Obituaries
William Edwin Webb, II JAN 04, 2010 - FEB 05, 2014
William Edwin Webb, II gained his angel wings on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 when he went home to our Heavenly Father. In his final days, William was happy in his home surrounded by family and friends whose lives he touched. William was only 4 years old and yet with such a short life, he touched so many. William fought neuroblastoma, a rare form of pediatric cancer, for 11 months. His strength and determination were evident to all that knew him. William's life may appear short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time i ...
Glenn W. Forbes - FEB 03, 2014
Glenn W. Forbes Savannah- Glenn W. Forbes 60, died Monday. February 3, 2014 at Memorial Health University. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate Herschel V. Jenkins High School. Glenn loved life, the outdoors, fishing, riding his motorcycle and Nascar. Surviving are, his wife, Jennie Strickland of Savannah, his brother, Ralph Laighton Forbes and his wife Celeste of Richmond Hill, his sister-in-law, Judy Strickland and husband Don of Claxton., his brother-in-law, Larry Strickland of Black Creek; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and his beloved coc ...
George Fitzallen Ellis, III SEP 03, 1951 - FEB 01, 2014
Pooler- George Fitzallen Ellis, III, 63, died February 1, 2014 at his fiancés home, Terri Jenkins. He traveled often throughout his life growing up, but has lived with his immediate family in the greater Savannah area for over 30 years. He attended many local events, has a history of volunteering in the community, and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Garden City. He owned a prosperous construction company for most of his adult life and enjoyed reading in his spare time. His surviving children include his eldest daughter, Rachael K. Lutz, his middle daughter, Whitney R. Ellis and his y ...
Bruce McKay Morley NOV 09, 1932 - JAN 31, 2014
Bruce McKay Morley passed away at Memorial Health on January 31, 2014. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey on November 9, 1932 to Jessie Fulton Morrison and Louis William Morley. After graduating from West Chester and Rutgers Universities with degrees in chemistry and education, he had a career in Research and Sales for the Rohm and Haas Company. He lived most of his life in Bucks County, Pennsylvania before moving to The Landing, Savannah, GA in 1993, where he enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Surviving are his wife Janet, son William Morley Teresa, daughter Linda Hanagan Stephen Holoviak, gra ...
Nell McIntire Varnedoe NOV 05, 1964 - JAN 30, 2014
SAVANNAH - Nell McIntire Varnedoe, 49, died at home January 30, 2014, surrounded by her family under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born November 5, 1964 in San Francisco, CA, graduated from Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, CA, and moved to Savannah with her family in 1982. Nell attended the Fashion Design and Merchandising School in San Francisco and later earned a degree in Children's Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She was most recently working on a degree in teaching sign language. Nell had a special gift with children, serving as a nan ...
Marianne Ward Deaton NOV 08, 1925 - JAN 30, 2014
SAVANNAH - Marianne Ward Deaton ran the good race until early morning Thursday, January 30, when death kindly stopped for her after cancer had ravaged her body, but not her spirits. She died at Hospice House where she was surrounded by the love of family and friends during her final week's sojourn. She was the second daughter born to Ernest Ward and Grace Bamforth Corrao, and stepdaughter of Charles E. Corrao, all deceased. She was the devoted wife for 56 years of William E. "Bill" Deaton, also deceased. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ferrelle, of Savannah, her son, Mark W. Deaton an ...
Judith Ann Davis Shockey - JAN 30, 2014
Savannah, GA- Judith Ann Davis Shockey passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Waynesville, North Carolina, a homemaker, and has lived in Savannah since 1985. Surviving are her husband, Donald K. Shockey, Lt. Col., U.S.M.C. Ret.; daughter, Shannon Shockey Lambert; son, Lamar Kent Shockey, and grandson, Brian Lambert. The family will have a private funeral service at a later date. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 361416. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Mary E. Delegal - JAN 29, 2014
SAVANNAH - Mary Elizabeth Delegal, 75, died peacefully January 29 at Hospice Savannah after a short illness. She was born in Savannah September 19, 1938 to Lois Walden Delegal and Randal Dixon Delegal. Educated at Charles Ellis and Savannah High School from which she graduated in 1956, she earned a B.A. from Duke University in 1960, a MSLS from Columbia University in 1966 and an Ed.S from Georgia Southern University in 1985. During her 30 year career as a librarian she worked at the College of Charleston, Armstrong State University, Jenkins High and Savannah High where she was head librarian f ...
Joseph Bernard McLaughlin MAR 16, 1924 - JAN 28, 2014
Joseph Bernard McLaughlin, 89, died peacefully on January 28, 2014 in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by his wife and children. Joe, the son of Leo and Genevieve Ward McLaughlin, was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on March 16, 1924 and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. Joe served in the US Marines Corps during World War II and received a citation for meritorious performance during the battle of Iwo Jima. Upon discharge, Joe returned to Detroit where he attended the University of Detroit and began his career with US Plywood Corporation. With his wife, he raised his family in Livonia, Michigan ...
Maureen Lanier Jones Lanier FEB 22, 1926 - JAN 27, 2014
Tybee Island – Mrs. Maureen Lanier Jones Lanier, 87, passed away January 28, 2014 after a short illness. She was born February 22, 1926 to Maureen Sullivan Jones and Edward Pacetti Jones in Savannah, Georgia where she attended Catholic schools and graduated from Savannah High School. Lanier lived in numerous cities around the United States with her husband Alfred Lanier who wrote for the Associated Press. Lanier and Al retired to their beloved Tybee Island where they enjoyed the slower-paced lifestyle of island living. She will be missed by her many friends who enjoyed her high spirits and qui ...
Maple Myers Sanders JAN 01, 1918 - JAN 27, 2014
SAVANNAH – Maple M. Sanders, 96, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014, at The Oaks in Savannah. A native of Weston, WV, she was the wife of Dr. Allen B. Sanders, deceased, and the daughter of Edith and Ralph Myers, also deceased. A long-time resident of Burlington, NC, Mrs. Sanders is survived by her son, Earl A. Sanders, of Washington, D.C., and her son and daughter-in-law, James G. Sanders and Dorothea P. Sanders, of Savannah, GA. Services will be private. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Jacqueline Fahy Tolbert JUN 25, 1929 - JAN 25, 2014
SAVANNAH - Miss Jacqueline F. Tolbert, 84, died on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Rock Hill, SC. Miss Tolbert was born in Savannah to Luther L. and Belva Beacham Tolbert and lived in Savannah for the past 84 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension. She retired as a Registered Nurse from Memorial Medical Center after 24 years of service. Miss Tolbert graduated from Commercial High School in 1948 and from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1952. She worked at the Savannah Morning New & Press prior to attending nursing school. She was a Rainbow Girl and received the Gran ...
Carl Lunsford Jordan, Sr. DEC 09, 1935 - JAN 25, 2014
Carl Lunsford Jordan, Sr. Carl Lunsford Jordan, Sr., 78, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Candler Hospital. He was born December 9, 1935 to the late Ernest and Hattie Jordan. Carl was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service, and from the Sapelo Island Post Office as the Postmaster. He was also a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Jordan, of Richmond Hill, son, Carl Jordan, Jr., Emma, of Douglasville, GA, daughter, Shelly Louise Henley Will, of Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren, Rachael and Morgan Henley, sister, JoAnn Snider, of Savannah, and nephew, Donald Snider, Jr. ...
Besse Rae Youmans DEC 18, 1926 - JAN 25, 2014
Savannah- Besse Rae Youmans, 87, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Summer Breeze under the care of United Hospice. She was born in Gordon, Georgia and was a homemaker. Her husband of 55 years, Lynwood Youmans, preceded her in death. Surviving are her sons, Ray Youmans of Tallahassee, FL, Lyn Youmans of Florence, SC; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will ...
Samuel Braxton Brinson AUG 09, 1931 - JAN 25, 2014
SAVANNAH – M/Sgt USAF retired Samuel Braxton Brinson, age 82, died January 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Hospital after a courageous battle with asbestosis and other health complications. He was born in Grantsboro, NC on August 9, 1931. He retired from the US Air Force after serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also retired from the US Steamship Company and later worked for the Stevens Shipping Company. He is survived by: wife, Joetta M. Brinson; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle DeLoach-Grimes and John; grandchildren: Ryan Braxton DeLoach and Alex Dyer of New Haven, CT; Trent Isaac and Eliz ...
Ellen Ann Morris NOV 08, 1964 - JAN 24, 2014
Ellen Ann Morris Ellen Ann Morris, 49, died Friday, January 24, 2014 after a long illness. Ellen was born November 8, 1964 to the late Phillip and Alva Morris, and was raised in a loving home by the late Claude and Margaret Stone. She was a 1985 graduate of Memorial Day School and attended New Testament Christian Church. She was a loving sister and aunt. She is survived by two brothers, Benjamin Morris Rosemary, and Aldie Morris Debbie, two nieces and one nephew. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2014 at Fox and Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Ja ...
Thomas R. Herndon JUL 24, 1953 - JAN 24, 2014
SAVANNAH - Thomas Richardson Herndon, 60, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 23, 2014, in Savannah, Georgia. Tom was born in Aiken, South Carolina on July 24, 1953. The family moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1961 where his father, Richard Holman Herndon began to practice law. He graduated from Jenkins High School in 1971 where he was a member of the football team. He graduated from Newberry College in 1975 with a degree in Political Science and was a member and President of Kappa Alpha Order. While at Newberry, he was chosen to work in Washington, D.C. in the late Senator Strom Thurm ...
Eulys Ray Shelton JUL 16, 1933 - JAN 23, 2014
Savannah- Eulys Ray Shelton "E. Ray Shelton", 80, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 under the care of Hospice. The family will have a private funeral service. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Bette Beasley Morris - JAN 22, 2014
SAVANNAH – Bette Beasley Morris, 85, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, was a graduate of Commercial High School, and retired from C&S Bank as Vice-President following 42 years of service. Following her retirement she joined the family firm of Morris & Templeton Insurance Agency as co-owner and Vice-President. For many years she was very active in the American Business Women's Association where at one time she held the office of National Vice-President. She was a proud member of the Red ...
John T. Neises APR 13, 1930 - JAN 22, 2014
SAVANNAH - John T. Neises died Wednesday, January 22 after six days of extraordinary care at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, following an accident. He was surrounded by his family. Jack was born in 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents then recently emigrated from Germany. He was married for 58 years to Grace H. Neises, who passed away in 2010. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, and then served in the Korean War as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He received a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business Sc ...
Ray M. VanHook JUN 05, 1925 - JAN 21, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ray M. VanHook died January 21, 2014. He was born in Los Angeles, California June 5, 1925. In January of 1944, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Sewell, and they were happily inseparable. After receiving his BA degree from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, he earned a JD degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago and a Master of Law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. For 44 years he held various officer positions in the Law and Marketing Departments of the Southern Railway System and the Norfolk Southern Corp. Preceded in death by his wife, ...
Claude Thomas Sanson AUG 22, 1933 - JAN 21, 2014
Savannah- Claude Thomas Sanson "Tom", 80, of Marianna, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 21, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Tom was born on August 22, 1933 in Griffin, GA and graduated in 1951 from Bass High School in Atlanta. He lettered in football at Arizona State University and also attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Prior to starting a family, he served in the Army. He married Juanita Lee in Savannah, GA in 1978 and moved to Marianna a year later after purchasing Pine Crest Memorial Gardens. Tom was very active in the community and a member of First Baptist Ch ...
John Hill Harty JUN 30, 1936 - JAN 21, 2014
SAVANNAH - John Hill Harty, Sr. died January, 21, 2014, in Savannah, GA after complications from COPD and CHF. "Hill" was born June 30, 1936. He was a native of Savannah and the youngest of five children of Anthony Harty and Jane Sloan Harty. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Broadman Harty, his son, John Hill Harty, Jr., and daughter Siobhan Harty O'Leary, four grandchildren and his sister Jane Harty Abbott . He also leaves behind his loving step daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Bill Cummings and their children and grand children and step sons, Tom Baker and James and Jacquelyn Baker. H ...
Rosemary Schwarz Lynch JAN 17, 1913 - JAN 21, 2014
Rosemary Schwarz Lynch died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Savannah on January 17, 1913, Mrs. Lynch was the daughter of Judge John Edward Schwarz and Rose Florence McDermott Schwarz. She had just celebrated her 101st birthday last Friday with her family in attendance. Mrs. Lynch attended Sacred Heart School and St. Vincent's Academy and graduated from Savannah High School and from the Marion Academy Business School. She worked as executive secretary at the Georgia State Employment Agency and later for over 20+ years as secretary and office ...
Wilford B. Beisel AUG 04, 1924 - JAN 21, 2014
Wilford "Bob" Bertram Beisel, Jr. Wilford "Bob" Bertram Beisel, Jr., born August 4, 1924 , passed away peacefully on January 21st 2014. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated as valedictorian and class president from Allentown High School in 1942. Of interest, the salutatorian of his graduating class was Lee Iacocca of Chrysler Motors. Wilford enlisted in the Marines after high school and successfully completed Officers Training School and completed his military service as First Lieutenant. After his military service he finished his college career at P ...
Ralph Drummond Rockwell APR 09, 1929 - JAN 20, 2014
Ralph Drummond Rockwell Ralph Drummond Rockwell, 84, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at his home. A native Savannian, he was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Rockwell of Savannah. He was the paternal grandson of William S. Rockwell, past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandary of Knights Templar for the state of Georgia and 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, as well as direct descendant of Jabez Campfield surgeon in the Continental army who performed the smallpox inoculation of the troops during the 1777 winter encampment in Morristown. Ralph's youth was split between "Whitebluff" exploring the Ve ...
William Howard Hughes NOV 29, 1921 - JAN 20, 2014
SAVANNAH - William Howard Hughes, 92, died January 20, 2014 in Savannah under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Hughes was born November 29, 1921 in Savannah and had resided in his beloved Isle of Hope since 1971. During World War ll he proudly enlisted in the Eighth Air Force, 452nd Bomb Group, and was stationed at Deopham Air Base, England. After his grandchildren, it was his proudest accomplishment. He was a 1950 graduate of Georgia Tech with degrees in mechanical and industrial engineering, and had a long career that included plant engineering, machine design, and foundry engineering. He r ...
Marie C. Hall APR 19, 1927 - JAN 20, 2014
Marie Carr Hall Marie Carr Hall, 86, died Monday, at Savannah Cottage. She was born April 19, 1927 to the late Leland B. and Mary Carr. Marie was a member of the Lutheran Church of The Redeemer and the Red Hat Society, and also alongside her husband was very active in the Shriners. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okol E. Hall. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Leland "Tom" and Kathy Hall, of Cumming, GA, two grandchildren, Stephanie Kitchen and her husband Ben, and Natalie Brook Hall, and also five great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, ...
Ruth Foy Fender AUG 20, 1935 - JAN 20, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ruth Foy Fender, 78, died Monday, January 20, 2014 in Savannah. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Mrs. Fender was a longtime member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church. She was active in the Faith Fellowship Circle and sang in the Church Choir. Surviving are her daughter, Nancy F. Martin and her husband, Mike; her son, Ben Fender and his wife Kearney; and two grandsons, Robert and Joseph Fender. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert B. Fender, and her parents, Harry A. and Eunice DeLoach Foy. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursd ...