Obituaries
Oscar "OC" Ondriezek Jr. NOV 07, 1925 - APR 05, 2016
Savannah- Oscar Clarence (O.C.) Ondriezek died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 7, 1925 in Moween, PA then lived most of his life in Savannah. During WWII and the Korean Conflict, O.C. served in the U.S. Navy. Upon his honorable, service connected disabled discharge, he worked with Union Camp. O.C. was a member of Zerubbabel Lodge #15, F&AM Masonic Lodge, Savannah Scottish Rite, the Shriners, D.A.V., American Legion, post 184 and the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maveta Ondriezek and son, Robert Ondriezek. Surviving ar ...
Katy Exley Diamond SEP 21, 1927 - APR 04, 2016
Columbus, GA. Katy Isabelle Exley Diamond, 87, a resident of Columbus and Tybee Island, GA died Monday, April 4, 2016 at St Francis Hospital in Columbus. Visitation will be with Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, 4605 US Highway 80E, Savannah, GA 31410, on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Burial will be private. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Columbus. Katy Diamond was born on September 21, 1927 in Egypt, GA where she spent her childhood. She moved to Savannah and later married Isadore (Jack) Diamond in March 1952. They moved to Tybee Island wher ...
Angel Luis Torres FEB 10, 1956 - APR 04, 2016
SAVANNAH – Angel Luis Torres, 60, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A native of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Mr. Torres had lived in Savannah for the past 19 years. He was employed by Lanport, Inc. for the past 18 years. Surviving are his loving wife of 34 years, Dilsia Torres; his father, Nicolas Torres-Herrera of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands; his three children, Dilsia Ivette Torres, Angel Manuel Torres, and Jose Luis Torres, all of Savannah; grandchildren, Tyana Ivette Torres, Dylan Jose Rodriguez, Dianna Elise Rodriquez, and Jayden Manuel Torres, all of Savannah ...
Glynn Alan Hendricks DEC 12, 1942 - APR 04, 2016
Savannah- Glynn Alan Hendricks, 73, passed away Monday, April 04, 2016 at his home under the care of Hospice. Glynn was born in Savannah and a 1960 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School. He worked with Center Brothers for 29 years and in 1992 he started his own business, Hendricks Interiors. He served in the National Guard, was a member of Masonic Lodge, Ancient Landmark #231, Alee Temple Shrine, Oriental Band, and the Savannah Scottish Rite. Glynn was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to “The Shack” at Hendricks Farm. His parents, Rufus and Beulah Hendricks preceded h ...
Gerald Gene Goldman JUL 06, 1934 - APR 03, 2016
Gerald Gene Goldman, 81, passed away April 3, 2016 at home under the care of family and Hospice. Born in 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, he was the son of Jack and Ella Goldman. He was a premiere basketball player, and as an 8th grader was moved up to the high school varsity team. He attended U. of Illinois, studying architecture and was a member of Alpha Rho Chi. He graduated 1959 in business administration from Millikin University. He moved to Illinois and Iowa, where he was sales engineer and rep with Metal Parts and Equipment for 40 years. Jerry was a member of the American Foundry Associatio ...
Conner Scott Shortridge DEC 01, 1996 - APR 03, 2016
Our beloved Conner Scott Shortridge went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. Born in Orlando, Florida on December 1, 1996, he is survived by his parents, Mr. Scott Shortridge and Mrs. Reina Wentz both of Savannah, Georgia; sister, Ms. Alejandra Shortridge of Savannah, Georgia; grandmother, Ms. Maria Encarnacion Seren Galo of Honduras; Stepfather, Mr. Robert Wentz of Savannah, Georgia; Aunts Beth Phillips and Sue Jansen, Uncle Tim Shortridge and cousins. Conner was dearly loved by all those who knew him. A recent graduate of Richmond Hill High School, Conner exce ...
Franklin Delano DeWitt APR 14, 1933 - APR 02, 2016
Franklin Delano DeWitt, 82, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born in Eden, son of Joseph Lemuel DeWitt and Corrine Whitaker DeWitt. Mr. DeWitt lived in Savannah all of his life and was a 1951 graduate of Commercial High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. DeWitt worked 37 years for Savannah Electric and Power Company as a supervisor. He also worked 25 years in the Chatham County Recreation Department organizing and coordinating many Chatham County Leagues. He coached numerous Little League Lions football a ...
Lawrence Hopkins NOV 28, 1931 - MAR 30, 2016
Lawrence Hopkins, 84, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He retired from Union Camp Corporation after 44 years of service and was a member of Community Bible Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha Earle Hopkins, daughters, Sandi Hopkins, Dawn Linkenhoker, Marisha Hopkins, and Laura O’Conner, and son, Lee Hopkins. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his brother James M. Hopkins. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the s ...
William Park Callahan SEP 03, 1930 - MAR 30, 2016
William Park Callahan died March 30, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born September 3, 1930 in La Grange, Georgia, the only child of Virginia Park Callahan and William Edgar Callahan. One of Park’s early ancestors was the chief surveyor for the new city of La Grange and his family resided there for six generations. Park graduated from the Hackley School, Tarrytown, New York in 1948 and Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey in 1952. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army Counter Intelligence Corps in Nuremberg, Germany. Af ...
Robert Ambrose Osborn, Jr. JUL 04, 1932 - MAR 29, 2016
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Robert Ambrose Osborn, Jr., died peacefully at home on March 29, 2016. Son of Robert Sr. and Ilah Frances (Traver) Osborn, Bob was born July 4, 1932, in Washington, D.C. He attended Falls Church High School in Virginia and graduated with his B.S. in pharmacy from The George Washington University in 1955. Bob met his future bride Ruth Valerie Diegel at a youth fellowship meeting and they married in September 1954. After completing his education and licensure, Bob satisfied his two-year military obligation as a U.S. Public Health Service commissioned officer in Oklahoma, providing medicine to cl ...
Leonard David Griffiths, Jr. MAY 23, 1940 - MAR 28, 2016
Leonard (Len) D. Griffiths Jr., born in Harrisburg, Pa., lived an extraordinary life from May 23, 1940, until March 28, 2016. Len passed away with his true love, wife and best friend of 51 years, Celie, by his side at the Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, FL. He fought a long battle with cancer with courage, dignity, and grace, and was an inspiration to us all with his positive thinking, sense of humor, and love. The eldest of four, he loved his siblings and their spouses very much. His younger sister Joan Solem (John) who always made sure there were no lions and tigers in the closets, or under ...
Owen C. "Sonny" Strickland JUN 16, 1933 - MAR 28, 2016
Owen C. “Sonny” Strickland, Jr. Owen Clinton "Sonny" Strickland, Jr., 82, died Monday, March 28, 2016 in Savannah. He was born June 16, 1933 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He attended Fell Avenue Grammar School, Chatham Junior High School and Savannah High School, attaining the rank of Cadet Battalion Executive Officer in the ROTC program, before the joining the U.S. Navy. He attended Boot Camp at San Diego Naval Training Center and was appointed Recruit Company Commander. After leaving Boot Camp he was assigned to Air Craft Carrier, U.S.S. Leyte Gulf-CV-32 as an Aerial Photographer ...
Marion Williams Swinford DEC 12, 1926 - MAR 27, 2016
Marion Williams Swinford, 89, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. The lifelong resident of Savannah retired as a secretary from Kaiser Chemicals after many years of service. She was a former member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer where she was active as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher and a leader of the Sunshine Club. Currently, she was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Mrs. Swinford loved to fish, garden, sew and cook. Her smile was best when she was surrounded by her family. She was preceded ...
John Edward Hendricks SEP 09, 1949 - MAR 26, 2016
John Edward Hendricks, 66, passed away at his home in Garden City, GA on Saturday, March 26th. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 9, 1949. He was a Vietnam-era veteran and served in the Air Force as a ground traffic controller from 1968-1972. After serving in the Air Force, he went on to a successful career in restaurant management. Eventually he and his wife Rachel settled in Charles Town, WV from 1989-2011, where they owned and operated a Golden Corral. John was a man of faith and remained very involved in church communities from 1982 until he passed. He loved cooking and showing ...
Mary Ann Goette Hammock FEB 17, 1932 - MAR 26, 2016
Mary Ann (Sally) Goette Hammock Mary Ann (Sally) Goette Hammock, a native of Savannah and a resident of Wilmington Island, passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary A. and Clifford W. Goette, Sr., her son, Gary A Hammock, brothers, Clifford Goette, Jr., and Harry Goette, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eileen H. and Anthony G. Carellas. She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Paul G. Hammock; daughter, Nancy H. Goodson (Perry), of Rockford, AL; sons, Alan L. Hammock (Pam), of Savannah and Paul G. Hammock, Jr. (Penny), of Wilmington Island; ...
Willie Beatrice Dossey NOV 23, 1920 - MAR 26, 2016
Savannah- Mrs. Willie Beatrice Dossey passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home in Savannah, Georgia, at 95 years of age. Mrs. Dossey was born and grew up in Denton, Texas, daughter of Fred T. and Mae Kelsay. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University in Denton and became a teacher. She began her teaching career in Cotulla, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Don E. Dossey. He became a pilot in the Army Air Corp, and they married before World War II. As a military officer’s wife, she travelled and lived around the world for 30 years. During her life on various military bases ...
Carolyn Wood Solana SEP 28, 1927 - MAR 26, 2016
Savannah- Carolyn Nell Wood Solana, daughter of Aline and Roger Wood who started Roger Wood Foods over 80 years ago, added a wonderful measure of spice to all the lives she encountered. She left this world surrounded by family on Saturday, March 26th, after 88 very full years. Carolyn grew up in Savannah and was educated at Wesleyan College where she made lifelong friends. In the summer of 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Mathew Solana, Jr. After graduation from UGA, the couple moved to Savannah so that Joe could work with his father-in-law at Roger Wood Packing Company. ...
Grace Silva Cabaniss NOV 17, 1931 - MAR 26, 2016
Savannah- Grace Silva Cabaniss, 84, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Grace was born in Savannah, November 17, 1931 to James and Agnes Silva. She was a 1952 graduate of Armstrong College and worked for ten years with Liberty National Bank. She was a long-time member of White Bluff United Methodist Church where she volunteered in the office for sixteen years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert S. Cabaniss, Jr. and sister-in-law, Ginny Silva. Grace was a devoted wife to her husband and caring sister to her brother Ji ...
Owen M. Anderson AUG 07, 1919 - MAR 25, 2016
Owen Monroe Anderson, 96, died peacefully in his sleep, at home under the loving care of his family and Spanish Oaks Hospice, on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. He was the son of Monroe and Florence "Hap" Anderson and was born on August 7, 1919, in Cummings, SC. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Willie Ralph Anderson and Clyde Ray Anderson, and his sister Margaret Anderson Ducey. He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Lessie Voyles Anderson; his daughter and son-in-law, Happi and Art Gallaher; and, a host of nieces and nephews on both sides of his family. He graduated fr ...
Patricia Ann Rogers Curry JUN 09, 1937 - MAR 24, 2016
SAVANNAH— Patricia Ann Rogers Curry, 78, finally found her peace on March 24, 2016 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family and her many friends. She was born on June 9, 1937 in Metter, Georgia to the late Willie Schley Rogers and Alma Everette Rogers. Her family moved to Savannah when she was just a baby. “Patsy” grew up here and graduated from Commercial High School where she made many cherished friendships that last to this day. She was a past member of the Gordonston Garden Club, worked for many years at Lady Jane, Levy Jewelers, and Oglethorpe Trolley Tours. But she was probabl ...
Mary Elaine "Little Mary" Johnsey NOV 11, 1947 - MAR 23, 2016
Mary Elaine “Little Mary” Johnsey was born November 11, 1947 in Greensboro, NC and died on March 23, 2016 in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Bramlitt and Martha Allene Key Johnsey of Raleigh, NC, her paternal grandparents Arthur L. and Hazel Bramlitt Johnsey of Corinth, MS, and her maternal grandparents Dr. Marcus and Flora Hamm Key of Ramer, TN. Mary was educated in North Carolina and Florida. Her suggestion of “Rivers Current” won the contest to name the residents’ newsletter at River’s Edge Retirement. She entered county and state fairs with her cooking and ...
Constance Mae Fletcher Weathers MAY 26, 1924 - MAR 22, 2016
SAVANNAH - Constance Mae (Fletcher) Weathers, 91, of Savannah, Georgia passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday March 22, 2016. Connie was born on May 26, 1924 in Boston, Massachusetts to Thomas and Jessica Mae Fletcher. She graduated from Saugus High School, Saugus, Massachusetts. Connie later married James Howard (Stormy) Weathers, U.S. Navy, until his passing in 2000 and she had six children who resided in Savannah. Connie worked in retail at Levy's Department Store on Broughton Street and at Byrd’s Supermarket in Savannah for over 20 years. Later she became a caregiver to many families ...
Gary Alan Jackson NOV 16, 1958 - MAR 21, 2016
Gary Alan Jackson, 57, passed away March 21, 2016. Gary was a life-long resident of Savannah, a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and attended Armstrong State University. He was the office manager of Brown Arrowhead Clinics, southeast division, for over twenty years. As a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, Gary was involved with the youth groups and often drove the van for their excursions. He helped with the sound and lighting for church services and was a life member of Good Sam’s Club, an international organization of recreational vehicle owners. Gary was preceded in death b ...
Sally Lee Hulsey Gailey AUG 09, 1927 - MAR 21, 2016
SAVANNAH - Sally Lee Hulsey Gailey, 88, of Savannah, Georgia, widow of Homer Steve Gailey, entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2016. Sally was born in Clermont, GA on August 9, 1927, the daughter of Samuel Hulsey and Ida Hooper. She was a retired nurse at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She kept busy making slipcovers and sewing which became one of her favorite hobbies. She was very loyal and dedicated to her church and Sunday School. However, her most important role was making sure her family was taken care of in every way. She was an exceptional mother, grandmother, friend, and ...
R. M. "Bud" Wilkes JUL 22, 1923 - MAR 20, 2016
SAVANNAH - Mr. R.M. (Bud) Wilkes, died at the age of 92 on March 20th, Palm Sunday, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Savannah, surrounded by his children. He was born the 22nd of July, 1923, in the small town of Cobbtown, Georgia, and spent much of his youth in the nearby town of Collins. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, C’48, Bud Wilkes pursued a career in maritime shipping in the port cities of Norfolk, New Orleans, Houston, and Savannah, having studied international commerce at Notre Dame. His years at Notre Dame were interrupted by World War II and military service, after whic ...
Audrey Price Warren Howell JUN 23, 1931 - MAR 20, 2016
SAVANNAH - Audrey Price Warren Howell, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away March 20, 2016, after succumbing to a brief illness. Born on June 23, 1931, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William Earl Price, Sr. and the late Hazel Ludwick Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Fred Warren, Jr., and George Winston Howell, and her siblings, Elizabeth “Betty” Price Williams and William Earl Price, Jr. Surviving is her son, William Micheal Warren and his wife, Gay, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, two grandchildren, Michelle Warren and ...
H. Robert Powell JUL 01, 1926 - MAR 19, 2016
H. Robert Powell died peacefully at home on March 19, 2016 where his family was able to share stories and find a time to say goodbye. Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a PhD in Economics from the University of Illinois, after serving in the US Army during WWII. Bob retired from the AON Corporation, Chicago, Illinois in 1990 as the Chief Investment Officer; he was also a member of the Chartered Financial Analysts Society. He and his first wife, Priscilla Alden Gates (Perky) moved to Savannah, Georgia to enjoy their retirement which included boating, music, and traveling. Bob was also an avid go ...