Obituaries
Huyen Thi Tran JUN 20, 1949 - MAR 16, 2014
Huyen Thi Tran Huyen Thi Tran, 64, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1949 in Vietnam. She was a member of St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church. She worked for 45 South, The Hyatt Regency, and Skyler's Restaurants. Surviving are her husband, Tin Xuan Tran, two daughters, Cecilia Quynh Arango, and Julia Quyen Cruzan, son, Anthony D. Tran, four grandchildren, Alex Arango, Camille Arango, Ava Cruzan, and Lilly Cruzan, all of Savannah. Also surviving are four sisters, Thau Thi Tran, Thiec Thi Dinh, Betty Ben, Annie Pham, and one brother, Thie ...
Beatrice Anne Molella - MAR 16, 2014
Beatrice Anne Molella Beatrice Anne Molella, 66, died Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was born in Millbrook, NY, daughter of Dominic and Amelia Galli Molella. She graduated from Millbrook High School and Franklin School of Science and Art in Philadelphia, receiving an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Technology. After graduation, Beatrice began her career with Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT, retiring as a Lab Supervisor after 40 years of service. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and active with Meals on Wheels. After retirement, Beatrice moved to Savannah to be near her loving ...
Marcia Fobes Smith - MAR 15, 2014
SAVANNAH - Marcia F. Smith, 80, of Savannah and formerly of Birmingham, MI, died on March 15, 2014 after falling down while on a Caribbean cruise. Mrs. Smith was born in Goshen, Indiana, the daughter of John & Helen Fobes. She graduated from Ward Belmont Preparatory School in Nashville, TN. Before her marriage, she attended Indiana University and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and Phi Beta Kappa Scholastic Honorary Society. She married Ned A. Smith in 1953 and, following his graduation from Northwestern University Law School, moved to Birmingham, MI. In Michigan, she was Secretary, a ...
Linda L. Braswell MAR 03, 1941 - MAR 15, 2014
Linda L. Braswell Linda L. Braswell, 73, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. She was born March 3, 1941 to the late A.A. and Margaret Lanier. Linda was a member of Islands Community Church and worked for the Chatham County School System for over 25 years as a bus driver of the handicapped. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Lanier. She is survived by her husband, Gary D. Braswell, Sr., two sons, Gary D. Braswell, Jr., Scott A. Braswell, and one granddaughter, Taylor Braswell, all of Savannah. Also surviving are two brothers, Ronald Lanier and A.A. Lanie ...
Paul E. Stuart AUG 27, 1956 - MAR 14, 2014
SAVANNAH – Paul E. Stuart, 57, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at Candler Hospital. He leaves behind a loving and devoted son, Michael Stuart of Savannah; three brothers, Brian and Roger Stuart of Savannah and Douglas Stuart of Jacksonville, FL. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Paul worked for the City of Savannah for over 26 years. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors ...
Margaret G. Howard MAR 03, 1941 - MAR 14, 2014
Margaret G. Howard Margaret G. Howard, 67, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 3, 1946 in Savannah and was a Police Officer for the Georgia Ports Authority. Surviving are her son, David Hawk Shannon Livingston, daughter, Jennifer Hawk, sisters, Louise M. Moye, and Judith L. Rowe James E. Shepard, and grandson, David "D.J." Hawk. Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel. Remembrances: Humane Society of Chatham County, Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel ...
David L. Carver APR 24, 1942 - MAR 12, 2014
SAVANNAH - David Carver, 71, died March 12, 2014 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his loving wife, Susan. He was born April 24, 1942 in Charleston, WV and lived in Savannah most of his life. "Papa" Dave was a positive influence to so many people. His motto was "always treat people the way you want to be treated" and it showed in his daily life. Anyone could come to him for advice or help without fear of judgement. Although disabled most of his life, he never let it slow him down. Whether he was tinkering in his tool shed or throwing parties in the yard, he was always b ...
Maria Handiboe Wance JAN 16, 1951 - MAR 12, 2014
Maria Handiboe Wance Maria Handiboe Wance, 63, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1951 to the late Aloysius and Mary Handiboe. Maria was a nurse for many years, working at Memorial University Medical Center for over 20 years, and Hospice Savannah for 15 years. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and also attended St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tybee Island. Maria sang in the St. Vincent's Choral and was also a cheerleader for Benedictine Military School. She was one of the founding members of the Daughters of Ireland. In addit ...
Laura Ann Brower Looker SEP 11, 1964 - MAR 11, 2014
UNION CITY, CA - Laura Ann Brower Looker, 49, died March 11, 2014 at her home in Union City, CA after an extended illness. Born in Dallas, Texas on September 11, 1964, Laura graduated from the Tatnall Academy in Wilmington, DE and attended the University of Michigan. Surviving are her husband Shane D. Looker; her children, Shane D. Looker, II and Corwin T. Looker, all of Union City, CA; her parents, Thomas W. Brower, Sr. and Celeste Thompson Brower of Townsend, GA; her brother, Thomas W. Brower, Jr. and his wife Melva G. Brower, nephew T.W. Brower, III, niece Jordan Lee Brower and great-niece, ...
Mary Griffin Harris JAN 12, 1920 - MAR 11, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Griffin Harris Mary Elizabeth Griffin Harris, 94 died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at her nephew's home in Screven, GA. She was born January 12, 1920 to the late Lonnie G. and Mary Trowell Griffin. Mary was a longtime member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. She is survived by two nephews, Jerry Griffin Debra, and Terry Griffin Veronica, both of Screven, GA, niece, Wanda Jean Zoller, and her sister-in-law, Edna Griffin, of Jesup, GA. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Harriet Parker Page NOV 14, 1929 - MAR 11, 2014
SAVANNAH - Harriet Parker Page passed away March 11, 2014 at her home. Born November 14, 1929 in Savannah, she was the daughter of James Lloyd Parker and Sarah Mae Kennerly Parker Howard. She was the sister of Irene Parker Gallaher and niece of Tat and Earl White. Mrs. Page was a long time communicant of St. John's Episcopal Church where she served in many capacities. She taught school for many years in the public and private sectors. Surviving are her daughters Harriet "Tat" Arden of Savannah, Robbin Arden Buchanan, her husband Ron, and children Parker Davis and Arden Coakley of Roswell, GA, ...
William "Rob" Bateson JUL 15, 1969 - MAR 10, 2014
Savannah – William Robert "Rob" Bateson, 44, passed away March 10, 2014 at Candler Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 15, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William C. and the late Frances H. Bateson. Before moving to Savannah in 2001 to be close to his daughter, Rob lived in Atlanta where he attended the Portfolio Center for photography. He is survived by his daughter, Olivia Elizabeth of Savannah, sisters Pamela Bateson of Douglassville, PA, Betsy Lombardi of Santa Fe, NM, and Keirsten Rain of Halcott, NY, several nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends and neighbo ...
Michael Joseph Manhatton JAN 21, 1958 - MAR 10, 2014
Michael Joseph Manhatton, 56, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of Joseph William and Joan Allen Manhatton. He graduated from Marist High School and attended Loyola University in Chicago and Quincy College in Quincy, IL. In the late 70's, he began his television career with KHQA in Quincy as a street reporter and later as anchor. During his tenure at KHQA, Doug Weathers from WTOC recruited Mike to join the WTOC family. Mike was a reporter and anchor for WTOC for 33 years. Mike won an Emmy for excellence in television for best news cast and a ...
Bettie Jean Simpson Mock JAN 23, 1928 - MAR 09, 2014
BETTIE JEAN SIMPSON MOCK Jan. 23, 1928 – Mar. 9, 2014 Savannah- Bettie Mock has passed away following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Elizabeth Brady of Santa Clara, CA Bruce, son Phillip H. Mock, granddaughter April E. Tarbuskovich John of Sunnyvale, CA, grandsons Phillip Anthony Mock Jessie and Andrew Carl Mock Amy, 8 great grandchildren, and extended family in Tennessee and elsewhere. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Francis Mock, son, Stanley Simpson Mock, her parents, and her 4 siblings. Bettie was born and raised in Waverly, TN. She graduated fro ...
Elzie Hendley Justiss NOV 10, 1919 - MAR 09, 2014
Elzie H. Justiss Elzie H. Justiss, 94, was called home to be with the angels in Heaven, Sunday morning, March 9, 2014. She lived in Savannah for 13 years and resided at the Summer Breeze Community on Wilmington Island. The second child of 11 by Willie Hendley and Lottie Roberts Hendley, Elzie was born in Berrien County, GA on November 10, 1919. She attended Berrien County Schools and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1940. There she met and married Robert G. Justiss, June 4, 1941. Elzie was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She raised two sons, helped build and eventually manage a family busin ...
Helen Elaine Mayer Sherrill NOV 09, 1924 - MAR 08, 2014
Helen Elaine Mayer Sherrill, 89, died Saturday at Candler Hospital. The Rockwood, TN native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church and a former member of Southside Baptist Church. She was active in Women of the Moose. Surviving are a son, John G. Sherrill of Kennesaw, GA; a daughter, Dorothy H. Willis of Savannah; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:00PM in Forest Lawn ...
Robin Dennis Stockdale JUL 22, 1954 - MAR 08, 2014
Robin Dennis Stockdale 7.22.1954 – 3.8.2014 He will live on forever in the hearts and minds of his family and friends. Steven Stockdale his son/little buddy; Candice Stockdale McLaughlin his daughter/little princess and her husband Johnny; Marilyn his life partner and angel; Michael, Robert, Xiaolu, Dianne, Jim, Midge and his beautiful dachshund Samantha. Rob was one of the best in his business of ballroom dancing. He started dancing at the young age of 7, and was acknowledged for his talent receiving several dance awards during his life journey. Rob was president of the Brigham Young Universi ...
Patrick Thomas Wright JAN 04, 1943 - MAR 07, 2014
Patrick Thomas Wright Patrick Thomas Wright, 71, died Friday, March 7, 2014 at Candler Hospital. He was born January 4, 1943 to the late Joseph and Bea Wright. He was retired from CSX Railroad after 33 years of service. Patrick lived many years in Evansville, Indiana before moving to Savannah to live on Wilmington Island. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he met his wife of 50 years. He loved the NFL, traveling around the world with his wife, fishing, boating, playing pool, and above all living on W ...
Madge Hill Beville - MAR 06, 2014
Savannah- Madge Hill Bevill, 92, died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Azalealand Nursing Home. The Emanuel County native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She trained as a nursing assistant at Telfair Hospital and worked there for over twenty years, retiring after a total of twenty-seven years from Candler Hospital. Her husband, Raymond William Bevill, preceded her in death. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Terri Bevill, a grandson, Jay Bevill, and a granddaughter, Loni Bevill, all of Moosup, CT. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Corinth ...
Holli Anne Hook JAN 22, 1966 - MAR 05, 2014
Madison TN- Holli Anne Hook, 48, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her residence in Madison, Tennessee. She was born in Savannah on January 22, 1966 and was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Jay Hook, Jr. Holli will be remembered as outgoing, enthusiastic, inspirational, and cheerful. She was a very giving person as she cared for her ailing father for many years. Holli loved the Lord and will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched. Survivors include her son, Hunter Brenton Skidmore and mother, Linda Denmark Massey, both of Goodlettsville, TN. A graveside service will be held at 10 ...
Arthur Herbert Buxton OCT 06, 1915 - MAR 05, 2014
SAVANNAH – Arthur Herbert Buxton, 98, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Azalealand Nursing Home. Born October 6, 1915 in Surrey England, he was the son of the late Herbert and Elsie Buxton. After completing his formal education, he enlisted in the British Army prior to the outbreak of World War II, in 1939, and served as an Infantry Officer in the Royal Fusiliers Regiment. He served in the Italian and North African Campaigns and returned to England in the winter of 1946 having attained the rank of Major. He met Thelma Capper Neves and they were married in October of 1941. After the war Mr. Bux ...
Barbara Ann Wood JAN 13, 1930 - MAR 04, 2014
SAVANNAH – Barbara Ann Swindle Wood died March 4, 2014 at age 84. A daughter of the late Henry Alexander Swindle and his wife Ora Kathleen Knight Swindle, she was born at her home in Ray City, Georgia on January 13, 1930. Barbara graduated from Valdosta High School and Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She later graduated with a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Georgia Southern College. She married James Arthur Wood, Sr. in 1952. In 1958 she and James returned to his hometown of Savannah. They had three children. Barbara Annette Wood died as an infant in 1964 and James Arth ...
Carolyn Ann Proctor APR 11, 1948 - MAR 04, 2014
SAVANNAH-Carolyn Ann Proctor, 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 04, 2014 in the presence of her loving family at Hospice Savannah. She was born to Bernie and Julia Proctor and raised in Savannah. She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1966 and worked in Atlanta until 1975 when she became paralyzed as a result of complications from a routine surgery. Carolyn was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and everyone she came in contact with. Although she had physical limitations, she pursued life with a smile and was an inspiration to her family and those who knew her. She ...
Eugene L. McCracken AUG 09, 1932 - MAR 03, 2014
Savannah- Eugene Luke McCracken was born in Savannah in 1932, son of the late John and Estelle Powers McCracken. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1950 and from Armstrong Junior College two years later. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Mercer University in 1954 and his Bachelor of Laws Degree at the University of Georgia Law School in 1957. He was admitted to the bar in 1958 and opened his general practice of law in Savannah. In 1965 he married Helen Kelly Morekis. McCracken served as assistant district attorney from 1962 to 1963 and served as judge pro tem. of Juvenil ...
Ruth Ann Simon JUN 18, 1926 - MAR 03, 2014
Ruth Ann Simon Ruth Ann Simon, 87, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1926 in Buffalo, New York and lived in Savannah for the past 7 years. She retired after 25 years as a Customer Service Agent from U.S. Airlines. Ruth loved to travel the world and also loved animals. She is survived by her four children, Joel Simon, William Simon, Michael Simon, Lisa Brown, and her seven grandchildren, Michael Simon, John Simon, Tara Stewart, Tasha Simon, Rebecca Brown, Zachary Brown, and Amanda Brown. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Fox ...
Theodore Nicholas Javo SEP 24, 1915 - MAR 03, 2014
Savannah- Theodore Nicholas Javo passed away peacefully at home in Savannah, Georgia on March 3, 2014. Mr. Javo was born in Savannah on September 24, 1915, to Mary George Polaris Javo and Nicholas Theodore Javo. He was educated in Savannah schools and played football for Savannah High. He was a member of the City League softball championship teams, where he was the lead-off batter and played short stop and second base. An overall excellent athlete, Ted participated in basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, football and later, golf. He married Victoria Petras of Birmingham in 1941, and soon ...
Steven Alton Hill NOV 16, 1932 - MAR 02, 2014
GUYTON - Steven A. Hill, 81, of Guyton, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Mr. Hill was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He was a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church. He was a member of Springfield Masonic Lodge # 440 F&AM and was a member of the Hillbilly Unit and the Mobile Unit of the Alee Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by his first wife Josephine Hill, father, Thomas L. Hill, mother, Virginia Hill, and brothers, Reese Hill and Claude Larry Hill. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Hill of Guyton, ...
Adam Brandon Bauer JUN 23, 1978 - MAR 02, 2014
Adam Brandon Bauer SAVANNAH – Adam Brandon Bauer, 35, of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was born on June 23, 1978, in Savannah, GA to his mother, Kathie Renee Tuten Bauer, and his father, Archie Arnold Bauer. Brandon was a loving father, brother, and son. He was vivacious and free spirited soul. Brandon was a great family man! He loved his wife and playing with his boys and their dog, a black lab, Charlie. Brandon was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was a true Bulldog fan and had a love for sports. Brandon graduated from North Geor ...