Obituaries
Elizabeth Weeks Sellers JUN 28, 1954 - JUL 12, 2022
Elizabeth Weeks Sellers Following a four- year fight with cancer, Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Weeks Sellers (née Elizabeth Doty Weeks) died on July 12, 2022, at home in Columbia, Maryland, with her children by her side. Beth was born to Stephen Elmo Weeks and Olna Elizabeth “Beth” Solana Weeks in Savannah, Georgia on June 28, 1954, the youngest of four children. She spent her formative years in Savannah, Georgia, where she attended and graduated from Savannah Country Day School. After attending school at Mary Baldwin University, Beth married her high school sw ...
George Thomas Thompson JUL 14, 1939 - JUL 12, 2022
George Thompson, 82, passed away July 12, 2022. Born July 14, 1939 in Vidalia, GA and raised in Savannah, GA, he was the son of the late George Thomas Thompson and Jeanette Wall. George is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Peggy Thompson; sons, George Thompson, Jr. (Peyton), Mark Thompson, and Bradley Thompson (Sarah); and grandchildren, Thomas Thompson, Rogan Thompson, Grady Thompson, and Miller Thompson. George was a graduate of Commercial High School and enjoyed sports such as football, baseball, and basketball. He was offered football scholarships by UGA, Presbyterian Co ...
Neal Vernon Purvis OCT 13, 1934 - JUL 12, 2022
Neal Vernon Purvis, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Gail Laffitte Purvis, died July 12, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Savannah, Georgia he was the son of the late William Colie Purvis and Ruth Radford Purvis. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1952. Afterward he joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955. He later attended Armstrong Jr. College and graduated in 1973 receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration. He was al ...
Kathleen Borgoy - JUL 12, 2022
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Kathleen Borgoy, aged 79 years. Kathy was born in Cleveland, Ohio as the oldest of four children. After raising her family, she found a new calling as a nurse. In retirement Kathy took joy in birdwatching and in genealogy, through which she strengthened old ties and made new connections. She was a long- term supporter of the Pleasant Valley Free Library, and a loyal member of Germania of Poughkeepsie. Kathy was preceded in death by John, her husband of 55 years, by her parents, Tony & Helen Shable, and by her brother, Tony. She i ...
Chauncey C.J. Stickle JAN 08, 1944 - JUL 11, 2022
Chauncey Jerome Stickle III, 78, passed away July 11, 2022. The Savannah native was born January 8, 1944, to Chauncey and Katharine Hohenstein Stickle. CJ graduated from Sacred Heart and Benedictine of Savannah. He attended the University of Miami and Dekalb Junior College. He held various operation positions with Standard Oil of Kentucky (Chevron) between 1966 and 1974, and then spent 19 years working as a Checker Foreman for the Georgia Ports Authority. CJ started and operated Stickle’s Courier Service from 1995 to 2013. CJ spent 20 years of service i ...
Debbie Russell Mobley FEB 06, 1952 - JUL 11, 2022
Debbie Russell Mobley, 70, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Memorial Health. She was born February 6, 1952 in Macon, GA to the late William and Bobbie Massey Russell. Debbie graduated from the Medical College of Georgia as a Physician’s Assistant. She was the first Physician’s Assistant in Savannah, and was also the former Medical Director of the Georgia Infirmary. She was married in 1979 to Michael C. Mobley, M.D., and in 1981, they made their home in Savannah. After moving to Savannah, she then worked for her husband in his psychiatric practice, ...
Michael Eugene Bowman DEC 07, 1967 - JUL 11, 2022
Michael Bowman, 54, of Savannah GA passed away after a long illness. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on December 7, 1967 to the late Artie Eugene Bowman and Gail Zipperer Bowman Strausbaugh. Michael attended Calvary Day School. Jenkins High School, and Armstrong State College. He was proud of his Scottish heritage and loved to attend the Scottish games. As a true Savannahian, he looked forward to and enjoyed all the St. Patrick Day festivities. Michael was a proud member of the Georgia Salzberger Society and a loyal Georgia Bullodogs fan. His passion was music and hist ...
Harry William Merz, Jr. NOV 19, 1934 - JUL 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Harry William Merz Jr. (Bill) announces his passing on Sunday, July 10th, 2022. Bill was born on November 19, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry and Gladys Merz and grew up in nearby Collegeville. In 1955 he married Marlene Nixon. They raised their family in Limeport, PA. Later, he moved to Radley Run in West Chester, PA and married Lisbeth (Posy) Anders. They retired to the Landings in Savannah, GA where he lived for 27 years. He graduated from Collegeville-Trappe High School and graduated from Duke University with a BS in Civil Engineering whe ...
Joan Dean Elkins APR 26, 1931 - JUL 09, 2022
Joan Elizabeth Dean, 91, was born in Savannah, Georgia to Walter E. and Fannie B. Dean. She attended Savannah schools, graduating from Savannah High in 1949. While married to John B. Remion, Jr., she was a prominent real estate agent with Ben Farmer Realty. During the 1980s, she was a multi-million-dollar producer and Life Charter member of the President’s Round Table. In 1992, Joan married Bob Elkins and relocated to Valparaiso, Florida. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Niceville, Florida and a Former member of The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Wilmi ...
Viet Van Dang JUN 15, 1947 - JUL 09, 2022
Viet Van Dang, 75, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was born June 15, 1947 in Vietnam to the late Am Dang and Thoa Pham. He was retired as a caregiver. Mr. Dang was a member of Nativity of our Lord Church, St.’s Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where he was a Leader in the Hoi den ta Club. Mr. Dang is survived by his wife, Hue Pham, 2 sons, David Dang and Dave Dang, as well as his sister, Lan Dang, and many other relatives. Rosary and Prayers will be said from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22, 2022 at Fox & Weeks, Islan ...
Richard 'Ben" Neville - JUL 08, 2022
Richard Benjamin “Ben” Neville, passed away July 8, 2022. Benjamin was born on August 20, 1985 to Lisa and Ricky Neville. Benjamin graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School and holds degrees from Georgia Southern and Florida State Universities. While at Georgia Southern, Armstrong Campus, Benjamin was a recharting member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was employed by Old Savannah Trolley Tours and was a Master Mason of Clinton Lodge 54 F.& A.M. and a Scottish Rite member. Benjamin was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Luthera ...
Janis Forster Rice NOV 12, 1951 - JUL 08, 2022
Janis Forster Rice, 70, died peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Memorial University Medical Center. Janis was a native of Birmingham, AL and lived in Savannah for the past 12 years. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth Greagan Forster. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was employed by Waffle House the past 15 years. Janis’s passion was horses. As a teenager, Janis was a talented equestrian and achieved Olympic level horseback riding. Surviving is a daughter, Elizabeth Rice of Savannah; sister, Betsy Graf of ...
Mary Lee Yocca - JUL 07, 2022
Mary Lee Zizak Yocca, went to be with The Lord on July 7, 2022 at Hospice Savannah. Since she had been a volunteer at Hospice for many years, some of her old friends are still here as volunteers and helped treat her. She was born on May 18, 1939 in Braddock, PA and she and Samuel were married on August 30, 1958. Their 63 plus years of wedded bliss have been a gift from God. Mary Lee believed in helping others, and she was active volunteering in schools and churches in which the Yocca family lived. She is the mother of S. Bradley Yocca, David Joseph Yocca, and Maribet ...
Thelma May Van Duyne Brown OCT 13, 1925 - JUL 07, 2022
Our beloved Thelma May Van Duyne Brown passed away of natural causes at the home of her youngest daughter, Nancy Brown-Thibodaux, on Wednesday, July 7th. She was 96. Thelma was born on October 13, 1925, to Halsey and Gertrude Van Duyne in Towaco, New Jersey at the family’s home. She was cared for lovingly by Nancy at the Thibodaux-Brown home during her final two years. Thelma grew up a farmer’s daughter and graduated from Boonton High School and later from the Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing. She fell in love with Loftus Brown while serving as a registered nurse and they ...
Wilhelmina D. Benton - JUL 06, 2022
Wilhelmina Durden Benton, 104, of Bluffton, SC, and Savannah, GA passed to her heavenly reward early July 6, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph W. Benton, Sr., her son Roger F. Benton, and her 5 siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Judy B. Hutson and Jean Fasano. She had four grandsons, Matt Hutson (Priscilla), David Hutson (Valentina), Jason Hutson (Stacey), and Mikey Fasano; great-granddaughter Harmony and great-grandson Daniil. She was the oldest of six. She attended Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton, SC from 1932 until her graduation in ...
Mary Wilkes Lynn NOV 14, 1929 - JUL 05, 2022
Mary Atkinson Wilkes Lynn died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 5. Mrs. Lynn was born in Washington County, Georgia, on November 14, 1929, the daughter of Clinton A. and Edna Earl Cofer Atkinson. A founder and co-owner of C&S Upholstery on Bull Street, Mrs. Lynn was active in her church, Trinity United Methodist and a member of the Savannah Elks Auxiliary. She loved to travel the world and entertain friends and family. Mrs. Lynn was predeceased by her first husband James Carlton Wilkes, her daughter Barbara, and her second husband James (Jimmy) Kenneth Lynn, a native of Collins, Georgia ...
Willene Fields Beasley JAN 31, 1927 - JUL 05, 2022
Willene Fields Beasley, 95, died peacefully on July 5, 2022 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Willene was born in Evans County, GA on January 31, 1927 to the late Frank and Annie Elizabeth Lanier Fields. In 1948, Willene married the love of her life, Harvey Ottis Beasley. She and Ottis remained soulmates until his death in 2005. Since his death, Willene deeply missed Ottis, but their joyous reunion in heaven brings great comfort to her family. Willene was a homemaker and an exceptional cook. She loved her family and was happiest spending time and hosting meals for them. ...
Janet Newberry Erickson APR 24, 1952 - JUL 04, 2022
Janet Priscilla Newberry Erickson passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 4, 2022. She was born in Donalsonville, Georgia April 24, 1952. After later moving to Savannah, she married Eric and they lived and raised their children in Bellinger Hill, SC. She worked for many years and retired from the accounting office of the Chatham County Department of Family and Children Services. Many who knew her remember her dedication to fostering her son and daughter’s interest in the theater. She spent many nights at the Savannah Theater, City Lights Theater, the Cultu ...
Barbara Dow - JUL 04, 2022
Barbara Brewerton Wolff Dow, of Buffalo, NY and then Savannah, passed away on July 4th, 2022 at the age of 91 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Cadwell Dow. ...
Harold "Rip" Eugene Beaver, Jr. - JUL 03, 2022
Harold “Rip” Eugene Beaver, Jr, passed away on July 3, 2022, at the age of 58, at his home in Buford, Georgia after his fight with cancer. He and his family lived in Ringgold, Georgia during his early years. They then moved to Savannah, which he has always considered his hometown. He graduated from Groves High School in 1982 and became a Deputy Sheriff in Catoosa County, Georgia for 4 years. Rip moved back to Savannah and from then, has worked in the shipping industry for over 35 years. He was currently employed by Hapag Lloyd America, which took he and his family to the Atlanta ar ...
Kerry G. Prytulak - JUL 03, 2022
Kerry G. Prytulak, 49, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Candler Hospital. Kerry was born March 5, 1973 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Barbara Grealis. She was a member of LifeBridge Church, where she was active in small groups and working in the preschool department. Kerry was employed as a preschool teacher at Renee’s Kids World. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Prytulak, daughter, Samantha Prytulak, son, Christopher Prytulak, her sister, Shannon Goins, her brother, Terrence Grealis, and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of K ...
Doris Holder Ruff - JUL 03, 2022
Doris Holder Ruff, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Effingham County, daughter of Charles S. and Grace Edwards McCall. After graduation from Clyo High School, she moved to Savannah and married Romie Dell Holder. Mrs. Ruff retired in 1996 from Solomon Wholesale Pharmacy and was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Romie Dell Holder and Claude L. Ruff, son, Charles Geoffrey Holder and sister, Charlotte Fultz. Surviving are her son, Todd Holder (Angel) of Brunswick, GA; daugh ...
Patricia Jean Rafferty Parr DEC 11, 1944 - JUL 03, 2022
Patricia Jean Rafferty Parr, 77, passed away on July 3rd, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 11, 1944, the daughter of Francis Xavier and Louise Summerford Rafferty. She was raised in Martinsburg, West Virginia and graduated from Martinsburg High School in 1963. She graduated from Hagerstown Business College. In 1967, she accepted a position as a secretary for the CIA and moved to Berlin, Germany. While in Berlin, she met her husband of 53 years, Joe Parr, a military police officer assigned to the CIA. Th ...
Suzanne Warren Waters NOV 13, 1944 - JUL 02, 2022
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Suzanne Warren Waters, 77, died peacefully and was reunited with the love of her life Glover on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Suzanne was a loving wife, mother, daughter, friend and the best MeMa ever. Suzanne was born on November 13, 1944 in Savannah at Telfair Hospital to the late Linton E and Margaret Vandivere Warren. She was a 1963 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School. Suzanne married Harrison Glover Waters, Sr. on July 21, 1964, who preceded her in death in 2018. Suzanne retired as an executive assistant from Llewellyn & Associates in 2016 and was formerly ...
Jacquelyn Anne Timms - JUN 30, 2022
Jacquelyn Anne Ricks Timms, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Isle of Hope, Georgia on Thursday, June 30th, 2022. She was born in Moultrie, Georgia, on January 4th, 1933. Affectionately known as "Honey," Jackie was a rare beauty, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was the personification of a gracious, cultured, southern lady and she will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. She was raised in Aiken, South Carolina, with her brother Charlie, by her loving mother and father, Ada Vera Ricks and Idus Henry Ri ...
Joseph Byron Tuttle NOV 25, 1923 - JUN 30, 2022
Joseph B. Tuttle, affectionately known as "JB", died on June 30, 2022, at Summer Breeze Assisted Living under the care of GHC Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah on November 25, 1923, to the late Fred and Irene Tuttle. He was pre-deceased by his two siblings Ann Tuttle Oglesby and Charles Donald Tuttle, as well as his beloved wife, Lynette Thompson Tuttle, to whom he was married for 73 years. He graduated from Savannah High School and served in the US Army Air Force for three years during World War II. He later worked as an automobile salesma ...
Barbara Ann Coman - JUN 30, 2022
Barbara Ann Dzielinski Coman, 82 passed peacefully in her home on June 30, 2022 after a prolonged illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Genevieve Dzielinski, two sisters, Diane S. Morrissey and Gail Dzielinski, and her niece Laurie Morrissey Richmond. She was born on October 22, 1939 in Port Washington, LI, New York and lived on Long Island until her marriage in July 1960. Barbara attended Paul Schreiber High School in Port Washington. She was very athletic, both as a gymnast and cheerleader. After high school Barbara worked as a secretary at the Navy Train ...
Bette Ryle Ireland NOV 14, 1932 - JUN 29, 2022
Bette Ireland, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended the University of Georgia. She was the only child of the late Wilbur Clay and Peggy Collins Bazemore. Bette was a founding member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church where she served on the building committee. Bette was an avid golfer and in her younger years she enjoyed playing the game of Bridge. Bette was a real estate agent with more than 30 years of service, primarily serving the Landings at Skidaway Island area. ...
Camilla (Ann) Linton MAY 22, 1941 - JUN 27, 2022
On Monday, June 27, 2022, Camilla “Ann” Linton, loving mother and grandmother, entered into the arms of Jesus at the age of 81. Ann was born on May 22, 1941, in Savannah, GA, to R.L. and Carmen Franklin. After earning her associate’s degree from Armstrong State College, she worked as a bookkeeper at Franklin Painting Company. She later retired from White Bluff Presbyterian Church in 2016 after 24 years as church secretary. She married her husband of 34 years Bill Linton on August 13, 1966. They were loving parents to Robert, Stephen, and Glenn, and awe ...
Peter J. Hogan, Sr. APR 10, 1929 - JUN 26, 2022
Peter J Hogan, Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 26th at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Peter was born Irish by birth and raised in New York City, NY, the son of Peter John Hogan and Kathleen Liddy of Limerick, Ireland. He attended Xavier High School NYC, NY. He graduated Fordham University Bronx, NY where he earned a B.A. in Economics. Peter graduated from Brooklyn Law School and JD Law School in Brooklyn, NY. Peter served as a corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. Peter was a member of the Savannah Bar Association, NY State Bar Association, ...