Obituaries
Bettie McCorkle Davis JUN 09, 1931 - NOV 30, 2013
Bettie McCorkle Davis SAVANNAH – Bettie Ruth McCorkle Davis passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah and was a Cradle Roll member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Bettie married Herb Davis in 1950 and as a military wife she lived in Georgia, Portugal, Texas, and Indiana before moving back to Savannah in 1968. Surviving are her son, Herbert G. Davis, Jr. and his wife Jan; her daughter, Brenda Plummer and her husband Bruce; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert G. Davis, ...
Charlene Matlock Crawford OCT 22, 1942 - NOV 29, 2013
Savannah- Charlene Matlock Crawford, 71, went home with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2013, after a long 8 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Charlene was born in Savannah, Georgia, on October 22, 1942 and spent her entire life here. She fought a long, hard battle but she is now at peace. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mable Robbins Bunnell and her father, Charles Moore Matlock. She is survived by her loving husband and wonderful caregiver of 55 years, Ralph H. Crawford. She is also survived by four daughters; Cathy Sistrunk Rick, Debbie Collins Ted, Nancy Bogue Lewis and Susan M ...
Jonathan Joseph Edwards MAR 12, 1978 - NOV 28, 2013
Jonathan Joseph Edwards Jonathan Joseph Edwards, 35, died suddenly on Thanksgiving eve. He was born in Ohio and grew up in Washington, Hawaii, Alabama, Germany, and Georgia. He was a graduate of General H.H. Arnold High School, Wiesbaden, Germany, and Georgia Aviation and Technical College, Eastman, Georgia. He was employed by Gulfstream as an Aircraft Technician. One could not meet a more caring person. He is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Rebecca Edwards, two brothers, Rhys and William, all of Savannah. His sister, Rachel, resides with her husband Jason and son Rhys in Fleetwood, NC. ...
Mark "Gunny" Gunther DEC 13, 1955 - NOV 28, 2013
Mark Gunther SAVANNAH- Mark "Gunny" Gunther, 57, died Thursday, November 28th in Savannah, GA. He was born on December 13, 1955 and a life long resident of Savannah. He attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Windsor Forest High School. Gunny was a member of the Catholic faith and was a conductor at CSX Railroad for over 35 years. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus #631 and an honorary member of #5588, a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, The Friendly Son's of St. Patrick, and La Vida Country Club. Gunny was an avid UGA fan and a member of The Georgia ...
Alex Earl Anderson, Sr. MAR 06, 1922 - NOV 27, 2013
Alex Earl Anderson, Sr., 91, husband of the late Will Ella Blackburn Anderson, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center surrounded by his daughter and his son. He was born March 6, 1922 in Screven County, Georgia, son of William Capers Anderson and Mary Agnes Mincey. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired senior vice president and part owner of Barton Brands Limited. In 1983, he was appointed to the Governors Council by Joe Frank Harris. He was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church, Savannah Jaycees, Thunderbolt Lodge #693 Master Mason, a ...
Mary Teresa Lyons Murphy - NOV 27, 2013
Mary Teresa Lyons Murphy SAVANNAH - Mary Teresa Lyons Murphy passed away peacefully in her sleep at Savannah Hospice House on November 27, 2013. Mary is survived by her daughter Mary Frances. Her parents, Francis and Grace Lyons, her husband, Jeremiah, her brothers, Francis and Daniel, and her "second parents, "Aunt Kat and Uncle Clyde" preceded Mary in death. Mary was born and raised in New York City. After graduating from the School of the Holy Child, Mary continued her studies at the prestigious Katherine Gibbs School. These strong foundations would later help Mary secure her dream job as ...
William Madison Wallace JUL 16, 1923 - NOV 26, 2013
William Madison "Matt" Wallace Mr. William Madison "Matt" Wallace, age 90, formerly of Savannah, passed away in Griffin, Georgia, on November 26, 2013. The youngest of three children, he was born on July 16, 1923 in Chester, South Carolina to Leland and Edna Wallace. He moved to Savannah at age 12 and attended Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. He served in the US Armed Forces in Europe during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After being wounded for the second time, he was honorably discharged in August of 1945 and returned to Savannah. He married Harriet Loun ...
John Henry Baker, Jr. JUL 10, 1921 - NOV 25, 2013
John Henry Baker, Jr., 92, died at home on November 25, 2013. Born July 10, 1921, he grew up in Savannah where he lived for the rest of his life. He was married to Gladys McCain Baker for 70 years. She preceded him in death this summer. He was a military man and decorated hero. He attended Riverside Military Academy for six years, fought in the Army Infantry under Gen. Patton in WW II and liberated several concentration camps. He was "The Orchid Man". He raised, showed, and judged orchids from the early 1960s. He generously shared his knowledge and hundreds of orchids themselves for nearly hal ...
Malaya Janelle Davis-Stout JUL 11, 2013 - NOV 24, 2013
Malaya Janelle Davis-Stout Malaya Janelle Davis-Stout, 4 month old daughter of Brian Stout, Jr. and Quavia Davis died November 25, 2013. In addition to her parents, Malaya is survived by her grandparents, John and Dorothy Shell, Hope Parquet and Brian A. Stout, Sr., godmother, Kia Shell, godbrother, Ra'Jai Zeigler, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2013, with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Nancy Ruth Dunlap NOV 12, 2013 - NOV 24, 2013
Nancy Ruth Dunlap Nancy Ruth Dunlap, 94, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice Savannah and her family. She was born November 12, 1919 in Moorman, Kentucky to Arthur Pinkney Drake and Annie Ethel Hayes. She lived most of her life in Granite City, Illinois before moving to Savannah 16 years ago. Ms. Dunlap was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church and served as a volunteer at Vacation Bible School and the Baptist Center Clothes Closet. Ms. Dunlap was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lee Dunlap and their son, Kenneth Brooks Dunlap. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, ...
Elwood L. Haake SEP 18, 1930 - NOV 24, 2013
Elwood "Woody" Haake, 83, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home in Savannah. He was born September 18, 1930 to the late Viola and Louis Haake. Woody was a native of the Chicago area and lived at the Landings on Skidaway Island, GA since 1987. He also enjoyed a second residence in Boynton Beach, FL. Woody received a BA in Finance from Valparaiso University, and an MBA from University of Chicago. He was also a Chartered Financial Analyst. He spent most of his career with the Northern Trust Company in Chicago and retired Executive Vice President of Fixed Income in 1986. As an avid golfer, ...
James Stanley "Jay" Joyner, Jr. JUL 18, 1972 - NOV 23, 2013
James Stanley "Jay" Joyner, Jr., born July 18, 1972 in Savannah, Georgia and departed this life November 23, 2013 in Warrenton, Georgia in fatal car accident. Preceded in death by his father, James Stanley Joyner, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Yeargin Floyd and stepfather David K. Floyd, his brother, Keary E. Joyner, his sister, Celeste Joyner Wachsman and two nieces, his grandmother, Gertrude H. Yeargin, several aunts and uncles and a dear friend of the family Shirley Giella. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and received a Bachelor's degree in Business from Armstrong ...
Carolyn Bennett NOV 20, 1922 - NOV 23, 2013
Carolyn Bennett, 91, formerly of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in her home with her daughter by her side. She married her late husband, Edward Holland Bennett on July 1, 1944. Born and raised in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Mina Lee Jaudon Corbett. Carolyn was a lifetime member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Savannah. She was active with the Girl Scouts and also the local Garden Club. She was a loving and devoted mother. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Holland Bennett Burke of Exton, PA; two grandchildren, Michael Edward Burke ...
Joseph M. Chapman, Jr. AUG 13, 1927 - NOV 22, 2013
Joseph M. Chapman, Jr. – Savannah, GA, – Joe 86, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah with his loving wife Carolyn and family at his side. Born in Hapeville, GA, August 13, 1927, the eldest son of Bessie Estelle Woodall Mitchell and Joseph Maurice Chapman, Sr., he graduated from Decatur Boy's High, Decatur, GA. and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving from 1945 to 1947. Following an honorable discharge he attended Georgia Tech earning a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 1951, beginning his engineering career with Standard O ...
William G. Frick AUG 08, 1914 - NOV 21, 2013
Savannah- William G. Frick, 99, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 at The Marshes at Skidaway Island. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Vera Bale Wood OCT 31, 1924 - NOV 21, 2013
Savannah-Houston- Vera Bale Wood, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Houston, Texas where she had been living for the last three years. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, but had lived in Savannah for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gilbert G. Wood. She was an active member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and taught children's Sunday School classes for many years, before joining Independent Presbyterian Church. She belonged to the Kensington Park Garden Club and Bridge Club for over 50 ye ...
Carolyn McMichael McTeer SEP 09, 1929 - NOV 21, 2013
Carolyn McMichael McTeer, 84, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Louis Vernon McMichael, Sr. and Myrtle Vining McMichael. She was a 1947 graduate of Commercial High School. Mrs. McTeer was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. For most of her life, she was a homemaker where she stayed at home to rear her children and then worked as a reservation manager for Savannah Inn and Country Club for 15 years. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Adult Six Sunday School Class. ...
Carolyn Moxley Burch NOV 17, 1943 - NOV 21, 2013
Carolyn Moxley Burch Carolyn Moxley Burch, 70, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah and with her family by her side. She was born November 17, 1943 in Dublin, GA to the late Louis and Virginia Phillips Moxley. She was a longtime member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Carolyn was retired from the Chatham County School System after serving 32 years, with her last school being Largo-Tibet Elementary School. She was a loving wife, mother, dedicated teacher, and endearing friend. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harry B. Burch, III, ...
Dennis Brian Rooks FEB 10, 1942 - NOV 21, 2013
Dennis Brian Rooks, 71, died November 21, 2013 in his home after a year and a half battle with peritoneal mesothelioma. Dennis was a Savannah native and a 1960 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a professional engineer and worked for Robert Shaw Controls, Litton Industries, United Technologies Corporation and Novar Controls. Dennis served as President of Benedictine Military School from 2005 to 2007 and was a member of Mensa International. Dennis has been a member of St. James Catholic Ch ...
Robert Harris Parker OCT 17, 1938 - NOV 20, 2013
SAVANNAH - Robert Harris Parker passed away peacefully in his Wilmington Island home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 75. Harris was an extraordinarily inventive and creative man who touched the lives of many people. He grew up on Turner's Creek where his mother and father owned Parker's Seafood. From there, he began his love of cooking and all things related to the coastal life. A professional race car designer and builder, he was also an avid motorcycle and boat racer. He was a successful business man who established Bavarian Imports in Atlanta, Georgia. Upo ...
Sally Player Johnson JUL 07, 1938 - NOV 19, 2013
Savannah, GA- Sally Lane Player Johnson, born July 7, 1938 in Geneva, IL died at home in The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA on November 19, 2013. She grew up in Warrenville, IL and graduated from Wheaton Central High School. She married Rodger Johnson—the love of her life and best friend for more than 55 years. They lived in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit before settling in North Oaks, MN, outside St. Paul, where she raised her family and lived for 40 years. Sally was an adventurous woman, who traveled to all corners of the world with her husband, family and friends. She was proud to have i ...
James A. Naismith, Jr. JAN 04, 1922 - NOV 18, 2013
Captain James Alfred Naismith, Jr. USN Retired World War II and Korean War Veteran Captain James Alfred Naismith, Jr. died November 17, 2013 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on January 4, 1922 and raised in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. While a pre-med student at Emory University, he joined the Navy to serve in WWII. Alfred was assigned to the USS Texas for the duration of the war, serving on both the European and Pacific fronts. After the war, he returned to the University of Georgia where he received an industrial management degree and was a member of the ATO Fra ...
W. Richard "Dick" Oetgen JUN 19, 1945 - NOV 17, 2013
W. Richard "Dick" Oetgen, 68, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Walter F. Oetgen Jr. and Edith King Oetgen. He was a 1963 graduate of Benedictine Military School and graduated from Newberry College in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and was a member of Chi Beta Phi National Honorary Science Fraternity. Dick began his career with U.S. Plywood in Orangeburg, SC where he did research for two patents. He returned to Savannah to work with Dixie Crystal, Savannah Foodservice Division of Dixie Crystal, Diamond C ...
Thomas Craig Palmer JAN 19, 1981 - NOV 15, 2013
SAVANNAH - Thomas Craig Palmer, 32, passed away after a courageous battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma late Friday evening, November 15, 2013, at Emory Hospital, Atlanta, GA. He was loved by many and never will be forgotten. Tommy was born January 19, 1981 in Palm Beach County, FL. He is preceded in death by grandparents Craig and Molly Palmer and Jewell Rouse, Uncle Craig Palmer and Aunt Laura Morrison. Tommy is survived by his son, Alex Palmer; parents, Susan and Billy Lingenfelser and Jack Palmer; brother, John Palmer; sister, Diane Palmer; stepsisters, Victoria Lingenfelser, Robin Butler, Donna ...
Mary Jane Gallaher McCane JAN 01, 1940 - NOV 15, 2013
Mary Jane Gallaher McCane passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. J.T. McCane Jr., son Timothy Alan McCane, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Gallaher Jr. She is survived by her son J.T. McCane III, brother M.C. "Buddy" Gallaher III Nancy, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Avenue. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A covered dish reception will immediately follow the service. Remembr ...
Mary Freeman Provost APR 02, 1921 - NOV 13, 2013
Mary Rita Freeman Provost Mary Rita Marita Freeman Provost, 92 died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born April 2, 1921 to the late Thomas R. and Gladys L. Freeman. Marita was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she sang in the choir. She worked for the Wormsloe Historic Site for over 20 years and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and many other organizations throughout her life. Marita was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Stanley John Provost and her son, Jack Provost. She is survive ...
Dorothy Wittschen Baxley JUN 27, 1912 - NOV 12, 2013
Dorothy Wittschen Baxley, 101, a native and lifelong resident of Savannah died Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Mrs. Baxley was baptized in The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension and later became a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she taught the Dupon Sunday School Class and was a member of the Altar Guild. She was a founding member of the Wymberly Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Earl Baxley, parents, John Henry and Bertha Heidt Wittschen, and sisters, Elsie Wittschen Baker and Norma Wittschen Schuman. Surviving are her children, Dorothy Ba ...
Walter Newman "Sam" McGaughey Jr. DEC 19, 1960 - NOV 11, 2013
Savannah, GA - Walter Newman "Sam" McGaughey Jr., MD, 52, died November 11, 2013. He was born in Macon, Georgia son of Jannette Lee Edwards McGaughey and the late Walter Newman McGaughey Sr. He was a 1979 graduate of Stratford Academy and a 1983 graduate of Auburn University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and Phi Beta Kappa Fraternities. He was accepted into medical school at the Medical College of Georgia graduating in 1987. He served his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Sam was an Anesthesiologist with Anesthesia Associates of Savannah. Sam's ...
Judge John W. Andre, Jr JAN 09, 1934 - NOV 09, 2013
Judge John William Andre, Jr. Judge John William Andre, Jr. of Tybee Island died Saturday, November 9, 2013. John was born January 9, 1934 to John and Annie Mae Andre at 312 West Duffy Street. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, John William Andre, III. He is survived by his wife, Annette Andre, daughter, Angela Waters, granddaughter, Halen Waters, sister, Jeannette Carrigan. John graduated from Savannah High School in 1952, and joined the United States Navy in October, 1952. He served four years aboard the U ...
Ralph B. Moore APR 29, 1946 - NOV 09, 2013
Savannah- "Grand Master" Ralph B. Moore, 67, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Savannah and graduate of Savannah High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1963 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War where he was wounded and ultimately lost his leg. He was awarded the Purple Heart prior to his honorable discharge. For over twenty years he owned, operated and instructed at Moore's World Tae Kwon Do Association. He was twice inducted in the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and achieved the highest rank of Grand Master. Ralph was a ...