Obituaries
Paul G. Deverges SEP 11, 1941 - SEP 05, 2014
Savannah-Paul G. Deverges, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, September 05, 2014 at his daughter’s home after an extended illness. Preceding him in death are his beloved wife of 35 years, Sheryl Deverges, father, Tallie Deverges, mother, Gladys Tolbert, stepmother, Mary Deverges, as well as many other beloved family members. Survivors include his children, Taryn Deverges, Donna Weeks, Cherie Rowland, and Lise Burke; grandchildren, Steven Deverges, Jordan Duff, Crystal Maslak, Joseph Christopher as well as many great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held in the Greenwich Section of Bona ...
Anne Pearce AUG 09, 1927 - SEP 04, 2014
SAVANNAH – Anne Mashburn Pearce, 87, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at The Oaks at the Marshes of Skidaway Island. Mrs. Pearce was a native of Rochelle, Georgia, living in the Chicago area for many years before retiring to the Landings on Skidaway Island in 1986. Mrs. Pearce was a graduate of Wesleyan College and was a band director and piano teacher in Rochelle, GA before she began raising her children. Mrs. Pearce was a member of the Landings Club, Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, the P.O.E., and was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. Surviving are her sons, Robert Pearce and wife Debbie of ...
Carolyn Thomson Golden Stephens SEP 05, 1918 - SEP 03, 2014
Carolyn Thomson Golden Stephens SAVANNAH – Carolyn Thomson Golden Stephens died September 3rd two days before her 96th birthday. She was born in Monticello, FL to Grover Cleveland Thomson and Mae Miller Thomson. Carolyn graduated from Savannah High School in 1938 and lived in Savannah and Tybee thereafter. She is predeceased by her first husband, Frank H. “Bubba” Golden and her second husband Albert “Steve” Stephens. She is survived by her son F. Hugh Golden of Savannah, his daughter, Traci Lynn Golden of Atlanta and her daughter, Amanda Dykes of Atlanta, Hugh’s son Fran H. Golden, his daugh ...
Shirley Harn Bruner MAY 18, 1949 - SEP 02, 2014
SHIRLEY HARN BRUNER 18 May 49 – 02 September 14 On May 18, 1949, an angel of love was sent to earth by way of Elliott Payton Harn and Edna McGuire Harn. She was given the earthly name of Shirley Shilene Harn. Shirley lived all 65 years of her life loving, caring for, and giving to others, even when it was of great sacrifice to her. At a very young age, Shirley helped care for and raise her younger siblings, Yvonne Harn Stringer, Joyce Harn Schuman, Tyra Harn Wilson and Richard Darnell Harn. She became a second mother to them through such love and devotion. That love and devotion never waned, ...
Dene Adams NOV 18, 1921 - SEP 01, 2014
Dene Adams SAVANNAH - Ella Deniza (Dene) Bartlett Adams, 92, of Savannah, formerly of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014. Dene was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey, where she met and married Robert Adams. She and Bob were married for 43 years until his death in 1986. Dene worked as a librarian in Pickens, South Carolina. She was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina and joined St. Francis of the Islands when she moved to Savannah. Dene served on the South Carolina State Board of the Girl Scouts of Ameri ...
LTC (Ret.) Gary L. Poff OCT 01, 1940 - SEP 01, 2014
LTC (Retired) Gary Lawrence Poff Savannah, GA-LTC (Ret.) Gary L. Poff, 73, passed away on September 1, 2014 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital after a long battle with heart disease. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Sheila Goodman Poff, and his parents Lawrence Truman Poff and Gaynell Shumate Poff. Gary was born and reared in Salem, Virginia. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1958. Following high school, Gary attended what was then known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he was a proud member of the Corp of Cadets. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1962 with ...
Joan Cope Paez JAN 26, 1931 - AUG 31, 2014
Joan Cope Paez Joan Cope Paez died August 31, 2014, after a long illness. Joan was born on January 26, 1931 at Savannah’s Telfair Hospital. Her parents were John Lovell Cope and Kathryn Parish Cope (“Kitty”). Joan and her twin sister Jean spent many happy years on and in the water at Isle of Hope. Their first years were spent in the Pierpont Cottage, now in the area of Parkersburg. Soon after their brother John L. Cope, Jr. (Jackie) was born in 1936, the family moved to their long-time residence on Bluff Drive. Joan and her sister and brother learned to swim at an early age and soon were happi ...
Brandy Marie George MAY 19, 1981 - AUG 31, 2014
Brandy Marie George Brandy Marie George, 33, died Sunday, August 31, 2014. She was born April 19, 1981 in Savannah. Brandy was the owner of the salon, Brandy George, LLC and was a Paul Mitchell educator. She was a devoted mother who loved the beach, the Catholic Church, and her family. She was an exuberant woman who was full of life. She is survived by her son, Dylan Brown, her parents, Rick George and Ozella George, her future husband, Michael Mosely, and his children, Michael Paul, Christian, Daniel, and Noah. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky George, David and ...
Richard W. Mays JUL 08, 1951 - AUG 29, 2014
Savannah, GA - Richard Warren Mays, 63, passed away on Friday, August 29th, at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Seneca, SC, son of Kennyth Warren Mays and Ann Hubbard Mays. While attending church with his parents in Columbia, SC, he developed an interest in the organ and a love for music. After graduating from Charleston’s St. Andrews High School where he played sousaphone in the marching band he attended Furman University he continued to study organ and took up bass trombone as well. After college he began a career in bass trombone playing in the Charlotte and Nashville Symp ...
John Joseph Hamson AUG 07, 1950 - AUG 28, 2014
SAVANNAH - John Joseph Hamson, 64, died on August 25, 2014 in Savannah, GA. He was born August 7, 1950 in Lynn, MA. He graduated Lynn English High School and was a graduate of Bowdoin College and Rutgers University. John was a devoted family man survived by his wife, Nancy Hamson; father, John Hamson Sr.; brothers, Barry and Brian Hamson; sister, Ellen Koopman; nephews, Josh and Carl Koopman; step-son, Scott Zinck; step-daughter, Meghan Palleria and son-in-law, Thomas Palleria; and numerous extended family members. John was an active volunteer in the Savannah community and an avid golfer. He a ...
Elizabeth (Tommie) LeHardy Osborne JAN 29, 1927 - AUG 27, 2014
Savannah- Elizabeth Thomas LeHardy, (Tommie Osborne), died Tuesday, August 26, 2014. She was born, in Savannah, GA, January 29, 1927, to Frank Miller LeHardy and Julia Gordon LeHardy. She was predeceased by her first husband, James Fenton McIntosh, and her second husband, Beverly (“Bev”) Eugene Leigh, her sister, Jeanne LeHardy, her stepson, Jack Leigh (Susan), granddaughter, Mary West, and great-grandson, Joseph. She is survived by: her children, Julie McIntosh (Charlie Ellis), Jim McIntosh (Laura), Frank McIntosh (Patricia), Julie Leigh West (Nick), Debbie Baldridge, stepdaughters Kathryn Os ...
Adele Blythe Hewitt SEP 19, 1955 - AUG 26, 2014
Adele Blythe Hewitt, 58, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand to Gerald Blythe and Joyce Taylor Blythe. Adele attended schools in the Auckland area and graduated with a B.A. in Music from the University of Auckland. Soon afterwards she enrolled in a teaching training college and taught music in a local school. In 1979 Adele moved to the United States and travelled around the West Coast and Canada with friends. She settled down in Phoenix, AZ, working in Ramada Inn Headquarters’ accounting office. Discovering that she thoroughly loved a ...
Polly Chisholm Wylly Brooks SEP 26, 1914 - AUG 26, 2014
Polly and her mother, Nannie “Boofie” Chisholm Polly Chisholm Wylly Brooks (1914-2014) An Unforgettable Lady Polly was born in 1914 to Nannie and Julian Chisholm - the third child after Nancy and Julian, then little Billy, “Bubba”. She came into the world at home on Gaston Street with the help of Dr. Lawrence Lee. WWI had begun. This newborn knew nothing of the war. Her sheltered world was safe under the care of her mother and a nurse, Nana Gordon, who rocked and crooned to her. This new baby knew nothing of President Woodrow Wilson, nor that a first-class stamp cost just 2 cents. Life was ...
Dorothy G. Ellis OCT 01, 1922 - AUG 24, 2014
Dorothy Godin Ellis – Savannah Dorothy Godin Ellis, always known affectionately as “Jo” to her friends and family, died August 24, 2014. Born in Escanaba, Michigan on October 1, 1922, she was the daughter of Aquilla & Margaret Godin. Jo was raised in Menominee, Michigan and graduated from Menominee High School. Thereafter, she attended nursing school at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois where she earned her RN designation. Jo then moved to Washington D.C. where she was a nurse at Georgetown Hospital. In D.C. she met the love of her life, Bob Ellis, while playing tennis. They were ma ...
James W. Crothers APR 08, 1922 - AUG 23, 2014
James W. Crothers Savannah, Georgia James W. Crothers, age 92, died August 23, 2014 at his home in Savannah. Jim was formerly from Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; and Watertown, South Dakota. Jim was born and raised in Watertown, South Dakota. After graduating from high school, he graduated from Curtis-Wright Technical Institute in Glendale, California and received a degree in aeronautical engineering, which he used to work on the B-29 bomber at Boeing Airplane Company in Seattle early in World War II. He later enlisted in the Army Signal Corps, Alaska Communication System an ...
James A. Butler OCT 29, 1958 - AUG 22, 2014
SAVANNAH - James Allen Butler, age 55, died August 22, 2014 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his wife and very close, special friends. He was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota on October 29, 1958 and grew up in Tempe, Arizona. During his high school years he was third in the state of Arizona in the Pentathlon Competition. He graduated from Marcos de Niza High School. After attending Community College and joining the Army, he became a helicopter pilot, specializing in instruction of flying CH47 Chinook for 20 years. He served his country for 23 years in Oklahoma, Korea, Alabama, South Carol ...
Rosalie Petrosino Schwind MAR 15, 1919 - AUG 22, 2014
R. Patricia Schwind A New Yorker by birth, Rosalie lived in Savannah, GA since 1986 with her beloved husband, George, who passed away in November, 1991. They both resided at the Landings on Skidaway Island, and remained there until 2006, when Rosalie moved to Savannah Square. A graduate of Rider College, Rosalie was a talented artist who expressed her skills through various mediums, which included floral arrangements, watercolors, and oils. While in Savannah, she volunteered at St. James Catholic Church and at Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her two sons, George Schwind of Glen Ellyn, Illinoi ...
Kathy Wimer Nelson OCT 16, 1963 - AUG 22, 2014
Kathy Wimer Nelson, 50, died Friday, August 22, 2014 of complications from a sudden illness. She was born in Newton, New Jersey, October 16, 1963. She graduated from Norfolk High School in Norfolk, NE in 1982 and received a degree in elementary education from Kearney State College, Kearney, NE in 1987. She was a teacher in Omaha, NE, San Diego, CA, and Morgantown, WV. For the past 15 years, Kathy lived happily in Savannah with her husband Danny B. Nelson and their son Cooper, age 8. She was a devoted wife and mother who shared her talents and joy for life with her family, friends and Isle of H ...
Edward J. Woodhouse FEB 21, 1923 - AUG 21, 2014
Edward John Woodhouse, 91, died on Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Savannah Square, after a lengthy decline in health. Ed was born in Brooklyn, New York to Albert John Woodhouse and Ruth W. Lippincott but called Savannah home since 1947 when he visited here with his good friend and future brother-in-law, J. Haynes Waters, Jr. When he met Haynes’ sister, Helen Waters, he never went back North. Helen and Ed were married in September, 1948, enrolled at the University of Georgia and graduated, and shared life for 61 years until Helen died in 2010. Ed’s Air Force career took them all over the United ...
Herman Joseph Methfessel JAN 06, 1929 - AUG 21, 2014
Herman Joseph Methfessel of Savannah, Georgia, known for his quick wit and sense of humor, died peacefully on August 21, 2014. He was 85. Herman was born in New York on January 6, 1929, the son of Nancy MacDonald Methfessel and Herman Joseph Methfessel. Herman joined the United States Air Force after graduating from Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. He was a distinguished fighter pilot in the Korean and Vietnam wars, helped develop the first computerized air defense missile system, served as a staff officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and retired from the Air Force in 1972 with numerous A ...
John Ely Simpson, Jr. JUN 07, 1959 - AUG 20, 2014
SAVANNAH - John Ely Simpson Jr., died peacefully on August 20, 2014 of complications from diabetes. Born in Savannah on June 7, 1959, Ely was the son of Marjorie McKinnon Simpson and the late John Ely Simpson. Ely graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1977. In 1981, he graduated with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Ely took great pride in his work as a landscape professional throughout his life, and he had many friends and interests. He was a passionate supporter of the University of Georgia fo ...
Robert Freeman Trenaman SEP 30, 1933 - AUG 19, 2014
Robert Freeman Trenaman, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana, son of Robert Wilcher Trenaman and Miriam Freeman Trenaman. He was a graduate of Palm Beach High School and then attended the University of Florida graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. After the military, Mr. Trenaman continued his education at Georgia Tech. He then started a career as a Certified Public Accountant in Savannah and C ...
Linda Cubbedge Langston FEB 24, 1950 - AUG 18, 2014
Linda Cubbedge Langston, 64, passed away August 18, 2014, at Hospice Savannah. She was born February 24, 1950, in Savannah, to the late Wilbur and Nira Cubbedge of Rocky Ford. She grew up on Wilmington Island, and after graduating from Savannah High School, Linda received a BA (Political Science) from Armstrong State College, and a MA (Political Science) and Ed.D (Adult Education) from The University of Georgia. She was an educator during her life working at Calvary Day School/Savannah (1973-74); Savannah State College (1974-75); and Gainesville Junior College/Gainesville College (1976-2001) [ ...
William Prentiss (Billy) Mitchell, Sr. SEP 25, 1954 - AUG 17, 2014
William Prentiss “Billy” Mitchell, Sr., 59 of Tybee Island, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on the evening of August 17, 2014. He was born September 25, 1954 in Ruston, Louisiana son of John A. Mitchell, Sr. and Marjorie Pardue Mitchell. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and was a veteran of the United States Army. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Judy Mitchell, Martha Jane King, Glenda Mitchell; father-in-law, J. W. Strozier, Sr. and brother-in-law, J.W. “Jay” Strozier. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Charlotte “Chancy” Mitchell of Tybee Isla ...
Kathy Jean Sandvig APR 29, 1951 - AUG 17, 2014
Kathy Walker Sandvig Kathy Walker Sandvig, 63, died Saturday, August 17, 2014 after battling for many years with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born April 29, 1951 to Norman Lee and Margaret Jean Walker. Kathy earned a master’s degree and was a teacher for many years in Dekalb County, GA. She is survived by her husband, Robert Sandvig, of Savannah, her mother, Margaret Jean Walker, of Virginia, two sons, Christopher Snider (Ashley), of Pooler, and Stephen Snider (Heather), of California, grandson, Ridge Snider, her brother, Steve Walker (Katie), and her sister, Karen Cooke, (Rob), both of Virgini ...
Daniel M. Williams, Sr. NOV 11, 1930 - AUG 16, 2014
Savannah- Daniel M. Williams, Sr., 83, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Oceanside Nursing Home. Mr. Williams was a life-long resident of Savannah. He graduated in 1949 from Savannah High School, and then obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Armstrong Junior College. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired after twenty years with Buiderama. He was a Communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and Ex-Exalted Ruler of the Elks, Savannah Lodge #183. His wife of forty years, Willodean Sharpe Williams preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Daniel “Rosco” Williams ...
Ake Svenson AUG 31, 1937 - AUG 15, 2014
SAVANNAH - Ake Svenson passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 He was born on August 31, 1937 to Sven and Naemi Svenson in Vaxjo, Sweden and grew up in the city of Orebro, Sweden. Following university studies in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Ake enjoyed a career in international banking that included assignments in Stockholm, New York, Dallas, Brussels and Luxembourg. Before retiring in Savannah, he developed and managed a private bank in Luxembourg for a Swedish Industrialist. Family meant everything to Ake. He met the great love of his life, Kristina in Stockholm, Sweden in May 1966 and proposed to ...
Edmund Walter Ruchalski AUG 26, 1942 - AUG 13, 2014
Edmund Walter Ruchalski died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey son of the late Edmund Lawrence Ruchalski and Jean Dyl Ruchalski. He was a court reporter for Chatham County Records Court for over thirty years and was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Mr. Ruchalski is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judith Cerbone Ruchalski of Savannah; two children, Karen Ruchalski Mahoney (Timothy Patrick Mahoney) of Savannah; Christopher Jason Ruchalski (Erin Clayton Ruchalski) of Savannah; four grandchildren (light of his li ...