Obituaries
Michael John Cesaroni, Jr. OCT 05, 1942 - OCT 16, 2011
Thunderbolt- Michael John Cesaroni, Jr passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at home in his beloved Thunderbolt under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his devoted wife of 37 years and loving family. He was born in Savannah and resided in Thunderbolt most of his life. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military Academy, class of 1962 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi at Hattiesburg. He was a retired shrimper and owner of M.J. Cesaroni Seafood in Thunderbolt. He was a Communicate of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and former member of Nativity of Ou ...
Martha Bishop Coolidge APR 20, 1919 - OCT 16, 2011
Martha Bishop Coolidge, 92, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Coolidge was born in Unadilla, GA on April 20, 1919, the daughter of the late Dr. Linton Hines Bishop and Alma Hearn Bishop. She attended the University of Georgia, was a graduate of Armstrong College and earned her Masters Degree from Savannah State University. Mrs. Coolidge was a librarian for many years, serving Sol C. Johnson High School as well as Jenkins High School. She volunteered for many years for the Red Cross and for Candler Hospital and was a member of the Junior League of Savannah and the Daughters of ...
Dustin Joseph Graham AUG 30, 1991 - OCT 14, 2011
Dustin Joseph Graham Dustin Joseph Graham, 20, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011. Dustin was born on August 30, 1991 in Mississippi. Most of his life was spent in Savannah and Mississippi. He loved his family, and would move between the two places because he missed the ones that he was away from at the time. He was preceded in death by his mother, Terri V. Graham. He is survived by his father, Rick Sammons of Savannah; grandmothers, Pamela Caldwell of Mississippi and Carolyn Sammons of Savannah; sisters, Danielle, Summer and Allison Sammons of Savannah and several aunts, uncles and cousi ...
Lisa Dale Watson APR 22, 1962 - OCT 14, 2011
Lisa Dale Watson Lisa Dale Watson, 49, passed away on October 14, 2011 in Charleston, South Carolina. Lisa was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Lisa graduated from Savannah High School where she was a proud member of the SHS "Bluejacket" Marching Band. Upon graduation, Lisa attended Armstrong State College where she earned her degree in Criminal Justice. Lisa went on to have a longtime career at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lisa was preceded in death by her father and mother, Thomas E. and Vera M. Watson. Lisa is survived by her Life Partner Angela Clark, and her two children D ...
Martha "Dolly" Josephine Seay Smith SEP 01, 1922 - OCT 14, 2011
Martha "Dolly" Josephine Seay Smith -SAVANNAH- Martha "Dolly" Josephine Seay Smith, 89 went to her eternal rest in Christ on Friday, October 14th at Memorial Hospital, she was a resident at John Wesley Villa for many years. "Dolly" was born on Tybee Island; she and her family continue to reside there during the summers. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Hayne & Louise Parker Seay of Tybee Island and her husband John Patrick Smith. A graduate of Sacred Heart College in Gastonia, NC, later receiving a degree in Nursing in 1945 from the St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, S ...
Thomas Anthony Trapani DEC 29, 1931 - OCT 13, 2011
-SAVANNAH- Thomas Anthony Trapani, 79 of Savannah, Georgia, died on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Gainesville, Georgia following an extended illness. Tommy was born in Savannah Georgia on December 29, 1931 to John and Mary Trapani, the youngest of eight children. He was raised in Savannah and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1949. After graduation, he attended Xavier College his freshman year on a football scholarship. After his freshman year, he joined the United States Air Force where he served for four years. He achieved the rank of Airman First Class while serving as a naviga ...
Bryan Washington Amos OCT 01, 1925 - OCT 10, 2011
Savannah, Georgia - Bryan Washington Amos, 86, died Monday, October 10, 2011 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Carrol County, Virginia, son of James W. and Addie Allen Amos. Mr. Amos was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He was an Aerospace Engineer having been employed by Lockheed Corporation and a contractor with Gulfstream Aerospace. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Addie Rankin Amos of Savannah; two sons, Nelson Amos of Savannah; Tom Amos and his wife, Karin of Germany and three grandchildren. The funeral service will be hel ...
Betty Marie Clayton Cail AUG 23, 1934 - OCT 09, 2011
Savannah - Betty Marie Clayton Cail, 77, of Savannah went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October, 9th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on August 23, 1934 to Adron and Irene Clayton. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. As a homemaker, her family was her life's calling. She enjoyed nothing more than cooking and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren loved spending time at "Maw Maw and Granddaddy's house" where fun and love abounded. There were always fresh baked goodies waiting and games to be played. She was preceded in dea ...
Hugh C. "Sandy" Shaw NOV 11, 1936 - OCT 08, 2011
Savannah- Hugh C. "Sandy" Shaw died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at his home under the care of Hospice. He was born in Summit, New Jersey November 11, 1936. He spent 4 years in the Navy "Special Services" Division. For fifteen years he was with Local #489 Iron Workers Union. He and his wife, Kerry, moved to Hawaii where he became a Group Home Program Manager. He provided guidance, care and served as a father figure for over thirty five underprivileged young men. Later, Sandy was property manager for a Condominium Consortium as well the Koko Isle Shopping Center in the Hawaii Kai area. He voluntee ...
Sara Jane Anderson Boyette AUG 13, 1915 - OCT 07, 2011
Sara Jane Jannie Anderson Boyette, 96, died October 7, 2011, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Boyette was born in Bulloch County on August 13, 1915, the daughter of the late William David and Sallie Jane Bowen Anderson. She lived most of her life in Savannah and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the widow of Morrison Boyette and was of the Baptist faith. She showed her love for her family through her hard work, quiet strength, and constant supportive presence. She is survived by her son, Heyward Boyette Pam of Allendale, SC; daughter, Brenda Brown ...
Barbara A. Horton Duncan SEP 15, 1925 - OCT 06, 2011
Barbara A. Horton Duncan, 86, died Thursday, October 06, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Duncan was born in Newton, MA on September 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Roy William and Lyda Butler Horton. She worked for 18 years as a Nurses Aid for the City of Boston and also worked at Kroger in Savannah. Barbara was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was an avid bowler. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Duncan; daughter, Nancy MacDonnell and son, Robert Joseph Duncan. She is survived by her daughters, Helen MacPherson of Savannah, Ann Orischak of Fl ...
Ava Braswell Bowen MAY 06, 1934 - OCT 06, 2011
Savannah- Ava Braswell Bowen, 77, died Thursday, October 06, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Spindale, NC and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a longtime active member of Windsor Forest Country Club and the Landings Bridge Club. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Braswell Fripp of Port Royal, SC, Leslie Braswell Parrish of Savannah, Kay Braswell Dawson Michael of Lawrenceville, GA; step sons, Mark Stephen Bowen Barbara Luna of Columbia, SC, Douglas Haile Bowen Susan Holland of Fountain Inn, SC; grandchildren, Celia Fripp DelValle Vincent of Alexandria, VA, John Wi ...
Katie M. Loper APR 01, 1921 - OCT 05, 2011
SAVANNAH – Katie M. Loper, 90, passed away October 5, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Born on April 1, 1921 to Samuel and Eva Moody, she grew up in Savannah and worked as a beautician. She loved to cook and was always kind, loving, giving, and seeing to the needs of others. Mrs. Loper was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She is survived by her sister, Monice Hohnerlein of Savannah; her sons, James H. Banks of Atlanta and Edwin Loper Ann of Ohio; her daughter Mary Gail Loper of Savannah; a step-son, Gary Loper Judy of Claxton, GA; and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sh ...
Viola Mabel Martin FEB 29, 1920 - OCT 05, 2011
Viola Mabel Martin, 91 of Savannah, GA died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Waycross, GA she spent her childhood in Savannah, moved around as the wife of a Navy man, and came back to Savannah where she lived the rest of her life. Mrs. Martin, an avid homemaker, was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and spent many years leading the Ladies Wednesday craft group. Married for 65 years, she is survived by her husband Evvard "Tootie" Martin, two daughters; Cathy Brandon and Gloria Brown, four grandchildren; Vicki Larkin, Rita Reed, Cheryl Parri ...
Kathryn Pappas APR 11, 1922 - OCT 05, 2011
KATHRYN PAPPAS -SAVANNAH - Kathryn Pappas, 89, of Savannah, GA, died October 5, 2011at Savannah Square Retirement Community. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. She was a native of Union, SC, and was a graduate of Union High School and of the University of South Carolina. She had been a resident of Savannah for forty-one years. She was a member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, St. Barbara's Philoptochos, the Savannah Golf Club, the Savannah Garden Club and the Huntingdon Club. She was also a past member of the Savannah Women's Federation and of the Savannah Coun ...
Joseph Raymond Sheppard, Jr. APR 21, 1939 - OCT 04, 2011
Joseph Raymond Sheppard, Jr. passed away October 4, 2011, after courageously battling a number of illnesses for years. He was 72 years old. Raymond was married 45 happy years to his wife, Julie. They had two children: Lynda, who survives him, and Joe, who surely greeted him in Heaven when he passed. He was "Papa" to three grandchildren who brought him immeasurable joy: Nick, Josh and Jake. Raymond loved and lived his life for his family. He greatly enjoyed several pets who bonded closely with him. Raymond was born and grew up in Savannah. He graduated from Savannah High School and attended Sav ...
Julius Jay Angus Smith DEC 19, 1962 - OCT 03, 2011
Julius Angus Smith Jay -SAVANNAH- Julius Angus Smith fondly known as "Jay", 48, died Monday, October 3, 2011, after a short respiratory illness. Born in Savannah, he was the son of Olin Thompson Smith and the late Ann Davidson Smith. He attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School and graduated from Armstrong State College. Jay loved the ocean and was an avid deep sea fisherman and surfer. After many years of kidney dysfunction, he received the gift of a donated kidney which gave him new life. He gave back by dedicating his time to the National Kidney Foundation, where he was on the board of ...
Blanche Beasley Smith JUN 08, 1923 - OCT 02, 2011
Blanche Beasley Smith, 88, passed from this life to be with Jesus October 2, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Brooklet, GA and moved to Savannah as a teenager where she attended Savannah High School. During WW II she was a long distance telephone operator in New York. After moving back to Savannah, she met and married Bill Smith in 1951. They moved to Garden City, GA in 1954 where she was a homemaker. She was very active in her daughters' lives where she served as Brownie and Girl Scout leader and president of the PTA. She was a past president of the Garden City Garden Club and l ...
Thomas Alexander Tucker, Jr. FEB 26, 1940 - OCT 01, 2011
Thomas Alexander Tucker, Jr. 71, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at home under the care of Hospice, surrounded by friends and family. Mr. Tucker was a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1958, attended Armstrong Junior College, and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He began his career in the container shipping industry at Smith and Kelley Company. He went on to open and establish the Savannah division of A. P. Moeller Maersk Line from which he retired in 1995. Mr. Tucker was born on February 26, 1940 in Port Saint Joe, Florida, the son of the late Thomas Alexa ...
Pamela Elaine Poetter APR 13, 1953 - OCT 01, 2011
Pamela Elaine Poetter Savannah, Ga. - Pamela Elaine Poetter, beloved mentor and influential leader at the Savannah College of Art and Design, died at home on October 1, 2011 following a long illness. She was 58. Pam was born in Atlanta, Ga., on April 13, 1953, the daughter of May Lewis Poetter and the late Paul E. Poetter. She was a 1971 graduate of Briarwood High School, in East Point, Ga., where she was known for her talent on the stage, whether singing, dancing or playing the piano. She attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., where she graduated in 1975 with honors, earning a bache ...
Col. Clyde Edward Martin, USA, Ret. NOV 15, 1933 - OCT 01, 2011
Colonel Clyde Edward Martin USA, Ret., 77, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Columbia, Tennessee, son of Clyde E. and Esther Biles Martin. He was a 1953 graduate of DeKalb County High School in Smithville, TN. He joined the Tennessee National Guard in 1952 serving a tour in Korea on active duty as an enlisted soldier. Col. Martin earned a direct commission as a second lieutenant and retired as a full colonel serving honorably for thirty five years. While in the service, he graduated from Command and General Staff College, Advanced Armored Officers School, Advanced ...
Isabel McGee McCall AUG 03, 1942 - SEP 30, 2011
Isabel McGee McCall, 69 passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Wake Memorial Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born August 3, 1942 to the late Frank and Corinne H. McGee. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong State College. She graduated from The College of Lake County, Waukegan, Illinois with a degree in Nursing. She was a R.N., working at several hospitals and home healthcare facilities, as well as the Hospice of the Valley, in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank McGee, Jr. She is survived b ...
Anna R. Clark JUL 08, 1931 - SEP 30, 2011
SAVANNAH – Anna Ruth Schauber Clark, 80, widow of Dr. Ross Lawing Clark, Jr., died Friday, September 30, 2011, at Hospice House. The Laurel, MS native and longtime Savannah resident was a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans. A volunteer for several local organizations, she was a forty year member of the Chatham County Democratic Committee and was also a member of the Georgia Democratic Committee. Mrs. Clark owned and operated CEBARC Real Estate for more than thirty years. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was a loving mother and a great friend to all. Surviving ...
Betty Jones MAY 23, 1937 - SEP 30, 2011
SAVANNAH – Betty Jones, 74, died Friday, September 30, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital The North Carolina native had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Braswell; 2 grandchildren, Gregory Braswell and Jessica Jones; and a great-granddaughter Natelee Jones. Funeral services will be private. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Frank J. Baran SEP 22, 1915 - SEP 28, 2011
Francis Joseph "Frank" Baran, 96, passed away Wednesday September 28, 2011 under the care of Hospice Home Care. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Sacred Heart School and Benedictine Military School, class of 1934. Frank was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He worked in continuous service of Central of Georgia Railroad for 28 years and Southern Railway System for 19 years with a military leave of absence to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of operations in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands during W.W. II. He retired from Sout ...
James T. "Booger" Crowder DEC 15, 1930 - SEP 26, 2011
James T. "Booger" Crowder, Jr., 80, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at his home in Savannah. Mr. Crowder was born in Savannah, GA on December 15, 1930, the son of the late James Theodore and Stella Perry Crowder. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and following his military tenure began his career with the Savannah Police Department where he retired after 35 dedicated years as a Sergeant working as a Watch Commander. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bow hunting, archery, fishing and boating. He was a member of the Georgia Peace Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police ...
Charles Edwin Feuger, III APR 19, 1943 - SEP 25, 2011
Mobile, AL- Charles Edwin Feuger, III, 68, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Mobile Infirmary after a long illness. Chuck was a native of Savannah, graduate of Benedictine Military Academy, class of 1961 and University of Georgia, 1966. He retired from the City of Savannah. He was a long time member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, past president of the Fenian Society, long time member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 5588 and founding member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Parish Council. For thirty one years, he was an official with Georgia high school football. His pare ...
Julio Toraya JUN 28, 1920 - SEP 25, 2011
Julio "Jules Sr." Toraya, beloved father, father-in-law, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 25, 2011 at his residence at Buckingham South. Born on June 28, 1920 in Barre Vermont to Raymond and Matilda Toraya, Jules Sr. was raised in Bridgeport Connecticut. Jules Sr. is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Veronica, his parents and his siblings, Abelino Toraya, Louis Toraya and Augustina Zrelak. Jules was a U. S. Army WWII veteran who served 3 years overseas in the European Theater in Iceland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany with the 1276 Engine ...
Shirley Ann Turner FEB 24, 1936 - SEP 23, 2011
Savannah- Shirley Ann Turner, née Honecker, formerly of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, died Friday evening in Savannah, Georgia. Born February 24, 1936, in Centralia, Illinois, Shirley married Joseph B. Turner in 1955. As a military wife, she traveled and lived all over the United States and on Guam while raising their children. Shirley was multi-talented: a gifted artist who drew and painted, a talented seamstress who made her daughter's wedding dress as well as clothing and costumes for her children and grandchildren, a cutting edge cosmetologist, and a wine maker extraordinaire. She loved gardening, ...
Mary Butt Love APR 07, 1949 - SEP 23, 2011
Ellabell, GA – Mary Butt Love, 62, died Friday, September 23, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Detroit, MI, she had lived in Savannah for the past 20 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Love is survived by her husband, Fred Love of Ellabell; a daughter, Julie Curry Brian of Pooler; five sons, Frank Butt Stephanie of Pooler, John Butt and Craig Butt, both of Savannah, Michael Butt Jincy of Rincon, and Christopher Butt Carisa of Detroit, MI; a step-daughter Julie Moreland David of Savannah; two sisters Peggy Horn Angelo and Nancy Steinbrecker Wes both of Mt. C ...