Obituaries
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 ...
Walter Tannie Arnsdorff DEC 20, 1964 - DEC 20, 2019
Savannah, Georgia Walt Arnsdorff, 66, passed away at home on December 20, 2019. Walt was born December 20, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Anna Arnsdorff; his children, Tannie and his wife Martha; Will and his wife Tina; as well as his beloved granddaughters, Marley and Dylan. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23, at 2pm with visitation an hour prior at St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, 3101 Waters Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Urban Hope at Urban Hope Inc. at PO Box 8244, Savannah, Ga 31412. ...
Mary Katherine "Katie" Mell NOV 20, 1960 - DEC 19, 2019
Mary Katherine “Katie” Mell died unexpectedly while a patient in Memorial University Medical Center at the age of 59. She was the fourth daughter born to Vergie and Vic Mell. She was definitely one of a kind. From the day she was born until the day she died Katie always had the needs of others in mind. She was the kindest, most gentle soul, always wanting to help anyone at any time. If you met her once, she knew your name and you were her friend forever. She loved life, dancing and most of all….boiled crabs. Katie worked with Tammy Myri ...
Cuong Le NOV 11, 1964 - DEC 19, 2019
Savannah, GA Cuong Le, age 55, died December 19, 2019. The Vietnam native lived in Savannah and was a chef at Kobe Steakhouse on Hilton Head Island. Surviving, all of Savannah, are his wife, My Huynh; daughters, Christie Huynh (Robert To) and Marie Le; sons, Vincent Le and Justin Le; and grandson, Noah To. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2019 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Thunderbolt. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. ...
Nellie Wallace Tanner - DEC 19, 2019
Nellie Wallace Tanner, 91, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her residence. The lifelong resident of Savannah was a homemaker and a sixty plus year member of Bible Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for over 50 years and was very involved in the church day care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Tanner and daughter, Nancy Tanner Agnew and three sisters. Above all, Mrs. Tanner loved her Lord and her church family at Bible Baptist Church. Serving the church whether it was teaching in Sunday school, assisting in the daycare or support ...
Howard Parker Nuske - DEC 19, 2019
Howard Parker Nuske, 43, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, December 19, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Howard was born in Bedford, Ohio where he lived for many years prior to moving to Georgia. He worked in construction and roofing and recently returned to Bedford to be with family. Howard was a loving and caring son, father, brother, grandson and uncle. He was the beloved son of Howard E. Nuske and Kathie A. Dawson; father of Jacob Watson, brother of Brian S. Nuske and Heather L. Nuske; grandson of Iris A. Dawson and Howard W. Nuske; ...
Gerard James Bergen JUL 08, 1942 - DEC 19, 2019
Gerard “Jerry” James Bergen, 77, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Spanish Oaks Hospice in Savannah following a brave battle with Alzheimer’s. He was surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Joyce (Thompson) Bergen and three sons and their families: Christopher Bergen and his wife, Amanda, of Charlotte, NC; Joseph Bergen and his wife, Casey, currently of Shanghai, China; Patrick Bergen and his wife, Christie, of Savannah, GA; as well as six loving grandchildren: Alexander, Catherine, Marissa, Zachary, Ellie, and Brooklyn. Several cousins also ...
Helen E. Wilson NOV 25, 1928 - DEC 18, 2019
Helen E. Wilson, 91, of Statesboro, GA, passed away December 18, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born November 25, 1928, in Savannah, GA and resided in Bradenton, FL, from April 20, 1980 until November 30, 2018 when she moved to Statesboro, GA. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1950 and was a member of Christ Church. Helen served 12 years in the Navy (WAVES) as a Yeoman from September 1952 until November 1964. Services included Newport, RI, Hawaiian Sea Frontier, Pearl Harbor, NAS Jacksonville, FL and the Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon. ...
Sigbert H. All, Jr. NOV 26, 2016 - DEC 17, 2019
Sigbert H. All, Jr., 93, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Morningside of Savannah. Sig was born in Savannah November 25, 1926 to Sigbert Henry All and Marie Reckling All. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a repairman with Southern Bell Telephone Company. On December 30, 1950, he married his wife of fifty-three years, Josephine Parker All. He was an alumni of St. Thomas Boys Home and Benedictine Military School class of 1947. He was a member of Southern Bell Pioneers, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Irish Heritage Society, American Legion Tybee Island Post 154 ...
Margaret Vaughn MAY 02, 1923 - DEC 17, 2019
Margaret Vaughn, 96, died peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia on December 17th, 2019, attended by her family. Margaret was born to James and Margaret Finlayson in Glasgow, Scotland in 1923. Known as Pearl, she served in the British Women’s Land Army during WWII, before obtaining an educational degree from Jordanhill College in Glasgow. She taught elementary school children in Glasgow before beginning extensive and lifelong travels around the world with her husband, Dr. John Vaughn. Margaret made Savannah her home in 1969, serving as a docent at Davenport House, and volun ...
Mitchell W. Bass, Jr. - DEC 16, 2019
Mr. Mitchell William (Mickey) Bass Jr., of Nevils, formerly of Savannah, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home. He was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, September 14, 1932, son of the late Mitchell William Bass Sr. and Willa Wall Bass. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin H. Bass (Mildred), and Franklin C. Bass. Mr. Bass was a US Navy veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was stationed on the USS Dixie AD14 in San Diego, California as a Radioman First Class. He and his loving wife were married on November 8, 1952 in San Diego, California where they resided for ...
Marilyn Thomas Powers - DEC 16, 2019
Marilyn Thomas Powers, 94, of Tybee Island, GA, passed away on December 16, 2019 peacefully in her sleep. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with a rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. led by Father Thomas Peyton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee Island on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Monsignor P. James Costigan, VF of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will follow the Mass at Hillcrest Abb ...
James Christopher Trice - DEC 15, 2019
James Christopher Trice, February 25, 1969 - December 15, 2019. Chris Trice was gentle, kind, dry witted & a friend in the truest sense of the word. He loved his friends like family and, in return, they loved him back. He was a brother and best friend. He told it to you straight and honestly without “pulling punches” and was usually delivered with some dry humor at just the right time. He loved Buffet & Chesney and enjoyed them both with a cold Corona and the appropriate lime. He loved his Lord and his Church and was never afraid of demonstrating its importance in his life. ...
Joseph Gerald Sauers, Jr. MAY 11, 1952 - DEC 14, 2019
Joseph Gerald Sauers, Jr., 67, of Savannah, passed away from a relatively short illness on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Joe … Little Joe … #1 … Sleepy … or Sparky, depending on when you met him (or whichever name you liked best; our favorite was Dad) was born May 11, 1952 to Joseph and Jean Collins Sauers, also of Savannah. Joe was truly one of a kind. Before retiring, you would find him sleeping in his truck, while occasionally working, down at the Ports. After retiring, you could find him in his yard growing beautiful vegetables or building a shed, cornhole boa ...
Rebecca B. Heckard - DEC 14, 2019
Rebecca Beamer Heckard died peacefully in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Rebecca was born in Mount Airy, NC on January 1, 1924. She was the personification of grace and elegance and all who knew and loved her admired her talent, intelligence, strength and wit. Rebecca was blessed with a gift for music and a love of all things beautiful. In her youth, she became a member of the First Baptist Church where she sang with the church choir, frequently as a soloist. While in college she sang with the College Traveling Choir. After graduating from Limestone College ...
Eugene "Gene" McDonald - DEC 14, 2019
Eugene “Gene” McDonald died peacefully in his home December 14, 2019 and joined his parents Frank and Eleanor McDonald and his son Keith McDonald to rest in eternal peace. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Diane, his daughters Denise McKinney and Nicole McDonald, his son-in-law Jeff McKinney, his grandchildren Ryan, Aiden, Joseph, Julia, Graeme, Ellie and Bethany, as well as his brothers Frank, Tom and Brian. He was born March 3, 1943 in Bronx, New York. In 1964 he graduated SUNY Maritime College with a Bachelor of Science degree. in nuclear and marine engineerin ...
Jill Nichole Newman - DEC 14, 2019
Jill Nichole Newman, 50, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jill was born in Savannah and a long-time resident of Wilmington Island. She worked in banking for many years and was known for her friendly demeanor and exuberant beautiful smile. Her most important responsibility however, was nurturing, protecting, caring and loving her family. Jill had a deep affection for her friends, loved gardening, and could not pass up a good consignment shop. She inspired many people with her courage and positive attitude toward any adversity that came b ...
Hayley Ryann Marie Doe - DEC 13, 2019
Hayley Ryann Marie Doe, 20, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 in Madison County, Florida as a result of an automobile accident. Her dachshund Max was with her. Hayley was born in Savannah, daughter of Mark and Mary Doe. She was a 2017 graduate of Islands High School. After high school, she furthered her education enrolling at Savannah Vocation Technical School obtaining an Associate’s Degree as a Dental Assistant. Currently, she was continuing her education to become a Dental Hygienist. Hayley loved make-up and fashion. She was a vibrant life who brought light and excitement every ...
Frank Harvey "Pete" Peterson - DEC 13, 2019
Frank Harvey ‘Pete’ Peterson was born 15 August 1920 on Vinalhaven Island, Maine, to Ambrose Ames and Cora Frances Abbott Peterson. He lived for 99 years and died on 13 December 2019 in Savannah, Georgia. He was married for 67 happy years to Mary Dorothea Riley Peterson (deceased in 2010). Upon graduation from Vinalhaven High School in 1938 he attended the University of Maine with a mind to be a mechanical engineer. However, Uncle Sam was looking for pilots, as WWII was ramping up. After taking flying lessons in college he realized how much he loved flying a ...
Katherine Bowman Floyd NOV 30, 1924 - DEC 12, 2019
Katherine Bowman Floyd of Savannah died December 12, 2019. She was the widow of C. Lanier Floyd. Born in Savannah on November 30, 1924, she was the daughter of James Bowman and Catherine Mock Bowman. Katherine was a lifelong Presbyterian and a member of Montgomery Presbyterian Church for more than fifty years. She was active in Sunday School and the Women of the Church. Katherine retired from Memorial Medical Center after twenty years of service. Surviving are Katherine’s three children, Judith Tilton (Frank), Kathy Covington (Steven), and Steven Floyd (Laura); seven grandchi ...
Nancy Johnson Marxsen - DEC 10, 2019
Nancy Johnson Marxsen, daughter of Thomas and Edith Askew Johnson, married the son of Edith’s best friend and bridge partner, taking his dare after just several dates. Her newlywed husband, Craig Sutcliffe Marxsen, found almost immediate favor with her two brothers, Thomas Johnson III and William Johnson, and her sister, Edith Johnson (Scrap). Nancy later watched her husband receive a Ph.D. from Georgia State University after typing his dissertation for him. Nancy went on to serve has her husband’s research assistant and housewife, accompanying him to the office near ...