Obituaries
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 ...
Lillian Dowling Odom MAR 26, 1924 - APR 09, 2013
Lillian Dowling Odom Lillian Dowling Odom, 89, died April 9, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was born March 26, 1924 in Savannah, Georgia and was a devout Parishioner of St. James Catholic Church. She was educated in Savannah parochial schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1942. She was employed at Union Camp Paper Corporation as Executive Secretary to Mr. Francis Kelly and Mr. Charlie Daughtry. Her duties also included management of salaried employee personnel records and documentation of agreements between Union Camp Corporation and the labor unions. In addition, she assisted the ...
Marion Hobbs Marsicano NOV 19, 1919 - APR 09, 2013
SAVANNAH - Marion Hobbs Marsicano died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born November 19, 1919 in Macon, Georgia to Thomas and Jessie Kendall Hobbs. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Dr. A. Ralph Marsicano Sr. and by her oldest sister, Marjorie Hobbs Douglas. She is survived by her 2 sons, Dr. Anthony Ralph Marsicano Jr. of Titusville, Florida, and Dr. Thomas Hobbs Marsicano of Savannah, her sister Mrs. June Hobbs Spann, nephew Walter Dawson Spann Jr., her granddaughter Mrs. Alistair Marsicano Cartwright, and 2 great-gra ...
Ursula Maria "Ulla" Eubanks OCT 27, 1925 - APR 08, 2013
Ursula Maria "Ulla" Eubanks, 87, died Monday, April 8, 2013 in Savannah. Mrs. Eubanks was born in Paderborn, Germany on October 27, 1925, the daughter of the late George H. Richter and Philippina Van de Maela Richter. She practiced for many years as a Registered Nurse in Germany as well as Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. She was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. James Catholic Church. Mrs. Eubanks was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Earl E. Eubanks. She is survived by her daughter, Diana E. Eubanks of Savannah; sister, Louise R. Hauger of New York; ste ...
Margaret Hanley Russell Rowell NOV 25, 1942 - APR 08, 2013
Margaret Hanley Russell Rowell November 25, 1942 – April 8, 2013 SAVANNAH – Margaret slipped away peacefully in her sleep to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday. April 8, 2013. She was born in Savannah, GA on November 25, 1942 to Christopher and Catherine Eason Russell. Margie was raised in the Irish Catholic community and was a 1960 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She also worked at Bell Telephone and was employed at Memorial Hospital for 29 years, retiring in 2008. Margaret married John Rowell at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on January 16, 1965. To this union were born four sons; ...
Mark "Griffin" Haskins, III MAR 03, 2010 - APR 07, 2013
Savannah - Mark "Griffin" Haskins, III, 3, passed April 7, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Macon, Georgia, son of Mark G. Haskins, Jr. and Mary McNaughton Haskins. Griffin was a happy, playful and spirited child. He loved sharks, Batman, Ninja Turtles, the beach, sports and especially his big sister, Francie. Griffin loved attending Wilmington Island Presbyterian Preschool where he was a delight to his teachers. Surviving are his parents, Mark and Mary Haskins of Savannah; sister, Francie Haskins of Savannah; maternal grandparents, Jim and Kathy McNaughton of Tybee I ...
Charles Eston Huff JUL 26, 1924 - APR 05, 2013
Charles Eston Huff, Jr. Charles Eston Huff, Jr., 88, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at his residence with his daughter and caretaker Susan Barnes by his side. He was born July 26, 1924 to the late Charles E. and Ethel Huff. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Boatswain's Mate First Class, was a proud graduate of Clemson University, and retired from the U.S. Customs Service in 1988. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richmond Hill, the Alee Shrine Temple, was a Brother in the Bryan Masonic Lodge #303 in Richmond Hill, and was Past President of the Bee Keeper's A ...
Anthony "Tony" Howe Baker AUG 22, 1937 - APR 04, 2013
Anthony "Tony" Howe Baker Tony Baker, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. At his side was his loving wife, Kathy. Tony graduated from Cornell University in 1959, served in the U.S. Navy on the USS William V. Pratt during the Cuban Missile Crisis, retired as an Executive after over 36 years from a very successful career with IBM Corporation where he participated in taking Intellectual Property Licensing to a $1 B+ business. He met and married the love of his life, Kathy on one of her first days at IBM. Tony's career at IBM move ...
Martha "Dean" Brannen Beacham OCT 19, 1931 - APR 04, 2013
Martha "Dean" Brannen Beacham, 81, died peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia on April 4, 2013, with her children at her side. Dean was a wonderful Christian woman and lived a life that reflected her faith. She was active at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church until her illness prevented her from attending on a regular basis. Dean was born on October 19, 1931 in Statesboro, Georgia. She graduated from Statesboro High School in 1947 and attended the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville where she received a business certificate in 1949. She then moved to Savannah and was em ...
Thomas Linton Corey NOV 14, 1921 - APR 03, 2013
Thomas Linton Corey Today is the Celebration of the Life of Thomas Linton Corey, who is now with our Lord. He was born in Register, Georgia on November 14, 1921 to Solomon and Jeanette Corey, the 10th of 11 children. He left this world on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 after sharing all of himself with his family and friends. Dad was a generous man with all that our Lord gave him. "Tom" Corey will live on through the love of his life for 67 years, Juanita Bragg Corey, and Lawrence P. Corey son and Donna V. Corey daughter, his two great joys, Thomas Adam Corey grandson and Jessica C. Columbia grandda ...
Leona Sticka Kropp NOV 12, 1925 - APR 02, 2013
Leona Sticka Kropp Leona Sticka Kropp, 87, of Ellabell, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday afternoon, April 2. Born and raised on her parents' farm in Dickinson, ND, she moved to Long Island, NY with her loving husband, Frederick F. Kropp, Jr. They moved to Savannah, GA in 1967 with their six children, and later settled in Ellabell, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Nick Sticka, of Dickinson, ND, and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Judith Olsen of Ellabell, Diane Ed Cosenza of Richmond Hill, Sandra James of Midway, Darlene Bill Lewis of Loudon, TN, Debr ...
Ralph K. Anderson OCT 25, 1920 - APR 02, 2013
Ralph K. Anderson, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Anderson was born in Savannah, son of the late Pate and Faithie Sims Anderson. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong State University where he earned an Associates Degree. He retired from the United Postal Service after 40 years of service where he served as president of the Postal Union and the Postal Credit Union. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 135 since 1945 and a long stand ...
Rosemary Hamm Breland NOV 27, 1931 - APR 01, 2013
Rosemary Hamm Breland, went home to her Lord on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 4:30AM at Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Rosemary was born on November 27, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia and resided in Murrell's Inlet, SC for the past nine years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Ulmer Breland on July 8, 1986. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Lewis Ulmer Breland Jr. and Barbette Mullinax Breland, and by her three grandchildren: Courtney Nichole Breland, Lewis Ulmer Breland III and Joshua Alexander Breland. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2:00PM at ...
Kathleen Moriarty Allen Sarver JAN 23, 1946 - APR 01, 2013
Kathleen Moriarty Allen Sarver Kathleen Moriarty Allen Sarver, 67, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born January 23, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late John Paul Moriarty and Catherine "Cootie" Moriarty. She was a resident of Savannah, which she loved to call her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Mick Moriarty, and her first husband, Ed Allen. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Sarver, of Savannah, stepdaughters, Melissa Moreno Arthur, and Kimberly Reed Ryan, sisters, Cecilia Cunningham James, Maureen Stocker ...
Jeanette Wall OCT 27, 1919 - MAR 31, 2013
SAVANNAH – Jeanette Thompson Wall, 93, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Marshview Senior Living. A native of Lyons, Georgia, Mrs. Wall had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a longtime member of Cresthill Baptist Church and retired from J. C. Penney Co. after thirty-five years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Wall. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George T. and Peggy Thompson; three grandsons, George T. Thompson, Jr. and his wife, Peyton, Mark Thompson, and Bradley Thompson; and two great-grandsons, Thomas and Rogan Thompson. A Memorial ...
Illena Cox Hester SEP 17, 1932 - MAR 30, 2013
Illena Cox Hester, 80, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Hester was born in Atlanta, GA on September 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Clarence Richmond Cox and Lucy Lurie Anderson Cox. She was a 1952 Cum Laude graduate of Armstrong College, earning an associates degree of arts. She became a member of the Huntington Women's Guild in 1962 and remained very active until she became ill last year. Also, she loved participating and serving at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she had been a member since 1968 and where she raised her family. She was a member of the Berean ...
Karen Gwinn Barger FEB 17, 1941 - MAR 29, 2013
Karen Gwinn Barger, 72, of Beloit, WI, died Friday, March 29, 2013 in the UW Hospital, Madison, WI surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 17, 1941 in New York City, NY, the daughter of Russell and Marion Swope Gwinn. Karen was a graduate of the Columbia School of Nursing and received her Master's degree in Nursing from Georgia State University. Karen was a community home health nurse and formerly taught at the Georgia Southern University School of Nursing. She continued to teach nursing skills thru her entire life. She was very involved in the Second Congregational Church wher ...
Jimmie Gilda Lair MAR 13, 1925 - MAR 29, 2013
Jimmie Gilda Hendry Lair Jimmie Gilda Hendry Lair, died Friday, March 29, 2013. She was born March 13, 1925 in Waycross, GA, and moved to Savannah as a small child. She grew up on Duffy Street, and enjoyed Forsyth Park, playing with her siblings, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lair, son, Billy, and great-grandson, Cody. She leaves behind her children, Linda Futrell Jim, Celia Julian Bryan, Joanne Lair, Charles Lair Debbie, and Matthew Lair Sonja, eight grandchildren, Michelle Joyner, Dustyn Lair, Amber Lair, Matthew "Clint" Lair, Melinda Goodwin, James and Miriam ...
Mary C. Martin - MAR 28, 2013
Mary C. Martin, 73, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 surrounded by her beloved family after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Blairsville, Georgia February 21, 1940, to Carl B. Carlisle and Willa Mae Spiva. She retired after 30 years with the Department of Family and Children Services. She was a very dedicated mother and grandmother. She always had time for her children. Her memory will live on through them. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank J. Martin, Jr. , as well as two brothers, WilliamBill Carlisle and Richard Dickie Carlisle. She is survived by her chi ...
Bobby "Eugene" Stembridge FEB 26, 1948 - MAR 28, 2013
Bobby "Eugene" Stembridge, 65, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Stembridge was born in Savannah, GA on February 26, 1948, the son of the late Wesley Isaac Stembridge and Mittie Cassie Perkins Stembridge. He attended Chatham County Public Schools. He greatly enjoyed country music and country western television shows. Mr. Stembridge is survived by his brothers, Wesley Isaac Stembridge, Jr. and wife Sally of Savannah and Danny Cass Stembridge and wife Mona of Richmond Hill; aunts and uncles, Chris Mobley of Savannah, Katherine and Larry Shea of Rincon, Donald Jones of Ridgeland, ...