Obituaries
V. Donald Keen SEP 06, 1931 - NOV 15, 2015
SAVANNAH – V. Donald Keen, 84, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, in Savannah. The Columbus, GA native had lived in Savannah for most of his life and was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated The Sports Center on State Street for many years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and golf. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Surviving are his wife, Marian Anderson Keen, two sons, Perry A. Keen (Tandy) and Mark Keen (Becky); a step-son, Randy Lindler (Maribeth), a step-daughter, Cecile Friend (Kenny); 5 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren ...
Denise Cowger Chisner OCT 25, 1961 - NOV 13, 2015
Denise Cowger Chisner, 54, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Alfred and Christina Gadanac Cowger. After graduation from high school in Akron, she attended Miami University in Ohio and graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree from Kent State University. Denise later moved to Atlanta where she was a teacher in the Gwinnett County School District. She moved to Savannah in 1991 where she concentrated on rearing her family. She later served as a para-professional and substitute teacher in private schools in Savannah. Denise was an ...
Douglas O. Robbins, Jr. "Bubba" JUL 29, 1952 - NOV 13, 2015
POOLER - Douglas O. Robbins, Jr. “Bubba”, 63, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah he attended Jenkins High School and served in the United States Army. Bubba retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and was a Journeyman and Business Manager for Local 26. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, boating and golf. Surviving are his son, Douglas O. Robbins III “Trea” (Amy); his daughter, Jena Robbins Legler (Barry); 2 grandsons, Nicholas and Bradley; his step-mother, Mildred Robbins; and a brother, Gary Robbins. He was predeceas ...
George Carson Waters DEC 31, 1936 - NOV 13, 2015
George Carson Waters, 78 of Peachtree City, formerly of Savannah, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on November 13, 2015. He was born on December 31, 1936 and raised in Savannah, Georgia, the city he loved. He graduated from Commercial High School in 1956 and also graduated from St. Leo College. Afterwards, he proudly served in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he met and married the love of his life, Rita Bartley. They enjoyed a long, happy marriage of 55 years and had two beautiful children. He was a dedicated civil servant for many years ...
Glenda "Joyce" Collins MAY 04, 1948 - NOV 12, 2015
Savannah/Hilton Head/Blowing Rock- Glenda “Joyce” Coleman Collins, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Joyce was from Cobbtown, GA. where she grew up and knew her husband, Leonard Collins, all of her childhood life. After they were married they lived in several places but settled in Savannah in 1978 where they raised their children and she assisted Leonard in his business. After their retirement, they built a summer home in Blowing Rock, NC and moved to Hilton Head. However they still consider Savannah home where their children live. Joyce’s love and career was her family. She was ...
Frank J. Hester AUG 22, 1951 - NOV 12, 2015
Frank Joseph Hester, 64, died November 12, 2015, at Hospice House of Savannah. He was born in Savannah, GA on August 22, 1951 to the late Frank L. and Josephine Grady Hester. Frank was a 1969 graduate of Benedictine Military School, a 1973 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1985 graduate of Wake Forest University where he earned his Master’s degree. He was a member of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Bishop Francis X. Gartland Award (Bishop Gartland was the first Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah). He was also a member and past-president of the H ...
Raymond K. Shatto SEP 21, 1939 - NOV 11, 2015
Savannah- Raymond (Ray) K. Shatto, originally from Long Beach, California passed away peacefully aged 76. He was a resident of Savannah for over 58 years and was the proud owner of Savannah Business Equipment, which he founded over 40 years ago. Ray was known for his immense character, honesty and professionalism. For those fortunate enough to know him personally they were privileged to have enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor and positive attitude. Ray was passionate about boating and antiquing but equally enjoyed performing random acts of kindness and helping others down on their luck. He w ...
Hazel Sullivan Alexander AUG 08, 1920 - NOV 10, 2015
Sara Hazel Sullivan Alexander, 95, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, where she played the piano for over 60 years. Hazel was a lifetime member of the Georgia P.T.A. where she served as State Vice-President. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Sullivan and Maggie Bowers Sullivan, and her husband, Daniel Archie Alexander. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Surviving are two daughters, Vicki Alexander, of Savannah, ...
Ronald Lewis Marky JUL 04, 1934 - NOV 10, 2015
SAVANNAH - Ronald Lewis Marky, 81, our beloved husband and father died Tuesday at his home. He was born on the Fourth of July, 1934 in Buffalo, NY and lived outside Philadelphia, PA for most of his working career. He retired to Savannah 24 years ago. Ron was an avid fisherman and love spending time on Lake Erie with his brother, sons and nephew. He was also an accomplished table tennis player who rarely lost a match before he taught his sons everything he knew about the game. He strived for precision and perfection in everything he did and loved the many trips he took with his family and f ...
Cuong Bui FEB 07, 1948 - NOV 09, 2015
Cuong Bui, age 67, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on November 9, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA with his loving wife by his side. Born on February 7, 1948 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Cuong began his career as a pilot at the age of 23. He was proud to be a part of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force and a veteran of the Vietnam War. His greatest passion was aviation and after coming to the United States in 1975, he began a dedicated career with Gulfstream. He retired after 36 years of service due to illness. Cuong will always be remembered for hi ...
Elaine Ryals Johnson JAN 30, 1931 - NOV 08, 2015
Elaine Ryals Johnson, a Tybee Island resident, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Donald Johnson, preceded her in death. Lanie was born on January 30, 1931 in McRae, GA to Lec and Elaine Ryals and had one brother, Lec Jr. Lanie attended 14 schools in 12 years, due to her father’s construction business. She earned her Education degree from Valdosta State College and studied Theater at The University of Florida, where she was also on the diving team. She taught 3rd grade students in McRae, and then high school English in Atlanta. Lanie ...
Margaret Cato Purvis OCT 20, 1930 - NOV 08, 2015
SAVANNAH – Margaret Cato Purvis, 85, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was a native of Edgefield, SC and a longtime resident of Savannah. Mrs. Purvis is survived by her husband of sixty years, John Robert Purvis; three daughters, Christine P. King, Elizabeth P. Colson and her husband, Terry, and Margaret A. Purvis; one son, Eugene M. Purvis and his wife, Stacey; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 11, ...
Jake Edwin Canady SEP 24, 1939 - NOV 07, 2015
Jake Edwin Canady, 76, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at home in Metter, GA. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a Master Mason in the Roger Lacy Masonic Lodge #722. Jake was owner and operator of Canady Trucking. Jake is survived by his wife, Peggy Colbertt Canady, three sons, Tray, Todd, and Troy Canady, two brothers, Gary and Greg Canady, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Additional Memorial Service will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Richmond Hill United Methodist Churc ...
Robert T. "Bob" McAlister NOV 22, 1944 - NOV 06, 2015
Robert “Bob” Theron McAlister, age 70, died peacefully in his home on Friday, November 6, 2015. He was born in Salina, Kansas on November 22, 1944. Being in a military family he grew up living in various places such as Germany, Japan and Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso and later received his Master’s in Political Science from the University of Georgia. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Watson McAlister; step-son, Jim McAlister; step-daughters, Christy Hannaford Connor (Scott) of Atlanta, GA and Holly Hannaford. He is also the proud Grandpa of Evan McAlister, ...
Dr. Martin Clemens Schroeter JUL 21, 1943 - NOV 05, 2015
Dr. Martin Clemens Schroeter, 72, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at St. Joseph’s hospital. Husband of Krista Schroeter, he was born in Riga, Latvia, son of Hans Schröter and Renate Schröter (nee Spill), and grew up in Munich, Germany. After receiving his doctorate in paper science from North Carolina State University, he led a distinguished international career as an engineer and innovator in the forest products industry. His work took him and his family from Munich to Seattle, Chicago, and Savannah, where he retired. He is survived by his wife, Krista; his son Florian S ...
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 ...