Obituaries
Dr. Osmos Lanier, Jr. APR 02, 2020 - SEP 11, 1935
Dr. Osmos Lanier, Jr. died peacefully at home in Savannah, GA on April 2, 2020 at the age of 84. Dr. Lanier was born on September 11th, 1935 in Shawmut, AL to Osmos Lanier, Sr. and Jewel Causey Lanier. He attended Valley High School, received his B.A. in History from LaGrange College in 1957 and his Master’s degree from Auburn University in 1959. He earned his Doctoral degree from The University of Georgia in 1965. In 1964, Dr. Lanier taught at North Georgia College where he founded the Sigma Theta Chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society. The following year he ...
Ursula Hoppe Lanier FEB 21, 1929 - APR 21, 1929
Ursula Hoppe Lanier, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Berlin, Germany, daughter of Karl and Flora Hoppe. She resided in Berlin until moving to Munich in 1949. While living in Munich in 1963, she met United States Army Staff Sergeant Raymond D. Lanier and they were married the same year. In 1964, they were transferred to the United States where they lived until he was stationed in Korea. During that time, Mrs. Lanier returned to Germany. When he returned to the United States from Korea, Mrs. Lanier rejoined him and they were stationed at various mi ...
Lucille Gardner "Lucy" Bishop - OCT 07, 1928
Lucille Gardner “Lucy” Bishop, 90, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Habersham House. She was born in Cheney, Kansas and lived in Savannah for many years. She was retired as the National Marketing Manager with the Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau and a charter member of the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Bishop, daughter Krista Bishop Gibbs and son Randall Bishop. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Mark E. and Joy Bishop of Savannah; two granddaughters Erin Ritter of Atlanta; Ashley Bishop of Richmond Hill; grandso ...
Linda Hall Thornton APR 28, 1947 - SEP 25, 1925
Linda Lee Hall Thornton died September 25, 2007 at home. She was born in Candler County and reared in Savannah. Linda was educated in the Savannah public schools, having graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School. She received her degree as a Registered Nurse from Armstrong State College and was employed by St. Joseph’s Hospital and, most recently, Chatham County Public School System as a nurse. Linda was a member of St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cole Thornton, her parents, Clifford D. and Mellie Smith Hall, two sisters, Doret ...
Evelyn Marie Oldfield APR 13, 1924 - DEC 17, 0215
SAVANNAH – Evelyn Marie Oldfield, 91, died December 17, 2015 under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by her seven children. Evelyn was born April 13, 1924 in Savannah, where she spent most of her life and was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh, dance, and travel. She loved her family and was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Most importantly she loved the Lord. Evelyn is preceded in death by husband John H. Oldfield, Sr.; her first-born daughter, Olivia Katherine; her mother and father, Herman and Mary ...
Richard A. Douglass -
Richard A. Douglass Jr. Known to all as Andy died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. He is the son of the late Richard A. Douglass Sr. and Mary L. Douglass. He is survived by his two sisters, Bobbie Stephens (Frank) and Sandy Johnson and his partner of 28 years Jacqui Brown. Also remembering their special Uncle Andy is Jenny Barber (Dan), Doug Stephens, Melissa Saez and Marcus Gregory (Kim), RJ Gregory (Edith) along with several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his family and friends, he loved Nascar and all things political and always had always had a big smile on his f ...
Richard A. Douglass -
Richard A. Douglass Jr., known to all as Andy died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. He is the son of the late Richard A. Douglass Sr. and Mary L. Douglass. He is survived by his two sisters, Bobbie Stephens (Frank) and Sandy Johnson and his partner of 28 years Jacqui Brown. Also remembering their special Uncle Andy is Jenny Barber (Dan), Doug Stephens, Melissa Saez and Marcus Gregory (Kim), RJ Gregory (Edith) along with several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his family and friends, he loved Nascar and all things political and always had a big smile on his face. He ...
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Christopher Dale Clark, 43, died peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021. Chris was born on December 14, 1977 in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Danny Clark and Carmela Berkley. Chris proudly joined the U.S. Army in 2007 as a Helicopter Hydraulics Specialist. He heroically served in Iraq, where he received a combat related disability while deployed in a combat zone. He was honorably discharged in 2011. While stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, Chris met, fell in love with, and married his best friend, Valerie Beshear Clark. His true passion was his family. Christopher was the ...
David ‘Dave’ Warren Hargett, (Major Ret) AK ANG -
HARGETT, David ‘Dave’ Warren Hargett, (Major Ret) AK ANG Dave died peacefully at home on May 7, 2021 with his wife Georgie by his side, following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave was born at Barksdale AFB, Bossier City Louisiana on October 10, 1950. He was the second son of the late James and Geneva Hargett. He graduated USAF Pilot Training for the Alaska Air National Guard in November 1972 and after some time in the C-123 qualified as C-130 Aircraft Commander in 1976. Before retiring 22 years later in 1993, Dave flew many missions all ...
David ‘Dave’ Warren Hargett, (Major Ret) AK ANG -
HARGETT, David ‘Dave’ Warren Hargett, (Major Ret) AK ANG Dave died peacefully at home on May 7, 2021 with his wife Georgie by his side, following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave was born at Barksdale AFB, Bossier City Louisiana on October 10, 1950. He was the second son of the late James and Geneva Hargett. He graduated USAF Pilot Training for the Alaska Air National Guard in November 1972 and after some time in the C-123 qualified as C-130 Aircraft Commander in 1976. Before retiring 22 years later in 1993, Dave flew many missions all ...
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Walter M. Baczynski -
Walter M. Baczynski 73, passed away at his residence. Services are pending at this time and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel. ...
Michael Crete -
Michael Crete, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Oceanside Nursing and Rehab. Center. No service is planned at this time. ...
Diane Croom -
Diane was born in September of 1946. Along with her brother Larry, she was raised by Lawrence and Ruth Sinclair in Savannah. After college, Diane married Gary Croom and began her 30-year career as an Art teacher for the SCCPS system. Together, they raised two daughters: Julianne & Susan. Each of her daughters gave her a grandchild: Lydia (J) & Hope (S). For more than 30 years, Diane was an active member of St. Frances Cabrini. Through the years, she served as both a Eucharistic Minister and a Sunday School teacher. She loved to paint, raised her daughters to value Christ and was a rema ...
Patricia Besser -
Patricia Besser, 81, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her home. A private service will be held at a later date. ...
John Henry Flathman -
John Henry Flathman, 79, retired President of Operations for Great Dane Trailers passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Mee Ding Hom -
Mee Ding Hom, 96, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Candler Hospital. He was born in Taishan, China to the late N Toy Hom and Lai Fong Marh. Mr. Hom owned Golden Star Grocery Store and later the Hong Kong Restaurant, both in Savannah. He is survived by his wife, Meici Huang of Savannah, his daughter, Hao Xin Liang of China, granddaughter, Xi Lin Liu of China, brother, Mee Gong Hom (Woon Ping Hom), and nieces, Susannah and Sylvia. Services are pending and will be announced soon. ...
Richard J. (Dick) Buchner, Jr. -
Richard J. (Dick) Buchner, Jr. passed away on January 9, 2026 at home with his loving and devoted wife by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and family member. Dick was born in Savannah (where he lived most of his life) on September 28, 1940 at Telfair Hospital and was raised along with his older sister, Carol, and his two younger brothers, Jim and Paul. He attended and graduated from Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military School. He was accepted and received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Dick ...
Stephen Alexander Hills & Yvonne Esther Hills -
Stephen Alexander Hills was born on December 30, 2021 and passed away January 5, 2022. Yvonne Esther Hills was born on December 30, 2021 and passed away on January 17, 2022. They are survived by their parents, Brian and Laura Hills of Savannah and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will be private. These are my footprints These are my footprints, so perfect and so small. These tiny footprints, never touched the ground at all. Not one tiny footprint, for now I h ...
Robert Graham -
Robert G. Graham, 95, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Thrive at Skidaway Island. Funeral Service and burial will be held in Butler, Pennsylvania. ...