Obituaries
Yolanda Teresa Costa SEP 20, 1920 - JUN 21, 2018
Yolanda Teresa Costa, born at her family’s home on Leonard Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, on September 20, 1920, died on June 21, 2018 following a short illness in Savannah, Georgia, where she lived for the last nine years. The devoted daughter of the late Antoinette Maria Massoliti and Michael Amato, Yolanda was a lifelong devoted Catholic, who attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church as a child, Sacred Heart in East Meadow, NY where she raised her family, and most recently Blessed Sacrament Church in Savannah. She was the youngest daughter and the last surviving child in a family of eleven ...
Maurice Calvin Peters JAN 02, 1924 - JUN 20, 2018
Maurice Calvin Peters, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20th 2018 at Hospice Savannah after a brief illness. He was born in Slagle, West Virginia o January 2nd, 1924 to Otha Alan and Mary Ellen Ingles Peters. Maurice grew up in Beckley, West Virginia. Maurice joined the US Navy in July of 1941. Being underage, his Mother gave permission for him to join. He finished his high school studies, and then went on to radio school. While there, the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor, and he was immediately shipped off with thousands of others to the Pacific. He remained in that vast ocean f ...
Jill Lepo-Wieniewitz - JUN 19, 2018
Born Jill Irene Lepo in North Tonawanda New York June 9th 1953. She married the love of her life Mark Wieniewitz October 18th 1980. Jill spent 30yrs in education and recently retired from the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. Over the years she received many credentials and awards. She was most proud of her work in Marine Science and the work she did to grow numerous programs in and around Chatham County. Jill served the Irish Catholic community for many years and lead the Flags of Ireland in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade for 30 years. Jill will be remembered most for her passion ...
Alan Truslow - JUN 19, 2018
July 24, 1956 – June 19, 2018 On June 19, 2018 we said goodbye to a son, brother, father, grandfather, fiance and friend. Alan fought as everyone knew he would to survive what he was dealt and cancer would not let him win. As a son he loved his parents, as a brother he was all you could ever ask for, as a father he was a teacher, as a grandfather always someone to look up to, he was the type of friend that would give you the shirt off his back, of course, it would be an Under Armour shirt. Alan was engaged to the love of his life, Vicki. Even before the age of 12 he always worked at being ...
Duoc Van Le JUL 15, 1954 - JUN 19, 2018
Duoc Van Le July 15, 1954 - June 19, 2018 Duoc Van Le was born in Cam Ranh, Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Khanh Thach, his sons, Phong Le, Phu Le, and his daughters, An Le, and Lam Le; and countless relatives. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 22 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Prayer services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday and 6:00 p.m. on Friday in the Islands Chapel. The Funeral Service will be at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June ...
LaVerne Joseph South, III MAR 31, 1952 - JUN 18, 2018
LaVerne Joseph South, III “Big Vernie”, 66, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his children, family and close friends. Vernie was born in Savannah, GA on March 31, 1952 to LaVerne and Gertrude South. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1970. Vernie was a member of ILA Local 1475 Clerks and Checkers for the past 40 years. There he had the pleasure of working with many of his best friends, brothers and sisters. He spent his early years on Tybee Island renting floats on the beach and surfing with his best friend and cousin Kurt. Some of Vernie’s happiest time ...
John Emerson Davis - JUN 18, 2018
John Emerson Davis, 75, passed on June 18, 2018 from a long-term illness. John was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 16, 1942 to Arthur Frederick Davis, Sr. and Mary Cecilia Dunn Davis. John was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Helen Marie Davis Ciucevich; brother-in-law David Julian Ciucevich, Sr.; brothers, William Francis Davis and Joseph Anthony Davis. John is survived by his daughter, Tabatha Lynn Davis Phillips, and son-in-law James William (Bill) Phillips; brother Arthur Frederick Davis, Jr. (Brenda); sister-in-law Carol Elaine Davis; several nieces, nephews, and cous ...
Bettina Boney Beecher FEB 20, 1940 - JUN 16, 2018
Bettina B. Beecher (Tina), age 78, died on June 16th, 2018 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was the daughter of Harold A. and Madaline P. Boney, both deceased. Mrs. Beecher was also predeceased by a former husband, W. Orson Beecher, and a son, Charles Douglas Pearce. Bettina is survived by her husband Denver Combs; her son J. Scott Pearce (Sharon); grandson Jeffrey S. Pearce, Jr.; two brothers, Harold A. Boney, Jr. of Beaufort, SC and Barry D. Boney of Memphis, TN; stepson Tracy Combs (Cathy), step-granddaughter Morgan Combs of Guyton, GA and numerous other relatives. Mrs. Beecher was ...
Dorisa Aubria McKiver-David JAN 26, 2016 - JUN 16, 2018
Dorisa Aubria McKiver-David, 2, died Saturday at St. Simons Island, Georgia. Dorisa is survived by her mother, Nazzikkia David; her siblings, Aubie, Lawrisa, Jayden and Lisa David; and her godmother, LaShanna McKiver. https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/girl-2-drowns-after-swimming-in-tidal-pool-on-st-simons-island-with-her-mother/772261400 ...
Douglas Riley MAR 02, 1945 - JUN 16, 2018
Douglas Riley died on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the age 73. Coach Riley was born in Kenton, Ohio to Howard and Ruth Riley. He was a 1963 graduate of Ridgeway High School where he shined in basketball and baseball. He continued his education at Morehead State University (Kentucky) where he earned a B.A degree in history with a minor in health and physical education. In 1967, he embarked on his first teaching/coaching position at Botkins High School (Ohio). He taught history, was an assistant varsity basketball coach and head baseball coach. In 1968, Coach Riley moved on to New Lebanon High ...
Miriam R. Branan - JUN 16, 2018
Miriam Zula Rossman Branan Miriam R. Branan, born October 13, 1939, passed away June 16, 2018 in Savannah after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Eddie Branan, and her parents, Tom and Thelma Rossman. Miriam grew up in Moultrie, GA where she graduated high school. Later, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from the University of Georgia, and her Master’s degree in Education from Georgia Southwestern. She taught at both the Mitchell County and Chatham County School Systems during an 18 year period. Miriam’s personal passions included c ...
Samuel Agar Everitt - JUN 15, 2018
Samuel Agar Everitt, 78, died, June 15th, 2018. He was born on September 20th, 1939 in Boston, MA to Raymond and Helen Everitt. He attended the George School in Newtown, PA and graduated from Colgate University in 1961. He served in the NJ National Guard following his graduation. The majority of Sam’s professional career was spent at ITT Rayonier, Inc where he worked as Vice President and Treasurer. He then applied his skills in the not-for-profit sector, becoming the Assistant Business Manager at the Kent School in Kent, CT in 1990, a role he served until his retirement in 1999. Sam marrie ...
Mrs. Linda Hendricks Terry - JUN 15, 2018
Linda Hendricks Terry, 65, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at her home in Pooler, Georgia. She was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on December 17, 1952 to Jack and Margaret Hendricks. Both of her parents worked for the FBI; her father an agent and her mother in clerical work. She lived in Atlanta, Georgia from 1962 until 2009 when she moved to Pooler, Georgia to be near her children and grandchildren. After graduating Medical College of Georgia, she became a Dental Hygienist and practiced for over 30 years. She was an active member of Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone ...
Cecelia Wilhelm - JUN 14, 2018
Cecelia Katherine Gruhler Wilhelm, 97, died June 14, 2018 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Albert and Katherine Collins Gruhler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander C. Wilhelm. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 Westridge Road, Skidway Island, Savannah, GA 31411. Burial will be in the church memorial garden. ...
Harold C. Heaslip - JUN 14, 2018
Harold C. Heaslip passed away peacefully in his home June 14, 2018, in Savannah, GA with his wife Mary Ann by his side. Hal was born in Yonkers, NY to Clifford L. and Frances Eder Heaslip. He went to Roosevelt High School and later to Colgate University in Hamilton, NY where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served as Vice President at Ketchum, Macleod and Grove Advertising in NY, NY. Hal later in life moved on to Director of Promotion and Advertising at Grumman Corporation in Bethpage, NY. Hal and Mary Ann retired to Savannah in 1999. Other than his wife, Mary Ann; his children ...
Leland "Lee" C. Gooding Sr. NOV 16, 1927 - JUN 14, 2018
Leland Cogdill Gooding, Sr., 90, of Savannah died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Lee was born November 16, 1927 in Miley, S.C, the youngest child of the late Hemmie and Lillie Thomas Gooding. After graduating from Brunson High School, he served in the U.S. Navy before beginning a 43-year career with the railroad. He started work on the Central Georgia Railroad in 1944, as a messenger boy and then retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as the Terminal Superintendent in Augusta, Georgia. Living most of his life in Savannah, his railroad career took hi ...
Franklin Eugene Polk SEP 09, 1943 - JUN 13, 2018
Franklin E. Polk, 74, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The Savannah native was a lifelong resident of Midway and a Retired U.S. Navy Veteran. After more than 30 years of service, Frank retired as a sergeant from the Chatham County Police Department where he was a certified bomb technician. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Polk; his children, Mandy & Michael Ondriezek, Laura & Jeff Calloway, and Eason & Angie Polk; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fo ...
Judith Kay Fischer JUL 13, 1939 - JUN 12, 2018
Judith Kay Fischer, 78, of Tybee Island, Georgia, died early Tuesday morning, June 12, in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Clintonville, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Cronce and the late Bessie Cronce. Ms. Fischer was a scholar, a teacher, a nurse, a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. She was raised partly in Tacoma, Washington, and partly in Waukegan, Illinois. With her former husband, George Fischer, she raised four children in California while attending college and receiving highest honors when earning three separate degrees – a R ...
John Edward Best, Sr. AUG 27, 1932 - JUN 11, 2018
John Edward Best, Sr., 85, died June 11, 2018. He was the son of Lois Griggs and Charles Leander Best. He was born August 27, 1932 in Savannah, he attended Benedictine Military Academy and Armstrong College. He served proudly in the Marine Corps and worked at Union Camp, co-owned a carpet business, and excelled in sales at Chatham Pipe and Chatham Steel Corporation, then for MacAljon Fabrications. He marched for decades in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a member of both the Irish Heritage Society and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He belonged to Savannah Golf Club and was a Knight of Columbus ...
Victoria Boykin Buck NOV 03, 1953 - JUN 09, 2018
Victoria Boykin Buck, 64, of Savannah, died June 9, 2018 at Hospice Savannah, after a year long battle with cancer. Gone too soon and a fighter until the end. Vicky was such a vivacious, incredible, intelligent and genuine person. Her charm and personality are the reason she had so many friends and if you knew Vicky you loved Vicky. Vicky grew up in Mountain Lakes (ML), NJ, and attended ML schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Vicky participated in intramural sports, the drama programs, and in high school she was part of the Girls Athletic Association annual show as a member of Blue Te ...
Glenn Thomas Cupstid DEC 19, 1958 - JUN 09, 2018
Glenn Thomas Cupstid, beloved husband, cherished father, and admired grandfather passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a sudden illness. Glenn, more affectionately known as Tommy or “T-CUP” is the son of John (JT) and Frances Cupstid. He was predeceased by his mother Frances. Glenn is survived by his father, his loving wife of 36 years, Ann Hobgood; his children, Katie Warner (Aaron), Emily Hagans (Bradley), and Bobby Cupstid; his grandsons, Jonathan and Jackson Warner; his sisters; Chris Jones (Gary), Laurie Bennett (Joe); and his brother Lar ...
Lloyd Christopher Kettles JUL 17, 1945 - JUN 07, 2018
Lloyd Christopher (Chris) Kettles, 72, passed away June 7 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL Son of the late Lloyd Elmer (Ike) and Ruth Pettit Kettles, he was born July 17, 1945 in Dalton, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life before moving to Ormond Beach, Florida. He graduated from Jenkins High School (1963), attended Georgia Tech, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and graduated from Georgia State University with a Masters Degree in Accounting and was a licensed CPA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was proud of his service to his country. He worked ...
Elsie "Ellie" Brickner - JUN 07, 2018
Elsie (Ellie) Brickner, 93, passed on to eternal life on June 7, 2018. She was born February 28, 1925 in Greensburg, Pa. to John Stavres and Mary Breeze Devey. She graduated from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 Ellie met Eugene G. Brickner, the love of her life, in St. Augustine, FL. They moved to Savannah in 1959. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was a compassionate grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ellie was a member of St. James Catholic Parish and active in school and church functions. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting and baking. She ...
Reuben "Sib" Sylvester Haley - JUN 07, 2018
Reuben “Sib” Sylvester Haley, 85, passed away June 7, 2018, after a short illness. He was a retired business leader in the furniture industry, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His love and dedication to his family was the focal point of his life. He was the slayer of dragons, teacher of all things, and the standard to which all men should strive to be. He was an Elder in Faith Lutheran Church, a member of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, a soldier in the US Army National Guard, and a Master Mason. Sib is survived by his wife Barbara Parnell Haley, his daughter DeAnne Davis and he ...
Marjorie Ann Dessauer - JUN 06, 2018
Marjorie Ann Dessauer passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 5:45 pm at her home in Savannah, GA. Born on March 6, 1923 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of Ernest and Lucinda Roberts. In 1946 she married Gerhard Dessauer, a nuclear physicist and professor of Physics at the University of Rochester. Marjorie was a beautiful, positive, artistic woman. During 50 years of marriage, she cherished her family foremost in her life. Prior to marriage, she attended Syracuse University and studied art. Her talent and passion for painting and drawing followed her throughout her li ...
Claudette Adams Stroud AUG 14, 1935 - JUN 06, 2018
Claudette Adams Stroud, 82, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Azalealand Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stroud was born August 14, 1935, in Uvalda, GA to the late George Thomas Adams and Arlene Davis Adams. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1954 and was a member of the Charlotteville Methodist Church. Claudette moved to Savannah after high school graduation where she lived for 62 years. She worked at Dean Forest Appliance Center for over 20 years before retiring. After retirement she enjoyed rooting plants, gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with her g ...
Ruthie Mae Vinson - JUN 06, 2018
Ruthie Mae Vinson, of Savannah, GA transitioned on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by her loving children at Hospice Savannah. Ruthie Mae Vinson was born May 1st, 1945 in Statesboro, GA to her parents Marie E. Williams of Savannah, GA and Miller Venson, Jr. of Statesboro, GA, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three sisters; Alma Rita Venson, Rosa Lee Venson, and Juanita Prichard, and one brother; Bennie Venson. She leaves as her legacy three children, Marguerite Vinson (Savannah, GA), Wanda (Leonard) Duzant (Queens, NY),and Melvin (Tabitha) ...
Deborah Ann Montgomery Bouchea - JUN 05, 2018
Deborah Ann Montgomery Bouchea, 65, passed away on June 5, 2018 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School. Deborah was employed with Savannah Riverboat Company where she enjoyed and loved her Riverboat family. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, George Bouchea Jr.; two children, Jason Bouchea (Melissa) and Margaret Bouchea Brady (Sidney); six grandchildren; three brothers Donald, Robert and Brian. She was preceded in death by her sister Susan. ...
Rev. William Lynn, Jr. JAN 12, 1952 - JUN 05, 2018
Rev. William “Bill” Henry Lynn Jr went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 5, 2018. Born January 12, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia he was the son of the late William Henry Lynn Sr. and Geraldine Heidt Lynn. He graduated from Savannah High School and received a BA in music from Gardner-Webb University and then graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where he studied Religious Education/Theology. He worked for as the store manager for Montgomery Ward for many years before becoming the Market Manager for Lifeway Christian Resources where he retired in 2017. ...