Obituaries
Debra Debi Hill Blazek SEP 15, 1954 - APR 04, 2011
Debra Debi Hill Blazek went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on April 4, 2011 in Savannah, GA. She is survived by her husband, Daniel L. Blazek, formally of Green Bay, WI. They had lived in Savannah for many years. She is also survived by a son, Austin J. Seals and his wife Samantha; grandchildren, Julia Kate, Mackenzie Ann and Austin Seals, Jr.; mother, Connie Hill Parker of Gaffney, SC; father, Bobby E. Hill, Sr. of Sulphur, LA; brothers, Randy Hill, Tommy Hill and his wife Shirley, all of the Savannah area and Bobby Hill, Jr. of Gaffney, SC and sister, Sandra Shine Gordo ...
Lt. Col. Kent Rex Crenshaw, U.S.A.F., Ret. JAN 21, 1947 - APR 02, 2011
- SAVANNAH - Kent Rex Crenshaw died Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Roswell, NM. Born January 21, 1947 to Rex and Therina Crenshaw, in San Bernardino, CA, Kent graduated with a B.S. in General Engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point, NY in 1969. Kent went on to serve 20 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1989. Lt. Col. Crenshaw was awarded three Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross for service in SE Asia. In 1976 he received his Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and was a distinguished graduate of the USAF Test Pilot School where he became Chief ...
Stanford Stamp White OCT 21, 1917 - APR 02, 2011
Stanford "Stamp" White, 93, retired Master Sergeant with the Georgia National Guard and a World War II Veteran, died Saturday, April 2, at Candler Hospital. He was an active veteran and past president of the Chatham Artillery. He served overseas in World War II and was one of the few Army men to have invaded Iwo Jima with the Marine Corps. His unit was the first Ground Approach unit in the Air Corps when the unit asked to direct a B-29 that was lost about 70 miles from Iwo Jima. Through a turbulent overcast and a 100 foot ceiling, the unit succeeded in bringing the plane in. Stamp was presiden ...
Rex Thorne JAN 21, 1926 - APR 01, 2011
Rex Thorne, 85, died Friday, April 1, 2011 in Savannah. Rex was born in Huntington, IN on January 21, 1926 the son of the late Floyd Emerson and Lucille Harvey Thorne. He was graduated from Huntington High School in 1943. After serving in the US Navy aboard the Destroyer Escort ship USS Heyliger, he was graduated from Purdue University in 1950 with a chemical engineering degree. His 42 year career with Union Camp now International Paper began in the lab and took him through several plant managerial positions where finally he retired as Corporate Director for Environmental Affairs. His Union C ...
Linda Deegan Cochran NOV 04, 1942 - APR 01, 2011
Rincon- Linda Deegan Cochran, 68, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her loving famil Linda was a native of Savannah and lived in Garden City for most of her life before moving to Rincon seven years ago. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and after twenty five years with Western Auto she worked with The City of Savannah as a Revenue Clerk. She was a Communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her father, John Edward Deegan, mother, Christine Helen Carter and step-father, Arthur E. Weeks, Sr., preceded her in death. Her greatest joy and ac ...
Peter Ranson JUL 12, 1930 - APR 01, 2011
Peter Ranson, 80, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of Hannover, Germany and a resident of Savannah for many years. While serving in the United States Army for twenty-six years, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, the Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Riflemen's Medal, among many other awards and medals. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and enjoyed working on as well as racing Mercedes-Benz. He is survived by his wife, of Renate R. Ranson, of Savannah, two daughters, Patricia Chadwick, of Bailey, CO, and Yvonne Kaiser, ...
Nancy Cole Nash FEB 27, 1922 - MAR 31, 2011
Nancy Cole Nash 89 passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 31, 2011. Nancy was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 27, 1922 to Louis and Louise Cole. She attended local public schools. After graduating from Savannah High School, she attended Armstrong Junior College for two years and then transferred to GSWC, Georgia State Women's College, now Valdosta State, where she graduated in June of 1942. In the fall of that same year she married, the love of her life, Dearing Nash. Nancy and Dearing were married for sixty-nine wonderful years. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemake ...
John Clanton MAY 01, 1926 - MAR 31, 2011
Savannah- John Edward Clanton, 84, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. A full obituary will be published in the Sunday edition of the Savannah Morning News. ...
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 ...