Obituaries
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 ...
Henry Charles Frech III JUN 16, 1940 - FEB 01, 2012
Savannah- Henry Charles Frech, III, 71, died Wednesday, February 01, 2012 at Hospice House of Savannah. The 1962 graduate of Citadel, served in the 117th Air National Guard. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Savannah, having served both as a Deacon and on various committees. He was a member of the Savannah Yacht Club, and served as a board member for six years, including four years as treasurer. He was a member of The German Heritage Society, where he was the youngest charter member and served as President from 1992 until 1994 he also served as treasurer for almost 40 years. He w ...
Robert Jackson Walls MAR 24, 1944 - FEB 01, 2012
Robert Jackson Walls Robert Jackson Walls, 67, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Westwood Nursing Center in Statesboro, GA. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Allie E. Walls, Sr. and his brother, Allie E. Walls, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Waters Walls, of Savannah, his brother, Dr. Chris Walls, of Savannah, two sons, Robert J. Walls, of Tifton, GA, and Dustin Walls, of Savannah, his daughter, Julie W. Sherburne, of Portland, Maine, and four grandchildren, Lindsey, Lauren, Aubrey, and Jordon. Funeral Service will be ...
Ray W. Larson OCT 18, 1945 - JAN 31, 2012
Savannah- Ray W. Larson, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ray was a native and life-long resident of Savannah. After graduating from Benedictine Military School, he was President of Software South, a computer sales and service company he founded in 1975. He attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Ray was preceded in death by his father, William H. Brannen; sister, Patricia Herring; niece, Christina Scott, and an infant brother and sister. Ray is survived by his mother, Lois Brannen of Savannah; three brothers and their wives, William Brannen Ann of Camd ...
Gert Hans Weisemann OCT 22, 1918 - JAN 31, 2012
Gert Hans Weisemann, 93, died January 31, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Dresden, Germany, son of Paul and Hadwig Loos Weisemann. He moved to the United States in 1925 where his family settled in New York. He attended local schools in Baldwin, Long Island and graduated from Brooklyn Poly Technical Institute and Iowa State University with a degree in chemical engineering. After graduation, he joined Standard Oil of Indiana in Whiting, Indiana, holding the positions of Vice President of Polymer Products, President of Amoco Fabrics and President of Amoco Foam. During his tenure, he ...
Frank Wayne Manna OCT 19, 1916 - JAN 30, 2012
Francis "Frank" W. Manna Francis Frank W. Manna, born October 19, 1916 in Ridgeway, PA, son of Anastasio & Carmella Manna and brother to 5 boys and 3 girls, went home on Jan 30th, 2012, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, and his wife Bobbie and sons Craig and Buddy Manna, who preceded him in death. Frank graduated from St. Leo's Catholic High School in Ridgeway, PA in 1934 and was inducted into the Army Air Corps in 1939. Frank married Bobbie C. Harley of Savannah, GA in 1941. After service to his country, he was employed by the Chatham County Tax Collection Office during wh ...
Joy Howard Whitley OCT 19, 1930 - JAN 30, 2012
Savannah-Joy Howard Whitley passed away January 30th 2012 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was 81 years old. Joy was born in Sanford, North Carolina and grew up in West End, North Carolina Moore County. Joy was a wonderful wife and mother who was greatly loved by her family and friends. Joy was predeceased by her parents, Connie and Lily Gordon Howard. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 58 years, B.M. Whitley Birdie, two sons, B.M. Whitley, Jr. Lee Ann and Benjamin Whitley Janet; five grandchildren, Ammie Whitley Akin Will, B.M. Whitley, III, Virginia Howa ...
Patricia Eleanor Westcott Johnson MAR 17, 1923 - JAN 30, 2012
Patricia Eleanor Westcott Johnson, 88, died Monday, January 30, 2012 at home under the care of Islands Hospice. Eleanor was a native of Savannah, born on St. Patrick's Day in 1923; she always loved the parade and in her younger years thought that it was the most wonderful birthday celebration ever. She was a 1941 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy where she was an honor student for all twelve years. After graduation in 1941 she married her late husband, Adolph M. Johnson. Eleanor worked at the Employment Office, S & W Enterprises / Commercial Electric and later at Auto Paint and Supplies. S ...
Leopold Adler, II APR 18, 1923 - JAN 30, 2012
Savannah- Lee Adler, a native Savannahian, born April 18, 1923, died peacefully at The Oaks on Skidaway Island, January 29, 2012. He is the son of Sam G. Adler and Elinor Grunsfeld Adler. His grandfather, Leopold Adler, came to Savannah in the 19th Century and founded Adler's Department Store which was located on the southeast corner of Bull and Broughton Streets. Lee Adler attended the Pape School in Savannah, Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA and is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II. He worked at Adler's for a few years before d ...
Pamela Hayes Alonso JUL 28, 1961 - JAN 29, 2012
Pamela Hayes Alonso SAVANNAH – Pamela J. Hayes Alonso passed away January 29, 2012 at Hospice House after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Chatham County on July 28, 1961, she was a graduate of Jenkins High School and was employed at Wilmington Island Auto Service for 16 years. She was a very passionate person who brought joy to everyone around her. She had great compassion for furry friends especially dogs. She had three, Buffett, Savannah, and Katie, she called her babies. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bishop and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hayes. Surviving ar ...
Edward Kitzmiller OCT 29, 1924 - JAN 28, 2012
SAVANNAH - Edward Kitzmiller joined our heavenly Father on Saturday, January 28th, 2012. Edward was born October 29, 1924 to Edward and Laura Kitzmiller of Alton, Illinois. Edward owned Kitzmiller Beauty schools in Illinois and taught cosmetology and barbering his entire life, most recently in Bluffton, South Carolina. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Edward was pre-deceased by his parents, brothers George, Bill and Robert, and son Tom. He is survived by his wife Latrelle, sister Joann Paulda, brother Frank, children Lon, Lynell and Wayne, step-children Pam and Terry, and a host of niec ...
Dorothy C. "Mama Dot" Hudson JUN 22, 1921 - JAN 28, 2012
Dorothy C. "Mama Dot" Hudson, passed away on January 28, 2012 after suffering a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, June 22, 1921, she was 90 at the time of her death. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Harold E. "Bucky" Hudson and her children, Harold C. "Hal" Sims, II Glenda and Caren D. Blackwell Ben; four grandchildren, W. Claiborne Lewis, Jr., Heather C. Fries, Lance A. Sims, R. Kevin Webb; and seven great-grandchildren. She lived a full life, beginning her working career with radio station WSGA, then following with positions at American Cyanamid and concluding at Grumm ...
Alice S. Eldredge AUG 15, 1919 - JAN 27, 2012
ALICE SKOVE ELDREDGE -SAVANNAH- Alice Skove Eldredge was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 15, 1919 to Raymond and Gertrude Skove. She passed away January 27, 2012. She lived and loved Savannah, Georgia for 33 years. Graduating from Maple Heights High School, Cleveland, Ohio, she attended Kent State University, Ohio and William Paterson University, New Jersey, earning a B.A. in Education. In subsequent years, she attended Georgia Southern and Armstrong Universities and was certified to teach the Gifted. She taught for more than 30 years in Ohio, New York, New Jersey, and Georgia, retiring f ...
Violet May Stalnaker JAN 29, 1922 - JAN 27, 2012
Violet May Stalnaker, 89, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 in Charlotte, NC. She was born January 29, 1922 in Pennsylvania, and lived in Savannah, GA for 46 years before moving to Charlotte in 2010 to be near her two youngest daughters. She traveled widely while her husband was in the Air Force and they raised three daughters. She was active in supporting the Chatham County school system while her eldest daughter was a teacher in Savannah. She is survived by her two youngest daughters and sons-in–law, Mary and Doug Hyche and Linda and Charles Potts, all of Charlotte. The family will be re ...