Obituaries
Juanita Riner Halligan SEP 11, 1924 - AUG 05, 2019
Juanita Riner Halligan, 94, went to her heavenly home from her earthly home August 5, 2019, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. She was born September 11, 1924, in Soperton, Georgia, to Jonah L., Sr. and Sapola Brinson Riner. She grew up in Vidalia and moved to Savannah in 1945 with her husband, Joe Troy Halligan. Fondly called Mamma, Lady, Aunt Nita, and Nana, she was a homemaker and Christian servant. Known for “Nana’s Sweet Tea” and potato salad, her home and heart were always open to any in need of love and care, and her smile could brighten the darkest day. She was a member of Mornings ...
Theodore Dale Migchelbrink JAN 18, 1942 - AUG 05, 2019
On Monday, August 5, 2019 Theodore Dale Migchelbrink, loving husband and father of three children, passed peacefully at the age of 77 at Pruitt Health. Born and raised in Parma, Ohio, he made Savannah Georgia his second home. A one-time chemist, he proved to be a successful heavy-duty truck salesman for over 40 years. Ted was preceded in death by his Mother Antoinette, Father Theodore, brother Robert and sister Nancy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years Linda, daughter Terri (Jerry) Lanham, sons Anthony (Melissa Mauldin) and Theodore Jr (Dejla), Brother Timothy (Nancy) plus 3 g ...
Penny Ann Boyd Rhines NOV 01, 1936 - AUG 04, 2019
Penny Ann Boyd Rhines, affectionately known as Honey, passed away peacefully under the care of her loving family on August 4, 2019. She was born to Penn and Anna Boyd on November 1, 1936, at her home in Statesboro, Georgia. In 1945 the family moved to the Isle of Hope where her father operated the grocery store. She graduated in 1954 from Savannah High School. She and her beloved husband Clyde Hastings Rhines, operated Rhines Florist. She was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School over many decades to women from young married to senior adults. She was invo ...
Vaughn D. Jernigan - AUG 03, 2019
Vaughn D. Jernigan, 64, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Hospice Savannah. He was born September 22, 1954 in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents Bruce Jernigan and Frances Goodman Jernigan. Vaughn was a 1972 graduate of Savannah Christian High School. He was employed for over twenty years with Forest Lawn Memory Gardens where he served as a family service counselor. Surviving are his wife Donnie Hall Jernigan; son, Dorian Jernigan; daughters, Michele Wooten (Scott) and Nicole Hair (Thomas); six grandchildren and two brothers, Lloyd Jernigan (Peggy) and Dave Jernigan A memorial s ...
Robert "Bob" Kehoe Golden - AUG 02, 2019
Robert ‘Bob’ Kehoe Golden passed away in Savannah, Georgia on the morning of August 2, 2019. Bob was comforted by loved ones during his last days. Born to Frank and Carolyn Thomson Golden, Bob and his brothers, Hugh and Don (Susan), were raised on Tybee Island, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah High and the University of Georgia. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1964-1966. In the 1970’s and 1980’s Bob was a pioneering geophysicist and influential oil industry executive. His work led Bob, his former wife Sandy Golden and their children Pierce and Carolyn to happy adventures ac ...
Kenneth Andrew Smoak SEP 29, 1947 - AUG 02, 2019
Kenneth Andrew Smoak, 71, died August 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Orangeburg, SC, September 29, 1947, and lived in Savannah most of his life. Throughout his life he worked at Savannah Bank, Sea Pines, Savannah Foods, Savannah Electric, and Southern Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Andrew Smoak and Carrie Elizabeth Walters Smoak. Surviving are his wife, Diane Carlton Smoak, of Savannah; son, Andrew Thomas Smoak (Cynthia) of Marietta, GA; daughter, Sarah Kathleen Smoak Ledy (Cal) of Ocala, FL; grandchildren Laura and Jackson Smoak and Greysun, ...
BM2 Ricky Allen Reese, Jr. - AUG 01, 2019
Ricky Reese, Jr., age 25, of Guyton was called home to the Lord on August 1, 2019. Ricky graduated from boot camp on September 11, 2015 and was currently a Boatswain’s Mate 2nd. Class of the United States Coast Guard stationed in Kodiak, Alaska where he served on the cutter Spar. Prior to Kodiak, Ricky was first stationed in Jacksonville, Florida serving on the cutter Maria Bray and his second assignment was in Cleveland, Ohio serving on the cutter Neah Bay. Ricky always had a positive attitude. He was kind, loving and always happy. He was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off ...
Bonnie Gutzler Hutchinson - AUG 01, 2019
Bonnie Sue Hutchinson, 75, died on August 1, 2019, peacefully after a long battle with cancer. She died, surrounded by family and friends. Bonnie was the wife of Thomas Koffolt. Bonnie was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1944. She graduated from James Madison University in 1966. She had a very full life, having lived in Texas, Washington State, Nebraska, Florida and making Savannah, Georgia her final home in 1995. Bonnie retired from the St. Joseph’s/Candler Health Care System, after working as a Diabetes Educator for 20 years. One of Bonnies favorite things to do was to attend ...
William "John" Davis - JUL 31, 2019
William John Davis, 69, passed peacefully on July 31, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by his family. John was born on October 11, 1949 in Savannah, GA, where he lived his whole life. He graduated from Jenkins High School in 1968. John worked in the family business, Jack V. Davis and Sons Painting, for several years before he started Davis Paint and Wallcovering on DeRenne Avenue in the 1970s. John was then co-owner of Davis Brothers Painting, and later was the regional sales representative for Diversey Chemical before retiring. He was an active member of The Gideon ...
Jackie M. Young JAN 28, 1929 - JUL 30, 2019
Jackie M. Young completed her life’s journey on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 with her family by her side at Community Hospice and Palletative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, FL. Born in 1929 to the late Henry and Grace Moorhead. Jackie grew up on a dairy farm in Fitzgerald, GA during the depression but she went on to graduate from Georgia College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. After graduation she moved to Atlanta and pursued a career in fashion merchandising with Davidson Department Store. Jackie had always dreamed of marrying a “Georgia Tech Man”. Not long after m ...
Russell Kern - JUL 30, 2019
Russell Kern, 51, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. Russell was a ten-year resident of Savannah and the creator of the Aveda Salon Tribe on Liberty Street. Prior to that Russell was a hair and make-up designer on Broadway in New York, and Opera companies in Washington, San Francisco, and Birmingham. He will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and sorely missed by many, many friends. Surviving are his husband, Cliff Murse of Savannah; parents, Ron and Linda Kern of London, Ohio; three brothers, Jeff (James), Ron (Heather) an ...
Jerry Glenn Douglas MAR 09, 1951 - JUL 29, 2019
Savannah, GA Mr. Jerry Glenn Douglas, age 68, died Monday at his residence. The Savannah native lived in Kentucky for several years, returning to Savannah in 2016. He was a former volunteer firefighter in Kentucky, and was a retired truck driver, most recently with Porta Grace Carports. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard. Surviving are his wife, Janice Reese Douglas, of Savannah; two sons, Jerry Douglas, Jr. (Ravenna) of Savannah, and James Robert Douglas (Crystal) of Kentucky; a brother, Gary Ivy Douglas of Savannah; nine grandchildren, Jerry Douglas, III (Shelby Pike), Thomas Doug ...
Carolyn Canady DeNitto JUN 25, 1932 - JUL 29, 2019
Carolyn Canady DeNitto passed away on Monday, July 29 at Azalealand under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul John DeNitto; her daughter, Donna Marie Burns; and her grandson, Zachary Paul Burns. Born on June 25, 1932, she was the daughter of Maggie Lou and Levant Canady. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by six of her nine siblings. Carolyn was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and dedicated her life to her family. Survivors include daughters, Patty (Jim) Hildreth and Joan (Dave) Roberts ...
Juanita Simmons Browne JUN 29, 1925 - JUL 29, 2019
Juanita Simmons Browne, 94, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of Morton Simmons and Minnie Tyre Simmons. Nita was a longtime member of the Savannah Golf Club where she enjoyed playing the game of golf. She was an avid bridge player and was instrumental in starting the Thrift Shop at St. Michael’s on Tybee Island. Nita enjoyed traveling, taking care of stray animals, and working in her garden. She was an author and published her memoirs titled “My Daddy’s Eyes Were Blue”. In addition to her parents, Nita was predec ...
Jack Haywood Faucette APR 19, 1993 - JUL 28, 2019
Jack Haywood Faucette, 26, died suddenly on July 28, 2019. Jack was born on April 19, 1993 in Savannah, Georgia. He lived the majority of his life in Savannah. Jack was a member of The Collegiate Church of St Paul the Apostle. Jack graduated from Johnson High School in Savannah in 2011. Jack was on active duty in the United States Army from 2013 to 2017. As an Airborne soldier, Jack was stationed in Alaska during his military service. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army, Jack enrolled at Savannah Technical College in the Welding Program. Surviving family includes his loving pa ...
Dean Woodcock Bullock - JUL 28, 2019
Mrs. Dean Woodcock Bullock, 85, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday morning, July 28, 2019. She was born in Emanuel County to Elvin Brooks Woodcock and Alice Williams Woodcock on April 13, 1934. Mrs. Bullock resided in Savannah most of her life where she raised her family. She was a strong lady who for many years owned a convenience store and later helped her husband in ownership of Sign Mart, Inc. She was the proud mother of two sons, Ronald and Tracy Chance. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 30 years, Noel Bullock. Dean is survived by son, Ronald (Peggy) Chance, T ...
Martha Tomaeno Watson NOV 09, 1928 - JUL 27, 2019
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Martha Tomaeno Watson faced all of life’s challenges with great resilience and courage. On Saturday, July 27 she passed into eternal life after facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease for 20 years. Martha loved her home and family and remained in her home until 4 months ago under the care of her family. Martha, a longtime resident of Savannah was born Martha Jane Hattrich, daughter of Martha Edna Hattrich (nee Adams) and William Duncan Hattrich on No ...
Andrew Jackson "Andy" Shaw, III - JUL 24, 2019
Tybee Island - Andrew Jackson “Andy” Shaw, III, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Andrew Jackson Shaw, Jr. and Louise Wilson Shaw. He was a 1967 graduate of Benedictine Military School and was retired from the IBEW as an electrician. Surviving are his sister, Patricia Shaw Wyrembelski (Phillip) of Dawsonville, GA and niece and nephew, Claire and David Wyrembelski of Dawsonville, GA. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family ...
Sofie K. Davis MAR 04, 1966 - JUL 23, 2019
Port Wentworth- Sofie K. Davis, 55, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home. She was born March 14, 1966 in Munich, Germany and moved to Baltimore when she was fourteen. After moving to Savannah, Sofie began working at Zaxby’s where she eventually became Manager and co-owner of many locations. However, she was best known for the Zaxby’s in Port Wentworth. Sofie was kind and enjoyed helping others. During hurricane evacuations, she remained in Savannah and kept Zaxby’s open where she prepared food for the many Law Enforcement and First Responders. Sofie was loved by many and will be mis ...
Margie Thompson West SEP 25, 1930 - JUL 23, 2019
Margie Thompson West, 88, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. The Long County, Georgia native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was born on September 25, 1930 to the late Weymon A. Thompson and Ruth Swindell Thompson Smith. Margie married the love of her life, Oscar E. "Buddy" West, Jr. in 1947. She was a loving and devoted wife for 54 years until Buddy's death in 2001. Margie was a well-known Savannah Realtor and co-owner of West Realty Company. An elegant and sophisticated fashion model, Margie was admired for her beauty and sense of style. She influenced ma ...
Gordon T. Walker - JUL 21, 2019
Gordon T. Walker, 86, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Port Wentworth, GA and as a young child moved to Sylvania, GA. After high school, Mr. Walker returned to Savannah where he worked as a machinist with the Georgia Ports Authority, Union Camp Corporation and retired from CertainTeed Corporation. Mr. Walker was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Ann Mock Walker. Surviving are his two sons, Dan T. Walker and David A. Walker both of Savannah; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memor ...
Loy Tindol Smith - JUL 20, 2019
Loy Tindol Smith, age 71, went to her heavenly home on July 20, 2019. At her side was her loving husband of 53 years, Ronald H. “Ronnie” Smith. Additional surviving loved ones include her two sons, Roger H. Smith and Steve R. Smith, their spouses Kevin Peek and Brandi W. Smith, and two granddaughters, Ellie and Olivia Smith. Loy was born in Savannah on November 16, 1947, and remained in her home city throughout her life. She was the daughter of Jenness and Mary Tindol, who predeceased her, and the sister of Earl Tindol (JoAnn) of Gastonia, North Carolina, and Richard Tindol, Sr. (Terry) of S ...
Joseph Patrick Counihan, Jr. - JUL 20, 2019
Joseph Patrick Counihan, Jr, 72, (Jody to his sisters) died after minor surgery on July 20. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Anne and Joe Counihan and his sister, Anne. As a child, Joe thought Tybee was heaven on earth and loved going to SHANDEJO, our family home but THEN he discovered Ireland! He visited the Emerald Isle many times and on his last trip, insisted that we gather some Irish dirt for family funerals. Joe always offered to let any ladies who were afraid to kiss the Blarney Stone the opportunity to kiss him instead as he had kissed it on his first trip. Even withou ...
Elizabeth H. Oelschig - JUL 19, 2019
My beloved, beautiful, loving wife Elizabeth has passed away as I held her hand, after five years of debilitating illness. She was born on the 5th of July, l936 in the old Telfair Hospital on Park Avenue, Savannah, the only child of Norma A. (Lubs) Howard and Henry J . Howard. She was the embodiment of classic Savannah that spanned 83 years. She knew and was an acquaintance of many of the characters in "The Book" and spent virtually all of her life in the historic district of Savannah, attended public schools, George Washington University for a year, returning to Savannah to complete college a ...
Clinton W. Tate MAY 06, 1931 - JUL 18, 2019
Clinton W. Tate born May 6, 1931, in Gate City, Virginia passed away peacefully in Savannah, Georgia at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital after a short illness on July 18, 2019. He was the son of George and Edna (Davidson) Tate of Clinch Valley, Virginia. A successful attorney at law for many years, Clint was a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the State Bar of Tennessee. He also was a Certified Public Accountant and worked in private practice for the last 30 years of his life practicing his specialty in tax law which he was extremely passionate about. Representing clients from all walks of l ...
Homer F. Peeples, Jr. - JUL 18, 2019
Homer F. Peeples, Jr. died on July 18, 2019 at home on his beloved creek where you could usually find him casting for shrimp and recording his daily catch. He was born February 25, 1922 in Savannah, the son of Marie Perse Peeples and Homer F. Peeples. He graduated from Savannah High School, class of 1941 where he excelled in sports and on the rifle team, achieving The US National record for 22 cal. Targets which remains UNBROKEN to this day. He entered the Univ. of Georgia until drafted into the US Army in WW II. He was discharged medically and returned to Savannah where he began his career wi ...
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Stephens Harn JAN 01, 1953 - JUL 17, 2019
Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Stephens Harn, 66, passed away on July 17, 2019 under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her husband, daughters, siblings and family. Her strong will to live, faith in God and love for her family and friends got her through an eleven-month battle with cancer. She was born in Savannah on January 1, 1953 and made Savannah her home for the majority of her life. She graduated from Jenkins High School and attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL and Loyola University in New Orleans, LA before studying advertising at the University of Georgia in Athens. Liz found her ...
Aleesha D. Briggs MAY 18, 1956 - JUL 17, 2019
Aleesha Dagmar Luckett Briggs, 63, of Savannah, Georgia, peacefully passed away at 4:25 pm on July 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Aleesha was born on May 18, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Edmund Richard “Dick” Luckett and Ruth Harvey Luckett. Aleesha loved the beach, traveling, and shopping. Supporting her kids and grandkids were her main priority. Aleesha was a “mother” to those who came into her life through her children and while she was a daycare provider for many years. Aleesha retired from Sam’s Club in 2018 where she met lifelong friends. Aleesha was a kind ...
Christopher "PeeWee" Lowery - JUL 16, 2019
Christopher Shayne “PeeWee” Lowery, 47, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1972 in Savannah, GA and was employed by Tico at the Georgia Ports as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Barbos. Surviving are his wife, Kristy P. Lowery, his father, Danny Lowery, two daughters, Taylor Lowery, and Katy Lowery, one son, Christopher Lowery, Jr., also four sisters, Jamie Wohler (Mike), Heather Ralston (Will), Danielle Hammock (Josh), and Nadia Edenfield (Ted), one brother, Michael Moore (Susan), his niece, Samantha Moore, ...