Obituaries
Dennis William Ronning OCT 07, 1942 - MAR 02, 2016
Dennis W. Ronning, C.P.A., 73, passed away March 2, 2016 after a brief illness. Dennis was born in Webster, South Dakota on October 7, 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School in Watertown, South Dakota. He is the son of William C. Ronning and Clara J. Ronning. Dennis attended The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Upon graduation in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Dennis was commissioned by the United States Army and sent to Augusta, Georgia for training. It was in Augusta, prior to being deployed t ...
Andrew J. Vaught APR 28, 1932 - MAR 02, 2016
Savannah- Andrew J. Vaught, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in New York City April 28, 1932. Early in his career he was an officer with the Irving Trust Bank and later was the Dean of the Upper School with the Halsted School in Yonkers, New York. For the following 24 years, Mr. Vaught was a high school English teacher at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York. In 1996 he moved from Riverside, Connecticut to the Landings in Savannah. While living at the Landings he founded the Men’s Club, was a volunteer at The Socia ...
Michael J. Bracken JAN 05, 1960 - MAR 02, 2016
SAVANNAH –Michael J. Bracken passed away at age 56 on the evening of March 2, 2016 after a two year battle with cancer. He will be missed dearly by his mother, Marie Bracken, his children, Patrick Bracken, Brodie Bracken, and Summer Granado, his nephew, Christopher Bracken, and his brother and family, Joseph, Cindy, and Haley Bracken. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bracken, and his sister, Diane Bracken. He will also be missed by many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Please sign ...
Julia Groves Martin AUG 17, 1920 - MAR 02, 2016
Julia Groves Martin (Mrs. Robert Vincent Martin, Jr.), age 95, died peacefully March 2, 2016. Mrs. Martin was born August 17, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia to Robert Walker Groves and Evelyn Ragland Groves. She attended Pape School in Savannah, St. Timothy's School in Maryland and graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Because of her affinity for languages, Mrs. Martin worked with the Army Signal Corps in Washington, D.C. where she was instrumental in deciphering codes during World War II. Mrs. Martin was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert Vincent Martin, Jr., after 58 wonderful years ...
Jackie Roberts Cannon NOV 15, 1940 - MAR 01, 2016
Jack R. Cannon died Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was born on November 15, 1940 to the late Earl Jack and Mildred Nadine Cannon and raised in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Jack graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS Degree in Marketing and Accounting. After being commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1964, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years and completed various military assignments, including a combat tour in Vietnam. Among his military awards, Major Cannon was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Combat Medal and Air Force Commenda ...
Norma Carter Waters JUN 21, 1924 - MAR 01, 2016
SAVANNAH - Norma Juanita Carter Waters, 91, widow of the late Robert Herman Waters, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late Wallace Howard and Nettie Mae Bashlor Carter. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and retired from Peninsula Life Insurance Company after fifteen years of service. Surviving are a nephew, Wallace Read Carter and his wife, Linda, of Nahunta of Georgia; five great nieces, Connie Colley (Vance), CaroleAnn Gill (Richard), Mary Lowther (Ed), Reada Harris (Christopher), and Susan Th ...
Roger Leonard Carson JUN 11, 1950 - MAR 01, 2016
Roger Carson was born June 11, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN. He was graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and then received a Master’s Degree from Memphis State University. While in Memphis, he met his wife, Lawrence. Roger was a highly regarded commercial real estate appraiser. Many friends were made through his hobbies such as in-shore fishing, home-brewing, cycling, and dog training. He enjoyed being part of the Toastmaster Organization. His greatest accomplishment was the raising of his two wonderful children. He dearly loved is wife and was so appreciative of her wonderful care. He ...
Austin Mathew Robertson SEP 29, 1996 - FEB 29, 2016
Austin Mathew “Yung Lemonade” Robertson, 19, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a drummer with Jury of Snakes and Without. He was also associated with the band, Vatican. Surviving are his loving parents, Kim Robertson and Brian Ellerbee; brothers, Brian and Cody Ellerbee; maternal grandparents, Raymond “Greg” and Mary Robertson; aunt and uncles; Mary McKenney (Josh), Chris Robertson (Jenny), Greg Robertson, numerous cousins and many many friends. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016 in the Hodgson ...
Lillis Kelly Lindsay Fleming FEB 02, 1928 - FEB 29, 2016
SAVANNAH - Lillis Kelly Lindsay Fleming, 88, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2016, under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born February 2, 1928, in Savannah, Georgia and was the daughter of the late John Herbert Kelly and Josephine O’Leary Kelly. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1947 and was an alumna of Armstrong State University. Lillis led a very active life and was a member of the Alee Shrine Temple Greeterettes Unit, the Happy Geechees, the Friends of Johnny Mercer, the Windsor Forest Garden Club, the Arthritic Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association and many more. ...
Agnes Feuger Willoughby JAN 27, 1923 - FEB 28, 2016
Agnes Feuger Willoughby Agnes Feuger Willoughby, 93, passed quietly at home on Sunday, February 28, 2016 to join her beloved Dan and Her Savior. Most important to Agnes were her family, her faith and her friends. A native Savannahian, Agnes was born on January 27, 1923. Early in her life she was a communicant of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and attended St. Vincent’s Academy. A lover of education, Agnes was the first in her family to earn a college degree. She completed degrees from Armstrong College and the University of Georgia, and a master’s degree from Duke University, where she ...
Katherine Elizabeth Bruning JUN 06, 1947 - FEB 27, 2016
Katherine Elizabeth Bruning, 68, “Betty” as she was known to her family and friends died February 27 surrounded by family. Betty was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a dedicated fan of the Georgia Bulldogs & Atlanta Braves. She is a graduate of Savannah High School. She held positions with Dan Vaden Chevrolet and Byrd Cookie Company during her life. She attended Savannah Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents John & Mildred Bruning and her 3 brothers, Robert, Barry & William. ...
Johnson Foye "Jack" Munroe DEC 13, 1933 - FEB 27, 2016
Johnson (Jack) Foye Munroe, Jr. Savannah, GA - Jack Munroe, 82, died February 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his wife and children and under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born December 13, 1933 in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended school in Japan where his father was working under General Douglas MacArthur helping to reorganize the Japanese civilian police force. He excelled in sports and lettered in football, baseball and basketball. Returning to the states he graduated from East Nashville High School in 1952 and entered the Air Force. His technical specialty was ground control app ...
Joan J. Crane - FEB 27, 2016
Joan Jewett Crane Joan Jewett Crane, 83, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 in West Chester, Ohio where she had lived since September 2014. She was born August 11, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Carl Edward Jewett and Edna Meldrim Jewett. She married William Thurston Crane, Jr. on April 19, 1958 at Asbury United Methodist Church. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2003. She attended Savannah public schools for Junior High and High School and was a member of Savannah High School’s first accelerated class (AG1). She graduated with a degree in Home Economics from Florida State ...
Joanne Welty Sweeney NOV 05, 1930 - FEB 26, 2016
Joanne Welty Sweeney, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on February 26, 2016. Mrs. Sweeney was born in Evanston, IL in 1930 to Duncan and Victoria Welty. She met her husband, John L. Sweeney, now deceased, at Michigan State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English. . Joanne was a dedicated housewife (and yes, she was proud of the title) who followed her husband to Washington (see Mr. Smith Goes to Washington) for his work in government (not a bad word back then). They settled on a farm with their four children, horses, dogs, a myriad of cats, a donkey, and a small appl ...
Mary Stroud Harrell SEP 21, 1932 - FEB 26, 2016
Mary Stroud Harrell Mary Stroud Harrell, 83, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Ellabell, GA. She born September 21, 1932 in Emanuel County, GA to the late Hodges and Alma Stroud and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Mrs. Harrell is survived by her two daughter’s Barbara Scott and (Thomas) and Victoria Bernier (Michael), both of Ellabell, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00, Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 29, 2016 at Fox & Week ...
Dana Mayfield Taylor, Jr. FEB 20, 1933 - FEB 25, 2016
Dana Mayfield Taylor, Jr., was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of Dana Mayfield Taylor and Hylda Picard Taylor. The Harvard trained attorney and private pilot, died at his home with his wife Bonnie by his side and surrounded by his family. He was 83. Mr. Taylor grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. Both of Dana's parents held long and proud American histories imparticular, the Taylor family history dating back to early American settlers, including lineage of U.S. American Presidents. Mr. Taylor attended high school in Pittsburgh, and was accepted to Centre College in Kentucky at the age of 16. A ...
James Marion "Jimmy" Hendrix AUG 12, 1942 - FEB 24, 2016
James M. “Jimmy” Hendrix, 73, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at his residence under the care of Gentiva Hospice surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born August 12, 1942 in Savannah, son of Charlie Darvie and Amanda Williams Hendrix. He attended Jenkins High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Jimmy retired from Port City Metals as a sheet metal mechanic. He was an avid fisherman, loved country music and most of all enjoyed his four grandsons. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Hendrix of Savannah and Tony Hendrix of Statesboro. Sur ...
Irma Tuttle JUL 05, 1934 - FEB 23, 2016
SAVANNAH – Irma Tuttle, 81, died February 23, 2016 in St. Joseph’s/Candler after a brief illness. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Pécs, Hungary, came to the United States, and lived in Savannah for the past 21 years. She arrived in the United States in 1956 after fighting in the Hungarian Revolution. Immediately after her arrival in the United States, she was a technician in the laboratory of Dr. Jonas Salk. She earned a degree in Medical Records Administration from the State University of New York. Before retiring in Savannah, she served as a Medical Librarian at the Masonic Medical Research ...
David Alan Noble JAN 08, 1934 - FEB 22, 2016
Savannah- David Alan Noble, 82, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Noble was born in Medford, Massachusetts January 8, 1934. He was a Professor of Foreign Language, teaching Latin and German at the University of Vermont and Armstrong State University. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Surviving is his wife, Elisabeth M. Noble of Savannah. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2016 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. ...
Damian Pytowski JUL 17, 1952 - FEB 22, 2016
Damian Pytowski Damian Pytowski, 63, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Candler Hospital. He was born July 17, 1952 in Poland and lived in the U.S. for the past 30 years. He was employed by EMD Chemicals and attended St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. His faith was very important to him and he loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anna S. Ciardi. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Kasia Pytowska and Dan Keenan, of Atlanta, his mother, Stanislawa Pytowska, his brothers, Alek, Marek and Zbyszek Pytowski, his adopted mother, Lucy Parrish, and many many friends that ...
Jacqueline Clifton "Jackie" Sikes DEC 28, 1935 - FEB 21, 2016
Jacqueline “Jackie” Clifton Sikes, 80, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Born December 28, 1935 in Bulloch County and raised in Rocky Ford, GA before moving with her family to Savannah as a child. Jackie was born to Walter Madison Clifton and Maudie Lee Finch Clifton, and also has one sister, Joan Clifton Carson. Jackie attended Commercial High School and also worked at the Avon Theatre in Savannah. Jackie married her sweetheart Robert Derrell Sikes, Sr. after he completed his service in the Navy. They married on November 19, 1954. Their marriage produced six ...
Louise C. Walker NOV 06, 1940 - FEB 20, 2016
Louise C. Walker died on February 20, 2016 at Savannah Hospice with her sister Julie C. Dunn by her side. She was born on November 6, 1940, in Boise, Idaho to Helen Andrea (Anson) and Edward Amos (Pete) Claycomb, both of whom had been born, raised and lived their entire lives in Idaho. Both are now deceased. Louise attended schools in Boise and Pocatello, Idaho. After attending Idaho State College (now University) in Pocatello for a year, she moved to the Washington, D.C. area and began working for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon. This initial position began a 34-year federal career, ...
Michael Charles Kaapa MAY 09, 1951 - FEB 19, 2016
Michael Charles Kaapa, 64, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after suffering a massive stroke. He was born in Savannah on May 9, 1951 and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by sons, Michael John and Anthony Ryan, daughters, Krystal and Helen, brothers, Joseph and Jerry, sister Mary Kaapa Hohnerlein, and numerous grandchildren. A Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel. A private burial will be held in the Beaufort National Cemetery. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chap ...
Patricia Lynn Parker Lanier OCT 05, 1956 - FEB 19, 2016
Patricia Parker Lanier was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 5, 1956. After fighting a courageous battle of an abrupt cancer diagnosis, while in the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA, she passed away on February 19, 2016. She was surrounded by those dearest to her, her two sisters and three sons, as she fought through her last day on earth before entering eternal life and in to the welcoming arms of her mother. Patricia is survived by her three sons: Michael, Joshua, Christopher (daughter Alyssa); father: Charles R. Parker, Sr.; siblings: Joan C. Parker (husband Robert, child ...
Kenneth Dean Edwards - FEB 19, 2016
Savannah- Kenneth Dean Edwards, 62, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. He was born September 7, 1953 in Abington, PA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1991and later retired as a security guard with the Landings. Surviving is his son, Robert Edwards of Savannah. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Beaufort National Cemetery. ...
Robert F. Bradt NOV 06, 1929 - FEB 18, 2016
SAVANNAH – Daddy heard his Heavenly Father calling “Robert”, it’s time to come home son! The wonderful man he was, was ready to meet his Heavenly Father and Oh I know the celebration that has already begun. Robert Francis Bradt, 86 years of age, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, February 18, 2016. What a reunion it was seeing his beautiful wife of 50 years, Jacquelyn S. Bradt. Robert was born in Buffalo, NY but made his home in Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his wonderful sweet spirited daughter, Cynthia S. Howard, his father, Lynn Bradt, that he lost when he was just 9 years o ...
Constance Cheryl (Crist) Border JUL 14, 1947 - FEB 17, 2016
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SAVANNAH – Constance Cheryl (Crist) Border, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at home. Connie was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on July 14, 1947, the daughter of Jack Baker Crist and Laura Lombardi Crist. She was a 1965 graduate of Chambersburg Pennsylvania Area Senior High School and later earned her Undergraduate Degree and Masters Degree in Early Childhood Development from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Her focus on Education took her from the elementary classroom to middle school classrooms and finally into the corporate world as an education consultant for Harc ...
William S. "Billy" Doolan Jr JUN 03, 1952 - FEB 16, 2016
SAVANNAH – William Stapleton Doolan Jr (Billy), 63, passed away February 15, 2016. Born June 3, 1952 in Savannah, he was the son of William Stapleton Doolan Sr and Helen Marie Whelan Doolan. He graduated from Seymour High School in Indiana and attended Indiana University before returning home to Savannah. He was a skilled craftsman, working most of his life restoring, preserving and beautifying homes and buildings in his beloved city and its surrounding islands. Billy was a longtime member of the Savannah Hibernian Society. He was a gifted golfer, slalom skier and fisherman. He was known to mo ...
Ann Mobley Black FEB 08, 1942 - FEB 16, 2016
Pamela Mobley Black, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Savannah Square. She was born in Ohio where she spent her early years. She was a graduate of Miami University of Oxford with a bachelor’s degree, cum laude and masters from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pam served as a staff accountant for a CPA firm in Madison and an accountant for the University of Wisconsin Graduate School Research Committee. Pam volunteered at the Net Learning Center at Savannah Tech and at Windsor Forest High School. She also volunteered with her church program in the Vacation Bible School progr ...
Robert Derrell "Bob" Sikes, Sr. APR 08, 1933 - FEB 15, 2016
Robert Derrell “Bob” Sikes, Sr., 82, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born April 8, 1933 in a community named Undine in Evans County, Georgia to Dan Alfred and Maggie Nan Sconyers Sikes. He attended Barnard Street School, Chatham Junior High and Savannah High School. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving two years in the U.S. Navy Parachute Unit in El Centro, California. He finished his tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Boxer in VF 151 Fighter Squadron. After returning from Korea he received an honorable discharge. Soon after returning to Savannah he mar ...