Obituaries
John Gary Talley JUN 02, 1928 - JUL 19, 2012
John Gary Talley, 84, died Monday, July 19, 2012 in Richmond Hill. Mr. Talley was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, son of Ralph and Rhunella Monk Talley. He moved to Savannah in 1936 and was retired after 44 years with Union Camp Corporation. He was a longtime member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and active in Sunday school. He was a member of Landrum Lodge No. 48 F.&A.M. His wife of 59 years, Nell Parker Talley preceded him in death. Mr. Talley is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Michael Etheridge of Midway and granddaughters, Lori and Brandi Eth ...
Sarah Patricia DeBorde Counihan MAR 22, 1920 - JUL 18, 2012
Sarah Patricia DeBorde Counihan, passed into eternal glory, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. The daughter of William T. DeBorde and Mary L. Rahilly, she was born March 22, 1920 and reared in the family home located at 440 Habersham Street. Mrs. Counihan attended Cathedral Day School and St. Vincent's Academy. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Michael J. Counihan. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that truly loved her family. Surviving are her brother, David V. DeBorde Rose; fo ...
Ellen Furlong Sanders NOV 12, 1924 - JUL 17, 2012
Ellen F. Sanders Ellen F. Sanders, 87, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 17 at Tara Nursing Home. Mrs. Sanders was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked 25 years at M&M Supermarket, 5 years at Krogers and 11 years at Walmart. She is preceded in death by her parents. John and Addie Furlong and her husband, Raymond; a brother, Brannen J. Furlong and a sister, Mary Cooler. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her sons Thomas Darinda and William Sanders. Three granddaughters, Marilyn Roland Seckinger; Kimberly Schwartz, and Karen Tim Kessler; One grandson, Jamie Sanders, 19 great-g ...
Alton D. Kitchings NOV 07, 1923 - JUL 17, 2012
Alton D. Kitchings Savannah, GA Alton D. Kitchings, 88, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Memorial University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He attended local schools. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts during World War II. He graduated from the University of Georgia Lumpkin Law School in August , 1949. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where he served as a Sunday School teacher of various ages and also on numerous committees, including positions with the Day School. He served as Assistant City At ...
Mary Frances Bickley SEP 23, 1930 - JUL 16, 2012
Savannah- Mary Frances Bickley, 81, died Monday, July 16, 2012 at Savannah Square. Mary grew up in Enoree, South Carolina and moved to Savannah as a young adult. She was a homemaker and member of Central Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover & Vivian Tucker, and husband, Msgt. Henry Earl Bickley. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Karen Bickley, granddaughter, Lisa Bickley, all of Savannah; two sisters, Cynthia Ann Dagnal of Laurens, SC, Marcel Tieg of Enoree, SC, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral service will be he ...
Bing C Bobby Stuckey JUL 16, 2012 - JUL 15, 2012
Bing C. "Bobby" Stuckey Savannah- Bing C. "Bobby" Stuckey, 71, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Jenkins County and worked for UPS for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Patricia "Pat" Stuckey; son, Mark Stuckey and his wife, Marsha; two grandsons, Mark Stuckey, II & Nicholas Stuckey, all of Savannah; several cousins and in-laws, and beloved companion, Susie. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Katherine Christena Katelanos OCT 17, 1919 - JUL 15, 2012
Katherine Christena Katelanos, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2012 at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation. Ms. Katelanos was born in Savannah, GA and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church and resided in Savannah Most of her life. Ms. Katelanos is survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with burial follo ...
Margaret Clancy Powers OCT 21, 1977 - JUL 14, 2012
Margaret Clancy Powers, 34, of Atlanta, GA passed away on July 14, 2012. She was born and raised in Savannah. Clancy graduated from H. V. Jenkins High School and attended Georgia Tech. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Bill and Harriet Gaudry, paternal Grandfather William J. Powers Jr., and uncles Joe Welsh, Mike Powers, and John Powers. She is survived by her parents, John and Kathy Gaudry Cliett; father, Aloisyus Powers; boyfriend, Mike Kamin; paternal grandmother, Mary Powers; brothers and wives, Thomas and Cassie Powers and Joseph and Melanie Powers; brother, Edward Gaudry ...
Mary Claire Ronan FEB 26, 1925 - JUL 14, 2012
Mary Claire Ronan SAVANNAH – Miss Mary C. Ronan, born February 26, 1925 in Savannah, died on July 14, 2012 after a brief stay in a local hospital. Miss Ronan was the daughter of John T. Ronan, Sr. and Mary O'Connell Ronan, and devoted sister to John Thomas Ronan, Jr., Paul Michael Ronan, Sr., and Walter Joseph Ronan, all of whom predeceased her. Mary graduated from St. Vincent's Academy and began her 30+ year career in federal civil service at Hunter Army Airfield during World War II. She enjoyed the variety of people she met while working in the travel voucher section of the base, and maintai ...
Carl Wadsworth Tobey NOV 18, 1923 - JUL 14, 2012
Carl Wadsworth Tobey, a publishing pioneer at Dell Publishing in the earliest days of paperback books, died on July 14, 2012, in Savannah, GA. He was 88 and had lived in Savannah for 25 years. Mr. Tobey started at Dell in 1946 as a Boston-area salesman. He became a Regional Director, then moved to Manhattan in 1959 to become Vice President of Sales. He was named Executive Vice President in 1970 and became President in 1976 when the company was sold to Doubleday & Company. He became Chairman of the Board in 1980 and retired two years later. Mr. Tobey was born in Meriden, CT in 1923. He atte ...
Helen M. Rice JUN 15, 1928 - JUL 14, 2012
Helen Martin Rice SAVANNAH – Helen Martin Rice, 84, of Savannah, GA, passed away July 14, 2012 at Savannah Specialty Care. Born in Summerton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Norman Martin and the late Helen Martin. She retired after 44 years as a school teacher with the Chatham County Board of Education. She loved spending time with the children in her classroom but especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Mrs. Rice loved teaching and sharing her love of science! She was a well respected woman in education and well loved by all of her former students! She also taught on the Magic Tumble Bus ...
Kathleen Tidwell Mayes SEP 11, 1920 - JUL 12, 2012
Kathleen Tidwell Mayes, 91, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Atlanta, GA after a brief illness. Ms. Mayes was born in Cassatt, SC on September 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Fletcher and Ellen Elliott Tidwell. She was a longtime and faithful member of Southside Baptist Church. Ms. Mayes was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael W. Mayes. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen Entz of Conyers, GA; son, Michael Mayes of Savannah; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends on Monday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m ...
Christine Tullis Outland MAR 23, 1926 - JUL 12, 2012
Christine Tullis Outland, 86, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Savannah. Ms. Outland was born in Savannah, GA on March 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Herman and Ruth Fort Tullis. After graduating high school, she began working with the Office of Housing and Price Administration and later HAAF where she met Mr. Billy M. Outland, who she later married in 1958. They traveled extensively during his military career and her civil service career, but ultimately returned to the Savannah area in 1975. Ms. Outland was an avid gardener and enjoyed caring for pansies, petunias, and hydrangeas. She als ...
Cecil Raymond Rushing NOV 25, 1920 - JUL 12, 2012
Savannah- Cecil Raymond Rushing, 91, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Savannah Square under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Screven County and attended Savannah High School. In 1940, Mr. Rushing mobilized with the National Guard, 118th Field Artillery and served for three years. Soon after, he worked for one and a half years at Southeastern Shipyard. Mr. Rushing was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1972, Mr. Rushing retired from Creole Petroleum Corporation, an affiliate of Exxon Mobile Corporation after twenty five years of service ...
Joseph E. Clonts NOV 04, 1931 - JUL 12, 2012
Joseph E. Clonts SAVANNAH – Joseph E. Clonts, 80, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Clonts was a native of Hiram, Georgia and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was retired from American Cyanamide. Surviving are his wife, Reva T. Clonts of Savannah; a daughter, Millie C. Race of Savannah; three sons, Joseph J. Clonts of Neptune Beach, FL, Peter H. Clonts of Indianapolis, IN, and Christopher P. Clonts of Minneapolis, MN; and two grandchildren, Tyler Clonts and Kaitlin Clonts. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 14, 2012 in ...
Tracy Diane Price FEB 05, 1966 - JUL 09, 2012
Tracy Diane Price, 46, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2012. She was born in Savannah, daughter of James W. Price, Jr. and Nancy Bryant Price. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah, attended Johnson High School and a member of the catholic faith. Her mother, Nancy Bryant Price and nephew, James W. Price, IV preceded her in death. Surviving are her father and step-mother, James W. "Jim" Price, Jr. and Claire Price of Tybee Island; brother, James W. Price, III and his wife, Alesia of Tybee Island; sister, Dawn Price of Savannah; son, Mark Veal, Jr. of Macon; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nep ...
Hildegard "Hilda" Pelger SEP 13, 1931 - JUL 09, 2012
Hildegard "Hilda" Pelger, age 80, died on July 9, 2012 under the care of Hospice of Savannah and Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born on September 13, 1931 in Luckenwalde, Germany to Margaret and Josef Oswald. It was here that she grew up and relocated after her high school graduation to Berlin after the end of World War II. There she met Andrew "Andy" Pelger and it was not long before the two were married in November, 1950. Together they set upon their journey to create a new life in America. They began in Toronto, Canada and in 1956 relocated to Cleveland, Ohio; finally settling in Lyndhur ...
Michael W. Esther OCT 31, 1944 - JUL 08, 2012
Michael W. Esther Michael W. Esther, 67, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Linda, daughters Amy and Mary of Atlanta, Amy's husband Jeremy and their daughter Drew, as well as eight brothers and sisters. Mike was a proud U.S. Army veteran, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam. He sold toys for a living, retiring from his privately owned company, Escorp, Inc. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Remembrances may be made to the Wounded W ...
Marquette B. Lille JUN 12, 1923 - JUL 07, 2012
Savannah- Marquette B. Lille, 89, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Marshview Senior Living. Mrs. Lille moved from Brookfield, WI to Savannah in 1981. She was a homemaker and member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her husband, Everett Francis Lille preceded her in death. Survivors include her three children, Laura Crotty Steve, Linda Reed, and Roger Lille Rose; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the c ...
James Alton Tomlinson JUL 03, 1938 - JUL 07, 2012
James Alton Tomlinson Atlanta, GA - James Alton Tomlinson, 74, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Emory University Hospital. He was born in Douglas, Georgia, son of Joseph Alton and Ethel Manning Tomlinson. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Burt Tomlinson of Conyers, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Ginger T. and Kevin Wilkinson of Grayson, GA; granddaughters, Savannah Joy and Cassandra Grace Wilkinson. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors ...
Gloria Sieler Yarley SEP 16, 1929 - JUL 07, 2012
Gloria Seiler Yarley Gloria was born September 16, 1929, daughter of Mildred G. and Carl W. Seiler. She was a lifelong member of Independent Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 1947. She was preceded in death by her son, Carl S. Yarley. She is survived by a son, Glenn M. Yarley of Richmond Hill; daughter-in-law, Pamela Darieng Yarley; granddaughter, Carol Anne Yarley; Catherine Yarley Ferrel; husband, Chris Ferrel, Sarah Elizabeth and Emily Ann Yarley of Newton, GA Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Independent Presbyterian Church. Remembra ...
Robert Campbell Tripp MAR 18, 1929 - JUL 07, 2012
Savannah-Robert C. Tripp, 83, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Oaks of Skidaway Island. Robert C. Tripp was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 18, 1929 to Wallace J. and Latona E. Tripp. He attended Kemper Military School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1952. He was commissioned there as a Second Lieutenant and served in the U.S. Army in Korea and as a Reserve Commissioned Officer until 1962. He graduated from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry in 1960 and married Anne Huber in 1963. Like his father before him, Bob practiced Dentistry i ...
Stephen Leffler Traub Sr. JUL 05, 1922 - JUL 07, 2012
Stephen Leffler Traub, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, answered God's call on July 7, 2012. Born July 5, 1922 to Edna Lillienthal Traub and Herbert Smith Traub, Sr., he attended lower schools in Savannah, went to Riverside Military Academy boarding school for a year, returned to Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in June 1940. He was the original Renaissance man, excelling in every facet of his long and exciting life. After enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942, he earned his pilots wings in May, 1944 as a Second Lieutenant. Upon ret ...
Barbara Ann Freeman White FEB 22, 1935 - JUL 07, 2012
Tybee Island - Barbara Ann Freeman White, 77, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. White was born in Brunson, South Carolina and lived most of her adult life in Port Wentworth and Garden City prior to moving to Tybee Island. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Mrs. White was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her husband, Jack Avery White, preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Carol Ann Scott Jim and Sharon Hohenstein Joe of Savannah; Debra Stephens Dan curre ...
William M. DeLoach JUL 15, 1931 - JUL 05, 2012
William M. DeLoach SAVANNAH - William M. DeLoach, 80, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Hospice House. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, he was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Mr. DeLoach was the Official Court Reporter for the Eastern Judicial Circuit. He is survived by his wife, Mary Heidt DeLoach; two daughters, Janet DeLoach of Savannah and Diane DeLoach Skole and her husband, Rev. David Skole, of Roanoke, VA; two grandsons, Josh and Isaac Skole; and a nephew, Craig DeLoach. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox &am ...
Joseph F. Ciucevich, Sr. OCT 05, 1916 - JUL 05, 2012
Joseph F. Ciucevich, Sr., 95, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Azalealand Nursing Home, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born October 5, 1916 to Edward J. and Louise Melcher Ciucevich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene E. Riley Ciucevich, his parents, his brothers, John, Gilbert, Edward, Walter and William Ciucevich and sister, Louise C. Sullivan. Joe was a lifelong resident of Savannah, born and raised in the Troupe Square Neighborhood, of the Old Fort District. His father owned and operated the Acme Plumbing Co.; he attended the old Marist School. During World War II, ...
Mary Ann Ward Lupus JUN 16, 1938 - JUL 04, 2012
SAVANNAH - Mary Ann Lupus 74, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mary Ann was born in Drexel Hill, PA to the late William Sinclair and Mary Elizabeth Ward. Mary Ann was a lifelong homemaker, graduating from Upper Darby High School in 1956. She has been a resident of Savannah since 1994. Mary Ann was a longtime member of the Welcome Wagon of Bethel Park, PA and an active member of Generation One in Savannah. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul Reynolds Lupus Jr. Survivors include her brother and sister in law, William and Nancy Ward of Drexel ...