Obituaries
John Henry Graves, Jr. JUL 30, 1960 - NOV 05, 2015
John Henry Graves, Jr., age 55, died November 5, 2015 at home. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late John Henry Graves, Sr. and Mary Kicklighter Graves. He graduated from Armstrong State College with a degree in Biology. He traveled the world as a Merchant Marine and returned to Savannah where he lived the rest of his life. John was a member of the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1475 Clerks and Checkers. He worked container and general cargo vessels on the docks of Savannah for over 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Rivana Graves; his daughters, ...
Patricia G. Ham JUL 15, 1942 - NOV 05, 2015
Patricia Grissom Ham, 73, lost her prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s, Thursday, November 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Winfred Grissom. Patricia retired as a Social Worker for the Chatham County Department of Family and Children Services. Surviving are her husband, Charles W. Ham, Sr., her mother, Muriel Grissom, two sisters, Susan Grissom and Jan Grissom, two step-children, Charles W. Ham, Jr., and Amy Ruth Nunnelee, and three grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
James Francis (Jim) Meehan FEB 09, 1930 - NOV 04, 2015
Savannah, Georgia - James Francis (Jim) Meehan, 85, passed away peacefully November 4, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jim and his wife, Carrollyn Sieber Meehan retired to Savannah from Boston, MA in 2012. Jim formerly resided in Northampton, Worcester, Arlington, Boston and Andover, Massachusetts for over 80 years of his life. He attended Holy Cross College in Worchester, Massachusetts and graduated in 1954 from Boston College Law School. Jim was the founding partner of the law firm Meehan, Boyle & Cohen (now known as Meehan, Boyle, Black & B ...
Wendy Lee Brewer MAR 11, 1951 - NOV 04, 2015
Wendy Lee Brewer, 64, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Bay Shore, New York and retired from the Federal Government after many years of service. After retirement, she spent time traveling the United States putting her photography skills to use taking extraordinary photos of lighthouses which was recently published in a book titled, Keep Your Glow On. Her favorite was the Tybee Island Lighthouse which she loved so much she called Tybee Island her home. Surviving are her children, Cassie Brewer, Kevin Brewer, siblings, Phyllis, Jamie Rose, Alan Jr. and granddaugh ...
Marylyn Walters Lee NOV 08, 1938 - NOV 03, 2015
SAVANNAH – Marylyn Walters Lee, 76, died on November 3, 2015 in Savannah, GA. She was born on November 8, 1938 in Savannah, GA and graduated from Savannah High School in 1956. She is preceded in death by her parents Calvin O. and Mary Zellner Walters, her brothers Calvin O, Walters, Jr. and William Lindsey Walters and a sister Virginia W. Gardner. She is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Lee Brantley of Savannah, GA and Marian Lee Proper of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, William Ryan Brantley (Ashley) and Elizabeth Lee Proper; sisters, Louise James (John) and Deborah Hanson; and several ni ...
Michael Eugene Martin JUN 16, 1944 - NOV 03, 2015
Savannah - Michael Eugene Martin, 71, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at home. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia, son of Thomas Jefferson and Margaret Gale Martin. Mike retired from BellSouth in 1991, and then owned and operated Islands Locksmith. He was self-taught in all endeavors, and had a wide range of interests: scuba diving, photography, camping, hiking, sailing, pleasure boating, and canoeing the rivers and springs in Florida. Mike had a passion for animals, especially dogs. He was a member of the Savannah Jaycees, and served as president from 1977-1978. He was a member of the Thunderbo ...
John Lee Anchors MAR 28, 1923 - NOV 03, 2015
SAVANNAH – John Lee Anchors died November 3, 2015. He was born March 28, 1923 in Savannah to parents Thomas Bell and Nafosia Wynne Anchors. He grew up at Bethesda Home for Boys and later held several offices in the Bethesda Alumni, most recently as treasurer. During World War II, he served in the Headquarters Battery of the 483rd Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion in the Pacific theater. After the war he attended Armstrong Junior College and graduated from Emory University with a BBA degree. He retired from the Internal Revenue Service after nearly 30 years service during which time he became a ...
Peggie Barefield Lane JUL 17, 1931 - NOV 02, 2015
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Peggie Barefield Lane, 84, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at Savannah Commons. She was born July 17, 1931 in Savannah to Tannie A. and Mildred Moore Barefield. She was a member of St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church and retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after 29 years of service. Peggie volunteered for over 12 years for the Candler Auxillary. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Robert G. Lane, son, Walter T. Arnsdorff (Anna), daughter, Peggie J. Owen, sister, Jeannine Barefield, grandchildren, Eddie Towson, Jr., Will Arnsdorff, and Tannie Arnsdorff. She is also sur ...
Lynn Carroll Cole Marston SEP 02, 1946 - NOV 02, 2015
TYBEE ISLAND – Lynn Carroll Cole Marston, 69, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lynn was born Lynn Carroll Cole on September 2, 1946 in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of Robert Burns Cole, Sr. and Helen Broome Cole. She was a graduate of Eau Claire High School in Columbia, South Carolina and the University of Georgia Banking School. She worked in the Banking Industry in Savannah for over 20 years, and then in the court system in Savannah. She retired in 2008 as the Deputy Senior Clerk of Superior Court in Chatham County. Lynn and her husband ...
John B. "Jack" Dyches, III SEP 23, 1936 - NOV 01, 2015
John “Jack” Benjamine Dyches, III, 79, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at home with his family by his side. He was born September 23, 1936 to John B. and Dorothy C. Dyches. He attended school in Savannah graduating in 1954 from Savannah High School and graduated from Georgia Tech in 1959 with an Industrial Management degree. Jack retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after having worked there for 32 years. He was a Past Master of Solomon’s Lodge No. 1 and a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Salzberger Society, German Friendly Society and the Savannah Yacht Club. ...
Betty Sue Rountree JUL 02, 1933 - OCT 29, 2015
Betty Sue Rountree, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 after a lengthy illness. The Twin City native lived most of her life in Savannah and was a retired employee of Savannah Gas Light. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Ann Gomo and Wendy Jo Naismith (Charles Ashley); six stepchildren, Jacqueline Chapman (Ronald), Sally Ann Klein; Douglas B. Rountree (Reiko); Carol Lynn Fulcher (John); Leslie Rountree (David Schneider); and David Rountree; a sister, Rachel Thompson; and several grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Trinity Un ...
J. Darlene Barton NOV 21, 1943 - OCT 28, 2015
Thunderbolt- J. Darlene Butler Barton “Speedy”, 66, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Memorial University Medical Center from breathing complications. Darlene was born November 21, 1948 in Jacksonville, FL. She was raised in Brunswick, GA and became a resident of Savannah after marriage. She helped manage E.E. Barton & Son Construction Co. and Douglas Finance. She was a member of Women of the Moose where she served as Senior Regent, the Alley Oops Bowling League and Thursday Night Couples League. Darlene was a four year survivor of breast cancer. Preceding her in death are ...
Carl Trant MAR 05, 1930 - OCT 28, 2015
Savannah- Carl Trant, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 surrounded by his two daughters. Carl was born March 5, 1930 in Westville, Florida. He served in the 82nd Army Airborne as a paratrooper during the Korean War. Carl enjoyed planting flowers and playing Bingo. His son, Franklin Trant preceded him in death. Surviving are his life companion, June Barnish; daughters, Mary Tyler and Sally Brasslett; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directo ...
Lalia Hawthorne JUL 03, 2011 - OCT 27, 2015
Lalia Delinar Hawthorne, age 4, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in Savannah. Surviving are her mother, Summer Sanchez; her siblings, Calvin Hawthorne, Nakeita Hawthorne, and Anthony Sanchez; maternal grandfather, Tim Smith and his wife, Susan Lowe; maternal grandmother, Michelle Sanchez; her father, Keith Hawthorne; paternal grandparents, Roger and Cathy Booze; uncles, Phillip Smith and Jason Smith; and a host of other relatives. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A Graveside Serv ...
Manjunath Vajrakarur JUL 15, 1971 - OCT 27, 2015
Manjunath Vajrakarur, 44, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. He is beloved and deeply missed by his family and friends. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Annette Durrence Moylan JUN 23, 1926 - OCT 26, 2015
SAVANNAH - Annette was born on June 23, 1926. She died peacefully on October 26, 2015 under the care of hospice at Savannah Square in her beloved Savannah. She was the only child of Barney Durrence and Beatrice (Babie) Johnson. Annette was always very close with her mother Babie. They lived near each other most of their lives in Savannah until Babie’s death. Annette spent many weekends at Tybee during her teenage years with her friends. Her best friend all her life was Connie Love Downing (deceased) whose family owned a house on Tybee where Annette spent a lot of her summer days. Her other ...
Betty M. "Jackie" Cetchovich OCT 11, 1940 - OCT 26, 2015
Betty M. “Jackie” Cetchovich, 75, died October 26, 2015 at home under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice and her loving family. She was born in Bulloch County, GA on October 11, 1940 but moved to Savannah as child where she lived for most of her life. Jackie was a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 1959. She loved to fish and garden, but her greatest source of pride was being a homemaker and devoted wife to Ralph. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents George and Bernice McNear and her sister Hazel Lowery. Surviving are her loving husband of 50 years, Ralph, of Savannah; her ...
James M. Bowen OCT 15, 1942 - OCT 22, 2015
James Mashburn Bowen, 73, died October 22, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 15, 1942 in Greenwood, MS and has lived in Savannah for the last 12 years. Jim graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and then a Juris Doctor Degree in 1967. He began his law career by serving as a clerk to Federal Judge Woodrow Jones in Rutherfordton, NC. He then went on to partnership in the law firm of Hamrick, Bowen, Nanney, Dalton, Mebane and Greenway. He spent the remainder of his forty year career in Rutherfordton before retiring and moving to Savannah. ...
Margaret Mary Hatch JUN 09, 1957 - OCT 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - Margaret Mary Hatch, 58, of Savannah, Georgia died Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at her home. A “Telfair baby” born June 9th, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia, Mary was the first of five children born to Roddy and Margaret Hatch, Jr. Mary attended Savannah-Chatham County Schools and was a proud 1975 graduate of A.E. Beach High School. She attended Armstrong State College graduating in 1981. While at Armstrong, Mary was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta and college life all-around. After graduation Mary became a math teacher at A.E. Beach for the next thirty years retiring in 2011. She was ...
Catherine Ryan Boyce MAR 29, 1965 - OCT 13, 2015
Savannah - Catherine Ryan Boyce, 50, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Catherine was a 1984 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy. She worked as a title clerk in the auto finance business. Catherine, better known as “Cat”, was an avid golf fan and animal lover. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone into her life. Cat dearly loved her family of friends from LaVida Country Club. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew J. Ryan, III (Bubsy); maternal grandparents, Willie and Reba Harrell and paternal grandparents, Joe and Eleanor Ryan. Cat ...
Richard Fetzer Zittrouer, Jr. NOV 10, 1944 - OCT 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - Richard Fetzer Zittrouer, Jr. died in his home under the care of Hospice Savannah on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Savannah, GA after several years of fighting Multiple Systems Atrophy. He was 70 years old. Mr. Zittrouer was born on November 11, 1944 in Savannah, GA to his parents, Richard and Frosine Shuman Zittrouer. He attended Clemson University and graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Business Administration. He married Faye Vickers Zittrouer in 1977. They have lived the majority of their married life in Savannah, GA. Mr. Zittrouer was a highly competent a ...
Louise Mur Santiago DEC 12, 1940 - OCT 12, 2015
Louise Mur Santiago died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Candler Hospital. She was born in the Utrecht, Netherlands, where she was reared and attended school. She moved to the United States at the age of 21. As a military wife, Louise lived in many states throughout the United States. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother always giving to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Martha, brothers, Hans and Peter, and daughter, Vickie. Surviving are her husband, Carlos Santiago of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law Corey and Nora Johnson of Indialantic, FL; gran ...
Michele Cooley MacMillan JUL 29, 1946 - OCT 09, 2015
Michele Cooley MacMillan, 69, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Michael T. and Virginia Logan Storm Cooley. Michele was a 1964 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended business college. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, member of the catholic faith and happily retired at the age of 62. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Murray R. MacMillan, sister, Virginia Coder and brother, Thomas M. Cooley. Surviving are his children, Nancy Fisher, Richard MacMillan, Lori Mac ...
Susan Allen Bartoletti OCT 05, 1981 - OCT 08, 2015
Tybee Island- Susan Allen Bartoletti left us too soon on Thursday, October 8th, 2015 after an accident on Tybee Island. Susan was born in Decatur, Georgia, October 5th, 1981. She is survived by her husband, Chris Bartoletti; parents, David and Elizabeth Allen; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Erica Allen; nieces, Haleigh and Katelyn Milligan; mother-in-law, Lynn Bartoletti and sister-in-law, Jennie Bartoletti. Susan possessed a gift for life and a smile that lit up every room she walked into. She was a daughter, sister, wife, friend and teacher. May we find comfort in the time we were bles ...
Ellen Tanner Alexander NOV 15, 1933 - OCT 06, 2015
Savannah – Ellen Alexander, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was born November 15, 1933, in Sandersville, GA, the daughter of Harris and Mary Tanner. Ellen met the love of her life, Jack Alexander, in 1955 on a blind date. They courted for six months, married on December 17, 1955, and made their home in Savannah, GA. She was a stay at home mom for many years before going to work at Calvary Day Care and later worked for Gulfstream Aerospace, Inc. until her retirement in 1997. Ellen was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 50 years where she taught 1st grade Sunday School and ...
Steven Keith Bradbury DEC 16, 1958 - OCT 05, 2015
ATLANTA - Steven Keith Bradbury, 56, of Atlanta died on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on December 16, 1958 to Charlane Brantley Bradbury and Robert Gardiner Bradbury, M.D. He was a graduate of Windsor Forest High School in Savannah and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Georgia State University. Steve was a kind and gentle person who loved his family and friends dearly. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling to the beach. He loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Hawks. Above, all he had a profound faith in God which sust ...
Donna Erickson Tully JAN 11, 1936 - OCT 05, 2015
Savannah - Donna Erickson Tully, 79, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Habersham House. She was born in Logan, West Virginia, daughter of Charlie O. and Ethel Grant Merritt Erickson. She was a graduate of Man High School and received a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of West Virginia. Mrs. Tully taught Spanish and English in Huntington, West Virginia prior to moving to Savannah in 1964. She was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church; Huntington Women’s Club, an avid bridge player and also played the piano at the Candler Hospital Chapel for many years. ...
Dennis J. Munz - OCT 03, 2015
Dennis James Munz, 70 Dennis James Munz, 70, of Cleveland Ohio, died at 5:30pm, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born Dec. 10, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was married to Pamela Munz and she survives. His parents were Elroy Munz and Mary Boldin, Dennis was an only child. Also surviving are his son Tom Munz of Orlando, Florida; his daughter Lisa Munz Ginther of Orlando, Florida; his step daughter Dr. Julie Stricken Tome of Hilton Head Island, SC; 7 grandchildren; Brett Munz; Sierra and Savannah Ginther; Sydney, Scarlett and Kent Camp, Ava Tome. Dennis lived in Fort Myers, whe ...
Ann Rooks Register Link JAN 16, 1935 - OCT 02, 2015
Savannah- Ann Rooks Register Link, 80, passed away Friday, October 02, 2015 at her residence. Ann was the widow of Robert F. Link. Born in Savannah, January 16, 1935, she was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended Armstrong State College. She held office in many organizations including the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution & Daughters of the American Colonists. She and her husband were long time members of St. James Catholic Church where they served as Eucharistic Ministers of Care. Surviving are her brother, Robert S. Register, Jr. (Jan); ...