Obituaries
J. Desmond "Desi" Patterson, Jr. - AUG 13, 2020
James Desmond “Desi” Patterson, Jr., 63, of Savannah, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born May 26, 1957. He was the son of James Desmond Patterson, Sr, (deceased), and Betty G. Patterson of Savannah. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his sister, Linda K. Smith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Patricia Patterson of Tybee Island, and Elizabeth Woods of Savannah. After working many years in the family marine business in Savannah, he pursued his love of music by entertaining at nursing and ...
Shirley Ann Rozier Lopez FEB 13, 1936 - AUG 12, 2020
Shirley Ann Rozier Lopez, a resident of Savannah for over 40 years, passed away August 12, 2020 unexpectedly from an injury. Shirley was born February 13, 1936 to Levy and Bessie Rozier of Alma, GA. Shirley was dearly loved and will be missed by many friends, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Shirley moved with her husband Ray and young family from California to Alma in the early 1970s. She worked with the Model Cities Program until 1976 when the family moved to Savannah. Shirley worked for 22 years for Chatham County beginning in 1977 as a Budget Ana ...
Paula Theresa Sullivan - AUG 10, 2020
Paula Theresa Sullivan, 67, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. ...
Mary Caren Tisdel Buck JUN 08, 1948 - AUG 10, 2020
Mary Caren, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2020, after a long and courageous fight with breast cancer. She fought the good fight, but as she said, “Cancer reared its ugly head.” Mary Caren was born in Thunderbolt to Mrs. Emma Ambos Tisdel on June 8, 1948. She lived most of her life in Savannah, graduating from Herschel V. Jenkins High School in 1966. She then headed to Norman College and received her teaching degree from Georgia Southern College. She married the love of her life, Fred Thomas Buck, 50 years ago on May ...
Norma Bowers Edwards - AUG 09, 2020
Norma Bowers Edwards, 94, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Southest Georgia Health System. A private burial will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. ...
Kenneth Neal Forbes AUG 03, 1960 - AUG 09, 2020
Kenneth Neal Forbes, 60, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 with his family by his side. The family will have a private service at a later date. ...
Mary Ellen Trotter Cols AUG 26, 1928 - AUG 09, 2020
Mary Ellen Cols passed away August 9, 2020 at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Mary Ellen, daughter of the late Ernest and Rolande Trotter, was born in Flint, Michigan on August 26, 1928. While attending Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan, she met her future husband, Simon Cols. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Arts, Mary Ellen and Simon married on August 6, 1949. Immediately, they moved to Simon’s hometown, Antwerp, Belgium. In 1958, they moved back to the United States and had the pleasure of living in many places including Puerto Rico, England, ...
Daniel S. Robertson, Sr. OCT 12, 1955 - AUG 09, 2020
Sunday, August 9th, 2020, the Robertson family lost their hero in a tragic car accident, which occurred as Danny was traveling home from a family vacation - celebrating his son's wedding. Danny was born in Savannah, GA on October 12th, 1955. During his time on vacation, “GranDanny” told his children and grandchildren, “This is the best week of my life!” and expressed his love to all of them. Danny was a well known community leader and a loving family man. A member of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, the Jaycees, the Boy Scouts, youth spo ...
Francis Helene Barbee - AUG 08, 2020
Francis Helene (Beckmann) Barbee Helene Barbee passed away on 8 August 2020 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Beanie as she was named by her brother Tom, was born 11 Jan 1928 in Jacksonville FL to Lucille and George Beckmann Sr. She moved to Savannah as a young girl with her two older brothers George Jr. and Thomas who preceded her in death. She married Alex Barbee in 1949, a union that lasted 53 years until parted by his death. She lived most of her life on Isle of Hope and was the epitome of Southern Grace. She was active with volunteer and civic activities with St. Joseph&rsq ...
Battey Nicholson Coffield OCT 15, 1927 - AUG 07, 2020
Battey Nicholson Coffield, 92, of Savannah, died Friday, August 7, 2020 in Richmond Hill. Battey was the daughter of Joseph Robert Nicholson and Frances McWhorter Nicholson. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Albert Coffield, and her sister, Joanne Nicholson of Florence, SC. Survivors include her sister, Frances Downie of Easley, SC, son, Richard Coffield, Jr. (Beth) of Bluffton, S.C.; Mike Coffield (Martha) of Richmond Hill; and Frances Coffield Thrower (Howard) of Cairo. Grandchildren: Joseph Coffield, Josh Coffield, Katie Thrower Parvis (Daniel), Nick Thrower ...
Ellen Louise Cavanaugh DEC 21, 1944 - AUG 07, 2020
Ellen Louise Cavanaugh's final breath came on August 7, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by caregivers who had come to love her. Left without family, Ellen had been leading a quiet life alone, eventually moving into Magnolia Manor in Midway before her illness took her to St. Joseph's Hospital and the staff who would become the family of her heart in her final weeks. To the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph's, Ellen was more than just a patient who needed care. And following her death, these same caregivers believed Ellen deserved more than the tragic fa ...
Paul Winant Jackson JUL 27, 1943 - AUG 05, 2020
Paul Winant Jackson, 77, of both Savannah, GA and Leesburg, VA lost his fight with AML Leukemia on Wednesday, August 5th at St Joseph’s in Savannah. Paul was born July 27,1943 to the late Paul Thomas and Ada May Jackson in Hackensack, NJ. Paul spent most of his childhood in New Jersey until joining the United States Air Force at the age of 18 where he began his illustrious career in Aviation. Upon leaving the Air Force, he went on to pilot more than 10 different aircraft over his 45-year career in flight. Once his time in the air came to a close, he continued on as a fligh ...
Mae Foon Eng Jue - AUG 05, 2020
Mae Foon Eng Jue (February 9, 1935 – August 5, 2020) Mae Foon Eng Jue, 85, of Savannah, died August 5, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 9,1935 in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of the late Jung Fie Ng and the Lee Fong Ng. She often told stories of growing up on a farm owned by her father and his brothers in Jacksonville, Florida. She and her 5 brothers and 3 sisters helped out on the farm which supplied Chinese vegatables to restaurants. After graduating high school she attended Montreat College in 1953 and then Georgia Baptist Nursing School when she met her ...
Edwin Jones Wycoff, III SEP 20, 1975 - AUG 04, 2020
Edwin Jones Wycoff, III, 44, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 after recent health complications. He was born in Kennesaw, GA to Edwin Wycoff, Jr. and Susan Shippee Wycoff. He moved to Tybee Island and enjoyed all that the Island has to offer. Edwin rode his bike every day, back and forth to AJ’s, where he served as the manager for several years. He was a kind and unique individual who will be missed by many. Surviving are his sister and brother-in -law, Michelle Wycoff Farless and Gregg Farless of Shelbyville, TN,; daughter, Mia Barrett Cataldo, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, neph ...
Stephen B. Johnson NOV 24, 1956 - AUG 04, 2020
Longtime Savannah resident, Stephen B. Johnson, often and affectionately known as "Steve Starr" departed this world on August 4, 2020. He attended, and was a dedicated member of the St. Paul CME Church. He leaves to mourn his departure, three daughters, three siblings and a host of additional family and friends. An outdoor memorial will be held at 2pm on Saturday August 15,2020 at Lake Mayer Pavilion #1.1850 East Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah 31406. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. ...
Mary Frances Sullivan Blomberg OCT 28, 1934 - AUG 04, 2020
Mary Frances Sullivan Blomberg, 85, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Mary was born in Savannah, October 28, 1934 to William Fraser Sullivan, Sr., and Annie Mae Avant Sullivan. She was a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1952. She started her higher education at Armstrong Junior College, continued at St. Johns College in Annapolis, before earning her PhD at Stockholm University, Sweden. Mary reached the position of Associate Professor at Uppsala University, Sweden. During her professional career Mary published numerous works (www.minoanastronomy.mikrob.com) In addition to her parent ...
Eva Bell Lindsey Galbreath SEP 18, 1928 - AUG 04, 2020
Eva Bell Lindsey Galbreath, 91, also known as Monk, joined her heavenly father peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Eva is survived by her children, Melinda Galbreath Smith (Billy) of Savannah, Judy Galbreath Walker of Pooler, and Jimmy D. Galbreath (Jheri) of Richmond Hill. She was preceded in death by her son Ronald E. Galbreath (Vicki). Eva was born September 18, 1928 in Tusculum, Georgia and was the youngest child of Homer Bernard Lindsey and Annie Griffin Lindsey. She married the love of her life, Devoy Galbreath on December 28, 1951 who preceded ...
Nancy Porter Adams - AUG 03, 2020
Nancy Alice Porter Adams, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2020. Born in Savannah on December 7, 1940, she was the only daughter born to Marion McNeil Porter, Sr. and Alice Marion Dudley Porter. Nancy was special. She radiated warmth and friendship to everyone she met. To meet her was to love her! She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Robert Shuler Adams, “Bob”. Her brother, Marion McNeil Porter, Jr, his wife, Billie Marsh Porter and her brother Robert S ...
Mary Ann O'Grady JUL 29, 1926 - AUG 03, 2020
Mary Ann “Ming” Kenner DuPont O’Grady, 94, of Louisville, Georgia, passed away on August 3, 2020 in Evans, Georgia, with her daughter Patricia Easterlin by her side. A private family funeral will be held in Savannah on Friday, August 7th with burial to follow in Greenwich Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Born July 29, 1926 in Washington, D.C., Mrs. O’Grady attended Blessed Sacrament School in Chevy Chase, MD, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, and St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsbu ...
Bertie Mae Burnsed Anderson MAY 30, 1924 - AUG 03, 2020
Bertie Mae Burnsed Anderson entered into eternal life Monday August 3, 2020. She was 96. Bertie was born May 30, 1924 in Bulloch County, GA to the late Zada Rebecca and William Henry Burnsed. She graduated from Nevils High School in 1943 and was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Statesboro. Bertie was a special lady. She loved to sew, crochet, and garden. She was a wonderful mother, who was known for her infectious smile and her kind, compassionate nature. Bertie loved people and always made them feel at home. Her spirit will live on in her children, grandchildren, and ...
Dr. Frank Edward Humphreys - AUG 02, 2020
Dr. Frank Edward Humphreys, 65, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Statesville, North Carolina, the only son of William and Dorothy (Tesseneer) Humphreys. Living in and out of motor homes for most of his life, Frank’s family moved frequently when he was young, eventually settling in King’s Mountain North Carolina. His ever curious and tenacious personality lead him to strive to succeed at whatever he attempted. At age 13, Frank became the youngest Eagle Scout in the history of North Carolina. At age 17, Frank would se ...
Janice Snell Goldberg - AUG 02, 2020
Janice Snell Goldberg, passed away surrounded by her family on August 2, 2020, at the age of 83, in St. Petersburg, FL. Janice was truly a light in this world and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered for her kind heart and exuberant spirit by the many people whose lives she touched. A native of Tybee Island, GA, and daughter of Weis Cain Snell and Frances Smith Snell, Janice attended Commercial High in Savannah where she met Donald Goldberg, the love of her life, high school sweetheart, and husband of 64 years. In 1958 the couple started their family in Savannah, GA where they ...
Terry Durrence - AUG 02, 2020
Terry Durrence, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2020. He was born July 8, 1955 to Clarence Durrence and Addie (Kennedy) Durrence. He graduated from Beach High School in May 1973 and the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy in 1980. Terry worked for Revco, CVS, and Candler Hospital pharmacies. He was an avid supporter of the Habersham YMCA where he volunteered as a lifeguard and was active in the Leadership Club. He loved scuba diving and spending time travelling to beautiful diving locations. He was a true Georgia Bulldogs fan throughout the years, and was a member of the G ...
Ashton Dean Gambino - AUG 02, 2020
On Sunday, August 2nd, Ashton Dean Gambino, loving brother, and son passed away at the age of 21. Ashton was born on December 21, 1998. He spent his toddler years in Georgia and moved to Texas, Chicago, and eventually back to Georgia. He graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 2017. He attended LSU and GSU for a year and a half. He spent the last 8 months working with Pepsi as a reset coordinator and loved the team he worked with. Ashton was athletic, compassionate, and loved the outdoors. He was known for his infectiou ...
Robert Edward Lee AUG 04, 1977 - AUG 01, 2020
Robert Edward Lee, 42, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. A private graveside service will be held in Metter, Georgia. Please sign our online guestbook at www,foxandweeks.com ...
George A. Korb - AUG 01, 2020
George A. Korb of Skidaway Island passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born June 1, 1933 in Venango County, PA. Later, his family moved to McKean County, PA where he attended public grade and high school. After being discharged from the United States Army, he married Pamela J. Bullers, his high school sweetheart and life-long partner on October 31, 1953. After earning a BBA degree from the St. Bonaventure University, he was employed by the United States Air Force where he was promoted to accounting officer for the 460 1st. Support Wing located in P ...
Helen Keary APR 24, 1930 - AUG 01, 2020
Helen Keary died peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was a dedicated wife and mother, friend to many, and a devout Catholic. Her kindness and light will be missed by all those who knew her. Helen grew up in Galway, Ireland, and came to Manhattan, New York, in 1946. There, she met her husband Pat and they were married for 60 years. She is survived by her two sons, Brian and Sean, her siblings, Catherine, Frank and Michael, and her many grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held on August 4, 2020, at 2:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church. ...
Mary Jo Valenti MAR 17, 1931 - AUG 01, 2020
Mary Jo Valenti, 89, died Saturday, August 1st, 2020 in Fayetteville, NC. Mary was born on March 17th, 1931 in Bogalusa, LA, the eldest of six children of the late, Dominick Vincent Valenti and Rosa Fasola Valenti. As a young child, her family moved to Savannah, GA. Mary was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and earned her registered nursing degree at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD. She had been a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island since its beginning. Before her retirement in 1992, Mary had worked for 28 years in the outpatien ...
Paul A. Pittsford - JUL 29, 2020
Paul Pittsford, 84, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. In addition to his loving wife Patricia; Paul leaves behind his daughter, Perri Parsons of Pittsburgh, PA; sons, Philip Pittsford (Patricia) of Chicago, IL, and Patrick Pittsford of Oswego, IL. A private memorial will be held. ...