Obituaries
Julia Ellen McKenzie Workmon JUN 01, 1938 - FEB 09, 2021
Julia Ellen McKenzie Workmon, 83, passed away February 9, 20201 in Savannah, Georgia. Julie, as she was known, was a Savannah native, born June 1, 1938. She spent much of her growing up on Isle of Hope with her younger sisters, and parents Tom and Betty McKenzie. She played on the St. Vincent’s Academy basketball team and was a member of the class of 1956. Julie loved dancing and music, both leading her to spend time with friends on Barbee’s Pavilion on Isle of Hope as teen. She soon met and married Bob Franklin Workmon in June 1956, eventually giving birth to four sons. She ...
Fyrn Hendrix Clark - FEB 09, 2021
Fyrn Hendrix Clark, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her residence. The native of Hickox, Georgia spent her early life there and graduated from Nahunta High School. She attended Sanford Brown Business College in St. Louis, MO and Williams Business College in Savannah, GA. She was formerly employed in the accounting department of Southern Paper Board Company before meeting her husband, Robert "Bob" Clark and starting her family. She was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, the Elizabeth Circle at the church and the Candler Hospital ...
Emily Andrews MAR 10, 1955 - FEB 09, 2021
Emily Andrews March 10, 1955 - February 9, 2021 A loving mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Forever in our hearts. As we mourn the loss of a very special mother, may we find strength in all the wonderful memories spent with her. She will forever be in our hearts. Please join our family in prayers. We will also appreciate beautiful pictures of her to be shared in this page, as we reminisce and celebrate her life. Thank you. ...
Ralph Paul Cetchovich - FEB 06, 2021
Ralph Paul Cetchovich, 89, died peacefully under the loving and devoted care of Spanish Oaks Retreat & Hospice on Saturday February 6, 2021 following an extended illness. Ralph was born on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina in 1931. He retired from Union Camp after 48 years of working as an electrician. His favorite things included, eating a good meal, tinkering around the house, woodworking, always lending a hand to others, and attending Sunday School at Chevis Oaks Baptist Church. His most favorite thing in life, though, was spending time wit ...
Sinh Thach SEP 24, 1966 - FEB 06, 2021
Sinh Thach, age 54, died February 6, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. The Savannah resident was a native of Vietnam. He is survived by a sister, Khanh Thach; a brother, Chinh Chach; and other relatives. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Monday, February 8 at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel, with a brief prayer service at 6:00 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 9 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church on Victory Drive in Thunderbolt. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery on Wheaton Street. ...
Thomas Aloysius Brennan NOV 28, 1923 - FEB 06, 2021
Thomas Aloysius Brennan, 97, of Savannah, Georgia, died on Saturday, February 06, at Hospice of Savannah after a brief illness. He was born on November 28, 1923, in Savannah, Georgia, to James Francis Brennan of Savannah, Georgia, and Nora Roche Brennan of Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland. He is preceded in death by his parents and his four siblings: Helen Inez Brennan, Elizabeth Josephine Rolison (Alec), First Sergeant James Francis Brennan, Jr. (Ann), and Father Robert Brennan. He grew up in the “Old Fort” district of Savannah, during which time he was a member of Cathedral Pari ...
Dr. William Edward Richards - FEB 06, 2021
William Edward Richards, born May 24, 1963 in Pasadena, Texas to William and Gladys Richards, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2021. Dr. Richards was a scholar who started his schooling at his beloved Texas A&M University, receiving a B.S. Degree in Psychology. He received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, and his fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at The University of Kentu ...
Charles Godfrey Opper, Jr. JAN 15, 1943 - FEB 06, 2021
Zoom Link Charles Godfrey Opper, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully during his sleep on February 6th, 2021 from complications related to heart failure. The Savannah native was the son of the late Charles Godfrey and Claire Gramling Opper. Charles graduated from Fort Knox High School and received a master’s degree in Mathematics from Armstrong State College. For most of his career, Charles was a computer programmer and systems analyst working for the City of Savannah and Great Dane Trailers. Charles earned the Boy Scouts of America’s coveted Eagle Scout Award and was a memb ...
Louis John DiBenedetto - FEB 05, 2021
Louie DiBenedetto, born February 4th 1931 and died February 5th 2021. He was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Tybee Island, GA for 35 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 5588 for over 40 years and is an honorary life member. Louie was a veteran of the Korean War in the early fifties when he served with the 5th Rifle Co. USMCR. Very active in sports for most of his life, notably coaching and playing football at Commercial High School where he was a star player in 1948-1949 and received All City and All Region Honors. He was a life- ...
James Neal (Jim) White (USN, Ret.) MAR 25, 1935 - FEB 04, 2021
James Neal “Jim” White (USN, Ret.) was born on March 25, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio and passed away suddenly on February 4, 2021 of dementia at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was the son of the late Cecil and Martha White and was predeceased by two brothers, Don and Jack. Jim proudly served in the Navy for 20 years and 12 days until he was discharged due to an injury in Vietnam. He dearly loved the Navy and always missed it. He lived for a time in Bremerton, WA when he was employed by the Bremerton Naval Shipyard. In 1994, he moved to Savannah, GA where he married his wife ...
Elisabeth Anna Fraser Lipp JUN 20, 1965 - FEB 04, 2021
Elisabeth “Lis” Lipp, 55, passed away Feb. 4 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Lis was surrounded by her family and showered with their love until the very end, gracefully tended to by the caring team at Hospice Savannah. Lis was born in Toronto, Ontario to an Austrian Mother and Canadian Father. The family moved often in Lis’ early years, no doubt helping craft her strong independent spirit. She was the firecracker of the family, later recalling endless stories of the escapades of her and her two younger brothers. As a young adult ...
Joan Daniel Pinholster - FEB 03, 2021
Mrs. Joan Daniel Pinholster, 84, died peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Harmony of Savannah. She was born July 24, 1936 in Savannah where she spent most of her life, growing up on 52nd Street, and in her adult life on Back Street at Coffee Bluff. Joan worked as a model for Fines Department Store. She was passionate about the value of civic duty and had volunteered as a Pink Lady at St. Joseph’s Hospital, The Red Cross, and Meals on Wheels, Inc. She was a former member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Georgia, the Junior League of Savann ...
Mary Sullivan Curran - FEB 03, 2021
Mary Sullivan Curran, 91, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Savannah, GA. Mary was born on August 23, 1929 in Shamokin, PA to Anna Gable Sullivan and Palmer J. Sullivan. She and her siblings, PJ and Maureen, were raised in Philadelphia, PA. She was the widow of Michael Jordan Curran and they had six children. Mary is survived by her six children: Anne C. Shira (Bill), Michael J. Curran Jr. (Jan), Mary C. Blalock (Wrenn), Brian G. Curran (Tara), Christopher Curran (Kelly) and Kitty C. Collins (Lewis). Also surviving her are 16 grandchildren ...
John Joseph Hegarty JUL 30, 1929 - FEB 03, 2021
John Joseph Hegarty died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. John was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marian Hegarty; brother, Daniel Patrick Hegarty (Anne); sister, Veronica Hegarty Gunderson (Joe); and his two aunts that helped raise him, Mae and Isabel Hegarty John was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He served 24 years as a Mounted Police Officer in New York City. He had a great knowledge for the love and care of horses. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country with pride during the Korean War. John was a member of St. Frances Cabrini as ...
Lewis Daniel Baxter MAY 13, 1945 - FEB 03, 2021
Baxter, Lewis Daniel 75, passed away peacefully February 3, 2021. Lew was born May 13, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Mary (Eaton) Baxter. After graduating from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, he entered Macalester College, majoring in Classics, graduating in 1967. After leaving Macalester, Lew joined the Air Force and as a pilot served in Vietnam. Returning home, he continued to serve in Wichita, Kansas, and in Washington, D.C., at the Pentagon, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In Tampa, he proudly worked for United States Central Command and Special Operat ...
- FEB 03, 2021
Matthew Robert Wallden, beloved son of Camille and Robert, has passed away. He is survived by his parents, sister Kelly and brother John (Morgan). He was the fun uncle to August, Inez, Bea, Bosco and Martha and the cherished nephew to many aunts, uncles and cousins of the Barbee, Koncul, Privett, Sheehan, Suderow and Tambon families. Suzanne Groover was his devoted and much-loved companion on many of his greatest adventures. Born August 15, 1981, Matthew attended Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military Academy, where he made many lifelong friends. He joined the Marines in 20 ...
LTC. James H. "Jim" Lyon (USA, Ret.) - FEB 02, 2021
Lt. Colonel (R) James Hill Lyon husband of Teresa Bolt Lyon died on Feb. 2nd after a long illness at age 76 in Savannah, GA. He was the son of James B. Lyon and Jane Sloan Lyon and brother to Caroline Lyon Kastner. He attended Christ School and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Arts. He was drafted was drafted during the Vietnam War and continued to serve for 28 years. His notable career achievements include a Gold Star and the decommission of the San Francisco Presidio Base to become a National Park. After retiring from the Army, he worked for two decades as ...
Alicia Hamrick Cowart DEC 17, 1947 - FEB 02, 2021
Alicia Karen Hamrick Cowart, age 73, died February 2, 2021 under hospice care at Pruitt Health. She was born in Oakland, California to the late Knowles Shaw Hamrick, II and Ernestine Alice Stanley Hamrick, and moved to Savannah in 1960. Karen graduated from Richard Arnold High School with a certificate in food service management. She began work with Burger King Corporation in management and partnered with her former instructor at Richard Arnold to give graduates job opportunities. Following her time with Burger King, she managed a local chain of laundry mats. After reti ...
Catherine M. Lisicia "Miss Kay" DEC 17, 1938 - FEB 01, 2021
Catherine M. Lisicia, “Miss Kay”, a lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away peacefully Monday, February 1, 2021. She was 82 years old. Kay was born in Savannah on December 17,1938 to Anna and Carl Moss. She was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and the University of South Carolina. She retired from the Chatham County School System where she taught kindergarten at various schools within the community for over twenty five years. She was a loving wife, mother and Mimi. She was most well known as “Miss Kay” from the WTOC children’s program, The Romper ...
Joseph Charles White, Jr. "JoJo" - FEB 01, 2021
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On February 21, 1951, Joseph Charles White, Jr. and Ethel-Marie Katherine Williams White became the excited and proud parents of a happy, inquisitive, bustling baby boy, Joseph “JoJo” Charles White III. Joseph “JoJo” III grew in statue and knowledge, as an adolescent, continuing to make his parents and family proud. Along with his siblings and parents, he became a well-respected young man in the community. His strength and personality won many admirers wherever he went, until his passing, February 1, 2021. Joseph was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, N ...
Gary Glenn Parks - JAN 31, 2021
Gary Glenn Parks died peacefully on Sunday, January 31st, 2021. Gary was the son of Roosevelt and Louise Parks and was born in Gastonia, NC. Gary graduated from Ashley High School in Gastonia and attended Pfeiffer College. His passion was automobile sales, an industry to which he dedicated his entire professional career. Gary built a loyal customer base through his dedication, hard work, and no-frills approach to car sales, starting at Piedmont Motors in Gastonia and ending with his retirement from Critz Buick GMC in Savannah, GA. Gary was a member of the German Frie ...
Mr. Son Van Dang APR 18, 1935 - JAN 31, 2021
Mṛ. Son Van Dang, 85, passed away on January 31, 2021 from years of battling liver cancer. Even though a failing body took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. Son is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cam. He was a proud father to four sons: Tien, Hung (deceased), Su, Duke and to three daughters: Tam, Tran and Nghien. His cheerful attitude and bright smile will be dearly missed. His love for his fourteen grandchildren (Trang, Trung, My Thanh, Minh, Thuy-Linh, Ngoc-Linh, Thuy Vy, Amanda, Vanly, Chan-ly, James, Victor, Alex and Amelia), ...
Matthew Robert Wallden - JAN 31, 2021
Matthew Robert Wallden, beloved son of Camille and Robert, has passed away. He is survived by his parents, sister Kelly and brother John (Morgan). He was the fun uncle to August, Inez, Bea, Bosco and Martha and the cherished nephew to many aunts, uncles and cousins of the Barbee, Koncul, Privett, Sheehan, Suderow and Tambon families. Suzanne Groover was his devoted and much-loved companion on many of his greatest adventures. Born August 15, 1981, Matthew attended Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military Academy, where he made many lifelong friends. He joined the Marines in 20 ...
Lee B. Knight, Jr. - JAN 30, 2021
Lee Benton Knight Jr., 79 died Saturday January 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Lee was born in Savannah GA on January 3, 1942 to the late Lee B. Knight Sr. and Lona Payne Knight. He was preceded in death by his sister Helen Mercer and is survived by his sister Sara Poythress (Neal). Lee graduated from Groves High School in 1960. He attended Armstrong State College and graduated from Louisiana State University Banking School of the South. His distinguished banking career began with Savannah Bank and Trust Company which through mergers and acquisitions became Wells Fargo ...
George William Heintz, III JUL 11, 1945 - JAN 30, 2021
George William Heintz, III beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 in Savannah, Ga., after a brief illness. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on July 11,1945, to the late George W. and Marjorie Heintz. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Julie Glisson Heintz and son, George William Heintz, IV; brothers, Steve Heintz (Norma) Cranston R.I and Paul (Marilyn) Mililani, Hi; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. After serving in the United States Air Force with an Honorable discharge, George began working in the Hospitably indu ...
Delma Edward Smith FEB 18, 1949 - JAN 30, 2021
Delma Edward Smith, age 71, was born in Savannah, GA to Mary L. Smith & Virgil E. Smith from Savannah, but more recently from Ellabell/Black Creek, GA. Delma grew up in Savannah, attended Juliette Low Elementary, Myers Junior High, Herschel V. Jenkins High & graduated from Armstrong State College. He was a Tomo-chi-chi Order of the Arrow and a proud Eagle Scout. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. He was an avid bowler most of his life. His fun job was being Nascar Official at Oglethorpe Speedway for 45+ years. In his early career, he worked for ...
Terry L. Hall - JAN 29, 2021
Terry L. Hall, 66, of Savannah has passed on to the Big Show in Heaven. Terry was the drummer and vocalist for the band BORN and then the Born Bros. Band. He was the most giving, caring and gentle person. He was always there to help. May God bless my loving brother. Terry was also in the contractor sales at Lowes, Gaster Lumber and Home Depot. He had many friends and family that loved Terry greatly. He had also been in the Masons and the Shrine. His mom that he loved greatly, Barbara Moore and dad, Russell Hall preceded him in death. Left behi ...
Barbara Armstrong Church - JAN 28, 2021
Barbara Ann Armstrong Church, 98, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. She was born May 8, 1922 in Chicago, IL, where she called home for many years prior to moving to Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Fred Church. She and Fred were full time residents of The Landings on Skidaway Island since 1996. She was a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, the P.E.O. and the Telfair Museum. She is survived by a brother-in-law, several nieces and one nephew. Her urn will b ...
Ingrid Pies El-Khalidi - JAN 28, 2021
Ingrid Helga El-Khalidi, age 80, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 28, 2021, with her husband, Hatem, at her side. She was born in Cologne, Germany April 2, 1940, to the late Wilhelm and Louisa Pies. She was a gifted and prolific painter on canvas and documented the last vestiges of the nomadic way of life on the Arabian Peninsula having lived there for over 45 years. Ingrid and Hatem moved to Savannah from Saudi Arabia in 2017 to be closer to family in the States. Ingrid is also survived by her sister Renate DeLucia, her niece, Nicole DeLucia and her husband Mattia ...