Obituaries
Scott Smith SEP 17, 1968 - JUN 18, 2020
Thomas Scott Smith, Savannah, GA, 51, passed away at home, June 18, 2020. Scott, also known affectionately as “Scotty” or “Smitty” was born in Savannah on September 17th, 1968 as the only child to Thomas Waldo Smith and Vivian Davis Smith (Holt). Scott graduated from Beach High School. He began working with his father who owned Tommie Smith Painting as a teenager and then later became owner of Scott Smith Painting and Construction. He was a jack of all trades working the past few years for Fox and Weeks Funeral Home and being an UBER driver while al ...
Lois Ann (Bauer) McCarthy JUN 11, 1937 - JUN 18, 2020
Lois Ann (Bauer) McCarthy, 83, daughter of Johann and Mildred Bauer died this last Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home in Commodore Point. Lois was born in Queens, New York and raised and educated in Huntington, Long Island, NY. After marrying John, the boy next door, the couple had two sons (John and Steve). While raising the family, Lois performed in local theatre and ballet, taught swim lessons and learned to make clothes for herself and the boys. At the same time, she developed her skills as an artist painting in both oil and watercolor and sculpting in clay. In 196 ...
Wallace H. Crouch NOV 30, 1985 - JUN 17, 2020
Wallace Hardy Crouch, 34, husband of Stephanie Simms Crouch, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Neil Waldo Johnson DEC 03, 1922 - JUN 16, 2020
Neil Waldo Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020. Neil was born in New York City December 3, 1922 to Neil Waldo and Lillian Larsen Johnson. He grew up in Mount Vernon, NY. At A.B. Davis High School he met Adele Frances Jones who he married in 1943. Neil was proud of his service during WWll as a B17 navigator. ln recent years, he enjoyed visits to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum and reconnecting with several of his fellow crew members. He had a successful sales career ultimately retiring from lnternational Paper. ln addition to Adele, Neil was predeceased by brother H ...
Constance Ann "Connie" Goodwin MAR 06, 1947 - JUN 15, 2020
Constance Ann "Connie" Goodwin, 73, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020, in Savannah, GA. A native of Bronxville, NY, she graduated from Syracuse University. Although Connie had no children of her own, she spent the majority of her life working for the State of New York's child protective services in Syracuse, NY. Connie was known for her intelligence, humor, and compassion that she would quietly show in an unassuming way to those who needed it. Surviving her are three sisters, Joy Marks of Savannah, GA, Kim Goodwin of Watermill, NY, and Donna Goodwin of Philadelphia, alon ...
Madeline A. Ferraro - JUN 12, 2020
Madeline Antoinnette Ferraro entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 99. Madeline was born in Savannah, GA on April 27, 1921 and was the daughter of Louis Bie Ferraro, an immigrant from Italy and Laura Postanowicz Ferraro Hart, an immigrant from Poland. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, George E. Hart, Sr., as well as her siblings, Theresa L. Ferraro, Bie L. Ferraro, Vincent J. Ferraro, Sr., John J. Ferraro, Mary Ferraro DeLoach, Jeannette Ferraro Barker and half-brothers George E. Hart, Jr. and Francis E. Hart. ...
Carl Lee Rigdon, Jr. OCT 03, 1933 - JUN 12, 2020
Carl Lee Ridgon, Jr., died June 12, 2020. The Chatham County native was a retired machinist with International Paper, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by two daughters, Amanda R. Rigdon and Angela R. Baker. ...
Wyman H. Sharpe JUN 30, 1931 - JUN 09, 2020
Wyman H. Sharpe, 88, passed away June 9, 2020 at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his family. Wyman was born June 30, 1931 in Wayne County, GA, and moved to Savannah at an early age. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1952, being honorably discharged after earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was employed by Sears Roebuck and Company for 37 years, retiring in 1985. Wyman was also a successful real estate investor, owning and operating multiple parcels of rental property. He was a past member of the Sa ...
Dr. Harvey Morgan - JUN 09, 2020
Harvey Vaughan Morgan Sr., 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Summer Breeze Senior Living in Savannah, Georgia. Harvey was born in 1927 in Savannah to Annie and Marshall Morgan. He was educated in Savannah schools and served in the Army for two years, stationed in Northern Italy. Harvey attended Armstrong Junior College for two years and completed his Bachelors and Doctorate at Emory School of Medicine. He married Mary Frances Bland in 1954 and they returned to Savannah to start their family and for Harvey to complete his residency at Memorial Hospital. Shortly thereafter, h ...
Margaret S. Willey JUL 18, 1930 - JUN 08, 2020
Margaret S. Willey, 89 died on June 8, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1930 in Savannah, GA. She grew up In Savannah and Atlanta and graduated from Savannah High School in 1948 and earned an Associates Degree from Armstrong Junior College in 1950 and began her work career at Union Bag. She met her husband, Monroe M Willey in Savannah while he was stationed at Hunter Field near the end of the Korean War. They married in 1955 and moved to suburban Philadelphia. She raised her family in both Pennsylvania and Michigan. She was a long- time member of the Methodist Church, for the past 25 ye ...
Thomas Anthony Workmon - JUN 08, 2020
Thomas Anthony Workmon of Deer Lodge, Montana passed away June 8th, 2020 at the age of 59. Tom was a native of Savannah, GA. He graduated from Benedictive Military School. Tom is survived by his three adult children, Christopher Bryan Workmon, Glen Patrick Workmon and Elizabeth McKenzie Workmon; his grandson, Raymond Christopher Workmon; his mother, Julia Mckenzie Workmon; and his three brothers, Robert Anthony Workmon, Charles Calvin Workmon, and Patrick Joseph Workmon. A joint private graveside memorial service for Tom and his father, Bob Franklin Workmon, will be ...
Frank C. DeBolt, Sr. FEB 23, 1930 - JUN 07, 2020
Frank C. DeBolt, Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully in Savannah, Georgia, on June 7, 2020. A native of West Virginia, Frank spent over twenty years in the United States Navy, primarily as an aviator and in the field of electronics. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and also obtained a Master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. His duty stations included bases on the east and west coasts, the U.S.S. Wasp, Trinidad, West Indies, and Panama. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in 1973. After his military service, Frank and his family settled in ...
Mary Gray Gillikin Mell Klees MAY 19, 1930 - JUN 07, 2020
Mary Klees, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Norfolk, VA on May 19, 1930 to the late Clemmie and Mary Gillikin. She was the eldest of eight children. Mary loved working in her yard. Anyone that knew her, could tell you that she was rarely seen without a rake in her hand. She loved going fishing but has been unable to go as much as she did back in the day. Mary could sling a cast net, cut a rug, and dance anyone under the table. She will be deeply missed by all. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her so ...
Mark Edward Gilroy AUG 16, 1960 - JUN 06, 2020
Mark Edward Gilroy died peacefully at Savannah Beach Nursing Home in Tybee Island, Georgia on June 6, 2020. Mark was born to Charles Edward Gilroy and Donna Mae (Virtue) Gilroy on August 16, 1960. He graduated from Elida High School near Lima, Ohio and became a carpenter and woodworker for several cabinet makers in the area as well as operating his own handyman business. Mark loved animals and volunteered at Angels for Animals in Elida, Ohio. He enjoyed various types of music, rock concerts, playing his guitar, gardening and doing artwork. Mark also enjoyed working out ...
James Archie LaRoche, Jr. NOV 17, 1954 - JUN 06, 2020
James Archie LaRoche, Jr., 65, alongside his longtime companion, Patty Jo Atkins, entered eternal peace, Saturday, June 6, 2020. James was the son of the late James Archie LaRoche, Sr. Archie joins his late brother, Mark LaRoche and son, Alex Meyer. He is survived by his mother, Rosa LaRoche; daughter, Erin Renee LaRoche; granddaughter, Sophie Winfield LaRoche of Savannah, GA; step-daughter, Rose Lee Garrett (Mike); two grandsons, Rhyan Keith Armstead and Dylan Lee Armstead of Charleston, SC; siblings, Cynthia, Tony, Phillip, and Robert. Along with many nieces and nephews, ...
Edith Griffis De Mauro - JUN 05, 2020
Edith Griffis De Mauro, 94, died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 in Savannah, Georgia. Edith was born in Titusville, Florida. She was the only child of Gladys Rain and Jefferson Davis Griffis. She graduated from a RN Program at University of Florida at Gainesville. She then met Peter Anthony De Mauro while working at the Chattahoochee State Hospital and they were married on July 19, 1947 in Spring Lake, New Jersey. She worked for many years as a staff nurse and eventually as a nurse manager at Carrier Clinic, an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Hopewell, New Jers ...
Melvin Lee Taylor - JUN 04, 2020
Melvin Lee Taylor of Baxley, GA- 01-14-1948-06-04-2020 Passed at home with his wife of 29 years Lisa Weaver Taylor by his side. Is preceded in death, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peggy Taylor of Baxley, GA; a half-brother Peggy Taylor, Jr., and a sister, Angela, who the Lord took at a young age. Many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, some preceding him, and surviving family members, out of Douglas, Baxley, and Nichols, include the Steads, Taylors, and Robertson families, Also preceded in death, and surviving family included, aunts and uncles, and cousins of Savannah are, the Weave ...
Laurena Mizelle Floyd Harrison NOV 30, 1921 - JUN 04, 2020
Laurena Mizelle Floyd Harrison passed away on June 4, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born in Dodge County, November 30, 1921 to Viola and Nicholas G. Floyd and graduated from Chester High School and Middle Georgia College. She was married to Everitt Edward Harrison for 41 years. She taught school at Dexter Elementary, McRae Elementary and for 2 years at Gould Elementary School in Savannah. She retired from the Department of Family and Children’s Services as a caseworker after 18 years. She joined the Bull Street Baptist Church as a bride in 1943 after being a m ...
William Thomas (Bill) Butler - JUN 03, 2020
William Thomas (Bill) Butler, age 92 of Savannah, passed away peacefully at Azalealand Nursing Home on June 3rd, 2020. Bill attended Savannah High School and was a graduate of Armstrong University. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict where he served in the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Murray. His career spanned from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bowater Paper Co. and Simons Eastern Engineering in Atlanta, where he retired after 30 years. After retiring, he returned to his childhood home in Savannah and enjoyed many wonderful ye ...
Lonnie D. Love DEC 29, 1968 - JUN 03, 2020
Lonnie Darnell Love, age 51, died June 3, 2020. The Savannah native attended Memorial Day School, Bible Baptist School, and graduated from Jenkins High School. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and formerly worked with the State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources. He was currently employed with Local 188, Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC Journeyman and Apprentices. He loved nature and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Delmas Love. Surviving, all of Savannah, are his son, William Cody Love; mother, Martha Love; bro ...
Thomas O'Neal Cupstid, Jr. OCT 20, 1937 - JUN 02, 2020
Thomas O’Neal Cupstid, Jr., 82, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center. The Savannah native was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas O’Neal and Marguerite Scott Cupstid; and his wife, JoAnn Cupstid. He was retired from the U.S. Army after 27 years of honorable service. He was a member of the Coastal Football Association and Exchange Club of Chatham County. Mr. Cupstid was a life member and director of Chatham Artillery Corp. and 1st Volunteer Regiment of Georgia and a life member of The American Rifle Association. Surviving is a brother ...
Joseph V. Ryan, Jr. SEP 28, 1948 - MAY 31, 2020
Joseph Verdery Ryan, Jr., a lifelong resident of Savannah, GA, died peacefully on May 31, 2020 surrounded by family and friends at his home after a long illness. He was 79 years old. Mr. Ryan was born on September 28, 1940 in Savannah, GA. He was the eldest of 8 children born to Captain Joseph V. Ryan, Sr. and Kathleen Coburn Ryan. Joe attended Savannah public schools and graduated from the University of Georgia’s Grady School of Journalism. After graduation, he worked for both the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Evening Press. Joe fondly remembere ...
Kory Lamar Shrum - MAY 30, 2020
Kory Lamar Shrum (age 34) passed Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Kory was born at the US Naval hospital in Rota, Spain and a graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School and Armstrong Atlantic State University. For those who knew Kory, he instantly made our world better with his infectiously loving and outgoing personality. Kory was athletic and loved soccer, biking, dancing, basketball, ping pong and roller blading. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Falcons, Hawks, United, Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. Kory was a loving father, wonderful son ...
Jeanette Antionette Sorochak OCT 01, 1926 - MAY 29, 2020
Jeanette Sorochak, 93, died May 29, 2020 at her home. She was born October 1, 1926 in Torrington, Connecticut and moved to Savannah to be near her family in 2019. A graduate of Torrington High School, she was a telephone operator for the Connecticut Telephone Company for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church. Her hobbies included baking, casino visits and the Boston Red Sox’s. Surviving are her loving husband of 61 years, Louis Sorochak, her son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Angel Sorochak and her grandchildren, who were the love of her life, Anna Sorochak ...
James Alvin Ray (Al) MAR 02, 1930 - MAY 28, 2020
James Alvin Ray, Jr. (Al), age 90, died May 28, 2020 at home. He was born on March 2, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia. He was employed by Central Georgia Railroad before entering the United States Marine Corps in 1950 and served 13 months in the Korean "Dog Company" with the FIRST Marine Division as a sergeant. After returning home, he attended the University of Georgia & Armstrong College where he received an Engineering Degree. Al worked for Savannah Electric and Power Company and retired after more than 40 years of service. He was an active member of the Ambucs for many yea ...
Dean Britton Bell JAN 10, 1961 - MAY 28, 2020
Dean Britton Bell, 59, died on May 28, 2020, at his home in Texas. His beloved family and friends mourn his unexpected death. Dean was born on January 10, 1961, in Moultrie, Georgia to Reverend Grover and Deanie Bell and spent his early years living in South Georgia with his family as a “preacher’s kid.” After graduating the University of South Carolina with both a Master’s of Business Administration and receiving a Juris Doctor, Dean practiced law in South Carolina for many years, even opening his own firm on Hilton Head Island. His fondness for legal practice ...
Janie Elizabeth Cox Harris NOV 14, 1928 - MAY 26, 2020
Janie Elizabeth Cox Harris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Buckingham South Assisted Living. Janie was born November 14,1928 to Cynthia and Richard Oakland Cox in Johnsonville, South Carolina. She was a long-standing member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over fifty years. She loved her Sunday School class and enjoyed their meetings and luncheons. Janie and her late husband, Frank Harris, Sr. owned and operated The Regency Room Restaurant, The Shrimp Factory, The River House Restaurant and The Liberty Inn. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. J ...
Joseph Anthony "Tony" Battle, III JAN 05, 1941 - MAY 26, 2020
Joseph Anthony “Tony” Battle III, 79 Joseph Anthony Battle, died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family, after a short battle with cancer on May 26, 2020. Tony was born January 5, 1941 in Savannah, GA to Katherine Edna Findley and Joseph Anthony Battle Jr. He graduated from Benedictine Military School and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. He worked in human resources, spending many years with Darden Restaurant Group. But his greatest accomplishment was his family; as evidenced by his 56-year marriage to the love of his life L ...
Carola H. Stone MAR 29, 1943 - MAY 26, 2020
Carola Hassley Stone passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020. Born in Hollywood, CA, as a military brat, her true place of origin was Norwich New London, Connecticut. She attended Williams Institute, later moving to Savannah, graduating from Savannah Country Day School. Despite her exceptional fried chicken, her sweetest ice tea, and years in Savannah, far outnumbering those in Connecticut, her children would still refer to her as a Yankee. She hated lima beans and grits, and was offended by turning on the air conditioning before June. She cringed at the use of “ain’t” and &ld ...
Stephen Wintersteen - MAY 26, 2020
Stephen Wintersteen, age 62, of Beverly, MA, died unexpectedly at his home May 26 in Savannah, Georgia of complications from adrenal insufficiency. He is survived by his loving wife, Erin, his son Andrew and wife Natslenne and their newborn daughter, Aaliyah Stephanie. He is also survived by his youngest son, Mark, his mother, Betty and her sister Elsie, his sisters Victoria and her husband, George and Suzanne Bernier and her husband Phil. He is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Gracie. Steve had a Master&rsq ...