Obituaries
Madge Ann Yawn Slade MAR 12, 1927 - NOV 15, 2016
SAVANNAH – Madge Ann Yawn Slade, 89, died November 15, 2016 at Savannah Square. She was born March 12, 1927, in Thomaston, GA to the late Robert Walker and Alberta H. Yawn. She graduated from R. E. Lee Institute in 1944 and from Wesleyan College in 1948. On June 16, 1948, she was married to James Milton Slade in Thomaston, GA. Their love for their home of Thomaston and their friends there showed no bounds. Her friends in “The Bridge Club” were as close as any imaginable, but the Slades moved to Savannah in 2006 to be near their daughter. Madge was a lifelong member of the First United Methodis ...
Don Jeffrey McElveen JUN 08, 1940 - NOV 15, 2016
Savannah - Don Jeffrey McElveen, 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on November 15, 2016, at Candler Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, and was the son of Cluese and Mary Roddenbery McElveen. He started his lifelong career in the menswear business in 1960 at John B. Rourke, and after 55 years retired as co-owner. He took absolute pleasure in delighting longtime friends and customers with his impeccable sense of style and legendary service. He enjoyed a full and wonderful life blessed with God, family, and friends. He was a member of Saint John’s ...
Richard Laurence Williams FEB 05, 1915 - NOV 15, 2016
Richard Laurence Williams died November 15, 2016 at his home. Mr. Williams was born February 5, 1915, in Van Meter IA, to Thomas C. and Garnet Clayton Williams. His childhood on a farm near Ruthven IA, taught him the value of hard work and frugality. After graduating from Silver Lake High School in Ayrshire IA, Mr. Williams left home to attend Iowa State University. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and a reserve commission in the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Williams was called to active duty in the US Army a few months before Pearl Harbor. During three years of service in ...
John Christian Snedeker SEP 04, 1927 - NOV 14, 2016
John Christian Snedeker, longtime resident of Wilmington Island, passed away on November 14, 2016 after several years of declining health. He was 89 years old. John was born in Babylon, NY on September 4, 1927 to Charles Valentine Snedeker and Marion Olsen Snedeker. His early years involved much time sailing the waters of Great South Bay. John loved sailing and the water, and was never far from either. He was throughout his life industrious, determined; principled, steady, and honest; a good man and father. John graduated from Babylon High School in 1944 as Salutatorian, and then went on to Co ...
Reginald Boyd "Don" Donaldson, Jr. MAR 29, 1941 - NOV 13, 2016
SAVANNAH - Reginald Boyd “Don” Donaldson, Jr. of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on November 13, 2016, at the age of 75. He was born in Savannah to Reginald Boyd Donaldson and Marie Kuhlke Donaldson on March 29, 1941. He is preceded in death by both parents. Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Gill Donaldson, his daughter Cindy (Chris) Phillips, his son Jeffrey (Shari) Donaldson, his brother Glenn (Shirley) Donaldson, and his six grandchildren: Sarah Phillips, Elizabeth (Matt) Phillips Broullire, Will Phillips, Connor Donaldson, Andrew Donaldson, and Katie Donaldson. Don graduated from ...
Henry D. Hall, Jr. NOV 03, 1937 - NOV 13, 2016
Henry Daniels Hall, Jr. Henry Daniels Hall, Jr., 79, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Hilton Head Hospital. He was born November 3, 1937 in Savannah to the late Henry D. Hall, Sr. and Euna Anderson Hall. Henry was a 1955 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended Armstrong Jr. College. He was a member of the Air National Guard and a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He was past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Macon, GA and was also a member of the Macon Board of Realtors as well as the Survivors Club. He was the owner of Hall Realty, and was an accompl ...
John F. Adkins, Jr. APR 23, 1942 - NOV 12, 2016
John Frank Adkins, Jr., age 74, died peacefully after a long illness on November 12, 2016. Born on April 23, 1942 and raised in Savannah, John was the son of the late Billie Nelson Adkins and John Frank Adkins, Sr. He attended Chatham County Public Schools and was a 1960 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School. Upon graduation, John entered the military, serving in the United States Army as both a fixed wing and rotary wing pilot. He earned the designation of Aviation Safety Officer from the Institute for Aerospace Safety from the University of Southern California and held the designati ...
Audrey Ellis Gladin FEB 11, 1921 - NOV 11, 2016
Audrey Ellis Gladin, 95, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Portal, Georgia, daughter of Joseph Ellis and Julia Chester Ellis. Mrs. Gladin was a hair stylist in Savannah for 38 years and most of that time a shop owner. She was a Past Matron of Amity Chapter 183 Order of the Eastern Star and has been a member of the Eastern Star since 1950. She also held state appointed offices in the O.E.S. Mrs. Gladin was Charter President of Rebel Chapter American Business Women’s Association. The first chapter in Savannah and was named “Women of the Year” in 19 ...
Sherry Turner Swanburg - NOV 10, 2016
Sherry Turner Swanburg died Thursday, November 10, 2016. Sherry was a life-long resident of Savannah. She is survived by her mother, Linda Church and step-father, Bruce Church of Atlanta; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Larkin Pangburn; nephew, Wyatt of Ball Ground, GA; son, Michael and his wife Emily and three grandchildren of Ashland, KY, and extended family from Atlanta and Arlington, VA. Funeral arrangements are private. ...
Dr. Silas Dobbs McCaslin DEC 06, 2016 - NOV 10, 2016
Savannah – Dr. Silas Dobbs McCaslin, age 75, died on November 10, 2016, in Savannah, Georgia. Born December 6, 1940, in Louisville, Mississippi, he was the son of Alston Jones McCaslin, IV of Grenada, Mississippi, and Mary Margaret (Dobbs) (McCaslin) Ward of Ackerman, Mississippi, and the stepson of Eugene Long Ward, M.D., of Gainesville, Georgia, all of whom preceded him in death. A 1958 graduate of Gainesville High School, Gainesville, Georgia, he earned the B.A. (1962), D.D.S, (1966), and M.S.D. (1968) degrees from Emory University. He served a residency at both Scottish Rite Children’s Hos ...
Flossie Irene Rice Harrison OCT 22, 1920 - NOV 09, 2016
Flossie Irene Rice Harrison, 96, entered into eternal rest November 9, 2016. She was born October 22, 1920, in LaGrange, Georgia, to her parents, Russell Morgan Rice and Gertrude Hearn Rice, as the oldest of seven children. In 1932 she moved with her family to Augusta, where she lived for 77 years before moving to Savannah to live with her daughter and son-in-law in 2009. She is pre-deceased by her husband Bernard, daughter Joan, her parents, four sisters, and two brothers. “Ms. Flossie” is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Skip Watson, her son Thomas Bernard Harris ...
Ann Booker Mackey NOV 25, 1928 - NOV 09, 2016
SAVANNAH - Ann Booker Mackey, of Savannah, died on Nov 9, 2016 at the age of 87. She was born in Savannah on Nov 25, 1928 to Elfrieda Schroeder Booker and Joseph Amos Booker Sr. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, H. Lance Mackey Jr., her sister Elfrieda Booker Hendrix and her brother Joseph A. Booker Jr. The oldest of five children, she is survived by her brothers Stephen W. Booker and Randal S Booker, her son H. Lance Mackey, III and daughter China Brooks Kimbrell, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She graduated from Fassifern School for Girls, a noted preparator ...
Lillian Hinely Sterling FEB 25, 1920 - NOV 09, 2016
Lillian passed away on November 9, at Savannah Hospice, she was 96. She was a native Savannahian who enjoyed many community activities. She was a member of the Savannah Garden Club, Madrigal Singers of Savannah, and a board member of the Savannah Widows Society. She worshipped her Lord in the Episcopal Church, St. Francis of the Islands, where she served as choir member, Daughters of the King, Meals on Wheels and Inner City Night Shelter. Lillian was a former organist also for St. Phillips Church, Hinesville, Ga. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Sterling Reis and grandsons David P. Reis ...
Carolyn Frazier Springfield SEP 09, 1928 - NOV 08, 2016
Frances Carolyn Frazier Springfield, 88, died November 8, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. Carolyn married Robert Currier Springfield in 1951 and became a devoted Navy wife. She was a member of the Catholic faith, Retired Officers Wives Club, volunteer at Candler Hospital Gift Shop and past member of the Candler Auxillary Board of Directors. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin Frazier, Jr. and Mildred Cook Frazier, of Savannah, GA, and husband CW03 ...
Sebastian Joseph "Poppa" Orsini OCT 24, 1916 - NOV 08, 2016
Sebastian Joseph Orsini (Poppa), passed away on November 8, 2016 at the age of 100. He was born in Savannah, attended Benedictine, and graduated from the University of Georgia. It was with much pride that he claimed the title of "oldest living B.C. Cadet," having graduated with the class of 1934. He and his wife, Emma Badgett Orsini, were also named "the longest married couple in the Diocese of Savannah," for their 75 years together. A veteran of the Army Air Corps, after World War II, he spent several years teaching and coaching and worked with the DuPont Company until his retirement. In 19 ...
Clyde H. Rhines OCT 19, 1935 - NOV 07, 2016
Clyde Hastings Rhines, Jr., 81, died November 7, 2016, at home. He was the son of the late Clyde and Marion Rhines. Born on October 19, 1935, in Savannah, he graduated from Georgia Military Academy in 1953 and matriculated shortly thereafter at Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he obtained a degree in Ornamental Horticulture after 7 short adventure filled years. He loved Auburn University and was a faithful Tiger until the day he died….in his Auburn t-shirt. War Eagle! In 1957, he married Penny Ann Boyd, with whom he shared 59 wonderful years. He joined his family in their business and ...
Gerald J. McManus DEC 15, 1933 - NOV 07, 2016
Gerald J. McManus of Savannah died Monday, November 7, 2016, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on December 15, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late James and Catherine McManus. He was a graduate of Villanova University and served honorably in the United States Army. He was employed by the United States Customs Service, rising to become the District Director for the State of Georgia and then Assistant Commissioner for Commercial Operations where he oversaw the efforts of 6,000 employees. Later, he served as the Vice President for Regulatory Affairs for BDP International ...
Ray Garrett JUN 06, 1942 - NOV 06, 2016
Ray Garrett, 74, of Savannah, Georgia and Winter Haven, FL passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in Winter Haven, FL. The Savannah native was born on June 6, 1942 and attended Dublin High School. He served in the United States Coast Guard and retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, visiting and talking with family as well as old and new friends. For many years, he was an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Savannah. He was also a member of VFW Auxiliary in Winter Haven and the American Legion. Ray was preceded in de ...
Betty Burnside Glover NOV 17, 1932 - NOV 05, 2016
Alpharetta- Betty Burnside Glover, 83, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her home. She was a native of Savannah and graduate of Commercial High School. She was very active at Epworth United Methodist Church where she and her husband served as youth ministers. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend. Her daughter, Janice Glover preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, Harold Glover; son, David Glover; daughter, Amy Glover-Giusto (Victor); grandsons, Michael David Giusto and Nicholas Vincent Giusto, all of Alpharetta and her brother, ...
Donald Kent Shockey Lt. Col., U.S.M.C. (Ret.) AUG 23, 1939 - NOV 05, 2016
Donald Kent Shockey, Lt. Col., U.S.M.C. (Ret.), 77 years old, died peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2016 in his home on Wilmington Island. Mr. Shockey was born on August 23, 1939 in Atchison, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958. After retiring in Savannah, Georgia he taught Navy ROTC at Jenkins High School, and was an active member of the Marine Corps League, Navy League, American Legion Post 184, VFW Post 4392, Retired Officers Association, Military Order of World Wars, and Coast Guard Auxiliary & Division Captain. He wa ...
Calvin Lyle Walker JAN 07, 1972 - NOV 05, 2016
Pooler- Calvin Lyle Walker, 44, of Pooler, Georgia died on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Savannah’s Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on January 7, 1972 and was the youngest child of Linda Lyle Walker and the late James Panknin Walker, Jr. Lyle was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and earned an Industrial Electrical Technology degree from Augusta Technical College. He worked in sales for Brasseler USA. When not working, Lyle enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, hunting, golf and rooting for the University of Georgia football team. Survivors include his ...
Rhonda Marlene Lee OCT 30, 1958 - NOV 04, 2016
Pooler- Rhonda Marlene Lee, passed away at her home in Pooler, Georgia on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Rhonda was born on October 30, 1958 in Savannah, Georgia and was the youngest of nine children of the late J.C. and Bee Lee. She was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Statesboro, Georgia. Rhonda graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School in 1976 and was the Licensed Practical Nurse program class President and first graduate of Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro in 1990. Rhonda was a career LPN at regional hospitals and nursing facilities. In addition to her parents, Rhonda was pre ...
Linda Joyce Croft Hubbard JUN 23, 1947 - NOV 04, 2016
Mrs. Linda J. Hubbard died Peacefully at her home on November 4, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 69. Linda is survived by Husband, Kenneth L. Hubbard Sr., Two Sons, Kenneth L. Hubbard Jr. and James O. Hubbard Sr., a Daughter-in-Law, Jamie L. Hubbard, 4 Grandchildren, James O. Hubbard Jr., Alex L. Hubbard, Shannon M. Hubbard, and Kenneth L. Hubbard III, and 5 Great Grand Children, Colby L. O. Hubbard, James L. Hubbard III, Kenneth Leland Cowart, Emma Cowart, and Raelynn J Chrysler. Linda was born on June 23, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia. She married Kenneth L. Hubbard, on November 3, 1962. ...
Carrie T. Clark OCT 05, 1929 - NOV 04, 2016
Carrie T. Clark passed away peacefully at her home Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born in Tennille, GA October 5, 1929 and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was the owner of Renee’s Beauty Salon and Paris Beauty School for many years and most recently, Green Acres Personal Care Homes. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Richmond Hill. Her husband, Robert B. Clark, Sr., proceeded her in death. Surviving are her daughter, Renee Konnerup (Ole) of Nairobi, Kenya; son, Joseph F. (Freddy) Cutten of Savannah; sister, Claudia Smith of Richmond Hill; grandchildren, Rachel Ivy of Manil ...
Major (RET) Robert James McGrath Sr. JUN 29, 1928 - NOV 04, 2016
Major (RET) Robert James McGrath Sr., 88 of Richmond Hill died on November 4, 2016. Robbie was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late Anna Leonard McGrath Smith and Robert O’Keefe McGrath. He grew up in the Old Fort on east Broad Street where he attended Maris and Cathedral Elementary School. He graduated from Benedictine Military School where he played football and basketball for the Cadets. He attended Armstrong State College where he studied Business. He entered the United States Marine Corp and served three years. After leaving active duty he enlisted in the Army National Guard ...
Edgar Parker Middleton APR 17, 1935 - NOV 03, 2016
Middleton, Edgar P., 81, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1935 in Prince Charles County, MD. He was a graduate of Rochefort American High School in France, June 1954. He attended Glendale College and graduated Phi Theta Kappa, March 1969. Ed served in the United States Airforce, Amarillo, Texas specializing in Aircraft Mechanics Jet Engine. He worked for Autonectics Division of North American Aviation Inc., Farmington, L.I., and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, Georgia where he was in charge of the G-5 program. Ed, along with his family part ...
Corbin Joseph Dunn SEP 18, 1972 - NOV 03, 2016
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Corbin Joseph Dunn Corbin Joseph Dunn, 44, of Arlington, Virginia, died peacefully Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his family home in Savannah after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was born September 18, 1972 in Savannah. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1991. He was a member of the National Honor Society and played on the football and tennis teams. Corbin attended the University of Georgia on an Alumni Scholarship and was in the Honors Program. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Terry Business School at the University, and was a member of Kap ...
Jamie A. Jobe MAY 17, 1958 - NOV 02, 2016
Jamie A. Jobe (Patterson) Jamie A. Jobe, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Candler Hospital after a long illness. Jamie was born in Augusta on May 17, 1958 and lived most of her life in Savannah. She attended Georgia Southern University where she received her Master’s Degree. She retired from Georgia Regional Hospital after 30 years of service. She was Secretary-Treasurer of the Fairway Oaks Board for many years and was predeceased by her father, James J. Jobe. Surviving are her husband, George Patterson; her mother, Thelma Jobe; her brothers, Ron and Mike; and her sisters, Rita and Rosemary ...