Obituaries
Mary Ellen Fountain - OCT 22, 2022
Mary Ellen Sullivan Fountain, 88, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Candler Hospital. She was born September 25, 1934 in Savannah to the late Maurice and Ann Stapleton Sullivan. Mary graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and attended St. James Catholic Church. She was a Real Estate Agent for David Byck Realty, and later for Seabolt Realty. She is survived by her sons, William M. Fountain, and Eric H. Fountain, as well as two grandson, William Cody Fountain, and Tyler C. Fountain. A private graveside service will be held in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Michael Joseph Kilpatrick, Sr. FEB 13, 1938 - OCT 21, 2022
Glory Be To God…. Michael Joseph Kilpatrick, Sr., 84, has been called home to paradise and into the arms of his loving Father, Jesus Christ on Friday, October 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by Parents: William Wesley Kilpatrick, and Margaret Martha Cooper Kilpatrick, and his siblings, Siblings: William Kilpatrick (Marie), Jerome Kilpatrick (Minnie), Henry Kilpatrick (Joyce), Margie Bailey (Harry) Frances Lutes (Roy), and MaryKendrick (Malcolm). His is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol Hiers Kilpatrick, his sister, Sara ...
Doris Goldberg Wiggins - OCT 21, 2022
Doris Joanne Goldberg Wiggins “Ema” passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. Doris was born in Savannah on November 16, 1929. She was a Savannah High School graduate and longtime resident. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stacy Benjamin Wiggins, her son, Richard Stacy Wiggins, her sister Christine Goldberg Shuman (Jimmy), and her parents, Louis James and Agnes Hansen Goldberg. She is survived by her son, Christopher Stacy Wiggins (Kathy) and her daughter, JoAnne Wiggins Warman (Kenny), her brothers, Louis Goldberg, Jr. (Kay) and Donald Goldberg (Janice), ...
Dale Vernon Ashman - OCT 20, 2022
Dale Vernon Ashman of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2022, after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. His wife of 54 years, Leigh Gordon Ashman, was by his side. He is survived by their children, son Eric McGuire Ashman (Rachel) of Warner Robins, Georgia and daughter Lindsay Stuart Ashman of Savannah, and his beloved grandson, Clay Hudson Proper of Athens, Georgia. Dale attended Benedictine Military School in Savannah, where he made lifelong friends (thank you, Freddie and Ben!) and later graduated with a degree in Political Sci ...
Francis C. "Frank" Mathews, III FEB 25, 1958 - OCT 20, 2022
Frank C. Mathews III, age 64, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Frankie was born February 25, 1958 in Savannah, Georgia to Margaret Thurn Mathews and Frank C. Mathews Jr. Frank is survived by his father, Frank C. Mathews Jr. ; brother Pat Mathews (Garlana) ; sisters; Carolyn Hefner (Mark Hefner) Alice Dongieux; Niece; Lauren Mathews; Nephews; Hunter and Brendan Mathews; Cory, Scott, and Ryan Hefner; Trey and Jon Paul Dongieux. "Frankie" was preceded in death by Mother Margaret Thurn Mathews. ...
Rafael Sainz-Fernandez - OCT 20, 2022
Rafael Virgilio Sainz-Fernandez, 79, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 24, 1942 in Puerto Rico, and was retired from the U.S. Army where he was a Special Agent of the Army Intelligence. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Mariela Ruth Sainz, three children, Ada Sainz (Joseph), Carlos Sainz, and Rafael Sainz (Vicky), three step-children, Mariela Atencio-Gamboa (Rolando), Aristela Atencio, and Luis Atencio (Catherine), 15 grandchildren, and one brother, Tony Sainz. Visitatio ...
Cameron Bradley Knight OCT 24, 1989 - OCT 20, 2022
Cameron Bradley Knight, 32 years old, unexpectedly died in Summerville, SC on October 20, 2022, four days before his 33rd birthday. Cameron is survived by his parents, Donna Michelle Knight, Bill (William S.) Knight; brother, William B. Knight, MD; sister, Amberly, C. Knight, two dogs, Kush and Taco; as well as other family members and many, many friends. Cameron grew up in Savannah, Georgia and lived most of his short life there. He moved to Ladson, South Carolina in 2021 to attend a welding school for specialty welding certifications. Cameron began work as a welder ...
Paul Morris Withers - OCT 19, 2022
Paul Morris Withers, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Savannah. He was a Professional Polo player, where he began his career in England. He is survived by his wife, Sheldon Gerry Withers, and other relatives. A service will be held in November in Delhi, New York, with burial in St. James Cemetery. ...
Walter "Ray" Hartzler, Jr. - OCT 19, 2022
Walter “Ray” Hartzler, Jr., 66, passed away October 19th, 2022 following a brief illness. Ray was born in Atlanta, GA and grew up the Sagamore Hills area, where he graduated from Lakeside High School in Atlanta. Ray married his childhood sweetheart, Yvonne Gaston, in 1989 and they relocated to Tybee Island, GA in 1992. Ray and Yvonne loved living on the island, being on the beach, riding bikes, and spending time with family and friends. They moved to Wilmington Island in 2003 and later became residents of Bull River Shoals, where Ray was a member of the ...
Barbara Griffith Porter - OCT 18, 2022
Barbara Juanita Griffith Porter, 79, of Savannah, GA, and wife of the late Robert Shig Porter, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022, in the warm comfort of her home. Born in Savannah, GA on March 2, 1943, she was the eldest child of the late Robert Henry Griffith, Sr. and the late Loretta Gallovitch Griffith of Savannah. Barbara was employed for many years at Union Camp Corp. in the Talol Plant, worked as a Realtor for Burkhalter Realty in Savannah, served as a substitute Teacher, and taught Sunday School for many years as a devoted memb ...
Raymond Kenneth Cheong DEC 19, 1955 - OCT 17, 2022
Raymond Kenneth Cheong, 66 years old, died on Monday, October 17th, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida but lived most of his life in Savannah. Raymond attended Savannah High School and was a graduate of Armstrong State College. He went into business with his parents, Jackie and Kenny Cheong, on various businesses. Ray eventually went on to run his own 7/11 convenience stores named, “Rays,” for over 25 years. Some others may have known Raymond as “Papa Ray.” Regardless of what you call him, if you do not know who Ray Cheong was, ...
Susan Maria Powers DEC 05, 1951 - OCT 16, 2022
Susan F. Powers – December 5, 1951 – October 16, 2022 Susan Maria Faso Powers passed away on October 16, 2022, at Candler Hospital surrounded by her family. Susan accepted and dealt with life’s hurdles with a determination that defined her. She was strong-willed but also kind and caring to everyone. Susan was immensely spiritual and is undoubtedly resting in peace at home now. Susan was a State of Georgia retiree, a talented seamstress, artist, and gardener. She loved crocheting, reading, playing board games and bird watching. Susan was born December 5, 1951 ...
John Cheeks, Sr. MAR 04, 1942 - OCT 16, 2022
John Cheeks, Sr., 80, of Savannah, GA, and husband of June McLeod Cheeks died Sunday morning, October 16, 2022. Born in Louisville, GA, to the late Clarence Cheeks, Sr., and Maude Gay Cheeks. John served as a police officer for more than 37 years. He began his career working three years with the Thunderbolt Police Department before serving with the Chatham County Police Department where he retired as a Captain in 2003 after 34 years of service.. John was a member of the Catholic faith. He loved fishing, playing guitar, Georgia Bull ...
Mary Evelyn Goodman APR 30, 1948 - OCT 15, 2022
Mary E. Goodman, 74, passed away in her home surrounded by family on October 15, 2022. Mary was the daughter of the late Leroy and Edna Sandberg, born on April 30, 1948 in Atlanta. She leaves behind her children, Charles, and Emma Wurtsbaugh Sr. of Savannah. Jason and Sabra Wurtsbaugh of Stockbridge. Nancy Everett of Austell, Tami Baxter of Savannah, and Danny and Laura Smith of Savannah. Her brother Jack Sandberg of Savannah. Her grandchildren Aaron, Chance, Charles Jr., Peyton, Richard, Dillion, Brittney, Jasmine, Angel, Frank, Nikki, and Samantha. Great Grand Children Jacob, Brant ...
Erlene Stokes Halstead SEP 29, 1931 - OCT 13, 2022
Erlene Stokes Halstead, 91, died peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022. The Grady County, GA native was a longtime resident of Savannah and Midway. Erlene was born on September 29, 1931 to the late John William and Ester Mills Stokes. She married the late Hersel Lamar Halstead in 1949. Erlene retired as a nurse in 1960 from Liberty County Mental Health after more than 19 years of service. She enjoyed reading, fishing, and traveling; however, Erlene’s passion was spending time with her family. In addition to her parents and her husband, Erlene was predeceased by two sons, John La ...
Julia Eloise Varn Kessler OCT 14, 1927 - OCT 13, 2022
Julia Varn Kessler, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on October 14, 1927. Julia lived in Stillwell Towers for more than 38 years. She was an icon in the Medical Arts neighborhood and had a special relationship with the residents and businesses. Julia is survived by her neighbors and friends that will all miss her dearly. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A private burial will be held in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. ...
Joseph (Riley) White JUN 28, 1997 - OCT 13, 2022
Joseph Riley White, III of Savannah, GA, passed away suddenly on October 13, 2022 at the young age of 25. Riley, professionally known as Joseph, was born on June 28th, 1997. He is survived by his parents, Janet Stafford White and Joseph Riley White, Jr. and brothers, Chandler, and Grayson White. He is also survived by his grandparents, Mema Shirley Horovitz, Mema Patsy and Papa Joesph Riley White, Sr. as well as uncles Brian Stafford, Steve Stafford and Randy Todd, aunt Marcy White Todd and cousin Tyson Todd. He is reunited with his Papa Buddy Horovitz, Pap ...
Patricia Waters Brennan - OCT 13, 2022
Patricia Waters Brennan ("Pat") passed away peacefully on October 13,2022. She was born in Savannah in 1929 and attended The Pape School and Blackstone College for Girls. Pat was a local TV personality co-hosting "3 For the Show" in the 60's and 70's at WSAV. Earlier, she starred as Daisy Mae in the Savannah Little Theater smash hit production of Cil Abner. In her youth, she became an accomplished equestrian and taught riding at the Sa Hi Riding School. Pat was a Savannah debutante in 1947 and was renowned for her beauty and eloquence. She was ...
Sharon Embrey Weeks APR 10, 1952 - OCT 12, 2022
Sharon Embrey Weeks died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 12, 2022 after a valiant and unyielding battle with cancer. Born April 10, 1952 to Charles S. and Jacqueline Embrey, Sharon was a powerful woman whose robust intellect and indomitable spirit allowed her to approach life on her own terms as a mother, a wife, a leader in the community and a powerful advocate for innovative progress in cancer treatment. Although diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, Sharon refused to let her diagnosis define her. She fought ferociously against the disease, challen ...
Ann Stovall Stevens AUG 31, 1928 - OCT 12, 2022
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Ann Marshall Stovall Stevens passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Ann, born on August 31, 1928 in Savannah, Georgia was married to Henry Dana Stevens, III for sixty-six years. She was blessed with and survived by their two children, Henry Dana Stevens IV (Mary Lee) of Savannah, and Cabell Stevens Cummins (Patrick) of Charlotte, NC.; four grandchildren, Dana Coates Stevens (Courtland), Scott Alexander Stevens (Lea), Robert Wilson Cummins (Maya), and Andrew Joseph Cummins; seven great grandchildren; and her dear cousins, nephews, niece, and f ...
Thomas Joseph McDonough, Jr. AUG 26, 1937 - OCT 12, 2022
Thomas Joseph McDonough, Jr., 85, died peacefully on October 12, 2022. Tom attended Sacred Heart School and was a 1955 graduate of Benedictine Miliary School in Savannah. He attended Georgia Tech and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1962. Tom earned his MBA from University of Louisville (1973) and his JD from University of South Carolina (1982). He retired from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) in 2006 after 27 years of service. Tom is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Joseph McDonough, Sr., and mother, Josephine Franklin McDonough, ...
Scott Galloway NOV 12, 1965 - OCT 12, 2022
Scott Galloway, 56, passed away in Savannah, GA, on October 12, 2022. Scott was born on November 12, 1965, in Owensboro, KY, to Tommy and Gayle (Knight) Galloway. Scott is survived by his wife, Shelley Galloway (Nicely), his daughter, Emily Galloway, and his mother, Gayle Strehl; his sisters, Susie Fogle and Laurie (Jim) Pugh; his aunt Ginny (Ed) Simon; his nieces, Valerie Kamuf, Katelyn Kamuf, and Molly Pugh; and his nephews, Max Fogle and Ripley Pugh. His fathers, Tommy Galloway and Philip Strehl; grandparents Doris (Knight) Puckett, Henry and Helen Galloway, and Joseph and Nina Strehl ...
Alexander Atkinson Lawrence , Jr. JUN 23, 1934 - OCT 12, 2022
Alexander Atkinson Lawrence, Jr. of Valdosta and Savannah, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home in Valdosta. Alex was born in Savannah on June 23, 1934 to the late Honorable Alexander Atkinson Lawrence Sr. and Margaret Adams Lawrence. He attended Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia and Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. Alex graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He also served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Alex worked as a Trust Offi ...
Gary "Dan" Brown Jr. FEB 13, 1969 - OCT 12, 2022
Mr. Gary “Dan” Brown, 53 Jr., of Savannah, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Dan was a native of Savannah, born February 13, 1969, son of Katharine Haynes Brown of Savannah, and the late Gary Dan Brown Sr. Survivors in addition to his mother include two brothers, Steven Anthony Brown of Savannah, and Brud Moore (Beth) of Anderson, SC, aunt Martha Haynes Jurgensen (Charles) of Charlotte, NC, uncles, Billy Haynes (Donna) of Savannah, and Andrew Haynes of Charlotte, NC, and many nieces, nephews, cousins. The graveside service for Dan Brown will be held at 2:00, Friday, Oc ...
Pamela Sapp Sauers MAY 28, 1955 - OCT 11, 2022
Pamela Sapp Sauers, age 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 11th at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Pam was born May 28th, 1955, at the former Telfair Hospital in downtown Savannah. She attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Pam never met a stranger and was always looking to help people. She grew up in Kensington Park and stayed in touch with her neighbors over the years. For the past 25 years, Pam lived on Wilmington Island. She loved the “island life.” Her outgoing personality made her a perfect fit for her career as F ...
Homer Lehman Yaughn, Jr. FEB 01, 1949 - OCT 10, 2022
Homer Lehman Yaughn, Jr. 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home and with loving and devoted wife by his side. Lehman was born February 1, 1949 to the late Homer Lehman Yaughn, Sr. and Willie Mae McDaniel Yaughn. He retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after 26 years of service and then went on to work for Crumbley Compound for many years until his death. During his time at Crumbley he established many lifelong relationships with clients that became close friends. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 20 ...
Murray Booth Howell FEB 01, 1938 - OCT 09, 2022
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Murray Booth Howell died peacefully on the morning of October 9, 2022, after eighty-four productive years filled with interesting work, family, and adventures. Starting as a ceramic tile contractor in his teens and then focusing on commercial masonry construction, he had a successful forty-year career as the owner/president/estimator of United Masonry, Inc. in the southeast Tidewater area of Virginia. He was proud of the work his company’s bricklayers, superintendents, laborers, and staff accomplished in Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and surround ...
Patricia Ann Marston JUN 02, 1950 - OCT 09, 2022
Patricia Anne Marston, 72, of Wilmington Island Georgia, passed away on the morning of October 9th 2022. Patricia was born on June 2nd, 1950, to Wanda Alt Rhoden and Robert Downen in Sesser, Illinois. Patricia was raised in the Mountains of Petersburg, West Virginia, in her formative years, attended high school in California, and settled in Oklahoma. Here she raised her three children and eventually moved to a small town in Maine, where she co-owned the restaurant Grendal’s Den for several years; her love for children also influenced her to open a thriving daycare center, Mother’s ...
Thomas Andrew Myers OCT 28, 1937 - OCT 08, 2022
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Thomas Andrew Myers, 84, died October 8, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in Thomasville, NC on October 28, 1937, to Mabel Sullivan Myers and Willis Lamberth Myers. Tommy graduated from High Point University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, with a degree in Chemistry. He enjoyed a career at Akzo Nobel, a Universal Chemistry Company for 40 years. Tommy (Papa Tom) was a patient, kind, courageous and brave man who loved his family and friends. He endured the disease of multiple sclerosis for many years with hope and faith. He is preceded in death by h ...
Rosemary D. Ambos - OCT 07, 2022
Rosemary D. Ambos, 83, born in St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2022 after battling a rare form of cancer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Henry F. Ambos Jr., and her parents, Charles Deshocka and Frances Olliff. S Rosemary was a proud honor graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah. Grandma Rosie, as she was affectionately called, lived a full life of loving and supporting her husband, sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Rosemary was an avid reader, loved a good card game and enjoyed her sips of wine ...