Obituaries
Iva F. Cooper Tercala JAN 17, 1921 - SEP 12, 2012
Iva F. Cooper Tercala Iva F. Cooper Tercala, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1921 to the late John and Camille Ferguson, and was raised at the Savannah Home for Girls. She worked for Levy's Department Store in Savannah, and retired from W.R. Grace Company as the District Manager for Del Taco. In her later years Iva also worked for The Rug Shoppe. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Marion C. and Judith Cooper, of Savannah, three grandchildren, Kelley Cale and her husband, Alan, Clifton Cooper and his wife, April, and Lauren F ...
Ann Wise Averill Miller OCT 09, 1939 - SEP 11, 2012
Ann Wise Averill Miller Ann Wise Averill Miller, age 72, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her husband of 45 years, family and friends. She was born October 9, 1939 in St. Louis, MO and lived in various places during her life, making each location a home for her family while being an inspiration to those around her. Ann and her husband eventually settled in Savannah, GA, where she was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Survivors include her husband H ...
Song W. Xiang MAR 06, 1933 - SEP 10, 2012
Savannah- Song W. Xiang, 79, died Monday, September 10, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Lois Dyess Waters MAR 07, 1926 - SEP 10, 2012
Lois Dyess Waters, 86, died Monday, September 10, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Evans County, Georgia, daughter of the late Russell C. and Zellie Odum Dyess. Mrs. Waters was retired from Memorial Hospital and attended Bible Baptist Church. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Craig Alan Waters, sisters, Frieda Dyess Williams, Brenda Dyess Jefferson and brother, Cecil Dyess. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Russell R. and Anna Marlette Waters of Savannah; grandson, Zachary Robert Waters; son, James Stanley Waters of Savannah; grandson, Christopher James ...
Rylee Addison Rogers SEP 07, 2012 - SEP 09, 2012
Rylee Addison Rogers, infant daughter of Mylke and David Rogers of Hinesville, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held in Rose Hill Burial Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ...
Frank Schuman DEC 07, 1949 - SEP 09, 2012
Clifford "Frank" Schuman, Sr. Clifford "Frank" Schuman, Sr., 62, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 on Tybee Island. He was a longtime resident of Tybee and was currently serving his second term on the Tybee Island City Council. Frank was a graduate of Savannah High School. He was a former member of the Tybee Marine Rescue Squadron, former member of the Board of Directors for the Tybee Island YMCA, an animal lover, longtime boatman, hot rod enthusiast, a former lifeguard at Tybee, as well as an avid volunteer for many causes. Frank was a Vietnam Veteran and was retired from the U.S. Army Co ...
Gysbert Oostlander AUG 17, 1941 - SEP 07, 2012
Gysbert Bert Oostlander, age 71, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Candler Hospital following a short illness. He was born on August 17, 1941 in Rotterdam, Holland to the late Gerrit and Johanna Oostlander. His family immigrated to the United States in February 1958, settling in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to Savannah in 1974, where he lived for the remainder of his life. He served in the United States Army as a draftsman for the Comptroller's office after graduating from high school in 1959. He had the privilege of serving on the Honor Guard for the funeral of John F. Kennedy in 1963. He comp ...
Barbara Hitchcock Hershey DEC 16, 1931 - SEP 06, 2012
Barbara "Baba" McCord Hitchcock Hershey, age 80 of Savannah, GA, passed away on September 6, 2012 after a courageous fight. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert Morrison Hitchcock and Winifred McCord Hitchcock, Barbara was raised in Dunkirk and Buffalo, NY, and has resided in Savannah since 1977. Barbara was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and Endicott College of Beverly, Massachusetts. She taught nursery school at Westminster Presbyterian Church and Kindergarten at Elmwood Franklin School both of Buffalo, NY. She also served on the board of Buffalo Children's Hospital. After moving to S ...
Margaret Irma Syms MAY 30, 1941 - SEP 04, 2012
Savannah- Margaret Irma Syms, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. Irma was born in Savannah, May 30, 1941 to Marice Francis and Ruby Crosby Syms. At times she worked outside of the home; however, she was mainly a homemaker, devoting most of her time to being what her children remember as a "wonderful mother". Leaving to cherish her memory are her four children, Gail Cowart Travis, Brett Harmon, Chris Harmon Regina, Eric Harmon; five granddaughters, Christy Parker, Heather, Ashley & Erica Cowart, Katie Harmon; one grandson, Eric Harmon, Jr.; several great-grandch ...
Glenda Beason Williams JUL 06, 1934 - SEP 03, 2012
Glenda Beason Williams Glenda Beason Williams, 78, died September 3rd in Savannah while surrounded by family. She was born in Rome, Georgia, attended Dalton High School and was a graduate of LaGrange College. Glenda was a dedicated elementary school teacher in Ohio and Georgia with a passion for making a difference in the lives of her students, following the lives of several students for over twenty years. She had a love for travel, spending three months in Europe after college and later visiting more than 20 countries. Glenda was a devoted and giving mother and grandmother. When asked about h ...
Karen Yates Gibson AUG 26, 1937 - SEP 03, 2012
SAVANNAH – Mrs. J. Glenn "Hoot" Gibson, Jr. Karen died peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a brave and heroic battle with lung cancer. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel. A celebration of Karen's life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church with Father Stephen Norris, Father Jim Shumard and Father Konrad White presiding. Karen was born August 26, 1937 in Cobbtown, Georgia to the late Kermit and Allie Re ...
Nell G. Bell NOV 23, 1916 - SEP 03, 2012
TYBEE ISLAND – Nell G. Bell, 95, died Monday, September 3, 2012, at Azalealand Nursing Home after a brief illness. The McCall, SC native moved to Savannah with her family in 1943 and was a longtime resident of Tybee Island. She was a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Tybee Island Garden Club. Mrs. Bell is survived by six children, Sandra Lain of Savannah, Marshall Weatherly of Las Vegas, NV, Sylvia Barfield of Sierra Vista, AZ, Isaac Weatherly of Palestine, TX, Michael Weatherly of Las Vegas, NV, and Danny Weatherly of Tybee Island; two sisters, Betty ...
Michael Jay Benzenhafer MAY 09, 1959 - SEP 03, 2012
Savannah- Michael Jay Benzenhafer, 53, died Monday, September 3, 2012. He was born in Glennville, Georgia and lived most of his life in Savannah. For many years, he served as the manager of the body shop with Backus Cadillac. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Toni; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Chris Cuza; son, Michael G. Smith, II; parents, Vince and Dolly Benzenhafer; sister, Linda Chester; grandchildren, Justin Hallman, Mariah Cuza, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be he ...
Swarna Bala Krishnamurti JUL 10, 1953 - SEP 02, 2012
SWARNA BALA KRISHNAMURTI -SAVANNAH- Swarna Krishnamurti, 59, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Swarna was born in India on July 10, 1953, to parents Dr. Pullabhotla and Jyoti Krishnamurti, both now deceased. She came to America at the age of 8, not knowing any English and graduated at the top of her class from Jenkins High School in Savannah in 1972. Swarna went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Armstrong State College and taught high school after graduation. She then attended the University of Georgia in Athens where she received a Master's Degree. She subsequently m ...
Robert W. Brennan JAN 30, 1940 - SEP 02, 2012
SAVANNAH - Robert Bob Brennan of Savannah, Georgia age 72 died on Sunday, September 2 after a long battle with Mesothelioma. Bob was born on January 30th, 1940 in Jersey City, N. J. to Mary and George Brennan. He attended schools in Pearl River, New York, receiving degrees in Education from Brockport State and New Paltz State University. He spent 28 years teaching Math and History to Junior High school students both in Rockland and Orange Counties. Brennan was a career public servant and notably had a spot as a New York State Delegate for Scoop Jackson. He also wrote several journals of land o ...
Wade B. Lang JUL 21, 1936 - SEP 02, 2012
Savannah- Wade B. Lang, 76, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Lang was employed with Great Dane Trailers for a short period of time and retired from Derst Baking Company. He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty three years, Geraldine Sikes Lang. He is survived by his children, Becki, Jason, and Rachel; siblings, Alfred, Robert, Marie, Inez, Ronnie, and Donnie, and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Graveside Service will b ...
Marguerite Elizabeth Koncul - SEP 02, 2012
Marguerite Elizabeth Koncul Marguerite Elizabeth Koncul, beloved mother, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 at her residence with her fifteen loving children and other relatives by her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, and was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin J. Koncul, Sr., and her grandson, Lt. Stephen R. Nevarez, U.S.N. Surviving are seven sons, Martin Kathy Koncul, Jr., Tony Maureen Koncul, Francis Brenda Koncul, Joseph Koncul, Michael Sheila Koncul, Stephen Celeste Koncul, and Vincen ...
Jack Leroy Idleman NOV 17, 1924 - SEP 01, 2012
Jack Leroy Idleman Jack Leroy Idleman, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Mary Lorraine Idleman, died peacefully Saturday morning, September 1, 2012 at his home. Born in Independence, Kansas, he was the son of the late Charles Lee Idleman and Hazel Adelle McCoy. Jack was a Lieutenant in the Navy, serving honorably as an aircraft carrier pilot during World War II and the Korean War. After his service ended, he completed his studies at the University of Missouri with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and enjoyed a successful career with Union Camp Corporation as a Quality Control Process Engin ...
Thomas Louis Davis SMSgt, USAF, Ret. MAR 19, 1922 - AUG 31, 2012
Senior Master Sergeant Thomas Louis Davis Born - March 19, 1922, Dubach, LA; Lincoln Parish Died - August 31, 2012, Savannah, GA Senior Master Sergeant Thomas Louis Davis, ret. US Air Force Tom or T.L. passed into God's arms early Friday morning, August 31, 2012. He died as he lived; peacefully, in God's grace and while asleep near his dear wife, Rose. According to Tom, who was only 19 years old during the infamous 1941 Japanese attack on the Americans in the Pacific "God spoke to me and said 'don't worry son, I will take care of you". As one of the few survivors of the Bataan Death March, Tom ...
Johnnie Brooker McLeod OCT 28, 1916 - AUG 30, 2012
Johnnie Brooker McLeod Madeline Johnnie Brooker McLeod, 95, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Savannah. She was born October 28, 1916 in Hardeeville, SC and lived in Savannah most of her life. She attended Savannah Christian Church. Johnnie was a homemaker, an avid reader, and enjoyed crocheting and knitting for fun and for charity. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles W. Byrd, second husband, John W. McLeod, Jr., and her son, Charles W. Byrd, Jr. Surviving are two sons, Duane F. Byrd ...
Edith Wiggins Ebberwein MAY 21, 1944 - AUG 30, 2012
Edith Wiggins Ebberwein Edith Wiggins Ebberwein, 68, of Savannah, passed away August 30th, at Hospice House of Savannah after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jesup, Georgia in 1944, she was the daughter of the late Thomas George Wiggins and the late Clara Evelyn Wiggins. Edie was a retired insurance agent and a former member of the Insurance Women of Savannah. She enjoyed flying and was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by ...
Philip Clark Honnold, Jr. AUG 22, 1941 - AUG 27, 2012
Philip Clark Honnold, Jr. died Monday afternoon August 27th, 2012 at home. He died peacefully surrounded by his family and under the care of Island Hospice. Clark was born in Oklahoma City on August 22, 1941 to Philip Clark Honnold, Sr. and Elaine Buck Honnold. He graduated from the Casady School in 1959 and from the University of Oklahoma in 1964. He was a member of SAE and kept in touch with many of his brothers during his life. After attending Southern Methodist University in Dallas he embarked on a sales career for almost fifty years. His first job after college was with the Dr. Pepper Par ...
Bang V. Dang DEC 25, 1927 - AUG 27, 2012
SAVANNAH – Mr. Bang V. Dang, 84, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at Candler Hospital. A native of Vietnam, he was a soldier in the South Vietnamese Army before moving to Savannah in 1981. Mr. Dang was a concrete mason and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Nghi Nguyen; six children and their spouses; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Thunderbolt. Interment will follow in Ca ...
Fred Stephen Yokum JUN 08, 1932 - AUG 26, 2012
Savannah- Fred Stephen Yokum died peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. Fred was born on Isle of Hope on June 8, 1932 where he lived his entire life except when he served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1953. He was a long time member of the Electrical Workers Union, Local Chapter 508, a Communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a volunteer with the Isle of Hope Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. and Annie Wells Yokum and brother, Jack Yokum. Fred is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley Yokum; daughter, Cynthia Secrist; step-son, Wayne H ...
Elfrieda Thorpe Roby OCT 29, 1914 - AUG 25, 2012
SAVANNAH – Elfrieda Thorpe Roby, 97, died Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Hospice House. She has resided for the last year with her son, Cleve, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born October 29, 1914 in Savannah to Warren Cubbedge and Wilhelmina Werner Thorpe, she was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a charter member of the former Faith Lutheran Church. She attended Draughon's Business School and was the secretary at the First Girl Scout Headquarters in Savannah for many years. Mrs. Roby retired in 1978 as an Administrative Assistant from the Internal Revenue Service. ...
Evelyn Lee Slavin Calver MAY 30, 1919 - AUG 24, 2012
Evelyn Lee Slavin Calver Evelyn Lee Slavin Calver age 93 was born May 30, 1919 and died the afternoon of August 24, 2012 at Savannah Square Health Center in Savannah, Georgia. She was born to Oscar and Katherine Slavin in Bartow, West Virginia and had two brothers Oscar and Theodore Slavin and a sister Nellie Slavin Payne. She was married to Grant Leroy Eddy and a son Grant Lee was born to this union. After leaving West Virginia, she lived in Charlottesville, Virginia for 50 years and has resided in Savannah, Georgia for the last 8 years. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Grant Leroy ...
Thespina Brown Lenehan - AUG 24, 2012
Thespina Brown Lenehan Tybee Island, GA – Thespina Brown Lenehan passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 24, 2012, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A native Savannahian, she lived most of her life in Savannah and on Tybee Island and was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church. She helped manage the family business, The Tides Hotel and Apartments, for many years. Mrs. Lenehan was preceded in death by her two husbands, James A. Brown and David Lenehan. Surviving are a daughter, Stephanie "Sam" B. Williams of Savannah and a son, Jimmy Brown and his wife, Carol, ...
Kathryn Joyce Wheeler FEB 04, 1950 - AUG 22, 2012
Kathryn Hamrick Wheeler Kathryn Joyce Hamrick Wheeler, 62, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1950 in Oakland, California and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a 1968 graduate of Savannah High School, and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Kathryn was an avid bingo player where she won many times while playing at the Moose Lodge, as well as other places. She was preceded in death by her father, Knowles Hamrick, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Henry "Jack" Wheeler, of Savannah, her mother, Ernestine Es ...