Jay Sparks, affectionally known as “Butch”, beloved father, brother and son was the first born son of Joan Lorraine Sparks on November 2, 1954 in The Bronx, NY. Butch was special from birth, he was born visually impaired.

 

Jay possessed an outspoken, humorous spirit that he would carry with him throughout his life. Although he was born visually impaired his family , encouraged his independence  and self-sufficiency. Butch loved to laugh and crack jokes with his family and friends.  He enjoyed family get-togethers where there was always food, music, dancing and lots of love. His favorite food was Popeye’s Chicken.

 

Butch was raised in South Bronx, NY and was educated In the NYC Public School system. Butch had a love for cooking and went on to attend Job Corps In upstate NY where he studied Culinary Arts. Determined to improve his life, Butch relocated to Savannah, GA to be reunited with his baby sister June in 1991.

 

Jay, a strong-willed and determined man departed from this earth on Monday, March 15, 2021. His beautiful spirit will forever be cherished in the lives of his two children Lowell Benson Sparks and Tarji Makeeba Sparks; he was preceded in death by his mother and is survived by his 2 siblings Gerald Richard Benton and June Waora Benton; while Butch leaves many nephews and nieces, his favorites were Michael Albert and grand-nephew Jamel Albert, Jr.. Butch will also be lovingly remembered by a host of cousins, friends and loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Families First Funeral Care.

 

 

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Vincent (Coco) Edward Miles, Sr., 59, was born in Savannah, GA. He attended Groves High, devoted many years in the Occupation of Carpentry and Woodwork.  On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Vincent (Coco) died from Natural Causes.

Vincent was preceded in death by his father, Langston Vincent Miles.  Vincent leaves a legacy of gifts, love, and talents to be cherished by his loving Mother Juanita Gibson, two sons Vincent Edward Miles Jr. and William Shanard Miles, and two granddaughters Bryanna and Tatyanna Miles. Three sisters, Dana (Donald) Monroe, Christine Lynn Wright, and Carole (Kenneth) Gibbons and brothers Edward Gibson and Lawrence (Tracy) Gibson and one Aunt Pauline Hines, a host of nieces and nephews and friends.

 

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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 22^nd, 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 Baptist Church in Tokyo, Japan. He was a scheduler planner for AT&T and Lucent Technologies and traveled around the US and the world.

He was a devoted husband to his wife of 42 years, Sandy, and a devoted and loving father to his daughter, Tonya, and his granddaughter and “blue eyed wonder” Cyrus. He cherished time with his family singing, playing music, and having family dinners. He was always kind and showed love and compassion to anyone he met. He fought the battle of life with love, grace, and courage and was a blessing to all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert “Bob” Stepp and Helen Smith Stepp of Claxton, TN. He leaves behind his wife Sandra Carver Stepp of Port Wentworth, GA. Daughter Tonya Stepp and partner Siamak Bayki and granddaughter Cyrus Layla Bayki of Port Wentworth, GA. Brother and sister in law Mark and Paulette Stepp and nephew Robert Austin Stepp of Maryville, TN. Brother and sister in law Randy and Geraldine Carver of Knoxville, TN. Brother in law Richard Carver of Knoxville, TN. Daughters of the heart Leinna Slone. Sabrina Slone, and Brittnay Stout of Clinton, TN and Allison Hope Taylor of Claxton, TN. Grandson of the heart Braylon Taylor of Claxton, TN. As well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of lifelong friends that were always in his heart.

He will truly and greatly be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

A memorial is planned for a later date in his Tennessee home and will be announced.

 

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Dwight Dean Coleman, 67, of Savannah Georgia peacefully left earth to go to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Survivors include his beautiful wife, Carla, who he met in Okinawa. She was also in the military and they were married for 46 years. Also a daughter, Michelle of Savannah, and son, Joe & daughter-in-law Sandy of Seneca, South Carolina; brothers: Roger Farmer of Baltimore, Steve Farmer of Texas, Pete Farmer of Tennessee; Sisters: Nancy Carol Garner of Beckley and Joyce Gugger of North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Carl Farmer; mother, Dixie Joyce Coleman~Farmer; twin brother, Dennis Coleman; sister, Betty Lou Smith; brother, Chester Farmer & brother, David Coleman.

In Honor of Dwight… he was a supportive husband & father, wonderful brother, loving son & caring mentor to many.

Throughout Dwight’s life he wore many hats. He served his country and was an Army veteran. He completed his career in civil service of the USPS. He was a founding member of the HHR club & his family historian. One of his favorite pastimes was playing cards with his family & friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made at the link below for Cancer Research:

https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/3145178

 

 

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Patricia H. Dallas, age 73, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home in Savannah.

The family will receive friends Monday, March 1st, 2021,10:00 am at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am at Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

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