Obituaries
Marjorie Kennedy Flanagan DEC 31, 1921 - APR 10, 2014
Savannah- Marjorie Jane Flanagan, 92 passed away on April 10, 2014 at The Oaks at the Marshes of Skidaway Island. She was born December 31, 1921 in Savannah, GA to the late N.M. Kennedy and Maude Kennedy. She was married to George M. Flanagan on December 28, 1947 in St. John's Episcopal Church in Savannah, GA. They shared 66 wonderful years together. Mrs. Flanagan attended local schools and was a participant at South Business College, formerly known as Draughon's Business College. Mrs. Flanagan moved with her husband to McIntosh County, Ga. While living there, she served as Office Manager for ...
Molly E. Ransom FEB 21, 1950 - APR 09, 2014
Molly E. Ransom, 64, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at her residence on Tybee Island. The native of Vancouver, Washington moved to Tybee Island in 1991 after her husband retired. Mrs. Ransom worked as a Veterinary Technician with Dr. Maler at the Skidaway Animal Hospital and a home school teacher both on Tybee Island and Wilmington Island. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Jay S. Ransom of Tybee Island and daughter, Susan Ransom of Atlanta A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Gazebo on Tybee Island at the end of 19th. Street. A wake will be held immed ...
William R. Stimson, Jr. SEP 13, 1936 - APR 08, 2014
SAVANNAH – William R. Stimson, Jr. died April 8, 2014 at Hospice House. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 13, 1936, son of William R. Stimson and Vista E. Stimson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Thomas J. Stimson. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Ronnie Stimson, his sister, Susan Stimson Sugzda Ray, son, William F. Stimson Tammy, daughters, Jean Stimson Wilczynski Vince, Mary Stimson, and Julia Stimson Wood Robert, daughter-in-law, Suzanne Stimson, grandchildren: William Robert Stimson Aspen, Nicole Stimson Harshbarger Scott, Richelle Stimson, Peter, Timothy, ...
Marguerite C. Woods JUN 10, 1932 - APR 06, 2014
Savannah- Marguerite Collins Woods, "Maggie", 81, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Metter, but was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She and her husband retired in Midway. She was a graduate of Commercial High School. Maggie was a longtime employee of Savannah Bank and Trust Co. and retired from First Union Bank as a Banking Officer. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Maggie was a member of the Women's Auxiliary Patrol Unit. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Henry Woods, S ...
Monice Moody Hohnerlein OCT 09, 1924 - APR 06, 2014
Monice M. Hohnerlein Monice Moody Hohnerlein, 89, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born October 9, 1924 in Glennville, Georgia. Monice was the daughter of Dock Sharp and Eva Rozzie Bradley Moody. She taught school at Calvary Day School, and First Christian School until she retired. She was a loyal member of Whitemarsh Island Baptist Church. Monice was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Hohnerlein, Sr., son, Carl Edward Hohnerlein, and granddaughter, Heather H. Hiott. Survivors are: son, Joseph H. Hohnerlein, Jr., daughter, Julie H. Alderman, daughter-in-law, Martha Hohnerlei ...
Edward Joseph Fahey, Sr. APR 22, 1928 - APR 06, 2014
SAVANNAH - Edward Eddie Fahey, 85, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Savannah. He was born April 22, 1928 in Savannah to Anna Zipperer Fahey and Michael James Fahey. He grew up in the Old Fort area of Savannah and attended Marist School for Boys and later transferred and graduated from St. Bernard's High School in Alabama. He was a lifelong resident of Chatham County until recent years. Eddie worked for Central of Georgia Railroad for 20 years, and then spent many years as a bookkeeper with Savannah Tire and Rubber and Buddy Matthews Seafood. At age 64 he joined Fr. Patrick O'Brien as a pastoral a ...
Ardelle F. Wilson APR 28, 1935 - APR 06, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ardelle F. Wilson, 78, died at her home on April 6, 2014. Ardelle was born April 28, 1935 to John and Sophie Frider in Chisholm, MN, the oldest of four children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Wilson. With Jack, who was an officer in the Army, she lived throughout the South, finally settling in Savannah in 1968. Ardelle retired from Levy Jewelers in 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Wall George of Brooklet, GA and Stephanie Hamilton Danny of Jacksonville, FL; and two grandsons, Timothy Wall and Kevin Hamilton. The family will have a private service wit ...
Colonel Harry Raymond Tear, Jr. JUN 27, 1935 - APR 05, 2014
SAVANNAH - Colonel Harry Raymond Tear, Jr. U.S. Army, Retired passed away on April 5, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. Col. Tear was born in Evanston, Illinois on June 27, 1935 to Harry Raymond and Gladys Warwick Tear. He matriculated from Evanston Township High School to The Citadel, where he graduated in 1957. While at The Citadel, he was a member of the Summerall Guard. Upon graduating, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He proudly served two tours of duty in Vietnam, and was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal and Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster among other honors. ...
Barbara Hughes Weathers McLaughlin FEB 19, 1928 - APR 05, 2014
Barbara Hughes Weathers McLaughlin Savannah, Georgia - Barbara Hughes Weathers McLaughlin went home to the Lord Saturday April 5th. She was born February 19, 1928 to Marion and Ina Hughes in Savannah, Georgia and was with us for an all too short 86 years. A native Savannahian, she lived in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and even for a time in Lagos Nigeria before coming home to live first at Tybee Island and later at Isle of Hope. She had a contagious zest for life - enjoying a love of boating, fishing, adventurous cooking. She was a green thumb gardener and expert seamstress. She ...
Florence Styron Edenfield JUN 13, 1921 - APR 05, 2014
Florence Styron Edenfield, 92, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 and is now resting with the Father. She was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, daughter of Clarence Radcliff and Florence Denton Styron. Mrs. Edenfield was formerly employed with the Chatham County Superior Court, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Army Air Force. She was a member of the Seacoast Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moye Lye Edenfield. Surviving are children, Lee and Elizabeth Edenfield, Dot and Tom Brennan, Ruth and Bobby Hanson, Sugar Crain, Carrie and Ed Wolfe, 16 grandchildren, 18 great ...
Teresa Sommers Hrones JUL 11, 1967 - APR 04, 2014
Teresa Sommers Hrones, 46, passed away, Friday, April 4, 2014 at Candler Hospital after a courageous two year battle with breast cancer. Teresa was born in Savannah, daughter of Jackie M. Sommers, Sr. and Wynelle Wheeler Sommers. She attended Calvary Day School and graduated in 1985 from Savannah Country Day School. Her undergraduate studies in journalism and master's degree in communications were completed at Northwestern University. In 1993, she married her best friend and soul mate, Greg Hrones. They made their home in Chicago and while there, she worked for UL and Accenture and soon after, ...
William Meyers Richardson AUG 15, 1940 - APR 03, 2014
Savannah- William Meyers Richardson Bill, 73, entered into the Presence of His Savior Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was born in Savannah, GA on August 15, 1940 to Clinton B. Richardson Red and Ruby Meyers Richardson. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Bill graduated from Commercial High School and attended what was then Armstrong College. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired from the US Postal Service where he served as Supervisor of the Wilmington Island Branch. There was nothing Bill loved more than spending time with his family. He delighted in his grandchildren and great-gra ...
Diane Marie Bracken APR 01, 1957 - APR 03, 2014
Diane Marie Bracken Diane Marie Bracken, 57, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Hospice House. She was born April 1, 1957 at Telfair Hospital in Savannah. She was a graduate of Beach High School and was employed by Coastal Medical. Diane was preceded in death by her father, Joseph John Bracken, and her beloved dog and loyal companion, Tessie. She is survived by her son, Christopher L. Bracken, mother, Marie A. Bracken, brothers, Joseph J. Bracken, of Palmetto, FL, Michael J. Bracken, of Savannah, GA, and several cousins in Florida and New York. She is also survived by many close and loving friend ...
Edward Hill Morgan JAN 20, 1919 - APR 02, 2014
SAVANNAH - Edward Hill Morgan, 95, died April 2, 2014 in Savannah. Mr. Morgan was born in Guyton, Georgia on January 20th, 1919. He was a member of the first graduating class of Armstrong College and went on to the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Morgan served in World War II with the 8th and 9th Army Air Corp in the European Theater. In business, he was President of Morgan's, Inc. and Morgan Engine Company. He served on the board of directors of the W.W. Williams Company in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Morgan was a member of Christ Church Anglican and a past member and vestryman of Christ Episcop ...
Jack Edward Hall SEP 19, 1933 - APR 01, 2014
SAVANNAH – Jack Edward Hall, senior died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at his home at the age of 80. Mr. Hall was a native of Augusta, Georgia where he attended Richmond Academy. An extremely gifted athlete, he went on to play football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets where he played as Quarterback. Jack Hall was married to Betty Bennett Hall, also from Augusta, for over fifty years until her death in 1997. They had four children and seven grandchildren together. Mr. Hall is preceded in death by his wife Betty and his daughter, Penny Hall Looney of West Palm Beach, ...
Edgar Walter Franz MAY 14, 1926 - MAR 30, 2014
SAVANNAH – Edgar Walter Franz, age 87, died on March 30, 2014 at Savannah Square in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Franz was born May 14, 1926, son of Daniel Nicholas Franz deceased and Elly Hauck Franz deceased, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also predeceased by a brother, Norman D. Franz. He attended Ritenour High School, enlisting in the U. S. Navy prior to graduation, serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Upon honorable discharge from the service he attended Washington University of St. Louis, graduating with a B.S. in business administration. He later completed the Harvard University ...
Edgar Walter Franz MAY 14, 1926 - MAR 30, 2014
Edgar Walter Franz, age 87, died on March 30, 2014 at Savannah Square in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Franz was born May 14, 1926, son of Daniel Nicholas Franz (deceased) and Elly Hauck Franz (deceased), in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also predeceased by a brother, Norman D. Franz. He attended Ritenour High School, enlisting in the U. S. Navy prior to graduation, serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Upon honorable discharge from the service he attended Washington University of St. Louis, graduating with a B.S. in business administration. He later completed the Harvard University Advanc ...
Teresa Anna Baker Szymielewica JUN 26, 1944 - MAR 28, 2014
Teresa Anna Wajdziak Baker Szymielewicz, 69, died Friday, March 28, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Warsaw, Poland daughter of Jan and Lydia Jankowski. In 1956, she moved to England to escape the depression of Poland where she owned and operated a bed and breakfast inn. She sold the inn in 1979 and relocated to the United States settling in Statesboro, Georgia and later to Tybee Island where she owned The Eating Place on Wilmington Island and The Seafood Place on Tybee Island. Teresa was a vibrant, enthusiastic, independent and stylish woman that loved her Lord. She loved to travel and ...
Barbara Hadwin Clark JAN 07, 1921 - MAR 27, 2014
Barbara Hadwin Clark Barbara H. Clark, 93, died Thursday, March 27, 2014. At Peace. Mrs. Clark was a native of Furman, South Carolina, but had lived in Savannah since an early age. Mrs. Clark is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John R. Clark, Jr., her son, John R. Clark, III, her parents, Walter E. and Ruby Wilson Hadwin, her sister, Eloise H. Dasher, and two brothers, Walter E. Hadwin, and Arden H. Hadwin. She retired from the food service business as owner of the Desoto Truck Stop Restaurant which she operated for many years. A longtime devoted member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church, s ...
James Douglas Jim McCusker AUG 12, 1956 - MAR 26, 2014
TYBEE ISLAND - James Douglas Jim McCusker, 57, died March 26, 2014. Jim was born August 12, 1956 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jim lives on in the memory of the love of his life, Mary Powers McCusker, and their two wonderful children, James D. Jimmy McCusker , Jr. and Elisabeth Lisa Powers McCusker. Jim was the 7th child of Jack & Wilma McCusker, and his wife Mary is the 7th child of James & Ann Powers, all formerly of Tybee Island. Sisters, brothers, and spouses include Barbara & William Poole of Atlanta, Theresa & Peter Bannon of Tybee, Patricia & John Allgood of Atlanta, John &am ...
Marion J. Lowe DEC 20, 1928 - MAR 25, 2014
Savannah - Marion Joseph Lowe, 85, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Memorial Medical University surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born December 20, 1928, in Savannah where he lived all of his life. He attained the rank of Major in the National Guard and served his country for twenty-two years. He graduated as an honor student from Benedictine Military School where he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. He lettered in all four sports and was selected as Captain of each team. Marion Lowe worked at Kaiser Chemical Company and retired after 35 yea ...
Philip Anthony Cerbone NOV 16, 1920 - MAR 25, 2014
Savannah- World War II Veteran Philip Phil A. Cerbone, 93, passed away peacefully at Azalealand Nursing Home with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Mr. Cerbone served in the last U.S. Calvary before moving on to the 1st Army, 104th infantry Division, Timberwolf, from June 6, 1940 through October 1945. He was part of the 3rd wave at Omaha Beach Normandy on D-Day, Hedgerows, St. Lo, Northern France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, Hurtgen Forrest, Siegfried Line and the Battle of the Bulge. For his bravery, heroism, and meritorious service he was awarded the Bronze Star, as well a ...
Natalie Cooke Strader MAY 27, 1913 - MAR 24, 2014
SAVANNAH – Natalie Cooke Strader, 100, died March 24, 2014. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at St. John's Episcopal Church. She will be buried next to her late husband, Frederick M. Strader, in Beaufort National Cemetery. She was a kind and gracious lady and will be missed by her family. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Phillip Dell Godbee, Sr. SEP 20, 1950 - MAR 24, 2014
Phillip Dell Godbee, Sr., 63, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of Larry Dell Godbee and Vera Hendrix Godbee. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Savannah Vocational Technical School where he earned certification as a master electrician. Mr. Godbee worked as a foreman at the Georgia Ports Authority for 10 years and soon after owned and operated Godbee and Rimes Electrical, Inc. for 35 years. Mr. Godbee was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church formerly Cresthill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and the world's best "P ...
Hal Heidmann OCT 12, 1946 - MAR 23, 2014
Harold Hal L. Heidmann 67, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center after suffering cardiac arrest. He was born October 12, 1946 to Gerd & Dorothea Heidmann in Detroit Michigan. Hal graduated from Waite HS in Toledo, OH and Capitol University in Columbus, OH. In 1968 he joined the US Army, commissioned an Officer in 1969 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After leaving the military in 1971, his career has been in various Retail Management capacities most recently working over 20 years with Checkers Drive-In Restaurants. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Terri Heidmann of ...
Frankie D. Mixon APR 23, 1929 - MAR 21, 2014
Frankie D. Mixon Frankie Davis Mixon, 84, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born April 23, 1929 in Bulloch County, GA. Frankie was a member of Bible Baptist Church and worked for the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett M. Mixon. Surviving are her two sons, Michael E. Mixon Mary R., of Sylvania, GA, and Stephen E. Mixon Jennifer, of Savannah. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Heather Mutter Bill, Emily Mixon, Aubrey Mixon Diamond, Avery Mixon, and three great-grandchildren, Asher ...
Charles Dale "Chuck" Campbell NOV 05, 1917 - MAR 20, 2014
Savannah- Charles Dale "Chuck" Campbell, 96, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. Born on November 5, 1917 in Danville, IL, he was the son of the late Charles Gernand Campbell and Nelle Dale. He attended Danville High School and received a football scholarship to Indiana State College in Terre Haute, IN. Later, he made his home in Clinton, IN, where he continued to have a residence. Mr. Campbell was a member of United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters for 68 years and a member of Local 157 in the Terre Haute district for 58. As a pipefitter and wel ...
Ovella Hand Hinely SEP 04, 1925 - MAR 19, 2014
Ovella Hinely Palm Bay, FL - Following a brief illness, Ovella Hinely, 88, of Palm Bay, FL., passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2014. Born in Hazelhurst, GA., on September 4, 1925, she lived in several places through the years in Georgia and Florida. Ovella worked for several years at Union Bag in Savannah, Georgia. Along with being a homemaker, she also worked as a school secretary and para-professional. She met Richard Hinely in Savannah, and they were wed on August 17, 1947, as the first couple married at Morningside Baptist Church. Through the years, in her role as a minis ...