Obituaries
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 ...
Charles (Gabby) Heffernan JAN 01, 1943 - MAR 17, 2021
Charles "Gabby" Heffernan of Savannah Ga. died unexpectedly on March 17th 2021. Born 01/01/1943 "Gabby" was a previous resident of Manlius, NY where he was Post Commander of the American Legion #141 from 1988 - 1993. He also worked as a mechanic at the Syracuse University Physical Plant for a number of years before moving down to Georgia. He was a lifelong Elks member and very active in the organization. Charles was [redeceased by his parents, Frank and Lena Heffernan; brothers, John, William, and Malcolm Heffernan; sisters, Joan Hand, Blanche Waite, and Elinor ...
Robert (Robbie) Lachapelle - MAR 17, 2021
Robert Timothy (Robbie) Lachapelle, 55 passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Candler Hospital. Robbie was born September 17, 1965 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Leo Lachapelle, Jr., and Elizabeth Owen Lachapelle. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Surviving are two sisters, Debbie Crawford (Walter), Betty Mercier (Lonnie), two brothers, Leo Lachapelle (Gail), and Michael Lachapelle. His nieces and nephews, Jennifer Hodges (David), Dorothy Akins (Ryan), Aja Lachapelle, Joseph Lachapelle, Michelle Warren (Wesley), Andrew Quirion, many great-niec ...
Brett Doty Herrin - MAR 17, 2021
The family of Brett Doty Herrin is saddened to announce his passing on March 17, 2021. Brett was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He was the son of Diane Mullis Herrin and the late Will Doty “Billy” Herrin. He was born in Savannah on June 2, 1967, and spent most of his years there until he moved to the Herrin farm in Newington, Georgia. He was a graduate of Savannah Country Day School and Georgia Southern University with a degree in business administration. He worked with his father for many years at Savannah Concrete and then Coast ...
Joseph (Joe) Hudak - MAR 16, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Daniel Hudak, Jr., 79 passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Candler Hospital. Joe was born January 7, 1942 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Joseph Daniel Hudak, Sr. and Dorothy Stewart Hudak. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a two Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 35 years of service. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Joe was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Hudak. Surviving are ...
Virgie Parker Kiser Bagwell - MAR 15, 2021
Virgie Parker Kiser Bagwell, 81, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Gainesville, GA, daughter of the late Joe W. and Sarah Loretta Christopher Parker. For many years, Mrs. Bagwell resided in Toccoa, GA where she was employed at Patterson Pump. She later moved to Savannah and retired as an Engineering Assistant from Great Dane Trailers. She loved to travel, was an accomplished artist and above all was and adoring wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving is her husband of 23 years, Don Bagwell of Savannah; thr ...
Linda Snipes Ogletree APR 27, 1943 - MAR 15, 2021
Linda Snipes Ogletree, 77, died Monday March 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ogletree was born April 27, 1943 in Savannah. She and her husband successfully started and maintained a thriving storage business in the local community. She attended Grace United Methodist Church. She was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed being outside working in her garden, being on the beach and baking and hosting family events. She really enjoyed her grandchildren and traveling and camping with her husband. She is survived by her husband of 59 yea ...
Deloise Spriggs Gaines MAR 15, 1929 - MAR 15, 2021
Ms. Deloise Spriggs Gaines, age 92, died March 15, 2021 (her birthday). She was a native of Cleveland, Tennessee, lived in northern Illinois for most of her life, and had lived in Savannah for a number of years. She was a retired Civil Service claims adjustor for the United States Army. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gaines, Jr., and is survived by her daughter, Brenda Gaines; and others. A private family service was held. ...
Robert L. (Bob) Jones FEB 16, 1941 - MAR 15, 2021
Robert L. Jones (Bob) passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home. Mr. Jones was born in Savannah on February 16, 1941 to the late William C. and Eula S. Jones. He lived in Savannah his entire life. For many years Robert was an Insurance Agent and took much pride in helping his clients with their needs. Robert always went above and beyond to assist others. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife Iris P. Jones, the love of his life, a brother Danny Jones and sister Joan Stanford. Robert leaves behind his sons, Rober ...
David Quinn Smith NOV 05, 1952 - MAR 14, 2021
Mr. David Quinn Smith died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Sunday March 14, 2021 at 5:40pm at the age of 68. His life was filled with love and laughter. He enjoyed four generations of his family. He was a lover of life and he lived it to the fullest. He was born November 5, 1952 to Hilda and Ralph Smith, Sr. in Augusta, Georgia and lived there with his 4 siblings, Ralph (wife Carolyn), Dianne (husband Wren, deceased), Mike (wife Dell), and Jeff (wife Kay), until 1966 when they moved to Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from Windsor Forest High Schoo ...
Thomas Lee Curless OCT 31, 1934 - MAR 13, 2021
Thomas Lee Curless of Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 13th, 2021, at the age of 86. He passed away under the loving care of The Oaks team at The Marshes of Skidaway, where he heroically battled cancer. Born in Bronxville, New York on October 31st, 1934, Tom was the son of Donald Lee Curless and Gretchen Drever Curless. He spent his childhood in Bronxville, and was a proud member of the Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Roosevelt High School and Dartmouth College as an ROTC student, where he earned an MBA from The Tu ...
Edward Wesley Kilbourne APR 05, 1973 - MAR 12, 2021
Edward Wesley Kilbourne, 47, passed away Friday, March 12, at his home on Wilmington Island. Edward was born on April 5, 1973, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and spent his early childhood in Savannah before moving to North Georgia, where he attended Young Harris College. He spent summers and holidays in Savannah, often enjoying the coast’s barrier islands and beaches. Edward returned to Savannah in 2011, where he was an International Longshoreman’s Association Union Local 1475 clerk and checker. He loved his children and family, music, (especially Built to Spill), readi ...
Robert Eric Pollack JAN 23, 1958 - MAR 11, 2021
Robert Eric Pollack, 63, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Candler Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cynthia S. Pollack. A private burial will be held at a later date. ...
Arthur E. Leen, Jr. AUG 07, 1926 - MAR 11, 2021
Arthur E. Leen, Jr. died on March 11, 2021 after a short illness. Arthur was born on August 7, 1926, to Arthur E. Leen and Mary Blanche Burns Leen in Dayton, Ohio. Arthur held Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Theology, both of which he obtained from the Pontificio Collegio Urbano de Propaganda Fide in Rome, Italy. He also held a Master’s degree in Sacred Scripture from Pontificio Istituto Biblico, also in Rome. He was an amazing linguist with mastery of English, Italian, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and German. His language skills facilitated his many travels throughout Europe, Rus ...
Eithne Scott - MAR 11, 2021
Eithne Scott was born in Dublin, Ireland, the youngest of eleven children to parents John and Susan Dorney. After completing her education at St. Louis High School, she graduated from the Brendan Smith Academy of Acting and helped found The Genesian Arts Society, and amateur drama group, playing locally in Dublin before she immigrated to America. After living in San Francisco for a short time, she settled in Riverside, California where she married Norman Katz a returning Korean War veteran. She was a member of several cultural groups, and was active in the PT ...
Elva Hulme - MAR 10, 2021
Elva Hulme passed March 10th, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at the golden age of 91. Having survived many illnesses throughout her lifetime, she battled kidney cancer, Covid, and many years with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her daughter, Margie Flanders and her grandchildren, Alex Flanders, Adam (Rachel) LeFranc and Ricki LeFranc. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Dorothy Brown Morrison SEP 13, 1933 - MAR 10, 2021
Dorothy Brown Morrison, 87, passed away March 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 13, 1933 in Twin City, Georgia, daughter of the late James Roscoe Brown and Marguerite Hall Brown. After growing up in Twin City, where she attended Emanuel County Institute, she attended Georgia Teachers College where she earned a degree in Home Economics. She taught for a number of years in Sardis, Georgia, as well as Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Georgia. She was a long-time member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church, Windsor Forest Garden Club, and the Daughters of the Am ...
Lloyd David Jordan - MAR 10, 2021
Lloyd David Jordan, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Candler Hospital. He was born December 12, 1943 in Savannah to the late Clifford Rudolph Jordan and Mae Hendry Jordan. He grew up at Bethesda Home for Boys, and was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Mr. Jordan retired after 50 years of service from Union Camp Corporation and was a member of Coastal Community Christian Church in Richmond Hill. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by ten siblings. His is survived by his wife, Marie McCullough Jordan of Savannah, son, Max Shuman (Char ...
W.S. "Billy" Jones, Sr. AUG 07, 1920 - MAR 10, 2021
W. S. “Billy” Jones, Sr. died Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born August 7, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Edward Pacetti and Maureen Sullivan Jones. Billy attended six years of Chatham County public schools and two years at Marist Brothers School, graduating form Benedictine Military School in 1939. Billy was one of six cadets of Benedictine to attend Senior ROTC Summer Camp at Fort McClelland Alabama in 1939. He was eligible for commission as Second Lieutenant Infantry upon his twenty-first birthday. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant US Army reserves on Novemb ...
Mildred Laverne Carr Hill AUG 01, 1945 - MAR 09, 2021
Mildred Laverne Carr Hill, 75, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born in Eastman, GA to John Albert and Dorothy Dykes Carr. She was a Fraud Analysis/consultant for Mobil Credit Corporation and was owner of the Art Gallery by the Sea on Tybee Island. She was a member of Faubion United Methodist Church in Gladstone, MO and the Tybee Art Association. Her hobbies included stained glass, traveling, and spoiling her grandchildren and family and walking on the beach. Surviving are her husband, John Hill of Savannah; children, Kimberly Andrus (Brian) of Kansas City, MO, John Hill, Jr. of N ...
John David Wolf, Jr. AUG 21, 1969 - MAR 09, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John David Wolf Jr.,51, announce his death on March 9, 2021 at his home in Wilmington Island, Savannah, Georgia. He was born on August 21, 1969 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and grew up in Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools, the College of Wooster and graduated from The University of Akron. He moved to Atlanta in 1993, where he began a long, successful career in software and technology. His career soon took him to Savannah in 1997, where he worked for Integrated Data Systems and later Ligos Corporation. Dave met Meghan Fanning in 1999 a ...
Joseph Shumpert - MAR 08, 2021
On the afternoon of March 8, 2021, Joseph A. Shumpert passed away in a Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Joe was from Lexington, South Carolina and was born on December 1944 to James A. Shumpert and Blanche Roof. During Joe’s life, he served in US Army during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Purple Heart. Joe had a great passion for antique automobiles that lead to his love of purchasing and fixing up cars. More recently Joe became known as the “Waving Man” at the local park in Kingsland, Georgia where he will be dearly missed for his friendly ...
Ronald Nelson Spires FEB 23, 1945 - MAR 08, 2021
Ronald Nelson Spires, 76, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Monday, March 8th, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Ron was born in Washington D.C., son of Thomas Clary Spires and Hattie Pearl Spires. Ron proudly served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1968 and later as a police officer in Washington D.C. Ron married the love of his life, Barbara Jo Knepp on March 14th, 1970. They resided in Deale, Maryland where their son and daughter were born then moved to Georgia in 1985. Ron was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his children, riding motorcycles with ...
Patricia Fleck Anderson AUG 28, 1954 - MAR 08, 2021
Patricia Fleck Anderson, 66, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. Patricia was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Theodore and Theresa Brown Fleck. After moving to Savannah, she retired from BASF after 25 years of service. Surviving are her husband of 21 years, Robert Anderson; brother, Skip Fleck; sisters, Toni Fleck, Jo Dehate, and Janet Tompkins. The family will have a private graveside service at Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Dustin Jain - MAR 07, 2021
David Jain, 46, passed away March, 7 2021. He was a Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Dustin's passions we're fishing, growing hot peppers and living on Wilmington Island. He will be missed. ...