Obituaries
Nina Silla Martin APR 29, 1923 - JUL 26, 2010
Savannah- On Monday, July 26, 2010, Mrs. Nina Sills Martin passed away peacefully to be with her Lord. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John David Martin. Surviving are her son, John Graham Martin of Savannah; three grandsons, Graham Christopher of Midway, John David of Savannah, and James Eli Martin of Gainesville, GA; sister, Nora "Ted" Nelson of Pembroke and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial wi ...
James Sullivan Bond, III OCT 29, 1938 - JUL 26, 2010
SAVANNAH – James Sullivan Bond III, 71, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Savannah and a resident of Talahi Island. He was a graduate of Texas Tech University and served in the United States Air Force. After retiring from Gulfstream Aerospace, he captained a privately owned boat and then the City of Savannah ferry boats. At the time of his death, he was employed with the Savannah Bar Pilots Association. He was a member of St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church, the Savannah Yacht Club, and the Savannah Sports Fishing Club. He was p ...
Christopher Charles Lee OCT 09, 1954 - JUL 25, 2010
Tybee Island- Christopher Charles Lee passed away on July 25, 2010 after a brief illness. Chris was born in Savannah on October 9, 1954. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1972 and later graduated from Georgia State University. Chris was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Dana Lee, Jr. and his mother, Joy McGinn Lee. Survivors include his father, Jack D. Lee, Sr. of Savannah; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Joy Lee Wood and H. Grey Wood Jr.; niece and nephew, Mary Lauren Wood and Kevin C. Wood of Birmingham, AL. A private graveside service will be held in the Greenwich Sectio ...
Beth Williamson Boone MAY 31, 1928 - JUL 25, 2010
Beth Williamson Boone SAVANNAH – Beth Williamson Boone died on July 25, 2010 at Savannah Commons surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her son Gary Croom. Beth was a lifetime member of the Couples Sunday School Class of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Alee Temple Patrol Auxiliary. She served as president of both organizations. She was also a member of the Tybee Light Shrine Club. She enjoyed a forty year career in ladies apparel originating at Levy's of Savannah. Her employment continued at Hogan's, and then Town and Country, and Beth retired as owner of Beth ...
Captain Absalon Galapon Agustin, Jr. OCT 25, 1968 - JUL 24, 2010
Captain Absalon Galapon Agustin, Jr., 41, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 in Georgetown, Exumas, Bahama Islands. Absalon was born on October 25, 1968 in Maddela, Quirino, Philippines. He attended The Philippine Maritime Institute and was a Professional Mariner. He was the First Mate of the Motor Yacht Rebecca, having worked on the vessel for twelve years. Absalon is survived by a host of loving family and friends. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Fox &am ...
John Patrick Carroll NOV 12, 1928 - JUL 22, 2010
John Patrick Carroll, 81, the son of Raymond Daniel and Jean Mahoney Carroll, died suddenly Friday July 23, 2010. John grew up in Monticello, NY. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1946. He enlisted in the Marines and served for two years. He wrote letters home that spoke of hard work, basketball, and traveling. John graduated from St. Lawrence University where he played varsity basketball and met lifetime friends. In 1952, he moved to Manhattan with college friends to pursue a career. He became a partner at Canney Bowen & Associates and had a successful career as an executive ...
John Willis Covington NOV 30, 1925 - JUL 22, 2010
John Willis Covington, 84, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 Memorial University Medical Center. He was a native of Jenkins County and retired as a truck driver of over 40 years. He retired from Glenn Lee Trucking Company, after 17 years. He was preceded in death by his son, James Leon Covington, his grandson, William Charles Bledsoe, one sister, Tommie Lee Kent, two brothers, Bruce Covington and Shelton Covington. He is survived by one son, John Keith Judy Covington, of Homer, GA, three daughters, Phyllis Mark Simons, of Savannah, Sherri Mark Cadman, of Savannah, and Jessica Bledsoe Covingt ...
Delma Hiott APR 04, 1923 - JUL 22, 2010
Delma Thompson Hiott Delma Thompson "Nannie" Hiott died at home on July 22, 2010. She was born April 4, 1923 in Erin, Alabama, but lived most of her life in Savannah. A daughter of William Edgar and Irene Finch Thompson deceased, she was the widow of Archie Bradford Hiott and was also predeceased by a sister, Ruth Thompson Metzger and a brother, Taze Thompson. She was a homemaker and was a former member of Clyo United Methodist Church and of Calvary Baptist Temple. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Hiott Nichols Pete, son, Mark Bradford Hiott Connie, daughter-in-law, Connie Stevens Hiott ...
Robert Edgar Stanley, Jr. OCT 31, 1934 - JUL 21, 2010
Robert Edgar "Bobby" Stanley, Jr., 75, died July 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of the Robert E. Stanley, Sr. and Eddie Lou Gloer Stanley. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and received an Associate's degree from Armstrong Junior College. Mr. Stanley was employed for over 39 years with Savannah Electric and Power Company/The Southern Company serving as a cable splicer and at retirement, the supervisor of the underground utilities. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where he was a member of the Ralph Finnegan Sunday School Class and also a member of the E ...
Edna Sheppard Dukendorf JAN 18, 1926 - JUL 21, 2010
Edna Sheppard Dukendorf, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. She is survived by her cherished husband and best friend of 64 years, Edward Dukendorf. Loving mother of Kathy Puljung and Colleen Larry Ortman. Dear grandmother of Erik Natalie Puljung, Elizabeth Jimmy Chiminski, Heather Puljung and the late Joseph Ortman. Edna had 3 great grandchildren, Tyler, Jimmy and Jack. Edna is also survived by one brother, Mike Sheppard. She was born on January 18, 1926 in Clarksville, Tennessee, daughter of John Wesley Sheppard and Martha Gibbs Sheppard. She was preceded in d ...
Genevieve Duda Merk MAY 09, 1922 - JUL 21, 2010
Genevieve Duda Merk, 88, died July 21, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, daughter of the late Andrew and Rosa Sanna Duda. Mrs. Merk lived in Savannah since 1967 and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her husband, John Merk preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Vivian Merk of Mandeville, LA; John Merk of Houston, TX; Paul Merk and his wife, Nancy of Savannah; Michael Merk of Bartlesville, OK; Kathy Todd of Savannah; six grandchildren, Ethan Merk, Rachel Merk, Chris Todd, Emilee Robertson, ...
Jerry Butch Smith - JUL 20, 2010
Gerald R. "Butch" Smith Jerry "Butch" Smith, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 with his family by his side after battling a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a native of Savannah and was a 1956 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a 1961 graduate of the University of Georgia. Butch was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and was retired after many years in the import vehicle business. He was an avid golfer and a huge supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Smith and Thomas Smith, and his sister, Peggy Gallaghe ...
Delores Austin Diamond JAN 13, 1925 - JUL 20, 2010
Delores Austin Diamond, 85, died July 20, 2010 at her residence under the care of Sincare Personnel of Savannah and Hospice Savannah, Inc. The lifelong resident of Savannah and was a homemaker and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard F. Diamond. Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl M. Alkazin and Pamela A. Luzzi both of Savannah; brothers, Donald Austin and his wife, Ann of Savannah; Joseph Austin of Savannah; sister, Joyce Sharp of Savannah; several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors ...
Olive Virginia Waters FEB 25, 1919 - JUL 20, 2010
Olive Virginia Waters, 91, died July 20, 2010 at Savannah Specialty Care. She was born in New York, NY where she lived most of her life until she retired to Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Orville Waters, Jr. Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia Waters of Richmond Hill, GA; son, Francis Waters and his wife, Mary of Forest Hills, NY; and their children, Christopher Waters and his wife, Laura of Whitestone, NY; and Stephen Waters of Forest Hills, NY: son, Frank Waters and his wife, Tammi of Bayside, NY; and their children, Jason and Jared Waters of Bayside, NY; and great g ...
Len Stark Davis JUN 14, 1951 - JUL 19, 2010
Len Stark Davis, 59 passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. He was born June 14, 1951 in San Jose, California. Len is survived by his wife; Caralee Davis, of Savannah, one son; Ryan Davis, of Santa Monica, CA, two daughters; Aimee Shon Kendall, of Tega Cay, SC, and Rebecca Jordan, of Savannah. He is also survived by his mother; Gloria Alex, two sisters; Angel Robert, and Fawn, all of California and his five grandchildren; Ariel, Jacob, Kolson, Cade, and Ryder. Len loved his family, his friends, and especially loved playing golf at The Landings. A Memorial Service will be held, 3:00 p.m., Saturday, ...
Charles Travis Simons OCT 22, 1933 - JUL 19, 2010
Charles Travis Simons, Sr., 76, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Hospice House. Charles was born October 22, 1933 to the late James and Bessie Simons. He was retired from the United States Air Force where he served as a Golf Pro. He served at several different bases including the Harman Air Force Base in New Foundland, Canada, Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana, and Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. He was a member of the 308th at Hunter Army Airfield and Post 184 in Thunderbolt. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman and golfer, having played for many ye ...
James Julian "Corky" Butler DEC 20, 1949 - JUL 19, 2010
James Julian Butler Jr. Corky, born December 20, 1949, passed away at home on July 19, 2010. He was born in Metter, GA, but lived in Savannah all his life. He attended H.V. Jenkins High School where he played varsity football and met his high school sweetheart and love of his life. He served in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War. He started his professional career as the owner of Corky's Feed, Seed and Hardware on Ogeechee Road. He owned and operated Butler Brother's Lawn and Landscape Company and J. Butler Rental Company. He was an avid golfer and was devoted to his wife and famil ...
William M. "Buddy" Moncrief JUN 06, 1933 - JUL 18, 2010
William M. "Buddy" Moncrief, 77, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 in Savannah. Mr. Moncrief was born in Bryan County on June 6, 1933. He was a truck driver for many years as well as being a member of the Elks Lodge in Savannah. In addition to his parents Mr. Moncrief was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Dolores Foran Moncrief. He is survived by his son, Thomas W. "Tom" Moncrief and wife Tammy of Troy, MI; grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Moncrief; aunt, Annette Harrelson of Columbia, SC and close friend, Shirley Owens of Savannah. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Fox & Weeks Funer ...
Donald Harvey Wilson - JUL 17, 2010
Blitchton - Donald Harvey Wilson, 68, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1941 in Romeo, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Masters degree in Business. He was employed by AT&T for over 20 years before moving to Raleigh, NC to assist in the rehab of houses. He worked for the City of Savannah for 5 years as the Assistant Director of Inspections, and also The Landings Association as the Architectural Director and retired from Chatham County as the Assistant Building official. Donald served proudly from 1962 until 1968 in the United ...
Anne Colvin "Betty" Halligan OCT 15, 1917 - JUL 17, 2010
Anne Elizabeth Colvin "Betty" Halligan, 92, died July 17, 2010 at Savannah Square. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Dennis and Anastasia Lawler Colvin. Mrs. Halligan was a graduate of Savannah High School. She was a vice president with Palmer & Cay Insurance Company where she served as the first female on the board of directors until her retirement. She was a communicant of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society where she volunteered for many years, member of the DAR, Huntingdon Club and a longtime volunteer with the Historic Sava ...
Jean Morgan Weinbrecht MAY 06, 1921 - JUL 16, 2010
Jean Morgan Weinbrecht Jean Morgan Weinbrecht, 89, of Savannah passed away July 16, 2010 at Hospice House of Savannah. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John Weinbrecht. Born May 6, 1921 in McCullough, Alabama, she lived the majority of her life in Savannah. She was retired from a 37 year career with the National Weather Service at Travis Field as a weather forecaster. After retirement, she traveled extensively all over the world. She also became an avid bridge player. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Bill Weinbrecht, ...
Walter C. Coward, III AUG 30, 1959 - JUL 16, 2010
Walter Craven Coward, III, 50, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born August 30, 1959 in Savannah. Walter was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he was involved in the music program with the youth. He loved to sing, play guitar and write music. He was the lead guitar player in the Walton James Band in Atlanta and was a 1977 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He is survived by his parents, Walter C. Coward, Jr. and Dolores Lynn Coward, of Savannah, his brother and sister-in-law, Edward S. and Rebecca Coward, of Ohio, his former wife, Loren Co ...
Edwin Williams Carson, Jr. - JUL 13, 2010
Wilmington Island, Georgia. Edwin Williams Carson, Jr., age 89, died peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2010, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Wilmington Island. Eddie was a veteran of World War II. He left his work in the Savannah ship yards to enlist in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for three years, and served aboard the USS Honolulu during the Philippine Liberation. Petty Officer First Class Carson received the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Star and the Victory Medal. After returning from service, he jo ...
Andrew J. Howard FEB 23, 1925 - JUL 13, 2010
Andrew J. "Red" Howard, 85, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Brooklet, Georgia, son of the late John R. and Mary Waters Howard. Mr. Howard served in the United States Navy being honorably discharged in 1945. He retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1990 after 43 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Burnette Howard. Surviving are four daughters, Sandra Howard of Savannah; Penny Howard of Rincon; Judy Christie and her husband, Lynn of Rincon; Donna Mullis and her husband, Mark of League City, TX; two so ...
Robert "Bud" Knepton - JUL 11, 2010
Robert White Knepton Mr. Robert "Bud" Knepton of Savannah, 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and at the time of his death was retired from Grumman and Gulfstream Aerospace where he worked for 49 years. Robert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Young Knepton, and his son, Peter, his granddaughter, Linda Morris, and her children, Duncan, Ariel, and Gage. His remains will be cremated in a private service. Remembrances: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - http://www.stjude.org/ P ...
Evelyn Diane Waldhour Mosley Forkner OCT 27, 1944 - JUL 10, 2010
Savannah- Evelyn Diane Forkner, 65, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a native of Savannah and graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1963. For over twenty years, she was a Chief Residential Appraiser with the Chatham County Tax Assessors Office. She was the most wonderful mother and a great friend to many. Survivors include her sons, Ashley Dale Mosley Robin and Jeffery Mosley Tara, all of Savannah; two grandchildren, and two brothers, Woody Waldhour of Atlanta and Bennie Ward of Tybee Island. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Jul ...
Paul Augustus Stuhlreyer, Jr. DEC 28, 1924 - JUL 10, 2010
SAVANNAH - Paul A. Stuhlreyer, Jr, 85, died July 10th in Savannah, Georgia. Paul was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Walnut Hills High School. After serving in the Army's Air Force in World War II he attended Miami University where he was a member of Sigma Chi. He joined the Diem and Wing Paper Company and spent his entire career there serving as President and CEO. While at Diem and Wing he served on the Strathmore Paper Company Advisory Board, Miami University Business School Advisory Board, and the Board of Trustees of The Cincinnati Country Club. He was a member of Gyro, The Com ...
Jack O. Cantrell, Sr. JUL 09, 2010 - JUL 09, 2010
TYBEE ISLAND – Jack O. Cantrell, 85, of Tybee Island died Thursday July 8, 2010 after a short illness. He was a native of Charleston, West Virginia. He lived on Wilmington Island and Tybee Island, GA for 45 years. After graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School, he attended Morris Harvey College before enlisting in the US Army in WWII. He served as a medic and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, he graduated with a BS in Forestry from West Virginia University with Highest Honors. After serving his country again in Korea in the US Army, he went to work for Gair Woodlands and later C ...
Clarence H. Mittelsteadt DEC 29, 1923 - JUL 08, 2010
SAVANNAH, GA - Clarence Mittelstaedt, 86, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010. Clarence was son of the late August and Helene Mittelstaedt and was preceded in death by his beloved wife Hildegarde "Hilde" Wege Mittelstaedt. A native of Manawa, Wisconsin, Clarence was born and worked on the family farm until joining the United States Army in January of 1945. Following training at Fort Sheridan, Illinois and Fort Fannin, Texas, Clarence served his country in Okinawa and Korea and was honorably discharged from military service as a staff sergeant in December of 1946. Clarence returned to his famil ...