Obituaries
Scott Edward Forester NOV 27, 1966 - JUL 10, 2016
Scott Edward Forester, 49, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 while visiting Birmingham, Alabama. Scott was a native of Dekalb County where he graduated, 1985, from Dekalb Christian Academy. In 1991, he graduated from Auburn University, member of Chi Phi Fraternity, with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing. He was the owner of Forester Consulting, L.L.C located in Marietta. Scott was a member of Marietta Alliance Church where he was instrumental in creating the Christian Business Men’s Association and a member of the Marietta Business Association. Surviving are his parents, Edward & Robbie Fores ...
Wauwese NeSmith Turner FEB 08, 1922 - JUL 10, 2016
Wauwese Nesmith Turner passed away on the morning of July 10th, 2016. The Bulloch County native lived in Savannah since 1939. She was the Bookkeeper at Adler's Dept. Store and Clarke's Block Company for many years. She was a member of Whitemarsh Island Baptist Church, a Charter Member of the Savannah Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and the owner of Old Arch Antiques. She was preceded in passing by her granddaughter, Jamie Melissa Coleman, and her sister, Lou Gillis. She is survived by two daughters, Myra Buskirk (Ron) of Ellabell and Lisa Milburn (Mike) of Bluff ...
Lillian Christy Waters - JUL 09, 2016
SAVANNAH – Lillian Christine “Christy” Ross Waters, 71, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, at her home. She was born in Savannah, GA on December 18, 1944 to Robert Emmet Ross and Lillian Bourne Ross. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended The Woman’s College of Georgia for two years before receiving her bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia. Later she obtained her master’s degree from Georgia Southern University. Christy was a high school and middle school English teacher in the Chatham County public school system for fifteen years. She was a lifetime member of the ...
Richard G. Derfuss, Jr. JAN 30, 1927 - JUL 09, 2016
Richard George Derfuss, 89, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was formerly of Pearl River, New York and has lived at The Landings on Skidaway Island for the past 28 years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Katherine E. Derfuss, one son, Richard Derfuss, two daughters, Karen Bertschinger, and Christine Oswick. Also surviving are three sisters, Ruth Alstete, Barbara Buhler, Dale Moore, and three grandchildren, Jillian Derfuss, Katherine St. Onge, and Richard M. Derfuss. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chap ...
Leah S. Cook MAR 15, 1915 - JUL 05, 2016
SAVANNAH – Leah Smith Cook, age 101, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in Savannah. A native of Stilson, Georgia she was a lifetime resident of Savannah. Mrs. Cook was a charter member of Southside Baptist Church, where she and her husband were part of the founding membership in 1954. She was secretary for the church for more than thirty years and was a member of the choir. Mrs. Cook was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and received her 30 Year Pin upon retirement. Surviving are her daughter, Laura Cook Wimbish; two grandchildren, Shaffer Burke “Shack” Wimbish III and his wife, Marla, and ...
Samuel Russell Reavis JUN 12, 1956 - JUL 04, 2016
Savannah – Samuel Russell Reavis, age 60, passed away, July 4, 2016. Born in High Point, NC on June 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Samuel M. Reavis and Edna Pauline Taylor. Samuel served our country from 1975 to 1986, a member of the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers then went on to gulfstream Aerospace from 1986 to present. Samuel was married to Valerie for 39 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and papa. Russell is preceded in death by his father Samuel Monroe Reavis and grandparents. He is survived by two children, Emily Thompson (Raymond) and Derrick Reavis (Kaali); a grand ...
Georgia W. Carter MAR 03, 1923 - JUL 04, 2016
Savannah _ Georgia Wynn Carter was born in Newnan, GA on March 3, 1923 to Louise Gearreld and George Lumpkin Wynn and died in Savannah on July 4, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, Julian Laurens Carter, Sr.; her son, William Walton Carter; her son-in-law Robert Sullivan; her grandsons, Wesley Barthelmess and Simon Carter; as well as her parents and sisters Geraldine Wynn Goddard, Louise Wynn Armstrong Bailey, and Josephine Wynn Sowell. She is survived by her children Georgia Carter Shapiro (Robert) of Newnan, Juliann Carter Barthelmess of Savannah, Julian Laurens Carter, Jr. of Lincoln ...
Elizabeth Sophia Flanders Walker AUG 16, 1927 - JUL 04, 2016
SAVANNAH - Elizabeth Sophia Flanders was born in Eastman, Georgia on August 16, 1927 and died peacefully at home on July 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ila Elizabeth (Lizzy) and Hansel Lovett Flanders, her brothers Charles Wilton Flanders, Raiford (Ray) Timothy Flanders, Lovett Hansel, Jr (Sonny) and James Russell Flanders and her husband, Dr. Robert Lee Walker Jr. She is survived by two sons, Robert Samuel Walker (Odessa) and Rodney Stephen Walker (Ann), one sister, Ila Louise Flanders Hilliard, sisters-in-law, Anna Flanders (Sonny), Betty Flanders (Ray), and Nancy Flander ...
Frances Gammon Martin AUG 24, 1941 - JUL 04, 2016
Frances Gammon Martin, age 74, passed away peacefully, July 4th, 2016 at her Tybee Island home. Born in Gadsden, AL on August 24th, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William W. Gammon and the late Ezell G. Gammon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Cordson Martin, two brothers, Rod Gammon and Ros Gammon both of Ormond Beach, FL, and a half-brother, Billy Gammon of Rome, GA. Frances graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford, AL before attending DeKalb Community College. While in Lithonia, GA she was a member of the Junior Women’s Club. Upon moving to Statesboro, ...
Roger Byron Pughsley DEC 11, 1965 - JUN 29, 2016
Roger Byron Pughsley, 50, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1965 in Savannah, GA to the late Robert and Leonora Morekis Pughsley. Roger was the owner of Jolly Rogers Lawncare, and a member of Arcola Hunting Club. He is survived by two sons, Richard Pughsley, of Brooklet, GA, and Joseph Pughsley, two daughters, Katelyn Pughsley, and Amber Pughsley. Also survived by three brothers, Robert L. Pughsley, III, of Brooklet, GA, Dale K. Pughsley, of Millbrook, AL, and Tai Chan, of Savannah (deceased), one sister, Lisa Linton, and four grandchildren, Conner Crabb ...
Bobbie S. Anderson OCT 28, 1922 - JUN 28, 2016
SAVANNAH – Bobbie Sumner Anderson, 93, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at her beloved Isle of Hope home under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Mrs. Anderson was born in Ty Ty, GA on October 28, 1922, the daughter of the late James M. and Pearl Shiver Sumner. The Red Anderson tradition began on October 1, 1943 when she and her husband, Red, opened their first business, a watch repair shop at the old Liberty Bank Building. The business began during the years of WWII when parts and material were hard to come by so many of them had to be handmade by Red. This dedication to customer satisfaction led to th ...
Sandra Hixon Wells JUL 19, 1941 - JUN 28, 2016
Savannah – Sandra Hixon Wells, 74, died Tuesday June 28, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Savannah on July 19, 1941. Sandra was the daughter of the late Frank O. Hixon and the late Elfreda Meyer Hixon. She was a 1959 graduate of Savannah High School. Sandra worked at J.C. Penney and the old Savannah Bank & Trust Co. before going to work at her father’s business, Hixon Battery Company. “You Want to Start Something, Get a Hixon!” After her father’s passing in 1974, Sandra became the general manager and ran the business until the 90’s when Hixon Battery was sold. Sandra was a member of Isl ...
Shirley Mock Walker NOV 26, 1934 - JUN 28, 2016
Shirley Mock Walker, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2026. She was born in Sylvania, Georgia and moved to Savannah in 1953. Mrs. Walker was retired as the Chief of Procurement with the Corps of Engineers and a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Gordon T. Walker of Savannah; two sons, Dan T. Walker and David A. Walker both of Savannah; aunt, Cecile Crockett of Savannah and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, conducted by Reverend John ...
Opal M. Jarriel - JUN 27, 2016
Opal M. Jarriel passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native of Beauregard Parrish, LA and a life-long homemaker. Mrs. Jarriel was preceded in death by one son, Collie Anderson. Surviving is her husband of forty-eight years, Don Jarriel; children, Beverly Andrews, Ronald Anderson, Terry Bailey, James Anderson, Chester Anderson, Peggy Meiner, Ginger Avioli, Robert Jarriel, Belinda Maund; over thirty grandchildren and many, many great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson. The ...
William S. Willingham DEC 18, 1930 - JUN 27, 2016
Savannah- William Shelverton Willingham, Sr., age 85, passed away on June 27, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 18, 1930, to Harry Eugene and Grace Willingham. He graduated from Florida Military Academy in 1949 and joined the U.S Army, serving as Staff Sergeant in Fort Jackson, S.C. In 1951, he married MarCelene Cumming and they began their married life in Savannah, Georgia. He spent his working career in sales, the last 28 years before retirement as a moving consultant. He was an active member of St John's Episcopal Church. Bill was a kind and loving ...
Eugene E. "Gene" Hiers AUG 19, 1942 - JUN 27, 2016
Thunderbolt - Eugene Ellis “Gene” Hiers, 73, passed away from this world into the next as he was traveling back home from his final vacation with his beloved wife, Nancy and their adorable dog, Buddy. Gene was not what one would call a frequent visitor at a formal church, but he was a man of faith and is now with his Heavenly Father at peace. He was the oldest surviving of six children of Eugene and Narlene Hiers who preceded him in death along with his sister, Alice, and brother, Steve. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Gail, and son, James Allen “Jimmy”, his brother, Carlisle (Sa ...
Elmo Marcus McCray, Jr. JUL 02, 1923 - JUN 26, 2016
SAVANNAH - Elmo Marcus McCray, Jr. passed away of congestive heart failure on Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia, a week before his 93rd birthday. Born at home on July 2, 1923 to Frances Campbell McCray and Elmo Marcus McCray, Sr. in Fairfield, Alabama, a small town near Birmingham that was planned as a model city by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company. Elmo graduated from Fairfield High School where he played clarinet in the school band and studied piano at the Birmingham Conservatory of Music. He was an avid tennis player as a young man and helped maintain the town’s red cla ...
Donald Phillip Heyel AUG 17, 1937 - JUN 26, 2016
Donald Phillip Heyel, age 78, died June 26, 2016 surrounded by his five children. He was born August 17, 1937 in White Plains, NY and spent his childhood living in New York and Maryland. For the last 44 years, he has lived on Wilmington Island in Savannah, GA. He served as a member of the United States Navy from 1955-1957 aboard the USS Basilone, whose annual reunions he often attended. He attended St. Michael’s University in Burlington Vermont, where he received his Bachelors of Arts. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Church, where all 5 of his children attended. He had a love of the w ...
Iris Williams Hinely DEC 09, 1928 - JUN 25, 2016
Iris Williams Hinely, 87, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, daughter of William H. and Glennie Quinn Williams. Mrs. Hinely lived in Savannah for over 50 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women’s Society, Savannah Chapter 52 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Flag Unit Auxiliary, Bryan County Shrine Club Auxiliary, Tybee Light Shrine Club Auxiliary, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North American and Ala Oba. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her br ...
David Alan Ober SEP 24, 1935 - JUN 24, 2016
David Alan Ober died Friday, June 24, 2016 in Savannah, GA. David was born September 24, 1935 in Medford, Mass., the son of Arthur and Minnie Ober. At age 5 David moved with his family to Falmouth Foreside, Maine where he attended school thru his sophomore year in high school. At that point the family moved to Kennebunk and Dave graduated from Kennebunk High School. While at Kennebunk High School he was an outstanding baseball pitcher spotted by the New York Giants. After high school graduation he attended the University of Maine at Orono where he graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. ...
Richard Mell Coleman, Jr. "Bubba" APR 23, 1978 - JUN 23, 2016
Asheville, NC – Richard Mell Coleman, Jr. “Bubba”, age 38, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born on April 23, 1978 in Savannah, GA. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Orvin Coleman. He is survived by his father, Richard Mell Coleman, Sr.; sister, Priscilla (Bill) Coleman Bivins of Hendersonville, NC; grandmother, Betty Newsome Orvin; aunt, Sandy Orvin Sikes; girlfriend, Noelle Kearney; beautiful daughter, Ayden Olivia; nieces, Parker and Madison; pet, Sweetie Pie and many close cousins and close friends. A private memo ...
Debra H. Lambourne APR 27, 1951 - JUN 21, 2016
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in Debra's memory to Ohio State University at https://www.osu.edu/giving/ ...
Darrel D. Lowell MAR 03, 1933 - JUN 21, 2016
SAVANNAH - Surrounded by his family, Savannah resident Darrel Dean Lowell, passed away on June 21st. Known as “DD” by friends and “Papa Bird” by his family, Darrel was best known for storytelling and his love of humor. He was proudly born on 3-3-33 and grew up on the family farm in Kansas. One of his favorite stories is about his brief presence on the Kansas State football team. He was quoted as saying "after the first kick-off all I remembered was the ambulance ride to the hospital." His tenure with the Wildcats ended shortly thereafter and to this day claims he still has "four years of pl ...
Patricia Russell Meinert JUN 17, 1935 - JUN 21, 2016
Patricia Russell Meinert Savannah- Patty Meinert, died June 21. Patty was a graduate of Commercial High School and worked in the public school system for twenty-five years. She was a true southern lady who enjoyed a life of crabbing and fishing in Camoose Creek with her husband “Buddy” in a marriage of fifty-seven years. Whether it be gardening, trimming her azaleas, or watering the plants, she loved the outdoors. Patty loved her family and friends. She was not only steadfast in keeping them close at all times, but continually shared with them her passion of life. Her children and grandchildre ...
Annie Lea Cogdell - JUN 20, 2016
SAVANNAH – Annie Lea Cogdell, 36, died Monday, June 20, 2016. Annie was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 25, 1979, the daughter of W. Donald Cogdell, Jr. and Joyce Ann Grotheer Leaf. She is survived by her parents, stepparents (Barbara Cogdell and Hunter Leaf, III), her sister Caity, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grotheer and Mrs. Joanne Leaf (Hunter Leaf, Jr.). Her beloved grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Donald Cogdell, precede her in death. Annie loved music and theatre and was active in the Savannah Theatre until she left Savannah to attend the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis to ...
James Francis Cunningham MAR 10, 1936 - JUN 19, 2016
Savannah- James F. Cunningham, 80, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Landmark Hospital. James was a native of Alton, IL. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and retired after twenty years of service. He then served as a deputy sheriff in Jacksonville, NC and Chesapeake, VA. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Lois G. Cunningham; three children and their spouses, Debra and David Kelly, Tammy and David King, Jeffery and Lydia Cunningham; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wed ...
Jason Scott Wood JUN 14, 1973 - JUN 16, 2016
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Jason Scott Wood, 43, of Savannah, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born June 14, 1973 in Savannah, GA. Jason worked for Salt Creek Enterprises. He is survived by his son, Alan Wood, daughter, Danielle Wood, mother of his children, Rebecca Stringfellow, his father and step-mother, Ronald S. and Nancy Kennedy, his mother and step-father, Diane Smith Gonzalez and Jorge Gonzalez, brothers, Stephen and Kevin Wood, uncles, Snuffy Smith (Ginger), Mike Smith (Dorinda), Don Smith, Mike Kennedy, the grandparents of his children, Charlie and Ann Smith, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mem ...