Obituaries
Thomas Edward "T.E." Nease DEC 31, 1926 - MAY 25, 2011
Thomas Edward "T.E." Nease Savannah, GA – Tom Nease died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Effingham County native was 84 years old and lived most of his life in Savannah. After graduating from Commercial High School in 1945, he served in the U.S. Army in World War II and received a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Georgia. Along the way, Tom worked two summers building Liberty Ships for World War II. Before and after his army service he worked for the Central of Georgia Railroad Company and began his career with Union Camp Corp. after obtaining his ...
Mary Foy Space AUG 04, 1924 - MAY 25, 2011
Mrs Mary Foy Space passed from this earth into the loving arms of God on May 25, 2011. She was born in Savannah, GA, on August 4, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Mr John Ellison Foy, the former Savannah Superintendent of Police for over 20 years, and Mrs Elizabeth Hazlehurst Foy. Mrs Space was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill and Armstrong University. She worked for over 25 years at Johnson, Lane, Space, Smith and Co. becoming one of the first female Registered Stock Brokers in the country in 1964, and later retired from Johnson Lane in 1985. Mrs Space w ...
Gordon T. Beck AUG 07, 1937 - MAY 24, 2011
CLEARWATER, FL - Gordon T. Beck, 73, of Clearwater, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2011 under the care of Suncoast Hospice of Pinellas County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Elizabeth Beck and his son, Allen Elliott Beck. Prior to his retirement 2 years ago, he owned and operated the Seabreeze Lounge in Palm Harbor and the Seabreeze Lounge II in Clearwater for 15 years. Prior to going into the lounge business, he was an Advertising Executive for the Tampa Tribune for 25 years before taking early retirement in 1993. He is survived by three aunts, Elsie H. Donal ...
Daniel Joseph O'Leary, Sr. NOV 12, 1925 - MAY 23, 2011
Daniel Joseph O'Leary, Sr., 85, entered into eternal rest on May 23, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah after a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Katherine Ciucevich O'Leary, his first wife, Marie Claire Gunning O'Leary, and his two brothers, Joseph and David O'Leary. Dan was born in Savannah in 1925. He attended Marist School for Boys and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1943. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for one year when his education was interrupted by World War II during which Dan served in the Pacific Theater as a me ...
Jessie Idell Brewton Brown NOV 20, 1916 - MAY 23, 2011
Jessie Idell Brewton Brown, 94, died Monday, May 23, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Brown was born in Evans County, GA on November 20, 1916, the daughter of the late Simon W. and Mary Jane Dykes Brewton. She was an employee of Union Camp where she worked for many years and retired as a Machine Operator. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Brown and son, James Henry Brown. She is survived by her sons, John F. Brown of Lyons, GA and Alvin W. Brown and wife Cindy of Savannah; six grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildre ...
James W. Miles SEP 19, 1918 - MAY 22, 2011
James W. Miles was born in Henderson, Kentucky on September 19, 1918, son of James W. Miles and Isabel Teresa Miles. After graduating from Madisonville High School he attended Western Kentucky University where he received a B.S. degree in chemistry and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army reserve in 1940. Called to active duty in 1942, he served as a platoon leader in the 327th Glider Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. He landed in Normandy at Utah Beach on D-day 1944, landed in a glider in the invasion of Holland, and participated in the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium. He was promoted ...
Charles F. Barnwell, Sr. FEB 08, 1924 - MAY 22, 2011
Savannah- Charles Forrester Barnwell, Sr., 87, went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 22, 2011. Born in Banks County, Georgia on February 8, 1924, he relocated to Emanuel County area with his family in 1928. He attended the Emanuel County Institute and worked for Henry Ford in Richmond Hill prior to his service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. A Pacific Theater veteran, he completed the war on Okinawa. Following the war, he attended the University of Georgia at Hunter Field in Savannah. Mr. Barnwell was a dedicated employee of Sears, Roebuck and Company ...
George A. Skinner FEB 24, 1922 - MAY 22, 2011
George A. Skinner World War II U.S. Army Veteran George A. Skinner of Savannah, GA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Savannah, GA. George was born on the family's homestead farm New Village, Warren County, New Jersey, February 24, 1922 to the late Arthur and Alice "Pursel" Skinner. Both his parent's ancestral lines going back to the first colonists to come ashore on what is now Staten Island, New York. George was a graduate of Washington High School, Washington, New Jersey where he played on the school's baseball team, played the trombone in the school band and was an officer of his senio ...
Carole Hamilton Byrnes FEB 09, 1944 - MAY 17, 2011
SAVANNAH – Carole Hamilton Byrnes, 67, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The Savannah native was a graduate of Bossier City High School in Bossier City, LA. Surviving are her daughter, Robin Holmes of Bossier City; and four siblings, John and Evelyn Hamilton, Dennis Hamilton, and Janet and Andy Thomson, all of Savannah and Virginia and Bob Pendarvis of St. Simons Island. The funeral arrangements are private. Remembrances: Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, 7220 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. ...
Edith Jo Rowell NOV 17, 1911 - MAY 15, 2011
Edith Jo Mann Rowell, 99, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Magnolia Manor in Richmond Hill. She was born November 17, 1911 in Atlanta, GA. She was a resident of Magnolia Manor for the past twenty years, and was a longtime member of the Richmond Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ryan Robert Rowell, and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her nephew, John A. Mann, Jr., of Monroe, GA, several other nieces and nephews, and a host of friends at Magnolia Manor. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Richmond Hill Un ...
Marvin Cooper Headley, Sr. OCT 28, 1927 - MAY 14, 2011
Statesboro, GA - Marvin Cooper Headley, Sr. age 83, passed away on May 14, 2011. He was born in Jemison, Alabama on October 28, 1927. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business. Upon graduation, he was employed at Levy's Department Store in Savannah, Georgia, where he became the merchandise manager and buyer for the housewares, home goods and gifts division. He later became co-owner with his wife, Elizabeth Leonard Headley, of Headley's House of Draperies. He was a member of the Savannah Jaycees and a long-time member of the Penguin Dance Club of Savannah. Mr. and ...
Pasquale D. Degennaro AUG 28, 1941 - MAY 13, 2011
Pasquale D. Degennaro SAVANNAH – Pasquale D. Degennaro, 69, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. The Long Island, New York native had lived in Savannah for the past thirty years. He was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College where he received his Masters degree in Economics. He later was a professor of Economics at Washington College in Chestertown, MD. Mr. Degennaro was a licensed Boat Captain and an avid fisherman. He restored classic cars, played the classical guitar and worked with his dogs in agility and obedience. Pat will be remembered for his fabulous oyster roasts at their ...
Mildred Cody Duncan Lucree AUG 23, 1918 - MAY 11, 2011
Savannah- Mildred Cody Duncan Lucree, 92, passed away May 11, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah. As a charter member of St. Francis of the Island Episcopal Church, she was on the Alter Guild for over fifteen years. Known as the "Coffee Lady", she made coffee for the early service for over twenty years. She retired from K-Mart after 21 years of service. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, church, friends, and flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Vereen and Arthur Cody; her husbands, Andrew John Duncan, Sr. and William Ollie Lucree, Sr.; three brothers, Earl C ...
Fay O'Quinn DeLoach DEC 24, 1941 - MAY 11, 2011
Fay O'Quinn DeLoach, 69, died May 11, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Charles Taft and Mary Murrow O'Quinn. Fay was a graduate of Savannah High School, attended Armstrong Junior College, Savannah Technical College and continued her education through courses offered by Southern Bell and AT&T. Fay began her career with Southern Bell in Florida and later transferred to Georgia where she joined AT&T as a Group Chief Operator. After the split with the two companies, she joined BellSouth as a Maintenance Administrator. She retired with more than ...
Bobby R. Price APR 20, 1932 - MAY 11, 2011
Bobby Ralph Price, 79 passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born April 20, 1932 to the late Ferris and Bertha Price. Bobby was a veteran of the Korean War and a longtime member and Deacon of Silk Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Teresa Cortes. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, LaVerne Lucas Price, of Richmond Hill, his daughter, Lisa Pullum, his son, Buddy Price, five grandchildren, Ian Price, Lexi Price, Jason Pullum, Christina Rosado, and Valerie Cortes, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., ...
Billie Buckner Burger MAR 17, 1932 - MAY 10, 2011
Billie Buckner Burger, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Lonnie G. and Jessie Thompson Buckner. Mrs. Burger was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She was the wife of a career officer having followed him throughout his military career, a loving homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Lt. Col. William H. Burger, USAF Ret. of Savannah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bridgett and George Arpin of Woodbine, GA; Harriett and William R. Bowens, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; sis ...
Jennie Ferrera Tumino SEP 12, 1914 - MAY 09, 2011
Jennie Ferrera Tumino Jennie F. Tumino, 96, of Millbrook, NY, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 9, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, at her daughter's home in Savannah, GA, where she has lived for the past year. Jennie was born on September 13, 1914, in Tarrytown, NY, the daughter of Salvatore and Salvatrice Puglisi Ferrera. On October 31, 1932, Jennie married the love of her life, Giuseppe Joseph Tumino. Her husband, who was a barber in Millbrook from 1942-1966, predeceased her on February 13, 1977. Jennie was a wonderful loving mother to two children, five grandchildren and eight ...
Dorothea H. Edwards NOV 24, 1921 - MAY 09, 2011
Savannah- Dorothea H. Edwards "Thea" died at the age of 89 in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 24, 1921, she is the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Halloran. Mrs. Edwards began her industrious academic achievements when she graduated from Boston Latin Prep School in 1939. A lifelong advocate to education, politics, and medicine, she earned a degree in Pre-Medicine with a concentration in Psychology from Boston University in 1943. In 1948, Dorothea obtained a Masters Degree in Nursing from Yale, which she completed a semester early by attending Harvard Universit ...
David Tootle DEC 03, 1951 - MAY 09, 2011
SAVANNAH – David Tootle, 59, died Monday, May 9, 2011 in Savannah. The Glennville native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He was a Viet Nam veteran of the United States Army and had worked with Coastal Floor Covering for many years. He is survived by a son, David Alexander Tootle, a daughter and son-in-law, Ashley Tootle Ward Josh, and a grandson, Kole Pierce Ward, all of Statesboro; six brothers and sisters, Delorse Grantham of Midway, Dewayne Tootle of Jesup, Larry Tootle of Savannah, Faye Mitchell of Ohio, and Ronald Tootle and Patricia Elaine Carroll, both of Savannah; and several niec ...
George Rody, Jr. JAN 24, 1950 - MAY 09, 2011
Savannah – George Rody, Jr., 61, died Monday, May 9, 2011 in Savannah. Mr. Rody was born in Savannah, GA on January 24, 1950, the elder twin of George and Jackie Rody. George was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He was co-owner of Rody's Music with his twin brother, James and sister, Carol Rody Ranslem until he retired due to his disability. He was one of the original members of the Savannah rock group, "The Rogues Band" which he played in thru high school and for many years after. George played a very active role in music, helpi ...
Bertha Sparks Shuman DEC 02, 1923 - MAY 08, 2011
Whitemarsh Island - Bertha Sparks Shuman, 87, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 under the care of Embracing Hospice in Snellville, GA. Mrs. Shuman was born in Bulloch County, GA on December 2, 1923, the daughter of the late Jack W. and Mamie Turner Sparks. She was a longtime employee of International Paper where she retired at the age of 70 as an Inspector. She was involved with the Thunderbolt Senior Center and attended The First Baptist Church of the Islands where she was active in the Good Neighbors Sunday School Class. Mrs. Shuman was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lloyd George Shum ...
Sandra Dean Stone - MAY 07, 2011
Sandra Annette Dean Stone - Sarasota, FL - Sandra, known as Sandy, passed away on May 7, 2011. She and her husband, Tom, first moved to Florida in 1988 and settled on Casey Key in Nokomis. In recent years they have lived in the City of Sarasota. Sandy excelled in her previous diverse professional career. Early on she was a flight attendant for a major airline. She later held managerial and administrative positions in the medical, legal, and telecommunications fields. Just prior to moving to Casey Key she owned a specialty boutique in Washington, D.C. She enjoyed interior decorating, antiquing ...
Myrtle Swanson Ward SEP 22, 1926 - MAY 07, 2011
Savannah- Myrtle Swanson Ward, 84, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. Mrs. Ward was born in Ben Hill County, Georgia on September 22, 1926 to Thomas and Myrtle Swanson. She was a crossing guard for many years with the City of Savannah. Her love for family was her first priority. She enjoyed the outdoors, nature, and her dogs. She was a born again Christian and her husband of forty five years, John D. Ward, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, John Ward and Thomas Ward; three grandchildren, Jason Ward, Mark Ward, Christy Ward; sister, Martha B ...
Walter L. New, Jr. DEC 01, 1957 - MAY 07, 2011
Walter Landrum New, Jr., passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, GA in 1957 the first child of Shirley Leech New and Walter Landy New, Sr. His paternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. New, Sr. and maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Leech. He spent his life in Savannah, GA and enjoyed woodworking projects, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church as a child and was an active member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mae Bell, his parents, Lan ...
Iranell Johnson JUL 07, 1935 - MAY 04, 2011
Albany, Georgia - Iranell Johnson, 75, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. She was born in Jenkins County, Georgia July 20, 1935. She and her family moved to Savannah in 1943 where she remained until the fall of 2008 when she went to Albany to live with her brother, Wesley. Iranell was a 1954 graduate of Commercial High School. She worked at the YMCA in Savannah in child care for 16 years. She was a longtime member of Morningside Baptist Church where she served for many years as secretary of the third grade Sunday School Department. In 2006 she joined Sout ...
Barbara Dannehl Wray OCT 28, 1931 - MAY 02, 2011
-SAVANNAH- Barbara Dannehl Wray, 79, died peacefully Monday, May 2, 2011. Born on October 28, 1931 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of Elizabeth Burruss and Robert Valentine Dannehl. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Thomas Wray, Jr. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's School in Richmond, VA and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Barbara enjoyed reading, traveling, and most especially spending time with her family. She was a life-long volunteer with many organizations including serving as President of the Episcopal Church Women of St. Timothy's in Wilson ...
Dawn W. Salisbury AUG 02, 1956 - MAY 01, 2011
Dawn Renee Salisbury Dawn Renee Wurzer Salisbury, 54, passed away on Sunday, May 1st, at Memorial University Medical Center. A loving wife and beloved mother and daughter, she left this world quietly after a brave battle with colon cancer. She is survived by husband Scott Salisbury, daughter Melanie Salisbury, son Benjamin Salisbury, mother Dorothy Wurzer, siblings Dixie Cooper, Dean Wurzer, and Darla LaBray, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dawn lived for her family, gave endlessly and selflessly, and will be missed for her devoted love, friendship, and strength. Though he ...
Millicent Craigie Keck JUN 26, 1917 - MAY 01, 2011
SAVANNAH-- Millicent Craigie Keck died peacefully at home May 1st. She was born in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, on June 26, 1917, moved with her family to New Orleans at age 11, graduated Valedictorian from Mandeville High in 1935. Lived her joyful married life on Signal Mountain , TN, & in Savannah, & Puerto Rico, before returning to New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina sent her back to Savannah. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, William Henry Keck, Jr., & her son Mike Keck, a well known golfer in Savannah in the 1960's. She was treasured by her surviving CHI ...
Violet M. Kessler APR 29, 1926 - APR 30, 2011
Savannah- Violet M. Kessler, 85, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Mrs. Kessler was born in Central City, Nebraska on April 29, 1926 to Tony and Lena Bouwens. She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother and a Lutheran. Her husband, Clyde H. Kessler preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara L. Kessler of Glennville, GA; son, Clyde B. "Butch" Kessler and his wife, Debbie of Savannah; five grandchildren, Carey Riel of Boyds, MD, Kenny Riel Steve of Charlotte, NC, Brock Jones of Savannah, GA Misti Finn Stan of Rincon, GA, and Cole Kessler of Savannah, GA, and ten great-gr ...