Archives for December 2016

Dennis Wayne Thompson, Sr.

December 31, 2016 - 21 Condolences

Dennis Wayne Thompson, Sr., 62, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016, surrounded by his family at home.

Born November 14, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of Mose and Earline Thompson. Wayne married the love of his life, Brenda Benson, on October 25, 1975. He was the loving Father of Dennis Thompson Jr. (Stephanie), Christina Thompson, Daniel Thompson Sr. (Heather), Chantel Shuman (Shane), Courtney Marchant (JP), Darrell Thompson (Eugenia) and Carlee Ours (Van). He was the best Papa ever to Destiney Nicole, Dennis III, Briay, Tatyana, Jadin, Anissa, Janie, Daniel Jr., Katlyn, Lacy, David, Ava, Shane Jr., Gage, Savannah, Ariyana, Landon, Logan, Caleb, Aaliyah and one on the way. He is survived by 3 sisters, Sylvia, Shirley and Charlotte, also his mother-in-law, Doris Benson.

Wayne worked for A1C and A-1 Wrecker Service for many years He was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church and a strong man of Faith. Wayne never met a stranger. Loved anyone he came in contact with.

A Remembrance ceremony will be held for close friends and family. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to Hospice Savannah.

A special thanks to Sharon Quaterman and Telecia Turner from Hospice Savannah.

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Mary Lucille Kilpatrick

December 27, 2016 - 1 Condolence

We mourn the death of Mary Lucille Kilpatrick, born on January 30, 1959, in Savannah, Georgia. Daughter of Jack and Lila Kilpatrick, she is survived by her children, Carla Chavira and Kyle and DeShae Warnock, and by her sisters, Cheryl Pagan and Ann Taylor, and their families. She graduated from Savannah High School, and resided in Richmond Hill. Her last years were marked by kind caretaking of her mother, Lila, enjoyment of gardening and the lottery, and love and laughter for her family, who will miss her greatly.

Arrangements will be private.

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Joan Claudette Schuman

December 26, 2016 - 1 Condolence

Joan Claudette McLeroy Schuman, 81, of Statesboro died Friday, December 23rd, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Born in Richmond, Virginia , she was the daughter of James McLeory and Mary Catherine McLeroy. She was an accountant for many years before becoming a homemaker.

Survivors include her sons, Ralph N. Schuman, Jr. (Sonja), Darryl Schuman (Donna), her grandchildren, Nikki, Kane, Katie, Chris (Jenna), Jesse, her great grandchildren, Ashland, Royce, McKenzie, her sister, Lois Stephens and a number of friends and other relatives.

Arrangements will be private.

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Marion Beckett

December 22, 2016 - 1 Condolence

Marion Beckett, 78 of Savannah Georgia, passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah on December 19, 2016. He never once lost his spirit or faith.

Marion was born in Estill, South Carolina on April 16, 1938 to the late Richard Beckett and Elizabeth Wallace Beckett. He was the fourth of 10 children.

As a young man, Marion lived in Charleston, South Carolina. There he met and married Gladys Simmons. Out of this union, were three beautiful children: Junior, Elaine, and Anthony whom he loved dearly. He later relocated to Brooklyn, New York where he spent over 40 years. There he met Luvenia Mitchell; from this union they raised their three children: Annette, Roy, and Sheila whom he loved dearly. In 2008, Marion moved and resided in Savannah, Georgia, where he met and married Barbara Hughes.

While he lived in Brooklyn, Marion was affectionally known as “Grandpa”, “Dada”, and “Cigar”. These names were given to him because of his kindness, fatherly nature, and his good-humored personality. He loved being around people, and everyone loved him.Marion worked at the Teke-Plex Tile Company and after 30 years of employment, he retired. He was also a proud member of the Agape Church of Jesus Christ in Savannah, Georgia.

Marion leaves many to cherish his memory; his loving and devoted wife of seven years, Barbara Hughes Beckett, six children: Marion Jr. and Elaine Watts (Michael) of North Charleston, South Carolina; Annette Mitchell of Atlanta, Georgia; Leroy Mitchell (Takeyer) of Union, New Jersey; Sheila Mitchell and Anthony Simmons of Brooklyn, New York. six stepchildren: Shaun Hughes of Hyattsville, Maryland; Steven Hughes of Atlantic City, New Jersey; Sharon Hughes and James Hughes of Savannah, Georgia; Karen Hughes of North Wales, Pennsylvania; and Jason (Angela) Hughes of Columbus, Georgia; one brother Henry Beckett (Brenda) of Estill South Carolina; four sisters: Clarice Randolph (Grady) of Queens, New York; Zenobia Mitchell of Brooklyn, New York; Nancy (Johnson) Redenburg of Estill, South Carolina; and Eunice Bryant of Estill, South Carolina; ten grandchildren: Tinisha Smith, Erica Watts, Shaniqua Mitchell, Myesha Banks, Michael Watts, Michelle Watts, Nicole Mitchell, Jervonne Mitchell, McKenzie Mitchell and Payton Mitchell; and four great grandchildren: Haleem, Damari, DeIsreal, and Myeve, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

“HE WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED”

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1814 East 38th Street, Savannah. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the Church.

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Evelyn Anna Oakley

December 12, 2016 - Leave a Condolence

Evelyn Anna Oakley, 95, passed on December 8, 2016 at Hospice Savannah after several years with various illnesses.

She was born November 2, 1921 in New York City to parents William and Minnie (Finger) Richter.

Evelyn was a true embodiment of ‘Rosie the Riveter’. During World War II, with so many men away, she joined the workforce supporting the war effort. As a welder at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, she helped build the battleship USS Missouri. She also worked at plants in Ohio and California building our bombers. While always hoping for a world at peace, she remained a strong supporter of our military.

A college graduate, Mrs. Oakley worked for many years at different oil companies in New York. It was during this time that she met her husband-to-be, Norman.

Evelyn loved to travel when she could, and she loved animals and donated and supported their causes until she was no longer able.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman F. Oakley.

Mrs. Oakley is survived by her brother, William Richter Jr. and his family; a son and his spouse, Raymond and Suzanne Clough; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Service arrangements have not been finalized at this time.

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