Obituaries
Thomas G. Cubbedge AUG 18, 1942 - NOV 19, 2011
Savannah- Thomas G. Cubbedge, Sr., 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 19, 2011 under the care of United Hospice of Savannah. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and S.E. Tech in Americus, Georgia in 1966. For twenty three years he owned and operated Cubbedge Diesel Service, Inc. He retired in 2005. His lifelong hobby was wood working. His family will forever cherish the many beautiful intricate pieces of furniture and particularly a model boat that he built. He was a member of the Landings Club. His parents, Edwin W. and Emily G. Cubbedge preceded him in death. He i ...
Jack A. Benton AUG 10, 1927 - NOV 16, 2011
SAVANNAH – Jack A. Benton, 84, husband of Mary Thaggard Benton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, after an extended illness. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at Brewton Cemetery in Hagan, Georgia. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Georgia Roux Chapple OCT 29, 1943 - NOV 15, 2011
Savannah – Georgia Roux Chapple, 68, died Tuesday, November 15 at Memorial Health of a sudden illness. Born in Savannah, she was the daughter of Remshart and Georgia Roux. She was raised attending St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was later married. She attended Savannah Country Day School and Jenkins High School. She earned a BA Degree at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and MFA from Georgia State University. An avid lover of art and reading, she was a wonderful teacher to us all. She loved entertaining friends at Tybee and Vernon View, cooking, painting, traveling, making jewel ...
Lois Griffin Hodges APR 18, 1922 - NOV 14, 2011
SAVANNAH – Lois Griffin Hodges, 89, died Monday, November 14, 2011, at her home. The Glennville native lived in Maryland for a number of years before returning to Savannah. She was an avid gardener and was a volunteer with the Republican Party for several years. Surviving are her daughter, Toni Marie Smith of Savannah; her son, Thomas Harley Hodges, Jr. of Savannah; a brother Gene Griffin Virginia of Glennville; two granddaughters, Cherith Moore and Elizabeth Boon; and two great-grandchildren, Sage Moore and Olivia Moore. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday a ...
Suzanne Allen Fogarty MAR 01, 1976 - NOV 14, 2011
Suzanne Allen Fogarty, 35, of Savannah, GA passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at Hospice of Savannah's Hospice House. Suzanne lost a hard fought battle with colon cancer that lasted almost 3 years. In that time, she was a true warrior and did everything she could to win the fight for her and for her family. Suzanne was born on March 1, 1976 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA to James and Annette Allen. Suzanne finished the family of four as the younger sister of Amy Lynn Allen. Suzanne attended Memorial Day School from kindergarten through the 12th grade where she received her Diplom ...
Elvira P. Irwin FEB 22, 1921 - NOV 13, 2011
SAVANNAH –Elvira P. Irwin, 90 of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at The Oaks of Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA. Elvira Ellie was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, for 60 years, subsequently New Port Richey, FL and most recently Savannah, Ga. Ellie is preceded in death by her dear husband of 66 years, James R. Irwin, her parents Joseph and Frances Peternel and brothers and sisters, William, Skeets, Art, Al, Chuck, Collie and Elsie. She is the beloved mother of Cheryl Lang, Savannah, Elaine Bill Frantz, Savannah and Connie Irwin, Cambridge, MA. ...
George Richard Sapp JUL 18, 1942 - NOV 12, 2011
George Richard Sapp, 69, died Sunday, November 12, 2011 in Bryson City, North Carolina. He was a native of Savannah and was a retired entrepreneur. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was of the Presbyterian faith. George is survived by his wife, Frances H. Sapp, of Chester, MD, daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Kevin White, of Chester, MD, son and daughter-in-law, George R. II, and Ashley Sapp, three sisters, Jackie Pearson, Jill Chapell, and Judy McCabe, one brother, John Sapp, and one granddaughter, Courtenay Elizabeth White, of Chester, MD. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m ...
John C. "Jack" Dimmick NOV 12, 2011 - NOV 12, 2011
John Clarence "Jack" Dimmick, 90, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at his residence. Jack was born in Savannah, son of Frederick Lloyd and Alice Snyder Dimmick. He entered the United States Navy at the age of 18 and while stationed in New York, he met and married Mary Stathis. After WW II ended, he attended Columbia University where he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering and subsequently worked for Economics Laboratory EcoLab until he retired. Mr. Dimmick was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Landrum Lodge No. 48 F.& A.M. and the Scottish Rite. He was a master ga ...
Raymond Anthony Lopez MAR 08, 1938 - NOV 11, 2011
SAVANNAH - Raymond Anthony Lopez, 73, passed away at home after an extended illness on Friday, November 11, under the care of his family and Hospice Advantage. He was preceded in death by his son Greg, grandson Tony Lopez, parents Luis and Anita Lopez, brothers Luis and Richard Lopez, sister Gloria Lineberger, foster father and uncle, Jess Astorga and mother-in-law, Bessie Rozier. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Rozier Lopez, daughter Anita Steve Seagraves, sons Guy Michelle and Lamar Lopez, grandchildren Heather Lopez, Stacy and Lisa Seagraves, Laura Lopez and Michael Lopez, g ...
Lester Ray Kilpatrick DEC 12, 1937 - NOV 11, 2011
Lester Ray Kilpatrick, 73, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Lester Shaw Kilpatrick and Helen Passmore Kilpatrick. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College. After college, he entered the Navy Cadets Program and Navy Flight Training graduating with highest honors, continuing to fly with the Navy two years after graduating. After his discharge from the Navy, he joined United Airlines as a pilot, retiring as a captain after twenty years of service. Upon retiring from United, he joined Flight Safety I ...
Thomas C. Sprague NOV 22, 1939 - NOV 09, 2011
Thomas C. Sprague Retired Chief of Police Chatham County Police Department Savannah- Thomas C. Sprague, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Candler Hospital. Chief Sprague was born in Troy, New York on November 22, 1939 to Thomas and Muriel Doin Sprague. He attended Russell Sage College, Texas Southernmost College and the University of South Florida. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1956 to 1959 before beginning a lifetime dedicated to public service. His distinguished law enforcement career began with assignment to the United States Border Patrol in 1962. Fro ...
Margaret Agnes Peyton - NOV 09, 2011
Margaret Agnes Peyton Timonium, MD - On November 9, 2011 Margaret Agnes Peyton nee Rennie; beloved wife of the late Joseph I. Peyton; devoted mother of Patricia A. Foti of Brunswick, MD, Rev. Thomas Peyton of Tybee Island, GA., James M. Peyton of Stewartstown, PA and Kathleen M. Duley of Bel Air, MD; dear sister of the late Joseph T. Rennie; loving grandmother of seven and great grandmother of nine. Also survived by 2 nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road Beltway Exit 26A Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. A vigil service will be hel ...
Patrick J. O'Kane DEC 11, 1931 - NOV 07, 2011
Tybee Island - Patrick Joseph O'Kane died November 7, 2011, after a prolonged illness. Patrick was born in New York City on December, 11, 1931 to Katherine McWilliams and Patrick John O'Kane of Derry, Northern Ireland. He was the younger brother of John James O'Kane. He was educated in New York City's parochial school system. After graduation from high school, he joined the Air Force in 1950. After being discharged from the Air Force, Patrick married Ann T. McGuaran in 1954. He later joined IBM and they moved to Burlington, Vermont. He spent the next 32 years working for IBM splitting time bet ...
John Rollings Campbell JAN 19, 1933 - NOV 06, 2011
Mooresville, NC- John Rollins Campbell, 78, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 in Mooresville, NC. He was born on January 19, 1933 in Waycross, GA, to the late Walter Elijah and Verna Britt Campbell. He was a veteran serving in the US Air Force. Mr. Campbell graduated from University of Georgia, where he played football. He was a retired Vice President from Sysco at Imperial Sugar Company and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Mooresville, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walt Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Killian Campbel ...
Richard L. May MAY 30, 1924 - NOV 05, 2011
SAVANNAH - Richard Dick Lloyd May, born May 30, 1924, to Benedict and Helen May, in New York, NY, passed away on November 5, 2011, at his home in Savannah, GA. Dick lived his life quietly, but fully and with enthusiasm. He spent his childhood sailing and swimming in the waters around City Island, NY. His best childhoods memories were of times spent with his father and brother aboard the "RoRi", a sailboat hand-crafted by his father and named after Dick and his older brother, Robert deceased. Dick served in the 42nd Rainbow Infantry of the US Army, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, w ...
Nell B. Buford APR 10, 1921 - NOV 05, 2011
SAVANNAH – Nell B. Buford passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Savannah Square. Born in Savannah on April 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. Blanton and Ida A. Blanton of Savannah. Mrs. Buford was a retired teacher and administrator at St. Andrews on the Marsh, formerly the Independent Presbyterian Church Day School. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College and was a life-long member of the Independent Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Altrusa Club of Savannah, having served two terms as the club's president. She was a member of ...
Annie Ricks Booth DEC 06, 1915 - NOV 04, 2011
Savannah- Annie Ricks Booth, 95, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was born in Treutlen County on December 6, 1915. Annie was one of fourteen children born to Matthew Ricks and Ocala Hutcheson Ricks. She was a life long homemaker and a member of South Gardens Christian Church. Her husband, Henry Booth preceded her in death. She is survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Reverend Steve Helmley officiating. The family will receive friends one h ...
Marilyn Elmore Wood FEB 11, 1939 - NOV 04, 2011
SAVANNAH –Marilyn Wood, widow of the late Cyrus S. Wood, died Friday, November 4, 2011, at Memorial University Medical Center. Marilyn was born in Albany, GA on February 12, 1939. Her family moved to Savannah when she was an infant and she spent the remainder of her 72 years here. She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy where she was a member of the St. Vincent's Choir. In addition to her lovely soprano voice, Marilyn was a beautiful young woman who modeled at the former Fine's Department Store on Broughton Street. Marilyn was Miss Savannah from 1955-1956 and was chosen to participate in the ...
Lois Bell Myatt OCT 30, 1926 - NOV 04, 2011
SAVANNAH - Lois Bell Myatt, 85, died Friday, November 4, 2011, at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice. The Savannah native was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Temple and was a loving and devoted wife and aunt. Lois worked for over 30 years at J.C. Lewis Ford until she retired. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Myatt, Jr., her parents Nevada and Marvin Bell, and a sister, Kathleen Bell Neely. Surviving are her nieces and nephews, Sharlotte Neely Donnolly Tom, Karen Myatt Sheehan Tim, Barbara Bryk Tuttle, and Mary Ann Bryk Pendzuk; nephews, Joseph R. Myatt, Jr. and Michael Bry ...
Opal Pippin Anderson NOV 16, 1927 - NOV 03, 2011
Savannah- Opal Pippin Anderson, 83, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 3, 2011. She was born in Truscott, TX, on November 16, 1927 to the late Walter and Minnie Milburn. She was united in marriage to the late John Pippin. Years after his passing, she then married the late Charles Anderson. Opal managed several restaurants for well known chains giving her the experience needed for her and her first husband John to successfully own and operate their own restaurant in North Chattanooga, TN. After moving to Savannah, Opal began working for the Federal Govern ...
Gladys Cordray Robbins NOV 10, 1925 - NOV 03, 2011
Gladys Cordray Robbins Savannah- Gladys Evelyn Cordray Robbins, 85, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 after a brief illness. A Savannah native, she was born on November 10, 1925. She graduated first in her class from Savannah High in 1943. Mrs. Robbins graduated from Mercer University in 1946 summa cum laude with a major in Chemistry and minors in Math, Physics and Spanish. She later obtained a Master's Degree in Teaching. She spent two years as a lab technician before returning to Savannah High to start her teaching career. She next taught at Hoke Smith High School in Atlanta. While in ...
Kevin Shawn Hooper OCT 14, 1964 - NOV 03, 2011
Kevin Shawn Hooper, 47, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Kevin was born in Charleston, SC on October 14, 1964. He was a 1982 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended Armstrong State College. Kevin worked in construction for many years. He was an avid dart player and was a member of the Savannah Area Dart Association S.A.D.A.. Kevin is survived by his parents, James William and Carolyn Levon Chavis Hooper; his son, Brandon; sister, Kellie Smith and husband Bubba of Richmond Hill, GA; paternal grandmother, Mary J. McCollum of Savannah and nephews, Wesley and Jordan S ...
Mary Magdalene DeLoach Lewis OCT 24, 1936 - NOV 02, 2011
Mary Magdalene DeLoach Lewis, 75, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Glenville, Georgia, daughter of Wilford DeLoach, Sr. and Dorothy Todd DeLoach. She lived most of her life in Savannah and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Mrs. Lewis was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed visiting at the Senior Citizen Center on the eastside. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barnell Lewis, Jr. and her siblings. She is survived by her son, Barry Lewis Beverly, of Fleming, GA; three daughters, Elaine Wate ...
Rance Eugene Pusser AUG 05, 1930 - NOV 01, 2011
SAVANNAH - Rance Eugene Pusser, 81, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Charlotte, NC on August 5, 1930 to Margie Perry Pusser and Henry Wilson Pusser. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Joan Hovis Pusser; daughter Elizabeth Pusser Ryan Philip of Montreal, Canada; grandchildren Stuart Keebler Ryan, Seattle, Washington; Charlotte Hamilton Ryan, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME; Perry Elizabeth Ryan, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY; sisters Nancy Pusser Burgess, Charlotte, NC. and Ellen Pusser Carmignani Tony Hinsdale, IL. He was preceded in death by his b ...
Susan Elizabeth Brunson Cornwell JUL 19, 1924 - OCT 31, 2011
Savannah- Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Brunson Cornwell passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born on July 19, 1924 in Brunson, South Carolina. She was a graduate of Candler School of Nursing and worked for Dr. James Metts, Sr. and Jr. for many years. She was a homemaker and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Brunson United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Brunson, Sr. and her son, Thaddeus B. Cornwell. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Rober ...
Betty Haines Becton NOV 16, 1916 - OCT 29, 2011
Betty Haines Becton Savannah- Betty H. Becton, 94, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Betty was a native and life long resident of Savannah with many years spent living in the Rose Dhu Community. Early in her life she was employed with the Chatham County Board of Education. She traveled throughout Georgia as a speaker with the Christian Women's Club and was a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church. Her husband, James F. Becton preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Betty "Tinka" Becton Swetland and her husband, Fred of Bradenton, FL and Paula "Polly" B ...
Ellen Feeney Conlon OCT 25, 1946 - OCT 29, 2011
Ellen Feeney Conlon, 65, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Edmund and Josephine Scanlon Feeney. She was a graduate of St. Brendan High School and for a period of time was employed by Chase Manhatten Bank. Above all, Mrs. Conlon was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She and her husband Dennis moved to Savannah in 2005 where they were communicants of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and supporters of Right to Life. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan ...
James Ernest Wilson SEP 04, 1941 - OCT 29, 2011
Savannah- James Ernest "Ernie" Wilson, 70, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Hospice House. He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and for twenty six years worked as an Advance Manufacturing Engineer with General Electric in the Pennsylvania and Maryland areas. In 2008, he retired from Drive Automotive in Greenville, South Carolina before moving to Savannah. His son, James F. Wilson preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Carol J. Wilson of Savannah; daughter, Robin L. Gentile Matt of Pennsylvania; step-daughter, Lois Pezzi Cyrus Greenspon of New York, New York; step-son, John Pezzi ...
Mary Louise Prow OCT 10, 1920 - OCT 29, 2011
Mary B. Prow Savannah- Mary Byrd Prow, died at home Saturday, October 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Emmett M. Prow, USAF, parents, Hubert Estes Byrd, and Sarah Bauknight Byrd; stepmother, Jessie Bauknight Byrd; brother, Hubert E. Byrd, and wife, Grace, J. Phillip Byrd, and sister-in-law, Ann Crawford Byrd, wife of surviving brother, Larry Byrd. Mary and Emmett enjoyed his chosen vocation of the U.S. Air Force, meeting new people, making lifelong friends, and learning about different cultures. She enjoyed entertaining her friends and family and was an accomplished coo ...
Frederick William Haeussler JUN 04, 1932 - OCT 28, 2011
Fred W. Haeussler Savannah-Frederick William Haeussler, 79, died Friday, October 28, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia following a brief illness. Mr. Haeussler is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Carol Christine Haeuessler, three sons, Mark S. Haeussler and wife, Elizabeth of Opelika, Alabama, Timothy J. Haeusssler and wife, Lisa of Savannah, Georgia, Michael E. Haeussler and wife, Allison of Savannah, Georgia; five grandchildren, Tiffany, Benjamin, Harrison, Madelyn and Emily Haeussler; a nephew and niece in the United States; and numerous relatives in Germany. He was bor ...