Obituaries
William "Bill" Croom MAY 08, 1924 - FEB 19, 2012
William "Bill" David Croom, Sr., 87, died on February 19, 2012 after an extended illness. Bill loved life and lived it with faith, optimism, and enthusiasm. He had a large extended family and he always enjoyed being surrounded by them. Bill was predeceased by his parents Archie and Lillian Croom, step-mother Corinne Adams Croom, his first wife Jacquelyn Adams Croom, his brothers Archie and Freddy Croom, his granddaughter Heather Woods, and his step-son Donald Thigpen, Jr. Bill was born in Dillon, South Carolina on May 8, 1924. He moved to Savannah with his family in 1937. He graduated from t ...
Richard John Young FEB 19, 2012 - FEB 19, 2012
RICHARD JOHN YOUNG 1931-2012 Held in the arms of his wife and children, and comforted by the familiar songs they sang, Richard J. Young Dick passed away at his home in Savannah, on Saturday, February 18, 2012. He is predeceased by his parents, Ruth Burke and George Jess Young, his younger sister, Mary Anne Young, and his first wife, Joan Rulison Young, the mother of his children. His wife of 30 years, Gaylen Wilsey Young, survives. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Following his service, he graduated from the University of Vermont in 1958 and was forever grat ...
Stuart Frederick Sligh, Jr. JUN 23, 1995 - FEB 18, 2012
Stuart Frederick Sligh, Jr., 16, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Stuart was born June 23, 1995, in Savannah, Georgia, to Mary Brooke Parrott Sligh and Stuart Frederick Sligh. He attended Savannah Country Day School where he excelled both in academics and athletics. He lettered in varsity football as a freshman. In his sophomore year, he was both starting quarterback and co-captain of the team and received the Most Improved Offense award and the Captain's Award. He was also a valuable member of the varsity baseball team. Stuart was an avid ou ...
Virginia Anne Latham AUG 30, 1938 - FEB 18, 2012
Virginia Anne Latham SAVANNAH – Virginia Anne "Jinny" Latham, 73, passed away, Saturday, February 18, 2012, at her home. She was born in New Bedford, Mass, to the late Elmer Seaver Forsythe and Madelyn Irene Forsythe. Her grandfather was Allen Dale Currier, an artist, lecturer, and curator of Currier & Ives works. She was married to Thomas H. Latham on July 4, 1962. She was a direct descendent of five of the original Mayflower settlers and a member of the Mayflower Society of Plymouth, Mass. and was quite proud of her Native American heritage. She received a nursing degree in 1959 from the ...
Timothy Francis Arnold FEB 11, 1962 - FEB 17, 2012
Timothy Francis Arnold SAVANNAH – Timothy Francis Arnold, 50, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at his home in Tampa, FL after a sudden illness. Born in Savannah, Georgia on February 11, 1962 he graduated from Savannah Christian School in 1980. He excelled in baseball, football and track and was a Georgia FOOTBALL FAN. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his father, William M. Arnold, his mother, Frances Barnard Arnold; a brother, William M. Arnold, Jr. Debbie of Charlotte, NC; sons, Timothy F. Arnold, Jr. of Burlington, NC and Cooper L. Arnold of Twinsburg, OH. ...
Eleanor Edwards Helmly DEC 02, 1925 - FEB 17, 2012
Eleanor Edwards Helmly BLUFFTON- Eleanor Edwards Helmly, 86, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at her home in Bluffton, SC. Born in Faulkville, Georgia on December 2, 1925, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Callaway Helmly, Jr. Surviving are her children, Marie Brooks of Greenville, SC, Thomas Callaway Helmly, III Angela of Bluffton, Ruth Watson Jim of Charlotte, NC, and Jane Addy of Bluffton; her brother, Harry Edwards Reba of Faulkville; 7 Grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The ...
Patrick Glenn Mahany MAR 14, 1933 - FEB 17, 2012
Patrick "Glenn" Mahany Patrick "Glenn" Mahany, 78, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at Hospice House. He was born in Oliver, Georgia, son of the late Lawrence and Thelma Harley Mahany. Mr. Mahany lived in Savannah most of his life, was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Armstrong State College. He was employed with the Department of Agriculture for many years and retired as a chemist from the United States Customs. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church, and an ordained deacon. He was a member of The Gideons International, whe ...
Elizabeth Cannon Barre JAN 05, 1920 - FEB 16, 2012
Elizabeth Cannon Barre SAVANNAH - Elizabeth Cannon Barre, 92, widow of the late Jesse Willard Barre, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Tattnall County native moved at a young age with her family to Lexington County, SC and came to Savannah in 1943. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. She retired from Belk of Savannah after 36 years. Surviving are two sons, John David Barre of Pooler and Jerry W. Barre Cathie of Snellville, GA; three daughters, Martha Barre Smith John of Pooler, Anne Barre Thomas of Statesb ...
James E. Griffiths JUN 01, 1931 - FEB 15, 2012
James E. Griffiths passed away at home after a short illness on February 15, 2012. He was born on June 1, 1931, grew up and was educated in Canada. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba and McGill University in Montreal, Quebec with several degrees in Chemistry after which he spent two marvelous years in a post-doctoral appointment at the University of Southern California. He moved to Murray Hill, New Jersey in 1960 to accept a position as a Member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Telephone Laboratories, now known as Lucent Technologies. After twenty six yea ...
Infants Shammas FEB 12, 2012 - FEB 12, 2012
Dorothy Eleanor Shammas, Paul Charles Shammas and Matthew Elijah Shammas, infant triplets of Heidi Ann and Paul John Shammas, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Savannah. The infants were preceded in death by their maternal grandfather, Charles Steinbrink. In addition to their parents, they are survived by their maternal grandmother, Ann Steinbrink and paternal grandparents, Sandra and John Shammas. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. ...
Bro. Jack Godfrey Robertson, F.M.S. APR 04, 1919 - FEB 11, 2012
Bro. Jack Godfrey Robertson, F.M.S. Bronx, NY – Bro. Jack Godfrey Robertson, F.M.S., died February 11, 2012 at St. Patrick's Home in Bronx, NY. The Savannah native, born April 4, 1919 to John and Sybilla Hansen Robertson, was a Marist Brother for 71 years, receiving the Marist Habit on July 26, 1941. He obtained his initial training for the religious life at St. Ann's Novitiate and Marian College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and professed his first vows in 1942. His first teaching post was Boys Catholic High School in Augusta, GA, from 1944 – 1945, then at Mt. Saint Michael Academy, Bronx, NY, from 19 ...
Paul D. Strickler JUL 05, 1927 - FEB 09, 2012
Paul D. Strickler SAVANNAH – Paul Donovan Strickler, 84, died Thursday, February 9, 2012, at The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Paul was the only son of Guy and Maurie Strickler of Knox City, MO. He graduated from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO in 1949 with a B.A. in Chemistry. His degree was interrupted in 1945 with a short stint in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO and graduated in 1952 with a Masters degree in Chemistry. Mr. Strickler went to work for Spencer Chemical Company and then Gulf Oil which later became Chevron ...
Jeanne Leonard Brock NOV 27, 1930 - FEB 07, 2012
SAVANNAH – Jeanne Claire Leonard Brock, 81, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at her home. Born November 27, 1930 in Queens, NY Jeanne was always a lady, a very busy lady, always travelling. She was a lover of life: an avid reader and world traveler. Her bags were always packed and waiting for her next venture. She belonged to many organizations including the Red Hat Society, the Daughters of Ireland, and Generation One, and served on the board of Smart Seniors. She served as President of the Board of Directors of the Abercorn YMCA, Secretary for the Gulfstream Retirees, and Secretary for the Hi ...
Doris H. Thomas MAR 01, 1917 - FEB 07, 2012
Doris H. Thomas, 94, died Tuesday, February 07, 2012 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Thomas was born in Dothan, AL on March 1, 1917, the daughter of the late John Hall and Maude Scott Harden. She received her formal education from the Georgia State College for Women and ultimately earned her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. She began her teaching career at Anderson Street Elementary School and later became the Principal of several Savannah schools including, Little White Bluff School, 38th Street Elementary, White Bluff Elementary and Windsor Forest Elementary. She later acce ...
Robert Clifton Turner JAN 19, 1944 - FEB 06, 2012
Robert C. "Bob" Turner - SAVANNAH - Robert C. "Bob" Turner, born January 19, 1944 passed away on February 6, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob served in the U. S. Army. He then went on to become very successful in life and business, starting an outdoor advertising company in 1981 that still operates in Virginia Beach, VA. He was an avid motorcycle and sports car enthusiast and was a member of the Landings Locos and the Landings Automobile Society. Bob was also a member of Kiwanis on Skidaway Island. He had a love for travel and adventure and loved all animals, especially his "a ...
Alfred M. Palmer, Jr. JUN 28, 1937 - FEB 05, 2012
SAVANNAH – Terp Palmer Alfred M., Jr. died peacefully at home in Savannah on Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was born June 28, 1937, the son of Dr. Alfred M. Palmer and Betty Cline Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia Sullivan Palmer, his children, Mary Ellen Rupe, Alfred Palmer III "Monty" Anne, Patrick Palmer Debbie, and Catherine Mirabile Mark, 11 grandchildren, his brothers, Lawrence Palmer and Dr. Rashid Abdu, and countless family and friends. His funeral will be in Virginia and there will be a Savannah memorial at a later date. The family suggests memorial contrib ...
George Raymond Mitchell, Jr. MAR 10, 1934 - FEB 05, 2012
George Raymond Ray Mitchell, Jr. March 10, 1934 -- February 5, 2012 A beloved family man with many passions in life, Ray Mitchell of Camilla, Ga. died peacefully in Savannah, Ga. Ray was born and raised in Atlanta. He was the son of the late George Raymond Mitchell, Sr. and Sara Mitchell Parsons. After graduating from North Fulton High, Ray attended the University of Georgia where he was an active member and president of Sigma Chi fraternity. Soon after graduating, Ray joined Crawford & Co. as an insurance adjuster in Savannah. In 1962, Ray and his young family moved to Statesboro, Ga. wh ...
Wayne Thomas Haug MAR 12, 1949 - FEB 05, 2012
Wayne Thomas Haug Wayne Thomas Haug gave up his battle for life February 5, 2012 to the cancer he struggled with for many years, after being sprayed with "Agent Orange" during the Viet Nam war. To friends and family he was better known as "Tommy." A topic not known to many, he was truly a war Hero, who saved the lives of several men in his company by stepping in front a live grenade. He had previously fought many other skirmishes, but this unselfish act was only to save the lives of other comrades. After considerable hospital confinement and many surgeries, years later after his discharge from ...
Roy Edwin Snowden MAR 22, 1929 - FEB 05, 2012
Roy Edwin Snowden CMSGT, RET. USAF, 82, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia where he attended local schools. At the age of seventeen, he joined the United States Air Force serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. During his tenure in the Air Force, he was an aircraft mechanic retiring as a supervisor in 1970 with twenty four years of service. After retirement, he worked for CAT as a bus driver, Kainet Division, American Cyanamid and as an independent trucker. He was a Methodist by faith and a member of Solomon's Lodge No. 1 F.&A ...
Martha Louise Richardson Andrews - FEB 04, 2012
Martha Louise Richardson Andrews, 95, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Tennille, Georgia, daughter of the late Thomas Wesley Richardson Sr. and Mattie Arlene Hodges Richardson. She lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a 1933 graduate of Savannah High and attended Georgia Teacher's College. Mrs. Andrews worked briefly as a stenographer for Lynes Realty and was a member of St. Andrews Independent Episcopal Church where she was a member of the Altar Guild, ECW and taught Sunday school. She was a Pink Lady with both Candler Hospital and Memorial Hospital. A ...
Scott Tidwell SEP 11, 1954 - FEB 04, 2012
Lyle Scott Tidwell Lyle Scott Tidwell, 57 passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012. Scott was born September 11, 1954 in Canyonville, Oregon to Lyle and Bonnie Tidwell. He was the Sales Manager for Chain Reps. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, a talented quilter, and a Great friend to all. He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Mary Rogers-Tidwell, daughter, Jennifer Fanning, granddaughter, Natalie Fanning, parents, Lyle and Bonnie Tidwell, two sisters, Connie Cox and Debbie Parler, and many friends. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012 ...
William Joseph Sabo, Sr. FEB 04, 1949 - FEB 03, 2012
William Joseph Sabo, Sr., 62, died Friday, February 03, 2012 in Savannah. Mr. Sabo was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 4, 1949. He received his formal education from Toccoa Falls College where he earned a degree in Bible Theology and later earned a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. He was retired from the Pennsylvania State Police and was the owner of Sabo Consulting Services where he practiced as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Mr. Sabo is survived by his wife, Linda Ann Sabo; daughter, Victoria Sabo Schehl and husband Kevin of Augusta; son, William J. Sab ...
Douglas Scott DiVanna AUG 03, 1962 - FEB 02, 2012
Douglas Scott DiVanna Savannah- Douglas Scott DiVanna passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Hospice House of Savannah after a long and brave struggle with cancer. Doug was born on August 3, 1962 in Morristown, NJ. He graduated from Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. Prior to moving to Savannah, he was project manager with Bovis Construction Management in Princeton, NJ. Doug loved tennis, fishing, and golf, coll ...
Lt. Col. Patrick James Mango MAR 30, 1919 - FEB 02, 2012
PATRICK JAMES MANGO Patrick James Mango, 92, passed away on February 2, 2012 after a short illness. He had a lifetime of adventures punctuated by more than 30 years of decorated service to his country, laughter, a devotion to bicycling and fitness, and a love of music and family. Mr. Mango was born on March 30, 1919 in New Britain, Connecticut, to parents Nicolo and Francesca D'Avanzo Mango. After spending his early years in New Britain, he and his family moved to Hartford, Connecticut, where he graduated from Webster High School. Mr. Mango and his sisters regularly performed with local bands ...
William Ike Cochran Jr. JUN 24, 1937 - FEB 02, 2012
William Ike Cochran, Jr. Savannah- William Ike Cochran, Jr., 74, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his residence. Bill was born in Wrightsville, GA but grew up in Savannah. He graduated from Commercial High School in 1955. Growing up, he and his twin brother were known for their dancing abilities and danced with Marilyn Youmans and Ruth Goodman. He loved fishing and hunting. After high school, he entered the Navy and was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk. Following his Naval career, he attended Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. After graduation, he went to work for Horis A. Ward Funeral ...
Charles J. Johnson, Jr. JAN 23, 1932 - FEB 02, 2012
Charles J. Johnson, Jr. Charles J. Johnson, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2012 at his home in Savannah, GA. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was a graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School. He was a securities lawyer at the firm Brown & Wood in New York City for 33 years and the author of Corporate Finance and the Securities Laws. Charlie retired to The Landings in 1989 and was active at the Telfair Museum and in the founding of the Savannah Book Festival. In 2003, he published a biography of Mary Telfair that became a local best seller. He has also been an ongoing contr ...
Saige Elizabeth Beauchamp FEB 01, 2012 - FEB 01, 2012
Saige Elizabeth Beauchamp Savannah- Saige Elizabeth Beauchamp, the infant daughter of Jacques and Cindy Beauchamp, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Candler Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Gabriel Beauchamp, her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Shirley Blackmon and her paternal grandparents, Ronald and Karen Beauchamp. Private Graveside Services will be held later this week. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Cynthia Wingo Stillings NOV 25, 1959 - FEB 01, 2012
Guyton- Cynthia Wingo Stillings, 52, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center. Cindy was a native of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and lived most of her life there and in Pensacola, Florida. She and her family moved to the Savannah area when her husband was transferred with Edwin Watts Golf Shop. She was a dedicated and loving mother and wife and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Stillings; two sons, George and Sean and many relatives in the Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and Gulf Shores, Alabama areas. Her family would like to thank the ...