Obituaries
Cornelia (Connie) Jackson Wingard AUG 13, 1930 - SEP 10, 2019
Cornelia (Connie) Elizabeth Jackson Wingard, 89, left this earth September 10, 2019. Connie was born August 13, 1930 in Front Royal, Virginia to Etta Jane Jackson. She was preceded in death by her sister Goldie Jackson and her husband of 56 years, Lt. Col. Flen Roy (Roy) Wingard. Connie spent her childhood surrounded by 18 aunts and uncles in the mountains of Virginia. Because there were no educational opportunities in the area for African American girls after the age of 13, Connie’s mother sent her to school first in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and then to The Manassas Industrial School in Man ...
Kim Jon "Tiger" Fulkert APR 18, 1957 - SEP 10, 2019
Kim Jon “Tiger” Fulkert, 62 years old, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on September 10, 2019 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. He had suffered and survived many illnesses, but mercifully passed away in his sleep. He is survived by his wife, Angela Fulkert, his son, Spencer Fulkert (Heather), his step children, Charles “Chuck” Woodcock of Tybee Island, GA, Christine Hinely (Dean) of Pembroke, GA and Dawn Cloukey (Craig) of Fort Riley, Kansas, Darla Johnson of Dallas, TX, by his Father, Dennis Fulkert of Sarasota, FL, his Sisters Tamara Aarons (Dennis) of Clifton Park, NY and Katrin ...
Nguyen Thi Chuc MAR 10, 1953 - SEP 10, 2019
Chuc was born in Mong Cai of Qung Ninh Province in Vietnam on March 10, 1953. She went home to Jesus on September 10, 2019. She met her husband Dang Chinh Thuy at Cam Ranh Bay. They married on July 20, 1970 and were together for 49 years. She loved traveling, gardening, good food, and fishing. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Church on Wilmington Island for more than 30 years. Faithfully attended Mass on a daily basis. Enjoyed weekly Adoration. Her love of God was profound, she prayed the Rosary and the Divine Mercy at least three times a day. She fostered the importance of Sunday Mas ...
William C. "Bill" Porter - SEP 08, 2019
William C. “Bill” Porter, 94, of Atlanta, Georgia, died September 8, 2019, at Brighton Gardens of Buckhead. Bill was born November 23, 1924, in Duncan, Oklahoma, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Porter, Sr. He lived his early life in Oklahoma and then moved to Atlanta. A Navy veteran of World War II and a retired Commander from the Navy Reserve, he was proud to have been able to serve his country. After the war Bill graduated from the University of Miami and returned to Atlanta. He owned an independent insurance company for many years. Survivors include his dearly beloved wife of 47 ...
Richard L. "Dick" Schultz SEP 29, 1935 - SEP 08, 2019
Savannah, GA Richard L. (Dick) Schultz, age 83, died September 8, 2019 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born September 28, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. He retired from Saginaw Steering Gear in Michigan, and loved to fly and take care of pigeons. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy; several brothers and sisters, all in Michigan; and stepson, Bud Moser. He is survived by brothers, Lee and Clarence Schultz; sister, Nancy Donavan; half-brother, Elmer Schmidt; and stepchildren, Glenda (Mike) Brunette, Cindy Gravlin, and Kathy (Jim) Maciejewski, all of Michigan; stepson, Ken Moser of Baxley, Georgia; ...
Robert "Bob" Emmett Simmons - SEP 08, 2019
Robert E. "Bob" Simmons, 76, passed away on September 8th after a short illness. Born in Savannah, GA, he was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and the University of Georgia. He retired from Palmer and Cay and was a small business owner and author. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Arden Simmons, his brother Howard Simmons and children Julie Lambert, Therese Cook, Wendy Arbogast and Dale LaRose; 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Simmons, and daughter, Dawn LaRose. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family on Tybee Islan ...
Cynthia "Cindy" Burgstiner - SEP 08, 2019
On September 8, 2019 our beloved Cindy passed away at Memorial Hospital. Born in Savannah on October 11, 1947 she was loved by many. She attended H.V. Jenkins class of 1965 and Draughn Business School of Savannah. She started her career at Burroughs Corporation here in Savannah and ended it with Mitsubishi Electronics in Norcross, GA. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. She is survived by her husband, Henry P Burgstiner Sr of 52 years; her three sons, Henry (Hank) P Burgstiner Jr, Bryan M. Burgstiner, and Kyle ...
Kenneth Niles Lanier - SEP 04, 2019
Kenneth Niles Lanier passed away on September 4, 2019 under the care of hospice, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born August 22, 1944 in Savannah, GA and resided there until graduation from H.V. Jenkins High School. Upon graduating he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in Vietnam and retiring in 1983 as SFC Quality Control Supervisor for Army Aviation Helicopter and Fixed-Wing. He then took his talents and expertise to Gulfstream Aerospace where he was employed as Senior Airworthiness Inspector until his retirement in 2007. Kenneth was actively involved in his ...
Judy Collins Daniels - SEP 03, 2019
Judith Collins Daniels, 82, died September 3, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA, where she was being cared for by her loving family during a brief illness. Judy grew up in Savannah, GA, having attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy in the Class of 1954. She married John H. (Jack) Daniels in 1955 and they raised their family on Tybee Island before Jack’s career took them to Limo, OH, and then to Pittsburgh, PA for some 36 years. Judy worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, and later at Allegheny General Hospital until her retirement. Judy and Jack then ret ...
Joan (Joanie) Marie Baczynski - SEP 01, 2019
Joan (Joanie) Marie Baczynski, age 71, of Savannah GA, passed away on September 1, 2019 at Candler Hospital after a long illness. She was born October 22, 1947 in Aurora IL, to Harold and Martha Bollweg, and lived in Savannah for most of her life. Joanie attended Oak Park Hospital School of Nursing and received her nursing license in 1968. She worked in pediatrics in a number of hospitals in Illinois, California, and Georgia, before moving into social services, first at Parent and Child Development Services, and then Union Mission, from which she retired in 2012. Her interest in helping childr ...
Tamzon Cook Amerson - SEP 01, 2019
On September 1, 2019, our beloved family matriarch Tamzon Cecilia Cook Amerman passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Tamie was born to Homer A. Cook and Florence (Manker) Cook of Des Moines, Iowa on April 16, 1924. She was raised lovingly alongside her brothers Robert and David, coming from a family heritage of creative and brilliant minds including the aviation pioneers the Wright brothers. Since her youth Tamie radiated strength, intelligence, integrity, perseverance and incredible beauty. At the age of 19, she captured the heart of her beloved Lieut. Charles Paul Amerman USNR while atten ...
George Russell "Chip" Meinert - AUG 31, 2019
George Russell “Chip” Meinert, 54, passed away August 31, 2019, surrounded by family. He was a native of Savannah, GA and a graduate of the American Marine Institute in Daytona, FL. He was a dedicated marine mechanic and long-time employee at Marine Max, formerly Sea Ray of Savannah. Chip was deeply devoted to his family. A loving husband and father to his children, a wonderful brother and son, and irreplaceable friend to so very many. He is greatly missed. Surviving are his wife, Mary Newton Meinert, daughter, Chloe Louise Meinert, son, Jefferson McKinley “Mac” Meinert, daughter, Olivia Nevil ...
Linda Jean O'Keefe Ferdine DEC 18, 1955 - AUG 31, 2019
Linda Jean (O’Keefe) Ferdine, 63, passed away peacefully on August 31, from complications related to surgery, in Savannah, GA. Linda was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on December 18, 1955. She grew up in Hazlet, NJ, graduating from Raritan High School. Linda worked at Bell Labs in Holmdel, New Jersey, retiring after 25 years of service. Linda was our special angel, given to us for too short a time. She was gentle and loving, embraced by all who met her. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Richard, mother Joyce (Doggendorf) O’Keefe and brother Walter. Linda is survived by her father ...
Arthur M. "Bud" Heusner, Jr. - AUG 30, 2019
Arthur M. Heusner Jr., 86, formerly of Skidaway Island, GA, and now of Bluffton, SC, passed suddenly on August 30th, 2019, at Coastal Carolina Hospital; with his loving wife by his side. Arthur “Bud” was born on the 28th of January, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska to Geraldine Nancy Mitchell Heusner and Arthur Mansel Heusner. He spent his younger years in Omaha until his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa. Bud graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950, Grinnell College in 1954, and was accepted to The Basic School, Quantico, VA. After proudly completing his service in the United States Marine Corps ...
Estelle J. Bowers - AUG 26, 2019
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE NOTICE THE VISITATION AND SERVICE DAY HAS BEEN CHANGED. Estelle Jones Bowers was born in Princess Anne, Virginia on March 14, 1925. Her wonderfully fulfilled life ended in Goose Creek, South Carolina on August 26, 2019, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Estelle dealt with difficult health issues during most of her lifetime, but never let them diminish her rosy outlook and the immense happiness given her by family and friends. She will be interred on Saturday, September 14, beside her beloved husband John C. Bowers at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. ...
Joel S. Dean - AUG 26, 2019
Savannah, GA — Joel S. Dean, aged 76, passed away Monday, August 26th, 2019 after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Rosemary (Penny) Dean (nee Greevey); his daughter, Rebecca Lehto of Savannah; his son James Dean of Savannah; his daughter in law, Carolyn Dean and his grandchildren, Stephen Lehto, Elizabeth Lehto, Catherine Lehto, Natalie Lehto, Samantha Lehto, Elizabeth Dean and John Thomas Dean; and many beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joel was born on Staten Island, New York on July 31, 1943 to Arthur and Esther Dean but grew up ar ...
Barry Jay Ostrow - AUG 24, 2019
Barry Jay Ostrow died Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of the late Benjamin and Beatrice Wayne Ostrow. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and Ithaca College with a degree in radio and television and attended a master’s program in communications at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Barry began his career in communications at WTOP-TV where he was on the television production staff working primarily with CBS News. He was involved with network news programs such as President John F. Kennedy’s Cuban Missile Crisis speech, presidential news conf ...
Robert Clayton Meyers, Sr. - AUG 24, 2019
Robert Clayton Meyers Sr. passed away at home at the age of 87, August 24,2019. Born June 16, 1932 in West Pittston, Pa., he lived most of his life in Savannah, Ga. Mr. Meyers served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, August 1983. After that he worked for Branigar Organization then Lockheed Martin, before officially retiring. He was an avid golfer and known for his antics and skill on the course, he played in the Meyers blitz on Saturday mornings. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Blanche Prouse Meyers; son, Robert Jr.; daughters, Jackie He ...
Jerry Alan Paulson DEC 23, 1947 - AUG 23, 2019
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Jerry Alan Paulson, 71, died peacefully on Friday August 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. The Little Fork, MN native was born on December 23, 1947 to the late William and Jacquelyn Harding Paulson. As his mother worked for the National Weather Service, Jerry lived in many places as a child, including Alaska, Barrow and Sitka. Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran serving his country honorably from 1966 until 1986; he retired as 1st Sergeant. Jerry was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. He married Janet Loken on August 9, 1968. Th ...
William "Bill" Sands - AUG 22, 2019
William B. Sands (Bill), adventurer, explorer, and friend to all he met, passed away on August 22, 2019 at Hospice Savannah. Bill possessed a unique spirit, at once clever and caring, thoughtful and witty, and always ready with a wry comment or a funny story. Bill lived life to the fullest, with an inquisitive mind and an amazing openness to new people and new experiences. He was filled with joy and generously shared that joy with all who knew and loved him. Bill was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 28, 1930 and was raised in New York City until the age of 14, at which time his family r ...
Jessica Brooke Meadow - AUG 22, 2019
On the afternoon of August 22, 2019 Jessica Brooke Meadow passed away at the age of 36 in Savannah, GA. Jessica was born to Bill and Jan Meadow in December, 1982. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of North Georgia in 2010. Jessica enjoyed listening to music and tutoring children. Her dream was to complete her Masters in Childhood Development and become an elementary school teacher. Jessica is preceded in death by her grandparents Bill and Florene Meadow, John Williams Sr. and Betty Seymour. She is survived by her father Bill (Trisha), mother Jan, sister Ashley ...
Mary B. Darden - AUG 21, 2019
Mary Bookout Darden "Mo" passed away at home at the age of 61 on August 21, 2019 while in the care of her husband and Hospice of Savannah. She was born in Moses Lake, Washington. A military brat, Mo lived in Washington State, Florida, Massachusetts, Venezuela and New Mexico. She attended Texas Tech where she obtained degree in advertising and marketing. Mary later attended the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in education. She taught school in Tampa, Florida prior to moving to Savannah in 1990 where she taught at Savannah Country Day for several years. Mo was an avid runner and t ...
Debra Ann Brown Browder - AUG 21, 2019
Debra Ann Brown Browder, 65, wife of Larry E. Browder of Richmond Hill passed away Wednesday, August 21. 2019 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. ...
Ann R. Karn MAY 06, 1934 - AUG 21, 2019
Ann Richardson Karn, 85, passed away peacefully on August 21,2019. She was born on May 6, 1934, the youngest of three children to Raymond John and Martha Lee Richardson. Ann spent the majority of her life in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from East High School class of 1952 and the University of Memphis. She spent the last two years of her life residing at John Wesley Villas in Savannah, Georgia to be closer to her granddaughters who were her pride and joy. Ann was preceded in death by her two loving big brothers whom she adored, John Richardson of Houston, Texas and Tom Richardson of Memph ...
Nancy M. Manucy - AUG 20, 2019
Nancy Davis McMillan Manucy passed peacefully August 20, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Savannah Georgia on November 11, 1929. She was a 1948 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong State College. She was head secretary at Union Camp Corporation in the Woodlands Division before marrying the love of her life James Edward Manucy III. Nancy prided herself on being a devoted mother and wife. Nancy sang with Harry Persse’s Handel Society at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was also a member of the Savannah Symphony Chorale. Nancy was an avid artist and writer. She ...
Nancy "Gerry" Baumgardner - AUG 19, 2019
Nancy “Gerry” Baumgardner, 90, passed away August 19, 2019 at her residence on Skidaway Island. She was born February 23, 1929 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles Lawrence Brandenburg and Martha Ellen Brawner Brandenburg. She attended the University of Maryland and taught Elementary School for two years. Gerry was a resident of Skidaway Island for over 25 years, where she was an active member of Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, and a member of the P.E.O., A.S. Chapter. She enjoyed playing tennis and golf, and was the only member of her family that made a hole in one. In addition to her pa ...
Yaroslow William "Bill" Nahay - AUG 19, 2019
Yaroslow William “Bill” Nahay, 78, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born in Savannah December 22, 1940 to William and Victoria Krasnicki Nahay. He was a 1958 graduate of Savannah High School and earned his degree in Chemistry at University of Georgia. While serving in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. Later he worked as a Chemist with American Cyanimid, the State of Virginia, Kemira Oy, and Kerr-McGee. He was ...
Joseph Devola DEC 21, 1922 - AUG 19, 2019
Joseph Devola passed away August 19, 2019 at Riverview Nursing Home under the care of Hospice. Joe was born December 21, 1922 in Jeannette, PA to Grace Cintino and Andrea Devola. He served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was stationed at Fort Stewart in Hinesville GA. While he was there, he met and married Billie Taylor. They had 63 happy years together before she passed away in 2006. Joe studied accounting at Draughon’s Business College. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a Union Official. His career afforded him the opportunity to visit the White House where he met with Ji ...