Obituaries
Nancy Lee Hillis - AUG 09, 2016
Nancy Lee Hillis, aka, The Vamp of Savannah, 67, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of both Savannah and St. Simons Island. She entertained thousands through her gift of song. She was easily a recognizable character because of her signature pink boa and her Dixieland jazz sound. Also known to many as "Mandy" from the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Nancy was a lady of many talents and her most recent accomplishment was her published autobiography "Nancy Hillis, The Vamp of Savannah". Surv ...
Betty Sue Jackson Taylor MAY 07, 1934 - AUG 09, 2016
Betty Sue Jackson Taylor, “MeeMaw”, 82 died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by her two loving daughters. She was born in Lafayette, Georgia and moved to Brunswick where she graduated from Glynn Academy in 1952. After moving to Savannah, she retired from Union Camp Corporation after thirty-seven years of service. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and cherished her Sunday School friends. Her world revolved around her four gorgeous granddaughters who loved her immensely. Her son, Raymond Taylor, Jr. “Bunn” preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters, Twila Strode ...
Annazell "Ann" Davis Hansen SEP 23, 1933 - AUG 07, 2016
Annazell “Ann” Davis Hansen, 82, passed away on August 7, 2016. A true Texan, she was born on September 26, 1933 in San Antonio, directly across the street from the Alamo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel George Davis and Mrs. Annazell Davis Her early education consisted of attending 13 schools in 12 years, including high school in occupied Japan after World War II. She later attended the University of Texas, graduating with a BA with honors in Speech Pathology before doing extensive graduate work in speech and hearing at the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a speech pa ...
Charles Edward Fischer SEP 07, 1945 - AUG 05, 2016
Charles Edward Fischer, 70, died August 5, 2016 in Nicholville,New York. He was born September 7, 1945 in Savannah and was preceded in death by his parents, John G. and Catherine Gildea Fischer. He retired as Senior Building Inspector for the City of Savannah and worked for Southside Fire Department. In 1959 Charles attended Nativity of Our Lord School and graduated from Benedictine Military Academy in 1963 and also received a Bachelor’s degree from Armstrong State College. He served in the U.S. Army for 17 years, and was a charter boat Captain. He was a member of the American Legion Post 18 ...
Anthony Bertran FEB 02, 1954 - AUG 05, 2016
SAVANNAH - Anthony Bertran, age 62, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016, at his home on Skidaway Island. Tony was born on February 2, 1954. He met and fell in love with Marsha Ware in Tampa, Florida. After a mutual relocation, they married and settled in Mansfield, Texas on September 4, 1982. Tony and Marsha had one daughter, Stephanie, born in 1985. The family returned to Florida in 1988 and remained there until 2004, when Tony and Marsha joined Tony’s family in Savannah, Georgia. Tony began P&R General Contractors and served the Landings community on Skidaway Island until his dying day ...
Deborah Bethune "Debbie" Huncke JAN 17, 1957 - AUG 04, 2016
SAVANNAH - Deborah Bethune “Debbie” Huncke, 59, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 4, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She indeed could say, as Paul did in II Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” Born in Savannah, Debbie graduated from Armstrong University and went on to a career in information technology at Gulfstream before working at Georgia Ports Authority for several years where she had many caring friends. Debbie was a devoted member of Grace Church of the Islands and was so loved by all who knew her there as we ...
Col. David W. Arthur, USA, (Ret.) DEC 11, 1942 - AUG 03, 2016
Because I could not stop for death/He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves/And Immortality. David William Arthur peacefully received his final promotion to Glory on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Dave was born December 11, 1942 in Yonkers, New York, the third child and only son of Doris and John Arthur. He grew up in Westport, Connecticut, graduating from Staples High School in 1960 and enlisting in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter. He served briefly as a sound ranging artilleryman in Korea before earning an appointment to the United States Military Academy Prep School and, ...
Paul Lawrence Strojny NOV 29, 1943 - AUG 03, 2016
Savannah-Paul Lawrence Strojny, 73, passed away Wednesday, August, 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born November 29,1942 in Clifton, NJ and lived in Savannah most of his life. Paul graduated from Savannah High School in 1961. He then entered the Navy where he spent 4 years as a machinist. Afterwards he joined the Savannah Fire Department where he served 40 years retiring as Fire Captain. Surviving are his sister, Mary Helen Livingston, son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Rebecca, son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Shannon, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 niece and nephew. The fami ...
Ed Wesemann JAN 19, 1946 - AUG 01, 2016
Savannah - Ed Wesemann, age 70, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday afternoon, August 1, 2016. Ed held a Masters of Public Administration degree with Honors from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Valparaiso University. Ed served on the adjunct faculties of a number of law and graduate schools of business including the Case Western Reserve School of Law, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, the Carnegie Mellon School of Public Affairs and the Gordon ...
Frances "Fran" Powers MAR 23, 1938 - JUL 31, 2016
Fran Cusack Powers, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 31, 2016 surrounded by her family in her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reginald and Ruby Cusack. Surviving are her husband, Raleigh Ward Powers, Jr., her three children, Reggie (wife Gayle), John (wife Leigh), and Allison Johnston (husband Rick), and eight grandchildren, Emily Fields (husband Cedric), Bonnie Overstreet (husband Dain), Kendall Powers, Victoria Powers, Madison Cooper (husband Alex), Tucker Powers, Kip Powers, and Abbey Johnston. Fran was born on March 23, 1938 in Florence, South Carolin ...
Alexander P. "Sonny" Solomon, IV MAY 28, 1951 - JUL 31, 2016
TYBEE ISLAND - Surrounded by the love of his family and the peace of the Holy Spirit, A. P. "Sonny" Solomon, IV passed on July 31st, 2016, at his home on Tybee Island after a one year battle with Leukemia. He was 65. Sonny is survived by his wife Diana, sons Perry and Seth, and four grandchildren. Sonny was a servant of the Lord and his fellow man. He was a 1969 graduate of Savannah High School and went on to take classes at Armstrong State College. In 1970 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Sonny became a crew chief on the C-11 ...
Luke H. Sims, Jr. JAN 02, 1944 - JUL 28, 2016
Luke Hampton Sims, Jr. (age 72) My husband and best friend of 34 years & 7 months moved to our Father’s House on July 28, 2016 2016, during his sleep. Luke was the son of the late Luke H. Sims, Sr. and Rose VonWaldner Sims of Savannah. Luke graduated from BC in 1962 and began working at Union Camp/International Paper’s Arizona Chemical Division, from which he retired in 2010 when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Luke enjoyed spending time with our grandchildren, who called him “Fatdaddy”, on vacation or attending sporting events; working; playing golf with his friends and singing in the choir a ...
Carolyn Aubrey Humphries APR 26, 1928 - JUL 26, 2016
Carolyn Aubrey Humphries, 88, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Savannah, GA. She was born in Waynesboro, PA, but she loved her Southern roots and moved to Georgia after her marriage to Dr. Arthur L. Humphries. Carolyn was fiercely proud of her family and enjoyed telling stories of her ancestors and their adventures. As a life-long singer and pianist, Carolyn’s life was always full of music. A graduate of Sweet Briar College, Carolyn was passionate about historic preservation and was the first Executive Director of Historic Augusta in Augusta, GA. Her delight in research into historic buildings ...
Gail Noonan White NOV 12, 1937 - JUL 25, 2016
Savannah - Gail Noonan White, 78, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016. Surviving are her brother, Neal Franklin Noonan (Linda) of Savannah, GA; sisters, Frankie Ann Perry (Ernest G.) of Ellabell, GA; Barbara S. Delahousaye of Las Vegas, NV and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie William White, Jr. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Bonaventure Ce ...
Bertie Palmer Skinner SEP 21, 1940 - JUL 25, 2016
A most amazing woman, Bertie Skinner, passed away at her home on July 25, 2016. Bertie was born on September 21, 1940 at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawrence Palmer, Jr. Bertie lived in Savannah her entire life and graduated from Savannah High School in 1958. Bertie attended The University of Georgia before marrying Herbert C. Skinner, Jr. Bertie’s love for life was evident to anyone who ever met her. Her infectious smile and laugh would instantly light up a room. With Bertie’s unique “gift of gab”, she never met a stranger. If she did, she would know everythin ...
Ellen Rose Hurst Woodside JUL 15, 1935 - JUL 22, 2016
Ellen Rose Hurst Woodside, 81, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Jackson and Mary Becker Hurst. Mrs. Woodside lived in Savannah all of her life and was a graduate of Commercial High School. She was a lifelong homemaker and an avid bridge player. Mrs. Woodside volunteered for several area hospitals including the Ronald McDonald House and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Woodside and son, John Stewart Robertson. Surviving are her children, James F. Robertson, Jr., Jackson H. Rober ...
Eric Martin Garwes JAN 15, 1957 - JUL 20, 2016
Midway - Eric Martin Garwes, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Midway, GA. He was born on January 15, 1957 in Savannah, GA to Henry M. Garwes, Jr. and Claire M. Garwes. Eric graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1975 and attended UNC Chapel Hill and Georgia Southern University. Golf was Eric's passion and he shared his love of the game throughout the city. He was a club champion at the Savannah Golf Club and a Georgia High School State Champion. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Claire Garwes and his sister, Elizabeth Modlin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m ...
Laverne Cameron Walker SEP 21, 1930 - JUL 20, 2016
Savannah- Laverne C Walker, 85 years young, passed away gracefully in her sleep Wednesday July 20th at her home in Savannah GA. She was born on September 21st 1930 in Savannah, where she spent most of her glorious, God-filled years. Daughter of Tom Cameron and Ernestine Reagan and George Reagan (stepfather). She married Herschel Walker June 20th 1948. They spent 68 wonderful years together and never had a fight (ha ha). A loving mother and grandmother, she had two sons, Larry (deceased) and John, and two grandchildren, David and Jamie. She was a woman of true character and strong faith with i ...
Ronald Crawford, Sr. JUL 28, 1940 - JUL 19, 2016
Ronald Craig Crawford, Esquire, 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, July 19, 2016. Ron was born in Savannah on July 28th, 1940. He attended Savannah High School, Mercer University and the University of Georgia. He loved to travel, especially on his boat and later a motor home. Most of all, he loved Savannah and his many good friends here. His church and church family at St Thomas Episcopal Church on Isle of Hope were very dear to him. In years past, he had served on vestry and sung in the choir. Ron practiced law for 44 years. He served as President of the Young Lawyers Association ...
Karl Anthony Campbell JUL 27, 1983 - JUL 18, 2016
Karl A. Campbell, 32, of Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia, passed away on July 18, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Karl was born in Fairfax County, Virginia on July 27, 1983. He graduated from Madison High School in Northern Virginia and continued his education at Hampshire College, Massachusetts, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Possessing an adventurous spirit, Karl worked in several university research positions before moving to Savannah, where he met the rest of his heart, Cristina Scott. They have been together for six years. Karl enjoyed reading an ...
Patrick Dale Hadley MAR 17, 1957 - JUL 17, 2016
Patrick Dale Hadley, 59, of Savannah and formerly of Tybee Island, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1957 in Germany to the late Kathleen Elmore and William Buffum Hadley. He is survived by his brother, Richard Lowe, of Port Wentworth, his niece, Melissa Russell, of Springfield, a great-niece and nephew, and many friends from Tybee Island and Savannah. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Ellen Anding Jones SEP 29, 1930 - JUL 16, 2016
Savannah- Ellen Anding Jones, 85, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 after a short illness. Ellen was born September 29, 1930, in Fort Lewis, WA, the only child of Colonel James Grafton Anding, and Jane Rehkopf Anding. She spent World War II in Savannah with family while her father was overseas in Europe. Ellen graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD. She met Captain Robert Scarritt Jones while her family was living in Naples, Italy; and they were married at Ft. Meyers Chapel in Arlington, VA, in 1952. She was both a proud Army brat and a proud Navy wife. Living ...
Latane Lanier Schuller MAY 05, 1916 - JUL 16, 2016
Latane went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Latane celebrated her 100th birthday on May 5, 2016. She was born in Statesboro, GA, the daughter of the late Henry and Kate Lanier and sister of the late Catherine Lanier Hagan. She attended Statesboro schools and Georgia Southern College. Latane married Albert Frederick Schuller of Youngstown, OH in July 1943 and after the war settled in Savannah to raise her family. Latane and Al were married 59 years before his passing in 2003. An active member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1947, she participated in the Wayf ...
Marjorie K. Coffey FEB 02, 1925 - JUL 15, 2016
Marjorie K. Coffey, 91, widow of Thomas F. Coffey, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Cleveland and was also the widow of C. Wood Guice. She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Margaret Kinsner, and brothers, Alfred, Chester, and Roland Kinsner. She relocated to Pensacola, FL and worked for many years in the Escambia County personnel office and was the charter president of the Pensacola Pilot Club. Her marriage to Tom Coffey brought her to Savannah in 1989. She was a communicant of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. She is survived by a daughter, Wend ...
Frederick Parker "Skip" Banyard AUG 15, 1933 - JUL 14, 2016
SAVANNAH – Frederick Parker (“Skip”) Banyard, born in Neptune, New Jersey and faithful servant and friend to all that had the pleasure of his acquaintance, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ yesterday morning, July 14, 2016 in Savannah, GA. Devoted husband to Doris for more than 60 years, Skip spent his entire life in the service of his country, his family, his community, and his faith. With honor, humility and a never-ending dedication, Skip filled his long life with accomplishments whose impacts resonated not only with both those he worked with, but with anyone who had the ...
Randall Ray "Randy" Peltier OCT 26, 1935 - JUL 13, 2016
On Wednesday, July 13, Randall Peltier went home to be with the Lord. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee to Louise and Howard Peltier, he moved to Savannah in 1957, and here he stayed (“why leave Paradise?” he reasoned), married Betty O'Donnell (58 years last April), produced two beautiful daughters, Martha (married to Roy Swindelle), and Marie (married to Chip Fogarty), two wonderful grandchildren, Daniel Fogarty and Coleen Fogarty Robertson (married to Joey), and four beloved great grandchildren, Madison, Eva, and Lillie Harwood and Joseph Robertson. Known fondly to his business associates as “Cap ...
Valerie D. Storey APR 09, 1978 - JUL 12, 2016
Pooler - Valerie D. Storey, 38, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Valerie grew up in Pooler where she attended local schools. After graduation at the age 15, she attended Savannah Technical College and later Louisiana Technical College. She met and married the man of her dreams at age 19 and instantly became a proud military wife stationed with her husband around the country. Once she received her degree, she sat on the board of the state Hospice in Texas and served as a hospice nurse for 17 years. Valerie was a member of Savannah Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her father ...
Catherine Theresa Lingenfelser JUN 30, 1952 - JUL 11, 2016
Catherine T. Lingenfelser, age 64, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at home where she lived with her brother Pat Lingenfelser and his wife Leslie Lingenfelser. Cathy is survived by her half brothers, Billy and Bobby Lingenfelser; sister, Carolyn A. Gersovitch; nephews, Kurt and Malcolm Lingenfelser, and a grand-nephew, Vincent Lingenfelser. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Christopher Lingenfelser. Cathy was born June 30, 1952 in Savannah and lived here her entire life. Cathy graduated from Saint Vincent’s Academy in 1970 and later received an Associate Degree from Armstrong State College. S ...
Winifred Hamilton Taylor APR 15, 1918 - JUL 11, 2016
Winifred Mae Taylor, 98 years of age, died peacefully on July 11, 2016 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born on April 15, 1918 in Mount Vernon, Ohio and was raised in Takoma Park, Maryland. Her parents were Dale and Nellie Hamilton, and she had one older sister, Virginia Lewis. In 1936 she married Fred Eugene Taylor (deceased 1993). Winifred “Winnie” had five daughters, Nancy Evans (Richard), Barbara Platt (Edward), Joan Duggan (Greg), Marilyn Taylor (deceased), and Linda Goldstein (Alan, deceased). She had nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She and Fred spent m ...