Obituaries
Richard D. Griner, Sr. - NOV 28, 2022
Richard Griner, Sr., 78, of Savannah, GA, closed his eyes peacefully and entered a new life, refreshed, renewed and in the presence of his heavenly father, on November 28, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Speir Griner, his son, Richard Griner, Jr., his granddaughter, Mackenzie Griner, sister-in-law, Barbara (Jan) Hargett, and his beloved dog, Charlie. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He is predeceased by his father, Joseph Griner, his mother, Manona Griner, brother, Calvin Griner, along with his best friend, mentor a ...
Belinda Flanigan - NOV 28, 2022
The GodMother of Tybee, co-owner of The Original Crab Shack, Belinda Flanigan, died peacefully at age 65 on Monday, November 28th, surrounded by her loved ones. Belinda's love of life, fishing, Tybee, and her friends will never be forgotten. Belinda was born in Long County, Georgia, the daughter of Treysermae and John Folker. She supported many local charities and was endlessly committed to giving back to her community. She had a special place in her heart for the families on Tybee Island and for keeping traditions alive. One of her passions was helping children on Tybee Island ...
Irene (Emma) Doyle APR 07, 1927 - NOV 28, 2022
Irene “Emma” Doyle, 95, passed away peacefully at Candler Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was surrounded by members of her loving family. Emma was born on April 7, 1927 in New York City, the third child of Evaristo and Engracia (Palomares) Flecha. On June 23 of 1951, after a short engagement, Emma married her beloved husband Edward William “Bill” Doyle of Charlestown, Massachusetts. They were married in East Islip, NY. Bill and Emma had four children; William Edward Doyle, Denise Doyle Burtyk, Patricia Doyle Olson and Kevin Ro ...
John Thomas "Tom" Mullen JUL 03, 1934 - NOV 28, 2022
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John Thomas “Tom” Mullen died peacefully in his sleep on November 28, 2022, after each member of the family had a chance to tell him how much they loved him. Tom was born on July 3, 1934 in Burlington, Wisconsin, the son of Dr. Robert A. Mullen and Mary Hoffman Mullen, brother to Robert, Michael, Kathy, and Punky. Tom is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Mary, Michael, Tricia, Joye, and their families; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Tom loved sharing his time with his grandchildren, dispensing advice on “pick up chicks” to discussi ...
Elizabeth McCafferty Oxnard JUL 17, 1951 - NOV 27, 2022
Elizabeth McCafferty Oxnard, 71, died peacefully in the morning hours on Sunday, November 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born in Mobile, AL to the late Dr. and Mrs. Emit Luther McCafferty, Jr. She attended Stratford College in Danville, VA before earning a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Alabama. Elizabeth began her career at Colonial Sugar in Mobile. She was recruited by Farr Man, a sugar trading company in New York where she was promoted to sugar trader. While in New York, Elizabeth met and married, the late Ben Oxnard. In 1 ...
Anita Lippitt Clay APR 23, 1922 - NOV 27, 2022
Anita Lippitt Clay was born April 23, 1922, in Scheveningen in the Netherlands to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Walthour Lippitt. In 1928, the Lippitts moved to Savannah where Anita attended Pape School. She also studied at Ashley Hall in Charleston, SC, Rosemary Hall in Connecticut and earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in music from Sweet Briar College in Virginia. During World War II, Anita served proudly in the Army Air Corps as a corporal for two years. Returning to Savannah in 1946 when the war was over. Anita married LCDR Thomas Carolin Clay who was in the Navy. They lived many pl ...
Rebecca Dugan Bostwick - NOV 27, 2022
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Rebecca Dugan Bostwick, age 81, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Becky was preceded in death by her parents, E. Linwood Butler and Helen Butler Smith, her first husband, Cotton, daughter, Sherry, and granddaughter, Christine. Becky is survived by her husband of 24 years, Donald, her children; Ricky (Beth), Terri (Steve), Danny (Frecia); seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a brother, Bill Butler. Becky’s Georgia family; Donnie (Rhonda), Jimmy (Lynn), Leslie (Jeffery), and Cone; six grandchildren, and se ...
Janet Creasman MAY 08, 1953 - NOV 26, 2022
Janet Creasman, a talented artist, passed away in Savannah, GA, on November 26th, 2022. She was 69 years old. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Janet was the daughter of Ralph and Dorie Creasman. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her brother Kenneth Creasman, sister-in-law Heidi, and nephew Jesse. Janet was a graduate of Boston University, where she received honors and distinctions for her accomplishments in fine arts. Her passion for art continued throughout her life, and she pursued her artistic pursuits in Brimfield, MA, and later in Savannah, GA. Janet ...
Mary Katherine Nichols SEP 12, 1989 - NOV 25, 2022
Mary Katherine Nichols, 33, of Savannah, GA died Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born September 12, 1989 in Savannah, GA. Mary was a 2008 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology in 2012 from Mercer University in Macon, GA. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She was employed as a paralegal in the legal department of Gulfstream Aerospace. Mary loved hockey! Her favorite team was the Pittsburg Penguins and she traveled with her best friends to several destinations to watch her Penguins play. He ...
Leonila Atamosa FEB 20, 1930 - NOV 25, 2022
Mrs. Leonila A. Atamosa, 92, of Savannah, GA, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born February 20, 1930, in the Philippines, daughter of the late Fidela Mulintapang, and preceded in death by her husband, Francisco G. Atamosa. Mrs. Atamosa was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. She was a volunteer Senior Companion at several Senior Companion centers in Savannah, GA over several years. Survivors include her daughters, Billie Devega, Flor Nesmith and Beth Schroeder of Savannah, GA, Leonora Wells of Show Low, Arizona, Angela Smith of New South Wales, Australia, ...
Dulcie Virginia Franklin MAY 28, 1954 - NOV 23, 2022
Dulcie Virginia Franklin was born in India on May 28, 1954. She earned a Master’s degree in Physics and was an instructor of mathematics, physics, and electronic engineering. Dulcie was a dedicated and a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and a devoted Christian. She was active in multiple church-related activities and volunteer services. She died of heart failure on November 23, 2022. She is survived by her husband Chandrasekaran (Chandra) Franklin of 44 years, son Andrew Franklin, daughter Nancy Rodgers, daughter-in-law Shelley Franklin, sonin-law Christopher Rodgers, ...
Susan Ramsey Bragg - NOV 21, 2022
Susan Ramsey Bragg, 73, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home in Savannah surrounded by her family. She was born May 14, 1949, in Savannah to the late Madison and Jeanette Ramsey. Susan graduated in 1967 from H.V. Jenkins High School, and from Tift College in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Services. She retired after a 30-year career as Program Director for the Georgia Department of Human Resources. Susan was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church for over 25 years, and a member of First Baptist Church of the Islands for 2 years. During ...
Wolfgang Wilhelm Ziegler, II OCT 09, 1991 - NOV 19, 2022
Wolfgang Wilhelm Ziegler, II, age 31, died November 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Caitlin; parents, Wolfgang and Susanne Ziegler; and others. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Julianne T. Woo - NOV 18, 2022
Julianne Tamosaitis Woo, 63, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Memorial Health. Julie was born July 22, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Algirdas and Ruth Jacobs Tamosaitis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Tamosaitis. Surviving Julie are her daughter, Devin Woo of Savannah, GA, son, Richard “Mac” Woo of Buford, GA, sisters, Terri Kennedy, and Rachel Malone, her companion, Daylon Barnard, and her dog, Rosie. Throughout her life, she was a fun-loving woman who loved traveling and being outdoors. Growing up in a military family, Julie quickl ...
Thomas Michael Arpin - NOV 17, 2022
Thomas Michael Arpin, 41, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home in Savannah, Ga. Tommy had a passion for life and was admired by many. He loved the water, sunsets and his family. Everyone who had met him has a story or a memory to where he had made them feel special. He was born April 3, 1981 in Savannah to the late Donald G. Arpin and Carole A. (Silvia) Arpin. He was a real estate investor; owning Arpin Enterprises and Arpin Properties with his twin brother. He was of the Catholic faith, attending Nativity/St. Peter’s as a child. He was a gra ...
Sharon (Sherrie) Davis Tumlin MAY 07, 1944 - NOV 16, 2022
Sharon (Sherrie) Davis Tumlin, 78, died Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born in Savannah, GA on May 7, 1944 to the late Charles and Geraldine Davis. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. Sharon later earned her master’s degree in education from Georgia Southern University. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpa Sorority, Phi Beta Kappa, and Phi Kappa Phi. She was an English teacher and media specialist, working in San Antonio, TX, Fairbanks, AK ...
Susan Thrash MAR 14, 1946 - NOV 16, 2022
Susan Gillenwater Thrash, 76, of Wilmington Island, passed away unexpectedly November 14. Born in Saltville, Virginia, on March 14, 1946 to Mack and Bernice Gillenwater, she grew up in Marion and Bristol, VA, graduating from Virginia High School and later Virginia Intermont College, with a degree in art. She married Leland “Slick” Thrash in 1966 and shortly thereafter they moved to Savannah. Susan became well known in the community through jobs at Armstrong State College and Robinson-Humphrey, and she was a member of the Savannah Jaycettes. She and Slick were active in social ...
Rebecca (Sandy) Leila Tapley - NOV 12, 2022
Rebecca (Sandy) Leila Tapley died November 12, 2022 at Candler Hospital. Rebecca was born in Tattnall County on June 10, 1944. She lived most of her life in Savannah, GA where she attended public schools and college. She was a retired nurse after working many years in local assisted living communities and hospitals. She was a Christian and Baptist by faith. Her greatest joy here on earth was her family. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Doy Tapley, an infant daughter, Angela Kim, her parents, Alford and Rosalyn Zorn Driggers and a sister, Joyce Maid ...
Jane Fortson Strickland DEC 12, 1930 - NOV 11, 2022
Mrs. Jane Fortson Strickland, 91, of Royston, GA passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Brown Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Strickland was born in Elberton, GA on December 12, 1930, daughter of the late Everett R. Fortson and the late Louise Vaughn Fortson. She was a secretary having worked at Adult Highschool-GED Testing Center and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Vernon Strickland; and all of her brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, George Everett ...
Annie Wise O'Neal - NOV 11, 2022
Annie Pauline Wise O’Neal, 73, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born February 16, 1949 in Savannah and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. O’Neal worked for the Savannah Mall, The Place at Pooler, and Kroger on Mall Blvd. She is survived by three sons, Lloyd Eugene Harn, Jr. (Melinda), Richard Harn, and Christopher Harn, one daughter, Sheila Brewer (Jason), three grandchildren, Lloyd Eugene Harn, III, Ava Brewer, and Timothy Harn. She is also survived by one sister, Shirley Woods (Henry), one brother, Herschel Wise (Debbie), ...
Ann Langille Farr - NOV 11, 2022
Ann Langille Kasserman Farr was many things to many people. She was the best friend and beloved wife of Bob Farr. Together they created a love and happiness that made their lives magical. Beautifully, their relationship didn’t overshadow Ann’s other roles, it enhanced them. Ann was a wonderful mother to Shawn (Dawn) Kasserman, Amy (Brian) O’Connell and her precious Kerry Kasserman. Ann formed a special love with her “Farr kids” Brian Farr, Kathy (Andy) Johnson who added so much to her life with their devotion and support. Ann mothered her children and ...
Ralph Rothwell Eddy - NOV 07, 2022
Ralph Rothwell Eddy, age 94 and ½ passed away at his home in Savannah surrounded by his family on Monday, Nov. 7. Ralph was born in Washburn, WI on April 15, 1928 to Ralph Bosley Eddy and his wife Lilly Rebecca Rothwell. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia Anne Cloutier Eddy and his two sisters, Janet Sybil Rosenthal, and Louanne Marjorie Eddy. He is survived by his eldest daughter Claire McGuffey, son-in-law Don McGuffey and granddaughter Brooke McGuffey, JD and her husband Stephan Baldwin, all of Atlanta, GA, his son Dr. Ralph Rothwell Eddy Jr., daughter-i ...
Ruby Constance Bacon APR 20, 1919 - NOV 05, 2022
Ruby Constance Benson Bacon, age 103 ½, died at home November 5, 2022. She was a life long resident of Savannah and daughter of deceased parents Ruth Benson and Robert Benson SR. She was the food service manager at Savannah Country Day for 27 years. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church since 1955. Her survivors are her son Harry Marcus Bacon JR (Debra), brothers Alec Benson (Terry) and Richard Benson, grand daughters Caroline Pritchard (Alan), Carrie Wilson, Heather Rogers (William), great grand daughter Elena Pritchard, son-in-law Reed Creaser and several nieces and nephew ...
Frederick Debele Maner, M.D. AUG 29, 1931 - NOV 05, 2022
Frederick Debele Maner, MD, 91 years old, died Saturday November 5, 2022, peacefully at home with his wife and family at his side. Deb was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 29, 1931, to the late Margaret Debele Maner and Dr. Edwin Napoleon Maner, Sr. He graduated from Savannah High School and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1953, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He received his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1957, followed by an internship at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He completed his residency at the ...
Ralph Peter Ranson DEC 07, 1963 - NOV 05, 2022
Ralph Peter Ranson, age 58, died November 5 at his residence of natural causes. A Columbus, Georgia native, he was a long-time resident of Savannah, and owned and operated a heating and cooling service business. He is survived by his mother, Renate Ranson; brother, Rene Ranson; and others. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
William Harley "Dub" McLendon DEC 27, 1922 - NOV 04, 2022
Our Father, William (Dub) Harley McLendon, passed through Heavens Gates and entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was the cornerstone of our family and we will miss him more than words can possibly express and his departure leaves those of us left behind broken-hearted yet rejoicing that he is at last with his Lord and Savior and in a new life, never ending, with his departed loved ones including the love of his life, our Mother, Hilda McLendon. All that we are or ever hope to be, we owe to both of them. Our Father was a faithful Christian man of the greatest generation ...
Alice Faye Hyers - NOV 04, 2022
Alice Faye Hyers, 95, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. She was born February 10, 1927 in Savannah, GA to the late Charles and Alice Cleveland Lowenthal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Foster Hyers, daughters, Mary Elizabeth Hyers, Linda Thomas, Carol Cooley, and grandson, John Kondas. Mrs. Hyers worked for the Savannah Morning News, Learners Department Store, and Rose of Sharon Senior Living. She was a communicant of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, loved traveling around the world, and spending time with he ...