Obituaries
Ben Lane Patterson, III - AUG 29, 2021
Ben Lane Patterson, III, passed away on August 29, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. Ben was born in 1955 to Ben Lane Patterson, Jr. and Bette Young Patterson. Ben was preceded in death by his parents. Ben grew up on Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia, where his lifelong love of the coast began. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1977 and was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He received his law degree from Woodrow Wilson Law School. Ben spent most of his career in Real Estate working as a broker in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Big Canoe, Georgia, before he settled into his ...
Joan Elizabeth Gooch Wilkinson NOV 22, 1943 - AUG 29, 2021
Joan Elizabeth Gooch Wilkinson peacefully took her journey to the spirit in the sky on August, 29, 2021, in her home with loving family by her side. Joan was born in Savannah, GA on November 22, 1943. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby L Wilkinson; sons, Terrance Kevin Fisher and Michael Lucian Fisher; parents Anna Weimar Gooch and Lucian Gooch; sister, Sharon Browning Keith; niece, Karen Browning Morris; and many others. She leaves behind her loving daughter, Kimberley Dawn Rutledge (Patrick Chapman); son, Jeffery Allen Fisher; b ...
Gloria Newman Summerlin JUN 01, 1947 - AUG 29, 2021
Gloria Newman Summerlin, 74, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 29, 2021, with her loving daughter, Dottie by her side. Per Gloria’s request and because of these trying times there will not be a memorial service. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Summerlin. In addition to her daughter, Dottie Gaudry, “Mama Glo” as she was affectionately called by many, is survived by her daughter Allison Summerlin Moss; sister, Aliene Archer; brothers, Richard and Ashton Newman; grandsons, Joshua Salter and Cole Moss; granddaughter, Addison ...
Dorothy Mather Thompson JUN 25, 1926 - AUG 29, 2021
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Dorothy Mather Thompson, 95, died peacefully on Aug. 29, 2021, with her son and daughter-in-law present. She was the daughter of John Herbert and Dorothy Sugden Mather. She attended Savannah High, Armstrong Junior College and received an AB Degree from the University of Georgia in 1948. She was a true Savannah native and regaled her family with stories of growing up there. Her father’s salary was cut in half during the depression so they moved in with her grandparents at East 49th St. in Ardsley Park. She was extremely fond of her grandfather Percy Sugden who designed Ardsley Park and ...
Charles L. McCord JUN 26, 1928 - AUG 27, 2021
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Charles L. “Pinkie” McCord, Sr. passed away under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. He was born June 26, 1928 in Savannah, Georgia to James Ernest McCord and Beatrice Shannon McCord. He was a long time resident of Colonel’s Island. He served an apprenticeship at Great Dane Trailers and was a machinist by trade. He retired from Hunt Wesson Foods. He loved the coast and was devoted to the Colonel’s Island community. He was an iconic fixture of the island and could often be seen cruising around on his golf cart. He lived life large and loved b ...
David Ian Dauphinee, Sr. FEB 09, 1960 - AUG 27, 2021
David Ian Dauphinee, Sr, 61, of Savannah, Georgia, went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, August 27, 2021, after a long and courageous 11-year battle with cancer. He was greeted at the Pearly Gates of Heaven by his beloved son Dustin Graham Dauphinee, who preceded him in death. David was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, and was raised in Boston, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Somerville High School. He went on to serve in the US Army with the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. He retired from the Savannah Police Department where he was a part of the TRAP Unit and a member ...
Martin Francis Sheehan MAR 28, 1988 - AUG 26, 2021
Martin Francis Sheehan left this world on August 25, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life, his fiancée Jessica Hinely, in addition to his parents, Pat and Therese Sheehan, his siblings Laura Sheehan and Andrew Sheehan, the Hinely and Lanier families, and his cherished dogs Buster and Ryder. Born March 28, 1988, he attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Johnson High School in the class of 2006. He was employed at the Port of Savannah with ILA Local 1475. His affinity for cooking with fresh ingredients also led him to work at Davis Produce, where he met his belove ...
Joseph K. Ebberwein OCT 27, 1935 - AUG 25, 2021
Click here to view livestream Joseph Keeshen Ebberwein, 85, died at 3:00pm on August 25, 2021, the Year of St. Joseph, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah. Joe was born October 27, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ to Savannah natives George A. Ebberwein, Sr. and Anne Dowling Ebberwein. The family returned to Savannah in 1945. He graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1949 and from Benedictine Military School in 1953. Joe served in the United States Coast Guard for two years in active service and 6 years in the Reserves. In Savannah, Joe was the CEO of J.K. E ...
Gary M. Cartee DEC 04, 1953 - AUG 25, 2021
Gary M. Cartee, 67, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Savannah, GA. He was the son of Walter and Jackquelyn Cartee. He was educated in the Savannah public schools and later attended Armstrong State College. Gary began his career as a route salesman for Derst Baking Company. After 43 years of dedicated service, he retired in 2020 from Flowers Foods/Derst Baking Company as General Manager. Gary was a man of Godly character and integrity. He led by example and encouraged others to love the Lord and to always do the right thin ...
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 ...