Obituaries
Mildred D. Harvey FEB 06, 1915 - MAR 15, 2013
Mrs. Mildred D. Harvey, 98, of Savannah, Georgia entered eternal rest Friday, March 15, 2013. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived her life for her family. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Marion Harvey. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her several brothers and sisters and her daughter, Marlyn Sasser. She is survived by her two sons, Gary and Randall Harvey; daughter-in-law, Debra Harvey. She is also survived by two granddaughters and their families; Jill and Chris Elmgren and their children, Christopher, Natalie, and Lindsey; Ca ...
Janette Elizabeth Gatens MAY 22, 1924 - MAR 14, 2013
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Janette Betty Gatens, 88, passed away March 14, 2013, at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice. She was preceded in death by Maurice Gatens, her husband of 60 years. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Gatens husband Bill Durrence of Savannah, her son Dr. Robert Gatens, Fairfax, VA, and her granddaughter Bailey Gatens, Raleigh, NC. "Betty" and her husband were avid golfers and devout Catholics. She taught her children to play golf at an early age with the important lessons as in life of: have fun, play by the rules, pick up the ball when you are holding others up, and, when you ...
Philip Lee Hodge FEB 25, 1934 - MAR 14, 2013
Savannah -- Philip Lee Hodge died Thursday, March 14, 2013. Born in Cromwell, IN 1934, Mr. Hodge grew up in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University High School. He attended the University of Illinois where he earned bachelor and masters degrees in architectural design and community planning. Mr. Hodge taught senior architectural design at the University of Illinois and practiced with Indiana architectural firms in Muncie, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis, becoming a partner in each firm. Though Mr. Hodge designed a few homes, including two for his family, his work mainly concentrated on com ...
Rodman Austin McLeod SEP 27, 1943 - MAR 14, 2013
Savannah, GA ……. Surrounded by family and friends Rodman Austin McLeod died peacefully at home on March 14, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a strong, joyful, and caring man whose integrity and unwavering commitment to his family and friends was an inspiration to many. He touched the lives of all who knew him, and his memory will live with us. Rod was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 27, 1943. He had an impressive academic record, graduating from Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and from Harvard Business School ...
Elizabeth Diane Sikes JUL 01, 1943 - MAR 14, 2013
Diane Sikes A Wife of Noble Character 7-1-1943 to 3-14-2013 Diane was called home Thursday morning after a short illness. Formally of Savannah and Tybee Island, she achieved her lifelong dream of living in St. Augustine, Florida. Diane is survived by her best friend and husband of 45 years, Bill Sikes; daughter Kelly Marchionne; son Trey Sikes and daughter in law Tara Sikes; and grandchildren Kathryn Higginbotham, and Evan Sikes. Services to celebrate her life will be held in the form of visitation at Fox and Weeks Islands Chapel, Friday, March 15 from 6 to 8 pm. Remembrances to Tybee Island H ...
Christina A. Taylor MAR 13, 1940 - MAR 11, 2013
Oak Grove, KY- Christina A. Taylor born 3/13/1940 in Gary Indiana passed away 3/11/2013. Mrs. Taylor has also lived in Whittier California, Atlanta/Decatur Georgia, and spent many wonderful years in Savannah, GA. She most recently lived with her granddaughter, Christina Walters and grandson- in-law, Erik Walters in Oak Grove, KY. Mrs. Taylor is predeceased by her husband, Robert S. Taylor. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Robyn and Chris Cook and Cynthia and Bob Reed of Madison, GA. Mrs. Taylor had three beloved grandchildren, Christina Walters, Carter Atchison, and Elijah Coo ...
Freida Heidt Shaw FEB 22, 1931 - MAR 11, 2013
Freida Heidt Shaw, 82, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2013 at Hospice House in Savannah. She was born on February 22, 1931. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert E. Heidt and Josie Ulmer Heidt; her grandparents, Lewellyn Heidt and Emmaline Helmey Heidt who raised her. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie L. Shaw. She is survived by her daughters, Jan Pool Owen and Cynthia Pool; son-in-law, Larry Luther; her grandson, Andrew Drew Elliott, all of Savannah; her sister, El Louise H. Cone; her nephew, Jason Cone; 2 great nieces; 5 great-great nieces and nephews, all ...
Randall Clifton Brannen DEC 29, 1992 - MAR 10, 2013
Randall Clifton Brannen McDONOUGH - Randall Clifton Brannen died unexpectedly on Sunday March 10th 2013 at the age of 20. Randall was born December 29, 1992 and raised in Savannah, attending Hancock Day School, Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Chatham Academy, Benedictine Military School, and Calvary Day School. His family relocated to the South Atlanta area in his senior year, where he graduated from Eagles Landing High School. He was a student at Southern Crescent Technical College. For his entire life the Boy Scouts of America were an important part of Randall's life. He was a nature ...
William "Bill" Andrew Dittenber JUN 14, 1987 - MAR 07, 2013
Savannah- William Andrew "Bill" Dittenber, 25, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Ocala, Florida on June 13, 1987 and grew up in Palm Bay, Florida. He was a 2005 graduate of Bayside High School and moved to Savannah in 2006. Although he faced many challenges, he always came through. His smile will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Marie Dittenber. Survivors include his father, Andrew Dittenber of Wilmington Island; mother, Tamara Brown of Thunderbolt; brother, Jacob Dittenber, of Wilmington Island; step-fat ...
Shirley Lowell Blakewood MAR 15, 1927 - MAR 07, 2013
Mrs. Shirley Lowell Blakewood of Savannah passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hospice Savannah on March 7, 2013 at the age of 85. She grew up in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School. She was an art major at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. As a young wife and mother she was active in the PTA, Jaycettes, various bridge clubs and garden clubs. She was an accomplished artist and seamstress and was on the flower guild at St. John's Episcopal Church. She was a master gardener and enjoyed making pottery until her last few weeks of life. After the death of her husband, she travel ...
Brian Charles Parker APR 12, 1992 - MAR 06, 2013
Savannah- Brian Charles Parker, 20, of Savannah, GA, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was born April 12, 1992, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Morrise Parker, and his uncle, Chuck Phillips. He was a 2010 graduate of Benedictine Military School, where he excelled in football, was all-region in baseball and sang in the school choir. Brian lived life to the fullest in everything he did and he will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with family and with his many friends in the outdoors. He was an avid boater, fisherman and hunter. ...
Thomas E. Brennan. Jr. OCT 10, 1932 - MAR 06, 2013
Thomas Edward Brennan, Jr. - Savannah SAVANNAH - Thomas Edward Brennan, Jr. died peacefully in his home on March 6, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a friend and mentor to many. Tom was born on October 10, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Mary Brady and Thomas Edward Brennan Sr. He attended Catholic schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama with a degree in English and Philosophy. On October 6, 1956, Tom married his beloved wife, Agnes Markwalter of Augusta, Georgia. After a wonderful 2 year tour ...
Merle Frances Floyd MacMillan MAY 21, 1922 - MAR 06, 2013
Savannah – Merle Floyd MacMillan, 90, died March 6, 2013, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah with family members present. She was born May 21, 1922, at Taylor's Creek, a part of the Fort Stewart Reservation, and moved to Savannah as a child. She graduated from Savannah High School and then worked in the Mold Loft at the Mingledorff Shipyard during WWII, where she met her husband, Frank P. MacMillan, who she married in 1943. They were married for 51 years prior to his death in 1995. She was co-founder of the family business, Alloy Industrial Contractors, Inc. She began her Sunday Schoo ...
Waldo L. Council NOV 03, 1929 - MAR 05, 2013
W.L. Council Waldo Lawrence "Larry" Council died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Larry as born in Durham, NC on November 3, 1929. He attended Duke University before serving in The Korean War with The U.S. Army. He moved to Savannah in 1961. Larry was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, and worked for The Savannah Morning News and The Savannah Evening Press. After having a stroke in 1994, Larry became active in the local stroke groups. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel M. Council. He is survived by three children, Kenneth Council of Houston, Texas, Jan Creech Geo ...
Helen Miller Hennessy OCT 04, 1919 - MAR 05, 2013
Helen Miller Hennessy, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing Center. A private graveside funeral service will be held at Melwood Cemetery in Stone Mountain, GA at a later date. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel ...
Robert Edward Barrett FEB 13, 1920 - MAR 05, 2013
Robert Edward Barrett Robert Edward Barrett, 93, died Tuesday, March 6, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was a graduate of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He served in World War II as a B-25 pilot in the South Pacific Theater. After retirement from the Reader's Digest in 1984, he and his wife Lucy moved to Savannah from Haddonfield, New Jersey. He was a member of Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Mack Barrett, his son, William P. Barrett Nancy Uscher, of Seattle, Washington, daughter, Anne C. Barrett Gary L ...
Emily Albertine Tworek MAY 24, 1906 - MAR 04, 2013
TEMPE, AZ - Emily A. Tworek, 106, passed away March 4, 2013 in Tempe, Arizona. Emily graduated from Savannah High School in 1924. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Savannah Chapter of the Audubon Society and a 12 year member of the Girl Scouts of Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warrant Officer I.J. Tworek, son, Stanley Brooks Tworek, great-grandson, P.J. Poitra, and brothers, Courtney Param Brooks, Brooks Param Brooks, Joseph Param Brooks, Robert Henry Brooks and Frederick Pape Brooks. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret Breeden of Temp ...
Ava Loretta Harris Rockwell OCT 05, 1922 - MAR 04, 2013
Ava Loretta Harris Rockwell, 90, died Monday, March 4, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Rockwell was born in Wayne County, GA on October 5, 1922, the daughter of the late Rev. Frank H. Harris, Sr. and Maude Bennett Harris. She was a graduate of Screven High School and went on to receive her formal education from Central College in Central, SC and Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA. Her professional career included working for Delta Air Lines, teaching school and working for the Savannah Library. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an active member of the Froebel Circle that operate ...
Robert Jacob Baechle DEC 24, 1923 - MAR 03, 2013
Mr. Robert J. Bob Baechle. Robert J. Baechle, 89, of Savannah, passed from this life to his heavenly reward on March 3, 2013 at The Oaks at The Marshes at Skidaway Island under the care of Hospice Savannah, and surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Baechle, a devoted family man, is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Nona Kunz Baechle and seven children, Robert L. Baechle of Dallas, TX, Daniel A. Baechle of Yorkville, IL Kathryn, Clare Dykeman of Framingham, MA David, Ellen McCabe of Hot Springs, AR Patrick, Joseph Baechle of Savannah, James Baechle of Cumming, GA Darlene, and Nona Dutton ...
Lynette T. Hendricks JAN 11, 1933 - FEB 28, 2013
Lynette T. Hendricks Savannah, GA- Mrs. Lynette T. Hendricks, 80, born January 11, 1933, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Lynette was born in Troy, Ohio and lived in many states where she met and made numerous friends. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO and Rhode Island College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in American Art and Architecture. She loved painting, reading and playing Mahjong. Lynette was past president of the Junior League, a member of Desert Artisan Cooperative in Tucson, AZ and served as the President of the Garden Club in Baltimo ...
Jerry E. Russell JAN 05, 1943 - FEB 28, 2013
Jerry E. Russell Jerry E. Russell, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Danville, Illinois, son of the late William E. and Marie Mayer Russell. He graduated from Danville High School. He then attended the University of Illinois where he graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering. While at the university, he worked part time with a NASA research group, firing tests rockets into the ionosphere. After graduation, he moved back to Danville where he joined Hurletron Inc. as an electrical engineer. In 1973 he moved to Bloomingdale, Illinois to ...
Michael Edward Diggs MAY 04, 1957 - FEB 27, 2013
SAVANNAH - Michael Edward Diggs, 55, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. The Knoxville, TN native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He was a commercial fisherman. Surviving, all of Savannah, are his wife, Cynthia Diggs; 3 sons, Michael Diggs Shannon, Christopher Diggs, and Paul Diggs; his daughter, Kimberly Diggs; and 2 grandchildren, Christopher Diggs and Camerson Diggs. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapl. ...
Carl L. Britt JUN 27, 1932 - FEB 27, 2013
Lawrenceville, GA - Carl L. Britt, 80, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Gwinnett Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of the late John O. and Jessie Mae Rahn Britt. Mr. Britt worked as a civil service employee for the Georgia Air National Guard, 283rd. Combat Communications Squadron for over 44 years and also served in the Georgia Air National Guard for over 43 years. His administrative expertise earned him the name "MEMA." He was a former member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church and Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah where he actively served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and on ...
James Thomas Shuman FEB 26, 1921 - FEB 26, 2013
James Thomas Shuman SAVANNAH – James Thomas Shuman, retired businessman, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013, on his 92nd Birthday. The native Savannahian was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He served in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II. Mr. Shuman is survived by his wife, Jane Wheeler Shuman; three sons, James T. Shuman, Jr., George J. Shuman Babette all of Savannah, and William J. Shuman Bonney of St. Simons Island, GA; his daughter, Mary Shuman Middleton Harry of Savannah and Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and ne ...
Isabel Helmly Durant OCT 03, 1919 - FEB 26, 2013
SAVANNAH - Isabel Helmly Durant, 93, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Ms. Durant was born in Savannah, GA on October 3, 1919, the youngest of 11 children and the daughter of the late Israel Clinton Helmly and Clara Keevil Helmly. She was a member of the last graduating class of Commercial High School and went on to attend Sullins College in Bristol, VA. She worked for the Savannah Shipyard during and following World War II and later worked in the floral industry in Savannah. She was a longtime faithful member of First Christian Church in Savannah. She was an ...
John McAlister Mallory JUL 15, 1924 - FEB 25, 2013
Savannah- John McAlister Mallory died February 25, 2013 at the age of 88. He was a graduate of the University of Florida, and a member of Chi Phi fraternity. He served in the Corps of Engineers in the European Theatre during World War II. During most of his career, he was employed in the paper manufacturing industry. He was a chemical, corrosion, and registered professional engineer. He was past member and treasurer of the Civitan Club of Savannah, and of multiple chemical engineering professional societies. He was a current member of the Sons of Confederacy Veterans/Bartow Camp, McLaws chapte ...
Celia Devlin Hosking FEB 26, 1934 - FEB 24, 2013
Celia Hosking February 26, 1934-February 24, 2013 Savannah- Celia Hosking passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she graduated from Dearborn High School and attended Wayne State University. She enjoyed her work with the public relations office at Ford Motor Company World Headquarters. Celia will be remembered for her love of sharing stories with others as well as her passion for animals, crime and suspense novels, crossword puzzles and Words with Friends. She was a member of the Encore "Lunch Bunch" and valued her relationships w ...
Whitfield Evans Mallory MAY 10, 1930 - FEB 24, 2013
Whitfield Evans Mallory, born May 10, 1930, in Windsor, North Carolina passed peacefully on February 24, 2013. Whit is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, the former Eleanor Emmart, son James Brantley Mallory Carolyn, daughter Nancy Lynn Mallory, grandchildren Nathaniel James, Ryan Brantley, and Kevin Scott Mallory, Julia Rose and William Steven Blank, and sister Pat Wood, sister-in-law Matina Mallory, and brothers-in-law Clyde William Emmart and J.D. Emmart. He was predeceased by son Steven Whitfield, parents James Brantley and Bessie Whitfield Mallory, and siblings James Brantley Mallo ...
Gowan Lanier Cecil JUN 18, 1917 - FEB 24, 2013
Gowan Lanier Cecil died peacefully at home on February 24, 2013. Gowan was born in Pampa, Texas on June 18, 1917. He was raised on a wheat farm with his parents Susie Maud Gowan Cecil, John Lee Cecil, brother Robert, and sister Mary Vivian. Gowan and his family later moved to Dallas, Texas and lived on Cochran Chapel Road. Gowan graduated from Southern Methodist University in the late 1930's. After the outbreak of WWII, Gowan entered the Navy and became on officer with a specialty in radio communications. Gowan was stationed in Hawaii and the Panama Canal Zone. After the war he became a Ham Ra ...
Earl Graham Kirkley NOV 30, 1922 - FEB 23, 2013
Earl Graham Kirkley Earl Graham Kirkley, 90, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born November 30, 1922 in Savannah, GA to the late Richard Daniel Kirkley and Nora Powell Kirkley. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, where he served as a Life Deacon and a Sunday School teacher. Earl attended Armstrong State College and was a CW03 in the Georgia National Guard. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a volunteer with Candler Hospital, a White Bluff Elementary Media volunteer, and a member of Military Order of World Wars. He was Past President of ...