Obituaries
Shirley Ann Tunnell Eubank - AUG 19, 2020
Shirley Ann Tunnell Eubank, 81, died peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2020 next to the love of her life, her husband, Norvin Harris Eubank, Jr. Shirley was born July 19, 1939 in Amory, Mississippi. Shirley and Norvin married in 1962. They have two sons, Norvin, III and George. Shirley was very social and active and loved being with family and friends. She loved playing bridge and was very competitive. She had the most beautiful smile and was a true lady in every sense of the word. Shirley leaves behind her husband Norvin, sons George and Norvin III (Laine). ...
Jason Michael Landuyt DEC 22, 1982 - AUG 19, 2020
Jason Landuyt, 37, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2020. Jason was an avid sports fan that loved the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks. He also loved all things aviation and had big dreams of working with planes again some day. He was the happiest when traveling with his wife and spending time with his children and family. Jason was born in Pekin, IL. His childhood was spent living in Europe and traveling the world before settling in Omaha Nebraska to finish high school. His family moved to Savannah in 2001. He met his wife Dani in 2012 and they were married in 2015. ...
Margaret Joanna Helmey Owens SEP 30, 1934 - AUG 19, 2020
Mildred Helmey Owens, 85, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mildred was born in Guyton to the late John and Myra Kight Helmey. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald M. Owens; brother, William "Bill" Helmey; and four sisters, Frances Porter, Betty Holcomb, Margaret Sikes, and Arlene Barner.. Surviving are two sons, Ronald, Jr. and Kelly Owens (Sharon); brother, John V. Helmey (Carolyn); sister, Doris Reddy; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Guyton Ci ...
Cynthia A. Schnabel - AUG 18, 2020
Cynthia Ann Seabolt Schnabel, 66, of Wilmington Island, died August 18, 2020 at Candler Hospital. She was born December 15, 1953 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late Roy N. and Lorene Griffin Seabolt. Cynthia graduated from Henderson High School in 1971, and graduated from Murray State University in 1975, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She retired after a 40 year career in nursing, having worked at Welborn Baptist Hospital and Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indidana, Candler Hospital ICU in Savannah, GA, and as Director of Quality Management at Select S ...
Thomas B. Ruff - AUG 18, 2020
Thomas B. Ruff, former Attraction Division President for The Biltmore Company, died on Tuesday at his home in Savannah, GA. He was 65 years old. Tom recently retired after 25 years at Biltmore, where he oversaw guest operations and the estate’s hospitality functions. His expertise was instrumental in elevating Biltmore from an attraction to a destination, with the opening of The Inn on Biltmore Estate and Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate. Prior to joining Biltmore, Ruff worked as an independent hospitality consultant. A veteran of the food and beverage industry, he also held ...
Hugh Frederick Gilmore, Jr. DEC 10, 1926 - AUG 17, 2020
Hugh Frederick Gilmore, Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born in New Orleans, LA on December 10, 1926, son of Hugh F. Gilmore and Josepha Manedy Gilmore. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Bergen. He was a Coxswain on a landing craft taking support troops to Okinawa. He had a passion for military aircraft, and built many World War I aircraft models from scratch. Hugh was a communicant of the catholic church and attended of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, member of the Knights of Columbu ...
Nancy Elizabeth Maloy Manderson - AUG 17, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Maloy Manderson, 88, passed way August 17, 2020. Nancy was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 26, 1932. She was a graduate of John Hopkins Nursing Program (1955) and worked as an RN at George Washington University Hospital for many years. Nancy lived in Savannah for 30 years. She was a member of the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus Walker. Nancy is survived by her children and their spouses: James and Sharon, Andy and Judy, David and David, and Lynn and Kurt, grandchildren: Heather, Kris ...
Nancy Dickerson Gaspin - AUG 16, 2020
Nancy Dickerson Gaspin, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Pruitt Health. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The service and burial will be private. Social distancing and the wearing of masks is encouraged for the safety of everyone attending. ...
William "Bill" Lawrence Wade SEP 10, 1947 - AUG 15, 2020
William “Bill” Lawrence Wade, 72, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 while watering his jalapenos. St. Peter surely had a wry smile and a sore shoulder after Bill met him with a vigorous handshake and his usual greeting of, “how ya doin, how ya doin, Bill Wade, Bill Wade, nice to meet you, nice to meet you”. He would have celebrated his 73rd birthday this year with his, “Turd of Hurtles, I mean, Herd of Turtles” – as he used to say. Instead he will be saving the herd a place at heaven’s table. It may have been Bill&r ...
Shirley T. Eubank - AUG 14, 2020
Shirley Tunnel Eubank, 81, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at her residence. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church garden. ...
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 ...