Obituaries
Myrtle Swanson Ward SEP 22, 1926 - MAY 07, 2011
Savannah- Myrtle Swanson Ward, 84, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. Mrs. Ward was born in Ben Hill County, Georgia on September 22, 1926 to Thomas and Myrtle Swanson. She was a crossing guard for many years with the City of Savannah. Her love for family was her first priority. She enjoyed the outdoors, nature, and her dogs. She was a born again Christian and her husband of forty five years, John D. Ward, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, John Ward and Thomas Ward; three grandchildren, Jason Ward, Mark Ward, Christy Ward; sister, Martha B ...
Walter L. New, Jr. DEC 01, 1957 - MAY 07, 2011
Walter Landrum New, Jr., passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, GA in 1957 the first child of Shirley Leech New and Walter Landy New, Sr. His paternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. New, Sr. and maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Leech. He spent his life in Savannah, GA and enjoyed woodworking projects, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church as a child and was an active member of Bull Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mae Bell, his parents, Lan ...
Iranell Johnson JUL 07, 1935 - MAY 04, 2011
Albany, Georgia - Iranell Johnson, 75, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. She was born in Jenkins County, Georgia July 20, 1935. She and her family moved to Savannah in 1943 where she remained until the fall of 2008 when she went to Albany to live with her brother, Wesley. Iranell was a 1954 graduate of Commercial High School. She worked at the YMCA in Savannah in child care for 16 years. She was a longtime member of Morningside Baptist Church where she served for many years as secretary of the third grade Sunday School Department. In 2006 she joined Sout ...
Barbara Dannehl Wray OCT 28, 1931 - MAY 02, 2011
-SAVANNAH- Barbara Dannehl Wray, 79, died peacefully Monday, May 2, 2011. Born on October 28, 1931 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of Elizabeth Burruss and Robert Valentine Dannehl. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Thomas Wray, Jr. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's School in Richmond, VA and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Barbara enjoyed reading, traveling, and most especially spending time with her family. She was a life-long volunteer with many organizations including serving as President of the Episcopal Church Women of St. Timothy's in Wilson ...
Dawn W. Salisbury AUG 02, 1956 - MAY 01, 2011
Dawn Renee Salisbury Dawn Renee Wurzer Salisbury, 54, passed away on Sunday, May 1st, at Memorial University Medical Center. A loving wife and beloved mother and daughter, she left this world quietly after a brave battle with colon cancer. She is survived by husband Scott Salisbury, daughter Melanie Salisbury, son Benjamin Salisbury, mother Dorothy Wurzer, siblings Dixie Cooper, Dean Wurzer, and Darla LaBray, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dawn lived for her family, gave endlessly and selflessly, and will be missed for her devoted love, friendship, and strength. Though he ...
Millicent Craigie Keck JUN 26, 1917 - MAY 01, 2011
SAVANNAH-- Millicent Craigie Keck died peacefully at home May 1st. She was born in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, on June 26, 1917, moved with her family to New Orleans at age 11, graduated Valedictorian from Mandeville High in 1935. Lived her joyful married life on Signal Mountain , TN, & in Savannah, & Puerto Rico, before returning to New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina sent her back to Savannah. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, William Henry Keck, Jr., & her son Mike Keck, a well known golfer in Savannah in the 1960's. She was treasured by her surviving CHI ...
Violet M. Kessler APR 29, 1926 - APR 30, 2011
Savannah- Violet M. Kessler, 85, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Mrs. Kessler was born in Central City, Nebraska on April 29, 1926 to Tony and Lena Bouwens. She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother and a Lutheran. Her husband, Clyde H. Kessler preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara L. Kessler of Glennville, GA; son, Clyde B. "Butch" Kessler and his wife, Debbie of Savannah; five grandchildren, Carey Riel of Boyds, MD, Kenny Riel Steve of Charlotte, NC, Brock Jones of Savannah, GA Misti Finn Stan of Rincon, GA, and Cole Kessler of Savannah, GA, and ten great-gr ...
Marguerite Teeple Barbour Bragg FEB 07, 1932 - APR 30, 2011
Tybee Island- Marguerite Teeple Barbour Bragg, 79, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. Marguerite was a native and lifelong resident of Thunderbolt and Tybee Island. She was a 1949 graduate of Savannah High School and later in life returned to Armstrong State College where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Accounting. She was a member of the Honor Society, past board member of the Rape Crisis Center and past Worthy Matron of the White Star Chapter # 367, Order of the Eastern Star. She was an accomplished painter and loving mother. He ...
Lloyd L. Black DEC 19, 1915 - APR 30, 2011
Lloyd L. Black SAVANNAH – Lloyd Leroy Black, 95, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Savannah. The Birmingham, AL native had lived in Savannah since 1948. Lloyd retired from Graybar Electric in 1974 as Branch Manager. He was a longtime member of First Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder, and had chaired several boards at the church. Lloyd was an avid boater and fisherman and was Past Commander of Tybee Light Power Squadron and Past District Commander of District 26, United States Power Squadron. Surviving are his two daughters, Barbara B. Wilson of Savannah and Susan B. Rose of ...
Luke Ryan Devereux APR 28, 2011 - APR 28, 2011
Luke Ryan Devereux, infant son of Wendy Wilson and Kenneth Lawrence Devereux died April 28, 2011. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers, Colten John Devereux, Jacob Christopher Arnold and Camden Robert Devereux. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bloomingdale, GA. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. ...
Susan Nelson Morrison MAR 06, 1946 - APR 28, 2011
Susan Mary Nelson Morrison, 65, passed away April 28, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and was a member of the Chatham Club. Mrs. Morrison served on the board of directors for Senior Citizens Inc., and the Royce Reading Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty M. Nelson. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Thomas J. Morrison, of Savannah, two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas J. III, and Mara Morrison, and Edward D. and Maura Morrison, all of Atlanta, ...
Edward W. Slayton SEP 28, 1934 - APR 28, 2011
Tybee Island - Edward W. "Ed" Slayton, 76, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Aiken County, SC, son of the late Marvin and Medrew Clarke Slayton. He was a graduate of Leavelle-McCambell High School in Graniteville, SC and attended Augusta College. Mr. Slayton was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Before moving to Savannah, he worked in the Bio Medical Engineering Department at the University Medical Center in Augusta and retired from Memorial Medical Center in the same department. He was a member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church on Ty ...
Dr. Enzo Krahl APR 22, 1924 - APR 28, 2011
Skidaway Island - Dr. Enzo Krahl, age 87, died April 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife Anne, his son Edward, his daughter Katharine, his son-in-law Thom Thacker, and his grandchildren Emma and Nina Thacker. He was born in Fiume, Italy, and graduated from medical school in Florence. He was a resident in surgery in Rome, and came to the United States in 1951. He was a Fellow in vascular surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and Resident in Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York. He served as Captain in the Medical Corp. in the United States Army in LaRochelle, France from 195 ...
Gloria Hagins Hendricks AUG 03, 1927 - APR 27, 2011
Gloria Hagins Hendricks, 83, died April 27, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Leighton H. and Drucilla Mock Hagins. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and was retired from Dr. Dieter Gunkels' Medical Practice as office manager. She was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church, Kwalahoma Dance Club, Tybee Card Club and the Wednesday Bridge Club. Mrs. Hendricks was past president of the Savannah Elks Lodge Auxiliary, past president of Alaoba Shrine Auxiliary and served on the state level of the Georgia Elks Auxiliary. Her husband of 61 years, Merida Cuyl ...
Star Evelynn Lori Summers APR 26, 2011 - APR 26, 2011
Star Evelynn Lori Summers, infant daughter of Tamara Ann Summers, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011. In addition to her mother she is survived by her sisters, Chelsea Pevey and Leelynn Newman; grandparents, Beatrice and Lloyd Harn, Sr.; grandparents, Gary and Pamela Reynolds; godmother, Lori Lowery; aunt and uncles, Rachel and Keith Lowery and Gene Mikell. Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday at Brickyard Cemetery. ...
Bobbie Mikes AUG 10, 1946 - APR 24, 2011
Bobbie Mikes, age 64, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 in Savannah, GA. She was a native New Yorker who moved to Savannah with her mother in 1996 after health problems forced her to retire early from her job of 24 years at NBC in NY. She made many good friends in Savannah and enjoyed her life here, especially Tybee Beach. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Eleanor Mikes and her darling, Maine Coon cat, Reggie. Remembrances: The Humane Society of Chatham-Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. ...
Marjorie Moore Edenfield NOV 06, 1913 - APR 23, 2011
Majorie Lee Moore Edenfield passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011. She was born in Emanuel County Georgia, November 6 1913, to Heber James Moore, Sr and Elizabeth Amanda Greene Moore. In 1930, she graduated from Statesboro High School. After moving to Savannah in 1947, she worked at Levy's Department Store for 31 years and retired in 1978. She joined Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church in 1948 and was a member of Busy Bees, United Methodist Women, Adult Bible Class and a former member of the Official board of Church and Sunday School Teachers. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald ...
Eugene J. "Andy" Dischner NOV 06, 1926 - APR 23, 2011
Eugene J. "Andy" Dischner Andy Dischner, 84, died peacefully Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Candler Hospital. Andy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and as a young man was very athletic and enjoyed playing many sports including ice/pond hockey and football. Football was a sport for which Andy would maintain a special passion throughout his life. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served on a B-29 bomber crew toward the end of World War II. After his enlistment in the military, Andy attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played football. He also later played semipro ...
Cassie W. Harris OCT 19, 1926 - APR 22, 2011
Cassie W. Harris, 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011 at her home in Savannah. Mrs. Harris was born in Candler County, GA on October 19, 1926, the daughter of the late Isaac Jones and Maggie Johnson Webb. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Frank Harris, Sr.; daughter, Jane Harris and son, Frank Harris, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Beasley and husband Ken; grandchildren, Angela Stillwell Jeff, D.J. Williams Sandy, Ben Harris Tammy and Cassie Jones; great-grandchildren, Anslee Renee and Devin Hunter Williams and Makenna Harris; sisters, Ida Mi ...
Christopher B. Harley MAR 04, 1944 - APR 22, 2011
Savannah- Christopher B. Harley, 67, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at his residence under the care of Odyssey Health Care. Chris was a native and life long resident of Savannah. He was a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired as a supervisor at Hunter Army Airfield with the Department of Public Works. Surviving are his wife of thirty six years, Judy Harley; daughter, Dusty Sherrod; son-in-law, Timothy Sherrod; grandchildren, Chandler Harley, Catherine Sherrod, Alicen Sherrod, Fox Sherrod; brother, Clifford Harley and his partner, Thom ...
Jessie Drew Brown - APR 21, 2011
Jessie Drew Brown, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Walterboro, SC, and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. She was a Realtor and Broker, and was a member of the Savannah Board of Realtor's. Jessie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks Lodge, and was a former member of the Halcyon Bluff Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Drew, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack Lawton Brown, of Savannah, three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Sam ...
Stephen A. Sheard DEC 01, 1950 - APR 20, 2011
SAVANNAH – Stephen Anthony "Steve" Sheard, 60, passed away April 20, 2011 in Savannah. He is survived by his wife, Susan Deason McLendon Sheard; his three children, Amber "AJ", Hugh "Hughie", and Dean "Beano", all of Melbourne, Australia; two stepsons, Dax McLendon Brandi and Travis McLendon; his mother, Marie Sheard and brother, Paul Victor Sheard, both of Melbourne, Australia; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Steve's Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 26, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am ...
John "Ryan" Usher JUN 14, 1983 - APR 20, 2011
John "Ryan" Usher, 27, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Savannah after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Ryan was born in Savannah, GA on June 14, 1983. He was a 2001 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School and had worked for SSA Cooper as a Stevedore for the last five years. He loved with a fierceness that was unparalleled. When most would seek comfort, Ryan sought to comfort. He was fearless and never gave up. Heaven now has the funniest angel. Ryan is survived by his parents, John and Cathy Usher; brother, Neil A. Usher; niece, Ansley M. Usher and a host of extended family and dear friend ...
Mary Ford Ewaldsen SEP 10, 1920 - APR 20, 2011
MARY FORD EWALDSEN September 10, 1920 – April 20, 2011 SAVANNAH, Mary Ford Ewaldsen 90 passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 20, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Paul H. Ewaldsen, Sr. She was born in Springfield, Georgia on September 10, 1920 to the late William Thomas Ford and Bertie Shipes Ford. She was also preceded in death by brother RT Ford, sisters Helen Allen, Marjorie Ford, and Willie Lee Ford Corellis. Mary loved her Lord, her church, her family and friends. She was a fun loving homemaker, and always doing for others. ...
Janie G. Claxton NOV 23, 1928 - APR 19, 2011
Janie G. Claxton Janie G. Claxton, 82 went to be with our Dad and the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She went peacefully with her son and daughter by her side. Her life consisted of God, her church, family, and friends. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Glenda Claxton, daughter and son-in-law, Ernestine and Larry Klopp, her sister, Betty NeeSmith, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in the I ...
John James Stafford MAY 17, 1917 - APR 18, 2011
John J. Stafford He was a native of Savannah, GA, born May 17, 1917, to Nicholas T. and Katherine Kearney Stafford. He was a graduate of Marist School and Benedictine Military School, Class of 1935, and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology. He retired from Savannah Industrial Supply Co. He was an original member of the Eighth Air Force and served in the European Theater during World War II. He was the oldest member in tenure of the Hibernian Society, serving as President of the Society from 1984-1985. He served as Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 631 and as Faithful Navigato ...
Juliette Smith Brown Lawyer JUN 24, 1928 - APR 17, 2011
Juliette S. Brown Lawyer passed away April 17, 2011 after major surgery and a short stay in the hospital. Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 630 East Henry Street, Savannah, GA at 5:00 p.m. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Sara Louise Coleman Conner SEP 24, 1932 - APR 17, 2011
Sara Louise Coleman Conner, 78, of Savannah died April 17, 2011 surrounded by her beloved family, friends, and clergy. Sara was born September 24, 1932 in Soperton, Georgia and lived in Savannah for most of her life. She attended and was a member of Grace Church of the Islands PCA. Sara lived her life in the service of others and above all the Lord. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. MaMa, as she was known, will always be remembered as the foundation of her family. She loved and was loved deeply and will be truly missed. It is with great sorrow that w ...