Obituaries
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 ...
Matthew W. Armstrong - NOV 03, 2022
Matthew W. Armstrong, 48, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Memorial Health after a brief illness. A private service and burial will be held at a alter date. ...
Thomas Edward Simmons JUL 18, 1931 - OCT 30, 2022
Thomas Edward Simmons, 91, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 18, 1931 in Philadephia, PA to the late Leon and Hattie Simmons. Mr. Simmons retired from the United States Air Force, and the U.S.Postal Service. A Graveside Service with military honors will be held 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2022 at Beaufort National Cemetery, ...
Charlotte Ann "Penny" Telgener JUN 04, 1932 - OCT 29, 2022
Charlotte PenningtonTelgener (Penny) of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully the morning of October 29 after a fight with cancer. Charlotte was born in 1932 and spent most of her youthful years in Sandpoint, Idaho, a small town in the Northern panhandle of that State. While attending High School she met John Telgener who she married following their graduation from the University of Idaho. Penny is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and attained a Bachelor of Science degree, Home Economics. Following graduation, she and her husband relocated to Connecticut where they beg ...
Fred Thomas Buck OCT 12, 1945 - OCT 29, 2022
Fred Thomas Buck, 77, quietly and peacefully slipped off to Heaven to be with his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary Caren, on October 29, 2022. For the past year, Fred lived at Summer Breeze Senior Living where he suffered from a broken heart and dementia, missing Mary every day of his remaining days here on Earth. Fred was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia but spent his summers on the Isle of Wight in Midway, Georgia, fishing and boating. He loved being on the water and riding around in his boat. When he wasn’t working, he spent the weekend takin ...
Winston H. Haselden MAY 07, 1942 - OCT 28, 2022
Mr. Winston H. Haselden Sr., 80, of Savannah, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born May 7, 1942 in Wilmington, North Carolina, son of the late Robert Harris and Winnie Belle Harris. Mr. Haselden was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. He attended Bethesda Academy, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served a tour in the Vietnam War. Mr. Haselden cherished his family and had a passionate heart for children. Survivors include his children, Debbie Gallovith (Michael) of Savannah, Winston H. Haselden Jr., (Trish) of Rincon, Jay Haselden of Savannah, and Sherr ...
Tuan Quoc Tran NOV 30, 1963 - OCT 28, 2022
Tuan Quoc Tran, 58, died peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022. Visitation and prayer service will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 3rd and 4th, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Catholic Church of Saints Peter And Paul. Burial will follow in Catholic Cemetery. ...
Emory A. Jenkins SEP 02, 1939 - OCT 26, 2022
Emory A. Jenkins, 83, of Savannah, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. A native of Savannah, he was born September 2, 1939, the son of the late Emory Speir Jenkins and Thelma Fields Jenkins. Serving the Savannah area for over 45 years as a pharmacist, Mr. Jenkins co-owned Don Auld’s and Windsor Pharmacy. He was a 1967 graduate of the University of Georgia and a U.S. Navy veteran who served on the USS Enterprise during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Emory was a devoted Christian, husband, and father who was passionate about Georgia football, Braves baseball, and anything his family pursue ...
Ralph Barrett "Barry" Burns MAY 15, 1945 - OCT 26, 2022
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Ralph Barrett Burns, “Barry”, was born on May 15, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, and passed away in Columbia, SC on October 26, 2022, at Agape House of Lexington. He resided in Columbia since January 1970. He was the son of Ralph Burns of Statesboro, Georgia, and Pearl Benson Burns of Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his son, Robert Brett Burns, and his family, wife, Nicole, and daughters, Madison and Emily Holley, of Lexington, SC; his sister, Marsha Burns Huntington, of Savannah; brother, Rodney Craig Burns and his wife, Jo Ann Coleman of Savannah; his nephe ...
Francis C. "Frank" Mathews, Jr. AUG 06, 1929 - OCT 25, 2022
SAVANNAH, GA - Frank Cannarella Mathews, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully at Summer Breeze Senior Living after a brief illness. Frank was born August 6, 1929, at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Taylor and Habersham Street. He lived at York and Habersham Street in an old house with a pot belly stove and coal to heat the first floor. He was taught by the Marist Brothers and Sisters of Mercy until the eighth grade. He graduated high school at Benedictine in the class of 1947 and then attended the University of Georgia, graduating in the class of 1951. After his time at UGA ...
Juan Carlos Torres, M.D. DEC 14, 1945 - OCT 25, 2022
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Dr. Juan Carlos Torres, 46, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The San Juan, Puerto Rico native was a resident of Sarasota, FL. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, his parents,a brother, and a sister. The family is planning a private service in Puerto Rico. ...
Martha Kane Brown - OCT 23, 2022
Martha Clark Kane Brown died October 23, 2022 in Savannah, GA. She was born in 1926 in Richmond, VA and grew up in Charlottesville, VA and Kingsport, TN. A Phi Kappa Phi honor graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she was editor of the campus newspaper and president of Chi Omega. At Tennessee she met her husband Edward Ansel Brown of Chattanooga. She continued a lifelong study of literature at Cambridge University, England; University of North Wales; and John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH. She first began teaching in 1950 at Savannah High School (now Savannah Arts Academy) ...
Phillip A. James MAR 29, 1960 - OCT 22, 2022
Phillip A. James, 62, of Shellman Bluff, died peacefully on October 22, 2022 at his home after a short illness. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and is preceded in death by his parents Donald L. James and Lucille F. James, and his brother Fred James (Diane). He is a 1982 graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned his BBA degree, majoring in marketing. He was a bulldog fan and enjoyed watching the football games between the hedges. He was employed by Savannah Toyota where he was an assistant service manager. He excelled in his customer relations, receiving severa ...
Cecil D. Abarr JAN 25, 1929 - OCT 22, 2022
Cecil Dale Abarr passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Spanish Oaks Hospice in Savannah, GA at the age of 93 with family by his side. Cecil was born January 25th, 1929, on a farm south of Blockton, Iowa to parents Marietta Bruner Abarr and Ardith Abarr. Upon high school graduation in Clearfield, IA in 1946, Cecil enlisted in the Army serving as a Sergeant and was awarded a World War II victory medal. In 1951, Cecil graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa with a Business Degree and soon married Margaret McAlpin Abarr. They had three children: Dennis (Sheela, one s ...
Henry Cardwell Smith, III NOV 26, 1949 - OCT 22, 2022
Henry Cardwell Smith III Henry Cardwell Smith, 72, of Savannah, Ga died Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022. He was born in Waycross, GA to the late Henry C. Smith Jr. and Martha Burnam McDonald Smith in November 1949. Card was a graduate of Waycross High School in 1968 and played several sports to include football and track. He was awarded a Track Team Record Certificate for establishing a new school record for the Sprint Medley Relay in 1968. Card attended Georgia Southern University, graduating with a degree in Geology in 1975 and was a proud member of the Phi Delta ...
Benny Jane Newton Banks - OCT 22, 2022
Benny Jane Newton Banks, age 96, of Southern Pines and Salisbury, NC, passed away from natural causes while surrounded by her family. Services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC at 2 PM Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She will be buried Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwich Cemetery in Savannah, GA. Benny was born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1925, the second of two girls. Her father, Benjamin Newton worked as a bookkeeper for the Ford Motor Company in Waynesboro, Georgia and passed away when she was only two years old, and she was raised by he ...