Obituaries
Bertie Mae Burnsed Anderson MAY 30, 1924 - AUG 03, 2020
Bertie Mae Burnsed Anderson entered into eternal life Monday August 3, 2020. She was 96. Bertie was born May 30, 1924 in Bulloch County, GA to the late Zada Rebecca and William Henry Burnsed. She graduated from Nevils High School in 1943 and was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Statesboro. Bertie was a special lady. She loved to sew, crochet, and garden. She was a wonderful mother, who was known for her infectious smile and her kind, compassionate nature. Bertie loved people and always made them feel at home. Her spirit will live on in her children, grandchildren, and ...
Dr. Frank Edward Humphreys - AUG 02, 2020
Dr. Frank Edward Humphreys, 65, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Statesville, North Carolina, the only son of William and Dorothy (Tesseneer) Humphreys. Living in and out of motor homes for most of his life, Frank’s family moved frequently when he was young, eventually settling in King’s Mountain North Carolina. His ever curious and tenacious personality lead him to strive to succeed at whatever he attempted. At age 13, Frank became the youngest Eagle Scout in the history of North Carolina. At age 17, Frank would se ...
Janice Snell Goldberg - AUG 02, 2020
Janice Snell Goldberg, passed away surrounded by her family on August 2, 2020, at the age of 83, in St. Petersburg, FL. Janice was truly a light in this world and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered for her kind heart and exuberant spirit by the many people whose lives she touched. A native of Tybee Island, GA, and daughter of Weis Cain Snell and Frances Smith Snell, Janice attended Commercial High in Savannah where she met Donald Goldberg, the love of her life, high school sweetheart, and husband of 64 years. In 1958 the couple started their family in Savannah, GA where they ...
Terry Durrence - AUG 02, 2020
Terry Durrence, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2020. He was born July 8, 1955 to Clarence Durrence and Addie (Kennedy) Durrence. He graduated from Beach High School in May 1973 and the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy in 1980. Terry worked for Revco, CVS, and Candler Hospital pharmacies. He was an avid supporter of the Habersham YMCA where he volunteered as a lifeguard and was active in the Leadership Club. He loved scuba diving and spending time travelling to beautiful diving locations. He was a true Georgia Bulldogs fan throughout the years, and was a member of the G ...
Ashton Dean Gambino - AUG 02, 2020
On Sunday, August 2nd, Ashton Dean Gambino, loving brother, and son passed away at the age of 21. Ashton was born on December 21, 1998. He spent his toddler years in Georgia and moved to Texas, Chicago, and eventually back to Georgia. He graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 2017. He attended LSU and GSU for a year and a half. He spent the last 8 months working with Pepsi as a reset coordinator and loved the team he worked with. Ashton was athletic, compassionate, and loved the outdoors. He was known for his infectiou ...
Robert Edward Lee AUG 04, 1977 - AUG 01, 2020
Robert Edward Lee, 42, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. A private graveside service will be held in Metter, Georgia. Please sign our online guestbook at www,foxandweeks.com ...
George A. Korb - AUG 01, 2020
George A. Korb of Skidaway Island passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born June 1, 1933 in Venango County, PA. Later, his family moved to McKean County, PA where he attended public grade and high school. After being discharged from the United States Army, he married Pamela J. Bullers, his high school sweetheart and life-long partner on October 31, 1953. After earning a BBA degree from the St. Bonaventure University, he was employed by the United States Air Force where he was promoted to accounting officer for the 460 1st. Support Wing located in P ...
Helen Keary APR 24, 1930 - AUG 01, 2020
Helen Keary died peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was a dedicated wife and mother, friend to many, and a devout Catholic. Her kindness and light will be missed by all those who knew her. Helen grew up in Galway, Ireland, and came to Manhattan, New York, in 1946. There, she met her husband Pat and they were married for 60 years. She is survived by her two sons, Brian and Sean, her siblings, Catherine, Frank and Michael, and her many grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held on August 4, 2020, at 2:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church. ...
Mary Jo Valenti MAR 17, 1931 - AUG 01, 2020
Mary Jo Valenti, 89, died Saturday, August 1st, 2020 in Fayetteville, NC. Mary was born on March 17th, 1931 in Bogalusa, LA, the eldest of six children of the late, Dominick Vincent Valenti and Rosa Fasola Valenti. As a young child, her family moved to Savannah, GA. Mary was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and earned her registered nursing degree at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD. She had been a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island since its beginning. Before her retirement in 1992, Mary had worked for 28 years in the outpatien ...
Paul A. Pittsford - JUL 29, 2020
Paul Pittsford, 84, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. In addition to his loving wife Patricia; Paul leaves behind his daughter, Perri Parsons of Pittsburgh, PA; sons, Philip Pittsford (Patricia) of Chicago, IL, and Patrick Pittsford of Oswego, IL. A private memorial will be held. ...
Paroda Jane Peterson JUL 04, 1931 - JUL 28, 2020
Paroda Jane Peterson, known throughout her lifetime as Jane, died on July 28, 2020 after a long-term battle with cancer. She was born on July 4, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of Charles and Florence McCoy. She always found it a privilege to celebrate annually with the United States of America. Jane attended Simpson College in Iowa, and married her college sweetheart Bill, her love and support over 68 years. They spent over a year in military service, 12 years in St. Louis, and lived the majority of their married life in Muncie, Indiana. They purchased a home at The Landings on Skida ...
Ruth Bright Wright JAN 04, 1931 - JUL 28, 2020
Ruth “Ruthie” Bright Wright, age 89, died peacefully at her home on Isle of Hope on July 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and under the excellent care of Hospice Savannah. Ruth was born to the late Andrew J. Bright and Inez Helfrich Bright in Savannah on January 4, 1931. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Jackson Bright Jr., who served as a Naval Aviator in the United States Marine Corps. in the Pacific during WWII; nephew John David Bright; and cousins Eleanor Hanson Geffen, Philip Sonny Schrim, and Ed Johnston. A ...
Betty Colleen Cassiday - JUL 28, 2020
Betty Colleen Cassiday went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her husband was by her side when she passed away. Colleen was married to Ken Coe for over thirty-six years. They began dating in 1982 after meeting in a singles group at church and were married in 1984 in Whitefield Square. They were not only husband and wife, but best friends. Colleen was a dynamo, creative and outgoing; Ken, more analytical and reserved. It was a great partnership, and their personalities blended well. They went through the good and tough ...
Nokomis "Nokie" Forrester APR 08, 1931 - JUL 27, 2020
Nokomis “Nokie” Forrester, 89, entered eternal rest peacefully, Monday, July 27, 2020. Nokie was born in Mississippi, April 8, 1931. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, fishing, seafood and watching the blue birds and classic movies at her home. She enjoyed traditional country music, Neil Diamond, Julio Iglesias, and Elvis Presley gospel music. She was a woman who never met a stranger and was a friend to many. She was a founding member of Islands Assembly of God Church. Nokie was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-five years, Marvin Forrester and brothers, Elbert Dickin ...
Clifton Edward Miller (1st. Sgt., USA, Ret.) FEB 04, 1933 - JUL 27, 2020
Clifton Edward Miller (1st. Sgt., USA, Ret.) A time to be born February 4, 1933. A time to die July 27, 2020. A man of integrity, devoted husband, father and grandfather (Grump). He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was born February 4, 1933 at Willie, GA (part of Ft. Stewart) to Lester Miller and Margarite Floyd Miller. He was one of 8 children of which only 3 are surviving, Bobby Miller (Rosemarie), David Miller (Ellen) and Margaret (James). He was a member of GA National Guard at age 17. He was sent to Korea with his unit and landed on his 18th bir ...
Mildred (Millie) Owens Benton - JUL 26, 2020
Mildred (Millie) Owens Benton passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 26, 2020 at Riverview Nursing Home in Savannah. Millie was born March 15, 1922 in Bryan County, Georgia to Ida and Rufus Owens. She grew up and was educated in Pembroke, Georgia where she met her husband, Irvin Butler, who was tragically killed a few years later, leaving her a widow with her firstborn child, Lavon. Just one short year later she met Van, with whom she spent the next 61 years of her life. Millie never held a job outside the home, but her house and her children were her job. She was the ...
Margaret Mary Vasquez MAR 11, 1929 - JUL 25, 2020
Margaret Mary Camacho Vasquez, 91, died after a long illness at home Saturday, July 25, 2020 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in New York, New York on March 11, 1929. She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in NY and later from Central School for Practical Nurses, NYC. Her nursing career was spent at Belleview Hospital Emergency Department and later in a Gynecologist/ Obstetrics practice in NYC. Margaret Mary along with her daughter Ginger Vasquez has spent the last 30 years living in the home of her daughter Liz Aufderheide. She is also s ...
Elizabeth Dixon Mercer Gilbert AUG 19, 1927 - JUL 25, 2020
Elizabeth Dixon Mercer Gilbert, Betty, passed away Saturday morning, July 25, peacefully at home just short of her 93rd birthday. She was born in Savannah Georgia on August 19, 1927 to Merritt Woodhull Dixon and Elizabeth (Betty) Holst Dixon. She attended Pape School, Mt. Vernon Boarding School and briefly attended college in Virginia but decided that traveling was more fun. She married George Anderson Mercer III in 1951 and had three children, Elizabeth Wayne, Bessie, and George IV. She was married to George for 30 years until his death in 1982. She later married Thomas Bryson Gilbert. Bet ...
Garr S. Williams, Sr. - JUL 25, 2020
Garr S. Williams, 86, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hospice House after short illness. He was born June 13, 1934 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Neal and Mary Garr Williams. Mr. Williams graduated from Birmingham Southern with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. Williams retired from Goodwill Industries and was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. He was an avid sailor and in his spare time he would cane chairs. Surviving are hi ...
Cheryl Y. Bunkley MAY 07, 1947 - JUL 25, 2020
Cheryl Y. Bunkley, 73, died peacefully, Saturday, July 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born in Russellville, KY, the daughter of Delbert and Lassie McMillin. She was a 1965 graduate of Russellville High School. She married William L. Bunkley in 1968. Cheryl retired after many years of service with Coastal ENT and attended Community Bible Church of Savannah. She is survived by three children, Lisa Nealy of Bowling Green, KY, Bill Bunkley of Portland, OR, and Karen Bunkley of Savannah, GA.: two grandchildren, Jacob Nealy of Bowling Green, KY, Brandon Shuman of Savannah ...
Timothy Todd Green SEP 10, 1975 - JUL 24, 2020
Todd Green, 44, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born on September 10, 1975 to the late Timothy Earl Green and Susan Wilkes Conley. Todd was extremely creative and artistic. He enjoyed Tybee sunrises and skateboarding. He was a tattoo artist and skilled tile layer. Surviving are his children, Tyler and Zachary; a brother, Wallace Brooks Wood; a special cousin, Erin McAlpin Brennen; and several aunts, uncles, family and friends that will dearl ...
Jean W. Meeker - JUL 23, 2020
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Jean M. Meeker (1927 – 2020) Jean M. Meeker, age 93, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2020, at The Oaks Health Center at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Jean was born on June 30, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Violet and Alexander Wright. Following graduation from Wayne State University in Detroit, she became an art and English teacher. She married Dr. Jack F. Meeker on July 1, 1950 and was the office manager for his practice for many years. After 67 years of marriage, he predeceased her on January 16, 2018. She was also preceded in dea ...
Beau Kilian Roberts JUN 28, 1993 - JUL 23, 2020
Beau Kilian Roberts passed away July 23, 2020. In fear and desperation, he chose to take his own life to escape the chaos of today’s world. He was born June 28, 1993 to Dave and Joan Roberts. Beau attended school in Savannah and his happiest times were when he was a student at Benedictine Military School. He worked at the Georgia Ports Authority with ambitions to grow. Beau enjoyed hunting, walking the family dog “Charley Girl”, a good cigar and a meal at Mrs. Wilkes. He is survived by his parents, brother Jake, Aunts Patty Hildreth (Jim), Mel ...
Patricia B. "Patty" Carver - JUL 22, 2020
Patricia Barton Carver (Patty) died on July 22, 2020 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Patty was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She graduated from Commercial High School and married her childhood sweetheart, William (Billy) Dean Carver, they were married for 55 years. She worked for the FBI in her younger adult years, but treasured the roles of wife and mother the most. Patty was an accomplished golfer and especially proud of the distinction of receiving the 24 K gold putter from Backus Cadillac-Pontiac OutLaw HT. She was also a talented artist ...
Ann Hahn Aimar - JUL 22, 2020
Ann Hahn Aimar (93) of Savannah, GA died Wednesday, July 22 at Riverview Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 6, 1927 to Leontine and Claude Hahn and lived her entire life in Savannah. Ann graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and later married E. Paul Aimar. They had three children so Ann spent her time being a wife and mother and caring for her mother. She was a devout Catholic and a communicant at Blessed Sacrament Church. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 66 years (E. Paul Aimar), her siblings, sister Margaret Hahn, brother B ...
Tommie Nell Wise JAN 11, 1945 - JUL 21, 2020
Ms. Tommie Nell Wise, age 75, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Sardis, Georgia native lived in Savannah for many years, and was retired from Great Dane Trailers. Surviving are her daughter, Laura Wise (Michael Myers) of Savannah; her granddaughter, Amanda Wise (Joe Woods) of Savannah; her sister, Alice Faye Bland of Garden City; and brother-in-law, Leon Wise of Savannah. She also leaves behind her beloved Bassett Hound, Annabelle. A private graveside service and burial will be held at Brickyard Cemetery on Highway 204. ...
Larry Powell AUG 02, 1951 - JUL 21, 2020
Larry Powell, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA and Los Angeles, CA passed away peacefully on July 21 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was 68. He leaves behind his long-time love, his wife,Sally (Parker); his in-laws James and Patricia Parker, Laurie Parker (Jim Remus), Patty Hill, Robin and Mike McMahon; several relatives and close friends. Larry approached life with zeal and gusto. He was a mainstay at social outings, usually saw about 10 concerts a year and he loved to travel, visiting overseas almost every year this century. He even visited Down Under three tim ...
Laura V. Hook - JUL 20, 2020
Laura Louis Vaughn Hook (Lou), 85, died on July 20, 2020. After a courageous effort, she lost her battle with COVID19 while her family prayed for her from afar. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, LG Hook, her daughter, Laura Head Thomas (Mike); her sister, Patricia Vaughn Biggerstaff, of Hazlehurst, GA; She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Head Turner (David) of Lecanto, FL; her brother, David Fletcher Vaughn, Jr (Susan) of Savannah, her beloved niece, Leslie Pearson Mills (Bryan) of Hazlehurst, GA ;her nephew Vaughn Pearson of Savannah ;and her stepchildren, Sandra Mote (Dann ...
Rex McKinnley Divine FEB 23, 1963 - JUL 20, 2020
“To the world I AM ONE, but to the ONE, I am the world” Nothing proved to be more evident. This was because Rex accepted Jesus into his life at an early age. Rex was reunited with his heavenly family July 20, 2020. Surviving are his husband, Eric Wayne Gamez, brother, Art (Robin) Zeigler and their children, Brent (Katie) Zeigler, Brittany Romeo (Joseph); brother, Steven (Leanne) Divine and their children, Brook and Ty Divine. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Divine, father, C.M. Divine. ...