Obituaries
"Coach Gene" Simpson JUL 02, 1940 - NOV 18, 2020
Clarence Eugene “Coach Gene” Simpson, 80 passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 2, 1940 in Savannah to the late Clarence J. and Mary Ann Meehan Simpson. He graduated from Commercial High School in 1958, and served in the Georgia Air National Guard for eight years. He worked for Union Camp Corporation for ten years, and retired from Delta Air Lines after twenty-five years of service at the old Savannah Airport. After retirement he worked for Excursions Unlimited for over fifteen years as an escort on hun ...
Fred J. Kitchens, Jr. DEC 02, 1932 - NOV 18, 2020
Fred J. Kitchens, Jr., 87, died Wednesday November 18, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Fred retired from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1994 and from his position at the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church in 2006. His beloved wife of 64 years, Raye Parker Kitchens, his daughter and son-in-law Stephanie and Scott Bobbitt and three grandchildren, Parker, Sally and Zachary Bobbitt of Ashville, NC, survive him. A son Fred J. Kitchens, III, preceded him in death. Fred was born December 2, 1932, in Covington, GA, to the late Fred J. Kitchens, Sr., and Louise Hooten Kitch ...
Brian L. Millhoff - NOV 17, 2020
Brian Luis Millhoff, 72 passed away Tuesday November 17, 2020 in Savannah GA. He was born on 5/17/1948 in Clayton, NM to the late William C. Millhoff and Marry Ann Jordan. In 2013 Brian returned from the University of Guam after many years as an educator. He was a vibrant member of the Bahai Faith and strived to spread the teachings of Baháʼu'lláh most his life. Brian is preceded in death by his bride Kathleen Knudsen Millhoff, his father William C. Millhoff, mother Mary Ann Jordan and brothers Steve and Jeff Jordan. Brian is survived by his tw ...
Jerry Oostlander APR 03, 1952 - NOV 17, 2020
Jerry Oostlander passed away quietly on November 17, 2020 after a short illness. Jerry was born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in April 1952 and immigrated with his family to the USA in 1957 at the young age of 5 at which time he became a US Citizen. He joined the Navy right out of High School and served in the Vietnam War. After his service, he moved to Savannah where he earned a degree in Accounting but ended up working as a Police Officer in Chatham County as well as working at Gulfstream as security. He lived out his remaining life in Savannah. Jerry was preceded in death by his pare ...
Gregory S. "Greg" Edwards - NOV 17, 2020
Gregory (Greg) S. Edwards, age 58, passed away on November 17, 2020 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. Greg was born on June 11, 1962 in Savannah, Georgia, and was a lifetime resident of Savannah. He was preceded in death by his father - Dr. Ernest G. Edwards in 2000, mother - Dorothea H. Edwards in 2011, brothers - Ernest (Ted) Edwards III in 2003 and Richard L. Edwards in 2016, sister – Priscilla E. Johnson in 2003, and niece – Kimberly Johnson Smith in 2015. Greg is survived by his nieces, Kathleen J. Abendroth (Robert) and Kristina A. Johnson, and nephews, T ...
Lawrence Edward Gaudry, Jr. APR 01, 1981 - NOV 17, 2020
Lawrence Edward Gaudry, Jr., 39, passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday November 17, 2020. He was born April 1, 1981 in Savannah, GA to Lawrence Edward Gaudry and Devon Sullivan Gaudry. He attended St. James School and Benedictine Military School. He then graduated from Valdosta State University where he was the secretary for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Georgia Sigma Chapter. He has spent the last 12 years working in logistics. His most important purpose in life was being a devoted father to his beautiful little girls, Jenci and Kinsley. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Edw ...
MSgt. Henry V. Meyers, Jr., (USA, Ret.) APR 10, 1948 - NOV 16, 2020
Henry Von Glahn Meyers, Jr., age 72, passed peacefully on November 16, 2020 at his Tybee Island home. Henry was born to the late Henry V. Meyers, Sr. and the late Mary P. Meyers on April 10,1948 in Savannah GA. Henry, known to his family as “Bubba," was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, and loyal friend. He was the rock of his family, which was the most important thing in his life. His favorite activities included spending time with family, enjoying cocktails and conversation with friends, at his favorite watering hole, The Crab Shack, being on the waters of coastal Geor ...
Kenneth R. "Rusty" Boice, III DEC 03, 1956 - NOV 16, 2020
Kenneth R. “Rusty” Boice, III, 63, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday November 16, 2020. The native and longtime resident of Savannah lived in North Carolina for several years. He was the son of Doris Davis Boice and the late Kenneth R. Boice, Jr. He was baptized at Bible Baptist Church in Savannah. Rusty served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a master drywaller working on several major projects in the Savannah and Charlotte, NC areas. Rusty enjoyed helping others, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved his children more than an ...
Lonnie Kessler Morgan - NOV 13, 2020
Lonnie Kessler Morgan, 96, passed away Friday, November 13th, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Marlow, GA in 1924. He lived his entire life in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School. As a youth during the Great Depression he worked selflessly to help support his family. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Morgan, his parents Gipson Hull and Susie Kessler Morgan, his brother Gipson “Red” Morgan, and sisters Grace Slater and Margaret Nease. Upon graduation from high school, Lonnie enlisted in the army as a combat ...
James Stanley Waters - NOV 13, 2020
James Stanley Waters, 73, of Tybee Island, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Oceanside Nursing Home. He was a lifelong resident of Tybee. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Lois Waters, and his two brothers, Craig and Rusty Waters. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Elizabeth Waters, three grandsons, Stanley, Bryton, and Wyatt Waters, all of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., as well as another grandchild on the way. He is also survived by his high school sweetheart, Cindy Sutton. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, November 18, ...
Kevin James Trainor - NOV 13, 2020
Kevin James Trainor, 51, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence on Wilmington Island. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Catholic Cemetery. ...
John Kent VanGuelpen FEB 18, 1963 - NOV 13, 2020
John Kent VanGuelpen of Savannah passed away on November 13, 2020 with family by his side, ending his courageous fight against ALS. In addition to parents, Kent was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Mark. Kent was born on February 18, 1963 to the late Bill and Ramona Van Guelpen. The family resided in Middletown, Ohio where Kent graduated from Lemon-Monroe High School in 1981. He then went to work, first at Trader Publishing for 21 years, then on to long-term bartender and manager positions. In every part of his life’s journey, Kent made so many friends and ...
Elizabeth S. Martin - NOV 11, 2020
Elizabeth S. Martin “Beth”, 98, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Beth was born in Savannah an only child to Edward Clarke and Elizabeth “Inez” Butler Smith. Beth attended Georgia Teacher’s College, now Georgia Southern, in Statesboro. At the start of WWII, she and her sorority sisters decided to leave school and apply for positions at Ft. Stewart (then Camp Stewart). Beth worked as the General’s Executive Secretary and from there began the greatest love story ever told! Beth met Major George Candler Martin, they fell in love, the ...
Mrs. Andrew L. Mund, Jr. - NOV 10, 2020
Mrs. Andrew L. Mund, Jr, Ethelyn Bower Mund, Ethie friend to all passed away peacefully on the evening of 10 November 2020 at the age of 93. Ethie was born on June 21, 1927, native of Poughkeepsie, NY and her parents were Earl and Ethel Hawley. She had a brother Elliot Hawley who predeceased her. She attended Poughkeepsie public schools and Briarcliff College. Ethie married Dr. Andrew L. Mund, Jr. were married on August 14, 1948. They built and lived in their home in Poughkeepsie, enjoying gardening and keeping their property beautiful. Ethie loved entertaining, hosting ma ...
Guy D. Randolph, Jr. JUL 30, 1923 - NOV 10, 2020
Guy D. Randolph, Jr., born July 30, 1923, passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 10 in Savannah, Georgia. A lifelong Cincinnati resident, Guy moved to Savannah in 2013, after the passing of his wife Jane Russell Randolph, to be close to his sons. He grew up in Hyde Park with his parents Guy D. and Thelma Randolph and his sister Betty (Rowe), all pre-deceased. He attended The Ashville School where he excelled in sports and leadership. He graduated from the Naval R.O.T.C. program at Northwestern University. Guy was a WWII Lieutenant J.G. in the United States Na ...
Patricia Martin Smith MAY 29, 1925 - NOV 09, 2020
Patricia Martin Smith, 95, the Matriarch of Red Gate Farms, died November 9, 2020. Patty was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1925. Six years later in 1931, her parents , Mamie Smith Martin & Harry Edward (Ed) Martin, Jr. bought 440 acres of land off of Highway 17 and thus Red Gate Farms Jersey Cattle Dairy Farm was born. Patty was next to the oldest of the four Martin children, who preceded her in death. They were Harriet Martin Whittemore (John), Nelle Martin Stewart, and Harry Edward Martin 111. They were all members of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church. Patty and Dickie Smith, t ...
Evelyn Bell Stafford Carter MAR 21, 1928 - NOV 08, 2020
Evelyn Bell Stafford Carter, 92, died November 8th, 2020 at home under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice, surrounded by her immediate family and friends. Evelyn was born on March 21, 1928. The daughter of Harry O. Bell and Grace Strickland Bell, a graduate of Draughon’s Business College (now South University). She worked at the Savannah Bank & Trust Co. for 21+ years. She retired to operate the Chimney Creek Fishing Camp on Tybee Island that she and her husband purchased. She enjoyed fishing and catching shrimp for the Camp and keeping her customers wel ...
Lewis Copeland Tate APR 18, 1945 - NOV 07, 2020
Lewis Copeland Tate, 75, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born to parents Russell and Edna Tate in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Lew graduated from The McCallie School, where he learned to live by their motto, “Honor, Truth, Duty.” While at the McCallie School he played varsity soccer and football and received the Stevens Award for best athlete. He received a graduate degree from Nova Southeastern and a degree in English from Furman University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity and star of the men’ ...
Renay Elizabeth McClain NOV 26, 1961 - NOV 06, 2020
Renay Elizabeth McClain passed peacefully on November 6, 2020 surrounded by her family and under the care of Pruitt Hospice. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia and enjoyed living in San Francisco and Hilton Head before settling in Savannah. Renay traveled extensively experiencing arts and culture of the many places she traveled. Renay was a kind, creative and gentle spirit that will be missed greatly by both her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard McClain, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Delorise (Edward) Zipperer; her sisters, Tame ...
Charles B. McGough - NOV 06, 2020
Charles (Chuck) B. McGough, 87, died peacefully at home Friday November 6th with his wife Elizabeth (Liz) and son Michael by his side. Chuck was born in Duluth, MN, the son of Justin and Ruth (Brownell) McGough. He graduated from O’Dea High School in Spokane, Washington, and went on to receive a BS in Chemical Engineering from Gonzaga University, and MS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. In 1956, Chuck married the former Elizabeth Hemmes of Pittsburgh. They had five sons, Michael (Gloria) of Skidaway Island; Steven (Peggy) of Houston, TX; Mar ...
Lewis Bradford Burgett MAY 26, 1928 - NOV 06, 2020
Lewis Bradford Burgett passed November 6, 2020 at age 92. He was born in Guntersville, Alabama and grew up with friends he treasured for life. He played football at East Mississippi Junior College and graduated from Auburn University in Civil Engineering. He earned his Masters Degree at the University of Tennessee, worked at TVA, and met and married JoAnn Noah. He joined NASA in 1958 and worked on projects including launch pads and the Vertical Assembly Building. The last thirty years of his career were spent with the American Institute of Steel Cons ...
Patricia Winters Halligan - NOV 05, 2020
On Thursday, November 5th, 2020, Patricia (Patty) Winters Halligan passed away peacefully at her home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 28, 1932 to Sarah and Aloysius Winters. Patty grew up on West 39th Street with her parents and 4 brothers in a lively household while being the oldest and the queen. Always a good student, she attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and St. Vincent’s Academy. Encouraged by the nuns at school, leaving Savannah, as a young woman, Patty travelled to New Orleans to attend nurses training at Charity H ...
David G. Visser NOV 28, 1957 - NOV 04, 2020
SAVANNAH, GA, USA – David Grant Visser (62) died November 4, 2020, at Candler Hospital in the care of nurses and doctors of the ICU. At 10:08 pm, he peacefully passed in the loving arms of his wife, Elsie. He was born on November 28, 1957, in Pretoria, South Africa. He grew up in Pretoria and Mooi River and graduated high school at Pretoria Central Technicon. He finished his degree at the University of South Africa in Business Management Systems. He further completed his Aircraft Electrical Systems apprenticeship at Atlas Aviation. Although David didn't serve in the milit ...
Thomas David Williams MAY 29, 1942 - NOV 03, 2020
Port Wentworth, GA Thomas David Williams, age 78, died November 3, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. He was a retired insurance underwriter. Surviving are two sons, David Williams of Port Wentworth and Marc (Lara) Williams of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Aleaha, Amirah, Amarise, Kaleb, Tony Williams and other relatives. No public services are planned at this time. ...
Mark Alan Case DEC 19, 1957 - NOV 02, 2020
Mark Alan Case passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020 having fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark was born and raised in Adrian, Michigan but moved to the Isle of Hope and called it home for 32 years. He graduated from Western Michigan University then later earned a Masters and Ed Specialist degree at Georgia Southern University. Mark was well known at Oglethorpe Charter School where he worked as a Counselor and served as their Athletic Director for many years. Mark's passion was for sports, and he was involved as a high sc ...
James "Jay" B. Blackburn, Jr. OCT 25, 1954 - NOV 01, 2020
James “Jay” B. Blackburn Jr. was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 25, 1954 to Mercer and James B. Blackburn. He passed away on November 1, 2020 after complications from medical treatment. Jay grew up in Savannah and attended the University of Georgia for his undergraduate degree in Political Science, the Georgia Institute of Technology for his Masters in City Planning, and Mercer University for his law degree. Jay returned to Savannah to work at the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) where he authored a comprehensive plan for the Victorian District in Savannah. Afte ...
Hillis Carroll Stivers FEB 08, 1941 - NOV 01, 2020
After short battle with dementia, Hillis C. Stivers passed away in his sleep on November 2, 2020. Hillis was born in Eminence KY in 1941 to Owen and Geneva Stivers. He was the third child of 7. At the young age of 17 he decided to enlisted in the US Army. He dedicated 21 years of service to his country. After serving two tours in Vietnam he returned and quickly rose to the rank of Command Sargent Major (CSM E9) before retiring in 1978. His exemplary service was recognized across the spans of his two decade career with numerous honors and accommodations. After retiring f ...
Homer Shu Yung Chang MAR 10, 1936 - NOV 01, 2020
Homer Shu Yung Chang, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at home on Dutch Island. He was born in Shansi, China on the Lunar date of March 10th, 1936. Homer received a BS degree in Chemical Engineering in Taiwan. He came to the United States and received his Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. He married Lucia Ting in 1968, and moved to Savannah in 1972. Homer was employed at Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical in Savannah for over 20 years. Homer is survived by his daughter Anne Chang, son Clifton Ch ...
Craig Harris Powell NOV 18, 1966 - OCT 31, 2020
Craig Harris Powell, 53, son of the late Clayton & Peggy Powell, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Statesboro. Craig grew up in Savannah and attended Calvary Day School and graduated from Mercer University and Armstrong State College. He loved spending time on the water. He is survived by two sisters, Lisa Bouchillon and Leigh Powell, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com ...