Obituaries
Max C. Duncan JUN 17, 1921 - JAN 01, 2017
CAPT Max Carson Duncan, USN (Ret) Max Carson Duncan, 95, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 1, 2017, surrounded by family. Max was born in Avondale, NC, on June 17, 1921, to Dr. Amos C. Duncan and Belle Duncan. He was raised in Forest City, NC, and was active in Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. While attending kindergarten, he met his future wife and the love of his life, Trilby Hewitt. After graduating from high school at age 15, Max attended The Citadel for one year until he was old enough to get an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He graduat ...
Mary Alsten Newsome Johnson APR 11, 1921 - JAN 01, 2017
Mary Alsten Johnson, 95, died under the gentle, loving care of Hospice Savannah, Sunday January 1, 2017. Mary was born in Savannah, Georgia, April 11, 1921, the oldest of seven children of the late Rufus F. Newsome, Sr. and Mae Cabaniss Newsome. She was a 1939 graduate of Commercial High School and later attended Armstrong State University. She was married to the love of her life, Jesse L. Johnson, for forty years until his death in 1981. Two sisters, Elaine N. Fasick and Jeanne Charmell N. Garrett preceded her in death. Mary began her love for and long career in photography at Rich’s Studio ...
Frederick F. Kropp, Jr. NOV 13, 1925 - JAN 01, 2017
SAVANNAH – Frederick F. Kropp, 91, passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA, on January 1, 2017. Born in Freeport, NY, he moved his family to Savannah, GA, in 1967 to help open a new aircraft manufacturing facility, today known as Gulfstream Aerospace. Fred retired in 1986 with nearly 37 years of service with the company. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a turret gunner in the U.S. Navy. Fred was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Leona; his brother Bill, and his parents. He is survived by a sister, Charlotte (Ed) Miller of Lake Placid, FL; ...
Drusilla "Dru" Patrick - JAN 01, 2017
Drusilla Patrick, Dru, died in her home on January 1, 2017 in Ellijay, GA. She was 68. Ms. Patrick was born on September 17, 1948 in Savannah, GA to her parents, Eunice and Dewey Wallace. She was a loving mother and will be deeply missed. Ms. Patrick is survived by her brother Douglas (Francis) Wallace, daughters Robin (Daniel) Muller and Lori (William) Cribbs, grandchild Matthew Muller, and Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2018 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Savannah, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Humane ...
Selma S. "Pee Wee" Weil OCT 09, 1926 - DEC 31, 2016
Thunderbolt - Selma S. “Pee Wee” Weil, 90, passed away at Hospice Savannah, Inc., Saturday, December 31, 2016 after an extended illness, surrounded by her most important thing, family. Pee Wee was born October 9, 1926 to Mary K. and Louis Sachs in St. Augustine and moved to Thunderbolt in 1940 and spent the rest of her life in her beloved Thunderbolt. She was married to Frank Weil in 1949. Her home was always an open house to everyone; she was a second mother to many. Pee Wee made people laugh and smile everywhere she went. She was employed as a dental assistant, worked for the Housing A ...
M’Liss Gurney Williams DEC 12, 1953 - DEC 30, 2016
M’Liss Gurney Williams, a gifted artist, a selfless nurturing mother, a loyal friend and most importantly, a follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016, after a 13 year battle with cancer. M’Liss, or “Sugar” to her grandchildren, was born in North Augusta, South Carolina, on December 12, 1953 to Donald and Laurie Gurney. She grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where she loved the ocean and all of God’s beautiful creation, while developing her artistic flair. She later studied art at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. After marrying Joel Williams in 1976 and ...
Bernard T. "Bernie" Cleary MAR 31, 1933 - DEC 30, 2016
Bernard T. (Bernie) Cleary Bernard T. (Bernie) Cleary, 83, former Public Relations Manager of Union Camp Corporation’s Savannah facility, died Friday, December 30, 2016 after a long illness. Born March 31, 1933, he was the son of George J. and Annie Travers Cleary, both deceased. He was also predeceased by two older brothers, George J. (Jude) Cleary, Jr. and William O. Cleary. Bernie was a native of Savannah and was educated in local parochial schools. He attended Sacred Heart School and was a 1951 honor graduate of Benedictine Military School. His college experience involved the George Inst ...
Suzanne Marie Reid MAR 29, 1929 - DEC 28, 2016
Suzanne Marie Reid, 87, died following a short illness on December 28, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 29, 1929, she lived in that area most of her life before moving to the Landings on Skidaway Island, Georgia in 1994. She spent the summer months in her beloved Chautauqua, New York for more than 50 years. A life-long learner, at age 62 she graduated from Ursuline College Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Literature and studied at Harvard and Cambridge Universities. She was passionate about the written word loving both the classics and contemporary and w ...
Thomas Edwin Solomon, Sr. APR 10, 1957 - DEC 28, 2016
Thomas Edwin Solomon, Sr. Tybee Island - Thomas E. Solomon (Tommy), died suddenly December 28, 2016, doing what he loved; working at his landscaping business. He was born April 10, 1957, to Frances H. Solomon, and Edmund J. Solomon Sr. in Savannah. He was a lifelong resident of Tybee Island. Tommy was a graduate of Johnson High School, class of 1975. He started his landscaping business shortly thereafter. He was a former volunteer with the Tybee Island Fire Department, and a member of the Savannah Ski Club. He was also a devoted member of The Seed Church. Surviving Tommy are his son, Thomas E. ...
Cornelius Joseph Casey, Jr. JAN 15, 1930 - DEC 27, 2016
Cornelius Joseph “Joe” Casey Jr passed away Tuesday December 27, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born January 15, 1930 in Savannah GA to Cornelius J. and Elizabeth Sherhouse Casey, Sr. Joe attended Benedictine Academy in Savannah and was a medic in the Army from 1950 to 1956. He retired from Savannah’s Blue Circle Cement Company in 1992 as the shipping director and moved to Jesup GA where he lived and enjoyed his grandkids and great grand until recently. Joe was a 4th Degree member of the Brunswick chapter of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians h ...
Lloyd McLean Page SEP 29, 1930 - DEC 27, 2016
SAVANNAH – Lloyd McLean Page, 86, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born September 29, 1930 in Erwin, NC, he was the son of the late Ernest and Gladys Avery Page. Lloyd served for four years in the United States Navy, stationed in Pensacola, FL. He met and married the love of his life, Glenda Mace, in Erwin before moving to Los Angeles, CA. They were married for forty-eight years before her death fourteen years ago. In 1966 Lloyd and Glenda moved to Savannah where he worked as a quality control inspector for Grumman Aerospace, now Gulfstream, until his retirement in 19 ...
Charles Brian Page MAR 11, 1966 - DEC 27, 2016
Charles Brian Page, 50, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Savannah, son of Edward V. and Marion McCullough Page. Brian was a 1984 graduate of Savannah High School. After high school, he began a career with Union Camp/International Paper and later as a surveyor with the Georgia Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Page. Surviving are his daughters, Danielle Felts of Allenhurst, GA; Brianne Page of Jacksonville, FL; father, Edward V. Page of Savannah; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Regina Page of ...
Paul J. Kersten APR 08, 1921 - DEC 26, 2016
8 April 1921 to 26 December 2016 After 95 interesting and adventurous years, Paul J. Kersten peacefully passed away the morning after Christmas. Coming of age in World War II Europe as the eldest of thirteen children, the Germans took him and placed him in a forced labor camp. Over a period of years, he escaped, headed west, was recaptured, escaped again, and made his way to southern Holland, which was behind allied lines. His family, however, was stuck north of the line, so a reunion had to wait until the war’s end. He then assisted his family in re-starting their shipping business, which ...
Roberta Eugenia Callahan JAN 19, 1936 - DEC 24, 2016
Roberta Eugenia Williamson Callahan, 80, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. The Greenville, South Carolina native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Frobel Circle, the Huntingdon Women’s Guild, the Garden Club of Savannah, the Savannah Widow’s Society, and was a volunteer at St. Joseph’s-Candler Auxiliary for many years. Surviving are her husband, James R. Callahan of Savannah; a son, Michael Kevin Callahan of Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Sharon Callahan-Newton of Rock Hill, SC; a brother, Ford Walker Williamso ...
Jack Harvey Wright SEP 21, 1934 - DEC 22, 2016
KNOXVILLE, TN - Jack H. Wright, age 82, of Knoxville, formerly of Savannah passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was a former member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Savannah and a Lifetime 32nd Degree Mason. He retired from PPG Industries after 44 years. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Louise (BoPeep) Wright; Daughters, Carole (Bill) Heath and Ruth Biello; Sons, Bill (Sandy) Wright and Bob (Julie) Wright; Grandchildren, Whitney (Ryan) Walker, Dylan Kight, David (Kelley) Wright, Taylor (Nick) Spooner, Kayla Heath, Alison Biello, Jack Wright and Katherine Wright; Great-gran ...
Rebecca Ann Kerr DEC 23, 1931 - DEC 20, 2016
Rebecca Ann Kerr Rebecca Ann Kerr, 85, died December 20, 2016 at Riverview Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her children. She was born December 23, 1931 in Thomaston, GA, where she lived most of her life until moving to Savannah in 1969. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Thomaston, GA and attended Grady Memorial Nursing School for two years in Atlanta, GA. Rebecca had a love for animals and was a volunteer foster mom for abandoned Shih Tzu’s at the Savannah Humane Society. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Pierce K. Mason, Sr., an ...
John N. DeVaro NOV 05, 1915 - DEC 19, 2016
SAVANNAH – John N. DeVaro, age 101, died Monday, December 19, 2016, at Buckingham South. A native of Rochester, NY he had lived in Savannah since 2008. Mr. DeVaro was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served in New Guinea with the Jolly Roger Squad. He retired from Rochester Telephone Co. in 1980. Mr. DeVaro was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He liked his pasta and bowling, and he loved his family. Surviving are his wife, Joanne DeVaro; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. John M. DeVaro and Dr. Josepha DeVaro; and two grandchildren, Sarah ...
Mary A. Morris JUL 08, 1943 - DEC 18, 2016
SAVANNAH – Mary A. Morris, 73, died Sunday, December 18, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Surviving are four sons, Chris Morris (Sharon), Jimmy Stringer, Donell Morris, and Allen Morris; two sisters; and several grandchildren including Taylor Morris and Victoria Morris; and her longtime companion, Lewis Page. Visitation: 5-7 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service: 1:00 pm on Friday, December 23, 2016 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Please sign our o ...
Richard L. Edwards JUN 26, 1954 - DEC 17, 2016
SAVANNAH – Richard (“Ricky”) L. Edwards, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2016 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on June 26th, 1954 in Columbia, SC and lived in Savannah for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Ernest G. Edwards in 2000, mother, Dorothea H. Edwards in 2011, brother, Ernest (“Teddy”) Edwards, III in 2003, sister, Priscilla Edwards Johnson in 2003, and niece, Kimberly Johnson Smith in 2015. Ricky is survived by his brother, Gregory S. Edwards, nieces, Kristina A. Johnson and Kathleen Johnson Abendroth, and nephews, Christopher ...
Deborah Williams Snyderburn JAN 18, 1961 - DEC 16, 2016
Deborah Williams Snyderburn, 55, of Savannah, GA passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was the beloved wife of David M. Synderburn. Debbie was born in Columbia SC on January 18, 1961 and grew up in Statesboro, GA where she graduated from Statesboro High School. Debbie is survived by her husband, David M. Snyderburn; her parents, Pauline (Dykes) Williams and Delmas (Jane) Williams; her children, Derrick Joiner of Tulsa, OK, Meranda (JaWuan) Brown of Savannah, GA and step son, David (Jess) Snyderburn, Jr. of Rincon GA; brother, Joe Williams of Statesboro, GA, step sister, Julie McWilliam ...
James Carlton Showalter JAN 09, 1937 - DEC 16, 2016
James Carlton Showalter James Carlton Showalter, son of the late Bernice and Harry Showalter, passed away Dec. 16th at Savannah Hospice . He was 79. A native of Metter and a lifelong resident of Savannah, Carlton graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong State University. Along with his brother, Jerry, he was co-owner of Southern Automotive & Equipment. He served 16 years in the Georgia Army National Guard and retired in 1969 with the rank of Staff sergeant. Carlton enjoyed fishing, coaching Little League baseball and reading, especially about the American Civil War. Bu ...
Phillip W. Celland, Jr. NOV 20, 1975 - DEC 15, 2016
PORT WENTWORTH- Phillip W. Celland, Jr., 41, of Port Wentworth, GA died on December 15, 2016, at his home. A native of Savannah, GA, Phillip was a 1994 graduate of Alfred E. Beach High School. He worked for several years at McCall’s Supply, Inc. where he was Assistant Manager. Surviving are his mother, Kathryn Stanfield; his father and step-mother, Phillip W. Celland, Sr. and Betty Celland; his brother, Eric Celland; two sisters, Mary Celland and Serena Sampson; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Wayne Stanfield. A Memorial Service will be held ...
Sandra Kay DeLoach SEP 25, 1951 - DEC 15, 2016
ELLABELL – Sandra Kay DeLoach, 65, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family and under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. A native of Dover, Delaware, Mrs. DeLoach had lived in Ellabell since 2000. She is survived by her children, Katherine LeeAnn NeSmith and her husband, Bo; Tony DeLoach and his wife, Teresa; and Johnny Blitch and his wife, Lynn; a brother, Johnny Mack Cannon; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Mrs. DeLoach was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie DeLoach, and two daughters, Vera Blitch and Tonya Blitch. Arrangements for the Memorial ...
Rami Thompson JUL 02, 1965 - DEC 14, 2016
Rami Thompson, 51, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016. She was born July 2, 1965 in Atlanta, GA. Rami was a Realtor in Atlanta before moving to Savannah. She is survived by her husband, Chris Thompson, of Savannah, son, Nic Thompson of Savannah, daughter, Rachel Thompson Noble (Randall) of Savannah, her mother and step-father, Linda T. Mullis and Jim Watson of Atlanta, her sister, Andria Lochtenbergh (Derik) of Atlanta, her brother Adam Mullis of Atlanta, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Memorial Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Fox & Weeks F ...
Edwin Davis DeLoach JUL 25, 1949 - DEC 14, 2016
Edwin Davis DeLoach Edwin Davis DeLoach, 67, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was the owner of Carpet Masters Carpet Cleaners along with his son. He was a member of the A.O.P.A. (Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association), and the Sons of the American Legion Post 154. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Griner DeLoach, and father, M. Wilson DeLoache, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Barbara B. DeLoach, son, Joseph Wilson DeLoach, daughter, Laura Helen Pearson-DeLoach, mother, Virginia C. DeLoache, brother, Marion Wilson DeLoache, Jr. ...
Joseph L. West FEB 27, 1918 - DEC 14, 2016
Joseph Louis Henry West Savannah - Joseph Louis Henry West, 98, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital. “Joe” was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. During WWII he proudly served in the US Army Air Corp. Joe was the owner and operator of Motor Accessory for over 40 years. Joe was devoted to his faith, his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 62 years, Betty West and his sisters, Donna Shepherd, Rhoda Plaspohl and Maxine McBride. He is survived by his one brother Preston West (Agnes); his three ...
Tim R. Lurtz OCT 09, 1955 - DEC 13, 2016
Tim Lurtz died Tuesday December 13th while in the embrace of his wife. He was born in O’Fallon, Illinois on October 9, 1955 and settled in Savannah. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He loved his wife Terri Jones, and kitten Harper Lee, not always in that order, and his siblings Terry and Beth Lurtz, Judy and Jim Schulte, Tom Lurtz and Linda Gleye, Jan and Richard Klie, nieces and nephews Kirstin and Erin Lurtz, Deb McCarthy, Ben Schulte, Cassie and Noah Lurtz, Katie Brown, Jen Perkins, Dana and Ryan Williams and the many friends he considered to be part of his family. The famil ...
Martha MIller Brown DEC 14, 1935 - DEC 12, 2016
Martha Miller Brown, 80, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. She retired from C&S Bank and was preceded in death by her husband, Savannah Police Officer, Sgt. J.J. Brown. Surviving are her daughters, Belinda Burnett (Eric), and Donna Tyson (Spencer) and her son, Kevin Brown (Patti); sister, Betty Miller; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in memory of Martha Miller Brown and Sgt. J.J. Brown to the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire, twohundredclub.org, to benefit p ...
Henry Meier Conners, Jr. JUL 06, 1948 - DEC 10, 2016
Henry Meier Conners, Jr., 68, died Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. Meier was born in Savannah, GA on July 6, 1948, the son of the late Henry Meier Conners and Eunice Bell Conners. He is a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. After his military tenure, he settled in Savannah and began a career as a firefighter with the Savannah Fire Department retiring after 33 of service. Meier also retired from Oelschig Nursery. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Penny Conners. Meier is survived by his sisters, Lynn (Doug) Mulcock of Liberty Towns ...