Obituaries
Reba Burkhalter Rogers - SEP 07, 2018
Reba Burkhalter Rogers, 82, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 a Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Glennville and lived in Savannah most of her life. Mrs. Rogers was a graduate of Savannah High School and was employed by Barrett Oil Company for many years and was retired from the Savannah Cardinals at Grayson Stadium. Surviving is her devoted son, Britt Sachs of Savannah. She was laid to rest Monday, September 10, 2018 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. ...
Coy Ashford Short MAY 07, 1935 - SEP 07, 2018
Coy Ashford Short, 83, passed away on September 7, 2018 in Savannah, Georgia after an extended illness. He was born on May 7, 1935 in Moultrie, Georgia. He graduated from Avondale High School in Avondale Heights, Georgia in 1954. He went on to attend West Georgia College and graduated from Emory University with a business degree. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Judith Compton in August 1956. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in early 1958 and was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX. He entered officer candidates’ school at Ft. Sill, OK in 1959 and upon fulfilling his acti ...
Cynthia Datugan Dagsaan OCT 06, 1952 - SEP 06, 2018
Cynthia was born in Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines on October 6, 1952. She was the 2nd child of a family of 5 children. She went to a public school for her elementary education. She transferred to the University of the East for high school and pursued her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Santa Teresita School of Nursing. She worked at the Ospital ng Maynila prior to going to the United States where she landed in New Jersey for her first job. She then transferred to Florida then Georgia. Cynthia's active involvement in the Filipino-American community included being a member of the prayer meet ...
Charles James "Chuck" Blinne - SEP 04, 2018
On September 4, 2018, at age 74, Charles “Chuck” James Blinne peacefully passed away at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in 1943 in Rolla, Missouri, and is survived by two daughters, Kristen Blinne of Oneonta, New York, and Tamara Wiesmann of Seattle, Washington, and their mother, Lynette Blinne of Nokomis, Florida. Additionally, Chuck leaves behind his long-time colleagues and friends at Preferred Materials, Inc., as well as his numerous community friends. Chuck Blinne faithfully served the GA/SC Regional Construction office of Preferred Materials, Inc., for over 18 years. During t ...
Paul G. Hammock, Sr. JAN 15, 1933 - SEP 04, 2018
Paul G. Hammock, Sr. 85, a native of Manassas, GA, resident of Savannah, and former resident of Prattville, AL, passed away September 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde O. and Clyde C. Hammock, Sr.; wife of 64 years, Mary G. (Sally) Hammock; son, Gary A. Hammock; sister and brother-in-law, Eileen H. and Tony Carellas; and brother, Clyde C. Hammock, Jr. He leaves behind his daughter, Nancy H. Goodson (Perry), Rockford, AL; sons, Paul G. Hammock, Jr. (Penny), Wilmington Island, and Alan L. Hammock (Pam), Savannah; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandc ...
Maureen DuBose - SEP 04, 2018
Ella Maureen DuBose, 91, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Mrs. DuBose was born in Lyons, Georgia, on March 21, 1927 to the late John Wesley and Minnie Bell Spivey. She was a wife and homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil E DuBose. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Morgan, son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Theresa DuBose, a brother, James Spivey, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 10 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel with visitation one-hour prior – 10 until 11 a.m. Intermen ...
Michalle Aldridge Quarles - SEP 04, 2018
Michalle Aldridge Quarles, 70, passed away on September 4, 2018 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her husband, family and friends. Michalle was raised in Athens Georgia and attended Athens High where she met her husband of 50 years, Dickie Quarles. After marriage they moved to Savannah Georgia where they raised their three children. Mimi’s passions in her life were her family, grandchildren, and her students. Throughout her life she made a difference in many students’ lives. Whether it be the role of Headmaster at Memorial Day School, Cheerleading and Dance team coach at Armstrong State Colle ...
David A. "Dave" DeMott - SEP 03, 2018
David "Dave" DeMott died at his home on Whitemarsh Island on Monday September 3, 2018 after a long battle with depression. He was a graduate of Johnson High School in Savannah and of the Airplane Manufacturing Program at Savannah Technical College. Dave was a unique, complicated, intelligent, sensitive, loyal person and a self-professed nerd, who was loved by his group of friends. He loved Star Trek, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and other role-playing games with his friends on Friday nights. David is survived by his moms, Jen and Lee, his brother Nate, his father Chris, his grandparents ...
James H. Bryant DEC 06, 1944 - AUG 31, 2018
It is with sadness that the family of James H. “Jim” Bryant announces his sudden passing on August 31, 2018 at the age of 73. Jim was born December 6, 1944 in Tarboro, NC. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired in 1998 from a long career as a manufacturing engineer and partner of Advanced DC Motors in Syracuse, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa and Berry Bryant of Scotland Neck, NC. His life is celebrated by his wife of 53 years, Karen Bryant of Savannah, GA, daughter Elizabeth Hoene (Beth) of Houston, TX, his son James Bryant (Jim) of Savannah, GA; grandc ...
Lois Gill Rand - AUG 31, 2018
Lois Gill Rand, of the Landings in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 31st at the age of 77 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Lois and her husband Ken lived for 28 years in Bernardsville, New Jersey, where they raised their family. Lois was the Founder and President of the American Credit Bureau, a small locally owned business. An outstanding leader with a focus on progressing women’s involvement in politics, she was the NJ Deputy Director of Travel and Tourism under the Tom Kean Administration, hosted a television show cal ...
Maurice Lorenz APR 15, 1934 - AUG 30, 2018
Maurice Lorenz was born in 1934 in Madison, IN to Morris and Leona Lowe Lorenz, and died on August 30, 2018 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Maurice’s main activity for 20 years was basketball at St. Michael’s School as the only boy in his class of eight, with the 1950 High School State Champions, as Star of Stars in the 1952 Indiana/Kentucky All Star Game and at Purdue. He was elected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Maurice drifted into engineering at the advice of his Latin teacher, and received the Lottes Outstanding Chemical Engineering Senior Award and a PhD ...
Michael Stuart Ost OCT 29, 1944 - AUG 30, 2018
Michael Stuart Ost Michael Stuart Ost, 73, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Michael was a native of England having moved to The Landings at Skidaway Island in 1998 following his retirement as CEO of Coats-Viyella International Textile Company. He was previously with Carrier United Technologies. Surviving are his loving wife, Judy Ost; his son, Philip Stuart Ost and daughter-in-law, Isabelle Theresa of London, England; two grandchildren, Eliana Grace Ost, and George Hector Stuart Ost, both of London. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Frid ...
Carolyn Brown Chapman AUG 25, 1948 - AUG 29, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn B. Chapman announces her sudden passing on August 29th, 2018 at the age of 70. She was surrounded by those she loved, living life to the fullest. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts of everyone she touched. Carolyn was born in Wellington, KS to Carol and Neola Brown on August 25, 1948. She was a graduate of San Bernardino High School in San Bernardino, CA and a longtime resident of Savannah. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Joseph M. Chapman, Jr., her father, Carol Brown, her brother, Milton Brown, and her sister ...
Kenneth J. Swetz JUN 06, 1942 - AUG 29, 2018
Kenneth J Swetz, beloved husband of Wanda, passed from this earth August 29, 2018, after year’s of fighting cancer. A current resident of Savannah, GA, he had also resided in Naples, FL and Westchester County in New York. Ken was born in Rhinebeck, NY and was a graduate of Iona College. After serving in the Army as a military policeman and seeing duty in Germany, he returned to civilian life and began his career working for Golf Magazine. Leaving Golf Magazine, Ken began a decades long career with Katz Communication Radio Division. Ken retired from Katz as President in 1994 to fulfill his desi ...
Maria Metea - AUG 29, 2018
Maria Metea Born July 28, 1923 Died August 29, 2018 A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she always did what she knew best: give her all, love us, protect us and nurture us. After a full life of 95 years, she died peacefully at home with hospice and with family at bedside. She will be missed by all left behind, and lovingly greeted by those who left before her. A private family mass and graveside service will take place Friday. Remembrances may be made in her memory to Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406. ...
Laura Renee Coley MAY 22, 2014 - AUG 28, 2018
Laura Renee Coley, 4, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. The Savannah native was the daughter of Tia McSwain and Antwan Coley. A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Luke’s Baptist Church with Rev. Aaron C. Cummings, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Woodville Cemetery. ...
Angie Perez Bowes NOV 08, 1979 - AUG 28, 2018
Angie Bowes (Perez), 38, died August 28th at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her family and friends. Angie was of Catholic faith and attended Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, IN, and graduated with honors from Purdue University. Surviving are her husband, Jamie Bowes, and daughter, Olivia Bowes, both of Savannah, GA; parents Gail and Rich Perez, of Bluffton, SC; grandfather Frank Hecimovich, of Leesburg, FL; mother-in-law Pam Bowes, of The Villages, FL; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Fri ...
Marcia Glenda Johnson - AUG 27, 2018
Marcia Glenda Johnson died on August 27, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She is survived by her son, Kevin D. Johnson (Kylie) of Geelong, Australia, daughter, Jenifer Ann Paul (Chad) of Pooler, GA, six grandchildren, Amy, Samuel, Renee and Heidi Johnson of Geelong, Australia, and Christopher and Nicholas Paul of Pooler, GA. Also surviving is her sister, Gayle Bowen (Dick) of Lady’s Island, SC. Services will be held in the Memory Garden of White Bluff Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Memorial donations may be made to White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 1 ...
Herschel Earl Walker OCT 01, 1922 - AUG 26, 2018
Savannah- Herschel Earl Walker, 95, died at Candler hospital. He was born October 1, 1922 in Savannah, GA and lived there his entire life. He was a WWII veteran of the US army. Graduated from the University of Georgia upon his return from serving in WWII. Devoted husband of Laverne Walker for 69 years. Father of two sons, Larry and John. Survived by son John, grandson David, granddaughter Jamie, and his bulldog Spunky Jr. Herschel was a God fearing man. He loved his family, his dogs and the dawgs. As he would always say, "All I got to say is, go dawgs!" ...
Richard Thomas "Ricky" Simon - AUG 26, 2018
Our Beloved Ricky Simon, age 36 years, 3 months and 9 days, left us behind on August 26, 2018 at 3:34am after bravely and graciously battling a brain tumor that he successfully and heroically survived for the last 33 years of his life. He outlived all the experts’ predictions and not only survived, but thrived. He was an example of grace, dignity and loving kindness to all who knew him, and we are extraordinarily sad and lost without him. He lived with his parents, Rick and Kim Simon, on Tybee Island, Georgia for the last several months of his life, but before that he lived and thrived inde ...
Tranquil F. deGuzman APR 01, 1924 - AUG 25, 2018
Tranquil F. (Frank) deGuzman passed away on August 25th at his home in Savannah, GA. He was born to Marion and Tranquil deGuzman on April 1, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York where he lived until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942. He served with the 43rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Group which landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France on “D plus 11.” The group fought across Europe into Germany and was awarded 4 Battle Stars. After his military service he worked as a cargo inspector on the New York docks, as a wireman for the New York Transfer Co. and as a Supervisor for a Federal Ad ...
Jamie Lynn Turner - AUG 24, 2018
Jamie Lynn Turner, 37, of Savannah, passed away peacefully in her sleep from a heart attack, August 24, 2018. Jamie was born on September 17, 1980. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Harry J. Rusden, Gloria M. Fischer, John H. “Buddy” Fischer and Morton V. Turner. Jamie was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. She had an immense love for her three beautiful children, making others laugh and anything that involved the salt water. Jamie graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 1999. She went on to attend Mary Baldwin College, later graduating from Southside Regiona ...
Betty Sue Bacon - AUG 24, 2018
Betty Sue Bacon, 85, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Candler Hospital. She was born August 20, 1933 in Waycross, GA to the late Byron and Bonnie Brown NeSmith. Mrs. Bacon retired as a Registered Nurse from Candler Hospital and was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a former member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Edward Bacon. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Ramsey (Greg), and Carla Bacon, one son, Alan Bacon, all of Savannah, one brother, Ken NeSmith (Jodi) of Eden, two grandchildren, Amy and Christopher, two great-grandchi ...
Edward Johnson Jacobs FEB 02, 1931 - AUG 24, 2018
Edward J. Jacobs, age 87, died August 24, 2018 at St. Joseph’s/Candler surrounded by his wife and two sons. He was born in Cumberland, MD. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. After his distinguished military service, he married and moved to Gaithersburg, MD. He began his career with the US Senate in the Publishing Office of the Joint Economic Committee. After 30 successful years, he retired to New Holland, PA. Aside from a life of service to his country, he was an involved father and grandfather. He actively supported his sons thr ...
George Henry Cox, Jr. JUL 25, 1947 - AUG 24, 2018
George Cox, PhD. died on August 24, 2018, at the age of 71 years. He was born on July 25, 1947 in Greenville, MS, the son of Bertie and George Cox of Knoxville, TN and Tybee Island, GA. A longtime resident of Savannah, George graduated from The University of Tennessee and George Peabody College for Teachers, and earned his doctorate at Emory University in 1981. He worked for the Tennessee State Government as a Planner in the State planning Division. He was the Director of the Office of Research and Evaluation for the Georgia Department of Corrections, and the Director of Research at the Geor ...
Jane Zimmerman SEP 12, 1930 - AUG 23, 2018
Jane Zimmerman, 87, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. The Ohio native was a resident of Savannah and a member of Eastern Star, Miriam Chapter 278. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Zimmerman and her parents, Fred and Bessie and sister Faye. Surviving are her children, Greg Zimmerman (Roxann) of Savannah; Laura McWherter, (Len) of Florida; and Gina Neilsen (Rick) of Savannah; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Direc ...
Sr. Michelle Carroll, R.S.M. DEC 25, 1921 - AUG 23, 2018
Sister M. Michelle Carroll, RSM, died peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Convent in Savannah on Thursday, August 24, 2018. She was 96 years old. Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy from Haines City, Florida in 1944 at 23 years of age. Prior to entrance Sister graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Chemistry and Education and worked as a chemist in the Florida citrus industry. Upon taking her final vows, Sister Michelle embarked on a multifaceted career. She began utilizing her education by teaching chemistry at Mount St. Agnes High school in Baltimore, MD. In 1954, she became Princ ...
Gertrud Ursula Brehme - AUG 23, 2018
Gertrud Ursula Brehme died August 23, 2018 in her home under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. and very wonderful care givers from Vicki’s Helping Hands (Vicki Scott, Virginia Patterson and Diane Simpson) and surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1927 in Gotha, Germany. She escaped communist controlled East Germany. The Shearouse family sponsored her when she moved from Germany to New York City. She retired from Abrams Publishing House where she was an editor for 50 years. After retirement, she moved to Savannah. She loved classical music, symphonies, opera and considered Placido Domin ...
Dorothy Ann Porter McNerney - AUG 22, 2018
Dorothy Ann Porter McNerney was born September 12, 1940, and died Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong College. She wed Charles F. (Chuck) McNerney in 1965 and they moved to Atlanta where they remained until early 2000 after which they moved back to Savannah and salt water roots. She enjoyed traveling, bridge, and most of all her nieces, nephews, and lots of loyal friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Chuck, parents Fred and Kate Porter, sister Betty, and brother Harold. She leaves behind two sisters, Jenny Lee, Atlanta, and Kathy Smith, S ...