Obituaries
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 ...
Pamela Wood Aloupas FEB 15, 1964 - MAY 26, 2020
Pamela Aloupas, 56, died on May 26th, 2020 in Jacksonville Florida. She was born February 15th, 1964 in Savannah, Ga and lived most of her life in Savannah, GA; Bowie, MD; and Jacksonville FL. Surviving are her daughters, Rachel Mammina and Paige Miller of Savannah, GA; husband, George Aloupas of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, David Wood and Phillip Wood of Savannah, GA; and her father, Jeff Wood of Wedowee, Al. While Pam’s family grieves her loss, they are choosing to remember her in a way that honors her spirit. Her husband and daughter would like to invite the community to join the ...
Ellen Braner Carroll MAY 28, 1921 - MAY 23, 2020
Ellen Jane Braner Carroll, 98, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1921 in Peru, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lafayette Carroll, and her parents, Stephen Weir Braner and Mabel Blanche Smith Braner. Mrs. Carroll is survived by her son and daugher-in-law, Stephen and Lynn Case of Savannah. ...
Claire Kearney McMillan FEB 28, 1936 - MAY 22, 2020
Claire Kearney McMillan, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice where she had been a resident since August 2018. Claire was born on February 28, 1936 in Savannah, Georgia to James Arthur Kearney and Adele Freeman Kearney. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas Richard McMillan, a daughter, Claire Marie McMillan and her brother, James Arthur Kearney II. She attended Sacred Heart School, St Vincent’s Academy and graduated from Armstrong College in 1955. As a young woman, Claire started her career working for the U. ...
Marika Carellas - MAY 22, 2020
Marika Carellas passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center after several illnesses. She was born in Kalamata, Greece, where her father was a physician. Marika studied nursing and English in Greece. She came to Savannah with her husband and has lived here since 1957. Marika was a lifelong member of St Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Savannah, where she was a member of the St Paul's Philoptochos Society (a women's philanthropic organization) and taught Greek school. Marika was an excellent seamstress and worked at St ...
Katlyn "Kate" Elizabeth Vaughn MAR 22, 1993 - MAY 21, 2020
Katlyn Elizabeth Vaughn went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020. She was born on March 22, 1993 in Savannah, Georgia and was an Honors Graduate from Georgia Southern University. Kate was a Case Specialist with Broughton Partners. She was preceded in death by her Grandmothers, Joanne McConnell and Shirley Vaughn. She is survived by her loving parents, Melissa and Jim Vaughn; her Grandfathers, James C. Vaughn and Arthur W. McConnell; her Aunts, Cheryl Lawson, Pamela Mizell (Neil) and Amelia Vaughn; special friend, Debra Morrell; her Uncles, Michael McConnell (Bea) and Dougl ...
Carroll Bacon Klahr NOV 30, 1926 - MAY 21, 2020
Carroll Bacon Klahr died peacefully May 21, 2020 at Azalealand, a nursing home in Savannah where she received outstanding care. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on November 30, 1926 the youngest daughter of E. Warner Bacon and Agnes Caughy Bacon. In 1944 she graduated from Strong Vincent High School, attended Northwestern University, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1948 with a BA degree in chemistry. After a high school romance, which continued during her future husband’s naval service and education, she married Charles Dean Klahr, Jr. in 1948. Carroll put in ...
Jean Prescott Logan Johnson APR 30, 1934 - MAY 20, 2020
Jean Prescott Logan Johnson, 86, died May 20, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She was born on April 30,1934 in Savannah, GA and was a lifelong Savannah resident. Jean was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended Armstrong State College. She met many of her lifelong friends at St. Vincent’s and over the years her classmates still kept in touch with monthly lunches. Jean was in the real estate business for many years and was also a previous member of both The Landings Club and The Savannah Golf Club. She married Bernard K. Logan (&ldqu ...
Joe A. Roseberry MAR 07, 1952 - MAY 19, 2020
Joe Allen Roseberry, 68, died May 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Joanna, and other relatives. No services are planned at this time. ...
Lucille Turner Adams APR 16, 1922 - MAY 18, 2020
On the morning of May 18, 2020, Lucille Adams peacefully passed away at the age of 98 and joined her husband and two children in heaven. Lucille was a devoted wife to Joe, and a stay at home mother to Allen and Kim. When Lucille’s children were young, the term “stay at home mom” did not exist. It was usual for women to stay at home with their children while their husbands worked. But even by the standards of the era, Lucille was an exceptional wife and mother. This trait carried on as she became a grandmother, or as her grandchildren called her “Mema”. Lucil ...