Obituaries
Norvin Harris Eubank, Jr. APR 07, 1935 - SEP 17, 2020
Norvin Harris Eubank, Jr., 85, died Thursday, September 17, 2020. A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the church garden. Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to sign our online guestbook. ...
Bernard "Butch" Lowenthal AUG 04, 1932 - SEP 16, 2020
Butch Lowenthal, 88, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Butch was born on August 4, 1932 to the late Mildred and Bernard P. Lowenthal. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, Class of 1950. Butch was Director of Human Resources for Southern Nitrogen, Kaiser Agriculture Chemicals and IMC Global for a total of more than forty years. Butch was a past member of the Irish Heritage Society and a member of the Sinn Fein Society. He was a charter member of The Knights of Columbus, Council 5588, former member of Georgia National Guard, past president of the Chatham Artillery Asso ...
David Lee Miller MAR 29, 1955 - SEP 16, 2020
David Lee Miller, 65, of Savannah, GA, died September 16, 2020. He was born March 29, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, raised by Harold and Janice Soots. Dave joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1976 and served as part of the Search and Rescue mission for five years at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah. Graduated from Armstrong State College in 1983. He worked at Gulfstream, GE, CRSS, and then was an entrepreneur in many technological areas. Present Day, he was a Delivery Service Provider for Amazon in Port Wentworth, where he was very proud of his many employees and their accomplishments. ...
Thomas Ardis Hedrick, Jr. MAR 23, 1948 - SEP 15, 2020
Thomas Ardis Hedrick, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Born on March 23, 1948 in Johnstown, PA to Thomas Ardis Hedrick, Sr. and Jane House Hedrick, Tom was the oldest of four siblings, and lived most of his life in the Northeast. At Westmont Hilltop High School in Johnstown, Tom was a student leader, Co-Captain of the football team, and President of the Key Club and of the Chorus. Gifted with a beautiful voice, Tom performed as Captain von Trapp in the school’s production of The Sound of Music. Tom attended Franklin & Marshall ...
Frank S. Demcsak SEP 23, 1936 - SEP 15, 2020
Frank S. Demcsak, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Memorial Health University Hospital. He was born September 23, 1936 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Antionette and Emil Demcsak. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Demcsak. Frank graduated from Hillside High School, Hillside, N.J., and then served in the U.S. Army for two years, where he received a sharpshooter medal. He was a skilled carpenter and owned his own business, F&D Alterations until he retired for health reasons in 1990. After retirement he moved to Davenport, FL where ...
Randy Rhea Niemann NOV 08, 1985 - SEP 13, 2020
Randy Rhea Niemann, 34, formerly of Frankfort, passed away September 13, 2020 in Savannah, GA. He was born November 8, 1985 in Lafayette, Ind. to Donald R. and Diane (Ely) Niemann. Randy graduated from Frankfort High School in 2004 where he was a member of the swim team, was a local lifeguard and worked in the kitchen at Wesley Manor. Following high school, he moved to Savannah in 2004 where he went to Savannah College of Art Design and also became an accomplished bartender. He bartended for Top Deck, Social, Churchill’s, Murphy’s, and Molly MacPherson’s Scotti ...
John Scott III - SEP 11, 2020
John Scott III, 96, died peacefully on Friday September 11, the date of his would be 72nd anniversary. His loving wife, Yvonne, preceded him in death two years ago. John was born in Whitinsville, MA, son of John Scott Jr and Jane Dundas Scott. At seven years of age, his family moved to Elizabethton, TN where he spent his early years before attending Georgia Tech. His studies were interrupted when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to become a naval aviator. Flying Hellcats and Corsairs, he was training for night fighter operations when WWII ended. Thereafter, he returned to Georgia Tech and compl ...
Ernestine Estill - SEP 10, 2020
Ernestine Alice Stanley Estill, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born July 12, 1927 in Guyton, GA to the late Paul M. and Ethel Hurst Stanley. Mrs. Estill was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Estill, and her daughter, Kathryn Wheeler. Surviving are her son, Knowles Shaw Hamrick, III, two daughters, Karen Cowart, and Donna Brantley, all of Savannah. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Jeff Vanscooter, Laura Palmer, Angela Tidwell, Leslie Wh ...
William Kirkpatrick "Kirk" Middleton - SEP 10, 2020
William Kirkpatrick “Kirk” Middleton, 71, passed away at his home on September 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, DeVane and Enzell Middleton of Effingham County, GA. He graduated from Effingham County High School and attended South Georgia College. Kirk later served as a Chatham County Deputy Sheriff in the State Court and later worked for the City of Tybee. He is survived by his loving daughter, Angie Middleton Anderson (Patrick Overstreet) and granddaughter, Ruby Anderson, brother, King Middleton (Linda), and niece, Greta (Justin) Cribbs. ...
Jack Kaster FEB 03, 1929 - SEP 08, 2020
Jack Kaster died September 8, 2020 at age 91 at his home of 28 years in Savannah, Georgia, after living 24 years in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was a senior executive for 33 years with IBM when the revolution of computer technology began, and then spent 30 years leading charitable organizations when he retired in 1987. John Alden Kaster was born February 3, 1929 in Humboldt, Wisconsin in his grandfather’s farmhouse, a few miles from Green Bay to Carl C. Kaster and Marie G. (nee Tielens) Kaster. He married Joan Claire Skogg, also of Green Bay, on April 16, 1955. They recently celebrate ...
Dr. Earl L. Shook, Jr. MAR 24, 1924 - SEP 08, 2020
Dr. Earl Lester Shook,Jr., 96, of Asheville, N.C. and briefly Savannah, GA, peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2020. Earl was son of the late Earl Lester and Lois Myers Shook of Barberton, Ohio. Following graduation from Barberton High School, Earl began his college studies to become a cartoonist at Ohio State University. While there, he enlisted in the United States Army to serve in WWII at just 19 years of age. He tested, trained as a medic and soon discovered a love for helping people and a passion for medicine. It was a superior officer who, at the end of ...
Robert Edward Fogarty, Esq. - SEP 07, 2020
Robert Edward Fogarty, Esq., 75, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his residence. Due to the pandemic, a funeral service will not be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Village Library, 1 Skidaway Village Walk, Savannah, GA 31411. ...
Ellen Lynn Olson DEC 22, 1936 - SEP 07, 2020
Ellen Lynn Olson peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on the morning of September 7, 2020 at home with her husband at her side. Ellen was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin on December 22, 1936. She was the only child of Francis Robert Clark and Bessie Seime Clark. She grew up in small town, rural mid-America singing in church, school choirs, and at weddings about town. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1954 on the cheerleading squad and capable of beating most boys at school if they cared to play a round of golf. Ellen graduated from St. Olaf College ...
H. Mitchell Dunn, Jr. JAN 10, 1931 - SEP 06, 2020
Henry Mitchell Dunn, Jr., respected lawyer, quiet philanthropist and invaluable friend, died September 6 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was 89. Son of Henry Mitchell Dunn and Eleanor Doyle Dunn, Mitchell was a graduate of The Lawrenceville School in Princeton, NJ and the University of Virginia in 1953. After serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, in Augusta, GA, he went on to earn a law degree from the University of Georgia and in 1959 a Masters in Taxation from New York University, Phi Delta Phi. Following graduation from NYU, Mitchell joined the law firm Connera ...
Brad H. Harvill APR 20, 1939 - SEP 06, 2020
Brad Harvill, born Bradford Harris Harvill in Warner Robins, GA on April 4, 1939, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. Brad was the son of the late William and Lillie Whitaker Harvill. He was predeceased by his brothers, William, Samuel, and Douglas Harvill. He is survived by sisters, Betty Ann Cushman and Willie Kay Wilkerson and several nieces and nephews. Brad worked in the dry-cleaning business most of his life. In the early 90’s Brad moved to Savannah and managed Ardsley Park Cleaners. Brad will be missed by his Ardsley Park Cleaners family and his caregivers for the last tw ...
Sandra W. Wallace JUL 21, 1944 - SEP 06, 2020
Snellville, GA - Mrs. Sandra W. Wallace, age 76, died September 6, 2020. The Savannah native was a resident of Snellville, Georgia. She was retired from inside sales with General Electric and was of the Methodist faith. She loved her family dearly. Surviving are her husband, Ronald Wallace of Snellville; two sons, Bill Wallace (Valerie) of Birmingham, Alabama and Brian Wallace (Susan) of Medina, Tennessee; a sister, Brenda Askew of Gainesville, Georgia; a brother, Henry “Bubba” Wainwright of Atlanta, Georgia; and her grandchildren, Will, Lacy, and Hailey Wallac ...
John David Lacy JUL 15, 1982 - SEP 06, 2020
John David Lacy, 38, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, July 15, 1982. He was a graduate of Nicolas High School, class of 2000 in Summerville, West Virginia. John loved animals and children. He had a kind and loving heart, loved to laugh, and have fun. He was taken to soon and will be deeply missed. Surviving are his mother, Cynthia Lacy Martin and stepfather, Charles Martin of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Destiny Faith Arnold of West Virginia; uncle, Frank David Lacy of Texas; aunts, Becky Lacy and Netta Lacy of Savanna ...
Paulina G. Tawil - SEP 05, 2020
Paulina Tawil, 53, lost her long, courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She passed away in her Savannah home surrounded by her loving family. Paulina was born in Miami, FL to Jesus and Pauline Gutierrez on January 12, 1967. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who found joy in being surrounded by her loved ones. She was a Catholic school teacher for 22 years and an active member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Tyrone, and her four children Francesca, Daniela, Gabriela and Jordi ...
Jeanne Marie Albert MAY 20, 1966 - SEP 04, 2020
Jeanne Marie Albert, 54, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on the morning of September 4, 2020. A native of Rochester, NY, she was born on May 20, 1966, the daughter of Lawrence (Larry) and Susan Shaw. After leaving high school, Jeanne Marie served her country in the US Navy on USS Canopus AS-34, a submarine tender, as a dental hygienist for three years, from 1985 to 1988. Jeanne Marie loved reading, and writing poems and short stories, and was a very creative photographer. Two of her favorite pastimes were riding her bike to her favorite beach on Tybee Island which she na ...
Georgia R. Carter - SEP 03, 2020
Georgia Louise Roberts Carter, 101, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Summer Breeze, where she lived independently in a cottage. She was born May 26, 1919 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Sydney and Emily Williams Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eustace Clifton Carter, Sr. She was a charter member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, and was active in Eastern Star for many years. Mrs. Carter was a lifelong homemaker, where she raised her three children, and enjoyed growing flowers. Surviving are two da ...
Troy David Camburn - SEP 03, 2020
Troy David Camburn, 59, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 3, 2020. Surviving are his mother Patricia, sister Anna, brother Todd (John Fiore) Camburn, and beloved cat Lilly. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Pet Rescue of Savannah, 7430 Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 (coastalpetrescue.org) or Capital Area Humane Society of Lansing, 7095 West Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 (cahs-lansing.org). ...
Richard O'Connor APR 01, 1941 - SEP 03, 2020
Click here to view via St. James livestream Click here to view via St. James facebook Richard O’Connor died at The Oaks in Savannah on September 3, 2020. Born April 1, 1941 and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, he graduated from Madison West High School. Attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison, he changed his initial major of Electrical Engineering to Physics, graduating in 1964. With research in Radiation Physics occupying his early medical school years, he received his M.D. from Wisconsin in 1967. Dr. O’Connor completed his Pediatrics Internship and Residency at Yal ...
Sarah Jane Clark Boswell - SEP 02, 2020
Sarah Jane Clark Boswell, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, daughter of late Boyce S. and Idell Hendrix Clark. Mrs. Boswell owned and operated with her late husband of 51 years, William C. Boswell, Sr. Flowerland Florist for many years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she was a member of the Good Neighbor Sunday School Class, Silver Nuggets and used her talents in floral design decorating the church for Sunday service and at Christmas. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Willi ...
Daniel Ryan Moore MAR 21, 1994 - SEP 02, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Ryan Moore announces his passing on September 2, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel, 26, was born to Paul and Daphne Moore. He attended school in Savannah and graduated from Islands High School. Daniel worked for Natura Lawn of America in Virginia Beach, Va. His love for the outdoors was an asset to his career. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Paul Clayton Moore. He is survived by his mother, Daphne Moore; brother, Michael Anthony Luther, USN.; aunts and uncles, Carol (Alan) Br ...
Edward Brennan "Bird" Blalock MAR 26, 1988 - SEP 02, 2020
Our beloved Edward passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2020 at 32 years old. Edward is survived by his parents, Wren and Mary Blalock, two sisters, Palmer Blalock (Sutton Morgan and son, Parker Morgan) and Mary Ann Blalock (Jonathan Graham and daughter Camille Graham); his loyal lap dog, Ellie Blalock; his grandmother, Mary S. “Nana” Curran; and numerous extended family members. He was lovingly cared for by Idenia “Jackie” Quarterman in Savannah and Jadd Rellar in Steamboat Springs, CO. Edward was born in Savannah on March 26, 19 ...
David Anthony Bertaux APR 03, 1964 - SEP 02, 2020
David Anthony Bertaux, 56, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Born April 3, 1964 in Morgantown, WV, David is survived by his wife Lachlan (Ivy) Bertaux of Savannah, GA; sons Anthony Joseph Bertaux of Raleigh, NC, and Nicholas James Bertaux of Morrisville, NC; parents JoAnn Fredrick Bertaux of Morgantown, WV, and David Joseph Bertaux and wife Janice of Sebring, FL; brothers, Mike Bertaux and wife Kim of Apex, NC, Brian Bertaux of Winchester, VA, and John Bertaux of Keller, TX; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he lov ...
Dorinda Sellers Lawrence JAN 21, 1961 - AUG 31, 2020
On Monday, August 31, 2020, the beautiful soul of Dorinda left this earth after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born January 21, 1961 in Savannah and lived most of her life on Talahi Island. She spent many years working for and around Candler Hospital. She loved the outdoors, especially camping, boating, and getting muddy on 4-wheelers. She had a passion for exercise and remained active even after her diagnosis. She loved kickboxing and all of her kickboxing buddies. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Harold Sellers, Mattie Francine Olliff Sellers, and brother, Ricky ...
Alicia Denise Cannon DEC 14, 1973 - AUG 31, 2020
Alicia Denise Cannon, 46, beloved daughter of Debbie and the late Steve Cannon fell asleep in death on August 31, 2020. She was born in Savannah, Ga and was a 1991 graduate of Sol Johnson. She was a member of the marching band. Later she studied Culinary Arts at Savannah Tech. She then took her love of cooking and turned it into a career. Her catering business, “Savannah Chefs”, was well known in Savannah. She was also part owner of the Technology Group with Michael Hilliard. Alicia was known for her sunny disposition. Even through hard times she always maintained a ...
Mary Margaret Kessler APR 01, 1951 - AUG 31, 2020
Mary Margaret Kessler, my beloved big sis, passed suddenly at her home in Lawrenceville, Ga on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the age of 69. Mary was born in Augusta, Ga on April 01,1951 to the late Margaret & Fred O. Kessler, Jr., MD. The oldest of 4, she always paved the way—teaching, guiding, and attempting to keep us out of trouble. Although born in Augusta, Mary grew up in Savannah. She attended Charles Ellis Elementary School, Richard Arnold Middle School, and Savannah High School (Class of 1969). She received a Bachelor of Science from Armstrong State College in ...