Obituaries
Laurence E. Elliott, Lt. Col. USAF, Ret APR 12, 1922 - APR 12, 2012
Savannah- Lt. Col. Laurence Edward Elliott, USAF Retired, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2012, the date of his 90th birthday, at the Lowman Home in Chapin, SC. Mr. Elliott was born in Prattville, Alabama, the son of Alfred F. Elliott and Ethel M. Elliott. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII as a navigator on B-17 aircraft and later in the Air Force Reserve. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1955 with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He was employed by Union Camp Corporation in the Multiwall Division and retired after 32 years. He was a member of Oak ...
Gerald Charles Cherry SEP 08, 1942 - APR 10, 2012
Gerald Charles Cherry SAVANNAH – Gerald Charles Cherry, 69, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. The Pittsburgh, PA native was born in 1942 to Michael and Isabel Altmeyer Cherry. He was a graduate of Munhall High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and voted Most Valuable Player on the Football Team. He was scouted by many major Universities and Colleges including a visit by Joe Paterno who was at the time the freshman coach at Penn State. He chose the University of Pittsburgh where he received a full scholarship, graduating with a degree in Industrial ...
Ruby Elizabeth Lucas Lanier NOV 14, 1916 - APR 07, 2012
Ruby Lucas Lanier Ruby Lucas Lanier, "Nani", 95, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Hospice Savannah. She was born November 14, 1916 to the late William H. and Sally Carter Brabham. Ruby was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 50 years. Ruby was preceded in death by her first husband, Herschel Downing Lucas, her second husband, Isaac Lanier, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Stanley Hendrix. Ruby is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Herschel Wayne and Janet Lucas of Savannah, and daughter, Joan Stanley of Savannah. She is also survived by four grandchildren, John Lucas of Way ...
Brian Neal Rollf OCT 10, 1974 - APR 07, 2012
Brian Neal Rollf Brian Neal Rollf, 37 died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was a resident of Glennville, GA and was a native of Savannah. He was a student at Savannah Technical College. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet S. Chambers. He is survived by his wife, Jamie P. Rollf, of Glennville, son, Gabriel Poplin, soon to be born daughter, Mabry Rollf, father and step-mother, Dan and Michelle Rollf, brother, Matthew Rollf, sister, Michele Rollf and her husband Tom, and his step-brother, Joshua Fischer. Also several nieces, nephews, and many friends. A Memorial Service to honor his life wi ...
V. Patricia Burns "Pat" Kondas NOV 14, 1946 - APR 06, 2012
V. Patricia Burns "Pat" Kondas, 65, died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital of Savannah. She was born in Seneca, South Carolina, daughter of Austin Ray and Laura Elizabeth Kirby Burns. Mrs. Kondas was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth. Her husband, Andrew Franklin Kondas Sr. preceded her in death. Surviving are her son, Andrew F. Kondas Jr. of Port Wentworth, Georgia; daughter, Laura Michelle Burns of San Diego, California; sister, Linda Burns Stimson of Summerville, South Carolina; grandson, Patric Austin Burns of San Diego, California and sev ...
James Harvey McCullough Jr. JUL 04, 1943 - APR 05, 2012
Savannah, GA - James Harvey "Jimmy" McCullough Jr., 68, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Metter, Georgia, son of James Harvey McCullough and Mary Lois Paul McCullough. He received a bachelor's degree in science from Armstrong State College and a master's in education from Georgia Southern College. He retired after 38 years as a teacher having taught in the Savannah Public Schools and Tattnall County Public Schools. Surviving are his mother, Mary Lois McCullough of Reidsville; sister, Patricia Ann Johnson of Savannah; niece, Holly Miller Jason of Savannah and grand ...
Wayne B. Anderson MAR 28, 1929 - APR 03, 2012
Wayne B. Anderson, 83, passed away at Hospice Savannah on April 3, 2012. He was surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law, and 2 granddaughters. He was born March 28, 1929 in Sproul, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Richland High School in Pennsylvania in 1947. In 1948, he joined the Air Force from which he retired after 20 years of service as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a Veteran of Korea and Vietnam. He then worked as a maintenance engineer supervisor for Georgia Regional Hospital from which he later retired. He spent most of his life in Savannah and was a long time member of St. James Pari ...
Clemewell Fletcher Wheeler JAN 23, 1919 - APR 03, 2012
Clemewell Fletcher Wheeler passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Azalealand Nursing Home. Mrs. Wheeler was born January 23, 1919 in LaGrange, Illinois. She was the youngest child of Robert Charles and Florence Borden Fletcher. After attending Lyons Township Junior College, she enjoyed over fifty years of marriage to her high school sweetheart, Carl Denton Wheeler. She was predeceased by him and by their oldest daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Joseph Tison, and by her four siblings. She was a member of historic Christ Church Episcopal. Clemmie was a volunteer with the Christ Chu ...
Gwendolyn Willliams Findley MAR 05, 1928 - APR 03, 2012
Tybee Island- Gwendolyn Findley, 84, died Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Gwen was born March 5, 1928 in Holly Springs, Arkansas to Johnnie and Minnie Lee Williams. In 1942 she moved to Savannah where she and her late husband owned and operated Masury Paint Center. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James "Buddy" Findley; step-father, Benjamin Blom; niece, Dorcia Lee Williams. Survivors include her sister, Frances Clanton Jack; brothers, Charles Williams Woodie, Jo ...
Mobley P. Toro JUN 28, 1928 - APR 02, 2012
Mobley P. Toro 1928 - 2012 Mobley P. Toro, died Monday, April 2, 2012 in Savannah. Mrs. Toro was born on June 28, 1928 in Brunson, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Ronald and Ruth Dowling Preacher. She was a dedicated teacher who helped academically nurture the students of Savannah Country Day, maintaining correspondence with many of her students following their tenure there. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Toro was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Preacher. She is survived by her sons, William and Donald Toro; granddaughters, Heather Hansen and Rebeca Pryor and great-grandch ...
Kimberly Dawn Combs AUG 18, 1961 - APR 01, 2012
Guyton- Kimberly Dawn Combs, 50, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Effingham Hospital. She was a native of Handley, West Virginia and graduate of A.E. Beach High School. Kim was a loving wife, mother and daughter. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her sister, Susan E. Jackson; maternal grandfather, Kenneth Spradling, and paternal grandparents, E.W. Jackson and Vivian Jackson preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, Carl Coombs of Guyton, GA; daughter, Christina Causey Roger of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Destiny, Landon & Sierra; parents, Franklin and Carolyn ...
Mary S. Bettye Ingram OCT 19, 1926 - APR 01, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Bettye Steinbeck Ingram was born to Eloise Hester and Theodore Steinbeck on October 19, 1926. They preceded her in death. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a Dental Assistant for Dr. J.R. Hester and retired from Memorial Medical Center. A former member of Bull Street Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was a circle member. A dedicated member of First Christian Church where she was a member of CWF and Jolly Hearts. She was a member of SCCA, the Savannah Chapter of DAR and UDC #2, and the Eighth Air For ...
Judy Wilson Rambo MAY 18, 1943 - APR 01, 2012
Savannah - Judy Wilson Rambo, 68, of Savannah died April 1, 2012 under Hospice Care after a courageous battle with cancer. She was raised in Richmond Hill, Georgia but later moved to Savannah in 1969. Judy was a former member of the Savannah Junior Women's Club, and was current member of Republican Women, the Parkersburg Garden Club, and the Savannah Board of Realtors where she was a Million Dollar Producer. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed her bridge clubs. She was a member and elder of White Bluff Presbyterian Church. She was also an honorary lifetime member of Presbyterian Women. J ...
Gwendolyn Ayers Ramage AUG 24, 1922 - MAR 31, 2012
Gwendolyn Ayers Ramage, 89, died Saturday, March 31, at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born August 24, 1922 to Tiller T. and Mamie Parler Ayers in Holly Hill, SC. In addition to being predeceased by her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of 68 years who died in 2009, Jayce Theron Ramage. Mrs. Ramage was a Methodist. It is said by her children that she was the epitome of kindness and a truly wonderful mother. She is survivied by her three children, Jayce T. Ramage, Jr. Kitty, Judy R. Williams Charlie, and Ellen R. Ellington Chris; a sister, M ...
Florence Catherwood Fennell NOV 16, 1919 - MAR 30, 2012
Mrs. Florence Catherwood Fennell, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on November 16, 1919 in Savannah and was the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Annie K. Catherwood. Florence was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she served for 45 years in the Sunday School Nursery and also served on the Altar Guild. Florence was a graduate of Savannah High School and was a member of the Happy Geechees. She was also a Girl Scout leader for ten years. ...
Lucy Hull O'Neal SEP 19, 1920 - MAR 29, 2012
Lucy Lamar O'Neal, 91, a resident of Marshview Senior Living, born September 19, 1920 to Rufus and Lula Hull in Early Branch, South Carolina, died Thursday March 29, 2012 at Hospice of Savannah. She was married to C.B. Lamar, Sr. for 53 years and they had three children. After his death she then married Tommy O'Neal. She worked at Memorial Hospital as an LPN for many years. After retiring she volunteered at the American Red Cross, where she received the "Volunteer of the Year" award. She also volunteered at the Community Cardio-Vascular Council for over 15 years, where she also received numero ...
Dianne Pinckney Cobb NOV 19, 1954 - MAR 28, 2012
Dianne Pinckney Cobb SAVANNAH, GA – Mrs. Dianne Pinckney Cobb, 57, of Savannah, GA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Dianne was born in Savannah and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy, Draughn's School and attended Armstrong University. She was a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service and was an employee of the ILA 1475. Dianne was married for 34 years. She loved life and brought happiness to everyone around her. She had a fire inside of her that will live through her family members forever. Preceding her in death wa ...
Sheryl Ann Brey Deverges DEC 18, 1954 - MAR 28, 2012
Sheryl Ann Brey Deverges, 57, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at home after an extended illness. Surviving are her husband, Paul G. Deverges, daughter, Taryn L. Deverges, brother, John Brey and grandson, Steven Deverges all of Savannah. The funeral service will be private. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Christine J. Brady MAY 02, 1932 - MAR 28, 2012
Christine J. Brady, Born May 2 1932, died March 28th, 2012. Services have been announced for Christine Jones Brady, of Tybee Island, who passed away on March 28th after a long illness. An avid fisherman, she loved nothing more than to spend every waking minute fishing in Horsepen Creek at her Tybee Island home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Brady, and five brothers and sisters; and best friend and beloved sister-in-law, Barbara Brady Wall. She is survived by one sister, Alma Mickey Burchette of Arkansas, one son, James P. Brady and daughter-in-law Judy Neeley Brady, Grand ...
Carolyn Lee Taylor Rushing APR 08, 1943 - MAR 27, 2012
Carolyn Taylor Rushing, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of Pensacola, Florida and lived in Savannah all of her life. She worked for Candler Hospital for the past 49 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Annie Taylor. Carolyn is survived by two daughters, Denise Bryan of Savannah, and Lori Casanova and her husband, Luis, of Savannah. Also surviving are two sisters, Sara Jean Taylor, of Milledgeville, GA, and Eddie Vandine, of Savannah, and four grandchildren, Mark Bryan, Cory Bryan, Nicholas Casanova, and Brayden Casanova. Vis ...
Dr. Robert J. Harper Jr. AUG 16, 1930 - MAR 27, 2012
Dr. Robert J. Harper Jr., 81, a leading member of the scientific community and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, at St. Catherine's Village in Madison, Mississippi. The eldest of ten children, he was born on August 16, 1930, in Savannah, Georgia, and attended Marist and Cathedral Schools and was a 1948 graduate of Benedictine Military School there. He held a Bachelor of Science from Fordham University, graduating magna cum laude, in 1952. He went on to earn both his Master's Degree and his Doctorate in organic chemistry fr ...
Lydia Juanita Anderson Ketchum FEB 17, 1922 - MAR 27, 2012
Lydia Juanita Ketchum passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Savannah Cottages at the age of 90. She was born in Patterson, Georgia on February 17, 1922 and lived in Savannah since 1942. She attended Brunswick Business College where she earned her Associates Business Degree. During World War II, she worked as a welder in the shipyards doing her part in the war effort. Mrs. Ketchum worked at Oglethorpe Hospital and made her career as a bookkeeper at Karp and Associates, retiring after 30 years. Surviving are her son, E.L. Barnard and his wife, Ingrid; daughter, Martha Elnita Todd and her husb ...
Lloyd Watson JUL 10, 1939 - MAR 25, 2012
Tybee Island- Lloyd "Jiggs" Watson, 72, died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on July 10, 1939, one of six children to Hilton Lloyd Watson and Nora Alice Watson. At the age of six, he moved to Savannah where he attended Chatham County schools and Armstrong College. Jiggs worked for Allen Barry's and J.C. Lewis before forming his own business, Tybee Insurance Agency. He once owned Port-A-Call which is now Kevin Barry's. Jiggs was well known on Tybee Island and rarely crossed the bridge to the main land. He served on the Planning Commission, was one ...
Joyce A. Hilton JUL 29, 1945 - MAR 24, 2012
Joyce Amelia Hilton, 66, went home to be with the Lord last Saturday, March 24, 2012. She is renewed and no longer suffering from Leukemia. She was by far a remarkable lady who dedicated her whole life caring for her family. She never married….or had children of her own, but was the best Aunt and friend any family could ever ask for. She was loved by her siblings and her many nieces and nephews. Joyce was a hard worker, loved fishing, going on trips or to theme parks with nieces and nephews, and could sew better than anyone knew. Joyce has taught us a lot about love, loyalty, and family dedica ...
Leonard Griffin JUN 25, 1950 - MAR 24, 2012
SAVANNAH – Leonard Griffin, 61, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Metter but lived most of his live in Savannah. His first job was with Dan Sheehan Construction Company and he continued as a paint contractor throughout his professional career. As a member of Immanuel Baptist Church he served as a deacon and R.A. Teacher. He was an avid fisherman and Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Edith Parrish Griffin and a brother Randy Williams. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie E. Griffin; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Griffin W ...
Terence C. Canavan JAN 16, 1934 - MAR 23, 2012
Terence Canavan, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2012. He was 78 years old. Terry was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the Canterbury School before heading to Williams College, from which he graduated in 1955. After college he simultaneously signed up for Chemical Bank's training program and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After completing the bank's credit training program he spent four years as a fighter pilot and flight instructor in Laredo, Texas, and he continued to fly for the Air National Guard in New York after he left the Air Force. A ...
Katherine Quinn Naismith FEB 27, 1962 - MAR 23, 2012
Katherine Quinn Naismith Savannah- Katherine Quinn Naismith Lunday, Witten passed away on March 23rd, 2012 at Hospice House. She was the daughter of Jane Samford Naismith and the late Donald Edward Naismith. She was born in Savannah and graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1980, where she was a varsity cheerleader, member of the Troubadours chorus and trio. She was a member of Quis Qui Sorority. At High Harbour summer camp in Clayton, Georgia, where she was a camper and counselor for many years, she was introduced to gymnastics, which became a lifelong interest. While in high school, ...