Obituaries
Donald R. Wilkins - APR 15, 2012
Donald Robert Wilkins, MSG USA Ret., 65, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. and family following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, son of the late Rexcene and Bob Williams and step-father, Wayne W. Wilkins. Don served in the United States Army for 22 years, stationed in Germany, and the Republic of Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was decorated with the Combat Infantryman Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with five oak clusters, A ...
Warren L Lynn JUL 15, 1934 - APR 15, 2012
Warren L. Lynn Warren L. Lynn, 77, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at home under the care of Islands Hospice. Mr. Lynn was a native of Collins, GA who resided in Savannah most of his life. He served his country in the United States Air Force after which he worked at Union Camp and later retired from Sears as a service technician. He was a former member of Bull Street Baptist Church and had been attending services at The Church at Godley Station. Mr. Lynn was a member of American Legion Post 184 and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Judith Lynn of Sav ...
Paul V. Walton AUG 14, 1954 - APR 14, 2012
Savannah- Paul V. "Skipper" Walton, II, 57, died at his home Saturday, April 14, 2012. He has lived in Savannah most of his life and was a Millwright with Local 256. Skip enjoyed Nascar Racing and football; he was known for his cooking and loved riding his motorcycle. He leaves behind two sons, Travis Walton and Troy Walton; parents, David and Dorothy Tartt; four grandchildren, Trevor, Camryn, Riley, Miranda; four sisters, Lynda Combs Horace, Marsha Pitaccio Bernard, Monica Brown, Dorothy Lloyd; brother, Matthew "Butch" Walton Cindy, and many nieces and nephews. The family will celebrate Skip' ...
Derrell Kenneth "Chip" Smith - APR 14, 2012
Derrell Kenneth "Chip" Smith, 41, died, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center. Chip was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a 1990 graduate of Johnson High School. An avid Atlanta Braves fan and sports enthusiast, Chip was a friend to all and loved by many. A former employee of Blakewood Business Forms and Coach's Corner he was currently employed by Enmark of Savannah on Wilmington Island. A loving son and brother, Chip was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Smith in 2000 and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Surviving are his mother, Sylvia Davis Smith o ...
Erline Crews Tuck Griffin APR 05, 1920 - APR 14, 2012
Erline Crews Tuck Griffin SAVANNAH – Erline Crews Tuck Griffin, 92, died April 14, 2012 at Hospice House after a brief illness. The Alma, GA native moved to Savannah at age 10 and lived here for the rest of her life. She was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She is survived by five sons, Kerry Tuck, Randy Tuck, Geoffrey Tuck, Gregory Tuck, and Stephen Tuck; and a brother, Cleon Crews of Hampton, SC. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Temple. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Calvary Baptist Temple, 4625 Wate ...
Dee Dee Covington - APR 12, 2012
Delores Ann Covington SAVANNAH - Delores Ann Dee Dee Covington died peacefully in her home in Savannah, Georgia on April 12, 2012. She is survived by her sisters Jeane Robertson and Sondra Love, her niece Karan Jensen and nephew Mark Jensen. She was surrounded by friends, family and the comforting hands of Hospice Savannah. God could not be everywhere, thus He created Dee Dee. She was her family's best friend and advocate every moment of every day. She gave of herself generously and shared her life with all by giving comfort, love, support and recognizing the true beauty in everyone and everyt ...
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 ...