Obituaries
Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. OCT 12, 1931 - OCT 02, 2015
Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. Skidaway Island - Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital from complications following a stroke. Mr. Coffman was born in Princeton, New Jersey on October 12, 1931 and graduated as Class President from Princeton High School. He continued his education at Princeton University and graduated from Babson College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He began his business career on Wall Street as an investment banker with Laird & Company, eventually becoming Vice President of White Weld. After twenty years he swi ...
Lemuel Waters - SEP 30, 2015
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Mr. Lemuel Foy Waters, Jr., 77, loving husband to Janice Kinsey Waters. Mr. Waters was employed at Georgia Power for 30 years in various locations and has been retired for 21 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, his true passion was his children and grandchildren, and he was a devoted husband. Mr. Waters was a Christian and his faith in Jesus Christ was exemplified by the way he led his life. Family members, in addition to his beloved wife, include his children: David Foy Waters (Janet) and Diann W. Banks (Lee); grandchildren: ...
Jennifer G. Fields FEB 13, 1970 - SEP 30, 2015
Jennifer Gail Gustafson Fields Jennifer Gail Gustafson Fields, 45, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born February 13, 1970 to Filmore and Gail Bradford Gustafson. Jennifer received her master’s of science degree from Clarion University in 2012, was a member of the Wethersfield Evangelical Church in Connecticut, and attended Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church in Savannah. She and her husband have served as Missionaries for many years, serving in Venezuala and Spain. She was a loving daughter, wife, and mother to her two children, and missionary. She is ...
James W. Kelley MAY 30, 1924 - SEP 29, 2015
SAVANNAH - James William Kelley of Savannah died September 29, 2015. He was 91 years old. Born and raised in Savannah, Mr. Kelley was the son of Francis and Elizabeth Kelley. He attended Marist Brothers School and graduated from Savannah High School. Mr. Kelley enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 18, serving in the 4th Marine Division as a radio operator during World War II. He was assigned to the Pacific Theater, where he earned the Bronze and Silver Stars. After completing his military service, Mr. Kelley returned to Savannah, where he began a career with Bell South and met and married ...
Eva Joan Bunzel Bulman APR 07, 1933 - SEP 29, 2015
Eva Joan Bulman (née Bunzel) died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Born on April 7, 1933 in Vienna, Austria, she immigrated to New York City with her parents and brother Eric when she was six year’s old. Eva spent her youth between boarding schools and summer camps in the northeast. She majored in music and went to Lasell Junior College in Massachusetts. Her first job was with Columbia Records. Eva was a member of Robert Shaw’s Collegiate Chorale and proudly sang in many of New York’s major venues under other conductors as wel ...
Aubrey Brown AUG 13, 1929 - SEP 28, 2015
Ellabell, GA- Aubrey Brown, 86, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Metter, GA, son of Manson Brown and Polly Tucker Brown. Aubrey proudly served in the US Air Force 1947-1950. He married the love of his life, Martha Daniels Brown in 1951 and they moved to Savannah. While in Savannah, Aubrey worked at Union Camp where he retired after 25 years of service as a machine operator. He then began his own business, Brown’s Mobile Maintenance, a roadside assistance mechanic service. His parents and wife preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Kenn ...
Robert Paige Frew FEB 18, 1950 - SEP 27, 2015
Robert Paige Frew, 65, of Ashburn, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Tifton, Georgia. Born on February 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Richard Earl and Janet Robinson Frew. He was a member of Our Divine Catholic Church in Tifton, Georgia. He was also a member of The American Legion Post #98 in Sycamore, Georgia having served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Robert was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart. He is survived by a special fri ...
Sharon Lee Bishop Laist APR 17, 1947 - SEP 27, 2015
SAVANNAH - Sharon Lee Bishop Laist, 68, died Sunday, September 27, 2015. The native of Bristol, CT had lived in Orange, CT for 33 years before to moving to Savannah in 2000 to live at The Landings on Skidaway Island. Mrs. Laist earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a Master’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master’s degree in American Studies from New York University. Prior to moving to Savannah she was an archivist at The Yale University Divinity School, Head of Archives at The Ford Foundation in New York City, ...
Marilyn S. Smith JAN 20, 1930 - SEP 26, 2015
SAVANNAH – Marilyn Anita Sickel Smith, 85, passed away on September 26, 2015 at Candler Hospital, under the care of Spanish Oaks and surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born January 20, 1930 in Savannah, GA and lived in Savannah for most of her life. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Chemistry. For over thirty years Marilyn had a gift shop, Temptations II, on River Street, and most recently sold antiques at Habersham Antique Market. Marilyn Smith was predeceased by her loving husband, Al Smith. Marilyn left behind her daughter, Michelle Vine, two granddaughters, Ang ...
Barbara Hines Russell SEP 11, 1947 - SEP 25, 2015
Barbara Hines Russell Barbara Russell died peacefully at home on September 25, 2015. She was born in Savannah on Sept. 11, 1947, and was the daughter of Hugh Jenkins and Bettie (Cubbedge) Jenkins. Barbara grew up on Wilmington Island and attended Savannah High School. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in 1968. Barbara married Dr. Preston Russell in Savannah in 1994. She was co-author with her husband of Savannah: A History of Her People since 1733.Socially she was a member of The Georgia Society of Colonial Dames, The Savannah Cotillion Club, The Oglethorpe Club, and The Garden Club of Sa ...
Katalin FEB 12, 1987 - SEP 23, 2015
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Marian Lucree Berry DEC 26, 1934 - SEP 23, 2015
Marian Lucree Berry Marian Lucree Berry, 80, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Candler Hospital with her family by her side. She was born December 26, 1934 in Savannah to the late Elton and Willa Mae Ross Lucree. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and was retired from Eckerd’s and CVS Pharmacy’s. She attended St. James Catholic Church and was very active in attending many sporting events and other school activities that her grandchildren were involved in. She loved life, her family, and never met a stranger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Be ...
Eleanore Marie Fischetti JUL 17, 1940 - SEP 20, 2015
Savannah- Eleanore Marie Fischetti, 75, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her son, Raymond Fischetti; sisters, Grace and Cheryl Parker and nephew, Joseph Santiago. Born and educated in New York City, Eleanore was of the Catholic faith. She spent most of her growing up years in Brooklyn, and Queens, NY, later moving to Staten Island. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at the Wells Fargo Company in Manhattan. Always interested in the arts, she joined the Staten Island Art Association with her mother, and was eventually exhibited ...
Albert Jones McRae III FEB 16, 1947 - SEP 20, 2015
SAVANNAH - Albert Jones McRae III passed away peacefully on September 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 16, 1947, the only child of Albert Jones McRae II and Earlene Williams McRae. The family moved to Albany Georgia in 1951 and remained there for many years. Albert’s nick name was “Skip” and he went by that his entire life. He graduated from Albany High School in 1965 and went to college at Auburn University. He graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Aviation Management in 1970 and 1971. “Skip” went into ...
Allen J. (Jay) Harrelson, Jr. JUN 06, 1967 - SEP 18, 2015
Allen J. (Jay) Harrelson, Jr. Thunderbolt, GA – Allen J. Harrelson, Jr., 48, was born June 6, 1967 in Savannah, GA and died September 18, 2015. Jay graduated from Johnson High School in 1985. He was a veteran of the 165th. Air National Guard. He also completed the EMT course. Jay was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Harrelson, maternal grandparents, Eugene and Narlene Hiers; paternal grandparents, A.J. and Bonnie Harrelson; aunt, Alice Hiers Mullis and uncle Steve Hiers. Surviving are his mother, Jo Ann Hiers Shuman; father, Allen J. Harrelson, Sr. and stepmother, Judy Harrelson; ...
Sarah Ratcliffe Barber OCT 19, 1928 - SEP 18, 2015
SAVANNAH – Sarah R. (Betty) Barber, a longtime resident of Savannah, died Friday, September 19th surrounded by loved ones after a short illness. Born in Fairfax, SC, Betty received a Bachelor of Education from Georgia Southern College. She was an elementary schoolteacher in Chatham County for 40 years. Betty loved reading, gardening, knitting and spending time with family. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Savannah Jaycee’s, Elks Auxiliary, Women’s Club, Docent for the Andrew Low House, volunteered at Savannah Welcome Center and loved to play bridge. Betty is preceded in death by h ...
James William Bullock, Sr. APR 22, 1922 - SEP 17, 2015
Savannah- James William Bullock, Sr., 93, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Oxton Court of Savannah under the care of Hospice Advantage. He was a native of Athens. Mr. Bullock served in the US Army for four years and also served in the US Air Force where he was awarded the Purple Heart. After discharge from the military, he worked as a salesman with Swift Company and Devour Knight Company for over thirty-eight years. He enjoyed playing golf. Surviving is his wife of sixty-eight years, Sarah Rowe Bullock; sons, James Bullock, Jr. and Tommy Joe Bullock all of Savannah, and several niec ...
Martha Nell Swanson Brown MAR 05, 1929 - SEP 17, 2015
SAVANNAH – Martha Nell Swanson Brown, 86, passed peacefully, Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born on March 5, 1929 in Fitzgerald, GA. to the late Thomas L. Swanson & Myrtle May Swanson of Fitzgerald, GA. She was employed by the City of Savannah for many years. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Quinton E. Brown, Jr. and five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her son, Michael Brown and his wife Kimberly of Huntersville, NC, her daughter Teresa Floyd and her husb ...
Robert Cyril Alonso, Jr. (Capt. Bob) AUG 18, 1959 - SEP 16, 2015
Savannah - Robert Cyril Alonso, Jr. (Capt. Bob), 56, passed away September 16, 2015 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born in Savannah, son of Robert Cyril Alonso and Maureen Llewellyn Alonso. The Savannah native was born August 18, 1959 and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1977. He attended the University of Georgia and was a tug boat captain for many years. He was a founding member of Catholic War Veterans Local Post, American Legion member, member of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and also served as president of Coastal Corvette Association. During his tenure as pre ...
Julianne Jarvis Meyers MAY 02, 1930 - SEP 16, 2015
Julianne Jarvis Moore (Meyers) R.N. Tybee Island Ga. (May 2, 1930 to September 15, 2015) Born on May 2, 1930 to William Burton Jarvis and Christina Rourke Jarvis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah Ga. Julianne is preceded in death by her parents William Burton Jarvis and Christina Rourke Jarvis, three brothers, William Burton Jarvis Jr., Walter Joseph Jarvis, and John Rourke Jarvis. Also a nephew, William T. Jarvis, U.S. Army, killed in action Vietnam, February 1968 (Tet Offensive), and two husbands Charles Eugene Moore,Jr. and Charles J. Meyers (Pete). Julianne attended Cathedral Day School ...
David R. Durden OCT 14, 1937 - SEP 16, 2015
David Richmond Durden, 77, passed away peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 14, 1937, to Earl & Susie Durden. For 58 years, David was a loving husband to LaTrelle Cook Durden. He was an encouraging father to their two very energetic sons, Michael and Joey (Christina). Later, he was a very animated and inspirational grandfather to his four granddaughters, Candace (Jim), Brittany (Jae), Lyndsay (James), Isabella, and four great-grandsons. He is also survived by a sister, Beverly T ...
Edmund Lane Curlee, Jr. SEP 17, 1935 - SEP 16, 2015
ISLE OF HOPE - Surrounded by members of his family, Edmund Lane Curlee, Jr. passed away at his home on September 16, 2015 after a long illness at the age of 79. He was born on September 17, 1935 in Greensboro, NC. When he was five, his family moved to Savannah after his father purchased the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. As a youth, he was an avid golfer and at one point held the city junior championship. He graduated high school from Darlington Preparatory School in Rome, GA and subsequently attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his freshman and sophomore years. He then ...
William H. Stuebe MAY 08, 1941 - SEP 14, 2015
Savannah, GA – William Henry Stuebe died peacefully at home on September 14, 2015, surrounded by his family. He had been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in June. Bill was born in Manhasset, New York on May 8, 1941, to Alma Mann Stuebe and William Joseph Stuebe. He was graduated from Lehigh University in 1963, where he was president of Delta Phi Fraternity. He spent more than 30 years in New York City working in commercial real estate investment management at several firms, including Chase Manhattan Bank, Banque Indosuez, and Richard Ellis International Limited. His passion, however, was fo ...
Neal Edward Wall FEB 12, 1931 - SEP 14, 2015
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SAVANNAH – Neal Edward Wall, age 84, died Monday, September 14, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family and under the care of Gentiva Hospice. A native of Blackshear, GA, Neal had lived in Savannah for most of his life. He attended Pierce County-Blackshear High School and was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired after 37 years of service from Union Camp Corporation. Neal attended Immanuel Baptist Church and was a member of Acacia Lodge # 452 and Alee Temple of the Shrine. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Beverly D. Wall; his children, Sidney Wall (Cindy) and S ...
Barbara Amelie (Couch) Crampton FEB 07, 2015 - SEP 13, 2015
Rev. Deacon Barbara Amelia Couch Crampton was born in Monticello, New York February 7, 1925 to Winifred Charlotte (Wakeman) Couch and Chester Wright Couch of South Fallsburg, NY. She married Gordon Kelsey Crampton May 15, 1948 at Christ Church, Schenectady, New York. She was raised and educated in Scotia, Schenectady County, NY. A herniated disk cut short her training as a registered nurse, and she subsequently went to work as a secretary at American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and General Electric Corporation in Schenectady, and later a homemaker. After raising two children, she graduated from ...
Barbara Zipperer O'Conner - SEP 13, 2015
Barbara Zipperer Barras O'Conner, 80, passed away September 13, 2015 at her home after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Grover Zipperer & Annie Ruth Barbaree, a sister, Gail Strausbaugh, her second husband Paul D. O'Conner, and her son, Donald Barras. She is survived by her first husband and father of her children, Roland Barras, whose love and companionship brought much joy to her twilight years, her daughter, Lisa Marie Barras who was a loving and devoted caretaker for her mother; five siblings: Nancy Heck, Grover Zipperer (Karen), Eleanor Hutson (Robe ...
Paul L. Mosely MAR 27, 1931 - SEP 13, 2015
TYBEE ISLAND - Paul Lavon Mosely went to meet his heavenly father on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. Paul graduated from Commercial High in 1948. He served in the Army National Guard for more than 20 years and owned and operated Paul’s & Son Auto Parts, Inc. in Savannah for more than 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Meldrim Mosely; and two grandsons, Ashley Mosely and Ryan Wade. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Purvis Mosely of 65 years and three children, Paulette Humm (Michael), Lynn Archer (John), and Michael Mosely; si ...