Obituaries
Eunice Smith Saxon - OCT 30, 2020
Eunice Smith Saxon, 98, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Clair Harris and Elizabeth Musselwhite Smith. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and a member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church where she was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary. Mrs. Saxon began her banking career with First Federal Savings and Loan later Great Southern Federal. At the time of her retirement after 25 years, she was the executive secretary to the president and chairman of the board. Other than her parents, four b ...
Matthew Lee Young SEP 06, 1972 - OCT 30, 2020
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Matthew Young, 48, of Savannah Georgia, passed away on October 30th, 2020 after a long illness. Matthew was born on September 6th, 1972 to Lila Norris in Toledo, Ohio. Matthew moved to Savannah GA in 1985, attending Memorial Day School where he played on the football team and later St Andrew’s on the Marsh where he was the captain of the basketball team. After graduating from Saint Andrew's in 1991, he went on to study at Georgia Southern University After graduation, he landed his first job as a salesman for Southern Motors, kicking off a long career in sales. Matth ...
Alan Donald Clark SEP 09, 1930 - OCT 28, 2020
Alan Donald Clark passed in peace on October 28, 2020 at Tybee Island, Ga. Savannah Beach Nursing and Rehab Center. He was 90 years old. His parents, Maurice E. Clark and Dorothy L. (Tarbox) Clark welcomed their youngest child on September 9, 1930 in Feeding Hills, Mass. Alan is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Bertram, Wayne, Loren, Audrey (Dempsey) and Nancy (Venard). He is survived by his son Zachary and daughter-in-law Lisa (Landers) of Savannah, daughter Hilary Clark Perdue of West Springfield, MA. “Poppy” to Grandchildren Hunter a ...
Mrs. Catherine H. Lacroix - OCT 27, 2020
Mrs. Catherine H. Lacroix woke up in the arms of our Lord and Savior on October 27. Born into humble roots on an Alabama farm in 1932, Catherine eventually moved to Florida and then to New York when she graduated high school to begin training and modeling for Barbizon. She was a devoted military wife for 68 of her 88 years. Any successful military man of that generation will tell you that he owes his career to the sacrifices of a strong and courageous woman. Catherine was a young bride with patriotic stars in her eyes. Soon her life was filled with aircraft ...
Nancy Kaye Miles - OCT 26, 2020
Nancy Kaye Miles passed October 26, 2020. She was born in Belfast, Maine, August 17, 1935. Nancy achieved an associate degree in Medical Technology from Bates College, and her life-long career was as a homemaker with a lengthy tour of duty as an Air Force wife. She is preceded in death by her husband, USAF Col. Richard James Miles, and her sons, Douglas James Miles and Jeffrey David Miles. She is survived by her son, Steven Allen Miles and her daughter, Ruth Ann Mazo, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She lived in Savannah for the past ...
Betty Newsome Orvin - OCT 25, 2020
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Betty Blain Newsome Orvin went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Betty was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 24, 1924, one of seven children of the late Rufus F. Newsome and Mae Cabaniss Newsome. Betty was a graduate of Commercial High School. She retired as a Law Librarian from the Chatham County Courthouse around 1987. Betty would go to the ends of the world to support her three children, four grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. She was an amazing, strong women who was a 50-year survivor of brea ...
Shirley Collins Denhard - OCT 24, 2020
Shirley Collins Denhard, 89, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Clyde and Juanita Everett Collins. Mrs. Denhard was a graduate of Commercial High School/Savannah High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Families of Georgia, the Huguenots, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons, the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) and First Baptist Church of Savannah. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband ...
Curtis A. Carver, Sr. NOV 06, 1930 - OCT 21, 2020
Curtis A. Carver, Sr. passed away October 21, 2020 in his sleep after a brief illness. Curtis was born on November 6, 1930 in Etowah, TN. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Diane; their six children, Curtis Arthur Carver, Jr. (Eileen), Michael Corey Carver (Cheryl), Louis Damian Carver, Andrea Diane Carver, Mark Derick Carver, and Kimberly Renee Carver; grandchildren, Curtis Arthur Carver, III, Gregory Andrew Carver, Michelle Lynn Carver, Bradley Phillip Carver, Brenna Marie Carver, Brett Michael Carver, Candace Donica Carver, Louis Damian Carver, Jr., Glenn Arthur Carver, Hannah Louis ...
Lee L. Vanatta - OCT 21, 2020
Lee Lyon Vanatta, Savannah. Lee Lyon Vanatta passed away on October 21, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, from a short illness at the age of 62. He was born July 4, 1958 in Tachikawa, Japan to parents Lt. Col. H. W. Vanatta and Patti (Nowlan) Vanatta. Lee grew up in Claremont, Virginia, and was a graduate of Walsingham Academy (1976) and Old Dominion University (1980). He is survived by his wife, Amy (Sanders) Vanatta; his son Dr. Sean H. Vanatta, his wife Sara, and their daughters Elliot and Sawyer; his daughter Alison (Vanatta) Lamb, her husband Justin Lamb, and their children Penelop ...
Julianna (Julie) Havens Rittmeyer AUG 30, 1941 - OCT 21, 2020
Julianna (Julie) Havens Rittmeyer, 79, of Savannah, GA passed away in her home October 20, 2020. She was born in Newark, NY, August 30th, 1941 to Wilbur and Gladys (Westcott) Havens. She was married in 1962 to Andreas Rittmeyer. She graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) BFA and MST. Julie was an artist, teacher, mother, and grandmother. Passionate about art, travel, history and politics, she expressed her love through her creativity, whether it was quilting, gardening, painting, cooking or teaching, and through her extensive charitable w ...
Donald Keith Ray - OCT 19, 2020
Donald “Keith” Ray, 78, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Savannah and after the loss of his mother at a young age, lived in Savannah and Lyons with family. During that time, his uncles taught him the construction trade which ultimately led to him owning and operating the Keith Ray Construction Company. Mr. Ray was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and especially his grandson, Alex. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Grace Ray; daughter, Tanya Marie Ray; and sisters, Linda ...
Christopher Brian Edwards NOV 18, 1970 - OCT 19, 2020
Christopher Brian Edwards (Chris) tragically and unexpectedly passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Chris was born in Savannah on November 18, 1970, the second of four children, to Danny and Janet Edwards. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Day School and Calvary Day School. He worked in construction sales and built many lasting relationships with local builders and contractors. Chris had a huge heart and was loved by everyone he met. Fifteen years ago, the greatest joy came into his life with the birth of his much loved son, Pierce. There was nothing in life Chris love ...
Joseph Edward Anckner - OCT 18, 2020
Joseph Edward Anckner (Joe) passed away on October 18th. He lived the past 36 years at The Landings on Skidaway Island, in Savannah, GA. Born January 30, 1932, Joe grew up in West Hempstead, Long Island, NY. He began his long career in aviation with Grumman American at 17, left to serve in the Navy as a navigator on AF-2S Guardians flying off aircraft carriers, and then returned to Grumman after his service. While there he earned an engineering degree from Hofstra University, worked on the Apollo Lunar Lander, and helped design the early Gulfstreams. In 1973, Joe moved t ...
William J. Grant - OCT 16, 2020
William Joe Grant, 86, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family, under the care of Hospice. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina May 22, 1934 to Hoke and Agnes Grant and was a graduate of Paris High School. Mr. Grant married Ann Jackson in 1960 and retired after 35 years as a claims adjuster with General Motors. He was a long-time member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He loved to travel, spend time on the water and time with his family. Surviving is his wife of sixty years, Ann Jackson Grant; son, Barry Grant (Riley); daughter, Christy Daws ...
Dorothy Poston DEC 24, 1935 - OCT 15, 2020
Dorothy Poston, age 84, died October 15, 2020 at Savannah Beach Nursing & Rehab. She had no known family members, but was loved by her caregivers at Savannah Beach Nursing & Rehab. A private memorial graveside service will be held at a future date at Greenwich Cemetery. ...
Barbara Cowan Anchors MAY 14, 1927 - OCT 14, 2020
Barbara Cowan Anchors, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Savannah Square. She was born May 14, 1927 in Savannah to parents, Richard Woolfolk Cowan and Alfreda Goodwin Cowan. A graduate with a BA in English from Armstrong and a Masters in Librarianship from the University of South Carolina, she was employed at the CEL Public Library, now the Live Oak Public Library for over 20 years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Savannah. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband of over 67 years, John Lee Anchors and daughter-in-law, Brenda ...
Philip Michael Campbell - OCT 14, 2020
ANGIER, NC - Philip Michael Campbell, 72, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at home. Phil was born in Des Moines, IA, then grew up in LaMirada, California. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served two tours in Vietnam, was a member of the honor guard, then flew as a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol. Phil was a man of faith and attended Anthem Church in Angier. He had a love of many hobbies, including airplanes, motorcycles, camping, and fast cars. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a doting grandfather, and a loyal friend. He led ...
Ruth E. Workman JUN 05, 1925 - OCT 13, 2020
Ruth E. Workman, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at PruittHealth. Funeral service and burial will be held at a later date in Uniontown, PA. Please sign our online guestbook at foxandweeks.com. ...
Wilma Ruth Wheat Thacker NOV 11, 1925 - OCT 13, 2020
In the early morning hours of October 13, 2020, Wilma Ruth Wheat Thacker, entered the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Peters Landing, Tennessee on November 11,1925 to Grady and Winnie Wheat. She was the oldest of six children. Wilma came to Savannah at the age of 16 to work as a “Rosie the Riveter” in support of the World War II effort. The following year she met the love of her life Elton “Johnny” Thacker while working in a restaurant downtown. The two were married and started a family while Elton’s naval career moved them around the east coast. They ...
John H. Baker, III (Johnny) - OCT 12, 2020
Johnny Baker, 62, passed away on October 12, 2020 of COVID-19. Johnny was born on May 16, 1958, in Savannah, GA, to Gladys McCain and John Henry Baker, Jr. Johnny’s smile radiated upon so many people throughout his life in Savannah, New Orleans and the thousands of nautical miles he spent navigating his life’s adventures. He embarked on his culinary journey at a young age, helping his Grandmother, Daisy Baker, prepare treats for the family from her porch overlooking the Vernon River. He attended Christ School in Arden, NC where he worked in a kitchen ...
Bobby Joe Moneyhan APR 29, 1940 - OCT 12, 2020
Bobby Joe Moneyhan, 80, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. The Statesboro native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He was born on April 29, 1940 to the late Robert and Myrtle Lee Moneyhan. Bobby served heroically in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Alee Temple Shriners and Sebastian Masonic Lodge No. 232 in Sebastian, FL. He was a member I.B.E.W. and was a master electrician. Surviving are his wife, Myrl Moneyhan; two sons, Jeff Moneyhan (Loretta) and Tim Smith; two daughters, Tibra Parker (Edward) and Heather Richards ...
Karen C. Lindholm AUG 21, 1935 - OCT 12, 2020
Karen C. Lindholm, 85, died at her home in Savannah, Georgia on October 12, 2020. She was born Karen Dudley Cooper on August 21, 1935 to Robert Ely and Catherine (Madorie) Cooper, Jr. in Flushing, N.Y. Her father founded and operated Cooper-Jarrett Motor Freight Lines Inc. and Karen spent her childhood at the family’s farm in Pennington, N.J. She attended the Miss Fine’s School in Princeton, N.J., graduated from Marymount School in Tarrytown, N.Y. and attended Bradford Junior College in Haverhill, MA. Karen was married to William D. Baker on November 13, 1954 and as a military w ...
Brenda Cloud McIntire SEP 07, 1953 - OCT 11, 2020
Brenda Cloud McIntire passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 with her son by her side in the wonderful care of Candler Hospital. Affectionately known as "Mrs. B" to her friends and family, the Savannah native was a talented artist and painter. She spent her working years in the maritime industry, raising her family, selling real estate, and at Local Union188 until her retirement in 2010. Mrs. McIntire is preceded in death by her father Roy W. Cloud; mother, Louise H. Cloud, and her brothers, Ray B. Cloud and Lyndon L. Cloud. She is survived by her son, James W. McIntire III (Lian ...
Sylvia Keith Lloyd JAN 02, 1931 - OCT 11, 2020
Sylvia Keith Lloyd, 89, passed away Sunday, October 11 in Savannah Georgia, with daughter Wendy at her bedside. She was born January 2, 1931 in Manchester Connecticut to parents Everett Taylor Keith and Ruth Jones Keith. After graduating from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham Massachusetts, she continued her education at Stephens College and Boston University, where she received her degree in Music. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Marilyn Heckerd, and her son James Heckerd Jr. Sylvia was a classically trained vocalist, songstress, and piano p ...
David Walter "Pappy" Cornelius - OCT 10, 2020
David Walter “Pappy” Cornelius, 85, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Candler Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, son of Ray L. and Ethlyn Anderson Cornelius. David retired January 1, 1999 from Barber Coleman/Pfauter Maag after 46 years of service. He was a member of Tybee Lite Shrine Club, Masonic Temple, Scottish Rite, Tybee Marine Rescue Squad and the American Legion Post No. 154 Tybee Island. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ethlyn Cornelius and Christine Gruver Cornelius; his wife, Sandra Host ...
Martha D. Quinney - OCT 10, 2020
Martha Frances (Dixon) Quinney, 91, passed away October 10, 2020, at the home of her daughter and under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was the widow of Rev. Hugh Eugene (Gene) Quinney. Martha was born in Savannah, Georgia, and was the only child of Franklin L. and Mattie Dixon. Her life was filled with family and music. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1947 where she was the accompanist for Glee Club and “all things musical.” She was organist and her husband was Minister of Music and Senior Adults at Garden City First Baptist Church (of which ...
Ganell "Nell" Mixon Butler - OCT 10, 2020
Ganell “Nell” Mixon Butler, 95, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 21, 1925 in Metter, GA to the late Arthur and Ava Greenway Mixon. Mrs. Butler was retired as an Avon representative, and also worked for over 20 years driving the Bookmobile for the Savannah/Chatham County area. She was a member of the Laides Golf Unit of the Alee Shriner’s, and Isle of Hope Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and will be missed by her family and friends. In addition t ...
Warren Shupe Youmans MAY 31, 1948 - OCT 10, 2020
Warren, 72, peacefully entered his eternal home Saturday, October 10, 2020. Warren, born in Savannah, was the son of the late Lott Warren and Sarah Mae Youmans. He was educated in Chatham County Public Schools and later attended Armstrong State College. He joined the Army as a teletype security specialist and was a Vietnam Veteran. Upon returning from Vietnam, Warren married Dianne Smith in February 1969, and they were later blessed with one beautiful daughter, Brigitte. Warren leaves his wife of 51 years, Dianne; a daughter, Brigitte Lawlor (Mike);& ...
Phillip L. Hall - OCT 09, 2020
Phillip Leonard Hall, beloved son of Walsteen “Buddy” and Kathleen “Kakie” Hall, passed away in an auto accident Friday, October 9th. Phillip was born in Savannah on January 8, 1989 and attended St. Peter’s Catholic School and Benedictine Military School. Phillip channeled his gift of making people happy into his culinary career at StingRay’s restaurant where he served as Chef and Kitchen Manager. He was the “Heart and Soul” of the restaurant. Phillip’s charm and wit led to a life surrounded by good friends. &nb ...