Obituaries
Harriet Josephine Barras NOV 12, 1931 - AUG 19, 2010
Harriet Josephine Reynolds Barras – Savannah – Harriet Josephine Reynolds Barras passed away peacefully August 19th, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. She was born November 12, 1931 in Savannah to the late Harry Joseph Reynolds and Gertrude Reynolds. She was also predeceased by her sisters Betty Lockett and Margie McDonough and her brother Harry Reynolds, Jr. Harriet was a lifelong resident of Savannah spending almost all of her life on her beloved Isle of Hope. She was educated in the public school system in Savannah and graduated from Commercial High School. Harriet was a homemaker while her two son ...
Robert Thomson OCT 25, 1923 - AUG 16, 2010
Robert Bobby Brown Thomson passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 16th on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA. He was 86. Contrary to the initial press reports, Bobby had not been ill the past few years but had been struggling with health issues over the past few months. Bobby was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 25, 1923, the youngest of 6 children. His family emigrated from Scotland to the U. S. when he was 2 and came through Ellis Island before settling on Staten Island in New York. He grew up playing sandlot baseball but was very disappointed not to make the cut on the freshman base ...
Shirley Marie McInnis JAN 31, 1927 - AUG 16, 2010
Savannah - Mrs. Shirley Marie McInnis died Monday, August 16, 2010 at Hospice House. She was 83. She was a native of Savannah, GA and worked in the clothing industry before marrying her beloved husband of 60 years. She was a member of the Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William McInnis Jr. and her son, James William McInnis III. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Christi McInnis, two grandchildren, Johnny and Justin McInnis, all of Savannah. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. ...
Anna J. Claborn MAY 09, 1921 - AUG 16, 2010
Anna J. Claborn passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of August 16, 2010. At her side was her husband of 61 years, Burl D. Claborn, whose constant care for the last 10 of her 89 years sustained and encouraged her to live the full life she claimed until the end. Anna, along with her husband, Burl touched the lives of many Savannah natives as the couple owned and managed the Broughton Street landmark, "Tanner's Hot Dog Café" and "Kessler's Restaurant" at the Georgia State Farmer's Market in Garden City, Georgia until their joint retirement in the 1990's. A member of Imman ...
Lisa Ann Fredriksen SEP 01, 1957 - AUG 15, 2010
Lisa Ann Fredriksen of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Harvey B. Glickman and devoted and loving mother of Michael P. Glickman of Savannah, GA. She was a wonderful stepmother to Lori S. Levans Mike of Newburyport, MA and Kerri A. Blumsack Eric of Cave Creek, AZ. Lisa is survived by her sister Paula Fredriksen and her brother John Fredriksen. Lisa had 3 grandchildren Callie, Brady, and Oliver and many nieces all of which she adored. Lisa enjoyed her job and was employed by Page International as Team Leader Ocean Export Booki ...
Carmon Harden APR 23, 1923 - AUG 15, 2010
Carmon Harden, 87 passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Toombs County and made his home in Savannah for over 50 years before moving to Rincon to live with his daughter for the past 10 years. Carmon was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 38 years of service. Above anything and everything he was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and lived his life for his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Nell Garrett Harden. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Winda and Don Melton, of Rincon, and Wanda and Robert Folmar, ...
Roy Lindsey NOV 13, 1942 - AUG 15, 2010
Roy Lindsey Savannah, Ga. - Roy Lindsey, 67, passed away Sunday August 15, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1942 in Cleveland, Tennessee and lived in Savannah for 32 years. He graduated in 1960 from Farragut High School in Concord, Tennessee. Roy proudly served in the United States Army for four years. After he was honorably discharged, he attended Savannah Technical College and received a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He also attended Armstrong State College and received a degree in Respiratory Therapy. He worked at Memorial Hospital and Candler Hospital as an LPN. He r ...
Dr. Guy S. Cole NOV 02, 1923 - AUG 14, 2010
Dr. Guy S. Cole, 86, died August 14, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Sidney J. and Mary Eleanor Hines Cole. He graduated from the Detroit Public School System. At the age of 19, he was commissioned a First Lieutenant and served during World War II in the United States Air Force as First Pilot, B-17, 8th. Air Force in the 96 Bomb Group – 337 Squadron stationed in England. After the war he attended Penn State College, Northern Illinois College of Optometry, receiving an O.D. Degree in 1949. He received his post graduate work at the American Optometric Cen ...
Joanne "Jo" Baldwin JUN 26, 1927 - AUG 12, 2010
Joanne "Jo" Baldwin, 83, passed away of a longstanding illness on August 12, 2010 in her home at The Marshes on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA. She will be dearly missed by her children, David Baldwin, Jr. of Northville, MI, Sandra Petersen of Edina, MN and Susan Baldwin of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Courtney and Katie Petersen; daughter-in-law, Barbara Burnham and son-in-law, James Petersen. Jo also will be greatly missed by her loving and faithful cat, Ginger Spice, who will be relocating to Chicago. Joanne's loving husband, David Baldwin, III preceded her in death as well as her parents, ...
Arlene Zipperer SEP 11, 1953 - AUG 12, 2010
Tybee Island - Arlene Zipperer, 56, died August 12, 2010 at the home of her sister on Tybee Island after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Carlin Solomon Zipperer and Cleo Anne Douglas Zipperer. She was a 1971 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School and attended Armstrong State College. She was a bookkeeper for Calvin H. Zipperer, her late uncle, for many years. She also cherished her position at Savannah State University, where she assisted students in navigating their collegiate careers. She was an avid Bulldog fan and of ...
Ellen Kennedy Mahany JAN 24, 1927 - AUG 12, 2010
Ellen Lee Kennedy Mahany, 83, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island and was a 1945 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She was a former member of St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tybee Island and a member Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Ed" Mahany, Sr., brothers, John F. Kennedy, and Raymond Joseph Kennedy, and grandson, Henry C. Smith, IV. Ellen retired from Chatham County Government after many years of service as Chief Assistant Tax Commission ...
Albert Benjamin Bennie Cribbs, Sr. NOV 20, 1947 - AUG 11, 2010
Albert Benjamin Cribbs, Sr. Savannah – Albert B. Cribbs, Sr. Bennie entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He is survived by Albert B. Cribbs, Jr. Jamie and his partner, Jay Guth; William Chad Cribbs and his wife Margaret Taylor Cribbs and Bennie's former wife, Rita Cribbs Ray. As well as three grandchildren, a brother, three sisters and many loved nieces and nephews. Bennie loved his family. He was a very caring and giving man. He was a talented builder that worked hard and played hard. He had a love for the beach, golfing, fishing, music and especially loved spending time wi ...
Margaret Love Covington DEC 19, 1918 - AUG 09, 2010
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Margaret Love Covington, 91 years old, died Monday, August 9, 2010 under the warm care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Covington was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, James Clyde Covington. Mrs. Covington was born in Stockbridge, Georgia and moved to Savannah with her husband in the 1940's. She worked at Sears, Diana Shops and then Belk's at Crossroads for over 30 years until she was forced to retire at the age of 80 when Belk's closed its doors on Victory Drive. Many people will remember Mrs. Covington as the lady with the friendly sm ...
Carlton E. Conaway AUG 31, 1947 - AUG 09, 2010
Carlton Earl "Carl" Conaway, 62, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 at Candler Hospital with his family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. Carl was retired after 21 years of service from the Georgia Ports Authority Police Department. He was a member of the American Legion Post #154, and was a founding member of the Tybee Memorial Committee. Carl served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Frankie McBride Conaway, of Tybee Island, his mother, Virginia Fields, of Savannah, his father, Marion Conaway, of R ...
Annie Mae Lanier Dyer - AUG 08, 2010
Annie Mae Lanier Dyer, 87, passed away Monday August 9, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Springfield. She was a native of Millen, GA and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was the former Vice-President of her late husband, William James Dyer, Sr.'s business, William J. Dyer & Company Line Handlers in the port of Savannah. Annie was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Daughters of Ireland, the Knights of Columbus #631 Ladies Auxiliary, Past President 1983, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 660, and the American Legion Post 184 Ladies Auxiliary a ...
Frankie Lou Waters FEB 13, 1916 - AUG 08, 2010
Frankie Lou Waters, 94, passed away August 8, 2010 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1916 to James Clifton and Annie Elizabeth Martin Waters of Statesboro. She was married 59 years to Henry B. Waters who preceded her in death and who was owner of Henry B. Waters Construction Company. Mr. and Mrs. Waters lived most of their lives in Savannah where she was a homemaker. Frankie came from a large and loving family and lived a long, happy full life with her happiest times being surrounded by her family at family gatherings. She was affectionately known as "Naner", "Nana" and "Aunt Frank-F ...
Renie Hill Phillips JAN 31, 1926 - AUG 08, 2010
Savannah- Mrs. Robert P. Phillips, Jr. Renie Hill Phillips, 84 years old, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 after a long illness. She spent her last days at Hospice Savannah where she was lovingly attended by the staff. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 60 years, the late Bob Phillips and by her grandson Creighton Hill Phillips. Mrs. Phillips was originally from Sylvania, Georgia. She moved to Savannah to attend nursing school at the old Candler Hospital. She was an honor student but married Bob before getting her degree. Later Mrs. Phillips went to work at the old Bor ...
Candace Parrish Jenkins OCT 29, 1949 - AUG 08, 2010
Candace Parrish Jenkins Bloomingdale – Candace Parrish Jenkins, 60, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at her home. The Savannah native was a graduate of Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany. She attended Georgia Southern University, graduated from Armstrong State College as a paralegal, and worked for a local law firm. Candy was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church and a member of the Womens Group of the church. She was a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House and was active in the Republican Party. Surviving are her husband, Roy Jenkins of Bloomingdale; her children, Marie Monroe, ...
Constance O'Driscoll Cann FEB 02, 1967 - AUG 08, 2010
Constance O'Driscoll "Connie" Cann, 43, passed away Sunday August 8, 2010. She was the daughter of Samuel Adams Cann and Constance Blun Cann. Connie was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was an artist and writer. Connie attended Savannah Country Day School, Oldfields, and graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughter, Jessica Ashby Hale, her sister and brother-in-law, Catharine and Troy Thomas, her nieces and nephew, Taylor, Catie, Maddie, and Tyler, and her special friend Bill Pitts. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 ...
Constance L. Knight AUG 11, 1929 - AUG 07, 2010
Savannah- Constance "Connie" Chastain Knight, 80, died Saturday, August 7, 2010 under the loving care of her family and Hospice House of Savannah. A native of Thomasville, Georgia, after lab-tech training, Connie moved to Savannah, courted under the Candler Big Oak and became the bride of Stuart Grady Knight. She was a charter member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and a dedicated volunteer at both The Mary Telfair Women's Hospital and Candler General Hospital for over forty years. Connie was a talented seamstress and a dear friend to many. Surviving are her beloved husband, Stuart; chi ...
Elizabeth Mary Toraya AUG 18, 1921 - AUG 06, 2010
Elizabeth Toraya SAVANNAH - Elizabeth Betty Toraya, age 88, a resident of John Wesley Villas, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2010 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 18, 1921, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Szeman. She is predeceased by her brothers, Andy and John Seaman. She had been a lifelong resident of Bridgeport until moving to Savannah sixteen years ago where she enjoyed her retirement with her predeceased husband of sixty-three years, Abelino Lee Toraya. Betty enjoyed a full and active life. As a young woman she was employed by Amer ...
Ann Stubbs Harris McCarthy MAR 13, 1928 - AUG 06, 2010
Ann Stubbs Harris McCarthy died Friday, August 6, 2010 at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island after a long illness. Born on March 13, 1928, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stubbs, Sr. After graduating from Savannah High School in 1946 she attended Wesleyan College and graduated from the University of Georgia where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Upon graduation she taught at Hancock Day School and Heard Elementary School for many years. She was an active member of St. Johns Episcopal Church where she served on the alter guild. Also, she was a member of the Sava ...
Young Allen Beall JUL 29, 1925 - AUG 04, 2010
Young Allen Beall SAVANNAH - Young Allen Beall died August 4, 2010. He was 85 years old and a veteran of World War II. He was born July 29, 1925 in Emory University, Georgia, Dekalb County, and lived in Atlanta until his family moved to Savannah in 1931, following the death of his father Rev. Young Allen Beall, a Methodist minister. Following graduation from Savannah High School in 1943, he entered the Army Air Force and served with the 5th Air Force in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II and was discharged in 1946. Assigned to the reserve he later transferred to the Navy Reserve ...
Clifford Adelle Greene Barton OCT 27, 1914 - AUG 03, 2010
Savannah- Clifford Greene Barton, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010. She was a native and life-long resident of Savannah. Mrs. Barton was instrumental in the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education's decision to have crossing guards placed at strategic intersections for student's safety. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. Her husband, Bascom "Bo" Barton, and her son, Charles A. "Buddy" Barton, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Barton Carver; son-in-law, Billy Carver; daughter-in-law, Katherine Barton; grandsons, Anthony & Sands Barton, Dee Car ...
Sarah Katherine Quinn Nettles APR 17, 1935 - JUL 31, 2010
- Savannah - Sarah Katherine Quinn Nettles, 75, died July 31, 2010 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born in Monroeville, Alabama, daughter of the late James W. and Margaret Watson Quinn. Mrs. Nettles received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Education from Auburn University in 1957. After graduation, Mrs. Nettles married Joe Nettles and followed him while he attended medical school and served in the United States Air Force followed by residency in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. and Mrs. Nettles moved to Savannah in 1969 where Dr. Nettles practiced orthopedic su ...
Thomas Earl Beasley NOV 26, 1921 - JUL 29, 2010
Thomas Earl Beasley, 88, died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Brooklet, GA and a lifelong resident of Savannah. He retired in 1983 from Local 26, Boilermakers Union and was a member of the Thunderbolt American Legion, Post 184. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II in the European Theatre in the Quartermaster's Corps. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Temple and the Chapel Bible Sunday School Class. Thomas was an avid fisherman and hunter, and was a member of the Fleming Hunt Club. He was preceded in death by his pare ...
Dr. Joy Forrest Donaldson NOV 28, 1941 - JUL 29, 2010
Dr. Joy Forrest Donaldson Joy Forrest Donaldson passed away on July 29, 2010 at Hospice House. A native of Mobile, Alabama, she lived in Mentone and Orange Beach, Alabama and most recently, in Savannah. Joy was formerly a professor of Special Education at the University of Louisville and was recognized for her advocacy for the intellectually disabled in the state of Kentucky. In more recent years, Joy pursued her artistic and creative gifts through her art, creating Sister Dragonfly, a gallery located in Louisville. Joy will be remembered mostly for her loving and generous spirit. She is survi ...
Jeanne Bunger Kehoe OCT 21, 1921 - JUL 28, 2010
SAVANNAH – Jeanne Bunger Kehoe, 88, passed away on July 28, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, GA, she lived on Wilmington Island for the majority of her life. Jeanne was formerly a secretary at Atlantic Mutual Fire Insurance Company and a real estate agent with Esther Wynn Realty. She was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, a member of the choir and an active participant in many church committees. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Kehoe III, three daughters, Barbara Moore, Carol Deason and Elizabeth Wilson all of Savannah and ...
Johnny May Crosby Hebert-Bowyer MAY 21, 1920 - JUL 28, 2010
"Johnny" May Crosby Hebert-Bowyer Savannah - Johnny May Crosby Hebert-Bowyer, 90, died July 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born in her much-loved Bluffton, South Carolina, on May 21, 1920. She was the daughter of Ruth Nettles Crosby and Henry Edward Crosby, widow of both her first husband, Russell Benedict Hebert and second husband, Harry Llewellyn Luke Bowyer. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School class, the Savannah Yacht Club and a charter member of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society. A true Blufftonian, she loved to tel ...