Obituaries
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 ...
Charles (Chuck) Thomas Schauss MAR 16, 1943 - JUN 09, 2021
Charles Thomas Schauss, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Augusta University Medical Center. Chuck was originally from Flushing, New York. After graduating from the Pennsylvania Military College in 1965, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Infantry. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, one with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and the second as a combat advisor with South Vietnamese Regional Forces. After leaving the Army, Chuck and his family settled in Savannah where he was a long time employee of Union Camp, and later, a business/log ...
Kathryn C. Hill (Ms. Kitty Hill) - JUN 09, 2021
Kathryn C. Hill (Ms. Kitty Hill), age 90, passed quietly and continued her journey Wednesday morning on the 9th of June. Born on the 11th of August 1930 in Ironto, Virginia, Ms. Kitty was the daughter of the late Margaret See Cupp and Luther Jackson Cupp. Raised in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, Ms. Kitty attended the one room schoolhouse in Ironto before moving to Narrows, Virginia. Upon graduating from Narrows High School, she attended Richmond Polytechnical Institute, now Virginia Commonwealth and received her BA as a vocalist in music. Ms. Kitty, ...
Jeffrey G. McKensie - JUN 08, 2021
Jeffrey Gerald McKensie, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Hospice Savannah. He was born June 27, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Samuel and Marion McKensie. He was retired as a welder from Palmer Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl G. McKensie, his three children, Jeff McKensie, Jr., Michelle McKensie, and Jesse McKensie, and three grandchildren. ...
Bennie Thomas Faulk - JUN 08, 2021
Bennie Thomas Faulk, lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away after a short illness on June 8, 2021. Bennie retired from Coastal Paper Company after 37 years. His tireless, work ethic endured as he came out of retirement, and worked for Pineland Paper Company of Lyons, GA until his very last day. He mentored several young salesman, and he loved and treasured his relationships with his customers. Bennie was a devoted father and grandfather, businessman, and avid fisherman who would never share his drops. He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Cheryl Haysl ...
Millicent Ann Mahaffey Scoggin JUL 11, 1934 - JUN 08, 2021
Millicent Ann Mahaffey Scoggin, 86, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2021. She will be laid to rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021 following a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Sandy Springs First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, NC. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel-by-the-Sea Baptist Church on Tybee Island, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dacus Lee Mahaffey, and her beloved husband, Pharis Emerson Scoggin. She is survived by daughter Faith Glaser (Bob), sons Daniel and David Scoggin, seven grandchildren, and thirteen ...
Teghann Claire Murray Johansen - JUN 07, 2021
Teghann Claire Murray Johansen, 36, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK, daughter of Thomas E. Murray, III and Christyne Poole Murray. Teghann moved to Savannah with her family when her father transferred with his employment. She was an honors student at the Savannah College of Art and Design and Armstrong State University and was employed by Vinnie Van Go-Go’s. She loved her family, art, music, animals and had volunteered with the Humane Society. With a wicked sense of humor and a loving ...
Michael J. Kelly JUL 05, 1955 - JUN 07, 2021
Michael J. Kelly passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021. The Savannah native was the son of the late John J. Kelly, Jr., and Jean Desch Kelly. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, Reinhardt Junior College, and Georgia Southern University. Mike followed in his father’s footsteps by earning the rank of Eagle Scout and serving as a Scoutmaster for the Boys Scouts of America. Mike has deep roots in Savannah’s Irish community. He was a longtime member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee where he served on the Adjutant’s Staff for more t ...
Patricia W. Zemurray - JUN 07, 2021
Patricia Watson Zemurray died peacefully at home in Savannah on the eighth of June, 2021. Pat was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, on February, 23, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd Watson, Jr. Her grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd Watson, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin Harrell. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Samuel Zemurray III, her parents and grandparents, and her brother Ronald Henry Watson. She is survived by her son, Joseph Emerson Brown Harper, husband H. Donnett Harper, sister-in-law Jacqueline Porter Watson, and cousin Dr. Benjamin Watson. Known f ...
Harriett Virginia Fender Prevatt - JUN 05, 2021
Harriett Virginia Fender Prevatt, passed away June 5, 2021, at the age of 94. She is predeceased by her husband, Isaac E. Prevatt, parents Vernie F. Hudson & Eugene Fender, brothers Johnnie E. Fender, Francis Hudson & sisters Nettie Stanley & Shirley Hemme. She was a former member of the Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, where she was also a member of The Saints, and the The Bunny Club. She was retired from Solomon's Drug Company, where she was an Assitant Buyer. She is survived by sons, Micheal E. Prevatt (Karen), Gene Prevatt (Ga ...
Richard (Rick) Eugene Apple - JUN 05, 2021
Richard (Rick) Eugene Apple of Savannah, Georgia—formerly Monroe, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, June 5th, 2021. Rick obtained his B.S. in Education from Miami of Oxford, Ohio. He taught Industrial Arts at Little Miami High School in the early 1970s where he also coached basketball. He left teaching to pursue a career in homebuilding and carpentry. He retired with Schmidt Builders where he worked as a home guarantor, ensuring quality workmanship and customer satisfaction for homebuyers. Rick loved to work with his hands and was constantly mending and creating with them. Rick had a de ...
Grant Hughes Youngman MAY 08, 1945 - JUN 04, 2021
Grant H. Youngman, age 76, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, surrounded by his family. He graduated from Rice University in Houston with a MEE degree and from Georgia State University with a MBA degree. In addition to his wife Lena, Grant leaves behind his sister, Christie Hudson; two daughters, Jennifer Little and Stephanie Kenemer; three grandchildren, Ryan, Adam, and Sarah; along with multiple nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday June 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, 4605 Highway 80E Savannah, GA 31410. A c ...
Charles (Charley) Peters - JUN 04, 2021
Charles (Charley) Peters 71 of Winthrop, MA, passed away June 4, 2021. He was born in West Virginia, January 29, 1950, son of the late Beatrice and Maurice Peters, raised in Savannah GA. Loving husband of Susan (Davis) Peters of Winthrop. Father of Rachel Peters and her partner Angel Duke of Savannah GA, brother of the late Nancy Tirado, Mary Beth Graham and her husband Gene Graham and Nora Holloway Uncle to many nieces and nephews all of Savannah GA, dear brother-in-law of Marjorie Davis and her husband Joseph Nazoa of San Francisco CA. Charley was a police officer in Savannah G ...
James Bryant Rollison, Sr. JAN 28, 1937 - JUN 02, 2021
Pooler, GA James Bryant Rollison Sr., “JB”, died peacefully on Wednesday June 2, 2021. He was born January 28, 1937 in Ohoopee, Georgia to Martha Thelma Duffield and Troy J Rollison. In 1961, he married the former Mary Janice Smith of Blackshear, Georgia. They had one son. After serving in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy, he was honorably discharged May 1, 1963. He settled in Savannah, Georgia. JB retired as Director of Operations from the Georgia Port Authority after more than 30 years of service. In addition to ...
Bonnie Jean Small - MAY 30, 2021
Bonnie Jean Fleming Small, age 79, died peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family after a long, valiant fight with cancer. She was born in Macon, GA to the late John F. Hogan and Winnie Fleming Hogan. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Browne Small III, their three children: Parks Edie Small (Christine) of Tallahassee, FL, Leigh Small Beauchamp (Robin) of Savannah, GA, Ashley Small Olson (Dallas) of Peachtree City, GA, and their six grandchildren: Mackenzie Small, Scott and Tyler Beauchamp, and Parker, Anna, and Mary Olson. In addition ...
John Joseph Annunziata DEC 07, 1930 - MAY 30, 2021
John Joseph Annunziata, 90, passed away on May 30, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1930, in the Bronx, New York, where he grew up. He graduated from Samuel Gompers Industrial High School for Boys in 1948. He is a US Navy veteran and served during the Korean War from 1951 - 1955 on the USS Perry. John married Maureen Russell in 1953. Shortly after, they then moved to Long Island, New York. John worked as a truck driver for 30 years for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, better known as A&P. After retirement from A & P, he worked for the Village of Garden ...
Jack L. Robinson - MAY 29, 2021
Jack Lyons Robinson (85) of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away surrounded by his family on May 29, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. Jack was born in Easton, Pa and played Middle Linebacker at Easton High School and was offered a football scholarship to Georgia Institute of Technology. He chose to become a Marine and served honorably during the Korean War. He married Norma Evelyn Unangst Robinson on January 18, 1958 and is survived by her and their three children Robin Emma Greco (Savannah, Ga.), Jack George Robinson (Wilkes Barre Pa.), and Dean Lyons Robinson (Wilke ...
Chester A. Hanberry, Sr. AUG 08, 1929 - MAY 28, 2021
Chester Alexander Hanberry, 91, died peacefully Friday May 28th, 2021 at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his loving family. Chester, son of Chester and Lucia Hanberry, grew up in Savannah, Georgia, attending Savannah High School. He continued his education at the University of Georgia where he graduated from The School of Pharmacy. He met Bobbie Ann Smith while completing his residency in North Augusta, South Carolina. They began their married life in Savannah, Georgia, and then moved to Statesboro, Georgia to open Medical Center Pharmacy and raise their family. Chester enjoyed woodworki ...
Donald George "Don" Arpin, Sr. MAY 30, 1936 - MAY 27, 2021
Donald G. “Don” Arpin, Sr., 84, passed peacefully with family and friends on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI to Albert and Edna Arpin on May 30, 1936, where he was raised and educated in the area. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Attend Bryant College where he met the love of his life, Carole Silvia, and they were married in 1958. Soon after, he went into the family moving and storage business. He decided to expand the business and moved to Savannah, GA in 1977. Don an ...
Thomas Andrew Davis JUL 21, 1935 - MAY 27, 2021
Thomas Andrew Davis passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born on July 21, 1935 in Macon, GA, Tom was one of two children born to the late Wallace McCroan Davis, Sr., and Thelma Helwagen Davis. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1953 before attending the Georgia Institute of Technology where he graduated in 1957. On August 10, 1957, Tom married Dorothy “Dotty” Carolyn Baxley who remained the love of his life for more than 64 years. In 1958, Tom attended the Infantry Officer’s Basic Training School at Fort Benning where he would graduate ranked fourth in his class o ...
Michael A. Miller - MAY 24, 2021
Michael A. Miller Born on February 7, 1940, the only child of a Hungarian Jewish father and an Irish Catholic mother. He married Victoria Rains, who survives him, on June 9, 1962. He and Vicky have two children, Julie Gaffney and Scott Miller, and five grandchildren, Mary, Jennifer, Frank, Suzanne and Elena. He was a medic in the army in his younger years and a firefighter later in life. In between, he became a successful newspaper editor and publisher. Husband, father, g ...
Eugene Andrew Fox - MAY 24, 2021
Eugene A. Fox died peacefully at Hospice Savannah on May 24, 2021 surrounded by his family. Gene was born June 20, 1934 in Nyack, N.Y. He was the only child of Eugene Deming Fox and Edna Anilda Fox, (nee McCormick). He grew up in Haverstraw, NY and graduated from Haverstraw High School in 1952. After a postgraduate year at The Peddie School, he attended Bradley University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Gene was an avid athlete, and a member of the Bradley Braves basketball team when they won the N.I.T. Championship his senior year in 1957. He was also inducted into the North Rock ...