Obituaries
Linda Akins Dooley NOV 07, 1940 - OCT 31, 2021
Linda Akins Dooley, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021 surrounded by her children. She was seven days shy of her 81st birthday. As the second of seven children, Linda was born in Savannah in 1940 to the late James Perry and Opa Reta Akins. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1958, and recently celebratied her 63rd high school reunion. Linda married the love of her life, James Marvin Dooley, who preceded her in death in 2013 after 54 years of marriage. Linda was a devoted stay-at-home mom for ...
Charles David Bragg JAN 06, 1939 - OCT 31, 2021
Charles David Bragg, 82, died at home on Sunday, October 31, 2021 under the care of Arcadia Hospice. He was a native Savannahian born to Charles Ellis Bragg and Mildred Brewton Bragg on January 6, 1939. He was an honor graduate of Commercial High School, class of 1956. He earned his BBA (’60) and MBA (’61) in Accounting from the University of Georgia. While at UGA, he was a member of the “Dixie” Redcoat Band as well as Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity. He began his career in accounting with S.D. Leidesdorf & Co. (now known as Ernst & Young) in Greenville, SC. ...
Richard F. Carlson - OCT 31, 2021
Richard F. Carlson, age 81, passed away at his home in Savannah GA., on Sunday, October 31st, 2021. Dick was born on November 6th, 1939 in Austin, Texas to Gilbert Frank Carlson and Birdie Elaine (Wilt) Carlson. After graduating from Texas Tech University, with an Undergraduate Degree in Business, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in several locations but was stationed specifically on the USS Essex during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Dick then completed his education with an MBA at The University of Dallas. Dick worked for the company A.S. Hanson in Dallas, Texas and was offe ...
Cornelia Rankin Groves APR 23, 1926 - OCT 31, 2021
Cornelia Rankin Groves, widow of Robert Walker Groves, Jr., died on October 31, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Cornelia was born in Savannah on April 23rd, 1926, to the late William Scott and Hannay Ellis Rankin. She was a graduate of Pape School Savannah and Randolph-Macon Women’s College, Lynchburg, Virginia. She is survived by a son, Robert Walker Groves III (Anne); a daughter, Susan Groves Stevens of Yonges Island, S.C.; four grandchildren, William Scott Rankin Groves (Amanda), Suzanne Groves Hoffman (Rob) of Ann Arbor, Michigan, William Johnson ...
Roger F. Benton - OCT 30, 2021
Roger Felton Benton of Savannah, GA passed to his heavenly reward in the early morning of October 30, 2021 after a short illness. He was born February 22, 1941. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph W. Benton, Sr, and his brother Joseph W. Benton, Jr. He is survived by his mother Wilhelmina Durden Benton, 103, of Bluffton, SC and Savannah, GA; sisters Judy Hutson and Jean Fasano; nephews Matt Hutson, Jason Hutson, David Hutson, and Mikey Fasano. Also surviving are his great-niece Harmony and great-nephew Daniil, as well as other relatives and dear friend Priscil ...
Sean Mackenzie Hughes MAR 31, 1992 - OCT 30, 2021
On March 31, 1992, at 9:44 PM, the world heard the first heartbeat of Sean Mackenzie Hughes. Too soon to become an angel, Sean passed on October 30, 2021. A loving son and brother, Sean leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Michael James Hughes and Sam Tall Hughes; brother, Casey Bernard Hughes; grandmother, Mildred Tall; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and second cousins that will miss him dearly. Sean was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Alma Hughes and John Tall; and great-uncle, James Marschall. Sean accomplished much in the sh ...
Deborah Ann Rice JAN 01, 1951 - OCT 30, 2021
Deborah Ann Rice, formerly of Atlanta GA, died Saturday morning October 30, 2021, at Buckingham South under the care of Arcadia Hospice. She was born in Washington DC, on January 1, 1951, to Richard L Rice and Shirley Mehrens Rice. Debbie was in the legal profession for 40 years in Atlanta GA. She was an avid traveler. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Rice; sister, Susan Rice; brother, Richard C. Rice (Jean); nieces, Jessica Futrell (Bryn), Charlotte Futrell, and Michele Smith (Scott); nephews, John Michael Cunard and Zachary Woods (Jen). A private ...
Bernadine Winstead Warner - OCT 29, 2021
Bernadine Winstead Warner, 88, died peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Bernadine was a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She was an active member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church for over 50 years where she held multiple leadership roles and developed many cherished friendships. She was a teacher at Royce Reading Center and Savannah Country Day School. She was a longtime member and past president of P.E.O. Service Organization. Some of the things she enjoyed most throughout her life were spending time with her f ...
Phillip S. Milliken - OCT 29, 2021
Phillip S. Milliken, 76, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of complications after a stroke. Phil was born on May 18th, 1945, and spent his childhood in Murrells Inlet, SC along with his eight brothers and sisters. He served in the army before pursuing a career as a welder where he helped build many local bridges as well as the largest tugboat to ever be launched at the time. Phil is survived by his former wife, Mildred Pippin, his daughter Phyllis Morris, son Michael Milliken (Heather), two grandchildren Amber Morris (Hu ...
Sheila Dianne Smith Vittitow OCT 16, 1957 - OCT 29, 2021
My name is Sheila Vittitow and I died of a lung disease at the age of 64. I have decided to write my own obituary, because I really don't care for the ones that I see published in the newspaper. Often times families will gather and list every minor accomplishment from cradle to grave in a timeline format; or they create a story about someone's life that is so glowing one would think the deceased had been a living god. I don't like the timeline, because let's face it, I never really accomplished anything of great note. Other than giving birth to my thre ...
James J. Trabue - OCT 28, 2021
James Joseph Trabue, 79, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was retired from BellSouth. He was born April 2, 1942 in Connersville, Indiana to the late James and Margery Trabue. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and was awarded the Good Conduct metal and a Honorable discharge. He was a member of Thunderbolt Lodge #693 and the National Rifle Association. He attended grade school in Savannah, GA, Connersville, IN, and Lawrence, IN., junior high school in Lawrence, IN, and high school in Savannah, GA graduating from H.V. Jenk ...
Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rushing - OCT 27, 2021
Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rushing, 36, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan from a brain aneurysm. She was born in Savannah, daughter of James R. and Minette Grizzle Rushing. Lizzie was a graduate of Calvary Day School and received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree with emphasis in creating writing from Savannah College of Art and Design. Prior to moving to Manhattan, New York nine years ago, Lizzie was in event sales with Garibaldi’s and was currently in event sales in Manhattan. She was a member of White Blu ...
Bernard Joseph Murphy, Jr. MAY 04, 1939 - OCT 27, 2021
To view a livestream of the Mass, please click the link below. gather.app/remember/bernard-ed-murphy-jr Bernard J. Murphy, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with his wife and daughter at his side. Bernard was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 4, 1939, the only son of Bernard and Ellie Jane (McGuinness) Murphy. He attended St. Mary’s Grammar School and High School, where he excelled in sports. After graduation he attended Stone Business College for one semester before joining the army in the fall of 1958. He served with the 24th Engineers out of Furth B ...
Theresa (Terri) Sue Huiras AUG 16, 1938 - OCT 26, 2021
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Theresa “Terri” Sue Huiras passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Terri was born in Plymouth County, Iowa (Westfield) on August 16, 1938, to the late Leonard L. and Neva Mae McCorkell Hoffman. Terri grew up in Centerville, SD surrounded by very dear family and friends. She attended the First Congregational Church. She eventually made her way to the University of Iowa and became a lifelong Hawkeye, following the Hawkeyes for the rest of her life, and finding a love for football, both collegiate and professional. In th ...
Laura Love Hutchinson DEC 03, 1951 - OCT 26, 2021
Laura Love Hutchinson,. 69, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late Nell and Marcus Love. She was a retired phlebotomist and authored two books as a hobby writer. She loved to study the Bible and watch her movies. In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Delvin Love. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter, Jodie Chassereau; two sisters, Marian Sonnleither, and Theresa Devoe; three brothers; Freddy, Edward, and Tony Love; a granddaughter, Carmen Hut ...
Antonio "Tony" "Apple Jack" Washington APR 03, 1972 - OCT 26, 2021
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Antonio “Tony” “Apple Jack” Washington was born on April 3, 1972, in Trenton, NJ not only in the home of his Aunt Betty Jean Thompson, but also by her hands. He was born to Brenda Bell and Wille Roscoe Chambers. At a very early age, Tony was welcomed as a member of First African Baptist Church of Savannah, Ga. Tony was a proud alumnus of Alfred Ely Beach High School, class of 1991, where his personality and big heart gained him many lifelong friendships and memories. Tony had his very first daughter, Ashanay “Risha” Washington, at 19 years young with Tiff ...
Patricia D. Ulmer MAR 17, 1937 - OCT 25, 2021
Patricia D. Ulmer, 84, died peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Buffalo, NY, native was the daughter of the late Margaret and Robert E. Dodd. Patty worked as a primary grades teacher for a few years before devoting her life to her family. She was a supportive and spectacular Mom. Patty and her husband, Bill, moved to The Landings on Skidaway Island after Bill’s retirement in 1992. Patty was a graduate of the Park School of Buffalo, NY and Wheelock College of Boston, MA. She was active in many church, community, a ...
Michael Keith Daniel - OCT 24, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael “Keith” Daniel on October 24, 2021. Born on March 22, 1972 to William Ansel “Butch” Daniel and Diane Brooks Daniel, Keith was a happy, friendly soul who never met a stranger. He grew up in Carrollton, Georgia alongside his many cousins and enjoyed church camps, youth groups, singing in his church choir, and playing a number of different sports. Keith graduated from Carrollton High School in 1990 after four years of wrestling and playing football and baseball. His college years took him to the University of West Georgi ...
Donna R. Dillon - OCT 24, 2021
Donna Russell Dillon, 61, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Candler Hospital. She was born August 7, 1960 to the late Thomas Eugene Russell and Mary Frances Livingston Russell. Donna was a stay at home mom and dedicated her entire life to her family. She was a humble woman whose primary focus was the happiness and wellbeing of those she loved. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Dale Anthony Russell. Surviving are her husband Francis “Frank” Dillon, daughter, Stephanie Dinh (Timmy Dinh), son and daughter-in-law, ...
Jody Young Sullivan - OCT 24, 2021
Jody Young Sullivan, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Jody was born at Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah. She was the first of four daughters born to Donald Young and Jamie Young. Her early years were spent moving numerous places and ending up in Ft. Lauderdale in high school. She went on to Broward Community College as a music major and then on to work in the travel industry. She eventually owned Far Horizons Travel Agency and loved traveling the world. Her love of travel led her to working for the airlines, Eastern, TWA, US Air and fin ...
Sandra Jane Mock - OCT 23, 2021
Sandra Jane Mock, 80, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born July 6, 1941 to William M. Mock, Sr. and Jane Kieffer Mock. Sandra was a majorette and graduate of Jenkins High School, class of 1959, and attended Armstrong Jr. College. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church, a talented pianist and seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William M. “Bubba” Mock, Jr. and J. Barry Mock. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Beverly Waddell Mock, nieces and nephew, ...
Diane Belitskus - OCT 23, 2021
Diane Belitskus died early Saturday morning, October 23rd, at St. Joseph Candler Hospital in Savannah GA. Diane was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and lived most of her life in New Kensington, PA, before moving to Georgia. Foremost a wife and mother, Diane was highly committed to prayer and supporting anyone in need. She was a dedicated servant to Jesus Christ and the Episcopal Church, a proud grandmother, and previous Executive Director for Habitat of Humanity Allegheny Valley. Diane’s favorite moments since moving to Tybee Island included hosting visitors, taking walks on the beac ...
Robert Brookings Smith, II JUN 01, 1934 - OCT 23, 2021
Robert Brookings Smith II, or “Bob,” as he was affectionately known as to friends and family, passed away on October 23, 2021, with his three sons by his side at the Marshes at Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. A lifelong sailor, Bob called on many ports in his 87 years. Born in 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Katherine “Taffy” and Alan T. Smith, Bob was the youngest of three boys. His boyhood home made quite an impression on Bob, as later in life he would compare all locations to the ...
Joseph Woodbury Palmer MAR 30, 1943 - OCT 23, 2021
Joseph Woodbury Palmer, 78, Tybee Island, Georgia. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya to diplomatic parents Ambassador Joseph Palmer and Margaret Jones Palmer. Attending schools overseas, Joe came home to America for high school. After time spent in college studying anthropology, he served 4 years during the Vietnam War as a navy electrical technician. Upon moving to Tybee Island in 1977 with his wife Sharon Logan, they raised two son ...
Douglas Thomson - OCT 22, 2021
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Douglas Thomson, 97, died suddenly on October 22, 2021, at home in Savannah, GA. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Doug was a longtime Woodbury, CT resident and noted business leader with Uniroyal and The Toy Association. Born in The Bronx, NY, he was the second son of Alexander Thomson and Katherine Constantine Thomson. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1942, fought in the Pacific Theater and saw significant combat, including the Battle of Peleliu. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. After WWII, Doug attended Dartmouth College and then The Tuck School o ...
James "Jay" Mahany - OCT 20, 2021
James “Jay” Mahany Jr., 62 passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home. Jay was born October 6, 1959 in Savannah to James John Mahany Sr. and Geri Smith Mahany Mallard. He retired as owner of Airco Industrial. Jay was an avid outdoorsman, where he loved to spend time out on the water and hunting with his wife and friends. The highlight of his life was his granddaughters, Ansley and Emily. He was preceded in death by his father James John Mahany Sr. Surviving are his wife, Vicki C. Mahany, son and daughter-in-law, AJ and Courtney Mo ...
Robert Edward Forkner OCT 27, 1939 - OCT 20, 2021
Robert Edward Forkner, Sr. was a native Savannahian, living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. On Wednesday October 20, 2021 the Forkner family lost their hero unexpectedly. Robert was born in Opelika, AL on October 27, 1939. He married the love of his life Carolyn Carter Forkner. Robert and Carolyn would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2021. Robert coached Vikings little league sports in the 70s. Robert was an electrical contractor for 52 years. He is predeceased by his parents, Lawrence,Sr, and Nell Forkner; brothers, Benjamin and Jim Fork ...
Charles M. Waldrop, Jr. - OCT 20, 2021
Charles Moses Waldrop, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021. He was 102 years old. Born April 26, 1919 in Charleston, South Carolina, he lived most of his life in Savannah. He was the son of Charles Moses Waldrop, Sr. and Esther Hogan Waldrop. He attended local public schools, graduating from Savannah High School in 1937 and Armstrong Junior College in 1939. In 1943 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Crumbley, of Savannah. During World War II he served four years in the United States Army. He spent 18 months of that time in the Eu ...
Gerard Leo Bryndal SEP 29, 1953 - OCT 20, 2021
On October 20th, 2021 Gerard Leo Bryndal passed away after losing his third battle with cancer. He was a hero and much loved by his family. Jerry was only 68 years old, born on September 29th, 1953 in Ohio and the son of Edward and Mary Lou Bryndal. He retired to Savannah, GA with his wife, Mary Anne, after completing a 33-year career flying for Northwest then Delta Airlines. During his career he flew over one million people safely to their destinations, always with a smile on his face. Before that he served 10 years as a pilot for the Navy, and Navy Reserves, achieving the rank of Lt ...
James 'Jim' Edward Snow, Jr. OCT 07, 1941 - OCT 20, 2021
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James ‘Jim’ Edward Snow, Jr., 80 passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home. Jim was born October 7, 1941 in Augusta GA to the late James Edward Snow and Sarah Schofield Snow. Jim graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, served in the US Air Force, received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Augusta College, and his Master of Arts from the University of South Alabama. Jim taught history, economics, and government in Mobile AL, Bluffton SC, and retired from Hilton Head High School after 28 years of dedicated service to education. He was an active member of the Socie ...