Obituaries
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 ...
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 ...