Obituaries
Cam Ly Dang - JUL 31, 2022
Cam Ly Dang (1939 – 2022) On July 31, 2022, Mrs. Cam Ly Dang passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 83 years old. Born on 1939 in Xuan Ninh, Mong Cai, Vietnam. In 1975, she fled Vietnam with her husband and seven children to an unfamiliar country, not knowing the language, culture, and people. Through her faith and strength, she was a successful business owner while raising her children and servicing her church and community. She cared deeply for her family and community. She was always the first to offer help. She was selfless and gave her time genero ...
Kevin William Sikes NOV 09, 1984 - JUL 31, 2022
Kevin William Sikes, 37, died, Sunday at home in Newington, GA. The Savannah native was a longtime resident of Bulloch and Screven counties. Kevin was born on November 9, 1984 to Tina Sikes and John Vincent. He was a friend to all and loved by so many. His greatest joy and immeasurable pride came from his three daughters, Kaitlynn, Adilynn, and Marilynn. Kevin was an extremely hard worker and very talented. He was known as one of the best roofers in the Savannah area. Kevin was a very proud big brother to Chris, Justin, Garrett, and Morgan. In addition to his parents, three daughter ...
Scott Derek Swart - JUL 31, 2022
Scott Derek Swart, 40, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 due to injuries sustained in an accident. He was born October 15, 1981 in Savannah to the late Dennis and Brenda Ambrose Swart. Scott attended Jenkins High School and worked in the landscaping business. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Talon Rodgers. Scott is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Susan Swart, nephew, Collin Rodgers, and his niece, Amber Rodgers. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Isle of Hope ...
Franklin Raymond Boyette, Sr. - JUL 30, 2022
Franklin Raymond Boyette, Sr., 83, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Frank was born May 25, 1939 in Metter, GA to the late Julian and Myrtle Kangeter Boyette. As the third of nine children, he came from humble beginnings but Frank’s determination and drive drove him to succeed at everything he tried. Frank was a born optimist who never met a stranger, and answered to aliases including Raymond, Scrappy, Sarge, Pepop, Pop and Handsome Frank, depending on how you knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sibl ...
James Austin "JIM" Doubleday - JUL 30, 2022
Jim Doubleday, longtime Savannah musician passed away Saturday at his home with his wife by his side. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Latronda Daniels Coleman JAN 03, 1977 - JUL 30, 2022
The sunrise of Latronda Daniels Coleman was January 3, 1977 to Virginia Gooding and Ernest Daniels. In her journey to adulthood she attended Chatham County Schools and later she found the man she would marry on April 7, 1995. After 2 years of their involvement. On February 27,1996 she gave birth to their first child Rishonna La’Ria Coleman. The journey of motherhood and marriage seemed to create a stronger bond between the couple. They often talked about success and financial freedom in their lives. They continued on their journey of life with the unbreakable bond growing through the yea ...
Randy Hooker JUL 08, 1948 - JUL 30, 2022
Randy Hooker, 74, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Randy loved his family as evidenced by all the things he did to make life better for them. Emma, his wife was the love of his life and his high school sweetheart. Randy would drive hours to pick up his granddaughter to spend a weekend together. Every Friday he picked up his other granddaughter for the weekend and he and his wife spoiled her every chance they got. He was the best grandfather (papa) any girl could ever ask for. He had a special relationship with his son Brant. Sharing their mutual love of nature and the out ...
Frederick William Mingledorff, Jr. APR 13, 1924 - JUL 29, 2022
Frederick William Mingledorff, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 13, 1924, to his parents Frederick William Mingledorff Sr. and Inez Tippins Mingledorff. Fred grew up in Hinesville and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1941. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18. He served during World War II in the Pacific Ocean theater during the Battle of Guam and was invited to and attended the WW II honor flight in 2014. After the war, he returned to the States and a ...
Martha Ann "Marty" Buelterman JAN 18, 1942 - JUL 28, 2022
Martha Ann “Marty” Buelterman of Ellabell, GA passed away late Wednesday night, at the Abercorn Rehabilitation Center, while under the care of SunCare Hospice, after a long battle with COPD. Born to Edward & Dorothy (Kruthaup) Buelterman in Cincinnati, OH, she was the eldest of 3 girls. While in nursing school in her early 20’s she met and married, Roland D (Mac) McKenzie, also of Cincinnati, OH. Together, they had 5 children. Until the children were all in school, Marty was a stay-at-home mom. Once all were in school, Marty worked for Cincinnati Area Senior Services as a ...
Edgar Pomeroy Williams - JUL 27, 2022
Edgar Pomeroy Williams 1938-2022 Edgar Pomeroy Williams, father, husband, prominent Savannah attorney and civic leader, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after a brief illness. He was the son of George Wilmer Williams and Florrie George Adkins, and the adopted son of Minnie Keller Roberts. Born in 1938 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Pomeroy lived in Cordele, GA before the family moved to Savannah in 1945. He attended Charles Ellis School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1956. He attended Vanderbilt University and transferred to the University of Georgi ...
James (Jim) Richard O'Malley NOV 19, 1934 - JUL 26, 2022
James (Jim) Richard O’Malley, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in New Jersey, the only son of James and Mildred (Rogers) O’Malley. He was educated in the Camden Catholic schools and later graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Jim married Maryanne Emily Olsen of Camden NJ in 1954 and they quickly had 3 Children. After a decade of engineering work in South Jersey, Jim landed a role with IBM in 1965 and moved the family to Burlington, VT. After 15 excellent years in Vermont, Jim moved to further his successful car ...
Eugene Paul Beery, Jr. AUG 25, 1936 - JUL 25, 2022
Eugene Paul Beery Jr., age 85, passed peacefully on July 25, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, with his daughters, Laura and Donna, by his side. Gene was born August 25, 1936 in Savannah, to Eugene Paul Beery Sr. and Caroline Anita Yates, both of Savannah. Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, he was the oldest of four children. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Andrew Paul Beery II and Edward Yates Beery. He is survived by his sister, Caroline I. Beery Hackle, his daughters, Laura J. Beery Goldade (Larry) of Portland, Oregon, and Donna L. Be ...
Anna Dane Cahan NOV 02, 2022 - JUL 25, 2022
Anna Dane Cahan was born November 2nd 1948, in new London, Connecticut and passed away on July 25th 2022, in Savanah, Georgia. During her life she was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a bright light in the darkest times to everyone who knew her. Anna was born the daughter of Eli Dane and Doris Lillian Brooks. She was adopted by her stepfather Mark Palestine at age 11. During her meaningful life she lived in Scarsdale, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Tucson, Arizona, Salinas, Ecuador and ultim ...
Patricia Ann Lang Corcoran - JUL 25, 2022
Patricia Ann “Patsy” Corcoran, 73, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born March 29, 1949 in Savannah, GA to the late Frank and Virginia Fogarty Lang. Patsy graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1967 and from Armstrong State College with a B.S. degree in nursing and a master’s degree in Special Education. She taught middle school special education students, and also established a successful tutoring service from her home, One-On-One Tutoring. Patsy then developed a homeschooling service in her home, Neva Academy. In her nursing career s ...
Lois Shuman Coe - JUL 24, 2022
The much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lois Shuman Coe went to her eternal rest July 24, 2022 at home with family by her side. Lois was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Having graduated from Chatham County schools, she served the community as an employee of the Chatham County schools in administration, as well as at Isle of Hope Elementary School and at Savannah Technical College. She retired in 1992. For many years, Lois was active as a volunteer at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church as a member of the Good Samaritans Circle, as meal and food coo ...
Jennifer Dufrain Farris - JUL 24, 2022
Jennifer Dufrain Farris, 49, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a brief illness. Jenny was born in Anchorage, Alaska to Jim and Pam Dufrain. At the age of 2 the family moved back home to Illinois and when Jenny was twelve moved to Savannah. Jenny attended St. James Catholic School; St. Vincent’s Academy and graduated from Armstrong Atlantic University with an education degree. She spent her entire career at Memorial Day School starting in the after-school program and in 1997, she accepted a position teaching in fourth and fifth grade. After many years in the ...
Barbara Ann Smith Austin - JUL 24, 2022
Barbara Ann Smith Austin, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Tallahassee, Florida. Barbara was born on November 6, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Leroy F. Smith Sr. and Helen T. Smith. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1954, and married William Austin on October 17, 1959. She then began a 38-year career in banking with C&S Bank and retired as the Vice President of the Credit Department. As a life-long member of Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah, she loved participating in Women’s Circle Group ...
Michael Earl Weatherly, Jr. APR 07, 1978 - JUL 24, 2022
In the early morning hours of July 24, 2022, Michael Earl Weatherly Jr. passed away at his mothers residence. Michael was the middle child of Michael Earl Weatherly and Marian Darlene Thomas. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada but raised in Savannah. Michael was very active in sports. Growing up he was quarterback for the Tybee Dolphins football team and was crowned homecoming king. Soccer soon became Mike’s passion. In his teen years you would always see him with a soccer ball and bouncing a hacky sack off the side of his foot; skillfully done to the beat of a Jimmy Buffet ...
Talmadge Walton "Walt" Wall, Sr. DEC 28, 1937 - JUL 23, 2022
Talmadge Walton Wall Sr. ‘Walt’ of Savannah passed away July 23, 2022. Walt was born in Elberton, Georgia on December 28, 1937 to the late Harper Wall and Charlotte Coogler Wall. A graduate of Commercial High School, he served 19 years in the National Guard and retired from Backus Cadillac after more than 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 58 years Vicki Freyne Wall; children, Talmadge Wall Jr. (Pam) and Elaine Shontz; brother, Pat Wall (Sequel); grandchildren, Taylor Shontz, Nolan and Preston Wall; several nieces, a nephew and extended family ...
Aloysius Winters, Jr. - JUL 23, 2022
Aloysius Winters, Jr., 88, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Al was born and raised and lived his entire life here in his beloved Savannah. Al attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and was a 1952 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He graduated from Armstrong State College in 1955. Al was married to Barbara Burns and they had three sons, Al, Chris and Anthony. Barbara passed away in 1989. Al married Rita Stevenson in 2014. Al was a lifetime Catholic and commu ...
Mildred Fisher Hinkle APR 23, 1940 - JUL 23, 2022
Mildred Faye Fisher Hinkle, 82, passed away Saturday, July 23,2022 at Memorial Health. She was survived by one son Charles Richard Hadwin, one daughter Lisa Renee (Kipper) Johnson; four grandchildren Erica Munn, Charles Noel Hadwin, Ginny(Waylon)Wright, Steven Richard Shores and one great granddaughter Paisley Wright.Two sisters JoeAnn Jenkins, and Avalyn(Bill) Heitmann and several nieces and nephews. Faye was born April 23, 1940, in Chatham County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late WilliamJ. Fisher and Mildred Fisher. She was preceded in death by one brother W. Richard Fisher, two ...
Curtis Gilmore Carey MAR 29, 1969 - JUL 23, 2022
Curtis Gilmore Carey passed away on July 23, 2022, at the age of 53. Curtis was born in Houston, TX, on March 29, 1969, to Sally and Rowland Carey. Growing up in Houston, Curtis graduated from Stratford High School (Class of 1987) and went on to attend Texas Tech University. He was incredibly talented and creative and started his career in Dallas, TX, with Polo / Ralph Lauren (1991), which then took him to Beverly Hills, CA in 1993. Curtis subequently moved to New York City in 2000 and worked as a design director at Nautica, David Chu Design, Christina Saralegui and for the last 10 years at Ko ...
William Douglas Grubbs DEC 28, 1939 - JUL 22, 2022
William Douglas Grubbs (“Bill”), 82 of Wilmington Island GA, passed away peacefully in the hospital on July 22, 2022 after a battle with cancer, with his spouse and daughters by his side. Bill was born in Macon, GA, son of Johnnie Durham and Ethel (McKinley) Grubbs and was the youngest of five children. In 1958, Bill graduated from Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, GA. Following, he attended and graduated from University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He was also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After serving in the Air Natio ...
Gary James Beasley AUG 14, 1947 - JUL 21, 2022
Gary James Beasley was born on August 14, 1947 to the late Mildred Elise Boykin Beasley and Harley Oren Beasley in Savannah, GA. He received his early education in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System and graduated from Jenkins High School. Upon graduating, Gary attended Armstrong State College until his enlistment in the US Naval Reserve (USNR-R) in 1968. He served in the Navy until April 1973. After completing his military service, Gary returned to Armstrong State College and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting. In ...
James Randolph Brown - JUL 20, 2022
James Randolph “Randy” Brown James Randolph “Randy” Brown died peacefully July 20, 2022 in Savannah, Ga. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 16, 1943, the oldest son and second child of Janet Shaw Yockey Brown and Frank Lloyd Brown. He graduated from Wisconsin University with a degree in political science. From there he joined the US Army and served as a 1st Lt, combat platoon leader in Vietnam. He served with bravery and valor receiving a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star with V for valor during battle, and a second Bronze Star with 1 OLC award ...
Kenneth Nels Larsen - JUL 20, 2022
Kenneth Nels Larsen 8/8/1925 – 7/20/2022 On July 20, 2022, Kenneth Nels Larsen (“Ken”), passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, GA. As always, his wife of 43 years, Nancy, was close by his side and Ken was just a few weeks shy of his 97th birthday. Ken was born August 8, 1925, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Nels E. and Violet G. (Bacon) Larsen and was the older brother to Joy K. Calvert. He joined the United States Navy, rising to the rank of officer, serving his country admirably in the Pacific during WW II. Ken attended Wabash College a ...
William Warner "Bill" Ingram III - JUL 19, 2022
William Warner “Bill” Ingram III, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by his daughters and loving family. Bill was born in Savannah, the eldest son of William Warner Jr. and Adella (Mann) Ingram. He attended Savannah public schools graduating from Savannah High School. Bill received his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard. Bill retired from Allstate Insurance after many years of representing clients, beginning at the Sears booth in the Oglethorpe Mall and ending with hi ...
Helen Caroline Orzechowski Blum - JUL 19, 2022
Helen Caroline Orzechowski Blum, 97, passed away July 19, 2022. She was born one of ten children of Joseph and Catherine (Nicpan) Orzechowski in Bridgeport, CT. She was educated there and in New York as part of the war effort. Helen’s career was as an administrative assistant at Georgia Tech Research Institute. In 1946 she married Frederick Henry Blum, Jr. They had one daughter, Katherine Lilla Blum Russell. One of Helen’s greatest pleasures was accompanying her husband and daughter to their karate lessons and karate competitions. A life-long Catholic, Helen was a me ...
John William Decker FEB 01, 1944 - JUL 18, 2022
Dr. John William (Bill) Decker passed away on July 18, 2022 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. Bill was born in Berea, OH on February 1, 1944 to Renette and Mark Decker of Bluffton, IN. He grew up in and around Indianapolis, graduating from Ben Davis High School in 1962, earning nine varsity letters along the way (football, basketball, wrestling, and baseball). After high school, Bill attended Indiana University, where he was a member of Kappa Delta Rho, and then Indiana University School of Dentistry. Upon graduation in 1969, Bill served in the United States Army at Fort Hood, TX for two years ...
Eric James Hobday - JUL 18, 2022
Eric James Hobday, 65, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...