Obituaries
Frederick Lowe Lindsay, Jr. JAN 30, 1954 - AUG 05, 2015
Frederick Lowe Lindsay, Jr., 61, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Frederick Lowe Lindsay, Sr. and Lillis Kelly Lindsay. A 1972 graduate of Benedictine Military School, he also attended Armstrong Atlantic University receiving a Biology degree. At a young age, Fred developed a strong passion for gardening and the outdoors. He began his career at Oelschigs Nursery as a commercial plant grower. Most recently, with he and his business partner Ted Laning, he was the owner and operator of All About Lawns. He was ...
Dr. Harold N. Miller JAN 23, 1925 - AUG 03, 2015
SAVANNAH – Dr. Harold N. Miller, 90, died August 3, 2015 in Savannah. Funeral services will be private. ...
Benjamin S. Barnes JAN 26, 1919 - AUG 03, 2015
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Benjamin Shields Barnes, age 96, died on August 3, 2015. A native of Savannah, he began his early years attending Savannah schools, and graduated with honors from Baylor School for Boys in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After graduating from the University of Georgia’s School of Business Administration, he entered the U.S. Navy, serving from 1941 till 1945, assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence. He served aboard the destroyer USS Livermore in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters. Upon separation from the service, he became employed by the First National Bank of Atlanta. He rose thr ...
Gregory Allen Johnson OCT 06, 1940 - AUG 01, 2015
SAVANNAH – Gregory Allen Johnson, 74, died Saturday August 1, 2015, at home after a long illness. The Harrisburg, PA native lived in Chapel Hill, NC for more than 30 years before returning to Savannah in 1992. He graduated from Charlotte Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where he was one of the first males to graduate from the program. He retired as a nursing supervisor for the psychiatric unit at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Greg loved music and sang in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Choir. He was a member of I Cantori, Savannah’s premier choral ensemble, and collabo ...
Beverly T. Brisendine APR 29, 1940 - JUL 30, 2015
Beverly Thomson Brisendine, age 74, died July 30, 2015 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital after a long illness She lived in Savannah all her life attending Pape School and graduating from Savannah High School in 1958. She was a member of Quis Qui Sorority, a Girl Scout leader volunteer, and a homemaker. Beverly was married for 44 years to Johnny Brisendine who passed away in 2001. Surviving Beverly are her daughters Lisa B. Neville (Ricky) and Debbie Swafford (Denny Durrence), a son Eddie Brisendine (Nancy), her grandchildren Chris Swafford, Michelle Swafford Brewster (Kenny Shaw), Shannon Brisen ...
Leonora Teresa Browne Welch JUN 23, 1928 - JUL 28, 2015
Savannah- Leonora Teresa Browne Welch, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Born in Savannah, Georgia on June 23, 1928, Leonora was the only child of Josephine Mollo and Palmer Carr Browne. She had many fond memories of her childhood with Italian family members on her mother's side, and growing up on her father's dairy farm, Kensington Dairy, which comprised the land known in Savannah today as Kensington Park and Fairway Oaks. She attended Cathedral Day School and St. Vincent's Academy, graduating in 1946 with the honor of class valedictorian. She went on to study journalism ...
Hilda McKenzie Whitaker JUL 10, 1938 - JUL 27, 2015
Hilda McKenzie Whitaker, 77 , passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 27, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Lee County (Ashland Community), South Carolina on July 10, 1938. She attended the schools of Lee County, SC. After graduation, she attended the Columbia Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated in 1959. She met her husband while she was in nursing school and they married in 1960. After marrying, they moved to Charleston for 3 years before moving to Savannah. While is Savannah, she served several terms on the Metropolitan Planning Commission. She was preceded ...
Ernestine Findley Forbes OCT 21, 1923 - JUL 27, 2015
Ernestine Findley Forbes, 91, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Ernest and Vansceal Findley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Forbes and brother, Buddy Findley. Her legacy as an exemplary Catholic, loving mother, and corner stone of the family is remembered by her daughter, Glenda Beach, her sisters Patricia Hewett, Josephine Nasworthy, Frances Jacobs, her brothers Burt Smith, Billy Findley, and her many grand and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm on 8/1/15 followed by a f ...
Lillian Selter Crosby JUL 28, 1927 - JUL 26, 2015
Lillian Selter Crosby died Sunday, July 26, 2015, at home in Rincon, Georgia, surrounded by her family. Lillian was born in Trenton, New Jersey on July 28, 1927, and lived in Lumberton, New Jersey, for most of her life before moving to Georgia in 2013. She graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1945 and married Edmund Crosby in September 1948. They were married for 65 years, until Ed's death in January of 2014. Lillian was a bookkeeper for General Motors and later became a stay at home mom with the birth of their first child, Mark. Once her youngest, Lee, became school age, she became a ...
Alan Lincoln Freeman MAR 27, 1938 - JUL 25, 2015
Alan Lincoln Freeman, CLU, age 77, died July 25 at home in Savannah, GA, under the care of Gentiva Hospice, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, where he worked as an insurance broker before moving to Savannah. He received a BA from Penn State University. A gifted athlete and gardener, he was a long-time member of the Wilmington Island Golf Club. Surviving are his wife Jessie B. Freeman; his daughter Alison F. Baxter and son-in-law John and granddaughters Christa, Abigail and Madeline, of Richmond, VA; his son Frederick W. Freeman and daughter-in-law ...
Joseph Frank Paterno NOV 02, 1939 - JUL 23, 2015
SAVANNAH - Joseph Frank Paterno, 75, of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2015, following a brief illness, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born on November 2, 1939 in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York to Andrew and Winifred Paterno. Joseph served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Food Science and Technology prior to owning a series of businesses, primarily in manufacturing. He retired as CEO and owner of Medicia Pharmaceutical Corp. in Dayton, New Jersey. He was also acti ...
James Vargo Harvey, Sr. AUG 21, 1938 - JUL 22, 2015
Savannah- James Vargo Harvey, Sr., 76, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. James was born August 21, 1938 in Savannah and was raised at Bethesda Home for Boys. After service in the U.S. Navy, he was an Iron Worker with Local 709 until retirement. Surviving is his wife, Harriet Harvey; children, James Harvey, Jr., Deborah Dixon, Jamee Meyer, Ed Adams, Debra Davis; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Direct ...
Alice Lincoln Hunt Daily OCT 05, 1923 - JUL 22, 2015
SAVANNAH – The “Last Settler” of Whitemarsh Island went home to rest July 22, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her family and following a brief battle with cancer. Alice was born October 5, 1923 in Lancaster, PA and was a Savannah resident for 51 years. Educated at Friend’s Central High School and Hood College, she worked in Philadelphia as the program director for KYM-FM prior to moving to Savannah. After raising four children, she served as office manager for Obstetric Anesthesia. What Alice is most known for is her tireless work on behalf of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of Ame ...
Elizabeth Ayers Chandler - JUL 21, 2015
Elizabeth Ayers Chandler, 91, passed away on July 21, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Samuel N. Ayers and Adrienne Gaines Ayers. She was born and grew up in the Reed Creek Community of Hart County, Georgia. Her four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. As a young woman she served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. She married the late Fred M. Chandler, and, during their marriage resided in Augusta, Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. In Savannah, she was employed at B&B Pawn Co. until she retired. She is survived by her two daughters, Jan Chandler and Susan Reese both of Savannah; ...
Judith Lynn Casey JAN 23, 1958 - JUL 19, 2015
Judith Lynn Casey, 57, died July 19, 2015 in Jesup, Georgia, at the home of her father under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was surrounded by family. Judy was born in Savannah Georgia and lived there the entirety of her life until her recent illness. Judy was a 1977 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and a 1979 graduate of Armstrong State College. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Duggar Casey. Surviving are her father, Cornelius ‘Joe’ Casey of Jesup; her sister, Cynthia Casey Stewart of Savannah; two nieces, Casey C. Hanak and Emily E. Stewart; a nephew, Stephen G. St ...
James D. Chavers, Jr. OCT 18, 1923 - JUL 17, 2015
Savannah- James Durant Chavers, Jr., 91, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at his residence. He was born and raised in Savannah, a member of Sons of the American Legion Post 36. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1942 and began work in the Southeastern Shipyard, where he worked as a welder. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1944. During WWII he served with the 4th Marine Division (Fighting Fourth) in the Battle of Iwo Jima. After an honorable discharge, Jim had a full career of government service with the U.S. Post Office and U.S. Customs Service, retiring after 41 years of service ...
Mary Frances Masters Robertson MAR 09, 1929 - JUL 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - Mrs. Mary Frances Masters Robertson, 86, died July 13, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Theodore Edward (Teddy) Masters and Mary Frances Jaugstetter Masters. Mrs. Robertson was born in Savannah on March 9, 1929. She attended Sacred Heart grammar school and was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy, class of 1947. She attended Armstrong Junior College where she met her future husband, Michael S. Robertson, Sr. Mrs. Robertson was a charter member of St. Joseph’s Hospital Pink Ladies, now known as the St. Joseph’s Auxiliary . She was also a member of the Windso ...
Sandra Loizakes Dukes FEB 29, 1924 - JUL 12, 2015
Sandra Loizakes Dukes, 91, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Candler Hospital. She was born February 29, 1924 in Savannah where she lived all her life. She was christened at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Prentice Edward Dukes, II preceded her in death. A moral woman born in the Depression Era that believed in the doctrine that people did not need to change their values because of the changing times. Her strong will and loving giving nature was known by all. She enjoyed many hours of gardening, crocheting, sewing and reading. He ...
Walter Thomas Jennings, Sr. JAN 22, 1940 - JUL 10, 2015
OCEANSIDE, CA - Walter Thomas Jennings, Sr., 75, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, in Oceanside, CA after a very courageous battle with “The Beast”. Tom was a son, brother, father, and friend to many. He was a proud and brave United States Marine who served our country to the end. Tom, Dad, Poppy is now with his parents, Walt (Papa), Winnie (Nana), Faye, his beloved son, Walter, and Robbie. Left to cherish his memory are, Dawn & Bailey, Stephen & Jordyn, Andrew, Renee, Benjamin & Jackson, Abbie & Garrett; his enormous New York family (we know who we are); his West Coast family ...
Thomas J. Waters DEC 24, 1937 - JUL 10, 2015
Thomas J Waters, 78, passed away on Friday, July 10, after a brief battle with lung cancer. The native Savannahian was born on Christmas Eve in 1937 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, graduate of Savannah High School and Southern Polytechnic University. Director J. Edgar Hoover recruited him into the FBI, where he served as a Special Agent in Washington, DC. After leaving government service he entered the energy industry, working up to Vice President and Secretary of Chattanooga Gas, ultimately retiring as Vice President of Atlanta Gas Light. He was a member of the Chatt ...
Anna Catharine Fitzpatrick Kelly JAN 17, 1925 - JUL 09, 2015
Savannah- Catharine Fitzpatrick Kelly, 90, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2015, in Savannah. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on January 17, 1925, and was the daughter of the late John Francis Fitzpatrick and Annie Juchter, both of Savannah. Catharine attended public school in Chatham County and was a graduate of Savannah High School. She worked for the Central of Georgia Railroad for many years. Catharine spent all of her life in Savannah and was a long-time member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Fond of the outdoors, Catharine spent much of her time gardening, birdwatching, ...
Paul Edward Voyles AUG 08, 1956 - JUL 07, 2015
Paul E. Voyles SAVANNAH _ Paul Edward Voyles, 59, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his brother, Larry E. Voyles. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Robert P. "Bobby" Dimmick, Jr. - JUL 07, 2015
LOBECO, SC - Robert P. “Bobby” Dimmick, Jr. died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 after a long illness. The Savannah native was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and a retired employee of United Parcel Service. He was predeceased by his father, Robert P. Dimmick . Surviving are his wife, Jan Dimmick; three sons, Robert, III, Michael and Andrew Dimmick; his mother and stepfather, Betty and Elmo Weeks; his sister, Nancy A. Dimmick; and a brother, Walter F. Dimmick. A private service will be held at a later date. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Joan Tunberg Chase - JUL 06, 2015
SAVANNAH – Joan Tunberg Chase died Monday, July 6, 2015, in Savannah, GA. A native of Akron, OH she was the daughter of the late Dean Tunberg and Helen Metzler Tunberg. She was a graduate of St. Vincent’s High School in Akron and attended Akron University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1962 Joan married Thomas George Chase. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in February of 2015. From 1975 to 1987 the Chases lived overseas in Nairobi, Kenya, Bangkok, Thailand, San Jose, Costa Rica, and Lisbon, Portugal. Joan was a very active member of American Women’s ...
Robert C. Alonso MAR 01, 1939 - JUL 05, 2015
Robert C. Alonso, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of Cyril Valentine and Dorothy Sinclair Alonso. He attended Cathedral Day School, Blessed Sacrament and graduated in 1957 from Benedictine Military School. He then joined the United States Marine Corps serving for two years. In 1958, he married Maureen Llewellyn the love of his life and that union produced two children. In his early career he worked from Johns-Manville and later joined Great Dane Trailers retiring after thirty five years of service. He was communicant of St. P ...
Edward A. "Ted" Hoover DEC 10, 1930 - JUL 05, 2015
Ted Hoover, devoted husband, father, grandfather, business owner and civic leader died July, 5th at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long illness. He was 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alexander and Elva Charlesworth Hoover; his brothers, John “Sandy” and Horace “Snicky”; and his eldest son, Ted, Jr. Ted was born in Tyrone, PA, but moved to Charleston, SC at an early age. He considered Charleston his home. He was a 1954 graduate of Clemson A&M University and a die-hard Tiger Fan all of his life. He served as a tank squadron commander during the Korean War. After a time oper ...
Candice Champion Frawley DEC 16, 1947 - JUL 04, 2015
Candice Champion Frawley, 67, of Savannah, Georgia died on July 4th, 2015. “Candy,” daughter of Ralph and Jane Champion and loving wife to Mike Frawley, passed on Saturday following a long and tireless battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Mike, daughter Megan Hooff, son in law Gene, and grandson Lassiter. Candy is also survived by her sisters Jackie Brickle, Judy Kiblinger and her brother Ralph Champion. Candy was predeceased by her son Kevin. Candy resided in Savannah for the last 40 years and retired from the Live Oak Public Library in 2010. She was very active in many facets o ...
Ronald Lee Rohlfs MAY 11, 1949 - JUL 03, 2015
SAVANNAH – Ronald L. Rohlfs, 66, died Friday, July 3, 2015, as the result of an accident suffered on July 2, 2015. A native of Jersey City, NJ, he was raised in Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating from high school, Ron entered the US Army, serving in Viet Nam (1969-1970). He was discharged from the Army as a Captain in 1972, having been awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and Viet Nam Service Medal. Following his military service Ron joined the Columbus, GA Police Department, where he served from 1972 until 1976, rising to the position of homicide/robbery detect ...
John Ross Thompson APR 07, 1936 - JUL 03, 2015
John R "Jack" Thompson, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, GA on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the age of 79. Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancy Kane Thompson, Jack was born in Steubenville, OH, and grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA where he graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1954. After graduating from Villanova University, Jack embarked on a successful sales career with IBM progressing through its executive ranks before being named head of the Hartford, CT Insurance Industry Branch Office, a position he held for 13 years. During ...
Beulah Harper Nettles - JUL 03, 2015
Beulah Harper Nettles died peacefully on July 3rd, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Unadilla, Georgia to A.C. and Beulah Brown, she was the youngest of their eight children. Beulah graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia at the age of 19. She took her first teaching position in Millen, Georgia where she met and married "her" Tom Harper. After their move to Savannah, Beulah taught school at Commercial High School until the birth of their son Tom. She returned to her teaching career several years later at Savannah High School and then went on to Savannah Coun ...