Obituaries
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 ...
Ricky D. Sellers MAY 09, 1955 - AUG 25, 2011
SAVANNAH – Ricky D. Sellers, 56, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at his home. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah attended Johnson High School and graduated from Richard Arnold High School. He was a member of Local 474 Operator Engineers, and had worked for The Sugar Refinery, Steel Erectors, and Scott Bridges. Ricky is survived by his daughter, Nikki Sellers; his father, Harold Sellers; two sisters, Donna Galletta Stephen and Dorinda Lawrence Tony; a brother, Russell Sellers; all of Savannah; a sister-in-law, Gail Sellers of Athens, GA; and a nieces and 4 nephews, Stacy and Brett Gall ...
James F. "Jimmy" Kelleher MAY 14, 1949 - AUG 24, 2011
James F. "Jimmy" Kelleher, 62, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his home on Tybee Island with his family at his side. Jimmy was born in North Attleboro, MA on May 14, 1949. His family moved to Savannah where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a 1967 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He continued his formal education at the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1972. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Kelleher and is survived by his mother, Marian Peet Kelleher; his loving wife of 37 years, Susan Kelleher; daughters, Amy and Kristen Kelleher; ...
James Desmond Patterson SEP 08, 1924 - AUG 22, 2011
James Desmond Patterson, Sr., 87, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 after a long illness. He was a World War II Pacific Veteran. In 1947 he and his father, Roscoe Patterson started a business known as Patterson Car & Home Supply located on East Broad and Liberty Streets in Savannah. Over the years the business relocated several times and evolved into a marine business selling boats and accessories Patterson Company on Skidaway Road. In 1994 the business was closed and he retired and spent many years enjoying his favorite hobby, fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and ...
Robert Migchelbrink JUN 27, 1943 - AUG 20, 2011
Savannah- Robert Migchelbrink, 68, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Hospice House. Bob was born in Brook Park, Ohio on June 27, 1943 and moved to Savannah in 1968. For over thirty years he worked in the Automotive Industry before forming Ramco Auto Brokers. Bob was an avid car enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore H. and Antoinette M. Migchelbrink and his wife, Cheryl Ann Carreker. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Robert A. Migchelbrink, Jr. and Heather; granddaughter, Addyson; brother, Ted Migchelbrink, all of Savannah; brother, Tim Migchelbrink of North ...
Annie L. Taylor JUL 05, 1922 - AUG 20, 2011
Annie Louise Kight Taylor, 89 passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Candler Hospital. She was born July 5, 1922 to the late James A. and Annie Lee Kight. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband James D. Taylor. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Rushing, Eddie Vandine, and Sarah Jean Taylor, two sisters, June Mullis, and Ruby Latrell Taber, and one brother, Robert Kight. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wed ...
John Dorrance Hutton, Jr. NOV 18, 1971 - AUG 19, 2011
Savannah- Johnny Hutton, 39, died Friday, August 19, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia and moved to Savannah in 1995. He was employed with Homesouth Architectural. Above all, Johnny was a loving father to Avery and Carter. He was an amazing baseball coach and loyal and devoted brother, uncle and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His mother, Linda W. Hutton preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children, Avery Reese and Carter Bryce Hutton of Savannah; father, Col. John D. Hutton, Sr. of Atlanta; sisters and ...
Mable Harn Sanders APR 16, 1924 - AUG 19, 2011
Mable Harn Sanders, 87, died August 19, 2011 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Guyton, GA, daughter of Robert Dobson Harn, Sr. and Ruby Rahn Harn. Mrs. Sanders lived most of her life in Savannah and was the co-owner with her late husband, Inman D. Sanders of Sanders Construction Company. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Larry Chadwick; sister, Ruth Springer; grandchildren, Amanda Brown and her husband, Steve; Ashli Aycock and her husband, Jeff; Sanders Chadwick and Hunter Chadwick and his wife, Erin and nine great grandchildren. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ...
John G. Barber SEP 17, 1925 - AUG 19, 2011
SAVANNAH- John G. "Jack" Barber, 85, died August 19, 2011 at Memorial Health surrounded by family. He was born September 17, 1925 in Savannah GA, and attended Bradwell Institute High School in Hinesville GA. In 1949 he married Marjorie Callaway, also of Hinesville GA, and together they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. He graduated from North Georgia College in Dahlonega GA and then served in the US Navy during World War II. He retired in 1991 after 41 years with Union Camp Corporation now International Paper as the Manufacturing Superintendent, Bag Division. In 1970 the family moved to Wilmington ...
Gaynelle Tanner Reardon DEC 11, 1924 - AUG 19, 2011
SAVANNAH – Gaynelle Tanner Reardon, 86, died Friday, August 19, 2011, at Candler Hospital. The Swainsboro native had lived in Savannah for most of her life and was of the Catholic faith. She was retired from Reardon Construction Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Reardon. Surviving are two sisters, Wylene Bennett Louis of Rincon and Aremillis McMillan Eugene of Prattville, AL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Remo and Nellie Tanner, her sisters, Evelyn Powell and Barbara Jean Owens, and her brother, Roger Tanner. A Funeral Serv ...
Ann Chmiel Askey MAR 13, 1921 - AUG 18, 2011
ASKEY Chmiel Ann - Savannah, GA. - Ann Chmiel Askey passed away on August 18, 2011. Ann was the wife of John Paul Askey for 63 years. She leaves behind a loving family. A daughter, Antoinette Hodges of Savannah, a son, Paul of Tallahassee, FL. Grandchildren, John T. Askey of Tallahassee, FL; Allison Askey of Pensacola Beach, FL; and Emily Hodges of Tallahassee, FL. She also leaves her sisters, Mildred Welch, Irene Molnar, and Nellie Shuster, all of Windber, PA; and a brother, Theodore Chmiel of New Jersey. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Her ashes will be buried at sea with a US Navy ...
William Anthony Summerlin AUG 02, 1941 - AUG 18, 2011
William Anthony Summerlin, 70, died August 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a 1959 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended the University of Georgia and Armstrong State College. For many years, Mr. Summerlin was active in the shipping and ship chandlery industry. He was active with the Class of 1959 BC Alumni and has been a faithful participant in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying sailing, fishing and bird hunting. He was preceded in death by his fathers, William Asbury Summerlin and Edward D ...
Evelyn Hamilton Davis SEP 03, 1921 - AUG 18, 2011
Evelyn Hamilton Davis, 89, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Bryan County Nursing Home. She was born in Clyde, Georgia, daughter of Clark T. and Margaret Fisher Hamilton. Mrs. Davis was retired after 36 years of service from Southern States Phosphate and Fertilizer Company. She was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class, served as a Sunday school teacher, active in the Pairs and Spares Senior Program and a member of the National Secretaries Association. Her husband, Toy Davis preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in- ...
Evelyn Stembridge Ellis JUL 21, 1928 - AUG 18, 2011
Evelyn "Dippie" Stembridge Ellis, 83, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1928 in Tifton, Georgia, and at an early age, her parents moved to Orlando, Florida where they lived until moving to Savannah, Georgia in 1941. After graduating from Commercial High School in 1946, she began her career with the Central of Georgia Railway, then later with the Southern Railway System and retired in 1991 as Secretary to the District Claim Agent of Norfolk Southern Corporation in Savannah with over 45 years of railroad service. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical ...
Charles Edward Stuart OCT 03, 1932 - AUG 17, 2011
Charles E. Stuart, 78, of Savannah, GA died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Candler Hospital. Charles Edward Stuart was born October 3, 1932 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Charlie and Nancy Stuart. Charles and Lois Stuart were happily married for over 50 years. Charles is a veteran of the U.S. Army Airforce. After his career in the army, he worked as a general contractor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his family. Charles was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 40 years, where he served in many capacities, including as a deacon. He w ...
Carmen Carbonell Coburn DEC 27, 1920 - AUG 17, 2011
Carmen Carbonell Coburn, 90, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at her residence. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of Manuel J. and Deloros Martinez Carbonell. Mrs. Coburn was a communicant of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Coburn, Sr. Surviving are a son, Jack B. Coburn, Jr. and his wife, Eleanor of Savannah; daughter, Faith Coburn Turzillo of Savannah; granddaughter, Julia C. Schaaf and her husband, Barrett of Savannah; grandson, D. Brandon Turzillo and his wife, Mary of Savannah; four great grandchildren, Ja ...
Ouita Bowles Miller JUL 23, 1924 - AUG 16, 2011
Savannah- Ouita Bowles Miller peacefully joined her Lord & Savior on August 16 with her family at her side. She was born to Jim & Kathryn Bowles in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 23, 1924, and was reared in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended the University of Mississippi and then married John B. Miller of Macon, Georgia on June 1, 1944. They lived there following World War II until they moved to Savannah in 1952. While her husband built a law practice, Ouita devoted herself to her family and community. She was a member of the Decorative Arts Trust and volunteered with the Red Cross. Sh ...
Elizabeth Hale Davis Usher JUN 14, 1934 - AUG 16, 2011
Elizabeth Hale Davis Usher Elizabeth Hale Davis Usher died on Tuesday August 16 in New Bern, North Carolina, after a recent illness and hospitalization. She was born in Durham, North Carolina on June 14, 1934, the daughter of Helen Peabody Davis and Gifford Davis. She grew up in Durham and attended Duke University earning an AB Degree in History in 1956. While in college, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She was an active supporter of Duke University, serving as the Alumni Admissions Interviewing Committee Chair from 1981-1983. Elizabeth married Dr. Charles Usher, Jr. of Savannah, ...
Patricia H. Knight DEC 18, 1936 - AUG 13, 2011
SAVANNAH – Patricia H. Knight, 74, died Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Memorial Health Medical Center. The Atlanta, Georgia native was the daughter of the late Maurice and Maude Odum Harcourt. Mrs. Knight was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a retired registered nurse. She was with St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta for a number of years and later worked with Memorial Health Medical Center. Mrs. Knight was a member of the PEO, Chapter S. She did volunteer work with children at Memorial Health and with Emmaus House. Surviving are her husband, Lee Handon Knight, Jr. of Savannah; her da ...
Mae W. DeLoach JUL 13, 1928 - AUG 13, 2011
TYBEE ISLAND - Mae W. DeLoach, 83, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. DeLoach was born on July 13, 1928 in Bulloch County, the daughter of the late Wiseman Elijah and Recie Shuman White. She moved to Tybee Island in 1949 and was employed by the United States Postal Service, retiring as Postmaster of the Tybee Island Post Office in 1983 after 32 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church where she served on the Council since 1957. She was also a member of the Tybee Island Garden Club, Historical Society and the Marine Science Center. ...
Daniel C. Furtado SEP 04, 1934 - AUG 12, 2011
Statesboro - Mr. Daniel Clinton Furtado, age 76, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Mr. Furtado was born September 4, 1934 in Lowell, MA and attended parochial schools in the area prior to joining the Air Force in 1952. Mr. Furtado retired in 1972, having proudly served in The Korean Conflict, The Vietnam War and tours of duty to many locations in the world. He was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield GA, Travis Air Force Base CA, Dow Air Force Base ME and Barksdale Air Force Base LA home of the USAF Strategic Air Command. Mr. Furtado was profoundly patrioti ...
Dorothy Carlson Riggins JUL 20, 1927 - AUG 11, 2011
Savannah- Dorothy Carlson Riggins, 84, died at home surrounded by her family Thursday, August 11, 2011 under Hospice care. She was born in Waycross, Georgia, raised in Savannah and lived in Thunderbolt most of her life. Dorothy worked for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad until 1954 before becoming a fulltime mother and homemaker. She was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, a former member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church and a member of the White Star Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles Porter Riggins; her parents, Victor ...