Obituaries
"Dixie" (Gertrude) Viers - FEB 10, 2019
“Dixie” (Gertrude) Fay Viers passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia, on the morning of Sunday, February 10, 2019. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dixie married her high school sweetheart, the late Lt. Col. Willard G. (“Gus”) Viers upon his graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1953 and commissioning as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Marine Corps. The Corps became a career for both of them, having lived at various military bases across the county until they retired to Savannah in 1976. Dixie lost her beloved Gus in 2005. Daughter of the late Walter D. ...
Nathalee Starling Brown APR 25, 1923 - FEB 10, 2019
Nathalee Brown, age 95, of Fayetteville, formerly of Savannah, passed away February 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Brown and brother Sewlyn Starling. Ms. Brown is survived by her daughter, Gail (Kenneth) Bobbitt; brother, Hinton Starling; sister, Sequel (Carl) Hendricks; grandchildren, Ken (Kelley) Bobbitt & David (Lee) Bobbitt; great grandchildren, Kyle (Terri) Bobbitt, Karson Bobbitt, Jagger Rhodes, and Savannah Bobbitt; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will take place in the chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Home in Savannah, GA, Friday, Febr ...
Evelyn P. Padgett JAN 12, 1936 - FEB 10, 2019
Evelyn P. Padgett, 83, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at home. Evelyn grew up in Brunswick and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She graduated from Glynn Academy and Armstrong State College. She was a former operator at Southern Bell and was co-owner of Padgett Trailer Sales, Inc. Evelyn was currently a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church and a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she taught Sunday School and was active in the GA’s (Girls in Action). Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Ben Padgett, Jr. and her step-father, Joseph A. Pitts. Surviving are her daughter, ...
Stephen K. Myers, Jr. - FEB 09, 2019
Stephen Krauss Myers, Jr., 75, passed away February 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 7, 1943, in Miami, Florida, to the late Stephen K. and Amelia Block Myers. Steve attended public schools in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1962. He graduated from Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Georgia, in 1965. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Steve worked in clothing retail in Savannah for several different well-known retailers. He was a member of the Savannah Jaycees (former vice president), the Savannah Contract Bridge Club, the Little Theater of Savannah (former presiden ...
Loring Clarence Horne - FEB 08, 2019
Loring Clarence “Buck” Horne, 88, of Wilmington Island, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, in Savannah. Loring was born and raised in Thunderbolt and spent his married life on Wilmington Island. Loring was the Southeast Regional Safety Instructor for EMC Electric, but, given the chance, he would tell you all about his younger days spent working on a shrimp boat off the coast of Port Isabel. He was an avid shrimper and fisherman and loved spending time with his family. Loring was preceded in death by his wife of nearly forty years, Jackie, and his only daughter, Jean Woods. The family wi ...
Bettye Durrence Whiteman - FEB 08, 2019
Bettye Durrence Whiteman of Rye, New York passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on February 8, 2019 at the age of 93. She lived a long and extraordinary life dancing on Broadway, representing major fashion designers and most of all, being devoted to Bob, her husband of nearly 70 years. Family was her highest priority and she reveled in the lives of her three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who all knew her as Deda. Born in Savannah, Georgia to Audrey and Nita Durrence, Bettye excelled in music and dance as an elementary student. By the ...
Patricia Rentz Bland AUG 30, 1946 - FEB 07, 2019
Patricia Rentz Bland, 72, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. The Warner Robins, GA native was born on August 30, 1946 to the late Louis and Mary Rentz. She was a longtime resident of Garden City and Pooler and was of the Southern Baptist faith. Patricia was a devoted lover of animals and enjoyed spending her time gardening. She worked for many years as a aircraft mechanic at Gulfstream Aerospace. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Donna Marie Bland; her grandson and his wife, Brandon Bland and Dana Brown; her great-g ...
Elizabeth Stewart NOV 06, 1941 - FEB 07, 2019
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On Thursday, February 7, 2019, Elizabeth Stewart, a passionate member of the Savannah community and loving mother of three, passed away at the age of 77. We hear much of “giving back,” which is a fine thing; for Elizabeth, however, the good she undertook wasn't done out of a sense of obligation, but of opportunity. And when she had such an opportunity, it was never one simply handed to her, but one she made. Three examples come readily to hand. She essentially created Georgia’s first institutionalized program of assistance to victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system, as well as one ...
Richard Elliott Moody, Sr. - FEB 05, 2019
Richard Elliott Moody, Sr., 85, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He was born in Glennville, Georgia, son of Roosevelt and Eula Mae Kicklighter Moody. He was a graduate of Glennville High School and a veteran of the United States Army. After the military, Mr. Moody joined Savannah Tire and Rubber where he remained until he retired in 1993. He was a member of Central Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard E. Moody, Jr. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Lorine G. Moody; grandson, Traves Moody and his wife, Savannah; brothers-in-law, Johnny Griner a ...
Patrice Richardson Janas DEC 19, 1952 - FEB 04, 2019
Patrice Richardson Janas, passed away Monday, February, 4th 2019, while under the care of Affinis Hospice. Patrice was born December, 19, 1952 to the late Billy and Betty Richardson. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and attended St. James, Bartlett Jr. High, and Jenkins High schools. She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. Patrice is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Francie Richardson; and several nieces and nephews. . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Patrice's honor to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 381 ...
TSgt. Emile J. Mercier (USAF, Ret.) SEP 06, 1933 - FEB 04, 2019
TSgt. Emile J. Mercier (USAF, Ret.), 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. TSgt. Mericer was a 20 year United States Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He will be be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Beaufort National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. ...
Edward Wayne Ray, Sr. MAR 30, 1929 - FEB 04, 2019
Edward W. Ray, 89, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. The West Virginia native graduated from high school in St. Albans where he played football in the position of fullback. Edward earned a B.S. degree in chemistry from Marshal University. After college, Edward enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas. He retired as superintendent from Dupont Corporation in Pompton Lakes, NJ after more than 30 years of service. In 1986, he and his loving wife Virginia moved to the Savannah area where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, an ...
Mary Virginia Pedigo SEP 09, 1921 - FEB 04, 2019
Mary Virginia Pedigo passed away on February 4, 2019 at Habersham House in Savannah Georgia at 97 years of age. Although a Tennessee native, she lived most of her life in Virginia before moving to Savannah in 2011 to be closer to family. She was born on September 9, 1921 to Hobart and Emma Janes. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters (Betty Fields, Laura Toulouza and Becky Buchanan), and by her husband of thirty-eight years, Carl Sharpe Pedigo, Sr. She is survived by the following family members, all of whom she loved without reservation: her son, Carl Sharpe Pedigo Jr, (K ...
Julianne "Julie" Blocker - FEB 03, 2019
Julianne “Julie” Blocker, long-time resident of Savannah passed away at her Parkside home on February 3rd. Born in Walterboro, SC, Julie was the oldest of six children born to Sherrill and Claire Mouzon Blocker. She is survived by her life partner, Marcia Long, sisters Dianne Reynolds (David) of Baton Rouge, LA, Sara Blocker (Harriet) of Darien, GA; brothers Tom Blocker (Nellie) of Lawrenceville, GA, Beau Blocker of Columbia, SC. and she was predeceased by youngest brother William Blocker of Savannah. Rescue pets Lillie and Anna also survive her. Julie taught art for 30 years for the Chatham ...
Margaret C. Murray AUG 17, 1923 - FEB 03, 2019
Margaret C. Murray, 95, passed away peacefully February 3, 2019 at Summer Breeze. She was born in New York City on August 17, 1923 and married her sweetheart, Edward J Murray, April 10, 1948. Margaret leaves behind 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, all of who loved her. Margaret has now gone to join her loving husband, Edward J. Murray, Sr. (03/02/1919-07/22/2009). She will be missed by many friends and family. Rest in Peace dear mother. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. In lieu o ...
Theresa Regina Purvis OCT 10, 1986 - FEB 02, 2019
Theresa Regina Purvis, 32, affectionately known as “T,” was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 2. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 10, 1986 to Gary and Eleanor Patton Purvis. Theresa attended Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School from kindergarten through eighth grade. She excelled in sports and academics there and at Savannah Christian Preparatory High School, where she graduated in 2005. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and was a member of Pi Sigma Epsilon professional fraternity. She ...
Jason Bradley Russell APR 22, 1977 - FEB 01, 2019
Jason B. Russell, 41, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at home. Jason was born on April 22, 1977 in Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Michael Freeman Russell and Gloria Drawdy Russell. In addition to his father, Jason was predeceased by his Grandfather, Herbert C. Drawdy and his grandmother, Willene Russell. Jason graduated from Smith Station High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Columbus State University. He was a former employee of Sol Loeb Moving & Storage, Walmart, and Carl Gregory Honda. In addition to his mother, Jason is survived by his brother and sister-in-law ...
Beverly Jeanne Seigler JAN 07, 1929 - JAN 31, 2019
Beverly Jeanne Seigler, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Liberty County, GA. She was a pacesetter for women in the accounting profession having passed the CPA exam in 1968. She joined the society of CPA’s in 1969 as one of only 7 women in the Society at that time. Now nearly half of the profession is made up of women. She served as president of the Savannah chapter in the early seventies and became a Life member of the state organization in 1994. Her public accounting career began with Hancock, Askew & Company, rising to the position of audit manager. She served on the staff ...
Carol Virginia Blanck JAN 29, 1940 - JAN 31, 2019
SAVANNAH – Carol Virginia Los Blanck (79), died January 31, 2019, at Summer Breeze Assisted Living Center in Savannah, GA, under the care of Pruitt Hospice. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Carol was born on January 29, 1940, in Norwalk, CT, and before her final move to Savannah lived in Connecticut, Florida, and North Carolina. Carol was an avid Prayer Warrior, spending a considerable amount of time in prayer as an intercessory for many. Those prayers will span generations. She was a beloved mother, both to her own children, and to many others who needed a surrogate mother in thei ...
Capt. R.M. "Mike" Stone, Sr. JUL 28, 1942 - JAN 29, 2019
Captain R.M. "Mike” Stone died January 29, 2019. Mike was a lifelong resident of Savannah, where he led a varied and adventurous existence among the rivers, tidal creeks and Barrier Islands of Coastal Georgia. Mike was born for the Wilmington River, it's creeks and mud flats. There wasn’t a watercraft he couldn’t run, a river he couldn’t tame, nor a shot he couldn’t make. He didn't fish (too slow,) but ducks and marsh hens trembled at his expert call. His hunting season was always open and he possessed every hunting license known to man. He spent a lifetime on the waters, up and down the Easte ...
John William Neumann FEB 17, 1941 - JAN 27, 2019
On Sunday, January 27, 2019, John W. Neumann, loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 77 in Savannah, Georgia. John was born on February 17, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Ralph and Dorothy (Holzbach) Neumann. He received his psychology degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and he worked on the technology standardization teams for 40 years in Virginia and Internationally. He was married and divorced to both Carol McCumber and Karen Folts. He raised three sons, Allen, Tim, and Alex and one daughter, Katrina. Many people knew John Neumann in a myriad of fac ...
Sharon Gierer - JAN 27, 2019
Sharon Butterworth Gierer passed away in the early hours on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born in the small town of Painted Post, NY to Bertram and Bettie Butterworth. She lived in Montgomery, AL, Columbus , GA, and her favorite Savannah, GA. Sharon worked as a dedicated pharmacy technician for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Howard, her daughter Amy Summit (Jeff), son Adam Gierer (Christine), sisters Cheryl Gallops (Jon), Kim Manning (John), Marylina Cote (Louis), nieces Heather, Krista, Lindsey, and nephews Scott and Reese. She is preceded in death by her paren ...
Marilyn Jean Jensen Bardsley JUL 21, 1944 - JAN 27, 2019
Marilyn Jean Jensen Bardsley passed away at the age of 74, on January 27, 2019 at home in Savannah, Georgia. Marilyn was born on July 21, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, was a graduate from Shaker Heights High School and Case Western Reserve University. After an executive career in marketing in the telecommunication and internet industries (including Vice President of Marketing at British Telcom and MCI), she went on to create a world-renowned website in 1998, Crime Library. Crime Library was the leading true crime website that showcased comprehensive and informative articles by experts in criminal a ...
Jane Driver - JAN 26, 2019
Jane Jackson Driver, 83, died Saturday in Savannah. She was the daughter of the late James and Queenie Shearouse Jackson, and was a homemaker raising her five children. She was preceded in death her husband Lamar Driver, her son, Paul Driver, 2 brothers, and 6 sisters. Surviving are her son, Larry Drive (Jocelyn), daughters, Jeanie Driver, Joanie Horton, and Eve Driver. Also surviving are 4 sisters, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
David Nicholas Sovchen JAN 25, 1947 - JAN 25, 2019
David Nicholas Sovchen of Savannah, Georgia: Born January 25, 1947, died peacefully, January 25, 2019 on his 72nd Birthday. Survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Maura. Most adored father of Christopher and Alexander Sovchen. He will be deeply missed by Chris’s fiancée, Sarah Petruchik. David was a very special and treasured brother-in-law to Andrée Walsh of Vancouver, and uncle to her children, Blake, Sean (and his fiancée, Cindy Perreira) of Seattle, Wa., and Sarah Walsh. He was the respected brother-in-law of Steven Lea and Maureen Lea of Toronto, and uncle and great uncle of Jeffrey a ...
Howard Jackson Morrison Jr. MAY 14, 1943 - JAN 24, 2019
Howard Jackson Morrison Jr. of Savannah, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 24th due to complications resulting from a stroke suffered on March 14, 2017, his 47th wedding anniversary. He was 75. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Mary Reynolds Morrison, his children Howard Jackson Morrison, III of Savannah, and Mary Morrison Moore of Atlanta, daughter-in-law Camille Warnell Morrison, son-in-law Timothy Temple Moore, and six grandchildren, Emma Camille, Jim Reynolds and Grace Thiesen Morrison, Andrew Jackson, Jackson Thiesen, and Hamilton Egan Moore. He is also survived by his brother Mi ...
Jerry B. Pullium NOV 18, 1946 - JAN 23, 2019
Jerry B. Pullium, age 72, of Savannah, GA passed away at home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Katherine and daughter Jennifer (Trip Collins) Pullium. Preceded in death by his parents Ray and Ruth Pullium. Jerry was Naval ROTC at Auburn University, graduating in 1968 and serving with the United States Marine Corp. Jerry completed pilot training at Vance Air Force Base and had a distinguished career as an A-4 pilot, including service in Vietnam and six Air Medals. He went on to receive a Master’s degree in Human Resources ma ...