Obituaries
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 ...
Alex M. Smith, Jr. - SEP 18, 2016
Alex M. Smith, Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Fayetteville, Georgia. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. ...
Bessie Boggs Cronce JUN 17, 1915 - SEP 17, 2016
Bessie Boggs Cronce Tybee Island - Bessie Boggs Cronce. 101, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cornce was a wonderful, gentle and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Cronce. Surviving are her daughter, Judith Fischer of Tybee Island; four grandchildren, Julie McCoy, George Fischer, Gerald Fischer, Elizabeth Jung; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family but her legacy will live on. The funeral servi ...
William F. "Bill" Sullivan, III OCT 10, 1958 - SEP 17, 2016
William F. “Bill” Sullivan, III, 57, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Savannah, and was preceded in death by his father, William F. Sullivan, Jr. He was a 1977 graduate of Bible Baptist Day School and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Elaine and Jesse Wilder; sisters, Debbie Harrell and Joyce Holt; and numerous other family members. The funeral service will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Bibl ...
Margaret Strippy Roades FEB 16, 1938 - SEP 16, 2016
Margaret Strippy Roades, 78, passed away peacefully at the home of a close relative Friday, September 16, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth Ann Strippy. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Roades, a sister and a brother. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Ann Roades, other nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in the equestrian industry. Margie was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She retired as founder and owner of the Exchange Tavern on River Street and was the co-founder of the Savannah Waterfront Association. She was a well-known ...
Pat Moore NOV 22, 1943 - SEP 16, 2016
DUE TO THE PENDING STORM, THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PAT MOORE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Patsy “Pat” Ann Moore passed away at home in Savannah, Georgia on September 16, 2016 at the age of 72. Pat is survived by her sisters Mary Dula of Dallas, TX and Sharon Bowdoin of Jackson, MS; her sister-in-law Pat Suett of Dallas, TX; her brother-in-law Lister Bowdoin also of Jackson, MS; her brother and sister-in-law Paul and Marilyn Moore of Houston, TX; her daughter Laura Angell of Savannah, GA; her son Steven Moore and his wife Zena Moore also of San Antonio, TX. In great love, she is survived by her grandchi ...
Audrey Cason Marston Matthews OCT 25, 1920 - SEP 16, 2016
SAVANNAH - Audrey Cason Marston Matthews, 95, passed away on September 16, 2016 surrounded by her family and close friends at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Audrey was born in Savannah, Georgia and was the daughter of Allison Madison Cason and Sarah Jane Slater Cason. Audrey was raised in Bryan County close to Morgan's Bridge. She was the valedictorian of her class at Ways Station High School in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Mr. Henry Ford awarded Audrey an all expense paid trip to Dearborn, Michigan where Mr. And Mrs. Ford entertained Audrey. Audrey spent many nights waltzing with Henry ...
Dr. Charles D. "Chad" Foster, III MAY 12, 1923 - SEP 16, 2016
Dr. Charles D. “Chad” Foster, III Dr. Charles D. “Chad” Foster, III, 93 died peacefully, Friday, September 16, 2016 at his residence. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
John Joseph "Joe" Buckley - SEP 14, 2016
TYBEE ISLAND - John Joseph "Joe" Buckley, 70, of Tybee Island passed away at his home in North Carolina on September 14, 2016. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Buckley and Pansie (Boots) Buckley, and grandson, Joshua Buckley. Surviving are his three children; Dan Hawkins, Chris Buckley, and Joe Buckley. Joe is also survived by his brother, Hank Buckley, and nine loving grandchildren. Joe attended St. Michael's on Tybee and was a graduate of Benedictine Military School (Class of '64). Joe was an honorable veteran of the Georgia Air National Guard. He had a deep passion for his ...
Sharon Helvey Hoffman - SEP 13, 2016
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Sharon Helvey Hoffman Sharon Helvey Hoffman, 63, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a member of Compassion Christian Church. She will be forever remembered by, her children, Brian Hoffman (Jaime) of Savannah, Jason Hoffman (Shannon Sinclair) of Richmond Hill, and Lacey Garrastegui (Emanuel) of Richmond Hill. She is also survived by her sister, Judy O’Neal (Richard), her brother, Charles Helvey (Winnie), and five grandchildren, Tori, Taylor, Alex, Parker, and Ellie. Her greatest enjoyment in life was s ...
Patrel Spence Fountain DEC 05, 1923 - SEP 13, 2016
Patrel Spence Fountain, 92, of Savannah passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Born in Statesboro, Patrel grew up in Savannah, GA where she lived with her husband of 52 years, James D. “Jim” Fountain. An avid bowler, she also loved spending time at their weekend home at “The River” in Colonels Island, GA, with Jim and the family—crabbing, fishing, shrimping and dancing. Patrel had a beautiful singing voice and in her younger years, recorded a song that was played on Burl Womack’s radio show in Savannah. Surviving are her daughter, Terry, and son-in-law, ...
Joan Gray Slayton NOV 29, 1933 - SEP 11, 2016
Aiken, SC- Joan Gray Slayton had anticipated her journey to Heaven for quite some time. She was waiting patiently to see Jesus and her beloved Eddie. That call came on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at a hospital in Aiken, SC, where she had been for about two weeks. Her son, Chris and friend, Chris Toney, were with her when she began her journey. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Edward Wayne Slayton. her mother, Nannie Ellen Henderson Gray and father, Henry Edward Gray. She was born In Bath, SC. Joan and Eddie began their life together in North Augusta, SC. They made their way to Tybee ...
Sergeant Major Ruck Tipton, Jr., USA, Ret. MAR 19, 1938 - SEP 11, 2016
SAVANNAH - Sergeant Major Ruck Tipton, Jr., 78, had his final eternal transition on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at his home with Gentiva Hospice surrounded by his family and close friends. SGM Tipton is survived by his loving sisters Matilda Tipton and Gracie Schaefer of Dyersburg, Tennessee, eldest daughter Tanya D. Brown (Howard), youngest daughter LaDhana T. Brown (Darrin, Sr.), granddaughters Toni C. Wesley and Te’ca M. Tipton, grandson Darrin K. Brown, Jr., and great-grandchildren Aurielle M. Wesley, LeBron Blackshear, Zion Tipton, Gabriella Sinclair Ragston, Jordan Tipton and a host of n ...
Janet Grant Guertin DEC 04, 1932 - SEP 10, 2016
Janet Grant Guertin Janet Grant Guertin, 83, passed away peacefully on September 10that Hospice Savannah. A graduate of West Palm Beach High and Georgia Baptist School of Nursing, she resided for the last 4 years at Savannah Square and was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah. She had a distinguished career in nursing which included two Masters degrees and professorships at two prominent universities. She will be remembered for her beauty, charming personality, strong intelligence, stylish dressing, and unmitigated drive and determination. In addition to family and friends in Savan ...
Marjorie C. Barber - SEP 08, 2016
Marjorie Callaway Barber SAVANNAH – Marjorie Callaway Barber died September 8, 2016 following a short illness surrounded by family. Born in Tattnall County, she grew up in Hinesville, GA and graduated from Bradwell Institute. After attending Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, GA, she married her loving husband of 62 years, John G.“Jack” Barber, of Hinesville, GA. She worked for the Hinesville Bank, and later for Savannah Bank & Trust. For 46 years, she was a resident of Wilmington Park and a member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands. Surviving are her daughter Dale Jones (Bobb ...