Obituaries
Linda Sue Adams Lampo - JUL 02, 2021
Linda Sue Adams Lampo, 73, died peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born in Moline, IL, daughter of Carl B. and Marion Tuthill Adams, one of 11 children born to them. Ms. Lampo was a 1966 graduate of Moline High. In 1969, she enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict and was subsequently injured and honorably discharged. During her time of service in the United States Army, she was a member of the Women’s Army Band, later she worked as an administrative assistant for the Rock Island Arsenal i ...
Steven Allen Lynch JUL 24, 1941 - JUL 01, 2021
Steven Allen Lynch, 79, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at East Georgia Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The full obituary and picture will appear when available. ...
Justin Patrick Wentzel APR 24, 1989 - JUL 01, 2021
Justin Patrick Wentzel, 32, formerly of Savannah, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Thursday, July 1st, 2021, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Justin was born on April 24, 1989 in Savannah, GA to the late Walter Paul Jr. and Patricia Darlene (Davis) Wentzel. After the untimely deaths of his parents, he was lovingly adopted and raised by his aunt and uncle, Franklin and Marjorie (Davis) Forbes. Justin had many talents in this life. A skilled natural athlete, he enjoyed staying active and in his youth, he excelled in baseball and wrestling. Justin had an extre ...
Bruce E. Dominy, Sr. APR 08, 1948 - JUN 29, 2021
Bruce E. Dominy, Sr., 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born in Lewiston, Idaho on April 8, 1948, son of the late C. Edward and Inez Clark Dominy. Mr. Dominy moved to Savannah when he was 22. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War was the co-owner of Crout Electric Company for 33 years. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Linda Dominy; son, Bruce Dominy, Jr. (Jamie); daughter, Shelia Dominy Sturtevant; grandchildren, Hunter Dominy (Charlotte), Hailey Stack (Corey), Taylor Sheppard, Rachel Sturtevant; sister, Pamela Babb ...
Eva Parks Hurt JAN 10, 1941 - JUN 29, 2021
Eva Parks Hurt, 80, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving sisters. The Harlan County, KY native was the daughter of the late Grey and Elease Parks. She graduated from Loyall High School in Loyall, KY. After graduation, Eva moved to Savannah where she worked for several years for Dr. Harry Rollins before moving to Orlando, FL. She retired as billing manager from Orlando Radiology Group in 2005. Eva returned to Savannah after the death of her husband, Donald W. Hurt in 2020. In addition to her husband and parents, Eva was preceded in death b ...
Wanda Sue Kindrick AUG 07, 1945 - JUN 28, 2021
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Wanda Sue Kindrick, 75, died peacefully Monday, June 28, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born in Merriman, Tennessee to Flenton and Marjorie Faulkner. Wanda is survived by her son Mark Strickland (Karen), grandchildren Brittany Schmidt (Daniel), Skylar Strickland (Kiersten), great grandchildren Kaiden and Raelynn Strickland , Theodore, Savannah and Amelia Schmidt, brother Wendell Faulkner (Dale), Nieces Jessica Ayre Skelton and Haley Faulkner Doles, best friends Janice Elliott, Lee Ann Marsh, morning coffee pal Vivian Austin and her cat Mr. Jingles. Wanda was preceded in death by her son ...
Bonnie Anne Kubasta DEC 14, 1949 - JUN 28, 2021
Bonnie Anne Kubasta passed away on June 28, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia after battling cancer. Bonnie was truly one-of-a-kind—outgoing, funny and passionate. She was a loyal friend, an amazing professor, mother, and a mentor to many. Bonnie was born on December 14, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Anne and Emanuel Kubasta. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education in 1972 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1974 at The Ohio State University. In 1979, she achieved her Master of Fine Arts from Oregon State University. Bonnie began her career teaching at Ohio Wesleyan Universit ...
Ellen Marie Fox Lewis FEB 03, 1955 - JUN 26, 2021
Ellen Marie Fox Lewis, age 66, died June 26, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. The Massachusetts native lived in Savannah and had attended Saint James Catholic Church in previous years when her health allowed. Surviving are her son, Matthew Mungo (Christine); sister, Teresa Apodaca; brothers, Michael F. Fox and John B. Fox; and others. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 29, at 12:00 noon at Catholic Cemetery, with burial to follow. ...
Stuart Neil Bennett FEB 14, 1937 - JUN 24, 2021
Mr. Stuart Neil Bennett, age 84, died June 24, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The New York native lived in Savannah. He was a retired health food sales representative and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Hathaway Bennett-Encalada; son, Stuart McNeil Bennett; brother, Douglas P. Bennett; ex-wife, Linda Ann Bennett; and grandchildren, Brandon Neil Bennett and Caroline Encalada-Bennett. A graveside service and burial, with militray honors, will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 am at Beaufort National Cemetery. ...
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 ...