Obituaries
Harry Arnold Kennedy APR 19, 1930 - MAR 12, 2016
Harry Arnold Kennedy, 85, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Summer Breeze. He was born in Effingham County, son of Harry Wyman Kennedy and Duchess Beasley Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after many years of service and a member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church, Tybee Island. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kennedy, brother, Roger D. Kennedy, sisters, Delores Bukoski and Annette Campbell. Surviving are his wife, Cathryn Allbritton Kennedy of Savannah; son, Richard Branham (Pam) of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Susan Lauer (Curt) of ...
Nicholas C. Alexander DEC 13, 1921 - MAR 11, 2016
TYBEE ISLAND – Nicholas (Nickie) Alexander, 94, died peacefully at his home last Friday, March 10, 2016. Many thanks to Hospice Savannah, Inc. that quickly fulfilled his wishes and moved to get him home. While in the hospital, he told his family and friends that he had a four letter word for them…..E X I T! He just wanted to go home! Nickie was born in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Tybee in 1945. The island would never be the same. He either built, bought, or sold most every restaurant or bar on the island. When he owned what is now the Sunrise Restaurant he slept in the back room. He lived l ...
Mary Sheahan Parrish FEB 09, 1955 - MAR 11, 2016
BROOKLET – Mary Sheahan Parrish, 61, died in the evening of March 11, 2016. Born February 9th, 1955 in Savannah, she attended St. Vincent's Academy and Savannah High School. She is survived by her husband Jesse R. Parrish, Jr.; her mother, Dorothy S. Sheahan; her children Jesse R. Parrish, III, Jason R. Parrish and Amanda A. Parrish; Kristen P. Berry and Michael A. Berry; and Megan N. Parrish; 5 grandchildren; 7 siblings and their spouses and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Mass held at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 221 John Paul Avenue, Statesboro, Georgia 30458 on Saturday March 19t ...
Mildred Creamer Hitch SEP 04, 1920 - MAR 11, 2016
Mildred Creamer Hitch, 95, died March 11, 2016 at home after a short illness under the care of Hospice of Savannah. Mildred was born September 4, 1920 in Savannah the daughter of Louise Savarese Creamer and J. Robert Creamer. She is a descendent of the Salzburgers of Ebenezer. Mildred and Paul moved to Savannah in 1978 and were members of Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. Mildred is survived by her husband, Paul Hitch, of almost 70 years of marriage, and her son Douglas Hitch and his wife Jill of St. Petersburg, FL. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony Creamer, Robert Creamer ...
Dave E. Warren, Jr. OCT 07, 1928 - MAR 08, 2016
Dave Warren passed away peacefully at his home of 52 years on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was an avid fisherman and hunter through most of his life. He was also a skilled marksman. He was a member of the 1965 12 Gauge 5 man team world championship skeet shooting team. Dave was a member of the Forest City Gun Club and the Alee Temple Shrine. He worked for Johns Manville Corporation for 30 years retiring in 1983. He was in the Army Air Corp and also worked for the FBI after his discharge from the service. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen. He is survived by his 5 children, Charles Warr ...
Catherine Nikki Argyros AUG 23, 1948 - MAR 08, 2016
Catherine Nikki Argyros, 67, died March 8, 2016, at home. She was surrounded by her daughter, Alexis, son-in-law, Scott, and grandchildren. She was born August 23, 1948 in Astoria, Queens, New York, and also lived in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, before moving to Savannah, Georgia. She graduated in 1966 from Triton High School, Belmar, New Jersey. After raising two children as a single parent, she received a B.A. from Moravian college in Bethlehem, PA, in 1992. Catherine was ahead of her time. With boundless determination and great enthusiasm she founded the Green Pages Environmental Newspape ...
James Lawrence Groover, Jr. JAN 20, 1952 - MAR 07, 2016
James L. Groover, Jr. was born January 20, 1954 and passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Peters Monsees and step father, C. Henry Monsees. Surviving are his sister, Gloria Ann Groover; brother, Henry S. Monsees; nephew, Henry S. Monsees, Jr.; nieces, Katherine S. Monsees, Mary Elizabeth Monsees and his aunt, Bonnie P. Gentes. Jimmy attended Benedictine Military School and graduated from Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL. Jimmy attended both Mercer and Armstrong State University. He was active in the American Red Cross and local amateur ...
Stetson Fleming FEB 08, 1934 - MAR 07, 2016
Sidney Stetson Fleming, III died Monday, March 7th at home with family and under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He was born in Tampa Florida and was the son of Kathleen Saussy Fleming Brittain, Sidney Stetson Fleming II and Stepfather Karl Brittain. Stetson was born in Tampa Florida and lived most of his life in Savannah Georgia where he graduated from Savannah High School. He then attended the University of the South at Sewanee, University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in accounting. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He served in the US Army Signal Corps in Europe befor ...
Stan Wigley OCT 02, 1935 - MAR 07, 2016
Stan Wigley, age 80, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at his residence. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Coastal Cathedral and had attended the First Baptist Church of the Islands. Stan was also a member of Zerubbabel Lodge #15, F&AM. He retired as co-owner of Custom Woodwork and Plastics. Stan was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Wigley, and two sons, Steven and Ronald Wigley. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Stanley Wigley, Jr. and his wif ...
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 ...