Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

September 20, 1944-November 24, 2023 Cynthia L. Denman, 79, a DeKalb County native, passed away Friday, November 24. A Shorter College graduate, she worked at Skyland Elementary and School Box. She is survived by her brother, Rick Denman and his family. Arrangements are pending.

John Richard Strieter entered Heaven on November 13, 2023, in Savannah GA. Born September 30, 1929, in Rock Island Illinois, the son of Marie Henrietta Allenbach and Martin Ernst Strieter Survived by his wife Gloria Rupprecht Strieter, 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. He built 1500 residences and apartments in the Quad Cities. He served on numerous civic and church boards. John had an unshakable faith and always gave credit to his Heavenly Father. Celebration service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Davenport, IA, on March 18, 2024. See full obituary including memorials at Fox and Weeks funeral home Foxandweeks.com

Nancy Jean Bentz, born Hoh, went on to join her recently departed husband, Edward Bentz, on Sunday November 12th, 2023. The grief of her loss coupled with a recently discovered brain tumor brought Nancy back into the arms of all those that have gone before her. Nancy is survived by her three children, Tiffany, Courtney, and Nick, as well as her four step-children, Michael, Donna, Ted, and Stephen. From this interwoven family, she was also lovingly known as Nana to over sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 13th, 1945 to Gloria, born Haarbye, and John Hoh. She had an older brother Jack and a younger sister Lisa. In her younger years,...

Betty Sue Stephens, 89, passed away at her home on October 29, 2023 on Skidaway Island, GA. She was born on January 17th, 1934 in Butts County, GA to Mr. Charles Millard and Bessie Rose Tomlin. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harry Richard Stephens, sons Andrew Patrick Stephens (Traci) and Harry Mark Stephens (Deborah), grandsons, Tony Stephens (Kristy), Jacob Stephens, (Olivia), Cole Stephens, (Katie), and Jackson Stephens (Karrie). Granddaughters Amanda Odom (John), Suzie Burns (Wilson), Emily Stephens, Caroline Laughlin (Brian), and Natalie Viall (Nick). Great Grandchildren Riley and Tanner Stephens, Elizabeth, Georgia and Lila Burns, Scarlett Odom, Charlotte Stephens and...

Betty Sue Stephens, 89, passed away at her home on October 29, 2023 on Skidaway Island, GA. She was born on January 17th, 1934 in Butts County, GA to Mr. Charles Millard and Bessie Rose Tomlin. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harry Richard Stephens, sons Andrew Patrick Stephens (Traci) and Harry Mark Stephens (Deborah), grandsons, Tony Stephens (Kristy), Jacob Stephens, (Olivia), Cole Stephens, (Katie), and Jackson Stephens (Karrie). Granddaughters Amanda Odom (John), Suzie Burns (Wilson), Emily Stephens, Caroline Laughlin (Brian), and Natalie Viall (Nick). Great Grandchildren Riley and Tanner Stephens, Elizabeth, Georgia and Lila Burns, Scarlett Odom, Charlotte Stephens and...

Lucy Neville, 94 of Savannah, Ga, passed away on October 26th, 2023. She passed comfortably after an extended battle with respiratory issues while living with family in Lake Mary, FL. Lucy was born on March 11, 1929 to Frank and Ollie Merry in Savannah. In 1944 she married Charlton B. Neville and went on to have four children, Merry, JoAnn, Janet, and Richard. Their marriage continued for 64 years until CB's death in 2008. During that time, they lived 35 years in Savannah and were strong members of the local shrimping community. Lucy is survived by her daughters Joann and Janet, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and extended family. She will always be remembered as a devoted...

Lucy Neville, 94 of Savannah, Ga, passed away on October 26th, 2023. She passed comfortably after an extended battle with respiratory issues while living with family in Lake Mary, FL. Lucy was born on March 11, 1929 to Frank and Ollie Merry in Savannah. In 1944 she married Charlton B. Neville and went on to have four children, Merry, JoAnn, Janet, and Richard. Their marriage continued for 64 years until CB's death in 2008. During that time, they lived 35 years in Savannah and were strong members of the local shrimping community. Lucy is survived by her daughters Joann and Janet, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and extended family. She will always be remembered as a devoted...

Nancy Catherine Gamble Bromley was born on September 25, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Maryville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Moses 'Mose' Houston Gamble, Jr, a well-respected attorney, and Mary Neal Gamble, a nurse. She adored her father and admired her mother. Nancy graduated from Maryville College with a degree in English Literature. Shortly after graduation, she married Marc Bromley and initially lived in the Amelia Island Plantation working for the Sea Pines Company. In 1976, they moved to Atlanta, Georgia where Nancy continued her paralegal practice with Powell Goldstein and Frazer. In 1979, Tyler was born, and Eric arrived in 1983. After Tyler and Eric were...

Charlotte Morris Hughey peacefully passed away on October 15, 2023. For the full obituary and service times please visit www.foxandweeks.com

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Lila Fitzgerald Thurlow, 84, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, September 29th after a short but difficult battle with cancer. Please refer to www.foxandweeks.com for the full obituary.

Lynne F. Simpson of Savannah, Georgia (formerly a 60-year resident of Haddonfield, N.J., and Ocean City, N.J.), passed away at the age of 96. She was the beloved daughter of Ethelyn Neal Ferris and Charles Ridgely Ferris. Lynne was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Paul Warren Simpson, John E. Berry, and John A. Vasey. Lynne was a devoted mother to John Clay Vasey of Los Angeles, Calif., Dana V. Hennings (William) of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Scottsdale, Az., and Kimberly V. Tickner (Will) of Moorestown, N.J., and Cordillera, Colorado. She is survived by her five grandchildren: Ryan Berry Tickner (Jenna), Lucas Smith Tickner (Natasha), Amanda Hennings Mosher (Jeremy), Allison Hennings...

Thomas Eugene Helms, 84, of Rock Hill, SC, and Savannah, GA, passed away on September 6, 2023, with his loving daughters by his bedside. Born in Edgemoor, South Carolina on April 20, 1939, Tommy was the eldest son of Walter Eugene Helms and Violet Mae Bolick Helms. Best known as a homebuilder in the Rock Hill area, Tommy also gave many years of service to the Oakdale Volunteer Fire Department. He attended Mt. Holly UMC and served as a Trustee. He loved the Braves, the Gamecocks, and NASCAR, but most of all, he loved his family. His retirement years were spent traveling the country with his beloved wife, Carolyn, woodworking, and enjoying the many activities and friendships at Summer...

Bobbie Jacobs Lunsford passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1935, in Cherry Grove, N.C. and lived most of her life in Savannah, GA. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over 65 years and always looked forward to helping count the offering on Monday mornings. She worked at J.C. Penney's downtown and worked at K-Mart on Victory Drive. She retired from K-Mart in Doraville, GA after 30 years. She loved to sew, iron her clothes, and would still hang them outside on her clothesline. She loved to bake pies, and cakes, and made the best meat loaf and pot roast. Her love, kindness, and warmth will continue to...

James (Jim) Frederick Shonerd, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 15th, 2023, in Savannah, GA. Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to read Mr. Shonerd's full obituary

Richard Rust Thetford, a truly badass dragonslayer, died at home in Savannah, Georgia, on Monday, July 10, 2023. In his 65 years of exasperating everyone in sight, he also became the person you turned to first for help, comfort, and a smile to make the day better. He was a friend to everyone?except jerks. He definitely had a problem with jerks. Richard was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, November 27, 1957. From all accounts he had pretty much a traditional boyhood of falling off bicycles, slicing his hands as he showed off with knives, and doing stupid things to impress girls. It was only later in high school that he discovered his cool side. Soon, he was sharing his amazing talents by...

Richard Rust Thetford, a truly badass dragonslayer, died at home in Savannah, Georgia, on Monday, July 10, 2023. In his 65 years of exasperating everyone in sight, he also became the person you turned to first for help, comfort, and a smile to make the day better. He was a friend to everyone?except jerks. He definitely had a problem with jerks. Richard was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, November 27, 1957. From all accounts he had pretty much a traditional boyhood of falling off bicycles, slicing his hands as he showed off with knives, and doing stupid things to impress girls. It was only later in high school that he discovered his cool side. Soon, he was sharing his amazing talents by...

Geneva (Lavage) Baldwin, 86, a native of Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia, and formerly of Ashford, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2023, at Hospice House in Savannah, Georgia, after a long illness. She did not succumb to cancer after several battles and was cancer free at her death. Complications from Covid ultimately caused her decline. Geneva was the daughter of the late Mitchie Lovejoy and Daisy (Bell) Lovejoy. She was the widow of the late Paul David Baldwin. They lived in White Oak Hollow for many years. She was a lifelong gardener, enjoyed singing bluegrass and gospel, and loved animals. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and...

Annis Louise Shatley Lane, 79, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Louise Shatley. She attended East Tennessee State University, and received her Master's degree in Education from Midwestern State University. Mrs. Lane was a Speech Therapist and Diagnotician for the Wichita Falls Independent School District. She was a member of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) since 2001 and served as President from 2008 until 2010. Mrs. Lane also was a member of many other charitable and civic organizations. She had a longstanding love of Bridge and those who played it with her. She...

Annis Louise Shatley Lane, 79, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Louise Shatley. She attended East Tennessee State University, and received her Master's degree in Education from Midwestern State University. Mrs. Lane was a Speech Therapist and Diagnotician for the Wichita Falls Independent School District. She was a member of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) since 2001 and served as President from 2008 until 2010. Mrs. Lane also was a member of many other charitable and civic organizations. She had a longstanding love of Bridge and those who played it with her. She...

Judith Ann Gillespie, beloved mother and friend, died peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home from complications following a stroke. Judith's best friend, her cat Scout, was by her side. Judith was born in Sidney, OH on December 16, 1937 to the late Mildred Vivian Webster Roeller and Carl Ray Roeller. Judith married the love of her life, the late David Miller Gillespie and together, they had three children and two grandchildren that she loved fiercely. Judith loved life, nature, and all living things. She played Duplicate Bridge with a vengeance and was proud to have earned the status of "Life Master". While Judith traveled the world, she made good and lasting friendships...

Michael Jerome "Jerry" Hogan, Sr. died peacefully Thursday afternoon surrounded by his family. Michael Jerome Hogan, Sr. was born in the "Old Fort" Section of Savannah on August 21, 1942, to Mary Dyer Hogan and William James Hogan, Sr. He attended Cathedral Day School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in the Class of 1961. Jerry attained the rank of Eagle Scout alongside many of his Benedictine classmates. He served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps Reserves. After serving in the Marine Corps, he mar-ried Ellen McAlpin Hogan. Jerry worked as a police officer at Tybee Island for several years until he began working as a stevedore in the...