Obituaries
Lola E. MacCauley AUG 19, 1929 - DEC 14, 2020
Lola Diana Erickson MacCauley, 91, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Lola was born August 19, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to Captain Bert and Dagmar Erickson, immigrants from Norway and Sweden. Lola was a first generation American. Lola met her future husband, Frank, a WWII Navy Veteran, while working as his father’s secretary for American Machine and Foundry in New York City. Lola and Frank were married in 1947. Frank was transferred to Savannah with Southern Nitrogen in 1955. Lola and Frank had two children, ...
W.H. (Bill) Lindner, Jr. - DEC 14, 2020
Bill was born on January 28, 1925. He died peacefully on the evening of December 14, 2020 at his home on Spanish Hammock. Bill was 95 years old. Bill was a World War II Veteran. He was always good at math and when he joined the service he was initially sent to school in Pensacola Florida to be trained as an aviation metal smith. After two weeks the Pensacola trade school was moved to Norman, Oklahoma and Bill along with 500 sailors and marines boarded a troop train and headed to training. Bill was later transferred to Corpus Christi, Texas. Bill was a trumpet player in his high school ...
Rabun Lamar Jeffers NOV 20, 1932 - DEC 12, 2020
Rabun Jeffers, age 88, of Savannah, GA, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2020, of natural causes. He had a wide circle of friends and admirers and found joy in serving others. Born on November 20, 1932 in Sylvania, GA, and raised in Savannah, Rabun was the son of the late Laurie and Rabun Jeffers. A gifted athlete, he participated in every sport offered at the Jenkins Boys Club. Rabun was also active in Boy Scouts and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow. He was so proud of his two Eagle Scout grandsons. Rabun graduated from Commercial High School, whe ...
James J. (Jim) Broderick - DEC 11, 2020
Jim was born on March 30, 1929 to Christine (Murphy) and James J. Broderick, Sr. in Manchester, New Hampshire and was raised in North Adams, Massachusetts. He graduated from M.I.T. with a degree in Chemical Engineering and received his Master’s in Chemical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He also earned his M.B.A from Rutgers University. He received a direct Officers Commission with the US. Army Chemical Corps and served a two-year tour of duty at the Army Chemical and Biological Corps. He worked in many capacities at American Cyanamid, based out of Bo ...
Clarence B. Higby - DEC 11, 2020
Clarence Bailey Higby passed away peacefully at home on December 11th of Primary Progressive Aphasia, surrounded by his family. Clare was born on September17, 1937 in Mt. Clemens Michigan to Clarence C & Mary B Higby. He spent his early years on a farm in Romeo MI. After the death of his father, his mother moved he and his two younger sisters into the Village of Romeo. Clare graduated from Romeo High School and then the University of Michigan. He worked for a year at the Continental Bank of Chicago, but returned to Michigan to join the Air Force Reserves and attend Michigan State Univer ...
Johnny Edenfield - DEC 11, 2020
Johnny Edenfield, 72, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Metter, son of the late J.R. and Hazel Smith Edenfield. Johnny was reared in Metter where he attended local schools and later attended college in Americus. He was drafted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He moved to Savannah in 1965 and began his working career with various companies to include, National Cash Register (NCR), Critz Buick, Bass Pro Shop Marine Division and as a Mortgage Loan Officer. He was of the Christian faith, membe ...
Eric M. Olsen, Jr. MAR 29, 1959 - DEC 10, 2020
Eric M. Olsen, Jr., 61, died peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Eric was born on March 29, 1959 to Sally Peters Olsen and the late Eric M. Olsen, Sr. In addition to his father, Eric was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Olsen and a brother-in-law, Chuck Woodcock. Eric attended First Baptist Church of the Islands. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing the guitar, and golfing. Eric will be dearly missed by his two daughters, Lauren Olsen of Savannah and Jessica Olsen of Charlotte, NC; his mother, Sally Olsen of Savannah; and two sist ...
Dennis Roy Sukkestad APR 28, 1939 - DEC 10, 2020
In loving memory of Dennis Roy Sukkestad: Dennis was born on April 28th, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis was a lifelong scientist, earning his Baccalaureate of Science in Biology from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1961. Here is where he met Eleanor, his beloved wife of 59 years. He dedicated over 30 years to government service in the Department of Agriculture as an entomologist studying toxicology. His passion for the natural world extended beyond the laboratory, as he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Dennis loved his family, photography, and animals. Dennis was prece ...
Marsha Elaine Lowe Hanton SEP 01, 1948 - DEC 09, 2020
Marsha Elaine Lowe Hanton, 72, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on September 1, 1948 to the late Ernest Freddie Lowe and Helen Lois DeLoach. Marsha was a 1966 graduate of Groves High School and retired from Investment Performance Services after more than 30 years of service. She was an avid crafter and loved being Memaw to Rylie and Aiden. Surviving are her husband, Freddie L. Hanton of Savannah; son, Jeremy Page Hanton (Danielle); a brother, Jerry David Lowe and his special friend Jan Champio ...
James "Papa" Theron Ellington - DEC 08, 2020
James Theron Ellington, 92, passed away peacefully died at home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, with family by his side. James was born in Emanuel County on November 11, 1928, to Pearl Gay and James Frank Ellington. He grew up in the Bulloch and Effingham County areas and graduated from Georgia Teachers College High School in 1945. James also served as a Sergeant in the United States Army in the early 1950’s. However, he was a long-time resident of Savannah. James was a very special and remarkable individual. He was a loving, kind, devoted husband, father, and ...
Elaine K. Doak - DEC 07, 2020
Elaine Kerby Doak went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2020. She was born in Bulloch County to Bertha and Frank Kerby. Raised in Claxton, she moved to Savannah to work with Southern Bell (later BellSouth and AT&T), where she spent 42 years as an exemplary and dedicated employee. She was married to Clarence Griffin (widowed in 1949) and to Richard Doak from 1953 to 1963. She was a longtime active member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Elaine was a gentle, kind, and smart member of the Greatest Generation, she loved sharing stories of family and frie ...
William Severn Fleming, Sr. - DEC 06, 2020
WILLIAM SEVERN FLEMING, SR. March 12, 1932 – December 6, 2020 Bill passed away on December 6, 2020 from a battle with bladder cancer. He is survived by his wife, Anne Dolan Fleming, a brother, Harold Fleming, six children, William S. Fleming, Jr, (Jennifer), Nancy F. Friend (Steven), JoAnn F. Banky (Ron), Robert Fleming, Suzanne Kitts (Daniel), and Larry (Bert) H. Bacon, Jr. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill was born in Ellicott City, Maryland to Thomas Albert and Clara Pauline Fleming. He was the youngest of three boys and grew up on a f ...
Mary Coffey Dunn - DEC 06, 2020
Mary Coffey Dunn, aged 90, died on December 6, 2020. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Lema and Emery W. Coffey, Sr., on November 16, 1930. She and her brother, Emery “Buck” Coffey, Jr., grew up on a small family farm in the now Buckhead area of Atlanta. Mary loved to make jewelry, read mystery novels, do crossword puzzles, collect coins, garden, and spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She took her children to Tybee in the summers as well as camping in the Smoky Mountains. When her children attended Cathedral Day School, she was active in the ...
Dennis Lasik JUL 17, 1948 - DEC 06, 2020
Dennis Zigmund Lasik, 72, transitioned unexpectedly Dec 6 from a massive brain bleed in Savannah, GA. Formerly from Cumming, GA, born in Philadelphia, Dennis was a business owner of CrystalTek with his wife Janie Lasik. As well as Janie, he is survived by 4 children, Adam Lasik with his wife Jennifer of Milwaukee, Denna Pace of Jasper, GA, Amanda Walker & partner Sean Lorenz of Navarre FL, Jordan Lasik of Durango CO., 3 grandchildren, Aislynn, Brennan, & Mila. Dennis, A Vietnam Vet, left a legacy of laughter & l ...
Elsie "Bunnie" Parsons NOV 25, 1929 - DEC 06, 2020
Elsie “Bunnie” Parsons passed peacefully on December 6, 2020 in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Stamford Connecticut on November 25, 1929 where she resided until 2015 when she relocated to Savannah to be closer to family. Bunnie was a dedicated mother and homemaker as well as a teacher’s aid at Rogers Elementary school in Stamford. She was a fabulous cook and was a “green thumb” gardener. She was predeceased by her loving husband Gilman, her son Douglas, four sisters and two brothers. Bunnie leaves to cherish her memory three daugh ...
Larry Vernon Walden - DEC 05, 2020
Larry Vernon Walden, 71, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Charles W. and Thelma Canady. Mr. Walden was a roofer for many years and of the Christian faith. He was an avid State of Georgia sports fan, especially the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lennox Walden, sister, Betty Madelyn Beecher, brothers, Charles W. “Charlie” Walden and George Edward “Boozie” Walden. Surviving are several niece ...
John William Cook, Sr. AUG 08, 1939 - DEC 03, 2020
John William Cook, Sr. of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020. He was 81 years old. He was born in Brooklet, GA on August 8, 1939, to Lee Roy Cook and Joanna Cone Cook. After graduating from high school, John moved to Savannah, GA and met the love of his life, Janet Dunn Cook. They were married for 57 years and had two children: daughter Joanna Cook West (Brian) of Brentwood, TN and son John William Cook, Jr. (Rene) of Franklin, TN. One of the greatest joys of his life was his 5 grandchildren: Rachel, William, Georgia, Sadie, and Celia Tate. John attended Georgi ...
Rochelle Brown Buttimer - DEC 03, 2020
Rochelle Brown Buttimer, 75, died December 3, 2020 at home under the care of GHC Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1945, daughter of Joseph E. Brown and Betty O. Brown and lived in Savannah most of her life. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1962 and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1965. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Savannah for many years and most recently was self-employed as a Nurse Case Manager. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and is remembered by all who knew her as kind and loving, and always ...
Mary Stubbs Tyson - DEC 03, 2020
Mary Stubbs Tyson passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at University Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of John M. and Moina Stroud Stubbs. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Agnes Scott College in Atlanta and later earned a Master’s degree in Education from Georgia Southern College. She was very close to her cousin Millie Mallory growing up and thought of her as a sister throughout her life. In 1952, she married the love of her life, John S. Tyson, III to whom she was married 59 years until his death in 2012. Their marriage was full ...
Aniko Szentkiralyi - DEC 02, 2020
Aniko Szentkiralyi, 75, passed away at her home in Savannah, Georgia, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Although born in Passau, Germany, Aniko was raised in Budapest, Hungary. She was a professional athlete in the sport of rowing and represented Hungary in the 1971 European Championship. She also worked as a nurse in Hungary and Germany prior to immigrating to the United States. Aniko was a proud mother and grandmother. She raised her daughter in Bowling Green, Ohio, and moved to Savannah, Georgia in 2016 to be near her daughter. Aniko had a profound love of dogs, the outdoors, and most impo ...
William Wright Espy MAR 07, 1947 - NOV 30, 2020
William Wright “Billy” Espy, a successful commercial real estate investment banker, died suddenly on Monday morning, November 30, of an apparent heart attack. His wife, Lee, and 20-year-old sons—Walker and Robert—were at home with him. He was 73. Always an extremely hard worker, Billy started his career in banking in New York City; after several years there, he moved to Atlanta in 1972 to pursue new business opportunities and formed the Espy-Michaels Company which later became The Espy Company. Until he cut back about a decade ago to devote more time to his var ...
John R. "Bob" Purvis - NOV 28, 2020
John Robert “Bob” Purvis, 91, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters. He was born July 13, 1929 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late John D. and Elsie Lee Knapp Purvis. Mr. Purvis retired from CSX Railroad after 40 years of service, where he was the Regional Sales Manager. He was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Cato Purvis. Surviving are his four children and their spouses, Christine and Keith Westlake, Eliza ...
Betty Lanier Tillman FEB 04, 1932 - NOV 28, 2020
Betty L. Tillman, 88, of Bloomingdale passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Candler Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. Betty was born in Ellabell, the daughter of Loren and Alice Lanier. She retired from Anderson Shipping Company after 40 years of service. She was an active member of Montgomery Presbyterian where she also participated in the PW Women’s group. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Lorace H. Tillman and a daughter, Patricia T. Jarrell. She is survived by her three children, Beth (Joe) Christiansen, Stanley H. Till ...
Charles Scott Rogers DEC 04, 1961 - NOV 28, 2020
Charles Scott Rogers, 58, passed away at home on Saturday, November 27, 2020 after a valiant 40-year fight with quadriplegia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 4, 1961 to Warren and Betty Rogers. In 1979, while a junior at Windsor Forest High School in Savannah, GA, he landed a speaking part in the TV movie ‘Orphan Train’ that was filmed in Savannah. He played the role of Bruce, one of the older orphans. At that time, he became a lifetime member of the Screen Actors guild with plans to audition for other acting roles in the future. In 1980, five m ...
Annette Seiler Coyle MAR 11, 1931 - NOV 28, 2020
Annette Seiler Coyle, 89, died peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. Annette was born in Trenton, NJ, the only daughter of Paul and Ludwina Seiler. Her older brother, Francis, preceded her in death in 1990. Annette received her Associates Degree from Chestnut Hill College. In 1951, Annette married Thomas F. Coyle, who was also from the Trenton, NJ area. They moved across the Delaware River to Yardley, PA, where they raised their family for the next twenty-five years. In 1982, they moved to Savannah, GA, residing at the Landi ...
Ronny L. Woods - NOV 28, 2020
We celebrate the life, legacy and memory of Ronny Leroy Woods, 62, of Brooklet, GA whose death occurred on November 28, 2020. He was formerly of Savannah, GA and employed by CAT until his retirement. Ronny was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Louise Woods, of Midway, GA. Left to mourn his passing are his partner, Tony Pisacano and his constant companion "furbaby" Tudy, his siblings: Jenell Canfield (Grant), Elaine Lunsford (Frank), Sandi Smith (Roy), Jeffrey Woods (Robin) and many nieces and nephews. His essence cannot be captured by mere words. Ronny had a passion f ...
Rita Jasura Haneline JUN 23, 1935 - NOV 27, 2020
Rita Jasura Haneline, 85, died peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. The Cleveland, OH native was married to Roger D. Haneline for more than 61 years. Rita and Roger spent their first 21 years living in Morocco, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Panama, and several U.S. Military bases. They also traveled to Spain, France, Germany, Austria, South Africa, and many of the Central and South America countries. Rita was an active military wife and was a member of the Wives Club wherever she and Roger were stationed. Prior to her marriage to Roger ...
Shirley Parish Oelschig - NOV 26, 2020
Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, Shirley Parish Oelschig passed away on November 26th. Shirley was born on October 13, 1927, in Savannah, GA, to John Franklin Parish and Inez Adams Parish. She was a member of the Savannah High School class of 1945 and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1949 with a BA degree in Journalism. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, serving as their Chapter Secretary. In 1949, she and George Henry Oelschig, her sweetheart since eighth grade, were married in Savannah. They enjoyed 63 beautiful ye ...
N. Carson Branan OCT 22, 1932 - NOV 26, 2020
N. Carson Branan passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 from complications of the coronavirus. He was born in Colquitt County, Georgia on October 22, 1932 to the late Nunan Caswell Branan and Maxie Graham Branan. In addition to his parents, Carson was predeceased by his first wife Geraldine “Jerrie” Horne Branan and two sisters, Kate Branan Robinson and Mary Agnes Branan Whitehead. Carson is survived by his wife Betty Wade Branan of Tybee Island, Georgia; a son: Philip Branan and his wife Charlene of Savannah; three daughters: Angie Grantschnig and her husband Gab ...
James A. Mohs - NOV 26, 2020
James A. Mohs,76, died peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Jim was born in Everett, Washington, the only son of Herbert and Alice (Johnson) Mohs. He received his bachelor's degree at The University of Minnesota and master's degree at Georgia State University. In 1974, he married Dot Forrester of Decatur, Georgia. They have two children. He retired as a pilot from Federal Express after more than 20 years. Jim was a United States Marine who flew F4 Phantom fighter jets in the Vietnam War. As a Marine Corps pilot and a competitive rower, he had tamed both air and water with h ...