Obituaries

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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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.       ...

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Janeen Berger Borders, 52, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William and Marylou Berger. Janeen was a clothing merchandiser for many years and also a dispatcher for Breezy at Tybee. She was known on Tybee for her talent of baking. She is survived by her son Tyson, sister Kathi, brothers Gary and Bill, and several nieces, nephews, and many friends on Tybee Island. A Memorial Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society or any animal rescue ...

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Bill Schmitt, 78, of Savannah, beloved husband of Mary Ann (McNulty) Schmitt, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017 at home at The Landings on Skidaway Island after 11 years of living with metastatic prostate cancer. Born April 21,1939, in Rock Island Illinois, he was the son of the late Edward and Henrietta (Mortier) Schmitt.  He was a graduate and avid supporter of Alleman High School, a private Catholic high school located in the Quad Cities and he attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa. He spent a career of 25 years at American Greetings Corporation, rising from salesperson ...

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Louis E. Cox of Savannah and Uvalda passed away, September 3, 2017, after a long illness.  Louis was born in 1931 in Cuthbert, Georgia to the late Thelma Bass Cox and James Cox. He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Randall Cox, brother, Flournoy Cox, grandchildren Lauren Brown and Paul Bryan and his beloved animal companions, Heidi and George. Prior to beginning his career, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  Louis retired from the State of Georgia as a Project Engineer with the Highway Department.  He was an avid women’s golf and racing fan, loved to gar ...

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Urte Caroline Baaij, 84, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Savannah Square. She was born July 8, 1933 in Berlin, Germany. Both her parents were artist. Her father died in 1944 and her mother re-married a Swedish gentleman. In April 1944 Urte moved to Sweden with her mother and stepfather. She grew up in Upsala where she attended the Royal Acadamie. In 1948 the family moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where Urte attended college. In her spare time, she worked at the Swedish Consulate. At a Consular party, she met a representative from Pan American Airlines who hired her to become a stewarde ...

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Richard “Brian” Collier passed away unexepectedly Friday morning at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Glynn A. Hendricks. Brian is survived by his mother, Glenda Hendricks, brother, Chris Collier, former wife Melissa and their children, Cody and Makayla, former wife Stephanie and their children Michelle and Madison, and self-adopted daughter Larkin. Brian’s second family, mom and dad Dick and Ruth, Kim, David, Eliza, and Jessica. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brian attended school in Savannah and graduated from Jenkins High School. She was ...

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Francis W. Allen, Jr. at 59 passed away at home on August 30, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a rich legacy as a successful entrepreneur, businessman and art advocate. He touched and enriched the lives of many through his personal relationships and community involvement. His footprint in Savannah can be felt through so many endeavors including Starfish Community Garden, The Unchained Tour, Slideluck Savannah, Before I Die, Ogeechee Riverkeeper, and the Flannery O'Connor Little Free Library Trail. He will be missed and forever loved. The Memorial Service, conducted ...

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Orville Charles Hoover, III, “Trey”, 62, of Clearwater, Fl., passed away Monday,  August 28, 2017 at Suncoast Hospice. He was born in Charlotte and lived the last few years in Florida, but he was a Savannah Boy through and through. He was one of a kind, and his mother would follow up by saying “Thank Goodness!” Trey was on the very first varsity football team at Savannah Christian Preparatory School. A graduate of Armstrong State College, he was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and also loved to play softball. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Burnett Hoover, his father, Orvil ...

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Adela Theresa Desoto Anderson Adela Theresa Desoto Anderson, 94, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at her home on Tybee Island. She was born November 27, 1922 in Key West, Florida to the late Manuel and Rosa Desoto. She was a member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church on Tybee Island. Surviving are her seven children, Yvette Arias, Judy Flecher, Jack Anderson (Mavis), Darcia Williams (Kenny), Joanna Roseberry (Joe), Joel Anderson, and Katryn Taylor (Bryan). Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 sister, Maria Louise King. Graveside Servic ...

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Catherine Crichton Montford Cocke Catherine Crichton Montford Cocke arrived as a Mother’s Day gift, born on a bright Sunday morning at Savannah’s Telfair Women’s Hospital, May 14, 1978.  She lived a worldly life, filled with artistry, intellect, and love, before passing on August 28, 2017.  Catherine and her husband Byron lost their lives together in a tragic plane crash outside Savannah, Georgia. From an early age, Catherine’s love of reading opened her eyes to the world beyond. Books were an immense comfort to her from infancy, as a stack of them placed in her crib would soothe her to sleep. ...

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Priscilla Jane Roberts LeFurgy Dement died August 27, 2017 under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her children.  She was born to John Collinson Roberts and his wife Althea Richardson Roberts on February 2, 1931 in St. Paul, MN and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating from Mary Washington College in VA, Priscilla met and married the love of her life, Francis Archer LeFurgy in 1951.  After living in several homes in the NY tri-state area, Priscilla and Frank settled in Scarsdale, NY, where Priscilla enjoyed volunteering for various civic associations, church groups an ...

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Barbara Marie Malo Jennings, 91, died Sunday, August 27, 2017.  She was born in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Charles D. and Ruth Edgar Malo.  In 1948, she married Clarence A. Jennings in Detroit.  Barbara loved traveling around the world, reading, cooking, attending Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church and her dogs.  Barbara loved her family and friends dearly.  She was a very kind and wonderful woman who was loved her entire life.  Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and son, Donald Jennings. Surviving are daughter, Laura Jennings Pappas and her husband, Nic ...

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Eleanor E. Davis, 90, died Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was born in Savannah GA, November 29, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack V. and Cathleen Davis George of Savannah and sister, Sue Davis Laws of Canada. She graduated from Commercial High School on May 30, 1945 and in September 1969 retired from the U.S. Navy (WAVES). She was a member of the Women’s Memorial in Washington, DC. Her duty stations included USNAAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL; USN Receiving Station, Washington, DC; NAS Jacksonville, FL; NAS San Diego, CA. Survivors include her cousins, Harry L. Wilson, III of Sa ...

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Mrs. Pamela Mincey Hollingsworth, a cosmetologist and life-long resident of Savannah, GA passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2017 at the age of 62. Pamela, is survived by her husband of 30 years, Mark Hollingsworth; her daughters, Devin and Carrie Hollingsworth; her granddaughter Tristan Bonin; a sister Teresa Wilson (Bennie); a brother, Thomas H. Mincey, Jr.; a sister-by-heart, Cheryl Miller (Barry); and other relatives. She is predeceased by her father, Thomas H. Mincey; her mother, Margaret P. Mincey; and both grandfathers and grandmothers. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and ...

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Dana Kristen Schmidt, born November 17, 1973 in Lufkin, Texas died unexpectedly due to complications August 24, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center ICU. Dana Kristen, a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, touched the heart of everyone she met with laughter and joy. Survived by husband Eric and daughter Sophia Schmidt, mother-in-law Carol Schmidt, brother and sister-in-law Kurt and Zrinka Schmidt, father Bobby Short, mother and step-father Jonnie and Tommy Hollingsworth, sisters Stacy Short and Bobbi Dee Ann Silva, brother Randall Fee and fiance’ Valory Calderon, a ...

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W. Earle Fuller, 71, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign our online guest book. ...

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Thomas K. Rahn died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at his home in Fredericksburg, VA. Born June 22, 1938, Tommy leaves behind his wife of 52 years, the Rev. Gay M. Rahn, the associate rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg. Other survivors include his three daughters: Kimberley Gay Rahn of Great Barrington, MA; Laurel Speir Rahn of New York City; and Virginia Lanier Rahn of Savannah; and his three granddaughters: Della and Rosemary Rahn; Keira Whitehead. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 25, at 2:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Savannah, with burial at noon on ...

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Paul J Shammas, 42, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, August 20, 2017. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army as a member of the famed First Ranger Battalion from 1994 to 2001. Paul was born November 11, 1974 and lived for the past 15 years here in Savannah with his wife Heidi Shammas, Sabu Shammas his faithful canine companion, and roommate Shelby Dennis. Paul was a graduate of Groton Dunstable High School in Groton Massachusetts and had studied nursing at both the University of Massachusetts and Armstrong Atlantic University in Savannah. Paul was an active member in many clubs and or ...

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Dr. Ernie Burriss died on August 20th, 2017. The son of Glenn Craig and Ernest Roeber Burriss was born in Wilmington, NC on August 29th, 1927. Moving to Savannah in 1935, he attended local schools. He was a graduate of Plant High School in Tampa, FL. After graduation he joined the United States Navy and served as a PhM3rdc. After discharge he entered Emory University and graduated with a DDS degree from Emory Dental School. Ernie practiced dentistry in Savannah for 34 years. He was an active member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist church at the time of his death. Ernie was an Honorable Fe ...

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Benny Wilder Scott, 68, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Savannah.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. ...

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On August 19, 2017, Staff Sergeant James L. Livingston took his last flight and went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Mabel Hardwick and Arthur Bryan Livingston, his wives, AnneLisa, Betty and Grace.  His brother Paul, sisters Eline L. Wear, Dorothy L. Mosley and Barbara L. Catoe.  He is survived by his son Michael Targonski (Bonnie), his twin siblings Fay L. Williams and Ray Livingston, a niece whom he resided, Barbara Hirsch (Marvin), eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a World War II veteran ...

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