Obituaries
Judith Elaine Dech Focht MAY 29, 1928 - SEP 08, 2016
Judith Elaine Focht, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 08, 2016 at The Oaks of The Marshes of Skidaway Island, Savannah. She was born May 29, 1928 in Akron Ohio to Arthur Dech and Effie (Bennett) Dech, the second of two daughters with her sister Joanne Dech (later Wolf). From an early age, Judith’s passion for dance and the arts shines in a 6 year old performance of The Light Opera at the Goodyear Theatre. Classically trained in ballet, she performed often with her mentor’s Adeline Ott Lahrmer Dance Troupe, The Akron Civic Opera and The Akron Ballet. She attended Pembroke College at B ...
Mary Roughen - SEP 04, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Roughen, 52, died September 4, 2016, in Bluffton, SC under the care of Hospice Care of the Low Country, with her sister, Kathleen M. Mistoler by her side. She was born at Fort Rucker, AL and lived in Savannah, GA and Sierra Madre, CA for most of her life. She attended Nativity Catholic Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She attended Georgia Southern University and Georgia Institute of Technology. Mary worked as an Environmental Engineer for Montgomery Watson in Pasadena, CA and later as a Field Systems Analyst for the Varian Corporation also in Palo A ...
Essie Mae Burke Wall APR 05, 1918 - SEP 04, 2016
Essie Burke Wall Essie Burke Wall, 98, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1918 near Rocky Ford in Screven County, GA to the late Benjamin Albert Burke and Ila Sills Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert Martin Wall, Sr. Mrs. Wall was a founding member of Dean Forest Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and was Church Treasurer for over 35 years. She was a member and past president of the Garden Club of Pooler and a Life member of the Garden Club of Georgia. She was a Master Flower Sho ...
Uldine Herrington Davis DEC 10, 1925 - SEP 04, 2016
Uldine (Dinah) Davis Uldine (Dinah) Davis passed away on September 4, 2016. Uldine was born into a farmer’s family in Daisy Ga on December 10, 1925. At 2 different times her family was forced from home and started again, in both Bryan and Tattnall counties, when the government took land for Fort Stewart. As a young child she lost her sister, Othell to Scarlet Fever and her father to the after effects of WW1 mustard gas. She was raised by her mother and grandfather with all her extended family close by. Upon graduating from high school, Uldine moved to downtown Savannah, where at one time she r ...
Annie Alberta Cobb Canady JAN 03, 1918 - SEP 04, 2016
SAVANNAH - A loving and generous life came to an end September 4th when Annie Alberta Cobb Canady, a long-time resident of Savannah and Decatur died at the age of 98. She was the oldest living graduate of the Warren A. Candler Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Canady was a native of Macon, GA and graduated from Miller High School. Having grown up in the mill village of Payne City she started working at the Bibb Manufacturing Company at the age of 15. Two years later she was promoted to the business office, recognized for her exemplary work ethic and outstanding grades, she was put in charge of ...
Laura Belle Wyatt Macrae JUL 04, 1919 - SEP 02, 2016
Laura Belle Wyatt Macrae Laura Belle Wyatt Macrae, 97, died September 2, 2016. She was born July 4, 1919 in Takoma Park, MD to the late Walter and Sara Almira “Allie” Graves Wyatt. She was a resident of Savannah for the past 37 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Farquhar Macrae. She is survived by her son Stuart Wyatt Macrae, of Herndon, VA, sister, Jane Wyatt DeFreitas, of Charlottesville, VA, and her nephew, Wyatt Ashby DeFreitas, of Las Vega, NV. In 1930 her family moved to the District of Columbia, where she lived until her marriage to Bruce F ...
Mary Louise Brunson Claiborne FEB 16, 1918 - SEP 02, 2016
Mary Louise Brunson Claiborne Mary Louise Brunson Claiborne 98; widow of Jord Benton Claiborne, passed away on Friday September 2, 2016 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. Mrs. Claiborne was born on February 16, 1918 in Brunson, SC to the late Thaddeus Walter Brunson and Inez Folk Brunson. She was raised in Brunson, SC and graduated from Brunson High School at 16 in 1934. She moved to Savannah when she was about 20 years old. She performed secretarial work for numerous offices around Savannah through the years. She was a member of First ...
Verdine (Bea) Neville Veale MAR 18, 1924 - SEP 02, 2016
SAVANNAH - Verdine (Bea) Neville Veale, 92, died Friday, September 2, 2016, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Bea was born in Glennville, GA on March 18, 1924 to Bennie Wilkerson and Levy Kicklighter Neville and moved to Savannah as a young child. She attended the Savannah public schools and was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Nichols and brother, Bennie Eldred Neville. Surviving are two daughters, including Diane Veale Jervis; 5 grandchildren, including Richard W. Jervis, Junior (Kelly) and Amy E. Donahue (Stephen); four great-grandchildren, ...
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 ...