Obituaries
Ruth Kersey Showalter MAY 28, 1920 - MAR 17, 2011
Ruth Kersey Showalter, 90, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at home after a long illness under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice and surrounded by her family. Mrs. Showalter was born May 28, 1920 on Johns Island, Indian River County, Florida, the youngest child of the oldest living Pioneers of Indian River County. She attended Vero Beach Florida schools graduating first in her class and the state of Florida at the age of fourteen. She modeled for Burdines Clothiers and the Stetson Hat Company out of Palm Beach Florida and the McKee Jungle Gardens in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Showalter was one of ...
Henry Donald Cook MAR 16, 2011 - MAR 16, 2011
Henry "Donald" Cook, 66, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Heritage Park Nursing Home. He was a native of Bellmore, New York and a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He was the owner of Don Cook, Inc. and was A Certifed Life Underwriter. He is survived by his wife, Judith Anne Cook, of Savannah, his sister, Marie Malfatti, of Savannah, two nieces, Jennifer Smith Daniel, of Savannah, Theresa Sutphin Christopher, of Darlington, SC, and two great-nephews, Andrew Paul Sutphin, of Darlington, SC, and Ryan Daniel Smith, of Savannah. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., ...
James H. Morehouse MAR 03, 1943 - MAR 14, 2011
Savannah- James H. Morehouse, 68, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. after a brief illness. Jim was born in Granville, New York and grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Florida State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and later served in the U. S. Air Force. In 1976, he moved to Savannah and was currently employed with Coastal Canvas. Some of Jim's greatest moments were spent camping and attending Georgia Southern University football games with his grandsons. He will be dearly missed by many, including his long time friend ...
Patty McLendon Hahn AUG 30, 1955 - MAR 13, 2011
Patty M. Hahn -SAVANNAH- Patty Hahn, 55, died March 13, 2011 in Savannah under the care of Hospice Savannah, after a long and incredibly courageous fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah where she was born on August 30, 1955. She graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. Before her retirement, she was an educator in the Chatham County Public School System for 23 years. She was a dedicated and loving kindergarten teacher first at Thunderbolt Elementary and later at Marshpoint Elementary. She grew up an active me ...
Nuell Beasley Harn JAN 11, 1917 - MAR 13, 2011
Nuell Beasley Harn, 94, passed away March 13, 2011 at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Glennville, Georgia on January 11, 1917. She was the daughter of Flossie and Virgil Beasley. She moved to Savannah after her marriage and resided here the remainder of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Reginald Boyd Harn, her brothers, Thad Beasley, Prentice Beasley, Kenneth Beasley, and sisters Dorothy Beasley and Ruth Joyce Brannen. She graduated from Glennville High School and attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was a long ti ...
Henry Luis Rey SEP 23, 1930 - MAR 12, 2011
Henry Luis Rey Sr., 80, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Saturday March 12, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born September 23, 1930 in Torrington, Connecticut. Henry was preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Dorotea Rey and a brother Raymond Rey. After graduating High School, Henry joined the U.S. Air Force, served in the Korean War, and finished his enlistment as a member of the Georgia Air Guard obtaining the rank of MSgt. After discharge he worked for the U. S. Department of Defense for 39 years as a Manager for the Military Surplus Division until retiring in 1992. Henry is surviv ...
Bobbie Jean Baxter JUL 05, 1939 - MAR 12, 2011
Bobbie Jean Baxter, 71, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Candler Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, and was formerly employed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. She is survived by her lifelong friend, Doris Elkins, of Savannah, her sister, Mary Ann King, of Sumter, South Carolina, two brothers, Rufus Baxter, of Ellabell, and Curtis Baxter, of Winter Haven, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Jon M. Foster MAR 01, 1964 - MAR 12, 2011
Jon M. Foster, 47, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Winder, GA, son of Wayne H. and Patricia Lee Foster. He was a 1983 graduate of Sol. C. Johnson High School and continued his education becoming a master automotive technician, most recently with FedEx. Jon was hard working, took great pride in everything he accomplished, he had a heart of gold, never met a stranger and had a great passion for his Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Surviving are his wife, Francesca Rehal of Savannah; parents, Wayne H. and Patricia Lee Foster of Midway; brothe ...
Lillis Mae Hodges MAR 03, 1924 - MAR 12, 2011
Lillis Mae Harris Hodges Lillis H. Hodges, 87, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Riverview Health and Rehab. She was a native of Rome, GA and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her nephew, Larry Green, two nieces Barbara Green, and Janet Stewart, and several other great-nieces and nephews. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Bonaventure Cemetery. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Margaret Ellen Antonette JUL 29, 1931 - MAR 11, 2011
Margaret Ellen Tyre Antonette, born July 29, 1931 in Funston, GA, made her heavenly entrance on Friday, March 11, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Our precious and wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister has left a great legacy and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children, Paul Tyre Jr. Sharon of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Randy Tyre Catherine of Ft. Atkinson, WI; Brenda Watring Kent of Ormond Beach, FL; Larry Tyre Terri of Bradenton, FL; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; a sister, Sandra Barnes Lee of Valdosta, GA; sister-in-la ...
Francis Joseph "Frank" Finocchiaro AUG 01, 1926 - MAR 11, 2011
- Savannah - Francis Joseph Finocchiaro, died at home, March 11, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Frank was born in Savannah, on August 1, 1926, son of the late Alfio Finocchiaro and Concetta Rizza Finocchiaro. He graduated from Marist School; Benedictine Military School, Class of '44; Armstrong Junior College and Emory University. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard LST 177 in the Mediterranean. Frank was employed by Savannah Bank & Trust Company in 1952 and retired as a Vice President after 40 years of dedicated service. He is remembered by many as ma ...
Patricia Sanders McGinty NOV 29, 1940 - MAR 10, 2011
Wilmington Island - Patricia Sanders McGinty, 70, died March 10, 2011 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Wilmington Island. Mrs. McGinty was born in Savannah, GA on November 29, 1940, the daughter of the late Guy Edward Sanders and Juanita Sullivan Sanders. She is survived by her children; Holly and Glenn Price; Trae and Amy Rogers; grandchildren, Anna Price, Hunter Price, Cameron Rogers, Mackenzie Rogers; sister, Gail Exley and husband Gilbert and mother, Juanita Sanders. Visitation will be held on Sunday March 13th at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directo ...
Carol McCready Hartley FEB 19, 1930 - MAR 10, 2011
Carol McCready Hartley was born February 19, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska. She died March 10, 2011 at her home in Turner's Cove, Wilmington Island, Georgia. Her parents were Robert Iver McCready, electrical engineer with Otis Elevator Company, and Fern Thornton McCready, homemaker. Mrs. Hartley graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics, specialty in textiles. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Her first job was in Chicago, at Carson Pirie Scott, the city's second largest department store, as a member of the Fashion Board, staging style shows th ...
Carolyn Ferraro Roush MAR 12, 1945 - MAR 09, 2011
SAVANNAH – Carolyn Ann Roush, a native of Savannah, passed away on March 9, 2011, at the age of 65 after a short illness. Carolyn attended Cathedral Day School, St. Vincent's Academy, and received a degree as a registered nurse from the St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She was an active communicant of St. James Catholic Church for nearly 40 years. She was happily married to Michael Wayne Roush, Sr., for forty-four years, and had three children, Michael, Jr., Elena, and Laura. Carolyn was active in her community, serving in a number of charitable organizations. She served as a Cooking Angel, bak ...
Evelyn Joyner Ball NOV 24, 1926 - MAR 09, 2011
Evelyn Joyner Ball, 84, passed away March 9, 2011 at Spanish Oaks Hospice surrounded by her niece, Gerri Jenkins and great niece, Terri Krygier. She was the widow of George G. Ball, her beloved husband and best friend of 32 years. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Tillman W. and Madge Beard Joyner. She was a graduate of Commercial High School. She then went to work for Trust Company Bank now SunTrust Bank and retired after thirty plus years. She was a longtime member of Robert McIntire United Methodist Church and upon the closing of the church, transferred to Whitefield United Met ...
Margaret Delgass Nelson AUG 21, 1915 - MAR 09, 2011
SAVANNAH – Margaret Delgass Nelson, 95, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Savannah. Born August 21, 1915 in Moscow, Russia, she emigrated, as a young child, with her family to the United States, settling in New York City. Mrs. Nelson spent most of her life in New York before retiring and moving to Beaufort, NC where she was an avid bridge player. She moved to Savannah in 2008. Surviving are her granddaughter, Rebecca Nelson; a nephew, Nick Delgass and his wife, Elizabeth; and Christa Spencer. A private memorial service will be held. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Harold Raymond Bell AUG 24, 1915 - MAR 07, 2011
Harold Raymond Bell, 95, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, lived in Akron, Ohio for many years and was retired from the East Ohio Gas Company after 30 years of service. He was a member of Cathedral of Tomorrow for twenty two years where he was an elder. Mr. Bell served in the United States Army under General Patton where he was wounded twice and received two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with Bronze Stars. He was preceded in death by his wife o ...
George William Zeigler, Jr. SEP 28, 1939 - MAR 06, 2011
George W. Zeigler, Jr., 71, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Zeigler was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 28, 1939, the son of the late Maggie and George W. Zeigler. He was raised in Bloomingdale where he resided until age 15. He then resided at Gracewood Institution for 30 years and then with Gateway Services formerly Tidelands in Savannah for the remainder of his life. He was employed with the Coastal Center for Developmental Services and loved his "work". George exceeded beyond his handicapped expectations. His Mother and Daddy would have been so pleased with all h ...
James G. Costner OCT 18, 1937 - MAR 06, 2011
James G. Costner, age 73, passed away at Candler Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was retired as the Corporate Credit Manager of Clariant Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina. James was preceded in death by his parents, Nell Vannoy Costner and Glad W. Costner and his sister Rebecca C. Mauney. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy H. Costner, son and daughter-in-law, Tim G and Elizabeth D. Costner, grandchildren, John Thomas and Catherine Elizabeth Costner of Savannah, Georgia. He is also survived by sister, Nell C. Connor of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, brother Robert W. Costner ...
Hazel McNear Lowery AUG 28, 1935 - MAR 05, 2011
Statesboro- Hazel McNear Lowery was born August 28, 1935 and passed away at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in-patient house in Statesboro, GA. Our most giving and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend slipped from our arms to enter forever peace on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Hazel had the most giving heart of any angel on earth and overcame many obstacles in her life. Without her, our hearts are broken and our tears endless, but our memories and joys are immeasurable and we will cherish every second spent with her. Hazel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, William Ande ...
Harry M. Krogh JUN 04, 1929 - MAR 05, 2011
Harry Milton Krogh died on Saturday March 5, 2011 in Savannah, GA at the age of 81. Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years Shirley J. Krogh nee Cramer. The proud father of Leslie Krogh-Wisner Jay and Stephanie Fitzgerald Dan. His beautiful granddaughters are Sarah Wisner, Shannon Fitzgerald, Kelli Fitzgerald and Bridget Fitzgerald. Harry was the son of the late Herluf M. and Verda M. nee Darby Krogh of McCook, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jacqueline L. Orban. Harry graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1951 before enlisting in the Air Force. He went on ...
Laura Leutzinger Spencer DEC 09, 1951 - MAR 04, 2011
Richmond Hill - Laura Lee Leutzinger Spencer, 59, died March 4, 2011 at her residence after complications from a lung disease. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Emma Stokes Leutzinger and the late Charles Edward Leutzinger. She was a graduate of Groves High School and attended Draughon's Business School. She was a self employed hairdresser and held her real estate license. Mrs. Spencer attended Chapel in the Gardens Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Frank E. Spencer of Richmond Hill; mother, Emma Stokes Leutzinger Withington of Savannah; step-daughters, Lisa Mayes of Tampa a ...
Mary Dressel Sullivan MAY 22, 1921 - MAR 03, 2011
Savannah- Mary Dressel Sullivan, 89, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Hospice House. She was born in Savannah May 22, 1921 to Jane Pirkle and Philip Arndt Dressel. Mary graduated from Savannah High School in 1940 and Winthrop College four years later. She married John J. Sullivan in 1945 and they had two children, Mary Jane and Caroline. Mary taught business subjects at Savannah High, 1953-1981. Mary's husband died in 2005. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Mary Jane Sheldahl and brother, Jack Dressel. Survivors include her daughter, Caroline Bontempo Ken, and son-i ...
Barron E. DeLoach JAN 11, 1938 - MAR 03, 2011
SAVANNAH – Barron E. DeLoach, 72, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Spanish Oaks Retreat after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Barron was born in Glennville, GA on January 11, 1938 and was a 1956 graduate of Glennville High School. He lived most of his life in Savannah and retired from International Paper after 44 years of service. Barron was a member of Savannah Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vonda H. DeLoach; sisters, Marjorie D. Folger, Mildred D. Durrence, and Gail D. Mock; and brother, Grady F. DeLoach. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie ...
Albert Charles Harper, Sr. APR 09, 1961 - MAR 02, 2011
Albert C. Harper, Sr., 49, passed away, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Robert E. and Carolyn Harper, two daughters, Lindsey Tucker, Meghan Arledge, one son, Albert "AJ" Harper, Jr., five sisters, Carol Reynolds, Karen Campen, Teresa Abernathy, Anna Murphy, and Hope Meeks, and four grandchildren. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Remembrances may be made to Robert and Carolyn Harper, 2612 Dogwood Ave, Apt. A-12, Savannah, GA 31404 Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands C ...
Thomas J. Ruddy NOV 09, 1926 - MAR 02, 2011
Savannah- Thomas J. Ruddy, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at Hospice House. He was born in Jeanette, Pennsylvania and retired from Westinghouse Airbrake Plant. He retired to Savannah in 1990. His wife, Doris Walter Ruddy and daughter, Deborah A. Wunderley preceded him in death. Survivors include his grandson, Shane Wunderley and his wife, Tabitha; great-grandson, Tysen Wunderley, all of Springfield, and son-in-law, Bill Bowers of Savannah. Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2011 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Ruth Klingon Barragan JAN 21, 1921 - MAR 02, 2011
Ruth Elizabeth Klingon Barragan Ruth Elizabeth Klingon Barragan, 90, went to Heaven on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was born January 21, 1921 in Columbus, GA., daughter of the late Mildred Cook Klingon and Arthur Joseph Klingon. She moved with her parents to Savannah, GA in 1932 as a young girl and graduated from Savannah High School in 1938. She graduated from Armstrong Junior College in 1940. Ruth married Frank Barragan, Jr. on May 10, 1941 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Savannah and, at the time of her passing, they were in their 70th year of a loving life together. Upon her husband's retu ...
Anastasia Weaver Walsh SEP 02, 1958 - MAR 01, 2011
- Savannah - Anastasia Weaver Walsh, 52, died March 1, 2011. She was born in Syracuse, New York, daughter of Herbert B. Weaver, Jr. and Barbara Webster Weaver. She was a graduate of Flint Hill Private School in Oakton, VA and attended Hollins College in Roanoke, VA and Georgia Southern University. Surviving are her children, daughter and son-in-law, Ashley Tootle Ward and Joshua Allen Ward of Statesboro; son, David Alexander Tootle of Statesboro; daughter, Casey Danielle Walsh of Savannah; parents, Herbert B. Weaver, Jr. and Barbara Webster Weaver of Vero Beach; sister, Holly Weaver Kenreich ...
Freda Saseen Ranitz - MAR 01, 2011
-SAVANNAH - Freda Saseen Ranitz, died peacefully at home in Savannah on March 1st, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John Frederick Martin Ranitz, JR., her beloved husband of 50 years. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three sisters: Louise, Marie, and Rosemary Saseen; and four brothers, Thomas, William, Robert, and Edward Saseen. Born in Savannah, Freda was one of ten children who lived in their family home on Oglethorpe Avenue, an ancestral home of over one hundred years. She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy and attended Draughon's Business Coll ...
Dona Ruth Kuhn APR 17, 1942 - FEB 28, 2011
Dona Ruth Kuhn, 68, died Monday, February 28, 2011 in Savannah. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will take place at a later date in Maryland. ...