Obituaries
Linda Kay Byerline Lane DEC 28, 1950 - APR 29, 2013
Savannah - Linda Kay Byerline Lane, 62, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Mechanicsburg, Illinois, daughter of Russell and Marcella Byerline. Mrs. Lane was a graduate of Tri City High School in Mechanicsburg and later attended Southern Illinois University. She moved to Savannah when she was 21and soon after met the love of her life, Ricky. They married May 14, 1977, subsequently making Savannah their home. She enrolled in Mr. Paul's Beauty School, became a licensed cosmetologist and was employed as a stylist with Joel & Company an ...
Charles Lindberg Akin JUL 20, 1928 - APR 28, 2013
Charles Lindberg Akin "Lindy" Charles L. Akin, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Savannah Square. He was born July 20, 1928 in Ashburn, GA to the late Arthur Virlyn and Jewell Dee Rouse Akin. While in Ashubrn, as a teenager, he obtained the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Ashburn High School and from Georgia Tech with a Ceramic Engineering degree. He obtained an MBA at Augusta College in Augusta, GA. While living in Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC he was active in the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Boy Scouts of America, the North Augusta Grace United Methodist ...
Rosemary "Penny" Conners JAN 30, 1951 - APR 27, 2013
SAVANNAH - Rosemary "Penny" Conners, 62, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her residence in Savannah. Ms. Conners was born in Savannah, GA on January 30, 1951, the daughter of the late Dominic Paul and Rosemary Hamilton Danzi. She was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School. After graduating, she married Henry Meier Conners, Jr. and they traveled extensively during his military career. At the end of his military tenure, they settled in Savannah and she began her career in ophthalmology. She began her career working with Ophthalmology Associates of Savannah, where she worked for 15 years. She w ...
Sylvia McEntyre Oostlander JAN 13, 1946 - APR 27, 2013
SAVANNAH - Sylvia "Wendy" Oostlander, age 67, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Candler Hospital following a short illness. She was born on January 13, 1946 in Sylvester, GA to the late Tom and Jackie McEntyre. Her family moved to Ocoee, FL in 1958, where her father was an Orange Grove Caretaker and her mother a Nurses Aid and later a homemaker. She moved to Guyton, GA with her grandparents and then on to Savannah, GA, where she lived for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Ocoee High School in 1964, where she excelled in home economics and typing class. She was a secretary for many y ...
Jack Melvin Sexton NOV 28, 1926 - APR 27, 2013
RICHMOND HILL – Mr. Jack Melvin Sexton, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2013, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving wife and sons, and under the care of Hospice of Savannah. He joined the United States Navy in December of 1943, with parental consent at the age of 17, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II, aboard the Destroyer USS Doyle DD494/DMS34. Upon release from Naval service he was employed by the Savannah Electric and Power Company for 39 years, rising to the position of Plant Superintendent of their Riverside Generatin ...
Arvid O. "Chip" Eckwall, II JAN 26, 1959 - APR 27, 2013
Savannah- ECKWALL, A.O. "CHIP", II, age 54, died at home April 27, 2013. Husband, father, son, brother, and teacher at Richmond Hill Middle School. Survived by wife, Mary P. Eckwall, son Benjamin P. Eckwall; parents Robert Arvid Eckwall and Monique Gaire Eckwall of Charlottesville, VA; sister and brother in law Carroll and Wayne Strupp, nephews James and John Robert Strupp of Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Eckwall was preceded in death by his son, Christopher McKinney Eckwall. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church. The family will r ...
Nancy Lee Shiloski APR 28, 1936 - APR 22, 2013
Nancy Lee Shiloski SAVANNAH – Nancy Lee Shiloski was born in 1936 in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, to the late Charles and Catherine Montgomery. She entered Heaven's gate on the 22nd day of April 2013, where she entered eternal rest peacefully from her home on Wilmington Island, GA. Nancy was a member of Kenwood High School's Class of 1956, where she was a member of the glee club and marching band. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Ralph Norman Shiloski. A consummate mother and homemaker, Nancy enjoyed arts and crafts such as building dollhouses and sewing dresses. She ...
Eric Maura Olsen, Sr. AUG 02, 1934 - APR 22, 2013
Eric Maura Olsen, Sr., 78, of Black Creek, GA, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, after a short illness. Mr. Olsen was born in Savannah, GA to the late Ernest and Daisy Olsen on August 2, 1934. He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Lamar Olsen and two sisters, Carolyn Garrison and Nitie Collins. He was employed by American Cyanamid for 40+ years. He was a member and Deacon of Bull Street Baptist Church and a member of the Nelson Sunday School Class. Mr. Olsen was a past member of the Exchange Club. He was a member of the Black Creek Golf Course and a lifetime me ...
John Potter Davis JUL 13, 1933 - APR 22, 2013
John Potter Davis John Potter Davis died Monday, April 22, 2013 at his residence. He was a longtime resident of Savannah and Project Manager for the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Complex. He was a United States Navy veteran. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
W.H. "Bill" Schloenbach DEC 09, 1926 - APR 21, 2013
SAVANNAH, GA - W.H. "Bill" Schloenbach, 86, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Mr. Schloenbach was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 9, 1926, the son of the late James and Helen Holden Schloenbach. He was a 1950 graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a degree in chemical engineering. While at Georgia Tech, he became a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He went on to earn a degree in law from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1957. He worked for the B.F. Goodrich Company where he retired after over forty years as a Marke ...
Charles Edward Summers FEB 02, 1949 - APR 21, 2013
Charles Edward Summers Charles Edward Summers, 64, died Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was born in Tampa, Florida to the late John and Ruby Summers. Charles was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the DAV Chapter 8, and the Vietnam Veterans #671. He was a member of the Lake Mayer Church of Christ and the Elks Lodge. He retired from The Kroger Company as a Unit Manager after more than twenty years of service. He is survived by his wife, Mary R. Summers, sons and daughter-in-law, Edward Twain and Vickie Summers, and Thomas Missinne, daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa Elaine and Stuart Abbot ...
Nicholas J. Craig JUL 25, 1920 - APR 20, 2013
The family of Nicholas J Craig are saddened to announce his death in Savannah on April 20, 2013. Whether playing a round at Wilson Lake Country Club, Hilton Head, Moss Creek, the Landings or the Savannah Golf Club, over the past 60 years, Nick always enjoyed the camaraderie, challenge, and opportunity for self-improvement. His best golf was in his 70's and was modest about shooting his age. Despite his physical address, he was always a "Mainer". Born on July 25, 1920, in Presque Isle, Maine, the son of Grace and Russell Craig, he lived in Pittsfield, Maine and graduated from Maine Central Ins ...
Richard Platt DEC 13, 1932 - APR 19, 2013
Richard Platt Richard Platt died in his sleep Thursday, April 18, 2013, following a splendid evening spent with his wife Audrey and a spontaneous visit from an old friend. Dick was born to Richard Platt and Mary Stuart Gordon Platt on December 13, 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut. He grew up with his siblings, Arthur, Peggy and Louis in St. James, New York and Duxbury, Massachusetts; spending summers at the Gordon Cottage on Tybee Island. Dick graduated from St. Paul's School and went on to graduate from Yale University in 1955, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall and The Torch Society. ...
Emma Frances Hohnerlein FEB 09, 1992 - APR 19, 2013
Emma Frances Hohnerlein Emma Frances Hohnerlein, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 91. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, GA. She and her husband were the proprietors of Hohnerlein's Meat Market located on the corner of Wheaton Street and Waters Avenue and she later retired from the K-Mart Corp. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing short stories and poetry. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Otto G. "Mooker" Hohnerlein, and two daughters-in-law, Nancy and Faye Hohnerlein. She is survived by eight children, Herm ...
Christy B. Hurlebaus MAR 02, 1963 - APR 19, 2013
Christy B. Hurlebaus Christy B. Hurlebaus, 50, died April 19, 2013 after 22 months of battling pancreatic cancer. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL March 2, 1963. Christy grew up in Central Florida. Met the love of her life at 3 years old and married him at the age of 18. Family soon followed. She is survived by her husband Greg, daughter Brandi, son Adam and his wife Rachel, daughter Shannon, granddaughter Ansley and mother Carol. To each of our children - You are precious gift from the Lord. In training you up in God's way, even with mistakes, she saw your unique growth, which was one o ...
Hewitt Ross Waters APR 17, 2013 - APR 17, 2013
HEWITT ROSS WATERS SAVANNAH - Hewitt Ross Waters, infant son of Hayley and Ross Waters, became an angel in heaven on April 17, 2013. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Angela and Randy Farthing, of Forsyth, GA and his maternal great-grandmother, Lora June Turner, of Musella, GA; his paternal grandparents, Christy and Paul Waters; his uncles, aunts and cousins: Kyle and Laura Mixon of Tampa, FL; Emerson and Brandi Waters and their children, Sawyer, Tinsley and Grace; and Louisa and Rusty Hightower and their children, Russ, Jackson and Lillie. A graveside fu ...
Ian Yoonmyeong Lim JUL 20, 2011 - APR 17, 2013
SAVANNAH - Ian Yoonmyeong Lim, 21 month old son of Minjung Oh and Jong Hyun Lim, Professor of Historic Preservation at SCAD, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Ian is also survived by two brothers, Jason and Eric Lim. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Norma Norman Wheeler APR 12, 1926 - APR 17, 2013
Norma Norman Wheeler Norma Norman Wheeler, 87, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She was born April 12, 1926 in Dover, GA to the late Hobson and Lena Norman. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1945 and worked at Union Camp in the Credit Union for 15 years. She continued with credit union work at Memorial and at the City and County Credit Union. For many years she was an active member of Whitfield United Methodist Church and later at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. She sang in the Chancel Choir and Sparkler Choir, and was president of Wylly-Dupon Sunday School Class. Mrs. Wheeler w ...
Gary Michael Newberry SEP 29, 1954 - APR 16, 2013
Gary Michael Newberry Gary Michael Newberry, 58, of Savannah, Georgia, died April 16, 2013. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia on September 29, 1954, the first of three siblings to the late William Tiny Roswell Newberry and Barbara Bobbie Jones Newberry. He is also preceded in death by his canine companion, Bear. Gary graduated from LaGrange High School in 1972 and received a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Iowa in 1979 as well as Juris Doctor in 1985 from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. Gary practiced law in Savannah since 1986. He was a criminal defense and animal law at ...
Hoa Thi Le AUG 15, 1915 - APR 16, 2013
Hoa Thi Le, 97, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Surviving are her children, Tin Vo, Nho Thi Vo, Kim Phuoc Vo, Phan Vo; sisters, Xuan Thi Le, Vung Thi Le; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Saints Peter and Paul Parish. Burial: Catholic Cemetery. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Island ...
Robert E. "Bob" Shroyer OCT 03, 1942 - APR 15, 2013
Tybee Island - Robert E. "Bob" Shroyer, 70, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in New Albany, IN, son of the late Russel W. and Alice Brown Shroyer. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Bob graduated from the Fire Protection School at Oklahoma State University and retired from Oakridge National Lab. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 154, an Eagle Scout, member of the Alee Shrine and a Mason in Southern Indiana. Bob was invited to the US Olympic trials on three different occasions to compete for a ...
Robert Edward Kastner NOV 14, 1929 - APR 15, 2013
Robert Edward Kastner Colonel USAF Ret. Born in Minnesota November 14, 1929 and died in Savannah, Georgia at Spanish Oaks Retreat on Monday, April 15th. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Helen Haynie Kastner. Surviving are his daughter, Elizabeth Kastner; his son, Matthew Kastner, his wife, Agnes Bua; and granddaughters, Noella and Alianne, all of California. Also surviving is his sister, Dorothy Blackbird, as well as nieces and nephews who live in Minnesota. Bob was a pilot who loved flying and traveling the world. Among his many interesting assignments was serving as an instructor ...
Margueritte Coleman DeLoach JUN 22, 1920 - APR 14, 2013
Margueritte Coleman DeLoach, 92, died Sunday evening at Candler/St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. DeLoach was born in Savannah, GA on July 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Col. Sheftall B. and Inez Coleman. She was a Communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a retired nurse, practicing at Telfair Hospital for many years. Mrs. DeLoach was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Pearson DeLoach, Sr. She is survived by her son, John Pearson DeLoach, Jr. and wife Pamela S. DeLoach; daughter, Jo Ann Wotring and husband Richard A. Wotring; four grandchildren; n ...
Idell Crosby McDonald DEC 29, 1934 - APR 13, 2013
Idell Crosby McDonald SAVANNAH – Idell Crosby McDonald, born in Dearing, GA on December 29, 1934, departed on April 13, 2013 in Candler Hospital. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Dearing High School which landed her a job at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA in 1952. In 1956 she accepted the Receptionist job with Union Bag – Camp Paper Corp. where she represented the company and was later promoted to Industrial Relations Representative, retiring after a total of forty-one dedicated years of service. She was a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. She is survived by her hu ...
Mrs. Marion "Peggy" Tyson Daley SEP 05, 1925 - APR 13, 2013
Mrs. Marion "Peggy" Tyson Daley SAVANNAH, GA – On April 13, 2013, God called home life-long Savannahian, Peggy Daley. Born September 5, 1925, Peggy was the daughter of the late George E. Tyson and Marion W. Cox Tyson. Peggy loved her family, her friends, her home, her country and her church. She bragged to be a native Savannahian. She was a very good cook and entertained with charm. Mimi, as she was called by her grandchildren, treasured the simple pleasures in life like picnicking at Tybee, dancing at Harris's, riding her bicycle and visiting with friends. She could tell the funniest stories, ...
Robert Ellis Allen APR 27, 1948 - APR 13, 2013
Robert Ellis Allen SAVANNAH - Beloved husband and father, Robert Ellis Allen, passed peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2013. Bob was loved by many and spent his time keeping all of those around him happy with his talent for cooking and his wonderful dry sense of humor. He dearly loved his son, Ellis, and daughters Emily Worley and Susan Hoseclaw. His two grandchildren, Lauren and Brett, brought him great joy. Bob was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from Myers Park High School. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, he attended and graduated from East Carolina Unive ...
Yasuko Yoshida Chown APR 12, 2013 - APR 12, 2013
Yasuko Yoshida Chown, born in Tokyo, Japan October 4, 1927, at age 19 Yasuko surprised her upper-class, very traditional family, by taking a position as a housekeeper for an American family at the U.S. Embassy. She found her career and was much in demand by families serving at the embassy in Tokyo. During those years she learned to speak English, to cook like a gourmet chef, and helped to raise over thirty children. In 1965 she chose to become liaison for the Chown family and the Nation of Japan. She became not only the housekeeper/cook, she was interpreter, instructor of Japanese manners, his ...
Clifford J. Sturtevant NOV 08, 1919 - APR 10, 2013
SAVANNAH, GA - Clifford J. Sturtevant, 93, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Sturtevant was born in Weybridge, VT on November 8, 1919, the son of the late Walter Levi Sturtevant and Beryl Randall Sturtevant. He was a proud veteran, serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He was retired from the Coca Cola Company. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Temple where he was active with the George Hodge Sunday School Class. Mr. Sturtevant is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Margaret H. Sturtevant; son, Dennis J. Sturtevant and wife Luana of El Paso, TX; ...
Andrew Steven Harris NOV 06, 1943 - APR 10, 2013
SAVANNAH – Andrew "Andy" Steven Harris, 70, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Memorial Health University Medical Center, with his beloved and loving wife, Nancy, at his bedside, in the care of Hospice Savannah and the dedicated physicians associated with and staff of Memorial Hospital. Andy was born in New York, NY, and lived his younger years there and also in West Norwalk, CT. He graduated from Boston University with a BA in advertising, and then completed his MBA at Baruch Graduate School of Business. As founder and president of Harris Heery & Associates Inc., Andy had over thirty ye ...
Charles Weldon "Buddy" Holt, Jr. APR 09, 1935 - APR 10, 2013
Charles Weldon Holt, Jr. "Buddy" GLENNVILLE, GA - Charles Weldon "Buddy" Holt, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Holt was born in Memphis, TN, the son of the late Charles "Charlie" and Cleo Holt. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked for Tri-State and Tri-Trak Tractors for many years and ultimately became co-owner of his own business, Westside Trak, where he retired. He was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Garden City, GA and a member of the First Baptist Church in Woodbury, TN. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holt was preceded ...