Obituaries
John Bridwell Severance (Jake) JUL 24, 1935 - NOV 28, 2023
John Bridwell Severance (Jake) of Savannah, Georgia, author, teacher, and artist, died peacefully at home on Tuesday November 28, 2023. He was 88. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Sylvia Frezzolini Severance, who cared for him with daily devotion and brought great humor and playfulness to their life together. Jake was born July 24, 1935 in New York City, to Frank A. F. Severance and Frances Vidal (Clarke) Severance. He was the eldest of Frank and Franny’s children, brother to F. Alexander Severance (1939-2015) and Sarah Vidal ‘Tij’ Severance (1940-1981), as ...
William (Bill) Atkinson - NOV 27, 2023
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William “Bill” Atkinson, 71, died at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia on November 27, 2023, after a prolonged illness, with family members at his bedside. Bill was a force of nature for all who knew him. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, he worked as a banker and small-business consultant for over forty years, and served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ann Boling Atkinson; and brother, Ted Copland. He is survived by his children, Alex Atkinson and Tori Atkinson Sullivan; their spouses, Heather At ...
Frank Boland - NOV 27, 2023
IRELAND_(Kinsale and formerly of Glounthaune, Cork): On November 27th 2023 (peacefully) at home, Frank Boland, dearly loved husband of Mary (née Purcell) and the late Judy (née Lane), loving father of John, Mary, Frankie and Kevin, dear brother of Kevin, Tony and the late Ray. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, grandchildren Jack, Harry, Sally, Judy, Alice and Kate, daughters-in-law Sarah and Megan, son-in-law Jim, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and many dear friends. A Requiem Mass at was held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in St ...
Carol J. Angers - NOV 26, 2023
Carol J. Angers, 78, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Savannah. She was born September 17, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan to Clifford N. Angers, Sr. and Beatrice Wesson Angers. She lived in Savanah for over twenty-five years and was a communicant of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford N. Angers, Jr. and her nephew, Rusty Angers. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Karen S. Angers, nephew, Kevin Angers, and niece, Kathleen Grymes (Peyton). A Funeral Mass will be celebra ...
Lamar Linton AUG 02, 1937 - NOV 26, 2023
Lamar Linton was born in Savannah Georgia on August 2, 1937 to William Lonnie and Lillie Mae Alderman Linton. He died on November 26, 2023. He was a graduate of Commercial High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. He served with the 117th air National Guard and was a member of The Elks Lodge, The Cobra Club and The Savannah Softball Club. Lamar was a public accountant most of his life and continued working as a tax consultant after retiring. He also owned several automobile related businesses for a number of years. He was a Golden Gloves Boxer during the 1950s and won numerous titl ...
John Allen Davis JUN 10, 1959 - NOV 26, 2023
John Allen Davis closed out his final trip around the sun on Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at his home in Sunbury, Georgia. Allen was born on June 10th, 1959, the eldest son of four children to Brandt Wilson Davis and Jean Marie Davis. After several years living in Hollywood, Florida, the family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where Allen would spend the majority of his childhood. Allen received a Bachelor’s degree in History from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Allen was also a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Allen married the love of his life, Maury Jones Davis, on ...
Betty Sue "Peggy" Heaps - NOV 24, 2023
Betty Sue Cameron Heaps, “Peggy” to the many who loved her, 93, of Birmingham, Alabama, and recently of Savannah, Georgia, died on November 24, 2023, after a short battle with complications of diabetic dementia. Peggy was born in 1930 to Addie Cameron and James Cameron in Birmingham. After graduating from Jones Valley High School in 1948, where she excelled at sports and public speaking, Peggy immediately went to work in a Sherwin Williams paint store to help support her family. She later landed successive secretarial positions, eventually working as the indispensable assistant ...
Charlie Wells JUN 29, 1948 - NOV 24, 2023
Charlie Wyman Wells, “Peaches” Born June 29th, 1948 in Gum Branch, Georgia. Died November 24th, 2023 in Pooler, Georgia. Charlie Wyman Wells, better known to many as “Peaches”, passed in his sleep in the early hours of November 24th, 2023, at his home, culminating more than a year of increasingly debilitating illness. He passed restfully, in the company of his beloved wife, Patty. Charlie was born at the home of his parents in Gum Branch, Georgia. He attended Bradwell Institute, and went on to college, in early pursuit of a career ...
Cynthia Denman SEP 20, 1944 - NOV 24, 2023
September 20, 1944-November 24, 2023 Cynthia L. Denman passed into eternity on Friday November 24, 2023 in Savannah Georgia. Cynthia lived most of her life in DeKalb County, Georgia. She attended Skyland Elementary, Cross Keys High, and Shorter College. She was a Christian and loved the imagery of angels in her life. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Atlanta for many years. One of the joys in Cynthia’s life was to become a teacher at Skyland after college. Her last occupation was in retail, managing a location of School Box. While a teacher, she developed a program to teach kin ...
Nancy Louise Vance Carroll NOV 19, 1926 - NOV 23, 2023
Nancy Louise Vance Carroll, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Hospice care at The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Nancy was a loving wife, caring mother, proud grandmother, and a loyal and delightful friend. She was an elegant lady who was immensely positive, a gracious hostess and a competitive bridge player. Nancy was born on November 19, 1926, in Monroe, Louisiana, the daughter of George Raymond and Ella Julia Vance. She was raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, where she graduated from El Dorado High School and went on to graduat ...
Kathryn (Kathy) Hooper McCurry AUG 08, 1948 - NOV 22, 2023
Kathryn “Kathy” Hooper McCurry entered eternal rest on November 22, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). A lifelong Savannahian, Kathy was born at the Telfair Hospital on August 8, 1948, to Edward and Jurelle Hooper. Kathy attended Charles Ellis Elementary School, Richard Arnold Junior High School, and graduated from Savannah High School in 1966. She attended Georgia Southern College and became the first president of the Delta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Delta sorority before Graduating in 1970 with her bachelor’s degree ...
Nancy Mack - NOV 22, 2023
Clinton-Nancy J. (Wortman) Mack, 75, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She is survived by her soulmate, best friend, and beloved husband of 29 years, Edmund J. Mack; their children and spouses, Richard Goyne II & Leanna; Heather Russ & Michael; David Mack & Veronica; adoring grandchildren, Richard Goyne III, Nathaniel Goyne, Lindsey Russ & husband Felipe, Emma Russ, and Arthur Mack. She leaves her brother Michael Wortman & wife Penny; her mother-in-law Stella Mack; brothers & sisters-in-law, Timothy Mack, Kevin ...
Carol June Carter Bauman JUN 15, 1944 - NOV 22, 2023
Carol June Carter Bauman was delivered into the loving arms of Jesus on November 22, 2023, surrounded by her two children. She was also met in heaven by her one true love on the day of her 62nd wedding anniversary. She was born in Savannah, GA to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Carter. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, where she taught many of the Wilmington Island children Sunday School, Bible School, Catechism, and also served on the church council. She worked as a Construction Reporter for McGraw Hill Dodge and Construction Market Data. She also served ...
Betty Hester Fish - NOV 21, 2023
Betty Hester Fish, 98, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Azalealand Nursing Home after a short illness. She was born May 8, 1925, in Savannah to the late Rufus and Berta Mallette Hester. Mrs. Fish was the manager of the Social Security office in Jacksonville, Florida for many years, and was a member of the Easter Star in Jacksonville. She was a member of Wilmington Island Methodist Church in Savannah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, William Bronson Fish, Sr., and her brother and four sisters. Sh ...
Jack Paul Patterson - NOV 21, 2023
JACK PATTERSON – 1931-2023 – Savannah, GA After living a very full life, overflowing with kindness and love, Jack made his transition to the next phase in his sleep, at home, surrounded by family. He loved mathematics – he held a BA in Education-Math, a MA in Theology from LaSalle College (now University), and a MA from The University of Pittsburgh in Mathematics along with numerous other accomplishments - too many to list. He served as the Executive Director of the St. Fancis Vocational School (Philadelphia), an institution caring for dependent and ne ...
Nancy Taylor Evans - NOV 21, 2023
Nancy T. Evans, 87, died peacefully from Alzheimer’s on November 21, 2023 at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah, Georgia. Nancy was born in Columbia, MD on October 3, 1936. She was the eldest of four daughters born to Fred Eugene Taylor and Winfred Hamilton Taylor. She spent the majority of her childhood in Shady Side, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. She attended a two-room schoolhouse. Some of her fondest memories of Shady Side were learning to sail and crewing for her father in some local races. When Nancy was a young teenager, the family packed up their ...
Christine Fernandez SEP 10, 1947 - NOV 20, 2023
Christine Fernandez was born on September 10, 1947 in England, and passed away peacefully at home with her family on November 20, 2023 in Savannah, GA. Christine was a woman of extraordinary kindness and love. A devoted mother, a supportive wife, and a loving sister, she embodied patience and exemplified compassion. Her selflessness and putting family before herself, defined her character. Christine found solace in gardening and cherished moments spent with her loved ones. Her unwavering faith in God kept her strong and unshaken during her eight year battle with cancer. Survived by he ...
Harold B. McCray, Jr. JUL 13, 1937 - NOV 17, 2023
Mr. Harold B. McCray, Jr., 86, a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born July 13, 1937, son of the late Harold B. McCray, Sr., and Mary Hearn McCray, and was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Brandenburg McCray and partner Pat Parham. Mr. McCray owned and operated Central Parking on State Street and was a longtime vendor at Keller’s Flea Market. Surviving are his children, Mark Wright and his daughter Jennifer of Florida, Steven Wright of Savannah, Christine Wright of Kansas, Stephen Roberts (Sarah) and their daughter, Jordan all ...
Helen Patrick JUN 04, 1919 - NOV 16, 2023
Mrs. Helen Patrick, 104, of Savannah, passed away, Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was native of Savannah, born June 4, 1919, daughter of the late Lee Quicy Herring and Ruby May Adams Herring. The funeral will be at 11:00. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour before the serivice. Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery ...
William Alexander (Alex) Brannen, III OCT 18, 1947 - NOV 16, 2023
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William Alexander Brannen III – “Alex” – passed away quietly on the evening of November 16th, 2023. He was born October 18th, 1947 in Savannah, GA, to Savannah natives William Alexander Brannen, Jr. and Dorothy Schuster Brannen. His younger brother (predeceased) was John Schuster Brannen. Sparking a series of international adventures and relationships, Alex married Watffa Saide Jattin Chadid from Lorica, Colombia. He is survived by his son, William (Billy) Alexander Brannen IV; daughter, Salua Mariana Brannen; grandchildren Niina Saide, Felipe Elí ...
Marie Hays Ferdinandsen Ursprung AUG 20, 1927 - NOV 16, 2023
Marie Hays Ferdinandsen Ursprung, 96, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born August 20, 1927, in Savannah, GA, Marie was the beloved daughter of Alvin G. and Alice Farmer Hays. She was predeceased by her husbands: Donald A. Ferdinandsen (1959 - 1985) and John C. Ursprung, Jr. (1989 - 2015), and brother Alvin G. Hays, Jr. (FL). Marie is survived by her daughters Amy Ferdinandsen Dressler (Michael) of Seekonk, MA, Kim Ferdinandsen Isaacson (Brad) of Suwanee, GA, Grandchildren, Colby (AZ), Lindsay (HI) and Brent Dressler (MA.), ...
Samuel Gerald Kitchell JUN 04, 1946 - NOV 15, 2023
Samuel Gerald Kitchell, 77, died peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, November 15, 2023. His wife of 52 years, Pam, was by his side. Jerry spent most of his life making strangers smile and friends laugh. Always a prankster he loved pulling his mother’s leg, and making Pam roll her eyes. Born and raised in Savannah, GA to John Gardner Kitchell Sr. and Miriam Surrency Kitchell on June 4, 1946, Jerry lived his entire life in Savannah with the exception of two years he proudly served in the United States Army. A hard worker, Jerry retired in 2021 as the own ...
Nancy K. Flood JAN 25, 1941 - NOV 15, 2023
Nancy K. Flood, 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 with her loving husband by her side. The only child of the late David King and Frances Barrett King Glines was born in Savannah on January 25, 1941. Nancy was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in her Circle of the Women of ELCA. She enjoyed a long and successful career in Savannah as a real estate agent, and was a former member of the Savannah Board of Realtors. Nancy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her passion, and she will be de ...
Robert Armand (Jojo) Deleon NOV 04, 1963 - NOV 14, 2023
Robert Armand “Jojo” Deleon, 60, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on November 4, 1963 in San Fernando City, La Union Philippines. He was the youngest and only son to the late Remedio and Lourdes Deleon. Robert was a kind, caring and loving husband and father. He was a hardworking and dedicated co-worker. In the Philippines, Robert worked as a medical representative for Westmont Pharmaceuticals and as a sales representative for Pepsi Company. He immigrated to the United States in 2003 and worked ...
Louis Calvin Young, Jr. SEP 13, 1935 - NOV 14, 2023
Louis Calvin Young, Jr. died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on September 13, 1935 to the late Louis Calvin Young and Lois Barnes Young. Louis’s passion was his family. Affectionately known to his grandchildren as Deda, Louis was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a longtime member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and The Savannah Golf Club where he enjoyed playing cards. He also was a member of the Chatham Club, where he paid his dues faithfull ...
John Richard Strieter - NOV 13, 2023
John Richard Strieter entered Heaven on November 13, 2023 in Savannah GA. He was born September 30th, 1929 in Rock Island Illinois, the son of Marie Henrietta Allenbach and Martin Ernst Strieter. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School, Rock Island IL, Rock Island Senior High School, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL and graduated from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL in 1953 with a B.S., Industrial Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army Ordnance from 1953-1955. In 1956 he founded the Strieter Corporation and in 1966 built the Strieter Office and Professional Building at 1200 18th Avenu ...
Verona Kendall MAR 03, 1944 - NOV 12, 2023
Verona Kendall, age 79, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. Verona was born on March 3, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida. She was intelligent, strong-willed, caring, and empathetic. She was a loving mother and Grandmother. Verona is survived by her daughter, Ashley M. Kendall, and her grandson, Casey Jobe. She was preceded in death by her father, George R. Gillette, her mother, Evelyn B. Gillette, her daughter, Alyssa M. Kendall, and her husband, Charles W. Kendall Jr. Verona attended Escambia High School and went on to study at The Ballet Russe and the American Academy ...
Nancy Jean Bentz - NOV 12, 2023
Nancy Jean Bentz, born Hoh, went on to join her recently departed husband, Edward Bentz, on Sunday November 12th, 2023. The grief of her loss coupled with a recently discovered brain tumor brought Nancy back into the arms of all those that have gone before her. Nancy is survived by her three children, Tiffany, Courtney, and Nick, as well as her four step-children, Michael, Donna, Ted, and Stephen. From this interwoven family, she was also lovingly known as Nana to over sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 13th, 1945 to Glori ...
Thomas Marvin Moore OCT 21, 1946 - NOV 11, 2023
Thomas Marvin Moore, age 77, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 surrounded by family and friends at Hospice Savannah. Tom was born October 21, 1946 in Metter, Georgia to Otis and Ouida Moore. He moved to Savannah in 1948. Tom graduated from Savannah High School in 1965. In 1968, on December 6th, Tom married Davetta Ball Moore. The two were life long partners, just a month shy of their 55th wedding anniversary. They spent most of their life together on Wilmington Island. He is survived by his wife Davetta Moore; daughter Kelli Garcia (Jae); son Phillip Moore (April); grandchild ...
Richard Heyward Ellis - NOV 10, 2023
Richard Heyward Ellis passed peacefully from this earth on November 10, 2023 in the loving home of his son and daughter-in-law. He was additionally tended to with great care and professionalism by Hospice Savannah and Shay Hazel. Dick as he was called from an early age was the son of the late Raymond Grant Ellis and Helen Trapier Ellis. Dick was born in Glenside, PA. His parents met as students at Drexel University studying Fine Art. Dick's parents passed their genes for the love of the arts on to their four children, Margaret Ellis Dando, Jean Ellis Hoffman, Raymond Grant Ellis, and Ri ...