Obituaries
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 ...
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 ...