Obituaries

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) ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.  ...

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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 ...

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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.  ...

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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 ...

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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.   ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ( ...

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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 ...

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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.  ...

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Frank Thomas Vaughn (Tom), 75, died peacefully at home on Saturday June 10th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Tom was born in Aiken, SC to mother Alice Hill. He was adopted by his loving father Leighton Vaughn in 1956. He grew up in a military family living most of his youth in Augusta, GA and Frederick, MD. He loved telling stories of his childhood adventures that involved setting his bed on fire looking for his boots and pulling the kitchen cabinets off the walls while he climbed on the counters. In high school, he found a passion for running tra ...

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And so it goes that my beautiful, thoughtful, talented, creative, artistic and caring sister has passed on to join some of our family and a few friends in a peaceful, pain-free place surrounded by music, happy thoughts, laughter, lots of paint and many blue butterflies. She was the “good” sister. The “tall” sister with freckles and green eyes. The one with the biggest heart. We are very proud of Anne’s tenure at NASA, her gallery exhibitions and her contemporary art website, but most of all, we are proud of her kooky independence, her free spirit nature ...

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Annis Louise Shatley Lane, 79, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Louise Shatley.  She attended East Tennessee State University, and received her Master’s degree in Education from Midwestern State University.  Mrs. Lane was a Speech Therapist and Diagnotician for the Wichita Falls Independent School District.  She was a member of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) since 2001 and served as President from 2008 until 2010.  Mrs. Lane also was a member ...

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Samuel Barnard Adams passed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Memorial Hospital after a prolonged recovery effort following surgery. He was a gracious, loving man who will be greatly missed by both his family and friends. The Savannah native resided on Skidaway Island for the past several years. Sam attended Savannah Country Day School, Virginia Episcopal School, The Gow School, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha- Fraternity. He served in the Army during the Viet Nam Era. He began his business career as a banki ...

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David B Fox Jr - Oct 3, 1937 – June 7, 2023 David Fox died peacefully in his home on June 7th with his family by his side. Dave was a friend and supporter of many, known for his constant curiosity hobbies (model trains!!!) and razor sharp wit. He will especially missed by his wife of 62 years Mary Ellen, his daughter Malinda (Mindy) Fox and her husband Robert Cohen of Scottsdale AZ., his sister Barbara Knapp of Charlottesville, VA. and beloved five nephews – Fritz, Chet, Andy, Stuart and Christian. Dave was born and grew up in Philadelphia, PA., graduating from Franklin & ...

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Lewis Warren Reed Sr. died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Warren was born in Newport News, Virginia to John B. and Mary Beck Reed.  He was a graduate of Warwick High School, Class of 1958. Warren went on to receive his BA from Virginia Military Institute.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. In 2003, Warren married Annette Brewer Canady of Twin City, Georgia.  They have several children.  After 45 years of service, he retired as Senior Vice President Investment Officer with Wells Fargo in Newport News, Vi ...

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Robert (Bob) E. Lowry, Jr., 77, died peacefully in Savannah on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Bob was born in Dayton, Ohio, the oldest son of Robert and Hannah (Allison) Lowry. He went to Xenia High School graduating in 1964. He attended Wright State University prior to being “invited” to join the U.S. Army. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Tacoma, Washington. He later received his Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Computer Science from Bowie State University in Maryland in 1987. In 1967, Bob married the former Joyce Ann Thomp ...

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Colonel (Retired) James “Jim” Emmett Harden, Sr. passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 83.   Jim was born to Ovalan Emmett and Verna Louise Harden on April 29, 1940, in River Junction, Florida.  Jim grew up in Arcadia, Florida and completed high school at DeSoto High School. Jim met his future wife, Sarah “Wincy” Horton Harden, at Florida State University from where they both graduated.  They married in 1963 and were blessed with two children, James “Jamie” E. Harden Jr., and Wincy “Windee” Dee Harden.   ...

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Timothy “Dale” Waters, 55, a native of Savannah, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born September 13, 1967, son of the late, David L. Waters and Linda Waters, and Ernestine and Lawrence Klopp. Dale worked as a commercial truck driver, and he loved motorcycles. He adored his family and loved spending time with his five children and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Amanda and Chris Bell, Tyler and Amber Waters, Spencer and Katelyn Waters, Justin Waters, Rachel Waters, grandchildren Bayleigh Bell, Karsyn Bell, and Atlas Waters. ...

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Thomas D. Wichman, 76, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Algona, Iowa to Delores Reed and the late Kenneth Wichman. He attended Southern Illinois University where he received his master’s in business administration. Thomas was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Georgia Southwestern State University. During the Vietnam War, Thomas heroically served in the US Air Force.  He loved spending time on Skidaway Island where he would fish, golf, and boat. Thomas served as Scout Master of Troop 57 on Skidaway Isl ...

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Sharon Glendye Varn, age 77, of Savannah, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord.  Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a short stay in Hospice Savannah.   Sharon was born on October 2, 1946, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, but spent most of her life in Pin Point community in Savannah, GA.  A graduate of Jenkins High School and Armstrong College, She was strong in her faith in Jesus.  Sharon was loved and respected by many.  Her work with the Chatham County Health Department in Environmental Health and The Pin Point Heritage Museum allowed her to touch many lives. Sh ...

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Phyllis Braly, 74, of Savannah, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born November 5, 1948, in Atlanta, daughter of the late Norman L. Jones and Elizabeth Janet Mock Ward. Phyllis retired as secretary from Mercer University. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Robert Sharpe of Richmond Hill, uncle, William B. Mock; niece, Alexus Hill, and several cousins A graveside service will be held at 11:00, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Lower Black Creek Cemetery in Bryan County.. ...

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Please click here to view the Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Lourdes Sheehan. The livestream will begin at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Sister M. Lourdes Sheehan, RSM, died peacefully on June 1, 2023, at the age of 88. A Sister of Mercy for 69 years, Sr. Lourdes, a Savannah native,  was a pioneer in expanding the mission of Catholic school education. She is survived by her Sisters of Mercy community, many relatives, friends and legions of Saint Vincent’s and Benedictine Academy’s current and former alumnae. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Valar ...

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We are sad to announce the passing of Edwin Powell of Savannah, Georgia. Edwin passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023, at the age of 87, from a recent illness. He will be greatly missed. Edwin was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia, and was a graduated from Commercial High School. He started working in the automotive field at the age of 16, and worked as a parts manager at a local car dealership for 43 years. Edwin has a lifelong love of fishing, and loved music and singing karaoke. He was an avid bowler. Edwin was married to the love of his life for 66 years. Edwin is survived ...

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Georgiann Hunyady Faust, age 77, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on May 30, 2023.  She was born January 9, 1946, in Tallahasee, Florida. Georgiann was the daughter of the late Lucas (Doc) and Georgia Dasher. She was raised in Savannah and attended local schools, graduating from the H.V. Jenkins High School in 1964. As a proud Sequoyah, she was head majorette and homecoming queen.  She then attended Georgia Southern College. In 1965, she married her lifelong love, James Manning Faust. In their 57 years together, they created a beautiful Christian home for their thr ...

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