Obituaries
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. ...
Evalyn W. Miles JUL 03, 1921 - SEP 17, 2017
Mrs. Evalyn Willey Miles of Savannah passed away peacefully on September 17. Mrs. Miles, nee Evalyn Knox Willey, was born July 3, 1921 in Pontotoc, MS, the daughter of Dr. Warner Moore Willey and Mrs. Cornelia Knox Willey. Her family settled in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where Dr. Willey was Professor of Education at Western Kentucky University. Mrs. Miles was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and received a Master’s Degree of Library Science from Peabody University in Nashville. During World War II, she worked as a school librarian at Oak Ridge Tennessee, site of the Manhattan Proje ...
Faye Edenfield Hosti MAY 21, 1931 - SEP 17, 2017
Faye Edenfield Hosti of Tybee Island died September 17, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospice in Athens, GA. She is survived by daughters Helen (John) of Winterville, GA and Bonnie (Norbert) of Tybee Island. She is lovingly remembered as Gramma to granddaughter, Kelsey, Mimi to great grandchildren Carrie and Evan, and Aunt Faye to generations of nieces and nephews. Faye was born in Woodcliff, GA on May 21, 1931. She retired from a career as bookkeeper for GMAC of Savannah. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie Hosti, her parents, and 8 siblings. Her commitment and devotion to family are an inspi ...
Matthew I. Smoak JAN 17, 1959 - SEP 17, 2017
Matthew I. Smoak, 58, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home. Matt was known as an excellent goldsmith and a long-time jeweler at Levy Jewelers but everyone knew his true passions were his love for goofing around, hunting, golfing, inventing and especially fishing. The water was such a second nature to him that he was dubbed a “fishing machine”. He will be remembered on long fishing trips from Moon River to Ossabaw Island and everything in between. The fish of Montgomery had acquired such a fear for Matt that sometimes they were never to be found. If there was ever a deal to be ...
Sarah Hilley Jenkins JAN 31, 1919 - SEP 17, 2017
Sarah Hilley Jenkins, 98, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Brightmoore Hospice House in Griffin, GA. She was born in Iva, SC and lived in Savannah most of her life. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Jenkins, great grandson, Wesley Franklin and three brothers and three sisters. Surviving are her daughters, Peggy Jenkins (Jerry) Emmett of Thomaston, GA; Sherry Jenkins Reese of Savannah; four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held ...
Mary Lou Summerlin Chandler JAN 25, 1938 - SEP 16, 2017
Mary Lou Summerlin Chandler, age 79, passed away in her sleep of natural causes on September 16, 2017 at her home in Chandler, Texas. Visitation will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Mary Lou was born on January 25, 1938 to Herschel and Clara Summerlin. She grew up in Savannah, attending schools and graduated from Commercial High School in 1956. While in High School she was a member of the Honor Society and served as a Cheerleader. ...
Maxine Liles APR 30, 1930 - SEP 16, 2017
Our sweet mom, Shirley Maxine Liles left this world September 16, 2017 to join her Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven after a long stay at Riverview Health and Rehab and John Wesley Villas. Mom was born in Augusta, Georgia to Sheron and Jewel Gary on April 30, 1930. She moved with her parents to Savannah as a young child. While attending Savannah High School she met the love of her life, James Kenneth Liles. They were married a few weeks before her graduation and remained happily married until his death in December 24, 1990. Although Mom was content being a stay-at-home Mom she and a friend succ ...
Joseph Henry Foley, Jr. APR 23, 1926 - SEP 15, 2017
Joseph Henry Foley, Jr. died September 15, 2017 at Habersham House in Savannah GA after a brief illness. Mr. Foley was born in Salem MA, the son of Joseph and Catherine Foley. Joe grew up in San Diego, CA and Winchester, MA. After graduating from Winchester High School, he joined the Navy as a Seabee serving from June 28, 1944 through May 27, 1946 in World War II. He graduated from Georgetown University in May 1950 and married Eleanor Grace Donovan on May 26, 1951. They were married for more than 50 years until Ellie’s death in 2005. They lived in Scarsdale, New York where he began his care ...
James Earl Dotson, Sr. JAN 21, 1932 - SEP 15, 2017
James Earl Dotson, Sr, 85 passed away on Friday evening, September 15, 2017 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, GA. He was a lifetime resident of Savannah and lived his life devoted to his wife, his 2 children, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Dotson was an avid saltwater fisherman, and loved to volunteer his time to Azalealand Nursing Home. He loved singing Gospel music, watching Roger Federer play tennis, telling fishing stories, and a good, clean joke. James was a 1950 graduate of Benedictine Military School, and kept his Cadets very dear to his heart. He was a veteran o ...
Dana Kim Johnson Williams OCT 25, 1956 - SEP 14, 2017
Dana Kim Johnson Williams, 60, of Savannah passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born October 25, 1956 in Savannah, GA to the late John F. and Marjorie Flanders Johnson. She was loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a graduate of Beach High School. She was employed at the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, DC. for several years before returning to Savannah where she worked for the Georgia Department of Labor and Coastal Correctional before retiring. She was a longtime member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. She is survived by her devoted so ...
Stephen Francis Saunders NOV 04, 1946 - SEP 14, 2017
Stephen Francis Saunders, 70, died peacefully Thursday September 14, 2017 at Hospice Savannah with his wife Annelle by his side. Stephen was born November 4, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his mother Theresa Cooper Saunders, his father Arthur Lloyd Saunders Jr, and his sister Rose Marie Saunders. He attended Cathedral Day School and was a 1964 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was proud to be part of the first graduating class of the new school on Seawright Dr., and proud of the lasting friendships he made in school. He was an outstanding athlete who played all ...
Leona Margaret Johnson FEB 20, 1934 - SEP 14, 2017
Savannah, GA - Leona Margaret Johnson "Margaret”, age 83, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Hospice House under the palliative care of Hospice Savannah. Margaret was born on February 20, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, the first child of Harold Thomas and Lucille Eleanor Clinton Kerr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Beverly Annette Jeffrey of Salt Lake City, UT, and her brother David Anthony Kerr of Davenport, IA. She is survived by one sister, Mary Louise Jensen of Middletown, IA, daughter Jocelyn Jo Johnson-Hopper and son-in-law Michael Lee Hopper ...
Virginia Clifton Chenggis - SEP 13, 2017
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Virginia Clifton Chenggis, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Stockbridge, GA. She was born June 11, 1936 in Savannah, GA to the late John Q. and Bessie Wright Clifton. Mrs. Chenggis graduated from Commercial High School and retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company Legal Department after 38 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church. She was an avid gardener. Surviving are her husband Robert G. Chenggis of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law Cindy and John Nasworthy of Savannah, beloved grandchildren, Joseph Duvall (Lei ...
Ruby L. Roberts DEC 29, 1956 - SEP 13, 2017
Ruby Lee Roberts was born December 29, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia to Madeline Bolds and Robert Smalls, both of whom preceded her in death. Ruby was a CNA/PCT at St. Joseph’s Hospital and a dedicated caregiver at Hona’s Personal Care Home. Surviving are her sons, Wesley Dixon (Nicole) and Tower Polite, both of Savannah, Georgia; her daughter, Micka Andrews of Savannah, Georgia; one brother, William Bolds of Savannah, Georgia; five grandchildren, Dominique Andrews, Briya Thompson, Tatyana Thompson, Jadin Thompson, and Bella Dixon, all of Savannah, Georgia; one God-daughter, Gwendolyn Williams; an ...
Robert "Louie" Powell OCT 26, 1953 - SEP 12, 2017
Robert “Louie” Powell, 63, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Effingham County Hospital in Springfield. A native of Chatham County, Louie was born October 26, 1953 to the late Lincoln Hinton and Betty Lou Covington Powell. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn M. Powell; his sisters, Patricia Ann Powell and Georgia Marie Powell; a brother, Beauford Hinton Powell; an aunt, Linda C. Horner; 3 nieces; 3 nephews; and 4 great-nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Ann Powell. A Memorial Service for Mr. Powell will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, ...
Edward Varine Page - SEP 12, 2017
Edward Varine Page, 78, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of William E. and Cloyteel Page. Mr. Page was a veteran of the United States Army and was a machinist for Diamond Manufacturing and A&B Fabrication. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion McCullough Page and son, Charles Brian Page. Surviving are his son, Michael E. Page (Regina) of Richmond Hill, GA; three brothers, Richard Page (Terri) of Savannah; Otis Page (Barbara) of Savannah; Allen Page (Vicki) of Martinez, GA; four grandchildren, Danielle Felts of Stat ...
Rita Mills Ingram - SEP 12, 2017
Rita Mills Ingram, 93, died September 12 at Insignia of Savannah. Born on October 1, 1923 in Statesville, NC, Rita was the daughter of Glen Williams Mills and Nancy Shields Mills. She is predeceased by her father, mother, brother Glenn Edward Mills, sister Rena Mills Ledford, and her husband, Everett E. Ingram, Jr. Rita was a graduate of Cool Springs High School in Statesville, NC. After marrying, she lived in Atlanta most of her life and worked at several firms as a switchboard operator/receptionist. More importantly, Rita was a loving and devoted wife and mother who gave of herself sacrifici ...
Robert J. Whiteman NOV 01, 1925 - SEP 10, 2017
ROBERT J. WHITEMAN November 1, 1925 – September 10, 2017 Robert Whiteman of Rye, New York passed away peacefully on September 10, 2017 at the age of 91. He lived a long and truly accomplished life as a concert violinist, inventor, expert in licensing intellectual property and marketing. Above all, Bob was devoted to Bettye, his wife of nearly 70 years, his three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Born in Savannah, Georgia to Arthur and Rosebud Whiteman, Bob was a child prodigy who at the age of 10 was invited to play the violin for President Roosevelt at the White Hou ...
James Reid Williamson, Jr. FEB 03, 1935 - SEP 10, 2017
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J. Reid Williamson, Jr. died on September 10, 2017. He was born in 1935 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Emma Eunice Harper and J. Reid Williamson, Sr. He graduated from Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut in 1952, where he was the Head Monitor, President of the Student Council and played varsity football, basketball, soccer and tennis (Captain). He graduated from Yale University in 1956, where he was President of the Student Council, and played basketball, squash (#1 and Captain), soccer, and tennis (Captain). He was a member of Yale’s Drama Club, wrote for Yale’s newspaper, and was the busin ...
Susan Fuller Wolling "Susu" JUN 29, 1943 - SEP 09, 2017
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Susan Fuller Wolling, “Susu”, age 74, passed away peacefully in her Milton, GA home on the morning of Saturday, September 9th after a 4-year battle with both lung and pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family and ministry at the time of passing. Her oncologist called her a “Miracle” patient for surviving the first round of pancreatic cancer with her strong personality, her will to live and her goal of seeing her oldest granddaughter Victoria “Tori’s” 2016 Milton High School graduation. She loved her family with all of her heart. Susan was born June 29, 1943, in Lexington, Kentucky. ...
Holli Fezler Jackson JUN 12, 1974 - SEP 07, 2017
Savannah – Holli Fezler Jackson lost her heroic battle on September 7, 2017 surrounded by her family and wrapped in the arms of Angels Holli was born in Macon, GA on June 12, 1974 and later moved to Savannah. Holli graduated from Groves High School in 1992, 5th in her class. She received many accolades for her volunteer work at Memorial Medical Center and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Holli graduated Cum Laude with an Associate’s Degree as a Surgical Technician and then became employed by Candler Hospital. She and her husband Scott later opened a popular Pizzeria on Whitmarsh Island ...
Richard E. Collier - SEP 06, 2017
Richard E. Collier, 72, passed away September 6, 2017 at home. Mr. Collier was a retired police officer from the City of Savannah. He was a loving son, father, husband and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Bettie Collier and son, Richard Brian Collier. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann Collier, son, Chris Collier, daughter, Kimberly Long, sister, Barbara (Mel) Miller, brother, Don (Claudia) Collier and grandchildren, Larkin Harvey, Cody Collier, MaKayla Collier, Madison Collier, Michelle Collier, Jessica Clifton and Eliza Long. ...