Obituaries
Weldon Robbins DEC 01, 1927 - APR 13, 2019
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21).” The family of Weldon Robbins are sorrowing at the passing of their loved one; but their sorrow is not without hope. When he took his last breath on Saturday, April 13th, our great loss was his great gain. He died peacefully while listening to the music he loved; the big band music of the 1940’s. Weldon was born in Screven County Georgia on December 1, 1927 to James M. Robbins and Virginia Mary Wells Robbins. He entered the army in the final years of World War II and was discharged as part of the newly created United Stat ...
Harry C. Lentz, Sr. - APR 13, 2019
Harry Claude Lentz, Sr., 88, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Valentine and Pauline Lentz. Harry was a graduate of Loyola College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He retired from Memorial Health after more than 35 years of service. Harry coached track at Blessed Sacrament School for over 20 years, and also was the Secretary/Treasurer for the Savannah Bass Hunter’s Club since its inception in 1990. Harry enjoyed his wife and large family, as well as fishing, gardening, a ...
Macy Noel Smith - APR 12, 2019
Macy Noel Smith, 31, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019 at her residence. Surviving are her son, Clay Smith, father and stepmother, Robert R. and Tracie Penix; grandmother, Tonya Ginn; sister, Emily Penix; brother, Gavin Tremblay and uncle, Dan Smith all of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Terri Lynn Smith. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Lighthouse Baptist Church. ...
Jerome Edward Chodkiewicz - APR 12, 2019
Jerry Chodkiewicz, died suddenly April 12, 2019 at age 57. He was a wonderful son, husband, and brother. He was a master cabinet maker who could turn a piece of wood into a work of art. He lived for his family. He loved being on the water and filling his boat with fish. He was very kind and never said no to anyone needing his help. He is survived by his wife Sara; his siblings, Derek (Alison), Tricia (Mike); his parents, Chuck and Nellie; two nephews, two nieces, and his second mother, Aunt Pat. The world is a lesser place without his presence. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., April ...
Cecile Hagan Crockett - APR 12, 2019
Cecile Hagan Crockett, a lovely dignified southern bell passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. She graduated from Screven County High School and lived most of her life in Savannah. Cecile was a former member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and a current active member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. She retired after 30 years of service from Southern Bell Telephone & Telegragh Company (AT&T), where she started out as a Switchboard Operator, then eventually retired from the Marketing Department. She was also a mem ...
Chun Y. Ng - APR 12, 2019
Chun Y. Ng, 65, husband of Judy Li died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. ...
Dixie "Anne" Fredrich - APR 12, 2019
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Dixie “Anne” Daniels Fredrich, 82, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Insignia of Savannah. She was born, raised and lived in Savannah her entire life. The oldest of Robert and Dixie Daniels, Anne graduated from Savannah High School in 1954 before continuing her education at Georgia Teachers College. She loved teaching and taught 2nd grade at Jacob G. Smith Elementary before marrying Russ in 1961. Anne and Russ had three children in the 1960’s, and she remained entirely devoted to her family. Through the following decades, Anne kept her hand in education working as a substitute teacher and piano a ...
Linda Kay Lightsey McCorkle - APR 12, 2019
Linda Kay Lightsey McCorkle, 64, of Savannah, GA went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. Linda was born in Savannah, GA on December 15, 1954 to Rex and Willie Mae Crosby Lightsey. She attended and graduated from Bible Baptist School. When she was a teenager, she met the love of her life, Jack M. McCorkle, Jr. They later married on August 18, 1973. They had three children, Amanda, Jamie and Jack III. In 1989, they moved their family to Visalia, California where together they helped open a new Dixie Crystals operation. Then ...
Leonard E. Stevens JUN 18, 1943 - APR 11, 2019
Leonard E. Stevens, 75, died April 11, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Leonard was born on June 18, 1943 in Fort Edward, NY. He lived in Savannah for most of his life before moving to Adrian. Leonard loved the country life, fishing and hunting with his friends and family. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and retired from Local 188 in Savannah. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mabel Stevens. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Stevens of Adrian; four daughters, Shaye Stevens, Holly Brantley, Jenny(Bryan) Wyatt, and Tonya Stevens; a stepdaughter, Tammy Chalke ...
Barbara Jane Harris - APR 10, 2019
Barbara J. Harris, 79, of Savannah, passed away on April 10, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Phillip and Lillian O'Brien, on August 21, 1939, in Westchester County, New York. Barbara married Herbert W. Harris in 1963, and they lived together in Roswell, GA before relocating to Savannah in 2017. She is survived by her loving husband; two children: Amber L. Harris, of Savannah and Mark W. Harris, of Woodstock, GA; and sister Patricia J. Herron, of Virginia. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and an exception homemaker. She was known for her cooking and ...
Gertraude "Traude" Coleman - APR 09, 2019
Traude Coleman, 95 passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was born on October 27, 1923 in Austria and has been a resident of Savannah since the 1950ties. From early childhood on Mrs Traude Coleman was a lover of nature. Friends and family know her distinct passion for classical music and fine arts. She is predeceased by her loving husband Leo in 2013, as well as her parents Paul and Maria Koss, her sister Maria Spindler-Koss and her niece Edith Mersmann. Surviving are her grandnieces and grandnephew Markus, Tina and Katrin Mersmann in Germany. Mrs Coleman will be buried alongside her husb ...
James M. McManus - APR 08, 2019
James Michael McManus, 71, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2019. He was a loving, generous, selfless man, and devoted Christian. He was born in Swartz Creek, MI on August 13, 1947 and graduated from Ferris State in Michigan. He worked for General Motors, Control Data, and GE. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Bluffton, SC. Jim loved spending quality time with his family, planning and going on vacations and seeing each day as a blessing. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Neva “Gerry” McManus, whom he was married to for 48 happy and blissful years, his daughters; Lori (Brian) Hamilton ...
Frances P. Guttery - APR 06, 2019
Frances P. Guttery, 90, died April 6, 2019 at Oaks at Pooler surrounded by family, holding hands with two of her daughters. After suffering a stroke April 3rd, she had a brief stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital and was under the care of Compassus Hospice the day she passed away. Frances was born in Cobb County, Georgia and lived in Savannah and surrounding area since 1987. She lived with her oldest daughter and son-in-law for five years in Port Wentworth before moving to Oaks at Pooler in January of this year. Frances met John Guttery when they both worked at a factory in Austell, GA. They married ...
Lucille Guild Christiansen - APR 05, 2019
Lucille Guild Christiansen, 90 of Savannah, Ga died April 5, 2019 after a long illness. Lucille was born on Nov 30, 1928 in Ontario, Canada and moved to Savannah in 1934 From Richmond, Virginia. She graduated from St Vincent’s Academy in 1946, and married Joseph A. Christiansen in 1947 and moved to Isle of Hope. She was Manager of the Isle of Hope Pool for 20 years, coaching the swim team and giving swim lessons to countless children. Lucille joined the Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department in 1972, becoming one of the first certified Female Firefighters in the State of Georgia. She retired i ...
Linton Grady Lanier, Jr. - APR 04, 2019
Linton Grady Lanier, Jr. passed into God’s Kingdom on April 4, 2019. He was born August 12, 1927 in Statesboro, GA to Judge Linton Grady Lanier and his wife, Bernice. After graduating from Statesboro High School, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a chemical engineering degree and began his career as Quality Control Manager at Hunt-Wesson Foods where he worked until his retirement. He volunteered at Candler Hospital and Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, and in the early 1990’s, he began a second career at Heritage Organic Farm where ...
Michael "Dusty" J. Dottavio, Jr. JUL 29, 1948 - APR 04, 2019
Michael “Dusty” J. Dottavio, Jr., 70, died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC. The Dover, NJ native was a longtime resident of Savannah before moving to Beaufort 10 years ago. Dusty traveled extensively while employed by the Boilmermaker's Union. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael J. and Mary Dottavio. Surviving are his two sons, Dominick and Michael Dottavio, III; his brother, Prescott Dottavio; a niece and many friends that will miss him dearly. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Hillcrest Ab ...
Angus A. Faust - APR 03, 2019
Angus A. Faust, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Candler Hospital. Born December 25, 1937 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Angus M. and Helen E. Faust. He was married for 60 years and is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Robbie) and two sons, Tony and Gregory (Joan), his brother, Manning (Georgiann), and his sister, Elizabeth (Bill) Mazurkiewicz. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Anthony, Sarah, Brandon and Amanda. One great granchild, Scarlett. Angus was a Navy Reservist for eight years. He attended the First Baptist Church of the Islands, The Upper Room Fellowship i ...
Martha Earle Hopkins JUN 05, 1932 - APR 03, 2019
Martha Earle Hopkins, 86, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at home. The Savannah native attended Community Bible Church and was owner and operator of Hopkins Florist for more than 30 years. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Hopkins. She is survived by her four daughters, Sandi Hopkins, Dawn Linkenhoker, Marisha Hopkins, and Laura O’Conner; her son, Lee Hopkins; her brother, Jack Earle; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends that will miss her dearly. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands C ...
Mary Patricia Mahany Hennessy - APR 03, 2019
On April 3, Mary Patricia Mahany Hennessy entered the kingdom of God after a brief illness. Known as Patty to her family and friends, she was a strong woman, devoted daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and loyal friend. She is preceded in death by her parents who she adored: Hugh “Flapper” and Freda Mahany. Patty is survived by her six children: Hugh Hennessy (Barbara), Michael Hennessy (Jane), John Hennessy (Shelby), Maryanne Rautenstrauch (Robert), Caroline Brown (Alex) and Maureen Roth (Mark); nine grandchildren: JP Hennessy, Julianne Hennessy, Madison Hennessy, Harry Hennessy, Emma ...
Edna Isley Waddell - APR 03, 2019
Edna Isley Waddell, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born January 28, 1923 in Burlington, NC to the late George Howard Isley and Dallie Neese Isley. Mrs. Waddell was a former member of Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Ferguson Ave Baptist Church, and a current member of Kirk O’ The Isles Presbyterian Church, where she was very active in many organizations of all of the churches. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Kensington Park Garden Club and also the PTA for the schools that her children attended. In addition to her parents, she is pre ...
Alice L. Nessola - APR 02, 2019
Alice L. Nessola, 77, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her residence. She was a life-long resident of Savannah and attended Chatham County Public Schools. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of The Islands and a member of The Ladies Friendship Sunday School Class. She worked for many years with the Piggly Wiggly on Wilmington Island. She was a former member of the Women's International Bowling Congress and The Savannah Shag Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard (RlP) Nessola, daughter, Lisa Anne Woods, parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hopkins, Sr. and a brother and siste ...
Grace Watkins "Gracie" Pierce - APR 02, 2019
Grace Watkins “Gracie” Pierce, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Albany, GA, daughter of W.T. and Edith Watkins. For over 25 years, Gracie was an Administrative Assistant for Independent Life Insurance Co. and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gracie had a zest for life with a wonderful spirit of giving. She will be remembered for her amusing and spunky personality and the sweetest contagious laugh that came out with every conversation. Gracie was preceded in death by her husband, James U. P ...
James Robert "Rusty" Beasley, Jr. - APR 01, 2019
James Robert (Rusty) Beasley, Jr., 51, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. James was born in Savannah, GA and attended school in both Effingham County and Chatham County. James was active in bowling leagues; he cheered on the local baseball teams and was a true fan of the Savannah Bananas. His love for his family was the focus of his life. James leaves behind his parents, James (Jim) and Roberta Beasley and loving daughter, Candace N. Beasley, who he loved beyond measure. Also, Russell E. Dent, uncle, Teresa and W ...
Joyce Ann Medlock Hughes APR 16, 1938 - MAR 31, 2019
Joyce M. Hughes, 80, died peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Candler General Hospital. The Possum Kingdom, SC native was a longtime resident of Savannah. Joyce is survived by two sons, Kelly and Michael Irvin. A gathering for friends was held at the residence on Saturday, April 5, 2019. ...
Arnold E. Cook, Jr. - MAR 31, 2019
Arnold E. Cook, Jr., 83, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was born August 13, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Arnold E. Cook, Sr. and Evelyn Stevens Cook. Arnold attended the University of Maryland where he was a member of the KA Fraternity. He was also a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the Landing’s Club. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Patricia Bates Cook, his four children, Sheran DellaBianca (Mark), Scott Cook (Maria Waterbury), Stephen Cook (Diane), and Sandra Conterno (Scott). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Alison ...
Kathryn H. Crosby JUN 15, 1954 - MAR 30, 2019
Kathryn Harris Crosby passed peacefully on March 30th, 2019 in her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her husband and son. Kathy was born on June 15th, 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska, an Army brat; however, she spent most of her life in Savannah. Kathy attended Jenkins High School where she graduated with the class of 1972. Following graduation, Kathy attended Armstrong College where she graduated with a degree in Accounting. Kathy was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was employed by Great Dane Trailers fo ...
Ryan Sailors MAR 14, 1997 - MAR 30, 2019
William "Ryan" Sailors, 22 years old, died peacefully March 30, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA, surrounded by his family. Ryan was born March 14, 1997 in Atlanta, GA. He and his family later moved to St. Marys, GA and then to Savannah. He completed his education at Islands High School on Whitemarsh Island, GA. Ryan was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Surviving are his parents, Michael A. Sailors, Sr. and Jan Gaston Sailors; his brother, Michael A. Sailors, Jr., his grandmother, Carolyn W. Sailors; his aunts, Nancy Gaston Perkins (Ed) of Venice, CA, Susan Gas ...
Myrna G. Wood - MAR 30, 2019
Myrna Loy Googe Wood, 78, passed away at her home on March 30, 2019 following a brief illness. Born on April 19, 1940, she was a life-long resident of Savannah, Ga. She is survived by one son, John David Wood, his wife, Robyn, and three grandchildren, Margaret Wood, Aaron Wood and Avery Wood, also of Savannah, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Herald Dean Wood, her daughter, Cherri Ann Wood, and her parents, John Henry and Wilma Holland Googe. Myrna is also survived by three siblings, J. Hilton Googe (Maryann), and Glenn E. Googe (Pat) all of Charleston, SC and her si ...
Carolyn Jean Lighthorse - MAR 29, 2019
Jean Lighthorse, 65, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Jean was born December 4, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. She retired as a Registered Nurse after working many years for St. Joseph’s and Candler Hospitals. She is survived by her mother, Anita D. Garrett, son, Aaron Buck, daughter, Stephanie Chase, sister, Susan Garrett, brother, Earl Garrett, and four grandchildren, Gordon Chase, Mikel Kelly, Arianna Doty, and Catlina Andonie. A private memorial will be held by the family. ...
Richard "Dick" Morin - MAR 28, 2019
Richard (Dick) Oliver Morin, 84, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Dick was born on January 23, 1935 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Walter and Eva Morin. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 18 and made Savannah, Georgia his home. It was here that he met the love of his life, Jenny Reagin. He served 4 years on active duty, then began his career in the 165th Georgia Air National Guard. He retired after 36 years with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. While ...