Obituaries
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 ...
Angela Lurene AuClaire AUG 24, 1925 - JUL 04, 2012
Angela "Lurene" AuClaire Savannah-Angela "Lurene" AuClaire, 86, loving daughter of Perry and Myrtle Harvey of Savannah passed away July 4, 2012, at Tara of Thunderbolt. She was born and raised in Savannah. Married Harold AuClaire November 15, 1945. Parents and husband predeceased. Loving mother of AngelaLee LeMay, and Carol Don Shamblin and loving grandmother of five grandchildren and nine great-grand children. Long time member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorial Service at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Friday July 6, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. There aren't enough words to expres ...
Paula Diane Richey DEC 09, 1950 - JUL 03, 2012
SAVANNAH—Paula Diane Richey, 61, died July 3, 2012 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her three sons and loving family members. She was born, December 9, 1950 in Savannah, GA and lived in the surrounding low country throughout her life. She received her B.A. in Psychology and her M.E.D. in Special Education at Armstrong Atlantic State University. She worked as a Special Education Teacher at Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy, Southwest Middle, and West Chatham Middle School. In doing so, she has touched the lives of countless teachers, staff, and students alike. She was a founding member ...
Earl L. Gallovitch DEC 26, 1935 - JUL 03, 2012
Earl Lee Gallovitch SAVANNAH – Earl Lee Gallovitch, 76, died July 3, 2012 at Memorial Hospital. He was born December 26, 1935 in Savannah, GA and lived in Savannah all of his life. He was the owner and operator of Delta Electric of Savannah. A Communicant and former lector of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, he served for many years on the Cathedral School Board and Parrish Council. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and a member of the original Board of Directors of the Rose of Sharon. Surviving are his wife Mary Singley Gallovitch, of Savannah, GA; his s ...
Dorothy Y. Skipper OCT 26, 1926 - JUL 02, 2012
DOROTHY DOT YAGER SKIPPER Dot was born on October 26, 1926 in Jacksonville, Florida to William T. Yager and Lucille Evans Yager. The family soon moved to Savannah where Dot remained as a life-long resident. One of Dot's treasures was the multitude of special relationships she shared as far back as grammar school and many lasting until her passing. Dot attended St. Vincent's Academy and The University of Georgia, where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority. She married her high school sweetheart Henry T. Skipper Jr. in 1946 and they remained faithfully married for 62 years until Henry's pass ...
Hugh Ingles Jenkins APR 10, 1920 - JUL 01, 2012
Hugh Ingles Jenkins Hugh Ingles Jenkins, 92, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Sunday, July 1st peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born April 10, 1920 to Hugh Ingles, Sr. and Annie Meyer Jenkins, Hugh grew up in Bonna Bella, attended Savannah High, and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering. Hugh served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Corp of Engineers. First serving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Hugh was later transferred to Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, where he was promoted to First Lieutenant Company, B Commander of the 390th Engineer Regiment. ...
Alice Hazel Barlow Leggett JUL 13, 1918 - JUN 30, 2012
Alice Hazel Barlow Leggett, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away June 30, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah while visiting her son. She was born in Ludlow, Mississippi, daughter of Robert Marion Stewart and Mamie Ann Harvey Stewart. Hazel as her friends knew her, moved to Savannah in the late 1940's. She was a bag inspector at Union Camp and was retired after 29 years of service. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Hazel was always there for her family and friends as she gave freely to all of those who needed her. She was of the Mormon faith. Other than her ...
Paula Bonnet Ellis JUN 19, 1945 - JUN 26, 2012
Paula Ruth Bonnet Ellis Paula Ruth Bonnet Ellis, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA after a difficult battle with CBGD. She was born June 19, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to the late Harold and Sadie Bonnet. Paula was a longtime tour guide at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She was proud to serve a term as the head of all volunteers at the Kennedy Center. She served several terms as the head of volunteers for the Kennedy Center Honors productions. The Kennedy Center honored Paula as a Friend For Life. She also volunteered as an art ...
Dicy Lee Graham SEP 24, 1914 - JUN 26, 2012
Dicy Lee "Smitty" Graham, 97, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Daisy, Georgia but lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a longtime member of Inner City United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Her husband, John Graham and daughter, Linda Lee Goad preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra M. and Robert C. Delamater of Savannah; grandchildren, Michael, David and his wife Amy, Sharon, Robert and his wife Brenda; great grandchildren, Erin, Kari and David. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012 at St. James Catholic Ch ...
W. Wesley Franklin JUN 10, 1991 - JUN 25, 2012
Savannah- William Wesley Franklin, 21, was shot and killed early Monday morning, June 25, 2012. Wesley was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 2010. At the age of 14, he began volunteering with the Thunderbolt Volunteer Fire Department and was two time Junior Fire Fighter of the Year. Currently employed with the Isle of Hope Fire Department, he had a great passion for helping those in need and his smile was as big as his heart. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping and boating. He adored his family and friends and th ...
W. Wesley Franklin - JUN 25, 2012
Savannah- W. Wesley Franklin, 21, died Monday, June 25, 2012. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Please sign our guest book on line a www.foxandweeks.com ...
Roy William Stogner NOV 11, 1921 - JUN 21, 2012
SAVANNAH – Roy William Stogner, 90, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Stogner was born on November 11, 1921 in Hamlet, North Carolina. He graduated from Hamlet High School and then moved to New Jersey. He entered Rutgers Preparatory School in New Brunswick, New Jersey and graduated in 1940. He was elected to Cum Laude, and was also awarded the Joyce Kilmer English and the Alexander Johnston History prizes. Roy worked for McKesson & Robbins Co. and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942. He was assigned to the South Pacific and was one of the first troops to occupy Sendai, J ...
Thomas E. "Pete" Johnson JUN 04, 1938 - JUN 21, 2012
Thomas E. "Pete" Johnson Pete Johnson was born and grew up in Statesboro, Georgia; his summers were spent at Tybee beach. His parents, J.B. and Eunice Johnson, were life-long residents of Statesboro. After graduation from Statesboro High School, Pete attended Vanderbilt University and graduated with a BA. He went on to Yale University to study law, graduating from Yale with a Doctor of Laws. After Yale, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. During the wait for his permanent placement, he worked as an associate for six months in Atlanta with the law firm of Alston, Miller and Gains, ...
Mary Futral Sharpe JAN 09, 1927 - JUN 21, 2012
Mary Futral Sharpe, of Savannah, died June 21, 2012, at Hospice Savannah, after a long illness. She was born in Savannah, at Telfair Hospital, on January 9, 1927, to Bertie Mae Waters Futral of Brooklet, Georgia, and Samuel F. Futral, of Jefferson County, Georgia. Mary was an accomplished artist, who studied painting and drawing for years with Augusta Oelschig. Her home is decorated with her seascapes and coastal scenes. In the 1960s, she donated her artistic talents to the Little Theater of Savannah, designing and painting sets; she also served on Mayor Rousakis' motion picture committee, sco ...
Jane R. Black OCT 27, 1932 - JUN 20, 2012
Jane Elizabeth Black Northport, AL- Jane Elizabeth Black, age 79, of Northport, Alabama and formerly of Savannah, Georgia died June 20, 2012 at home with her family at her bedside. Graveside service and burial will take place Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Black. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Hilda Bell Rotureau JUN 10, 1934 - JUN 20, 2012
Hilda Bell Rotureau Savannah- Ms. Hilda Bell Rotureau, 78, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Savannah, GA. She was a native of Newport News, Virginia and a longtime resident of Savannah. She attended Mercer University in Macon where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Georgia in Athens. In 1986, she became a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed marriage and family therapist for the state of Georgia. Ms. Rotureau worked for ten years at Tidelands Community Mental Health Center on the children's unit, in private practic ...
Eugene H. Michael SEP 08, 1929 - JUN 20, 2012
Eugene H. Michael 82, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Michael was born in Hazelton, PA on September 8, 1929, the son of the late Peter Eugene and Helen Kehoe Michael. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served with the B Company of the 3rd Infantry. Following his military tenure he worked for the Armstrong Company where he held various production jobs. He later worked for St. Mary's Church and ultimately worked for Ehrlich Pest Control Services where he served as an exterminator for 19 years. Mr. Michael was a life member of the Lancaster Moose Lodge #299. H ...
Gene Swanzy OCT 04, 1931 - JUN 20, 2012
SAVANNAH – Gene Swanzy died Wednesday morning, June 20, 2012, under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his wife and friends. He was born in Columbus, Mississippi and lived most of his life in Northern Virginia before retiring to Savannah, Georgia. He served in the United States Air Force where he began a career in broadcast engineering, radio/television management and telecommunications. He attended various USAF technical schools and received his B.S. in Physics from Shurtleff College, Alton, IL, in 1952. His 60 year career includes the following: Chief Engineer at Southern Illinois B ...
Frances Vivian Perkins NOV 01, 1930 - JUN 19, 2012
SAVANNAH - Mrs. Frances Perkins, 81, passed away on June 19, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd E. Perkins, and is survived by her daughter, Renay Perkins; her son, Mickey Perkins; her brother, Buck Ormston; grandchildren, Michelle and Ben Cahan; Katie and Andrew Myers, Jennifer Sharpe, Cole Perkins, and Amber Perkins; and great-grandchildren, Sage Cahan and Emma Myers. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, with a Memor ...
Jarmila Melen Tomecek Jamie SEP 24, 1926 - JUN 19, 2012
Jarmila Jamie Melen Tomecek, age 85, died Tuesday, June 19, 2011 after a short illness. Jamie, as she was known, was born in Lom u Mostu, Czechoslovakia Now Czech Republic on September 24, 1926 to Antonin and Bozena Melen. She left Czechosolvakia in 1969 with her husband, Milo Sr., and son, Milo Jr., for a better life in the United States. The transition was not an easy one, leaving your homeland and moving to another country where you did not speak the language. She did adjust, however, and learned to love her new life. Jamie worked for twenty plus years for Southside Animal Hospital in Sava ...
Anthony Ortiz JUN 13, 1948 - JUN 17, 2012
Anthony Ortiz, 64, passed away, Sunday, June 17, 2012. He was born in New York City and attended school in Queens. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge from the military, Mr. Ortiz earned a degree in criminal justice from John Jay College in New York City. While he was employed with the City of New York working in a drug and maintenance program, he met the love of his life, Lora Warner. They moved to Savannah in 1983 and Mr. Ortiz began working as a printer for International Paper. After he retired from Intern ...
John Angelo Agrilla, Jr. JUL 13, 1933 - JUN 17, 2012
John Angelo Agrilla, Jr. TSgt, USAF, Ret., 78, passed away, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, son of John Angelo Agrilla, Sr. and Gracie Rockafella Agrilla. During high school, he was drafted into the United States Air Force where he served as a gunner during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired after 21 years of service as a Tech Sergeant. After his military career, he moved to Atlanta where he worked in sales for Polaroid. He then joined Parsons, Brinker and Hoff as a safety consultant which was the company instrumental in the c ...
Ouida-Anne Gage Bayfield JAN 29, 1939 - JUN 15, 2012
Ouida-Anne Gage Bayfield Ouida-Anne Gage Bayfield 73 died Friday, June 15th at her home in Savannah. At the time of her death she was sitting in the sun on the back deck of her house. She was drinking iced tea, reading a magazine and enjoying her flowers. Her Irish Setter, Trula, was, as usual, by her side. Ouida was born in 1939 in Melrose, MA but grew up in the Haverhill area. She loved ballet but at the age of 18 she left Bradford College to join the Water Follies. She swam at the Brussels World's Fair and all over North America. She was also a stewardess for Northeast Airlines, a travel ag ...
Stephanie Denise Highsmith FEB 23, 1965 - JUN 14, 2012
Stephanie Highsmith, 47, died suddenly on June 14, 2012 at home. She was born in Gainesville, FL on February 23, 1965. She moved to Savannah with her family as a baby where she spent her entire life. She worked as a waitress for several restaurants including Barnes Family Restaurant and had most recently been self-employed cleaning houses. Stephanie was always known by her family and friends to have a wonderful, outgoing and crazy personality who was always laughing and would keep the people around her laughing as well. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Le and wife, Amy of Savannah and ...