Obituaries
Jonathan Eric Seabolt SEP 16, 1962 - OCT 08, 2016
Savannah, GA Jonathan Eric Seabolt (54) of Savannah, GA died Saturday, Oct. 8 after a brief illness. He is survived by a wife, Isabel, son Hunter, daughter Peyton, sister Ame', and brother David. "Jon-Jon" was athletic and outgoing. He was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He owned a painting company and later in life a retail shop. The funeral service will be private. ...
Jefferson Aron Davis NOV 06, 1974 - OCT 08, 2016
SAVANNAH - Jeff died October 7, 2016 in his home tragically, during hurricane Matthew at age of 41. He leaves behind his wife, Joan "JC" Davis, daughter Brynn Theodora Davis age 2, and son Hunter Speight Davis age 6. Born in Southern California November 6, 1974. he received his Masters Degree in Music. He worked for the U.S. Border Patrol and served in the US Army as a Ranger before settling into civilian life in 2009. He spent his last year of life as a stay at home dad. His kids brought him his greatest joy and feelings of fulfillment. Survived by his parents Ralph and Sheri Davis, broth ...
Ruby (Evelyn) Fennell Lamkin Wilson JUL 05, 1930 - OCT 08, 2016
Garden City - Ruby (Evelyn) Fennell Lamkin Wilson passed away at her home on Saturday, October 8, 2016, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Colleton County, South Carolina, on July 5, 1930. She was a member of the Port Wentworth Alliance Church. She was predeceased by her husbands Robert Miles Lamkin in 1968 and Altrick Loyd Wilson in 2004. She took great pride in being a homemaker and was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being with her family, especially during the holiday seasons. She is survived by her daughters, Evonne Mobley, Libby Dendy (Mike), Debbie Kuharik, ...
Pamela Elizabeth Parker APR 04, 1963 - OCT 08, 2016
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Pamela Elizabeth Parker, 53, passed away in an accident on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Greenwood, South Carolina. Pam was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 4, 1963 to Margaret Mary Brown Parker (deceased) and John Walter Parker, Jr. As a young child she lived in Montana and Maidenhead, England. She attended Catholic Schools in Savannah graduating from St. James Catholic School in 1976 and was a gold honor cord graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy in 1980. Pam continued her education at Armstrong State College graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a ...
Aaron Robert Thomas JUN 28, 1989 - OCT 07, 2016
SAVANNAH - Aaron Robert Thomas (Jackson) was born on June 28, 1989 in Brampton, Ontario born through Sherma Jackson and Phillip Polydore and the adopted son of Sylvester and Evalice Thomas. He is the only son of Sherma and Phillip and brother to Kenisha Peterson. At the age of 25, he was married to Sasha Alexandria McKenzie in Chatham County, Savannah Georgia on February 3rd, 2015. He graduated from Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School in 2007, attended Broward College, Johnson & Wales University, and went on to pursue a Business Marketing degree from Savannah State Universi ...
John Patrick "Pat" Lingenfelser AUG 21, 1948 - OCT 07, 2016
SAVANNAH – John Patrick Lingenfelser (Pat) died Friday, October 7, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Lingenfelser attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1966. Pat continued his education at Armstrong State College (as it was known then) where he was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and was graduated in 1970. He was granted a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Savannah State University. Pat was employed by several towns and counties in Georgia as an administrator before he retired. Mr. Lingenfelser was a communica ...
Margaret Perry Parham NOV 12, 1924 - OCT 05, 2016
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Margaret P. Parham, 91, passed away on October 5, 2016 after a short illness. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on November 12, 1924 to the late Dupont and Myrtie Perry. Margaret was a 60 year resident of Isle of Hope and was a member of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. She was active in the church and was a church administrative volunteer and member of the church “Sparklers” group for many years. She loved her yearly preparation for the church’s Day on the Island bazaar and was especially good at fashioning hand-made arts and crafts that were sold for charity. She was a Candler Hospi ...
Martha Joan Wright AUG 29, 1936 - OCT 04, 2016
Martha Joan Johnson Wright Martha Joan Johnson Wright, 80, formerly of Jackson, MO passed away October 4, 2016 at Hospice of Savannah. She was born August 29, 1936 in Neely’s Landing MO, daughter of Arvy and Violet Gohn Johnson. Martha worked at International Shoe Co. in Jackson, MO for 20 years. She was an avid gardener and loved to cook big family meals. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, Eula Johnson; a brother, Jerry Johnson. She is survived by a sister, Mary Beth McNeely of Arnold, Mo; two sons, Bruce (Patti) Windeknecht of Knoxville, TN; Barry (Patty) Windeknecht ...
William Charles Barber SEP 12, 1927 - OCT 02, 2016
William Charles Barber of Savannah was born Sept. 12, 1927 in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from College Park High in 1945, where he was president of the senior class and named All City Athlete for Atlanta. He attended Georgia Tech on a track scholarship, where he also played football. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in China during World War II. He then graduated from the University of Georgia with a business degree, where he lettered in track and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He worked as a loan officer for several car dealerships and worked in the banking ...
Timothy Mark Athey JAN 07, 1948 - OCT 02, 2016
SAVANNAH – After courageously battling a brain tumor for over fifteen years, Tim left his dearly beloved wife and a legion of loving friends, honorably surrendering himself unto the peaceful arms of the Lord. He left this life on October 2, 2016. Tim was at home in the care of his wife and Hospice Savannah’s Angels on Earth. Tim was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on January 7, 1948, and grew up in Newark, Ohio. He spent the majority of his life in the Midwest and Florida, enjoying the last ten years of his life in Savannah, Georgia. Tim graduated from The Ohio State University, a devoted Buckeye fan ...
Patricia Ann Cauley SEP 07, 1947 - OCT 02, 2016
Patricia Smith Cauley Patricia Smith Cauley, 69, passed on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. The lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Savannah High School. She retired from Walmart #635 after 30 years of service. Patricia was preceded in death by her son, Daniel W. Maulden, III; her mother, Nellie Roberson Smith; her father, Brooks W. Smith Sr.; two sisters, Joyce Morris and Brenda (Carolyn) Gavin; and her brother, Richard Smith. She left behind her daughters; Kimberly Davis (Paul) and Melissa Martin (Jason); her two Sisters, Marie Raum and Ma ...
Michael Carter Sweatte OCT 09, 1989 - OCT 02, 2016
Michael Carter Sweatte Michael Carter Sweatte passed away October 2, 2016 in Baltimore, MD. He was born October 9, 1989 to Raymond Sweatte and Ann Carter. Michael was greatly loved and cherished by his parents his siblings, Sarah and Daniel, his grandmother, Rachel Sweatte, his uncle Harry Carter, his beloved dog Rooney, and many other relatives and friends. He loved sports, playing soccer and basketball, watching both along with the NFL, NBA, and many other sporting events. He will be sorely missed. A Memorial Service is being planned for late November. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Ho ...
Godlove Chi Awasom FEB 23, 1975 - SEP 30, 2016
Godlove Chi Awasom Godlove Chi Awasom aka Goddy Shake, son of the late Rt. Rev. H.A. Awasom Moderator emeritus of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) and Mrs Susan Awasom passed away Sept. 30th in Plains GA after a long struggle with brain aneurysm, having been in a coma since Nov. 1st 2014. Goddy Shake is last of five children and is preceded in death by his older brother Godwin Awasom and father Rev. H.A Awasom. Goddy Shake was born on 02/23/1975 in Cameroon West Africa. He grew up in Cameroon and Germany where his love for sports and music, faith and family blossomed. He played soccer ...
Coach Doyle D. Kelley APR 29, 1947 - SEP 30, 2016
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Doyle Devon Kelley Doyle Devon Kelley, better known to most as “Coach” Kelley, died on September 30, 2016 due to complications related to his diagnosis of AML. Doyle was born in Frostproof, FL on April 29, 1947 to the late Tolbart and Louise Kelley. Coach Kelley married Barbara “Bo” Humphrey, a native of Savannah, on October 3, 1970. Surviving are his wife and two children Doyle Kelley Jr (Mary) and Danielle Webb (Bill) as well as his grandchildren Joshua, Brian, Jacob, Kelley and Whitaker. He is also survived by his sister Donna Faye Dillard along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to ...
Larry L. English SEP 28, 1938 - SEP 29, 2016
PT. WENTWORTH – Larry L. English, 78, died Thursday, September 29, 2016. A native of Dayton, OH, Larry had lived in Pt. Wentworth for the past 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara C. English; three sons, James English, Jerry English, and Patrick Bensch; two brothers, Bill English (Carol) and Mark English (Laura); 13 Grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Leota Huls English; a brother, James English; and a sister, Cheryl English. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of ...
Patricia Ann Denham Johns JUL 16, 1934 - SEP 27, 2016
Patricia Denham Johns Patricia Denham Johns, 82, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Savannah. She was born July 16, 1934 to the late Theodore and Helen Young Denham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johns, and her sister, Sally Denham. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and was retired from BB&T Bank. She is survived by several cousins. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, Maryland. Fox & ...
William Joseph Reid FEB 13, 1940 - SEP 25, 2016
SAVANNAH: William J. Reid, (76), died September 25, 2016 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Burlington, IA and lived in Dallas, TX for most of his adult life before moving to Savannah, GA to be near his daughter and youngest grandchildren. Bill started his 40 year career working for Motorola, Harris Corp, to become a CEO with Music and Sound, Mizar Inc., and several other technology companies in Dallas TX. He matured into a serial entrepreneur and developed a number of patents used in the communications and technology industry in a ...
Richard Patrick McLaughlin - SEP 25, 2016
Richard “Chief Mac” McLaughlin Richard Patrick McLaughlin (USAF – CMSgt retired), born July 10th, 1927, passed away in Savannah, Georgia, on September 25th, 2016 after a long life of service to his country. Richard spent 30 years of active military service starting with his under-age enlistment into the US Coast Guard in early 1943. After serving in the North Atlantic during World War Two he re-enlisted in the Army Air Corp and became one of the original members of the new US Air Force in 1947. He then served in Korea and Japan during the Korean Conflict and was Sergeant Major of the 1st Spec ...
Katherine Cann - SEP 24, 2016
KATHERINE MORGAN CANN 11-25-1920 to 9-24-2016 An Exceptional Woman of The Greatest Generation What a great lady!! What a great spirit!! What a great intellect!! What a great memory!! What amazing energy!! Katherine Morgan Cann passed away suddenly on September 24, 2016 at the age of 95, only 2 months shy of her 96th birthday. Born in Guyton, Georgia, she was the oldest daughter of Katherine Fox and G Philip Morgan, a successful businessman and founder of Morgans Incorporated, an industrial supply business in Savannah, Ga. She attended Agnes Scott College and graduated with a degree in Art ...
Judy Shoup Anderson JUN 26, 1923 - SEP 23, 2016
SAVANNAH, GA Judy Shoup Anderson age 93 died Friday, September 23, 2016, at NHC Health Care Bluffton, SC after a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family whom she adored. Judy was born June 26, 1923, in Morganton, North Carolina to James William and Lillian Gertrude Shoup. She lived most of her life in North Carolina, before moving to Bluffton, South Carolina to be near her son Ron, and his family Ken, Kevin, Jamie, and Amy. Judy lived her life with a wonderful, positive outlook on all things she encountered. She especially appreciated nature, always comme ...
John Sterling Cash DEC 07, 1963 - SEP 22, 2016
John Cash SAVANNAH – John Sterling Cash, 52, died at home under hospice care. He was accompanied by his father Bill Cash and his good friend Sandra Capp. John was born December 7, 1963 in Atlanta, GA and lived in Savannah for most of his life. He was a 1981 graduate of Savannah Christian Preparatory School, and received his Bachelor of Science from Armstrong State College in 1992. John worked as a programmer for Davlong Business Solutions. John enjoyed kayaking and spending time with friends. He was also an excellent care giver for his father. John is survived by his father William (Bill) Cash ...
Jane McGillicuddy Morel NOV 25, 1923 - SEP 22, 2016
Jane McGillicuddy Morel Jane M. Morel, 92, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 after a long illness. She was born in Savannah on November 25, 1923 to the late John D. and Minnie P. McGillicuddy. She received her nursing degree from Savannah Vocational School and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital for over ten years. Jane was a lifelong communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Morel, her mother, Minnie P. Campbell, and sister, Ann McGillicuddy Hadsell. Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn “Sissy” Ann Morel, and Jane Sommers (Richard ...
Rachel Davidson Blackwell Wilkes DEC 14, 1914 - SEP 21, 2016
QUITMAN, GA – Rachel Davidson Blackwell Wilkes, age 101, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Savannah, GA. The daughter of the late Basil Chandos and Lelia Wade Blackwell, she was a native and lifelong resident of Quitman. Mrs. Wilkes was educated in the Quitman Public Schools and Valdosta State College, and for many years she was the Brooks County Librarian. She was a lifetime member of the Quitman United Methodist Church and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Leslie Lamar W ...
J. Emmet Casey NOV 13, 1928 - SEP 20, 2016
J. Emmet Casey-87, died surrounded by family September 20, 2016. Emmet was born at home on November 13, 1928 at W.104th St., New York City. One of 11 children born to Edward P. Casey and Katherine White Casey, Emmet was the last surviving of his brothers and sisters. Born of Irish immigrants, he grew up in Manhattan where he attended The Ascension School, then to Lasalle Academy, and on to St. John's University for his BBA and received his MA from New York University. He served proudly in the U.S. Army from 1951 till 1953, trained in Ft. Hood, TX and on active duty in Germany as an M.P. (CP ...
Dorothy Elizabeth Bignault MAY 18, 1929 - SEP 19, 2016
SAVANNAH – Dorothy Elizabeth Bignault, 87, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Born May 18, 1929 in El Campo, Texas, she later moved to Los Angeles, California. There she met and married her late husband, Henri Lucas Bignault, of Savannah. They moved to Savannah in 1952. She is survived by her son, Devlon Henri Bignault; her daughter, Michelle Elizabeth Bignault; four grandchildren, Donnie Christopher Bignault, Ryan Lyle, Tom Lyle, and Sara Elizabeth Bignault; and 3 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on ...
Harrell Charles Murray, Jr. OCT 08, 1921 - SEP 18, 2016
Harrell Charles Murray, Jr. Harrell Charles Murray, Jr. died peacefully at his home on the river in Vernonburg on September 18th under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He was born October 8, 1921 in Savannah, Georgia to Harrell Charles Murray and Ernestine Wimbish Murray, attended local public schools, and graduated from Benedictine. He attended Oxford College of Emory University. He was a lifelong member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Betty Rozier Murray, his sons, Harrell Charles Murray III, Frank Gray Murray (Kathryn), Dr. Morgan Wimbish Mu ...