Obituaries
Nita Riggs Harley OCT 03, 1929 - MAR 06, 2016
SAVANNAH - Nita Riggs Harley died Sunday, March 6, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1929 in Evans County, Georgia to the late Loren and Beulah Riggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Harley, Sr. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and a member of the Invincible Sunday School Class. Nita was a loving homemaker who enjoyed her aerobics class at church, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. She was an honorary lifetime member of the Georgia Parent Teacher Association. Survivors include her two ...
Clara Riggs Love NOV 16, 1922 - MAR 05, 2016
Clara Riggs Love, 93, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Macon, GA. She was born November 16, 1922 in Evans County, GA to the late Marvin and Rachel McCord Riggs. Mrs. Love was a member of the Harvest Church of the Nazarene and worked for many years for Smith Brothers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Love. In her life, Clara touched many souls. Some known only to God. Clara and James offered rides to church for those otherwise unable to attend. They often invited friends and acquaintances to Sunday dinner after services. Clara visited shut-ins and th ...
Hilma S. Traver APR 28, 1919 - MAR 05, 2016
SAVANNAH - Hilma Shuler Traver, affectionately known as GaGa or Gammy, died March 5, 2016 at Azalealand Nursing Home surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born in Eutawvillle, S.C., in 1919, the daughter of Felix and Helen Shuler. She was a leader in her family, her church and her community throughout her life. After one year at Winthrop College in Rock Hill, S.C., she married George Franklin Traver in 1938 and moved to Savannah, the city she lovingly called, “The City of Trees.” She was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension for more than 75 years and became the ...
Hunter D. Lupton OCT 09, 1953 - MAR 04, 2016
SAVANNAH, GA – HUNTER DREWREY LUPTON, (62), died suddenly Friday, March 4, 2016, from complications of a recent surgery in Savannah, GA. Hunter was born in Jacksonville, FL, raised in Norfolk, VA, and Covington, TN. After matriculating from Byars Hall High School, in Covington, he enrolled at the Georgia Institute of Technology and joined the Chi Phi fraternity. He received a Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering in 1975, and was a life-long Yellow Jackets fan. He recently retired with 40 years of federal civilian service as a civil engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. He ...
Lola (Viola) Muriel Collins JUN 08, 1918 - MAR 04, 2016
Savannah- Lola (Viola) Muriel Collins, 97, passed away peacefully on March 4th 2016 at Candler Hospital, with family at her side. Lola was born in Australia in 1918. She married Edward Gaffney and gave birth to four children - James Patrick Gaffney, Sharyn Marie Pearl Gaffney, Marguerite Ellen Gaffney-Way, and Michael William Gaffney. Later, she moved to Savannah and married James Clifton Collins, giving birth to one daughter, Kathleen Mary Collins. Lola’s accomplishments were vast and varied. She was employed by Levy’s Department Store, the Desoto Hilton, the Downtowner, the Savannah Inn and ...
Claxton "C.R." Harpe MAR 11, 1926 - MAR 04, 2016
Savannah- Claxton “C.R.” Harpe died Friday, March 4, 2016. Mr. Harpe was born March 11, 1926 in Sumter County, GA to the late Roy Harpe and the late Ruth Parker Harpe. He grew up in Leslie, GA where he attended high school and excelled in basketball. He retired from the transportation industry after 37 years. C.R. enjoyed fishing, hunting, and boating. He was an avid bowler and was a member of several bowling leagues. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Barnard Harpe in 2001, as well as his brother, Clifford W. Harpe, of Leslie, GA and his sister, Joyce H. Ellison, of Perry, GA. He is ...
Melody Williams Gordon JAN 15, 1958 - MAR 04, 2016
GARDEN CITY – Melody Gordon, 58, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. A native of Ocala, FL, she had lived in Garden City for the past 16 years. She was a wonderful lady who never met a stranger and touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and daughter. Melody is survived by her husband of 36 years, Tim H. Gordon; her son, Tim M. Gordon (Heather E. Gordon) all of Savannah; her mother, Melinda E. Williams, of Oldfield, MO; her brothers, Ernest Williams, of St. Augustine, FL and Sam Williams (Angie), of Green Forest, AR; her sisters, Melissa Clevenger (Bob ...
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 ...