Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Fox and Weeks will always be here when you need us In 1898 John H. Fox and his partner, brother-in-law James S. It was from the Huger estate that J.

One of the oldest and largest funeral homes in the state of Georgia, Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors began in 1882 when John H. Fox opened an undertaking establishment at 106 West Liberty Street, in what is now the Downtown Historic District. Weeks, moved their business to 112 West Liberty Street. They remained at that location for the next fifty-six years. The firm, having outgrown the facilities o

n Liberty Street, moved in 1953 to the Kayton-Grainger-Huger House at 700 Drayton Street. This beautiful brick and terra cotta structure, facing Forsyth Park, was built between 1887 and 1888 by the Lewis Kayton family. Elmo Weeks and his two sons, S. Elmo Weeks and Will D. Weeks, son and grandsons of the founder, purchased the property in 1953. In 1984 plans were begun to open a second location on the Southside of Savannah to accommodate the many people who had begun to migrate to that side of town. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, located at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive opened in 1986. In 1987 the Weeks family made the decision to sell their business to The Sentinel Group, a national funeral service acquisition company. That same year S. Weeks, Sr., the two brothers who had guided Fox & Weeks for the past forty years and brought it to the place of prominence and respect it holds within the industry today, retired. Elmo’s twin sons, Jim and Steve Weeks remained to manage the Savannah operations. In 1991, the Sentinel Group sold Fox & Weeks to Service Corporation International. Jim and Steve Weeks held various management positions with SCI and in February 1998, they opened Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel on Whitemarsh Island. In 2004 Jim and Steve decided to purchase their family’s business back from Service Corporation International. Since that time, Steve’s son, Scott Weeks and Jim’s son, Matt Weeks have joined the family business as the fifth generation of the weeks family to serve the people of Savannah. Their grandfather, S. Elmo Week, Sr., is still active in the business.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Nancy Dee Gates, who passed away peacefully at home on S...
04/29/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Nancy Dee Gates, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was Born November 13, 1928 to William Crane Dee and Beatrice Watson Dee in Utica, NY. Nancy is predeceased by her two older brothers William and Watson Dee. Nancy attended local schools in Utica and New Hartford, graduating from New Hartford High School in 1946. Nancy graduated St. Lawrence University in 1950. At St. Lawrence Nancy was a member of the cheerleading squad and the Pi Beta Phi sorority. During her senior year Nancy was the President of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and a member of the Kalon Senior Women’s Honor Society. Nancy attended the New York School of Social Work and was a social worker for the Department of Mental Health for New York State working in several hospitals and clinics. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11565/Nancy-Dee-Gates to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Nancy through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Karen Irene Mize, who left this world on April 25, 2026,...
04/29/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Karen Irene Mize, who left this world on April 25, 2026, at the age of eighty. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of many. Karen was born on May 22, 1945, in Eden, North Carolina. She was known for her kind heart, her determination to face any challenge, and her deep love for family and friends. Karen brought warmth, laughter, and comfort to all who knew her.
She found happiness in television shows, movies, books, magazines, and her love of teaching. Above all, she treasured time spent with those she loved most. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11566/Karen-Irene-Mize to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Karen through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Joe Roberson Dyer of Charlotte, North Carolina, who died...
04/29/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Joe Roberson Dyer of Charlotte, North Carolina, who died peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 82. Joe was born on January 10, 1944, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late John Hollis Dyer and Sarah Armstrong Smith Dyer. Raised in Savannah, Georgia, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1962, where he served as Student Body President and drum major, and from the University of Georgia in 1966, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Joe worked in various management roles for Sears and Roebuck Co. from 1967 until 1992 and later served as a financial advisor with Harbor Capital Management from 1994 until his retirement in 2015. A resident of Charlotte for over 30 years, he was previously the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Providence Day School, the Senior Warden of the Vestry of Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church, and an active member of the Dilworth Rotary Club. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11564/Joe-Roberson-Dyer to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Joe through the Fox & Weeks website.

Joe Roberson Dyer of Charlotte, North Carolina, died peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 82. Joe was born on January 10, 1944, in Augusta, Georgia, to t

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Dennis Murphy South, 63, of Tybee Island, Georgia, who p...
04/27/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Dennis Murphy South, 63, of Tybee Island, Georgia, who passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026. Born on June 6, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, Dennis was the youngest of six children born to LaVerne Joseph South, Jr. and Gertrude Murphy South. He grew up in Savannah, where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and Jenkins High School. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11563/Dennis-Murphy-South to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Dennis through the Fox & Weeks website.

Dennis Murphy South, 63, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026. Born on June 6, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, Dennis was the

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Gabriel Quinn Carroll, 22, who passed away Wednesday, Ap...
04/27/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Gabriel Quinn Carroll, 22, who passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Gabe was born March 8, 2004, in Savannah, GA and attended Richmond Hill High School. He worked at Feraces Pizza on Tybee Island and was a camp counselor at the YMCA on Wilmington Island. He attended Silk Hope Baptist Church. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11562/Gabriel-Carroll to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Gabe through the Fox & Weeks website.

Gabriel Quinn Carroll, 22, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026.  Gabe was born March 8, 2004, in Savannah, GA and attended Richmond Hill High School. He

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Joanne Best, 90, of Savannah, passed away Monday, April ...
04/24/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Joanne Best, 90, of Savannah, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. She was born December 15, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Edmund Osinski and Helen Cooper Osinski, and preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Best. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11559/Joanne-Best to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Joanne through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Thomas William Horan, 82, who passed away unexpectedly o...
04/24/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Thomas William Horan, 82, who passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026, at his home in Savannah, GA.Born on June 27, 1943, Tom was the son of Joseph Patrick Horan and Thelma (Ey) Horan. Growing up in Frackville, PA he graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in 1961 before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy. Enlisting in June 1961 as a seaman, he went on to excel in electronics where he graduated first in his class. He later served as an Electronics Technician and was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11560/Thomas-William-Horan to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Thomas through the Fox & Weeks website.

Thomas William Horan, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026, at his home in Savannah, GA. Born on June 27, 1943, Tom was the son of Joseph Patrick Hor

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of James Francis Morrison, who passed away on April 19, 202...
04/22/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of James Francis Morrison, who passed away on April 19, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born March 13, 1934, in Statesboro, Georgia the son of James Clarence Morrison and Sibyl Wilson Morrison. After growing up in Hinesville, Georgia he attended North Georgia College where he earned a degree in Business Administration and received a commission in the United States Army. He then served in the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. Following his military service, he was a career civil servant at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield for forty-one years. A longtime member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church he also enjoyed boating, genealogy, line dancing and travel. An annual highlight was gathering the family for the Savannah Scottish Games where he and his wife Dot represented the Clan Morrison Society for over 20 years. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11557/James-F.-Morrison to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of James through the Fox & Weeks website.

James Francis Morrison passed away on April 19, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born March 13, 1934, in Statesboro, Georgia the son of James Clarence Morris

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Wesleigh Perkins Shellman, age 101, widow of Frederick R...
04/20/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Wesleigh Perkins Shellman, age 101, widow of Frederick Reese Shellman, who died Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born in Sylvania, Georgia, she was the only child of Weslie Brown Perkins and Mose Perkins of Perkins, Georgia. After graduating with Honors from Sylvania High School, she attended Armstrong Junior College (now Georgia Southern University) in Savannah. Following World War II she married Savannah, native Frederick Reese Shellman. His passing parted them after 54 years of marriage. Wesleigh loved summers at the beach on Tybee Island and the joys of travel. In 2004 she embarked on a different adventure when she moved in at The Marshes of Skidaway Island as one of the inaugural residents. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11555/Wesleigh-Perkins-Shellman to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Wasleigh through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Deborah Baumgartner, 71, of Savannah, who passed away We...
04/20/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Deborah Baumgartner, 71, of Savannah, who passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born January 15, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Argyl Stutler and Bernice Cockecham Stutler. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Paul Wisdom Baumgartner, and a nephew, Kevin Stutler. She was preceded in death by her son William Joel Baumgartner. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11549/Deborah-Baumgartner to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Deborah through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Kevin Thomas Jiran, 47, of Savannah, Georgia, who passed...
04/20/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Kevin Thomas Jiran, 47, of Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Kevin was born on March 24, 1979, in Savannah to Michael Joseph Jiran and Frances McKenzie Cargill. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a 1997 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School. He later attended Armstrong State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11550/Kevin-Thomas-Jiran to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Kevin through the Fox & Weeks website.

Kevin Thomas Jiran, 47, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Kevin was born on March 24,

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Bernadette Karr, age 72, of Chicago (West Beverly), Illi...
04/20/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Bernadette Karr, age 72, of Chicago (West Beverly), Illinois, who passed away, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Bernadette was born on June 26, 1953 to the late Joseph Karr and Anne Marguerite Stirpakus Karr and lived in Illinois most of her life. She graduated in 1971 from the Academy of Our Lady (Longwood). She student taught special education at Stagg high school in Palos Hills , Illinois until she went on to further her education, recieving her bachelors degree in English from Trinity Christian College at the age of 50. She taught English at Joliet West High school until she retired, and her students were her pride and joy. Bernadette was a breast cancer survivor. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11548/Bernadette-Mary-Karr to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Bernadette through the Fox & Weeks website.

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