Obituaries
Norene Chamberlin Franz AUG 03, 1916 - JUN 13, 2012
Norene Chamberlin Franz passed away on June 13, 2012 while residing at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center, Richmond Hill, Georgia. She had been under the care of Hospice Savannah since January 2012. Mrs. Franz was born in Kendall, Michigan August 3, 1916 to Vernon R. Chamberlin and Clara Weber Chamberlin. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She was a housewife and avid golfer. She won many tournaments while a member of the Otwellegan Country Club in Plainwell, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 55 years Paul W. Franz. Paul a ...
Dr. Edward Forest Stringer, III SEP 05, 1946 - JUN 12, 2012
Savannah- Edward Forest Stringer, III, MD, 65, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his home. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 5, 1946. Dr. Stringer graduated from Richmond Academy in 1964, University of Georgia, Phi Beta Kappa, 1968, Medical College of Georgia 1972, served his surgical residency at Memorial Medical Center from 1972-1977. He practiced surgery until 1991. From 1983 to 1986 he served as Chairman of the Department of surgery at Memorial Hospital, was Chief of Staff at Memorial in 1987and Vice President of Medical Affairs from 1992-1995 he also was Associate Clinical Profess ...
Edward Sean Roughen JAN 28, 1958 - JUN 12, 2012
Edward Sean Roughen, 54, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Dothan, Alabama and lived most of his life in Savannah. He attended Nativity Catholic School and was a graduate of Benedictine Military School. Sean was a project manager for Computer Service Corporation, former member of Nativity of Our Lords Catholic Church and a member of the catholic faith. Surviving are his parents, Col. Albert H. Roughen and Marie Roughen of Thunderbolt; siblings, Kathleen M. Mistoler and her husband, Dennis of Orlando, FL; Albert H. Roughen, Jr. and his wife, Nita of Eatonton, GA; Sus ...
Marjorie Ann Dotson Gruver OCT 17, 1925 - JUN 11, 2012
Marjorie Ann Dotson Gruver "Margie", devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on June 11, 2012 at the age of 86. She was a descendant of the Seckinger Clan of Salzburgers and a lifelong resident of Savannah. Born October 17, 1925 as the youngest child to Richard "Bummy" & Emma Beulah Dotson in Savannah, she graduated from Savannah High School & later followed the love of her life, Rufus Lester Gruver, Jr. to Washington, DC where they were married on February 17, 1943. She lived in Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA, & Waycross and finally Macon Georgia where she was widowed and return ...
Malberry Smith, Jr. AUG 22, 1915 - JUN 11, 2012
Malberry Smith, Jr. Funeral services for Malberry Smith Jr., a lawyer who practiced in Savannah for more than half a century and a former state legislator, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Monumental Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Monday at Buckingham South. He was 96. Mr. Smith was a member of half a dozen Savannah firms throughout the years and in the late 1940s, he served in the Georgia state legislature. In 1953, he and his best friend, George Oliver, founded the firm of Oliver and Smith, which was dissolved in 1959 when Oliver was app ...
Benjamin V. "Ben" Smith DEC 15, 1923 - JUN 10, 2012
COFFEE BLUFF - Benjamin V. "Ben" Smith, 88, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Smith was born in Statesboro, GA on December 16, 1923, the son of the late Sylvester S. and Josephine Boatright Smith. He attended school until the age of 16 at which time he enlisted in the United States Army. During his military tenure, December 1939 – September 1945, he served as a Paratrooper with the 550th Infantry, Airborne - Division Recon during World War II and jumped over the Rhine on March 24, 1945 – Operation Varsity. He worked for approximately 20 years for Raymond International, Concrete P ...
Clara Ezekiel Abney Glisson Vogel Drennon SEP 01, 1918 - JUN 09, 2012
Tybee Island - Clara "Dink" Ezekiel Abney Glisson Vogel Drennon, 93, died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Acworth, Georgia, daughter of Robert A. and Henrietta Barnett Abney. Mrs. Drennon lived on Tybee Island since 1956 and built, owned and operated the Royal Palm Motel. She was a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Tybee Island Optimist Club, Tybee Island Garden Club and the Tuesday Night Supper Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry H. Glisson, William Vogel and Finis Drennon. Surviving are her two ...
James Roy Bates APR 03, 1940 - JUN 08, 2012
James Roy "Jim" Bates, 72, died June 8, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Ironton, Ohio, son of James Edgar and Dorothy Gibson Bates. Pee-Paw lived most of his life in Lakeland, Florida before retiring to Savannah. He was a passionate and humble man that enjoyed his career as a welder and business owner. Pee-Paw was extremely loving and proud of his three children that he reared as a single father. Pee-Paw relished spending all of his time with his grandchildren and was a true family man. Pee-Paw's infectious sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by hi ...
Robert Francis Flaherty AUG 23, 1940 - JUN 08, 2012
Robert Francis Flaherty SAVANNAH – Robert "Bob" Flaherty died peacefully at home after a long illness. He is the son of Mary Fenton Flaherty and Patrick Joseph Flaherty of Boston. Bob was born in Boston, MA, the last of six children. His sister Marguerite and brothers William and Thomas predeceased him. Bob and his wife, Betsy, retired to The Landings in 1997. He graduated from Northeastern University, received his law degree from Suffolk University and a Masters degree in tax from Boston University. Bob was Assistant Treasurer at Commercial Union Assurance Company of London, England. He also ...
Ernest Brooks Haymans AUG 02, 1933 - JUN 07, 2012
Ernest "Brooks" Haymans Ernest Brooks Haymans, 78, died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Candler Hospital. He was born August 2, 1933 to the late Joseph and Iris Haymans. Brooks attended Armstrong Junior College and was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company. He was owner and operator of Haymans Electric and was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan, as well as a Nascar fan. He was also a member and Business Agent for the Local 1208 of the AFL-CIO. He was owner of The Other End Tavern and co-owner of Cleves now Coaches Corner. He loved boating and camping with his children when they were young and sp ...
Nancy F. Jackson NOV 24, 1947 - JUN 07, 2012
Nancy Fay Jackson SAVANNAH - Nancy Fay Jackson, 64, died peacefully on June 7, 2012, after a 35 year valiant battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Savannah, GA, born on November 24, 1947, to Robert "Bob" & Louise Jackson, who predeceased her, along with her brother Robbie. She proudly graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in 1965 and received her BA in Art History from Georgia Southern in 1970. During her early career, she was a Concierge at The Plaza Hotel in NYC and then became an Art Historian at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. For several years, ...
Jerome Funk MAR 18, 1953 - JUN 06, 2012
Savannah- Jerome E. "Jerry" Funk, 59, died Wednesday, June 06, 2012 at Hospice House. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana and grew up in Kentland, Indiana. Jerry moved to Savannah in 1992 and was employed with Great Dane Trailers for the following five years before going to work with Georgia Ports Authority as a Senior Program Analyst. Jerry enjoyed traveling and was of the Catholic faith. His brother, Steve Funk preceded him in death. He will be forever remembered for the loving husband, son, father and grandfather he was. Survivors include his wife of twenty six years, Linda Funk; three sons a ...
Dorothy E. Brewton AUG 07, 1921 - JUN 06, 2012
Savannah- Dorothy E. Brewton, 90, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Millen, GA on August 7, 1921. She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class at Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, William H. Brewton and her son, Bill Brewton. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Gene Rogers of Lyons, GA and Linda and Ellis Connell of Savannah; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Cindy & Herbert Burton of Lyons, Wanda & Mark Deen of Vidalia, Tony ...
Willene Morris Roberts JAN 09, 1943 - JUN 05, 2012
Willene Morris Roberts, 69, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her residence on Wilmington Island. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Gene and Bobbie Bennett Morris. Mrs. Roberts was a graduate of Savannah High School and a homemaker. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, American Legion Post No. 184, Moose Lodge No. 1550 and the W.I.D.E. A-Awake Bowling League and the Victory Senior League. Surviving are her husband, Leon G. Roberts of Savannah; daughter, Marty Futch of Manassas, VA; son, Cliff Puder of Atlanta, GA; sister, Shelma Lewis of Savannah; step-children, R ...
Heyward B. Crosby JUN 17, 1925 - JUN 05, 2012
SAVANNAH – Heyward B. Crosby, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Crosby was born in Walterboro, SC on July 17, 1925. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during World War II in Japan. He was a proud member of the IBEW for 60 years and was honored to have been an electrical supervisor for the original World Trade Centers. He was also a member of the team that dropped the New Years Eve Ball in Times Square. Outside of work, his hobbies included fishing and watching old westerns. Mr. Crosby was an active member of the First Baptist Church of the Is ...
Eugene L. Hammer NOV 23, 1939 - JUN 04, 2012
Eugene L Hammer Jr. Savannah, GA — Eugene Gene L Hammer Jr., 72, passed away at home Monday, June 4 surrounded by loving friends and family after a long illness. Born in Wheaton, IL in November 1939, the son of Dr. Eugene L and Roberta Hammer, he spent most of his childhood in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Growing up, Gene loved tinkering with things, especially cars, and had his first hot rod shortly after he got his driver's license. After graduating from Wilkes College in 1961 with an engineering degree, he moved to New York City. In New York, he met his first wife, Madeline Genise. They married ...
Joseph Kopchick, Sr. NOV 09, 1920 - JUN 03, 2012
Dr. Joseph Kopchick SAVANNAH - Dr. Joseph Kopchick was born November 9, 1920 in Grandville, NY. He put himself through Green Mountain Junior College before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan. Thereafter, he went on to serve as a Navy doctor in three different hospitals before moving to Muir, MI in 1948 where he opened a family practice that flourished for 51 years. He and his wife had five children, including two sets of twins. For many years he enjoyed traveling, gardening, golfing, and sailing. Dr. Kopchick passed away June 3, 2012 in Savannah, GA where he had been a r ...
Edward B. Jones JUN 10, 1922 - JUN 02, 2012
Edward B. Jones SAVANNAH - Edward B. Jones, former Director of Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT, passed away with his family by his side at his home at The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia on June 2, 2012. Mr. Jones was nearing his 90th birthday. Mr. Jones was born in Glenshaw, PA on June 10, 1922. He attended Shaler High School in Glenshaw, Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, VA., and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University in 1949. From 1943 to 1945 he was a Pilot Rating Instructor for aviation cadets in the Army Air Corps. He was recalled into the Air Force and p ...
Winfred Gails Waters MAR 29, 1921 - JUN 02, 2012
Savannah- Winfred Gails Waters, Sr., 91, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Tara Nursing Home. Mr. Waters was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate of Savannah High School. He worked for Union Camp Corporation for twenty six years before becoming an inspector of construction with Chatham County. He was a member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension and Acacia Lodge #452 F. & A.M. Preceding him in death are his parents, George C. Waters, Sr. and Freida Gails Waters; brother, G. Calvin Waters, Jr., and sister Bennetta Christiansen Waters. Survivors include his w ...
Jean Keller Fair OCT 23, 1912 - JUN 02, 2012
On June 2, 2012, Jean Keller Fair died peacefully in the presence of her family. She would have been 100 years old in October, 2012. She is survived by her children, Sally Keller, Georgianna Valentino John IV, Charles Hubert Keller, Cheri and Alice Keller. Her grandchildren are Lysa Heslov Grant, George Keller Hagood, Ben Burke Wall, Jr. Kenlea, Allison Wall, Charles Hubert Keller, Jr. Vicki, Miranda Keller Johansson, David Valentino, Alden Patel Neil, John G. Valentino, IV Christie. She was predeceased by her grandson, George Adam Keller. She leaves numerous great grandchildren and nieces and ...
Naomi Gnann LeBey JUL 25, 1927 - JUN 01, 2012
Naomi Gnann LeBey SAVANNAH - Naomi Gnann LeBey, 84, died peacefully at her home June 1 after a short illness. Naomi was born July 25, 1927 to Charles Andreu & Amy Gnann LeBey. ¬She attended Chatham County public schools and graduated from Iowa State University in 1949, earning a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry. She returned to Savannah and worked at Herty Advanced Materials Development Center. An avid believer in continuing education, Naomi enrolled at Georgia Southern and earned a Masters Degree in Education. She taught Science at Chatham Junior High School and Jenkins High School ...
Patricia Anderson Pennington FEB 11, 1944 - JUN 01, 2012
SAVANNAH – Patricia Anderson Pennington, 68, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of the late Earl R. and Loree Butler Anderson. Patricia grew up on Isle of Hope and was a graduate of Jenkins High School. She was a longtime member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she was a Girl Scout and Brownie Leader. Surviving are her husband, Jerrell T. Pennington; her son, Jerrell T. Pennington, Jr.; her daughter, Dana Pennington Elkins; four grandchildren, Stephanie L. Elkins, Steven E. Elkins, Jr., Matthew E. ...
Margaret Anne Jennings OCT 10, 1927 - JUN 01, 2012
Margaret Anne Jennings - SAVANNAH – Margaret, 84, died June 1st at home, under hospice care and a loving family at her side. Margaret was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1927, grew up in Oakville & Toronto. She graduated from St. Clement's School in 1946. After graduating, she went to visit her sister in NY, remaining there to attend Katherine Gibbs School. She worked for Research Corp. for 6 years as secretary to the Director of Funding. Margaret married G. Norman Jennings in 1951, and lived in New York, Massachusetts, Berlin, and London. Later they moved from Boca Raton, to Savannah, wh ...
Ernest Freddie "Fritz" Lowe, Jr. FEB 10, 1951 - JUN 01, 2012
Ernest Freddie "Fritz" Lowe, Jr., 61, died Friday, June 01, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Lowe was born in Savannah, GA on February 10, 1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Windsor Forest High School. He also attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he received his formal training, licensure and certification as a commercial pilot. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served with the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper during the Vietnam War. Fritz flew for many commercial airlines during his career, but had been a pilot for Ryan International for the last several years. One of his ...
Henry Gene Williams FEB 05, 1943 - JUN 01, 2012
SAVANNAH - Henry "Gene" Williams, 69, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Hospice House. Born in Savannah, Gene was a son of the late Woodrow and Ida Irene Beasley Williams. He was a 1960 graduate of Savannah High School and a United States Air Force veteran having served in the Philippines and as a communications inceptor during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was an avid sports fan, having been a semi-pro football and baseball player from 1965-1972. Gene was retired from a career in sales and finance management and had a lifelong interest in computers and computer programming. Surviving are his wife ...
Katalin Ida Piros MAR 05, 1931 - MAY 31, 2012
Savannah- Katalin Piros died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on May 31st 2012. Kati, as she was best known, was born on March 5th, 1931 in Nagyvarad, Hungary, which afterward became part of Romania. When she was 11 years old, she went to visit her Aunt in Eger, Hungary. Due to political changes in the region, the border between Hungary and Romania was closed and she was unable to return to live with her mother and siblings. She spent her formative years living with her Aunt Mamika, and Uncle Dodi, as well as several cousins. Mamika was a professional photographer whose ...
Margaret Murphy Carroll SEP 15, 1922 - MAY 31, 2012
SAVANNAH - Margaret Thompson Murphy Carroll, 89, passed away Thursday May 31st at Azalealand Nursing Home. "Sweetie" as she was known to all was born in Jacksonville, FL to Fred & Margaret Thompson. During her life she had worked for Winn Dixie & Hallmark Cards. Her true passion was art. She will be remembered for her love of painting & teaching others to paint whether it was ceramics, canvas, oil, acrylic or water colors. Sweetie was predeceased by 2 loving husbands, Elton H. Murphy & Thomas J Carroll. She is survived by 3 sons, Elton H. Murphy Jr. Marge of La Salle, IL, Micha ...
Pleasant Benning P.B. Patterson AUG 26, 1937 - MAY 30, 2012
Pleasant Benning Patterson, III SAVANNAH - Pleasant Benning "P.B." Patterson, III, 74, died on May 30, 2012 after a short stay at Hospice Savannah. P.B. was born in Columbus, Georgia, on August 26, 1937, son of the late Pleasant Benning Patterson, Jr. and Leila Parks Patterson. The family moved to Savannah in the 1940's where P.B. attended the public schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1955. P.B. spent many years at the University of Georgia in Athens where he enjoyed himself immensely, making friends, living in the Kappa Alpha fraternity house, frequenting the well known local ...
Patricia Grissom Lamb MAR 16, 1955 - MAY 30, 2012
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Patricia Grissom Lamb, 57, of North Augusta, SC passed away Wednesday morning, May 30, 2012 at Hospice Savannah after a brief illness. She was a graduate of ASC and worked as a registered nurse in the Savannah and Augusta areas for 30 years. She is survived by two daughters, Anne Marie Lamb and Mary Elise Lamb, both of North Augusta, SC; granddaughter, Elizabeth Lamb of North Augusta, SC; parents, Shorty and Mary Grissom of Richmond Hill; brothers, Stephen P. Grissom of Rincon and David Grissom of Fayetteville; sisters, Joanie Grissom Nelson Greg of Orlando and Margaret G ...