Obituaries
Berta Ann Sims Autry NOV 10, 1938 - JUN 24, 2021
Berta Ann Sims Autry, 82, of Kingsland, passed away on June 24, 2021 in Saint Marys, Georgia with her daughter and brother by her side. Berta Ann was born on November 10th, 1938 to James Ramsey Sims and Mary Eastes Sims in Savannah, GA. After graduation, she started working at Interstate Securities, kicking off a finance career which eventually led to a position with Eisenburg Investments, where she received the honor of Who’s Who of Savannah. In 1968, she met Thomas Autry, and they wed in 1969, going on to have one child, Tammy Suzanne Autry. After retiring in 1997,&nb ...
Jack Wyness Miller (Abe) - JUN 23, 2021
TYBEE ISLAND – Jack Wyness Miller (Abe), 91, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2021. He was a communicant at the All Saints Episcopal Church on Tybee Island. He was the son of Hillary Herbert Miller, Sr. and Idabelle Wyness Miller and was preceded in death by his parents; brother Hillary Herbert Miller, Jr.; and sisters Elizabeth Miller Matthews and Bell Miller King. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Betty Hendrix Miller; son Jack Jeffery Miller and wife, Lori Gunn Miller; daughter Jill Allison Miller and friend Mikle Bragg; grandsons David Miller ...
Peggy Worrell Murphy NOV 17, 1929 - JUN 22, 2021
Peggy Worrell Murphy, 91, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Peggy was the daughter of the late Lillian Burkhalter Worrell and Rives Edward Worrell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Walter B. Murphy, Jr. Peggy attended the Savannah public schools, graduating from Savannah High School in 1947 and Armstrong Junior College in 1949. She continued her education at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia graduating in 1951. In 1978, she earned a master's degree in elementary education from Armstrong Savann ...
Beverly Ann Bradford Hill JAN 21, 1937 - JUN 22, 2021
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Beverly joined the love of her life, Herman in Heaven on June 22, 2021 after battling an exhausting illness. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death. She most recently lived in Ball Ground, Georgia but lived in Savannah, Georgia for the past 19 years and previously lived in Summerfield, North Carolina for 35 years. Beverly was born January 21st, 1937 in Birmingham, AL. to the late Lucy Belle and Claude Bradford. She grew up in Birmingham, AL, Savannah, GA and Columbia SC where she was blessed to be raised by a loving Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles. In H ...
Robert John "Bob" Stewart - JUN 22, 2021
Robert John “Bob” Stewart died from Parkinson’s disease and old age on Tuesday June 22, 2021, one day after his 90th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, his sister Gladys, and his parents. Bob was born in New York City, the second of two children of his Irish immigrant parents. He was raised in Manhattan and Long Island, except for a two-year period during the depression when he and his sister were sent back to Ireland to live with relatives on their farm. He was educated in public schools, and got a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from New Yo ...
Susan Henry Parks SEP 12, 1958 - JUN 21, 2021
Click here to livestream Memorial Service On Monday, June 21, 2021 Susan Henry Parks, 62, passed away peacefully at home. Susan was a loving mother to her son and three daughters. The longtime Savannah resident was born on September 12, 1958 in Woodbury, CT. Susan was a kind, smart, supportive, and funny sister, mother, and friend. She enjoyed traveling and seeing the world with friends and family. Susan enjoyed reading thriller books, coloring, and drinking pink lemonade. Susan was an animal lover and enjoyed every type of music. She had the ability to forgive and for ...
Rev. Deacon Wanda Lucas - JUN 20, 2021
Wanda Beth Lucas passed away from a stroke on June 20, 2021. She was born on January 5, 1938 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She attended Oklahoma State University where she majored in Home Economics and met her husband, Michael Arthur Lucas, whom she married on December 21, 1958 and was married to for 51 years before his passing. Wanda spent the first years of her marriage raising her four children and helping her husband with his veterinary practice. In 1985, they retired and moved to Savannah where they became involved in the Episcopal Church and started a ministry for children. Over the years they f ...
Robin Scott Rawls JUL 21, 1956 - JUN 20, 2021
Please click here to livestream Memorial Service Robin Scott Rawls, Owner/President of Rawls Distributing Company/Canteen Franchise in Savannah from 1987 to present, passed away unexpected and peacefully in his sleep on Sunday June 20, 2021 at home. Originally from Columbus Ga, Robin went to Hardaway High School, class of 1974 and studied marketing at Stetson University, class of 1977. He is the son of Erika “Jacquie” and the late T. Sam Rawls. Husband of 33 loving years to Janet McLellan Rawls. Surviving family members include: Erick Scott, M ...
Jack Martin Van Eck MAY 26, 1941 - JUN 19, 2021
Jack Martin Van Eck, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born May 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Martin and Beatrice Van Rosendale Van Eck. His father was a transportation engineer, choir director, and avid singer in the church choirs in his community. His mother was a piano teacher; many of her students went on to pursue music degrees and led music programs in area churches. Mr. Van Eck inherited from his parents a lifelong passion for classical music. From childhood throughout his adult life, he continuously contributed his distinctive lyric baritone voice to choirs in hi ...
Mary M. Dorsey - JUN 18, 2021
Mary McGoldrick Dorsey, 67, died in Savannah, GA on June 18, 2021. She was a native Savannahian, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. McGoldrick, who preceded her in death. For 33 years, she was married to James Chancellor Dorsey, who also preceded her in death. She graduated from Marymount University in Virginia, received a BMS from the Medical College of Georgia, and a Master’s in Nursing at George Mason University in Virginia. For several years, she worked in the Oncology unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and as a Nurse Practitioner, she worked for several years ...
James Joseph "Jim" Keller - JUN 17, 2021
James Joseph “Jim” Keller, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 17, 2021, surrounded by his family after a brief, unexpected illness. Jim was born in Somers Point, NJ on October 2, 1939 to parents Edwin and Elizabeth Keller. He graduated from Ocean City High School in Ocean City, NJ, in 1959 and enrolled in Braden’s Prep School. Upon graduating from there, he accepted an appointment to West Point where he stayed for 2 years before transferring to NC State to marry his high school sweetheart Sandy. Upon graduation in 1964, he was commissioned in the U.S. Army wh ...
Catherine Woolfolk Battle Potts NOV 10, 1922 - JUN 17, 2021
Catherine Woolfolk Battle Potts, 98, passed peacefully in her home in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday June 17th, 2021. Catherine was born and raised in Columbus, GA. She married Lieutenant Irwin “Pappy” Potts in 1942, and moved to Savannah in 1945 where they lived joyfully for 68 yrs together until his death in 2010. She was a long time member of St. John Episcopal Church. Catherine was an active member of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of Georgia, involved in the Savannah Junior League, and the Garden Club of Savannah. Catherine was an avid gardener, who want ...
Thomas Martin Sharp MAY 13, 1936 - JUN 17, 2021
Tom Sharp died June 17, 2021, at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was 85. Thomas Martin Sharp was born on May 13, 1936, in Sioux Falls, SD to Thomas Bernard Sharp and Anne (nee Finnerty) Sharp. He grew up in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa, and attended Iowa State University where he received Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering and Industrial Administration in 1958. At Iowa State he met Mary Catherine McNally and they were married in her hometown of Grinnell, IA on December 26, 1960. They recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.&nbs ...
Linda Hudson Neuhaus JAN 05, 1943 - JUN 17, 2021
Linda Hudson Neuhaus, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, after battling an illness. Linda was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, the daughter of Thomas and Jane Hudson. She received a BBA from Macalester College and an MBA from Penn State University. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Michael Alan Neuhaus, and did not have any children. She retired from Mobil Oil after 28 years. Linda leaves behind her longtime companion, Bob Berry, of Fairfax, Virginia; a brother, William Thomas Hudson, of Savannah; niece, Leigh Hudson Conner (John) of Savannah; nep ...
Hubert Harry Evans, Jr. - JUN 15, 2021
Hubert Harry “Pete” Evans, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1945 in Edgefield, SC to the late Hubert H. Evans, Sr., and Elizabeth Jett Evans. Pete was the owner of Southeast Technical Coating. He was a member of Central Christian Church, as well as the Scottish Rite, the Blue Lodge, and the Alee Temple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Joseph Evans. Pete is survived by two daughters, Hope Keyes, and Alisa Evans-Newsome, both of Savannah. Also surviving a ...
Newton Thompson (Tommy) Brock, Jr. - JUN 15, 2021
Newton Thompson “Tommy” Brock, Jr. 47, died June 15, 2021 at his home. Tommy was born in Savannah and attended church and school at Bible Baptist Church as well as Jenkins High School. He was a member of the U.S. Army attached to the 175th Ranger Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield as well as being certified in Water Treatment at Fort Lee, VA. Tommy was also a certified motorcycle mechanic. Tommy was a very talented musician who played piano, trumpet and guitar with many musicians across the country. Tommy was the essence of Savannah and a vibrant and ...
Felicita Rivera - JUN 14, 2021
Felicita Rivera, 74, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born April 26, 1947 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Centeno Martinez and Lydia Esther Carazo Figueroa. Felicita was of the Lutheran faith, and was a sales associate for Goodwill. She is survived by her husband, Mariano Rivera, Sr., daughter, Mariana Nesbitt and her husband Rodney, son, Mariano Rivera, Jr., three sisters, Carmen, Alicia, and Antonia, two brothers, David and Antonio Centeno, four grandchildren, Alex, Jacob, Emilia, Abigail, and one gre ...
Robert L. Wheat, Sr. SEP 10, 1928 - JUN 14, 2021
Robert L. Wheat, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence on Tybee Island. Bob was born in Baltimore, MD and was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee. Bob was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen. Bob leaves behind his children, Robert Jr.; Mark (Nicole), and Robin Deppen (Darryl); five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Visitation will be held ...
Kenneth "Earl" Robinson JUL 21, 1953 - JUN 14, 2021
Cordova, SC Kenneth Earl Robinson, age 67, died June 14, 2021 at Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Pontiac, Michigan native lived in Cordova, South Carolina, and was in the trucking business, having been an owner/operator for over 40 years, with more than a million miles driven. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in North, South Carolina, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved to fish, and always loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Ricky A. Reese, Jr.; his parents, Kenneth Edward and Cleo Phill ...
Frederick (Ted) Conrade MAR 23, 1935 - JUN 13, 2021
Frederick “Ted” Conrade, 86, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. The New Kensington, PA, native was the son of the late Frederick and Louise Conrade. Ted was raised in Atlanta where he graduated from Grady High School. After his graduation from University of Georgia, Ted joined Merrill-Lynch, where he spent the majority of his brokerage career. Ted was very active in the Savannah community having been a member of the Savannah Golf Club for more than 59 years. He was a former member of the Savannah Yacht Club, The Oglethorpe Club, and The C ...
Donald Lee Brown - JUN 12, 2021
Donald Lee Brown, age 69, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born January 2, 1952, in Sikeston, MO, son of the late Wilford Leon Brown and surviving mother Lois Louise Brown. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Navy and a lifetime member of the VFW in Savannah and also the American Legion Post 114 in Sikeston, MO. He was married to surviving wife, Theresa Ann Stutts Brown, and survived by his daughters, Michelle Lee King, Sikeston, MO; Bridgette Campbell, Florida; sons, Darren Martin, Sikeston, MO. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by two sister ...
Norman Francis Flojo - JUN 12, 2021
To view the service, please click here: https://youtu.be/n8KaybzUkDo Norman Francis Flojo, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 1, 1938, to Pastor Baga Flojo and Mary Fries. Norman proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge, traveling the world aboard the USS John R. Pierce. Although he had hoped to visit his father’s birthplace in the Philippines, Norman never made it there. Instead, his ship docked at ports of call throughout Europe. While there, he skied the Alps, cheered at the bullfights in Murcia, and st ...
Mary Jeanette Lynch Low (Jenny) AUG 13, 1922 - JUN 12, 2021
Mary Jeanette Lynch Low (Jenny) 98, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, under the care of Hospice, and her dear caregiver, Ms. Zelma Frazier on June 12, 2021. She was born on August 13,1922 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Anselm Vincent Lynch and Johannah Marie Birnbach Lynch. She was raised in Little Rock, AR, educated in parochial schools, and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy. She received a scholarship to Drawns Business College, and was employed by the U.S. Army Air Force at Adam’s Field in Little Rock, AR, ...
Christopher R. "Chris" Daniels - JUN 11, 2021
Christopher R. “Chris” Daniels, 56, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Savannah, son of Wanda Bowen Daniels and the late Carl R. Daniels. Chris was a graduate of Jenkins High School, member of Calvary Baptist Temple and for many years owned and operated Ultra-Chem Carpet Cleaning Company. Chris was a member of the Savannah Wheelmen Cycling Team. He was the winner of several state championships and represented Georgia at the National Cha ...
Christina A. Waters - JUN 10, 2021
Christina Adkinson Waters, 45, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center with her daughter Victoria, and her son William by her side. She was born March 22, 1976 at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, and grew up Tullahoma, TN before moving to Savannah where she lived for the past twenty years. She graduated from the University of Memphis, TN with a Bachelors degree. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvah K. Adkinson. Christina was a story teller and loved to plan events throughout her life. She worked for the Alzheimer’s Associati ...
Delvin Lloyd Love JAN 06, 1953 - JUN 10, 2021
Delvin Lloyd Love, 68, went home to rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The Savannah native was born on January 6, 1953 to the late Marcus and Nell Love of Savannah. He attended Savannah High School from 1968 until 1970 before enlisting in the U.S. Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Delvin graduated from Savannah Vocational-Technical School and was a former employee of Georgia Pacific, Johns-Manville, and Aramark Uniform Service. A devout Christian, Delvin was a loyal member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church where he served as a dea ...
David Charles Hollingsworth - JUN 10, 2021
David Charles Hollingsworth, 50, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Candler Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. The Savannah native was born on August 14, 1970 to the late John (Grady) and Margaret (Peggy) Hollingsworth. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by a brother, Jeffery Grady Hollingworth. David attended St. James Catholic School and Memorial Day School. While at Memorial, he was the star baseball player for the Matadors. David was offered a pitching position with the Atlanta Braves Farm Team; however, David chose to attend Middl ...
Dale A. Sanders - JUN 10, 2021
Dale A. Sanders, 84, went to be with his Savior on Thursday June 10, 2021. He was born in Parma OH in 1937, joined the Army in 1957 and served as a Medic with the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. He married Barbara Jane Sanford in October 1961. In 1959, he started his career in the field of Computer Technology at Republic Steel in Cleveland Ohio. He was the Original computer geek. Throughout his life he continued to use technology to connect with and serve people. He was a Mason and loved to volunteer in his church and other community organizations. Dale is pre ...
Helen Kay Swanson SEP 29, 1935 - JUN 09, 2021
Helen Kay Swanson, age 85 of Cornelia GA, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday June 9, 2021. Born in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of H.M. Stewart Sr. and Helen Stroud Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Kay Swanson. Kay graduated from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA and while there she met her husband Dean who was attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. They married in 1957, and reached their 64th wedding anniversary on the day of her passing. While Dean was in the US Airforce serv ...