Obituaries
Catherine Elizabeth Helmey AUG 09, 1915 - NOV 25, 2012
Catherine C. Helmey Catherine C. Helmey, 97, of Kinston, North Carolina and formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012. Mrs. Helmey was born August 9, 1915 in Savannah to the late Charles Wesley Collins and Alice Gill Collins. She was the wife of the late Herbert Helmey. Mrs. Helmey was a longtime resident of Orlando and a member of Calvary Assembly. She is survived by several nieces and nephews which include, Patricia Collins Swisher of La Grange, NC, Wade Driggers of Richmond, VA, Alice Rothmeir and Rachel Driggers, and Allen Driggers of Savannah, GA, Stephanie Marshburn ...
Charles Weldon Williams MAY 03, 1933 - NOV 25, 2012
Tybee Island - Charles Weldon Williams, 79, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home following his battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Camden, Arkansas and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his years in the service, Charlie was a local painter and later retired from Miller Painting Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 154 on Tybee Island. His hobbies were fishing, boating and hunting. In 1959, Charlie married his beloved bride, Woodie and renewed those vows to her 50 years later on May 29, 2009. Charlie was p ...
Ernest V. "Jack" Skinner Jr. JUL 15, 1945 - NOV 25, 2012
Savannah, Georgia - Ernest Virgil "Jack" Skinner Jr. 67 died on Sunday, 25 November 2012 at the Savannah home of his son and daughter-in-law. The son of the late Ernest Virgil "Buster" Skinner Sr. and Helen McEachin, Jack was born in Port St. Joe, FL. but moved as a young child to Savannah, where he would graduate from Jenkins High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army for four years. After then graduating from Armstrong State College with a bachelor's degree in psychology, Jack worked at American Cyanamid in Savannah and then the Ogden Corp. in Tennessee. Throughout his life he enjoyed nat ...
Hoke S. Bouchillon, Jr. NOV 07, 1929 - NOV 25, 2012
Hoke St. Clair Bouchillon, Jr. Hoke St. Clair Bouchillon, Jr. 83 passed away Sunday night the 25th of November in Savannah, GA. With his family at his side and his wife, Marian, holding him gently. Hoke was welcomed into the arms of the Lord, his most gracious savior. Mr. Bouchillon was born November 7th, 1929 in Savannah, GA the second of three sons to Hoke S. Bouchillon, Sr. and Annie Mae Burnsed Bouchillon of Bryan County. In childhood Mr. Bouchillon lived in Savannah and briefly in Charleston. He graduated from Commercial High School where he was a Captain in the ROTC . Beginning as a teen ...
Ruth Ellen Trussell OCT 24, 1948 - NOV 25, 2012
Ruth "Ellen" Jacob Trussell Ruth "Ellen" Jacob Trussell, passed away Sunday November 25, 2012 at Hospice House. Ellen is survived by her beautiful daughter, Kristin Schultz-Powell and her super son-in-law, Glenn Powell of Richmond Hill, GA; daughter, Tracy L. Lim and her family; and big brother, Michael L. Jacob and his family. Ellen wishes to express one last time "Thank you, everyone, for all your kindness and remember smiles are contagious!" There will be no services or memorials, and if anyone wishes to a send remembrance, please send a donation to Save A Life, Inc., P.O. Box 16730, Savann ...
Richard "Dick" Johnson NOV 02, 1932 - NOV 25, 2012
Richard "Dick" Johnson, 80, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home in Savannah, GA. Mr. Johnson was born in Smiths Creek, MI on November 2, 1932, the son of the late Obed Roswell Johnson and Maude Wilson Johnson. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Michigan State University and his MBA from the University of Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Johnson worked for many years with General Motors Overseas Group and retired as the President of General Motors - Japan. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of Smiths Creek Masonic Lodge No. 491. Ou ...
Walene E. Shields JUN 16, 1920 - NOV 24, 2012
Walene E. Shields Walene Shields, age 92, passed away November 24, 2012. She was born in Lexington, Indiana to Walen and Marie Shields. After graduating from Lexington High School, Walene received training in court reporting in Detroit, Michigan at one of the few schools in the country with such a specialization. She was soon a court reporter in the Indiana federal courts. She then worked as a free lance court reporter in Washington D.C. for over 30 years, reporting on many Congressional sessions and even becoming involved in the many court cases stemming from the Watergate scandals, including ...
Exaltacion "Sally" Barba SEP 14, 1944 - NOV 22, 2012
Exaltacion "Sally" Barba, 68, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Ms. Barba was born in the Philippines on September 14, 1944. She moved to Guam in 1989 and ultimately to Savannah in 1999. Shortly after moving to Savannah she began working at the food court of the Savannah Mall and at the time of her retirement was working at the food court of the Oglethorpe Mall. She was of Catholic faith. Ms. Barba was preceded in death by her husband, Julio Barba. She is survived by her daughters, Lailanie DeVega Rhino of Savannah and Euphemia Barba Ferdie of the Philippines; grandchildren, Ry ...
Lettye Leon Hollingsworth SEP 16, 1918 - NOV 22, 2012
Lettye Leon Hollingsworth Lettye Leon Hollingsworth, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Thomas A. Hollingsworth. Lettye was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was a native of Savannah, and a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 60 years. She was a past member of the Tybee Island Garden Club, Tybee Island Beautification Committee, and the DD's Social Club. Lettye was also a volunteer for many years ...
Nellie Lanier Smiley JUN 05, 1919 - NOV 21, 2012
Nellie Lanier Smiley passed away on November 21, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 5, 1919 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Lanier. Nellie lived her life devoted to her family, always putting them ahead of herself. Nellie was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple from childhood as a Busy Bee and continued to be active through The Love Sunday School Class for many years. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William "Jack" Smiley. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and JoAnne Smiley of Knoxville, TN, Julian and Nancy Smi ...
William Toliver Lindsay AUG 13, 1938 - NOV 21, 2012
Savannah- William Toliver Lindsay Bill passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Saint Joseph's Hospital. Tollie was born August 13, 1938, in Birmingham Alabama. He served in the US Navy from 1958 through 1962 and then worked as a grocer for the remainder of his adult life. He is survived by wife, Doris of Savannah and step daughter, Deborah Jones Dennis of Greenville, S.C.; sisters, Connie Brown Ronny of Port Wentworth, Katrina Karr of Savannah, and Ann Burton of Silverdale, Washington, and brother Gary Susan of Wichita Falls, TX. Tollie was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Linds ...
Charlotte Johnson Hylbert JUN 13, 1922 - NOV 21, 2012
SAVANNAH- Charlotte Mary Johnson Hylbert died peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at her home in The Landings with her family by her side. Charlotte was born in Evanston, IL on June 13, 1922, to Gladys and Ray Johnson. She attended Evanston High School and went on to Denison University where she majored in English and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. While in college, she met her husband, Paul "Lucky" William Hylbert, whom she later married on August 18, 1942. Paul and Char had 4 children: Paul William Hylbert, Jr. in 1944, Christine Hylbert Dietze in 1947, Anthony Hale Hyl ...
Joan Cronk Rivers OCT 29, 1930 - NOV 20, 2012
Joan Elizabeth Rivers SAVANNAH- Joan Elizabeth Rivers, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Mrs.Rivers was born on October 29, 1930 and was raised in Savannah, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Stella Cronk and the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. She was a graduate of Saint Vincents Academy. After high school she worked at TJ Turner Plumbing until she married her husband, Ashley Leon Rivers, on November 21, 1953 at Sacred Heart Church in Savannah. Mrs. Rivers and her husband continued to live in Savannah where they raised their five children. They faithfull ...
Bobbie Brown Zipperer Moose NOV 01, 1942 - NOV 18, 2012
Bobbie Brown Zipperer Moose, 70, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Memorial Hospital following a short illness. A native of Savannah, Mrs. Moose was born November 1, 1942, daughter of the late John Ashton and Eunice Granny Brown. She was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church. Mrs. Moose was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Ashton Zipperer and a daughter, Carla Victoria Zipperer, and a brother Dempsey Brown. Survivors include two sons, Carlin S. Zipperer IV and Carlin S. Zipperer V; a daughter, Victoria Lynn Coleman Matt; a sister, Carolyn Brown Parrish; three grandchildr ...
Thomas John Jack Hogan, Sr. JUN 29, 1944 - NOV 18, 2012
Thomas John Jack Hogan, Sr. Tybee Island - Thomas John Jack Hogan, Sr., died at his home November 18, 2012, after a short illness, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Savannah on June 29, 1944, Jack attended Cathedral School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1963. He was a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and is currently a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tybee Island. Jack worked at Morgan's Industrial Supply and at M.J. Hogan and Co. as a Linehandler, and most recently was the owner of Hogan Courier Inc. He was a past member of the St. Patri ...
Margie Cashin Sutlive Fogarty AUG 06, 1930 - NOV 17, 2012
Margie Cashin Sutlive Fogarty SAVANNAH - Margie Cashin Sutlive Fogarty, 82, passed away at home on Saturday, November 17, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1930 in Augusta, Georgia to Margaret O'Leary and Edward J. Cashin, Sr. She was predeceased by her brothers, Edward J. Cashin, Jr. and Daniel J. Cashin. Margie attended Mount St. Joseph's High School in Augusta before graduating from the Atlanta Art Institute. She was a staff artist at the Savannah Morning News from 1984 to 1995. Throughout her life, Margie was passionate about her art, either through her perso ...
Helen D. Gafford MAY 18, 1921 - NOV 17, 2012
SAVANNAH - Helen D. Gafford, age 91 of Savannah died November 17, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Ms. Gafford was born in Rowena, KY on May 18, 1921. She lived at Habersham House. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joe G. Gafford and son, John G. Gafford. She is survived by her daughters, Nell Alford Chris and Julia Davison; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. The family suggest remembrances be made to Hospice Savann ...
Emmaline Blu Harvin JAN 04, 2008 - NOV 16, 2012
On November 16, 2012, Emmaline Blu Harvin peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus while her mommy and daddy held her and sang her to sleep. She was born January 4, 2008 to Blu and Allyson Harvin. She leaves behind her sissy, Edison Kate Harvin and brothers, Crews and Caden Boyette. She is survived by proud grandparents, Bob and Toni Harvin of Savannah, Andrew and Victoria Guest of Mount Pleasant, SC and great grandmother Carrie Nelle Mims of Andrews, SC. She was also dearly loved and will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her sweet spirit deeply touched everyone who met he ...
Gia Van Pham APR 15, 1953 - NOV 15, 2012
Savannah- Gia Van Pham, 59, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Hospice House. He was born in Hanoi, Vietnam and moved to the United States in 1991. Before moving to Savannah in 2004, he lived in Ohio and Virginia. He was an aircraft mechanic at Gulfstream Aerospace for five years. He attended music school to learn to play the guitar and drums and was active in the choir at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pham Van Duc and Tran Thi Hon, and uncle, Vu Gia Thuc. Survivors include his wife, Lan Samuelson; step-children, H. George Meyers Kim, He ...
Julian W. Moreno JUL 08, 1923 - NOV 14, 2012
TALAHI ISLAND - Julian W. Moreno, Sr., 89, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home at Talahi Island, GA. Mr. Moreno was born in Savannah, GA on July 8, 1923, the son of the late Julian A. and Margaret Lucree Moreno. He was a World War II veteran and was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army. He was initiated into the Local Union 188, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and HVAC Journeymen and Apprentices in 1951 where he was a life member, retiring as a Refrigeration Journeyman. He was a charter member of American Legion, Post No. 36. Mr. Moreno was preceded in death by his wife of 48 year ...
Hazel Loretta Colonies JUL 30, 2012 - NOV 14, 2012
Hazel Colonies SAVANNAH - Hazel Colonies, 67, died peacefully November 14, 2012, at her home with a friend at her side. A native of Cork Ireland, Hazel lived for many years in Massachusetts prior to retiring to Savannah five years ago. She is survived by three children, Steven Colonies of Savannah, Eldon Colonies of CT and Arlanna Kelley of MA; three sisters, Olivia Millin of TX, Grace Harding of MA, and Ursula Connaughton of PA; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxcandweeks.com ...
J. Saxton Daniel Jr. SEP 05, 1920 - NOV 14, 2012
J. Saxton Daniel Jr., 92, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He was born in Claxton, Georgia, son of J. Saxton Daniel Sr. and Elizabeth Brinson Daniel. While attending the University of Georgia, Sax was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps serving in the meteorologist squadron during the Battle of the Bulge. After the military, Sax returned to the University of Georgia earning a bachelors degree in criminal justice. He joined the United States Probation System, retiring as Chief Probation Officer with thirty years of service. He was one of the longest serving members of St. Thomas Epi ...
David A. Byck, III AUG 19, 1929 - NOV 14, 2012
David A. Byck III, retired Savannah realtor who was long involved in community service, died early Wednesday at his home after a courageous fight with Parkinson's Disease. Mr. Byck was born August 19, 1929 in Savannah, the son of the late David A. Byck Jr. and Ruth Ferst Byck. He was a 1947 graduate of Savannah High School. He continued his education at the University of Georgia, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He was a first lieutenant-Artillery in the United State Army, serving in 1953 in Korea. Upon returning to Savannah, Mr. Byck joined Lynes Realty, ...
Lula M. Kelly MAR 06, 1942 - NOV 13, 2012
SAVANNA – Mrs. Lula M. Kelly, 70, passed away on November 13, 2012, at Candler Hospital. Born March 6, 1942 to the late Pearlie M. Golden and Otis Ellison in Sylvania, Georgia, she was educated in the Screven County School System until she moved to Savannah where she graduated from A.E. Beach High School. Lula was employed with the Mosovitz Produce Company for many years, and then as a dietician at Memorial Medical Center for several years. She was a member of the Temple of Glory Community Church where she served on the Usher Board until her health began to fail. She leaves behind her husband, ...
Virginia Lee Ceryanec MAY 06, 1923 - NOV 13, 2012
Virginia Lee Jeanie Ceryanec Mrs. Jeanie Ceryanec died Tuesday at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family. Born in Jesup, GA in 1923, Jeanie's family moved to Savannah when she was eight. She was a graduate of Savannah High School. During WWII, Jeanie met her future husband, Victor Joseph Vic Ceryanec, when he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Three days after their wedding, Vic was sent overseas to New Guinea for three years. During that time, both kept diaries and saved every letter from each other, leaving a beautiful love story on paper for their family. After the war, they decided ...
Mary Price Dalzell MAY 17, 1917 - NOV 13, 2012
SAVANNAH - Mary Price Dalzell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully at Marshview Senior Living on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. She was under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born May 17, 1917 in Savannah, she was 95 years young. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, 2 other brothers and 4 sisters; infant twin daughters; her husband of 69 years, William Harlie Dalzell, Sr., and her son John Lincoln Dalzell, Sr. A lifelong resident of Savannah, Mary was a member of Epworth UMC for 65 years and later St. Luke UMC. She was a member of the Chatham Garden Club ...
Donna Marie DeNitto Burns MAR 05, 1961 - NOV 13, 2012
Donna Marie DeNitto Burns died peacefully at home Tuesday, November 13, 2012 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Donna was born in Savannah, March 5, 1961, daughter of Paul and Carolyn DeNitto. Donna was a loving wife to Mark for 29 years and devoted mother to Maggie and Emily. When you met Donna you knew instantly that she was full of life, fun spirited and so very proud of her children's accomplishments. She loved to spend time at her beach house, decorating and gardening, celebrating holidays and birthdays but always enjoying time with her family. As much as Donna loved life, she ...
Frances Elizabeth Morris Ross NOV 10, 1923 - NOV 10, 2012
Frances Elizabeth Morris Ross Savannah- Frances Elizabeth Morris Ross, 89, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Habersham House. The Daisy, Georgia native had lived in Savannah for over fifty years. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and worked as a volunteer with the American Red Cross, teaching swimming at Daffin Park and the YMCA from babies through adults. Her husband, Joseph Edward Ross preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Joseph T. Ross of Gainesville, FL and James E. Ross of Atlanta; sister, Jeanette Drane of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildr ...
Beverly Lysaught Butler JAN 19, 1933 - NOV 10, 2012
Beverly Lysaught Butler Beverly Lysaught Butler, 79, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Tommy Butler, two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Lisa Butler, and Timmy and Terry Butler, five daughters and sons-in-law, Ethel and Rodney Tuttle, Della and Steve Latimer, Cindy and Jerry Bunger, Beverly and Warren Clemens, and Terri and Richard Davis. She is also survived by one brother and s ...