Obituaries
Lois Jones Fowler APR 25, 1936 - SEP 23, 2024
Lois Jones Fowler, 88, transitioned unto the Lord peacefully at her home in Savannah Monday, September 23rd, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 25th, 1936 in Milan, Georgia and she was one of eight children born to the parents of the late Levi and Claudia Jones, and preceded in death by her husband, Thearin “Pete” Fowler. In October 1950, she married her husband, Thearin “Pete” Fowler. In 1963, they opened Pete’s Exxon Service Station in Savannah, on the corner of Waters Ave. and Stephenson Ave. for 23 years. Lois was a bookkeeper ...
Margaret "Peggy" H. Lanahan OCT 02, 1941 - SEP 22, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” H. Lanahan, award-winning artist and resident of Skidaway Island, Georgia moved on from this life on September 22, 2024. Peggy was born on October 2, 1941 in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Growing up in Bloomfield, Peggy worked at her father’s sign company with her mother and siblings. Working at the sign shop sparked her love for the arts, as she frequently attended sign shows and drove the company’s pickup truck for supplies and deliveries. Throughout her time at Bloomfield High School, she excelled in art classes. Peggy attended the Newark School of F ...
Jerry P. Kennedy OCT 01, 1944 - SEP 22, 2024
Jerry Phillips Kennedy, 79, died peacefully with a smile on his face on Sunday September 22nd, 2024 after an 18 month battle with cancer. He is survived by two sisters: Jackie Kennedy-Barron (Peter) and Jo Ellen Kennedy, a brother Thomas Kennedy (Lori) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer Youngerman and his niece Cori Kristen DiJosie. Jerry was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, the first child of Jack and Laura Kennedy. Growing up as a navy brat, Jerry lived in Mississippi, Rhode Island, Louisiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois ...
Richard Eugene Coppage OCT 17, 1959 - SEP 18, 2024
Richard Coppage passed away at 64 at Hospice Savannah on September 18th. A Savannah native, he was the son of Frances Coppage and Robert (Bob) Coppage. Richard took over his dad’s business (Bob Coppage’s Used Cars) which he ran successfully for many years and was known lovingly as “Little Bob.” He loved watching and excelled at playing sports. He had a great sense of humor and you’d often hear him quoting shows such as Seinfeld and The Office. He was a loving father that devoted his time to coaching little league baseball and volunteering with the cub scouts.&n ...
Dr. Thomas L. German DEC 27, 1934 - SEP 18, 2024
Dr. Thomas L. German, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Tom was born in Yankton, South Dakota, to the late George and Irene (Kaiser) German. After a year in Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship, Tom returned to the University of S. Dakota Medical School to earn his medical degree. He then completed his Orthopedic residency at Duke University. In 1965, Tom married Georgene Padgett of Walterboro, SC, and they had four sons. Gratis, the U.S. Army, Tom returned to Germany for three years before returning to Savannah to practi ...
Ralph Charles Schilly Jr. MAR 03, 1928 - SEP 17, 2024
Ralph Charles Schilly Jr. passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at Thrive on Skidaway. Ralph lived a fulfilling and joyful life, always marked by his passion for golf and his love of the outdoors. A proud club champion in Pennsylvania, his happiest days were spent on the course, especially during his travels overseas to Scotland, where he played more rounds and built cherished memories with his friends. Ralph was also an avid gardener, nurturing both plants and relationships, and found great joy in the summer months spent camping with his children. His dedication to his family and h ...
Nancy Jean Ross Frankland OCT 29, 1930 - SEP 17, 2024
Nancy Jean Ross Frankland of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Born on October 29, 1930 in Pleasantville, NY, Nancy was the youngest child of Jeanette Dwyer Ross and Edward William Ross. Growing up with two older brothers, Ed and John Paul, Nancy was accomplished at a variety of sports and loved the great outdoors. She graduated from Millikin University, where she met her husband-to-be David Miller Frankland. They married in 1952 and began their life together in Evanston, IL. In 1955, they moved to Tarrytown, NY to be closer to Nancy’s family and where Dave work ...
Víctor Viseras Garcia MAY 29, 1937 - SEP 17, 2024
Víctor Viseras Garcia passed away on September 17, 2024, in the city of Savannah, GA. Born in Águilas, Murcia, Spain on May 29, 1937. He married María Elvia Gutiérrez. Their children, Ana María and Lily Viseras Gutiérrez, Juan Manuel Rodríguez. His granddaughters Manuela Rodríguez Viseras, Melody, Audrey and Beverly Rodriguez Schanely. His great-grandchildren Ortiz Rodríguez, Moscosa Rodríguez and Rousch Rodríguez. His great-great-granddaughter Alina Thompson. Víctor emigrated from Spain to Venezuel ...
Lynette Frances Botwinski NOV 09, 1956 - SEP 15, 2024
Lynette Frances Botwinski, 66, died in the early morning hours on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Lynette was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Oglesby and Mynette Binion Oglesby, who hailed from Ogeechee Farms. Lynette was the fourth of eight siblings: Jerry, Wayne, Bobby, Alfred Jr., Brenda, Wanda, and Linda. Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Patricia Frances Hester, Lawrence Botwinski, and Joshua Charles Botwinski. She was lovingly known as “Mema” to her grandchildren Brianna, Johnny, Dylan, Tripp, &am ...
Delores "DeeDee" Lorraine Lunsford FEB 11, 1954 - SEP 15, 2024
Delores “DeeDee” Lorraine Hooker died on September 15, 2024. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Lawana Rivera and Deborah Lynn Lunsford. Surviving are her father, Herman Lunsford, and her two children Christian (Melissa) and Amanda (Chris.) She also leaves behind grandchildren: Carl, Wyatt, Christina, Lilly, Brenton, Willow, Leithan, and others. Two great granddaughters also survive her. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Elizabeth Ann Lytle JUN 26, 1939 - SEP 13, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Lytle, aged 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Bull Street in Savannah. Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Heinz Lytle and her son, Charles John Lytle. She is survived by her son, Chris and his family, her granddaughter Rebecca and her sister, Mary Susan Brinker Simons. Ann was born on June 26th, 1939 in Greenville, Pennsylvania to John H. Frampton and Mary Thompson Frampton and was a graduate of Grove City College. Ann will be fondly remembered as one who never met a stranger and each was special to her, especially those less fortu ...
Molly Beth Tyler Dearing - SEP 13, 2024
Molly Beth Tyler Dearing ("Mema") Molly Beth Tyler Dearing, affectionately known as "Mema," passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, in Savannah, GA, at the age of 91. She was born on September 28, 1932, in Ellenton, FL, and grew up in Bradenton, FL, where she will tell you she mastered the art of cleaning and filleting a fish. Beth's journey took her from Florida to Boston, MA, where she briefly attended Florist School before returning to the Sunshine State to continue her education at the University of Florida. There, she joined the Alpha Delta Pi Sor ...
Margaret Christiansen Siebert FEB 16, 1931 - SEP 11, 2024
Margaret Christiansen Siebert (93) of Talahi Island, passed away on 11 September 2024. She was born on 16 February 1931, in Graettinger, Iowa to Frederik Christiansen and Karen Christine Christiansen. After graduating from Graettinger High School, she moved to Savannah, Ga where she met and married her loving husband, Herschel L. Siebert, Sr. She worked at multiple jobs, including Smart and Thrifty Shop, Vermillion Drug Store, and Lamas Cleaners. A dedicated Christian, Margaret was a Lutheran. In her younger days, she played the organ for services on many Sunda ...
William Monroe Wicker Scott SEP 04, 1943 - SEP 09, 2024
William “Bill” Monroe Wicker Scott, Sr., age 81, passed away on September 9, 2024 surrounded by family at his home in Savannah, GA. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee Island where Bill was a member. Bill is survived by his wife of 35 years, Maria DeRojas Scott; son, William “Bill” M.W. (Michele & Scott, Jr. of Kennesaw, GA; daughters, Barbara Mann of Raleigh, NC, Leslie & Scott Scheve of Raleigh, NC, Sandra & Jordan Wright of Bellbrook, OH, and Elie &am ...
Norma Brewin Ward OCT 26, 1929 - SEP 09, 2024
Norma Brewin Ward, much-admired school teacher and co-founder of SAFE Shelter in Savannah, died on September 9, 2024, with her daughter by her side. Born on October 26, 1929, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the only child of Norma Monsees Gibbons and Herbert Frederick Gibbons. Her mother died a few hours after her birth, so she was raised by her devoted aunt, Katherine Monsees Precht, who gave her a foundation of unconditional love. But even in her advanced years, Norma longed for the mother she never knew. Norma was baptized, confirmed, and married in the Lutheran Church of the A ...
Mary Jo Hall - SEP 09, 2024
TO VIEW THE LIVESTREAMING OF THE SERVICE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK. https://my.gather.app/remember/mary-jo-hall ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary “Jo” Hall went home to her heavenly father and family on September 9, 2024 after a battle with Parkinson’s. She was proceeded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Daniel Hall, her parents, Clifford and Inez Creasy, brother Michael Creas ...
Freida Ann Black SEP 17, 1939 - SEP 08, 2024
Freida Ann Black, 84 of Savannah GA, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. Freida was born in Altoona, PA , daughter of the late William and Irene Maher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded to heaven by her husband, Ronald Gene Black, brothers Harold Maher, Paul Maher and Bob Maher and sisters Dorothy Santone and Marie Seager. She is survived by her sons, Brian Gorby and wife Theresa, Ronald Black and wife Davonna, David Black and wife Rashelle, Matt Black and wife Kim, Shawn Black and wife Andrea, Chris Black and wife Aimee; daughter Marie Bromley; grandchildren Adam Gorby, ...
Patricia Register McCarthy NOV 08, 1931 - SEP 07, 2024
Patricia Register McCarthy, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024. at home surrounded by family. Patricia was born in Savannah, Georgia to Joseph Anthony Register and Christine Clark Register. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Harold McCarthy, Jr., her siblings, Joseph A. Register, Jr., Carmel R. Groover, and Dorothy R. Holland. Patricia is survived by four children, Linda M. Huntley (Brad) Jacksonville, FL, Kathleen M. Johnson (Don) Jacksonville, FL, Charles Harold McCarthy, III Savannah, GA, and Pamela M. LeCates (Joe) Atlantic Beach, FL ...
James Henry Eckes APR 23, 1940 - SEP 07, 2024
James Henry Eckes, 84, passed away peacefully September 7, 2024, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Jim was born in Queens, New York, son of Florence Pecora and James Eckes, Sr., both deceased. He attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Mepham High School in Bellmore, NY. He served in the US Navy from 1957-1960. He was employed by Northrup Grumman Aviation in NY from 1960-1968 and by Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah from 1968-1998. After his retirement, he worked as a ranger at the Skidaway Island Golf Club. Jim is survi ...
Sally Anne Marston Westerfield FEB 09, 1946 - SEP 07, 2024
Sally Anne Marston Westerfield passed away September 7, 2024 at her home in Savannah, Georgia. Sally was born to James Blaine Marston, Jr. and Audrey Cason Marston of Savannah, Georgia on February 9, 1946. Sally was a 1963 graduate of Herschel V.Jenkins High School where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad. Named Miss Savannah in 1965, she attended Armstrong Junior College before transferring to the University of Georgia where she earned a degree in special education. It was at UGA that she met her husband Charles Wilcox “Charlie” Westerfield Jr. whom she m ...
Claudette DeLoach Hillman NOV 06, 1937 - SEP 06, 2024
Claudette DeLoach Hillman went home to Jesus on Friday September 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving children in her home in Savannah, GA. Claudette was born on November 6, 1937 in Claxton, GA to Claude DeLoach and Ora Lee Sutton DeLoach. She was married to her husband Stacy Butcher Hillman for 56 years until his untimely passing in 2010. Claudette was a Girl Scout leader and Sunday school teacher, as she so enjoyed pouring love and her unwavering faith in Jesus into the youth in her community. She worked faithfully at Sears and retired after 27 years. Claudette and her friends could be fo ...
Winifred Mcloone Walsh MAY 08, 1932 - SEP 06, 2024
Winifred “Winnie" Walsh was born in the South Bronx on May 8, 1932 . Her parents Bridget and Patrick Mcloone immigrated from Ireland to the US and had 6 children. Winnie’s siblings included John ,Patrick , Vincent, Julia and Teresa. Winnie attend St. Patrick's Cathedral High School in Manhattan where she received the General Excellence Award . In her 20’s, she worked on the New York Stock Exchange as a bond trader for Halsey, Stuart and Co. She married Donald W. Walsh in 1961 and settled in NY. They lived on Long Island until they relocated to Spring Lake Heights, ...
Paul Wainwright Collin FEB 14, 1936 - SEP 05, 2024
Paul Wainwright Collin, age 88, of Savannah, passed away, surrounded by his family, on September 5th, 2024. He was born and raised in Chicago and has been a resident of both Savannah, GA and Park Ridge, IL for the past 38 years. Paul leaves behind his beautiful bride of 68 years, Julianne Collin of Savannah, GA, favorite sister Dorothy Collin of Chicago IL, wonderful children: daughter Lisa Fulton and husband Robert John Fulton Jr. of Branchburg, NJ, and son Phillip Collin and wife Olga Collin of Golf, IL. He leaves behind 8 fantastic grandchildren, Robert Fulton III of Jersey City, NJ, Kat ...
Larry Wayne Hauser AUG 03, 1952 - SEP 05, 2024
Larry Wayne Hauser went home on September 5th, 2024. He was surrounded by family and passed in his home as per his wishes. Born on August 3rd, 1952, Larry lived a life in service to those most important to him, who needed him, who he loved. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hauser and her extended family. As well as his niece and nephew David Hauser and Lauren Sadkin and their extended families. Larry served his wife with an undying love and dedication through good and bad times, sickness and health. She was his everything and he was hers. Larry filled ...
Elizabeth D. Milligan - SEP 04, 2024
Elizabeth Dorsey Milligan (Beth), 96 years old, went home to be with our Lord on September 4, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. Beth was the 13th child born to Frederick and Zella Kate Dorsey on December 4, 1927. The family lived in Bloomingdale for a time and then in later years moved to Savannah. Beth attended and graduated from Chatham School, now known as Savannah High School. She went on to work in the banking and loan service industry, retiring fully at 75 years of age from Bank of America. Beth was a long time member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church and served the&n ...
Linda Louise Vincent JAN 01, 1962 - SEP 04, 2024
Linda Louise Vincent January 1, 1962- September 4, 2024 Linda Louise Vincent, 62, of Savannah, GA passed away Wednesday September 4, 2024 with family by her side. Linda was born on January 1, 1962 in Mered, California. Her mother Waynette Rogers was a waitress and her father was in the military. She loved crocheting, puzzles, and playing cards. She also loved spending time with family and making everyone laugh. Linda is survived by four children, Michael Clifton and Karla Balram of Savannah, GA as well as Catlin Rogers and Miranda Vincent of Reidsville, GA. She ...
Ashby Lippitt Angell - SEP 04, 2024
Ashby Angell, a lifelong Savannah resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 4, 2024 at the age of 93. After attending Pape School and the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Ashby graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in music. An avid cook and award-winning gardener, she was a devoted member of Christ Church Savannah and Christ Church Anglican. She sang in the choirs of both churches and served as Eucharist Minister and lay reader. She was civically active in Savannah, including as a long-time member and former president of the Trustees’ Garden Club ...
Helene Lippincott Peterson APR 07, 1948 - SEP 03, 2024
Lanie Peterson died September 3, 2024 at her home on Tybee Island, after battling a number of medical issues. Her health had been precarious for some time, but she was amazingly resilient and determined. She was born Helene McCord Lippincott in New York City in 1948, the daughter of William and Helen Lippincott. After growing up in Rye, New York, and attending Rye Country Day School, she graduated from Kent School in 1966. After two years at Skidmore College, she graduated from the University of Michigan in 1970 where she was active in the college newspaper, with a degree in journalism ...
Richard John DeBorde, Jr. - SEP 01, 2024
Richard John DeBorde Jr, a dedicated Respiratory Therapist and a proud member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Savannah, Ga at the age of 86. Born on April 29, 1938, Richard was known for his unwavering commitment to helping others and his love for the sea. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Cecilia, his two children, James DeBorde (Lisa DeBorde) and Veronica DeBorde (Jeff Powell) as well as his three loving grandchildren, Christina Bourgeois-Peltier (James Bourgeois) Joshua Peltier (Julie Peltier) and Benjamin DeBorde (Michelle DeBorde), ...
The Honorable Bette Beasley Anderson - SEP 01, 2024
Bette Beasley Anderson Wood October 16, 1928 – September 1, 2024 On September 1, Bette B. Anderson Wood of Savannah, Georgia passed away at the age of 95 years old. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sue (Charlie) Strickland; grandchildren Ashley (Chris) Freeman and Sara Jane (Ryan) Stroupe; great-grandchildren, Hadley Kate Stroupe, Anderson Freeman and Hayes Stroupe; stepdaughter Susan Wood; and numerous other family members and friends. Bette was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Richard; stepson, Greg; brother, Brooks; her first husband and Sue&rs ...