Obituaries
Edna Nano Phillips Hopkins JUN 11, 1930 - DEC 02, 2011
SAVANNAH - Edna Nano Phillips Hopkins, 81, wife of Raymond L. Hopkins, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, December 2, 2011. Daughter of James Ivy and Bessie Smith Phillips, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church of McDonough, Georgia, where she taught preschool for many years. She is predeceased by her parents and four siblings, Sarah Cooper, Clara Grogan, Margie Dobbs and James Phillips. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond L. Hopkins; her son, Stephen P. Hopkins and daughter-in-law, Caroline Miller Hopk ...
Edward Francis Kenard, Jr. NOV 23, 1920 - DEC 01, 2011
WILMINGTON ISLAND - Edward Francis Kenard, 91, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at his home in Savannah, GA. He was a native and a lifelong resident of Savannah. He had retired from Kaiser Agricultural and Chemical as electrical maintenance supervisor March 14th 1981 after 25 years of service. Mr. Kenard was a member of St. Peter of the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. Mr. Kenard attended Marist Brothers School for Boys and graduated from Benedictine Military Schools. Survivors: His wife and partner after seventy years of marriage, Bettie Evelyn Elliott Kenard, son, deceased Gary ...
Elizabeth Head Richardson OCT 19, 1928 - NOV 30, 2011
Elizabeth Lib Head Richardson, age 83, passed away quietly on November 30, 2011, after a brave struggle with cancer. Mrs. Richardson was a 57-year resident of Savannah. She was born in Zebulon, Georgia, graduated from Washington Seminary in Atlanta, and attended Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. One of the greatest joys of Lib's life was learning, which she continued to do throughout her life, attending classes until her illness prevented it in October of 2011. Her love for history, art, music and architecture inspired her to embrace historic Savannah and the many rich opportunities that it ...
Richard Clyde Knight DEC 17, 1952 - NOV 29, 2011
Richard Clyde Knight, 58, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, November 29th, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with ALS. Rick was known for his great sense of humor and always enjoyed a good joke. He filled life with laughter. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Knight. Rick is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Cheri Lanier Knight; his sons, Richard Lindsey and Daniel Knight. He is also survived by his parents, John C. Jug and Claire Knight; brother, CarltonJeanie; sister, Cindy Craig Meyer; niece, Leigh George Ryan; nephews, ...
Thomas Allen Behm NOV 14, 2011 - NOV 28, 2011
Thomas Allen Behm Thomas Allen Behm, infant son of Thomas and Melissa Behm, was born November 14th, 2011, and died November 28th, 2011. Thomas was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He fought for two weeks, and is now perfectly healed in heaven. The story of his life can be found at www.weheartthomas.blogspot.com. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Monty and Cecilia Allen of Savannah, paternal grandparents, Linda Behm of North Augusta, SC, and Mike and Eileen Behm of Geneva, OH, and paternal great-grandmother, Betty Behm, of Madison, OH. He is also survived by many aunts, ...
Lee Hugh Moore APR 11, 1921 - NOV 28, 2011
Savannah- Lee Hugh Moore, 90, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He graduated from Savannah High School, served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education. He was an avid fisherman, an awesome father and a hero to his grandson. His wife, Lois Elizabeth Hart Moore and son, Terrell Eugene Moore preceded him in death. He is survived by his grandson, Terry Moore of Augusta, GA and granddaughter, Tammy Moore-Franke of Dallas, GA. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday ...
Rosemary Walsh Jenkins MAR 07, 1922 - NOV 28, 2011
Rosemary Walsh Jenkins Salley Savannah -Rosemary Jenkins, 89, died peacefully Monday November 28, 2011, at Azalealand Nursing Home. Rosemary was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and treasured friend. She was a lifelong resident of Tybee Island and Savannah and worked at Union Camp for 42 ½ years. Rosemary is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann O'Connor; son-in-law, Tony O'Connor, and granddaughter, Shae O'Connor. A very special thank you to all the caregivers at Azalealand Nursing Home. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks ...
Thomas L. Fulton, Jr. OCT 26, 1922 - NOV 28, 2011
Thomas L. Fulton, Jr. SAVANNAH – Thomas L. Fulton, Jr., 89, died Monday, November 28, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a 1948 graduate of Emory University and received his Masters degree from Armstrong State College in 1978. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II, the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He received the distinguished Bronze Star Medal. After his retirement from the Air Force he taught history in the Effingham County School System for eight years. Mr. Fulton was a member of St. Pa ...
Stella Jane Randolph OCT 11, 2011 - NOV 27, 2011
Savannah- Stella Jane Randolph, infant daughter of Emory Randolph and Vivian Bush passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. For six weeks and five days she provided tremendous love and showed great courage to all who cared for her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Barry and Nancy Randolph; maternal grandparents, Hal and Jill Bush, and Uncle, Glenn Newsome. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one ...
Judy Parham NOV 16, 1949 - NOV 26, 2011
SAVANNAH – Judy Irene Parham, 62, died Saturday, November 26, 2011, at her home. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah has worked with the U.S. Corps of Engineers for more than thirty years. Judy was an avid world traveler and loved spending timed with her adored nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Jenkins Parham and two brothers. Surviving are a brother, Jimmy Parham and his wife, Sandy, a sister, Nancy Vasquez, and her two nieces, Alyssa and Ashley, all of Savannah. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday at Fox & Weeks Fun ...
Edith McDonald Pierce MAR 21, 1922 - NOV 26, 2011
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Edith McDonald Pierce, 89, widow of Mr. Arnie Lee Pierce, was welcomed into the Arms of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at NHC HealthCare in North Augusta, SC. She was born in Metter, GA, on March 21, 1922, to the late Johnny Horton McDonald and Estelle Owens McDonald. She moved to Savannah, GA, at age 18, where she lived most of her life, until several years ago, when she moved to North Augusta, SC, to be closer to her daughters, due to her declining health. Edith was a faithful, long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah, GA, from 1948 ...
James Albert Winn JUL 15, 1945 - NOV 25, 2011
James Albert Winn, 66, came to an eternal rest on November 25, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Winn was born in Waycross, GA on July 15, 1945, the son of the late Daniel R. and Evelyn Swain Winn. He served in the United States Air Force and was employed by Colonial Oil Industries where he retired after 32 years of dedicated service. Mr. Winn is survived by his sons, James M. Winn, Ray Winn and Brian Winn, all of Savannah and Adam Shuman of Pembroke, GA; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Susie Elliott of Ellabell, GA; brother, Danny Winn of Savannah and ...
Stephen W. Zadach, Sr. SEP 22, 1941 - NOV 24, 2011
THUNDERBOLT, GA - Stephen W. Zadach, Sr., beloved husband, father and grand-father, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Although born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he spent his entire life in Chatham County. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1959 and served his military duty in the Army Reserves, Company B, 3d Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group Airborne during the Vietnam conflict. Steve was employed by and served as president of Georgia Stevedore Association for the past twenty-two years. Prior to this, he was employed with Sm ...
Frances O'Quinn Moore JUL 29, 1921 - NOV 23, 2011
Frances O'Quinn Moore, 90, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Moore was born in Waycross, GA on July 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Frank Robert and Vivian Harris O'Quinn. Frances grew up in Atlanta, GA and moved to Savannah in 1948. She was a graduate of Commercial High School. She was employed by Great Dane Trailers where she worked as the Executive Secretary to the President and CEO of the company as well as others before retiring after over 30 years of dedicated service. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church of America and recently attended Kirk O' t ...
Jean Davidian FEB 28, 1922 - NOV 21, 2011
Jean Davidian Jean Davidian passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Davidian of Savannah and Lakewood, Ohio and her son, Barow Davidian of Indianapolis, Indiana. Survivors are her daughter, Laura Parrotti of Athens, Ohio; her son-in-law, John Parrotti also of Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Davidian of Indianapolis, Indiana; and her son and daughter-in-law, John and Crystal Davidian of Savannah, Georgia. She leaves behind four loving grandchildren, Talia Parrotti, Olivia Parrotti and Jesse ...
Thomas Daniel Everette, Jr. SEP 05, 1937 - NOV 21, 2011
Thomas Daniel Everette, Jr. SAVANNAH – Thomas Daniel Everette, Jr., 74, died November 21, 2011 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 in the Lientz Chapel at Candler Hospital. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Candler Foundation, 5354 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Virgil Holder Burdsal FEB 01, 1926 - NOV 21, 2011
Virgil H. Burdsal, 85, died Monday, November 21, 2011 at his residence. He was raised in Savannah and lived a life filled with the love of family and friends who knew him as a devoted husband, dad, Uncle Virgil, Zeke, Dagwood and friend. He retired after many years with Savannah Machinery and worked another ten years at Hunter Army Airfield. He was an electrician by trade but was truly a jack of all trades. He was able to "fix" almost anything. His childhood friend, Katherine became his beloved lifelong sweetheart and wife of fifty two years. Mary Katherine McAleer Burdsal preceded him in deat ...
Helen Stokes Remion FEB 25, 1912 - NOV 21, 2011
Tybee Island – Helen Stokes Remion, 99, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at her home on Tybee Island while under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Thomas Samuel Stokes and Cecelia Belle Barber Stokes. Mrs. Remion lived most of her life in Savannah and Thunderbolt until moving to Tybee more than twenty years ago. Helen joined the Lutheran church as an adult and was a faithful servant having served on Altar Guild and as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Helen volunteered with the Thunderbolt L ...
Esther Torres Lassiter MAR 15, 1918 - NOV 20, 2011
Esther Lassiter Esther Lassiter died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her family. Esther Lassiter was born Esterbina Perez Torres in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, on 15 March 1918. Her father was Antonio Torres, and her mother was Brigida Perez Torres. She spent her childhood in Puerto Rico with two brothers and two sisters, where her father owned a large sugar plantation. Her father was active in local politics and religion. She was introduced to politics as a child. Her father's home was always filled with: religious leaders, doctors, lawyers, writers, poets, politicians and world travellers. S ...
James R. Crews APR 28, 1922 - NOV 20, 2011
Savannah- James Rufus Crews, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Screven County and lived in Savannah for most of his life. His parents were the late James and Austin Crews. James was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Pauline Dollar Crews. James retired from Stone Container in 1987. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He and his late wife were very active in local square dancing clubs and served on the Georgia State Board of Directors of Square Dancing. James was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. Survivors incl ...
Betty O'Brian Worrell - NOV 20, 2011
Betty O'Brian Worrell LAS VEGAS, NV - Betty O' Brian Worrell died November 20, 2011. Born in Corning, NY she was a longtime resident of Savannah.GA before moving to Las Vegas in 1992. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a retired medical transcriber in the practice of the late Dr. Harry Rollings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rives E. Worrell and her sister, Eileen O. Ramsay. She is survived by her companion, Dr. Patrick Lum and several cousins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, April 20 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Inurn ...
Thomas G. Cubbedge AUG 18, 1942 - NOV 19, 2011
Savannah- Thomas G. Cubbedge, Sr., 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 19, 2011 under the care of United Hospice of Savannah. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and S.E. Tech in Americus, Georgia in 1966. For twenty three years he owned and operated Cubbedge Diesel Service, Inc. He retired in 2005. His lifelong hobby was wood working. His family will forever cherish the many beautiful intricate pieces of furniture and particularly a model boat that he built. He was a member of the Landings Club. His parents, Edwin W. and Emily G. Cubbedge preceded him in death. He i ...
Jack A. Benton AUG 10, 1927 - NOV 16, 2011
SAVANNAH – Jack A. Benton, 84, husband of Mary Thaggard Benton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, after an extended illness. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at Brewton Cemetery in Hagan, Georgia. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Georgia Roux Chapple OCT 29, 1943 - NOV 15, 2011
Savannah – Georgia Roux Chapple, 68, died Tuesday, November 15 at Memorial Health of a sudden illness. Born in Savannah, she was the daughter of Remshart and Georgia Roux. She was raised attending St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was later married. She attended Savannah Country Day School and Jenkins High School. She earned a BA Degree at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and MFA from Georgia State University. An avid lover of art and reading, she was a wonderful teacher to us all. She loved entertaining friends at Tybee and Vernon View, cooking, painting, traveling, making jewel ...
Lois Griffin Hodges APR 18, 1922 - NOV 14, 2011
SAVANNAH – Lois Griffin Hodges, 89, died Monday, November 14, 2011, at her home. The Glennville native lived in Maryland for a number of years before returning to Savannah. She was an avid gardener and was a volunteer with the Republican Party for several years. Surviving are her daughter, Toni Marie Smith of Savannah; her son, Thomas Harley Hodges, Jr. of Savannah; a brother Gene Griffin Virginia of Glennville; two granddaughters, Cherith Moore and Elizabeth Boon; and two great-grandchildren, Sage Moore and Olivia Moore. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday a ...
Suzanne Allen Fogarty MAR 01, 1976 - NOV 14, 2011
Suzanne Allen Fogarty, 35, of Savannah, GA passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at Hospice of Savannah's Hospice House. Suzanne lost a hard fought battle with colon cancer that lasted almost 3 years. In that time, she was a true warrior and did everything she could to win the fight for her and for her family. Suzanne was born on March 1, 1976 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA to James and Annette Allen. Suzanne finished the family of four as the younger sister of Amy Lynn Allen. Suzanne attended Memorial Day School from kindergarten through the 12th grade where she received her Diplom ...
Elvira P. Irwin FEB 22, 1921 - NOV 13, 2011
SAVANNAH –Elvira P. Irwin, 90 of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at The Oaks of Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA. Elvira Ellie was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, for 60 years, subsequently New Port Richey, FL and most recently Savannah, Ga. Ellie is preceded in death by her dear husband of 66 years, James R. Irwin, her parents Joseph and Frances Peternel and brothers and sisters, William, Skeets, Art, Al, Chuck, Collie and Elsie. She is the beloved mother of Cheryl Lang, Savannah, Elaine Bill Frantz, Savannah and Connie Irwin, Cambridge, MA. ...
George Richard Sapp JUL 18, 1942 - NOV 12, 2011
George Richard Sapp, 69, died Sunday, November 12, 2011 in Bryson City, North Carolina. He was a native of Savannah and was a retired entrepreneur. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was of the Presbyterian faith. George is survived by his wife, Frances H. Sapp, of Chester, MD, daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Kevin White, of Chester, MD, son and daughter-in-law, George R. II, and Ashley Sapp, three sisters, Jackie Pearson, Jill Chapell, and Judy McCabe, one brother, John Sapp, and one granddaughter, Courtenay Elizabeth White, of Chester, MD. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m ...
John C. "Jack" Dimmick NOV 12, 2011 - NOV 12, 2011
John Clarence "Jack" Dimmick, 90, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at his residence. Jack was born in Savannah, son of Frederick Lloyd and Alice Snyder Dimmick. He entered the United States Navy at the age of 18 and while stationed in New York, he met and married Mary Stathis. After WW II ended, he attended Columbia University where he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering and subsequently worked for Economics Laboratory EcoLab until he retired. Mr. Dimmick was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Landrum Lodge No. 48 F.& A.M. and the Scottish Rite. He was a master ga ...