Archives for April 2019

Lois H. Bennett, age 98 of Savannah passed away April 30, 2019, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family.

Her goal to live to age 100 was cut short by a stroke, but in her final 2 months, she continued to share her kindness and sweet disposition with all who visited her.

She and her daughter and daughter in law were very thankful for all the love and prayers sent their way.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Larry, her sisters, Ruth and Iris, and brother Robert.

She is survived by her daughter Debbie, her daughter-in-law Mary and nieces, nephews.

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Nephew “Nevy” Clark Jr, age 84, of Savannah passed away April 22 surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Whitemarsh Island. He was born January 21, 1935 to Nephew Clark Sr. and Helen Walthour Clark. He attended the University of North Carolina where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, was a graduate of North Carolina State University and served in the Air Force National Guard.

Between 1964 and 1994 he lived in Stockholm, Sweden working in the family retail business together with his father in law Gösta Pihl. In the mid-seventies Nevy took over as CEO and expanded the company substantially together with his son Gustav.

In 1994, together with his wife he returned to and retired in his hometown Savannah, where both of their daughters live with their families.

Nevy was an avid lover of antique automobiles and the Clarks were frequent participants in antique car touring. They also hosted and organized several tours in and around Savannah. He was an active member of the Veteran Motor Car club of America, The antique Automobile Club of America, The Horseless Carriage Club of America, and several marque clubs, such as the Pierce-Arrow society. He was a member of The Society of the Sons of the Colonial wars, Telfair Art Academy, The Savannah Historic Foundation and the Savannah Yacht Club and an active member of the Humane Society.

The Clarks have travelled all over the world, many times off the beaten track. They have generously shared this interest in getting to know different cultures with their children and grandchildren, taking them on numerous trips. Nevy was always there for his family, supporting and guiding, encouraging them to learn more and live life as fully as possible.

He is predeceased by his parents Helen Walthour and Nephew Clark Sr. and his sister Dr. Willene Buckman Clark, Marlboro, VT.

He is survived by
-his beloved wife of 60 years (April 4, 1958), Kerstin Monica Pihl Clark of Uppsala, Sweden

-a son Gustav Pihl Clark and his wife Anna Rosina Clark, their three children, Reuben and Josephine residing in Stockholm, Sweden, and Rebecca residing in Paris, France.

-a daughter Monica Walthour Clark Sullivan, her husband James Michael Sullivan and their two children, Helen residing in Charlotte NC and Mick residing in NYC.

-a daughter Helen Buckman Clark Iocovozzi and her husband Kim Leon Iocovozzi and their five children, Chamberlain residing in Charlotte N.C. and James studying in Prague, The Czech Republic, and Emily residing in NYC and Sarah and Nelle residing in Savannah.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please consider a contribution to the Humane Society, the Historic Savannah Foundation or Hospice Savannah in his memory.

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Vivian (Bibby) Lindsay Yacchetto, 71, of Rincon, Georgia passed away on April 20, 2019 at Pruitt-Seaside Nursing & Rehabilitation in Port Wentworth, Georgia.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 26, 1948 to Elton Turner and Lucy Williams Turner. She graduated from Groves High School. She was a member of North Salem Baptist Church in Port Wentworth, Georgia. She was lovingly known as Bibby and Meme to her grandchildren.

Bibby is survived by two sons – Michael Lindsay (Diane) of Decatur, Indiana and Tony Lindsay (Gloria) of Springfield, Georgia; two grandchildren – Kevin and Sara Lindsay; two brothers – Paul Turner (Dot) of Ellabell, Georgia and Lewis Turner (Margaret) of Savannah, Georgia.

Memorial Services will be held Tuesday April 30th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at North Salem Baptist Church, 955 Georgia Highway 30, Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407.

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