Obituaries
Jamie H. Dyson AUG 12, 1933 - SEP 13, 2015
Savannah, GA – Jamie Holmes Dyson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born in 1933 in Aynor, SC to Luther Frederick and Mary Butler Dyson. The family moved to Savannah in 1939 and Jamie graduated from Commercial High School in 1954. He was predeceased by his parents, four siblings, Wilton, Herbert, Joyce and Edythe Dyson. Jamie was baptized at Ardsley Park Baptist Church in June, 1954 and was a member of the Ancient Landmark Masonic Lodge # 231. He worked in the electrical supply industry and retired from Port City Electric in 19 ...
Ann Marie Tilton Weil DEC 29, 1955 - SEP 12, 2015
Thunderbolt - Ann Marie Tilton Weil, 59, died peacefully Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of John H. Tilton, Sr. and Harriet Huggins Tilton. Ann was a 1973 graduate of Saint Vincent’s Academy and for a short time attended Sacred Heart College in Belmont, North Carolina. She later graduated from Georgia State University with an Associate’s Degree, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Armstrong State College and received a Master’s Degree from Georgia Southern University. As a dedicated advance practice nurse, Ann believ ...
Lillian Hunter Lindsay APR 21, 1926 - SEP 12, 2015
Died September 12, 2015 (Saturday) surrounded by her family. Lillian was born April 21, 1926, in Waycross, Georgia. she was the daughter of Benjamin Harry and Grace Summerall Hunter, who both preceded her in death as well as her husband, George W. Lindsay, Jr. and her sister Betty Jean Carroll. Lillian was a graduate of Draughn’s Business School, Armstrong State College and The John Marshall Law School. She was a legal secretary for Aaron Kravitch Law Firm, for many years, primarily involved in Litigations and Depositions and was often referred to as “Mrs. Della Street of Savannah” Lillian r ...
Jimmy and JoJo McLaughlin - SEP 11, 2015
On September 11, 2015 “until death do us part” was not enough to end God’s perfect love story of over 60 years for James “Jimmy” Lawrence McLaughlin, Sr. and his loving wife JoAnn “JoJo” Ryan McLaughlin, both 78. They left their earthly bodies just twelve short hours apart. Their love story began in grade school at Sacred Heart and continued through until their marriage on September 10, 1955 at the home of her parents. They were long time members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. They are survived by their five children, Suzanne McLaughlin VonWalder, Jame ...
Betty Lorraine Butler DEC 21, 1924 - SEP 10, 2015
Betty Lorraine Butler died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 21, 1924 to the late Sanford P. and Elizabeth Jones Butler. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Savanah for over 33 years, and was retired from the Union Camp Corporation where she worked in Human Resources. She was active with the Republican Women’s Club, the Telfair Museum, the Little Theatre, and was an avid traveler. She is survived by several cousins, and many friends. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances may be m ...
Reginald Davant Abbott, Sr. SEP 15, 1929 - SEP 09, 2015
Reginald Davant Abbott, Sr., passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at home after a short illness. Reggie was born September 15, 1929 in Marlow, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He retired from Kole Investments and was a well-known civic leader. He served as President of the Savannah Jaycees, Exalted Ruler and Trustee of Savannah Elks Lodge 183, Captain of the 118th. Field Artillery, Army National Guard, President of the Chatham Artillery, lifetime member of the Savannah Volunteer Guards, 32nd. Degree Scottish Rite Mason and active member of many other civic and charitable or ...
Dr. Carmelita Fields JUL 29, 1958 - SEP 08, 2015
Dr. Carmelita Fields SAVANNAH – Dr. Carmelita Fields, 57, passed away on September 8, 2015. She was born on July 29,1958 Detroit, Michigan, and made Savannah her home for the past eight years, having moved from Mableton, Georgia. She enjoyed her career as an osteopathic physician and a beloved board certified family practitioner with specialties in emergency medicine and anti-aging. She took care of patients as an ER doctor at DeKalb Medical in Decatur, St. Joseph’s/Candler in Savannah, and Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. Her own private practice on Whitemarsh Island had been dedicated ...
Shirley Ann Mell SEP 10, 1938 - SEP 08, 2015
Shirley A. Mell, 76, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1938 in Savannah, GA and lived the majority of her life teaching here. Savannah High School was where she was granted her diploma before receiving a BS from GSCW in 1960. The University of Tennessee granted her an MS in 1966 where her Thesis was the first written on Programmed Instruction for Gross Motor Skills. She also attended Georgia Southern in Post Masters classes and Supervising Teacher as well as becoming certified as an Administrator and Supervisor. Her education was culminated at the Uni ...
Joan Corey Sullivan SEP 04, 1929 - SEP 05, 2015
Joan Corey Sullivan departed this life on September 5, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born in Bristol, CT on September 4, 1929 to Edgar and Geraldine Corey, she was a devout Roman Catholic. She was employed by Southern Bell and retired as a Service Representative after 38 years of service. Joan was married for 43 years to James Thomas Sullivan, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Jeremiah A. Sullivan (Ann) and James Thomas Sullivan, Jr. (Monique); two granddaughters, Christina Marie Sullivan and Kimberly Marie Sullivan; a great-granddaughter, Peyton McKenzie Sullivan; and a niece, Carol Ann S. Bon ...
Charles Hoffner Clark JAN 08, 1924 - SEP 03, 2015
Charles Hoffner Clark, Sr., 90, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence under the care of Island Hospice. Chuck was born in Springfield Delaware County, PA, January 8, 1924 to Joseph Clark and Elizabeth Picken Clark. He was a graduate of Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1949. Chuck was in sales management and a tennis professional. He was a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association, United States Tennis Association, The Landings Club and was an avid bowler. Surviving is his longtime companion, Barbara Copper; brother, Joseph Clark, Jr.; children, C ...
Ronald Brethauer APR 27, 1959 - SEP 02, 2015
A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015. ...
Dr. Dana Brand Moody SEP 08, 1965 - SEP 02, 2015
Dana Brand Moody, M.D. a resident of Savannah, GA, died on September 2, 2015, after a long fought battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and gave her peace. Dana was born September 8, 1965, in Harrisonburg VA. She grew up in Atlanta, GA and after graduating from Marist School in Atlanta, she earned a degree in history, from University of Virginia in 1987. She obtained her medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia in 1993, and completed her residency in Urology at the University of Florida in 1998. She was the first femal ...
Frances Chestnut OCT 07, 1939 - SEP 02, 2015
Frances Chestnut, 75, passed away September 2nd at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and grandmother. She was loved affectionately as “Granny”. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Blanton, and her granddaughter Tara Clark. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lamar Chestnut; son, Eddie Smith (Marlin); daughter, Sherry Clark; eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Tommy Blanton (Kay); and sister, Veronica Flowers (Emory). A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sep ...
Hughsie Earl Long SEP 22, 1927 - SEP 02, 2015
Savannah- Hughsie Earl Long, 87, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Estill, South Carolina son of Bertis and Eva Jarrell Long. He grew up in Estill and graduated from Estill High School and attended Clemson University. Hughsie entered the family pulpwood business in Estill where he remained until he moved to Savannah in 1968. He then joined J.C. Lewis Ford in sales retiring in 2008 after 40 years. He was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church and was an avid sports fan, especially softball. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Virgie Long of Savannah; childr ...
Ione Hope Donaldson de Vries JUN 14, 1950 - SEP 01, 2015
Ione Hope Donaldson de Vries, 65, died September 1, 2015 at her home in The Netherlands, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 14, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia, she was a registered nurse that had worked for Memorial Medical Center, The Savannah Shipyard, Stone Container Co. and Holland America Cruise Lines. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Donaldson. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Frank de Vries, her mother, Hilda Donaldson of Savannah; her sisters, Holly Hale of Savannah; Carolyn Merritt of Savannah; and Melissa Boye (Chris) of Cape Coral, FL; and three nie ...
Willie Jasper Franklin OCT 22, 1928 - SEP 01, 2015
Willie Jasper Franklin, 86, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Surviving are his children, Frances (Bob) Bridges, Steve (Joyce) Franklin, Brenda (James) Hatchell, Judy (Alan) Brooks; brother, Jimmy Earl (Barbara) Franklin, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2015 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by Pastor Jeff Hubbard and grandson, Kris Hatchell. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. The family will receive f ...
James Alexander Dorward MAY 23, 1934 - AUG 31, 2015
James Alexander Dorward, 81, died Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born May 23, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario to the late James Dawson and Marjorie Anne Dalgleish Dorward. James was retired from Spence Brothers Construction Company where he served as Treasurer. He was Past President of the Saginaw Country Club, and a member of The Landings Club. James was the anonymous Cartoonist for several publications at The Landings, The TWATL and Club Line. He drew his last cartoon for the Halloween issue the day he died. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James Edwin (Duke) Dorward ...
Kevin Pernell Wallace, Jr. DEC 30, 1987 - AUG 30, 2015
Savannah- Kevin Pernell Wallace, Jr., 27, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his residence. Kevin was born in Savannah and raised in Stanley, NC where he attended public school. He most recently worked with Long Construction as a framer. Kevin enjoyed playing basketball with his cousin Alex. He loved music, and fishing with his Uncle Steve. Kevin was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. Surviving is his mother, Sheila Jenkins Landon of Savannah; father, Kevin Pernell Wallace, Sr.; grandparents, Larry & Faye Jenkins, Judy Johnson, all of Savannah and Sandra Hunter of Charlotte, NC; siste ...
Jessie Beckett Rogers AUG 20, 1919 - AUG 30, 2015
Jessie Beckett Rogers, 96, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was born August 20, 1919 in Lodge, SC to the late William L. and Ida Cobia Beckett. She grew up in Walterboro, SC and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, George R. Beckett, and her husband of 35 years, Robert M. Rogers, former owner of Don Auld’s Prescription Shop. She was a former member of Local and State Pharmaceutical Auxiliaries, and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Pilot Sunday School Class. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Gregory Beckett, of Walter ...
Allene Wilkie George DEC 17, 1925 - AUG 30, 2015
Allene Wilkie George, 89, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, Illinois daughter of Col. Lorne and Frances Anderson Wilkie. She grew up at Fort Screven, Tybee Island, Georgia where her father was stationed. She attended Savannah High School and graduated from Decatur Girls High School in 1943 after her family moved to Atlanta. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She joined the United States Cadet Nurses Corps and graduated from Nursing School in 1945. She was instrumental in starting the first Recovery Roo ...
Dr. Miguel A. Fonseca DEC 13, 1924 - AUG 29, 2015
Dr. Miguel Alberto Fonseca, 90, passed peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his wife, family and friends. Miguel was born on December 13, 1924 in La Mesa, Colombia, South America. He spent his early years in Bogota, Colombia with his large family, including 7 brothers and sisters. He obtained his undergraduate degree and earned an MD (Medical Degree) from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Columbus State Hospital in Ohio. Miguel wed Carmen Alicia Ortega in Miami, Florida on January 21, 1971, and they had two sons ...
Montine Evans Willard OCT 02, 1931 - AUG 29, 2015
Montine E. Willard, 83, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Born October 2, 1931 in Eastman, Georgia, she had lived in Savannah since 1965. She was a member of the Coastal Cathedral Church of God and was a home maker. Mrs. Willard is survived by her children, Charles G. Willard, Jr. (Teresa), Brenda A., McLean (Jim), Angela Colquitt (Rusty), and Glen L. Willard (Liane); a brother, Obie Evans; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles G. Willard, Sr. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox &am ...
Master Sergeant (Ret)Benny F. Collins MAY 15, 1946 - AUG 29, 2015
Master Sergeant (Ret) Benny F. Collins, age 69, passed away on the 29th of August 2015 at the Hospice House in Savannah, GA. He was born in Pound-Wise, Virginia to Vencil and Mae D. Collins. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Tae Sun, and Son Benny Collins Jr. He also leaves behind a daughter in law, Heather and three grandchildren, Lauren, Caitlin and Ryan Collins of Wake Forest, North Carolina. He also leaves his brothers and sisters, Val Doris Hodges, Bama Jean Rubert, Patricia Benton, Laura Varney, Riley Collins and Mickle Collins. Benny is preceded in death by his Mother -Mae D. Collins, Fat ...
Bret Birney Curless JUN 20, 1935 - AUG 28, 2015
Bret Birney Curless, 80, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1935 and moved to Morris County, New Jersey, at the age of five where she spent the majority of her life. During her teenage years, she was a dancer in the New Jersey Ballet. Bret had fond memories of the time she spent for many summers as a young girl at the beach in Spring Lake, New Jersey, and much later, at the Rod and Gun Club in the North Woods of Wisconsin with her own family. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mas ...
Perry D. Kicklighter, Sr. SEP 26, 1929 - AUG 28, 2015
Perry D. Kicklighter, 85, died Friday, August 28, 2015, at his home after a long illness. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for American Can Co. for fifteen years and retired after thirty years with the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. Surviving are his wife of sixty-one years, Ruth Kicklighter of Savannah; two sons, David Kicklighter (Arlene) and Mark Kicklighter, both of Richmond Hill; a sister, Annie Lariscy of Savannah; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The famil ...
Peter Bruce Wrenn NOV 30, 1934 - AUG 28, 2015
Peter ("Duke") Bruce Wrenn, 80, died August 28, 2015 at the Savannah Cottages under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born November 30, 1934 in Omaha, NE and lived in Omaha, NE, Saginaw, MI, Brookfield, WI, Cleveland, OH and Savannah, GA. Graduated with honors from Central High School (The Castle on the Hill), Sioux City, IA, received an Engineering Degree from Iowa State University and attended the Northeastern University Center for Management Development. Peter was also named a "Founder Member" of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and was a chapter President his sophomore year. An accomplished bow ...
Frances "Peg" F. Knight OCT 12, 1919 - AUG 27, 2015
Frances “Peg” F. Knight (nee Floyd) 95, of Saddle River passed away on August 27, 2015. Born in Savannah, GA she has lived in Saddle River since 1961. A member of St. Bartholomew’s Church in Ho Ho Kus, Peg was an active volunteer for The Red Cross, the Forum School of Waldwick and The Junior League of Bergen County. Peg was a true enthusiast and benefactor of Hackensack University Medical Center, The New York Philharmonic and The Metropolitan Opera. She had a passion for traveling and enjoyed every corner of the world. Beloved wife of the late William T. Knight, III (1997). Devoted mother of R ...
Peter James Johnson JAN 31, 1994 - AUG 27, 2015
SAVANNAH – Peter James Johnson, 21, died August 27, 2015, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born January 31, 1994, in Tallahassee, Florida, and lived in Savannah his entire life. Peter was attending East Georgia College with the hopes of later transferring to the University of Georgia to major in English. Peter grew up as a member of St. James Parish and served as an altar server in his younger years. He swam for many years as a member of The Landings Lightning Bolts and the Savannah Swim Team, where he still holds the record for 10&U, 200 yard short course breaststroke. Peter had a bright and ...
Maria Kenney Buckhaults JUL 15, 1952 - AUG 26, 2015
Maria Kenney Buckhaults (Shu-Shu), 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Hospice Savannah after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Savannah, daughter of John Michael Kenney and Vivian Dupuy Kenney. Maria was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Saint Peter the Apostle Church for over 40 years. She recently became a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1970 graduate of Saint Vincent’s Academy and 1972 graduate of Memorial School of Practical Nursing. During her 40 year nursing career, she worked as a surgical nurse at Saint Joseph’s Hosp ...
Alexia Jane Monroe Ronnbeck APR 28, 2014 - AUG 25, 2015
Savannah- Alexia Jane Monroe Ronnbeck, 16 months, left the loving arms of Mommy and Daddy and went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents, Eric & Annette Ronnbeck of Savannah; maternal grandparents, Lynn & Jane Watros of Newfield, NY; paternal grandparents, Robert & Cynthia Ronnbeck of Mountain Home, AK; Uncle, James Heffner (Roberta) of Waverly, NY; Aunt, Cassandra Bodishbaugh of Mountain Home, AK; Uncle, Anthony Ronnbeck of Little Rock, AK; Cousins, James & Jonathan Heffner, Zoe & Jack Bodishbaugh; G ...