Obituaries

Richard "Rich" Leonard Tincknell Richard "Rich" Leonard Tincknell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Savannah, GA, at the age of 81. Born on November 11, 1943, in Auburn, NY, he was the cherished son of Barbara and Metford "Jimmy" Tincknell. Rich grew up with his sister Susan and late brother Greg in Weedsport, New York. He proudly served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Rich graduated from both Cornell University and Syracuse University with honors. He built a beautiful ...

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Lucas Robbins, infant son of Kyle and Ashley Robbins, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born September 12, 2024, in Savannah. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Bryce Robbins, maternal grandmother, Dee Rountree, and maternal grandfather, Gary Stokes; paternal grandparents, William and Diane Robbins; maternal great-grandmother, Georgia Rountree (Mema Rosebud); uncles and aunts, Travis Stokes (Linda), Mindee Stokes, Kameron Stokes (Hannah), Jerid Stokes (Bri), Sheila Naydeck (Mike), Clay Branson, and several cousins. Lucas was a miracle from the very beg ...

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Please click here to watch Sam's Memorial Service via livestream. The livestream will be available beginning at 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Samuel Walter Lilley was an impactful, hilarious person, genuine friend, and excellent partner. He lost his life in a mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2025. This tragedy has left his loved ones grieving the loss of a son, brother, fiancée and friend. Sam’s passion for aviation was second only to his passion for those he loved. That love was at the heart of who he was, shaping his career in the ...

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Ryan Austin O’Hara was born on June 11th, 1996 in Orlando County, Florida to parents Mary and Gary O’Hara and grew up in Lilburn, Georgia with his little sister, Taryn. Upon graduating high school Ryan enlisted in the US Army as a UH-60 Helicopter repairer. Ryan married his first wife, Lucynda, and they enjoyed several years together. Ryan discovered a love for the outdoors, coffee, travel, and aviation. With an eye on the sky and a head in the clouds, Ryan spent a lot of his time daydreaming about flying, but his deepest passion was working with his hands and manual labors. During ...

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Donald John Shubeck was born October 15, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Kent State University before enlisting in the Army. While stationed in Ft. Smith, AR, Don met the love of his life, Mary Etzkorn, at Sunday Mass. Their love story was rooted in their strong Catholic faith which they shared with their three children. After a long and successful career in sales, Don retired as a proud business owner. Don and Mary spent their last years in Savannah, GA where he enjoyed playing golf and cheering for the Braves. Don loved his precious wife Mary, three children, eight grandchildren, an ...

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Hazel Gardner Henderson was born May 8, 1940 in Oakridge, Tennessee to Marie Jet Gardner and Arthur E. Gardner.  Hazel later moved to Savannah, Georgia where she was raised by her aunt, Hazel Gardner.  She attended public school in Savannah where she met her future husband, Clair Alvin Henderson.  The two were married on October 6, 1962 and resided in Savannah. Hazel worked in various sectors throughout the community.  She enjoyed just about everything, but especially her family, the Tennessee Vols and occasionally some good vodka with friends. She is preceded in life ...

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Alan Holmes Stahl, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Born on March 8, 1926, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, he was the cherished son of Leslie Stahl and Dorthea Holmes.  Alan answered the call of duty at a young age, enlisting in the Navy on February 10, 1944, to serve during World War II. He proudly served aboard two ships, LST 875 and LST 900, demonstrating courage and dedication. After receiving an honorable discharge on June 1, 1946, and multiple ribbons, Alan returned home and began the next chapter of his life.  ...

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Mr. Robert John Livingston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on January 25th at the age of 82. Born on October 22, 1942, Bob grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin and pursued a distinguished academic career. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in business education from Xavier University. Bob married the love of his life, Augusta, in December 1985, and together they shared 39 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and devotion. He is sur ...

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William Daniel (Dan) NeSmith, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was the son of William D. and Cora Whalen NeSmith. Dan was born in Savannah on August 2, 1936 and has one brother, John Edward NeSmtih. He attended local schools and graduated from Benedictine Military School, class of 1955. Dan was married to Gail Burroughs NeSmith for sixty years. They have two children, Patrick Daniel (Mary Alice) and Pamela Gail Olson (Rick) and four grandchildren, Clara NeSmith, Anders Olson, Duncan NeSmith, and Grady Olson. Dan was a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committe ...

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Helen Eickhoff Wood, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on January 25, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Savannah, Ga. She was married to Dr. Lawrence Avera Wood on August 25, 1962 in Decatur, Ga. They were happily married for nearly 60 years.  Helen grew up in northern Michigan in the town of Carp Lake, Michigan. Helen introduced Larry to northern Michigan and its magic.  They continued taking their children each summer to northern Michigan to the family compound on Carp Lake. Many happy memories were formed there with time they spent with their children, grandchi ...

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Alice Eldredge Cowart, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 23, 2025, after a brief illness at hospice care. She was 71. Alice was born on March 2, 1953, in Mineola, New York, to the late Herbert and Alice Eldredge. A dedicated middle school teacher, Alice enjoyed a fulfilling career with the Chatham County Public School System, where she touched the lives of countless students. Her love for teaching was only matched by her passion for reading and spending time with her family. She cherished her role as a grandmother, and her three grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy: Ava Cow ...

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Dr. Stephen John Lange, Jr. died peacefully on January 22, 2025. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1938 to Dr. Stephen John Lange and Bernice Clime Lange and moved to Savannah in 1943. He attended Charles Ellis Elementary School and graduated from Savannah High School in 1955. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1959 from Emory University, majoring in Chemistry. While an undergraduate at Emory he served as Pro Consul of the Beta Chi chapter of Sigma Chi and was one of seven members of his class selected for the D.V.S. Senior Honor Society. He continued his education at the Emory Univ ...

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Jerry Wayne McElreath was the 2nd of seven born in 1938 to Rosa Bell and Ernest McElreath in Atlanta. In describing himself, he would proudly proclaim: father of two beloved children, Lisa and Kirk; husband of Vicki and Elevator Man.  His loves also included his five amazing grandchildren (Skylar, Celeigh, Raya, Hawk and Hudson), his surviving siblings (Nick, Carolyn, Sue, Vedie and Vickie Lynn) with whom he spoke almost daily and his beagle, Daisy.  He also considered his closest friends (Connie, Sue and Jerry and Bert and Josh) so important in his life. In his day, he enjoyed go ...

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Doris Estelle Allen passed away 1/20/2025 after a long illness. She was born in Savannah, Georgia March 31, 1925, the only child of Robert and Lily Allen. They moved to Kirkwood Missouri from Savannah when she was a child and remained there until she returned to Savannah in 2013. She was a teacher with the Ladue School District for 30 years and an avid traveler and golfer, whose catch phrase was “fiddlesticks”. She is survived by her cousin Doris Caughran. The family would like to thank Spanish Oaks for their excellent care during her illness.   ...

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John Joseph Spano, 78 was called to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of January 19, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. John was born and raised in Oswego, NY (Upstate), the son of John A Spano and Shirley M. Spano. As the son of a Muck farmer, he worked in the family businesses, Spano Gardens and Spano Market. Later he made his career in Mortgage Banking and Real Estate Development until retirement. After retiring, he and Susan moved from the Atlanta area to Seabrook Island in Midway, GA where he could be closer to his children, grandchildren and enjoy a slower ...

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Elizabeth “Ann” Hall passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025 at the age of 92 surrounded by her four children, Pat Kuzak, Tom Hall, Jim Hall, and Lisa Hall Wilson. Her family finds their peace in knowing Jesus took her by the hand, healed her mind and body, and she is now reunited with the love of her life, her husband Jim, of 41 years who passed away in 1991. Preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Burial services will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.   ...

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Glenda Sears, 81, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.  She was born July 11, 1943, in Pahokee, Florida to the late Pope and Catherine Grenfell Sears.  Glenda was raised in Canal Point, Florida and graduated from Florida State University with a PhD. in Education.  She was an administrator in several different schools districts in Florida, and for the Savannah-Chatham County School System.  She was most proud of being a mother and grandmother, her family was everything to her. She is survived by her four daughters, Shelley Se ...

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Teresa Joan McGuire Lancon It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Joan McGuire Lancon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Teresa was born in Savannah, Georgia, and spent quite a bit of her youth on the beautiful shores of Tybee Island, a place that shaped her joyful and loving spirit. Teresa was born August 18, 1950 and passed away on January 18, 2025.  Teresa shared her life with her devoted husband, Bobbie G. Lancon. Together, they built a family full of love and cherished memories. She was the proud and loving mother of Kimberly A. Bes ...

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UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION:  Memorial Service: Friday, March 21, 2025  11:00 a.m. - Christ Church Episcopal     Lila Cay Williams Critz passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on September 12, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida, she was the beloved daughter of Lila Cochran Williams and Dr. John L Williams. Lila graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee where she was fondly called “Tut”.  She then attended Duke University where she earned a B.A. in History and was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. While at Duke Lila met her fut ...

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Joseph Charles Billotto, 73, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He was born July 9, 1951, in Queens, New York, to the late James and Elaine Harris Billotto. Joe served for 4 years Active Duty in the United States Navy as Quartermaster aboard the Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Harry E. Yarnell. He retired as a Lieutenant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police after 29 years of dedicated service, which included responding to the 9/11 attacks, and concluded his career as the Marine Enforcement Unit Supervisor for Long Isla ...

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Eloise Alexander Gilster passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2025. Born in Savannah, Georgia on November 10, 1944 to Adam Leopold Alexander and Elizabeth Baldwin Alexander, Eloise had been a resident of Raleigh for 47 years. Eloise was a 1963 Graduate of Savannah Country Day School. She attended Duke University as an undergraduate, and then pursued advanced degrees from the University of Florida, UNC-Chapel Hill, where she studied Anglo-Saxon poetry and pursued a PhD in medieval English literature, and NC State University, where she earned her MFA in poetry, as well as becoming ...

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Lloyd Alan Strewart 69, passed away January 17, 2025 at his home under the care of his wife Dana, and Gentiva Hospice.  Alan retired from Hussey, Gay, and Bell after 30 years of service, and was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Savannah.  He was a good neighbor, who was always called on when anyone needed anything fixed, as he loved helping his people.     In addition to his wife of 18 years, Dana, he is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Marie, and Terri Michelle, his three grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, and Liam, his sister, Cheryl, and his ...

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Martha Lynn Trabue, 77, a Savannahian, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born May 1,1947, daughter of the late Lester Walden Forman and Sarah Martha McKinny Foreman, and her husband, James Joseph Trabue. She is survived by her two sons, Chris Trabue and Jeff Trabue, and a granddaughter, Cali Trabue. A visitation will be from 3:00 until 4:00, followed by a 4:00 Memorial Service on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel. ...

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Mable H. Workman, 78, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away peacefully at her residence on January 17, 2025.  Born July 21, 1946, in Startex, South Carolina to the late Columbus Few Howard and the late Myrtle Leona Brock.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Arthur E. Workman Jr. of Richmond Hill, GA and her daughter Kelli Workman Echols of Richmond Hill, GA; son-in-law Chandler B. Echols.  In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her sister Shirley G. Praytor of Startex, SC; husband Charles, son Wade of Myrtle Beach, SC, a daughter Joanna (Godfrey) of Woodruff ...

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Mrs. Donna Jane Ackerman Youngblood passed away in the early morning hours of January 15, 2025 following a long battle with her health at Pruitt rehabilitation center under the care of Hospice.  She was 80 years of age.     Donna was born in Walterboro South Carolina on October 27, 1944 and the daughter of the late Joseph Virgil Ackerman and Mary Miley Ackerman Schiefen of Walterboro, SC. She was also the stepdaughter of the late LT. Harold Shiefen of Casselberry, Fl.  She graduated from Walterboro High School in 1962 and attended the University of South Carolina wh ...

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  Barry went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025 after a year long battle with cancer. He very much loved his family and friends. His children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren meant the world to him. Deane, was his everything—wife, best friend, heart, and soul.  His passions were baseball, football, fishing, and being outdoors. He played, coached, and loved baseball his entire life. He was a dedicated Braves and Bulldog fan.  Barry was a graduate of Groves High School and Georgia Southern University. He was a member of the G ...

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Helen Patricia Dwyer McKenna (Patty) entered God’s eternal Kingdom on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in Thunderbolt, surrounded by her family. During her illness, Patty received love, compassion, and comfort from Hospice Savannah. Patty was born on February 25, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Thunderbolt. She was the youngest daughter of Judge Lawrence J. Dwyer and Helen Howard Dwyer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Dwyer Beasley. A devout member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Patty was actively involved ...

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Leon Russell Borg, Sr., 93, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He was born October 6, 1931, in Illinois to the late Leon Borg and Kathleen McCorkle McGrath Borg. Russ served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict on the USS destroyer Cogswell. He was a brick layer and worked on iconic buildings around Savannah, including the Savannah Civic Center, the Desoto Hilton, and the Fort Pulaski Visitors Center.  He was a member of New Life Fellowship Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Della June Wise Borg, son ...

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Mary Ann Thaggard Benton, 84, died unexpectedly at Candler Hospital on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Mary was born in Toombs County, Georgia, to the late Mary Nell Rogers Thaggard and Stephen R. Thaggard. Born blind, Mary was a tenacious, fantastic woman with a Rain Man mind who could recall numbers, names, and even hard-to-pronounce prescriptions without hesitation. In her early years, she attended Macon School for the Blind and New York School for the Blind, where she took voice lessons. Mary had a beautiful voice and could play the piano by ear. Her determination to never be in a nursin ...

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