Obituaries
Joan Lane Chambers Usher AUG 06, 1932 - DEC 02, 2018
Joan Lane Chambers Usher, of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018, surrounded by family at her residence in Habersham House. Born August 6, 1932, in Augusta, Georgia, she is predeceased by her parents, James Newton and Eunice Moorefield Chambers, and her husband of 64 years, Jack Holmes Usher. She was a graduate of Tubman High School for Girls. After marrying in 1952, she completed her final year of studies at the University of Georgia earning her Bachelors in Journalism. At the University of Georgia, she was a member of Chi Omega. When they settled in Savannah, she e ...
Carolyn Webster Golden DEC 19, 1976 - DEC 02, 2018
Carolyn Webster Golden, 41, of Savannah, GA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 2, 2018, as the result of an accident while visiting friends in Vermont. She was born December 19, 1976 in London, England to Robert Kehoe Golden and Sandra Pierce Golden while the family was living and working abroad. Carolyn loved traveling and experiencing life in many places, having lived in Cairo, Egypt, Chicago, IL, Westport, CT, Portland, OR, and Los Angeles, CA, before returning home to Savannah in 2013 to enjoy life with Meg and the boys. She is a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended Ar ...
William "Wick" Nelson Searcy JUN 26, 1942 - DEC 02, 2018
William “Wick” Nelson Searcy, 76, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Wick was born on June 26, 1942 in Moultrie, Georgia. Growing up in Thomasville, Georgia with his brothers Floyd, Ashburn, and John Frank, little Wick enjoyed hunting, playing golf, school, and general mischief. At a young age, Wick brought a sense of duty and responsibility into whatever he sought to achieve. An Eagle Scout by age thirteen, Wick set about on a life marked by achievement. After graduating from Thomasville High School, Wick’s stellar academic record and love for the Bulldogs brought him to the University of Geor ...
Lolly Solana McGee JUL 13, 1929 - DEC 01, 2018
Laurie Solana McGee, 89, died December 1, 2018 at Morningview of Irving Park in Greensboro, NC. She was born in Nashville, TN and moved to Savannah with her parents, Joseph M. and Olna Belcher Solana when she was a one year old. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College and attended the University of Georgia. In 1952 she married Dr. Harry Hand McGee, Jr. Mrs. McGee was very active in the Christian community and was associated with First Baptist Church, the Evangelical Bible Fellowship, and Southside Baptist Church. She was also active in many Bible Study groups an ...
William "Bill" James Quinan III DEC 24, 1937 - DEC 01, 2018
Bill Quinan, 81 years old, died 1 December 2018 at Candler Hospital. He was born and raised in Savannah, GA and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Carter, in 1957. He retired from the United States Coast Guard as a Commissioned Warrant Officer. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Judy, sons, Jimmy, Joseph, and Kevin, son-in-law, Darrell Farringer, his parents, and sister. Surviving are his daughter, Nancy Farringer of Savannah; and Adam Quinan (Phillip), James Farringer and Ron Farringer, all of Savannah and Andrew Quinan of Illin ...
James Edgar Murrin - NOV 30, 2018
James Edgar Murrin, “Jim”, as he was known to his friends, died peacefully on November 30 at age 95. He retired in 1980 as Director of East-West Trade Development with the Commerce Department. His home was in Arlington. Jim graduated from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in 1949 and worked with American Express in New York and Paris before joining Commerce in 1951. During his nearly three decades at Commerce, Jim's responsibilities grew steadily and ranged widely from export control to intelligence activities to trade promotion. He travelled extensively to the Far East, M ...
Rue Allen Tungate, Jr. DEC 28, 1971 - NOV 27, 2018
Rue Allen Tungate, Jr., 46, died at home on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The Springfield, IL native was born on December 28, 1971 to Rue Allen Tungate, Sr. and Gloria Karrick Tungate. Rue was a devoted father who enjoyed music, comedy, nature, and helping others. Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Melissa Tungate; three sons, Rue Allen Tungate, III, Tristin Gregory Jerome Tungate, and Kai Anthony Allen Tungate; a brother, Greg "Boog" Tungate; and his Dorsey Tire family. Rue will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of Rue’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec ...
Raymond A. Coulter JUN 29, 1944 - NOV 27, 2018
Raymond Allen Coulter was born in Huntingdon, PA, to Raymond and Annabelle Coulter on July 29th, 1944, and went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018. He is survived by his sisters, Sandra Brechbiel and Bonnie Lankard along with a number of nieces and nephews. He attended Coastal Center for Developmental Services for many years and leaves behind many friends there. Interment with be in Huntingdon, PA. ...
Thomas Edward Horne MAY 20, 1932 - NOV 27, 2018
Thomas Edward Horne, 86, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Montgomery County, Georgia on May 20, 1932. He survived polio at 2 years old and continued a normal healthy life. He was a graduate of Tombs Central High School. He married Shirley Sorrels in 1953 and had four sons. Mr. Horne retired after 44 years with Ryder/Pie Truck Lines and worked for Union Camp Corporation for three years until retirement in 1995. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Encouragers Sunday School Class. Upon retirement, he enjoyed frequent fishing trips up the Savanna ...
Harris Tillman Anderson - NOV 26, 2018
Harris “Tillman” Anderson, 75, passed away peacefully with family by his side, in Gainesville, GA on November 26, 2018. He was born to Harris and Kathryn Anderson, February 16, 1943 in Savannah, GA. He grew up in Savannah where he graduated from Savannah High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served in the Savannah and Charleston Ports. “Tillman” to his many friends, retired after 38 years of service as top salesman from Sysco Food Services, Jacksonville, FL. Later retiring a second time in Business Development from IFH Food Services. He was a great mentor to m ...
Carol Sue Noe Kalwitz - NOV 26, 2018
Carol Sue Noe Kalwitz, 72, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born September 16, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Earl and Irene Powers Noe. She was a resident of Skidaway Island for the past 17 years. Surviving are her husband, Kurt Kalwitz of Savannah, daughter, Patty Loomis and her husband David of Kansas City, Missouri, four brothers, Ed Noe, Don Noe, Bob Noe, and Jimmy Noe, three grandchildren, Jonathan, Elizabeth, and Christina, five great-grandchildren, Nathan, Natalie, Mia, J.J., and Eric. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery in Springfield, M ...
Ronald Tootle - NOV 25, 2018
Ronald Tootle, 71, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1947 in Glennville, GA to the late Troy and Lonnell Surrency Tootle. Ronald was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He lived in Glennville, GA, Columbus, OH, and spent his later years in Savannah, GA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Sonny Dale Tootle, Randall Tootle, Reginald Tootle, Delores Grantham, and David Tootle, as well as one grandson, Corey Tootle. He is survived by nine children, Dawn Tootle Merritt, Ronald Tootle, Jeffrey Tootl ...
Alton Brown, Sr. - NOV 25, 2018
Alton Brown, Sr. died November 25, 2018 at the age of 91. Born in Savannah, GA, Alton was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brown. Alton retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company/Georgia Power/Southern Company as Plant Supervisor after 45 years. Alton was an Elder Emeritus at the Independent Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Marion Bandy Brown, daughters Sharon Brown and Lisa Morris (Scott) and son Alton Brown, Jr. (Natalie). Six grandchildren Emily Meneghini (Josiah), Amy Wiersema (Noah) and Anderson Morris; Mary Price, Mabel and Agnes Brown and 2 gre ...
William E. Check, MD OCT 12, 1950 - NOV 24, 2018
William Edward Check, MD, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Check held degrees from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Check completed a residency in Pathology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He served as a Pathologist for 29 years at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. He was a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church. Bill was an avid golfer and was a member of The Landings Club of Skidaway Island and Secession ...
Brett James Wile - NOV 24, 2018
Brett James Wile, 43, passed away from cancer on November 24, 2018 surrounded by family. Brett was born and raised in Ohio, then moved to Savannah in 2002. He worked at Gulfstream for over 10 years in various positions. During that time, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. Brett was an amazing husband, father and friend. Family and friends were the world to him and he loved meeting people and talking to everyone. His warm beautiful smile and generous spirit will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Angela, and daughter Olivia. He is also su ...
Elizabeth H. Austin NOV 29, 1933 - NOV 23, 2018
Elizabeth H. Austin, 84, died gracefully Friday, November 23, 2018 surrounded by her adoring family after a long and very energetic life. Dede, as she was known to all, was born in Savannah, GA on November 29, 1933 to Louise Heyward Lynah Harrison and Joseph Huger Harrison. Dede attended Pape School in Savannah before transferring to and graduating from Fox Hollow School in Lenox, Massachusetts. From there she attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Dede met her husband of 65 years, Lawrence M. Austin. They were married in 1953 in Savannah, then moved to Boston, then New Port while Larry ...
Mildred Kathryn Blackerby Coleman AUG 22, 1922 - NOV 21, 2018
Mildred Kathryn Blackerby Coleman died November 21, 2018 in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Comanche, Oklahoma on August 22, 1922. She grew up in Duncan, Oklahoma before graduating from Duncan High School, then moved to New Orleans with her husband (Joseph Edward Coleman) in 1944. She and her husband, Joe, moved to Savannah in 2007 to be closer to family. She was a stay-at-home mother until all three of her children finished high school. She retired from the United States Customs Service and spent her retired life gardening and collecting memorabilia. She was preceded in death by her paren ...
Rodney Wayne Ferguson MAY 28, 1971 - NOV 20, 2018
Rodney Wayne Ferguson, age 47, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born on May 28, 1971 in Bristol, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Roy King, and Ethel and Gaines Ferguson; his father, Don Ferguson; uncle, James “Buddy” King (Louise); and aunt, Lou Ann Hodge (Bud). Rodney was a graduate of Sullivan East High School, attended Northeast State and completed his studies at Savannah Technical Institute. He was a veteran of the United States Army. During his time of service he received the ...
Eileen "Rosie Rosenberger Lemieux - NOV 20, 2018
Eileen “Rosie” Rosenberger Lemieux, 61, passed away on November 20, 2018 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1957 in Queens, New York. She grew up in Levittown, but lived in Savannah for the past 34 years. Surviving are her mother, Helen Rosenberger, two sons and their wives, Brennan and Laura of Savannah, GA, and Garon and Kelli of Savannah, GA, and her two grandsons, Gui and Kirby. She is also survived by her brother, Kevin Rosenberger, and sister Maureen Rosenberger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, her daughter, Catherine, and her father, Richa ...
Edith Iler Lanier DEC 10, 1925 - NOV 19, 2018
The Lord finally obliged Edith’s last request on the morning of November 19, 2018, 21 days short of her 93rd birthday. She had been saying for a while now that she was ready to go. Each time I spoke to her, she would tell me that she was ready to go, but she would also say that she loved her family more than life itself. While I have heard this sentiment elsewhere, it was never so believable as when she said it. Edith was a strong-willed woman. A friend described her as hard headed and feisty. If she liked you, you knew it. She would give you her opinion without even having to ask her. If Edit ...
Linda Marie Furhman Honeycutt OCT 30, 1951 - NOV 16, 2018
Farmers Branch, TX - Linda Marie Honeycutt, 67, passed away in her home after a hard fought battle with cancer on November 16, 2018. She leaves behind her daughter, Erin Vieman and her son Russell Smith, her sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Russell Hurt, their children Angie and Kristie, her Aunt Dale and Uncle George, as well as many grandchildren and many close friends and family. Ms. Honeycutt was born in Savannah, Georgia to Robert and Nancy Moody Furhrman, graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in Savannah Georgia and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Amber ...
Herbert Bremer Wells APR 14, 1930 - NOV 15, 2018
Herbert Bremer Wells, age 88, passed away on November 15, 2018. Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his parents, John Boyd Wells and Rosa Bremer Wells, as well as his beloved wife, Eva Connor Wells. Herb was the remaining survivor of 11 siblings, and he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Herb was Salutatorian of the Class of 1949 at Benedictine Military School and he went on to a 38-year career in management at the Amoco Refinery in Savannah. Mr. Wells was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Decem ...
Frederick W. Kilcline - NOV 14, 2018
Frederick W. Kilcline, died in the early morning of November 14, 2018 in Ibarra, Ecuador. The native and longtime resident of Savannah moved to Ecuador two years ago following retirement. Frederick attended Savannah Catholic Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a 1963 graduate of Clemson University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Savannah. Surviving are his wife, Anne Fasola Kilcline; his sister, Mary Kilcline Harrison; a niece, Teresa Harrison Coleman (Warren); three nephews, Lance Pi ...
James E. "Jimmy" Preacher DEC 20, 1944 - NOV 13, 2018
OKATIE, SC – James E. “Jimmy” Preacher, 73, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a native and lifelong resident of Okatie, SC. Jimmy was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and attended Armstrong College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, William Hughes Preacher and Josie Mae Sikes Preacher and his twin brother, Gerald E. "Jerry" Preacher. He is survived by several cousins. A Graveside Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Forest Lawn Memory Gard ...
Gertrude (Trudy) A. Conklin AUG 18, 1933 - NOV 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Gertrude (Trudy) Ann Conklin, on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at the age of 85. Born August 18th, 1933, Trudy grew up in New Jersey where she raised her family, and then moved to Connecticut before she and her husband retired to Savannah in 1993. For the last 50 years, one of her favorite joys was spending summers in East Hampton, Long Island. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert E. Conklin, her daughters and their husbands Joanne M. and Robert H. Blake and ...
Dr. Roy T. Smith SEP 13, 1936 - NOV 12, 2018
Roy Taylor Smith, MD, 82, died November 12, 2018 in Savannah, GA. Born on September 13, 1936 in Watseka, IL, Roy was the son of the late Kenneth A and Helen T Smith. He received his Baccalaureate in Science in 1959 from DePauw University and his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University in 1963. He served his internship at Passavant Hospital and his residency at Wesley Memorial Hospital, both in Chicago, IL. Dr. Smith taught pathology at Northwestern Medical School and worked as a pathologist at Wesley Hospital, Chicago, and St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, Utica, NY. He was a Captain in th ...
Monsignor Marvin J. LeFrois - NOV 09, 2018
Monsignor Marvin J. LeFrois, 94, a retired priest of the Diocese of Savannah died Friday, November 9 at a Hospice in Valdosta after a long illness. A native of Greece, New York, Monsignor LeFrois was ordained a priest in Rochester, New York in 1949. He began service in the Diocese of Savannah as an assistant pastor of Holy Family Church in Columbus, Georgia in 1951. His other assignments included assistant rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, pastor of St. Teresa Church in Albany, pastor of St. Anne Church in Columbus, pastor of St. Mary on the Hill Church in Augusta, p ...
Susan Elisabeth Druley Corbin MAR 02, 1933 - NOV 08, 2018
Susan Elisabeth Druley Corbin, 85, of Savannah Georgia, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Susan was born on March 2, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the only child of Eugene and Mary Lois Druley. Susan grew up in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky and attended Virginia Intermont College before transferring to the University of Kentucky where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. At UK she met and fell in love with William Edward Corbin who was no doubt smitten by the fact that Susan was a cheerleader. They both graduated from UK in 1955 and were married on August 6 of tha ...
James A. Gardner - NOV 08, 2018
JAMES ALSTON GARDNER of Savannah, GA passed away on Thursday, November 11th, 2018. Jim was born in Stockbridge, GA on August 12, 1929. He lived in New Orleans, LA for 47 years before moving to Savannah in 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilburn and Ruby Gardner, brother Wilburn "Rip" Gardner, sister Dorothy Pullin. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Sheila, sister Evelyn Norman and children James Jr. (Rosa), John, Paul (Susan), Erin Gill (Rob), Chris and Glenn (Kim). He is survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Jim was a graduate of Georgia Tech and had a disti ...