Obituaries

Bobby Hines Johnson, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2022 at his home in Savannah, GA. Bobby was born May 7, 1943 in Millen, GA.  His family moved to Savannah when he was a child, where he later graduated from Savannah High School.  At the age of 21, Bobby joined the U.S. Marine National Guard, where he served for 4 years.  It was his great sense of humor and quick wit that carried him through various sales positions throughout Savannah, and in life.  Bobby and his wife, Linda, enjoyed being outside at their home working in the yard and tending to their many b ...

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Stanley Ming Woo, 73, of Savannah, GA, died peacefully on December 6, 2022, at Hospice of Savannah.  Stan was born on July 30, 1949, to Harvey and Alma Garvin Woo in Savannah, GA. Stan graduated from Armstrong State College with a degree in Biology.  He worked at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and as a research scientist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Stored Product Insects Research and Development Laboratory, both in Savannah, GA. Stan continued his career as the Quality Control Manager for Carson Products of Savannah (L’Oréal) until his ...

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Lilina Yevstegneyeva, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Riverview Health and Rehab under the care of Hospice Savannah.  She was born December 5, 1936 in Uzbekistan to the late Vasiliy and Ludmila Yatzkevitch.  Lilina graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.  She was an Elementary School Principal.  She loved being an educator, especially for children. Even though her early years were hard, she always had a smile for her family and the many children in her care.  She always put herself last while caring for her family and anyone els ...

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Thomas John Fisk, 67, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home in Rincon, GA.  He was born February 19, 1955 to the late John and Helen Clay Fisk.  Thomas graduated from Mount Tabor High School in Winston Salem, NC.  As his family would say, “he was a Star Trek nut”.  He retired as a Sous Chef, and also was a Corian Specialist, and an Arc Welder in New Orleans, LA., where he worked on Navy ships.  He was an avid fisherman and loved riding motorcycles. Surviving are his daughter, Sara Fisk, his son, Benjamin J. Fisk, his sister, Lyn Fair, nephew, Mich ...

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Robert W. Thiele Jr., 66, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 04, 2022, in the company of his favorite person, Robin, at their home away from home on Edisto Beach, South Carolina. He has now joined the people who have run ahead of him to The Father’s House. Robbie was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on December 27, 1955. He spent much of his childhood in Sandersville, Georgia graduating from Brentwood High School. He matriculated from Georgia Southern, Statesboro Georgia with his undergraduate degree in Political Science. He later attended Mercer where he acquired his Juris Do ...

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Ann Lilian Rowse passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022. She was born as Ann Lilian Rice on October 19th, 1938 in Dulwich, London, England. The eldest of five, she grew up in London during World War II. In the late 1950s, she began working for the US Air Force and eventually relocated to New York City in 1963. She worked for Singer’s flagship store at Rockefeller Center until relocating to Savannah in 1970. Ann worked for many years in the office of The Pirate’s House. She married Lindsay Rowse in 1975. Ann and Lindsay retired to Ajijic, Mexico in 1989, where Ann liv ...

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Jon Richard Bentz, 61, a proud veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2022, in Savannah Georgia. Jon was born on January 25, 1961, in Scottdale Pennsylvania and attended South Moreland High School, graduating in 1978. At the age of 17, Jon enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Corpsman for almost 10 years.  Jon valued his service highly and loved his country.  Jon was a man who liked to take it easy.  He didn’t see the need to make a big deal of anything that should be easy and straightforward.  He had a great sense of humor ...

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Eileen June Arnold, 80, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia, her home for almost 40 years.   Eileen was born on August 2, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Julia and John Kovey, the elder of their two children. She attended Cardinal Mooney High School and continued her education at Youngstown State University. While in high school, Eileen was an active member of Junior Achievement, serving as the secretary for her local chapter, where she met her future husband, Ron Arnold. Faith and family were always the core of Eileen’s life. She never missed an ...

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Ella Thelma Jenkins Stevens, 97, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born August 2, 1925, to the late James Jenkins and Gertrude Zipper Jenkins. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Stevens Sr. Her children, Linda Stevens, Calvin Roy Stevens Jr. and Patricia (Brian) Dufour; brothers, Howard Jenkins, Raymond Jenkins, George Jenkins, Sidney Jenkins, and LeRoy Jenkins; sisters, Viola Sibilio and Mary Gallovitch. Ella is survived by a daughter-in-law, Joyce Stevens, three grandchildren; Melissa Byr ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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) ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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.  ...

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