Obituaries
Vincent DePaul Callahan JUL 10, 1940 - FEB 08, 2015
SAVANNAH- Vincent DePaul Callahan, 74, died peacefully in his sleep on February 8, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 10, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Homestead, FL and Savannah, GA most of his life. Vince transferred in Savannah, GA to work for Bell South in 1978. Vince was very proud to be a veteran of the Navy. He would talk about his military service to anyone who would listen. He was also a proud graduate of West Catholic Boys High School where he recently went to celebrate his 56th class reunion. Vince lived at Savannah Commons during the last couple of years where ...
Pauline DuFour MAY 15, 1943 - FEB 08, 2015
Pauline Katherine Boyd “Kathy” Boyd DuFour, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Daniel DuFour, who passed away in 1987. She was employed by Sears & Roebuck Company and was a generous mother and compassionate caregiver to her entire family. She was born in Augusta, Georgia and moved to Savannah in 1956. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and graduated from Jenkins High School in 1963. She was of the Catholic faith and practiced at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and Nativit ...
Eugene L. Kolb MAY 11, 1930 - FEB 05, 2015
SAVANNAH – Eugene L. Kolb, 84, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Azalealand Nursing Home. A native of Georgetown, LA, Mr. Kolb entered the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam before retiring in 1968 as a Master Sergeant. After his retirement the family moved to Savannah where Mr. Kolb worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. as an appliance repairman, retiring again in 1983. Surviving are three children, Sharon A. Seng and her husband Bill of Savannah, Robert D. Kolb of Savannah, and Sandra A. Rogers and her husband Jeff of Madison, GA; a sister, Geraldine Bailey of Columbia, LA; a brother ...
Clarence Gaines, Jr. AUG 16, 1926 - JAN 30, 2015
Savannah, GA- Clarence Gaines, Jr., 88, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home in Savannah. The family will have a private memorial service in Savannah at a later date. ...
Louise Hodges Hinely OCT 25, 1922 - JAN 29, 2015
Louise Hodges Russell Hinely died on Jan. 29, 2015 at home on Talahi Island after a long illness. She was 92 years old, Born in Statesboro on Oct. 25, 1922. She moved to Savannah as a child and married Robbie Russell, Jr. on Sept. 6, 1939. Louise owned and operated “Russell’s Florist” on Waters Ave. and later Skidaway Rd. from 1952 to 1992 (40 years). She is survived by her only child – loving son – Gene Russell of Las Vegas, NV, loving grandson Robbie Russell III of Savannah, three loving nephews: Chris Morrison of Savannah, Jeff and Greg Morrison of Kentucky, (who all called her “weezie” – b ...
Shirley Bartram Wilkins JAN 03, 1924 - JAN 29, 2015
Shirley Bartram Wilkins, 91, died Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born January 3, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was the daughter of the late William and Bertha Biskie Bartram. She began her career working as a stenographer for the Chatham County Court system and then went to work as a Civil Service secretary at Hunter Army Airfield. She retired from Hunter Army Airfield where she worked in the Recreation Services department. Shirley was a member of First Christian Church and had a special talent and hobby at poetry writing. She is survived by t ...
Ernestine Hyers Wilcox MAY 23, 1917 - JAN 28, 2015
Ernestine Hyers Wilcox, age 97, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was born in Pierce County on May 23, 1917 to her parents, Ida Henderson and Jacob Hyers. She was predeceased in death by her parents, brothers: Claude, Clifford, Clinton, and Cecil Hyers, and her husband of 49 years, Arthur William Wilcox, Sr. She was a Georgia native having lived most of her life in Savannah. She was a homemaker and a wonderful cook and seamstress. She was a member of the Daffin Heights Garden Club for many years having served as President several times. She faithfully attended Epworth United Methodist ...
Jack N. Keith AUG 19, 1938 - JAN 28, 2015
Savannah, GA – Jack N. Keith, 76, passed away January 28, 2015 at home with family while under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He was a native of Savannah, born August 19, 1938, to the late Theodore and Margaret Keith. He lived a vibrant fun filled life; if he was not working he was on the water doing what he loved, fishing. During his early adult hood he served his country in the US Navy. Once returning he later worked 27 years with the ILA Local 1475, where he retired in 2012. He served his community as a 32nd degree Freemason at Solomon’s Lodge #1. He further served as a Mason with Scotti ...
Miles M. Pinckney, Jr. FEB 03, 1930 - JAN 24, 2015
Miles McSweeney Pinckney, Jr. Miles McSweeney Pinckney, Jr., 84, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Native of Savannah, he was born February 3, 1930. He attended Savannah Public Schools and Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miles M. and Margaret (Penton) Pinckney. Miles fought with the 4th Ranger Company during the Korean Conflict (combat jump at Munsuni, Mar in 1951 as a Platoon Sgt.), where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. After serving his cou ...
Dorothea Heidmann DEC 09, 1921 - JAN 20, 2015
Dorothea Heidmann Dorothea Heidmann, a child of God, went to be with her maker after a period of declining health. At 93, she was looking forward to a happy reunion with her parents, siblings and many in-laws, husband Gerd and son Harold who have all pre-deceased her. Wife of 52 Years to the Rev Gerd Heidmann and mother to three, Harold, Jeanette and Timothy and their spouses, Terri, Steve Farish and Julia. As Grandma Doty, she was grandmother and great grandmother to Jennifer, Michael, Savannah & Catherine Maddux and Sarah & Teddy Heidmann. As a family with small children, Gerd & ...
Eleanor Berty White JUN 09, 1919 - JAN 19, 2015
Eleanor B. White Eleanor Berty White, 95, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Oceanside Nursing Home. She was born in Falls Creek, PA, a daughter of the late Celeste H. and Alelia (Turner) Berty. She was the sister of the late Norman, Arthur, Maurice, Allen, Emma, Ethel and Edith. Eleanor moved to Savannah in the late 40s and worked for the CDC on Oatland Island. Later she returned to Pennsylvania and lived in the Pittsburgh, PA area for many years. She attended Central Presbyterian Church in McKeesport, PA and was active in the Women’s Club there. She also worked as the church sec ...
Terrence "Terry" Carroll Brown JUN 13, 1943 - JAN 17, 2015
Terrence “Terry” Carroll Brown June 13, 1943 – January 17, 2015 If you are reading this, then I am gone. Don’t be sad. I had a great life. Growing up on that little farm in Kingstree, South Carolina with ponies and puppies and Momma and Daddy doing everything for us four boys was a wonderful start. I was an Infantry Lieutenant, a banker and an entrepreneur of sorts. I did a lot of stuff. I thank God for my beautiful family. Kathy Brown and I were married for 38 years when she left us in 2002. Ashley O’Brien and Caroline Bohm, our daughters, Rob and Darin, our sons-in-law, and Helen, Julia, Kat ...
Harriet Davis Killorin DEC 07, 1921 - JAN 16, 2015
Tybee Island - Harriet Graham Davis Killorin, ninety-three, died at home on January 16th after a long illness in the care of Hospice Savannah. The daughter of Harriet Christie and Arthur Searing Davis, she is survived by Joseph Killorin, her husband of sixty-four years, their daughters--Diana, Elizabeth, and Clare, her brothers-in-law George Killorin and Alex Moseley Smith, sisters in law Isabelle Powers Killorin and Virginia Ware Killorin, her friend Carol Taylor, and many loving cousins, nephews, and nieces. Harriet’s happy career centered on her family, but after Armstrong College and The U ...
Eric Kevin Nelson NOV 17, 1960 - JAN 16, 2015
SAVANNAH – Eric Kevin Nelson, 54, died Friday, January 16, 2015. A native of Bristol, VA, he had lived in Savannah since 2009. Eric enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved scuba diving and travelling throughout the Caribbean. He was a pirate at heart. Surviving are his loving wife of 10 years, Vikki Nelson; a son, Kevin Nelson II; three step-sons, Sanders Owens, Brian Keith Owens, Jr., and Isaiah Owens; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Patrick Owens. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral D ...
Honor Cumming Cobbs - JAN 13, 2015
Honor Cumming Cobbs Honor Cumming Cobbs passed away on Tuesday, January 13 after a hard fought battle against a brain tumor. Honor was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1928 to Mary and Peter Cumming. She was one of five siblings. Her adventuresome spirit led her to leave Scotland for a teaching position in Montreal. After a hitchhiking trek across Canada she took a position at the Browne and Nichols School in Cambridge, MA where she met a handsome young Harvard cardiologist named Woody Cobbs. Woody was smitten at first sight by the wee Scottish lass and considered himself fortunate indeed to woo he ...
John P. Roszkowiak FEB 09, 1931 - JAN 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - John P. Roszkowiak, 83, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015. A native of Camden, NJ, Mr. Roszkowiak had lived in Savannah since 1997. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in France and the United States. He later joined the New Jersey National Guard and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Edith Roszkowiak of Savannah; three sons, John P. Roszkowiak of Ignacio, CA, James E. Roszkowiak, and Jeffrey D. Roszkowiak, both of Savannah; a sister, Hazel Whitehead of Lancaster, NY; 4 grandchildren, Grant Roszkowiak, Robert Roszkowiak, Emil ...
William Joseph Spradling JUL 22, 1946 - JAN 10, 2015
SAVANNAH – William Joseph Spradling, 68, known to family and friends as Billy Joe or BJ, died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born July 22, 1946 in Handley, Kanawha County, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Kenneth W. and Evelyn Goodyear Spradling. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are a daughter, Renada Morris, of Savannah; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Hall and Cory Morris, and two great-grandchildren, all of Savannah; 2 sisters, Carolyn Jackson of Savannah and Laura Messer of Aqua Dulce, CA; and two brothers, Kenneth J. Spradling of Sat ...
Ronald Coleman - JAN 08, 2015
Ronald N. Coleman died January 8th, 2015. Born in Emmanuel County, Georgia, on September 28, 1937 to John and Bernice Walls Coleman, he was raised in Augusta and lived most of his life in Savannah. Mr. Coleman served in the Navy and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. His late wife was Elaine Constantine Coleman of Savannah. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Catherine Adelaide Coleman, and son, Ronald Hobson Coleman. A Memorial Service will be held 12:30 pm on Saturday, January 17th, at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah. ...
Nancy Neumann APR 18, 1941 - DEC 09, 2014
SAVANNAH - Nancy Jean (Newlin) Neumann was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 18, 1941. She died in Savannah, Georgia on December 9, 2014. Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Bob, and their three children, Jim, Jean, and John, of whom she was extremely proud. She is mourned by her sister, Janet Hauber, and her brother, Bob; her daughters-in-law, LeeAnn and JoJo; and grandchildren Audrey and Bradley Neumann, Jeffrey and Andrew Kummeth, and TJ and Lyssa Neumann. All of her grandchildren lovingly addressed her as the Oma. Nancy’s primary and secondary education was in the Ch ...
Vivian D. Kenney OCT 05, 1920 - NOV 08, 2014
Vivian Dupuy Kenney – SAVANNAH – Vivian Dupuy Kenney 94 passed away peacefully at Savannah Commons on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Born in Baldwin, LA on October 5, 1920, Vivian was the daughter of the late Jennie Carver and Hillard Roland Dupuy. At the age of three, the family moved to Port Wentworth where her parents established the only general store on the grounds of the new Dixie Crystals Sugar Refinery. A lifelong Catholic, Vivian was affectionately known as “Lady”. She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church for over 55 years. She attended Port Wentworth Elementary and Savanna ...
Mary Ellen Kane Bonnette JAN 20, 1920 - NOV 07, 2014
Richmond Hill- Mary Ellen Kane Bonnette, 94, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Savannah to Robert Lee Kane and Ellen Smith Blair Kane and was the last surviving sibling of their ten children. She graduated from Savannah Commercial High School, Class of 1937, before her marriage to James Lee Bonnette. He was in the U.S. Army, and during his service they were stationed in many different areas of the country and overseas. Mrs. Bonnette was a life-long Baptist and attended Calvary Baptist Church and Windsor Forest Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, w ...
Truman Elliott Rhodes, Jr. JUN 06, 1937 - NOV 05, 2014
Truman Elliott Rhodes, Jr., 77, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of Truman Elliott Rhodes and Esther Freeman Rhodes. A graduate of Savannah High School, Mr. Rhodes was called into the United States Navy to serve on active duty during the Berlin Crisis. After the return to the United States, he worked for Wilmington Cabinet Company and later joined Grumman and ultimately retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after 22 years of service. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Trustees and Board of Deacons. He also ...
Joseph Anthony "Tony" Edgerly MAR 26, 1954 - NOV 03, 2014
Joseph Anthony “Tony” Edgerly, 60, died Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born in Savannah, son of Joseph Jacob and Bobbie Alexander Edgerly. Tony was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 508, Savannah, GA for 41 years. He held several positions with the Local, including President, Pension Fund Trustee, Health Care Plan and Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. He loved his job because he loved talking to and meeting people. He never met a stranger. He was a member of Knights of Columbus 631; 4th Degree Knight Assembly 173; Irish Heritage Society; Friend ...
Willie Joe "Billie" Leeder APR 17, 1918 - NOV 02, 2014
VERO BEACH, FL - Mrs. Willie Joe (Billie) Leeder, age 96, of Vero Beach, formerly of Savannah, GA, died peacefully November 2, 2014 at the Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. Mrs. Leeder was born in Savannah, GA on April 17, 1918 and was the daughter of Joseph and Annie Jones. She was married to her late husband of 51 years, Henry “Tex” Leeder. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Our Mom was the mother everyone wanted to have. Her smile lit up the room and her laugh was contagious. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved discussing politics as a lifelong Republican. She really enjoyed ...
Neva Hardie Stockstill MAR 14, 1928 - NOV 02, 2014
Neva Hardie Stockstill, 86, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Ulysses, PA daughter of Monroe and Gertrude Mitchell Carpenter. She attended grade school and graduated from high school in Ulysses, PA. After graduation, she met James Earl Hardie. They married and moved to Molly, North Carolina. Mr. Hardie was a NASCAR race driver. Together they were responsible for bringing NASCAR racing to Savannah, GA and Myrtle Beach, SC. Mr. Hardie passed away in 1972. She met and married Richard K. Stockstill in the late 1970’s and they lived in Savannah for man ...
Fay Diane Farmer MAR 30, 1948 - OCT 28, 2014
Savannah- Fay Diane Farmer, 66, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Fay was born in Savannah and a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School, class of 1966. She worked in Civil Service for many years and with her first husband, Larry Farmer, was stationed in various countries before retiring back to Savannah. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell R. and Dorothy Gause Tharp. Surviving are her children, Steven Farmer, Robert Farmer, David Farmer and Kim Smallwood; four grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Tharp (Julia) and Ronnie Tharp and ...
Janie Lois Hammock JAN 23, 1915 - OCT 28, 2014
Savannah- Janie Lois Hammock went to be with Jesus today October 28, 2014. What a wonderful reunion it must have been when her husband of 66 years, her son, parents and 8 siblings welcomed her. Lois was born in Tattnall County in 1915 to Columbia Ann and Rufus B. Griffin. Her family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida where they had an orange grove and ran a boarding house for the workers. Although she was only 12 she learned to cook for the boarders and large family. This experience was helpful when she became a dietician at Memorial Hospital and Clark Pavilion. Her family moved back to Savanna ...
Elvira "Mac" Powers FEB 07, 1923 - OCT 28, 2014
Elvira “Mac” Powers, 91, died on Tuesday, October 28, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Born Feb 7, 1923 in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Mattox Pickens McCalla, Sr. and Ella Brownlee McCalla. Mac was lovingly raised by her aunt Annie Blake Nickels. She attended Anderson High School and Erskine College in South Carolina. Mac moved to Savannah to work as a secretary/receptionist in the Savannah Shipyard. She married the love of her life, Robert “Chick” Powers (deceased) in October 1950. Mac was a homemaker, secretary at Blessed Sacrament School and parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church for m ...
Susan Garner Hamilton APR 28, 1944 - OCT 28, 2014
Susan Garner Hamilton, 70, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Johns J. and Caroline Bumann Hamilton. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College and Ringling School of Art. Susan relocated to Atlanta and worked with Delta Airlines, retiring after 28 years of service. She moved back to Savannah where she was very active. She enjoyed painting, playing the piano, kayaking, square dancing and bowling. Surviving are a niece, Marcie Hamilton of Lilburn; nephew, Joey Hamilton of Lilburn; several cousins, o ...