Obituaries
Harry Kotellos, LT. COL., USAF (RET) & Regina Doyle Kotellos (Jean) - APR 05, 2021
Harry Kotellos, 88, passed away on April 5 from congestive heart failure. Harry was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Zacharias and Katina Kotellos. He grew up the middle child, alongside his brothers John, Mike, and Tony. After High School, he met Jean Doyle, who was attending nursing school. They dated through college and married after graduation. They were married for 62 years, until Jean passed away in 2019. Harry graduated from West Point in 1956 and joined the Air Force. He and Jean moved to Arizona so that Harry could begin flight training. Harry became a pilot in the USAF and lo ...
Lawrence Joseph Hickey NOV 08, 1922 - APR 05, 2021
Lawrence Joseph Hickey, 98, beloved husband of the late Lorna May Hickey, died peacefully on April 5, 2021, at home. Larry was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 8, 1922, the sixth of nine children of Hannah and Lawrence Hickey. In his teens, Larry was a bat boy for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. He frequently told amusing stories of his interactions with the great baseball players of that time, including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Larry enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 and served aboard various aircraft carriers during World War II, and was a flight ...
James Ross Wooten - APR 03, 2021
James Ross Wooten, 87, passsed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence on Talahi Island. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
John Marshall Jones, Jr. MAY 12, 1936 - APR 03, 2021
John Marshall Jones, Jr. died peacefully at age 84 on the evening of April 3, 2021. Jack was born in Savannah at the Mary Telfair Hospital on May 12, 1936. He was a son of the late John Marshall Jones and Lyla Brown Jones. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics. While there, he was president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, a member of the Honor Council, and the Order of Gimghoul. He was a partner in Jones, Hill and Mercer Insurance Compa ...
Wallace Lee Montford JUL 13, 1937 - APR 03, 2021
Wallace Lee Montford, 83, died Saturday April 3, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Wheeler County, Georgia and moved to Savannah when he was 18 years old. After marrying Barbara Ann Dowdy, he and his father went into the drywall and insulation business, and Montford Drywall was born. Wallace nurtured his drywall business until his retirement in 2008. He also owned the Captains Lounge for more than 43 years where he was loved by his patrons and staff, that were like family to him. Wallace was preceded in death by his wife, Ann and grandson, Eric Lane Mon ...
Thomas Edward Clark - APR 03, 2021
Mr. Thomas Edward Clark passed away after a long illness on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was 91 years of age. A native Savannahian, Mr. Clark was born to John Raleigh Clark and Nellie Womack Clark. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College. Mr. Clark served honorably in the United States Navy and retired from the United States Navy Reserve at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Clark was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He was also a retired employee of Georgia Ports Authority, and he participated in a number of service and frater ...
John Henry Ohsiek, III "Jay" - APR 02, 2021
John Henry “Jay” Ohsiek, III, 63, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Candler Hospital. Jay was born January 10, 1958 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Jay attended Newberry College where he was a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity, and graduated in 1980. Jay was employed by Stage Front as their Lead Audio Engineer where he worked throughout the southeastern United States. Jay was often seen in his 1938 kayak, which his grandfather built, throughout the Savannah wate ...
Verne Louis Hartson - APR 01, 2021
Verne Louis Hartson, 90, of Skidaway Island, and husband of Lynnetta Pierce Hartson, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. ...
John David Findlay - MAR 31, 2021
John David Findlay, 64, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Effingham County Hospital. He was born January 12, 1957 in Hollywood, California. He was the son of William L. and Marjorie McCubbin Findlay. David was a member of Compassion Christian Church, Henderson and Effingham Campuses. At Compassion he greatly enjoyed his work on “The Journey” for multiple years, he worked production at the Henderson campus on cameras, and enjoyed working on projects for the pastors (the giant easel used on stage), and he loved serving at Men’s Breakfast. He ...
Esther Duncan Korff - MAR 31, 2021
Esther Korff, 89, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. She was born April 2, 1931 in Hillsdale, Michigan, daughter of George and Bertha Cowan Duncan. Mrs. Korff graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and Hillsdale College in Hillsdale Michigan where she was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. An avid Chicago Cubs fan, as a young girl she attended two games of the 1945 World Series with her father, the Cubs against the Detroit Tigers. Unfortunately, the Tigers won. She followed the Cubs throughout her lifetime and convert ...
Richard A. McDonough - MAR 31, 2021
Richard Aloysius McDonough III, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Savannah, GA. Born Sept 22nd, 1942 in Newark, NJ to Richard Aloysius McDonough II and Ruth Marie Everett. He enjoyed an incredible closeness with seven siblings: Joan Benjamin (Jim) of Columbia, Maryland: Diane McDonough of Summit, NJ; Bill McDonough (Anne) of Fort Mill, SC; David McDonough (Barbara) of Washington, DC; Colleen McDonough (Helen) of New York, NY; Nancy Hall (Tim) of Mesa, AZ; Cathy McDonough (Deb) of Conway, MA. He graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in 1960, and was named Most Ou ...
Linda A. Broderick - MAR 30, 2021
Linda A. Broderick, 67, of Savannah, GA died peacefully at home on March 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Linda was born in Twinsburg, Ohio on October 12, 1953 to Lois Little and Glenn Ryan. She attended Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio majoring in Education. After graduation, she taught special education in Monroeville and Cleveland, Ohio. While attending Hiram she met the love of her life, Tom, and they were married on November 26, 1977. In 1984, they settled in Savannah, Georgia and found a home in a community of faith with friends that turned into f ...
Myra Turner Buskirk NOV 24, 1945 - MAR 29, 2021
Myra Turner Buskirk, 75, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Candler Hospital. Myra worked for SunTrust Bank for many years reaching the position of Branch Manager. She retired from SunTrust to pursue a new career, a career in the medical field. She attended Armstrong College graduating with a BS in Nursing and began her new career at Candler Hospital in 1985. In 1991 she was recruited to oversee a new high dose chemotherapy clinic called Response Oncology/Impact Center. The next 10 years were the most challenging, yet the most rewarding of her career. She was finally the BOSS. A ...
Matthew John Rosenbaum OCT 22, 1937 - MAR 29, 2021
Matthew John Rosenbaum, known to his friends as “Joe” and his family as “Poppy-O”, entered Heaven to join his beloved wife and son on March 29, 2021. He was 83 years old. He was born October 22, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Baldensburg High School in 1956. He joined the U.S. Air Force later that year and served his country for four years. During his enlistment, he met and married his wife, Dianne, and after his tour they lived in Prince George’s County, Maryland. In 1967, they returned to Georgia after the birth of their second child and set ...
Katherine Rizza - MAR 27, 2021
Katherine Redmond Rizza Katherine Redmond "Kitty" Rizza, 90, retired homemaker, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Halstead, Kansas. She was born on November 18, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of Clyde Evans Redmond and Katherine Mizell Smith. Mrs. Rizza was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College. She married her college sweetheart, Robert G. Rizza, MD on January 29, 1956 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Savannah. After completing his residency in the US Navy, they were stationed in Virginia, California and Japan before moving once ag ...
Wynnogene Shaw Day - MAR 26, 2021
Wynnogene Shaw Day, 93, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Cherry Lane Township, North Carolina, daughter of the late Martin H. and Recie McKnight Shaw. Mrs. Day was a graduate of Strayer University Business School and retired as a Library Manager from the US Corps of Engineers. In 1978, she and her husband Ray moved to Savannah. She attended Compassion Christian Church and for many years, was active in her family’s genealogy. Above all, Mrs. Day adored her family. She enjoyed preparing meals, opening her hom ...
Delorise (Lois) Gail Accord Zipperer MAY 21, 1941 - MAR 25, 2021
Lois was born in Omar, West Virginia, on May 21, 1941, and passed away unexpectedly on March 25th after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her husband Edward, daughter Melissa, and dear friend Christie Palmer. Lois, a Savannah resident for much of her life, was renowned for her creative flair at home and admired for her sense of fashion. With a history of working in retail, she dressed and styled many. Known affectionately as 'Big Red,' she loved babies, weddings, and a good party of friends and family. All such gatherings had a vision and a plan from start ...
Byron F. Brown "Pops" - MAR 25, 2021
Byron Franklin Brown, A.K.A Pops, age 80, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family and loved ones on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. Byron was born on June 3rd, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Mr. and Mrs. Curley Henry Brown. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Nita Brown and their three children Kevin Brown (Julie), Kim Bennett (Mike) and Kirk Brown (Carla). Bryon and Nita also had nine grandchildren that were and are their pride and joy, Ashli Godwin (Jason), Gregory Brown, Justin Bennett (Skyler), Zachary Brown (Jordyn), Christopher Brown, Cameron Brown, Allison Brown, Katherin ...
Tammy J. Herrell JAN 10, 1965 - MAR 25, 2021
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Tammy J. Herrell, loving mother of two children, passed away on March 25, 2021, at the age of 56. Tammy was born on January 10, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee to James and Betty Herrell. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee where she was educated in Nashville Public schools. Tammy worked at Fort Pulaski National Monument, where she retired with 25+ years of federal service. She started as an Administrative Assistant and worked her way up to an Administrative Officer. She was loved and adored by staff, interns and volunteers. Tammy had a passion for her kids. She was there nu ...
Jeffrey Brian Josey - MAR 25, 2021
Jeffrey Brian Josey, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021, on Hilton Head Island, SC. Jeffery was born in Savannah, GA, the youngest son Windom (Skip) Josey, and Barbara Jeanette Howell Carter. He leaves behind his son, Brandon M. Josey of Stafford, VA. He is survived by his brothers, Keith, Anthony (Tony), and Mark, and nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Jeffrey was an extraordinarily master carpenter. He was an artist in his field and his work was second to none. Jeffrey was an outgoing, happy man who loved to cook. His smile, which he ...
Dr. Raghavan M.G. Nair JUL 14, 1923 - MAR 23, 2021
Dr. Raghavan M. G. Nair July 14, 1923 - March 23, 2021 "I am dedicated to the cause of imparting scientific knowledge to my students whoever they are, in an atmosphere of brotherhood and friendliness" Dr. Nair is survived by his wife Vasu Nair, his younger brother Shivaram Nair, his 2 sons, a daughter, 3 granddaughters, 3 grandsons and their families, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Elizabeth Dawkins Lind - MAR 23, 2021
Elizabeth Dawkins Lind, 72, of Sunbury, GA joined the angels in heaven on March 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lind transitioned peacefully under the care of Hospice and in the loving arms of her devoted husband, John H. Lind with her daughter Honor Allison Lind by her side. Mrs. Lind passed away from liver cancer and a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. The family had just learned of Mrs. Lind’s cancer two weeks ago and is deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of their beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and beautiful soul. Mrs. Lind was known for her intellect, humor, be ...
Georgia Marshall Dickerson - MAR 21, 2021
Georgia Marshall Dickerson passed away peacefully March 21, 2021 having celebrated her 99th birthday on December 27th. She married Henry N. Dickerson on November 17, 1945, and lived in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky before relocating to Savannah in 1960. She attended Armstrong State College and Georgia Southern University. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Henry N. Dickerson, son, Donald N. Dickerson, brother, Gene Marshall, sister, Lucille Babbitt, and dear friend, Martha Hayes. Georgia was a retired educator from the Savannah Chatham County Public Scho ...
Sarah (Wincy) Horton Harden FEB 17, 1941 - MAR 21, 2021
Sarah “Wincy” Horton Harden passed away on March 21, 2021 peacefully at home under Hospice care, at the age of 80. Wincy was born to General (Ret) John Battle Horton and Dorothy Elizabeth Horton on February 17, 1941 at Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso, Texas. As a child of a military officer, she spent some years attending boarding school in Switzerland and completed high school at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida. Wincy met her husband, Colonel (Ret) James “Jim” E. Harden at Florida State University. They married in 1963 and were blessed with ...
Dr. Betty C. Klein, PhD - MAR 20, 2021
Dr. Betty C. Klein, PhD, 93, died peacefully, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at home. Born and raised in Marysville, Ohio, she graduated from Ohio State and earned her PhD from the UGA. She was a mother, teacher, principal, professor, pilot, half owner of a travel agency, President of the GA AARP, a witty friend, crossword puzzle addict, and a true inspiration to all who had the opportunity to know and love her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson B. Klein, Jr., and son, Thomas E. Klein. Leaving behind is her son, William R. Klein, and daughter, Sue K. Rains, fou ...
Linda Lombard Hollenbach FEB 07, 1949 - MAR 20, 2021
Linda Lombard Hollenbach, 72, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center with family by her side. She was born to parents Wanda Bickhart Lombard and Leroy Lombard. She graduated from Selinsgrove, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Hollenbach and son, Brad Hollenbach; her grandchildren, Brandon Hall and Gavin Lowery; her great grandchildren, Mylen Hall and Niyanah Wilder; her sisters, Donna Cesari, Ginger Borich and her brother, Robert Bickhart. She was such a kind person. She would give her last dollar to help someone. ...
Sandra Wolf OCT 30, 1929 - MAR 19, 2021
We mourn the passing of Sandra Wolf (nee Abrams). Sandra was a loving and generous mother to Karen Greider and Kenneth Wolf, a beloved sister to Joyce Raffel, and a wonderful grandmother to Julia Greider. She adored her son-in-law, Peter Greider, and Ken’s partner, Lauren Reddington. Also precious to her were her cousins, niece, and nephews. Sandra worked for many years in New Jersey as a teacher and a learning disabilities specialist. In retirement in Savannah, GA, Sandra enjoyed her treasured friendships, physical activities, social involvements, and years of world travel. She ...
Arthur Tai Chan Senior MAY 20, 1944 - MAR 19, 2021
ARTHUR TAI CHAN SENIOR (TAI), 76, of Savannah, GA, born May 20, 1944 entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2021, at Memorial Hospital after a swift illness. Tai was a renowned musician for productions such as Disney on Ice, Barnum and Bailey Circus and other well-known productions. He also played drums for a time at churches that he and his family attended like The Sanctuary. He had a passion for music and sought comfort in listening to all varieties, especially jazz and circus music. He enjoyed fishing, all things Christ, and was a jack of all trades. Tai had many different jobs but hi ...
Dr. Jon A. Sanborn - MAR 19, 2021
Dr. Jon A. Sanborn, 78, of Savannah, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 19th, 2021. Born in Palmetto, Florida to Lowell “Toby” and Lena (DiGrano) Sanborn, he was the middle son of three children. He grew up in Sunderland, Massachusetts and raised his own family in nearby Florence, Massachusetts before “retiring” to Savannah in 2007. With boundless compassion and empathy, he was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and a loyal friend to many. He is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn of over 52 years and their two children, Charity Bennett and ...
Donald Custis, M.D. JUL 23, 1917 - MAR 18, 2021
Donald Custis, M.D. died peacefully on March 18, 2021 at the Hospice of Savannah. Born in Goshen, Ind., in 1917, he graduated from Wabash College and Northwestern University Medical School. He joined the Navy in 1942. He completed his internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. His wartime service was as medical officer on a Navy attack transport, USS Clinton, that participated in the final campaign of the war - the taking of Okinawa. During a 10-year break from the Navy from 1946 to 1956, Dr. Custis was a surgical resident at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, a surg ...