Obituaries
George Leland Barber, D.D.S. AUG 13, 1922 - OCT 27, 2014
Dr. George Leland Barber, 92, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2014 under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by his children and grandchildren. George was born in Fairfax, South Carolina to Virginia Delancie Harter Barber and William Leland Barber. He graduated Fairfax High School, completed Pre-Med studies at Clemson A&M in 1943, and graduated from Atlanta Southern Dental School in 1946. He was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Japan as a Dental Surgeon from 1946 to 1948. He moved to Savannah in 1948 where he married Ida Creech. He practiced Dentistry in Savan ...
Armando Castillo AUG 01, 1963 - OCT 27, 2014
Armando Castillo SAVANNAH - Armando (Guero) Castillo, 51 of Savannah, GA passed away Monday October 27, 2014. Armando was born August 11, 1963 in Parral, Chihuahua to Jesus and Soledad Castillo. Armando became a U.S. Citizen on September 9, 1996. In March of 2002, he moved to Savannah, GA. He then became employed by the Marshall House, where many came to know his loving personality and friendship. Armando was an avid soccer player and loved fishing, spending time with his sons and grandchildren. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Armando is survived by his 3 sons, (Marcos, Armando Jr ...
Lt. William W. Linkenhoker JAN 08, 1924 - OCT 26, 2014
Lt. William W. Linkenhoker (USN, RET.) William “Bill” Linkenhoker, 90, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a sudden illness. Bill was born January 8, 1924 to Mosby and Blanche Ledbetter Linkenhoker in Lapel, Indiana, the youngest of two children. He attended Lapel High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Sally Mae Barbee. They both graduated in 1942 and were married in 1944. At the time of his death, Bill and Sally had celebrated 70 years together as husband and wife. Bill enlisted in the Navy after high school and served durin ...
Caroline Alexandra "Allie" Linaugh FEB 04, 1996 - OCT 23, 2014
Caroline Alexandra “Allie” Linaugh, 18, died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1996 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and grew up on Hilton Head Island where she attended Hilton Head Prep through 7th grade. She lived in Savannah where she attended and graduated from Islands High School with Honors. She was an integral part and contributor of the Biological and Environmental Sciences Program at Islands High School. She was currently a freshman at Georgia Southern University where she was enrolled in the School of Nursing. Allie was a very ca ...
Janet Stanford Bass JAN 15, 1940 - OCT 23, 2014
Janet "Sandy"Stanford Bass Janet "Sandy"Stanford Bass, age 74, died Thursday, October 23, 2014. Sandy was born January 15, 1940 to the late Walter L. and Janet E. Stanford of Savannah. Sandy was born in Savannah and a lifelong resident of Tybee Island and member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir. A dedicated CDA for 30 years and past president of the Georgia Dental Assistants Association. She was a loving and caring provider that had a giving, never ending heart for people and animals alike. Sandy loved to find a good tag sale and was an avid supporter of Goodwill I ...
Elizabeth Crumbley "Betty" Waldrop JUN 16, 1921 - OCT 23, 2014
Elizabeth (Betty) Crumbley Waldrop Died on October 23, 2014 after a short illness at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Jesse Charles Crumbley Sr. and Maude Mallard Crumbley. She was born in Savannah, Ga on June 16, 1921 and attended Waters Avenue School, 35th Street Junior High and Savannah High School and graduated in 1940 from Armstrong Junior College. At the University of Georgia she was member of the honor societies Phi Upsilon Omicron and Phi Kappa Phi and graduated in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics. She taught at Savannah High School during W ...
Glenn Keith McIntyre JUN 18, 1956 - OCT 22, 2014
Glenn Keith McIntyre, 58, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Otis W. and Elizabeth Dyches McIntyre. He was a 1974 graduate of Johnson High School and attended Armstrong State College. Mr. McIntyre moved to Rincon in 1997 and was a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. He was a member of Centerpoint Community Church in Springfield and he was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved the boat, fishing, and being on the water. He loved being a part of the St. Vincent's Academy Volleyball team and proudly served as their ...
Brigadier General Charles E. St. Arnaud JAN 16, 1939 - OCT 21, 2014
Brigadier General Charles E. St. Arnaud Brigadier General Charles E. St. Arnaud passed peacefully away on October 21, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Aurora, IL on January 16, 1939 to Theresa Plein St. Arnaud and Theodore St. Arnaud. After graduation from Marmion Military Academy (Aurora, IL) Chuck joined the Army at age 17 as a Private. He served as an MP in Colorado and Korea before attending Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA where he also attended Parachute Jump School. He was then assigned to the First Division at Ft. Riley, KS, where he met Carol. They were married ...
Letty Hazelwood McGeehan MAR 15, 1932 - OCT 20, 2014
Letty Hazelwood McGeehan, aged 82, died October 20 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 15, 1932, in Megargel, Texas, near Wichita Falls and married the late James R. McGeehan (U.S. Air Force, retired) in 1949. She was a high school graduate and attended Savannah Vocational High School. A military wife, she was a working mother at a time when few women worked outside the home, holding a series of accounting positions as the family moved from state to state. After her husband’s retirement from the military in 1970, she moved back to Savannah and worked at Dearing Chevrolet ...
Michael Edward Ruddy FEB 01, 1934 - OCT 19, 2014
Michael Edward Ruddy of Savannah, GA, died peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by family, after a long battle with mantle cell lymphoma. His wife, Barbara, was holding his hand and Daniel Hope's Four Seasons was playing in the background. A perfect way for a gentle giant to move forward. He is survived by his wife of nearly thirty-eight years, Barbara, the love of his life, his three children Kimi Miller, Ian Ruddy and Lisa Wagner and his nine grandchildren Mark, Chris, Jason, Josh, Mara, Eli, James, Joseph and Dominic. Mike was one of six siblings includin ...
Helen Virginia Reynolds AUG 20, 1932 - OCT 19, 2014
SAVANNAH - Helen Virginia Reynolds, age 83, passed away October 19, 2014 at the home of her daughter under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Watertown, Massachusetts and lived in New Jersey and San Diego before moving to Savannah to be close to her family. She was the President of Volunteers at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego for many years as well as a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She did beautiful crochet work and donated many blankets to the Ronald McDonald House for children receiving treatment. She leaves behind two daughters, Sharon Viles (Nathan) ...
Daniel Winfield Smith, Jr. NOV 03, 1940 - OCT 18, 2014
STATESBORO – Daniel Winfield Smith Jr. died unexpectedly October 18, 2014 at his home in Statesboro, Georgia. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Savannah, Georgia to Evelyn Minick and Daniel W. Smith Sr. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; his son, Daniel W. Smith III (Dawn); grandchildren, Anthony, Harrison, and Ethan; sisters, Mary Thomas, Cindy Davis, and Dana Dahringer; an uncle, Tab Smith; an aunt, Ray Lanier; special cousin, Ronny Minick; special friend, Sam DiPolito; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Me ...
Russell L. Fredrich NOV 29, 1930 - OCT 18, 2014
Russell L. Fredrich, 83, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born and raised in New York City, the son of Robert and Anna Fredrich. After High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps and attended basic training at Parris Island, S.C. He served his country during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge, he settled in Savannah and worked as a sales manager for WTOC Radio. Later, he founded WXLM 97.3 the first FM radio station in Savannah. In 1976, he sold the station and founded Fredrich and Associates, an advertising agency still in operat ...
George Andrew Minster MAR 01, 1919 - OCT 18, 2014
George Andrew Minster passed away peacefully on the morning of October 18, 2014 from natural causes at the age of 95. George was surrounded and comforted by family and friends at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in Franklin Ohio. George resided with his granddaughter, Margaret Phillips and her family in Liberty Township Ohio for the past 5 years. George was born in Ruffsdale, PA on March 1, 1919. He was the son of Mary R. Minster and Earnest J. Minster. Like his brothers, Earnest (Ernie) and Robert (Bobby), George joined the US Army in April 1941 and later married, Margaret Elizabeth Grif ...
Robert Thomas Cheely MAY 03, 1942 - OCT 17, 2014
Claxton- Robert Thomas “Bob” Cheely, 72, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at Georgia Regents Hospital in Augusta. Bob was born in Savannah and lived for the past seventeen years in Claxton. Surviving is his wife, Linda Cheely; daughter, Amanda Castillo (Rafael); granddaughters, Isabella and Valentina; sister, Carolyn Brannigan and many nieces & nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery. Please sign our on line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Lorane H. Minis MAR 19, 1918 - OCT 16, 2014
Ms. Lorane H. Minis SAVANNAH, GA – Ms. Lorane H. Minis, a pioneering woman executive in corporate America, died October 16, 2014. She was 96. Ambition, energy and intellectual curiosity were the driving forces in Lorane Minis’ life. They carried her from the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression to a demanding and successful career that saw her become the top-ranking woman executive at two Fortune 500 companies at a time when most opportunities were denied to women. In return, she believed in giving back to her community and mentoring young people on the benefits of ethics, thrift and hard work ...
Gerald Wesley Edenfield OCT 09, 1944 - OCT 16, 2014
Savannah- Gerald Wesley Edenfield, 70, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was a graduate of Savannah High School, served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for IBM Corporation for fifteen years. Mr. Edenfield was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Wesley Edenfield, Jr. Surviving are his wife of fifty one years, Karen Tidwell Edenfield; daughter, Donna Edenfield Mosley (Ben); grandchildren, Tiffany Simons, Staci Smith (RJ), Dora Walker, Jarrod Edenfield, Eddie Edenfield and five great-grandchildren, Bryce, Marli, Hayden, Liam, and Rebecca. The famil ...
Ollie "Tutie" Rowe FEB 15, 1924 - OCT 16, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ollie Gentry Rowe was born February 15, 1924, the third child of Mr. Fred S. Gentry and Mrs. Edna Hillier Gentry. She went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2014. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Coy M. Rowe, Sr. with whom she had eight children. Ollie was married to Coy for 63 years until his passing in 2009. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clinton R. Rowe. Surviving children include her daughter Mrs. Edna Rowe Carter and son-in-law, Kenneth B. Carter, Sr. of Mobile, AL; daughter Miss Barbara Rowe Coone of Savannah, GA; son, Mr. Coy McNeal Rowe, Jr. ...
Nancy Charmil Vetter NOV 11, 1936 - OCT 16, 2014
Savannah- Nancy Charmil Vetter, 77, died Monday, October 6, 2014. She was born November 11, 1936 in Miami, Florida and lived in Savannah for over fifty years. Charmil graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1953. She attended the University of Miami and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. After moving to Savannah she worked full time with Palmer and Cay, Inc. until her retirement in 2005. The company was instrumental in furthering her career education and in allowing her many opportunities with varied responsibilities. She was awarded Savannah Insurance Woman of the Year-1968 and Georgia In ...
James E. Willms FEB 27, 1951 - OCT 11, 2014
Savannah- James E. Willms, 63, died, Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Eugene and Juliette Willms. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a German translator during the Cold War. Jim loved to live abroad and was able to visit many countries during his life. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and retired from PPG after 39 years of service as a financial manager. He is survived by his wife of fo ...
Norma Larko JAN 09, 1920 - OCT 10, 2014
Norma Larko, 94, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Savannah, GA on Friday, October 10, 2014. Originally from St. Joseph, MI, Norma was born on January 9, 1920 to Albert and Minnie Marutz. On May 2, 1947 she married John Larko and they shared 51 years of marriage when John passed away on May 2, 1998. Norma will be remembered for her eternal optimism, unique sense of humor and relentless love for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children James (Donna) Larko of Grand Rapids, MI, Stephen Larko of Tallahassee, FL, Patti (Jan) Nielsen of Savannah, GA and Jean Root of W ...
O. Landis Hurley MAY 18, 1920 - OCT 10, 2014
Savannah - Owen Landis Hurley, 94, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island. Landis Hurley was born in Farmer City, Illinois and grew up on the family farm. He attended college at the University of Illinois and played football for the “Fighting Illini” before graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a chemical engineering degree. Mr. Hurley went on to work for Amoco Oil/BP for over 30 years as a refinery manager at Whiting, Indiana; Texas City, Texas; and Savannah, Georgia. Landis enjoyed fishing and golf after retirement as well as mentoring at Bethesda Home ...
John Oliver Paull MAY 30, 1922 - OCT 06, 2014
John Oliver Paull Savannah – John Oliver Paull, 92, died October 6th, 2014 at his home at The Marshes after a prolonged illness. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was predeceased in death by his parents, Ruth Haisley Paull and William Thompson Paull, and by his daughter, Susan Paull Neff. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Chemical Engineering. In 1943, he enrolled in the Navy’s V-1 program, and was commissioned an ensign after only 90 days of mid-shipman basic training at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. One of his f ...
James Louis Hoffman MAR 18, 1950 - OCT 05, 2014
James L. Hoffman, 64, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor Degree in Radio Broadcasting. He moved to Savannah to pursue a radio broadcasting career in the early 70's. Beloved and well known as "Rock Jock Jim" to the radio business. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving is his son, Ryan Hoffman of Savannah. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Patricia C. Eddy NOV 09, 1928 - OCT 04, 2014
Savannah – Patricia C. Eddy 85, died, October 4, 2014 at home surrounded by her husband Ralph, daughter Prudence, and son-in-law Bruce Chong. Patricia is the daughter of the late Norman L. Cloutier and Claire Nolan Cloutier of West Hartford, Connecticut, Rye, New York, and Greenfield, Massachusetts. She was born on November 9,1928 in Hartford, Connecticut, and lived in Savannah for thirty-five years. During WWII, Patricia volunteered for the Voice of America. She graduated from Rye High School, Rye, New York. She was active in The Rye Playhouse. Patricia graduated from Middlebury College, Midd ...
Maj. General Thomas A. Benes - SEP 30, 2014
Thomas Anthony Benes, Major General, U.S. Marine Corps (retired) of Spotsylvania, VA and Prather’s Creek, NC, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at age 63, while at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, following a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Tom was born on June 8, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Alois and Pauline Benes. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 30 years, Betty (nee Bishop) Benes. Survived by his mother, Pauline Benes of Milwaukee, WI; daughters, Donna (Frank) Mayes, Kimberly (Terry) Smith; grandchildren, U.S. Army ...
Gloria June Summers Porter JUL 09, 1931 - SEP 26, 2014
Gloria June Summers Porter crossed over on Friday, September 26, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Carol Porter Bailey, grandson Wyman Bailey, granddaughters Emily Ryan Porter and Elena Porter, a sister Shirley Tollison and a brother-in-law Lee Tollison. There will be a graveside memorial service held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Poplar Springs Historic Cemetery in Hiram, Georgia. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer's research. ...
Ann Shoemaker Boxxe DEC 20, 1959 - SEP 26, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ann Marie Shoemaker Boxxe, 54, died September 26, 2014, at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital Savannah after a brief illness. She was born December 20, 1959, in Savannah, GA, and was a lifelong resident of the city. Ann graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy, Savannah, and spent most of her life as a homemaker. During the past 10 years she was the primary caregiver for her mother, Stella Shoemaker, as well as being a loving aunt to nieces and nephews. Ann was especially devoted to her older sister, Joan Aliffi, and regarded Joan as her closest friend. A longtime communicant of Nativity ...
George E. Worthy JUN 27, 1930 - SEP 25, 2014
George Eugene Worthy, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to be with The Lord on September 25, 2014. George served as a First Lieutenant in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and enjoyed a 33-year career with Eastern Air Lines, retiring as a Captain. He often remarked on his good fortune at having a career he really loved. He was also active in his community and church, serving 55 years as a teacher and deacon, the last 26 years at First Baptist Church of Savannah. Other passions included golf - which he played every chance he could - basketball, country musi ...