Obituaries
Annie Myra Smith White MAY 16, 1932 - DEC 01, 2022
Annie Myra Smith White, 90, passed away peacefully December 1, 2022, at her home in Savannah. She was born May 16, 1932, in rural, middle, Georgia to the late Robert and Etta Smith. She grew up on Tybee Island where her dad managed a general store. She married Jim White of Savannah on April 23, 1947, where they made their home until his passing in December 2008. She was a lovely lady and dedicated Christian who attended worship at Southside Church of Christ on Middle ground Road, where she taught children’s Bible class. She also managed the Medical Arts Motel located next to Memorial ...
Gloria Wimberly Parker DEC 28, 1926 - DEC 01, 2022
Gloria Wimberly Parker, 95, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1945 and attended Armstrong State College, where she starred on the tennis team. She was crowned Mrs. Savannah. Gloria founded Tailor Made Draperies, Inc. with her husband Carlton and served as President of the company. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and United Methodist Womens’ Merrymaker Circle. She was also a member of the Savannah Yacht ...
Mary Whalen Gradick - DEC 01, 2022
Mary Whalen Gradick, 76, passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home with her two sons by her side. She was born November 26, 1946 in Savannah to the late James and Margie Cribbs Whalen. Mary retired from Candler Hospital after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Eugene Gradick. Mary is survived by her two sons, Christopher Gradick and Stephen Gradick, both of Savannah. Also surviving are her brother, James Whalen, Jr. (Sue) ...
Susan Marie "Van" Robbins AUG 05, 1956 - DEC 01, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Susan “Van” Robbins on Dec 1, 2022 after several years of illness. Van was born in 1956 in Lewistown, PA. Raised in Harrisburg, she graduated from Central Dauphin High School and then received a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Pennsylvania State University. Van then moved south and earned a Master’s in Nursing from the University of South Carolina, majoring in mental health. She held several jobs in the mental health field until she and her husband opened a clinic, Coun ...
Denise Svetlik Portman JAN 29, 1923 - NOV 29, 2022
On November 29, 2022, we lost our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Denise Svetlik Portman. She was only two months away from her 100th birthday. Denise was born on January 29, 1923 to Rudolf Svetlik and Clare Armstrong Svetlik in Istanbul, Turkey where her father was the Ambassador from the newly formed country of Czechoslovakia. So began her love of travel and learning other languages - ultimately six in all. She grew up in Prague, having first lived in Australia where she learned English. At the end of WWII, she met Captain Harry Portman, MD at a dance for Army officers. He ...
David Bruce Anderson - NOV 28, 2022
Please click here to view the service via livestream. It link will be active at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022 . David Bruce Anderson went home early for Christmas in the early morning hours of November 28, 2022. He passed peacefully in his sleep after many years of medical challenges. He was born in beautiful, downtown Burbank in sunny, Southern California on February 20, 1947 to World War II veteran Robert Bruce Anderson and the former Joyce Anne Snyder. He was the second of their four children. He grew up in Burbank, played football, participated in the DeMolays, and graduated f ...
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 ...