Obituaries
Ethel Amerson Berry FEB 19, 1933 - AUG 11, 2011
Ethel Amerson Berry, 78, died August 8, 2011 at Savannah, GA under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born February 19, 1933 in Lady Lake, FL and grew up in South Carolina. She married in 1956 and moved to Savannah in the 1970's. Ethel graduated in 1950 from Chicora High School in SC and attended business school in Charleston. She was employed by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce from 1980 until her retirement in 2003. Ethel was active in numerous Chamber functions and business gatherings in her tenure with the Chamber. Ethel is survived by her son, Christopher Ray Berry of Canton, GA; ...
Karel Daily Monroe NOV 28, 1943 - AUG 10, 2011
Karel Daily Monroe, 67, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Savannah, GA. Ms. Monroe was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Harry Leon and Gertrude Blauwkamp Daily. She lived much of her adult life in southern California and moved to Georgia in 1995. In addition to her parents, Ms. Monroe was preceded in death by her sisters, Lou Jean Daily Kruizenga, Darlene Daily Stratton and Gwendolyn Daily and brothers, Lloyd and Dale Daily. She is survived by her daughters, Aimee Steven Cass of Savannah, GA, Kristine Robert Beverley of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ann Douglas ...
Henry L. Backus, IV AUG 31, 1973 - AUG 09, 2011
Henry Lindsley Backus IV, 37, passed away suddenly on Monday August 8, 2011. Born and educated in Florida, he worked at Walt Disney World resort where he could share his favorite place in the world with people from all over the world. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne S. Backus, and survived by his father, Henry Lindsley Backus III. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Benson; his brother-in-law, Ted Benson; and will be dearly missed by his young nephews Daniel and Brendan Benson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home ...
Gerard Patrick Dunn JUL 10, 1942 - AUG 09, 2011
Gerard Patrick Dunn, 69, died August 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and received a bachelor's degree in political science from Southern Connecticut State University. After graduation and while living in Connecticut, Mr. Dunn was employed as a social worker until 1979 and then moved to Florida where he owned and operated Gale Force Designs a sports marketing firm. He moved to Savannah in 1989 where he and his wife owned and operated an interior design firm. Mr. Dunn was an avid sailor and writer. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Jeanne Thibodeau Dunn of Savannah ...
Jay Mitchell Jacobson DEC 02, 1960 - AUG 06, 2011
Savannah – Jay M. Jacobson, 50, of White Springs, Florida, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Savannah and was educated in the public schools of Chatham County. He was active in sports at Jenkins and Memorial High Schools. He was employed for many years in contract construction. He grew up on the Isle of Hope and was baptized and confirmed at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton A. Jacobson, brother, Jeffrey C. Jacobson, step-brother, Mark S. Daniel and sister- ...
Anna Fisher APR 11, 1934 - AUG 03, 2011
SAVANNAH - Anna Fisher, 77, widow of the late Carl Henry Fisher, passed away August 3, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 am with Father David Koetter as celebrant. Entombment will follow at 3:30 pm in Arlington Park Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. The family will receive friends Friday, August 5 from 6 to 8 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Mrs. Fisher is survived by her son, Robert C. Fisher of Miami, FL; her daughter, Margaret Workmon of Savannah; a sister, Jennie Palmi ...
Virgin Woodcock Donaldson OCT 28, 1911 - AUG 03, 2011
Pooler- Virgin Woodcock Donaldson, 99, died Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at her residence under the care of Islands Hospice. She was born in Brooklet, Georgia, daughter of John S. and Ruth Lanier Woodcock. She graduated from Brooklet High School and shortly after moved to Savannah where she was a homemaker. Mrs. Donaldson was a member of Savannah Primitive Baptist Church where she was active in the Sadie Crow and Emma Cowart Circles. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Durell Donaldson, son, Lee Donaldson, granddaughter, Susan Jordan and son-in-law, Lonnie Linton. Surviving ...
Prentice L. Sapp, Sr. APR 21, 1915 - AUG 02, 2011
Prentice L. Sapp, Sr. Prentice L. Sapp, Sr., 96, passed away, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was born April 21, 1915 in Glennville, Georgia. He worked for Atlantic Towing Company and was their chief engineer. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He enjoyed spending time with his lovely bride and camping with his grandchildren. Remaining to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 49 years, Doris Sapp. Also surviving are his daughter, Helena Stone, stepdaughter, Judy Diederich, grandchildren, Renee Dillard and Walt Barnes, and eight great-grandchildren. Surviv ...
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. ...