Obituaries
Frank H. Gallovitch, III JUL 30, 1949 - MAY 04, 2014
Savannah- Frank H. Gallovitch, III, 64, died suddenly Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1949 in Savannah. He worked many years at the Landings Harbor Marina and at the time of his death was working at Securitas Security Services. He is survived by his wife, Dianna; son, Chris; daughters, Chastity and Cathy, and his sister, Michelle. The family will hold a wake service at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography on Skidaway Island at the picnic grounds on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Food and donations are welcome. Please sign our on line gues ...
Christine Williams Hendrix NOV 10, 1922 - MAY 03, 2014
SAVANNAH – Christine Williams Hendrix, 91, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at her home. A native of Emanuel County, Mrs. Hendrix had lived in Savanah for most of her life and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by three children, Lance Hendrix of Savannah, Lavan Hendrix of Savannah and Diane Lewis of Atlanta; a sister, Stellese Owens of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Belinda, Melissa, Zane, Yancey, Sharon, Christopher, and Kelly; seven great-grandchildren, Bridgett, Michael, Michelle, Aden, Zach, Jacob, and Tyler; and one great-great-grandson, Liam. The family will recei ...
Kenny R. Farthing SEP 09, 1947 - MAY 02, 2014
Kenny R. Farthing 1947-2014 Surrounded by his loving family, Kenny R. Farthing, 66, passed from this world on Friday, May 2, 2014 in Savannah, Georgia after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Kenny was an avid boater, He and his wife, Diane, spent the last three years traveling the Coastal and Inter-coastal waters of the Southeastern United States. Kenny loved entertaining-from impromptu dock parties to lavish feasts prepared for friends and family. Kenny loved fellowship, laughter, stories, gatherings of all sorts, and time spent with his special Great Dane, "Bob". Kenny proudly serv ...
Shelley Elaine Horne OCT 20, 1974 - APR 27, 2014
SAVANNAH – Shelley Elaine Horne, 39, of Savannah died suddenly Sunday, April 27, 2014. "Everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" Corinthians 5:17 Shelley was born on October 20, 1974 to Glenn and Wanda Horne of Savannah. Shelley attended Hershel V. Jenkins high school. She loved the outdoors and could be found many times putting her feet in the sand at Tybee Island and St. Simons Island beach. She loved animals and took in many strays over her lifetime. She had a giving and loving heart and often helped those in need. She loved flowers, especially the roses, and enjoyed ...
Bette Barbaree Grooms AUG 06, 1925 - APR 26, 2014
Savannah-Bette Barbaree Grooms, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 26, 2014. Born on August 6, 1925 in Savannah, GA to the late William Iverson and Ruby Burkhalter Barbaree, she graduated from Commercial High School and The University of Georgia/Georgia State University. She married the love of her life Thomas Lafayette Grooms, Jr. in which they had 50 years together. They were charter members of Southside Baptist Church and also served on the PTO of Calvary Day School. She won a National Spelling Bee contest, a number of Jitterbug contests and was a member of ...
Mildred Anne Filmer APR 12, 1945 - APR 26, 2014
Savannah- Mildred Anne Filmer, 69, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Greensboro, GA on April, 12, 1945 and lived most of her life in Savannah. She received a degree in Accounting from North Georgia College. Anne retired after more than twenty years of service with Georgia Regional Hospital where she was an accountant. She was a long time member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she will be truly be missed by family and friends. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mildred Garth and ...
Lloyd A. Johnson JUN 10, 1936 - APR 25, 2014
L. Avery Johnson Born June 10, 1936 Chicago, Il., he was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Johnson. Avery was a 1958 graduate of The University of Wisconsin, BA Economics. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. His career in advertising began, in Chicago, with J. Walter Thompson and McCann-Erickson. In 1968 he moved to New York to take a position with Interpublic Advertising. He was also an Account Vice President with Ted Bates Advertising. He completed his business career as a partner at an executive search firm, Gunderson Partners. He resided in Savannah since 1996. He is survived by hi ...
Joseph Francis O'Loughlin, Jr. AUG 05, 1923 - APR 22, 2014
Joseph Francis O'Loughlin, Jr. 90, passed away peacefully April 22nd at Hospice House in Savannah. He was a native of Savannah and son of Joseph Francis and Pansy Bolton O'Loughlin. He graduated from Benedictine Military School, Class of 1942. He played basketball and a member of the first Benedictine Basketball Team to ever win the Savannah City Championship. He was a member of the original Savannah Basketball Officials Association in the 1940's, serving as President for several years. He was a lifelong communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He served in the Army Air Force during Wo ...
Cheryl Virginia Grayson FEB 15, 1944 - APR 22, 2014
SAVANNAH – Cheryl Virginia Grayson, 70, died Tuesday, April 22nd, after a short illness. She was born in Savannah on February 15, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Virginia Mixon and Edward Purley Grayson. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Savannah–Chatham Vocational Technical School. During her career she worked for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chatham County Board of Education, her last position being at White Bluff Elementary School. In her younger years she was an active ballerina with the Danse Theatre of Savannah. She is a member of Immanuel Baptist Ch ...
Harry C. McLeighton MAR 31, 1926 - APR 21, 2014
Harry McLEIGHTON, 88, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Baxley, Georgia March 31, 1926 and lived in Savannah most of his life. He served in military campaigns in Central Europe and Korea. He received many awards including bronze service stars and a Purple Heart. He retired from Union Camp Paper Corporation in 1988 after 40 years. He was instrumental in establishing a House of Worship for the Louisiana Avenue Church of Christ in the later 1950's, where he sometimes preached as well as in various other venues. He shared a great love of music and was a songwriter for ...
Burl D. Claborn, Sr. MAY 02, 1925 - APR 19, 2014
Burl Denton Claborn Burl D. Claborn passed away in Savannah, Georgia at Memorial University Medical Center early Saturday morning, April 19, 2014, after a short illness that interrupted an 88 year life of laughter, encouragement and giving that emanated from this loving father, veteran and long-time Savannah businessman. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on May 2, 1925. Burl was a highly decorated Army retired Sergeant First Class, honored and visited in his home by former field commanders and generals alike for the contributions he had made to the military units to which he was assigned and th ...
D.J. "Bud" Rhea SEP 09, 1928 - APR 17, 2014
Savannah- D.J. "Bud" Rhea, 85, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
William Howard McAlum AUG 13, 1929 - APR 17, 2014
Savannah- William Howard McAlum, born in Anderson, South Carolina to Ruby and Bill McAlum on August 13th 1929, died Thursday, April 16, 2014. He later became the brother of three sisters, Evelyn, Bobbie and Joan, and a brother, Dudley, whom he was known as 'Howard'. He drove a school bus for many years for the high school he graduated from in Lyons, Ga. In 1950, he served in the U.S. Army in the 389th Transportation Port Battalion. After returning home, he graduated from Armstrong and married his loving wife, Louise Aeger. She has called him "Bill" for 57 yrs. After working in the insurance bu ...
Donald Willard "Wally" Waldhour DEC 22, 1943 - APR 16, 2014
Savannah- Donald Willard "Wally" Waldhour 70 died April 16, 2014 at home under the care of Gentiva/Hospice, surrounded by his wife and nurses. He was born December 22, 1943 in Savannah, GA to Willard and Helen Waldhour. Savannah is where he was raised and educated. He attended Savannah High School. He was employed with Tuckers Inc. for 22 years, Davis and Sons Painting and the City of Garden City for 16 ½ years until his retirement in 2006. He gave his life to Christ in the early 80's at First Assembly of God/ Savannah under the leadership of Pastor Cecil Gray. Surviving are his wife of 37 yea ...
Stella Schwall Anderson MAR 23, 1926 - APR 15, 2014
Gainesville, FL - Stella R. Schwall Anderson, 88, of Savannah, passed on April 15, 2014, peacefully at home with family, from Alzheimer's. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Gainesville, FL to William B. & Sadie C. Lake Schwall Sandersville, GA, the last of 11 siblings, all deceased. She graduated from Gainesville High School, 1944, but was intelligent beyond education. She was married in 1950 to the late Reginald Adair Anderson who died in 1996. They lived in Jacksonville, Atlanta, & Winter Haven. Stella moved back to Gainesville in 1997, then in 2010 to Savannah with her son & his ...
John W. "Bill" Hooks, Jr. NOV 15, 1942 - APR 15, 2014
SAVANNAH – John W. "Bill" Hooks, Jr., 71, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Savannah. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Bill graduated from Jenkins High School and was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He retired after many years of service from the United States Post Office. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Hooks, Sr. and Geraldine Hamm Hooks, and by a son, Patrick Hooks. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Hooks Moak and her husband, Alexander, of Greenwood, MS; his granddaughter, Addyson Moak of Greenwood, MS; two sons, John Hooks III and David Hooks, bot ...
Donald W. King MAR 11, 1929 - APR 15, 2014
Donald William King Donald William King, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, died April 15, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born in McBee, South Carolina to Evelyn and William King. He played football at the University of Kentucky under Coach Bear Bryant. In 1950 he joined the Marine Corps at Parris Island, during which time he met his beloved wife Emilie Elizabeth Cetchovich. They were married for over 52 years and were blessed with one child, their daughter, Kimberly Kay King of Savannah. After serving in the Marine Corps he was drafted by the NFL Cleveland Browns and played on the 1954 Champio ...
Michael Wesley Lee, Jr. OCT 28, 1967 - APR 15, 2014
Michael Wesley Lee, Jr. Michael Wesley Lee, Jr., 46, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014. He was born in Savannah, GA and attended Richmond Hill High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Wesley Lee, Sr. and grandmother, Elizabeth C. Lee. He is survived by his younger sister and brother-in-law, Staci and Jim Glazier, of Savannah, GA, niece, Hannah Glazier, and nephew, Harry Glazier, who loved him very much and will miss him. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a ...
Ida Cottingham Traxler APR 23, 1924 - APR 13, 2014
SAVANNAH - Ida Frances Cottingham Traxler "Becky", age 89, died April 13, 2014 in Savannah, Georgia. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-five years, Dr. Ralph Traxler, Jr., her only daughter, Julie Traxler, and by her brothers, William Hathaway, Henry Hathaway and Jesse Cottingham. She was born in Savannah, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Liston Cottingham, and graduated from Savannah High and Armstrong Junior College before graduating from Mercer with high honors. After her marriage she lived with her academic husband in Chicago, Florida, Decatur Emory, Mobile, Oklahoma, and Misso ...
Edward W. Bremer AUG 21, 1936 - APR 12, 2014
Edward Wood Bremer Edward Wood Bremer, 77, died early Saturday morning at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Schenectady, New York to the late John Wesley Bremer and Gertrude Wood Bremer. He attended the University of Maine and did graduate work at Union College. After serving in the U.S. Army as a criminal investigator he returned to Schenectady to work at a local newspaper. He then opened an advertising agency, which he moved to Bethesda, Maryland. The following years he moved his family to Lyme, Connecticut where he established Nature's Aide Vitamin's, Inc. Ed enjoyed sailing wi ...
Robert Emory Hadaway FEB 06, 1937 - APR 12, 2014
Robert Emory Hadaway Robert Emory Hadaway passed away on April 12, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia February 6, 1937. He moved with his family to Savannah in the 1940's. Robert graduated from Benedictine Military School, and attended Armstrong College. He joined the United States Marine Corps, and was stationed in Japan. He worked at American Cyanamid, and The Savannah Morning News. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Robert was a Civil War historian and an avid collector. He donated all of his collection of Civil War artifacts to The Virginia Milit ...
Steven Allen Bailey FEB 23, 1943 - APR 11, 2014
Steven Allen Bailey Steven Allen Bailey, 71, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Rockford, IL on February 23, 1943 to the late Curtis and Elizabeth Picken Bailey. He graduated from West High School in 1961 and attended North Dakota State University. Steven was a former resident of Roscoe, IL, and was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. He married Karen Fry on November 19, 1966 and was employed by Liebovich Bros, Inc. for 36 years. He retired as Vice-President of the Custom Fabrication Division. In addition to his wife, Karen Fry Baile ...
Steven Allen Bailey FEB 23, 1943 - APR 11, 2014
Steven Allen Bailey Steven Allen Bailey, 71, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Rockford, IL on February 23, 1943 to the late Curtis and Elizabeth Picken Bailey. He graduated from West High School in 1961 and attended North Dakota State University. Steven was a former resident of Roscoe, IL, and was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. He married Karen Fry on November 19, 1966 and was employed by Liebovich Bros, Inc. for 36 years. He retired as Vice-President of the Custom Fabrication Division. In addition to his wife, Karen Fry Baile ...
Billy Ray Love FEB 06, 1949 - APR 11, 2014
Tybee Island - Billy Ray Love, 65, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Johnnie Lambert Love and Edna Mae Barrow Love. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School and then joined the United States Navy. As a fiercely patriotic veteran, Billy spent the next sixteen years serving aboard the USS Springfield, Dyess, Yosemite, Bryd and Sellers. As an experienced chef/cook, he was repeatedly requested to prepare meals for the captain and other high ranking officials. After the military, he worked as a long haul trucker until he was ...
Stephen Sauls Wimbish MAY 17, 1942 - APR 10, 2014
SAVANNAH – Stephen Sauls Wimbish, 71, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home. Steve was born in Atlanta May 17, 1942 and was raised in Rome, GA. He was one of four children of the late Shaffer Burke Wimbish, Sr. and Ruth Sauls Wimbish. Steve graduated from the University of Georgia where he was a member of Chi Phi and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church and the German Heritage Society. Steve will be remembered by his sisters, Suzanne Wimbish McElwee and Sally Dupree Wimbish of Atlanta. He is also survived by seve ...
Margaret Jean Hamlin MAY 13, 1932 - APR 10, 2014
Margaret Jean Hamlin Margaret Jean Hamlin, 81, of Pembroke passed away on Thursday April 10, 2014. She was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina to the late Robert and Roxie Ann Brown Frisbee on May 13, 1932. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Willie 'Bill' Ezell Hamlin, and is survived by her 4 children; daughter Deborah Free and her husband Joseph of Savannah, GA; sons Larry West, Steven Hamlin and Michael Hamlin all of Pembroke, Ga. Margaret had 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Margaret was proud to have been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution ...
Louise Aeger McAlum - APR 10, 2014
Louise Aeger McAlum, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at home. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Charles Conrad and Verb Shuman Aeger. Mrs. McAlum was a graduate of Draughon's Business College and later became a homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking wonderful southern meals and loved to garden. She was catholic by faith. Her two brothers, Charlie and Billy Aeger preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, William H. McAlum of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and David DeGeorge of Savannah; sister, Madeline Levake o ...