Obituaries
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 ...
George J. Leon, Jr. AUG 20, 1916 - NOV 08, 2013
George John Leon, Jr. SAVANNAH - George John Leon, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on August 20, 1916 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Eleanor Hester Leon and George John Leon. George grew up in Savannah where he attended Savannah High School and Armstrong College. He was an avid golfer for most of his life and was a member of the Savannah Golf Club for 67 years. In his later years, George especially enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife of almost ...
James E. Odom FEB 25, 1926 - NOV 08, 2013
SAVANNAH - Jim died on November 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born February 25, 1926 in Orlando, Florida, he graduated from Orlando High School in 1944. Jim was active in the band, drama club and served as an Auxiliary Fireman for the City of Orlando. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and began his service during WWII at the age of 18. He served on the U.S.S. Madison a Benson-Class Destroyer in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres as a Fire Controlman. After being honorably discharged, Jim continued his education earning a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University ...
Judge Charles B. Mikell DEC 25, 1941 - NOV 04, 2013
Judge Charles B. Mikell Judge Charles B. Mikell, age 71, died November 4, 2013 at home of complications of multiple myeloma, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah on December 25, 1941. He attended public schools and graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1959 and from Princeton University in 1963. He attended graduate school in European History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from the University of Georgia, School of Law, with honors, in 1976. Between Princeton and graduate school, Judge Mikell served as an Army Intelligence Officer ...
Stanley Simpson Mock NOV 24, 1946 - NOV 03, 2013
Savannah- Stanley passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 3, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Bettie Simpson Mock; sister, Margaret Elizabeth Brady of Santa Clara, CA Bruce; brother, Phillip H. Mock; niece, April E. Tarbuskovich John of Sunnyvale, CA; nephews, Phillip Anthony Mock Jessie and Andrew Carl Mock Amy; numerous great nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Francis Mock. Stanley was a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School, class of 1964. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He retired from CSX after 39 years on the railroad. ...
Herbert Washington English JUN 09, 1934 - NOV 01, 2013
Herbert Washington English, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by family. He was born in Ridgeland, SC on June 9, 1934 and grew up on Tybee Island. He was a wonderful father and friend and always had a smile to offer everyone. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Iva English, daughter Debbie English, and brother David Bud English. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Raymond Woodberry, his son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Lisa English and grandch ...
Rose Dell Sanders SEP 13, 2013 - OCT 31, 2013
RICHMOND HILL - Rose Dell Parker Sanders passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born on September 13, 1922 in Toombs County, Georgia. Rose lived the majority of her life in Savannah where she was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. After graduating high school, she attended business school and was instrumental in the World War II efforts by welding in the shipyard and working for Western Union. Known to many as "Ma", she was an amazing cook, seamstress, and enjoyed fishing and crocheting. Rose devoted her life to her family's care. Rose is prec ...
Genevieve Olson Rhoads MAY 10, 1920 - OCT 31, 2013
Savannah – Genevieve June Olson Rhoads Mrs. Walter D. Rhoads, Jr., age 93, died at home, with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, October 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter D. Rhoads, Jr. Born in 1920 in Edgeley, North Dakota, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Scheel Olson and the late Ole Alexander Olson. She attended North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, Delta Psi Kappa sorority for athletes, and Phi Upsilon Omicron honorary sorority for home economics. She graduated in 1942 with a B.S. Degree ...
Marylyn Susanne Reed DEC 23, 1924 - OCT 30, 2013
Savannah, GA – Marylyn Susanne Reed died at her daughter's home in Savannah on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Helen M. Vollette. Marylyn graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids and met her husband Morton L. Reed, Jr. while both were attending Grand Rapids Jr. College. They were married July 2, 1944. The family moved to Rockville, MD in 1961. Marylyn worked in medical administration, retiring as Medical Staff Secretary at Suburban Hospital in 1991. After retiring, Marylyn and Mort moved to ...
Jessie Waters Wood JUL 01, 1929 - OCT 30, 2013
Jessie Waters Wood, 84 died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Clinton A. and Florence Leggett Waters. Mrs. Wood graduated from Commercial High School and attended Draughon's Business College. She retired from First Union Bank and was a former member of Riverside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Wood and son, Robert A. "Bobby" Wood, Jr. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Steven A. and Belinda Wood of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Janice W. and Larry Foskey of Toccoa, GA; five grandchildre ...
Rita S. McLaughlin SEP 26, 1933 - OCT 29, 2013
Savannah- Rita S. McLaughlin died quietly at home Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born September 26, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a resident of Bel Air, MD for 31 years and moved to The Landings in Savannah in 1990. Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by her husband, Francis J. McLaughlin and 5 sons; Dr. Timothy McLaughlin and wife, Dr. Marian Kellner, Terence McLaughlin, Dennis McLaughlin, Matthew McLaughlin, Edward McLaughlin, and one daughter; Margaret McLaughlin and her husband, Michael Doran. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She is predeceased by one daughter, Elizabeth McLaug ...
Patricia S. Dufour SEP 24, 1949 - OCT 28, 2013
PATRICIA S. DUFOUR. After a short illness passed away at Hospice Savannah, Inc., Monday, October 28, 2013. To know Patricia was to love her and in return she loved and touched the lives of all she met. Tricia leaves behind her mother; Ella T. Stevens, brother; C. Roy Stevens, daughter; Jessica Smith, granddaughter; Allison Smith, cousins, nieces, grand nieces and nephews and her beloved husband, "Limey Brian". We will miss you Patricia and not morn our loss but rather celebrate your life knowing that you are united with our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ. Let light perpetual shine upon you, ...
Mildred Searcey Jarrell JAN 10, 1924 - OCT 27, 2013
SAVANNAH – Mildred E. Searcey Jarrell, 89, died Sunday, October 27, 2013. Born in Savannah on January 10, 1924, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Joseph Jarrell, Sr., and her brother, William Bill Searcey. She is survived by four children, Alexandra Myers, George W. "Bill" Henry Colleen, Sidney J. "Joe" Jarrell, Jr. Karen, and Sherie Jarrell Kevin; a sister, Faye White of Port Richey, FL; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013, in Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be mad ...