Obituaries
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 ...
Ann Smith Wynne JUN 25, 1926 - AUG 22, 2018
Maude Ann Smith Wynne, 92, passed away on early Wednesday morning in Savannah, Georgia. Born on June 25, 1926 in Ludowici, Georgia to parents Maude and Charles Smith, Ann was the eldest to two younger sisters: Elizabeth "Liz" Smith Jordan and Caroline Smith Parrish. Ann and her sisters were raised in Metter, Georgia by their mother, a remarkably capable woman who ran the Wayside Inn boarding house after being widowed. Ann—equally as intelligent and determined—attended Georgia Southern University then became a librarian and school teacher. She spent most of her career at White Bluff Elementary ...
Edwin Samuel Lennox JUN 09, 1920 - AUG 21, 2018
Edwin Samuel Lennox Ed was born June 9, 1920, and grew up in Savannah Georgia. He left Savannah to attend college at Vanderbilt University and later Cornell. He began a scientific career working on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM during WWII, worked at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France, taught courses for the World Health Organization, and later settled in La Jolla, CA as a founding member of the Salk Institute. In between and after, his professional accomplishments are too numerous to list. During his adult life he traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. ...
Janice Leyburn Erb FEB 07, 1927 - AUG 21, 2018
Janice Leyburn Erb, our beautiful, talented, and devoted Mom, has passed away. She was 91. Mom lived in Savannah, Georgia, along with Lee Erb, loving husband of 71 years. Ten years ago, they moved from their Cape Cod home to warmer weather and a residence closer to family. They fully enjoyed their independent life at Savannah Square Senior Living Community, their back patio surrounded by flowers, socializing with friends, playing bridge on-line, and frequent visits from family. For mom, every evening ended with Jeopardy, a glass of white wine, a chocolate, and her current book. Born in Philade ...
Karen Shipley - AUG 21, 2018
Karen Shipley, born April 29th, 1957 in Moundsville, WV, died on August 21st, 2018, at the Landmark Rehab Hospital in Savannah, GA. She worked in West Virginia at The Strand Theater and at The Pavillion as a Care Aide and briefly in Savannah, GA at Piggly Wiggly and for American Greetings in the Wal-Mart Dept Store. She is survived by her mother, Nellie Shipley, one sister Dianna Gallovitch, Uncle Norman South in Clarksville, Tennessee, Uncle Richard South in Moundsville, West Virginia, Aunt Doris and Uncle Richard Ford in Steamburg, New York, and many cousins who live in Texas, Tennessee, Sou ...
Joyce Sue Tate - AUG 21, 2018
Joyce Sue Tate, 84, of Tucker Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Tucker. Born June 22, 1934 in Nicholsville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Kate Dingus. A loving and supportive wife and mother, Joyce enjoyed sailing, cooking, collecting dolls and was an excellent seamstress. Joyce is survived by two brothers, Douglas and Ronald Dingus of Kingsport, Tennessee and one sister, Cheryl Smith of Greenville, South Carolina as well as her loving husband of 63 years, Clinton William Tate, one son, Mark Andrew Tate of Savannah, Georgia, and two grandchi ...
Martha Elizabeth Painter - AUG 19, 2018
Martha Elizabeth Painter, 78, of Tampa, FL passed away following a battle with colon cancer on August 19, 2018. Martha was the daughter of Dorothy M. Meeks and Robert W. Meeks, born on February 5th, 1940 in Savannah, GA. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen Hendricks Ard and brother Robert W. Meeks. Survivors include her son Bryan Hendricks, her daughter Wendi Hendricks, and grandchildren Breigh Ard, Benjamin Hendricks, Ray Ard, Ethan Hendricks, Camryn Endris and great grandson David Carter. She is also survived by her loving brother Bennett J. Schiller III and David Schiller. Martha was ...
Clinton David "Clint" Jones - AUG 19, 2018
Clint Jones, 39, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 on Whitemarsh Island, Savannah, GA. He was born September 13, 1978 in Atlanta, GA. He lived most of his young life in Atlanta. He served in the Air Force prior to attending Georgia Southern University. He spent his adult years living a great life in the Tybee Island/Savannah area. Enjoying spending time with his many friends and working in the home repair business, even opening his own In & Out Home Repair. Surviving are his mother, Yvonne Gaston Hartzler; step-father, Ray Hartzler both of Savannah. GA; his soulmate, Anna Geiss of Savannah, ...
Joshua Eric Rice SEP 04, 1988 - AUG 19, 2018
Atlanta, GA - Joshua Eric Rice, 29, died August 19 at his home. He was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL and lived in Savannah, GA for most of his life before recently moving to Atlanta. Joshua was educated in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. He received Christ as a young man and had a definite call upon his life. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Joyce C. Hall, Joshua was actively involved in the youth and teen ministries at Living Hope Community Fellowship where he served as a gifted drummer. Joshua worked as a chef and was an avid musician. His love of music was an inheri ...
Gwendolyn A. Garner MAR 13, 1944 - AUG 19, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Gwendolyn A. Garner announces her passing, on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Gwen grew up in Almonesson, NJ, and Salem, VA, where she was salutatorian of her class. She was an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Biology. She spent her career in the field of medicine as a cardiology technician both in Chapel Hill and Savannah. Gwen raised orchids and for many years was active with the Downtown Garden Club. She was an avid gardener and lifelong reader. Gwen was predeceased in death by her parents ...
Ramona Collins Lynn AUG 19, 1928 - AUG 16, 2018
Ramona Collins Lynn, 89, died Thursday, August 16, 2018. A native of Cobbtown, GA, she had lived in Savannah for most of her life. Ramona was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and the Exchangettes Club of Savannah. She was a hair dresser. Surviving are her daughter, Donna L. Helmericks of Savannah; two granddaughters, Heather Helmericks of Savannah and Stephanie Morgan of Chattanooga, TN; a great-grandson, Stephen Morgan; a sister, Faye Cook Reese of Augusta; and a brother, Ronald Allen Collins of Cobbtown. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil R. Lynn, and two sons, Gary Reid Lynn and Te ...
Evelyn Claire Evans Harrison - AUG 15, 2018
Evelyn Claire Harrison, age 74 of Savannah, GA departed this life on August 15, 2018. She was born April 3, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Dr. Robert B. Evans, III and Alice Claire Evans, and her husband Robert Lee Harrison, III. She was a life-long Episcopalian and a member of Daughters of the King. She and husband Robert were long-time members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Isle of Hope, Savannah. She was also a volunteer for over 10 years at Peachtree Hospice of Atlanta. She leaves behind two sons, Robert Lee Harrison and friend Anne of Atlanta, ...
John Francis Schaffer, Jr. MAR 07, 1937 - AUG 14, 2018
John Francis Schaffer Jr., 81, passed away in peace on August 14, 2018 surrounded by family in Savannah, GA. He was born on March 7, 1937 in Oswego, New York and lived most of his life in Michigan before moving to Florida and eventually Savannah, Georgia. He was passionate about his faith and his heritage. He fiercely loved God, being Irish and Catholic, his loving wife of 55 years, and his family. He was an avid reader, a charismatic storyteller, a writer and an architect. He liked having his hair combed and his back scratched. He was a hitch-hiker an adventurer and a pilgrim. He loved cheap ...
Akia Michille Beatrice Molina JUN 23, 1990 - AUG 13, 2018
Affectionately known as "Kia", was born June 23,1990 in Cleveland, Ohio to the parents of the late Casanders Thompson and Michael Barber, Sr. She attended Cleveland Public Schools. Akia ventured to Savannah, Georgia in 2008. She was employed as a Pole Fitness Instructor at EBD Fitness, she was a manager at Days Inn and a manager at Tybee Vacation Rentals. Akia, like her mother was a very loving person that would give you the shirt off her back. She loved life and was a hard worker. As a result of her generous spirit and fun personality, she was loved by many. Akia found the love of her life he ...
Donald J. Odom - AUG 13, 2018
Donald J. Odom, 91, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with his family by his side. He was born October 12, 1926 in Augusta, GA to the late Julian F. and Dorothy Collins Odom. Mr. Odom was retired from the U.S. Air Force, serving 22 years. He participated in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church and was retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Lillian Watson Johnson Odom, daughter, Debra J. Hinds (Marshall K.), son Jerry R. Johnson (Melanie), three grandchildren, Rachel, Ale ...
William R. Mitchell, Jr. - AUG 12, 2018
William Randle Mitchell passed away peacefully on August 12, 2018 while under the care of Hospice Savannah and after a long illness. He was 83. Randy was born in Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School. He served in the U. S. Navy advancing to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During his tour on active duty he served as commanding officer of a minesweeper. Upon discharge he began his business career at Merck in New York City, Brussels and Rahway, New Jersey. He then joined Wellington Management in Boston as Chief Financial Officer and retired f ...
Ann Solomon Jacobs DEC 17, 1927 - AUG 10, 2018
Ann S Jacobs born 12/17/27 went home to be with the Lord on 08/10/18. She was a wonderful wife, mother, granny, sister, & friend. She will be missed greatly by her family. She leaves behind her children Jake Jacobs Jr, & Kelly Burnsed. Ann is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren & 6 great great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Mrs. Jacobs will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial ...
James Dawes Smith SEP 09, 1932 - AUG 10, 2018
James Dawes Smith, 85, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at home in Savannah, GA with Carol by his side. Jim was born September 9, 1932 in Long Beach, CA. He was predeceased by his parents Captain Hayden Henkel Smith (USN) and Mrs. Esther Brennisen Smith; his grandparents, Mr. James P. and Emma M. Smith of Springfield, MA, and Mr. Fredrick and Mamie Dawes Brennisen of Buffalo, NY; his brother, Hayden H. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Jean. Jim's father was a career Naval Officer so the family moved from California to Great Neck, NY back to California to Springfield, MA to Chevy Chase, MD to West Springfi ...
Lawrence Lee Ash AUG 28, 1954 - AUG 09, 2018
Lawrence Lee Ash (Larry), age 63, died August 9, 2018 at his home on Skidaway Island. A native of Scarsdale, NY, Larry had lived in Savannah since 2005. In life, he was a professional photographer for over 30 years, having graduated from the New England school of Photography in Boston. Surviving are his mother, Ann Lee Ash, and his sister, Susan Ash of Cincinnati OH. A private family service will be held at a later date. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Richard "Dick" Miller Gowen SEP 01, 1940 - AUG 09, 2018
Richard “Dick” Miller Gowen, 77, passed peacefully on August 9th, 2018 at his home in Savannah, GA. He was born September 1st, 1940 in Charlotte, NC and lived most of his life in Savannah, GA. He attended Georgia State University before honorably serving in the U.S. Army. After 27 years as a supervisor with McDonald’s, Dick retired continuing his drive for work and operated ACE America’s Cash Express. He was a devoted son, brother, father and friend and faithful member of the Savannah Navy League. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert S. Gowen and Mary E. Gowen (Saunders). Surviving ar ...
C. Wiley McCrary Jr. - AUG 09, 2018
Clifford Wiley McCrary Jr., “Wiley”, of Savannah and formerly of Atlanta, died Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was the eponymous BBQ chef/owner of Wiley’s Championship BBQ on Whitemarsh Island, Savannah. He was 71. Wiley was born in Atlanta on October 22, 1946. He was the son of Clifford Wiley McCrary and Frances Fair McCrary. He graduated from North Fulton High School in Atlanta, where he catered many reunions. Wiley continued his education at Georgia Southwestern in Americus, where he founded the Sigma Nu Alpha (now Kappa Sigma) fraternity. For the next 16 years, Wiley worked for Massey and F ...
Martha Wade Dyches Pierce Fedderwitz FEB 23, 1917 - AUG 09, 2018
Martha Dyches Pierce Fedderwitz, 101, died at Hospice House, Savannah on Thursday, August 9, 2018 surrounded by her family. Martha was born on February 23, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Benjamin and Rosina Lodge Dyches; her husband, Henry Ibsen Fedderwitz; and her daughter, Martha Dyches Pierce. Martha was a strong woman who raised four children on her own under difficult circumstances. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Betsy Hanline (Lee) of Deland, FL and Sandra P. Golden (Catherine) of Savannah; her son, ...