Obituaries
George Schwarz, Jr. FEB 06, 1938 - AUG 24, 2021
George F. Schwarz, Jr., 83, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Hospice House, Savannah. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on February 6, 1938 to the late George F. and Elise Williams Schwarz. Fred was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, Class of 1956, Armstrong Junior College, and The University of Georgia. Fred was of the Catholic Faith. He served in Air National Guard and was a member of the Hibernian Society and Knights of Columbus # 5588. Fred retired in 2001 from Auto Electric of Savannah, a business he and his father owned and operated for many ...
Larry Glenn Lightle FEB 23, 1940 - AUG 24, 2021
Click here to view livestream Larry Glenn Lightle, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family as our Heavenly Father called him home. Larry was born on February 23, 1940, in Newark, Ohio to the late Glenn and Emlen Lightle. After high school, Larry was employed by Roper Lawn Products in Newark until 1975, when he and his family were transferred to Savannah. After several years in Savannah, Larry accepted a position with Gulfstream Aerospace where he retired after 15 years of service. Larry was an achiever and often ...
Nellie "Ayn" Hatchell-Griffin - AUG 22, 2021
Nellie “Ayn” Hatchell-Griffin, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 22, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Ayn was born in Horry County, South Carolina, daughter of Robert C. and Nellie Hyatt Hatchell. After graduating from high school, Ayn enlisted in the United States Army serving stateside during the Vietnam War. After she was honorably discharged, she attended nursing school in Savannah graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Ayn served for several years as the clinical educator for the operating room at M ...
Ashby Carter Moncure, M.D. DEC 27, 1934 - AUG 22, 2021
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Ashby Carter Moncure, MD, born on December 27,1934, died August 22,2021 under the care of hospice. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, son of Powhatan and Maude Carley Moncure. Dr. Moncure entered the University of Virginia in 1953 and during his third year became a member of the Raven Society. He entered medical school in 1956 and was elected to the Medical Honorary Society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He graduated from medical school in 1960 and entered surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He served in the United States Army as a Captain from 1962–1964. ...
James John Kery - AUG 22, 2021
James John Kery, 80, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his companion, Kimberly Howell. A private service will be held at a later date. ...
Michael Anthony "Mike" Sowders FEB 02, 1957 - AUG 21, 2021
Michael Anthony “Mike” Sowders, 64, formerly of Moores Hill, Indiana, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia with loving family and Bella, his devoted dog and companion by his side. Mike was born February 2, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Richard Sowders and Mildred “Faye” Baker. He worked as a journeyman contractor and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Mike was fiercely loyal to his faith and family which he had a deep love and affection for. Mi ...
James Walter Burke - AUG 20, 2021
James Walter Burke (Big Jim), 69, died Friday, August 20 after battling a short illness. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Alice Burke. Jim was larger than life. Many remember him from his days at Spanky’s Southside and Westside. Jim was also known by many as “Coach”. Coach Burke taught in Savannah Chatham Co. Public School System for over 2 decades. He taught at both Myers Middle School and Jenkins High School. He also coached multiple sports at both schools. Even after he retired ...
Rex A. McClure III - AUG 20, 2021
Rex Albert McClure III, 90, of The Marshes on Skidaway Island, GA passed away peacefully on August 20,2021. He was born on January 1, 1931, in Ashland, KY to Rex Albert McClure, Jr. and Janet Russell McClure. Rex and his family settled in Piqua, OH in 1944, where Rex played 4 years of both football and baseball and graduated from Piqua High School in 1949. He attended Ohio University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and vice-president of his senior class and graduated in 1954 with a business degree. At graduation, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the U.S.A.F. and spent t ...
Beverly "Becky" Kaye Martin SEP 29, 1946 - AUG 19, 2021
Beverly “Becky” Kaye Martin, 74, passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 19, 2021, surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Santa Monica, California on September 29, 1946 to Thelma Lucille Chaney Vernon and Clarence Albert Vernon, she was the eldest of four daughters. As the proud daughter of a Christian minister who founded the West Covina Church of Christ in Los Angeles County, California, Becky and her family served churches all over the country before her father joined the Navy as a Chaplin. After Becky graduated from Beaufort High School in 1964, she attended Califo ...
Margaret Kimbrough Norboge JUN 20, 1932 - AUG 19, 2021
Margaret Kimbrough Norboge, 89, passed away on August 19, 2021 in Savannah, GA. Born on June 20, 1932 in “Everything’s Better in Metter,” GA, Margaret was the fourth of five children delivered in the home of The Honorable Hugh Russell Kimbrough, Sr and Maggie May Jones Kimbrough. After graduation from Metter High School, Margaret attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA and earned her degree in Home Economics from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA. While in college, Margaret met and eventually married husband Peter, an exchange student ...
Frank K. Peeples, Sr. SEP 01, 1927 - AUG 18, 2021
On Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, Frank Kohler Peeples passed away at the age of 93. Frank was born on September 1, 1927, in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Purse Peeples and Homer Franklin Peeples and his brother, Homer Franklin Peeples, Jr. Frank went to Savannah High School and although too small to play football, the Coach made him the team manager. He was so good at his job, the coach wrote a letter to Bobby Dodd, legendary football coach at Georgia Tech. Bobby Dodd offered him the chance to manage the Tech football team and Frank made histor ...
Jack Lamar Duncan MAY 29, 1934 - AUG 18, 2021
Jack Lamar Duncan, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by the medical heros that cared for him during his courageous battle with Covid-19. The Louisville, KY native was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Duncan. He was a longtime resident of Savannah and retired from Georgia Ports Authority after 25 years of service. Jack was caring, witty, and fun; he loved the outdoors and camping, especially since retirement in 1996. Jack served in the United States Marine Corp, retiring in 1970. For his valorou ...
Dennis W. Dunne AUG 30, 1928 - AUG 17, 2021
Dennis W. Dunne, 92, passed away on August 17, 2021 after a short illness. A person of integrity, generosity, and quiet wisdom, he was a man for the ages. Born in Roundup, Montana, on August 30, 1928, of an ex-cowboy father and schoolteacher mother, he got an early job as a coal shoveler on the railroad, eventually moving up to spittoon-emptier in his father’s saloon in Melstone. (The Antlers, if you happen to be by that way.) He finally ascended to bank president with the Norwest Corporation, which acquired Wells Fargo in 1998. Denny attended high school in Minneapolis, Minneso ...
Dennis C. Wineriter - AUG 17, 2021
Dennis Craig Wineriter, 61, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home on Tybee Island. He retired from Walmart as a produce Manager. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Wineriter of Tybee Island, his daughter Nancy Hodges, and other relatives. A private family service will be held at a later date. ...
Kenneth Wayne McCann - AUG 17, 2021
On Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, Kenneth Wayne McCann passed away at the age of 57. Kenny was born on November 11th 1963 Garden city MI. He is survived by his parents, Sue and J.D. McCann, his brothers, David and Darrell McCann, his daughters, Jessica and Jordan McCann and granddaughter Vera. He is remembered for his kindness, strength and humor. He was thoughtful and caring, and loved his family. The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Saturday, August 28th 2021 at Fox and Weeks on Hodgson Memorial Drive 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. A Memori ...
Mildred Elizabeth Martin Cooley APR 30, 1931 - AUG 16, 2021
Mildred Elizabeth Martin Cooley, 90, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. The lifelong resident of Savannah graduated from Savannah High School. She was the daughter of the late Leon and Annie Martin. Mildred married the Peter Meldrim Cooley, Jr. in 1949. She was a well-loved and respected teacher. Mildred founded the kindergarten program at Cresthill Baptist Church where she taught for several years and was a Girl Scout Brownie troop leader. Mildred also taught at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School for many years during which time the S ...
Stephen Michael McCusker - AUG 16, 2021
Stephen Michael McCusker passed away August 16th, 2021 after a long and courageous journey of battling a rare cancer. He was 68 years young. Danny Kaye, the actor and comedian said: “Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can”. Steve lived his life with a very big canvas, many brushes, and gallons and gallons of paint. His wonderful laugh could fill the room and he was a resilient, courageous man who lived life fully and loved deeply. He will be remembered for his quick wit, love of conversation, and strong will. He was a vibrant man of character ...
Andrew Wittkamp Young OCT 01, 1977 - AUG 16, 2021
Andrew W. Young, 43, died Monday, August 16, 2021 in Victoria, Texas of complications from COVID-19. The native and longtime resident of Savannah was born on October 1, 1977 to Louis Calvin Young, Jr. and Catherine Wittkamp Young. He was a graduate of Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia, GA and a former volunteer firefighter with Bryan County Fire Department. Andy never met a stranger; he loved people as much as he did animals, UGA football, and playing softball. In addition to his parents, Andy leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Amanda Rae Young; daughter, ...
Jaime Marie Lanier - AUG 15, 2021
Jaime Marie Lanier, 42, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her residence. Surviving are her children, Trenton Paul Stavely and Karissa Glynn Stavely; mother, Paulette Lanier; sisters, Shannon Bowling (Joe), Traci Trombley (Jay); and maternal grandmother, Norma Jaime. She was preceded in death by her father, Glen E. Lanier, Jr. and other relatives. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Greenwich Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. ...
Lindsey Joanna Hart JUL 02, 1986 - AUG 14, 2021
Lindsey Joanna Hart, on August 14, 2021 surrounded by her family and friends went to her heavenly Father. Lindsey, a native of Savannah was 35 years of age and despite physical challenges lead a truly joyous life. Her bright optimistic attitude had a positive effect on all who knew her or came in contact with her. She loved school and was a graduate of Groves High School, class of 2008. She actively participated in the school chorus and learned her lifetime enthusiasm for painting. She was twice selected to display her paintings in the Telfair Museum. Lindse ...
Dale Sayler Morgan MAY 26, 1924 - AUG 14, 2021
To view a live stream of the service, please click the link below. Dale Morgan (gather.app) Dale Sayler Morgan passed away on August 14, 2021, at Candler Hospital. “Big Dale” as she was affectionately called by her family, was born in Savannah, Georgia, on May 26, 1924, to the late Major General Henry Benton Sayler and Jessie Dixon Sayler. Dale and her two brothers, Henry and Jack, were army brats and they frequently moved. One of her many stories recounted life at Fort Riley, Kansas, during the early 1930’s and the huge dust storms rolling in from the Dust Bowl. ...
L.A. Lanier - AUG 14, 2021
Lehmon Allen Lanier, 87, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Morningside of Savannah. L.A. was born November 10, 1933 in Savannah to the late Lehmon and Enid Hughes Lanier. He retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after 30 years of service and was a member of Asbury Memorial Church. L.A. was also a member of the Exchange Club of Savannah, the American Legion, and the Savannah Quarterback Club. He was inducted in the Savannah Hall of Fame. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Patrick Benton of Savannah, two sons and daughters- ...
Robbin "Corky" Lee Hughes DEC 13, 1940 - AUG 13, 2021
Robbin “Corky” Lee Hughes passed away at home in Thunderbolt, GA on Friday August 13, 2021, with his family by his side. Corky was born December 13, 1940, in Rochester, NY. Corky was a very active man throughout his life. He was a boy scout, Sunday School teacher, race car driver, entrepreneur and longtime lover of the game Lacrosse. He was a graduate of Irondequoit High School and went on to attend Hobart College in Genova, NY. His favorite game was Lacrosse. He went to more lacrosse games than anyone that never played. He was the forever spectator and all the players biggest f ...
Robert A. "Bob" Pietrzak MAR 22, 1936 - AUG 13, 2021
Robert A. “Bob” Pietrzak, born 3/22/1936 and passed 8/13/2021. After a long, brave fight with Parkinson’s Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and kidney disease, Robert (Bob) passed peacefully at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his family. Bob was from Pine Island, NY, and lived in Oakland, NJ until retiring in 2003 to Skidaway Island. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Edward and Stella Pietrzak, and his son, Robert Mark. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Jeanne; daughter, Pam Peters (Jeff Croyle); two brothers, Edward Pietrzak of Coronado, CA, and Richard ...
David R. Bothwell - AUG 13, 2021
To view a live stream of the service, please click on the link below. https://cabrini-sav.org/ David Robert Bothwell 72, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. David was born in Burlington, Vermont along with his older siblings James and Diane, both deceased. David is survived by his wife and best friend Nadine with whom he shared 35 wonderful years of marriage. He took much pride in his children and grandchildren: daughter Gina Bothwell Abbott, her husband Mark and their children Cameron & Olivia; son David Bothwell, his wife Elizabeth and their children Quinn &am ...
William Sinclair Ray (Billy) JUN 13, 1957 - AUG 12, 2021
William Sinclair Ray “Billy” died Thursday, August 12th at Candler Hospital. Billy leaves behind his wife Terry; son, William Steven, and his faithful companion Cooper. Billy was happiest outside in his yard or helping his dad work on boats and motors.He loved Sundays on the beach at Tybee and spending vacations in Daytona. His family is comforted knowing that after years of fighting complications from Diabetes, that he is no longer in pain or suffering and is at peace. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. ...
Barbara D. McLaughlin - AUG 11, 2021
Barbara Davidson McLaughlin, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. Barbara was born January 30, 1938 in Windsor, Ontario Canada to the late Robert and Etta Davidson. She and her husband lived in Connecticut before retiring to Skidaway Island 26 years ago. Barbara was a faithful member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, The Landings Club, the L.W.G.A., the Savannah Symphony Board of Directors (Women’s Guild), and also a member of the P.E.O. She was a charter member of the 100 Club where she helped organize the Be ...
Weldon Larry Parker, Sr. MAY 13, 1936 - AUG 10, 2021
Weldon Larry Parker, Sr., 85, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Woodcliff, GA May 13,1936 to Emerson and Ruth Burke Parker. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, class of 1954, and attended the University of North Carolina. He was an avid golfer and frequently visited with Spanky’s Gang. Survivors include his children, Angela Hunter (Brian), Weldon Parker, Jr. (Emmie), Audrey Overstreet (Mark), Jon Parker (Beth); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and brother, Earl Taylor. A graveside memorial service will be held at ...
Margaret Marie Smith Chamberlain JAN 04, 1964 - AUG 10, 2021
Margaret Marie passed away unexpectedly Tuesday night at 8:52pm, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Elaine VonWaldner Smith, her father William “Billy” Smith, and her brother Michael Smith. Margaret Marie attended St. Vincent’s Academy (Class of ‘82) where she was Senior Class President and a member of the National Honor Society. Margaret Marie was proud of being a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She attended and graduated from Armstrong State College (Class of ‘86). Margaret Marie is survived by her son, William Tho ...