Obituaries
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 ...
Sherry Melissa Palmer OCT 02, 1973 - JUN 29, 2011
Pooler - Sherry Melissa Palmer, 37, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 after a long illness. She was born in Savannah and was a graduate of Johnson High School. Sherry served as the Assistant Director of the After School Program at Blessed Sacrament School and as a Para Professional at Bloomingdale Elementary School. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a member of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy support group. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mildred B. Palmer, Woodrow Wilson Palmer, Marcus H. Howard, Jr. and Patricia T. Meyers. Surviving are her par ...
Sally Hichborn Page SEP 23, 1946 - JUN 28, 2011
Sally Hichborn Page, 64, died June 28 after a long illness. Born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, the daughter of Albert and Kathleen Hichborn, she held degrees from University of Maine, University of Rhode Island, and Georgia Southern University. Sally was employed as a teacher in Gorham, Maine, Bristol, Rhode Island, Randolph, New Jersey, and Savannah, Georgia. During her tenure with the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education, she held numerous positions including classroom teacher, Gifted and Talented teacher, Curriculum Specialist, Grant Writer, and Resource Specialist for the District's Gifted and ...
Frankie Martin Noonan MAR 27, 1919 - JUN 25, 2011
Frankie Martin Noonan Savannah- Frankie Martin Noonan, 92, went home to be with her King, Saturday, June 25, 2011 after a long illness. She was born March 27, 1919 to the late James Franklin and Mattie Elizabeth Martin. She was a member of Coastal Cathedral Church of God where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years and was a member of the Women's Prayer Group. She was known as a "Prayer Warrior". Frankie is survived by four children, Gail White, of Savannah, Neal Noonan, of Savannah, Barbara De La Housaye, of Diamond Bar, CA, and Frankie Ann Perry, of Ellabell. She is also survived by sev ...
John Whitford Conley MAY 15, 1929 - JUN 24, 2011
JOHN WHITFORD CONLEY SAVANNAH – John Whitford Conley, 82, died Friday, June 24, 2011 in Savannah, GA surrounded by his children. He was born May 15, 1929 in Brockton, MA to John E. and Helena F. Whitford Conley and grew-up in the city. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1951, where he was a member of the Tau Beta Pi honor society. He subsequently earned a Master of Science Degree with an emphasis of Marketing from Columbia University in 1953, where he was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. He began his professional career in N ...
Louis B. "Lou" Nagy JUN 18, 1925 - JUN 20, 2011
Louis. B. "Lou" Nagy, 86, passed away June 20, 2011. He was born in New York City, NY, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Czinke Nagy. Lou received a bachelor's degree from New York University. He moved to Savannah in 1958 and was retired from Atlantic Insurance Company. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, the Wilmington Island Club, the Chatham Club, and the Kiwanis Club and served as chairman of the Board of Equalization. Surviving are his wife, Rose V. Nagy of Savannah; daughter, Adrian N. Cutten of Savannah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian L. and Cindy Nagy of Ora ...
Lucy Beatrice Williams MAY 05, 1936 - JUN 18, 2011
Lucy Beatrice "Bea" Edwards Williams Lucy Beatrice Williams, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 18, 2011, at home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Crawfordville, GA on May 5, 1936 to the late Thomas F. and Pearl Yearwood Edwards. She was a strong Christian woman and was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. Mrs. Williams was a sales representative for Avon for over 19 years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of over 56 years, Franklin H. Williams, Jr., five children and their spo ...
Mildred Osborne Wiggins AUG 04, 1924 - JUN 18, 2011
Savannah - Mildred Osborne Wiggins, 86, died June 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Lyons, Georgia, daughter of the Ira O. and Ruby Hill Osborne. Mrs. Wiggins was a member of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church. Her husband, Lehmon G. Wiggins and grandson, Lee Wiggins preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Wilbur and Pam Wiggins of Savannah; Bruce and Barbara Wiggins of Mulberry, FL; sister, Louise Williams of Savannah; brothers, Clanton Durell Osborne of Savannah; Hugh Dorsey Osborne of Savannah; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Fune ...
Thelma Jane Caine Tarver DEC 02, 1915 - JUN 16, 2011
Savannah- Thelma Jane Caine Tarver, 95, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a native of Baltimore, MD but lived in Savannah most of her life before moving to Bulloch County twenty three years ago. She was a life long homemaker and while living in Savannah, was a member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Samuel Hartwell Tarver, Sr. Survivors include her son, Samuel Hartwell Tarver, Jr. and his wife, Dessie; grandchildren, Samuel Hartwell Tarver, III Cathy, Leon Talmadge Tarver, Dee Hudson Donald, Daniel Rule Ta ...
Ronald A. Senkowski JUN 01, 1940 - JUN 14, 2011
Savannah, GA - Ron passed on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home after a protracted illness. Ron was born on June 1, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Alfred and Eleanor Senkowski. Ron discovered an early talent for construction, working as a draftsman, a property manager and finally as a general contractor. He established The Ron-Sen Company as a commercial builder and developer, constructing banks, multi-plex cinemas, government office centers and big box retail centers. He and his high school sweetheart Mary Ann married on June 30, 1962. Their first date was a Detroit Red Wing hockey game. When n ...
Dorothy Ogletree Clark NOV 21, 1913 - JUN 14, 2011
SAVANNAH – Dorothy Ogletree Clark, born November 21, 1913, passed away June 14, 2011 at age 97. Mrs. Clark was a lifelong member of First Christian Church, was an active choir member, taught Sunday school, and belonged to the Ladies Circle. Mrs. Clark graduated from Valdosta State College with a BS degree and received her Masters and her six year degree from Georgia Southern College. Mrs. Clark taught many years in the Chatham County School System and was also a guidance counselor at Richard Arnold Junior High School. She retired as Librarian at Bartlett Middle School. Mrs. Clark was the widow ...
Raymond John Hancock, Jr. AUG 04, 1919 - JUN 13, 2011
Raymond John Hancock, Jr., 91, died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born in New Haven, CT, son of the late Raymond J. and Marguerite Hancock. While stationed at Hunter Army Air Field, Mr. Hancock met his future wife, Beatrice Henderson and they were married May 16, 1943. Soon after, he was sent overseas during World War II where he served in the Mighty Eighth Air Force. He retired from Union Camp Corporation and was a member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church and a former member of the Sertoma Club and the Savannah Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Beatrice Henderson Hanco ...
Harold Deane Akins JAN 04, 1919 - JUN 13, 2011
SAVANNAH – Harold Deane Akins went Home to be with the Lord on June 13th after a brief illness. She and her husband, George Akins, operated Savannah's first Union Rescue Mission from 1939 until 1972 where thousands of homeless transients were given free meals, lodging, and counseling. They initiated the Mission Youth Camp in 1947 reaching more than 25, 000 children in weekly summer camps providing them with study, recreation, and interdenominational Christian training. She was co-founder, with her husband, of Savannah Christian School and served as Principal from 1951 until 1973. With a studen ...
Julia Elizabeth Lewis DEC 28, 1926 - JUN 11, 2011
Savannah- Julia Elizabeth Lewis died on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at her home in Thunderbolt, Georgia surrounded by her family. She was born December 28, 1926 in Savannah Georgia and has lived here all her life. She was a Charter member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church and a devoted worker at Kiddies Kastle and enjoyed her time and friends at the Thunderbolt Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of the Thunderbolt Museum Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elma Shearouse, her brother, John Shearouse, Jr., and a sister, Mildred Mullis. She is survived by Cathy Fitzer, Ja ...
Stephen W. Bragg JUN 12, 1947 - JUN 11, 2011
RINCON – Stephen W. Bragg, 64, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Millen, he had lived in Savannah for most of his life. Stephen joined the Savannah Fire Department in 1967 and over the next 42 years rose through the ranks to Assistant Chief of Operations, retiring in 2009. He also retired from Sears and Roebuck in 2003 with 32 years of service. He was a devoted and loving husband and father who enjoyed gardening and NASCAR. Surviving are his beloved wife of 43 years, Brenda Bragg, of Rincon; his two daughters, Aimee Bragg of Atlanta and Heidi Bragg of Rincon; ...
James Arthur Jim Anderson, III JUL 04, 1927 - JUN 11, 2011
James Arthur Jim Anderson, III, age 83, died peacefully at his home on Tybee Island, Georgia, on June 11, 2011. He was born on July 4, 1927, in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of the late James Arthur Anderson, Jr. and Anne Settlemeyer Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Louise Allen Anderson, of Tybee Island; sister, Carolyn Anderson Beimdiek Don of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Frederick Stuart Anderson Betty and daughter, Drusilla Linier Anderson, both of Nashville, Tennessee; grandchildren James Stuart Anderson and Sara Elizabeth Anderson of Nashville; and stepchildren Jeffrey Allen Sickel Belma ...
William G. Foster, Jr. APR 02, 1959 - JUN 10, 2011
William Bill Gene Foster, Jr. Bill passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 unexpectedly at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. Bill was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 2, 1959 to William Gene Foster, Sr. and Peggy Byrd Foster. As a young child, Bill enjoyed growing up at the family home on Isle of Hope. Many fun days of camping and boating, fishing, crabbing and all the things little boys enjoyed doing. Before graduating High School the family moved to Skidaway Island. Bill continued his explorations on the new beautiful, unspoiled island. Many times he would surprise mom w ...
Mary Morris Bazemore SEP 28, 1927 - JUN 09, 2011
Mrs. Mary James Morris Bazemore Mrs. Mary James Morris Bazemore, 83, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Bazemore was born in Clyo, Georgia on September 28, 1927, the daughter of the late James Calvin and Phoebe Ella Priester Morris. She was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church where she was a member of the Faith Sunday School Class. Mrs. Bazemore was preceded in death by her loving husband, R. Wiley Bazemore, her six sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Bazemore McAuley Lee of Richmond Hill, GA and Angela Bazemore C ...
Sherril Veronica Boles McCoy AUG 11, 1958 - JUN 08, 2011
Savannah- Sherril Veronica Boles McCoy, 52, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 after a long illness. Sherril was born in Junction City, Kansas and moved to Savannah in 1974. She attended and graduated from Chatham County schools and Draughons School of Business. Sherril was a member of Mustard Seed Faith Center and a homemaker. She will always be remembered as a loving Christian Mother. She is survived by two sons, Joshua McCoy and Alexander McCoy, both of Guyton; mother, Barbara Shehee and her husband, Malcolm; sisters, Christine Pawloski Nolan & Kathy Causey Leonor and her husband, Ting ...
Mamie Evelyn Carter Rowan JAN 22, 1925 - JUN 07, 2011
Mamie Evelyn Carter Rowan was born in Atkinson, NC on January 22, 1925 to Walter Stephen Carter Sr. and Mamie Robinson Henry Carter. She was the youngest of four children, her siblings: Bill Carter, Bob Carter and Catherine Keith. She worked in the Wilmington shipyard during WWII. After the war she met and married Samuel Wood Rowan Jr. of Wilmington, NC who preceded her in death in 2002 after 52 years of marriage. She is survived by two daughters: Cynthia Rowan Hilley of Dunwoody, GA and Catherine Rowan-Collier of Destin, FL. She has four grandchildren: Aubrey Richard Hilley, David Payne Hille ...
Norma Brantley Rogers JAN 28, 1925 - JUN 07, 2011
Norma Brantley Rogers Norma was born on January 28, 1925 and died on June 7, 2011 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bud" L. Rogers and survived by her sister, Elizabeth Brantley Biggs of Orlando, FL and her brother, Joseph "Jack" W. Brantley of Savannah, GA. She was also survived by her three children: Norma Jean Kelly of Savannah, GA; William "Bubba" L. Rogers Jr. of Savannah, GA; and Carol E. Williams of Keller, TX. Norma had five grandchildren: Tia T. Adkins, Victoria "Vicky" Stevens, William "Billy" A. Rogers, Christopher "Chris" Rogers of the US Navy ...
Olive Ollie Dorothy Vanderberry SEP 23, 1932 - JUN 07, 2011
Olive Dorothy Vanderberry SAVANNAH, Georgia – Olive Ollie Dorothy Vanderberry, 78, died June 7, 2011. She was the daughter of Albert and Jane Pelley, born September 23, 1932, in Main Brook, Newfoundland. She moved to the United States upon marriage to William "Van" Vanderberry deceased 2003 in 1959. Throughout their 44 years of marriage, Van's Air Force career and their desire to be near friends and family afforded them the opportunity to travel extensively and reside in numerous locations across the United States and overseas. Ollie was a devoted wife, mother and accomplished designer and s ...
JoAnn G. Cupstid JUL 26, 1934 - JUN 06, 2011
SAVANNAH- Jo Ann Gentry Cupstid, 76, died Monday, June 06, 2011 at Hospice House. The Screven, GA native grew up in Hinesville, attending local schools and graduating from Bradwell Institute. She later graduated from Georgia Teachers College, now Georgia Southern University. Mrs. Cupstid taught High School College Placement English at Windsor Forest High School, Tompkins High School, and Bradwell Institute before retiring after thirty-two years as an educator. Surviving are her husband of thirty-eight years, Thomas O'Neal Cupstid of Savannah; three daughters, Gail Drabczuk and her husband, Jan ...