Obituaries
Nell Long MAY 10, 1930 - APR 08, 2021
Nell Long, a loving Christian woman, full of selfless devotion to her faith, family and friends, passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. She was 90 years old. Nell is predeceased by her daughter, Tammy Coleman of Savannah. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Charles (Pete) Long of Flanders, NJ; daughter Renee Kitani of VA; granddaughter, Cristin Badal (Brad) of Mendham, NJ; grandson, Shannon Long of Savannah; granddaughter, Brittney Coleman of Savannah; adopted granddaughter, Farrah Glisson of Hoboken, NJ; and three great grandchildren. ...
Bernard Thomas Blanton, Jr. (Tommy) DEC 06, 1934 - APR 07, 2021
Bernard Thomas Blanton Jr. (Tommy), 86, of Savannah passed away April 7, 2021. Tommy was born to parents, Katherine Von Waldner Blanton and Bernard Thomas Blanton Sr. on December 6, 1934 in Savannah. He attended Benedictine Military School and was a member of the Air National Guard for seven years. In partnership with his Father, he built Blanton Boat works, handcrafting Kitty Craft boats from 1954-1962. Tommy was a devout Catholic having been a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church until his passing. He was a master woodworker and loved utilizing those skills throughout his life. H ...
Thomas John King JUN 01, 1948 - APR 07, 2021
Thomas John King, 72, died on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. King and Marjorie J. King. Tom served in the United States Air Force. After a varied working career, he retired after 10 years of service from Georgia Correctional Healthcare at Rogers State Prison, where he served as Health Services Administrator. He was a communicant of St. Anne Catholic Church in Richmond Hill. Tom is survived by his wife, Deborah Milligan King. In addition to his wife, Debbie, Tom leaves behind his blende ...
Michael Angelo Finocchiaro, Jr. AUG 27, 1959 - APR 06, 2021
Michael A. Finocchiaro, Jr., 61, passed away sadly and suddenly on April 6, 2021, after giving his friends their weekly racquetball lesson at the YMCA. Mike Was born and raised in Savannah. He attended St. James Catholic Church and parochial school, and graduated from Benedictine Military Academy in 1977. His early employment included Yates Astro and Thompson's Sporting Goods, and for the past twenty years was Facilities Manager for Forum Management as the building superintendent for the DFACS building at 761 Wheaton Street. Mike was a true Savannahian thr ...
Edith Mary McGowen - APR 05, 2021
Mary McGowen, age 99, passed away on April 5, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by her family. Mary was born, Edith Mary Morris, on April 5, 1922 in Rugby, Warwickshire, England to William Claude Morris and Annie Elizabeth Freeman. She lived with her four sisters and family in Bedford, England. After completing basic schooling, she began working at the age of 14 to help support her family. During World War II, she met Corporal William (Bill) McGowen, a member of the US Army Air Corps. They were married in 1944. On April 29, 1946, she arrived in the US with their son Arthur on the SS Cristob ...
David Tartt - APR 05, 2021
David Earnest Tartt, 81, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Hospice Savannah. He was born April 6, 1939 in Mississippi, and was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Norton Tartt. David retired from the United States Army after more than 30 years of service. He also retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 20 years of service. He was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Walton, and daughter, Linda Combs. He is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Lloyd, Marsha Pitaccio (Bernard), Monica Brown, and Leslie Chandler, one son, Mattew Walton, four brothers, ...
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 ...