Obituaries
Benjamin G. Wright - JUL 02, 2015
SAVANNAH - Mr. Benjamin G. Wright, 84, died July 2, 2015. His loving wife Lyn (Carolyn) of 40 years, and children, Benjamin, Jeffrey, Douglas, Carol and Jackie, survive. Grandchildren, Dennis and Jennifer, and great grandchildren, Trace, Emmie, and Abbie also survive. A U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, Ben was educated at Wabash College in Indiana, and Drexel University. His career was in Engineering, and he was involved in the construction of Chemical Facilities, Refineries, and Power Plants, for M.W. Kellogg Co. and U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation. Ben and Lyn moved to the Landings, in ...
Margaret Ramsing "Maggie" Hearn NOV 21, 1926 - JUL 01, 2015
Smyrna, GA - Margaret Ramsing “Maggie” Hearn, 88, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 after a courageous ten year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Capitan, New Mexico, daughter of Paul and Fannie Young Ramsing. The family moved to Savannah when Maggie was small, where her father unfortunately died when she was three. In order to make ends meet, her young mother then went to work for the Federal Aviation Agency. Maggie graduated high school from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1945. She worked as a secretary at Union Bag, formerly Union Camp currently International Paper where she met her f ...
Robert Earl Harman, Sr. FEB 11, 1923 - JUN 30, 2015
SAVANNAH - Robert Earl Harman, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2015, after a short illness. Born on February 11, 1923, in Nashville, Tennessee, Bob was raised in Athens, Alabama, and later moved to Savannah with his parents. Graduating from Athens High School in 1941, Bob entered the US Air Force serving in World War II as a flight engineer with the US Army Air Corps, 5th Air Division, flying B-29s. After his service concluded, he attended the University of Georgia graduating in 1951, with a degree in Landscape Architecture. Upon graduating, Bob commenced a professional career of n ...
Patrick E. Falconio MAY 17, 1941 - JUN 30, 2015
Patrick “Pat” Falconio, 74, of Savannah, GA succumbed to cancer on June 30, 2015 at Hospice House of Savannah. Pat passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis, his children, Gina (Tim) Hansen, and Jeffrey Falconio and grandchildren, Michael, Samantha, Delia, and Helene and a large extended family that includes his aunt, Virginia Hanna and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret “Peg” and Donald Falconio, and brother, Donald W. Pat was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and was a graduate of St. Justin High School. H ...
Robert Henry Johns, Jr. MAR 18, 1949 - JUN 28, 2015
GRAYSON, GA - Robert Henry Johns, Jr., age 66, of Grayson, GA passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015. Survivors include his mother, Launa Q. Johns of Savannah, GA; his daughter, Joy J. Hall; his granddaughter, Chloe Heaberlin of Cumming, GA; his aunts Mary Q. Free of Melbourne, FL and Lillian B. Johns of Newburn, NC; and his significant other, Sharon Starie of Grayson. Funeral services will be held at graveside on Thursday, July 2, at 11:00 am in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA. Please sign our on-line guest book. ...
Elizabeth Waring Barrow FEB 26, 1925 - JUN 28, 2015
Elizabeth Pollack Waring Barrow, 90, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 26, 1925 in Savannah to the late Charles Ellis Waring and Elizabeth Stewart Waring. Mrs. Barrow graduated from St. Margaret’s Boarding School in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was married on January 25, 1947 to the late David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr., who died on October 21, 2008 after 61 years of marriage. Mrs. Barrow was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was known for her kindness, grace, and sensitivity. She was a lifelong Episcopalian and a ...
Frankie Patton SEP 15, 1926 - JUN 27, 2015
Savannah, GA - Frankie Patton, 88, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Sanford, Florida, son of Frank B. and Lennie Troup Patton. He moved to Savannah at a young age where he graduated from high school and attended Armstrong Junior College. In 1944, Mr. Patton enlisted in the United States Navy serving for two years. After the Navy, he joined the Merchant Marines serving for forty five years. He has traveled the world aboard a long list of ships throughout his career. Mr. Patton was a member of the Thunderbolt Senior Citizens group. He was prece ...
Russell C. Dawes, Sr. OCT 14, 1930 - JUN 27, 2015
SAVANNAH – Russell C. Dawes, Sr., age 84, died on June 27, 2015, at his home, under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 14, 1930 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late Russell E. and Mattie Eason Dawes. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Jacqueline, and a sister, Lena Dawes Jackson. Russell retired from the US Army after 21 years, having served in Japan and Germany and was a veteran of the Korean War. His stateside duty stations were Ft. Bliss, Texas, Ft. Ord, California, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Ft. Benning, Georgia, and Hunter Army Airf ...
MSGT. Thomas Edward Mayo (USAF, Ret.) NOV 07, 1935 - JUN 26, 2015
MSGT. Thomas Edward Mayo (USAF, Ret., 79, died Friday, June 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Rogersville, Tennessee son of James R. and Norma Fleenor Mayo. After graduation from Rogersville High School, he enlisted into the United States Air Force. His distinguished military career spanned twenty two years until his retirement in 1975. After his first retirement, he became a licensed insurance agent working with Security Life Insurance Company and Delta Life Insurance Company. He later totally retired and enjoyed golf and bowling. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Mildred Sparks May ...
Sheila Brogan Boulineau OCT 08, 1946 - JUN 26, 2015
Sheila Margaret Boulineau, 68, died Friday, June 26, 2015 at Candler Hospital under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her husband and loved ones. She was born October 8, 1946 in Rochester, NY, but lived most of her life in Savannah, GA after moving there at a young age. Sheila graduated in 1964 from St. Angela's Academy in Aiken, SC. She worked at Bank of America for over 35 years, where she was very popular and high in demand. She prided herself on being quite lucky and an A-1 winner. She will be remembered as being a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Sheila is su ...
Charles Christopher Reiser SEP 11, 1946 - JUN 26, 2015
Charles Christopher Reiser Charles Christopher Reiser, 68, died Friday, June 26, 2015 at home. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Reiser, sister, Dianne Cornwell (Bob), son, Bryan Reiser, nephews and niece, Dudley New, Bobby Cornwell, Brandon Cornwell, Chandler New, Jenna New, and Reise New. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Edith Elizabeth "Liz" Pease MAR 14, 1922 - JUN 25, 2015
SAVANNAH - I was born in what was a rural hospital in Salem, Oregon. I was the second of 4 children born to Frank Martz and Bessie Regal Martz. Frank, Don and Bessie Pearl have all preceded me to the other side. I grew up in Ashland, Oregon, graduated from high school and met my future husband there, George E. Pease. We were married August 25, 1940 and raised 3 sons. One, Richard, has also preceded me in this journey. George, the oldest, lives in West Chesterfield, PA. The second, Donald, lives here in Savannah, GA. I have left on that joyful journey this 25th day of June, 2015. I have chosen ...
Robert Anthony Espinoza OCT 25, 1960 - JUN 25, 2015
SAVANNAH—Robert A. Espinoza, (54), died suddenly on June 25, 2015 at home. He was born on October 25, 1960 in San Diego, CA. A Marine’s son, he grew up living in several additional areas of the country including Texas, Virginia, and South Carolina. As a young man, he lived in Texas until finally finding his true home in Savannah, GA. Always an athlete and runner, he was known as “the rabbit” in elementary school. He was state champion Beaufort High School wrestler, twice. Offered college-wrestling scholarships, he attended college for a short period of time, leaving early to start his caree ...
John Trafton Weever, Jr. OCT 06, 1924 - JUN 23, 2015
Mr. John Trafton Weever, Jr, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Candler Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Weever was born October 6, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana and relocated to Savannah ten years ago after hurricane Katrina. He was predeceased by his parents, Armantine and John Trafton Weever and his wife, Barbara Huber Weever. Mr. Weever was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant of St. James Catholic Church in Savannah. He was a Eucharistic Minister and Usher at St. James and at his former New Orleans Parish, St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World ...
Martha Edwards AUG 02, 1946 - JUN 22, 2015
Martha Edwards, 68, died June 22, 2015 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her husband, children, and her grandchildren. She was born August 2, 1946 in Morven, GA. Martha was a graduate of Brooks County High School in Quitman, GA, where she was an all-state basketball player. Martha’s team won two state championships and she was the M.V.P. one time in 1964. She then graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1968 with a degree in education. She retired after 30 years of teaching in Chatham County. After retirement she worked in retail sales at Kirkland’s and Hallmar ...
James Paul Kemp, Sr. APR 06, 1934 - JUN 22, 2015
SAVANNAH – James Paul Kemp, Sr., 81, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born April 6, 1934 in Birmingham, AL, Jim entered the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict, before enrolling at Georgia Tech. At Georgia Tech Jim was fortunate to play football for the legendary Bobby Dodd and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. After graduating from Tech Jim worked first for General Telephone and Electronics, then for Western Electric in Sandy Springs before join the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Jim worked all over the world with the ...
William Richard "Ricky" Meridth DEC 16, 1954 - JUN 21, 2015
William Richard “Ricky” Meridth, 60, passed away, Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah and a graduate of Jenkins High School. Ricky was a dedicated member of Bible Baptist Church that he joined on July 31, 2005. He loved to serve his God and his church. Ricky was a wonderful son, husband, brother and special uncle to his nieces and nephews that he adored. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Meridth. Surviving are his wife, Kate S. Meridth of Savannah; mother, Bernice A. Meridth; sisters, Nancy Gale (Dan) Thomas, Patricia Ann (John) ...
Melissa Screen Stanislawski JUN 07, 1968 - JUN 21, 2015
SAVANNAH - Melissa Screen Stanislawski, 47, of Guyton, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family & loved ones under the care of Hospice Savannah. Melissa was born in Longview, TX to Patricia Ann Foster. She was a Groves High School Graduate, class of 1987. She is most remembered for her adventurous traveling, watching the GA Bulldogs, her passion for golf, and the tranquility of the ocean. She had a way of lighting up any room, her contagious laugh, beautiful smile, and she never met a stranger. Melissa is preceded in death by her beloved husband Edwin H. Stanislawski, and her ...
Ann Newton Todd SEP 26, 1941 - JUN 20, 2015
Ann Newton Todd, 73, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Warren Joseph and Lila Baker Newton. Mrs. Todd was a member of Montgomery Presbyterian Church, a seamstress and a faithful and very enthusiastic NASCAR fan. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Autry and brothers, Joseph, Jr., Sidney, Robert, Raymond, Billy and Roy Newton. Surviving are three sisters, Lucille Zeigler of Garden City; Lillian Lever of Fairborn, OH; Doris Rucker of Guyton and many nieces and nephews. Visitation wi ...
Charles J. "Coach" Pruett, Jr. NOV 10, 1929 - JUN 18, 2015
Savannah, GA - Charles J. “Coach” Pruett, Jr., 85, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Summer Breeze on Wilmington Island. He was born in Chattanooga, TN son of Charles J. and Willie Belle Buttram Pruett. Coach Pruett graduated from Rossville High School in Rossville, GA, Carson Newman College and Vanderbilt Peabody College. As a longtime educator, he also coached football and was a physical education instructor. He coached in North Georgia for fifteen years and served as Head Coach for Glynn Academy for thirty years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member o ...
Norma D. Suttles Gourno MAY 06, 1927 - JUN 17, 2015
SAVANNAH- NORMA D. SUTTLES GOURNO, 88, died June 17, 2015, at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born May 6, 1927, in Jacksonville, FL. Having been an early resident of The Landings in the 1980’s, while residing part-time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, she returned to The Landings 25 years ago with her daughter, Peggy, and granddaughter, Amy. She was an avid tennis player and golfer (even scoring a Hole in One on Marshwood)! She especially enjoyed reading, bridge, Bible Study, and ice cream. Helping her family was her greatest priority. She was a longtime member of ...
Howard Paul Blatner APR 18, 1957 - JUN 16, 2015
SAVANNAH - Howard Paul Blatner. 58, died June 16, 2015. Born in Savannah Paul was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lee and Mary deValinger Blatner. He attended Armstrong State College and had a double masters from George Washington University. He was charter member of the Coastal Empire History Hunters' Assoc. and the Savannah Archeological Club. He was co-founder and first curator of the Great Savannah Exposition, now the Savannah History Museum. He was also owner of Blatner's Antiques for many years. His father got him interested in searching for artifacts and bottles at an earl ...
James R. "Jimmy" Hudson OCT 29, 1955 - JUN 15, 2015
SAVANNAH – James R. “Jimmy” Hudson, 59, died Monday, June 15, 2015, at Candler Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Jimmy was an independent flooring installer, known in the industry as a Floor Man, and was regarded as the best in Savannah. He prided himself on his professionalism. An avid outdoorsman, Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting, seeing the leaves change colors in the mountains, and teaching his grandson to hunt. Jimmy had a great sense of humor and nothing made him happier than making people laugh. Surviving are his wife, Denise Hudson of Rincon; step-daughter, Jennifer H ...
Charles R. Smith, Jr. JUN 13, 1942 - JUN 14, 2015
Charles Ray Smith, Jr., 73, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Hospice House. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School. He was employed by Amusement Services of Savannah and was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith Parker Smith, two sons, Charles Ray Smith III, and Michael Brian Smith (Julie Ann), brothers, Buddy Newton, James Newton, and Jim Smith. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Tyler Smith, Chas Smith, Christopher Smith, and ...
Daniel Randolph Sims, Sr. OCT 16, 1946 - JUN 11, 2015
SAVANNAH - Daniel Randolph Sims, Sr., 68 loyal son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend died June 11, 2015. Born in Savannah, GA, Danny was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Randolph Sims. In 1964, Danny graduated from Savannah High. His senior year he received the Ashley Dearing Award for Savannah's most versatile athlete. He also received the Sears Award for Outstanding Amateur Athlete. He attended Armstrong State College on a basketball and baseball scholarship where he received All-American honors while excelling in both sports. He was also the recipient of the President's ...
Margaret Prine Evans - JUN 11, 2015
SAVANNAH – Ms. Margaret Prine Evans died on June 11, 2015. As a child, Margaret attended Massie Elementary School, 38th Street School, Richard Arnold Junior High School, and graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. She attended Armstrong Junior College in Savannah and studied as an accomplished artist under local artists, Peggy Cone, Christopher Murphy, Leonora Quarterman, and others. Margaret was employed in April 1941 with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company and retired in management as Business Office Supervisor in 1981. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist ...
Alex David Cordasco FEB 17, 1992 - JUN 10, 2015
Alex David Cordasco, 23, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was born in Mobile, Alabama and previously lived in Houston, Texas and Alpharetta, Georgia prior to moving to Savannah eleven years ago. He graduated from Providence Christian Academy. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Amy Cordasco of Savannah; daughter, Brooklyn Jones of Alpharetta, Georgia; siblings, Nicole, Sara and Christopher Cordasco all of Savannah; maternal grandparents, Stan and Patty Wenck of Douglasville, Georgia; paternal grandmother, Josephine Cordasco of Tucson, Arizona and several aunts, uncles and cousins ...
Evelyn Rowell Crews MAY 18, 1923 - JUN 09, 2015
Bloomingdale- Evelyn Rowell Crews, 92, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was currently living with her grandson, Duane Ekern and his wife, Kristie Maynard. Kristie lovingly cared for Evelyn for two years. She was born May 18, 1923 in Ridgeland, SC, daughter of Robert G. Rowell and Ruby G. Dean Rowell. Evelyn was a member of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church. She loved gardening, dominoes, her family and the Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nealie Crews and daughter, Patricia Ekern, three brothers and one sister. Surviving is her daughter, Janelle ...