Obituaries
Richard (Rabbi) Martin Geriner, Sr. FEB 22, 1940 - JUN 14, 2022
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Richard “Rabbi” Martin Geriner, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was born on February 22, 1940, to the late Henry Butler Geriner, Jr. and Clara Henges Geriner. Rabbi was a 1957 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Forestry. While attending UGA, Rabbi was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity where he served as their Chaplain. Rabbi briefly worked for The Savannah Bank before ...
Jack Winfield Wilson MAY 14, 1940 - JUN 13, 2022
Jack Winfield Wilson, 82, a Savannah native, died June 13, 2022. Born in 1940, he was a 1958 graduate of Savannah High School and a 1962 graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Wilson, a U.S. Navy Veteran, served as an enlisted journalist from 1962-1966 with the Polaris ICBM nuclear Submarine Squadron 14 and submarine tender and flag ship, USS Hunley (AS-31) in Holy Loch, Scotland. He later served as a staff journalist for Submarine Flotilla Two in Groton, Connecticut. A student of the piano from the age of 10, Wilson was a classical piano enthusiast and served as pianist for ...
Dwayne Robert Scott DEC 30, 1946 - JUN 13, 2022
Dwayne Robert Scott (better known as Scotty), 75, passed away early in the morning on June 13, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the beloved husband of Clare Scott for almost 40 years. Dwayne was born to Earl and Eva Mary Scott in Cimmaron, New Mexico in 1946. He graduated from Raton High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 and retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer almost 28 years later. He followed in his father’s footsteps in joining the Navy and was a proud Navy man his entire life. He met his wife Clare while stationed in Spain, and he always spoke fon ...
Stephen Joseph Lee MAY 06, 1931 - JUN 11, 2022
Stephen Joseph Lee, 91, died peacefully in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 11, 2022. ...
Patrick H. Kelley OCT 18, 1958 - JUN 11, 2022
Patrick Kelley passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of June 11, 2022. Patrick was born in California. He lived in many locations over the years, but he fell in love with Savannah when he visited with his wife 23 years ago. Savannah became his home. This is where he settled and pursued his career in real estate. Patrick was completely devoted to his family, friends, and God. He was filled with kindness and compassion, which was apparent in his everyday interactions. His smile warmed the hearts of those around him. He never met a stranger. Everything he did for others was out of love, ...
Shelby Myrick, III SEP 05, 1947 - JUN 10, 2022
Shelby Myrick, III passed away on June 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Savannah on September 5, 1947, to the late Alice Barrow and Shelby Myrick, Jr. His grandparents were Mary Robinson and Shelby Myrick of Savannah and Loyce Smith and Thomas Barrow of Pelham, Georgia. His brother Thomas Robinson Myrick also predeceased him. Shelby, called Sam by his family and old friends, graduated from Savannah High School. He served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga in Vietnam. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Church (Episcopal) and was a life-l ...
Richard C. Zimmer AUG 02, 1934 - JUN 09, 2022
Richard Charles Zimmer, 87, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born August 2, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Rosetta and Louis Zimmer, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Don Zimmer (Joan) of Cincinnati. Mr. Zimmer spent his boyhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, with summers highlighted by excursions on the Island Queen Riverboat to Coney Island Amusement Park. He graduated from Purcell High School in Cincinnati in 1952, and received a bachelors degree from the University of Cincinnati. He served in the U.S. Army, including service in Jap ...
Ann Dowling Farr MAR 20, 1925 - JUN 09, 2022
Ann Dowling Farr, 97, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her residence. Born March 20, 1925, she attended local schools, and was an honor graduate of Armstrong State College in 1983. She was an accountant for Union Camp Paper Corporation and retired from there in 1989 after fifteen years of service. Mrs. Farr was a faithful communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Prior to Blessed Sacrament, she attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 75 years, Joseph D. Farr, parents, William Patri ...
Joseph H. Plucker - JUN 06, 2022
Joseph H. Plucker, 83, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Hirst-Plucker; daughter, Jennifer Mullins and granddaughter, Anastasia Mullins. Mr. Plucker was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, a graduate of F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology), New York and worked in retail management. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #631 and enjoyed being a member of the Geechee Sailing Club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mon ...
Margaret Eloise Hendrix Daly - JUN 05, 2022
Margaret Eloise Hendrix Daly, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 5, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born in Savannah, the oldest daughter of the late Benjamin Atwood Hendrix and Mary Thomas Hendrix Strickland, and was a proud descendent of the historic Salzburgers who settled in Ebenezer, GA in the early 1700s. While attending Commercial High School and cheerleading for the Cobras, Margaret met the love of her life, James A. Daly, Jr. The high school sweethearts married in 1954, and soon became partners in life and business. In 1968, Jim joined with Gerald Poll ...
Martha Littlefield Summerell - JUN 05, 2022
Martha Littlefield Summerell died June 5, 2022, at Hospice Savannah, shortly before her 92nd birthday. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, the second daughter of Orrin Francis Littlefield and Frances Smith Littlefield. She grew up in Gordonston during the height of the Great Depression. After graduation from Savannah High School in 1947, she attended Armstrong College for a year before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History, a subject in which she maintained a lifelong inter ...
La Trelle Cook Durden - JUN 05, 2022
La Trelle Cook Durden, 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of June 5, 2022, at her home, just like she’d always hoped. La Trelle was born in Savannah, Georgia, the only child of Lester and Doris (Collins) Cook. She grew up on East President Street, splitting her time between ballet and tap lessons at Frances Tomano’s Dance School, playing in Colonial Park Cemetery, and racing the boys, proudly earning the title of 2nd fastest kid on their block. During her teenage years, La Trelle attended the weekend dances at the CYPA (Catholic Young People&rsquo ...
William Harry Burger, USAF, Lt. Col. Ret. JUN 23, 1933 - JUN 05, 2022
William Harry Burger, USAF, Lt. Col. Ret., age 88, died June 5, 2022 in St. Mary’s, Georgia. The East Freedom, Pennsylvania native was a long-time resident of Savannah, Georgia. He was a retired Lt. Colonel with the U.S. Air Force, and was a Pilot/Navigator. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He enjoyed dancing above all, and was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Surviving are two daughters, Bridgett Arpin (Buddy) and Harriett Bowens (Roy); grandchildren, Rachelle Langbein (Aaron), Billy Arpin (Lacey), an ...
Doris Ann Barnett OCT 03, 1945 - JUN 05, 2022
Mrs. Doris Ann Barnett, age 76, of Savannah, Ga passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home she shares with her husband of 42 years, Joe Barnett. Born on October 3, 1945, and was raised in Memphis, TN. She is a retired Senior Vice President of Colemont Insurance Brokers. Family members include her stepdaughters (spouses) Lori (Rich) Katzel; grandchildren, Micah, late Hunter, and late Katelyn, Ashley (Troy) Richey; grandson Blake, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lorraine C. Jenson and late Otto Jenson Jr, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary Jenson and Angela Jenson, her ni ...
Betty Jane Culver Thomson - JUN 05, 2022
Betty Jane Culver “BJ” Thomson, 94 of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 5th after a lengthy illness. Originally from Naugatuck, CT, BJ graduated from LaSalle University in 1948. After graduation she remained in Boston and joined the Jordan Marsh Training Program and also worked as a model. Later, she returned to Connecticut and worked at Uniroyal where she met and married Douglas Thomson in 1951. They lived in Woodbury until retirement, and they remained happily married and devoted to one another for 69 years. BJ had a successful career in real esta ...
Peggy Joyce Umsted - JUN 04, 2022
Peggy Joyce (née Hatmaker) Umsted, age 92 of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving husband and her three children. Devoted mother of Nancy (Gene) Sullivan, Eric (Margaret) Umsted and Jennifer Umsted McKinley. Grandmother to nine beautiful grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Stollberg, Kevin Umsted, Stephen (Katie) McKinley, Patrick (Emily) Sullivan, William Sullivan, Cara (Aaron) Foster, Megan McKinley, JT (Allie) Sandstedt and Ali (Brent) Phillip. Cherished Great Grandmother to, James, Ben, Madeline Stollberg, Ann ...
Eloise M. White - JUN 03, 2022
Eloise Meeks White, 87, passed away Friday, June, 3, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. White was born January 7, 1935 in Wadley, GA to the late Steve and Madie Faircloth Meeks. She worked for Union Camp (now International Paper), and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. White was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and a member of the Silver Nuggets Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARF). She is survived by her husband, Ronald E. White of Savannah, daughter, B ...
Vernon Nelson - JUN 01, 2022
One of the best of the best has finally gotten his wish to rejoin the love of his life, his beloved wife, Erin. There wasn’t a day that he didn’t miss her. William Vernon Nelson was born June 20, 1927, in the kitchen of his parents’ home in Thunderbolt, Georgia. His mother then proceeded to finish making lunch for the rest of the family. She’d had practice. Vernon was number six of seven. His parents were Holley Tilson Nelson and Rachel Rosetta (Ettie) McDaniel. He was quick to tell you that he graduated 3rd in his class at Marlow Consolidated High Sch ...
Russell Powell Peterson SEP 16, 1937 - MAY 31, 2022
On the morning of May 31, 2022, Russell P. Peterson, 84, died peacefully at home in his sleep. The Park Ridge, IL native was the son of the late Russ and Helen Peterson. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Russ was known for his good sense of humor and his contagious laughter among friends. Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Louise Peterson; two daughters and a son-in-law, Lisa Peterson of Savannah, and Linda and Tom Douglas of Severna Park, MD; grandchildren, Sabrina and Teddy from Severna Park; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Bob Styrkowicz, and their childr ...
Patricia "Sue" Rossiter Homans APR 27, 1938 - MAY 29, 2022
Patricia “Sue” Rossiter Homans died peacefully at home on May 29, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 27, 1938, in Savannah, Sue was a lifelong Catholic. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1956, and from Armstrong College in 1958. In 1959, Sue married her high school sweetheart, Jules Homans, who remembers her still as “the nicest girl I ever met.” Sue was a kind and sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She devoted her life to her family, including raising four sons with Jules, and doting on her nine grandchildren and f ...
Dr. James Ducey - MAY 29, 2022
James Emmett Ducey, Sr., D.V.M. Dr. James "Jimmy" Ducey of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 29, 2022, nine days shy of his 88th birthday. He fought a long, brave battle with frontal lobe dementia at home, and under Hospice Savannah care for the past 2 months. Jimmy was born in 1934 in Savannah, the youngest of four children, to Frederick Emmett Ducey, Sr., D.V.M. of Gloucester City, NJ and Mildred Merle Ellington Ducey of Raleigh, NC. He attended Blessed Sacrament ...
Julia Ann Krulic - MAY 29, 2022
Julia Ann (“Judy”) Jeffords Krulic died in Savannah, Georgia, on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at age 79. Judy was born in Sylvester, Georgia, on February 27, 1943, to the late Mary Cromley and David George Jeffords, Jr., and grew up there, graduating in 1961 from Worth County High School. She then attended Huntington College in Montgomery, Alabama, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in 1965. She moved to Savannah in 1976, and she spent her career helping children and families in need through her work at the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, until she retired i ...
Delma Dewey Dimsdale, Jr. OCT 16, 1955 - MAY 28, 2022
Delma Dewey Dimsdale, Jr., 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28th while playing tennis with friends. Dewey was born in Savannah, GA on October 16, 1955, to Delma and Nell Dimsdale. They lived in different parts of the country and world while Delma Sr. was serving in the United States Air Force. They settled back in Savannah, and in 1974, Dewey graduated from Savannah High School where he was a member of the football team and pursued his love of music, playing guitar, and singing in local bands. After high school, he attended Georgia Southern University from 1979-1982 ...
Chinh Van Thach - MAY 28, 2022
Chinh Van Thach, 64, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chinh was born July 14, 1957 in Cam Ranh, Vietnam. He was employed at Gulfstream Aerospace for 20 years as a Structural Mechanic. Chinh was an avid fisherman and loved to share his great sense of humor with family and friends. Chinh was preceded in death by his parents, Hien Van Thach and Lien Thi Hoang, and 7 siblings. He is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Nguyen (Hung), Kim Dung Park (William), one son, Chuong Thach (Porchia), and six grandchildren, all of ...
The Leffler Family - MAY 28, 2022
Chris, Lori, Zack and Nate Leffler passed suddenly May 28, 2022 in a tragic boating accident on Wilmington River, Savannah Georgia, leaving behind their beloved daughter Katelyn. In 1996, Lori married Chris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They had three children: Zack, Katie, and Nate. They most enjoyed spending time with their beloved family, making memories on vacation whether white water rafting, biking, hiking, playing board games, or golf. Their most recent adventure was last year in Hawaii where the family celebrated Lori and Chris’ 25th anniversary and renewed their wed ...
Leo F. Grace JUL 04, 1931 - MAY 28, 2022
Leo F. Grace, 90, of Skidaway Island, GA and Franconia, NH, formerly of Belmont, MA, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2022. Leo was born on July 4, 1931 in West Roxbury, MA and grew up primarily in West Newton. He was the son of Leo P. and C. Geneva (Kelleher) Grace. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Waltham Class of 1949 and Boston College Class of 1953. Leo also earned a degree from Boston College Law School in 1956 where he served as president of his class. He went on to join his beloved father in the banking business and ultimately serve ...
Barry P. Pitts - MAY 26, 2022
Barry Paul Pitts, 72, passed away at his home in Jupiter, Florida. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
James Marshall Flanagan SEP 18, 1976 - MAY 26, 2022
James Marshall Flanagan was born on September 18, 1976 and passed away on May 28, 2022. James was born to Timothy James Flanagan and Shellia Diane Tyre Flanagan. James is survived by his mother, Shellia Diane Tyre Flanagan; brother, Shawn Patrick Flanagan; sister, Rachel Christina Flanagan Kersey (James); aunt and uncle, Carol Elizabeth Flanagan Shiffert and Michael Leonard Flanagan; and nieces and nephew, Lidia Wilhelmina Flanagan-Helverson, Magnolia Grace Kersey, and James Randall Tyre. James wanted to be a husband and father. He loved to smile and to make others smile. He ...
Charlotte Chandler Cain - MAY 25, 2022
Charlotte Chandler “Cholly” Cain, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on November 30, 1934, in Blakely, Georgia, she was the only child of Warren Hill and Mary Arminta “Minnie” Owen Chandler. She graduated from Blakely Union High School and received her B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia, where she met her husband of 58 years, Lanier Cain, whom she married in June, 1954. She and her husband spent the majority of their lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they raised their two children. They were active members of Brai ...
Mary Pappas Taylor - MAY 25, 2022
Mary Pappas Taylor 98, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home in Thunderbolt. She was born June 26, 1923 in Santa Ana, California to the late Nick and Anthonasia Tsekouris Pappas. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Garrett Weeks of Thunderbolt, as well as other relatives. A Service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, California. ...