Obituaries
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 ...
Jamie H. Dyson AUG 12, 1933 - SEP 13, 2015
Savannah, GA – Jamie Holmes Dyson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born in 1933 in Aynor, SC to Luther Frederick and Mary Butler Dyson. The family moved to Savannah in 1939 and Jamie graduated from Commercial High School in 1954. He was predeceased by his parents, four siblings, Wilton, Herbert, Joyce and Edythe Dyson. Jamie was baptized at Ardsley Park Baptist Church in June, 1954 and was a member of the Ancient Landmark Masonic Lodge # 231. He worked in the electrical supply industry and retired from Port City Electric in 19 ...
Ann Marie Tilton Weil DEC 29, 1955 - SEP 12, 2015
Thunderbolt - Ann Marie Tilton Weil, 59, died peacefully Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of John H. Tilton, Sr. and Harriet Huggins Tilton. Ann was a 1973 graduate of Saint Vincent’s Academy and for a short time attended Sacred Heart College in Belmont, North Carolina. She later graduated from Georgia State University with an Associate’s Degree, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Armstrong State College and received a Master’s Degree from Georgia Southern University. As a dedicated advance practice nurse, Ann believ ...
Lillian Hunter Lindsay APR 21, 1926 - SEP 12, 2015
Died September 12, 2015 (Saturday) surrounded by her family. Lillian was born April 21, 1926, in Waycross, Georgia. she was the daughter of Benjamin Harry and Grace Summerall Hunter, who both preceded her in death as well as her husband, George W. Lindsay, Jr. and her sister Betty Jean Carroll. Lillian was a graduate of Draughn’s Business School, Armstrong State College and The John Marshall Law School. She was a legal secretary for Aaron Kravitch Law Firm, for many years, primarily involved in Litigations and Depositions and was often referred to as “Mrs. Della Street of Savannah” Lillian r ...
Jimmy and JoJo McLaughlin - SEP 11, 2015
On September 11, 2015 “until death do us part” was not enough to end God’s perfect love story of over 60 years for James “Jimmy” Lawrence McLaughlin, Sr. and his loving wife JoAnn “JoJo” Ryan McLaughlin, both 78. They left their earthly bodies just twelve short hours apart. Their love story began in grade school at Sacred Heart and continued through until their marriage on September 10, 1955 at the home of her parents. They were long time members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. They are survived by their five children, Suzanne McLaughlin VonWalder, Jame ...
Betty Lorraine Butler DEC 21, 1924 - SEP 10, 2015
Betty Lorraine Butler died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 21, 1924 to the late Sanford P. and Elizabeth Jones Butler. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Savanah for over 33 years, and was retired from the Union Camp Corporation where she worked in Human Resources. She was active with the Republican Women’s Club, the Telfair Museum, the Little Theatre, and was an avid traveler. She is survived by several cousins, and many friends. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances may be m ...
Reginald Davant Abbott, Sr. SEP 15, 1929 - SEP 09, 2015
Reginald Davant Abbott, Sr., passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at home after a short illness. Reggie was born September 15, 1929 in Marlow, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He retired from Kole Investments and was a well-known civic leader. He served as President of the Savannah Jaycees, Exalted Ruler and Trustee of Savannah Elks Lodge 183, Captain of the 118th. Field Artillery, Army National Guard, President of the Chatham Artillery, lifetime member of the Savannah Volunteer Guards, 32nd. Degree Scottish Rite Mason and active member of many other civic and charitable or ...
Dr. Carmelita Fields JUL 29, 1958 - SEP 08, 2015
Dr. Carmelita Fields SAVANNAH – Dr. Carmelita Fields, 57, passed away on September 8, 2015. She was born on July 29,1958 Detroit, Michigan, and made Savannah her home for the past eight years, having moved from Mableton, Georgia. She enjoyed her career as an osteopathic physician and a beloved board certified family practitioner with specialties in emergency medicine and anti-aging. She took care of patients as an ER doctor at DeKalb Medical in Decatur, St. Joseph’s/Candler in Savannah, and Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. Her own private practice on Whitemarsh Island had been dedicated ...
Shirley Ann Mell SEP 10, 1938 - SEP 08, 2015
Shirley A. Mell, 76, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1938 in Savannah, GA and lived the majority of her life teaching here. Savannah High School was where she was granted her diploma before receiving a BS from GSCW in 1960. The University of Tennessee granted her an MS in 1966 where her Thesis was the first written on Programmed Instruction for Gross Motor Skills. She also attended Georgia Southern in Post Masters classes and Supervising Teacher as well as becoming certified as an Administrator and Supervisor. Her education was culminated at the Uni ...
Joan Corey Sullivan SEP 04, 1929 - SEP 05, 2015
Joan Corey Sullivan departed this life on September 5, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born in Bristol, CT on September 4, 1929 to Edgar and Geraldine Corey, she was a devout Roman Catholic. She was employed by Southern Bell and retired as a Service Representative after 38 years of service. Joan was married for 43 years to James Thomas Sullivan, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Jeremiah A. Sullivan (Ann) and James Thomas Sullivan, Jr. (Monique); two granddaughters, Christina Marie Sullivan and Kimberly Marie Sullivan; a great-granddaughter, Peyton McKenzie Sullivan; and a niece, Carol Ann S. Bon ...
Charles Hoffner Clark JAN 08, 1924 - SEP 03, 2015
Charles Hoffner Clark, Sr., 90, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his residence under the care of Island Hospice. Chuck was born in Springfield Delaware County, PA, January 8, 1924 to Joseph Clark and Elizabeth Picken Clark. He was a graduate of Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1949. Chuck was in sales management and a tennis professional. He was a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association, United States Tennis Association, The Landings Club and was an avid bowler. Surviving is his longtime companion, Barbara Copper; brother, Joseph Clark, Jr.; children, C ...
Ronald Brethauer APR 27, 1959 - SEP 02, 2015
A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015. ...
Dr. Dana Brand Moody SEP 08, 1965 - SEP 02, 2015
Dana Brand Moody, M.D. a resident of Savannah, GA, died on September 2, 2015, after a long fought battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and gave her peace. Dana was born September 8, 1965, in Harrisonburg VA. She grew up in Atlanta, GA and after graduating from Marist School in Atlanta, she earned a degree in history, from University of Virginia in 1987. She obtained her medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia in 1993, and completed her residency in Urology at the University of Florida in 1998. She was the first femal ...
Frances Chestnut OCT 07, 1939 - SEP 02, 2015
Frances Chestnut, 75, passed away September 2nd at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and grandmother. She was loved affectionately as “Granny”. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Blanton, and her granddaughter Tara Clark. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lamar Chestnut; son, Eddie Smith (Marlin); daughter, Sherry Clark; eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Tommy Blanton (Kay); and sister, Veronica Flowers (Emory). A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sep ...
Hughsie Earl Long SEP 22, 1927 - SEP 02, 2015
Savannah- Hughsie Earl Long, 87, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Estill, South Carolina son of Bertis and Eva Jarrell Long. He grew up in Estill and graduated from Estill High School and attended Clemson University. Hughsie entered the family pulpwood business in Estill where he remained until he moved to Savannah in 1968. He then joined J.C. Lewis Ford in sales retiring in 2008 after 40 years. He was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church and was an avid sports fan, especially softball. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Virgie Long of Savannah; childr ...
Ione Hope Donaldson de Vries JUN 14, 1950 - SEP 01, 2015
Ione Hope Donaldson de Vries, 65, died September 1, 2015 at her home in The Netherlands, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 14, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia, she was a registered nurse that had worked for Memorial Medical Center, The Savannah Shipyard, Stone Container Co. and Holland America Cruise Lines. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Donaldson. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Frank de Vries, her mother, Hilda Donaldson of Savannah; her sisters, Holly Hale of Savannah; Carolyn Merritt of Savannah; and Melissa Boye (Chris) of Cape Coral, FL; and three nie ...
Willie Jasper Franklin OCT 22, 1928 - SEP 01, 2015
Willie Jasper Franklin, 86, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Surviving are his children, Frances (Bob) Bridges, Steve (Joyce) Franklin, Brenda (James) Hatchell, Judy (Alan) Brooks; brother, Jimmy Earl (Barbara) Franklin, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2015 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by Pastor Jeff Hubbard and grandson, Kris Hatchell. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. The family will receive f ...
James Alexander Dorward MAY 23, 1934 - AUG 31, 2015
James Alexander Dorward, 81, died Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born May 23, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario to the late James Dawson and Marjorie Anne Dalgleish Dorward. James was retired from Spence Brothers Construction Company where he served as Treasurer. He was Past President of the Saginaw Country Club, and a member of The Landings Club. James was the anonymous Cartoonist for several publications at The Landings, The TWATL and Club Line. He drew his last cartoon for the Halloween issue the day he died. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James Edwin (Duke) Dorward ...
Kevin Pernell Wallace, Jr. DEC 30, 1987 - AUG 30, 2015
Savannah- Kevin Pernell Wallace, Jr., 27, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his residence. Kevin was born in Savannah and raised in Stanley, NC where he attended public school. He most recently worked with Long Construction as a framer. Kevin enjoyed playing basketball with his cousin Alex. He loved music, and fishing with his Uncle Steve. Kevin was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. Surviving is his mother, Sheila Jenkins Landon of Savannah; father, Kevin Pernell Wallace, Sr.; grandparents, Larry & Faye Jenkins, Judy Johnson, all of Savannah and Sandra Hunter of Charlotte, NC; siste ...
Jessie Beckett Rogers AUG 20, 1919 - AUG 30, 2015
Jessie Beckett Rogers, 96, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was born August 20, 1919 in Lodge, SC to the late William L. and Ida Cobia Beckett. She grew up in Walterboro, SC and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, George R. Beckett, and her husband of 35 years, Robert M. Rogers, former owner of Don Auld’s Prescription Shop. She was a former member of Local and State Pharmaceutical Auxiliaries, and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Pilot Sunday School Class. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Gregory Beckett, of Walter ...
Allene Wilkie George DEC 17, 1925 - AUG 30, 2015
Allene Wilkie George, 89, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, Illinois daughter of Col. Lorne and Frances Anderson Wilkie. She grew up at Fort Screven, Tybee Island, Georgia where her father was stationed. She attended Savannah High School and graduated from Decatur Girls High School in 1943 after her family moved to Atlanta. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She joined the United States Cadet Nurses Corps and graduated from Nursing School in 1945. She was instrumental in starting the first Recovery Roo ...
Dr. Miguel A. Fonseca DEC 13, 1924 - AUG 29, 2015
Dr. Miguel Alberto Fonseca, 90, passed peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his wife, family and friends. Miguel was born on December 13, 1924 in La Mesa, Colombia, South America. He spent his early years in Bogota, Colombia with his large family, including 7 brothers and sisters. He obtained his undergraduate degree and earned an MD (Medical Degree) from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Columbus State Hospital in Ohio. Miguel wed Carmen Alicia Ortega in Miami, Florida on January 21, 1971, and they had two sons ...
Montine Evans Willard OCT 02, 1931 - AUG 29, 2015
Montine E. Willard, 83, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Born October 2, 1931 in Eastman, Georgia, she had lived in Savannah since 1965. She was a member of the Coastal Cathedral Church of God and was a home maker. Mrs. Willard is survived by her children, Charles G. Willard, Jr. (Teresa), Brenda A., McLean (Jim), Angela Colquitt (Rusty), and Glen L. Willard (Liane); a brother, Obie Evans; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles G. Willard, Sr. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox &am ...
Master Sergeant (Ret)Benny F. Collins MAY 15, 1946 - AUG 29, 2015
Master Sergeant (Ret) Benny F. Collins, age 69, passed away on the 29th of August 2015 at the Hospice House in Savannah, GA. He was born in Pound-Wise, Virginia to Vencil and Mae D. Collins. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Tae Sun, and Son Benny Collins Jr. He also leaves behind a daughter in law, Heather and three grandchildren, Lauren, Caitlin and Ryan Collins of Wake Forest, North Carolina. He also leaves his brothers and sisters, Val Doris Hodges, Bama Jean Rubert, Patricia Benton, Laura Varney, Riley Collins and Mickle Collins. Benny is preceded in death by his Mother -Mae D. Collins, Fat ...