Obituaries
Betty Clay JUN 19, 1929 - SEP 02, 2016
Savannah - Betty Jean Blakeslee Clay, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died September 2, 2016, at home in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Hastings Nebraska, the daughter of the late Bess and Earle T. Blakeslee. After graduating from Hastings High School, she worked for the FBI in Washington DC, where she met her future husband Lucas Daniel Clay, Jr. (Luke). Luke and Betty were married in Danville, Virginia in 1951. They lived in Danville, Virginia and Newark, Ohio and moved to Savannah in 1970 where they have lived ever since. Betty was ...
Jimmy Wallace Gower FEB 13, 1943 - AUG 31, 2016
Jimmy Wallace Gower, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and 6 grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to National Military Family Association, 3601 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 425, Alexandria, VA 22304. ...
Lorraine C. Conn NOV 25, 1926 - AUG 30, 2016
Lorraine Ciechanowski Conn, age 89, was born November 25,1926 in Chicago, II to Ignatius and Frances Ciechanowski. Lorraine went home to be with our Lord Tuesday, August 30, 2016, after an extended illness. Lorraine moved from Chicago to Florida and then settled in Savannah, GA where she resided until her death. Lorraine was a Communicant of St. James Catholic Church before moving to Savannah Commons and when her health did not permit her to go to church, she would attend Mass with Father Gabe of St. Frances Cabrini at Savannah Commons. She was dedicated to her Catholic faith. Her career was i ...
Elizabeth "Betty" Eure FEB 03, 1930 - AUG 29, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" Eure passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. She was born on February 3, 1930 to Arthur and Bertha Bennett in Savannah, Georgia. She worked at the Savannah Board of Education and then moved to a position at the Chatham County Health Department. Betty became a Certified Public Manager in 1982 and was Administrator of the East Health District of Georgia until her retirement in 1990. After retiring, she and her husband, J.C., moved to Ames where she helped raise her grandchildren. She was affectionately known as "Minnie" to her grandchildren as well as many children in the neighbo ...
Verna Lou Tootle DEC 01, 1925 - AUG 29, 2016
Savannah- Verna Lou Tootle, 90, died in Savannah Monday, August 29, 2016. A native of Tattnall County, she was one of six children of the late Lee and Roxie Tootle of the Oak Grove community near Glennville. Upon graduation from Glennville High School in 1942, she moved to Atlanta to stay with her sister, Estelle, while attending Braughon’s School of Commerce. She also graduated from Armstrong Junior College (A.A.) and earned the Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from John Marshall Law School. In 1944 she moved to Savannah to live with her brother Francis and sister Betty Jo. Upon the death of her ...
L.G. Hook AUG 08, 1930 - AUG 29, 2016
Savannah – L.G. Hook, died August 29, 2016 at home. L.G. is survived by his wife, Lou Hook; his children, Sandra Mote (Danny) of Guyton, Mike Hook of Texas, Glenn Hook (Barbara) of Savannah, and Patricia Hook of Guyton; his stepchild, Theresa Turner (David) of Lecanto, FL; son-in-law, Mike Thomas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Isle of Hope Unite ...
The Rev. George M. Maxwell SEP 11, 1930 - AUG 28, 2016
SAVANNAH - The Reverend George M. Maxwell died on Sunday, August 28. George was born in Augusta, GA on September 11, 1930, and was the second of three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland Maxwell. George was graduated from Richmond Academy in 1947 and the Virginia Military Institute in 1951, where he was on the golf and diving teams, and earned a degree in electrical engineering. He then served in the Air Force until 1954. These years in military settings gave George a talent for being on time, having things well-organized, and being prepared. George was married to Virginia Dunlap Towill in 1 ...
The Reverend Monsignor Francis J. Nelson FEB 25, 1939 - AUG 28, 2016
SAVANNAH-Monsignor Francis John Nelson, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah for just over 50 years died Sunday, August 28 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital, Savannah. Most recently he was the former pastor at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Savannah, serving from April of 1987 until his retirement in June 2013. Monsignor Nelson was born February 25, 1939 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He attended Saint John Neumann High School; Saint Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Connecticut; Saint Mary’s Seminary University, Baltimore, Maryland earning an A.B and S.T.L.; and, Catholic University of America, W ...
Jimmie C. Hargraves OCT 06, 1936 - AUG 27, 2016
SAVANNAH – Jimmie C. Hargraves, 79, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Thunderbolt Lodge #693, F.& A.M. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Emily "Pat" Hoffman DEC 13, 1920 - AUG 26, 2016
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Emily Patrick “Pat” Hoffman, 95, died Friday, August 26, 2016 in Savannah. She was a native of Savannah and also lived in Lancaster, PA for many years with her late husband, Richard. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and, while in college, was a member of the Carolina Playmakers where she first discovered her love of the stage. Early in her acting career, Pat worked as professional actress in New York City and entertained troops for the USO. Later, she worked as both an actress and a drama and speech teacher in Lancaster, PA, as well as Savannah. She was a c ...
Bryan Keith Skrine DEC 07, 1965 - AUG 26, 2016
Bryan Keith Skrine, 50, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Millen, Georgia, son of Pete and Patricia Ann McBride Skrine. He lived in Savannah most of his life and was a pawn broker for Gold Rush Pawn Shop. Mr. Skrine was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Lewis. Surviving are his wife, Trina L. Skrine of Savannah; sons, Bryan Keith Skrine, II (Lisseth) of Savannah; Chris Skrine (Glendy) of Savannah; father, Pete Skrine of Savannah; step-brother, Robert Skrine (Rita) of Savannah; step-sisters, Gail Lyde ...
Richard Edward Leech FEB 28, 1946 - AUG 26, 2016
Savannah - Richard Edward Leech, 70, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina son of John J. Leech, Sr. and Anne Belle Stone Leech. Mr. Leech was retired from Graybar Electric Company. Surviving are his wife, Ida “Vicki” Leech, daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Richard Crawford, granddaughters, Sarah Deanna Lanier, Victoria Claire Lanier, brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Alyce Leech, Robert and Barbara Leech and sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Randy Edwards. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sa ...
James Phelan Maloney FEB 10, 1950 - AUG 25, 2016
James Phelan Maloney, age 66, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 under the care of Hospice Savannah with his wife and daughter at his side. Jim was born on February 10, 1950 in Lafayette, LA. He spent most of his adult life in Atlanta as an electrical contractor with Maloney Electric Company and then as the building official for the cities of Norcross and Dunwoody. Jim retired two years ago in Savannah, spending his days as an avid golfer and a doting grandfather. Jim was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Skidaway and CCA. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Rachel W. Maloney of Savannah, GA; his da ...
Elvera Gallettini Bakstran AUG 24, 1920 - AUG 25, 2016
Elvera Marie Gallettini Bakstran- August 24, 1920 - August 25, 2016 The youngest of six children, Vera was born in Savannah to Captain Joseph and Lucia (Salesi) Gallettini. In 1938, she graduated from St. Vincent's Academy and began Nurse's Training at St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Savannah. She completed her RN at St. Joseph's in Atlanta, Ga where she met her husband Charlie. They were married in the chapel at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in 1943, beginning her life as an Air Force Wife. While Charlie served in WWII and the Korean War, Vera raised their three children and wo ...
Eva Ida Scott JUL 02, 1928 - AUG 23, 2016
Savannah - Eva Ida Scott died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Memorial University Hospital in Savannah. Eva moved on to her eternal reward in Memorial’s Emergency Department while waiting to be admitted to hospice care. Her medical team provided excellent care to Eva and compassionate care to her family and friends who were gathered with her. Eva turned 88 years old on July 2, 2016. She was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1928 to her parents Joseph and Lydia Keri. She, her parents and five siblings survived the German and Russian occupations during World War II. Eva excelled in her studies and earne ...
Derek Jason Morgan "DJ" FEB 04, 1992 - AUG 23, 2016
Derek Jason Morgan, 24, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born February 4, 1992 in Savannah, GA. He attended Windsor Forest High School and worked for Jenkins Plumbing Company. Derek was a member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his father and step-mother, John David and Amanda Morgan, his mother, Janet Ward Smoot, sister, Alexis Acree (Chris), brother, Eric Steven Morgan (Kelli), brother, Dylan Morgan, brother, Travis Contrascere, and brother, Nick Contrascere. Also surviving are his paternal grandmother, Jackie C. Morgan, paternal great-grandfather, John L. Morgan, s ...
Warren V. Johnson, Sr. JUL 14, 1930 - AUG 23, 2016
SAVANNAH - Warren V. Johnson, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and his caretaker, Esther, under the care of Hospice Savannah. A lifelong resident of Savanah, Warren enjoyed many years going to his farm in Plains, GA “Gooseberry” and his beach house on Tybee Island. He graduated from Richard Arnold High School before serving in the United States Army. In 1951, after returning home from Japan, he met and married the love of his life, Peggy Carolan Johnson. After returning to Savannah he attended Armstrong College. He worke ...
Emiko Karulynn Stobaeus Diaz SEP 01, 1994 - AUG 21, 2016
Savannah- Emiko Karulynn Stobaeus Diaz was born on September 1st, 1994 in Brunswick, Ga. and passed away on Sunday August 21st, 2016. She was a loving wife of Jesus Alexis Diaz, the wonderful daughter to Janeen Kluska and Richard Stobaeus, and caring sister to Nobuki, Keiko, Kenji, and Akira Stobaeus. She is survived by her beautiful daughter, Eva Valerie Diaz. Emiko attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, was in the Southside Performance Learning Center and graduated from Brunswick High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Coastal Georgia. Emiko worked ...
Dorothy Morrow Litten JUN 07, 1947 - AUG 20, 2016
Lovely Gracious Christian Lady, Dorothy Lynn Morrow Litten passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. Dotty spent 40 years as teacher and counselor, helping thousands of young students in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. An ardent supporter of the Armed Forces of the United States, she was a volunteer for many years at VA facilities. A private memorial service will be held in Virginia. ...
Thomas H. Hines SEP 02, 1950 - AUG 19, 2016
Thomas H. Hines (65), passed away peacefully at home on August 19 under the care of Hospice Savannah. He is survived by his wife, Gail, daughter, Selena, stepsons, Vincent and Graham, brother Stanford, and dog, Lola. He is pre-deceased by his parents Thelma and James Hines and brother James E. Hines, Jr. He was a lifelong educator who most recently taught in the graduate program at Webster University and previously at St. Leo, University of Phoenix and Embry-Riddle after a long administrative career at Savannah State University. His was a life well lived filled with love for his family, his ga ...
Leon J. Robey FEB 08, 1929 - AUG 18, 2016
Savannah, GA- Leon J Robey, age 87, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in Savannah, GA. He was born at the beginning of the great depression in Eastern Pennsylvania coal country, the son of Mary and John Wroblewski. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, graduated from Boston University, and then served in Korea as a Postal Officer for the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing. Lee joined IBM in 1953 and in 1955 was assigned as a data processing salesperson in Peoria, Illinois. It was there that he met his bride to be, Betty Henrich, and they made their marriage vows in August of 1957. In 1969 the ...
David W. Lowe NOV 26, 1957 - AUG 18, 2016
SAVANNAH - David W Lowe, 58, loving husband, father, grandpa, son, and brother, was born into eternal life on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Dave grew up in Detroit, Michigan, graduating from Sacred Heart High School, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University, and receiving a commission in the US Army. His military assignments spanned the country and the globe, with his last post at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. After retiring, he continued his life of service as the Director of CSE for the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office. An avid re ...
Donald Bath "Donnie" Rader DEC 13, 1958 - AUG 16, 2016
Savannah - Donald Bath Rader (57) passed away Tuesday in the Hospice House of Savannah. Donnie battled ALS for many years. Throughout his struggle he inspired others as he exemplified amazing faith in God. Donnie was truly at peace as he travel the path of challenges he faced. Donnie was passionate about many things. He was an athlete all his life and excelled in all he did. His greatest pride was in his family; especially his children. ALS took away many things but his faith in God, his healing and his hope in the resurrection never wavered. In the end I guess you can say Donnie won. Survivin ...
Phillip H. Hunter MAY 28, 1930 - AUG 15, 2016
Savannah _ Phillip Harris Hunter, Sr., 86, passed away August 15, 2016 after a short illness. He was born May 28, 1930 in Waycross, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Harry and Grace Summerall Hunter, and his sisters, Jean Carroll, and Lillian Lindsay. Phil graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. After returning home, Phil was employed by Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company as a salesman. Phil was the Vice President of Government Sales at his retirement after 38 years of ser ...
Constance B. Sharpley JUL 19, 1935 - AUG 15, 2016
Constance B. Sharpley, 81, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice surrounded by family and close friends. She was born in New York but spent most of her life in Savannah. Connie was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Christ Church Anglican where she served on the Altar Guild for many years. Her husband, John G. Sharpley, M.D. and her parents, Robert and Miriam Brand preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Jim (Lisa), Bill (Margaret), all of Savanah; step-daughter, Dee (Wes) of Texas; tw ...
Salvador Marin NOV 06, 1954 - AUG 13, 2016
Salvador Marin, 61, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Romblon, Philippines and as a young boy moved to the United States. Mr. Marin worked as a general contractor for many years and was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather working very hard to provide for his family. Mr. Marin is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Diana Rojas Marin, children, Jenny, Erica, Rosalyn, Jorge, Jose, Joan, Angelica, Marefe, Marlyn, Saldeana and Salvador, II, nineteen grandchildren ...