Obituaries
Russell W. Bennett JUL 13, 1925 - JAN 10, 2020
Russell W. Bennett passed away on January 10, 2020 surrounded by his care givers at The Oaks skilled nursing facility Skidaway Island Savannah, GA. He was born on July 13, 1925 in Somerville, MA. His parents were Marion Gladys (Bickford) and Mason Edward Bennett. He graduated from Worcester Academy and then earned a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, Medford, MA. In 1950, he married Barbara Claire Ehrenborg. They were married for 55 years and had two daughters. Russell worked for Fisher Scientific Company (now Thermo Fisher Scientific) from 1952 to 1982 retiring as ...
Barbara (Bobbie) Sabin Cole - JAN 09, 2020
Barbara (Bobbie) Sabin Cole, age 89, of Savannah, Georgia and Lake Placid, New York, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Bobbie died peacefully in her home in Savannah, surrounded by family. She was born to the late Edward Dana Sabin and Dorothy Mullen Sabin of Jamaica Estates, New York on November 9, 1930. Bobbie attended St. Mary’s School in Garden City New York, before attending Smith College where she majored in English. Bobbie was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, David Hamilton Cole. She was a principal in Taylor Travel, Inc., located in Chapp ...
Joel Donald Lynch SEP 07, 1935 - JAN 09, 2020
Joel Donald Lynch, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Joel was born in LaGrange, GA on September 7, 1935 to Walter and Nettie Lou Lynch. He graduated from Oglethorpe University, did graduate work at Emory University, and received a law degree from Tulane University. He married the former Dottie Eisenberg of Savannah in February 1959. Joel pursued a career in financial services, beginning his lifetime work at Loeb Rhoades in New York City. He moved to Savannah in the early 1960s where he joined what would become The Robinson-Humphrey Company. He was a p ...
Alice St. Clair Ehlers - JAN 08, 2020
Alice St. Clair Ehlers died in Savannah on January 8, 2020. Born in Savannah, she graduated from the Pape School and worked for many years at her father’s insurance business. In her later years she worked as a nurse’s aide. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church and also active with the Bethel Church services at Signature Healthcare. She is survived by her nephews, Asheton B. Call of Chandler, Arizona, and Charles C. Call of Los Angeles, California and her grandniece Katerina E. Call of Phoenix, Arizona. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January ...
Mildred C. Roush - JAN 08, 2020
Mildred Clayton Roush, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her son and daughter. She was born April 2, 1923 in Ridgeville, South Carolina to Katherine Green Clayton and Middleton Samuel Clayton of Givhans, SC. She attended Ridgeville High School where she was Valedictorian of her class. She also attended the University of Cincinnati and the College of Charleston. Her professional career was in credit with Allied Department stores working in various cities including Savannah, GA, Cincinnati, Ohio and Greensboro, NC. She was awar ...
Dr. Irving Victor - JAN 08, 2020
Dr. Irving Victor, 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, surrounded by family following a brief illness. Dr. Victor (Vic) was born in Savannah on May 15, 1922, the son of the late Jules and Cecelia Kassell Victor. He graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College in 1941 where he was valedictorian and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Scholastic Society. He received his medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. D ...
Harry L. Wilson, III JUL 17, 1927 - JAN 05, 2020
Harry L. Wilson, III, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Memorial Health University Center. Harry was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He was predeceased by his parents, Edna and Harry L. Wilson, Jr. and a stepson, Carl Bass. Harry served in the U.S. Navy prior to serving as a medic in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II and the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, Harry continued to serve his country in the National Guard during the Vietnam Conflict. He later retired from Kennickell Printing after 39 years of service. Harry is s ...
Beverly Sillman NOV 25, 1930 - JAN 05, 2020
Beverly Sillman, 89, died peacefully on Sunday January 5, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born in Brownsville, NY & eventually relocated to Boca Raton, FL. She received a bachelors degree in nursing and served as a registered nurse for many year. She supported Brandeis University by organizing charitable events. Beverly leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Esta Harper and Eddie Harper of Savannah; a son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Linda Sillman of Key West, FL; a granddaughter and her husband, Rebecca and Jare ...
Brenda Hensley Spencer JUL 27, 1944 - JAN 04, 2020
Brenda Hensley Spencer passed away on January 4, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her spouse of 53 years, Jay Spencer, Jr., her son Jay Spencer III, her daughter Jennifer Spencer Rivera and son in law, David Rivera. Two sisters, Jacqueline Hensley Edwards and Frances Hensley and her spouse Jim Okey also survive. Brenda was born in Morganton, North Carolina and loved the place where she grew up and always thought of it as home. Brenda was an educator and lifelong student, earning degrees from Appalachian State University, the University of Tennessee ...
CDR. Thomas Williams Wright (USN, Ret.) MAR 03, 1943 - JAN 03, 2020
On Friday, January 3, 2020, Thomas Williams Wright of Savannah, GA passed away at 76. Tom was born on March 3, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Donald Graham and Jean Placak Wright. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he completed the NROTC Program. After completing his tour in Vietnam, Tom met his future wife, Marilyn Greer Moulton and they were married in 1970. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Commander after 21 years of dedicated service. While in Savannah, Tom was active in the Maritime Community and veterans groups. He loved his family and friend ...
Marjorie L. Nelson - JAN 03, 2020
Marjorie Anne Nelson, 90, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by her husband John Nelson and family. She was born November 27, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and lived in Chicago, Lacrosse, Wisconsin, White Bear Lake, Minnesota and Savannah for the last 20 years. She obtained a Master’s degree in teaching and taught for 28 years in White Bear Lake. Surviving are her husband, John Nelson; children, Linda Marquardt, Tom Nelson, Steve Nelson and spouses, Alan Marquardt, Diane Nelson, Kris Nelson; grandchildren, David (Natalie) and Megan Marquardt; Brandon and Taylor Nelson ...
Rebecca Amy Reeder Martin - JAN 02, 2020
Rebecca Amy Reeder Martin was called into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Amy was born in Charlotte, NC on March 24th, 1960 to Harry Lloyd Reeder, Jr. and Evelyne Sheehan Reeder. Amy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 35 years, Charles (Charlie) Conrad Martin, Jr., her children Rebecca Martin Dugal (James), Charles Conrad Martin, III (Sarah), granddaughter Cecilia Martin, her brother, Harry L. Reeder, III (Cindy), and her sister, Beth R. Thomas, (Robert). She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Evelyne Reeder and her sister Vicki ...
Marion John Stoupenos - JAN 02, 2020
Marion John Stoupenos, 84, November 21, 1935-January 2, 2020. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and great friend. Preceded in death by his son Paul, his parents John and Loukia Stoupenos, and his brother, Taso Stoupenos. Born in Strovolos, Cyprus, he immigrated to the United States with his family to South Carolina at 11 years old, became a citizen, and served in the U.S. Army. For 28 years, he managed several McCrory stores around the United States, including two in the Savannah area (H.L. Green in Garden City and McCrory's at Oglethorpe Mall). He was an award winni ...
Jeanette "Jean" LoBianco Prout OCT 20, 1927 - JAN 01, 2020
Jeanette "Jean" LoBianco Prout, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 1st, 2020, at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, she called Savannah her home for the last 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Church. She was an extraordinary tough, Italian lady and definitely one of a kind. A fabulous cook, who never followed a recipe, she called it "shooting from the hip." A loving and generous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, her family was most important to her. She leaves behind her daughters, Diana Hatfield Loudakis ...
Richard Nelson "Doc" Henry - JAN 01, 2020
Savannah, GA Richard Nelson "Doc" Henry, 77 passed away January 1, 2020 at his home. Nelson spent his youth growing up in Screven County, Georgia where he graduated from Screven County High School in 1960. Upon graduation, Nelson became an apprentice electrician with M.L. Smith Electric in Garden City, Georgia for a few years, and left to become a Journeyman Electrician and eventually a Master Electrician with Rabey Electric in Savannah, Georgia for 34 years. Upon retirement “Doc” spent his years caring for his family and friends in any way he could, whether th ...
Jean G. Doney - JAN 01, 2020
Marjorie Jean Gilreath Doney, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Memorial Health. She was born November 2, 1931 in Savannah to the late Birl Arthur and Alice Carter Gilreath. Jean was a longtime member of Wesley Oak United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 184 Ladies Auxiliary. Jean loved the mountains and camping, as well as cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Michael Doney, Jr. Surviving are her 3 sons, Michael Doney of Morganton, NC, Joe Doney (Betty Jo) of Midway, GA, and Mark Doney (Sheila) of Richmond Hill, GA. Also survivi ...
David Luther Wright, Jr. NOV 14, 1944 - DEC 31, 2019
David Luther Wright, Jr. passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Lucy; son, Mathew and his wife Karen; son, Kevin and his wife Kim; grandchildren, Parker, Wesley, Avery, Grayson, Davis and sister, Debbie Harris. DAVID DID IT HIS WAY! ...
Barbara Williams Mattox SEP 05, 1928 - DEC 30, 2019
Barbara W. Mattox, 91, passed away on Monday December 30, 2019. She was born in Savannah, September 5, 1928, the daughter of Robert Nelson Williams and Lenora Elizabeth Henderson Williams. Mrs. Mattox retired after thirty-nine years with Bell South Telephone Company where she was a clerical supervisor. She was a member of Savannah Area Republican Women and Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday Senior Class. Her husband, William Kenneth Mattox preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Betty W. Seymour and several nieces and nephews. A graveside ...
William ("Jay") Dwight Fulwiler - DEC 30, 2019
WILLIAM (“JAY”) DWIGHT FULWILER Bill (“Jay”) passed away into the arms of Christ, December 30th, 2019, at the age of 48, following a tragic car accident. Bill was born in Winston-Salem, NC, January 8th, 1971, and grew up in West Ashley, Charleston, S.C. He graduated from Middleton High School and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia where he became a Georgia Bulldog fan through and through. He also worked as a manager at City Electric Supply, in Statesboro GA. Those who knew Bill loved his sense of humor, which made everyone burst into fits ...
Gloria Garlick Bogle JAN 01, 1926 - DEC 30, 2019
Gloria Garlick Bogle passed away on December 30, 2019. Gloria was born in Wappingers Falls, NY in 1926 to Dr. William E. Garlick and Lydia Booth Garlick. She graduated from Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1943 and Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA in 1947 with a BA in Mathematics. She married William F. Bogle, Sr. in October 1949. Gloria and Bill knew each other all their lives, even sharing a playpen together as children. After graduation from Wellesley she worked for Texaco and IBM, having to resign from the latter when she was married as IBM did not permit married women to ho ...
Kenneth R. Richbourg MAY 05, 1942 - DEC 28, 2019
Kenneth R. Richbourg, 77, of Savannah, GA died Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Blanche Richbourg and grandson, Kenneth Blake Richbourg. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Richbourg; daughter Dawn Hite (Dean) of Calhoun, GA; son Jeff Richbourg (Laura Mulens and her son Alex Mulens) of Jupiter, FL; daughter-in-law, Sarah Richbourg of Savannah, GA. Grandchildren, Madeline Swafford (Hutch) of Calhoun, GA; Rebecca Hite of Calhoun, GA; and David Richbourg of Savannah, GA. Mr. Richbourg is also survived by brothers, Donald Ri ...
Claire Peterson Barsic MAR 23, 1964 - DEC 27, 2019
Claire Peterson Barsic passed away on December 27, 2019 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Claire was born on March 23, 1964 in New York City (Queens) to Edward and Helen Peterson. The Peterson family moved to Savannah in 1968 where Claire would spend the majority of her life. Claire graduated from Nativity of Our Lord School in 1978, Saint Vincent’s Academy in 1982 and then received a BFA in video from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1986. After working for Comcast, WTOC and the US Army, Claire returned to college for another bachelor’ ...
Julia "Julie" Ann Barrett JUL 27, 1923 - DEC 26, 2019
Julia (Julie) Ann Barrett died on 12/26/2019 at The Oaks at the Marshes of Skidaway Island at age 96. Julie was born in St. Joe, Missouri, and lived in many locations before relocating to The Landings in Savannah, Georgia. She enjoyed 3 different homes at The Landings and loved the social scene there. During her life at The Landings, she served as President of Land Lovers, Chaired the 1989 Flea Market, and was an early female member of the Kiwanis club. In addition, Julie gave freely of her time, mentoring at the Hesse School, and working as a youth advocate for children with the court syst ...
Ruth (Betty) Stafford Holland - DEC 26, 2019
Ruth (Betty) Stafford Holland, 87, died at her home in Savannah, GA on December 26th, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on November 13th, 1932 in Rentz, Georgia and lived most of her life in Collins, GA. Betty was a lifelong member of the Collins Baptist Church and served as the City Clerk of the City of Collins for 41 years. She loved working and being a part of the Collins community, spending time around her loved ones and baking fruitcake cookies any chance she could get. She spent the last 5 years traveling coast to coast spending time with her children and ...
Tanya Denise Evans (Mills) DEC 07, 1957 - DEC 25, 2019
Tanya Denise Evans (Mills), also affectionately known as “Gigi”, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2019. A faithful, spiritual, fun, and selfless woman; Gigi lived a life devoted to her three children. This continued in the role she cherished most recently as “Gigi” to her five grandchildren, whom she constantly chased with a promise to “get her shuga”. She spent her childhood on Talahi and Tybee Islands where she was known as a “Mills girl” which was a synonym for “fun, vivacious, and independent”. Never ...
David Wayne Clanton JAN 18, 1955 - DEC 25, 2019
David Wayne Clanton, 64, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2019 in Savannah. He was born January 18, 1955 in Savannah, GA to the late Lt. Col. Charles C. Clanton, Jr. (U.S.A.F. retired) and Helen McQuilan Clanton. David retired as a salesman from Yancey Power Systems. He was of the Catholic faith and was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to play golf. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles C. Clanton, III. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Clanton, and Jennifer Clanton, both of Savannah, his sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Larry Palmer, and ...
Geraldine Baker Grantham (Geri) JUN 30, 1935 - DEC 24, 2019
Geraldine Baker Grantham (Geri), age 84, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Cartersville, Georgia. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Savannah, Georgia to her loving parents William Cooper Baker, Sr. and Nona Rosemond Smith Baker, both of whom precede her in death. Although Geri spent the last several years of her life in Cartersville, she was a longtime resident of Savannah and was a familiar face in the Montgomery area on the Southside. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially when fresh Georgia seafood was involved. Geri is even credite ...
Desmond Kailus Beal - DEC 22, 2019
Desmond Kailus Beal, the stillborn son of Ebon T. Beal and Lunie Beal, passed away on December 22, 2019 at St. Joseph's/Candler hospital and transitioned to heaven into the arms of Jesus Christ. Left to grieve this loss are his parents, his brothers: Jayden Vincent, Isaac, and Lucas. Also, the maternal and paternal grandparents, maternal grandmother, as well as the uncles and aunts from both sides of the family are in mourning. A memorial service will be held 12:00 pm on January 18, 2020 at Faith Deliverance Apostolic Church in Savannah, Georgia. There will not be a burial and attendees ar ...
Mrs. Lorine Lynette Thompson Burroughs - DEC 20, 2019
Mrs. Lorine Lynette Thompson Burroughs, of Savannah, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 peacefully in her sleep due to a long illness. Lorine was born in Glennville, Georgia, June 18, 1936, daughter of the late Fred Thompson and Inez Thompson Barrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon H. Burroughs, and her son, Brian H. Burroughs. She was married to Simon 49 years until his death in 2005. Lorine graduated from Glennville High School in 1954 and attended Brewton-Parker Junior College until she became a devoted wife and mother. Throughout her life, she remained a symbol of ...