Obituaries
Margaret Thurn Mathews DEC 31, 1929 - DEC 09, 2016
Margaret Thurn Mathews, 87. has gone to heaven to be with the Lord. She was born on December 31, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio. Margaret graduated from St. Mary School, St. Joseph Academy, Ohio Dominican University, Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio and The Medical College of Georgia. Margaret was employed at Ohio State University Medical Center, St. Joseph’s, Candler, and Memorial Hospitals in Savannah and retired teaching nursing at Armstrong State College. Margaret married the love of her life, Frank C. Mathews Jr. on September 6, 1954. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Chur ...
Margie Alice Cavey Summerlin DEC 06, 1924 - DEC 08, 2016
SAVANNAH - Margie Alice Cavey Summerlin, 92, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, under the care of Hospice Savannah due to a long illness. Margie retired from the Board of Education. She is preceded in death by her husband Hershel V. Summerlin Jr. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Gail McCullough (Doug), grandchildren Jessica Floyd Pace (Ryan) & Christopher Shawn Floyd (Jeanie), great-grandchildren Alice Breanne Pace and Chance Jalyn Floyd, her sisters Margie O’Berry and Mary Lou Chandler, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ...
Steven Johnathan "Steve" Hartley MAR 15, 1949 - DEC 07, 2016
Steven “Steve” Johnathan Hartley, long time resident of Bel Air, MD passed away in Savannah on Wednesday, December 7 following a battle with thyroid cancer. He was 67. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Margaret, “Peg”; his three children, Rebecca, Robert and Megan; his four grandchildren, Lucy, Oscar, Anne and Patrick; his brother, James “Jim” Hartley and his cousin, Donald Brierley; and many nieces and nephews. Steve was the Director of Engineering at TIC Gums in Belcamp for more than two decades, and is likely remembered by people in the area for his daily commute — riding hi ...
David Craig McMillin SEP 09, 1947 - DEC 07, 2016
David Craig McMillin, 69, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at home after a long illness. He was born September 9, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, and lived in Savannah during his later life. He served in the United States Navy and built a successful career as a Safety and Security Officer mostly at Saint Joseph’s/Candler healthcare system. He was a faithful member of Unity of Savannah where he served as a prayer chaplain. David’s sense of humor and sweet disposition earned him the love of everyone who knew him. He was known for immediately rising to his feet and praying with any of the nuns who c ...
Nan B. Harvey JUN 02, 1940 - DEC 07, 2016
SAVANNAH – Nan B. Harvey, 76, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The longtime resident of Savannah was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and dedicated to her family. Nan was predeceased by her husband, Julian Harvey; her parents, Henry and Margarite Graham; and her brothers, D.C., Adolph, and Frank Brookins. Surviving are her sisters, Janet Hester; Marie Duncan; and Lola Bananto; her children, Julie Fonk (Les); Susan Spezzano (Mark); Kim Hutchinson (Larry); and Kelly Crawford (Al); twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturd ...
Peggy Sue Wynn McCoy AUG 28, 1951 - DEC 07, 2016
POOLER, GA - Peggy Sue Wynn McCoy, age 65, died Wednesday December 7, 2016 at Hospice House, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on August 28, 1951 in Soperton, GA and lived in Mount Vernon, GA for most of her life before moving to Pooler, GA to explore new adventures and finding the love of her life. Peggy Sue was a Jill of all trades. Growing up on a farm she was raised to work hard, praise the Lord and love her family unconditionally. Due to her strong work ethic, she had several careers throughout the years to help support her family. Working road construction to op ...
David L. Beaver, III JAN 15, 1955 - DEC 06, 2016
David Lawrence Beaver, III, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1955, in Nashville, TN, and resided in Savannah, GA for over 40 years. David was in retail work until he retired from CVS, he then began a career in the trucking industry. He drove for Pioneer at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his father, David Beaver, II, his mother, Betty Dixon, and his sister, Leah Becker. He was survived by a son, Hunter Beaver, of Savannah, GA. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Dire ...
Elizabeth Lightle Yingling JUN 23, 1918 - DEC 06, 2016
SAVANNAH - Elizabeth “Lib” Lightle Yingling passed away on December 6, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 98. She was born on June 23, 1918 in Searcy, Arkansas to Margaret McKinney Lightle and James Edward Lightle, becoming the younger sister of James Edward Lightle, Jr. Mrs. Yingling attended Hollins University and graduated from the University of Texas before the age of 20. Shortly before World War II, she moved from Searcy, Arkansas to Washington, DC to work for her local Congressman, Wilbur Mills. In 1943, she married her childhood sweetheart, John “Jack” Hanson Yingling, while he was ...
Charles L. Crews FEB 29, 1944 - DEC 06, 2016
Charles (Charlie) Crews SAVANNAH – Charles Leon Crews, 72, died December 6th, 2016. Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of the late Raymond Leon Crews and the late Reta Sharpe Crews. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Sue Quante Crews; daughter Tricia Morris (Joe); grandsons, Joseph Coleman Morris, Jr. and Alexander Charles Morris (Nicole); sister Margaret Barnes (Charlie); brother Carson Crews (Sandy); several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Those who knew him remember the love and dedication he had for his family. His greatest joy was time spent with his grandsons in his workshop. He enjoyed ...
Page Anderson Hungerpiller NOV 07, 1932 - DEC 05, 2016
Page Anderson Hungerpiller was born on November 7, 1932 to Edith Hunter Anderson Minis and Joseph Anderson in Savannah at the Telfair Hospital, and she passed away on December 5, 2016 at Spanish Oaks Hospice. She attended the Pape School and graduated from the National Cathedral School in Washington D.C. She then attended Sweet Briar College before marrying the man whom she would adore for 63 years in April of 1953: James “Jim” Hungerpiller. Page was devoted to her hometown, and her community involvement stands as testimony. Alongside two close friends, Susie Williams and Linda Beam, she fou ...
Margaret Martin Dotson AUG 01, 1930 - DEC 05, 2016
Margaret Martin Dotson, died at Memorial Health University Hospital after a short illness surrounded by family. Born in Savannah, Georgia to James and Alice McGinley Martin, Margaret was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1948 and from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in 1951. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Joseph Eugene Dotson, Sr. for 54 years until his death in 2004. Together they raised 4 sons and 2 daughters. She was most proud of her role as a loving mother. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as ...
Mary Donaldson Brewton MAY 08, 1931 - DEC 04, 2016
Mary Donaldson Brewton passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. Mary was born in Blackshear, GA on May 28, 1931 and was a long-time resident of Savannah. Most recently she lived in Savannah Commons but had been a resident of The Landings at Skidaway Island for more than forty years. Mary was an avid bridge player and achieved silver life master status. She was known for quick wit, her love of people and laughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Herman Benjamin Brewton, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Brewton Whitaker (Stuart); ...
Clifford H. "Cliff" Dickey JUL 28, 1925 - DEC 04, 2016
Savannah, GA - Clifford H. Dickey “Cliff”, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Screven County, GA to Mr. & Mrs. John M. Dickey on July 28, 1925. He served his country in the United States Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, he returned to North Augusta, SC. Cliff was an active Troop 7 boy scout leader all of his adult life. He camped and traveled extensively with his various troops over the years. He was active as a member of United Grace Methodist Church, North Augusta Lions Club and Acaci ...
Brenda Gail Kirby Wise AUG 30, 1949 - DEC 03, 2016
Brenda Gail Kirby Wise, 67, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Landmark Hospital. She was born in Claxton, Georgia daughter of Roy and Myrtle Todd Kirby. She loved to go out in the boat with family and friends as well as cooking and going out to dinner on Saturday nights with her husband and watching Nascar racing on Sundays. Brenda was retired from Great Dane Trailers. She is survived by her husband, Alvin L. Wise of Savannah; daughter, Sharon Wise Morris (Christopher) of Savannah; sister, Tresa Pattillo (Leslie) of Augusta, GA; granddaughter, Taylor Morris of Savannah; niece, Amanda Rohdy ...
Garvin H. McClain AUG 06, 1935 - DEC 02, 2016
Garvin Herbert McClain Garvin Herbert McClain, age 81, died at home on Friday, December 2, 2016. Garvin graduated from North Western University and served for 12 years in the U.S. Navy Medical Corp as a medical doctor. He was Honorably Discharged and started Oxford Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oxford, Ohio where he served the community for 33 years. He is a member of Islands Christian Church. He is predeceased by his parents Kenneth H. McClain and Margaret Ann McClain. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Kathleen Ann McClain, his two sons, Forrest G. McClain and Shawn K. McClain; four daughte ...
William H. Bronson JAN 12, 1925 - DEC 01, 2016
William H. Bronson, 91, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Bryan County Health Rehabilitation Center under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice. He was born in Macon, GA, son of Emerson F. and Susie Mae McDonald Bronson. He spent most of his early life around Houston County until his family moved to Savannah in 1950. Mr. Bronson retired as a conductor with Norfolk-Southern Railroad after more than 30 years of service. The railroad was his life often working more than sixty hours per week. He was a contributor to the Catholic Indian School for Lakota children of South Dakota. His ...
Angela Exley Dearing - DEC 01, 2016
Angela Exley Dearing (Mrs. Ashley K. Dearing, Jr.) SAVANNAH – Angela Exley Dearing died Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was a native Savannahian having graduated from Commercial High School and Armstrong Junior College. She was married for 52 years to Ashley Dearing, Jr., who passed away March 2009. She was a resident of the Isle of Hope. She was a past President of the Huntingdon Women’s Guild, the Wymberley Garden Club and the Exchangette Club of Savannah. Angela was a Life Member of both the Garden Club of Georgia and the National Council of State Garden Clubs. She was a founding membe ...
Al Sharpe JAN 01, 1923 - NOV 30, 2016
Allison R. "Al" Sharpe Allison R. “Al” Sharpe passed away peacefully, on Thursday, November 30, 2016, at Candler Hospital, after a brief illness. He was 93. Al was born in Wayne County, Georgia, on November 1, 1923. He graduated from Wayne County High School in 1941, and in 1942, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he served for two years in Italy during WWII, as an airplane mechanic. After the war, he settled in Savannah, where he met Mary Futral, and they married in 1948. During his long and active life in Savannah, Al established an auto-parts business, which became known to mechanic ...
Paul Emerson Waters, Jr. FEB 22, 1943 - NOV 30, 2016
SAVANNAH – Paul Emerson Waters, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, GA on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was born in Savannah, GA on February 22, 1943 to Paul Emerson Waters, Sr. and Mary Olliff Waters. He attended Savannah High for two years before graduating from Georgia Military College. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia. After graduating from college, he joined the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He later went on to work many years in the hosiery and textile industry before ultimately going out on his own, owning and ope ...
Robert Lee Elkins (Ret. SMSgt., USAF) OCT 03, 1930 - NOV 29, 2016
Robert Lee Elkins (Ret. SMSgt) 1930 – 2016 Robert Lee Elkins, age 86, of Valparaiso, FL passed away on November 29, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Alfred Lee Elkins and Inez Davis Elkins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty E. Stanford. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Joan D. Elkins; daughter, Angela R. Jones; and a brother-in-law, W. Otis Stanford. Robert was in the US Air Force for 26 years serving in Vietnam, Alaska, England and Korea, retiring as a SMSgt. He was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church ...
Andrea Donkin Gartland JAN 15, 1949 - NOV 29, 2016
Andrea Donkin Gartland, 67, died peacefully at her beloved Skidaway Island home on November 29, 2016 with her husband and primary caregiver, Arthur, by her side. Her passing followed a courageous eight month battle with cancer, during which she uttered not a single complaint, but instead gave thanks constantly to the many doctors, nurses and other personnel at Memorial Hospital and its Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) who cared for her with remarkable compassion, as well as expertise. Andrea Ruth Donkin, “Andy” to her family and friends, was born in Weymouth, MA on January 15, 1949. She was the ...
Frances Alley Wright AUG 09, 1919 - NOV 29, 2016
Frances Alley Wright (97) passed away November 29, 2016 at Hospice House in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law. She was born August 9, 1919 in Richmond, Virginia and lived most of her life in Richmond before moving to Savannah in 2015. Surviving are her daughter Eileen Lipscomb of Powhatan, Virginia, her daughter Carol Benton and son-in-law Charlie Benton of Savannah, Georgia, grandsons Charles (Rhianna) Garner of Richmond, David (Staci) Tunkel of Flowery Branch, Georgia, and Christopher (Claire) Tunkel of Brooklyn, New York, as well as great-grandsons Grayson, Ellis ...
Melvin E. "Papa" Toland JUN 09, 1930 - NOV 29, 2016
Melvin E. “Papa” Toland Savannah – Melvin Toland, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died November 29, 2016 at Candler Hospital after a short illness. He was 86. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Niblett Toland; his parents, Walter Eugene Toland and Elizabeth Ann Toland; his brothers, James Merlin, Alfred Bernard and Ellis (Lucky). Melvin was born in Danville, Kentucky but moved to Macon, GA at an early age. From there his family moved to Juliette, GA, and from there he joined the Army…but not before marrying his sweetheart “Dot”. After honora ...
Gary L. Smith AUG 19, 1961 - NOV 28, 2016
Gary L. Smith, 55, passed away November 28th at home. He was born in Columbus, GA and lived most of his life in Savannah. Gary was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, mentor and friend. He led by example. He was always smiling and could make you laugh until you cried. Gary earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Armstrong State College. He was a longtime employee of Chatham County Juvenile Court and enjoyed running into young people whom he had helped get through rough times. Gary loved college football (especially the Georgia Bulldogs), Country Music and the Andy Griffith Show. Hi ...
William Lucken (Bubba) O'Connell MAR 05, 1958 - NOV 28, 2016
William Lucken O’Connell (Bubba), age 58, passed away peacefully November 28, 2016 at Athens Regional Hospital. A native of Savannah, William was born March 5, 1958 to Joseph Dennis O’Connell and Elsie Lucken O’Connell. He is survived by his sister, Terry O’Connell Charles and her husband, Bill, numerous cousins, a niece, nephews and half-brother. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be private. Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ...
Lynwood Grayson Willis SEP 17, 1931 - NOV 27, 2016
Lynwood Grayson Willis of Savannah, GA passed away November 27, 2016. He was born September 17, 1931 in Savannah, GA to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Willis. He was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and practiced architecture and real estate development in both Jacksonville, FL and Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and wife Linda Sullivan Willis. Survivors are daughters Kathleen Greer (Billy Greer) of Savannah, GA, Linda Moore (Don Moore) of Seattle, WA, Julie Kimmerly (Mark Kimmerly) of Seattle, WA and Ashley Willis of Jacksonville, FL., four grandchildren ...
Ann Patricia Harper Carter AUG 07, 1942 - NOV 27, 2016
Savannah- Ann Patricia Harper Carter, 74, loving wife of 51 years to Michael Joseph Carter, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 27, 2016. Ann was a Savannah native, attended St. Vincent’s Academy class of ’60, was a resident at St. Mary’s after the passing of her Mother, and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing class of ‘63. In nursing training, she made many lifelong friends and was preceded in death by Zona Glackin, her best friend. As a Registered Nurse, her career spanned 51 years where she did everything from patient care to acquiring medicine for indigent patient ...
Charles L. McKenzie, III AUG 23, 1952 - NOV 25, 2016
Charles Lynwood McKenzie, III Charles Lynwood McKenzie III, 64, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Hospice House Savannah. He was a native of Savannah and graduate of Benedictine Military School. He attended Armstrong State College and worked as a carpenter for many years before finding his true calling in life as a Public Servant on the Savannah Fire Department. He was instrumental in the advancement of the Rescue Company and Hazardous Materials Team for the Department. Charlie retired as a Captain after 23 years of honorable service for the City of Savannah. Charlie was an avid boate ...
Robert Scotland Cooper, Sr. FEB 20, 1928 - NOV 24, 2016
SAVANNAH - Robert Scotland Cooper Sr., born Feb. 20, 1928, died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2016, surrounded by his family and is missed already for his warmth, wit, kind-hearted gentleness and love. He is preceded in death by his beloved Mary Emmeline King Cooper who died on Dec. 26, 2007. They were married on her birthday, Sept. 10, 1955 and spent 52 wonderful years together. Robert was born at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta to Cdr. Henry George Cooper, USN and Janet Evins Cooper. In the years leading up to WWII, Commander Cooper served with distinction at posts near and distan ...