Obituaries
Richard E. Hoover MAR 08, 1943 - JUL 06, 2017
Richard Eastell Hoover, known affectionately as Hoov, age 74, died in the care of Hospice Savannah on Thursday July 6, 2017. He was born March 8, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard Thomas Hoover and Laura Eastell Hoover. He lived in Pittsburgh and Johnstown, PA, before retiring with his wife to Savannah in 2001. Hoov graduated from Waynesburg College in 1963 and worked as a Manufacturer’s Representative for over 35 years, carrying over 140 sporting goods lines. He devoted energy to many causes, among them the Barn Builders at Bethesda Academy. Endlessly curious, Hoov was a lifelong le ...
William R. Shaw, Jr. "Russ" JUL 06, 1935 - JUL 06, 2017
William Russell Shaw, Jr. (Russ) Russ peacefully passed away on July 6 at The Marshes. He was born on July 6, 1935 in Lakeland, FL to Russell and Liane Shaw. The family moved to New Orleans where Russ graduated from Tulane University with a degree in chemical engineering. He played clarinet and flute with the Tulane marching band and New Orleans Symphony. Russ began his business career at Union Texas Petroleum in Houston, TX. When Union Texas Petroleum was acquired by Allied Chemical Corporation, Russ moved to its international headquarters in Morristown, NJ to work in the Fibers and Plastics ...
Christopher Ryan Wilson NOV 26, 1996 - JUL 05, 2017
Christopher Ryan Wilson, age 20, ascended to heaven and into his maternal grandparent’ loving arms on July 5, 2017. Born in Savannah on November 26, 1996, Babies Can’t Wait handed off Chris at age 3 to Preschool Special Instruction at Marshpoint and May Howard Elementary Schools. He rose to the rank of a Cruiser in the orthopedically—impaired class and continued to make life-long friends among his severely and profoundly-disabled classmates. Chris completed his special education at West Chatham Elementary and was later home-schooled by Barney, Elmo, and Bear in the Big Blue House. Chris, affec ...
Scott Thomas Waldrup OCT 20, 1986 - JUL 05, 2017
Scott Thomas Waldrup, 30, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, from injuries sustained at Bay St. and Jefferson St. after a heroic effort to save others. Scott was born in Chattanooga, TN, son of David Joseph and Terry Brown Waldrup. At an early age, Scott and his family moved to Cary, NC, where he graduated from Enloe High School in Raleigh, NC. Scott attended Queen Mary University in London, England and earned a degree in performing arts. Scott returned to Raleigh where he began a career in the service industry at Rocky Top Hospitality. Scott moved to Savannah in 2011, where he continued his c ...
Dorothy May Drake - JUL 04, 2017
Dorothy May Drake, 74, passed away July 4, 2017 at Candler Hospital. Funeral services and burial will be in Panelas Park, Florida. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery will be handling arrangements in Florida. (727-369-8228) ...
Annie Jewel (Jo) Gould MAY 21, 1923 - JUL 03, 2017
Annie Jewel Gould, 94, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home in Baxley, GA. She was a native of Savannah, GA and the widow of Randolph Earl Gould, Jr. She has lived in Baxley for the past fifteen years. She was a homemaker and everybody’s “Nanny”. She loved planting and growing everything, sewing, canning and quilting. All her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have their own special quilt, handmade by their Nanny. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Gloria Jean Gould, Earline Gould Deason (Bernie), and Renee Gould Newsome (Shawn); grandsons, Jimmy Deason, Scott Deaso ...
Hazel Wise Ronan APR 10, 1935 - JUL 02, 2017
Hazel Wise Ronan,80, widow of Walter Ronan, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2017 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Hazel was born on April 10, 1935 in Hyman, SC to Henry Chalmers Wise and Eliza Poston Wise. She was educated in the Hannah, SC Schools. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, dedicating her life to her family. She managed to find the time and energy to complete the Master Gardener Program in Savannah, GA. This allowed her to pursue her passion of plants and flowers by volunteering at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Hazel is survived by her daughter Marie Claire ...
Nancy Meeks Beckwith MAR 08, 1936 - JUL 02, 2017
Nancy Meeks Beckwith, 81, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully in Savannah on Sunday, July 2nd, 2017. Born in Deland Florida, Nancy pioneered as one of the earliest women to break into the ranks of Stock Brokerage when she began her career with Merrill Lynch in 1969. She led a storied career as a Stock Broker, Brokerage Manager, and Financial Advisor for 37 years. Along the way, she counseled, mentored, and shaped the successful careers of hundreds of men and women, who continue to this day to express their adoration and gratitude for the lessons and wisdom she provided. To Nancy, ever ...
Harold J. Lynch, Jr., MD - JUL 01, 2017
SAVANNAH, GA -- Harold John “Jack” Lynch, Jr., MD (85), died July 1, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Miami Beach, FL and was the son of late Harold John Lynch, Sr. and Edna Floyd Lynch. He graduated from St. Patrick High School, Miami Beach, FL. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1953 from Georgetown University and M.D. degree in 1957 from Georgetown University School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. Jack completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine in Jersey City, NJ at Seton Hall College of Medicine. Jack served in the U.S. Public Health Servi ...
Sarah Lee Bullock JUN 06, 1930 - JUN 30, 2017
Sarah Lee Bullock, 87, died Friday, June 30, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The longtime resident of Savannah was the widow of the late James W. Bullock, Sr. Surviving are her sons, Jim Bullock, Jr. and Tommy Joe Bullock, both of Savannah, and several grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, July 5th, from 4-6 PM at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Gerald Michael "Jerry" Kozlowski FEB 16, 1947 - JUN 30, 2017
Gerald Kozlowski, 70, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Rochester, New York on February 16, 1947. He served in the US Army from 1966-1968, and retired as a production manager from Eastman Kodak Company after 32 years of service. He also retired from St. Ann’s Community, Rochester, NY in 2007. Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen; his 3 children, Jay Kozlowski, Richmond Hill, GA, Shari (David) Carney, Savannah, GA, and Joseph (Talitha) Kozlowski, Las Vegas, NV; and 7 grandchildren, Briana, Jared, Sophie, Jayden, Olivia, Hannah a ...
George "G.W" Welch Walton MAY 12, 1929 - JUN 30, 2017
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George “G.W.” Welch Walton, 88, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at Hospice House. He was born May 12, 1929 to the late Edwin C. and Pauline Welch Walton. He was a longtime resident of Savannah and was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He was also retired from the City of Savannah in 1991 as the Supervisor of Cemeteries. A Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service with full military honors will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Beaufort National Cemetery. In addition to his par ...
Jane Gidel Heilman JUN 26, 1925 - JUN 28, 2017
A lady of amazing grace, Janie girl has at long last earned her angel wings and has taken flight on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Savannah, GA at the tender age of 92. Jane was born in Kittanning, PA on June 26, 1925 to Roy and Josephine Gidel. She married Harry Heilman on August 23, 1948. Together they raised three daughters, Karen, Laurie, and Amy. She moved to Savannah in 2005 to be near her daughter Amy. While in Savannah, she enjoyed many new friends and a milder climate. Jane loved to paint and was a crafty lady loved by so many whose lives she touched with her loyal friendship, compassio ...
Eugene Ellis Glisson JUN 04, 1934 - JUN 27, 2017
Eugene Ellis Glisson, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. Mr. Glisson was born in Claxton, GA and lived most of his life in Savannah. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Glisson was preceded in death by his parents, Milton W. Glisson and Minnie Shuman Glisson, and ten siblings. He was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sylvia Waters Glisson, and a brother, Wallace Daniel Glisson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Glisson was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Good Neighbor Su ...
May Ann Smith MAY 10, 1927 - JUN 26, 2017
May Ann Smith, age 90, died June 27th, 2017, after a long illness. The Savannah native was a graduate of Savannah High School. She earned her undergraduate and Masters degrees from Armstrong State University. Until her retirement, Ms. Smith was an elementary school teacher in the Chatham County School System, where she influenced generations of students with her dedication to excellence and loving spirit. Ms. Smith was a lifelong member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years and served the church in many capacities. She was a docent at the Isaiah Davenport Hou ...
Robert Gordon Bell OCT 16, 1928 - JUN 26, 2017
Robert Gordon Bell, age 88, died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Bob was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 16, 1928 to Edith Brown Bell and Seth Gordon Bell. In 1939 the family moved to Memphis, TN where he attended public schools and in 1947 graduated from Memphis Technical High School. In high school, he met Eunice Ann Herriman, the love of his life. They were married on Sept 16, 1950. Bob graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in March of 1952 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He joined the DuPont Company on April 1, 1952 in Camden, ...
Mary Elizabeth Faircloth, RN MS JUN 24, 1925 - JUN 26, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Faircloth, “Mef”, as she was called by many of her family and friends died the morning of Monday, June 26th, 2017. She graduated from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland in 1949 and has been active in Nursing Services and Nursing Education, until she recently retired. Born in Albany, GA of William Young Faircloth Sr. and Una Lee Hall Faircloth on June 24, 1925. She attended Young Harris Junior College, the University of Maryland (twice) and the University of Florida. She served in Japan and Korea during the Korean War as an Army Operating Room Nurse ...
Annette Andre AUG 08, 1941 - JUN 24, 2017
(Carolyn) Annette Meeks Andre of Tybee Island died Saturday, June 24, 2017 after a short illness. Annette was born August 8, 1941 to Tom and Jeanette Meeks in Emmanuel County. Annette graduated from Bryan County High School in June of 1959. She then came to Savannah where she worked as a hairdresser for 50 years. She was a member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 154, Tybee Island. She was preceded in death by her husband the Honorable Judge John William Andre, Jr., and a son John William Andre, III. She ...
Kathryn Richards "Kitty" Linton FEB 06, 1941 - JUN 24, 2017
Kathryn Richards “Kitty” Linton, 76, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Julian E. and Norma Fletcher Richards. Kathryn was a graduate of Savannah High School and later graduated with her Bachelor’s from Armstrong Atlantic University. She worked in the field of accounting at Savannah Gas Company and later at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was an active member of St. George’s Episcopal Church. Surviving are her daughter, Regina Linton Meeler, son, Sean Linton both of Savannah; brother and sister-in-law, James and Sis Richards of Savannah ...
Reed Joseph Deschenes AUG 25, 1955 - JUN 23, 2017
Sgt. 1st Class Reed Deschenes passed on June 23, 2017. He was born on August 25, 1955 in Beverly, Massachusetts where he and his family resided until his age of 13. At which time his family moved to Dania, FL. where he lived until he joined the United States Army at age 17. He served our country for over 20 years as a Sargent First Class, Special forces, “Night Stalkers” on the Chinooks. He is survived by his Wife, Yun Deschenes of Savannah, GA; His sons, Ji Hoot Choe, and Ji Myong Choe of Atlanta, GA; his daughter, Penny Lane Deschenes of Richardson, TX, his ...
Jonny "J.P." Armstrong NOV 09, 1940 - JUN 23, 2017
SAVANNAH, GA - Jonny Pat (JP) Armstrong, aged 76, died on 6-23-17 at his son’s home under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Pilot Point, TX on 11-9-40. He lived most of his life in Abilene, TX, Bryan, TX, and Oklahoma City, OK. He moved to Savannah ten years ago to spend time with his youngest son and daughter in law and his grandchildren. He was a frequent attendee at Savannah Christian Preparatory School golf events and Savannah Arts Academy music performances where he was called Pop by all. JP was a graduate of Abilene High School where he was an accomplished athlete. He attended ...
Robert Louis Davis AUG 02, 1940 - JUN 23, 2017
Robert Louis Davis, 76, died Friday June 23, 2017 at Hospice House in Savannah, surrounded by his loving family. He attended Savannah High School and Served in the Georgia Air National Guard, 117th. The native and life-long resident of the Savannah area, was a retired Teamster affiliated with Local 728, where he was a truck driver and Terminal Manager until 1998. He was an active member of Bible Baptist Church, having served at various times as Deacon, Trustee, Sunday school secretary and a member of the finance committee. As a young man, he was an avid baseball player and he enjoyed fishing a ...
Mary Ann Dickson NOV 20, 1931 - JUN 22, 2017
Mary Ann Dickson, 85, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Savannah surrounded by her loving sons. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Lindsey, a brother, Al Lindsey, and her husband, Charles H. Dickson, Sr. She is survived by the family she dearly loved; sons, Chuck Dickson, Jr. (Donna) of Savannah, GA, and Dave Dickson (Susan) of Rome, GA., grandchildren, Lindsey Dickson, Dr. Lauren Shank (Jason), Page Sanders (Teddy), and David Dickson, Jr. (Martha); great-granddaughter, Helen Ann Shank; sisters-in-law, Louise Dickson Hawk, Peggy Dickson Harvey, Betty Dickson, as w ...
Martha Dyches Pierce Owens NOV 22, 1940 - JUN 21, 2017
Martha Dyches Pierce Owens, 76, of St. Joseph, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born November 22, 1940 in Savannah, GA to Conrad Pierce and Martha Dyches Pierce. She lived in Georgia for most of her life, recently moving to Missouri with her husband. She is a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1958. She spent many years working in the banking industry. Her passions were her family, garden and her pets. Her motto was, “life is good”, and she lived her life to the fullest. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Harold “Butch” Owens, mot ...
R. Michael Doyle JUL 27, 1937 - JUN 20, 2017
CSM Robert Michael Doyle (USA Ret.), age 79, passed away on June 20, 2017 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Charleston, SC, he grew up in Holly Hill, SC and has lived in Savannah since 1963. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1963, he resumed his college education. However, his passion for service to our country and the Army called him back to duty and he reenlisted in the Army Reserves where he rose to the rank of Command Sergeant Major of the 11th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Ft. Meade, MD. He proudly wore the Green Beret, was a qualified jump master, ...
James Edward "Pete" Soles - JUN 18, 2017
James "Pete" Edward Soles, 79, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at home in Savannah, GA. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hazel Norris Soles, 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. James was born in Andalusia, AL on February 10, 1938, to Annie Lee and Lemuel Zollie Soles. He has called Savannah home for the past 33 years. His greatest joys were his family and fishing. His quick wit and sarcastic sense of humor will be greatly missed. James is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bobby Soles, and sister Patricia Zander. Survivors include his sister Barbara Stacks of ...
Roger Morel Wester NOV 30, 1942 - JUN 18, 2017
Roger Morel Wester November 30, 1942 – June 18, 2017 Roger Morel Wester was born on November 30, 1942 in Savannah to William Alton and Connie Mae (nee Greene) Wester. He graduated from Savannah High School and worked at Gulfstream Aerospace as a quality control inspector until his retirement in 2004. Morel served in the U.S. Army active duty and National Guard Reserve, retiring in 1994 after 20 years of service. Morel was a dedicated and humble servant of the Lord, living out his faith in his everyday actions and caring way of relating with everyone he met. He loved to joke and tease, and had ...
Mark S. Lanier DEC 23, 1955 - JUN 18, 2017
Mark S. Lanier, 61, of Tybee Island, GA, passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Cheri Lanier, brother, Dennis Lanier, and children, Amanda Lanier and Christine Gonzalez. Mark Lanier was a disabled veteran who served in the United States Navy. He qualified in the Submarine Service in 1974 and served on the USS James K. Polk SSBN 645 and on the USS John C. Calhoun SSBN 630. He was a founding member of the Committee for the Tybee Island Veterans Memorial which now stands in front of Tybee Island City Hall. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.co ...
Alena "Lee" MacIvor Gauthier JUL 09, 1927 - JUN 17, 2017
Alena “Lee” MacIvor Gauthier, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...