Obituaries
Walter S. Schaaf, Jr. JAN 05, 1930 - JAN 19, 2017
Walter S. Schaaf, Jr., 87, died Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was a native of Savannah and long-time resident of Whitemarsh Island and the son of Walter S. Schaaf, Sr. and May Driscoll Schaaf. He retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers and also as Lt. Col. with the 165th GA Air National Guard, where he was Staff Civil Engineer and Commander of the Civil Engineer Unit. His education included Marist School, Cathedral School, Benedictine Military School, The Citadel, The Engineer School at Ft. Belvoir, Army Intelligence School at Oberammergau Germany and the Industrial College of the Armed F ...
Kathleen Stanford Spivey JUL 17, 1928 - JAN 18, 2017
SAVANNAH – Kathleen Stanford Spivey, 88, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017. A native of Claxton, GA, she was the daughter of the late George Gray Stanford, Sr. and Kathleen McKenzie Stanford. Kathleen was an honor graduate of Claxton high school, class of 1945, where she was a school bus driver in 1944-1945. Following high school she moved to Savannah and worked for Interstate Life Insurance Co. where she met the love of her life, Leo Spivey. They were married May 15, 1946 after a courtship of five months. Kathleen was a member of Southside Baptist Church where she attended the Bevill Sunday Sc ...
Henry Bowers Groover III, O.P. JUN 20, 1954 - JAN 17, 2017
Henry Bowers Groover III, O.P. Henry Bowers Groover III, O.P., 62, passed away on January 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Bowers Groover, Jr. and Carmel Register Groover. Hank is survived by his brothers, Michael Groover (Paula) and J. Nicholas Groover (Jodi), along with two nieces and two nephews. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services were held privately. Remembrances can be made to the Old Savannah City Mission. ...
Diane (Dee) Prettie Quirk AUG 04, 1924 - JAN 17, 2017
Diane Prettie Quirk (1933-2017) SAVANNAH, GA - Diane (Dee) Prettie Quirk, 83, died peacefully with family by her side on January 17 after an extended illness. She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, earning a Master’s degree in Chemistry. It was at the University of Michigan that she met her loving husband of almost 59 years, Harrison (Hoddy) Quirk. They spent 40 years of their married life in Ware, Massachusetts, raising three kids and together operating Quirk Wire, a specialty wire and cable manufacturing business, before moving to S ...
Sara Mixon Lanier APR 05, 1928 - JAN 17, 2017
Sara Marie Mixon Lanier Sara Marie Mixon Lanier, 88, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1928 to the late Mike and Leila Mixon, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Elliott Lanier, Sr., and a daughter, Kimberly Ann Dowd. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Walter E. Lanier, Jr. (Kathy), and Rick Lanier (Debi), one daughter, Jeri Hewitt, twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Fores ...
Jeannette Jones Hughes AUG 04, 1924 - JAN 17, 2017
Savannah, GA - Jeannette J. Hughes died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Jeannette and her late husband Francis lived on Hilton Head island, SC for over thirty years following his retirement. They enjoyed their time there with many community and social affairs, Jeannette especially enjoyed bridge with her friends and walking on the beach. They were always amazed at the changes that took place during their years on Hilton Head, and fondly remembered there was only one stop light when they moved to the island in 1976. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She was ...
Edward Paul Aimar OCT 29, 1927 - JAN 17, 2017
Edward Paul Aimar Edward Paul Aimar, 89, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2017. He was born October 29, 1927 and grew up in Wagoner Heights. He graduated from Savannah High School and served in the US Army stationed in Tokyo during WWII as a military police. Upon returning to Savannah, he started working at Union Camp where he worked for 40 years as a Senior Engineer in the Mill Technical Division. He retired in 1988. He was an avid golfer and won the Mary Calder Club Championship 15 times. He volunteered his time to the Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union for which he won the Moses C. ...
Grady Winston Foster OCT 19, 1935 - JAN 15, 2017
SAVANNAH – Grady Winston Foster, 81, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Griffin, GA and a 1953 graduate of Fayette County High School he lived in Savannah for most of his life. He entered the United States Air Force in 1956, served in the Philippines and was discharged in 1962. In the early 1960’s Grady became involved in Sports Car Racing. He began his career in the automobile business in 1962 with the Critz automotive organization which took him to Charleston, SC from 1964 – 1969 and then to West Palm Beach, FL from 1969 – 1974. He returne ...
John Stephen Lewis AUG 16, 1938 - JAN 15, 2017
John Stephen Lewis, 78, of Wilmington Island passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Hospice Savannah. He was born August 16, 1938, in Lumberton, NC, to Alfred A. Lewis and Myrtle Humphrey. He attended high school in Jacksonville, FL and entered the Air Force in 1956, serving in Thailand, Hawaii, California, Arizona, Wyoming, and Nebraska, retiring at the rank of technical sergeant with honorable discharge in 1976. Moving to Savannah he worked in the Chatham County Sheriff Office, retiring as Sargent. During the same decades he was a volunteer with the Southside Fire Department. ...
Bruce Anderson Cannady APR 12, 1948 - JAN 15, 2017
Savannah - Bruce Anderson Cannady, 68, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with family by his side. Bruce was a 1966 graduate of Savannah High School. He attended Georgia Military School and went on to earn two master’s degrees from the University of Georgia. He worked over 20 years as an executive in the shipping industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard and Myrtis Anderson Cannady. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Patricia Cannady, two sons, Colin Graham Cannady, Blake Anderson Cannady all of Savannah; step-daughter, Angela Nguyen (Tuen) of M ...
Beverly Lee Lewis JUN 30, 1949 - JAN 15, 2017
SAVANNAH – Beverly Lee Lewis, 67, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice Savannah. Beverly was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School. Surviving are Roy Lutes; her daughter, Angie White (Joey); her son, Donnie Lewis (Rebecca); 2 sisters, Theresa Boyles and Donna Coleman; a brother, Danny Lee; and 3 grandchildren, Taylor White and Juniper and Logan Lewis. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Th ...
Madeline Eleanor Hollingsworth JUN 16, 1924 - JAN 12, 2017
Madeline Eleanor Hollingsworth, died peacefully 1/12/2017 at Riverview Nursing Rehabilitation of Savannah. She was born 6/16/1924 in Greenville, SC and lived most of her adult life in Savannah. She graduated HS and attended technical school becoming a dental hygienist, but is remembered fondly for her talent as a seamstress, gardener and gracious hostess. A loving daughter, wife and mother preceded in death by her mother Mary E Barrow, stepfather Boyd H Reeves, daughters Twila and Pam Kytle and beloved husband Eugene P Hollingsworth. Madeline wished remembrances be made to Hospice of Savannah ...
Bruce C. Bauman JAN 04, 1942 - JAN 12, 2017
On Thursday, January 12, 2017, Bruce Bauman was delivered into the arms of Jesus at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Savannah to Joseph Bauman, Sr. and Annie Tillman Bauman. He attended Savannah High School and served in the Army National Guard. Bruce was the owner of Brass Hammer, Inc. and a golf ranger at the Landings. He was a member of the Chatham Artillery and the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christy and brothers, G.S. Richards and Donald M. Bauman. Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Carol ...
Dolores Jean "Dea" McLaughlin JUN 19, 1929 - JAN 12, 2017
Dolores Jean McLaughlin Dolores Jean McLaughlin, 87, died on January 12, 2017 at Spanish Oaks Retreat, in Savannah, Georgia, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dea, the only child of Roy and Mildred Ludy, was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 19, 1929. She spent most of her childhood in Columbus, Ohio. As a young adult she moved to Detroit, Michigan where she met the love of her life, Joe McLaughlin. They were married in 1948 and their loving marriage of 66 years was an inspiration to all of their family. Dea enjoyed her work as a dental assistant but she left that employment to devote ...
Harry Millard Downs JUL 28, 1930 - JAN 12, 2017
SAVANNAH - Harry Millard Downs, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 12, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Jenkintown, PA he graduated from Ursinus College in 1952 and joined the US Air Force and attended Aviation Cadet School at Harlingen Air Force Base (TX). He was a bombardier and navigator on a B-29 Superfortress in the 582nd Air Re-Supply Squadron based in England, flying missions throughout Europe and North Africa. After returning to the US , Harry continued serving in the Air Force Reserves with the 89th Aerial Port Squadron ...
Henry E. Rappe OCT 20, 1944 - JAN 12, 2017
Henry Edwin Rappe Henry Edwin Rappe, 72, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Candler Hospital. He was born October 20, 1944 to the late Edwin Taylor and Ana Meana Rappe. Henry was a 1962 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended Florida State University on a football scholarship, and also played for the Savannah Indians semi-pro football team. He was the recipient of lineman of the year for the City of Savannah in 1961, and was All-City for several years, and All-State in 1961. He was also a member of the Savannah Darting Association Hall of Fame. He served in the U.S. Army and was r ...
John Stephen DeLorme JAN 02, 1962 - JAN 12, 2017
John Stephen DeLorme, 55, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on January 12, 2017 after a long, brave fight battling a chordoma, a rare brain tumor. He bravely fought over the past year the health complications stemming from that brain tumor. John was born on January 2, 1962. He was a native and life-long resident of Savannah. John was the son of Rita H. DeLorme and the late Harry H. DeLorme, Sr. John was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and Armstrong State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History. He recently celebrated twenty years of service a ...
Dorothy Jean Newman Clark OCT 18, 1926 - JAN 10, 2017
Dorothy Jean Newman Clark died on Tuesday, January 10, peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born on October 18, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas and lived in Texas for most of her life before moving to Savannah, Georgia to be near family. Jean attended high school in Texas and attended Texas Tech and SMU. On October 5, 1950, she married the love of her life, Courtney Clark. They moved several places with his career at Exxon and eventually settled in Midland Texas for over 50 years. They raised their 2 daughters in Texas. Jean was active in their lives and enjoyed working at the Midla ...
Amy Boyette Demas JUN 02, 1921 - JAN 10, 2017
Amy Boyette Demas Amy Boyette Demas of Savannah, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Collins, Georgia, Tattnall County, on June 2, 1921 and lived in Savannah most of her life. Mrs. Demas was happily married to Pat Demas, Jr. for 51 years who preceded her in death. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was employed with International Paper until her retirement. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, followed by a Prayer Service at 2:00 p.m. in the Hodgson Chape ...
Robert Charles "Bob Adkins JUL 14, 1926 - JAN 09, 2017
The position of Best Father in the World has been vacated! Robert Charles “Bob” Adkins passed away peacefully on January 9th at Hospice Savannah after 90 years and five months of devoted service to his family, community, and country. Bob Adkins was born in Norwalk, Ohio, on July 14th, 1926, to Thomas Ward Adkins and Esther Marie Schauss. Bob met Edna “Eddie” Fishburne in Charleston and they married in 1956. Bob and Eddie were together for 60 wonderful years and had five children: Robert Charles Junior and Robert Ward “Butch” both deceased, Julie married to David Southern with son Robby, Char ...
Thomas Lee Bennett, Jr. "Butch" JAN 31, 1941 - JAN 08, 2017
Thomas Lee Bennett, Jr. – “Butch” to many who knew and loved him died peacefully in Savannah, GA, on January 8, 2017, at the age of 75. The son of Thomas Lee Bennett, Sr., and Jewell Fletcher Bennett, he was born January 31, 1941 in Bogalusa, LA. He enlisted in the Air Force after high school and spent twelve years traveling the country and the world as a photomapper. While stationed in Montgomery, AL, he met a young woman named Lois Carol. In what he would call the best decision of his life, he wasted no time in proposing to her, and they were married on Dec. 31, 1963. After leaving active m ...
Emil Michael Szten JUL 01, 1917 - JAN 08, 2017
Emil Michael Szten, age 99, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan and was the son of Nickolaus and Helen Szten. A graduate of Michigan Technological Institute, he received a degree in civil and mechanical engineering in 1941. Emil served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and participated in the building of the USS Wisconsin. Following his military service, Emil worked at Borg Warner Corporation, Ingersoll Division in Kalamazoo, Michigan. There, he designed amphibious vehicles including the LVT and the LARC. After moving to Washington D.C., Emil su ...
Rachel Rawls Davis SEP 04, 1931 - JAN 08, 2017
Mrs. Rachel Rawls Davis, widow of the late Rev. Raymond Earl Davis, Jr., died peacefully, surrounded by family; on Sunday January 8, 2017 at 12:38pm at the age of 85. Her life was filled with love and laughter. She enjoyed four generations of her family. Limited by only mobility, she lived a full and active life until the end. She was born Rachel Izenia Oswalt in 1931 in Saluda County, South Carolina and was adopted at five months of age by her uncle and aunt, Lawrence and Maude Rawls of West Columbia, South Carolina and was given the name Rachel Rawls at that time. Mrs. Davis was a lifelong ...
John E. Martin SEP 19, 1922 - JAN 07, 2017
SAVANNAH – John E. Martin, 94, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving friends. A native of Mt. Vernon, GA he had lived in Savannah for the past 50 years and was retired from the Savannah Morning News. He served along with his brothers, Ralph and Raymond, in the Armed Forces during World War II and all survived the war to lead long and productive lives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Martin, and two daughters, Debbie and Carolyn. Surviving are his brother, Harley Martin of Macon, GA, several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear loving friends. A gra ...
Sister Mary Alvin Seubott, R.S.M. APR 10, 1935 - JAN 06, 2017
Sr. M. Alvin Seubott, R.S.M. Sr. Alvin quietly passed away on January 6, 2017, at Mercy Convent in Savannah, GA. Sr. Alvin was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Mt. St. Agnes High School, and Mt. St. Agnes College, receiving a B.A. in Education. She later went on to obtain a M.Ed. in special Education (specifically the psychology of emotionally disturbed children) from Loyola College in Maryland and at Boston College. “I am grateful for the higher education I received, I credit it with some of the success in my field, but really, we had to learn by doing.” Sister Alvin ...
Monica Maloney Ryan FEB 07, 1979 - JAN 05, 2017
Savannah- Monica Maloney Ryan, 37, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA but lived in Savannah since she was a small child. She was a 1997 graduate of Windsor Forest High School. Monica was creative and enjoyed drawing, making jewelry and writing. Surviving are her daughter, Olivia Ryan; mother, Linda Moore; sister, Lisa Proper; brother, James Maloney, Jr.; aunt, Roberta Kirk, all of Savannah; aunt, Elizabeth Casale of Pittsburgh, nieces, nephews, cousins and her two cats. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Fox & ...
James Lynch Ryan OCT 23, 1944 - JAN 05, 2017
James Lynch Ryan James Lynch Ryan, 72, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Savannah Beach Rehab and Nursing Home after years of failing health. He became a barber after graduating from Jenkins High School. Ryan, known to many as Jimmy, was best remembered as a barber at Pete’s Barber Shop on Montgomery Crossroad. He had also worked at the Hunter Army Airfield Barber Shop. Surviving are his daughter, Kathleen R. Ryan of Warren, N.J., two sisters, Mary Ryan Chandler of Tybee Island and Ellen Ryan Cliett of Whitemarsh Island; and three brothers, Joseph V. Ryan Jr., Capt. William J. Ryan of Dallas, ...
Louise Blackard Wexler MAR 19, 1932 - JAN 05, 2017
SAVANNAH – Louise Blackard Wexler, known to her family and friends as “Mama Lou”, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2017 with her daughters by her side. Born in Chattanooga, TN to Dr. and Mrs. William F. Blackard, she attended Girls Preparatory School, Tennessee High School, and received her B.A. from Duke University. She received her Master’s degree in Psychology from East Tennessee State University and was the school psychologist for the Johnson City School System until her retirement in 1998. Highlights of her professional career and accomplishments include president of the Tennessee Assoc ...
Douglas Daniel Humphries JUL 05, 1932 - JAN 05, 2017
Douglas Daniel Humphries, 84, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Candler Hospital with his wife, Martheda and daughter, Debbie by his side. He was born July 5, 1932 in Collins, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life. At age 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army where served 22 years and retired as Major. Mr. Humphries was a local business man and currently attended Southside Baptist Church. He always had a heart for missionary work and went on several missions to Haiti, Honduras and Guatemala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylord & Elizabeth Humphries; his first wife, Eleanor (Curl ...