Obituaries
Carmelo Franco Jr. NOV 11, 1954 - AUG 20, 2013
Carmelo Franco, Jr. "Franco" Savannah- Carmelo Franco, Jr., 58, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Hospice House. Franco was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and moved to the United States when he was five years old. After five years of service with the U.S. Marine Corps, he worked as a technician with Green Securities in Beaufort, SC. In 1996 he opened his own alarm service company, Dynamark Securities. He has lived in Savannah since 2009. He was a communicant of St. Peters Catholic Church in Beaufort. Franco will be remembered as a very upbeat person who would do anything for you and his l ...
Margaret Harley JAN 10, 1918 - AUG 20, 2013
Margaret Lubeck Harley born January 10, 1918, passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah, Inc. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Margaret was a member of the Elks Auxiliary, Smart Seniors, the Penguin Club, Generation One, the American Legion Post 184, Montgomery Homemakers Club, Garden Club of Montgomery, Moose Club #1550 and the Windsor Forest Senior's Club. Margaret held many offices in all these organizations. She unselfishly gave her time and energy as a volunteer for the Red Cross for five years and the March of Dimes for 35 years. She was a charter member of the Montgomery Presbyterian Churc ...
Mary Louise Weisenfeld OCT 23, 1924 - AUG 20, 2013
Mary Louise Weisenfeld Mary Louise Weisenfeld, 88, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at The Savannah Commons. She was born October 23, 1924 in Trenton, Illinois to the late Bernard and Bertha Rakel. Mary was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andrew H. Weisenfeld and her second husband, Gordon Tuttle. She is survived by her three children, Ron Weisenfeld Cindy, of Raleigh, NC, Jan Trent Gary, of Savannah, and Mark Weisenfeld Shelly, of Birmingham, AL. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Funeral ...
Allan Henry Lander APR 28, 1936 - AUG 19, 2013
Allan Henry Lander SAVANNAH - Allan Henry Lander died on the 19th August, 2013 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 77. Born on the 28th April, 1936 in the reef-side, tourist-luring, sugar-cane city of Cairns at the tropical top of Australia he was, on his maternal side, a fourth generation actor, painter, poet and designer. He was a 1962 graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art faculty at the University of New South Wales in Sydney where in 2008 he was invited by the history professor there, Dr. Margaret Leask, to record his oral history for the university archives which he was please ...
Jerry L. Shuman APR 13, 1944 - AUG 17, 2013
Savannah- Jerry Shuman, 69, died Saturday evening, August 17, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness complicated by Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Manassas, Georgia and lived in Savannah all of his life. Jerry was retired from the CSX Railroad where he worked as a conductor on the freight line for over 35 years. He was a member of the local UTU. He was a member of the former Burkhalter Baptist Church. Jerry was an avid fisherman and family man. Surviving are his wife, Gail Zettler Shuman of Savannah; his children, Barry Laura Shuman of Amelia Island, FL, Jennifer Craig Spiv ...
Bruce B. Comer FEB 28, 1922 - AUG 17, 2013
SAVANNAH – Bruce B. Comer, 91, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Savannah Commons, under the care of Hospice Savannah. A native of Raleigh, NC, he graduated from Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh. He served in the United States Navy from 1940 until his retirement in 1960. He was a member of the Navy League of the United States and the Fleet Reserve Association. Mr. Comer later retired from a career in banking with Savannah Bank & Trust Co. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Mr. Comer was preceded in death by his wife, Mackey ...
Eva S. Wynn SEP 29, 1920 - AUG 15, 2013
Eva S. Wynn Eva S. Wynn, 92, died Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Savannah. She was born September 29, 1920 in Egypt, GA to the late Henry and Nola Skipper. Eva was a member of the Church of Christ in Savannah and was retired from Union Camp Corporation. After retirement she spent many years taking care of children in her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas Wynn. She is survived by her son, Frank Wynn, of Stilson, GA, and many nieces, nephews, a great-niece, and a great-great-niece. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2013 ...
Ruth Britt Tyler AUG 14, 2013 - AUG 14, 2013
Ruth Miriam Britt Tyler Ruth Miriam Britt Tyler, 87, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. She was born March 18, 1926 in Pooler, GA to the late Demerick and Minnie Britt. Ruth was retired from Candler Hospital after 31 years of service and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Monroe Tyler, Sr., three daughters, Sonja Francine McDowell, Lillie Ruth Paul, Diane String, and her sisters, Vicki Pinto, and Annette Barrett, and her brother, Otis Britt. Ruth is survived by three daug ...
G. Donald Clarke, M.D. FEB 02, 1940 - AUG 14, 2013
SAVANNAH - G. Donald Clarke, M.D., lost his life on August 14, 2013 after a valiant struggle with numerous maladies. He was blessed to enter Hospice at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Dr. Clarke graduated from Moorestown High School in 1958, The College of William and Mary in 1962, and Jefferson Medical College in 1966. He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Clarke was a highly regarded and respected board certified anesthesiologist practicing in Savannah. He was a partner with Anesthesia Associates of Savannah. ...
Joseph I. Cela SEP 23, 1935 - AUG 13, 2013
Joseph I. Cela Savannah - Joseph I. Cela, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Gaetano and Belle Hurst Cela. In 1978, Joe married Maryann Tronolone and moved to New Jersey. During his career in the chemical industry and various supervisory roles in hospital and corporate facilities management, he had the opportunity to relocate to Wisconsin, New York, Maryland and again New Jersey prior to retiring to Savannah in 2006. While in Savannah, he was a dedicated member of Christ Church Anglican. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in ...
Anne Farie Ryan NOV 05, 1925 - AUG 13, 2013
SAVANNAH – Anne Farie Ryan, 87, widow of the late William Anthony Ryan, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Anne was born in Savannah, and graduated from Savannah High School and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Thomas Ryan and his wife, Virginia, of New Orleans, LA, and Michael Joseph Ryan of Rincon; five grandchildren, Hannah Rose Ryan, Christina Ryan Siebers, Jennifer Ryan Stone, Michael Ryan, Jr., and Cheyenne Ryan; several great-grandchildren; a niece, ...
William Lloyd Kelly, Jr. OCT 26, 1919 - AUG 13, 2013
William Lloyd Kelly, Jr. William Bill Lloyd Kelly, Jr., 93, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital. He was born October 26, 1919 to the late William Lloyd Kelly, Sr. and Lula Howard Kelly. During World War II, he served his country in the United States Army as the commander of an infantry cannon company with the 77th Division in Guam, the Philippines, and the Ryukyu Islands. Mr. Kelly retired as a Mechanical Engineer with the Professional Engineer Certification after 36 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. He was a member of the American Legion ...
Philip Ritch Harris OCT 12, 1911 - AUG 11, 2013
Savannah- Philip R. Harris, 101, died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mae M. Harris. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Drs. Charles and Phyllis Price; sister, Idelle Roberson; sister-in-law, Emily Harris; brother-in-law, Charles Riggs; his wife's brother, Oscar Moore; his wife's sisters, Mildred Elder and Emma Lee Stovall; and his beloved nieces and nephews. An accountant for some 40 years, Phil lived to enjoy an equal number of retirement years. Boating, wood-working, tracking the bond market, and trailer-traveling through ...
Kathryn White Poole AUG 27, 1921 - AUG 11, 2013
Kathryn White Poole Kathryn White Poole, 91, died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was born August 27, 1921 in Atlanta, GA to the late Claude and Annie Mae White. She was a longtime resident of Savannah and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Grady Poole, her daughter, Linda Beaver, and sister, Dorothy Johnson. Mrs. Poole is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Connie Dixon, of Eden, GA, her sister, Corrie Davie, of Savannah, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and neph ...
Jeanne Demmond Parkman JUN 22, 1936 - AUG 11, 2013
Jeanne Demmond Parkman passed away on August 11, 2013 at Candler Hospital after a long chronic illness. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Jeanne was the daughter of Edward Carson and Mary Baker Demmond. She attended the Pape School and graduated from Savannah High School. She was a long time employee of Sears Roebuck and Co. She adored her three boys and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her favorite past-times were reading, playing scrabble and watching the cooking show. Her sweet contagious smile will be missed by her many friends. Jeanne was a very devoted mother to her three sons, Jay ...
Samuel Robert Curry - AUG 10, 2013
Samuel Robert Curry Samuel Robert Curry, 83, died Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Hamlin, West Virginia, son of the late Clark and Martha Haines Curry. After graduating from high school in Hamlin, he attended Marshall University where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting. He then joined the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was on active duty for five years receiving an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant junior grade. Out of the military, he accepted a position in Holden, WV as an accountant with Island Creek Coa ...
Robert A. Ellis MAY 31, 1926 - AUG 09, 2013
Robert A. Ellis Savannah, Georgia Professor Robert A. Ellis, 87, of Savannah died at the Savannah Square Health Center Friday August 9, 2013 Born in Hudson, N.Y., he grew up in Washington, D. C. He was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Jean H. Ellis. A graduate of Suffield Academy, he attended Yale University where he was a senior editor of the Yale Daily News. After receiving a B.A. in Psychology, he stayed on at Yale and received an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Sociology. Before entering college, he served in the Army for two years where he rose in rank from private to second lieutenant. He came to ...
Christopher Lee Battle JUL 30, 1968 - AUG 08, 2013
CHRISTOPHER LEE BATTLE Christopher Lee Battle, 45, of Alexandria, VA, a beloved husband, father and son passed into Heaven on August 8, 2013 with his family by his side. Chris was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Orlando, Florida; but, counted Savannah, GA, where all of his extended family lives, as his home town. Chris graduated from Lake Brantley H.S. in Orlando, FL in 1986, before moving on to the University of Arkansas where he received both a B.A. in English and an M.A. in History. Chris began his successful professional career as a political reporter for the Northwest Arkansas Times be ...
Jean Ann Heffernan JUL 20, 1931 - AUG 07, 2013
Jean Ann Heffernan, 82, died peacefully at home on Tybee Island, Ga. Wednesday, August 7th. Born in Savannah, she was the daughter of Lovick and Mary Toshack Stalvey. She and her late husband, Dr. Joseph Anthony Heffernan, Jr., raised five children in the Catholic faith of St. James Parrish: Nancy Ann, Joseph Anthony III May, Mark Steven Justine, John Jeffrey and Gregory Stewart. A graduate of St. Vincent's Academy in 1945, she was a wonderful mother and devoted to her husband, Tony. She will be missed by many. Her grandchildren, so precious to her, are Katherine and Anna Mothersbaugh, daughte ...
Flora Nell Sanderson Smith DEC 23, 1938 - AUG 03, 2013
Flora Nell Sanderson Smith SAVANNAH - Flora Nell Sanderson Smith entered her final resting on August 3, 2013 at the Arbors memory care facility at Savannah Commons in Savannah, Georgia. She ascended peacefully to heaven, surrounded by her loving family. She was pre deceased by her parents Paul and Peggy Sanderson and niece, Valerie Gaddy. She is survived by her husband Reginald Lowell Smith, daughter Paula Echols Abshire, son John Clark Reising, Grand children, Brigitte Elisabeth and Chandler Bear Echols, Sister Glenda Gaddy Johnny, brothers Paul Michael Sanderson Sarah Lee and Johnny Richard ...
Sien M. Jue JAN 28, 1927 - AUG 03, 2013
Sien M. Jue Sien M. Jue, 86, of Savannah, GA, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Hospice of Savannah, Inc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Jue and daughter, Cynthia J. Law. She is survived by her son, Jerry Lynn Jue Nancy, grandson, Jason Jue Meghan, granddaughter, Jennifer Jue, brother, Poy Wong Margaret, brother-in-law, Harry Jue Mary, brother-in-law, George Jue Catherine, great grandchildren, Walter Rives and Creighton Theodore. Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Th ...
Ruth Hope Weston APR 21, 1917 - AUG 03, 2013
Ruth Hope Hughes Weston Ruth Hope Hughes Weston, 96, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2013 at Hospice Savannah with family members by her side. She was the beloved Mother of Carolyn H. Lynn Powelson, Savannah, GA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 21, 1917, she was the Daughter of Edward and Edna Hope. She attended Clara Barton School and Olney High School in Philadelphia where she was a member of the Lambda Delta Iota sorority, making lifelong friendships. Married to Maurice L. Hughes in 1939, they made a wonderful home in Ambler, PA. Ruth had a varied career as a secretary and most enjoy ...
Brenda Kay Anchors OCT 05, 1958 - JUL 31, 2013
Brenda Kay Sergent Anchors Brenda Kay Sergent Anchors, 54, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. She was born October 5, 1958 in Danville, Illinois and was a tag agent with the Chatham County Tag Office. Brenda is survived by her husband of 30 years, David Anchors, of Savannah, two daughters, Michelle Moroz, of Cincinnati, OH, and Kelly Gardner, and her husband James, of Austin, TX, her grandson, Isaac Gardner, and her sister, Angela Cash Tony, of Griffin, GA. A Memorial Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Fox and We ...
Joseph John "Joe" Burke JUN 13, 1953 - JUL 30, 2013
Joseph "Joe" John Burke formerly of Savannah Joseph "Joe" John Burke, 60, of Exton, PA and formerly of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Susan Bennett Burke, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. Born in Savannah on June 13, 1953, he was the son of Joseph James and Theodosia Biedulewicz Burke. He attended Blessed Sacrament Church and was an altar boy there for many years. Joe attended Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military School, where he was on the rifle team. He graduated from Armstron ...
Mr. W. Gerald Bland APR 13, 1930 - JUL 30, 2013
SAVANNAH - Mr. W. Gerald Bland, 83, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Long County, GA and lived in Marietta, GA for 15 years before moving to Savannah 23 years ago. He was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Marietta, GA. Before getting sick, his last employment was with Testmaster of Savannah, GA as a Service Manager. Prior to working with Testmaster, he owned his own business, Coastal Engine Company. He served as a U.S. veteran on the front lines of Korea for four years as a Sergeant and was responsible for his own platoon. He was preceded in death by ...
Billie Marsh Porter JAN 31, 1938 - JUL 30, 2013
Savannah- Billie M. Porter, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Savannah Georgia to William Henry and Clara Fannie Marsh on January 31, 1938. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Marion McNeil Porter Jr. and her sister, Virginia Kessler. She leaves behind two daughters, Lesley Herrington Jeremy of Savannah and Alissa LeGates Ken of Roswell Ga., four granddaughters and one grandson: Emily Cochran, Alice Cochran, Caroline LeGates, Nicholas LeGates and her honorary grandchildren Aleaha Herrington, Joshua Herrington, and Genevieve Herr ...
Gladys McCain Baker FEB 02, 1922 - JUL 29, 2013
SAVANNAH – Gladys McCain Baker, 91, died July 29, 2013. Born in Bolivar, LA on February 2, 1922, she was the daughter of Amy Edwards and William Edwards McCain. She moved with her family to Madison, FL, where she grew up. She loved to reminisce about her father walking the vast timberlands in his snake boots, about performing on the stage with her friend during reel changes in the local movie theatre, about the joy she had dancing with all the boys, and about swimming in the crystalline Blue Springs. She attended Florida State College for Women now FSU and Brenau College. She married John Hen ...
Clarice Mosely Hathaway DEC 06, 1917 - JUL 28, 2013
PARKLAND, FL – Clarice Mosely Hathaway, 95, passed away, with her family by her side, Sunday, July 28, 2013, after a short illness, at the University Hospital of Tamarac, FL. For the past 13 years she has resided in Parkland, FL with her youngest son, Aaron, and his wife, Madelyn, where she attended Church-by-the-Glades in Coral Springs, FL. She formerly resided in Savannah for many years and worked at Union Camp Paper Corporation and was a member of Savannah First Seventh Day Adventist Church of Pooler, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Sylvester Hathaway, her eldest s ...
Ann Von Waldner Sims OCT 19, 1927 - JUL 27, 2013
Savannah- Ann VonWaldner Sims, 85, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 after a long illness. She was the eleventh of twelve children and loved her family. Her husband of 45 years, Orville, preceded her in death. Surviving are her son, Jake Sims; three daughters, Cathy Sims, Terri Mobley Steve, Susan Ohsiek Jay, all of Savannah; sister, Rose Sims of Savannah; brother, Joseph VonWaldner of Mims, Florida; brother-in-law, Johnny Sims of Garden City; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funera ...
William Bill Louis McLeskey DEC 28, 1933 - JUL 26, 2013
JACKSONVILLE, FL - William Louis Bill McLeskey, 79, died July 26, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. Bill was born in Savannah, GA on December 28, 1933 to Lillie Mae Williams and William Jones McLeskey. He attended primary school in Savannah and graduated from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas. Bill was a member of the Snellville Church of Christ where he served as a Deacon for many years. He retired from Conklin Metal Industries in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Anne Haupt McLeskey of Jacksonville; three daughters, Deanne Ragin and husband, Scott, of Greenville, SC; Laurie Davis and husba ...