Obituaries

  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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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), ...

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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 ...

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Ann Crovatt Taylor, 92, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Hospice House.  She was born September 22, 1931, in Savannah, GA to the late Lawrence Worth Crovatt and Ann Lorraine McCall Crovatt.  Mrs. Taylor was a 1949 graduate of Savannah High School, and a homemaker.  She was an Honorary Life Member of P.T.A., and served on the Chatham Council P.T.A. She was a member and one of four founders of the Bonaventure Historical Society and was a member of the Candler Hospital Auxiliary for over 20 years.  Since Junior High School she was a member of Wesley Monumental United ...

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Family. Country. God. Golf and the art of the deal. Those are the five things that Carmen Marino stood for. Carmen, 91, passed away in Savannah on Sept.1, 2024 after a brief illness. A true gentleman of the finest sort, to say he lived an illustrious life would be a vast understatement. One of 21 children (not a typo), Carmen was born on July 2, 1933 to Jennie and Dominick Marino in Englewood, New Jersey. The son of Italian immigrants, Carmen began working when he was eight-years-old selling bleach door to door with his father. At about this same age, Carmen also began working as a ...

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Lawrence L. “Lance” Hearn III passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024, surrounded by family and caregivers. Lance courageously fought an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Lance was born on October 17, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended local schools until he went to college at Auburn University where he received an accounting degree and was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. Lance was a Federal Law Enforcement agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, He worked in the Atlanta area, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, ...

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Barbara M. Townsend (Barby) of Savannah, GA, died August 31, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Barby was born March 8, 1939, in Lowell, MA., to the late Robert T. Morse and Barbara Macartney Morse.   She spent her early years in Lowell attending Rogers Hall Preparatory School before attending Skidmore College, graduating in 1960. She was a schoolteacher for several years before marrying Dr. Brian Bednarz in 1962. She had three children before her husband had an untimely death in 1973. She is survived by her loving husband Al Townsend whom she married in ...

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Julia “Pat” Remion Kerley, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on December 14, 1935, to the late Walter A. Remion and Julia Cory Remion. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1953 and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Pat’s life was characterized by generosity, creativity, and faith. Her passion for sewing and crafting allowed her to do good deeds for others. She loved deeply and gave generously ...

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Dr. Neal Murry Markowitz, 89, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, in Savannah.  He was born December 17, 1934, in Savannah, GA to the late Freda Eichholz Markowitz and Sidney Cooper Markowitz.  Dr. Markowitz attended the University of Georgia from 1953 until 1957, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He later attended Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine from 1957 until 1961, where he received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry.  He was a member of the Robert R. Andrews Dental Research Society (1959-1961), se ...

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Delmar Wiggins, 82, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Summer Breeze.  The Funeral Service and burial will be held at Oakey Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Andalusia, Alabama, time and date to be announced.  Wyatt Funeral Home of Opp, Alabama will be in charge of arrangements in Alabama.   ...

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Barbara A. Davis, 91, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Barbara lived in Cambridge, MA when she and Frank married. After being a stay-at-home mom with their three children, she was employed as an executive secretary. Barbara and Frank retired to The Landings, where she was active in its social activities and women’s organizations. Barbara was very warm, caring, and friendly, a beautiful person with a beautiful smile. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor Warner. Survivors include her beloved husband of 61 years, Frank E. Davis, Jr., sons Bradford (Shivaun) D ...

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Patricia Ryan Mascio, age 94, died August 27, 2024. The Latrobe, PA native lived in Tampa, FL for many years before moving to Savannah in 1966. She attended the University of South Florida and Temple University. Mrs. Mascio was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from the United States Corps of Engineers as a Resource Management Specialist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Mascio and son, Stephen D. Mascio. Surviving are two sons, Richard R. Mascio of Clyo and Christopher L. Mascio (Jen Henson) of Guyton; daughter, Patricia M. Coleman of Savannah; three gra ...

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Cynthia Spencer Young Bowman, of Columbus, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2024. She was the perfect Southern lady and hostess, always impeccably dressed and ready for a good conversation. She was the epitome of a devoted wife, mother, and "Mommie C" to her treasured grandchildren Hunter, Sarah, James, and Fletcher. Cynthia's love for her family was evident in every poached pear and pound cake she made, and her gentle smile never failed to light up every room she entered. Cynthia had deep Georgia roots. Born on October 31, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia, to ...

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Clyda F. Ridenour Sickels, 78, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on August 27, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by family. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Clyde B. Ridenour and Virginia Faye House Ridenour, Clyda enjoyed a 20 year career with the IRS as a Problem Resolution Officer followed by a career as an Enrolled Agent and tax professional in the private sector. She was an avid dog lover and enjoyed many furry friends throughout her lifetime: Tigra I, Misty, Tigra II, Bashful, Moppy, Mimi, Tasha, and Bella, whom she leaves behind. She was a faithful supporter of animal rescue gro ...

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John Edward Bogue passed away suddenly at age 72 in Savannah GA on August 27, 2024 from injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lukas. Survivors in his family include sisters, Barbara Pieper and family and Catherine Horvath and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward Bogue and Cecelia Barch Bogue. John was also a cat dad to Clarence and Shelburne, and was predeceased by cat buddies Dennett, Tillbury, Rulley, Britzka, and Dickens. John was born in New York on September 11. The day took on extra meaning in the year of 2001 when he and ...

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Elizabeth Miller Sayler, widow of John Milton Sayler, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at age 90.  She was born in Washington, DC on January 7, 1934 to Richard White Miller and his wife Elizabeth Kennedy Miller. She graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Washington, DC and attended Sweet Briar College.  She made her debut in December 1951 at the Sulgrave Club in Washington, DC and later met her future husband, Jack, in that city.  Betsy and Jack were married on November 7, 1959 in St. Margaret’s Church, Washington, DC. Betsy was past President of the Junior L ...

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Lucion Wayne Powell, 82, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024. Wayne was the son of Lucion Quincy Powell and Verlie Youmans Powell and was raised in Oak Park, GA. He graduated as Valedictorian from Swainsboro High School in 1960. He went on to receive his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia, graduating with honors and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He continued on to receive his Master of Education degree from UGA. Wayne had a gift for mathematics and shared that passion through his different teaching opportunities. He began his teaching career at Oak Park Grammar ...

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Cooper Kenneth Nelson, 18, died Monday, August 25, 2024. Cooper was born on February 14, 2006 in Ormond Beach Florida, adopted at birth by Danny and Kathy Nelson of Savannah, Georgia.  Cooper attended Hesse K-8, Blount Boys Academy and Calvary Day School.  Most recently, Cooper was employed at his father’s company, The Nelson Group, where he was a positive member of the crews. Cooper enjoyed motorcycles, tricked out cars, writing lyrics and poems, and his two cats.  Cooper did not enjoy cleaning their litter boxes. Cooper was also an avid and talented self taught ...

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