Obituaries
Michael Rivers Kerley JUN 19, 1944 - NOV 10, 2012
Michael Rivers Kerley Michael Rivers Kerley, age 68, died peacefully at Hospice House in Savannah on November 10, 2012. The cause of death was Agent Orange related prostate cancer. Mike was born June 19, 1944 in Savannah to Larry and Dorothy Rivers Kerley. Graduating from Savannah High in 1962, Mike attended college at UCLA where his studies were interrupted by the draft. He volunteered to go to Vietnam and became a diver for the Army. Mike completed his education at UC Berkeley obtaining a degree in Political Science while concentrating his studies on Modern Chinese Politics. He was also edit ...
Joel Hurt Clarke DEC 24, 1949 - NOV 09, 2012
Savannah – Joel Hurt "Bud" Clarke of Savannah, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 9, 2012 at home. He was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1949 in Miami, FL. He is predeceased by his parents, Ann Hurt Clarke of Columbus, GA and Hagood Clarke, Jr. of Plantation, FL. He grew up in Columbus, GA and was a 1968 graduate of The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Clarke graduated from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the SAE Fraternity. He worked in the shipping industry for 35 years as a dry cargo broker and was the founder of Chartering Services, ...
Mary "Genie" Sears Oliver FEB 18, 1955 - NOV 08, 2012
Mary "Genie" Oliver of Savannah, Georgia passed away on November 8th 2012 at home under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice, surrounded by her husband, Larry Oliver and son, William Oliver. She was born February 18, 1955 in Whiteville, NC And lived in Whiteville most of her life before moving to Savannah, GA in 1983. She graduated from Whiteville High School. She went to college for dental assisting. She worked as a Dental Assistant in Savannah for 17 years. Surviving are her husband, Larry Oliver of Savannah, GA; her son and daughter-in-law William and Kelly Oliver, of Savannah, GA; her daughter ...
Doris Newton Hughes MAR 14, 1932 - NOV 08, 2012
Doris Newton Hughes of Savannah, Georgia, widow of Paul Eugene Hughes passed away on November 8, 2012, peacefully in her home. Born in Sardis, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late George Edwin Newton Sr. and Marie Eleanor Newton. Doris retired from the Southern States Fertilizer Company after over twenty years of service. She was a member of the Geechee Goofers Square Dance Group for several years and that was definitely a joy in her life. She was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Surviving are her two sons, Paul Eugene Hughes Jr. and his wife Brenda L ...
Robert Preston Cornwell, Sr. AUG 28, 1921 - NOV 06, 2012
Robert Preston "Pete" Cornwell, Sr. Robert Preston "Pete" Cornwell, Sr., 90, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012. He was born August 28, 1921 in Charleston, SC and retired as an Engineer from the SCL Railroad. He was a member of BLE Division 803 and was past President of the Lion's Club. Pete loved to fish and hunt, and was past President of the Brunson Hunting Club. He was also a member of the Brunson Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie B. Cornwell, and son, Thad Cornwell. Pete is survived by his son, Robert P. Cornwell, Jr., and his wife Dianne, daughter, Suzanne ...
Betty Durden Roberts JUL 08, 1930 - NOV 05, 2012
Betty Lou Durden Roberts slipped from this life on Monday, November 5th, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1930 to Clyde Myrtle Baker Durden and Hallie Rufus Durden, in Savannah's Telfair Hospital. She lived most of her life in Savannah, but spent several years in Brunswick, GA where she attended Sidney Lanier Elementary School. She attended Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, Chatham Junior High School and graduated from Commercial High School in January, 1950. After graduation she worked several years at Chatham Furniture Store before ...
Frederic "Fred" A. Hill, III FEB 11, 1952 - NOV 05, 2012
Savannah - Frederic "Fred" A. Hill, III, 60 died on Monday, November 5, 2012 after a long illness. He was a Navy veteran and an electrician by trade. Fred is survived by his daughter, Renee Hill of Savannah; three grandchildren, Zoe, Chloe, and Ceara Morris; his sisters, Julie Hill Deloach of Savannah and Lynn Goodman of Indianapolis, IN; three nieces, one nephew, many close friends, and an extended music family. He was known to many as "Grateful Fred" due to his passion for music and his dedication to the band, the Grateful Dead. His recording and sharing of music and his many travels allowe ...
Mary JoAnn Futch SEP 23, 1942 - NOV 04, 2012
BROOKLET - Mary JoAnn Futch, age 70 of Brooklet, GA passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known as "Boo Boo" by her special niece, Megan Akins. She was under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was the owner and operator of Avalon's Salon in Savannah for many years. For over thirty-five years she dedicated her time to taking care of her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Harold and Lois Davis; father, Kellis Futch; sister, Cynthia Crosby, and brother, Clayton Davis. She i ...
Ruby Garvin Reed JAN 07, 1920 - NOV 01, 2012
Ruby Garvin Reed Savannah- Ruby Garvin Reed passed away peacefully at her home Thursday afternoon, 1 November 2012. Ruby was born 7 January 1920 near Grays, SC. Her family moved to Savannah when she was 10 years old. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1939 and married Marcus Fred Reed in 1940. During World War II, Ruby worked in the shipyard while Fred was overseas serving in the US Army. After World War II, Ruby returned to being a homemaker and had one child born in 1946. In the early 1960's she returned to work as a medical secretary to Dr. James Metts, Sr. Ruby worked for Dr. Met ...
Agnes Markwalter Brennan FEB 08, 1929 - NOV 01, 2012
Agnes Markwalter Brennan Savannah – Agnes Markwalter Brennan died peacefully in her home on November 1, 2012, the Feast of All Saints, surrounded by her loving family. Her faith and family were the cornerstones of her life. Agnes was born on February 8, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Agnes Sheehan and Charles Victor Markwalter. Agnes attended Catholic schools in Augusta and Georgian Court College in Lakewood, New Jersey. On October 6, 1956, she married Thomas Edward Brennan, Jr., formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After a two year tour of duty in Germany, Agnes and Tom settled in Savanna ...
Robert H. Fennell, Sr. MAR 07, 1915 - OCT 31, 2012
Robert Homer Fennell, Sr. SAVANNAH - Robert Homer Fennell, Sr., 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born on March 7, 1915 in Savannah and was the son of the late William Frank and Lilly Hood Fennell. He was also predeceased by seven sisters, a brother, a granddaughter, a son-in-law and his loving wife, Florence. Bob was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He was also a faithful husband to his late wife, Florence for over 70 years and he has missed her so much since her death in March. After being raised ...
Alice Smith Hanton AUG 08, 1933 - OCT 31, 2012
Alice Smith Hanton, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Joseph Aubrey and Ada Evans Smith. Mrs. Hanton was employed as a switchboard operator for Southern Bell and St. Joseph's Hospital for many years. She was a former member of Burkhalter Baptist Church. Her husband, Blair Jefferson Hanton preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Joseph L. "Spike" Hanton Christine of Rincon; Blair D. Hanton Dawn of Pooler; Caroline McGlamery Kirk of Statesboro; Douglas C. Hanton Deborah of Sava ...
Elizabeth Brown Pounder MAY 08, 1939 - OCT 30, 2012
Elizabeth Brown Pounder Elizabeth Brown Pounder, 73, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Robert Wyatt Pounder, Sr., passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Conway, South Carolina she was the daughter of Kenneth Jackson Brown and Corinne Sellers Brown. Elizabeth graduated from McClenaghan High School in Florence, South Carolina in 1957. She obtained her nursing degree from McLeod Infirmary School of Nursing in Florence, SC in 1960. Elizabeth was a member of The Church at Godley Station in Pooler, GA. She was a former ...
Frank Lewis Dotson MAY 15, 1926 - OCT 28, 2012
Frank Lewis Dotson B/Gen Retired SAVANNAH - Frank Lewis Dotson, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and one of America's citizen heroes died peacefully under hospice care on October 28, 2012. Truly one of The Greatest Generation, as described by Tom Brokaw, Dotson was a man of "duty, honor, economy, courage, service, love of family and country, and responsibility for oneself." A native of Savannah, Lewis was born to Doris and Albert Dotson, Sr. on May 15, 1926. After graduating from Commercial High School in 1944, he began his military career serving in the 9th Infantry Division ...
Edward Joseph Boyle JUL 18, 1928 - OCT 28, 2012
Edward Joseph Boyle - SAVANNAH - Edward Joseph Boyle, 83, died peacefully Sunday, October 28, 2012. A native of New York he attended Fordham University on a football scholarship, where he played football under Coach Vince Lombardi. After graduating from Fordham, Ed entered the United States Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant. In 1953 he met and married Phyllis Vance, his wife of 59 years, and they immediately relocated to Cambridge, MA where Ed received an MBA from Harvard. Ed spent his career in supplying motor controls for aerospace and industrial use, while Phyllis was busy stoking the home fire ...
Major William B. Buford, USAF, Ret. APR 18, 1921 - OCT 27, 2012
Maj. William B. Buford SAVANNAH - Major William B. Buford, USAF Ret., passed away October 27 with his family at his side. A World War II veteran, he was employed at Savannah Electric & Power Company, where he retired after 36 years. Born April 18, 1921 in Clinton, SC, the son of George Fair and Lois M. Buford, he was the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated from Clemson University, class of 1942 and was named a Golden Tiger in 1992. Maj. Buford was married for 69 years to Nell Blanton Buford who predeceased him in 2011. Memberships included the Retired Officers Association, Military O ...
Gordon E. Dasher DEC 18, 1928 - OCT 26, 2012
Gordon E. Dasher, 83, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at his home in Greensboro, GA. Mr. Dasher was born in McIntosh County, GA on December 18, 1928, the son of the late Gordon and Fannie McDonald Dasher. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Union Camp for many years where he worked as an Engineer as well as a General Manager. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Eatonton. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dasher was preceded in death by his first wife, Delores "Doty" Franklin Dasher; sister, Catherine D. Ricketson and son ...
Joan Marie Saseen Hall JAN 30, 1936 - OCT 26, 2012
Savannah- Joan Marie Saseen Hall passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born on January 30, 1936 in Savannah, Joan attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She attended Armstrong State College and in 1958 married William J. Hall. Together they spent time between Savannah and their home in Bluffton where she enjoyed boating, fishing and crabbing on the May River and many days on the May River Sandbar. Her greatest joy however was her family. She was always available for time to be spent with her childre ...
Joanne Smith Merritt - OCT 25, 2012
Joanne Smith Merritt Joanne Smith Merritt died Thursday, October 25, 2012. Joanne was born in Register, Georgia on the fourth of July, to Charles L. Smith and Mamie N. Smith. When she was four years old, her parents moved to Savannah. After graduating from Savannah High School, she attended The University of Georgia where she was an active member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Always fond of children, she taught school in both Augusta and Savannah. In order to pursue her love and appreciation of antiques, she began a new career with her dear friend Arthur G. Smith at Arthur Smith Antiques. She was a ...
Lonnie D. Love APR 17, 1941 - OCT 25, 2012
Savannah- Lonnie Delmas Love, 71, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Love was born in Tattnall County, Georgia and lived most of his life in Savannah. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and later retired from KTA Tator, Inc., as a Coatings Inspector. Prior to his illness, he was an active member with the Alee Shrine where he was active with the Oriental Band. Survivors include his wife of fifty two years, Martha Fay Evans Love; two sons, Lonnie Darnell Love, Christopher Parrish Love; grandson, William Cody Love; brother, Harold Demery Love, all of ...
Winnie Hampton Harris AUG 29, 1922 - OCT 25, 2012
Winnie Hampton Harris, 90, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 under the care of Odyssey Hospice in Savannah, GA. Ms. Harris was born in Georgetown County, SC on August 29, 1922, the daughter of the late William D. and Ada Belle Benton Haselden. She was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church where she participated in the nursery department for many years, caring for multiple generations of children. Ms. Harris was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert M. Harris and son, William Hampton. She is survived by her children, Winston Haselden and Emily Feldman, both of Savannah, GA, Harry Ha ...
Sarah Bailey MAR 20, 1922 - OCT 24, 2012
SAVANNAH, GA- Sarah "Eliza" Pritchard Bailey, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 surrounded by her beloved family after a short stay at Tara Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Thunderbolt, GA. She was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, March 20, 1922, to James E. Pritchard and Rebecca Ella Cannady and was a lifelong member of First Christian Church. She retired after 20 years of service as resident manager with Life Investors Realty, a national property management company. Known as "Nana" to her family, she was extremely close to her children and grandchildren. She always had time for famil ...
Gladys Cole Thomas DEC 03, 1926 - OCT 22, 2012
Gladys Marion Cole Thomas Gladys Marion Cole Thomas, 84, passed away October 22, 2012 at The Place at Pooler, under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born December 3, 1926 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Fleming F. and E. Louise Cole. Mrs. Thomas was a resident of Savannah since 1943, a former member of Cresthill Baptist Church and was a current member of Savannah Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Parnell Thomas, Sr., and her granddaughter, Amanda Ann Garland. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Graham, of Savannah, Sharleen Fisher, of Springf ...
Donald Gean Wingate MAY 05, 1951 - OCT 21, 2012
Savannah- Donald Gean Wingate, 61, of Savannah, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, October 21, 2012. Don was born in Sumter, South Carolina on May 5, 1951 to Willie and Lillian Wingate. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Robert. He is survived by his wife Robin, daughter Christine Greg Arrington of Texas, son Donald Nancy Wingate of Alaska, son Shawn Christa Wingate of Colorado and daughter Nicole Aaron Croft of Savannah; grandsons Carson, Jeron, Keller and Jett; brother Bill Lynne Wingate of South Carolina; many nieces and nephews and his beloved companions, Bea ...
Donald John Lerch JUL 13, 1927 - OCT 21, 2012
Donald John Lerch Donald John Lerch, 85, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. He was born July 13, 1927 in Rochester, New York to the late John and Florence Lerch. Donald was a 1945 graduate of Aquinas Institute and graduate of the University of Detroit, class of 1951. He was an All-City baseball and basketball player. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving in World War II. After retirement from Eastman-Kodak, he went into business for himself in 1984. Donald lived in Rochester, New York for many years before moving to The Landings at Skidaway Island in 1991. He was ...
Carolyn Warnell Bryan FEB 23, 1915 - OCT 21, 2012
Mrs. Carolyn Warnell Bryan, 97, passed away on October 21, 2012. Mrs. Bryan was preceded in death by her parents Daniel Brooks and Mary "Mamie" Kahrs Warnell, one sister Anna Dorothy Warnell, and three brothers: Harold Brooks Warnell, William Alvin Warnell, and Charles Frederick Warnell. Carolyn Warnell Bryan was born February 23, 1915, in Groveland, Georgia. As a native of Bryan County, she attended Bryan County schools and graduated from Bryan County High School. Mrs. Bryan attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in Home Economics. While a student at the University of ...
William W. Dipman JUN 25, 1921 - OCT 20, 2012
William W Dipman, 91, died on Saturday, October 20th in Savannah. Born in Bloomfield, New Jersey on June 25, 1921, Bill Dipman was the son of the late Carl William Dipman and Sarah Jones. After high school graduation in Montclair, NJ, he began college at Oberlin College in 1939 and was a 1947 graduate with a major in history. While at Oberlin, where he played collegiate football, basketball, and baseball, World War II began and Bill enlisted in the Army infantry for 3 ½ years. While in the Army, Bill attained the rank of Captain and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, Bill finished col ...
Alfred Brasili MAY 06, 1930 - OCT 20, 2012
Alfred N. Brasili Alfred N. Brasili, 82, died October 20, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Fitchburg, MA and moved to Savannah, GA in 1953 where he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield by the United States Air Force. He then moved on to become a Restaurateur, where he owned and operated Mr. B's Restaurant for 30 years before retiring. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Shirley Aids Brasili; one daughter, Regina Brasili Oudinot and her husband, Robert; two grandd ...
Mary Elizabeth Jones OCT 28, 1916 - OCT 19, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Evans Jones Mary Elizabeth Evans Jones, 95, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice in Savannah, GA. Mary was born to Erastus and Eliza Batton Evans in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October 28, 1916. She was a graduate of Laurel MS High School and Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Cook Jones, her sister Sarah Margaret Evans Funchess, and her brothers George Alexander Evans, Robert Stapleton Evans, and William Henry Evans. After her brother Henry's death on D-Day in WWII, M ...