Obituaries
John G. Barber SEP 17, 1925 - AUG 19, 2011
SAVANNAH- John G. "Jack" Barber, 85, died August 19, 2011 at Memorial Health surrounded by family. He was born September 17, 1925 in Savannah GA, and attended Bradwell Institute High School in Hinesville GA. In 1949 he married Marjorie Callaway, also of Hinesville GA, and together they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. He graduated from North Georgia College in Dahlonega GA and then served in the US Navy during World War II. He retired in 1991 after 41 years with Union Camp Corporation now International Paper as the Manufacturing Superintendent, Bag Division. In 1970 the family moved to Wilmington ...
Gaynelle Tanner Reardon DEC 11, 1924 - AUG 19, 2011
SAVANNAH – Gaynelle Tanner Reardon, 86, died Friday, August 19, 2011, at Candler Hospital. The Swainsboro native had lived in Savannah for most of her life and was of the Catholic faith. She was retired from Reardon Construction Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Reardon. Surviving are two sisters, Wylene Bennett Louis of Rincon and Aremillis McMillan Eugene of Prattville, AL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Remo and Nellie Tanner, her sisters, Evelyn Powell and Barbara Jean Owens, and her brother, Roger Tanner. A Funeral Serv ...
Ann Chmiel Askey MAR 13, 1921 - AUG 18, 2011
ASKEY Chmiel Ann - Savannah, GA. - Ann Chmiel Askey passed away on August 18, 2011. Ann was the wife of John Paul Askey for 63 years. She leaves behind a loving family. A daughter, Antoinette Hodges of Savannah, a son, Paul of Tallahassee, FL. Grandchildren, John T. Askey of Tallahassee, FL; Allison Askey of Pensacola Beach, FL; and Emily Hodges of Tallahassee, FL. She also leaves her sisters, Mildred Welch, Irene Molnar, and Nellie Shuster, all of Windber, PA; and a brother, Theodore Chmiel of New Jersey. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Her ashes will be buried at sea with a US Navy ...
William Anthony Summerlin AUG 02, 1941 - AUG 18, 2011
William Anthony Summerlin, 70, died August 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a 1959 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended the University of Georgia and Armstrong State College. For many years, Mr. Summerlin was active in the shipping and ship chandlery industry. He was active with the Class of 1959 BC Alumni and has been a faithful participant in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying sailing, fishing and bird hunting. He was preceded in death by his fathers, William Asbury Summerlin and Edward D ...
Evelyn Hamilton Davis SEP 03, 1921 - AUG 18, 2011
Evelyn Hamilton Davis, 89, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Bryan County Nursing Home. She was born in Clyde, Georgia, daughter of Clark T. and Margaret Fisher Hamilton. Mrs. Davis was retired after 36 years of service from Southern States Phosphate and Fertilizer Company. She was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class, served as a Sunday school teacher, active in the Pairs and Spares Senior Program and a member of the National Secretaries Association. Her husband, Toy Davis preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in- ...
Evelyn Stembridge Ellis JUL 21, 1928 - AUG 18, 2011
Evelyn "Dippie" Stembridge Ellis, 83, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1928 in Tifton, Georgia, and at an early age, her parents moved to Orlando, Florida where they lived until moving to Savannah, Georgia in 1941. After graduating from Commercial High School in 1946, she began her career with the Central of Georgia Railway, then later with the Southern Railway System and retired in 1991 as Secretary to the District Claim Agent of Norfolk Southern Corporation in Savannah with over 45 years of railroad service. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical ...
Charles Edward Stuart OCT 03, 1932 - AUG 17, 2011
Charles E. Stuart, 78, of Savannah, GA died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Candler Hospital. Charles Edward Stuart was born October 3, 1932 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Charlie and Nancy Stuart. Charles and Lois Stuart were happily married for over 50 years. Charles is a veteran of the U.S. Army Airforce. After his career in the army, he worked as a general contractor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his family. Charles was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 40 years, where he served in many capacities, including as a deacon. He w ...
Carmen Carbonell Coburn DEC 27, 1920 - AUG 17, 2011
Carmen Carbonell Coburn, 90, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at her residence. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of Manuel J. and Deloros Martinez Carbonell. Mrs. Coburn was a communicant of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Coburn, Sr. Surviving are a son, Jack B. Coburn, Jr. and his wife, Eleanor of Savannah; daughter, Faith Coburn Turzillo of Savannah; granddaughter, Julia C. Schaaf and her husband, Barrett of Savannah; grandson, D. Brandon Turzillo and his wife, Mary of Savannah; four great grandchildren, Ja ...
Ouita Bowles Miller JUL 23, 1924 - AUG 16, 2011
Savannah- Ouita Bowles Miller peacefully joined her Lord & Savior on August 16 with her family at her side. She was born to Jim & Kathryn Bowles in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 23, 1924, and was reared in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended the University of Mississippi and then married John B. Miller of Macon, Georgia on June 1, 1944. They lived there following World War II until they moved to Savannah in 1952. While her husband built a law practice, Ouita devoted herself to her family and community. She was a member of the Decorative Arts Trust and volunteered with the Red Cross. Sh ...
Elizabeth Hale Davis Usher JUN 14, 1934 - AUG 16, 2011
Elizabeth Hale Davis Usher Elizabeth Hale Davis Usher died on Tuesday August 16 in New Bern, North Carolina, after a recent illness and hospitalization. She was born in Durham, North Carolina on June 14, 1934, the daughter of Helen Peabody Davis and Gifford Davis. She grew up in Durham and attended Duke University earning an AB Degree in History in 1956. While in college, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She was an active supporter of Duke University, serving as the Alumni Admissions Interviewing Committee Chair from 1981-1983. Elizabeth married Dr. Charles Usher, Jr. of Savannah, ...
Patricia H. Knight DEC 18, 1936 - AUG 13, 2011
SAVANNAH – Patricia H. Knight, 74, died Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Memorial Health Medical Center. The Atlanta, Georgia native was the daughter of the late Maurice and Maude Odum Harcourt. Mrs. Knight was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a retired registered nurse. She was with St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta for a number of years and later worked with Memorial Health Medical Center. Mrs. Knight was a member of the PEO, Chapter S. She did volunteer work with children at Memorial Health and with Emmaus House. Surviving are her husband, Lee Handon Knight, Jr. of Savannah; her da ...
Mae W. DeLoach JUL 13, 1928 - AUG 13, 2011
TYBEE ISLAND - Mae W. DeLoach, 83, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. DeLoach was born on July 13, 1928 in Bulloch County, the daughter of the late Wiseman Elijah and Recie Shuman White. She moved to Tybee Island in 1949 and was employed by the United States Postal Service, retiring as Postmaster of the Tybee Island Post Office in 1983 after 32 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church where she served on the Council since 1957. She was also a member of the Tybee Island Garden Club, Historical Society and the Marine Science Center. ...
Daniel C. Furtado SEP 04, 1934 - AUG 12, 2011
Statesboro - Mr. Daniel Clinton Furtado, age 76, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Mr. Furtado was born September 4, 1934 in Lowell, MA and attended parochial schools in the area prior to joining the Air Force in 1952. Mr. Furtado retired in 1972, having proudly served in The Korean Conflict, The Vietnam War and tours of duty to many locations in the world. He was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield GA, Travis Air Force Base CA, Dow Air Force Base ME and Barksdale Air Force Base LA home of the USAF Strategic Air Command. Mr. Furtado was profoundly patrioti ...
Dorothy Carlson Riggins JUL 20, 1927 - AUG 11, 2011
Savannah- Dorothy Carlson Riggins, 84, died at home surrounded by her family Thursday, August 11, 2011 under Hospice care. She was born in Waycross, Georgia, raised in Savannah and lived in Thunderbolt most of her life. Dorothy worked for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad until 1954 before becoming a fulltime mother and homemaker. She was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, a former member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church and a member of the White Star Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles Porter Riggins; her parents, Victor ...
Ethel Amerson Berry FEB 19, 1933 - AUG 11, 2011
Ethel Amerson Berry, 78, died August 8, 2011 at Savannah, GA under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born February 19, 1933 in Lady Lake, FL and grew up in South Carolina. She married in 1956 and moved to Savannah in the 1970's. Ethel graduated in 1950 from Chicora High School in SC and attended business school in Charleston. She was employed by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce from 1980 until her retirement in 2003. Ethel was active in numerous Chamber functions and business gatherings in her tenure with the Chamber. Ethel is survived by her son, Christopher Ray Berry of Canton, GA; ...
Karel Daily Monroe NOV 28, 1943 - AUG 10, 2011
Karel Daily Monroe, 67, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Ms. Monroe was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Harry Leon and Gertrude Blauwkamp Daily. She lived much of her adult life in southern California and moved to Georgia in 1995. In addition to her parents, Ms. Monroe was preceded in death by her sisters, Lou Jean Daily Kruizenga, Darlene Daily Stratton and Gwendolyn Daily and brothers, Lloyd and Dale Daily. She is survived by her daughters, Aimee Steven Cass of Savannah, GA, Kristine Robert Beverley of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ann Douglas ...
Henry L. Backus, IV AUG 31, 1973 - AUG 09, 2011
Henry Lindsley Backus IV, 37, passed away suddenly on Monday August 8, 2011. Born and educated in Florida, he worked at Walt Disney World resort where he could share his favorite place in the world with people from all over the world. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne S. Backus, and survived by his father, Henry Lindsley Backus III. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Benson; his brother-in-law, Ted Benson; and will be dearly missed by his young nephews Daniel and Brendan Benson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home ...
Gerard Patrick Dunn JUL 10, 1942 - AUG 09, 2011
Gerard Patrick Dunn, 69, died August 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and received a bachelor's degree in political science from Southern Connecticut State University. After graduation and while living in Connecticut, Mr. Dunn was employed as a social worker until 1979 and then moved to Florida where he owned and operated Gale Force Designs a sports marketing firm. He moved to Savannah in 1989 where he and his wife owned and operated an interior design firm. Mr. Dunn was an avid sailor and writer. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Jeanne Thibodeau Dunn of Savannah ...
Jay Mitchell Jacobson DEC 02, 1960 - AUG 06, 2011
Savannah – Jay M. Jacobson, 50, of White Springs, Florida, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Savannah and was educated in the public schools of Chatham County. He was active in sports at Jenkins and Memorial High Schools. He was employed for many years in contract construction. He grew up on the Isle of Hope and was baptized and confirmed at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton A. Jacobson, brother, Jeffrey C. Jacobson, step-brother, Mark S. Daniel and sister- ...
Anna Fisher APR 11, 1934 - AUG 03, 2011
SAVANNAH - Anna Fisher, 77, widow of the late Carl Henry Fisher, passed away August 3, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 am with Father David Koetter as celebrant. Entombment will follow at 3:30 pm in Arlington Park Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. The family will receive friends Friday, August 5 from 6 to 8 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Mrs. Fisher is survived by her son, Robert C. Fisher of Miami, FL; her daughter, Margaret Workmon of Savannah; a sister, Jennie Palmi ...
Virgin Woodcock Donaldson OCT 28, 1911 - AUG 03, 2011
Pooler- Virgin Woodcock Donaldson, 99, died Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at her residence under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born in Brooklet, Georgia, daughter of John S. and Ruth Lanier Woodcock. She graduated from Brooklet High School and shortly after moved to Savannah where she was a homemaker. Mrs. Donaldson was a member of Savannah Primitive Baptist Church where she was active in the Sadie Crow and Emma Cowart Circles. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Durell Donaldson, son, Lee Donaldson, granddaughter, Susan Jordan and son-in-law, Lonnie Linton. Surviving ...
Prentice L. Sapp, Sr. APR 21, 1915 - AUG 02, 2011
Prentice L. Sapp, Sr. Prentice L. Sapp, Sr., 96, passed away, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was born April 21, 1915 in Glennville, Georgia. He worked for Atlantic Towing Company and was their chief engineer. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He enjoyed spending time with his lovely bride and camping with his grandchildren. Remaining to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 49 years, Doris Sapp. Also surviving are his daughter, Helena Stone, stepdaughter, Judy Diederich, grandchildren, Renee Dillard and Walt Barnes, and eight great-grandchildren. Surviv ...
William A. Romeiser OCT 22, 1921 - AUG 02, 2011
SAVANNAH – William Arthur Romeiser, 89, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Bill was retired from Sun Oil Co. in Philadelphia. He and Ginny moved to Savannah in 1987 from Berwyn, PA. He was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Kiwanis Club of Skidaway Island, and a member of The Landings Golf Club. He received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Masters in Industrial Management from the Sloan School at MIT. Bill served in the US Army during World War II as a 1st Lt. with the 802nd Field Artillery, was wounded i ...
Virginia Fogarty Lang OCT 20, 1925 - JUL 29, 2011
SAVANNAH – Virginia Fogarty Lang, 85, died peacefully at Spanish Oaks on Friday, July 29, 2011. Virginia was born and raised in Savannah. Virginia met her husband Frank when he was stationed at Chatham Army Airfield and they were happily married for 64 years. Virginia was a devoted wife and mother and also balanced her life while working at different office positions throughout the years. She was the "perfect Southern lady" with a beautiful accent, and she always made people feel welcome. Her role as a caregiver never ceased as she reached out to the residents at Spanish Oaks during the last f ...
Peter R. Sales JUL 30, 1939 - JUL 28, 2011
SAVANNAH – Peter R. Sales, 71, died Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Memorial University Medical Center. The Easton, PA native attended Swarthmore College and worked with his family's business, Harrison Sales Steel. Peter retired and moved to Savannah in 1998. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Janice Michaels of Savannah; two sons, Michael Sales and his wife, Eileen, and James Sales, all of Easton, PA; three granddaughters; and two brothers, Joe Sales and David Sales, both of Easton, PA. A Memorial Service celebrating Peter's life will be held at ...
Judge David Rice Elmore, Sr. JUN 12, 1920 - JUL 27, 2011
Judge David R. Elmore, Sr., 91, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Buckingham South. He was born in Savannah, son of Francis B. and Miriam Rice DuBois Elmore. He was a 1938 graduate of Savannah High School, a graduate of Armstrong College and the University of Georgia. Judge Elmore served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He married the former Mary Kathryn "Kaye" Barchet in 1944. In 1948, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Georgia Law School and subsequently practiced law in Savannah from 1948 until 1969. Judge Elmore was appointed Judge of Recor ...
James "Skip" Pratt JUL 19, 1936 - JUL 26, 2011
James "Skip" Pratt, 75, died July 26, 2011 at home. He was born in Miami, FL and graduated from the University of Florida. He lived in Savannah since 1994 and was the owner of The Pratt Company. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was the recipient of the Gartland Award. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen; his children, Stacy Reynolds, Mike Pratt, Kristy Weber, Kerry Pratt; brother, B.L. Pratt and 13 grandchildren. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m., Sat ...
Kathleen Devlin Flammer OCT 09, 1946 - JUL 26, 2011
SAVANNAH – Kathy Flammer died peacefully at Hospice House Savannah on July26, 2011. Kathy was born October 9, 1946 at Camp Kilmer, NJ to Catherine and Ret. Lt. Colonel James Devlin. Her father's Army career afforded her family the opportunity to live many places including Germany while she was growing up. Kathy graduated from High School in Mount Lebanon, PA, and Duff's Business School in Pittsburgh. Kathy married Bill Flammer in Pittsburgh in 1970. They lived in New Orleans, LA, Brunswick, GA, and Montgomery, AL before moving to Savannah in 1988. Kathy was an active and caring Mother. She att ...