Obituaries
William Edward Durrett, Sr. JUN 21, 1932 - DEC 09, 2013
AIKEN, SC - William Bill Edward Durrett, Sr., 81, died on December 9, 2013 at the Azalea Woods Nursing Home in Aiken, SC. Bill was born on June 21, 1932 in Asheville, NC to Bertha Williams and Fred Durrett. He married his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Cherry Howard of Savannah, GA, on April 17, 1954. They met during high school at Bull Street Baptist Church. Bill served in the United States Navy with special detail in the Korean War from 1952-1954 aboard the seaplane tender, U.S.S. Timbalier AVP-54. A 1958 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with an Industrial Management de ...
Nancy Helen Sewell JAN 13, 1951 - DEC 08, 2013
SAVANNAH - Nancy Helen Sewell passed away December 8, 2013. Born January 13, 1951 in Savannah, Nancy attended Savannah High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She graduated from Georgia Southern University, where she was involved in student government, Phi Mu Sorority and the PanHellenic Council. Nancy was a dedicated employee of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service for 16 years. She was a program consultant for the American Lung Association of Georgia and program coordinator for the Coastal Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Nancy was affili ...
Thomas Frank Baker SEP 02, 1947 - DEC 08, 2013
SAVANNAH – Thomas F. Baker, 66, died December 8, 2013 at home with his family, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born September 2, 1947 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late William Henry, a.k.a. Billy, Baker, and Grace Louise Wilkes of Charleston. He moved around quite a bit with the military and civilian jobs before settling into his home away from home in Savannah. He graduated from Bishop England High School and continued his education in Charleston graduating from The Citadel in 1969. He went on to receive his master ...
Mae B. Lyle NOV 23, 1928 - DEC 06, 2013
Mae B. Lyle, 85, was called home to be with her Lord after a long illness on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Farmville, Virginia and moved to Savannah in the early sixties. Mae was a woman with a strong work ethic having been affiliated with many businesses in Savannah to include Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, Mr. Fred Wessels and ReMax Savannah. She was a Methodist by faith. She was preceded in death by her son, William Phillippe. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Phillippe Theall of Carrollton, GA; Gypsy Phillippe of Gulf Port, ...
John Benton Tindall, Jr. JAN 21, 1932 - DEC 05, 2013
Savannah- John Benton Tindall, Jr, 81, died on December 5th, 2013. Ben was the son of John Benton Tindall of Water Valley, Mississippi, and Anna Karin Andersen Tindall of Northport, New York. He departed life from his adopted home of Savannah, Georgia, where he retired to Skidaway Island with his wife, Becca. Ben was a proud graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, class of 1956, and honorably served his country for 2 2 years. He has always been an integral part of the Long Grey Line and will continue to be throughout eternity. He was a pilot and a professor of Mathematics at the A ...
Brenda Kay Johnson Eloge SEP 20, 1957 - DEC 04, 2013
Brenda Kay Johnson Eloge, 56 lost her valiant battle with Myeloid Fibrosis Leukemia on Dec. 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, GA surrounded by her loving family. Brenda's charm and ability to make the world laugh, never worry the little stuff, never make a plan, never hold a grudge, and find the best in life will be carried on through her two surviving daughters Brandy Steve Ousley, Dover, Delaware and Elisa Maloney Savannah, GA. Two young ladies that through the years brought more sunshine to Brenda than a mother could hope. Brenda was born September 20, 19 57 in Ashland, OH to Charles a ...
Barbara Wisenbaker Haddock APR 22, 1933 - DEC 04, 2013
RICHMOND HILL, GA - Barbara Wisenbaker Haddock, 80, died December 4. 2013, peacefully at home. Barbara was born in Lakeland, Florida on April 22, 1933. She graduated from Georgia Teachers College in 1954 and later completed her Master's degree. She retired in 1996 from teaching at Richmond Hill High School. Barbara was an enthusiastic member of Coastal Community Christian Church serving and learning until the very end. Barbara's loves were her family, her God and living life with enthusiasm. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Billy Haddock, her children, Renee Johnson Alan, Andrea Bairas ...
Thomas Wayne Tucker APR 19, 1943 - DEC 04, 2013
Thomas Wayne Tucker Thomas Wayne Tucker was born on April 19, 1943, in Ocilla, Georgia, and died December 4, 2013, in Savannah. He was raised on the family farm in Irwin County, Georgia, and graduated from Irwin County High School in 1961, Valdosta State College in 1966, and the University of Florida in 1968 with a Masters Degree in Engineering. After graduation, he worked for the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement NCASI and a small environmental engineering firm before starting work for Union Camp Corporation in September 1972. He continued with Union Camp/International Paper unt ...
Elizabeth Bynum "Betty" Mullis JUL 28, 1927 - DEC 03, 2013
Elizabeth Bynum "Betty" Mullis, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Clarence Hayden and Lorene Fennell Bynum. Betty was a graduate of Savannah High School. After graduation, she worked for Western Union in New York, where she also pursued modeling. Betty and her husband, William E. Mullis, Jr. lived in Savannah. She was a proud homemaker with a talent for interior design. Adored by many family and friends, Betty will be remembered for her generosity, loyalty and compassion. She was also a member of the group, Best of Friends "BOF" and a ...
Jane Milligan Berger DEC 16, 1930 - DEC 03, 2013
Jane Milligan Berger Jane Milligan Berger, born December 16, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia, lived her soulful faith from birth through her death on December 3, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Jane will be remembered for her life with Jake; her love of family, friends, and all things "home"; her ease in getting to know others' life stories; and her graceful affirmations to so many. Upon graduating from Savannah High School in 1949, the adventurous Martha Jane Milligan moved to Washington D.C. and worked at the FBI. Her faith and love of music expanded at First Baptist Church Washington. Returning to ...
Juliana Ciucevich Paige FEB 21, 1926 - DEC 02, 2013
Juliana Ciucevich Paige Juliana Ciucevich Paige, 87, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Julie was born on February 21, 1926 in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John W. Bill Paige; her parents, Edward J. and Louise Melcher Ciucevich; by her sister, Louise C. Sullivan; by seven brothers, John, Gilbert, Joseph, Edward, Walter, William, and David Ciucevich, and by son-in-law, Thomas Melancon. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church. Julie graduated from St ...
Clara Whitted Leavengood AUG 25, 1926 - DEC 02, 2013
Savannah- Clara Whitted Leavengood, 87, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Hospice House Savannah. Of her accomplishments, her most significant was being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born in Orlando, Florida she married Bill Leavengood in Ocala, Florida prior to moving to Savannah in 1948 where she lived the remainder of her life. She was the church secretary at both Epworth and Wesley Monumental Methodist Churches before becoming involved in real estate. She was a member for many years at Wesley Monumental Church and especially enjoyed being a member of the Jane Shira ...
Pope Terrell "Terry" Brown DEC 22, 1935 - DEC 02, 2013
Savannah- Pope Terrell Terry Brown passed away on December 2, 2013 at home under Hospice care, surrounded by his wife, Roslyn and his beloved dog, Muffin. He was born on December 22, 1935 in Macon, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pope Middleton Brown and Mildred Whitten Brown, and brother, Charles A. Brown. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Roslyn Butler Brown of Savannah, GA; sister, Carol Denson of Advance NC, and several nieces and nephews. Terry graduated from Mercer University, with additional education at Ohio State University-The Wharton School. He was a former V ...
Patrick Smith MAR 15, 1934 - DEC 02, 2013
Savannah- Patrick Smith, 79, died Monday, December 2, 2013 at Riverview Nursing Home. He was born in Rail, GA but lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a truck driver and mechanic. Surviving are his daughter, Sharon Newman of Garden City; son, Roger Smith of Abbeyville, GA; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be private. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com ...
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 ...