Obituaries
Robin Richey - JUN 29, 2023
Mary Robin Richey, 61, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Midland, Texas after a courageous six-month journey with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert L. Richey, Jr. and Ida Mae McManus Richey, and her brother, Peter Mitchell Richey, and is survived by her husband of twenty years, Gary T. Brednich (whose children and grandchildren she embraced as her own), brothers Herbert L. Richey III (Jennifer) and Joseph P. Richey (Bunnie), six nieces and nephews, and twelve great-nieces and great-nephews. Robin was born in South Carolina and lived in Georgia, ...
Tammy Jo Grimes APR 10, 1961 - JUN 28, 2023
Tammy Grimes died early (of course) on Wednesday, June, 28th 2023 from COPD-induced heart failure. Tam was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and attended Waterford Elementary and Blue Ridge Middle until the family moved to Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated from Blacksburg High and Virginia Tech. From there she lived in NYC, Minneapolis, Shannandale, Christianburg, and finally, Savannah. She worked in food service; she worked in offices; she was a nanny and a second grade teacher; she worked with a land surveying team; she did elder care; she concocted smells and spells and herb ...
Ronald Edward White MAR 13, 1947 - JUN 28, 2023
Ronald Edward White, 76, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Ron was born on March 13, 1947 in Caldwell County, Commonwealth, KY to Edith Morene Fike and James Robert White. He was a graduate of Western International High School in Detroit, MI and earned his associate degree from the University of New York State. Ron retired as a Chief Warrant Officer from the U.S. Army as an Electronic System Analyst. He heroically served three tours in Vietnam and spent time in Germany, Korea, and Thailand. After settling in civilian life, Ron retired as a Senior Maintenance Technician with the Cit ...
Thomas (Tommy) Wesley Culbreth - JUN 28, 2023
Thomas (Tommy) Wesley Culbreth, 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a son of the late John Wesley and Helen Payne Culbreth. He graduated from Peachtree High School, and later completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies at the Antioch Bible College Institute & Seminary. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, GA. During his time in college, Tommy met his wife, Dawn Zipperer Culbreth of Savannah. They wedded on February 25, 1978, and were married for 45 years. They have two s ...
Patrick Alan McGhie - JUN 27, 2023
Patrick (Pat) McGhie, 74, died June 27th, 2023 under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his wife, children, and his beloved dog, Maggie. He was born September 23rd, 1948 in Detroit, MI. He served in the United States Army and upon his discharge, he enjoyed his career at Hydromation Inc before moving to Hudson, NH in 1991 for employment and retiring to Savannah, GA in 2015. During retirement he enjoyed his summer trips to Eagle’s Cove RV Resort in Bryon, MI. Pat thrived on the communities cultivated from his hobbies and volunteer efforts. His passions included motorcycling ...
Wallace Dorough Moye, Sr. SEP 27, 1935 - JUN 27, 2023
Wallace Dorough Moye, Sr. died peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Wallace was born in Columbus, GA on September 27, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winnie Pearl Dorough and Isaac Newton Moye; his wife of 50 years, Ann Pearce Moye; grandson, Tyler Christopher Moore; and a sister, Jeanetta Moye Hay. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Whitaker Moye; two daughters, Melodie Moye Moore, and Melissa Moye Metzger (Marvin); son, W.D. Moye, Jr. (Angie); granddaughter, Caitlin Pearl Moye; and a step granddaughter, Peyton Smith. Wallace was a salesman to the core. Wallace ta ...
Lee Carter Mundell MAR 25, 1947 - JUN 26, 2023
Lee Carter Mundell, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, after a brief illness. His wife and children were with him. Born in New York City, New York, he graduated from Yale University (BA, 1969) and served in the United States Air Force where he was a pilot and flew in Vietnam. He then graduated from Golden Gate University (MBA 1974), and the University of Georgia School of Law (1977). While in law school, he was a teaching assistant in the university’s Terry School of Business, became a Notes Editor on the Georgia Law Review, a staff member on the ...
George Alfred Fitch - JUN 26, 2023
George Alfred Fitch, 80, died peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence at The Social at Savannah. He was the oldest son of the late, Freida and Raymond Fitch, and was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Merry Lacefield. George was born in Savannah and lived here for the majority of his life. He lived briefly at The Isle of Wight, and several years in Brevard, North Carolina. George attended Benedictine Military School, graduating in 1962. While at B.C., he was an outstanding football player, and lettered as Center all four years. He worked f ...
Rita Bartley Waters JAN 16, 1937 - JUN 25, 2023
Rita Catherine Bartley Waters, 86, of Peachtree City, Georgia, formerly of Savannah, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. She was born on January 16, 1937, in Beverly, Massachusetts to John and Catherine Bartley. Rita graduated from Beverly High School in 1955 where she was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps Color Guard in St. Mary’s Church Parish and continued her education at Beverly Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1959 with her RN degree. Rita dedicated her career to nursing in a variety of setti ...
Paul H. L. Walter SEP 22, 1934 - JUN 25, 2023
Dr. Paul H. L. Walter entered eternal life on Sunday, June 25 at The Marshes in Savannah, GA. Born in Jersey City, NJ On September 22, 1934, to the late Helmuth and Adelaide Walter, he grew up in Stamford, CT, where he graduated from Stamford High School in 1952. A graduate of M. I. T. with a B. S. in chemistry, 1956, and the University of Kansas with a Ph. D. in 1960. He was a research chemist, 1960-1967 at the Du Pont Co., Wilmington, DE, and also worked in Employee Relations interviewing prospective candidates for positions in research. In 1964-65 he was a visiting chemist at the University ...
Alice Elizabeth (Lovvorn) Rogers DEC 10, 1928 - JUN 24, 2023
On June 24, 2023, Alice Elizabeth Lovvorn Rogers, known as “Betty” by all that knew and loved her, left her tired body to be reunited with her sweetheart Gene, who preceded her in death in 2012. Betty, the youngest of nine children, was born to William Barnes Lovvorn and Helen Canon Lovvorn on December 10th, 1928, in Columbia, SC. Marrying Robert Eugene “Gene” Rogers of Florence, SC, on April 1st, 1947, she became a devoted military wife and mother, making homes throughout the U.S. and abroad before they settled in their final residence in Savannah, in 1983. Betty ...
Jeffrey Earl Penton - JUN 23, 2023
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Jeffrey Earl Penton, 42, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born in Savannah to Kathy Bizzell Penton and Lonnie E. Penton. Jeff graduated from St. Andrew’s School and attended Armstrong and Ogeechee Technical College. He worked for Georgia Pacific, The Foot Locker, and Papa John’s. Jeff was a friendly, gentle, and giving person with a great sense of humor. He loved making people laugh. Jeff loved animals, loved God, and was a Devoted Christian. He loved Georgia football and enjoyed watching every game with his dad – both of them in thei ...
George Siday Gaillard III APR 24, 1941 - JUN 23, 2023
George Siday Gaillard III 1941-2023 George Siday Gaillard lll, aged 82, of Waleska GA, died of complications from dementia on Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born in Miami, FL April 24th, 1941, and raised in Savannah GA, and Asheville, NC. George holds the distinction of being the youngest baby ever to fly Eastern Airlines at the time. In June 1941, when his father joined the US Navy, he and his mother flew from Miami to Savannah to live. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1965 and became an architect and worked in the field for over 45 years. With MAAP Architects, he worked on Con ...
Patricia Besser - JUN 22, 2023
Patricia Besser, 81, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her home. A private service will be held at a later date. ...
Pryor H. Robertson MAY 16, 1940 - JUN 22, 2023
Pryor H. Robertson died peacefully in his home on June 22, 2023 with his wife Helga by his side. Education Pryor was born in Glens Falls, New York. His family moved shortly thereafter to Mendham, New Jersey. He attended Dickenson College, then transferred to and graduated from Pennsylvania Military College (PMC). Although he was a life-long learner and took a great interest in many subjects, his formal education included a Master's Degree in International Relations and Economics from The University of Southern California (USC) and the U.S Army Command & General Staff Co ...
Peggy Jo Sendell - JUN 21, 2023
Peggy Jo Sendell, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. She was born April 23, 1937, and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Sendell, who she met in while in the Air Force. Mrs. Sendell was as member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and a nurse having worked at St. Joseph Hospital. She was an avid reader, and loved gospel music, especially Elvis and Alan Jackson. Mrs. Sendell is survived by her children, Bobbie Faris (Larry), of Flowery Branch, GA, Linda Vick (Ralph) ...
Carol DeLoache SEP 22, 1944 - JUN 21, 2023
Carol Ann DeLoache, 78, passed away peacefully on June 21st in the company of a loved one. Born September 22, 1944 in Hastings Nebraska to Charles Russell DeLoache & Rosemary Berg DeLoache, Carol was raised in Savannah until her late teens. After completing a course in business studies, she moved to Atlanta. She began her career as a legal secretary with one of the leading law firms in Atlanta, where Joseph Llop of Llop & Long was a meaningful mentor to Carol. Through her employment there, she connected with many influential people who aided her professional career. Carol enjoyed a ...
Margaret "Peg" Morris - JUN 20, 2023
Margaret H. “Peg” Morris, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinios to the late Albert and Doris Heino. Mrs. Morris graduated from the University of Illinois where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. During her tenure, she was the General Manager of the University of Illinois Theater. She was an English teacher and speech teacher in Illinois and Indiana, as well as teaching/reading to homeschooled children. Mrs. Morris was a Lifetime Presbyterian, and a member of Independent Presbyterian Church in downtown S ...
Thelma Riggs JUN 27, 1921 - JUN 20, 2023
Thelma (Thel) Herndon Riggs, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, June 20, 2023, a week before her 102nd birthday. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Thel was born June 27, 1921, in Surrency, GA to the late John and Mamie Ruth Herndon. She graduated from Surrency High School and attended Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro, Georgia where she met Burney (Bob) W. Riggs, Sr. They were married in March 1940 and later moved to Savannah. Thel was a homemaker and mother for many years before embarking on a career with Sears Roebuck in Savannah. ...
Hope Weeks Lassiter - JUN 19, 2023
Hope Weeks Lassiter died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Savannah, Hope was the daughter of Marianna and Billy Weeks and the sister to Will Weeks Jr. Hope was a social butterfly with a smile that lit up a room. As a child she played baseball and basketball and enjoyed clubs at Savannah High that ensured she was always surrounded by friends. After high school she met her husband of 52 years, Lee Lassiter. Hope and Lee had many mutual friends, but ultimately it was their mothers that brought them together. They were married at Wesley Monumental UMC in a ceremony th ...
John William "Bill" Parker Jr. OCT 30, 1930 - JUN 19, 2023
John William “Bill” Parker, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023 surrounded by family. Bill was born October 30, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia to parents Ruth Rogers Parker and John William Parker, Sr. He attended Savannah High School where he enjoyed being a part of the football and boxing teams. He also loved any opportunity to spend time exploring the tidal creeks near Savannah or boating with friends. After high school, he served on the 154th AC&W Squadron of the Air National Guard and then went on to study engineering at Clemson University. ...
(Ima) Jean Sapp - JUN 18, 2023
Ima Jean Sapp passed away on June 18th at her home peacefully in her favorite chair. She was born in Screven County on October 16, 1936, to Fred and Vetta Mae Jenkins. Jean graduated from Georgia Teachers College and had various career opportunities. She met and married Larry Sapp after a brief courtship and enjoyed over 61 years of life together. She worked for Savannah Gas Company, taught elementary school at Calvary Baptist Day School, managed the Activities Center at Calvary Baptist Temple, and worked for many years with her husband in the life and health insurance indus ...
Kevin R. Lomasney - JUN 18, 2023
Kevin R. Lomasney, 64, of Tybee Island, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Candler Hospital. A private service will be held by the family at a later date. ...
Peter L. Iott - JUN 16, 2023
Lt. Col. Peter Lindy Iott, (U.S. Army, Retired), 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on June 16th, 2023. He was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Iott, and his father George Iott. Still with us are: his wife, Patti Iott, their son Peter [Amy] Iott II, and daughter Paula Walton; his grandchildren, Taylor [William] Golden, Mel Walton, Peter Iott III, Nicholas Walton, Austin Iott; and his sister, Linda Bickford and nephew John Bickford, both of Rapid City, South Dakota. Pete was a proud and respected combat veteran (Vietnam) and an influential educator with an illustrious career in Chatham ...
Stephen Brown NOV 28, 1957 - JUN 16, 2023
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Mr. Stephen Brown, better known as “Jaybird,” entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Stephen was born in Garden City, GA on November 28, 1957, to the late Mr. Sidney Brown, Sr., and the late Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Butler Brown. He attended Chatham County Public Schools. On December 6, 1980, he was joined in holy matrimony to Ms. Lady Bettie Fox and from this union there were three sons. Stephen grew up in the Rossignol Hill Community where he developed his immense love for basketball, fishing, hunting, and many other outdoor activities. He had a great love for fam ...
Linda Gail Dickey SEP 22, 1943 - JUN 14, 2023
Linda Gail Dickey, 79, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2023 at home in Copperas Cove, Texas surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with illness. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 22, 1943 to John and Hilda Dickey. Linda was the youngest of seven children. Linda attended Georgia Southern University and later worked for The Corps of Engineers and Department of Defense for 42 years before retiring in 2007 as a GS13 Budget Officer at Ft. Cavazos (Hood). Linda had a love for travel. She enjoyed spending time each year watching and photographing wi ...
Dr. Joseph V. Adams MAR 20, 1934 - JUN 13, 2023
Dr. Joseph V. Adams, a resident of Southbridge just outside of Savannah, GA died peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. His passing occurred in his sleep. Dr. Adams moved to Savannah with his wife and three sons in 1970 when he accepted a position at Armstrong State University. He served as professor of psychology and in several dean positions at Armstrong for 27 years, serving most of this time as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. After retirement in 1997, Dr. Adams returned to half time service for four years as a special administrator developing the first international excha ...
Janet Meadow MAY 17, 1953 - JUN 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of Janet Meadow 1953-2023 Janet Williams Meadow, 70, of Savannah, GA lost her battle to cancer on June 12th, 2023. Janet was born on May 17th, 1953. She enjoyed a long career in Cosmetology and having a beauty shop in her home. Every person that came in a client, left as a friend. Janet never met a stranger. Her favorite past times were visiting with friends, watching old westerns and listening to music. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, John Williams Sr. and Betty (Gene) Seymour and her daughter Jessica Meadow. She is survived by her former husband Bill ( ...
Geneva Lovejoy Baldwin SEP 21, 1936 - JUN 12, 2023
Geneva Lovejoy Baldwin, 86, a native of Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia, and formerly of Ashford, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2023, at Hospice House in Savannah, Georgia, after a long illness. She did not succumb to cancer after several battles and was cancer free at her death. Complications from Covid ultimately caused her decline. Geneva was the daughter of the late Mitchie Lovejoy and Daisy (Bell) Lovejoy. She was the widow of the late Paul David Baldwin. They lived in White Oak Hollow for many years. She was a lifel ...
Jean E. Orr - JUN 11, 2023
Jean E. Orr, 92, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at home on Tybee Island with her family by her side. There will be no local service. ...