Obituaries
Helen Salster Falkner JUN 19, 1937 - MAY 10, 2015
Helen Salster Falkner, 77, died May 10, 2015 in Marathon, Florida. She was born June 19, 1937 in Columbiana, Alabama to Melvin Grady and Rosie Vick Salster. Helen lived on Tybee Island since 1964, and retired in 1994 from Hunter Army Airfield where she was in Civil Service. She was a member of the Federal Retirees Club, the American Business Women’s Association, and the Women of the Moose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Falkner, and brothers, Melvin Salster, Jimmy Salster, and Jack Salster. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn D. May, of Nashvill ...
Christine Anne Lawler AUG 09, 1948 - MAY 10, 2015
Christine Anne Lawler, 66, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at her residence. Christine was born in New Haven, CT, August 9, 1948 to Frances J. and Dolores Torello Lawler. She graduated from Armstrong State College in 1972 and received her MBA at Florida Institute of Technology. Christine retired from Civil Service and was a member of NARFE. Survivors include her mother, Dolores Lawler of Savannah; brother, David Lawler of Savannah; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lee and David Harrell of Pfafftown, NC; nephews John David Harrell of Wilmington, NC, Daniel Branden O’Dell of Atlanta, GA, and nie ...
Elizabeth F. Overstreet MAR 16, 1921 - MAY 10, 2015
Elizabeth Futrell Overstreet, 94, died Sunday, May 10th at Hospice Savannah after a short illness. She was born in Clyo, GA on March 16, 1921 to William Benjamin Futrell and Addie Smith Futrell. On February 20, 1944 she married Robert "Heyward" Overstreet to whom she was married for 63 years until his death in August 2007. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her brother, William Benjamin Futrell, Jr and sister, Adeline Futrell Stucki. She is survived by her daughters Renée Overstreet Teeple (Mike) of Thunderbolt, GA and Kay Overstreet of Savannah, GA. She is als ...
Jeanenne Johnson Myatt Marx OCT 01, 1959 - MAY 09, 2015
Jeanenne Johnson Myatt Marx, 55, died Saturday, May 9, 2015. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island was a 1977 graduate of Windsor Forest High School. She graduated from Savannah Vocational Technical College in 1985 and worked as a Surgical Technologist in local hospitals. Jeanenne was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and attended St. Peter the Apostle and St. Michael’s. Surviving are two children, Elizabeth Moran Myatt and Cameron Tyler Marx; her parents, Warren and Peggy Johnson; two sisters, Patricia Woodward (John) and Nancy Keaton (Johnny); grandchild ...
Judge B. Avant Edenfield AUG 02, 1934 - MAY 09, 2015
Berry Avant Edenfield, age 80, a native of Bulloch County, Georgia and the community of Stilson, died on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Candler Hospital of Metastatic Lung Cancer. Born the son of Perry Edenfield and Vera Berry Edenfield, he was a descendent of David Edenfield who was captured by the British in the Battle of Savannah during the Revolutionary War. Judge Edenfield was a graduate of Stilson High School, the University of Georgia, and the UGA Law School. His love of learning began early, and he always gave credit to the Bulloch County Regional Library’s traveling bookmobile for giving ...
Judy Wilkes Mahoney JUN 05, 1955 - MAY 08, 2015
Judy Wilkes Mahoney, 59, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 8, 2015 at her home on the Herb River with her loving husband by her side. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer right up to the end. Born in Lyons, GA on June 5, 1955, she was reared in Hinesville, GA and attended the University of Georgia where she was a Theta. Judy was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She graduated three Cadets from Benedictine Military School and served as President of the Benedictine PTO. Judy truly loved being on the water and her home on the Herb River was a huge in ...
Erin Hinson Nelson AUG 05, 1930 - MAY 08, 2015
Savannah- Erin Hinson Nelson, beloved wife and best friend of Vernon Nelson died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Hospice House in Savannah, GA. Born August 5th, 1930, she was the only child of Virgil Herma Hinson and Alice Padgett Hinson. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended the University of Georgia where she sang in the A Cappella Choir, and Armstrong State College. She is survived by her husband and her three sons, Michael Bryan Nelson (Laurie) of Decatur, Kerry Thomas Nelson (Beth) of Savannah, David Monroe Nelson (Renee) of Savannah and several grandchildren. A Memorial Service wi ...
Virginia C. Barnes DEC 21, 1927 - MAY 07, 2015
Born In Savannah Georgia on December 21, 1927 to Myrtle Murphy Cooper and John (Jack) Cooper. Virginia attended school in Savannah and enjoyed her days with friends and family at Tybee Island and Isle of Hope. She enjoyed walks and bike rides by the ocean, crabbing at Fort Screven and dancing to the big bands that would come to the Tybee Island Pavilion. Virginia volunteered as a Hostess for the USO during World War II, where she met her future husband, Walter (Wally) S. Ambrose. They married and had three daughters, Linda, Diana and Laura. Virginia enjoyed the years she spent at home with her ...
Ruth Johnson Peeples - MAY 06, 2015
Ruth Johnson Peeples died Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Homer H. Peeples, Jr., her brother-in-law, Frank K. Peeples and his wife, Betty C. Peeples, and two nieces and one nephew. She was predeceased by her father, William Leslie Johnson, and her mother, Lucille Bearden Johnson. Ruth was very active in the community serving on a number of boards, including the Froebel Circle, Bethesda Academy, Savannah Art Association, Telfair Museum of Art and others. She loved dancing, golf, shooting, and fishing. She loved life and everyone she met, brightening every room she ent ...
Charles L. Colding NOV 01, 1927 - MAY 05, 2015
SAVANNAH – Charles L. Colding, 87, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Hospice House. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired from Stone Container after 30 years and 3 months of service to the company. He is survived by an aunt, Doris Pike of Natick, MA; several cousins; and two dear friends, Roy and Jackie Moore and their family of Savannah. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2015, in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Please sign our on-line guest book. ...
Catherine S. Miller NOV 16, 1923 - MAY 05, 2015
Savannah- Catherine Sasser Miller, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Catherine was a life-long resident of Savannah where she worked at the Chatham County Public Library for 31 years. She was a member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William N. Miller, Jr.; parents, Clifton & Edith Sasser; sister, Doris Farner, and brother, Sonny Sasser. Surviving are her children, Linda Rahn (Pete), William N. Miller, III and Ralph C. Miller; grandchildren, Keith Winders, Chad Miller, Patricia Miller, Andrew Powers, Michelle Powers; great-gra ...
Albert Keith Roach JUN 29, 1951 - MAY 04, 2015
SAVANNAH – Albert Keith Roach, 63, a native of Baltimore, MD and the beloved son of the late Kiesler W. and Viola Benton Roach, died Monday, May 4, 2015. Keith enjoyed life and his experiences ranged from working for the Social Security Administration, and the Catholic Charities to serving as Executive Director of At Jacob’s Well. He will be greatly missed by his dear friends, Margo and Marc Thomas, and their furry friends, Chuckie and Henry. We would like to thank Dr. Paul S. Bradley and Dr. Robert C. Rollings and their medical personnel, who so graciously assisted him in his final days. Plea ...
Nancy Skaliy FEB 26, 1924 - MAY 03, 2015
Nancy Skaliy died Sunday, May 3, 2015. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 26, 1924 to Julian C. Howard and Lutie H. Webb. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Dr. Peter Skaliy. She spent her life residing in Atlanta, St. Augustine, FL and Savannah. At the time she passed away, she was living at The Marshes of Skidaway. She was an avid golfer and gardener for most of her life always enjoying the outdoors. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Brightwell and her husband Steven and her son, Dr. Michael Skaliy and his wife Susan, both of Atlanta, Georgia, two grandchil ...
Margaret Sellers Slappey SEP 02, 1922 - MAY 03, 2015
Savannah- Margaret Sellers Slappey, 92, of Atlanta, GA died on Sunday, May 3rd 2015. “Marty” Slappey, daughter of Margaret Louise and James Freeman Sellers, Jr., loving wife of Sterling Greene Slappey, passed away at Savannah Hospice in Savannah, GA after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her son Charles Freeman Slappey and his wife Bebe Willoughby. She is also survived by her granddaughter Louisa Margaret Slappey, all living in the Savannah area. Marty owned her own bath and linens store in Alexandria, VA until her retirement in 1984, bringing her love of design home with her. She also ...
Ralph J. Ellis JUN 28, 1922 - MAY 03, 2015
Ralph Jefford Ellis 92, died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Hospice Savannah with his wife by his side. Mr. Ellis was a 1946 graduate of Gettyburg College and a World War II veteran serving in the Navy. He retired as Vice-President of Dimensions Sail Cloth Company. He was a member of The Landings Club, where he enjoyed many years of playing golf. After he and his wife raised their children, they enjoyed many years of traveling for business and pleasure. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Ellis, his five children, Suzanne Hoffman (Phil), Nancy Karr (Dr.Paul), Libby Leary (Jack), Co ...
Edward Marion Thomas JUN 25, 1956 - MAY 02, 2015
Eddie (E.T.) Thomas died Saturday, May 2nd. Born June 25th, 1956 to the late Mercy and Harold Thomas of Savannah GA. Also proceeding in death are his brother, Harold W. Thomas and sister, Mercy L. Sanders. Surviving family members include his two sisters, Iris Saxon and Patricia Lynn; Lisa Brown and children, Heather and Austin Edward Thomas. Also, Jan Bryant and son, Jamie Bryant. Grandchildren are Joshua, Matthew and Landon Thomas & Jayden and Gracie Bryant. Graveside service to be held Thursday morning, 11:00 am, May 7th at Bonaventure Cemetery. And if no one has told you today that the ...
John W. Stephens, Jr. JUL 23, 1922 - MAY 02, 2015
SAVANNAH – John W. Stephens, Jr. (92) died Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at his home under the care of Dr. Jules Victor III and Dr. Paresh R. Patel, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and his loving companion, Irene Andris. John was born to immigrant parents in Savannah, GA in 1922. He was educated at Sacred Heart Parochial school and Benedictine Military School, from which he graduated with a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve. John then served as a Captain in the U.S. Army in World War II. He saw combat service in the 81st Division in the Pacific Theatre and commanded an infantry company t ...
Linda Faye Lee Petersen MAY 11, 1944 - APR 30, 2015
SAVANNAH – Linda Faye Lee Petersen, 70, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at her home. A native of Bryan County, GA, Linda had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a graduate of Bryan County High School and the Warren A. Candler School of Nursing. Linda was a registered nurse at Candler Hospital and was a member of Savannah Christian Church. Surviving are her son, John Kenneth Petersen (Leah) of Pooler; her siblings, W. O. “Bill” Lee (Ruth) of Springfield, June Wasilauskis ((Ray) of Lombard, IL, Gerald T. Lee (Betsy) of Brunswick, and Terry R. Lee, Sr. (Allene) of Hardeeville, SC ...
Lois Britt Tillman JAN 15, 1938 - APR 29, 2015
Lois Virginia Britt Tillman, 77, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She was born January 15, 1938 to the late John Osborne and Jessie Mae Rahn Britt. Lois worked in the shipping industry for many years and also for Smith & Kelly, Massey Funeral Home, and Saturn of Savannah. She was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church and attended The Sycamore Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Tillman. Surviving are her three children, Gary Lynn Holton (Roxanne), Lisa Richburg (Artie), and Kevin Holton (Cindi), her brother, Richard Britt (Marion), eight grandchildren, three great-gr ...
Keary Ernest Joyner APR 23, 1975 - APR 28, 2015
Tragically, Keary Ernest Joyner, age 40, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, died April 28, 2015, from injuries sustained after being struck by a city metro bus. Keary was born in Savannah, Georgia, April 23, 1975 and was a 1993 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was preceded in death by his father, James Stanley Joyner, Sr. and brother, James Stanley “Jay” Joyner, Jr., paternal grandparents, Ernest and Ruth Joyner and maternal grandfather, Harold H. Yeargin, Sr. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Nancy Yeargin Floyd and David K. Floyd of New Market, AL; sister, Celeste Joyne ...
Jennie Beach Richardson JUL 23, 1922 - APR 28, 2015
Jennie Beach Richardson, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born in South Carolina, daughter of Collins McCoy and Eula Lee Ginn Spell. She lived in Savannah most of her life, retired from civil service at Hunter Army Airfield after 35 years of service and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. Her husbands, Parker Beach, Robert Richardson and siblings, Jerry Spell, McCoy Spell, Jr., James Spell, Franklin Spell and Sadie Nolde preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughter, Susan K. McDonough (John) of Claxton, GA; brother, Ca ...
Col. James M. Burton, USA (Ret.) FEB 16, 1945 - APR 28, 2015
SAVANNAH – COL (Ret) James M. Burton, age 70, passed away on April 28, 2015, at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Akron, OH to Floy Webster Burton and Frank Burton. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Judi, and daughters, Dr. Jodi Burton Gage and her husband Dr. Trevor Gage of Johnson City, TN, and Jamelle of Savannah, GA. He also leaves three grandchildren, Chadwick, Kaelyn and Jason Gage of Johnson City, TN. In addition he leaves his sister, Lyn, and brother-in-law Rev. Fred Chilton of Springfield, MO, three nephews, Vic, Alan and Brian and several grandnieces and nephe ...
Ruby Lee DeLoach Reese NOV 25, 1924 - APR 24, 2015
Ruby Lee DeLoach Reese, 90, was taken in the arms of her heavenly Father, Friday, April 24, 2015 at Azalealand Nursing Home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Metter, Georgia, daughter of Lowery and Ella Jane Lanier DeLoach. Mrs. Reese was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother that gave selflessly to her Lord, family and friends. Mrs. Reese was a former member of Riverside Baptist Church where she was active in many church activities, including teaching Sunday school for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William ...
Bettie Egan Fitzgerald JUL 31, 1922 - APR 23, 2015
SAVANNAH - Bettie E. Fitzgerald passed away on April 23, 2015 at The Marshes of Skidaway Island, GA. She was preceded in death in 2004 by her husband of 59 years, Joseph F. Fitzgerald. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from The Packer Collegiate Institute. She and her husband lived in Westfield, NJ where they raised their three daughters and she worked in real estate. For many years she volunteered at Muhlenberg Hospital. They retired to the Landings in Savannah, GA where they enjoyed golf, bridge, and an active social life for many years. Bettie also volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospi ...
Terry McIntosh Kimball APR 03, 1933 - APR 23, 2015
Terry McIntosh Kimball, 82, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Garfield, Georgia, son of Joseph W. and Ruby Kimball. He lived in Savannah most of his life and was a graduate of Savannah High School. After high school, he entered the United States Navy serving as a radio operator on the P2V Neptune war planes. Out of the service, he attended and graduated with a degree in physics from Georgia Tech. He was a member of the Honorary Society of Tau Beta Phi and was the owner of Kimball’s Radio Tape Center. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death ...
John "Johnnie" W. Thompson MAY 07, 1922 - APR 23, 2015
Truly a man of "uncommon valor." As a teenager, Johnnie left his Georgia home to work with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Utah. At the age of 22, he served with the U. S. Marine Corps, Company "A" 10th Amphibian Tractor Battalion during WWII in the Pacific and in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He watched intently as the American flag was raised just above him and his fellow marines on the top of Mount Suribachi. Johnnie met his future bride, Doris, in Oceanside, California and they were married in January 1946. After returning to Savannah, Johnnie built their home on the marsh of the Wilmington R ...
Helen Conaway "Becky" Tedder NOV 06, 1947 - APR 23, 2015
SAVANNAH - Helen Conaway Tedder, known and loved as Becky, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 after a long illness. Becky was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1965 and studied at Armstrong State College. Becky was a cherished member of the Savannah Country Day School staff for 27 years, and of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, where she led the Bible Study Fellowship for over a decade. Becky’s life was best exemplified by the warmth and love she shared with family, friends and the hundreds of students she watched grow up on the campus o ...
Virginia C. Aldrich AUG 26, 1923 - APR 22, 2015
A native of Savannah, “Ginnie” was the sixth child born to John Joy Cornell, respected President of Savannah Bank & Trust Co., and Lillian Lucile FitzSimons of Charleston, S.C. Her mother died when she was only 20 months old, and Mr. Cornell was re-married several years later to Mrs. Ruby Peterson. Ginnie excelled in school, and graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College, where she was Armstrong Queen her last year. At the end of high school, she started dating James H. Aldrich (Jim), a loving relationship which would span over 72 years. Traveling to Annapolis, MD wit ...
Abbie L. DeLoach FEB 02, 1994 - APR 22, 2015
Our beloved Abbie Lorene DeLoach passed away on April 22, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Savannah, Georgia on February 2, 1994, she is survived by her parents Mrs. Kim DeLoach Mcquaig and Mr. Jimmy DeLoach, Jr., both of Savannah, Georgia, sister, Ms. Anna Elizabeth DeLoach, of Savannah, Georgia, grandmother, Mrs. Naomi Mcquaig, of Alma, Georgia, late grandfather, Dr. James Loren Mcquaig, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Mondell DeLoach, Sr. of Garden City, Georgia, special friend, Taylor Smith, of Elberton, Georgia, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Abbie was dearly loved by all those w ...