Obituaries
Joseph E. "Joe" Cremeans, Jr. JUL 26, 1933 - JAN 28, 2016
Joseph E. “Joe” Cremeans, Jr., 82, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence. Joe moved to Savannah in 1996 and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Virginia Cremeans, two sons, Larry (Liz) Cremeans, Tony (Terri) Cremeans, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Remembrances: Bible Baptist Church Building Fund, 4700 Skidaway Rd., Savannah ...
Henry "Hank" Scheeringa JAN 20, 1930 - JAN 26, 2016
Savannah- Henry John Scheeringa, 86, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born in Highland, Indiana on January 20, 1930 to Egbert and Margaret, nee Baker, Scheeringa. Henry was the remaining surviving sibling of four brothers and four sisters. In 1951, he married Gertrude Ruiter and shortly after was drafted into the U.S. Army. Henry was a disabled veteran of the Korean War, serving from1951 until 1953, including a six month recuperation stay in Japan after being wounded in one of the final battles of the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, Henry began wor ...
Jack S. Liles, Sr. JAN 26, 1928 - JAN 25, 2016
Skidaway Island - Jack S. Liles, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2016 in the comfort of his home and in the care of his family. He was born in Highpoint, North Carolina, son of Sherwood E. and Emma Welch Liles. Jack was reared in Charlotte, North Carolina where he attended high school graduating early so he could start his education in the Clemson University ROTC program. He was born into this love of Clemson with his father, class of 1900, brothers, Sam and Dick Liles, preceding him there. He was a distinguished military student and was a member of the Senior Platoon that perfo ...
Christine L. Knorr Flathmann FEB 05, 1922 - JAN 24, 2016
Savannah- Christine L. Knorr Flathmann, 94, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was a native of Bristol, England, born February 5, 1922 to Herbert G. and Millicent S. Leslie. In 1954 they moved to Long Island, NY where Chris danced with the world famous Rockettes for over a year. She was a lifelong homemaker and after moving to Savannah Chris was very active with the many youth organizations her sons were involved with. She was a life member of the Georgia PTA, the A.W.V.S, the H.V. Jenkins High School Athletic Booster Club and a den mother with the Cub Scouts ...
Vincent S. "Chief" Dober, Jr. MAR 06, 1932 - JAN 23, 2016
Vincent “Chief” Dober Jr, age 83, passed away at his home on January 23, 2016. Vincent is survived by his former wife, Shirley Chaplin, his daughters Valerie Conner and Vicki Foley, his son Vincent Dober III, his spouse Susan, his grandchildren Mickey Foley, Kacie Lanier, Matthew Foley, Blaze Bryant, Meghan Dober, Cami Dober and Sam Dober. His great grandchildren Caleb Lanier, Cayleigh Foley, Makaylyn Lanier and Kensleigh Foley, his brother Frank Dober and his spouse Pat and numerous other nieces and nephews in Syracuse NY including his favorite nephew Ronald Romanczyk. Vincent was born on ...
Nathan Eldridge Patterson DEC 20, 1969 - JAN 23, 2016
Nathan Eldrige Patterson, 46, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Candler Hospital. He was born December 20, 1969 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Ollie and Geraldine Patterson. Nathan was employed by Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals and was a member of Islands Christian Church. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider. His family considered him to be an “Angel on earth”. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine K. Patterson, daughter, Elizabeth Patterson, son, Nate Patterson, sister, Kay Starbird, brothers, Ray Patterson, and Timmy Patterson, and also one nephew, and 14 nieces. A Memorial Service to celebrate h ...
Joseph G. Hall APR 14, 1919 - JAN 23, 2016
SAVANNAH - Joseph G. Hall, 96, died Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Hospice House. He was born in Covington, Georgia on April 14, 1919. He loved this country. He served it proudly as a United States Marine during two tours of duty in the South Pacific during World War II. He saw action on Funafuti and Okinawa in the South Pacific. He retired from the Corps in 1946 as a Lt. Colonel. Of all the accolades, awards, plaques, watches and the other accomplishments he was given during his lifetime his proudest moment was being a U.S. Marine. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps he worked for ...
Deborah B. Lohnes MAY 02, 1948 - JAN 22, 2016
Savannah- Deborah Buchanan Lohnes passed away January 22 under the care of Hospice Savannah after a short battle against cancer. She was 67. She was born in Austell, GA, and lived in the Atlanta area most of her life before moving recently to her favorite city- Savannah. Deborah was retired from the Georgia Department of Economic Development where she was a Senior Project Manager. During her tenure she was responsible for recruiting numerous firms to locate or expand facilities in the state bringing hundreds of jobs along with them. Surviving are her husband Paul Lohnes of Savannah; sisters, ...
Dr. Rod Hartmann SEP 08, 1934 - JAN 22, 2016
Rodney (Rod) Hartmann died in Savannah on January 22 from "complications of aortic valve surgery." Rod was a resident of South Harbor on Skidaway Island, he was 81 years old. Rod was born in New Brunswick, NJ on Sept. 8, 1934, the only son of Harry A. Hartmann and Margaret G. Hartmann. He married Nancy G. Lebo in 1959, the service taking place in the Voorhees Chapel at Douglass College (Rutgers University) in New Brunswick. Rod attended public schools in Milltown, NJ. and New Brunswick before entering Rutgers University in the Class of 1956. While in high school he was a finalist in the Westin ...
Anne Marie Leone Costrini AUG 16, 1918 - JAN 20, 2016
Anne Marie Costrini, a 25 year resident of Savannah, GA died at the age of 97 of natural causes January 20 at Savannah Commons under the care of THA Hospice. Anne Marie Leone was born August 16, 1918 in Detroit, MI and married at the age of 20. While in Detroit, she was active in local politics and had a successful career in real estate. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee at the age of 70 and was honored as their oldest graduate. She continued her education after moving to Savannah and earned her Certificate as a Para Legal from Armstrong ...
Charles Allen "Red" Davis DEC 29, 1943 - JAN 18, 2016
Charles Allen “Red” Davis, 72, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at his residence under the care of Heartland Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born in Savannah, son of Wilson A. and Annie Bell Shuman Davis. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He lived most of his life in Savannah and was a police officer with the Garden City Police Department for 13 years. He then owned and operated CME Trucking Company in Garden City for 28 years. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Davis Primrose. Surviving ...
S. Elmo Weeks DEC 06, 1919 - JAN 17, 2016
SAVANNAH - Stephen Elmo Weeks, 96, died Sunday January 17, 2016 at his home on Isle of Hope surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Savannah, Ga., on December 6, 1919, to James Elmo Weeks and Edith Doty Weeks. He attended public schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1940. During high school, he and 17 friends formed a social club known as the Rufuses that would endure throughout their lives. After high school, he attended Georgia Tech and was a member of the swim team. He joined the Army in 1942, during which time he was stationed at a German prisoner of war camp in Opelik ...
Robert B. Fleming SEP 07, 1918 - JAN 17, 2016
SAVANNAH – Robert B. Fleming, 97, former owner of Abercorn Toyota, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-7 PM at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at White Bluff United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Eloise Babin Leche NOV 30, 1919 - JAN 16, 2016
SAVANNAH - Eloise Babin Leche, “Lou”, 96, passed away peacefully on January 16.2016. She was born November 30, 1919 in Savannah, Ga. Lou was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Ga. She served in the US Navy from 1943 through 1945. She graduated from the LPN program At Memorial Health where she worked in the pharmacy for 24 years. Following her retirement, Lou volunteered at Memorial Health for several years where she was named volunteer of the year for her dedication and service. Lou is preceded in death by her parents; Claybert J Sr. and Helen Toups Babin, her husband Charleville Leche, her ...
Emory Wells Heidt APR 01, 1947 - JAN 16, 2016
Emory Wells Heidt, age 68, died at Marshview Senior Living under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her children. She was born April 1st, 1947 in San Jose, CA and lived in Savannah for most of her life. Emory was an avid UGA fan and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Masters degree in Counseling. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She loved autumn football games spent with family and friends in Athens, Ga. She was a pioneer in female membership in the Bulldawg Club of Savannah Emory was most known for years spent counseling and guiding many young men at Benedict ...
John Joseph Mokray SEP 28, 1963 - JAN 14, 2016
John Joseph Mokray John Joseph Mokray, 52, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born September 28, 1963 in Passaic, New Jersey. John was a 1982 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a graduate of Armstrong State College, where he received his B.S. in Nursing. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was a member of Coastal Combative Jiu-Jitsu, Jarrells Boxing, the Habersham YMCA, and Howard’s Gym. He was certified in ASLS, ACLS, BLS, as well as numerous other certifications needed to work in cri ...
James Andrew Kingery JUL 03, 1996 - JAN 13, 2016
James Andrew Kingery, 19, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born July 3, 1996 in Savannah, GA and was a student at Johnson High School. James is survived by his mother, Becky Ingram, of Savannah, his father and step-mother, Drew and Haley Kingery, of Pooler, sisters, Kristen Kingery, and Harper Kingery, step-brother, Brandon Leitner, grandparents, Julie and Ron Risetter, William “Bill” Ingram, III, Andrew Jackson and Joanne Kingery, and Hardie Jo Rossitter. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 5: ...
Fretwell G. Crider JUN 08, 1923 - JAN 12, 2016
Dr. Fretwell Goer Crider, age 92 years, died Tuesday, January 12, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born in Centerville, Alabama, raised in Birmingham where he graduated from West End High School, and moved to Savannah, Georgia for the first time in 1940. He received an Associate degree in Liberal Arts in 1942 from what was then Armstrong Junior College, and then graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1945. He would return to UNC at Chapel Hill to earn a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, but first, he was drafted into the US ...
Robert Michael Miller JUL 20, 1952 - JAN 11, 2016
Robert Michael Miller, 63, died Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born July 20, 1952 in Warner Robins, GA to Robert G. and Edith Hobbs Miller. Robert retired from the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot where he served in the Gulf War. Surviving are his two sons, Russell Miller and Benjamin Miller, his two grandsons, Atlas and Maverick Miller, his ex-wife, Janet Baldwin, one brother, Steve Miller, and two sisters, Rhonda Burkhart, and Rita Miller. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson ...
Catherine Martin Grayson NOV 19, 1955 - JAN 11, 2016
Catherine Martin Grayson, 59, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at her residence. Cathy was born in New Orleans and raised in Savannah. She was married to her soul mate, Jimmy Grayson for forty years. Cathy worked in the food service industry at different locations throughout Savannah and was affectionately known as the “Biscuit Lady” at Chic-Fil-A on Mall Blvd. She was currently working at Walmart in Pooler. Cathy and her husband were long time members of the Moose Lodge #1550. She loved animals and playing games on her computer. Most recently she was attending Heaven Bound Baptist Church. ...
Jacqueline Underwood Beasley SEP 25, 1938 - JAN 11, 2016
Jacqueline Louise (Underwood) Beasley, known by most as “Memaw” or “Jackie”, born September 25, 1938 in Savannah, Ga., went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 11, 2016. Her spirit is carried on through her husband, Reginald Alvis Beasley, of 59 years, her 3 children, and 8 grandchildren. She will always be remembered by her wonderful hospitality, great cooking and “memawisms”. We have learned many valuable lessons from her over the years. Always throw salt over your shoulder for good luck, tell those you love them at every opportunity, put a wooden spoon over a spot of boiling water to ...
Eddie G. Chieves OCT 28, 1934 - JAN 11, 2016
Mr. Eddie G. Chieves of Savannah GA died Monday January 11, 2016 of heart failure at the age of 81 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Tallapoosa, Haralson County Georgia to parents Paul Herston Chieves and Mary Ruth (Chambers) Chieves. He was a graduate of Talladega High School as well as the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He resided in various areas of Alabama including Talladega, Leeds, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa as well as Lilburn and Savannah GA. He worked as an engineer in the pul ...
Martha LeBey Lassiter AUG 01, 1929 - JAN 10, 2016
Martha Lebey Lassiter, 86, passed away Sunday January 10th 2016. Martha “Marty” a life-long resident was born in Savannah August 1st 1929 to Charles Andreu and Amy Gnann Lebey. She graduated from Savannah High School, Attended Salem College, then graduated from Newberry College summa cum laude as a music major in 1950. She was very active with her kids and school as member of the PTA. She taught piano lessons and enjoyed her kids and all their friends. Martha grew up with her sister Naomi Gnann LeBey on the Vernon River, loved shrimping, crabbing, boating and had all her children swimming earl ...
Richard Thomas Robida FEB 13, 1942 - JAN 10, 2016
Richard Thomas (“Rick”) Robida, 73, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. Proud Canadian and naturalized U.S. citizen, Rick was born February 13, 1942 in Merritton, Ontario. He worked in Toronto and Atlanta as a banking executive with ScotiaBank, Visa Canada, and First Data Corporation. Upon retiring to Beaufort, South Carolina, he turned to his beloved pastime of Drum Corps - marching with dear friends for the storied Toronto Optimists and Hawthorne Caballeros, and serving on the Board of Drum Corps International. He was generous with friends and family and enjoyed playi ...
Luilene NeSmith Gillis - JAN 10, 2016
Luilene NeSmith Gillis, 92, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2016 at the Habersham House. Mrs. Gillis was a born in Nevils, Georgia, daughter of Robert Buie NeSmith and Melrose Futch NeSmith. She lived in Savannah most of her life and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gillis devoted herself to her family as a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulene Ray Gillis and son, Hal Ray Gillis. Surviving are two sons, Kirk Gillis (Kim) of Moore, SC; Robert Gillis (Delores) of Augusta, GA; grandchildren, Kelley, Carly and Cole Gillis. A graveside service will ...
Alexander Arthur Lucas MAY 20, 1989 - JAN 09, 2016
Savannah- Alexander Arthur Lucas, 26, passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an accident January 9, 2016. Alex was born in Lafayette, LA and lived in Savannah most of his life. He worked as an automobile mechanic and was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Arthur Lucas. Alex is survived by his mother, Wanda Parrish Lucas, eight siblings and their partners; David Lucas (Loni), Janie Smith (Thomas), Rebecca Lentz (Kenneth), Susan Lucas (Janet), Kimberly Lucas (Bryan Mercier), Anthony Lucas, William Lucas, Phillip Lucas, nieces and ne ...