Obituaries
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, ...
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 ...