Archives for September 2022

James Anderson, 71, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away quietly at home on September 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandy, his son Bryan (Sara) and daughter Lindsey (John). Also surviving are two brothers, Ron and Robert, five sisters Beverly, Terry, Peggy, Ginger, and Belinda. His mother-in-law, Audrey. As well as a number of nieces and nephews.

James was a hard worker in his younger days. In recent years, he was content with being at home with his little dog, Buffy. One of their favorite past times was hunting lizards in the garden. James also enjoyed watching old westerns, bird watching, and short walks.

James was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

Service details pending.

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Dawn Carol Beasley Sample, 54, of Port Wentworth, Georgia passed on September 15, 2022.

She was born to Fredrick Beasley and Marchelle Pate in Savannah, Georgia on August 12, 1968.

Dawn and Mike married on April 29, 2002 on Whitmarsh Island, Savannah, Georgia.

Together they raised two beautiful girls, Brittany Mae Sample Fletcher (Nicholas Fletcher), and Courtney Elizabeth Sample.

They were blessed to have 4 grandchildren that she loved dearly. Nicholas Bryce Fletcher (14), Carson Rodriguez (11), Presley Kai Fletcher (7) and Chandler Bo Micheal Fletcher(2).

Dawn worked at A & L Auto Body shop, was passionate about life, and lived it to the fullest each day.

She also leaves to cherish her memory three siblings, Freddie Beasley of Peachtree City, Robin Windolph (Lee Windolph) of Atlanta, and Chad Pate of Columbia, South Carolina.

Her children and grandchildren will remember that she was a strong passionate woman, with a child like spirit, and a giving heart that fought hard and loved even harder.

She was proceeded in death by Marchelle Pate (Mother) and Courtney Elizebith Sample (Daughter).

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Robert Gary Witt, 57, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022.

Robert was born on November 13, 1964 in Savannah, Georgia.  Robert was a faithful servant to Jehovah until his passing spending many years with the Forest River Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a pioneer and elder as long as his health allowed.  In his earlier years, Robert enjoyed drawing with pen, pencil, or colors until his sight loss became too great of an impediment.          

He was preceded in death by his father, David L. Hutcheson, his brother, David L. Hutcheson Jr., his uncle, Gary Lewis, and his great great Aunt Mae and Uncle Willie of Clyo, Georgia.

Robert is survived by his mother, Joyce Hutcheson, his brother William Witt, his sister Renee Smith and her husband Roger, along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery, located at 1600 Wheaton Street Savannah, Georgia 31404.

Arrangements are entrusted to Families First Funeral Care in Savannah, GA. 

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Geraldine Crook, 88, of Richmond Hill, passed away at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at exactly 6:45 p.m. She was born on December 6, 1933 in Blackshear, GA. Her biggest loves were God first, then her family, and cooking for the the ones she loved. She was affectionately known as “Geri” to her friends and “GiGi” to her beloved grandchildren.

Geraldine was the best Mom, GiGi, and great-GiGi. She will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James C. Crook; her parents; and all her brothers and sisters.

Geraldine is survived by her four children, Kaye Knox and husband Rick, Ray Crook and wife June, Tina Crook, and David Crook and wife Janice; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Families First Funeral Care in Savannah. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens following the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Families First Funeral Care of Savannah, GA.

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