Obituaries
Helen Allred Strozier - MAR 17, 2019
Helen Allred Strozier died peacefully at her home on March 17, 2019. She was 87. Devoted and much beloved wife of Robert I. Strozier, Helen stayed by his side from August 1956 until her death. A lifelong resident of Savannah, Helen graduated from Savannah High School, the University of Wisconsin, and Armstrong State College. In 1968, she began her teaching career in Chatham County and taught in many local elementary schools, retiring after 30 years of service. Helen loved teaching, learning and her many students. Throughout their 63 year marriage, Helen dedicated herself to the support and acc ...
Richard Edward Byrd, Sr. FEB 02, 1938 - MAR 16, 2019
SAVANNAH – RICHARD E. BYRD, 81, went to his Eternal resting place on March 16, 2019. Richard was born on February 2, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia where he lived for most of his life. He was a proud member of the Georgia Army National Guard from 1955 until he retired as First Sergeant (E8) in 1978. Richard also retired from Amtrak Railroad as a Ticket Agent after more than 32 years of service. He was an active member of the Irish and Catholic communities, serving as second Vice President of Police Emerald Society of Southeast Georgia, Adjutant of Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee in 1997 and 1 ...
Dr. Demetrios George "D" Tsoulos (Col., USA, Ret.) - MAR 16, 2019
Dr. Demetrios George “D” Tsoulos (Col., USA, Ret.), 81, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Candler Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late George Demetrios Tsoulos and Katherine Varzos Tsoulos. Dr. Tsoulos was retired as a Colonel after 30 years of service in the United States Army. He served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War and also served during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War. He was an Airborne Green Beret and a flight surgeon. Dr. Tsoulos received his medical training at the University of Chi ...
Richard C. Huffman JAN 03, 1942 - MAR 16, 2019
Richard Cole Huffman, formerly of Nashville, several towns in Alabama and Texas and recently of Savannah, moved on to his heavenly home to be with his Lord on March 16, 2019 after an extended illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vicki Caram Huffman, his son Dr. R. Cole Huffman II (Lynn) of Memphis and his daughter Christa H. Young (Chris) of Savannah, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandson. He was pre-deceased by his parents John and Helen Huffman, his brother Jack, and his sister Marsha H. Bessey. He was 77. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Richard was an evangelical Christ ...
Ellen Flynn Spitz - MAR 15, 2019
Ellen Flynn Spitz died on March 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A native of New York City, she came to love Savannah and called it her home too. Ellen was known for her kindness, quick wit, effervescence and warmth. She brought so much joy to her family and friends. Before retiring, Ellen worked in the fashion industry, and will always be remembered for her unique style – the signature scarves and gorgeous hair! She will be greatly missed. Ellen married her beloved Jim in 1969. He passed away in 2012. Her survivors include her daughter Ellen Christina Spitz; step children Anne Spitz Brown, ...
Alma Billac Mills - MAR 15, 2019
Alma Billac Mills, 70, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born on September 10, 1948 in Savannah to the late Philip and Margaret Paxton Billac of Isle of Hope, GA. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Steve Mills. A lifelong resident, she attended Catholic schools and graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1966. She was part owner of Bowie Jackson Tax Services, where she worked for more than 20 years. Alma retired from Coastal Air Conditioning after 20 years of service. Alma loved to ...
Frances G. Palmer SEP 04, 1916 - MAR 15, 2019
Frances G. Palmer, 102, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hospice House surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Loyd, two granddaughters, Lisa Loyd and Emily Stigall, and five great-grandchildren. A Private Service will be held at a later date. ...
Carole Sue Stephen Wood JUL 29, 1945 - MAR 15, 2019
Carole Baxter Wood, died March 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with family by her side. She was born July 29, 1945 in Miami, Florida, grew up in Miami then moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1970. Carole retired from a 25 year career at the Georgia Department of Corrections. Aside from her family, she had a passion for sewing and quilting. This could have not shown more through her work with Project Linus and making quilts for family. Surviving are her husband, Franklin A Wood; daughter Lori Collins, (Anthony); son Todd Baxter (Michele); 3 grand children, Lindsey Munoz, Avery Collins, Drew Baxter ...
Hal Smith Griner MAY 11, 1932 - MAR 15, 2019
Hal Smith Griner, 86, died March 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Hospice Spanish Oaks. Special thanks to caregivers Terri, LaJuana, and Taneese. He was born in Pembroke, Georgia and lived in Savannah for most of his life, and was a faithful member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Hal graduated from Benedictine in 1950 and attended Georgia Teachers College (Georgia Southern University) for two years where he lettered in baseball and basketball. After Teachers College Hal signed a baseball contract with the DeLand Red Hats in the Florida State Lea ...
Jeb Stuart Newton - MAR 13, 2019
Jeb Stuart Newton, 82, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Candler Hospital. He was a longtime resident of Savannah and was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 30 years of service. Jeb was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post 135. He was also a member of the Toastmaster’s Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Olive Parker Newton, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Reeves Newton. Surviving are his nephews, James Newton of Pennsylvania, Bill Newton of Charleston, SC, and Tom Newton of New Jersey, his longtime girlfriend Mary Myers, and many other ...
Jeanie Woods McNeilly Simmons - MAR 12, 2019
Jeanie Woods McNeilly Simmons, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of William Warner McNeilly, Jr. and Jean Woods McNeilly. While attending the University of Mississippi and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in early education, she met her future husband, William Simmons. Jeanie enjoyed being a pre-school teacher at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church Preschool. Jeanie was also a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, William D. Simmons of Savannah, GA; t ...
Lillian "Boots' O'Donovan - MAR 12, 2019
Lillian Rives “Boots” Worrell O’Donovan, 84, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Born in Savannah on November 25, 1934, Lillian was a daughter of the late Lillian Burkhalter Worrell and Rives E. Worrell. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1952 and attended Sullins Junior College in Bristol, VA where she majored in voice and minored in ballet. Lillian then moved to New York and studied ballet at the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo under the tutelage of Madame Swoboda, a noted ballet teacher and former prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, Russia. She also studied under the highly respe ...
Nina Margie McElveen Robbins - MAR 12, 2019
“...the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” (Job 1:21b) The Lord, by His grace and goodness gave to us Margie Robbins on August 4, 1932, and by His grace and goodness took her to be with Him on March 12, 2019. For the Christian, there is the weeping that endures for the night; but there is also the joy that comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). For the last three years, Margie’s health had declined to the point where her nights had become long. But the morning for her has come! She is in the presence of the One who loved her and gave His life for her. T ...
Velda "Ruth" Lewis APR 07, 1940 - MAR 11, 2019
Ruth Lewis, 78, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Ruth was born on April 7, 1940 to the late Patrick and Reba Lewis Cox in Toombs County, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Ruth is predeceased by her two sons, Randy and Grady Steven Lewis. The longtime Savannah resident was employed by Kelly Assisted Living for more than 20 years. Ruth is survived by her husband of sixty years, Henry Grady Lewis; her two daughters, Lisa Wiseman, and Donna Chick; two grandsons, Andrew S. Leaf and Joshua L. Wiseman; and many relatives and friends that will ...
Mary Anne Reagin Anika - MAR 11, 2019
MARY ANNE ANIKA, 86, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Savannah, GA. Born September 18, 1932 in Hapeville, GA to Robert Erney Reagin and Mary Gulledge Reagin, she moved to Savannah in her youth. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1950. She met a young airman, Michael Joseph Anika, Jr., at a USO dance, and they married in 1956. He preceded her in death in 2010. Mary Anne worked in civil service during her husband’s 20-year Air Force career and continued to do so after his retirement to Savannah. After her official retirement, she continued working well into her seventies as a court repor ...
Janet Lippoth Kusche FEB 06, 1928 - MAR 10, 2019
Mrs. Janet Lippoth Kusche, 91 of Savannah Georgia, passed away peacefully March 10, 2019. Mrs. Kusche touched the lives of many people and was known by many names such as Mommy, Mom, Ma, Oma, Mrs. Kusche and Mrs. K. Mommy was born February 6, 1928 in New Rochelle, N. Y., the beloved daughter of Walter William and Eleanor (Haeger) Lippoth. Oma was predeceased by her devoted, loving husband of 52 years, Charles William Kusche, Jr. Oma leaves one brother, Roger Scott Lippoth, four children; Eleanor Kusche Crabbe, (husband, James Crabbe), Charles W. Kusche III, Lisa K, Clifford, (husband, Richard ...
Rodney D. McAdams JUL 17, 1948 - MAR 10, 2019
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Rodney Deuel McAdams, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 10th, 2019, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 47 years; his sons Shane, Casey, and Jonathan; his brothers, Michael and Greg; granddaughters Gladys and Winifred; nieces and nephews: Bethany, Emerald, Shelby, Jamie, Calvin, and Mindy. He is pre-deceased by his mother and father, Marjorie and Robert, and his brother Doug. Rod was born on July 17, 1947 in Manhattan, Kansas, and grew up in the surrounding areas, graduating from Salina High School in 1966. He completed his BA at the Kansas S ...
Sandra Wells Thompson DEC 12, 1936 - MAR 09, 2019
Sandra Wells Thompson, 82, died Saturday, March 9, 2019. Funeral Services are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel at a later date. ...
David E. Grayson - MAR 09, 2019
David Eugene Grayson, 67, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 29, 1951 in Savannah to the late William Curtis Grayson and Dorothy Lee Blitch Grayson. He retired from the City of Savannah and was an avid fisherman. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Billy Grayson, James Grayson, Thomas Grayson, Ann Covington, and Doris Smith, and also his step-son, Marvin Mitchell, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Penny Mitchell Grayson of Rincon, GA, daughter, Heather Grasyso ...
Scott Phillip Hunt, Jr. DEC 19, 1987 - MAR 07, 2019
Scott Phillip Hunt, Jr. passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was 31 years old. Phillip was loved by so many and his kind soul and sweet smile will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him. Phillip enjoyed being outdoors and spending his time running and hiking in the Georgia mountains and being with his family. He was an adventurer, a music lover and a friend to all. Phillip was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hunt and is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillip Hunt (Kelle); brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew ...
Manuel Roger Rodriguez JUN 29, 1937 - MAR 06, 2019
Manuel Roger Rodriguez, 81, died March 6, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by his wife, three sons, and daughter-in-law. He was known to many as Roger. He was born June 29, 1937 in Sibambe, Ecuador. He left to go live his life in New York and worked hard to become a citizen and start his family. Roger lived there with his family until 2002. He sacrificed much throughout his youth and adult life to get where he was and have the family and things he had. Roger retired and moved to Savannah, Georgia with his family. Surviving are his wife, Graciela Rodriguez, of Savan ...
Marion Eleanor Wolfe Carter - MAR 05, 2019
Marion Eleanor Wolfe Carter, 84, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home in Tool, Texas. She was a resident of Chatham County for many years, which she was a member of the Bull Street Baptist Church. Marion was a graduate of the University Hospital School of Nursing in Augusta, GA. After completion of the RN program, she graduated from the University of Georgia, with her Bachelor’s degree. Marion worked as an RN at the old Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA., Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX., University Hospital and the VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Marion is surviv ...
Ronald Lee Allen - MAR 05, 2019
Ronald Lee Allen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He graduated in 1954 from Commercial High School. He was a member of the COBRA Club. He joined the Air National Guard in 1953 and retired from the Combat Readiness Training Center in March 1995. He was a member of the Landrum Lodge No. 48 F&AM for 53 years and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter No. 269. He loved his family and friends very much and to have family cookouts, especially low country boils. He was also an avid bowler, and bowled in many leagues in the city and ...
Cheri Ann Maselowitch - MAR 03, 2019
Cheri Ann Maselowitch passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Hospice House. She was born in Ohio and was a Microbiologist for over 30 years where she retired from Memorial University Medical Center. A Memorial Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Dr. William C. "Bill" Harris, Jr. - MAR 03, 2019
Dr. William Charles Harris, Jr died at his home Sunday, March 3, 2019. Bill was born in Savannah on April 7, 1947 to former Chatham County Sheriff William Charles Harris, Sr and his wife, Helen Schwarz Harris. He attended Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine, received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, graduated from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now known as Temple School of Podiatric Medicine), and completed a residency program in north Georgia. Before his retirement, Bill practiced podiatry for many years in Savannah where he was the first p ...
William Kenneth Groover DEC 17, 1936 - MAR 01, 2019
William “Bill” Kenneth Groover, 82, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Riverview Health and Rehab Center. Present at his side was Perlita B. Groover, his devoted wife of 56 years. Bill was born on December 17, 1936 in Savannah, Georgia where he grew up attending local schools. His academic accomplishments culminated with a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. In 1980 he retired after 20 years of service in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Major. Along with his wife, he is survived by three sons, William K. Groover II, Douglas B. Groover (Kris ...
Suzannah Paige West SEP 19, 1948 - FEB 27, 2019
Suzannah “Susie” Paige West, 70, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. Susie was born September 19, 1948 in Savannah, Georgia to the late John William Paige and Juliana Ciucevich Paige. A 1966 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy, Susie was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had retired from the Georgia Ports Authority, where she spent more than 10 years as a buyer in the purchasing department. She is survived by two sons, Michael West (Sheri) of Irmo, SC, and Chris West (Amy) of Savannah; four grandchildren, Hannah, Madeline, Rac ...
Henry Fitch Garlington - FEB 23, 2019
Henry Fitch Garlington, born in Paris, France, 1922 and died Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was the son of the late General Creswell Garlington, Sr. and Elise Alexandrine Fitch Garlington. He was preceded by his parents, his twin brother Creswell Garlington, Jr., sister Sally Garlington Barlett, wife Jeanne Morrell Garlington and son-in-law David Gant. As an Army brat, after returning to the United States, he traveled to several Army stations including Savannah in the early 1940s. Henry graduated from Solebury School in New Hope, PA. That summer he applied to Army Air Corps for pilot trai ...
Joseph Angelo DeVita - FEB 22, 2019
Joseph Angelo DeVita, 94, died Friday, February 22, 2019 at Summer Breeze. Born June 4, 1924 in San Diego, CA, Mr. DeVita was a longtime resident of Savannah. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He worked for Grumman Aerospace in New York for 3 years before moving to Savannah with Gulfstream. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after 24 years and was a charter member of the Gulfstream Retirees Club. Mr. DeVita was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Council #5588, and was a member of the Bacon Park Golf Senior Bli ...
Watffa Saide Brannen - FEB 21, 2019
Watffa Saide Jattin Chadid Brannen, 75, left this world to be with the Creator on February 21, 2019, surrounded by her husband, family, and friends. She was born in Sincelejo, Colombia, to Abraham Elías Jattin Abdelahad (Zahlé, Lebanon) and Berta Tulia Chadid Badue (Tannourine, Lebanon). She married William Alexander Brannen III (Alex) in Barranquilla, Colombia, settled in South Florida and later permanently in Savannah, Georgia. She is survived by her husband Alex Brannen, her children William Alexander Brannen IV (Billy), Salua Mariana Brannen, daughter-in-law Miwa Brannen, grandchildren Nii ...