Obituaries
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 ...
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. ...