Obituaries
Virginia Imogene NesSmith Hendrix DEC 02, 1923 - OCT 03, 2017
Imogene NesSmith Hendrix, age 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017. Our beloved Mother was a dedicated hairdresser in Savannah for over 50 years. During this time, she also managed to raise her four children and was completely devoted to her family and her profession. After retirement, she spent most of her free time pursuing her passion for gardening. She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Wanda) Hendrix, Connie Metts, Vickie (Terry) Lee and Jan (Bobby) Davis. Imogene was blessed to also have nine grandchildren and fourteen great grand ...
Harold E. Herrin, Jr. NOV 25, 1953 - OCT 02, 2017
Harold E. Herrin, Jr., 63, died Monday, October 2, 2017, in Savannah. A longtime resident of Savannah, for the past 14 years Harold was a Senior Systems Analyst on the GIS Team with the Development Services Department of the City of Savannah. Harold was a tremendous addition to the Department and helped countless city staff during his service with the city. In addition to his talents with mapping and analysis, Harold was a very creative graphic designer. His work graces the halls of the Savannah City Hall, the Broughton Municipal Building, the Development Services Department, and many other pl ...
Kevin Bunger, Sr. SEP 27, 1953 - OCT 02, 2017
Ralph Kevin Bunger, Sr., 64, died Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born September 27, 1953 in Hampton, SC to the late Arthur and Emeline Bunger. Kevin was a proud 1971 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was the owner of local business, Harbor Marine Supply, a chandlery for the Port of Savannah. Kevin was well known by many as the “Bridge Walker”, where he could be seen walking the Spence Grayson Bridge every day with his walking stick, collecting “bridge treasures” and waving to all who honked. To all who knew and loved him, he was ...
Byron Lynn Marvin APR 05, 1933 - OCT 01, 2017
Byron Lynn Marvin, 84, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017 in Savannah, Georgia. Byron was born in New York City on April 5, 1933. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Darlene Marvin, the wind beneath his wings. Byron and Darlene met as teenaged Air Force brats on a remote base. They later married, and grew their family throughout dozens of Air Force assignments worldwide. Byron joined the U.S. Air Force in April 1950 at age 17, a tailgunner on the B-36. Later, as a B-29 crewman, he was selected for the Aviation Cadet Program, earning his pilot wings and returning to the B- ...
Paul Henry Tietz JUL 19, 1949 - OCT 01, 2017
Paul Henry Tietz Paul Henry Tietz of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on October 1, 2017. Paul was born July 19, 1949, in Williston, North Dakota. He attended the Blake School of Minneapolis, Minnesota, before receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor degree from Duke Law School. He met and married Adrienne Teissier Tietz in 1980 in New York City before moving to Minneapolis, where he practiced law for over 25 years. Paul and Adrienne moved to Savannah in 2013 to be with many long-time friends while he continued to practic ...
Margaret R. "Tony" Muller AUG 13, 1923 - SEP 30, 2017
Margaret “Tony” Mary Robinson Muller died peacefully in her Ardsley Park home on Saturday, September 30, 2017, after an evening of reciting the Rosary surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah, GA on August 13, 1923 to John D. Robinson and Helen Augusta Merkle Robinson. Most of her friends called her “Tony,” a nickname given by her father in her childhood. She was the devoted wife of Joseph C. Muller for 62 years, until his death in 2008, and a dedicated mother to her seven children. She was famous for her baked hams, which she delivered to friends in times of mourning and celebration ...
Eric S. Davis APR 16, 1970 - SEP 29, 2017
Eric Scott Davis, 47, died September 28, 2017 at his home. He was born April 16, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He lived in Savannah. He graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in communications. He was predeceased by his brother, Glynn Davis, and his grandparents. Surviving are his parents, Herbert and Margaret Davis, several aunts, an uncle, and several cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday morning, October 3, at 11:00 a.m., at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, and remembrances may be made in his memory to the Unit ...
Mary Helen Thompson Buck NOV 21, 1921 - SEP 29, 2017
Mary Helen Buck passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. Helen was born November 21, 1921 in Swainsboro, GA to Ira Gordon Thompson and Etta Mae (Thrett) Thompson, the fourth of 6 children. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Frank M. Buck, Jr., in May of 1991. She was also predeceased by her siblings: brothers Woodrow W. Thompson (Ruth); Weldon T. Thompson (Marian); & sisters Nina W. (Thompson) Strahan (Jeff); Betty L. (Thompson) Wilson. She is survived by her youngest sister Catherine Ann (Thompson) Zellers of Altamont Springs, Fl. Also left to cherish her memory are her c ...
Margaret Jones "Peggy" Dorsey MAR 25, 1931 - SEP 28, 2017
Margaret Jones Dorsey (Peggy), 86 died peacefully on September 28, 2017, in Stockbridge, GA. Peggy was born in Savannah on March 25, 1931 and was the daughter of John Brinkley Jones and Marjorie Waters Jones. She was a graduate of Savannah High School. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Dorsey, brother John Wright Jones, sister Carolyn Jones King and son, Timothy Lee Dorsey. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Edward Dorsey (Sharon) and Dennis Brinkley Dorsey, a granddaughter Julia Virginia Dorsey, grandsons Jonathan Lee Dorsey and Alex Brinkley Dorsey, niece Karen Ann ...
LaVerne Lucas Price FEB 19, 1937 - SEP 26, 2017
LaVerne Lucas Price of Richmond Hill, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. She was born February 19, 1937 to the late Olin H. and Gracie Lucas. LaVerne was a homemaker, loving mother and long-time member of Silk Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bobby R. Price and her daughter Julie Teresa Cortes. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Pullum, and her son Buddy Price (Stormy). Five grandchildren, Jason Pullum (Samantha Kessler), Ian Price of Shreveport, LA, Lexi Price of Austin, TX, Christina Cortes Rosado and Valerie Cortes Llauge ...
Dorothea Young Lucas AUG 17, 1923 - SEP 26, 2017
Dorothea Geraldine “Gerri” Young Lucas, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her daughter’s home. She was born August 17, 1923 in Jacksonville, Florida to James Andrew and Thelma Middleton Young of Savannah, GA. She grew up in Savannah with her brother Richard Andrew Young, and graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. In 1938 her sister Patricia Gail joined the family. Gerri attended Draughn’s Business College next. After World War II started and so many young men went off to fight, Merrill Lynch Company needed a replacement “Stock Boy”. The College recommended Gerri and she was hire ...
James "Buddy" Wiggins JAN 04, 1945 - SEP 26, 2017
Click for new video James E. "Buddy" Wiggins, 72, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Buddy was the foundation of his family. A loving and patient husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. He was the leader of “the group” and found happiness and serenity in his family and God. The Emanuel County native was a resident of Savannah for 23 years before moving to Bulloch County in 1991. He was a member of Old Fellowship Baptist Church and the Buck Sherrod Sunday School Class in Stilson. Buddy was the pattern shop supervisor and pattern maker at Ductile Iron Comp ...
Noah Jefferson Green MAY 23, 1924 - SEP 26, 2017
Noah Jefferson Green, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at home with his wife by his side. He was born May 23, 1924 in Franklin, NC to the late Willy Morton Green, Sr. and Vera Pennington Green. Noah was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company and was an active member of Southside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa L. Green, of Savannah, daughter, Phyllis Green Harpe, of Savannah, sons, Roger Louis Green, of Savannah, Dennis Jerome Green, of Greensboro, NC, and Patrick Mark Green, of Baxley. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildr ...
Guynelle Thigpen Smith OCT 03, 1925 - SEP 25, 2017
Guynelle Thigpen Smith, 91, passed away peacefully, September 25, 2017 at Summer Breeze Assisted Living in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Fred Smith. She was a longtime member of West Highland Baptist Church. She was a beautiful, kind, and loving mother, wife, and friend. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her children, Durinda Massey (Bill), and David Smith (Lisa), grandchildren, Brandon Smith (Meg), Brent Smith (Erin), Blake Smith (Amanda), and James Massey (fiance’, Elizabeth), and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 11:30 – 1:30 p.m., Satu ...
Nell Futrelle Bainbridge - SEP 24, 2017
Nell Futrelle Bainbridge of Atlanta, Georgia (formerly of Savannah, Georgia) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home at Kings Bridge on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the age of ninety-seven. Nell was a true Savannah Southern lady and always had an open door for friends, friends of her children, and later, friends of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone who knew her loved her and felt unconditionally loved by her, as she never failed to put others ahead of herself. She was a loving caregiver to her husband of sixty-four years. She was extraordinarily particular and had a ...
Florence C. Baker MAR 18, 1933 - SEP 24, 2017
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Florence C. Baker, 84, died at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA on Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born March 18, 1933 on Hilton Head Island, SC and lived in Savannah for most of her life where she raised her family. She was educated in public schools of Beaufort, SC. She was a loving dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and one of the most loyal friends you could ever pray to have. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Baker, Sr. and children, Walter Lee, Michael, and Johnny. Surviving are her siblings - Geneva Burke, Viola Donaldson, Lau ...
Joseph M. Ruiz OCT 01, 1932 - SEP 23, 2017
Joseph Manuel Ruiz, 84, passed away peacefully at his home, September 23, 2017, with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Teresa Maria Ruiz. He retired from Kaiser Agricultural after more than 30 years of service. He was a long time member of The Fenian Society, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and Knights of Columbus #5588. He was a long time communicant of St. James The Less Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his children Anita Conway (Cary), Rosalie Ruiz-Grotto (Billy), Angie Browne (Tommy), Joey Ruiz, ...
Barbara Sanders Richey DEC 04, 1934 - SEP 22, 2017
Barbara Sanders Richey, 82, of Savannah, died in her home on Friday, September 22, 2017. Barbara was born in Savannah on December 4, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Mills Burdell Sanders and Charlie Mae Sieg Sanders. She was a graduate of Pape School in Savannah and Stratford College in Virginia. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Samuel Richey, and her brother, Francis Mills Sanders. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Sanders Brown (Woodford), her nephews, Phillip Daffin Cope, Stephen Hull Cope, Craig Mills Sanders (Dawn), her niece, Jennifer Elizabeth Sanders, and se ...
Herbert McLin Humpidge NOV 22, 1929 - SEP 22, 2017
Herbert McLin “Mack” Humpidge, 87, former Vice President of WSAV Television and longtime resident of Wilmington Island died Friday, September 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Fort Myers, Florida and moved to Savannah in 1940. He was a Charter Member of the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church where he sang in the church choir and served three terms as Elder. He graduated from Savannah High School and held a Master’s Degree in Advertising from the University of Alabama. He served with the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps. In Washington, DC during the Korean War. He joined the staf ...
Col. Richards Owen Stewart, USA, Ret. MAR 23, 1924 - SEP 22, 2017
Colonel (Ret.) Richards Owen Stewart, 93 of Savannah, Georgia, passed away September 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center after a short illness. Dick was born on March 23, 1923 at Walter Reed Army Hospital, to the late Dr. Thomas Hill Stewart, Jr. (Colonel Retired USA) and Emma Yancey Wallace. Dick was a 1942 graduate of Savannah High School and obtained a BS Degree from the University of Maryland. In addition to being a faithful servant of his Lord Jesus Christ, he was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church for 75 years and was an Elder Emeritus. He was also a member of the Savannah St. A ...
Martha Chafin Voigt SEP 04, 1932 - SEP 22, 2017
Martha Chafin Voigt, 85, died Friday, September 22, 2017 under the care of Hospice. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Islands Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Michael "Mike" Hobbs, Sr. - SEP 21, 2017
Michael B. Hobbs Sr. passed away at his home on September 21st, 2017. Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Savannah, GA on July 1st, 1954 to Herschel and Ann Hobbs. He attended Savannah High School where he met the love of his life, Cheryl. They married and had two children, Michael Jr. (Connie) and Jessica (Jonathan Mack). Mike helped start Dixie Wire Products in Port Wentworth with his father-in-law and went on to work as supervisor for many years. Mike was widely known as an avid fisherman and crabber. He was most happy when he was out in his boat. Mike is survived by hi ...
George Eugene "Gene" Vonwaldner MAY 12, 1943 - SEP 21, 2017
George Eugene “Gene” Vonwalder Gene died on September 21, 2017 under supervision of Hospice of Statesboro/Savannah and with the love of his wife and sister-in-law, Jackie. He was born in Savannah and lived there for 72 years. He moved to Metter in July 2015 fulfilling a lifelong promise to retire in the country of his wife. He was a member of the 1961 graduating class of Benedictine. He started playing Putt Putt when he was 11 years old at the Victory Drive course. When the course was relocated to East Victory Drive, he went to work for Putt Putt at 17 years of age in 1968. He has found his ...
Virginia Stanton Eyler SEP 13, 1911 - SEP 20, 2017
Virginia Stanton Eyler, 106, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at her home under the care of Hospice. The Savannah native was a 1933 graduate of Wesleyan College for Women in Macon, GA. She taught French and English in the Chatham County School System and later moved to Miami. While in Miami she was employed with Burdines Department Store until retirement. In 1976, she moved back to Savannah. Mrs. Eyler was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Savannah Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Gordonston Garden Club and Phi Kappa Honorary Society. She was preceded in ...
Charlotte Conn Ferris MAY 13, 1925 - SEP 20, 2017
Charlotte passed away on Sep. 20, 2017 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Charles and Winifred Conn of Milledgeville, Ga. Charlotte is survived by her loving husband, David, and two sons, Charles and Edward. She is also survived by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Charlotte was a loving wife and mother, and a respectful friend to all who knew her. She loved her family, music and her church. Memorial service will be held Saturday Oct. 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Savannah at 520 Washington Ave. Reception to follow. The family suggests any remem ...
Dorothy Jane Lindsey Rhodes - SEP 19, 2017
Dorothy Lindsey Rhodes, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born November 13, 1940 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late James Q. and Gwendolyn White Lindsey. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of Bible Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Masters Class. She was an Executive Administrative Assistant for over 50 years, working for C&S Bank, Bank of America, and First Chatham Bank, before her retirement in 2011. She was also a member of the Wilmington Island Grays, and was an avid walker. She was a former member of the National Secretary Association, and was elected Secretary ...
Laurence Matthew Dunn, D.D.S. JUN 15, 1926 - SEP 19, 2017
Larry Dunn, 91, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) L. Dunn, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2017, after a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah GA. Dr. Dunn was born in Jacksonville FL to Angel Matthew Dunn and Marie Groot Dunn on June 15, 1926. He was predeceased by his Father, Mother and two brothers, Dr. John Dunn and George Dunn. He was a student at the Marist School in Savannah, Armstrong Junior College (1947-1948), Emory University (1947-1948), and the Emory University School of Dentistry graduating in 1953. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and was stationed i ...
Madeleine Walker Perry NOV 09, 1943 - SEP 19, 2017
Madeleine Susan Walker Perry died Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Born in Savannah, Georgia on November 9, 1943 she was the daughter of Madeleine Thompson and John Sigmund Walker. Madeleine was educated at St. Vincent’s Academy and Armstrong Junior College in Savannah. She made her debut at the 1962 Cotillion. Madeleine was involved in many community activities including the Children’s Theatre (past president), the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, the Junior League of Savannah and, when the family moved to Hilton Head, the Junior League, The Bargain Box Thrift Store and the Cotillion Club of H ...
Frances E. Bower JUL 04, 1925 - SEP 18, 2017
Frances E. Bower, 92, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Savannah Square. A native of Michigan, Mrs. Bower had lived in Savannah for the past four years. She is survived by two daughters, Jan Brown (Richard) of Savannah and Barbara Hoover (Jerry) of Sioux Falls, SD; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the St. Joseph's/Candler Foundations, 5356 Reynolds St., Suite 400, Savannah, GA 31405. ...