Obituaries
Dr. Richard "Dick" Craig - JUL 18, 2018
Dr. Richard Craig (Dick) passed away peacefully at his home on July 18th. He is survived by his wife of fifty years Judith Craig and one daughter, Cheryl Kennerk, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, one grandson, and his first wife Jean Woebbking. Dick was a graduate of Indiana University and Indiana University Medical School. He was a member of SAE Fraternity. He received further medical training at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota and practiced in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he was the Chief Radiologist at Lutheran Hospital from 1 ...
Roscoe Williams AUG 16, 1953 - JUL 18, 2018
Daniel M. “Roscoe” Williams died July 18, 2018 at his home on Tybee Island. A Celebration of Roscoe's Life will be held at 5:00 pm on Monday July 23, 2018 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Earl Robert "Bobby" Harpe DEC 25, 1942 - JUL 15, 2018
Earl Robert Harpe (Bobby) passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, JoAnn Harpe; his daughters, Kathy Scholer (Greg) of Carmel, Indiana, Kim Gil (Larry) of Savannah, Georgia; sisters Alethia Shelton (Larry) of Savannah, Georgia, and Janeen Carter (Joseph) of Cummings, Georgia; grandchildren: Ashley, Zachary, Brandon, Nelson and Addison, along with many nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. To them, “Papa was AWESOME!” Bobby was a native of Savannah, GA born to the late Claxton and Evelyn Harpe. He graduated from Jenkins High Schoo ...
Michelle Buckley Zeigler - JUL 14, 2018
Michelle Buckley Zeigler, 31, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at East GA Regional Hospital in Statesboro. She was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Ann Miles Buckley, and her brother Joey Buckley. Surviving are her father and step-mother, Joseph and Lori Buckley, of Savannah, her three children, James, Christopher, and Anna Marie Zeigler of Guyton, her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Celestia Buckley of Park City, Utah, nephew, Jonah Buckley, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgso ...
Thomas "Tom" B. Worsham, Jr. - JUL 13, 2018
Edgefield, SC – Thomas (Tom) Branch Worsham, Jr., 85, passed away July 13th, 2018 at National Healthcare Center of North Augusta, SC surrounded by family. Tom was born April 18th, 1933 in Suffolk, VA to the late Thomas B. Worsham, Sr. and Margaret A. Worsham. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, VA and later from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. During the time Tom was in college, he was drafted by the US Army and served in Korea for a short duration as a cryptographic specialist. After returning from Korea and gradua ...
Page B. Sessoms JUL 04, 1964 - JUL 13, 2018
The soul of Page Brandt Sessoms left this world Friday, July 13, 2018. Born on the Fourth of July, the larger-than-life spirit of such a wonderful friend, father and husband will never leave us. Page had a reputation as one of the most brilliant boat Captains, fishermen, and creative engineers we have ever known. A savvy businessman with incredible negotiation skills, Page knew the waters of the East Coast as well as any. He leaves behind incredible stories that continue to leave smiles on the faces of friends and family. His adventures tell of a man who rescued steel-hull sailboats and who fi ...
James Edward Lewellyn FEB 28, 1941 - JUL 13, 2018
James Edward Lewellyn, 77, passed away Friday July 13, 2018. Jim grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee where he met and married the love of his life Patricia. They were married for 45 years and shared a love of travel. They traveled extensively through out the United States and overseas. Jim served four years in the Air Force as a military policeman serving in the canine unit where his love for dogs was an asset. After his four years of service he and his wife Patricia returned to Knoxville with their two sons. He enrolled at the University of Tennessee and graduated with a business degree in 1972. ...
Luba P. Zhybaj - JUL 11, 2018
Luba was born July 27, 1951 in Valencia, Venezuela to the late Teodor and Lina Pystrak. Along with her parents, grandparents, brother and uncles, they immigrated to the United States in 1956 and settled in Buffalo, NY. After graduating from Lafayette High School in 1969, Luba was married for 23 years to Victor Zhybaj (US Army, Ret). Luba moved to Savannah, GA in 1991, and for 27 years, shared a home of love, adventure, boating and fishing with Walter Nedriga, who passed away Feb 22, 2018. She was sister to Ted (US Army, Ret) & Young Pystrak of Arizona and Katherine & Da ...
Ann Robinson Webb - JUL 10, 2018
Ann Robinson Webb, 79, passed away July 10, 2018 in Savannah, GA. She was born in Dublin, GA July 23, 1938 to the late Edwin and Carolyn Robinson. She graduated from Dublin High School in 1956. She soon thereafter started working for Gold Kist, Inc in Atlanta as a secretary. She proudly worked for William Gaston and Gaylord Coan, both previous CEO”s of Gold Kist until her retirement. She retired after 45 years of service. She has resided in Conyers, GA since 1975 and only recently moved to Savannah to be with her son. In addition to he parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ben R ...
Robert Anthony Evans - JUL 10, 2018
Robert A. Evans, 67, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Savannah, GA and was a 1969 graduate of Savannah High School and a 1977 graduate of Armstrong State College. He was retired from Trust Company Bank. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Elizabeth Palmer Evans, one brother, and two sisters. Surviving are three brothers, Michael Evans (Frances), David Evans (Tina), and Gene Evans, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Franc ...
Julia Cathryn Kennedy AUG 23, 1932 - JUL 10, 2018
Julia Cathryn Kennedy, 85, passed away July 10, 2018 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born August 23, 1932 in Arkedelphia, AL to the late James Wilson and Julia Pearl Allbritton. She was a member of Chapel By the Sea on Tybee Island. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harry Kennedy, and her brothers, J.W., Hoyt, Donal, and J.E. “Bubs” Allbritton. Survivors include her children, Rick Branham (Pam) and Susan Lauer (Curt); grandson, Harrison Lauer; sister, Helen Gillespie of Tuscaloosa, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 13, 2 ...
Harry Ernest Safley JAN 08, 1947 - JUL 10, 2018
Harry Ernest “Ernie” Safley, of Pembroke, GA, passed peacefully away on July 10, 2018, at the age of 71. Ernie was born and bred in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where his heart always remained. His greatest loves were his wife of 41 years, his two children, horses, and those Virginia mountains. A man with a big heart, he would go out of his way to help others. He was a connoisseur of good food, good stories, and good company. As a history buff, he held volumes of knowledge about battlefields, priding himself on the horses’ hoofprints he left on many of them. A man of adventure, he liv ...
Lois Virginia Riner NOV 22, 1936 - JUL 10, 2018
Lois Virginia Bennett Riner, 81, passed away July 9, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Rome after a long illness. Lois was born in Savannah on November 22, 1936 to Joseph H. and Margaret T. Bennett. She graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah in 1954 and married Bobby Randal Riner at Wesley Oak United Methodist Church on June 9, 1954, immediately relocating to Everett, Washington, where he was deployed with the United States Air Force. Lois faithfully raised a growing family through nearly 20 years of Air Force deployments in Washington, Japan, New York and England before returnin ...
Lynette G. Whitney - JUL 09, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Lynette G. Whitney announces her sudden passing on Monday, July 9th, 2018 at the age of 54 years. Lynette will forever be adored by her three daughters Hollie (Alex), Taley, and Staci (Vince). Known to them as “GiGi”, she also left behind her true pride and joy, her precious grandchildren Liam, Emma, Aiden, Carson, and baby girl on the way, to be named Lynette. Lynette also will be fondly remembered by her mother Marcia, and her brother Greg (Erin). She was also very fond of her extended family that included many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and c ...
John Walker Crisp MAR 17, 1940 - JUL 09, 2018
John Walker Crisp passed away at home on July 9, 2018. He was born in New York City on March 17, 1940 to the late George Bennett Crisp of Falkland, North Carolina and Rachel Almeda Walker Crisp of Arlington, Georgia. He grew up in Harlingen, Texas and Atlanta. He graduated from the Georgia Military Academy in 1958 and The Citadel in 1962. Upon graduating from The Citadel, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. He spent two years with the Third Armored Cavalry in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In December 1964, after completion of his military service, he joined the Federal Bureau ...
Barbara Diane Iler - JUL 09, 2018
Barbara Diane Iler, 71, died Thursday, July 9, 2018 in Port Charlotte, Florida. A Savannah native, Diane spent many years working for Johnson, Lane, Space, Smith & Company before moving to Florida and finishing her career at Dean Witter Reynolds. Diane was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed every minute spent with her family and loved telling stories of past memories. She was preceded in death by her father James Emory Iler and her mother Nell Ann Iler. Surviving are her sister Carolyn Comas and her husband Leo. Her nieces and nephews Wendy, Joe, David, Karym, Cari, and Jim; ...
Jason Daniel Elkins AUG 21, 1977 - JUL 08, 2018
Jason Daniel Elkins, 40, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home. He was born August 21, 1977, the eldest son of Joseph (Joe) and Melinda Elkins in Savannah, Ga. He was a loving husband, son, brother and devoted father. He excelled at sports including, football, baseball, soccer and swimming. After graduating from Benedictine Military School, where he played football and soccer, he attended both Savannah State and Armstrong State College. Surviving are his wife Carrie Elkins, daughter Adelynn Elkins, sons; Joshua, Jacob, and Peyton, step-daughters; Taylor and Haley Wilkes, his parents; Joe and M ...
Ronnie W. Thompson AUG 09, 1946 - JUL 08, 2018
Ronnie Wayne Thompson passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born August 9, 1946 in Savannah, Ga to the late Robert Theron Thompson, Sr. and Audie Mae White Thompson. Mr. Thompson was raised in Savannah, Ga and was a 1964 graduate of Savannah High School. After joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968, Mr. Thompson served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He returned home and completed his degree in finance at Georgia State University. He was employed by Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. as well as Zerox Company. The majority of his adult life was spent owning and operating the family resta ...
Robert Groover Radcliffe NOV 10, 1949 - JUL 07, 2018
Robert Groover Radcliffe, 68, died on July 7, 2018. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on November 10, 1949 to the late Everett Witmer Radcliffe and Dorothy Groover Radcliffe. A 1968 graduate of Groves High School. He was a was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Survivors include his wife Elaine Radcliffe; sons, Jason, Brian, and David Radcliffe and their wives; brothers, Everett Radcliffe and Larry Keuster; sisters, Peggy Jones and Georgianne King; along with several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation is Thursday, July 12, from 5-7 PM at Fox &a ...
Kevin S. Barry JAN 21, 1955 - JUL 07, 2018
Kevin S. Barry, 63, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family. The Savannah native was a lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Catholic faith. Kevin retired as a law enforcement officer with the Chatham County Police after more than thirty years of service. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and he loved fishing. He is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Gertrude Barry; and his brother, Richard Barry. Surviving are his wife, Debra L. Barry; his children, Amanda B. Willoughb ...
Paula Davis Gregory AUG 08, 1951 - JUL 06, 2018
Paula Davis Gregory,66, died on Friday, July 6, 2018 in Johns Hopkins Hospital at Baltimore, Maryland after a long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was surrounded by her children and husband. Paula was born on August 8, 1951 in McCaysville, Georgia. She grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and received her bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University Magna Cum Laude. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Frank Davis and Margaret Maxine Davis (Brown) and by her brothers, John Davis, Terry Davis, and Mark Davis. Paula retired from the United States Government in 2015 after 37 ...
Christopher D. Phillips MAR 28, 1971 - JUL 05, 2018
Christopher Dubree Phillips, died July 5, 2018 at the age of 47. Chris was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1971 while his dad was stationed there in the Army. He grew up in Savannah, attending Hancock Day School and Hesse Elementary until 6th grade. He attended and graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1989 and thereafter graduated from Northwestern University in 1993. After obtaining his CPA, Chris practiced accounting for about 6 years. Chris then decided to become an attorney and attended University of Georgia Law School. Chris was admitted to practice in October 2002. He began practi ...
William John "Bill" Hall OCT 13, 1932 - JUL 02, 2018
William John “Bill” Hall, Sr., passed away on July 2, 2018, at 85 years of age. He was born on October 13, 1932, in Savannah, Georgia. A graduate of Savannah High School, Bill served in the United States Air Force Reserves during the Korean conflict, and he later graduated from Auburn University in 1956 with a degree in construction engineering. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Savannah. In 1958, Bill married the love of his life Joan Saseen, and they had four sons. In 1959, Bill began his career as a homebuilder and developer in the Savannah area with his lifelong f ...
Dennis J. Walker JAN 05, 1940 - JUL 02, 2018
Dennis John Walker, 78, died on Monday, July 2, at St. Joseph's Hospital with his wife of 55 years at his side. He was born on January 5, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived in Savannah for 52 years. He attended Virginia Tech and was the business manager at Backus Cadillac/Pontiac for 38 years. He was a devoted member of St. Francis Cabrini Church. Surviving are his wife Susan Walker of Savannah; children Julie, David, Doug, and Michael; siblings Marianne, Nancy, Kathy, Jimmy, Tommy and Terry; and grandchildren Regan, Walker, Grant, Ramsey, Hailey, William, Fiona, Abby, Caroline, and B ...
James Aldrick McElveen MAR 02, 1952 - JUL 02, 2018
James Aldrick McElveen, 66, died July 2, 2018, at his home, under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2, 1952, he was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He attended St. James School and was a graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee where he served on the Adjutant’s staff, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Friendly Sons, of which he was a past president. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Clarissa McElveen; his daughter, Mary Kate McElveen; his son, Th ...
Herman L. Hill Jr. - JUN 30, 2018
Herman Lewis Hill, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend eased peacefully from this life to live with the Lord, Saturday, June 30, 2018. He has lived in Savannah for the past 16 years and previously lived in Summerfield, NC for 35 plus years. He was born in Batesburg, SC to Wilou Fox and Herman L. Hill, Sr. he was raised in and around the Charleston, SC area until he went to college at the University of South Carolina where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. While attending USC he served in the National Guard. During his life he was active in the Jaycee’s, Y ...
George H. Meinert - JUN 29, 2018
George Henry “Buddy” Meinert, 82, died June 29, 2018. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and the University of South Carolina was a Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics degree. He was an outstanding member of the Golf Team for both schools. He worked for Kemira Chemical Company for 37 years as the Manager for Plant Services. He was a true southern gentlemen who enjoyed a life of shrimping and fishing in Camoose Creek with his wife Patty in a marriage of fifty-seven years. Whether it be building docks and decks or repairing mechanical equipment he loved tinkering and analytical ...
Michael S. Dykes - JUN 28, 2018
Michael Dykes passed away on June 28th, 2018. Michael was born and raised in Athens, GA. He loved everything about music. He played both guitar and bass, and recently started singing. Woodworking was a passion of his that was passed down from his grandfather. Michael was a devoted husband and father. All he wanted to do in life was have a family, be a husband, and a father. He had four young children who adored him and thought he was Batman. Michael had such a bright smile and a huge heart. If he saw someone who needed help, he was always first to stop and help them. Michael is survived by his ...
Brendon Heyduk MAY 01, 1991 - JUN 25, 2018
Brendon Tyler Heyduk, 27 of Pooler, GA left this earth much too soon on June 25, 2018. Brendon was born in Sewell, NJ and graduated from Washington Township High School in 2009. He attended Camden County College before entering the United States Air Force in 2012 where he worked in Communications and Cyber Security. Upon separating from the USAF in 2015 he moved to Georgia and worked as a waiter and then at Grainger Honda in sales. In his free time Brendon loved playing soccer, paintball and working out at the gym. He was a competitive Body Builder winning several nationally recognized co ...