Obituaries
James Bostick Peters, Jr. AUG 09, 1954 - JAN 10, 2014
Savannah- James Bostick Peters, Jr., 59, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 9, 1954 to James and Mary McGirt Peters. After graduating from Shamrock High School in Decatur, Georgia, he began his career in the Insurance Industry. Peters Enterprises Insurance Company was established in 1979. Jim has lived in Savannah since 1995. He was a good and kind hearted person. His ability to make people laugh and always think of others is what he was known for. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death ...
Robert Lee Sendell JAN 19, 1932 - JAN 07, 2014
SAVANNAH - Robert Lee Sendell, 81, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born January 19, 1932 on Long Island, NY, Mr. Sendell served four years in the United States Air Force and was a volunteer fireman on Long Island, NY. He worked with Grumman American in New York retiring from Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Gulfstream Retirees Club, the Shriners, and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and mechanics, and had a motor home that he and his wife enjoyed travelling in. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peg ...
Joseph M. "Gator" Pagan APR 25, 1929 - JAN 07, 2014
Tybee Island - Joseph M. "Gator" Pagan, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his home on Tybee Island surrounded by his family. Joe was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on April 25, 1929 before moving to Savannah. He joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the Marine Corps, Joe joined the Boilermakers Local No. 26 where he worked until he retired. Joe loved fishing and crabbing. He loved his family and friends and was a great husband and father. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Pagan. Surviving a ...
Edmund Crosby OCT 05, 1925 - JAN 06, 2014
Savannah, GA- Edmund Ed Crosby, 88, died January 6 at St Joseph-Candler Hospital in Savannah GA. Mr. Crosby was born October 5, 1925 in Trenton NJ, and lived in Lumberton NJ, for most of his life before moving to Georgia. Upon graduation from Trenton Central High School in 1943, Edmund entered the US Navy, where he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war, Edmund continued his service with the US Naval Reserve, at Willow Grove Naval Air Station, for another 9 years. Mr. Crosby was retired from New Jersey Bell, and served as Scout Master of Troop 36 in Mount Holly for n ...
Barbara Webster Weaver AUG 25, 1933 - JAN 06, 2014
Barbara Webster Weaver Barbara Webster Weaver, 80, died Monday, January 6, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1933 to the late Avery and Ellinor Webster. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anastasia W. Walsh. She is survived by her husband, Herbert B. Weaver, Jr, son and daughter-in-law, Herb and Kelly Weaver, daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Edward Kenreich, eight grandchildren, Austin, Bachman, Cameron, Matthew, Katie, Ashley, Alex, Casey, and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to Humane Society of Greater ...
Edna Webb Horton - JAN 05, 2014
Savannah, GA - Edna Webb Horton, 95, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Oceanside Nursing Home. She was a native of Nettleton, Arkansas, daughter of the late Cornelius S. and Leatha Tolbert Webb. Mrs. Horton attended school in Jonesboro, Arkansas and after graduation, met and married the love of her life, Marley Glynn Horton, Sr. and they subsequently moved to Detroit, Michigan to make their home. Mrs. Horton was a loving wife and nurturing mother of five children. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Grosse Ile, Michigan where she taught Sunday school and worked as chur ...
Marion DeFrank Gannam MAY 04, 1927 - JAN 05, 2014
Marion Collins DeFrank Gannam, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Her parents, Martin and Marion Collins DeFrank, husband, Michael J. Gannam, and daughter, Elizabeth DeFrank Jorde, predeceased her. Marion was born and educated in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Armstrong Junior College, Class of 1946, and the University of Georgia and taught in the Chatham County school system. During World War II, Marion was a plane spotter, American Red Cross volunteer, and Civil Air Patrol Cadet. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John Baptist. Marion served as a Eucharistic Min ...
Robert Adam Blum SEP 07, 1927 - JAN 04, 2014
SAVANNAH – Robert Adam Bob Blum passed away at his home Saturday, January 4, 2014. Born September 7, 1927 in Midland Park, NJ, he was the son of Gustave and Florence Bennett Blum. Bob spent most of his young life in Ridgewood, NJ before embarking on his professional career. In 1947 he accepted a position at Walden Publishing, NYC, then headed their Chicago Field Office. In 1964 he joined Advance Transformer, a division of Philips Electronic, where he was Regional Vice President of Sales until his retirement in 1989 when he moved to Savannah and The Landings. Bob is predeceased by the mother of ...
Marvin Cornelius Thomas JAN 30, 1932 - JAN 04, 2014
Marvin Cornelius Thomas Marvin Cornelius Thomas, 81, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Hospice Savannah with his family by his side. He was born January 30, 1932 to the late Edward Colen Thomas and Emmie Jones Thomas. Marvin graduated from Savannah High School and Southern Tech in Marietta, GA. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Savannah Paint Manufacturing Company for over 30 years and became a partner. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loving husband to his wife of 62 years, Mitzi Mears Thomas. One of his great ...
Jose' Antonio Soles JUL 29, 1928 - JAN 01, 2014
José Antonio Solés SAVANNAH - José Antonio Solés loving husband to Martha Roman Solés for 52 years; exemplary father to Martha Maurno and Daniel Solés; loving grandfather to Abigail 21 and Charlotte 17 Maurno, and devoted father-in-law to Steven Maurno passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 85 after a long fight with Alzheimer's and heart disease. He was born in Camagüey Cuba on July 29, 1928 and earned a PhD from the University of Havana. He emigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1961, became a U.S. citizen five years later, and worked as a Reports Analyst for the Americ ...
Martha Rimes Graham - JAN 01, 2014
Martha Rose Rimes Graham Martha Rose Rimes Graham died January 1, 2014. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the things she loved. She was married to her beloved husband Bobby Graham, who passed away in 2000, for 49 years. She was the only child and cherished daughter of Ruth and Wiley Rimes. Mother of Chris Graham, Dru Wilcher, and Michael Graham, all of Savannah. She was the grandmother of Tara Graham Little Johnny, Chad Graham and John Michael Wilcher, and great-grandmother of Malorie Little and Alexis Wilcher. Martha was aunt to many nieces and nehews, and a friend to many. ...
Dr. Meldrim Lester Sykes JUL 23, 1932 - DEC 31, 2013
Savannah- Dr. Meldrim Lester Sykes, DDS, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. He was born in Perry, Georgia, son of Meldrim and Lila Morgan Sykes. He moved to Savannah at a young age growing up on the Isle of Hope. Dr. Sykes graduated from Benedictine Military School and then attended Armstrong Junior College earning a bachelor's degree. He furthered his education in pre-dental at Mercer University and then graduated in 1959 from Emory University Dental School. Dr. Sykes returned to Savannah to begin a practice of more than 45 years on Jones, Abercorn and Habersham Streets, retiring fr ...
Jeanette Willey King MAR 18, 1935 - DEC 30, 2013
Savannah, GA - Jeanette Willey King, 78, loving wife of 61 years to Joseph King, passed away on December 30, 2013 at Spanish Oaks Hospice. Jeanette was born on March 18, 1935 to the late Layton and Arzie Willey of Milton, DE and lived most of her life in Centerbrook, CT until moving to Savannah several years ago. Jeanette was active with her family and friends during her life. She worked at Unilever in Clinton CT for 30 years. She loved to go out to dinner and go dancing with the love of her life, her husband Joseph. She enjoyed the company of her best friends Carol and Arthur Nedobity. She w ...
Joseph Gerald "Big Joe" Sauers, Sr. SEP 06, 1926 - DEC 29, 2013
Joseph Gerald "Big Joe" Sauers, Sr., 87, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. and Helen Brady Sauers, his brothers, C. E. Sauers, Jr., Edward Eddie Sauers, daughter, Jean Carol and great grandson, John Patrick Sauers and his beloved wife of 55 years, Jean Collins Sauers. Joseph attended Benedictine School, but when WWII occurred, he left school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served aboard a crash boat in the navy and achieved the rank of Seaman 1st. Class. After the war, Joe returned to Savannah to graduate f ...
Dollann Elias Parker JAN 02, 1957 - DEC 28, 2013
SAVANNAH – Dollann E. Parker, 56, passed away December 28, 2013 at her home. Born January 2, 1957, she lived in Brooklyn, NY from childhood until graduation from the University of Chicago, prior to her marriage to Martin Vincent Parker, Sr. on August 30, 1980. She attended P.S. 243 Brooklyn Isaac Newton School, Brooklyn City College, where she received a BA Degree in Social Work, and the University of Chicago, where she received a Masters Degree in Psychology. Dollann moved around all over the United States during her husband's service in the United States Marine Corps and her marriage to Vinc ...
Russell F. "Rusty" Ashley SEP 01, 1963 - DEC 28, 2013
Russell F. "Rusty" Ashley Russell F. "Rusty" Ashley, 50, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah and was a graduate of Johnson High School. Rusty was a former member of Morningside Baptist Church and was currently employed as a mechanic with Barry's Muffler and Brake Center. He was a member of Tybee Island Masonic Lodge No. 762 F.&A.M. and Alee Temple Shrine. His maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Murphy and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Ashley preceded him in death. Surviving are his parents, Bobby and Barbara Ashley of Savanna ...
Edward Walter George DEC 09, 1946 - DEC 28, 2013
Edward Walter George Edward Walter George, 67, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at home with his family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1964 and from Augusta College in 1972. He was High School All-Region, All-State, and All-American in Basketball. He played basketball and baseball at Augusta College where the basketball team went to the Nationals 2 years in a row. He played 4 years of baseball at Augusta College where he led the team in homeruns, and RBI's. His regular position was an outfielder, but he did pitch occasi ...
Patrick Louis Hoehn MAR 10, 1952 - DEC 28, 2013
Patrick Louis Hoehn Patrick Louis Hoehn, 61, died Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born March 10, 1952 to the late Donald E. and Benna T. Hoehn. He was the owner of Outside Dog Gun Shop, and former owner of Alpine Foam, both in Rincon, GA. Surviving are his two sons, Jason Hoehn, of Groveland, FL, and Cory Hoehn Jennifer, of Palm Bay, FL, one sister, Jean H. Zimmerman, of New York City, one brother, Richard W. Hoehn, of Winter Park, FL. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler, Camryn, Bishop, and Cory, several nieces and nephews, his adopted son, Bobby Lewis, and his Life Part ...
Alexander Lawrence Cann APR 02, 1934 - DEC 27, 2013
SAVANNAH - Alexander Lawrence Cann, 79, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Samuel Adams Cann and Harriet Paine Lawrence Cann Huston. He graduated from Woodberry Forest Prep School in 1952 and then attended Duke University where he played first string on the freshman baseball team. He then transferred to the University of Georgia where he attended undergraduate business school and law school. He received a B.B.A. in 1956 and L.L.B. in 1958. Mr. Cann was vice president of Citi Group/Smith Barney and had been active in the securities i ...
David Wayne Golden MAY 19, 1959 - DEC 26, 2013
Savannah- David Wayne Golden passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Hospice House. David was a native of Savannah and retired from the Chatham County Courthouse and Chatham County Jail after many years of service. He was an avid bowler and member of Savannah Baptist Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sidney & Dora Marie Golden and his brother, Robert McCombs. Survivors include two brothers, James Sidney Golden Barbara, Paul Eugene Golden; five sisters, Patricia Ellington John, JoAnn Coleman Otis, Cindy Golden, Sybil Williamson Robert, and Mary Peigh Larry, and sever ...
Alan M. Nicol MAR 05, 1929 - DEC 26, 2013
Alan M. Nicol of The Landings, Savannah, Ga. passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2013 at his home after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Edgbaston, near Birmingham, England to Douglas and Diana Nicol, he emigrated to the US in 1971 and then moved to Savannah to retire in 1992. He was 84. Engaging, kind, humble, gracious, very tall and very British, he had many interests and built friendships wherever he went. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Following evacuation from Birmingham during the war, He was educated at Uppingham School in Northern England, then pe ...
Mellie Columbus Clanton JAN 07, 1920 - DEC 25, 2013
Mellie Columbus Clanton Mellie Columbus Clanton, 93, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was born January 7, 1920 to the late William Perry and Tucy Lee Clanton. He first came to Savannah after leaving Pembroke, GA. Mellie worked for Gerogia Ice Co. in 1934, then at Mente Bag Co. from 1934 to 1941. He joined the National Guard when he was age 17. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving from 1941 until 1947. During his service in the Navy he was stationed aboard three ships and with duty in the South Pacific. When WW II started, he was in a Naval training school in Norfolk, VA, where he received m ...
Lillian Anderson Hood - DEC 24, 2013
SAVANNAH – Lillian A. Hood, 93, died December 24, 2013 in Marietta, Georgia surrounded by her family. She was born in Glynnwood, Georgia and lived in Savannah for most of her life. Mrs. Hood graduated from Savannah High School in 1938 and retired from C & S Bank in 1986. She was a long time member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, John Hood of Savannah; daughter, Marilynn Mueller and son-in-law, Kurt Mueller, of Marietta; 3 grandchildren, Sydney Mueller Beck, Erin Mueller, and Ryan Mueller, and two great grandchildren, Jackson and Ansley Beck. The family will recei ...
Laura Anne Head Thomas SEP 14, 1963 - DEC 23, 2013
SAVANNAH – Laura Anne Head Thomas, 50, died December 23, 2013 in Savannah. The Savannah native was a 1981 graduate of Calvary Baptist High School and received an RN degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1996. She was a member of Savannah Christian Church, East Campus, and had worked for Candler Hospital sixteen years. She loved the beach, the sun, shark tooth hunting, nature, horses, and boating. She also loved her work with special needs kids. She was adored by her nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her step-mother, Helen Vail Head and grandmother, Ruby Mae Head. Surv ...
Laura Anne Head Thomas SEP 14, 1963 - DEC 23, 2013
SAVANNAH – Laura Anne Head Thomas, 50, died December 23, 2013 in Savannah. The Savannah native was a 1981 graduate of Calvary Baptist High School and received an RN degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1996. She was a member of Savannah Christian Church, East Campus, and had worked for Candler Hospital sixteen years. She loved the beach, the sun, shark tooth hunting, nature, horses, and boating. She also loved her work with special needs kids. She was adored by her nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her step-mother, Helen Vail Head and grandmother, Ruby Mae Head. Surv ...
Richard Patrick Spelman DEC 23, 2013 - DEC 23, 2013
SAVANNAH - Dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and mentor, Richard Patrick Spelman died on December 22, 2013 at his home in Savannah, GA under the care of Hospice Savannah with his devoted wife of 50 years, Patricia Ann Spelman and son Chris Spelman by his side. Rich was born in Port Chester, NY on March 3, 1940, grew up in Mamaroneck, graduated Blessed Sacrament High School receiving their athletic award for best athlete Football, Basketball & Baseball and attended the University of Dayton, OH. He served in the Army until July 1968. Rich married Patricia in 1963 settling in New ...
Leonora Morekis Pughsley - DEC 21, 2013
SAVANNAH – Leonora Morekis Pughsley died December 21, 2013 at Hospice House. A native of Savannah, Georgia, Leonora attended Savannah Schools and was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church. She travelled to Greece many times and visited other places in Europe as well. She retired from the Social Security Administration following many years in the Savannah office. She was an avid gardener. Surviving are her sister, Anne Morekis; her son, Roger Byron Pughsley; grandsons, Richard Pughsley and Joseph Ellis; granddaughters, Amber C. Crabb and Katelyn B. Pughsley; step-sons, Dale and Bobby Pug ...
Joe Garland Higgs OCT 06, 1924 - DEC 20, 2013
SAVANNAH – Joe Garland Higgs, retired Chief of Engineering Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, and Europe died on December 20, 2013 at the age of 89. Joe was born in Lenoir City, Tennessee and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. He interrupted his college career to serve as a fighter pilot in WWII in the Ninth Air Force, Europe, flying the P-47 single engine fighter. He later graduated from the University of Tennessee and obtained a graduate engineering degree at Purdue University. Joe was one of the first engineers in Thule, Greenland. He started his career in Savannah with the Cor ...
Richard Thomas Cowan, Jr. DEC 22, 1928 - DEC 18, 2013
Savannah- Richard Thomas Cowan, Jr., fondly known as "Doc", passed away peacefully the morning of December 18th, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of the late Attorney, Richard Cowan and the late Inez Mingledorff Cowan. He graduated from Commercial High School and attended Armstrong University and also studied Law. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as an Instrumentation Specialist at American Cyanamide where he broke several records and was known as "the best Instrumentation Specialist around". If n ...
Wah Lee JAN 23, 1925 - DEC 18, 2013
Martha Wah Tsui Lee, 89, died peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1925 in China and has lived in Savannah since 1975. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed giving "Lucky Red Envelopes" to all of her family. She is survived by her three daughters, Agnes Yao of Savannah, Barbara Yung of Toronto, Canada, and Catherine Lee of Duluth, GA. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Melissa Yao Hille Markus of Savannah, Christina Yao of East Lansing, Michigan, Serena Yao of Savannah, and Arvid Yung o ...