Obituaries
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
.jpg)
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, ...
Doris Cone Bell APR 08, 1930 - JUN 26, 2022
Doris Cone Bell, age 92, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 26th, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on April 8th, 1930 to the late Andrew Jackson Cone and Iva Lee Cook Cone in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah High School, Armstrong Junior College, and Florida State University earning degrees in Early Childhood Education and Education in Home and Family Life. She also earned Masters’ Degrees in Education and Curriculum Development. Mrs. Bell was a member of the now defunct Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Dori ...
Maggie Gignilliat JUL 31, 1957 - JUN 25, 2022
Maggie Gignilliat joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on June 25, 2022. She is a cherished wife, beloved mom, super-fun Nana, loving sister, generous friend and cared deeply for all her extended family and friends. Maggie was a woman of integrity and many talents which she used to further the Kingdom of God wherever He led her. She was a compassionate listener and shared her prodigal story, trusting the promises of God’s forgiveness and grace for all believers. Born Margaret Ann Peterson on July 31, 1957, to Colonel Robert D. Peterson and Louise Jones Peterson, she was the youngest a ...
Kenneth Harold Edghill OCT 09, 1945 - JUN 24, 2022
To view a livestream of the service, please click the link below. https://my.gather.app/remember/kenneth-edghill Kenneth Harold Edghill was born in Jamaica Queens, NY in 1945 as the eldest son of his parents Grace M. Stroud and Kenneth George Edghill. They also bore another son Tony Edghill. At an early age Kenneth joined Grace Episcopal Church where he was an active member and became a Sunday School teacher. He met and remained in contact with his life -long friends that he developed at the church. They have remained devoted to each other over the years. Kenneth graduated with honors ...
Anne Barre Thomas OCT 31, 1944 - JUN 22, 2022
Anne Barre Thomas died on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Born at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, Anne was the fourth child of the late Jesse W. & Elizabeth Cannon Barre. She grew up in Nathaniel Greene Villa and attended Charles Ellis and Jacob Smith Schools. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College. In 1970, she married the love of her life, Roy Griffin Thomas, Sr. Together, they owned and operated Solomons Pharmacy in downtown Savannah and started a family. Anne enjoyed entertaining, gardening, and volunteering. She loved to celebrate every holida ...
Dr. Celestine Jose Perez Faura - JUN 22, 2022
Dr. Celestino Jose Perez Faura, known as “Tito” by friends and family, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2022. He lived his life as a thrill seeker. Growing up in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Tito spent his early years speeding around his neighborhood on his motorcycle. He began swimming at a young age, and at 16 years old Tito swam for Puerto Rico at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He attended Mercersburg Academy, PA, where he learned English, and then continued his swimming career at Pinecrest Academy, FL. Tito then attended Indiana University, where he met and later ...
Shirley Leech New - JUN 21, 2022
Shirley Leech New died June 21, 2022 at age 87. She died at home in Savannah GA after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Walter Landrum (Landy) New, Sr., son Walter L. New Jr., her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Leech, her sister, Paula McAbee of Hilton Head, S.C and her brother Richard Leech of Richmond Hill, GA. She was born in Florence, Alabama in 1934 and moved to Savannah when she was in the fifth grade. She attended public schools in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1952. She graduated from the ...
Dorothy Ann Gibbs Anderson - JUN 18, 2022
Dorothy Ann Anderson “Dottie”, 99 years old died June 18, 2022 surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters. She was born April 19, 1923 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and retired in 1976 to Fripp Island, South Carolina until she moved to the Marshes of Skidaway, Savannah, Georgia in 2006. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Anderson of Palm Beach, Florida and her son Richard Anderson of Bremerton, Washington, her granddaughters Tracy Jacob and Tanya Marsh, grandsons, Alex Anderson, Sebastian Anderson and Galen Anderson and great-granddaughter Adriana Anderson. The memori ...
Linda Dianne Smith Youmans AUG 24, 1949 - JUN 18, 2022
To view a livestream of the service, please click the link below. https://my.gather.app/remember/linda-youmans Dianne, 72, peacefully entered God’s Kingdom on Saturday, June 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Dianne was born in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ralph G. Smith and Hilda Q. Smith. Dianne moved to Savannah her senior year of high school. She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1967 and later attended Armstrong State College. In February 1969, Dianne married her one true love, Warren Youmans, after he returned from service in the US Army in Vietnam ...
Michael Joseph Leo Johnson JUL 06, 1956 - JUN 17, 2022
 photo.jpg)
Michael J. Johnson, 65, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Michael was born in Pittsfield, MA to Samuel Nash Johnson and the late Elizabeth Ann Mullaney, the fifth of six children: Margaret Mary (Peggy), Mary, Thomas, Samuel, and Joseph. An avid storyteller, he graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in communications with an emphasis in photojournalism. His career included ten years with the General Electric Company and 14 years with Manhattan Publishing. He married the former Fiona Eva Keri Scott of Athens, GA on October 19, 1991 and moved with her to Croton ...
Terri Diane Ferguson JUN 21, 1966 - JUN 16, 2022
Terri Diane Ferguson passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 16th, at Memorial University Medical Center with her daughter by her side. Terri was born on June 21st, 1966, to Charles “Skip” and Patricia Ferguson. A lifelong Savannah native, she graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School in 1984 and spent nearly 40 years in the dental industry where she dedicated her professional life to helping brighten smiles. Terri was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, partner, and friend. She loved life on and in the ocean, gardening, running, country music, cheerin ...
Peter O. Bannon JUL 02, 1945 - JUN 16, 2022
Peter O. Bannon said his last “I love you” to his daughter Jennifer on June 16, 2022 as he held her hand. Peter was born July 2, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to Anne Peters Bannon and Thomas Donald Bannon. He was educated at Seton Hall and Bergen Catholic in New Jersey before graduating from the University of Norte Dame. Following graduation he joined the Marine Corps and served his country honorably in Viet Nam and left as a Captain with a Navy and Marine Commendation Medal. He spent the next 30 years as a writer, reporter and news anchor in Atlanta, New York City, and Savannah. He &nb ...
Robert (Bob) Oetgen NOV 21, 1931 - JUN 15, 2022
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Robert (Bob) Oetgen passed away after an extended illness. He was born in Savannah on November 21, 1931, at the old Telfair Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest J. Oetgen, Sr. and Katherine Mays, his brothers Ernest J. Oetgen, Jr. and Frank E. Oetgen and sister, Katherine Woods. Survivors include his loving wife, Susan, of 36 years, sons, Gary (Tracy), Eric, daughter, Kelley Jeffries, stepson, Hunter Bagwell (Ann). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Graham, Ella, Elizabeth, William Oetgen and Makenzie Jeffries, as well as, Pa ...
Michael A. (Mike) Sievers JAN 09, 1940 - JUN 15, 2022
Mike Sievers, 82, died peacefully on Wednesday June 15, 2022 at Riverview Nursing Home under the care of hospice. Mike was born in Savannah on January 9, 1940, to the late Louis Sievers and Mary Robider. He attended Belmont Abbey and was 1957 graduate of Benedictine Military School. Mike served briefly in the US Coast Guard and worked for many years in the sales industry. Mike was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, Mike was predeceased by a brother, Tony Sievers. Surviving are his wife of 60 year ...
Elizabeth Freyermuth AUG 10, 1923 - JUN 15, 2022
On June 15th, 2022 Elizabeth Freyermuth of Savannah passed away at the age of 98. She was born on August 10th, 1923. She retired from Candler Hospital where she worked in Central Service for 41 years. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. She was very kind, loving, and compassionate. She enjoyed going crabbing at Tybee Island, gardening, and was a huge Braves Baseball fan. She was proceeded in death by her husband Wyman L Freymuth Sr., two sons Charles and Harold Freymuth. She is survived by her four children Wyman L Freymuth Jr (Debbie) Jean Malone (Tony) Richard Frey ...