center), 100 SE 46th Street, OKC, OK 73129. The burial will be at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 500 SW Walker, OKC, OK at 1pm on February...

Michael Carr , 72, of Cincinnati, OH Tuesday December 21. Families First Funeral care, Savannah, Georgia.

Katherine Eva Cebada Veal passed away on December 6, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind her husband of 50 years John D. Veal, her children Angela Duke (Abram) and John P. Veal (Jessie). She is also survived by her three brothers Oden Cebada, Jr. (Linda), Anthony Cebada (Robin), Richard Cebada (Jenny) and two sisters Dorothy Hamilton (Ed) and Liza Gorumba; four Grandchildren Aiden Duke, Bryna Veal, Hunter Veal, Evan Duke, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Oden Cebada, Sr. and Esther Cebada and her brother Michael Cebada. She was retired from Effingham Health Department, a member of Countryside Baptist Church and loved her family and...

Peter J. Kavali, Jr. (Mr. Pete), 79, passed away on August 18, 2021. His daughters, Dr. Carmen Kavali and Toni Kavali Santoro, their respective husbands Erik Van Name and Todd Santoro, his grandchildren and other family members and friends remain to carry on his legacy. Daddy was a self-made man and entrepreneur who served his country in the Air Force, wonderfully loyal, undeniably cranky and stubborn at times and forever our friend. He loved to read, his favorite color was red and he was a proud grandfather to humans and dogs alike. For the man who peeled endless numbers of oranges for us and was always our biggest fan, we are heartbroken without you. A short service will be held at...

Robert David Stepp age 73 of Port Wentworth, GA formerly of Clinton, TN left his earthly home and joined his heavenly father February 23, 2021. Born in Knoxville, TN on December 22nd, 1947 and raised on the side of a mountain in Lake City, TN. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1966 where he was a star football player and a member of the marching band. He had a love of music and performed and toured the US and Canada with several country rock bands. He loved the east Tennessee mountains and lakes and grew up camping, fishing, and boating. He was a member of the armed forces and served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a devout Christian and served as a Deacon at Tokyo...

Robert David Stepp age 73 of Port Wentworth, GA formerly of Clinton, TN left his earthly home and joined his heavenly father February 23, 2021. Born in Knoxville, TN on December 22nd, 1947 and raised on the side of a mountain in Lake City, TN. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1966 where he was a star football player and a member of the marching band. He had a love of music and performed and toured the US and Canada with several country rock bands. He loved the east Tennessee mountains and lakes and grew up camping, fishing, and boating. He was a member of the armed forces and served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a devout Christian and served as a Deacon at Tokyo...

Grace "Marie" Graham Cannon of Toomsboro, Georgia was born on March 3, 1960 in Eatonton, Georgia. God called her home on February 4, 2021 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. Predeceased by her parents, James Howard Graham and Annie Lois Graham, Marie leaves behind her husband, Rayford Lee Cannon, Sr. and two sons Rayford "Lee" Cannon, Jr and Thomas "Eddie" Knowles (Felicia); 3 sisters, Sally English of Savannah, Sandra Hill of Milledgeville, Ann Mason and 1 brother Jerry Graham both of Eatonton; 3 grandsons, Brent, David & TJ and several nieces and nephews. Private services at the request of Marie

Marie Porter Smelser died in Savannah, Georgia, on January 11th. A former resident of Liberty and Richmond, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia, she was a graduate of Short High School and Earlham College. Marie taught English for thirty-one years in Liberty and was a former member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her son The Reverend Canon Todd Smelser and his partner Dr. James Gerhart, her sister-in-law Phyllis Smith and numerous nephews and nieces. A committal service will take place later at West Point Cemetery, Liberty. Memorials may be made to Earlham College or any animal welfare agency.

Sheri Ann Foster-Witzak went to be with the angels she loved so much on December 21, 2020 after a very short battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Sophie Foster. She is survived by her adoring husband of 19 years, Robert Witzak; her loving son, David Conklin; her sister, Donna Maday; her nephew, James Maday; the children she helped raise Scott Bailey (Ginger), Ashley Bell (Daniel) and Hayley Martin (Randy). She is also survived by her stepchildren: Beth Sweeney (Mark), Bob Witzak, Jr., Paul Witzak (Jennifer) and Jeffrey Witzak (Debbie); her grandchildren: Ryan Witzak (Jessica), Caitlyn Sweeney, Zane Witzak, Thane Witzak, Gage Witzak, Addie Witzak and Tenley...

Harold Alfred McClung went home to our Lord on December 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 6, 1931, to father Cecil McClung and mother, Pina McClung. He was affectionately known as "Goose" due to his love of basketball and his prowess on the court. The 1949 St. Albans High School graduate received a Bachelor's Degree from the Virginia Military Institute. While at VMI, he met the love of his life, Barbara Thomas, and the two were married in 1954 while he was serving in The United States Air Force. He rose to the rank of First Lieutenant and during his service, he was an Air Traffic Controller and a Basketball Coach. Always...

Daniel P. Barbo passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2020 in Savannah, GA after a long and courageous battle against Parkinson's disease. He turned 88 three days prior to his death. Dan is survived by his wife and best friend of 66 years, Anna. He is also survived by his 3 sons, John (m: Alexandra), Dan Jr. (m: Patrice) and Michael and his five terrific grandchildren, Matthew (m: Christine), Stefanie, Jennifer, Jessica and Daniel Phillip III, whom he adored. They will miss him terribly. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Rosemary. His father Rosario, mother, Bridget and brother, Leonard all pre-deceased him. Dan, it was said, was born with the furniture business in his blood and...

Jerry J. Bacon, 69, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home in Garden City, Georgia. Jerry was born in Savannah on November 7, 1951 to James L. Bacon and Lois (Clark) Bacon and they predeceased Jerry. Jerry is survived by his wife and soulmate Dottie Smith Bacon to whom he was married for 47 years. He is also survived by his son, Jared Bacon and daughter, Kyrie Clark, his brother Eddie (Stefanie) Smith, sister, Sheila (Earl) McGinley and sister, Janet (Cecil) Harvey. Jerry leaves loving memories to his eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Jerry also leaves precious memories to special...

Richard "Dick" G. Hunter, II passed away at his home in Savannah, Georgia on November 16, 2020. He was born on August 22, 1938, to Lt. Col. Richard G. Hunter and Elton Hall Hunter, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Richard retired from behavioral neurology practice in Atlanta, Georgia in 2014, to move to Savannah in order to be closer to his son Dr. Brandon Hunter and his wife Susan and grandchildren Grant and Katie. Richard was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology (1960), a graduate of Wharton Business School in 1961, a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School in 1968, an intern in psychiatry at Grady Memorial Hospital in 1969, a resident in psychiatry at Emory University...

Walter H. Gentry, Jr. died Thursday, November 5, 2020, eleven days before his 92nd birthday. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Walter Harrison Sr. and Naomi (Daly) Gentry. Following high school graduation, he served in the Army during the Korean conflict and then attended St. Joseph's University. His long career in the insurance industry included involvement with his own agency, Madison Insurance Agency in Philadelphia, progressed to partnership in Flanigan, O'Hara & Gentry and an eventual merger with USI Insurance Services. Following his retirement in 1999, Walt and his wife Sally moved to Savannah, GA. Walt and Sally enjoyed golf, skiing, traveling, Philadelphia...

Matthew John Mahramus, age 39 died on October 24th in Savannah Georgia. He grew up in Canonsburg Pa. and later near Columbus Ohio. He is survived by his wife Kristen, two children: Alexi and Tyler; his mother and stepfather Robbi and Greg Maycock; father Donald Mahramus. He is also survived by two half-sisters and brother, aunts, uncles and cousins and extended family in Pittsburgh and Ohio. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Terri and Bud Ritter and John Markovich of Canonsburg. Matthew is a Veteran of the Iraq War where he was wounded and earned numerous medals including the Purple Heart. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Army never left him, as friends and...

Fred Olds passed peacefully on Thursday September 3, 2020 in Savannah, GA at the age of 63. He was born on February 24, 1957 in Selma, AL. He attended Brighton High School. Fred joined the United States Army and traveled the world. April 20 1980, he married the love of his life, Chom "Connie" Soon. Fred, his wife, and his two daughters made Savannah, GA their home in the late 1980s. Fred was an avid fisherman with a contagious laugh. He was preceded in death by John Olds, Sr. (father) and Lillie Bell Olds (mother), his wife of 36 years Chom "Connie" Soon Olds, Brenda Olds (daughter), and Wilson Olds (brother). Fred is survived by his daughter, Barbara Olds-Beasley of Savannah, GA, his...

Rhonda Denise Turner (Miles), "Mimi," unexpectedly and tragically passed away on August 12, 2020. She is survived by her children, Ashley (Christopher) Beard and Allen Miles, three grandchildren, Greyson Beard, Raelynn Miles, and Pierson Beard, her father, Fonnie Miles, as well as several loving family members. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen Miles. Rhonda was born on December 18, 1965 in Horry County, SC. She lived her life with enthusiasm, joy, and boldness. Her energy was contagious and she served as an inspiration to many. She never met a stranger and made everyone feel like family. Her three "heartbeats" gave her purpose and immense joy. Being a Mimi came naturally...