Obituaries
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 ...
Murray T. Cochran, Sr. SEP 15, 1937 - JUL 25, 2011
Murray T. Cochran, Sr., 73, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Bibb County but lived most of his life in Savannah. Murray served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after thirty years of service with Owens Corning. His mother, Frances Purser Cochran and sister, Sue Trutte preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Angelyn Helmey; children, Cindy Adams, Eric, Sylvia Spilliards Robert, Murray Cochran, Jr. Lucy, Chris Cochran Brandy, Kim Birge Larry, Kerry, Kelly, and Kristi Helmey, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. ...
Phillip Allen Roberts APR 24, 1949 - JUL 21, 2011
Phillip Allen Roberts Phillip Allen Roberts, 62, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Dallas, Oregon. Phillip was born in Portland, Oregon. Phillip was retired from Georgia Power after 18 years of service and was a member of Savannah Christian Church. Phillip and his wife lived in Vidalia, GA for 20 years prior to moving to Savannah. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wanda Roberts, of Savannah. They enjoyed sailing and spending time with family. He was a natural born leader with a heart of compassion that touched many lives. His death was sudden and unexpected. He will be greatly mis ...
William Jones Crump APR 10, 1915 - JUL 21, 2011
William Jones Crump, 96, died July 21, 2011, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Crump was born in Carnesville, GA on April 10, 1915. He attended Franklin County public schools and graduated from Mercer University, where he served as assistant professor in the Physics Department during his junior and senior years. He also attended Georgia Alabama Business College and received an Associate Degree in Accounting while attending Mercer. His early career included several positions in the field of education. He taught evening classes at Keiglers Business College and served as principal, coach and teacher at p ...
Lorraine Lapointe DeCampos SEP 02, 1929 - JUL 20, 2011
Savannah, Georgia - Lorraine Lapointe DeCampos, 81, died July 20, 2011. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, daughter of Emery and Ludivine Letourneau Lapointe. Lorraine devoted her life to her loving husband and children. Her grandchildren were a special joy to her throughout her life. She enjoyed reading, puzzles and playing cards with friends. She lived most of her life in New Bedford where she worked for more than forty years in the garment industry until she retired to Savannah. Lorraine is survived by her husband of sixty years, Frederick DeCampos of Savannah, GA; children, Wesley ...
Felicia Lamar Exley-Mortiz MAR 30, 1961 - JUL 19, 2011
Felicia Lamar Exley-Moritz, 50, died July 19, 2011 at her residence. The native of Savannah attended Savannah Country School, Calvary Day School and Armstrong State College. Traveling and living in many locations including Germany, she ultimately settled in Bluffton, South Carolina. She was most interested in gardening and taking care of Tabby her mixed breed dog. Surviving are a son, Ashton Charles Moritz; daughters, Adeline Marie Moritz, Alexandra Lamar Moritz; parents, F. Sprague and Jane Exley; brothers, Franc and Robert; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., ...
Mabel V. Paulmann DEC 14, 1923 - JUL 18, 2011
Mabel V. Paulmann The memorial service for Mabel V. Paulmann will held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Cremation was accorded Mabel by Springfield Funeral Home, Springfield, IL on July 18, 2011. There will not be a graveside interment at this time. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel ...
Martha S. Aliffi OCT 31, 1924 - JUL 16, 2011
Savannah - Martha Surber Aliffi, 86, died July 16, 2011 at Ogeechee Hospice. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA, daughter of Thomas Peyton and Eliot Thankful Morrisey Surber. She graduated from Clifton Forge High School and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with a B.A./B.S. degrees in English and Philosophy. She furthered her education in relevant subjects at Emory University, Oglethorpe University, University of Georgia and Armstrong State College. She served 25 years as a teacher with the Chatham County Board of Education where she was awarded Star Teacher in 1985 and the RSVP Significant ...
Harlan Emery Sterling APR 02, 1916 - JUL 15, 2011
Harlan Emery Sterling Harlan Emery Sterling, 95, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Hospice House. He was born April 2, 1916 in Westbrook, Maine. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Emery was a member of the Savannah Elks Lodge 183 and was Elk of the year from 1981 to 1982, and also served as an officer of the Lodge. He was a member of The Military Order of World Wars, Savannah Chapter, and also a member of the Tybee Historical Society. He was a member of the 5th Maine Regiment in Peaks Island, Maine, and a former longtime adult member of the Savannah Boy Scout Troop 30. ...
Sidney Walter Denham APR 19, 1930 - JUL 14, 2011
Savannah-Sidney Walter Denham, 81, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Memorial Medical University Center, with his family by his side. He was born on April 19, 1930 to Nelle K. and Samuel W. Denham, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Presbyterian College and subsequently obtained his master's degree in social work from Vanderbilt University. He devoted the next 17 years of his life in Chicago, Illinois working in the settlement house with at risk youth. He met and married Elizabeth Liz Akin. They had two daughters, Mary and Kay Denham. Sid and his family moved to Savannah in 1970 and he serve ...
Deborah Ann Buckley APR 09, 1958 - JUL 14, 2011
Deborah Ann Miles Buckley, 53, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. Deborah was born April 9, 1958 in Savannah, Georgia. She was a graduate of Jenkins High School and a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. She was employed by Debi's/Lauries Restaurant for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Miles and her son, Joseph R. Buckley, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Joseph R. Buckley, Sr., her mother, Louise Miles, of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jamison Zeigler, of Effingham County, son, Michael Buckley and his fianc ...
Frederick Henry Blum, Jr. DEC 30, 1919 - JUL 10, 2011
Fredrick H. Blum, Jr., 91, died Sunday, July 10. He was born in Dumont, NJ. to Lilla F. White and Frederick H. Blum, Sr. He received an associate degree from Bergen Junior College and received a certificate from the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics now Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and was stationed in a radar unit outside of Beijing, China. Benefiting from the GI bill, he graduated from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut with a degree in math. Mr. Blum taught math for four years at East Rome HS, GA, where he also co ...
Mary Lee Kirby MAR 21, 1918 - JUL 09, 2011
Savannah- Mary Lee Kirby, 93, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Savannah Beach Nursing Home. She is survived by two nieces, Eleanor Talley of Statesville, NC, Joan Mock of Savannah and a host of other relatives. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. ...
Woodrow Wilson Dyches NOV 11, 1918 - JUL 09, 2011
Woodrow Wilson Dyches, Sr. SAVANNAH - Woodrow Wilson Dyches, Sr. "Woody", 92, passed away on July 9, 2011, at his home on Burnside Island after a short illness. He was born November 11, 1918, in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late David Clinton Dyches and Susie Bell Ulmer Dyches. He was raised in the Bingville area of Savannah, and lived nearly his entire life in Savannah. He always loved to work hard, and as a boy, he hunted rabbits and sold the furs to Kirschner Furs in Savannah. When rabbits were scarce, he raised chickens and sold eggs door to door. As a young man, he began his career w ...
Sheryl Patwardhan SEP 06, 1948 - JUL 06, 2011
Sheryl Ann Patwardhan, 62, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in Savannah. Mrs. Patwardhan was born in Atlantic, IA on September 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Ralph and Clara Mae Woodall Sievers. She was raised on a farm in southwest Iowa, one of eleven children. She attended Walnut Community School until seventh grade. She and her family moved to Avoca, where Sheryl graduated from Avoca High School in 1966. After completing high school, she and two friends moved to Omaha, NE. Sheryl remained employed by Mutual/United of Omaha for three years. It was her ambition to become a nurse. She applied a ...
Christine Tedder Case JAN 28, 1921 - JUL 04, 2011
Christine Tedder Case Savannah – Christine Case, 90 years old, died July 4, 2011 at Azalealand Nursing Home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Whiteville, NC on January 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles Gideon and Beatrice Edge Tedder. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Rosie Bass Tedder. She moved to Savannah in 1939 and married Dr. Francis Horace Case, Sr. on February 9, 1944. Christine was a major cornerstone in the Case Veterinary Hospital carrying out bookkeeping, reception, and animal care duties for many years. She was originally a member of ...
Bobby H. Bland MAY 01, 1939 - JUL 03, 2011
Bobby Hayward Bland Bobby Hayward Bland, 72, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. Bobby was born May 1, 1939 to the late Cecil L. and Rosalee Hinley Bland. He was retired from Great Dane Trailers after more than 40 years of service. Bobby loved life, his family and God. He was a loving husband, wonderful daddy and granddaddy. Besides his love for his family he enjoyed camping and racing. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Stovall Bland, of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law, Kay B. and Johnny Holton, of Dublin, two sons, Alan Hayward Bland, and Bo ...
Dorothy Margie Gause Tharp SEP 24, 1927 - JUL 02, 2011
Dorothy Gause Tharp Dorothy Margie Gause Tharp, 83, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. She was born September 24, 1927 to the late Jesse and Eula Fountain Gause. She was a former member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell R. Tharp, two brothers, Jesse V. Gause, Jr., Frank A. Gause, and sister, Betty G. Weaver. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie D. Tharp, of Savannah, Robert L. Tharp Julia, of Warner Robbins, daughter, Fay D. Farmer, of Savannah, Sister, Gloria G. Hardie, of Warrenville, SC, five gran ...
Gale Manning Nichols JAN 11, 1943 - JUL 02, 2011
GALE MANNING NICHOLS Savannah-Gale Manning Nichols, 68, passed away on July 2nd, 2011, of cancer. She died at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1943, in New York City and grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens. She graduated from New Lincoln High School in Manhattan and attended the Women's College of the University of North Carolina. She left college to pursue a successful modeling career in New York City with the Sixties East Agency. She was a runner up in the Miss Rheingold contest and did numerous beauty commercials including Clairol and Ivory. Later she joined the Ford ...
Sheila Goodman Poff FEB 02, 1942 - JUL 01, 2011
Sheila Goodman Poff SAVANNAH – Sheila Goodman Poff, 69, passed away on July 1, 2011 at Hospice House after losing her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Daisey Goodman, and a brother, Nick Goodman. Sheila was born in Marion, VA, reared in Salem, VA, and travelled the world as an Army wife before she and her family settled in Savannah, GA. She was an active member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lieutenant Colonel Retired Gary L. Poff; daughter, Yvonne P. Woodhams Tom of Leesville, VA; son Scott L. Poff of Savannah; ...
Arlene Akins Lanier AUG 26, 1921 - JUN 30, 2011
ARLENE AKINS LANIER August 26, 1921 - June 30, 2011 Arlene Akins Lanier, born August 26, 1921 was a totally unselfish grand southern Lady that would choose only to be recognized as a dear and loving Mother and Grandmother, devoted to her family. She was a Matriarch indeed as she quietly went her way, spreading love, joy and gratitude to her children and their mates, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She was "Mama", "Grandma", "Miz Lanier" and "Mrs. Arlene", and yet she was so much more. She will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. What she has given each of us will be there for ...