Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel

Retired United States Air Force CMSGT Eugene Dixon, age 97, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 16, 1926, in Baxley, Georgia to the late Algie and Preston Dixon. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty B. Dixon; and three sisters. He graduated from Baxley High School and continued his education at University of Georgia and Savannah Vocation-Technical School. After High School, he served over two years in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. He was recalled into the United States Air Force at the beginning of the Korean Conflict and served over twenty-two years, retiring in 1973. He and his wife relocated to Savannah...

Once a bad girl, always a bad girl - that was her motto, and she lived it in the very best way.. But, don't let her motto fool you. She was a God fearing woman who loved Jesus! This legend was born in Macon GA, graduating from Miller High School, marrying Maurice Jones, and moving to Savannah where they raised two sons and three grandchildren. Zoe passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 2, 2023, and because of her faith, went to be with Jesus for eternity. As a young woman, she loved sun worshiping, and dancing, St Simons Island, Daytona Beach, and Lakeside Park in Macon. She liked Coca-Cola, cigarettes, and handsome men, also Jimmy Buffett music (particularly "Pencil Thin...

Benjamin Harrison "Jake" Jacobs, age 85, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 in his home surrounded by loved ones. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia, 31406. A funeral service to honor Jake will be held at Evangel Temple Full Gospel Church, 5704 Jasmine Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406 at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023. A burial will follow at Greenwich Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, Georgia 31404. To read the full obituary, please visit www.bakermccullough.com

Norma Jeanne Stephens Tiedemann, widow of S. Ernest Tiedemann, passed Sunday, Mar 12, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. A native Floridian, Norma Jeanne Stephens was born January 11, 1935, in Delray Beach, Florida. In 1940, as a first grader, she moved to St. Augustine, Florida with her parents and brother Bob. She graduated Ketterlinus High School in 1954 and received her B.A. in 1956 from Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. As a high school sophomore, Jeannie discovered her "one God-given talent" - typing (a manual machine in those days). "It just came to me", she thereafter and always testified, "I really didn't have to work at it." Thus, immediately was born her career as a typist; as a...

John Ashley Tanner passed quietly and peacefully in the early minutes of January 6, 2023 with his wife B.J. Tanner by his side in the hospital. John was surrounded by family in the days preceding his passing after a strong fight against illness. John loved his work as a marine design engineer for nearly 30 years at Lockwood Green Engineers. He also was an active member of Marine Rescue Squadron Richmond Hill 7A. He worshiped his lord Jesus Christ at Compassion Christian Church. His passions love of the outdoors included many activities to include diving, fishing, and hunting as well as travelling. John is survived by his wife B.J. Tanner; his daughter Kim Cobb, and stepson Ron Speir. ...

John Ashley Tanner passed quietly and peacefully in the early minutes of January 6, 2023 with his wife B.J. Tanner by his side in the hospital. John was surrounded by family in the days preceding his passing after a strong fight against illness. John loved his work as a marine design engineer for nearly 30 years at Lockwood Green Engineers. He also was an active member of Marine Rescue Squadron Richmond Hill 7A. He worshiped his lord Jesus Christ at Compassion Christian Church. His passions love of the outdoors included many activities to include diving, fishing, and hunting as well as travelling. John is survived by his wife B.J. Tanner; his daughter Kim Cobb, and stepson Ron Speir. ...

Joseph Thomas "Tom" Ridgway, III, age 93, of Savannah passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. Mr. Ridgway was born on December 18, 1928 in Savannah, the son of the late John and Emmie Ridgway. He was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1947 and was part of the state championship basketball team his senior year. He continued his formal education at Armstrong State Junior College where he also played basketball. He began his career as a sales representative with Luzianne Coffee/Tea, later with Johnson & Johnson, and enjoyed a 29 year career with American Greetings. After retiring from American Greetings he worked for 24 years as the Tee Times Operator at the Oakridge Course at The...

Chief Petty Officer Stanley Edward Cobb, U.S. Navy (Ret), age 82, of Savannah, GA and formerly of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at home. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A private burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL. Please visit bakermccullough.com to view the full obituary.

Henry "Hank" Kalbach, age 84, of Savannah and formerly of Dunwoody, GA passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. Mr. Kalbach was born on February 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Henry Charles and Frances Viergutz Kalbach. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked with GEC-Marconi in Atlanta, retiring after 21 years of service as Vice President of Operations. Before moving to Savannah, Hank and his wife Constance enjoyed their retirement years at Lake Sinclair in Eatonton, GA. Hank enjoyed crossword puzzles and was an avid reader, having read over 2,500 books over 20 years. Mr. Kalbach was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Constance Kalbach and his...

Michael "Mike" Williams Sprouse, age 52, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Michael was born on November 5, 1969 in Savannah, Georgia to Ralph Theron and Emma Williams Sprouse and spent his childhood in Hardeeville, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. He attended Sol C. Johnson High School and graduated in 1988. Michael attended Georgia Southern University and Savannah Technical College. Over the years, he worked for several companies, including Southern Link and Lexington National Insurance in sales positions, where he excelled and won many awards. Michael loved to play golf, regardless of the weather, and loved living on the golf course and being outside...

Derek Joseph Hines, age 31, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1990, in Mauston Wisconsin. Son of Kimberly and Roland Seldal and Darrell and Cathy Hines. "Never quit." It was the mantra that drove Derek Hines to accomplish anything he set his mind to. He was a Sergeant in the Marines with many accomplishments. Most notably, Derek was the first one in seven years to complete the Pararescue indoctrination course in the US Air Force as an SSGT. But most of all, he was an incredibly devoted brother, son, and selfless friend to those closest to him. He really, never quit. Derek went above and beyond what anyone expected of him in every sense. With...

Derek Joseph Hines, age 31, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1990, in Mauston Wisconsin. Son of Kimberly and Roland Seldal and Darrell and Cathy Hines. "Never quit." It was the mantra that drove Derek Hines to accomplish anything he set his mind to. He was a Sergeant in the Marines with many accomplishments. Most notably, Derek was the first one in seven years to complete the Pararescue indoctrination course in the US Air Force as an SSGT. But most of all, he was an incredibly devoted brother, son, and selfless friend to those closest to him. He really, never quit. Derek went above and beyond what anyone expected of him in every sense. With...

Chief Petty Officer Paul James Naydeck, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret), age 81, of Savannah passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at home. Mr. Naydeck was born on November 18, 1940 in Tarentum, PA, the son of the late Paul James Naydeck, Sr. and Mary Janech Naydeck. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy where he served during Vietnam and was honorably discharged as a Chief Petty Officer. Following his military tenure he operated multiple franchises of Naydeck Guarantee Carpet Cleaning until retiring in 2005. Paul was a longtime member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where he was active with the choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and cooking....

Linda Gay Sherblon, 77, of Savannah, Georgia passed away December 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The family will receive friends Friday December 17, 2021 from 9-10am with the Service immediately following at 10am in the Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Abbey West. Visit bakermccullough.com for the full obituary.

It is with heavy hearts that the family and friends of Jason Statts sadly announce the passing of their dear family member, friend, renowned artist, graphic designer, musician, and Savannah icon, Jason Statts. Jason passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hospice Savannah on September 17th at 12:24 am. He is survived by his mother Janet Statts, older sister Misty Statts and younger brother Aaron Statts, Acworth, GA and stepsisters Jennifer Chadwick and Krista Briggs. He was preceded in death by his father Ronnie Statts and stepmom Glennis Briggs, Dallas, GA; grandparents Ralph & Margaret Statts, LaFayette, GA; and beloved role models/grandparents Wilma Ramsey Cameron and Julius...

Thomas E. "Tommy" Taylor, age 88, of Savannah passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Taylor was born on September 7, 1932 along with his twin sister, Marjorie in the Crisp community of Edgecombe County, NC. He was a 1950 graduate of South Edgecombe High School where he served as class President and later attended Armstrong College where in 1963 he earned his degree in business administration while serving in the United States Air Force. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and served in the Mighty 8th Air Force and later served with the 38th Air Division during the latter years of the Korean Conflict at Hunter Air Force Base along with Lt. Col. Paul...

Mrs. Letty "Jean" Kutchey passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Marshall Kutchey, Sr. and her children, Lisa Kutchey Simons (Alton) and Robert Marshall Kutchey, Jr. (Dawn). Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Patsy Messer McElroy. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Mandy Lynn Tramell, Robert "Bobby" Marshall Kutchey, III (Xada), Andrew Lee Tillman, Kristen Kutchey, Cody and Corey Simons, three great grandchildren, Walt, Meris and Ella Louise, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Lorell Messer of Athens, GA and her brother, J.D....

Harold Norman Brooks, Jr., age 64, of Savannah, GA passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Mr. Brooks was born on May 23, 1956 in Atlanta, GA. He attended Middle Georgia College and later graduated from Clayton State University with an Associates of Arts Degree. After joining the Air National Guard, he went through Air Force Pilot Training and served many years as an Aircraft Commander with the Air National Guard. He also served as a pilot with American Airlines, retiring as Captain after 30 years of service. Most recently he was working as an instructor with FlightSafety Savannah. He served as a Cub Master and Leadership Committee Member with the Boy Scouts of America in Peachtree City and...

Beverley Cratty McCraw, age 62, of Savannah passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family after a six- year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Beverley was born on June 14, 1958 in Anchorage, AK. She was a 1976 graduate of Effingham County High School and continued her formal education at Armstrong State College, ultimately earning her BS degree in Nursing. She began her career working with Memorial Medical Center, later with the American Red Cross and the Special Care Nursery at Candler Hospital. She was a Certified Lactation Consultant and worked in lactation with the Teens and Tots Program. For the last 23 years she worked with Memorial Medical...

Louie Barnwell Brooks, Jr., age 87, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Advance, NC passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Brooks was born on July 6, 1933 in Dillon, SC, the son of the late Margaret Edwards and Louie Barnwell Brooks, Sr. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and then went to North Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina where he studied engineering on the G.I. Bill, afterwards he worked as an Estimator for the commercial construction industry until he retired. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Jo Ann Buff Brooks. He is survived by his son, Barney Brooks; daughter, Kara Susan Freeman (Brian...

Gary William Petee, age 75, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah surrounded by his family and the staff that took such amazing care of him for almost 3 years. Mr. Petee was born on September 30, 1945 in Toledo Ohio. The eldest son of the late Harold and Jane Petee, Gary was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales School in Toledo. He continued his formal education at the University of Toledo, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for many years in the container industry, travelling to numerous countries and learned to speak several languages. Some of the amazing places he traveled were, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Switzerland,...