Obituaries
Carol Chapin West MAR 26, 1928 - SEP 23, 2011
Savannah, GA- Carol Chapin West, 83, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Carol was born in St. Louis, MO to John A. and Elva Ruth Chapin. She was a life long homemaker and enjoyed reading and needlepoint. Her greatest joy was caring for her family who will all miss her deeply. She was a former member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Montclair, NJ. Survivors include her sister, Roberta Wamsley and her husband, Arthur of Deering, NH; her children and their families, Ann West of Norman, OK, Matthew West of Bloomfield, NJ, Ruth Gorrin Neal, Margot, Dylan ...
Hilda W. Miller APR 21, 1920 - SEP 22, 2011
HATTIESBURG, MS - Hilda W. Miller of Savannah died Sept. 22 at a nursing home in Mississippi. She was born in Manassas, GA to William Earl and Marion Wood Weatherly on April 21, 1920. She grew up in Claxton, but graduated high school in the state of New York. Predeceased by her first husband Albert Eckhoff, and second husband Richard Miller, Hilda is survived by her daughter Pamela Lindsay and son Michael Eckhoff. Prior to marriage, Hilda worked as a civilian secretary for the Eighth Air Force during World War II. After her children were raised, she worked for the Engineering Dept. City Hall ...
Jane Williams DuBois FEB 05, 1926 - SEP 21, 2011
Joseph Clinton DuBois July 6, 1921 – September 1, 2010 Jane Williams DuBois February 5, 1926 – September 21, 2011 KINGWOOD, TX – A graveside interment service for Savannah natives Jane Williams DuBois and Joseph Clinton DuBois will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. They are survived by two sons, Stephen D. DuBois and family of Delta Junction, AK, and J. Scott DuBois and family of Kingwood, TX, and one brother, A. Dewey Williams and family of Rock Hill, SC. Services will be conducted by The Rev. Linda Schussler-Williams of Louisvi ...
Donna Dexter Dyer JUN 19, 1943 - SEP 21, 2011
Donna Dexter Dyer, 68, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the Walter and Dorothy Dexter. She lived in Savannah for 45 years and was retired from Inchcape Shipping and a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Her husband, Joseph Francis Dyer, II preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Francis Dyer, III and Cathy Dyer of Savannah; Patrick Dexter Dyer and Michelle Dyer of Bluffton; grandchildren, Jacqueline Anne Dyer and Meagan Rene Dyer both of Savannah; Joshua Patrick Dyer ...
Thomas Herman Glisson MAY 20, 1945 - SEP 20, 2011
Thomas Herman Glisson, 66, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was born in Savannah, son of Herman W. and Gladys Glisson. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and had worked in the fashion industry all of his life. Mr. Glisson was the owner of Brothers and Sisters the first unisex clothing store in Savannah, owner of Raggs on Broughton Street and most recently a buyer for CitiTrends. He will be remembered for his wit, talents and wonderful personality. Surviving are two sons, Miles and Cody Glisson of Savannah; and many loving friends. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, ...
Danny Elkins Stanley JUN 21, 1946 - SEP 18, 2011
Memorial services for Danny Elkins Stanley, 65, will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 4:00 P.M., at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. Visitation will precede the service at 2:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Reverends, John Wall and Jim Rush, will officiate. Mr. Stanley passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 18, 20ll. Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Elkins and Nettie Stanley. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Allison Powel Stanley; his two children, Nick and Heather Stanley and Shae and Ben Jones, both of Savannah; his four grandsons, Max and Ni ...
Gary R. Nicholson MAY 17, 1952 - SEP 15, 2011
Gary R. Nicholson Gary R. Nicholson, 59, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Gary was a fun loving man who spent most of his life in Savannah the place where he met and married his true love Rhonda Lee. He never complained about anything and was the type of guy who would keep you laughing for hours. Gary was always there to provide protection and comfort for his family and friends when they needed him most. Gary always enjoyed life; sometimes maybe even a little too much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Lee Aaron and John David Nicholson, ...
Rose Valeria Nagy MAR 31, 1923 - SEP 15, 2011
Savannah - Rose Valeria Nagy, 88, passed away September 15, 2011 at Summer Breeze on Wilmington Island. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Valentine and Rose Wargo Nagy. Mrs. Nagy and her late husband, Lou Nagy moved to Savannah in 1958. She was retired from the Chatham County Board of Education as a secretary and was active in many community affairs throughout Savannah. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Surviving are her daughter, Adrian N. Cutten of Savannah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian L. and Cindy Nagy of Orange Park, FL; Keith V. and Paula Nagy o ...
Marjorie Alleen Mosley AUG 15, 2011 - SEP 15, 2011
Marjorie Alleen Mosley, 91, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born August 31, 1920 to the late Jefferson and Willie Marie Mosley. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Pilot Sunday School Class. Marjorie retired from Armstrong State College where she founded the Armstrong Alumni Association. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette M. McNamara, of Savannah. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Bonaventure Cemetery. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Betty Moffett SEP 08, 1959 - SEP 14, 2011
Savannah- Betty Moffett passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Joann & Donald Martin of Louden, TN; son, Dylan Moffett of Louden, TN; sisters, Terri Moffett of Marietta, GA, Frankie Moffett of Afghanistan and Debbie Godfrey of Aragon, GA, and stepmother, Virginia Moffett of Aragon, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Moffett. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Jeanne S. Henry DEC 15, 1918 - SEP 14, 2011
Wilmington Island - Jeanne S. Henry, 92, died Tuesday, September 14, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Henry was born in Savannah on December 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Frank W. and Otillie B. Spencer. She was a graduate of Pape School and received her formal education from Bradford Junior College. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Church. She was also a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and loved to play golf and bridge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Henry; daughter, Jeanne M. Henry; sisters, Adelaide Edleman and Marga ...
Carmen Keating NOV 17, 1922 - SEP 13, 2011
SAVANNAH - Carmen Rodriguez-Valdivieso Keating, born November 17, 1922, in Arcila, Morocco, died September 13, 2011, of natural causes at her home in Savannah. Carmen -- naturalized as a United States citizen in 1971 -- is well known and respected in Savannah for her involvement in the arts and the community. A lifelong teacher, Carmen taught Spanish and History at Savannah High School from 1957 through 1959 and later taught grammar school and gave private Spanish lessons. She also worked as a freelance interpreter and translator. Carmen held an eclectic variety of jobs, including the repair o ...
Susan Wilkes Conley JUN 28, 1955 - SEP 13, 2011
SAVANNAH – Susan Wilkes Conley, 56, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home. She was born in Savannah to the late Lawson Wilkes and Dorothy Wilkes Snell and grew up living on Tybee Island. Susan was an active member and deacon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church and was a longtime employee of Candler/St. Joseph's Hospital. Susan will be lovingly missed by her two sons, Timothy Todd Green and Wallace Brooks Wood; two grandchildren Tyler Green and Zackary Green; two sisters Peggy McAlpin and Jackie Burn Alan; nieces and nephews Erin Brennan, Robert McAlpin, Bubba McAlpin, Barbie Yeo ...
Betty Jean Morris Troiani Warhurst SEP 06, 1928 - SEP 13, 2011
Betty Jean Morris Troiani Warhurst Asheville, NC - Betty Jean Morris Troiani Warhurst, 83, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Mission Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Achille Joseph Troiani, son, Robert Troiani and son-in-law, Bob King. Surviving are her children, John William Troiani and his wife, Sanda of Waynesville, NC; Barbara King of Savannah; Guy Troiani and his wife, Nonny of Savannah; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The graveside funeral service will be held ...
Helen Gilkey Corish JAN 19, 1916 - SEP 11, 2011
SAVANNAH - Helen Gilkey Corish passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Savannah on January 19, 1916, the daughter of Roy Herbert Gilkey and Ethel Cain Gilkey. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Walter C. Corish, an infant daughter, and a sister, Mary Gilkey Campbell. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Patty Corish of Tybee Island, Grandchildren Trey Corish Mandy of Tampa, FL and Kathy Corish Blackwell Robert of Macon. Six great-grandchildren Maddux, Cullen, and Tyler C ...
Ann Reynolds Felton SEP 04, 1931 - SEP 08, 2011
PONTE VEDRA, Florida - Educator and civic leader Ann Reynolds Felton passed away on September 8, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia while on a trip. Born in Coeburn, Virginia, in 1931, Ann lived in Roanoke, Virginia, before entering the College of William and Mary. A history major, she was a member of the College Chorus and Chi Omega Sorority. After graduation in 1953, she taught in the George Mason School in Alexandria, Virginia before marrying John W. "Jack" Felton, then an officer in the USAF Strategic Air Command. She continued her teaching career in Spokane public schools while Jack was stationed ...
Stephen P. Hendrix, Sr. OCT 19, 1951 - SEP 08, 2011
Stephen P. Hendrix, Sr., 59 of Tybee Island, GA entered into the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, September 8, 2011. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He retired as Fire Chief of the Tybee Island Fire Dept. and retired from the GA Army National Guard. He was a member of the Tybee M.R.S and Chatham Artillery. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles R. and Margaret M. Hendrix. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Jayne Hendrix, three sons, Stephen, Kenneth, and Donald, and two daughters-in-law, Laura and Aimee. He was "Papa" to 8 grandchildren, Bradley, Land ...
Richards Owen Stewart, Jr. JAN 20, 1947 - SEP 07, 2011
Captain Rgr-Ret Richards Owen Stewart, Jr., age 64, died September 7, 2011 at home in Columbus, Ga. Capt. Stewart was born January 20, 1947, Berlin, Germany, Son of Colonel Ret. Richards O. Stewart of Savannah, Ga. and the late Willetta Helmly Stewart. Captain Stewart was a 1964 graduate of Baker High School, Columbus, Georgia. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. in 1968 and was commissioned in the regular Army as a 2nd Lt. Infantry, the same year. Captain Stewart was assigned to the 82 Airborne Division, completed Ranger Training and was assigned to the ...
Kyle Javis Bachman DEC 24, 1999 - SEP 07, 2011
Kyle Javis Bachman, 11, passed away, Wednesday, September 7, 2011. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and lived in Savannah since 2004. He was a fifth grader at Hesse Elementary School and a member of Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church where he was active in the youth group. Kyle played pee wee football for the Wilmington Island Dawgs, a Georgia Bulldog fan, enjoyed roller blading and above all, loved to fish. With a heart of gold, Kyle was a loving and caring son that put everyone before himself. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Shearouse. Surviving are his mother ...
Nira Parker Cubbedge JUL 28, 1933 - SEP 07, 2011
Nira Parker Cubbedge, 78, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born July 28, 1933 in Rocky Ford, GA to the late Joseph and Mabel Parker, and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church of the Islands, where she was active in the Friendship Sunday School Class. Nira loved being out on the water, where she loved fishing. Nira also enjoyed frying fish and making shrimp salad for her family and friends. Other hobbies included making crafts, going to garage sales, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, J ...
LaRue Adams Raymond APR 08, 1931 - SEP 05, 2011
LaRue Adams Raymond, 80, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Pearson, Georgia, daughter of the late Howard Stacey and Louise Conner Adams. Mrs. Raymond was a resident of Savannah for over sixty years where she was an active member of Bible Baptist Church and the Masters Sunday School Class. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and was always ready to offer encouragement to people who were going through hard times. She was a homemaker and a very talented seamstress. Mrs. Raymond was also a very giving pe ...
Michael Carson Waters MAR 30, 1963 - SEP 04, 2011
Michael Carson Waters, loving son of George C. and Rita B. Waters of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, in Oxford, Alabama as the result of an automobile accident. He was 48. He is also survived by his wife, Kim, and son, Carson whom he adored, of Hueytown, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Bill Adcox, niece, Mary Katherine and nephews Alex, Andrew and Matthew Adcox, all of Peachtree City, GA.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Michael graduated from Benedictine Military Academy in Savannah in 1981, and the University of Georgia in 1986. Visitation is from 5 ...
Jane W. Boyer AUG 01, 1945 - SEP 04, 2011
Jane Wainwright Boyer, 66, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and lived in Savannah for the past eleven years. She retired as a Realtor/Broker from Howell and Associates, Twenty First Century Realty in Alexandria, VA, and was their top seller, having won many awards. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. Wainwright. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Philip A. Boyer, III, of Savannah, daughter, Lynn S. Cotter, of Hingham, MA, sons, Philip A. Boyer, IV, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Gregory A. ...
Elizabeth Betty Green AUG 27, 1916 - AUG 31, 2011
Venice Todd Green "Betty", of Savannah and Atlanta died August 31, 2011 at Candler Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1916 to Edward Hines Todd and Venice Nunez Todd. She was predeceased by her sister Lola Todd Bullock and brother Edward Hines Todd, Jr. She worked for Southern Bell later BellSouth for forty-five years and was on the switchboard the day Pearl Harbor was hit. She was known for her sunny disposition and good looks. She was a Democrat but would let you be what you wanted. In 1936, she married George Williams Green for his free-thinking personality, and they had one child, Bonni ...
Carrie Elizabeth Cox MAY 10, 1920 - AUG 30, 2011
Carrie E. Cox HINESVILLE - Carrie Elizabeth Smith Cox, 91, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at her home. Born in Washington County in 1920, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Eula Mae Tanner Smith. Mrs. Cox was a member of Whitefield United Methodist Church and the Mary Culler White Circle. She worked at the Shipyard during World War II and was manager of the Wilder Junior High School Cafeteria for several years prior to retirement. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Dalpha A. Cox of Hinesville; two daughters, Kay Aliffi of Dahlonega, GA and Linda Richardson and her husband, Charl ...
Mary Frances Hodges APR 08, 1939 - AUG 29, 2011
Brooklet- Mary Frances Hodges, 72, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a native and life long resident of Savannah before moving to Brooklet ten years ago. Mrs. Hodges was a graduate of Savannah Christian School and Bolen College now known as South College. While living in Savannah she was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Temple and after moving to Brooklet she attended First Baptist Church of Statesboro. After thirty three years of service with International Paper she retired and spent time cooking, sewing, fishing and on Tuesdays, her craft ...
Fred E. Adams MAY 04, 1914 - AUG 28, 2011
Fred E. "Capt." Adams "Everything is Beautiful" - Savannah – Fred E. Adams, 97, affectionately known by his friends as Capt. died peacefully at home on August 28, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. Fred was born in Savannah, lived in Savannah and loved Savannah. He was the third employee of Colonial Oil Industries where he retired after fifty years of service. Most of his working life with Colonial Oil was spent on the waterfront where he survived three unexpected swims in the Savannah River, a river known for its strong and treacherous current. Fred was the only living person to hav ...
John A. Rust DEC 12, 1927 - AUG 26, 2011
John A. Rust of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 26th, 2011 at the age of 83. He was born December 12th, 1927 in Elgin, Illinois. He is survived by his daughter, Jodie of Salt Lake City, Utah and a sister, Peggy of San Diego, CA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 30th at 11am at Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah. A graveside service will be held at Christ Church in Winnetka, Illinois at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy for Land Acquisition in Door County, ...
Donna K. Jones JUN 19, 1943 - AUG 25, 2011
Donna K. Jones, 68, died August 25, 2011 at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital after a brief illness. Donna was born June 19, 1943, daughter of Ross and Madeline Dickey in Coshocton, Ohio. She has been living in Savannah for the past 40 years. She was a member of St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church and worked as an accounting assistant at Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals. Surviving are her husband, Stephen Jones, of Savannah, GA; her daughter and son-in-law, Jamey and Scott Porter; two grandchildren, Riley and Alex Porter all of Beaufort, SC; sister, Joan Ronshausen of West Lafayette, OH. D ...
Mary C. Davis APR 19, 1926 - AUG 25, 2011
Mary Lois Clark Davis was born in McKeesport PA on April 19, 1926 and died after a brief illness on August 25, 2011. She grew up in the greater Pittsburgh area and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1944. The date was June 6, 1944 to be exact--D-Day, and that event which overshadowed her transition from high school to college had a profound effect on her life as it did so many of "The Greatest Generation". During the war she met Lamar W. Davis from South Carolina who served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. They married soon after his return from Europe and moved to Savannah in 1947, ra ...