Obituaries
Byron G. Dixon JUN 12, 1944 - FEB 20, 2017
Guyton- Byron G. Dixon, 72, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Hospital. He was born in Lyons, GA, moved to Savannah and was a 1962 graduate of Benedictine Military School. In 1968, he graduated from the University of Georgia. He served in the 9th Division of the U.S. Army based out of Fort Jackson, NC and proudly served in Vietnam. Mr. Dixon was a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. He is survived by his sons, Byron Scott Dixon of Guyton, GA, William Matthew Dixon of Pocahontas, IL; grandchildren, William Matthew Dixon, Jr., Christopher Joseph Dixon, Emelia ...
George Alan Steuber AUG 28, 2017 - FEB 19, 2017
George Alan Steuber, husband, father of three, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of five, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, in Savannah GA. Born in 1928 in Rochester, NY to the late George and Lilah Steuber he graduated from Brighton High School, Amherst College, the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration and served as a Destroyer Gunnery Officer during the Korean War. One enchanted evening, May 5th, 1954 to be precise he met Jane Fraser, from that moment forward the love of his life and wife of 62 years. After stints at GE and IBM he joined a fledgling Boston mobile equip ...
Charles Henderson Wood - FEB 17, 2017
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CHARLES HENDERSON WOOD Charles “Chuck” Henderson Wood, age 89, of Fort Myers, FL passed away February 17, 2017 at the home of his daughter in Savannah, GA. Born in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Wilfred R. Wood, Margaret Chapman, and Rachel Rowley (step-mom). He moved to Fort Myers in 1955. Chuck was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed boating and golfing. He was creative, and constantly abreast of the latest in technology. Always willing to extend a hand or his heart, but most importantly Chuck unfailingly extended his cheerful smile to everyo ...
Deborah Carol Thomas DEC 16, 1956 - FEB 17, 2017
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Deborah Carol Thomas Deborah Carol Thomas, age 60, died February 17, 2017 at Thunderbolt Transitional Care Center under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 16, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN and lived on Tybee Island for most of her life. She attended CCDS on Eisenhower Drive for over 50 years, was a longtime member of the Ambucs Bowling League and attended First Baptist Church of the Islands. Surviving are her mother and step-father, Nita and James Brown of Tybee Island, GA; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewayne and Karen Thomas of Savannah, GA, a ...
Anna Katherine Brown Asche DEC 23, 1939 - FEB 16, 2017
Anna Katherine Brown Asche, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 16, 2017 under the loving care of Hospice Savannah. Anna was born December 23, 1939 in Hartford CT to Joseph Brown and Barbara Seidl Brown who immigrated to the United States in the 1930’s from Germany. After graduating from East Hartford High School, Anna graduated in 1963 from Pan American Airways Stewardess School at Idlewild Airport, NY. She worked as a Pan Am Stewardess for two years. On October 24, 1964, she married Walter H. Asche. Walter and Anna have resided at the Landings on Skidaway Island for the last sevent ...
Cheryl Lynn Leach Beharry DEC 24, 1960 - FEB 15, 2017
Cheryl Leach Beharry, 56, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. The funeral service will be private. ...
Michael Joseph Counihan OCT 05, 1941 - FEB 15, 2017
SAVANNAH - Michael J. Counihan, born October 5, 1941 passed into eternal peace February 15, 2017. Michael was born in Savannah, GA and grew up living at 713 Columbus Dr. in Savannah, GA. He began his catholic education at Cathedral Day School and continued at Nativity of Our Lord and Benedictine Military School, graduating with his beloved class of 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael J. and Sarah DeBorde Counihan. He is survived by brothers, Gerald P. Sr “Jerry” (Lisa), Dennis (Linda), and Brian (Helen); Nephews and Nieces, Michael, IV (Sherry), Gerald P. Jr “Jeremy” (Haley), ...
Roy E. Potter SEP 13, 1942 - FEB 14, 2017
Roy E. Potter, 74, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. Roy was a native and life-long resident of Savannah. He graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School, class of 1961. He enjoyed reading, art and history. Preceding him in death are his father, Alvis Potter; uncle, Jimmy Potter and grandson, Christopher Alan Smith. Surviving is his soulmate and wife of thirty-eight years, Barbara Potter; mother Juanita Cole Potter; son, Lewis Potter (Bambi); daughter, Christine Conklin (Burton); six grandchildren, Lloyd, Casey, Moriah, Tyler, Hayley, Bryce; three great-grandchi ...
Joyce Strange Fischer MAY 07, 1935 - FEB 14, 2017
Joyce Strange Fischer, 81, formerly of Savannah, passed on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. ...
Nghi Thi Nguyen OCT 03, 1929 - FEB 13, 2017
Nghi Thi Nguyen Nghi Thi Nguyen, 87, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1929 in Vietnam and was a communicant of St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church (formerly Nativity Catholic Church). She was preceded in death by her husband, Bang Van Dang. Surviving are six children, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one sister, and one brother. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at ...
Margaret "Peggy" Johnson OCT 28, 1929 - FEB 13, 2017
Margaret “Peggy” Johnson, 87, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by her family and loving caretaker, Esther. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Thomas and Bernadette Moran Carolan. She attended St. Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from St. Paul’s Commercial High School both in Baltimore. In 1950, she married Warren V. Johnson, Sr. and they settled in Savannah. Peggy worked for Erickson’s, Inc. while she devoted time to her family. She was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Peggy was an a ...
Robert Gardiner Bradbury, MD APR 30, 1932 - FEB 12, 2017
Robert Gardiner Bradbury, M.D., 84, of Frederick, MD died on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease at Heartfields Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. He was the beloved husband of Teresa Conley Bradbury. Dr. Bradbury was born April 30, 1932 in Columbus, GA and grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He attended Clemson University, then a military college, transferred to the University of South Carolina, graduating in 1954. He then attended the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina graduating in 1958. He served in the ...
Richard Coolidge Hample DEC 04, 1987 - FEB 12, 2017
Richard Coolidge Hample, 29, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to the United States at the age of 3. He was a graduate of Camden Military Academy in Camden, South Carolina and attended the Community College of Baltimore County and currently was enrolled at Savannah Technical College. Richard had a sweet, kind and loving soul, and he will be missed. He was an avid tennis player. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Scott Hample. Surviving are his mother, Martha Bishop Coolidge of Savannah; uncle, Hermann ...
Ora George Johnson JUN 09, 1931 - FEB 10, 2017
Ora George Johnson, 85, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 10th, 2017. George was born June 9th, 1931 in Wilson, New York, to Myrtle and Adorno Johnson. He was a lieutenant, stationed at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, and a 1957 graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Industrial Engineering. On June 20th, 1954, he married the former Mary Ann Childers in Savannah. George was employed as a General Manager with Owens Illinois Forest Products Division. George is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his two children, George Dana Johnson and Lisa Johnson Moseley and her hu ...
Mary Clifford Shepard MAR 01, 1923 - FEB 10, 2017
Mary Clifford Shepard, 93, died Friday, February 10, 2017. The Midville, GA native was a longtime resident of Savannah and a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. H. “Shep” Shepard. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen LaMotte Shepard and Jan; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynda S. and Dennis Cooper; granddaughter, Kate Shepard and grandson, Morgan Shepard. The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. B ...
Joel Dupree Gladin, Sr. MAR 11, 1943 - FEB 10, 2017
Joel Dupree Gladin, Sr. Joel Dupree Gladin, Sr., 73, died Friday, February 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side and under the care of Myra Burney and Islands Hospice. He was born March 11, 1943 in Savannah to the late Solomon and Audrey Ellis Gladin. Joel was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and was retired from CSX Railroad. He was a 1961 graduate of Savannah High School and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daugher, Debbie King. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Joel D. G ...
Dr. Bruce W. Karrh AUG 29, 1936 - FEB 09, 2017
SAVANNAH - Dr. Bruce Wakefield Karrh, 80, died Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Candler Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 29, 1936 in Carbon Hill, AL, he was the son of the late Barney Bruce Karrh and Lorene Elizabeth Wakefield. After receiving his bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Alabama in 1958, he graduated with a doctor of medicine from Medical College of Alabama in 1962. He had medical residencies in Texas and opened a private practice in Athens, AL in 1965. In 1970 he relocated to Richmond, VA and became a plant physician for E. I. du Pont de N ...
Harden "Cliff" Norman, Jr. SEP 20, 1934 - FEB 09, 2017
Harden Clifton Norman, Jr. or “Cliff” as he was known to family and friends passed away February 9, 2017 at the age of 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a lifelong Savannahian, born September 20, 1934. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1952. Cliff attended Southern Technical Institute and Armstrong State. Cliff joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, spending most of his service aboard the USS Preserver as a mechanic and search and rescue diver. In 1960, he began working for Savannah Electric Company beginning at the plant then working for the underground and finally bec ...
Savita Raut MAR 13, 1924 - FEB 08, 2017
Savita Raut, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Mumbai, India March 13, 1924. She received her B.A. at Ruia College in India. She moved to Savannah in 1965 with her husband and kids. She was an accountant at Savannah State University for 24 years. She was a philanthropist, friend and mother who enjoyed world travel, gardening and caring for her home. She loved to entertain family and friends with food, conversation, and laughter. She was an avid sports fan. Although many people viewed her as their “second mother” Savita’s greatest pri ...
Kathleen Coyle Amburgey JAN 24, 1959 - FEB 08, 2017
SAVANNAH - Kathleen Bernadette Amburgey passed into the arms of God on February 8, 2017. She did so in the arms of her beloved family and is survived by her beloved husband, Michael, her daughter Leigh (and husband John), two sons Thomas (and his wife Hilary) and Stephen, and her two grandchildren Olivia and James. Also she is survived by her parents, Hugh and Mary, and her sisters Geraldine, Patricia, Nuala, Frances, and Deirdre. Kathleen was born in County Cavan, Ireland, and grew up on a farm in Coragh, Ballyjamesduff. Kathleen obtained a Domestic Science degree from Ardagh College in Count ...
Carolyn "Cookie" Brown Leadbetter SEP 11, 1945 - FEB 06, 2017
SAVANNAH - Following a long illness, Carolyn "Cookie" Brown Leadbetter, age 71, passed peacefully on February 6, 2017. Cookie was born September 11, 1945 in Atlanta to parents Edward Brown and Lorraine Campbell Brown. Her family later moved to Charlotte, NC where she attended Harding High School and earned a degree from Wingate College. After working for Eastern Airlines in Charlotte for many years, Cookie married her husband, General G. Dennis Leadbetter (ret.) in 1986. The couple retired to The Landings at Skidaway Island where Cookie found her true passion -- selling real estate. In her yea ...
John Ray Barnes AUG 15, 1933 - FEB 05, 2017
John Ray Barnes, 83, died Sunday, February 5, 2017. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he graduated from Purdue University in 1955 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy serving as a Communications Officer onboard an LST Ship. He married Martha Bell in 1956 and began his career in engineering and manufacturing, retiring as Vice-President at Pet, Inc. In 1994 Mr. Barnes retired and settled at The Landings on Skidaway Island where he enjoyed his passion for golf and tennis. Surviving are his wife of sixty years, Martha Barnes; eldest daughter, Barbi Ha ...
Michael John Godbold FEB 17, 1950 - FEB 04, 2017
Michael John Godbold Michael John Godbold, 66, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Medical University Hospital in Charleston, SC. He was born February 17, 1950 in Syracuse, New York to the late William and Rita Miller Godbold. Michael graduated from West Genesee High School and attended Palmer College in Charleston. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 34 years with BellSouth/AT&T. He was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Frasier and Edwin Godbold. Surviving are his wife of 23 y ...
Robert Wilson Bearden APR 15, 1961 - FEB 03, 2017
Robert Wilson Bearden, 55, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Robert was born in Fayetteville, TN April 15, 1961. He was predeceased by his father, Wilson Bearden. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Bearden-LaPlante (Joshua) of Capon Bridge, WV; mother, Lila M. Bearden of Lynchburg, TN; sister, Vivian B. West (Mark) of Louisville, TN, and grandchildren, Jacob Robert LaPlante, Logan Roger LaPlante and Abigail Marie LaPlante. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in L ...
Denise Taylor Leprohon OCT 19, 1959 - FEB 02, 2017
Denise Taylor Leprohon, 57, died Thursday, February 2, 2017. Surviving are her mother, Zira; son, Ryan (Catrina); grandchildren, Jordan, Tyson and Ryleigh. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2017 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. ...
Jeanne Meadows Browne MAY 11, 1925 - FEB 02, 2017
Jeanne Meadows Browne Jeanne Methvin Meadows Browne, 91, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at home with her family by her side. She was born May 11, 1925 in Alamo, GA to the late William Washington Meadows and Vashti Williams Meadows. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and attended Draughn’s Business College. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company. Mrs. Browne was also a member of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Pierce Browne, Jr., and grandson, Kenneth ...
Franklin Benjamin Pierce FEB 09, 1937 - JAN 31, 2017
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Franklin Benjamin (“Frank”) Pierce, 79, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Frank was born on February 9, 1937, in Monks Corner, SC. He was a United States Air Force veteran and spent his life on Tybee Island after retiring from the USAF in 1975 after 21 years of service. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Amy Dickey Pierce. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Pierce Delamater (David), his sons, Benjamin M. Pierce (Lerma) and Dennis F. Pierce (Carolyn); his grandchildren, David Tucker (Jen), Franklin Pierce, Thomas (“TJ”) Pierce (Christy), Erin Delamater and Kari Delamater; and t ...
Tina Marie Pidgeon FEB 04, 1958 - JAN 31, 2017
Tina Marie Pidgeon, 58, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was a native of Brunswick but lived most of her life in Savannah. For several years, she worked as a shipping clerk with A.J. Fritz. Her husband, Charles Andrew Pidgeon preceded her in death. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Amy Braddock of Richmond Hill; her daughter, Sunny Miller of Elk River, MN; and grandchildren, Lily and Herschel Braddock and Andrew and Kai Miller. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chap ...