Obituaries
Mary Stimson McNamara APR 20, 1950 - JAN 26, 2022
Mary Stimson McNamara died peacefully at her winter home in Savannah, GA on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. She died surrounded by her loving family of five children and eight grandchildren. Mary and her husband Read recently moved from Nashville to Savannah. Mr. McNamara served as an Assistant Dean of The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University from 2010 to 2018. Mary was born in Pasadena, CA on April 20, 1950. She was the eldest of three children born to Nancy Rounds Stimson, native of Auburn, Maine, and Charles Ewing Stimson of Pasadena, CA. She graduated from the Westridge ...
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Hilsman Smith - JAN 26, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Hilsman Smith loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend left this world on January 26, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She passed away on her 83rd birthday. She was the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Milligan and Colonel Edward Hamilton Hilsman of Dade City, Florida. She cherished her stepfather, Hamilton Hayne, and his career took the family to several beautiful locations across the country. Beth was particularly fond of Evanston, Illinois. She would often share memorable experiences of attending boarding school at Kemper Hall in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Beth went on ...
Charles Hunter Warner, Jr. - JAN 25, 2022
Charles Hunter Warner Jr., 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Charles was a graduate of Armstrong State College in Savannah and an active member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church for nearly 60 years. Charles proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Navy in 1952. Upon completion of service to his country, he returned to a lifetime career with the railroad. He retired as a CSX (Chessie Seaboard Consolidated) Executive Sales Manager after 44 years. Charles was restless in his retirement and wanted to continue to be active an ...
Robert L. Zuccarini - JAN 25, 2022
Robert L. Zuccarini, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1933 in Keota, Missouri to the late Americo and Josephine Bonuchi Zuccarini. Robert played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1950’s, and later in life enjoyed playing softball with the Oldtimers League in Savannah. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1997. He was an active communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, and a recipient of the Bishop Gartland award, of which he was very proud of. He is survived by hi ...
Alice (Cissie) T. Victor JAN 15, 1944 - JAN 25, 2022
Alice T. Victor, affectionately known to her friends and family as ‘Cissie’, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 25th at the young age of 78 years and 10 days. Cissie was born Alice Ruth Thompson on January 15th, 1944 in Greensboro, GA to her parents Andrew Dean Thompson and Henrietta Thompson, nee White. She had three brothers, William, Dean, and Mason Thompson. Cissie was a majorette in high school and was on Pandora’s Court at The University of Georgia. After majoring in Journalism, she married and had two children, James Keith ...
Jerry Douglas Sindler - JAN 24, 2022
Jerry Douglas Sindler, 71, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Candler Hospital. He was born December 2, 1950 in Illinois to Jerry C. and Wava Stump Sindler. Jerry worked for Parson’s Corporation at the Savannah River Site. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Debra Sanford Sindler, his four children, Jacque Sindler, Jason Sindler, Vanessa Sindler, and Jordan Vogel, grandchildren, Amee, Christopher, Parker, Greyson, and Alex, as well as four great-grandchildren. ...
Ann (Anka) Spodnik Mikuliak - JAN 24, 2022
Ann T Mikuliak, March 5, 1930 – January 24, 2022 Ann (Anka) Spodnik Mikluliak, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born in Hastings on the Hudson, in N.Y. Ann met the love of her life at the Otis Elevator Company in Yonkers, NY. They married in 1957 and were happily married for 43 years. She was a resident of Rivervale, NJ prior to her and Bill moving to Savannah, GA in 1993. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Mikuliak who passed away in 2000. Devoted a ...
Jane Patricia Burns NOV 26, 1943 - JAN 24, 2022
Jane Patricia Burns, died peacefully on Sunday January 23, 2022 in Savannah, GA with her husband and son at her side. To know Jane was to know love. Jane was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 26, 1943, the daughter of John Francis "Jack" and Philamay (Deangeles) Flanagan. Jane was raised in Drexel Hill, PA along with her older brother John, and younger siblings Philamay ("Biz"), Patricia (Patsy) and Frank. She graduated from Archbishop Prendergast high school in Drexel Hill in 1961. Following high school, Jane obtained her nursing degree. She l ...
William (Bill) Veal JAN 28, 1949 - JAN 24, 2022
William "Bill" Veal, 72, of Savannah passed away January 24, 2022. For those who knew Bill knew he was an enthusiastic storyteller. His personal story began on January 28, 1949, born to William Nathan and Dorothy Dean Shuman Veal in Savannah. After graduating from Groves High School in Garden City, Bill went on to complete some college and held countless jobs that were included in his storytelling. most notably working in a retail shoe store, serving in the military during the Vietnam War, and finally retiring from the United States Postal Service. William "B ...
Murray C. Perlman JUL 26, 1932 - JAN 23, 2022
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Murray C. Perlman passed away peacefully the afternoon of January 23rd with the love of his friends and family surrounding him. Murray was born in Savannah, GA on July 26, 1932 to Morris Perlman and Helen Schwartz Perlman. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate of Benedictine Military School and Spring Hill College in Alabama. Murray met Wayne Spear at a party in Atlanta in the mid 1960’s. They soon became life partners in a loving relationship that lasted for over 50 years. In 2015 Murray and Wayne were legally married and, in true Savannah tradition, they were ...
Carol Sue Vitt NOV 30, 1948 - JAN 22, 2022
Carol Sue Vitt, 73, of Inverness, FL, passed away January 22, 2022. Carol was born on November 30, 1948 to Larry and Pearl Vitt in Fostoria, Ohio. She lived in Fostoria until her high school years, moving to Miami, Florida to live with her beloved brother Larry “Bud” Vitt and his family. Carol graduated from North Miami Senior High. After graduation, she met Bill Leftwich and they wed in 1968, going on to have two children, Brian and Jesse. Carol fulfilled a lifelong passion to help people by obtaining her nursing license, graduating fro ...
John Anthony O'Neil, Jr. - JAN 22, 2022
John Anthony O’Neil, JR, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 surrounded by members of his family. A native Savannahian, John attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a proud graduate of the 1960 class of Benedictine Military School. He attended Armstrong Junior College and was a 1965 graduate of The Georgia Institute of Technology. He immediately entered his banking career, working for First Union in North Carolina. In 1970 he returned to Savannah to join Liberty Mutual Bank (Suntrust) where he remained until he retired in 2008. During these years John was invol ...
Genevieve Pinckney O'Connor AUG 18, 1929 - JAN 22, 2022
Genevieve Pinckney O’Connor died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 22nd, 2022. Genevieve was born August 18, 1929 in Pinckney Colony, SC to Annie Haye and Joseph Oliveris Pinckney. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Daniel “Doc” O’Connor Jr, daughters, Mary Christina O’Connor Mock and Ellen O’Connor Ripley, great-grandson, Patrick “Pate” Joseph O’Connor III and siblings: Frances, Marie, Betty, Clara, Ollie, Linny, Carroll and Butch Lowenthal. Genevieve attended Saint Vincent’s Acade ...
William "Bill" R. Klein OCT 19, 1949 - JAN 22, 2022
William “Bill” R. Klein, 72, died January 22, 2022 Born in Columbus, Ohio on October 19, 1949, he lived in Savannah most of his life. Graduated from Jenkins High School. Went to Armstrong College for many years just to be the tennis court supervisor and finally graduated with a BS in Business. He retired from the Army National Guard. He pursued his dream of flying, becoming a private pilot. He was well liked and respected at the airport. His other passion was going to the shooting range with friends, nephews, and nieces. He enjoyed sitting by the pond with his pond buddies. H ...
Joyce Gupton Hutchinson NOV 13, 1931 - JAN 21, 2022
Joyce Gupton Hutchinson, 90, died peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2022. Born in Atlanta, GA on November 13, 1931 to the late Ford and Alexa Bowen Gupton, Joyce lived most of her life in Savannah. She retired from C&S Bank on Bull Street after many years of service. Joyce loved her family and friends. She especially enjoyed creating memories with her children and grandchildren as they traveled the country in an RV. In addition to her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Merle David Hutchinson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son and ...
Janet M. Evans MAY 08, 1935 - JAN 21, 2022
Janet M. Evans (nee Anderson) went to her eternal home on January 21, 2022 at the age of 86 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael C. Evans; dearest mother of Ann (Dr. Patrick) Helfenbein, Mary (Mark) Monson, Carol (Brian) West, and Paul Evans; devoted grandmother of Patrick and Sharon Helfenbein, George and Laura West, Lydia and David Evans; dear sister of Madeline (Dr. Martin) White and dear sister-in-law to Sue (late John) Sullivan. She is further survived by other nieces, nephews, and friends. Janet lived the last 8 years of her life in assiste ...
Glenda (Enda) Sue Harden Anderson AUG 10, 1940 - JAN 20, 2022
Glenda “Enda” Sue Harden Anderson, died peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by members of her family. Glenda was a very kind, special lady and it was obvious the moment you met her. Glenda was the youngest of three daughters born on August 10, 1940 to J.L. and Allene Harden in Laurens County, Georgia. She attended Stilson Elementary, Southeast Bulloch High School and graduated from Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia graduate program. She was a Business Education public school teacher and retired after 35 years, the last 32 at Clarke C ...
Herschel Lee Siebert, Sr. - JAN 19, 2022
Herschel Lee Siebert, Sr., (94) passed away on 19 Jan 2022. He was born on 7 Feb 1927, in Charleston, SC, to Theodore Charles Siebert, Sr and Carolyn Elizabeth Sires Siebert. His family moved to Savannah in the early 1930s. Herschel attended Chatham County Public Schools and graduated from Commercial High School. As a Boy Scout, he achieved the rank of Eagle and obtained the God and Country award. He also served as Scoutmaster. Herschel served in the U.S. Army, and obtained the rank of Sergeant in the Army’s 57th Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division ...
James S. Domnitz - JAN 19, 2022
James Steven (Jim) Domnitz beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia on Wednesday, January 19th. Jim passed away after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Type 1 Diabetes. Jim was often compared to Rocky Balboa for the way he faced the challenges his health afflictions brought to his life. Rocky was also his favorite movie hero. Jim’s life’s work included being a dedicated small business owner of Studio D Photography, in Greenville, South Carolina; home to his Family for 23 years. His achievements ...
Richard Miranda JUN 23, 1929 - JAN 18, 2022
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Richard Miranda, 92, died peacefully at home on January 18, 2022 surrounded by his daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Bob and under the loving care of the Kindred Hospice staff. Richard was born June 23, 1929, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Adrian and Hortensia Miranda. As a child, Richard’s family moved to Manhattan, NY, where he graduated from The High School of Commerce. After graduation, Richard attended Columbia University. In 1948, Richard joined the United States Air Force. As a 20-year veteran, Richard was a decorated Korean War Veteran and an instrumental par ...
Esther (Essie) Dismukes Guy FEB 28, 1959 - JAN 18, 2022
Esther Dismukes Guy “Essie” passed peacefully on January 18, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia on February 28, 1959. Essie graduated from Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia and went on to study Recreational Therapy at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia. Essie was a Recreational Therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital for 22 years before retiring. Growing up, Essie loved playing softball and being on the swim team. All of her summers were spent in Panacea and Cape San Blas where she joined family for various boating act ...
John Derrick Hinely - JAN 17, 2022
John Derrick Hinely, 95, died peacefully on Monday, January 17th, in the home that he built, surrounded by his loving family and friends. John was born in Marlow, GA on June 2, 1926, the eldest of 4 sons of Ila & John Ralston Hinely. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Iris Williams Hinely, his parents, and brothers William K. Hinely, Bernard R. Hinely. John’s surviving family members are his two daughters, Pamela Hinely Waters (James) Jo Beth Hinely Fuller (Steven), his youngest brother Lance, (Jimmy) Hinely, three grandsons, Christopher Brett Waters (Julie), John Dustin All ...
John William Manders FEB 15, 1938 - JAN 17, 2022
John William Manders, age 83, died January 17, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born in Putnam, Connecticut, and had lived in Savannah many years. He was retired from the Savannah News/Press after many years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Scott Brown; his parents, John Eugene and Martha Harper Manders; and siblings, Leroy Manders, Marty Manders, Theron Manders, Patricia Manders, and Willard Manders. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Paulsen Manders of Savannah; sons, Mark Manders of Deerfield Beach, Fl., David (Shari) Manders of Beec ...
Dr. Benjamin Abbott McReynolds JUL 01, 1924 - JAN 17, 2022
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Click Here to Livestream Dr. Benjamin Abbott McReynolds was born on July 1, 1924, to Rev Joseph B McReynolds and Maida Johnson McReynolds in Shafter Lake, Texas. He grew up in the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas as the son of a Methodist minister. He attended Texas Tech and University Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. During medical school he was activated to the Army Special Training Unit in WWII at the age of 19. In 1945 he married Anna Barrington with whom he had three children. He later served as a battalion surgeon in the Korean War and then the US Army Reser ...
Vera Deal - JAN 17, 2022
Vera Deal was a small and mighty person who was beloved by her family and will be well missed. She required very little of life and returned more than her share of good to the world. Her intelligence, kindness, and unfailing can-do attitude carried her through her long life. Upon graduating high school, she left the tiny town where she grew up to move to the big city of Memphis on her own to pursue a career during World War II. There, she put herself through business college and worked as a stylish office manager until she married her husband, Kenneth LeRoy Deal. Their first child, Deborah, wa ...
David Keith Kelley AUG 09, 1951 - JAN 17, 2022
David Keith Kelley, 70, died peacefully January 17, 2022, following a brief illness. David was born in Syracuse, New York, but grew up in Savannah. After graduating from Savannah Country Day School he attended Armstrong State College, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987. David retired from Lowe’s Home Improvement in 2013, but he was known primarily for his big heart and his ministry to the less fortunate. After retirement David worked as a musician and minister with the Community of St. Joseph, an outreach of the Episcopal Church to the homeless in Savannah. ...
Joan Saturday Brogdon - JAN 16, 2022
Joan Saturday Brogdon passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Savannah. Joan, a native of Savannah, was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clayton Brogdon, Sr.; her parents, Robert and Willie Saturday; her brother, Bill Saturday; and her twin sister, Jean Jeffries. Joan had a passion for the Lord and enjoyed serving him in many ways. She retired as secretary to the Director of Missions, Savannah Baptist Association. She is survived by her sons, Clayton, Jr. (Tina) of Savannah, GA, Ricky (La’Ree) of Cumming, GA; Survivors also include four grandchildren; and s ...
Thomas Albert "Tim" Callahan, Jr. NOV 27, 1936 - JAN 16, 2022
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Thomas Albert. Callahan Jr. (Tim), 85 years of age was born to Thomas Albert Callahan (Tom) and Evelyn Callahan and raised in Pittsburgh PA. Tim was married on May 27, 1961 for 61 years of togetherness to the love of his life, Alice. She had preceded his death by 13 days as he could not live without her and are together again in heaven. They raised three children, Patrick, Michael, and Laura and have five grandchildren, Chelsey, Ashley, Kristen, Lexie, and Joshua, whom they both adored. One great, great child is on her way. He is also survived by his sister, Bonnie, and brother, Bill. ...
Richard "Dick" Nichols APR 01, 1925 - JAN 16, 2022
Richard “Dick” Nichols passed away in his sleep at his Wilmington Island home on Jan 16, 2022. Richard was the fourth of five children born in Natick, MA to Henry and Greta Rice Nichols on April 1,1925. After graduation from Natick High School in 1943, Dick enlisted in the United States Army. After pilot training in the Midwest, he became a member of the Army Air Corp. He then flew many recovery and transport missions throughout Western Europe to include Strasbourg, Vienna , Paris and Prague helping repatriate fallen American Service members until his discharg ...
Clarence Earl Hester, Jr. MAR 01, 1929 - JAN 16, 2022
Earl Hester passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, Georgia. Earl was born in Savannah, the eldest son of C.E (Sr.) and Evelyn (Witherington) Hester. Earl graduated from the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Ga., attended the Citadel in Charleston, SC, before serving four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. On April 25, 1953, Earl married the former Illena Cox at Savannah Primitive Baptist Church in Savannah. They ...