Obituaries
June Ford Beacham - JAN 18, 2021
June Ford Beacham, 82, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Oceanside Nursing and Rehab. on Tybee Island. She is survived by her two sons, Channing Beacham, and Jasper Beacham. No service will be held at this time. ...
Lorraine G. Vickery AUG 13, 1953 - JAN 18, 2021
Lorraine G. Vickery 67, Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all passed peacefully on January 18, 2021 surrounded by family. Lorraine was born in Long Island, New York. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Jo Colton (Mercer), her father Walter Vincent Colton and her brother Lawrence Scott Colton (missing since 1979) she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1999. In 1991, she married the love of her life, Michael Van Vickery and resided in Flagler Beach Florida. She founded Samaritan Ministries in 2002 and ret ...
Charles C. Taylor - JAN 18, 2021
Charles C. Taylor of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully on January 18, 2021, after a short illness. He was 55 years old. Charles was the personification of a gentleman, sweet-natured and kind. He was born in Virginia, grew up in Tennessee, and spent most of his adult life in New York and Connecticut before moving to Savannah in 2013. He received a BFA from Bard College in upstate New York, and started his business career as Showroom Designer for Milliken and Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After moving to New York City, he was the Production and Operation Manager for Visual Merchand ...
Eleanor Torrey West JAN 17, 1913 - JAN 17, 2021
Eleanor Torrey West, known to her friends as “Sandy,” was born on January 17, 1913, and died on January 17, 2021, her 108th birthday. While her life spanned an encyclopedia of world events, her own accomplishments in those 108 years affected the lives of many, including her family, countless friends, and the citizens of the State of Georgia. She was the daughter of Henry Norton and Nell Ford Torrey of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and grew up between there and Savannah, Georgia. Her relationship with Ossabaw Island—one of the great loves of her life—began when her p ...
Opal R. Pitts MAR 11, 1921 - JAN 16, 2021
Opal R. Pitts, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Station Exchange. She was born on March 11, 1921. Opal lived in Brunswick, GA and Altamonte Springs, FL. Before moving to Richmond Hill. She enjoyed walking, working out at the YMCA, Disney World, and anything chocolate! She was a Baptist for most of her life, but started attending Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church and Richmond Hill United Methodist Church when she moved back to Georgia. She was predeceased by her parents, L.V. and Sibyl Roberson; her husband, Joseph A. Pitts; her daughter, Evelyn P. Padgett; her sister, Berni ...
John Stephen "Steve" Carlisle - JAN 16, 2021
Statesboro, Ga.- John Stephen Carlisle, of Wilmington Island, Ga., passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 2021. Born September 22, 1943 in Anderson, SC, Steve was the second child of the late William Mitchell and Phyllis Brennan Carlisle. Steve moved with his family to Aiken, SC in 1959, graduating from Aiken High School with the class of 1961. After honorably serving his country in the United States Air Force, Steve was discharged in 1966. A member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, he graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1969. After several stops on his career journey, includi ...
Michael Doyle DEC 21, 1948 - JAN 16, 2021
Michael Doyle, age 72, died January 16, 2021 at Oceanside Health & Rehab. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Doyle. No services are planned at this time. ...
Mitchell G. Rowe - JAN 15, 2021
Mitchell G. Rowe, 63, of Springfield, GA passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in Savannah. He was born September 15, 1957 in Savannah to the late Coy M. and Ollie Gentry Rowe. Mitchell was a truck driver for AAA Cooper Transportation. He is survived by two daughters, his brothers, and several nieces, nephews, and many friends. ...
Virginia Baker Aliffi Castilian - JAN 15, 2021
Virginia Baker Aliffi Castilian (94) died peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native Savannahian and a graduate of Savannah High School. Virginia was a Cadet Nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Savannah, and Mount St. Agnes College, Baltimore, MD. She received a BSN from AASU. She worked for the Chatham County Health Department as one of only three Genetic Counselors for the State of Georgia. She ran the Genetics Clinic at Memorial Medical Center from the mid-70s to 1991, where she also performed newborn screenings and checking fo ...
James Claude Vaughn MAR 18, 1933 - JAN 15, 2021
James Claude Vaughn of Savannah passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1933 in Newberry, South Carolina. He was son of the late Claude R. Vaughn and Helen Morris Vaughn. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a Veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Crawford & Company after a 35-year career. He was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, the German Heritage Society of Savannah, Zerubbabel Lodge no. 15 F. & A.M., Alee Shriners and Past Director of Savan ...
Phillip J. Marson - JAN 15, 2021
Phillip J. Marson, 64, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. A Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Juanita Lee Sanson - JAN 14, 2021
Juanita Lee Sanson, 95, died peacefully on January 14, 2021 after a long and beautiful life. Juanita, among other things, was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind two adult children, seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren who will miss her terribly but are thankful for the time we had with her. Juanita was a truly remarkable woman. She grew up in relatively poor circumstances but became rich in her ability to serve others, to coax bright smiles from friends and family wh ...
Deloss (Dee) Colson Freyermuth AUG 13, 1929 - JAN 13, 2021
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Tybee Island, GA Deloss (Dee) Colson Freyermuth passed away January 13, 2021. She was born August 13, 1929 in Charleston, SC. She lived in Garden City, GA and for the past 48 years resided at Tybee Island, GA. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Elbert (Curley) Freyermuth. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Yawn (husband Des), son Bruce Freyermuth (wife Jane), five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial will be private at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Heritage Hospice, 3315 Hilltop Drive, Marietta, GA 300 ...
John Harold Mulherin III - JAN 13, 2021
John Harold Mulherin III, 62, of Athens, GA has passed away in Savannah, GA. Surviving are his mother, Page Oxnard Mulherin; brother, Thomas Oxnard Mulherin; sisters, Ashley Mulherin Dollar (Rod), Louise Page Mulherin (Jeff Culley); niece, Abby Bishop (Cody); nephew, Jack Dollar; and best friend, Constance Buckley. He is also survived by aunt, Marion Oxnard McKenna; uncle, Thomas Oxnard; 22 first cousins with whom he grew up in Savannah. Due to Covid restrictions, private family services are planned. ...
John Joseph Gedney JUN 08, 1956 - JAN 13, 2021
John Joseph Gedney, age 64, died January 13, 2021. He was a veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces. No services are planned at this time. ...
Betty Davenport JAN 29, 1929 - JAN 12, 2021
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Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Hatcher Davenport, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Betty was born in Harlem, Georgia on January 29, 1929. She was the daughter of Hulon and Elizabeth (Bell) Hatcher of Harlem. She received her BS in Home Economics from the University of Georgia in 1950. She married Edward Alton Davenport in 1951 and they moved to Savannah in 1953. Betty taught for 25 years for the Chatham County Schools, mostly at Hesse Elementary, 5th grade. She was active ...
Franklin David Parker JUL 11, 1934 - JAN 11, 2021
Franklin David Parker, 86, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Savannah Square's Skilled Nursing Center in Savannah, Georgia. David was born in Fort Valley, Georgia on July 11, 1934 to the late Alton David and Lucy Ford Parker, both of Fort Valley, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Lee Parker, of Milledgeville, Georgia. David had a strong sense of community and civic pride. During his years in Fort Valley, Georgia, he was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church. He also served as a fo ...
Elizabeth Mercer Hammond - JAN 11, 2021
Click to access live stream - password is Family Elizabeth Mercer Hammond, wife of the late Christopher C. F. Hammond, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 11 at the age of 102. Mrs. Hammond was born on August 10, 1918, in Savannah, GA. Known to her friends as Libby and to family as “Zebie,” Mrs. Hammond lived more than 100 of her years in Savannah. As the niece of famed, Savannah-born songwriter Johnny Mercer, “Moon River” and the low country area were very special to her. Christened in Christ Episcopal Church as a child, Mrs. Hammond remai ...
Anne K. Pearsall JUL 27, 1928 - JAN 09, 2021
Savannah, Georgia Anne K. Pearsall died of COVID complications on January 9, 2021 What our Mom was most proud of, after her faith and family, was being a first-generation Italian American. Her parents immigrated to this country in the early part of the 20th Century, and while never going back for a visit, they instilled a deep love of all things Italian in their seven children, of which our Mom was number six. Mom’s first language was Italian, and even after learning English, always spoke with an accent that was difficult to identify – definitely ...
John W. Futral JUL 07, 1934 - JAN 09, 2021
John W. Futral, (86), of Savannah, GA, died January 9, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Savannah July 7, 1934 to the late Bertie Mae (Waters) Futral and the late Samuel F. Futral. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, John served his community as a firefighter with the City of Savannah Fire Department, retiring in 1994 after 31 years. A loving husband and father, he is remembered as a handsome Southern gentleman with a mischievous sense of humor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary E. (Morton) Futral; siblings Samuel F. (Virginia) F ...
Katheryn E. Walls AUG 17, 1949 - JAN 09, 2021
Katheryn E. Walls, age 71, died peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2021, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward F. Walls Jr, and Beverly Bridges Walls, and her brother, David F. Walls. Surviving are her son, Timothy Walls; brother, Stanley Walls; and sister-in-law, June Walls. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA. The family wishes to thank Katheryn's caregivers at Oceanside Health and Rehabilitation and ...
Ruth Brigdon Ulmer - JAN 08, 2021
Ruth LaVerne Brigdon Ulmer, 92, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Savannah. She was born April 12, 1928 in Savannah, GA to the late Newton Jasper Brigdon and Laudess Adams James. She attended Commercial High School. Mrs. Ulmer was a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple and was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church. She was a longtime bookkeeper for various companies throughout Savannah, including her family business, Ulmer Plumbing and Heating, as well at a bookkeepr for Meddin Brothers. She enjoyed painting, and in her senior y ...
Dr. Steven W. Theis - JAN 08, 2021
Steve Theis passed away at home, where he wanted to be, on Friday January 8, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 77. Steve was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 24, 1943, to Francis Theis and Helen Jean Wickizer Theis. He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in Pennsylvania where he played baseball and basketball. He went to Wabash College in Crawfordsville Indiana. He always said, he went to Wabash because they allowed dogs in their classrooms. From there Steve attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and graduated in 1969. He did an internship and g ...
Jan Hendry - JAN 08, 2021
Jan Hendry, 71, passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 8th, 2021, from complications due to COVID-19, a mere 8 weeks after her diagnosis. Unlike many families facing this horrible disease, she was blessed to be comfortable at home with her daughter, Sarah, and daughter in law, Chelsea, by her side. Jan was a resilient spirit who overcame many challenges to find joy and happiness. Failed by the foster system many times, Jan eventually ventured out on her own as a young teenager, determined to make her life better for herself. She was an incredibly hard worker ...
Larry W. Thompson NOV 24, 1947 - JAN 07, 2021
Larry W. “LT” Thompson, 73, of Savannah, GA died January 7th, 2021 at Candler Hospital after a long, hard battle with COVID. He was born in Savannah, GA on November 24th, 1947 to the late Weldon (PeeWee) Thompson and Marion Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Dorsey and his brother, William R. Knight, III. He is survived by his fiancé of 10 years, Trish Jones, his daughter, Kellie Thompson Jenkins, his son, Ross Thompson and wife Sarah, his grandchildren, Preslie and Walker, and Bryson, his sister-in-law, Ann Knight. He is also survived ...
Timothy James "Lucky" Flanagan JUL 12, 1958 - JAN 07, 2021
Timothy James Flanagan, 62, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Candler Hospital. The North Charleston, SC native was born July 12, 1958 to the late Leonard and Carolyn Flanagan. Prior to graduating from Tompkins High School in 1977, Timothy attended Savannah High School, where he was a bass drummer in the Blue Jacket Marching Band. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was honorably discharged as SP4. Timothy was a member of East Savannah Church of God. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed helping his neighbor, Ms. Nancy care for her horses and alw ...
Arlene O'Neill Wilhelm OCT 22, 1956 - JAN 06, 2021
Arlene O’Neill Wilhelm, a long time resident of Savannah, GA and current resident of Fernandina Beach, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away January 6th, 2021. She was born October 22nd, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Robert and Irene O’Neill of Savannah, GA. She is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Lawrence Joseph Wilhelm, two sons; Steven Edward Collins and his wife Dawn Smith Collins, Christopher Robert Collins and his wife Jennifer Moesch Collins, step daughter Heidi Wilhelm Hall and her fiancé Tyler Trehern, step daughter Victoria ...
Margaret Strickland Davis - JAN 06, 2021
Margaret Strickland Davis, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born in Goldsboro, NC, daughter of Irvin and Margaret Coats Strickland. Mrs. Davis and her husband Herbert, moved to Savannah in 1972 where she was a stay-at-home mom to their two children, Glynn and Eric. She later went to work for the United Way where she remained until she retired after 30 years of service as Financial Director. Mrs. Davis was a Baptist and an avid doll collector. Other than his parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Glynn and Eric Davis and her brot ...
Mao Thi Nguyen AUG 15, 1929 - JAN 06, 2021
After more than 70 years of marriage, 10 children, two adopted children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, our kind, generous, loving and remarkable mother, Mao Thi Nguyen, entered peacefully into eternal rest on January 6, 2021 at the age of 91 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Phuong Nghia Kontum, Vietnam on August 15, 1929, Mao was the third child of Nguyen Thi Sang and Nguyen Quon. She married her husband, Le Chieu, in 1950. In 1991, Mao and her husband along with her five youngest children came to the United States and settled in Savannah, GA. Her remain ...
Fenton Alexander Ludtke JUN 24, 1923 - JAN 06, 2021
“I am a writer.” That’s the way Fenton proudly liked to define himself. He died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. He was 97. Fen’s career spanned over 60 years as a news reporter and editor, advertising creative director, public relations executive, and author. Born in Detroit, MI June 24, 1923, he was the son of Fenton Ernst and Lillian Ludtke. He grew up in Highland Park, MI, and graduated from Cranbrook preparatory school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He entered Dartmouth College in 1942, and left in 1943 to join the U.S. Army’s 503rd Military Poli ...