Obituaries
Ann Beckmann Anderson MAY 31, 1931 - JUL 13, 2013
Ann Beckmann Anderson Ann Beckmann Anderson, 82, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was born May 31, 1931 in Savannah, GA to the late Martin G. and Agnes Kehoe Beckmann. She was a homemaker and a member of The Lutheran Church of The Redeemer on Wilmington Island. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack C. Anderson, three daughters, Karen Joseph Adelman, Jackie Petkvich, and Susan Kenny Kemp, one son, James Anderson, three sisters, Maria Woodstock, Jean Tuten, and Martina Hammond. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Lee Anne Laboto, Jeremy Adelman, David Adel ...
Joan Helen Dugger MAR 17, 1930 - JUL 13, 2013
SAVANNAH / TOWNSEND, GA - Joan H. Dugger, 83 died July 13 at her daughters' home surrounded by her children. She was under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on March 17, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia and lived there most of her life before moving to McIntosh County in 2003 to fulfill her long time dream of living on the deep water. She was a member of Harvest Church of the Nazarene in Savannah, Georgia. She also attended Morgan's Chapel Methodist Church in Townsend, Georgia. She was very devoted to her children, grandchildren, family and friends and her "spoiled, rotten dog, Fiddler." Sh ...
Diana Bryson JAN 08, 1950 - JUL 13, 2013
Diana Stump Bryson, 63, died Saturday at Candler Hospital. The loving mother and grandmother was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She was the daughter of the late Harry Stump, and Emma and Joseph Morris. Surviving are her daugher, Melissa Bryson Altman David of Port Wentworth; two sons, Michael Bryson of Savannah and Jimmy Bryson Jan of Port Wentworth; a sister, Debra Arnold Bruce of Rincon; two brothers, Joseph Morris, Jr. and Harry Stump, Jr., both of Savannah; her grandchildren, Josh and Shelby Altman, Dallas Bryson, Lexy Bryson, Brian McDonald, and Heather and Chris Schaffer; a niece, Tayl ...
Mary Agnes Ryan AUG 15, 1921 - JUL 12, 2013
Mary Agnes Ryan Mary Agnes Ryan died Friday, July 12, 2013 after a long illness at Tara Nursing Home. She is the last surviving child of Theresa O'Keefe Ryan and John C. Ryan. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Cecile R. Fitzpatrick, Jule R. Fasola, Catherine R. Roy and Sally R. Douglas and two brothers, William F. Ryan and Patrick Ryan. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, Anne Fasola Kilcline and Fred, Michael E. Fasola and Marilyn, R. Eugene Roy and Mary, Agnes R. Walker and Michael, Richard E. Douglas, III and Barbara, Nancy D. Pelisser and Steven. Also surviving Miss Ryan ...
Ralph Clifton Mitchell, III SEP 03, 1935 - JUL 12, 2013
Ralph C. Mitchell III September 3, 1935 – July 12, 2013 SAVANNAH – Ralph C. Mitchell III passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at the place he loved the most, his home. Ralph's enthusiastic love of life led him along a diverse and adventurous path. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Ralph C. Mitchell Jr. and Marian Taylor Mitchell, his fame and notoriety spread as a teen throwing fire bombs on Cherry Street. Ralph's bright red hair added to the glow. Although a star baseball shortstop, his favored activity was tossing a seemingly mile-high baton as a drum major. Ralph continued as a drum major at T ...
Carol K. MacDonald APR 21, 1947 - JUL 12, 2013
RICHMOND HILL, GA - Carol Kadrmas MacDonald passed away on July 12, 2013, in Tuckasegee, NC as a result of a tragic and freak accident at her wilderness cabin. Carol was born and raised in Fairfield, North Dakota by loving parents Alfred and Katherine Kadrmas. She attended grade school in a one room school house in Fairfield in which all eight grades were taught at the same time by the same teacher in the same room. They lived so far away from town that for high school, she had to live in a dormitory in Dickinson, ND, 50 miles away. After she graduated from high school, she attended the Nation ...
Marjorie Morrissey Story DEC 22, 1934 - JUL 12, 2013
Savannah, GA - Marjorie Morrissey Story, born December 22, 1934 died July 12, 2013. She was 78. A native and longtime resident of Savannah, Marjy was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Billie Morrissey. She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy then the University of Georgia with a degree in English and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She worked in the banking industry and taught for a period at St. Vincent's Academy. She had many lasting friendships from her teaching time at St. Vincent's. Throughout her life she was a loving wife and mother to four sons. She supported her ...
Walter Daniel Rhoads, Jr. NOV 14, 1918 - JUL 11, 2013
Walter Daniel Rhoads, Jr. Savannah – Walter Daniel Rhoads, Jr., age 94, died at home on Thursday, July 11, 2013, with his wife and daughters by his side. Born in 1918 in Macon, Georgia, Mr. Rhoads was the only child of the late Joletta Arthur Rhoads and the late Walter Daniel Rhoads. He enrolled at University of Georgia, pledged Sigma Chi, and graduated in 1940 with a B.A. degree in Business. In 1941, while pursuing an MBA at Columbia University in New York City, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. A Captain in the Army's 80th Division, he was an Infantry Unit Commander and fought in the Battle ...
Naegeli Clare von Bergen Metcalf APR 27, 1932 - JUL 08, 2013
Naegeli Clare von Bergen Metcalf peacefully slipped into the company of angels on July 8, 2013 to share her love of music with them. She was born April 27th, 1932 in York Nebraska to her father, Arthur E. von Bergen and mother, Clare Atkinson. At the age of one she showed the first inkling of her musical talent while keeping perfect time with music at her sister's kindergarten class. At the age of 4 she had already memorized her sister's music lessons. Her musical career was off to a good start after finding a remarkable teacher, Beth Miller who guided her and developed her talent. Naegeli was ...
Anne Prescott Sutlive FEB 21, 1927 - JUL 08, 2013
Peachtree Corners, GA - Anne Prescott Sutlive, 86, of Peachtree Corners, GA, passed away July 8, 2013 after a long battle with vascular dementia. Ms. Sutlive was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 21, 1927 to William Duncan Prescott and Dorothy Ann Persse Prescott. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy in Savannah and attended Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. She was the loving mother of six children. Later in life she helped build the Reliable Roofing Company where she worked for 18 years. Upon retirement, her focus was on her faith community and friends. Her deep, abiding ...
Voncyle O. Alexander JAN 15, 1934 - JUL 08, 2013
THUNDERBOLT - Voncyle O. Alexander, 79, died July 8, 2013 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Von was born January 15, 1934 in Lawton, Oklahoma but lived in Thunderbolt for many years. Von worked in fashion for many years at Belk and J.C. Penney. Her greatest joy was working outside in her yard. Surviving are her husband and longtime Tybee Island businessman, Nickie Alexander; her stepson, Tyrone Alexander and wife Julie of Jacksonville FL; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Borchers and Eleanor Halley Harry; her friends, Charles and Karol Edwards, Selma Weil, Linda Sweat, and Bobby Phillips Sheila. Spec ...
Louise Carr Harriott JUN 06, 1923 - JUL 07, 2013
Savannah- Louise Carr Harriott, 90, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Hospice House. She was born in Guyton, GA, daughter of Hattie and Sheriff Hubert Carr. She moved to Springfield, GA where she attended Effingham Academy. After graduation she attended Draughons Business College and worked at Sealtest Southern Dairies for ten years. She then joined her husband in his business, H&W Sales Company before retiring in 1986. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Willis Sullivan Harriott. She was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church where she served as ...
William D. "Bill" Powell MAR 10, 1941 - JUL 06, 2013
Guyton, GA - Bill Powell, born March 10, 1941 in Rome, GA, died July 6, 2013 at home in Guyton, GA. Bill spent the majority of his career as a salesman in Savannah, GA. Bill was an active member of the community, involved in many civic, church and sports programs, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Juadessa, and sister Joyce Powell. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jo, sons David Powell and Chris Myers, daughters Robin Long and Kim Gaouette, brothers Wayne, Roger and Doug Powell, twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A ...
Elizabeth Cain Baker JUN 29, 1923 - JUL 06, 2013
SAVANNAH - Elizabeth Cain Baker died on Saturday, July 6, 2013, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday surrounded by all of her family. She was a native Savannahian who took pride in being an "Old Fashioned" lady. In her career as owner of the Cottage Shop as well as in her life she taught us all the true meaning of Southern Hospitality. She volunteered her time to the Junior League of Savannah, the Colonial Dames and to St. John's Church. As a member of the Froebel Circle she always enjoyed her summers at Tybee with her family. She was a wife, mother, sister and the best grandmother who ...
Howard Franklin Jacobson JUL 06, 1927 - JUL 05, 2013
Howard Franklin Jacobson Howard Franklin Jacobson, 85, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at Savannah Square under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born July 6, 1927 to the late Paul and Elizabeth Harding Jacobson. Howard was a native of Rockford, Illinois and lived at The Landings on Skidaway Island for the past 26 years. He and his wife were charter members of Messiah Lutheran Church on Skidaway Island. He was a member of The Landings Club where he loved to play golf with his many buddies. Howard served as a SEABEE in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1952. In addition to his parents he was preceded in dea ...
Richard "Rip" Nessola FEB 06, 1923 - JUL 04, 2013
Savannah- "Rip" passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his home. He was 90 years young, born in Savannah and attended Chatham County Schools. In 1940 he joined the U.S. Navy and served his last tour on the "USS Tarawa-CV-40". In 1961 he retired out as a "Chief Petty Officer" and returned to Savannah. He loved the Military Life. Rip was a member of the American Legion Post 184 and the Fleet Reserve Association. After returning to Savannah, he opened "Rip's Original 7/11 Minit Store" on Skidaway Rd. and 41st St. He remained owner and operator until it was sold in 1987. He was a past member and ma ...
Mary Fraps Leech MAR 17, 1936 - JUL 03, 2013
Mary Fraps Leech Mary Michel Fraps Leech was born in Savannah, GA on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1936. She died very unexpectedly on July 3, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Richard Waymack Leech. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Richard Waymack Leech, Jr. Claudia of Fairview, NC, Dr. Mark Hatley Leech Linda of Chattanooga, TN, Michelle Sandra Leech David Bussing of Savannah, GA, Ann Marie Northcutt Troy of Fayetteville, NC, and Thomas Arthur Leech of Savannah, GA. She is also survived by her brother, Arthur George Fraps Jr. Dottie of Savannah, GA, and sister, Ann ...
Helen Kutina Bauer SEP 29, 1928 - JUL 01, 2013
Helen Bauer, age 84, of Savannah, GA went to her heavenly home on July 1, 2013. Helen was born in NYC to Prokop and Anna Kutina. Helen was a devoted wife of 62 years to William G. Bauer who predeceased her in 2010. They were married in New York in 1948 and moved the family to Savannah in 1967. She was a loving mother of 6 and Nana to 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one great granddaughter on the way and one great great granddaughter. Helen was a faithful parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and devoted her entire life instilling that faith in all her family. Helen was ...
Dilburn Herrington JUN 02, 1929 - JUN 30, 2013
Dilburn Herrington, 84, a native of Tattnall County, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. He move to Savannah when he graduated from high school and worked four years at Steel Products Company, thirty three years at Savannah Machine & Foundry, interrupted by his service in the United Sates Navy during the Korean War on the Battleship USS Missouri BB63. After retirement from the shipyard, he went with TIC The Industrial Company and worked with them for ten years. He was a member of Boilermakers Local No. 26. Dilburn was preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Sallie Rooks Herringto ...
May Wager Heap JUN 29, 2013 - JUN 29, 2013
Savannah- May Wager Heap was born on May 21, 1927, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and died on June 29, 2013. May attended Montreal High School for Girls and Sprotts Commercial College. She was the secretary to an insurance broker in Montreal and a judge in Toronto. She also volunteered at hospitals in Montreal, Toronto, and Summit, New Jersey. May was married in March of 1950 to Ian Heap, who predeceased her in 2006. They lived in, and travelled to, many parts of the world. May was a founding member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island. She worked on several committees as well as ...
John Richard Miller DEC 19, 1917 - JUN 28, 2013
Savannah- John R. Miller, 95, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Berrysburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Wellington H. and Annie L. Miller, and has lived in Savannah since 1964. After graduation from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Accounting, he served as a Captain in the Army Transportation Corps during World War II. John retired from Flintkote Company in 1984 after 37 years of employment as an Accountant at the company plants in New Orleans and Savannah. During his years in Savannah he was a member and Past-President ...
Virginia Dillon Murrin JAN 24, 1926 - JUN 26, 2013
Arlington, VA-Virginia D. Murrin, for many years an executive and producer of the Opera Theater of Northern Virginia, died of Alzheimer's at Emeritus Home at Arlington on June 26. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1926, graduated from Boston University in 1948, and lived in Germany during tenure of five years at US Air Force headquarters in Ramstein and Wiesbaden. She joined the CIA in Washington in 1960 and worked there until 1979 as a staff intelligence analyst. It was in her retirement that she rose to become a producer, president and finally trustee of the Opera Theater. Ms. Murri ...
Dorothy Scott Smith - JUN 26, 2013
Dorothy Elizabeth Scott Smith died at home on June, 26, 2013. Mrs. Smith was born in Thomas County, Georgia, the daughter of William F. Scott and Ethel Cochran Scott and after the death of her mother in early childhood, Elva Holman Scott. She is predeceased by her husband, Linton Harris Smith, Jr., and her brothers, William F. Scott, Jr., and Cochran Albert Scott. Mrs. Smith attended the Ashley Hall School in Charleston, South Carolina, Sullins Academy in Bristol, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. An avid golfer, she was a ...
Kenneth Ray Cartee SEP 30, 1958 - JUN 25, 2013
Kenny Cartee Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Cartee, 54, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in Pooler, surrounded by his loved ones, including his daughter and former wife who cared for him until his passing. He was born, September 30, 1958 to James H. Cartee, Sr. and Annie Delores "Lois" Croft Cartee; his parents and his brother, James H. Cartee, Jr., preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Valerie Cartee Storey Keith; his former wife and lifelong friend, Estella Nelson; his brothers, Douglas Cartee and Phillip Celland; four nephews, Brian and Wesley Cartee and Phillip and Eric Celland; tw ...
Linda Fulmer Deen SEP 17, 1956 - JUN 24, 2013
SAVANNAH - Linda Fulmer Deen, 56, of Savannah, GA. Beloved wife of Victor Deen and daughter of Mary Lois Hair of Gloverville, SC entered into rest June 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family after an accident near her home. Born in Aiken, SC September 17, 1956, Linda and her two sisters were the first triplets born in Aiken County, SC. Linda was my life and I have no idea how I'm going to get through this. She was the sweetest, kindest person that I have ever known. Everyone that knew her loved her and she loved them. She loved to exercise, run, and keep fit. You could see her many days on h ...
Paul Santiago Sein MAY 20, 1955 - JUN 22, 2013
Wilmington Island - Paul Santiago Sein, 58, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Manhattan, New York, son of Heriberto and Elisa Santiago Sein. The Sein family moved to Puerto Rico when Paul was the age of five. He met the love of his life, Frances Ramirez in Manati, Puerto Rico and they were married in 1977. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Paul and Frances moved to Seattle, Washington in 1979 where he was employed by Boeing and later moved to Savannah where he continued his education earning a Master ...
Virgil Eugene Dubose JUN 22, 2013 - JUN 22, 2013
Virgil Eugene Dubose Virgil Eugene Dubose, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 21, 2013. Mr. Dubose was born in Hazlehurst, GA on October 11, 1923 to the late Ben and Ida Dubose. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War, and was retired from Southern Nitrogen as a machinist. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ella M. Dubose, daughter, Patricia Morgan, son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence E. and Terri Dubose, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 to7:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directo ...
Barbara Lynn Jones MAY 26, 1952 - JUN 21, 2013
Miss Barbara Lynn Jones Savannah -- Miss Barbara Lynn Jones left her hospice bed and danced into Heaven on the first day of summer, June 21, 2013. Charleston-born and Savannah-bred, Barbara was a true Southern belle. She loved her family and country and above all, she loved God. Barbara was born on May 26, 1952, the daughter of the late Benjamin Bostick Jones, IV, and the late Joan Dexter Winkers Jones, both of Savannah. Barbara held strong opinions about many things, from politics to popular culture to her beloved Episcopal Church. Her outspokenness laced with a sense of humor was ...
Hyldred "Teri" H. Bridges JAN 22, 1920 - JUN 20, 2013
Hyldred "Teri" Horton Bridges Hyldred "Teri" Horton Bridges, 93, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2012, at Buckingham South under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Indiana, she moved to Atlanta in 1943 where she lived until relocating to Savannah in 2011. Teri was known for her upbeat personality, colorful style, and her love of family and church. She had an early career in nursing and later committed over 6000 hours of service to the Piedmont Hospital Auxiliary. She loved working with children and was the founding director of the kindergarten at Northside Methodist Church, Atlanta, in 1958 ...