Savannah Morning News

James William Adams of Sylvania passed away on April 11, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Monday April 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Sylvania. The family will receive visitors from noon until the service hour. Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Joseph W. Lovas, Jr. passed away on April 5, 2024 at the age of 79. Loving father of Joseph W. (Kelly) Lovas, brother of Andrew Lovas and friend of many. Treasured son of the late Joseph W. Lovas and the late Cecile E. Lovas. Joe was born in Woodside, New York and moved to Manhasset, New York with his family in 1954. He attended St. Mary's High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team and later attended Villanova University. Following graduation from Villanova, Joe was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Joe embarked on a two-decade career at IBM. Post retirement...

Judge Irwin W. Stolz, Jr., 94, died peacefully at his home in Charlotte on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his much-loved wife, Mary Bell, and other family members. Judge Stolz (fondly known as Yutch to his close friends) was born on November 9, 1929, in Atlanta, GA. He spent his early childhood splitting time between home and his family's farm in Montezuma. He spoke often and fondly about his days on the farm. While still a youngster, his family moved to Columbia, SC, where he graduated from high school. He then went on to study at Washington and Lee University. Judge Stolz left school to join the military, where he was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. ...

Anne Gordon Sweat, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully in Alpharetta, GA on Wednesday, March 27, at the age of 84 years old, after a short illness. A native of Savannah, GA, Mrs. Sweat was born on January 4, 1940 to Alice Merle Gordon and Roy Lachlison Gordon. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Mrs. Sweat taught middle school English for several years in Savannah before marrying James Reeves Sweat, Jr., of Savannah, and following him to several duty stations during his tour as a Naval Aviator. They returned to Savannah in 1970, and Mrs. Sweat spent many happy years as co-owner and teacher at Islands Preschool on Wilmington Island, GA. They attended St. John's Episcopal Church in...

"Well done, good and faithful servant," was heard as John James McHugh III, CLU, ChFC, passed peacefully on March 24th 2024 to be with our lord and savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents John James McHugh Jr. and Lois Myrtle Wells, and his sister Betty Jean Wood Wiggins. Born in Atlanta, GA on September 29th 1941, John grew up in Grant Park, graduating from Roosevelt High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He ultimately found his true calling in the service of others in the financial planning industry where he spent a six plus...

Mrs. Julita Shallal, formerly of Savannah, GA, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277. Burial will be held in Detroit, Michigan, where Julita will be laid to rest alongside her beloved late husband John A. Shallal, M.D. For a full obituary and an online guestbook, please visit www.heritagecares.com

Funeral services for Ralph Eugene Swailes, who died Friday, March 15, 2024 will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Altamaha Baptist Church in Jesup, Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the service at the church. Interment services: 3:00 p.m. at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Port Wentworth. Please sign our guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com

Mary Caroline Graham Highsmith, 95, passed away Sunday March 3rd, 2024. She was born July 29, 1928 in Ridgeland, South Carolina to parents Leonora and Joseph Graham. She was educated at Ridgeland High School, Salem College, and Coker College where she studied voice. She later attended Armstrong Atlantic State University where she graduated cum laude with a degree in Library Science. She was employed by Thomas Heyward Academy as the school librarian for many years, and could still recall any child who failed to return a book. Mary Caroline met her future husband Farris Highsmith when he was visiting his brother in Ridgeland after returning from WWII. They were married in 1947 and enjoyed 48...

Our beloved mom, Jeane Hodges Bolton Hair 86, of Atlanta, GA, after a long battle with Alzheimers, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 29, 2024. Jeane was born on August 28, 1937 to Willie Elizabeth Bland Hodges Mason and Cullen Clifton Hodges. Jeane was a wonderful mama who loved her children dearly. Jeane had the most beautiful smile and would light up any room with her smile and vivacious personality. Jeane loved people and she wanted others to be happy and would spread kindness everywhere she went. Jeane was a sunshine filled lady that brought joy to others just by her presence. Jeane was happily married to Max Hair for 30 years before his passing in 2010. Jeane's...

Major James E. Weaver passed away on February 28, 2024 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Joiner Anderson Screven Chapel at 11:00am, and the family will receive friends for an hour prior.

The Celebration of Life for John David Miles, of Metter, will be held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on March 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Metter, Georgia. www.kennedyfuneralhomes.com

Mr. Kirby Tyler, Jr. passed away at home in Elberton, Georgia on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 89. Kirby was born in Florence, South Carolina on May 9, 1934, son of Kirby Tyler, Sr. and Gladys Blakewood Tyler. His family moved to Savannah, Georgia when he was a young boy where he had many friends, celebrated the end of WWII with a parade in the streets, and served as an altar boy at St. John's Episcopal Church. Kirby graduated from Savannah High School and then furthered his education at the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Kirby graduated from UGA with a degree in Business Administration. Kirby later furthered his education at...

The funeral for Mr. Anderson, of Register, will be held 11 am Thurs. at Metter Prim. Baptist Church. www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Mr. James "Jim" W. Logan, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 6, 2024, in Statesboro, GA. He was surrounded by family, the caring staff of Southern Manor Assisted Living and Regency Southern Hospice. Jim was born in Savannah, GA, on November 24, 1942, and lived in Savannah most of his life. He graduated from Benedictine Military School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Jim retired early from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to become the President of Logan Supply, Inc., in Savannah. Jim was married to his wife, Alice Logan, for 54 years. Together they owned and managed many rental properties in Savannah and Statesboro, GA. He was a...

Wilma (Boots) Royer Greene, 91, of Spartanburg died Friday, February 2, 2024, at White Oak Estates. A native of Decatur, Ala., she was born on November 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Ennis and Flaudie McCaghren Royer. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from the SC Tax Commission. Surviving is her daughter, Kim Greene Fellner (Robert) of Kiawah Island, SC. her son, Mitchell Grayson Greene of Beaufort, SC, grandchildren, Joshua Costner, Jacob Costner, Jordan Costner, Anna Dearybury and Katie Simmons and six greatgrandchildren: son in law, Bill Costner; sisters, Austine Royer Smith and Margie Royer Hodges. She was predeceased by daughter, Rhonda Greene Costner; a son,...

On January 28, 2024, Larry Clyde Purvis made his way to be with his parents, grandparents, Grandmama, and Big Rich in Heaven. Larry was born on September 11, 1946, to Marjorie C. and James A. Purvis Jr, in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School and attended Gordon Military College before joining the United States Air Force and serving in Vietnam. Once out of the military, he made a very successful career in window and door sales, something he knew more about than probably anyone, and could talk about until the end of time. Larry was a character, he was SUCH a people person. He will be remembered by all for being the life of every party, his mad Johnnie Cash...

John Lee Trotman, Jr. passed away in Chesapeake, VA at the age of 67. Services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake, VA. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family and to view the service.

Robert Emery Osgood of Ponte Vedra, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 74 after an extended illness. Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years, Andrea Rene Re, their daughter, Blair Carson Clark, son-in-law, Robert Clark, and grandsons, Wyatt and Teddy of Ponte Vedra, FL. Robert was born in Manchester, NH on October 6, 1949. He later attended Marist Military Academy in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Riverside Military Academy in 1969. During the Vietnam War he served as a Psychiatric Specialist stationed at Tripler Army Medical Hospital in Hawaii. After his service, he graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1975 with a master's in psychology. Following his time as...

Excelsior Community - Richard Glen Bruner, 56, died Monday afternoon, January 22, 2024, at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Lyons. In his early years, Glen lived in Savannah and later in Rincon where he attended and graduated from Special Education Classes at Johnson High School in 1988. He participated in many Special Olympics events throughout the years. Glen was a boy scout with the Boy Scouts of America and attended Bible Baptist Church where he was part of the Lighted Pathway Sunday School Class. Glen worked as a bag boy at Kroger and moved to the Excelsior area near Metter in 1990 with his family. After moving to Excelsior he attended Excelsior Baptist Church as well as...

We are sad to announce the passing of Peggy Ann Goldsmith, age 74. Peggy passed away at home in Holly Springs, GA on January 19, 2024 with her husband Lloyd at her side. Peggy was born and raised in Savannah, GA as the middle child and only daughter of Ralph Smoak and Carrie Smoak. She earned her bachelor's degree at Armstrong State University. She then taught for several years at Richmond Hill High School in Richmond, GA and Savannah High School in Savannah, GA. Peggy and Lloyd got married in 1976. As a Major in the Army, Lloyd was stationed around the country and the world. Peggy and Lloyd raised their family while moving every few years. This allowed them to experience many adventures...

William Howard Reed, III, age 65 of Loganville, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. His preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Lynn Reed; and parents, William H. Reed, Jr. and Caroline Mason Reed. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Lynn Reed; and sisters, Anne Reed Henson and Dorothy Aubrey Reed. If you knew "Will" (Howard), you would soon be introduced to Jesus. Even though he suffered great physical pain for over 28 years, he never stopped sharing his joy of knowing the lord and wanting others to have the same experience. In his early years, he had many personal struggles but after he committed his life to Jesus, he began a new journey towards helping those in deep despair and...