Obituaries
George J. Leon, Jr. AUG 20, 1916 - NOV 08, 2013
George John Leon, Jr. SAVANNAH - George John Leon, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on August 20, 1916 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Eleanor Hester Leon and George John Leon. George grew up in Savannah where he attended Savannah High School and Armstrong College. He was an avid golfer for most of his life and was a member of the Savannah Golf Club for 67 years. In his later years, George especially enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife of almost ...
James E. Odom FEB 25, 1926 - NOV 08, 2013
SAVANNAH - Jim died on November 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born February 25, 1926 in Orlando, Florida, he graduated from Orlando High School in 1944. Jim was active in the band, drama club and served as an Auxiliary Fireman for the City of Orlando. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and began his service during WWII at the age of 18. He served on the U.S.S. Madison a Benson-Class Destroyer in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres as a Fire Controlman. After being honorably discharged, Jim continued his education earning a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University ...
Judge Charles B. Mikell DEC 25, 1941 - NOV 04, 2013
Judge Charles B. Mikell Judge Charles B. Mikell, age 71, died November 4, 2013 at home of complications of multiple myeloma, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah on December 25, 1941. He attended public schools and graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1959 and from Princeton University in 1963. He attended graduate school in European History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from the University of Georgia, School of Law, with honors, in 1976. Between Princeton and graduate school, Judge Mikell served as an Army Intelligence Officer ...
Stanley Simpson Mock NOV 24, 1946 - NOV 03, 2013
Savannah- Stanley passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 3, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Bettie Simpson Mock; sister, Margaret Elizabeth Brady of Santa Clara, CA Bruce; brother, Phillip H. Mock; niece, April E. Tarbuskovich John of Sunnyvale, CA; nephews, Phillip Anthony Mock Jessie and Andrew Carl Mock Amy; numerous great nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Francis Mock. Stanley was a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School, class of 1964. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He retired from CSX after 39 years on the railroad. ...
Herbert Washington English JUN 09, 1934 - NOV 01, 2013
Herbert Washington English, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by family. He was born in Ridgeland, SC on June 9, 1934 and grew up on Tybee Island. He was a wonderful father and friend and always had a smile to offer everyone. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Iva English, daughter Debbie English, and brother David Bud English. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Raymond Woodberry, his son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Lisa English and grandch ...
Rose Dell Sanders SEP 13, 2013 - OCT 31, 2013
RICHMOND HILL - Rose Dell Parker Sanders passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born on September 13, 1922 in Toombs County, Georgia. Rose lived the majority of her life in Savannah where she was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. After graduating high school, she attended business school and was instrumental in the World War II efforts by welding in the shipyard and working for Western Union. Known to many as "Ma", she was an amazing cook, seamstress, and enjoyed fishing and crocheting. Rose devoted her life to her family's care. Rose is prec ...
Genevieve Olson Rhoads MAY 10, 1920 - OCT 31, 2013
Savannah – Genevieve June Olson Rhoads Mrs. Walter D. Rhoads, Jr., age 93, died at home, with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, October 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter D. Rhoads, Jr. Born in 1920 in Edgeley, North Dakota, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Scheel Olson and the late Ole Alexander Olson. She attended North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, Delta Psi Kappa sorority for athletes, and Phi Upsilon Omicron honorary sorority for home economics. She graduated in 1942 with a B.S. Degree ...
Marylyn Susanne Reed DEC 23, 1924 - OCT 30, 2013
Savannah, GA – Marylyn Susanne Reed died at her daughter's home in Savannah on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Helen M. Vollette. Marylyn graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids and met her husband Morton L. Reed, Jr. while both were attending Grand Rapids Jr. College. They were married July 2, 1944. The family moved to Rockville, MD in 1961. Marylyn worked in medical administration, retiring as Medical Staff Secretary at Suburban Hospital in 1991. After retiring, Marylyn and Mort moved to ...
Jessie Waters Wood JUL 01, 1929 - OCT 30, 2013
Jessie Waters Wood, 84 died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Clinton A. and Florence Leggett Waters. Mrs. Wood graduated from Commercial High School and attended Draughon's Business College. She retired from First Union Bank and was a former member of Riverside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Wood and son, Robert A. "Bobby" Wood, Jr. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Steven A. and Belinda Wood of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Janice W. and Larry Foskey of Toccoa, GA; five grandchildre ...
Rita S. McLaughlin SEP 26, 1933 - OCT 29, 2013
Savannah- Rita S. McLaughlin died quietly at home Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born September 26, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a resident of Bel Air, MD for 31 years and moved to The Landings in Savannah in 1990. Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by her husband, Francis J. McLaughlin and 5 sons; Dr. Timothy McLaughlin and wife, Dr. Marian Kellner, Terence McLaughlin, Dennis McLaughlin, Matthew McLaughlin, Edward McLaughlin, and one daughter; Margaret McLaughlin and her husband, Michael Doran. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She is predeceased by one daughter, Elizabeth McLaug ...
Patricia S. Dufour SEP 24, 1949 - OCT 28, 2013
PATRICIA S. DUFOUR. After a short illness passed away at Hospice Savannah, Inc., Monday, October 28, 2013. To know Patricia was to love her and in return she loved and touched the lives of all she met. Tricia leaves behind her mother; Ella T. Stevens, brother; C. Roy Stevens, daughter; Jessica Smith, granddaughter; Allison Smith, cousins, nieces, grand nieces and nephews and her beloved husband, "Limey Brian". We will miss you Patricia and not morn our loss but rather celebrate your life knowing that you are united with our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ. Let light perpetual shine upon you, ...
Mildred Searcey Jarrell JAN 10, 1924 - OCT 27, 2013
SAVANNAH – Mildred E. Searcey Jarrell, 89, died Sunday, October 27, 2013. Born in Savannah on January 10, 1924, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Joseph Jarrell, Sr., and her brother, William Bill Searcey. She is survived by four children, Alexandra Myers, George W. "Bill" Henry Colleen, Sidney J. "Joe" Jarrell, Jr. Karen, and Sherie Jarrell Kevin; a sister, Faye White of Port Richey, FL; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013, in Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be mad ...
Joan Cartwright Madison APR 06, 1934 - OCT 27, 2013
SAVANNAH – Joan Cartwright Madison died October 27, 2013 after a short illness. She was born in Savannah and, after her father's death, lived for several years at St Mary's Home. She attended Cathedral and Sacred Heart Schools and graduated from St Vincent's Academy in 1952, where she played basketball and was a BC cheerleader. She attended Armstrong Junior College, before getting married in 1954. Thereafter, she applied her boundless energies to raising her family. In 1960, she packed up her husband and 4 young children and moved to Macon until 1970, when she finally convinced her husband to ...
Edith Cain Inglesby Walker MAY 15, 1917 - OCT 26, 2013
Edith Cain Inglesby Walker of Savannah passed away on Saturday October 26, 2013 at age 96, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of William Henry Cain and Edith Dunwody Cain. She became the widow of Samuel Powel Inglesby in 1970. In 1996 she married Dr. Howard S.J. Walker of Mobile, AL. She lived with him for 9 wonderful years in Mobile before returning to Savannah. She enjoyed a successful career as a realtor with G. Philip Morgan and subsequently at the David Byck Realty Company until she retired at age 75. She was active in the Savannah community throughout her life. She s ...
June Miller McNeal JUN 15, 1918 - OCT 25, 2013
June Miller McNeal, 95 June Adele Miller McNeal played her final round and headed to her 19th Hole reward to join her husband Frank H. McNeal, Sr., her brother Seth T. Miller and her parents on October 24, 2013. June was born in Hornell, NY on June 15, 1918 to Herman A. and Florence T. Miller. She is survived by her sons and their families, Richard & Cindy Ray and Robert & Cathy Ray; grandchildren Sallie R. Williams and husband Paul, Katherine R. Osteen and husband Greg, Elizabeth J. Ray, Jennifer Ortenzio and husband Derek Raimo, and Jeffrey Pickle; great-grandchildren Logan Osteen, R ...
Claudine Tapley Farr DEC 16, 1930 - OCT 24, 2013
SAVANNAH - Claudine Tapley Farr, 82, of Savannah, died early Thursday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of the late James Wells Farr. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and a former member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. She is survived by five children, James Wells Farr, Jr., of Alexandria, Virginia, Martha Elizabeth Farr, Frances Farr Edenfield Mrs. William, William Oliver Farr and Barbara Farr Powell Mrs. Timothy; one sister, Mrs. E. Noel Glenn of Jacksonville, Florida; two grandchildren, Leslie Herr Cazaubon Mrs. Patrick ...
Emily Dowis SEP 26, 1965 - OCT 19, 2013
ATLANTA – Emily Dowis, 48, died Saturday, October 19, 2013, in Atlanta. Emily was a native of Atlanta and lived in Savannah for sixteen years. In 1988 she graduated from University of Georgia where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. For over twenty years, she worked in the finance and investment industry, most recently with SunTrust Investment Services. Emily was formerly an active member of the Junior League in Savannah and Atlanta and was a founding member of the Central Church of Christ, Savannah, Georgia. Her sister, Deirdre Ann Dowis preceded her in death. Surviv ...
William B. Robinson DEC 30, 1925 - OCT 18, 2013
Savannah- William B. Robinson, 87, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at his home. He was a native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, a graduate of Kentucky Military Institute and The University of Virginia. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. His career was in retailing, serving as Vice President of The Troutman division of Allied Stores in Western Pennsylvania until 1976. In 1977 he was appointed President of The Jordan Marsh Division in Greensboro, North Carolina, before becoming President of Levy's Department Stores in Savannah in 1979. He retired after forty years, in 1987, as Vice President ...
Helen Beightol Cheely DEC 21, 1918 - OCT 18, 2013
SAVANNAH – Helen Beightol Cheely, 94, widow of the late Thomas C. Cheely, died Friday, October 18, 2013, at Savannah Square. A native of Webster City, Iowa, she moved to Savannah in 1925 and served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Mrs. Cheely was an accountant and retired from the Amoco Oil Co. She was a member of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church and the Savannah Area Genealogical Society. Surviving are her step-children, Robert T. Cheely of Claxton, GA, and Carolyn Brannigan of St. Louis, MO; and her devoted longtime friends, Dorothy and Tom Coover. The famil ...
Martha Akins Lee JUN 18, 1927 - OCT 17, 2013
Savannah- Martha Akins Lee, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17. 2013. She was born in Bulloch County and moved to Savannah in her teens. She married William W. Lee, Sr. on September 6, 1947. They shared 55 years together and were blessed with a family of five children. She was previously employed by Union Camp Corporation, as well as Belk where she worked for over 20 years. Martha Lee was a long time member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church, an active member of the Joy Sunday School class, and The Christian Women's Group. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. L ...
Christi Lee Smith OCT 17, 1955 - OCT 16, 2013
Savannah, Georgia - Christi Lee Smith, 57, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Christi attended and graduated in 1974 from Taft Senior High in Hamilton, Ohio. She then attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky graduating in 1978 with a BS degree in Elementary Education. She married Kevin W. Smith May 12, 1978 in Decatur, Alabama. Together they lived in eight states over thirty five years due to Kevin's career with Champion International. She began a 30 year career in the banking industry that encompasses establishing a branch of Chaco Credit Union ...
Gino John Rabusin MAR 15, 1927 - OCT 16, 2013
Gino John Rabusin, 86, died Wednesday, 16 October at his home in Savannah surrounded by the love and respect of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in the province of Istria, Montona, Italy, in 1927. Living most of his life in Brewster New York, he moved to Savannah in 2004. After serving in the military police force of the Free Territory of Trieste after World War II, he immigrated to Lackawanna, NY in 1950 and was employed as a foundry worker with Ford Motor Company. Moving promptly to Brewster, NY to be close to h ...
Marcelyn Lenora Batchelor JAN 21, 1930 - OCT 13, 2013
SAVANNAH - Marcelyn Lenora Batchelor, 83, died on Sunday, October 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernice E. Weitman and Clair E. Weitman of Tattnall County. She graduated from Glennville High, Class of 1946. After graduation she moved to Atlanta, at age 17, and worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone. She later moved to Savannah and worked as an operator for the Savannah Police Department retiring after 28 years. She was a loving, caring mother who raised four children as a single parent. Marcelyn was a devout and religious individual who attended First Baptist Ch ...
Courtney G. Draz JAN 17, 1920 - OCT 13, 2013
Savannah- Courtney Grant Draz, 93, passed away on October 13, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Born in New York City on January 17, 1920 to Rudolf and Lillian Nee Hunsberger Draz, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific theatre as an aircraft radioman. He married Zell Hart Hurlbert on May 7, 1949 and they had three children: Douglas Griswold Draz died in 2011, Christian Courtney Draz of Boston, and Griswold Hurlbert Draz of Wellfleet, MA. He is also survived by two grandsons, Emmett and Julian. Courtney was a top sales executive in the garment industry in New York City for many years, work ...
Dolores Offitto "Dee" Werring MAR 27, 1926 - OCT 13, 2013
Dolores Offitto Werring Savannah, Georgia - Dee Werring peacefully transitioned to eternal life on October 13, 2013 with her immediate family at her side. Dee's life will be celebrated with close friends at a home reception on Wednesday afternoon from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest after a Mass and burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY at a later date. Dee was the daughter of Andrew and Mary Offitto and grew up in Kew Gardens, Long Island. She raised her children with her loving husband, John, mainly in Livingston and Bernardsville, New Jersey. She was active i ...
Mary Ellen Tippins MAY 21, 1939 - OCT 13, 2013
Savannah- Mary Ellen Tippins, 74, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the home of her sister after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Mary Ellen was born in Claxton, GA and her family moved to Savannah when she was 4 years old. Mary Ellen graduated in 1957 from Savannah High School, earned a degree in social work from Armstrong and a law degree from John Marshall Law School. Mary Ellen's career was very diverse with travels to Europe where she worked as a Seismograph Technician then returning to Savannah to work as a Social Worker for Chatham County. Mary Ellen worked as a secretary, paraleg ...
Teresa Odette Spillane MAY 11, 1957 - OCT 11, 2013
Teresa Odette Spillane died Friday October 11, 2013 following a short illness. Teresa, who was affectionately known to as "Terry", was born May 11, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Michael Spillane and grandparents, Thomas Reginald and Elizabeth Morgan Spillane, Hazel Fletcher Hammond Cadle and Walter Hammond. Terry graduated from St. Vincent's Academy, class of 1975 where she cherished her times in Les Chanteurs Chorus. At Armstrong State College in 1980, Terry received a Bachelor of Arts in History minoring in English. Te ...