Obituaries
Joyce Madeline Egan FEB 05, 1941 - OCT 01, 2024
Joyce Madeline Egan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of God, was born into eternal life on October 1, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1941, to John and Madeline Houghton in Brooklyn, New York. At a young age, she moved to New Jersey, where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford. A bright student, Joyce was honored as "Prefect" of the Girls’ Religious Society, reflecting her deep commitment to her faith—a cornerstone throughout her life. In 1962, Joyce married the love of her life, Bob Egan, embarking on a beautifu ...
Arbelio Reyes, Fabiola Setina, Oswaldo Reyes - OCT 01, 2024
The service will be availabe via livestream at Arbelio Reyes, Fabiola Setina and Oswaldo Reyes El servicio estará disponible vía transmisión en vivo en Arbelio Reyes, Fabiola Setina y Oswaldo Reyes In Memory of the Reyes Zetina Family, We remember with great Appreciation this family originally from Veracruz, Mexico who came to this country with great hopes, bringing good values and principles to this community. Arbelio was a good person, passionate about football and a tireless worker who, like a good father, had a positive mentality and fought f ...
Lyle Charles Myers AUG 22, 1961 - SEP 30, 2024
Lyle Charles Myers passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1961 to Leslie & Louise Myers joining his older brother Len, growing up in Otsego, MI. He was a fierce competitor on the field, court and course - ultimately his love of baseball led him to Aquinas College where he set numerous pitching records. Lyle met his best friend and love of his life, Theresa, and they married on June 2, 1984. Together they had four children who Lyle coached in sports and life. He was passionate about helping others – whether helping aspi ...
Shirley Durden Minick MAR 06, 1932 - SEP 29, 2024
Shirley Durden Minick passed away September 29,2024. Shirley lived in Savannah most of her life, graduating Savannah High in 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy Minick, parents Earl and Mildred Durden, brother Earl Durden Jr. and sister Brenda Durden Mossman. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Temple and served in many leadership roles throughout the years. Shirley’s church was an extension of her family and enjoyed being surrounded by them all. Survived by her sons Mickey Minick (Jenny), Mitchell Minick. Grandchildren, Brett Minick (Milly), Ann ...
Martha Wade Aenchbacher MAR 14, 1930 - SEP 29, 2024
Martha Christine Wade Aenchbacher, 94, of Savannah passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on March 14, 1930, to Cephas Grant Wade, Sr. and Edna Luttrell Wade. She graduated from Boston High School in Boston, Georgia, and then attended Georgia Southwestern College at age 16. While there, she met her husband Louis, a World War II Veteran, and together they had seven children. Martha continued her education in Savannah, Georgia, at Armstrong State College in 1974, earning a degree in social work. She later obtained her master’s degree in psyc ...
Elaine Everette Simmons JAN 06, 1943 - SEP 27, 2024
Elaine Everette Simmons, 81, died peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. Elaine was born in Savannah, GA, daughter of the late Samuel and Katherine Everette. In 1963, Elaine married Elliott B. Simmons, Jr. of Savannah, GA. They have three children. Elaine graduated from Savannah High School in 1960. Following graduation, she went to work for Lynes Realty Company where she met her future husband, Elliott. In addition, Elaine and her mother successfully operated a catering business for many years. Elaine was an avid tennis p ...
Tin Vo AUG 10, 1941 - SEP 27, 2024
Tin Vo, 83, of Savannah, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born August 10, 1941, in Vietnam, son of the late, Tung Vo and Hoa T. Le. Visitations will be held October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Wednesday Thursday, and Friday from 6:00 untill 9:00, at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. We will update our website with an obituary when it becomes available ...
Clark Weldon Smith DEC 09, 1948 - SEP 27, 2024
Clark Weldon Smith peacefully sailed to heaven on September 27, 2024, at the age of 75, attended by his wife and daughter at their home in Savannah, GA. Born on December 9, 1948, in Decatur, GA, Clark graduated from Gainesville High School and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, where he was a proud member of Lambda Chi Alpha. In his freshman year, he met Carol Sue Rogers on a blind date. He was smitten by her playful wit, propensity to pack a picnic, and willingness to rappel down mountainsides. Likewise, she was struck b ...
James Darnell (Donnie) Fears DEC 23, 1958 - SEP 27, 2024
James Darnell “Donnie” Fears age 65 passed on, on September 27, 2024, peacefully with his brother and his Great Dane “Mickey” at his side. After a courageous 7-year battle with cancer, he went home to be with his Lord in the home he was raised in and dearly loved as a child. A lifelong resident of Burnside Island, he was the youngest of three children born to the late Robert Lee and Mary Frances Fears of Savannah. Donnie graduated from Pathway Day School where he played football and basketball. Donnie would then become a member of the Local 188 Pipefitter ...
Sondra Mae Perry (Sitzman) AUG 29, 1938 - SEP 27, 2024
Sondra Mae Perry (Sitzman), affectionately known as “Mammu”, went home to Jesus on September 27, 2024. A longtime resident of Tybee Island, she was born August 29, 1938, in Lincoln, Nebraska to LaVerne Kreifels and August Sitzman. Despite her Midwest roots, Mammu loved the beach and all that it represented. Her trek from Nebraska to Georgia began in Glenville, Georgia, which she remained fond of given many memories as a young girl playing with her cousin Mary. Her step-father’s job transfer brought her to Savannah and eventually to Tybee Island. Her appreciation for the su ...
Alice Ammons Moore FEB 29, 1932 - SEP 27, 2024
Alice Ammons Moore, 92, passed away on September 27, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Dennis L (Bud) Moore, Son Dennis Moore Jr, parents and 9 siblings. She is survived by her daughters Kathryn Moore and Barbara Moore (husband Charles Frye) 3 grandchildren Kristopher Hughes (wife Ruth) Jennifer Cramer (husband Tommy) and Alexander Frye. She leaves behind 2 great grandchildren many nieces and nephews, friends, and extended family including those of the late Charles Woodard of Sylva NC. Alice was born near Forney Creek , NC, which is now part of the Gre ...
Leah Holevas Stoupenos - SEP 26, 2024
Leah Holevas Stoupenos “Despoinis” Leah Holevas Stoupenos, 82, December 31, 1941-September 26, 2024. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, friend and Greek school teacher. Her students lovingly refer to her as “Despoinis”. Out of need, Mom migrated from her birthplace of Greece in 1952, alone on a ship, at the young age of 10. She lived with her uncle and his wife in Brooklyn, New York to begin a new life and help her family that she left behind in Greece. She eventually brought her sister, brother and mother to Savannah. After high school, sh ...
Delores Hanson Williams JAN 11, 1941 - SEP 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Delores Hanson Williams, who peacefully departed this life to walk hand in hand with her beloved husband, Charles, to their eternal home. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Delores was the cherished daughter of the late Annie Mae and Fredrick Hanson. She leaves behind a loving family who will forever treasure her memory. Delores is survived by her siblings, Linda Hernandez, Diane Stacks, Gary Hanson (Deb), Michael Hanson (Becky), and Ernest Hanson. She also leaves behind her devoted daughters Joanne (Gene) Dobson, Tammy (Stephen W.) Altma ...
Mike Povec JUN 05, 1935 - SEP 26, 2024
Mike Povec, 89, was born in Gloversville, New York, on June 5, 1935, and passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He graduated from Dolgeville High School in 1953 in Dolgeville, New York, and attended Syracuse University. He served his country honorably in the Korean War as a tank commander. Afterwards, he joined Martin Marietta Corporation and moved to various locations with the Titan Missile program. At the end of the Titan program, he moved to Mississippi to work for GE with the Saturn Program test sites. He then transferred to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to ...
Rita C. Neiswinter JUN 01, 1938 - SEP 24, 2024
Rita C. Neiswinter, 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 24th, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born in Tuscola, IL, daughter of Ernest Keigley and Ruth Chambers. She was educated in the public school system, graduating from Charleston High School in Charleston, IL, in 1956. In 1958, she met and married Leonard Neiswinter of Chicago, IL. They remained married for 58 years until Leonard's death in 2016. She retired from Georgia Pacific, and was a member of Islands Christian Church. She was predeceased by her son Keith Neiswinter and her husband, Leonard. Rita leaves behi ...
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 ...