Obituaries
Peggy Boling Dukes AUG 08, 1954 - NOV 11, 2010
SAVANNAH – Peggy Boling Dukes, 56, died Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a longtime employee of South Coast Medical Group. She was an avid gardener and homemaker and was known for making all those around her happy. She was particularly devoted to her two granddaughters. Peggy is survived by her husband, Alan B. Dukes of Savannah; her daughter, Erica Layne Dukes of Hinesville; her two granddaughters, Victoria Layne Fentress and Elizabeth Layne Dukes; her mother, Lola Boling of Savannah; three sisters, Nancy Bondur ...
Joseph Edward "Jack" Harrison DEC 25, 1920 - NOV 11, 2010
Joseph Edward "Jack" Harrison, 89, of Savannah, passed into eternal glory Wednesday after a brief illness. Son of William H. and Lynn Hill Harrison, Jack was born December 25th, 1920 in Mobile, Alabama. Siblings: He was preceded in death by his sisters Marion H. Hyland and Magdaline Harrison. Jack graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile, Alabama and attended Spring Hill College before enlisting in the US Army during WWII. He was assigned to the 20th Armored Division and fought under General Patton reaching the rank of sergeant T4. He served three years in combat that incl ...
Lillian Harris Hinely FEB 17, 1938 - NOV 10, 2010
Savannah- Lillian Harris Hinely, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at her residence under the care of Islands Hospice. Lillian was born in Thunderbolt and lived all of her life in Savannah. She attended Commercial High School and was a life-long member of Wesley Oak United Methodist Church. Together, she and her husband owned the Movie House Video Rental Store. Her greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Caring for children provided her with extreme happiness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis James Harris and Anna Beaty Harris and ...
Doris A. Patrick MAY 14, 1931 - NOV 10, 2010
Savannah- Doris A. Patrick, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. She lived most of her life in New Jersey before she and her husband retired to Savannah in 1990. She was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a Communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church where she was active in the Forever Young Group. Doris loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. Patrick, Jr. and sister, Michele Powers. She is survived by two sisters, Georgette Dutkiewicz of Charlotte, NC; Julie Powers of Manahawkin, NJ and many ...
Mary Helen Hardy Brightwell MAR 05, 1936 - NOV 09, 2010
Mary Helen Hardy Brightwell, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at her residence with her family by her side. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she was the Director of the Girl's Auxiliary and a Sunday school teacher for many years. Ms. Brightwell retired after 23 years of service with the Internal Revenue Service where she received the Gallatin Award bestowed by the Secretary of the Treasurer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie V. Brightwell, Sr. and Mae Pearl Edwards Brightwell and brother, Johnnie V. Brightwell, ...
Robert Strickland, Jr. FEB 22, 1963 - NOV 08, 2010
Savannah- Robert "Bear" Strickland, Jr., 47, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. Bear was born in Huntsville, Alabama but lived most of his life in Savannah. He was a 1981 graduate of Johnson High School and a Tour Guide with Old Town Trolley Tours. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 693 and a Communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. His parents, Robert Strickland, Sr. and Donna Beardon Strickland, and sister, Michele "Shelly" Strickland, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Terri Hood; nieces and nephews, Christina, Wesley and ...
Dewey F. Phillips SEP 21, 1921 - NOV 08, 2010
SAVANNAH – Dewey Fillmore Phillips, 89, died peacefully Monday, November 8, 2010, at 10:00 am, under the care of Savannah Commons. He was preceded in death by his wife Neta Hilton Phillips. He is survived by his son, William Ansley Phillips and daughter-in-law Gloria Phillips of Savannah, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at The New Vision Baptist Church of Savannah, Pastor Gary Bradham presiding. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will follow in ...
William Calder Avery MAY 27, 1928 - NOV 07, 2010
Savannah- William Calder "Bill" Avery, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and is preceded in death by his parents, Helen Paulsen Avery and Emmett Montrose Avery and his brother, Emmett M. Avery, Jr. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Christchurch School where he was awarded the prestigious Bishop's award. He attended the University of Virginia and University of Tennessee. He served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean conflict. He retired from Holcim U.S., Inc. as the Georgi ...
Gertrude Claus Burrows FEB 12, 1922 - NOV 07, 2010
Gertrude Claus Burrows Mrs. Gertrude Claus Burrows, 88, passed away at home November 7, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 12, 1922 and originally from Maspeth Queens, New York she spent her last four years in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years George Washington Burrows. "G & G" as they were known built a beautiful family together and had a wonderful life ultimately retiring to Palm Bay, FL where they enjoyed 30 years. Upon George's death in 2004 Gertrude made the move to Savannah to be closer to her family. She was also preceded in death ...
G. Ed Johnston SEP 22, 1911 - NOV 06, 2010
G. Ed Johnston On November 6, 2010, G. Ed Johnston of Savannah was surrounded by his loved ones and caregivers when he left this life. Born September 22, 1911 in Screven County, GA, Ed learned from a young age there to love the hobbies of hunting, fishing, and golfing as well as the Boy Scout's motto to "Do a Good Turn Every Day." He attended grade school, Savannah High School, and Armstrong College in Savannah before beginning his nearly life-long career in the transportation industry with Central of Georgia Railway. Ed who greatly preferred being called Ed to "Mr. Johnston" enlisted in the ...
Bobby Franklin Bragg NOV 11, 1931 - NOV 05, 2010
Savannah- Bobby F. Bragg, 78, was born on November 11, 1931 in Savannah, GA. Bobby graduated from Commercial High in 1950. He married the love of his life, Marion V. Downs in 1951. He retired from Southern Bell in 1989 after 38 years of service. A year later, he began a second career at Comcast retiring in 2008 at the age of 76. His passion in life was his family. He lived to love and take care of his wife and their children. He left a legacy of love. He loved nothing more than having his family over and cooking for them. He was a loyal fan of the Atlanta Braves. He was a decent, hard-workin ...
Thomas W. Ware, Sr. FEB 09, 1933 - NOV 05, 2010
Savannah - Thomas W. Ware, Sr. died at Select Specialty Hospital inside Candler Hospital on November 5, 2010 after an extended illness. He was devotedly cared for by his loving wife, Agnes, of 46 years until her death June 16, 2010. His loving children continued to care for him until his death. Tom was born to the late John D. and Mary Whalen Ware. He lived in Savannah his entire life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church throughout his childhood. He attended grade school at Sacred Heart School and graduated from Benedictine, class of 1951. He enjoyed his job at Morris Levy's Men's ...
William James Glasgow SEP 20, 1922 - NOV 04, 2010
SAVANNAH - William J. Glasgow, age 88, born and raised in Summit, New Jersey, died on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Bill was the youngest of seven children, and the only son. He was predeceased by all of his sisters, and by his dear wife, Catherine in 1996. Bill was a legend in the residential real estate business in the greater Summit area. He and his staff were a mighty presence in the marketplace, and although he had only six sales people in his office at any given time, he left his footprint, specializing in corporate transferees. For years, Bill spent week ...
George Reginald Kessler DEC 18, 1923 - NOV 03, 2010
SAVANNAH – George Reginald Kessler, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Mr. Kessler was a native of Savannah, GA and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, from 1943 until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed by Ductile Iron Company of America, from which he retired. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and painting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott E. Kessler and Lilla M. Kessler; two brothers, Elliott Marlin Kessler, and Richard Edward Kessler; and his wife of forty years, Virginia Marsh Kessler. He is survi ...
Geraldine Jones AUG 06, 2010 - NOV 02, 2010
Geraldine Mary "Gerry" Jones died on November 2, 2010. The daughter of Clayton and Mary Jones, she was born August 6, 1927, in New Braunsfel, Texas. She and her younger sister Bonnie grew up in San Antonio, Texas. A woman of deep faith and potent intelligence, Gerry embarked on a life wed to the exploration of God's engagement in the world and to the way the Presbyterian Church of the United States and later the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America PCUSA gave access to His message. She graduated from Trinity College in San Antonio and received her Master of Arts degree from ...
Clifford Rudolph Hepper OCT 10, 1922 - NOV 02, 2010
Savannah – Clifford Rudolph Hepper passed away on November 2, 2010. Clif was born October 20, 1922 in Guttenberg, New Jersey to Rudolph and Nellie Hepper. He graduated from New Jersey State Teachers College in education and then enlisted in the army during W.W.II and served in Central Europe and Northern France. During his service he was in the A.S.T.P. Civil Engineering Program at Penn State University. After service he returned to Penn State where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. While at Penn State he met his wife, Jean Lois Kincaid, and they were married on July 5, 1947. He was a m ...
Thelma Mae Faircloth Mason SEP 29, 1925 - NOV 01, 2010
Savannah - Thelma Mae Faircloth Mason, 85, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Emanuel County and lived in Savannah 53 years. She retired after 33 years from Kmart and was a dedicated member of Bible Baptist Church. Her husband, Joseph Leonard Mason and daughter, Faye Mason Malone preceded her in death. Surviving are children, Deborah J. Mason of St. Simons Island; Marcelle Godwin of St. Simons Island; Leonard Mason of Savannah; Tracy Mason of Brunswick; son-in-law, G.A. Malone of Statesboro; grandchildren, Bobby, Cassie, Dereck, Bryant, ...
Eva Blackburn Newton SEP 30, 1915 - NOV 01, 2010
Eva Blackburn Newton Nana, age 95, went to heaven, Monday, November 1, 2010. She was born and raised in Screven County, Georgia and is the last of 10 siblings. She is the widow of Ralph P. Newton, Sr. Together they owned and operated Newton's Grocery in downtown Savannah. In 1949 they moved their business to Sandfly where they continued until the 1970's. She has been a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church since 1957, where she was loved and respected by all. She is survived by her loving family, Ann and Bob Grotheer, Ralph Newton, Jr., her grandchildren, Joyce Ann and Hunter Leaf, Re ...
Mark Thomas Hutson MAY 24, 1966 - OCT 30, 2010
SAVANNAH- Mark Thomas Hutson passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 30 th 2010, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, South Carolina, at the age of 44 years young. He is survived by his mother Melody Sasser, father Morris Hutson, wife Tere Miller-Hutson, stepchildren Nichole Miller and Steven Miller, daughter-in-law Chrissy Miller, brothers Mike Hutson, David Hutson and sister Candace Hutson Ririe. He also leaves behind a loving grandmother June Sasser, aunt Ceryle Stewart and her husband Charles Stewart, uncle Johnny Sasser and his wife Annette, uncle Earnest Hutson and his wife E ...
Michael J. Anika MAY 18, 1934 - OCT 30, 2010
SAVANNAH – Michael J. Mike Anika, Jr., 76, died Saturday, October 30, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Everett, Massachusetts, he graduated from Everett High School and joined the United States Air Force. While stationed at Hunter Air Force Base, he met and married his wife, the former Mary Anne Reagin. After retiring from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant in 1973, they returned to Savannah. He worked for a number of years at Dan Vaden Chevrolet and later retired from the Hunter Club. Mike loved flying and held a private pilots license. He was an expert marksman and h ...
Rita Cecilia Caputo OCT 29, 2010 - OCT 29, 2010
Rita Cecilia McCoy Caputo, 86 passed away on October 28, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. Rita was born into a large Irish Catholic family in the "Mucklerat" neighborhood of Forest Hills, Pennsylvania January 5, 1924. Rita was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Alice McCoy, her husband, Dr. Louis Caputo, three brothers, Vincent, William, and Thomas Ford, and one sister, Valeria. Surviving siblings include Evelyn Gerald O'Brian, of Arizona, and Patrick Mary McCoy, of Ohio, and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Caputo, of West Virginia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Rita is ...
Eugene W. Weith AUG 31, 1922 - OCT 28, 2010
Eugene W. Weith, age 88 passed away on October 28, 2010 at home with his family. He was born on August 31, 1922, in Morgan Point, Arkansas to William and Gladys Weith. His family later moved to Cleveland, Ohio. From an early age until age 16 he lived in a Masonic Orphanage in Cleveland where he attended public schools. After graduating high school he was employed by the Glidden Paint Company, Sherwin Williams, Pittsburg Plate and Glass Company and W. C. Richards Industrial Paint Company. While employed at these various companies, he held positions of Product Manager, Market Manager and Technic ...
Judith Jennings Wood MAY 16, 1944 - OCT 27, 2010
Judith Jennings Wood, passed away at Memorial University Medical Center on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the age of 66. Since August 2000 she has been a resident of The Landings on Skidaway Island. The daughter of Mrs. Helen E. Jennings and the late Mr. William C. Jennings, Judy was born on May 16, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was raised in Westfield, New Jersey and Darien, Connecticut and attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio. For 25 years Judy was an Interior Decorator. Her firm, Hilltop Interiors, won several awards including Atlanta Magazine's Bathroom of the Year. Jud ...
Cody Bryant Burman SEP 12, 1983 - OCT 27, 2010
Cody Bryant Burman, 27, of Savannah, Georgia was killed by a drunk driver on October 27, 2010. He was born September 12, 1983 in Soldotna, Alaska. He was the son of Perry David Burman of Gordon, Wisconsin, and Barbara Lapworth Rolph of Pukalani, Hawaii. He attended Soldotna High School and Savannah State University. He was member of the U.S. Marines, the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Iraq. He was working for Moran Environmental Recovery as an environmental recovery technician. Cody was the Alaska Long Course Swimming Champion at age 10. He won numerous medals and awards for swimming ...
Robert Lee Harrison, III NOV 23, 1941 - OCT 26, 2010
Robert Lee Harrison, III, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Nashville, TN on November 23, 1941. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Nashville and then went on to attend Georiga Tech for two years. He was employed by Rich's Department Store in Atlanta and Savannah for forty years. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was involved in senior groups and many other church activities. He was a good Christian and a wonderful father to his two sons. He leaves to cherish his memory, Evelyn Claire Harrison, wife of forty- ...
Maree Elliott Zeigler APR 06, 1929 - OCT 26, 2010
Margaret Maree Elliott Zeigler SAVANNAH - Margaret Maree Elliott Zeigler, 81, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late Frank and Dolly Elliott. Maree was a 1947 graduate of Savannah High School, attended the University of Georgia and later graduated from Armstrong College in 1967. She was a longtime educator, having taught at Savannah Christian School, Benedictine Military School, and in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. Maree had a strong faith in the Lord and was a faithful communican ...
Cheryl Marie Alkazin APR 16, 1947 - OCT 25, 2010
Cheryl Marie Alkazin, 63, died October 25, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. She was a homemaker and loved cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delores Austin Alkazin Diamond and David Y. Alkazin. Surviving are her sister, Pamela A. Luzzi; uncle, Donald Austin and his wife, Ann; aunt, Joyce Austin Sharpe; uncle, Joseph Austin all of Savannah; and numerous cousins. Graveside Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2010 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Remembrances: Savannah-Chatham Human Society, ...
Elizabeth Guerry Poole MAY 08, 1961 - OCT 25, 2010
Vidalia-Elizabeth Guerry Poole of Baxley, GA, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 after a long illness. She was born on May 8, 1961, in Savannah GA. As a child she and her family moved to Idaho and then to North Carolina. She graduated from Scotland High School in Laurinburg, NC in 1979, where she was a majorette, ran track, and learned to play the guitar. After high school she attended Wingate College in NC, where she graduated with a degree in business. She lived most of her life in Savannah on Wilmington Island and worked at Savannah Wood Preserving Co. Elizabeth loved being out on the ...
Stephen Michael Walsh, Jr. DEC 07, 1966 - OCT 24, 2010
Guyton- Stephen Michael Walsh, Jr., 43, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Steve was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He loved his family and took joy in sharing activities with them, whether it be fishing, cooking or playing soccer. He was also a talented athlete, body builder and an avid cyclist. He lived the majority of his life in Savannah and was a 1985 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Michael Walsh, Sr. 1990. Steve is survived by his wife, Jennifer Wilkes Walsh and their two young daughters ...