Obituaries
Robert L. (Bob) Pulliam APR 23, 1934 - OCT 26, 2016
Robert L. (Bob) Pulliam, 82, died October 26, 2016 under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia. He graduated from Mercer University, Washington University and received a Ph.D. in Mental Sciences form Oxford College with seminars at Oxford University, England. Bob retired as Superintendent of Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital in Rome, GA with responsibility for Mental Health Centers of North Georgia. He became a surveyor for the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation, working throughout the United States and continued that work as a consultant to hospitals prep ...
Ronald Eugene Long DEC 22, 1928 - OCT 26, 2016
Ronald E. Long passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, December 22, 1928, to Charles F. Long and Mary Witmer Long. He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1946, attended Bloomsberg State College, and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948. He retired after 30 years of USAF active duty, serving in various locations throughout the United States, including Alaska, and overseas in the Philippines, Korea, Okinawa, Vietnam, and Germany. For his service in Vietnam War, he was awarded the Bronze Star. After his retirement ...
Joan Greene Wheeler SEP 14, 1934 - OCT 25, 2016
Joan G. Wheeler, 82, died October 25, 2016 at her home in Savannah, GA. Born September 14, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she graduated from Anacostia High School and attended Strayer Business College. Although she always said that the only job that she ever wanted was to be a wife and mother, she worked in the autopsy unit at Children’s Hospital and as a secretary in Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson’s office. She moved to Alexandria, VA in 1957 shortly after she married Larry M. Wheeler whom she had met six months earlier at a party. A proud feminist and consummate housewife, she was also part of th ...
Bounnanh Phengsavathdy DEC 04, 1948 - OCT 25, 2016
Bounnanh Phengsavathdy, 67, passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was an amazing and adoring husband, father, and grandfather, an equally caring and devoted son and brother. After 30 years of service with the City of Savannah, he retired in 2011. He enjoyed singing, dancing, playing musical instruments and exploring the mountains. He came to America with a vision of giving his family a better life, and he was able to accomplish his vision swimmingly. He was always on the go, and was either working on a project or painting. He loved life, his family and his friends. He ...
Thomas Robert Hurst, Jr. OCT 09, 1946 - OCT 24, 2016
Thomas R. Hurst, Jr., 70, died unexpectedly on October 24, 2016. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He had a joyful spirit and loved making people laugh. He was born on October 9, 1946 in Connersville, Indiana to Sarah (Hinson) and Thomas R. Hurst. He married Sandra Farley Hurst on July 18, 1970. This loving union gave birth to a daughter, Lisa, and a son, Tommy. Tom was a loving and involved husband and father. He also was a dog lover, and will be greatly missed by his dog, Buddy. Tom and Buddy were often seen walking the n ...
Carolyn Louise Highsmith NOV 16, 1942 - OCT 24, 2016
Carolyn Louise Cobb Highsmith, 73, died with her son and daughter-in-law by her side on October 24, 2016 at Augusta University Hospital after a massive stroke. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School and was retired from the purchasing department at Union Camp/International Paper. Carolyn was a Deacon and active member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church, where she was actively involved in the Women’s Circle. She was a member of Elk’s Lodge #188, where she served on the Ladies Auxiliary, with her dear friend, Carol Haymore. Carolyn always enjoyed her ...
Thomas Alexander Terry, Jr. FEB 02, 2005 - OCT 24, 2016
Thomas Alexander Terry, Jr. Thomas was a very loving and caring boy that loved helping others. He has two older sisters, Leighila and LaShae, but he was a “little” big brother. Thomas looked over his big sister, Leighila with the best interest of heart. Thomas was very humble and wise beyond his years. Thomas loved church service on Sundays, where he served with his mom and big sister. Thomas also loved to play video games, especially with his dad. He wanted to be a video game designer. His favorite superhero was Batman and he loved to play Batman video games. Thomas also loved and cared for h ...
Virginia Eppes Oxnard Palmer JAN 22, 1927 - OCT 24, 2016
SAVANNAH - Virginia Eppes Oxnard Palmer, 89, died at her home in Savannah, Georgia on October 24, 2016. Virginia (Ginny) was born January 22, 1927 in London, England to Benjamin A. Oxnard and Virginia Hitch Oxnard. She grew up in Savannah before her family moved to Denver, CO when she was 12. She graduated from Smith College in 1948, and in 1950 married George Bradford (Brad) Palmer, Jr. They lived in Woodbury, CT where they raised their three daughters. Ginny was the chairman of the Democratic Town Committee and Library Commission and a member of the Woodbury Zoning Commission, jury commissio ...
Deborah Ann Wheeler Wilkowski, M.D. SEP 26, 1954 - OCT 22, 2016
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Deborah Ann Wheeler Wilkowski, M.D. Savannah- Deborah Ann Wheeler Wilkowski, 62, died at Memorial University Medical Center on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Debbie was born in Greenbush, Minnesota, to Gilbert Stephen Wheeler, MD, and Elizabeth Nancy Peterkin Wheeler. Debbie grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Virginia, Minnesota, with three siblings, Mary, Nancy and Patricia. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's of applied studies in education with a focus on radiologic technology in 1976. In 1982, she earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota. She w ...
Stephen J. Stephens, Sr. NOV 20, 1927 - OCT 21, 2016
Stephen J. Stephens, Sr., 88, of Savannah, died on Friday, October 21, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held Saturday, at 11:00 am, in the Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel. He was born November 20, 1927 in Jacksonville, Florida by the late Ethel and George W. Stephens. He attended the University of GA and was an Army veteran of World War II where he participated in mop up efforts in Italy and Yugoslavia. He enjoyed flying small planes and experienced many adventures. For more than 30 years, Steve and his brother, Paul, operated Stephens Tire Co. He’s remembered as an h ...
Jimmie Johnson Padgett APR 07, 1936 - OCT 21, 2016
SAVANNAH - Jimmie Johnson Padgett, 80, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at Spanish Oaks Retreat after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Blackshear, Georgia and was the daughter of Thomas and Myrtis Hutchinson Johnson. Upon graduating from Blackshear High School in 1954, she accepted a scholarship from the Warren A. Candler School of Nursing. She became a registered nurse with Candler Hospital, where she lovingly cared for patients for over 30 years. She was a member of the Candler Alumni Association and the Candler Auxiliary. Upon her retirement, she volunteered ...
Emma Louise Linton MAR 29, 1923 - OCT 21, 2016
Emma Louise Linton Emma Louise Linton, 93, of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born in Captola, GA and was married to James E. (Sonny) Linton for 50 years. She was Superintendent of Vacation Bible School for 30 years. She had two children, Sheila Louise Ferguson and James E. (Bubba) Linton, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and is also survived by one sister, Ollie Mae Stanfield. P.S. Atlanta Braves lost their favorite fan. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Fo ...
Cheryl Brown Hobbs MAY 05, 1955 - OCT 20, 2016
SAVANNAH – Cheryl Brown Hobbs, 61, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on October 20, 2016, after a long illness. Cheryl was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, on May 5, 1955. She moved with her family to Savannah in 1960, and attended grade school at Blessed Sacrament School. She graduated from Savannah High School, and lived her married life on Tybee Island, Georgia. Cheryl worked as Vice President of Dixie Wire, Inc. in Port Wentworth, Georgia. She was a huge animal lover, and spent her life helping stray animals in need. Cheryl’s greatest accomplishment in life was her family. She is survived b ...
Alese Edwards Griffin FEB 21, 1937 - OCT 20, 2016
SAVANNAH – Alese Edwards Griffin died October 20, 2016 at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah. Born February 21, 1937 in Savannah, she was a graduate of Commercial High School and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Griffin Wingate, and her brother, CMDR. Scott Edwards. Surviving are her four sons, Leon Griffin (Cindy), Roy Griffin (Julie), Richard Griffin, and Wayne Griffin (Ashlee); 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2016, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors ...
Larry Carl Brewer MAY 20, 1938 - OCT 20, 2016
Larry Carl Brewer, age 78, passed away at Glynnview nursing home on October 20th, 2016 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Savannah, he was born on May 20th, 1938. Son of the late Elmer George Brewer and Edith Kate Long Carpenter, he graduated from Savannah High school in 1956 and Armstrong State College, 1992, with a Bachelor in Science. Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Rebecca Brewer; three children, David Brewer (Martha) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Doug Brewer (Becky) of Monroe, GA, and Cheryl Watson (Vince) of Brunswick, GA; five Gra ...
Paul Francis Jurgensen, MD JUN 21, 1938 - OCT 20, 2016
SAVANNAH – Paul F. Jurgensen, M.D. died peacefully in his home on October 20, 2016 in the presence of his loving wife Diane. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a friend to many around the world. Paul was born on June 21, 1938 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Mildred Barrett and Paul F. Jurgensen. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, Benedictine Military School, Spring Hill College in Mobile Alabama, and St Louis University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri. On July 17, 1963, Paul married Diane Marie Zinn, of Ft Lauderdale Florida. They moved to Savannah ...
Steve Perkins MAR 16, 1932 - OCT 19, 2016
SAVANNAH - Clinton Steven “Steve” Perkins, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Thunderbolt Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center. Steve was born March 16th, 1932 in North Carolina and lived most of his life in Savannah, GA and Murphy, NC. After graduating from High School, Steve joined the United States Navy serving from February 1951 to February 1955. Upon leaving the Navy, Steve worked at Proctor & Gamble. In February 1959, he started working for Hunt Wesson Foods where he retired in March of 1989. While working at Hunt Wesson, Steve joined and served in the Air Force ...
Anne Goff Lord FEB 22, 1925 - OCT 19, 2016
Anne Goff Lord, 91, passed away, Wednesday, October 18, 2016 at the Habersham House. She was born in Jacksonville, FL and moved to Savannah in 2015. Surviving are her husband, Iverson H. Lord, Jr., brother-in-law, William C. Lord (Patricia), sisters-in-law, Caroline Lord Wilson, Elizabeth Lord Bonsal (Stephen) and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Joseph H. Reese, Jr. AUG 29, 1928 - OCT 18, 2016
SAVANNAH – Joseph H. Reese, Jr., beloved husband of the late Marjorie Pursell Reese, died October 18, 2016 in Savannah. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was raised. Joe Reese attended the George School, Bucks County, PA, and Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA where he graduated in three years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance. In 1951 he enrolled in the U.S. Air Force Officer Candidates School at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Upon release from military service in September of 1953 he joined the Penn Mutual ...
Mary Baldwin Crovatt MAY 09, 1944 - OCT 18, 2016
Mary Baldwin Crovatt Mary Baldwin Crovatt, 72, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was born May 9, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Erwin and Margaret Scaparro Baldwin. Mary was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and also worked for Kroger in Richmond Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Mayes. Surviving are three children, James Crovatt, Michael Crovatt, and Jennifer Canady (Wes), all of Savannah. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Joseph Prouse ...
Walter C. Coward, Jr. FEB 22, 1938 - OCT 17, 2016
SAVANNAH – Walter C. Coward, Jr. , 78, went home to be with the LORD October 17, 2016 at home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born February 22, 1938 in Savannah, GA. He obtained a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He retired from Georgia Power, was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and was actively involved in many churches, the Dolphin Project, and numerous other organizations. He was also very active in helping family and friends, a great patriot, and was an avid boater and fisherman. He was preceded by his parents Walter and Mary Coward, brother Arthu ...
Elmer L. Green, Jr. NOV 06, 1937 - OCT 17, 2016
Elmer L. Green, Jr. Elmer L. Green, Jr., 78, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Candler Hospital. He was born in November 6, 1937 in Tampa, FL to the late Rev. Elmer L. Green, Sr. and Lela Butler Green. He was retired from Atlantic Towing and was of the Assembly of God faith. He was an avid lover and collector of antique cars. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Meta Crawford Green, of Savannah, daughter, Laura S. Green, of Savannah, son, Glen T. Green, of Tampa, FL, sister, Patricia G. Dyson, of Savannah, and other relatives. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 20 ...
Sandra A. Harper DEC 21, 1950 - OCT 16, 2016
Sandra Alloway Harper Sandra Alloway Harper, 65, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Savannah. She was retired from Piggly Wiggly in Sandfly, and attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Christopher Harper (Kelli), and Steven N. Harper, four brothers, Scott, Wayne, Kevin, and Brian Alloway, one sister, Karen Luciano, and two grandchildren, Shania and Amiya Harper. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Catholic ...
Jacquelyn Delores Knight Roach Horne FEB 24, 1931 - OCT 15, 2016
SAVANNAH – Jackie Horne, 85, of Wilmington Island, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Savannah. Jackie was born and raised in the Leefield Community of Bulloch County, and spent her married life on Wilmington Island. Jackie graduated from Brooklet High School and Georgia Teachers College, with a B.S. Degree in Business Education with a Minor in Music. She also received her Master of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University. Jackie taught Business Administration in Jenkins High School for 10 years. During those years, she served as president of GA Vocational Associati ...
Evelyn "Lynn" Comer Reynhout DEC 24, 1941 - OCT 15, 2016
Savannah – Evelyn “Lynn” Comer Reynhout, 74, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 15, following an extended illness. She was attended by her immediate family. Preceded in death by her daughter Suzanne and by her father, she leaves her husband David, her daughter Cheryl and son Andrew, her mother and sister, five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, as well as many in-laws and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Health Foundation in Savannah, or to Hospice Savannah, Inc. Memorial arrangements are to be determined. ...
Katherine (Kathie) Lilla Blum Russell OCT 09, 1951 - OCT 14, 2016
Savannah- Katherine (Kathie) Lilla Blum Russell, 65, died Friday, October 14. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of Helen Orzechowski and Frederick H. Blum, Jr. She graduated summa cum laude from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in physics. She started work on a master’s degree in quantum mechanics and also received a degree in computer science from Armstrong State College. Katherine worked for Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, in the 1980s. She served as an organist at St. Anthony’s Catholic/Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church. She taught Tai Chi to adults at Resur ...
Elizabeth Harlow Bangs MAY 18, 1923 - OCT 14, 2016
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Elizabeth Harlow Bangs Elizabeth Harlow Bangs, age 93, passed away on October 14, 2016 at her home in Savannah, GA. Betty was born on May 18, 1923 and grew up in Newton, Mass. She graduated from Connecticut College for Women. In 1945, she married John Bangs of Iowa, a Navy gunnery officer on the USS Augusta and later Corporate Secretary for American Cyanamid. They moved to Summit, NJ where she started her community service, co-founding the Summit First Aid Squad. She also served as president of the nonprofit Summit Area Community School and the Junior League. Languages came easily to Betty, wh ...
Christopher Lee Holland MAY 09, 1991 - OCT 13, 2016
Christopher Lee Holland, age 25, passed suddenly from injuries sustained from a vehicle accident on October 13th, 2016. Christopher is survived by his loving parents, Gary and Sandy Holland; the love of his life, Saleena Ramm; their beautiful son, Ryder David Holland; brother, Justin (Lindsey) Holland; sister, Ashley (Wade) Youmans; nieces, Madison Holland, Camryn Youmans, Hannah Youmans; nephew, Jacob Holland, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rabun and Bernice Blackburn, and Thomas and Fay Holland. Born in Savannah, Georgia on M ...
Kenneth Lee Kuharik APR 22, 1955 - OCT 10, 2016
Port Wentworth - Kenneth Lee Kuharik, 61, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 10, 2016. He was retired as a Millwright from Union Camp Corporation/International Paper. Kenny was a member of Landrum Lodge No.48 F.& A.M. and a member of Goshen Road Baptist Church in Rincon. He was a proud father and grandfather and especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Melba Kuharik, two sons, Jason Kuharik (Amy), Adam Kuharik (Karrie), ex-wife, Debbie Lamkin Kuharik. four grandchildren, Colby, Connor, Kaeden and Kensley Kuharik, sisters, ...