Obituaries
Leland "Lee" C. Gooding Sr. NOV 16, 1927 - JUN 14, 2018
Leland Cogdill Gooding, Sr., 90, of Savannah died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Lee was born November 16, 1927 in Miley, S.C, the youngest child of the late Hemmie and Lillie Thomas Gooding. After graduating from Brunson High School, he served in the U.S. Navy before beginning a 43-year career with the railroad. He started work on the Central Georgia Railroad in 1944, as a messenger boy and then retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as the Terminal Superintendent in Augusta, Georgia. Living most of his life in Savannah, his railroad career took hi ...
Franklin Eugene Polk SEP 09, 1943 - JUN 13, 2018
Franklin E. Polk, 74, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The Savannah native was a lifelong resident of Midway and a Retired U.S. Navy Veteran. After more than 30 years of service, Frank retired as a sergeant from the Chatham County Police Department where he was a certified bomb technician. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Polk; his children, Mandy & Michael Ondriezek, Laura & Jeff Calloway, and Eason & Angie Polk; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fo ...
Judith Kay Fischer JUL 13, 1939 - JUN 12, 2018
Judith Kay Fischer, 78, of Tybee Island, Georgia, died early Tuesday morning, June 12, in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Clintonville, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Cronce and the late Bessie Cronce. Ms. Fischer was a scholar, a teacher, a nurse, a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. She was raised partly in Tacoma, Washington, and partly in Waukegan, Illinois. With her former husband, George Fischer, she raised four children in California while attending college and receiving highest honors when earning three separate degrees – a R ...
John Edward Best, Sr. AUG 27, 1932 - JUN 11, 2018
John Edward Best, Sr., 85, died June 11, 2018. He was the son of Lois Griggs and Charles Leander Best. He was born August 27, 1932 in Savannah, he attended Benedictine Military Academy and Armstrong College. He served proudly in the Marine Corps and worked at Union Camp, co-owned a carpet business, and excelled in sales at Chatham Pipe and Chatham Steel Corporation, then for MacAljon Fabrications. He marched for decades in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a member of both the Irish Heritage Society and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He belonged to Savannah Golf Club and was a Knight of Columbus ...
Victoria Boykin Buck NOV 03, 1953 - JUN 09, 2018
Victoria Boykin Buck, 64, of Savannah, died June 9, 2018 at Hospice Savannah, after a year long battle with cancer. Gone too soon and a fighter until the end. Vicky was such a vivacious, incredible, intelligent and genuine person. Her charm and personality are the reason she had so many friends and if you knew Vicky you loved Vicky. Vicky grew up in Mountain Lakes (ML), NJ, and attended ML schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Vicky participated in intramural sports, the drama programs, and in high school she was part of the Girls Athletic Association annual show as a member of Blue Te ...
Glenn Thomas Cupstid DEC 19, 1958 - JUN 09, 2018
Glenn Thomas Cupstid, beloved husband, cherished father, and admired grandfather passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a sudden illness. Glenn, more affectionately known as Tommy or “T-CUP” is the son of John (JT) and Frances Cupstid. He was predeceased by his mother Frances. Glenn is survived by his father, his loving wife of 36 years, Ann Hobgood; his children, Katie Warner (Aaron), Emily Hagans (Bradley), and Bobby Cupstid; his grandsons, Jonathan and Jackson Warner; his sisters; Chris Jones (Gary), Laurie Bennett (Joe); and his brother Lar ...
Lloyd Christopher Kettles JUL 17, 1945 - JUN 07, 2018
Lloyd Christopher (Chris) Kettles, 72, passed away June 7 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL Son of the late Lloyd Elmer (Ike) and Ruth Pettit Kettles, he was born July 17, 1945 in Dalton, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life before moving to Ormond Beach, Florida. He graduated from Jenkins High School (1963), attended Georgia Tech, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and graduated from Georgia State University with a Masters Degree in Accounting and was a licensed CPA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was proud of his service to his country. He worked ...
Elsie "Ellie" Brickner - JUN 07, 2018
Elsie (Ellie) Brickner, 93, passed on to eternal life on June 7, 2018. She was born February 28, 1925 in Greensburg, Pa. to John Stavres and Mary Breeze Devey. She graduated from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 Ellie met Eugene G. Brickner, the love of her life, in St. Augustine, FL. They moved to Savannah in 1959. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was a compassionate grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ellie was a member of St. James Catholic Parish and active in school and church functions. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting and baking. She ...
Reuben "Sib" Sylvester Haley - JUN 07, 2018
Reuben “Sib” Sylvester Haley, 85, passed away June 7, 2018, after a short illness. He was a retired business leader in the furniture industry, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His love and dedication to his family was the focal point of his life. He was the slayer of dragons, teacher of all things, and the standard to which all men should strive to be. He was an Elder in Faith Lutheran Church, a member of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, a soldier in the US Army National Guard, and a Master Mason. Sib is survived by his wife Barbara Parnell Haley, his daughter DeAnne Davis and he ...
Marjorie Ann Dessauer - JUN 06, 2018
Marjorie Ann Dessauer passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 5:45 pm at her home in Savannah, GA. Born on March 6, 1923 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of Ernest and Lucinda Roberts. In 1946 she married Gerhard Dessauer, a nuclear physicist and professor of Physics at the University of Rochester. Marjorie was a beautiful, positive, artistic woman. During 50 years of marriage, she cherished her family foremost in her life. Prior to marriage, she attended Syracuse University and studied art. Her talent and passion for painting and drawing followed her throughout her li ...
Claudette Adams Stroud AUG 14, 1935 - JUN 06, 2018
Claudette Adams Stroud, 82, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Azalealand Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stroud was born August 14, 1935, in Uvalda, GA to the late George Thomas Adams and Arlene Davis Adams. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1954 and was a member of the Charlotteville Methodist Church. Claudette moved to Savannah after high school graduation where she lived for 62 years. She worked at Dean Forest Appliance Center for over 20 years before retiring. After retirement she enjoyed rooting plants, gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with her g ...
Ruthie Mae Vinson - JUN 06, 2018
Ruthie Mae Vinson, of Savannah, GA transitioned on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by her loving children at Hospice Savannah. Ruthie Mae Vinson was born May 1st, 1945 in Statesboro, GA to her parents Marie E. Williams of Savannah, GA and Miller Venson, Jr. of Statesboro, GA, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three sisters; Alma Rita Venson, Rosa Lee Venson, and Juanita Prichard, and one brother; Bennie Venson. She leaves as her legacy three children, Marguerite Vinson (Savannah, GA), Wanda (Leonard) Duzant (Queens, NY),and Melvin (Tabitha) ...
Deborah Ann Montgomery Bouchea - JUN 05, 2018
Deborah Ann Montgomery Bouchea, 65, passed away on June 5, 2018 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School. Deborah was employed with Savannah Riverboat Company where she enjoyed and loved her Riverboat family. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, George Bouchea Jr.; two children, Jason Bouchea (Melissa) and Margaret Bouchea Brady (Sidney); six grandchildren; three brothers Donald, Robert and Brian. She was preceded in death by her sister Susan. ...
Rev. William Lynn, Jr. JAN 12, 1952 - JUN 05, 2018
Rev. William “Bill” Henry Lynn Jr went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 5, 2018. Born January 12, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia he was the son of the late William Henry Lynn Sr. and Geraldine Heidt Lynn. He graduated from Savannah High School and received a BA in music from Gardner-Webb University and then graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where he studied Religious Education/Theology. He worked for as the store manager for Montgomery Ward for many years before becoming the Market Manager for Lifeway Christian Resources where he retired in 2017. ...
Elizabeth Bandy Brown - JUN 05, 2018
Elizabeth Bandy Brown, 53, daughter, sister, and aunt died June 5, 2018 at her home after a valiant fight with ovarian cancer. Born in Savannah, GA Beth was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Brown, Sr. She was a graduate of Calvary Baptist Day School and lifelong member of the Independent Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her sisters Sharon Brown and Lisa Morris (Scott) and her brother Alton Brown, Jr. (Natalie); aunts, uncles, cousins, five nieces, one nephew and two great nieces. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Independent Presbyterian Church. ...
James O. Sikes, Jr. - JUN 04, 2018
James O. Sikes, Jr., age 62, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Savannah, Georgia. Jimmy “Spider” was born in Savannah and was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and Armstrong State College. He was predeceased by his parents, J. Oscar Sikes, Sr. and Irene Holland Sikes. He is survived by his daughters, Kelley Sikes and Maggie Sikes Gaa of Lakeland, FL. Burial will be private. “Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him.” ...
Richard William Geffken, Jr - JUN 04, 2018
Richard William Geffken, Jr., 78, died June 4, 2018. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked in the retail clothing business. He is survived by numerous family members and friends. A private memorial will be held at a later date. ...
Frances Ravenel MacLean - JUN 02, 2018
Frances Ravenel Maclean, age 96, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Savannah. She was quick and funny to the end. She was surrounded by her family who she adored. Frances was born February 25, 1922, in Charleston, South Carolina to George and Frances Grimball. Soon after her birth she was introduced to her Grandfather, former Lt. John Grimball, of the CSS Shenandoah. She grew up in Charleston on Legare Street amongst all of her many Buist, Grimball, Ravenel, and Smythe family and cousins. She attended Ashley Hall in Charleston and Chatham Hall in Virginia. She graduated from the College of ...
Dr. William C. Rhangos - MAY 31, 2018
William C. Rhangos was born in Lowell, MA on May 17, 1931, son of Dr. Charles B. Rhangos and Denise Parcy Rhangos. Dr. Rhangos was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, Yale University and The College of Physicians of Columbia University. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Roosevelt Hospital, in New York City. Following serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army at the 34th. General Hospital in Orleans, France, he completed his training in Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, NC. He entered practice in Savannah in 1965. He was Chief Clinical for ...
Daniel Carl "Danny" Hill - MAY 30, 2018
Tybee Island, GA. – Daniel Carl Hill died peacefully on May 30th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born, September 25th, 1952 in Atlanta GA, and lived in Georgia and West Virginia before moving to Tybee Island. Danny dedicated his life to supporting his family, friends and community. He was a loyal and loving husband and father. As a leader he inspired with strong ethics and a deep faith in God. His kindness, generosity and laid-back attitude was known to all his friends and there are many! The impact he made throughout his life, will always be remembered and celebrated. He is proce ...
Catherine Brown Barefoot - MAY 30, 2018
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Catherine Brown Barefoot, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. A 25 year plus resident of The Landings, Cathie was very active with various clubs and organizations and enjoyed a busy schedule throughout her time in Savannah. An active member of Messiah Lutheran, Cathie cherished the fellowship and love of her church. A prior resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, she was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, J. Kirk Barefoot. A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., ...
William Craig Herndon - MAY 30, 2018
William Craig Herndon passed away May 30, 2018 at home after a long illness. He was born in Fernandina, FL in 1949 and moved to Savannah at the age of 3. He attended Benedictine Military School and Richard Arnold Technical School. Mr. Herndon was a self-employed dental lab technician and owned and operated his business for forty-four years. He is survived by his wife Kathy Herndon, son Shaun Herndon, brother Kevin Herndon (Tanya), sister Pam Cahill (Bill) and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at Fox & Weeks Fu ...
James Harold Gattis - MAY 30, 2018
James Harold Gattis, 68, died at home on May 30th, 2018 after a long struggle with illness. James is survived by his wife, Grace Gattis, his children, Tommy Gattis, Tammy Gattis Taylor (Craig), and Jimmy Ray Gattis (Katrina). He is also survived by his sisters, Linda Sibley (Billy) and Peggy Proctor and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas and Eva Jane Hancock Gattis, and his siblings, Thomas Gattis, Albert Lee Gattis, Danny Gattis, and Janice Gattis Self. James was a fun, caring jokester, who loved being around his friends and family. Those close to ...
William E. "Billy" Olson DEC 04, 1958 - MAY 28, 2018
William E. (Billy) Olson, 59, of Savannah, GA, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 28, 2018, at home under the care of Hospice of Savannah, with his wife, Debra, daughter, Shannon and family at his bedside. He was the son of Myrle Hansen Olson and the late Patricia Brady Olson. The grandson of the late Edward L. Olson and Myrtle H. Olson, paternal grandparents and William H. Brady, Sr. and Helen M. Brady, maternal grandparents. He was a recently retired member of The Local 188 Pipefitters Union for 41 years. His favorite pastime was attending basketball, volleyball, soccer for his grandch ...
Don C. Jarriel - MAY 28, 2018
Don C. Jarriel, 85, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born May 20, 1933 in Tattnall County, GA to the late Clyde and Alma Sapp Jarriel. Don was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 40 years of service. He is survived by nine children, Ronnie, Beverly, Terry, James, Chester, Peggy, Ginger, Robert, and Belinda, two brothers, Bernie and Keith, two sisters, Joyce and Carleen, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Dr. Thurman O. Butcher - MAY 28, 2018
Dr. Thurman O. Butcher, 86, made his transition at Azalealand Nursing Home on May 28th, 2018. Born on October 9, 1931, in Montier, Missouri, Thurman was the son of Winita and Orin Butcher. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Central Methodist College, a Master of Education Degree from Western Maryland College, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Education from John Hopkins University, and a Doctor of Education Degree from George Washington University. A veteran of the United States Army, Thurman served in the Counter Intelligence Corps, including time in Germany. While in the Service ...
Andrew Paul Peterson OCT 22, 1962 - MAY 27, 2018
Andrew Paul Peterson, 55, of Savannah, Georgia, son of Larry Peterson and the late Helen (Ball) Peterson passed away at home May 27, 2018. Andrew, affectionately known as Andy or Drew by friends and family, died unexpectedly following a short illness. Andy is mourned by his father and Brenda Bazan, loving sister, Gayle Chiarugi and brother-in-law Ed Chiarugi, niece Lynda and husband Jon Marquez, great-nieces Amalia and Eva, nephew Keith Chiarugi, and many relatives, friends, and kind generous neighbors. Andrew was preceded in death by the love of his life, Stacy. They had no children but were ...
Susan C. Owen JUL 09, 1933 - MAY 27, 2018
Susan C. Owen passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. Susan was born in Savannah Georgia July 9, 1933. Her parents were Grace and Frank Collins, and raised from an early age by her stepfather George Mercer Lang (“Pepe”). She was a graduate of Pape School, and subsequently attended junior college in North Carolina. She worked for Savannah Bank & Trust and Ocean Chemicals before retiring. Once she retired, she lived her life being “the greatest grandma in the world”! She is survived by her three daughters, Lang Windsor, Ga ...
Patrol Officer Anthony Christie AUG 29, 1980 - MAY 25, 2018
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Patrol Officer Anthony Christie, of the Savannah Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on May 25, 2018. Anthony’s patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 16 while he was assisting with traffic control following a vehicle accident. Anthony was born on August 29, 1980, in Berkeley, California. Upon graduating high school, he joined the Navy where he proudly served his country for 13 years. He was a Master-at-Arms Second Class in the 4th Fleet and spent his final years of active duty at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and remained a reservist. A decorated war vetera ...
William Tyler Tuttle MAY 16, 1989 - MAY 25, 2018
William Tyler Tuttle, 29, was born on May 16, 1989 in Savannah, Georgia. He attended middle school at Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School. He lived life to the fullest and never met a stranger. He loved music, hunting, fishing, and was happiest when he was on the water. He leaves a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. He is survived by his daughter, Parker Elizabeth Tuttle, sister Casey Tuttle, and parents Paul and Susan Tuttle. A celebration of his life will be held on the pavilion at Isle of Hope Marina on Friday, June 1st, 2018 from 5:00 – 7: ...