Obituaries
Jon Charles Hope JUL 12, 1954 - MAR 29, 2011
Jon Hope, 56, passed away on March 29, 2011. A dad, brother, uncle, best friend and colleague, he left before we were ready to say "good-bye." Jon was born in Miami and grew up primarily in Atlanta. When the Braves came to Atlanta, Jon became a fan. He delivered papers on his route with the game blasting from his transistor radio. And he remained a fan, driving from Savannah to attend all of the playoff games. Jon ran the Peachtree Road Race over twenty-five times and introduced his son to that tradition. Jon was a published newspaper columnist while he was still in high school. He received en ...
Dorothy Marie Berg Udry SEP 05, 1929 - MAR 27, 2011
Dorothy Marie Berg Udry, 81, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota, and Northwestern University. Mrs. Udry was a member of St. James Catholic Church, The Landings Club, and the Nine Hole Golf Group. She was very proud of her work as a Public Health Nurse in Chicago, IL after her graduation from Nursing school and at Daniel Gale Real Estate after she moved to Laurel Hollow, N.Y. She is survived by her husband, William R. Udry, of Savannah, one daughter, Susan M. Udry and her husband Kevin Martin, of Silver ...
Wendell W. Buck Buckhaults FEB 06, 1926 - MAR 27, 2011
Wendell Wallace Buckhaults, M.D. February 6, 1926 to March 27, 2011 SAVANNAH – Wendell Wallace Buckhaults, M.D. died Sunday, March 27, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Buckhaults was born in 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. Joe V. Buckhaults in Perryton, Texas. He graduated from Perryton High School in 1942, valedictorian of his class. He attended the University of Texas Pre-Med 1942-1944, Tulane University School of Medicine 1944-1948, Shreveport Charity Hospital internship1948-1949, U.S. Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, NC, and Grady Hospital residency on Ophthalmology 1950-1953. He was Board Certified in Op ...
W.A. "Pops" Crumpton DEC 13, 1924 - MAR 27, 2011
W.A. "Pops" Crumpton died on March 27, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. He was born in Columbiana, Alabama and lived in Savannah since 1941. He was the son of the late Elder Alva Riska Crumpton and Alma Mooney Crumpton. Pops attended Claxton High School and the University of Georgia. A veteran of World War II, he was awarded the Silver Star for his efforts in five battles and campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He also received the European Service Medal as well as a Meritorious Unit Award. Pops served as a B-17 Tailgunner, completing 17 ...
Alfred Brackston Smith, Sr. NOV 24, 1920 - MAR 26, 2011
Alfred B. Smith Alfred Brackston Smith, 90, died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at his daughter's home. He was a native of Savannah and was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. He was retired from Phillips North American and served in the United States Army. Mr. Smith was a Mason and was a member of the Alee Shrine. He is survived by is wife of 69 years, Tenella B. Smith, son and daughter-in-law, Alfred B., Jr, and Karen Davis Smith, and daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn S. and Carl E. Spofford. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Brackston Smith, Craig Smith, and Shannon Spof ...
Edwin Carl Sprengel JUL 28, 1917 - MAR 26, 2011
Edwin Carl Sprengel, 93, died March 26, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was a native of Chicago, Illinois and was a longtime resident of Illinois and Florida before moving to Savannah five years ago. Mr. Sprengel was a retired marketing manager from Illinois Bell Telephone Company with 42 years of service. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, active with Meals on Wheels and was a United States Army Veteran serving during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Wheeler "Kay" Sprengel. Surviving are two daughters, Sally B. Sprengel of Savannah, GA; Susan Sprengel o ...
Dr. Ronald Lee Brown MAY 16, 1934 - MAR 23, 2011
Dr. Ronald Lee Brown, 76, died March 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Matewan, West Virginia, son of the late Ellis M. and Evelyn O. Phillips Brown. Dr. Brown had lived in Savannah for the past sixty years and in 1964 was the first psychologist to open an office in Savannah. He served on the Board of Directors at Memorial University Medical Center for many years. Surviving are his children, Dawn Braud, Derek Brown, Kevin Brown, Tish Camp; brother, Mickey Brown; ten grandchildren and fiancé, Margot Wilk. The funeral service will be private. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxan ...
Duc Tan Nguyen OCT 15, 1948 - MAR 21, 2011
Duc Tan Nguyen, 62, died Monday, March 21, 2011 in Savannah. Mr. Nguyen was born in Vietnam on October 15, 1948, the son of the late Hoe Nguyen and Huu Le. Mr. Nguyen is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Doi Hoang; son, Dung Nguyen of Savannah; daughters, Ann and Victoria Nguyen, both of Savannah; brothers, Tuyen Nguyen of San Jose, CA, Nam Nguyen of Charlotte, NC, Hung Van Nguyen of Vietnam, Hung Tan Nguyen of Vietnam; sisters, Chi and Thu Nguyen, both of Vietnam and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family will be receiving friends Friday, March 25th and Satu ...
Charles Leo Sullivan NOV 25, 1922 - MAR 21, 2011
Charles Leo Sullivan, 88, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 after a short illness. He is survived by three daughters, Linda J. Taylor, Sheila S. Wilson and Paula Sullivan. The funeral service will be private and the family requests that remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. ...
Elese Smith Johnson JUN 17, 1919 - MAR 21, 2011
- Savannah - Elese Smith Johnson, 91, died March 21, 2011 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Savannah on June 17, 1919 and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Johnson worked in the lumber business for many years, having worked for Bright Brooks Lumber Company and Savannah Lumber and Supply Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ernie Tex Johnson; her parents, Joseph Gwinette and Etta Fleming Smith; brothers, Gwinette, Roy, Grady, Armon and Bill Smith; sisters, Ethel Freeman and Edith Etheridge. Surviv ...
Father Robert Girardeau NOV 25, 1962 - MAR 20, 2011
Reverend Robert Alan Girardeau Brooklet--Father Robert Alan Girardeau, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Americus, died early Sunday in Americus. Father Girardeau was born in San Diego, California on November 25, 1962. His family moved to Bulloch County in 1976. He graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School and Georgia Southern University. He was an active member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Statesboro where Father later Monsignor Lawrence Lucree was instrumental in his decision to enter the priesthood. He attended Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was ordained ...
Eugene Howard Phillips SEP 15, 1949 - MAR 20, 2011
Eugene "Gene" Phillips, 61, passed away March 20, 2011 surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice Savannah. Gene was born and raised in Savannah, attended Savannah High School, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Lewis J. Phillips, and brother, Freddie Phillips. Survivors: Love of his life, Donna Barnhill; mother, Atha Wise Phillips; daughter, Lindsay Phillips Collins; granddaughters, Caitlyn and Madison; siblings, Billy Kathleen Phillips, Jerry Johnnye Phillips, Terry Delores Phillips, Donnie Tammy Phillips, Gary Paula Phillips, Timmy Mel ...
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 ...