Obituaries
Dr. Robert A. Wynn DEC 12, 1939 - MAR 28, 2017
Robert Alexander Wynn (Robin), 77, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017 at Candler Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Dublin, Georgia in 1939 he was the son of the late LeeRoy Lanier Wynn and Margaret Berryhill Wynn. He graduated as Valedictorian from Jeff Davis High School in Hazelhurst, Georgia in 1957. His undergraduate training was at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned his B.S degree in 1961, and met his loving wife of 55 years, Gail Patricia Garwes Wynn. After graduating from Oglethorpe, he attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in A ...
Richard Thomas Gammon DEC 19, 1932 - MAR 28, 2017
Richard Thomas Gammon, 84, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa. Mr. Gammon received a bachelor’s degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. During his career, he worked for the family firm, Cameron-Joyce Construction Company and Kast Metals in Keokuk, Iowa and retired from Boeing in Long Beach, California after thirteen years. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, a longtime Rotarian and passionate about sailing and travel. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Patricia Wyers Gammon of Savannah; children, Carla Gammon (Cesidio Barberis) o ...
David Richard Pozorski MAY 03, 1979 - MAR 26, 2017
David Richard Pozorski was born on May 3, 1979 in Milwaukee, WI. David was a gentle, loving soul with a sarcastic sense of humor. He enjoyed good food, poker and the time he spent playing D&D with his friends. David will be greatly missed by his partner Joey Caldwell, his mother and stepfather Mary and Mike Voyzey, his brother Matthew and niece Jocelyn, his grandmother Bertha Pozorski and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Richard Pozorski. There are no calling hours, burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family asks ...
William Stapleton Doolan, Sr. APR 02, 1926 - MAR 26, 2017
William Stapleton Doolan, Sr. of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Born on April 2, 1926 in Savannah, he was the son of the late John Joseph Doolan, Sr. and Rose Stapleton Doolan. He was educated in the Savannah parochial schools graduating from Marist and Benedictine Military School. He received a BA degree in Business Administration from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed in the paper and box industry beginning in Savannah with Union Camp; relocating to Pensacola, FL with St Regis, and then to Seymour, IN and ...
John Stuart Menzies DEC 09, 1950 - MAR 25, 2017
John Stuart Menzies, born December 9, 1950, sailed into the sunset March 25, 2017. John navigated this world with his First Mate Amy. Their voyage began in beautiful Bradenton Beach, Florida. John loved children and they adored him, none more so than his daughter Lisa Smith and her son Jack Rester. John was so proud of his family. He graduated with Honors from the School of Hard Knocks, where he achieved a great sense of humor, an open mind, an optimistic spirit and a can-do approach to life. He is a shining example of how you can put people first, relax and enjoy life (He loved the haven he c ...
Walter Javan Fraser, Jr. SEP 24, 1936 - MAR 24, 2017
Walter Javan Fraser Jr., known to friends as “Jay,” died Friday, March 24, 2017, one week after entering hospice care at Spanish Oaks in Savannah, Ga. Fraser was a historian, professor and scholar of the American South whose work often highlighted social and racial inequities that underpinned the history of a complex region he loved deeply. Jay was the author of four books: Patriots, Pistols and Petticoats (Charleston’s bicentennial history); Charleston! Charleston!: The History of a Southern Port City; Savannah in the Old South; and Lowcountry Hurricanes. He was the coauthor or coeditor of se ...
Robert Lansing Scheuermann JUL 19, 1928 - MAR 23, 2017
Robert (Bob) Lansing Scheuermann, age 88, passed away on March 23, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, he proudly served in the US Army Military Police Corps for two years in Okinawa, Japan. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, where he was Salutatorian, Swim Team Captain, Class Vice President and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He holds a Master of Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering. He met the light of his life, Marie, in the summer of 1949 when they worked toge ...
Catherine Convery Heston MAY 15, 1939 - MAR 23, 2017
Catherine Convery Heston Catherine Convery Heston, 77, went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Catherine was born on May 15, 1939 in Yorktown Heights, NY to the late Joseph and Catherine Flynn Convery. She graduated from Yorktown Heights High School and Roosevelt Nursing School in New York City. She is survived by her husband, Craig Heston, with whom she shared a blessed union of 56 years; her daughters, Amy Palmieri (Nick), Laura West, and Tricia Hogan; a son, George Heston; eight cherished grandchildren, Caitlin, Nicholas and Jack Palmieri, Mary Catherine and William ...
Catherine Grubbs Godwin - MAR 22, 2017
Catherine Theresa Grubbs Godwin Catherine Theresa Grubbs Godwin, 87, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Savannah. She was a member of New Life Fellowship Church. She is survived by her son, David Godwin, a grandson, DoRane;, two granddaughters, Aleah, and Alyssa Godwin, two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Tristan, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Irving R. Ryerson AUG 24, 1915 - MAR 22, 2017
IRVING R. RYERSON OBITUARY Savannah, GA - Irving Reynold Ryerson, 101, died March 22, 2017. He was born August 24, 1915 in South Orange, NJ son of the late Irving L. Ryerson, Lilly J. Ryerson, and stepmother Eleanor M. Ryerson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patricia Gray Ryerson and grandson Judson D. Ahrens in 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn R. Barnard and her husband, Joe of Savannah, GA; and Jean R. Ahrens and her husband, Jay of Savannah, GA. His grandchildren, Andrew Barnard and his wife, Lendy, Matthew Barnard and his wife, Miriam, Jennifer Butler and ...
J. Kirk Barefoot FEB 23, 1927 - MAR 22, 2017
Kirk passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3/22 at home surrounded by immediate family. He lived a long and extraordinary life. Born in Braddock, PA to Dr. Neal D. Barefoot and Dr. Beula Urey Barefoot, he was a graduate of Washington State University. He initially enlisted at age 17 in the Army Air Force Cadets, while waiting to be called up at the age of 18. 1945 found young Kirk in the Philippines where he ultimately became a member of an elite intelligence team, under the leadership of the famed Col. Wendel Fertig. Their mission was to determine whether local villagers were sympathetic to ...
Marilyn Patten MacQueston FEB 01, 1930 - MAR 22, 2017
Marilyn Patten MacQueston, 87, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in Torrington, CT on February 1, 1930, the daughter of Stanley H. and Sylvia F. Patten. She graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and Westbrook College in Portland, Maine. She was employed by the Guy P. Gannett Broadcasting Co. for 15 years. Mrs. MacQueston was married to Robert C. MacQueston, Jr. for fifty years. Marilyn and Bob enjoyed snow skiing, power boating and enjoying the out of doors whenever possible. They had two sons, Robert C. III and Scott S. MacQueston. The family mov ...
Donald "Don" Amerson - MAR 18, 2017
Donald (Don) Amerson Donald (Don) Amerson, 76, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. Don was born in Nunez, GA but lived most of his life in Savannah. He was the son of Oscar Hubert Amerson and Sue Claxton Amerson. Don graduated from Commercial High School in 1958 and started his banking career in 1960 with Savannah Bank & Trust Co. and retired from The Savannah Bank in 2014. During Don’s life, he was involved in many organizations and served on many boards. Most recently, Don was treasurer of the Savannah Alee Shriners’ and was a member of the Clown Uni ...
Irma Cecile Dixon APR 27, 1921 - MAR 18, 2017
Mrs. Irma Cecile Dixon, 95, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born on April 27, 1921 in Savannah where she lived the majority of her life. Mrs. Dixon was most well-known for managing Taylor’s Restaurant for many years where she met many life-long friends. Irma was a faithful member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. She was devoted to caring for her sister, Harriett VonWaldner, while she was ill for many years. In addition to her sister, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carson Monroe Dixon and siblings Ralph Kaufmann and Betty Pruitt. She i ...
Benjamin Y. Olegario OCT 01, 1942 - MAR 17, 2017
SAVANNAH - Benjamin Y. Olegario, 74, died Friday, March 17, 2017. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel, with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 23 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Marilyn Hejra Williams SEP 05, 1933 - MAR 17, 2017
Marilyn Hejra Williams Marilyn Hejra Williams, 83, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward E. and Florence D. Hejra. She was a stewardess for TWA Airlines and also worked for Dixie Crystals Sugar Refinery. Mrs. Williams was a communicant and a member of the Altar Guild at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, was a member of Forever Young, the chairperson of COPE and was a recipient of the Gartland Award for dedicated service to her church. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Wilmington Island Garden Club and was a tirel ...
Linda Virginia Waters FEB 29, 1944 - MAR 17, 2017
- Linda Virginia Waters, 73, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family and beloved cat. She was born February 29, 1944 in Savannah and lived here her entire life. She was an active and faithful member of The Seed Church. Survivors include her husband of forty-nine years, H.L. Waters; daughter, Pamela Waters Brinck and son-in-law, Norm Brinck; grandchildren, Amanda Grace and Andrew James “A.J.” Brinck; sister, Suzanne “Suzy” Anderson, and nephew, Seaborne Tompkins. She was preceded in death by two children. The Funeral Service will be he ...
Larry D. Hancock SEP 17, 1946 - MAR 17, 2017
Larry D. Hancock, 70, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Spates and Ida Mae Barton Hancock. Mr. Hancock is a 1964 graduate of Savannah High School and apprenticed for four years in the electrical trade. After serving his apprenticeship, he became a journeyman electrician with Local 508 where he remained until his retirement. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a former member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Mr. Hancock loved the outdoors especially hunting at the Liberty Hunting Club and shad fishing. He was a true and f ...
Carroll Raymond "Ray" Potts SEP 11, 1952 - MAR 17, 2017
Carroll Raymond Potts, 64 died on March 17, 2017 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born Sept 11, 1952 to Raymond George Potts and Dorothy Lashley Douglas,he was born and lived in Savannah for most of his life. “Ray” made his last widely and inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment before departing. He was an avid outdoorsman, who regarded camping as “second nature.” His journeys took him down to Louisiana working on the water, where he picked up a colorful dialogue and lifelong stories. He lived his life on his own terms to the end and had a palate to rival any beer connoisseur. Survivin ...
Delores "Sissy" Burns Dobbertin NOV 26, 1939 - MAR 16, 2017
Delores B. “Sissy” Dobbertin, age 77, died March 16, 2017, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Sissy passed at home, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandson John. She was born on November 26, 1939 in Savannah and lived here all her life. Sissy was the only daughter of Charlie and Lula Burns. She was raised with her two brothers, Jimmy and Ed, among the marshes, oaks, and tidal breezes on the Eastside of Savannah. Sissy loved growing up on the Eastern Islands and fondly recalls many good times when her parents owned and operated Burns Market. Both her mom and dad sold groceries, and d ...
Mary Thompson Rowse OCT 14, 1926 - MAR 16, 2017
Mary Thompson Rowse, 90, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Savannah, daughter of William Daniel and Annie Mae Garwes Thompson. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Rowse enjoyed an extensive career with Trust Company Bank serving in many capacities ultimately becoming Vice President. She retired in 1994. She also had a wonderful zest for life up until recently enjoying lunch and bridge with her dear friends. Surviving are her daughter, Trina Ericsson ...
Walter Henry Peters AUG 27, 1930 - MAR 15, 2017
Walter Henry Peters A duck, the Pope, and a bear walk into a bar... If you knew Walter Peters, you have heard the punchline!! It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Walter Henry Peters, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man who loved life, always had a smile on his face, and always tried to bring a smile to others – often accompanied by a groan as he started a joke you may have heard plenty of times before, but which you still loved to hear him tell. Walter left us on March 15, 2017. Walter was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 27, 1930. Afte ...
Joseph F. Dillon, III JUL 06, 1942 - MAR 13, 2017
Joseph F. Dillon, III Joseph F. Dillon, III, 74, died Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born in Savannah, son of Joseph F. Dillon, Jr. and Mary Bennett Dillon. Mr. Dillon was a 1961 graduate of Benedictine Military School followed by attending Jacksonville University. He apprenticed with Electrical Union 508 and also joined the Georgia National Guard serving for six years. Mr. Dillon worked at various electrical companies prior to being co-owner of Rabey Electric Co. until his retirement in 2000. He was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, served as president of the Eagles w ...
Steven Ray Hughes OCT 04, 1970 - MAR 12, 2017
Steven Ray Hughes, 46, went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2017. He was known for living life to the fullest. He was always on the go and spontaneous. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Henderson Hughes; four children, Henderson, Madeleine, Thayer, and Weston; his parents, Bobby and Elaine Hughes; two brothers, Ashley Hughes (Jennifer) and Bobby Hughes; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Stevie was a 1989 graduate of Calvary Day School. He attended Georgia Southern University and graduated from the University o ...
Margie Ann Humphries Griner Bizzell JUN 25, 1929 - MAR 11, 2017
Margie Ann Humphries Griner Bizzell Margie Ann Humphries Griner Bizzell, 87, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. She was born June 25, 1929 in Midland, GA to the late D.H. and Lula Mae Johnson Humphries. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Charles R. Ray, III. She is survived by her daughter, Soundra Griner Ray (Charlie), son, John Griner (Brenda), two sisters, Barbara Mobley Beasley, and Ruth Mobley Lane, grandchildren, Ashleigh Ann Ray, Kevin Christopher Ray, Angie Payne, Johnathan Judson Griner, and Sherry Hearne, and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 3 ...
Joseph Lawson Wetherbee MAY 19, 1987 - MAR 11, 2017
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Joseph Lawson Wetherbee Joseph Lawson Wetherbee, 29, died March 11, 2017, under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving mother and friends. He was born Mary 19, 1987, in Savannah, GA, and lived in Savannah all his life. Joseph graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 2009. He was actively involved in Special Olympics. Joseph was a member of Compassion Christian Church where he was part of the Free to Fly Ministry. Surviving is his devoted mother, Mary Ann Wetherbee; Uncle, Robbie Hendley; Cousins, LeAnn, Bryann, and Amya Pound. He is predeceased his Grandparents Bob and Jo ...
Thu Huynh Bui MAY 22, 1946 - MAR 11, 2017
Mrs. Thu Huynh Bui, 70, went to her heavenly home on March 11, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends at Hospice Savannah, after a long illness. Thu was born on May 22, 1946 in Saigon, Vietnam to Huynh van Hoai and Lam Thi Hoa. In 1975, as the Vietnam War was ending, she, her son and unborn daughter immigrated to the US and resettled in Savannah. Her husband, Minh, a South Vietnamese Air Force fighter pilot, was captured by Communist Vietnamese and held as a POW in a Communist reeducation camp for 10 years. With the help of many, Thu spent 15 years lobbying local and state government offici ...
Raymond D. Dean JUL 26, 1947 - MAR 09, 2017
Raymond “Ray” Douglas Dean, 69, of Savannah, Georgia, died on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Candler Hospital. Ray was born July 27, 1947 at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida, to parents Douglas and Theresa Dean. His family later moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Pittsfield High School, Class of 1965. He went on to enlist in the United States Navy in July, 1965 and served as an Airframe Systems Organizational Technician attached to Patrol Squadron 11, Detachment 30, NAS Brunswick, Maine. He remembered his time in service fondly, and was particularly proud of an ...