Obituaries
Lisbeth Anders (Posy) Merz JUN 19, 1942 - JUN 05, 2015
Lisbeth Anders (Posy) Merz passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Born on June 19, 1942 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, she attended St. Mary’s School, followed by earning a Bachelors Degree at Chestnut Hill College, a Master’s Degree at Villanova University, and a Doctor of Psychology Degree at Hahneman University in Philadelphia. She was a licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and an associate Professor at West Chester University. She maintained a private practice in psychological counselling. Posy enjoyed tennis, golf, bridge, and travelling. A Memorial Service will be 11 ...
Lawrence Borden "Larry" Lee FEB 28, 1944 - JUN 04, 2015
Savannah, GA - Lawrence Borden “Larry” Lee, 71, died suddenly at his home Thursday, June 4, 2015. Born in Huntsville, Alabama February 28, 1944, Larry grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina and attended the Gaud School for Boys. He graduated from the High School of Charleston and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his Juris Doctor in 1971 from the University of South Carolina. Larry spent most of his adult life in Georgia practicing civil and criminal law. He retired from the U.S. Attorney’s Office after thirty five years of service in t ...
Lucy Marcantonio DiPietro SEP 13, 1920 - JUN 04, 2015
Lucy Marcantonio DiPietro died Thursday, June 4, 2015, at her home with her family. She was born September 13, 1920 in Salle, Italy, daughter of Giovanni and Anna DiVirgilio Marcantonio. She came to the States as a young child and lived in New York for several years before marrying Mario, the love of her life. She and Mario moved to Savannah in 1947. Affectionately known as “Mamoo” to her great grandchildren, Lucy devoted her life to her family which showed in her unselfish love to all around her. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Other than her parents, she was p ...
Thomas Edward Pearsall OCT 28, 1925 - JUN 03, 2015
Savannah – Dr. Thomas E. Pearsall died on June 3, 2015. Dr. Pearsall was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Navy and spent his tour of duty in the Pacific. Upon returning from the war in 1945, he went back to high school in Woodmere, Long Island (New York) to earn his diploma and there met the love of his life, Annie Chimato. They married in September 1946 after they both graduated. Pearsall attend Colgate University in Hamilton, New York on the G.I. Bill and also participated in R.O.T.C. during those school years. Upon his college graduation in 1949, he joined the Air Force ...
Marjorie Williamson Lee APR 11, 1932 - JUN 03, 2015
SAVANNAH - Marjorie Williamson Lee, 83, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Claxton, Evans County, GA before moving to Savannah. For forty-one years she was the owner and operator of Chatham Pets and Aquariums which she founded along with her husband Russell Lee. Surviving are her children, Janice L. Brewer, Louie Russell Lee and daughter-in-law, Chris Lee, and Susan Lee. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Jason Ricks, Leslie Walker, Lauren Ricks, Matthew Lee, Christy Lee Lynes, Caitlin Barnette, Marc Barnette, and Michaela Mitchell, and nine loving great-grandchi ...
Beverly E. Kennedy DEC 02, 1927 - JUN 03, 2015
SAVANNAH - Beverly Eitel Kennedy, age 87, died Wednesday, June 3rd, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of Lucye Lovett Eitel Slappey and Allan Beverly Hazzard Eitel. She lived in Pooler and Savannah, and, for the last thirty years, Tybee Island. She was a graduate of the Warren A. Candler School of Nursing and worked at Candler Hospital for forty years in various positions including Director of Nursing Service. She was a member of the Warren A. Candler Alumni Association, Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Alee Temple, Tybee Historical Society, and former member of the ...
Doug P. Reynolds DEC 24, 1949 - JUN 02, 2015
DOUG REYNOLDS – LOVED BY FEW AND AN ASSHOLE TO MANY!! Doug was born in Seattle WA on December 24, 1949 to Viola and Richard Reynolds. The Reynolds relocated back to Atlanta shortly thereafter where Doug and his sister Ann completed school. He attended Georgia Southern for 1 year, but was told he was having too much fun and politely asked not to return. He then enlisted in the US Army since his draft lottery number was 2. He spent a year in the jungles of Viet Nam where he contracted Malaria and received two Purple Hearts among other medals. He never thought he would come home alive but he did, ...
Harry L. Boothe MAR 08, 1944 - MAY 31, 2015
SAVANNAH - Harry Lee Boothe, 71, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, at his residence. A native of Sheffield, AL, Harry has lived in Savannah for the past fifteen years. He retired from the United States Army after twenty-six years of service to his country. He served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Surviving are his wife, Barbara H. Boothe of Savannah; children, Dennis J. Boothe (Dana) of Enterprise, AL, Amanda E. Boothe of Savannah. Elizabeth N. Kelgard (William) of Ft. Eustis, VA, Katherine A. McCartney (Justin) of Hinesville, GA, David L. Boothe (Shelly) of Vancouver, WA, Kimberly D. Boothe of ...
Michelle Reneé Garrett Snow MAR 01, 1974 - MAY 30, 2015
Herndon, Virginia – Michelle Reneé Garrett Snow, 41, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, daughter of Ray and Gloria Garrett. Michelle attended St. James Elementary School and graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and Brewton-Parker College. She was a financial analyst with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and also a federal contractor with the United States Government. Michelle also assisted in the nursery at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah and was a communicant of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, Virginia. She was preceded ...
Herbert C. Skinner, Jr. JUL 24, 1938 - MAY 30, 2015
SAVANNAH, GA-Herbert C. Skinner, Jr., died May 30th. Born in Savannah on July 24, 1938, he was the only child of Mae and Herbert Skinner. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1955 and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1959. He began his business career by joining the investment brokerage firm of Varnedoe and Chisholm in Savannah in September of 1959. In 1969, he was made President and Chairman of the Board and the name of the firm became Varnedoe, Chisholm and Skinner. At that time the company had expanded with offices in Atlanta and Montgomery, Alabama. Varnedoe, Chisholm and Skinne ...
Jan Turner Warren OCT 22, 1952 - MAY 30, 2015
Richmond Hill – Jan Turner Warren, 62, loving wife, mother and grandmother died suddenly, Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was born on October 22, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia. She lived in Savannah until moving to Richmond Hill in 1992. Jan enjoyed working at Kelly Tours. She loved fishing, crabbing, the beach and watching her grandkids play sports with Charlie. She was preceded in death by her father, Jay R Turner. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Charles D. Warren, Sr.; their children, Charles D. Jr. and Melissa Warren; Lance and Tiffany Warren; and Lysa Warren; her mother and step-father, Ja ...
Sally O'Donnell Whittington OCT 14, 1935 - MAY 29, 2015
Sally O’Donnell Whittington, age 79, passed away May 29, 2015 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and George O’Donnell. Sally was a graduate of The Pape School. She was employed as a bookkeeper with several employers in the Savannah area. Sally was a life-long member of St. John’s Church. During her career, she was a member of the Azalea Business Women’s Club and former President of the Demolay Mother’s Club. She is survived by her loving husband, Floyd, married for 56 years; two sons, Floyd Jr, (Jenifer) of Savannah and George (Sha ...
Martha Simmons Mims MAY 25, 1931 - MAY 29, 2015
SAVANNAH – Martha Mims, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2015 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Waycross, GA on May 15, 1931 and raised on her family farm in Hazlehurst, GA. Her parents, now deceased, were Nancy Caroline and James Calvin Simmons. Martha married the love of her life, William Howard Mims, on August 7, 1953. They were married 44 years at the time of his death. Martha was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, Julian, Cheste ...
Marian Powell Selig JUN 27, 1927 - MAY 28, 2015
Savannah- Marian Powell Selig beloved wife of Thomas Selig, passed away on May 28, 2015 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Modena, PA. She worked at General Electric for many years in Philadelphia where she met the love of her life, Tom Selig, and married him on April 29, 1977. Marian was a devoted wife and a true friend. She was an avid animal lover, supporter of the local shelter, and a joy to the many friends she met across the country. She was predeceased by her parents Benjamin Bicking Powell and Anna Virginia Topper Powell and by her brothers Benjamin ...
Hubert Don Hoffman, Jr. JUL 28, 1946 - MAY 27, 2015
Midway- Hubert Don Hoffman, Jr., 68, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a resident of Savannah before moving to Midway thirty years ago. After service in the U.S. Air Force where he was a jet engine machinist, he was a machinist repairing generators and alternators. In addition to many family members and friends, he is survived by three sisters, Peggy Sims, Louise Tirpak and Gail Dixon.The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service w ...
Laurie Wynn Yeomans OCT 07, 1933 - MAY 27, 2015
Laurie Wynn Yeomans, 81, of Savannah, GA and formerly a longtime resident Patterson, GA and Jesup, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Laurie was born in Patterson, GA to the late Joseph T. Martin and Martha T. Martin. She worked for many years as a teacher in the Wayne and Pierce County School Systems. In addition to her parents Laurie was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Vernon Wynn of Screven, GA and her second husband, Kennic Yeomans of Jesup, GA. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Lee Jones and Maude Sue Dubois, and a brother, James C. M ...
Bruce Robert Barstow JUN 15, 1931 - MAY 24, 2015
Bruce Robert Barstow, of Savannah, GA, and Durham, NH, died at home on May 24, 2015. He was born on June 15, 1931 in Philadelphia to William and Phyllis (Snape) Barstow. He graduated from William Penn Charter School in 1949 and from Lehigh University in 1953. As an ROTC student at Lehigh, he became an officer in the U.S. Air Force and served in an intelligence capacity in Korea. After receiving his honorable discharge from the service, Bruce began a lengthy career with the Aluminum Company of America, during which he served in various sales, marketing, and management capacities. His assignment ...
Anthony Blaine "Tony" Allen JUN 03, 1968 - MAY 23, 2015
Anthony Blaine “Tony” Allen, 46, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born in Savannah, son of Blaine B. Allen and Joan Teets Bailey and was raised in Effingham County. Tony was a graduate of Effingham County High School and a 1990 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a degree in Criminal Justice. “Number 44” had a great love of music and was a talented musician, lyricist and writer. As a Georgia Southern graduate and fan, he highly respected the Erk Russell era and has been a longtime sports enthusiast of the University. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and was also an ...
Robert J. Johnson FEB 18, 1937 - MAY 23, 2015
Robert J. Johnson, the son of the late Jonas G. and Ella R. Johnson was born on February 18, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. He died peacefully on May 23, 2015. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 53 years, Edith H. Johnson who passed on June 19, 2010. Bob proudly served in the United States Navy for four years supporting the Naval Air Group, training for aircraft carrier flight operations. While in the service he played for the all Navy baseball team. He utilized the GI Bill to attend the University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Economics. He remained a dedica ...
Emma "Irene" Barnett MAY 16, 1933 - MAY 23, 2015
Emma Arine Rowe “Irene” Barnett, 82, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at The Oaks-Bethany in Vidalia, Georgia. She was born in Townsend, Georgia, daughter of James C. and Janie Jackson Rowe. Mrs. Barnett was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Caswell Barnett, son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Cindy Barnett and granddaughter, Shelly Williamson. Surviving are her children, Bobby B. Barnett and his wife, Sheila; Annette Mobley and her husband, Arthur; her siblings, Elizabeth McVey, Shirley Myrick, Bobby Jacks ...
George Michael Flanagan MAY 24, 1917 - MAY 23, 2015
“We cope with what we are presented in life with love and care and faith” What an inspiration he was to all of us! George Michael Flanagan, of Savannah, Georgia passed away just 2 hours before his 98th birthday and so he is celebrating his birthday with his wife, Marjorie in heaven. He was born May 24, 1917 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late James Michael Flanagan and Martha Mayer Flanagan. The family moved to Waycross, Georgia in 1922 where Mr. Flanagan attended local schools, including South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Flanagan joined the United States Marine Corps in July 19 ...
David Robert Hershey, Sr. JUN 18, 1931 - MAY 23, 2015
SAVANNAH - David Robert Hershey, Sr., 83, of Savannah, GA passed on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at The Oaks on Skidaway Island. Mr. Hershey was born on June 18, 1931 in Buffalo, NY to the late Frank Stone Hershey and Marjorie Long Hershey. He attended Nichols School of Buffalo, The Governor’s Academy of Byfield, MA, and Cornell University (where he got the nickname Moose). He joined the Army and served in Colorado Springs where he was joined by his late wife and companion Barbara Hitchcock Hershey before settling in Buffalo, NY. Mr. Hershey worked for Marine Midland Bank and NY Life Insurance befo ...
Walter C. Carson, Jr. MAY 24, 1939 - MAY 22, 2015
Walter Charlton Carson, Jr., died peacefully at Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by his family Friday, May 22, 2015. He was born in Savannah May 24, 1939, the son of Walter Charlton Carson and Ethel Davidson Carson. He was the grandson of John Avery Gere Carson, Jr., Ruth Ward Carson, John Sheldon Davidson, and Mary Danforth Davidson. He married Beverly Streiff Carson in 1972 and they were blessed with two children. Walter was educated at Woodberry Forest School, Georgia Tech, and The University of Georgia where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Reflecting on his life, Walte ...
Frank Barham, III NOV 27, 1955 - MAY 20, 2015
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Frank Barham, 59, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in a tragic accident while riding his wheelchair on a 304 mile journey across Georgia. Frank was on his way to Savannah to participate in a charity concert to raise money for Whirlwind Wheelchairs for People with Disabilities who need wheelchairs. He had been riding 30 miles per day to complete his journey from Atlanta to Savannah in just 11 days. His journey was called "Wheel 2 Live Tour", "changing lives one wheelchair at a time". A Memorial Celebration will be 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 800 East Studios, 800 East Ave, NE, Atlanta ...
Mary Olivia McPeters Price - MAY 20, 2015
Mary Olivia McPeters Price, 93, of Savannah and Tybee Island died May 20, 2015 at her daughter’s home under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Born and raised in Savannah, she was predeceased by her husband, Thomas M. Price, Jr., her parents, Annie Jones McPeters and Alfred Parker McPeters, Jr., her sister, Alice Ruth Callahan, her brother, Alfred Parker McPeters, III, and her granddaughter, Abbey Virginia Masingill. Mary attended Massie School, Chatham Junior High School and was a 1938 graduate of Savannah High School. She graduated from Armstrong Junior College, the University of Georgia and ...
Charles Michael "Mike" Werntz, Jr. AUG 12, 1968 - MAY 19, 2015
SAVANNAH - Mike Werntz passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015 after a short illness. Mike was born in Savannah, Ga. on August 12, 1968 to Norma McGinnis and Charles Michael Werntz, Sr. Mike attended Calvary Baptist School and Benedictine Military School where he graduated in 1986. He went on to Armstrong State College. Mike loved computer technology. He worked with companies in the Savannah area and finally went out on his own as an independent contractor and consultant. Mike worked in Pompano Beach, Florida for several years as well as in Savannah. Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Edward ...
Ben Frank Brian, Jr. JAN 24, 1929 - MAY 19, 2015
Ben Frank Brian Jr. of The Landings, Savannah, Georgia, passed away on May 19, 2015. Ben was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 24, 1929, the son of Ben Frank and Charlotte Walker Brian, and spent the majority of his youth in Louisiana. He was an Eagle Scout and All-State football player at Eunice High School. He continued his football career at Southwest Louisiana and then for the United States Military Academy under legendary coaches Earl (Red) Blaik and Vince Lombardi. Ben received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He was a member ...
Kenneth Gordon Taylor MAR 09, 1921 - MAY 19, 2015
Savannah- Kenneth Gordon Taylor of Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA (formerly of Atlanta, GA) died on May 19, 2015, at the age of 94. Born March 9, 1921, in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Edwin Miles Taylor and Wilhelmina Augusta Kern Taylor. He graduated from Rhode Island State College, now the University of Rhode Island, in 1943 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Ken ran cross country and track and was a member of the URI national champion cross country team in 1942. He served as President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and was inducted into the URI Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. En ...
Gerald K. "Jerry" Williamson SEP 27, 1931 - MAY 18, 2015
Jerry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Edith and Frank Williamson. He was the youngest brother of Robert, Frank and Richard Williamson, and older brother to Mary Sue (Williamson) Kellaway. At age 2 he and his family moved to Australia until age 9 when the family relocated back to Massachusetts. Jerry went back to school in Massachusetts and loved to play soccer. After high school Jerry attended Johns Hopkins University where he received his Bachelors degree. He was then drafted into the Army where he spent 2 years. While in the Army, Jerry learned how to fly and later owned hi ...
Barbara Ann Williams JUN 19, 1938 - MAY 18, 2015
BELVEDERE ISLAND - Barbara Hester Williams, 76, died Monday, May 18, 2015 at Hospice House in Savannah. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late Robert and Louette Dean. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and retired as a mortgage banker. She was very active throughout her life and especially enjoyed tennis and water skiing; however, her true passion was gardening. Surviving are her husband, Millard Williams of Belvedere Island; three sons, Joe Hester, Jr. , and Mark and Keith Williams; a sister, Sharon Dunwoody; three grandsons, a great-grandson; and s ...