Obituaries
Edward James Whelan, Jr., M.D. JAN 22, 1931 - OCT 05, 2010
Edward J. Whelan, Jr., M.D. Physician – Athlete - Family Man - Irish Gentleman SAVANNAH – Dr. Edward J. Whelan, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep, at home and with his wife at his side, on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Dr. Whelan was born in Savannah January 22, 1931, the son of Edward James Whelan, M.D. and Louise Young Whelan of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. He attended Sacred Heart School and Benedictine Military School, graduating in 1948. He attended the University of Notre Dame, initially enrolling in the School of Theology, with ideas of a priestly vocation. He played semi-professional baseba ...
Margaret Green Bristow MAY 10, 1916 - OCT 04, 2010
SAVANNAH - Margaret Bristow, age 94, died peacefully Monday, October 4, 2010, at Hospice House Savannah. She was born May 10, 1916 in Leicester, England. Margaret moved to Ohio following her marriage to James Deem Bristow, a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne. After the death of her husband, she moved with her beloved son, Deem, to San Diego, California. Following the death of her son, Margaret made her home in Savannah with her daughter and son-in-law, Rosalind and Jack Brady. Margaret graduated from London Teachers' College and spent her working career as an elementary school teacher in England, ...
Ruth Martin Lacy SEP 28, 1920 - OCT 04, 2010
Ruth Martin Lacy, 90, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born September 28, 1920 in Mount Vernon, GA, to the late John E. and Mamie Hughes Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Oliver Lacy, and her daughter, Frances R. Lacy. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca L. Lacy, of Savannah, two sons, Lawrence Oliver Lacy, of Clifton Forge, VA, and Ralph Martin Lacy, of West Union, West Virginia, one sister, Nellie M. Gaskin, of Cottonwood, AZ, and four brothers, John E. Martin, Leon W. Martin, both of Savannah, James H. Mart ...
Bettie C. Jenkins SEP 07, 1925 - OCT 04, 2010
Bettie Cubbedge Jenkins, 85, died at her home on Wilmington Island on Monday, October 4, 2010, with her husband by her side. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Savannah on September 7, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Ivey Love Cubbedge and John Hurt Cubbedge of Savannah. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Hurt Cubbedge, Jr. and her sister, Harriet Cubbedge Phillips. Bettie Jenkins graduated from Savannah High School. After graduation, she met the love of her life, Hugh Ingles Jenkins, recently returned from World War II and a veteran of the Normandy Invasion. They were married on ...
Leonora Carolyn Huguenin Victor NOV 22, 1921 - OCT 02, 2010
Savannah, Georgia – Leonora "Noni" Carolyn Huguenin Victor, 88, died peacefully at home in Savannah on October 2, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Dr. Jules Victor, Jr. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Born in Valdosta, GA, Leonora spent her childhood on Roseland Plantation, Coosawhatchie, S.C., the ancestral home of her father, Edward Percy Huguenin, Jr. She graduated from Ridgeland High School and attended the nursing program at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami Florida. While there she met her beloved husband, to ...
Elizabeth Edenfield Mordecai JUN 26, 1917 - SEP 28, 2010
Elizabeth Edenfield "Babe" Mordecai Elizabeth Edenfield Mordecai, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Rivers Edge under the care of Islands Hospice. She was known by all of her many friends as "Babe". Babe was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She and her husband owned Mordecai Transfer and Storage. She was a volunteer for many years alongside her husband with the Alee Shriners where she was a Life Member of the Auxillary, a charter member of the Alee Shrine Patrol, and the Savannah Women's Club. She was also a member of the Exchangettes. She traveled for over 25 years with E ...
Thomas Howard Edwards, Jr. MAR 05, 1920 - SEP 28, 2010
Thomas Howard Edwards, Jr. Thomas Howard Edwards, Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on March 5, 1920 to the late Thomas H. and Iva Robinson Edwards. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a graduate of the University of Georgia. Thomas was a long-time member of Southside Baptist Church. He retired in 1979 as an administrator from the Chatham County Board of Education after more than 36 years of service. Upon retirement, he enjoyed supporting several Savannah organizations and spending ti ...
Myrtice Draughon Haskell NOV 01, 1919 - SEP 28, 2010
Myrtice Draughon Haskell - SAVANNAH - Myrtice Draughon Haskell of Savannah died at the age of ninety on September 28, 2010. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Wilmington Island, in the company of loved ones. Mrs. Haskell was born in Macon on November 1, 1919, the daughter of James Draughon and Myrtice Harris Draughon, both of Savannah. The family returned to Savannah when Mrs. Haskell was a small child, and she attended local schools, graduating from Savannah High School in 1937. She attended what was then Armstrong Junior College, where she was president of the freshman class and ...
Linda Portwood Flowers DEC 10, 1945 - SEP 27, 2010
Wilmington Island - Linda Portwood Flowers, 64, died Monday, September 27, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Mattie Green Portwood. Mrs. Flowers returned to Savannah in 2005 from living around the world as she followed her husband throughout his military career. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her sister, Wylene McVey preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Charles "Chuck" Flowers of Savannah; son, Jeffrey Charles Flowers and his wife, Tammy of Washington, DC; daughter, Lisa A ...
Mary Ramsey Hunter NOV 06, 1926 - SEP 26, 2010
SAVANNAH - Mary Ramsey Hunter, 83, died Sunday, September 26, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Colleton County, South Carolina native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church and the Woodmen of the World. Mrs. Hunter retired in 1989 from Memorial Medical Center after twenty-one years of service. Surviving are her children, Walter McFarlane and Malinda McFarlane; a step-son, Edward Ray McFarlane; a brother, Everett Ramsey of Tillman, SC; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 5:00 pm until 7:0 ...
Joan L. Hemmerle MAR 29, 1937 - SEP 25, 2010
Joan L. Hemmerle, 73, of Savannah, GA, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Hatfield, Pa., Joan was a thirty-year resident of Wilmington Island and worked as the bookkeeper and office manager for the Wilmington Island Club formerly the Sheraton Savannah Resort and Country Club. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer where she taught Sunday school for many years. Surviving are her four children: daughter and her partner, Sharon L. Amspacher and Shelley T. Weil of Telford, PA; daughter and her partner, Cheryl A. Hemmerle and ...
Kathryn Twiggs Curran SEP 29, 1977 - SEP 24, 2010
Kathryn Twiggs Curran, 32, born September 29, 1977 in Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of the morning on September 24, 2010. Kathryn loved and was loved by all who knew her. Her courage, determination, and attitude defined her beyond her circumstances, and she became an enduring, shining, inspiration to all. She had a contagious enthusiasm for life as well as a passion for music, children's literature, babies, good news, friendly gatherings, delicious food, hugs, birthdays, and the color purple which she enjoyed, shared, and spread all across the land ever ...
Jewel Hendrix Smith MAR 14, 1923 - SEP 21, 2010
Savannah – Jewel Hendrix Smith, age 87, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Savannah. The Bulloch County native graduated from Georgia Southern College with a degree in Early Elementary Education. Mrs. Smith retired from Savannah High School. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and a volunteer at Calvary Day School. Surviving are a son, Fred A. Hill of Savannah; two daughters, Julie H. DeLoach of Savannah and Lynn Goodman of Indianapolis, IN; a brother, Carroll Hendrix of Statesboro; two sisters, Barbara Martin of Statesboro and Mary Hilda Clark of Fleming; five grandchildren, Jessica J ...
Terry Lee McCoy AUG 07, 1954 - SEP 18, 2010
Terry Lee Williams McCoy, 56, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. She was born August 7, 1954 in Radford, Virginia to the late Clayton and Virgie Williams. She graduated in the last class of Dublin High School in 1972 and attended Virginia Western Community College. Terry was a resident of Savannah for the past twenty years and was employed for eighteen years with the Small Business Assistance Corporation. She was previously employed for fifteen years as Assistant Vice-President of Crestar Bank now SunTrust Bank in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a member of the Wilmington ...
William George Bauer AUG 18, 1927 - SEP 18, 2010
Savannah- William George Bauer 83 of Savannah Georgia went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2010 after a long illness. Bill was born August 18, 1927 in Woodside, NY son of the late Jerome and Agnes Bauer. He was a graduate of Marcquette University. He was a World War II Veteran proudly serving in the Naval Armed Guard followed by his service on the USS Missouri. He had an illustrious 40 year career starting with Grumman Aircraft in New York in 1952 then being a pivotal force in bringing Grumman to Savannah in 1967 where it became Gulfstream Aerospace from where he retir ...
Carl F. Coe JUL 14, 1922 - SEP 18, 2010
Carl Francis "Casey" Coe, age 88, passed away Saturday morning, September 18, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. The Arlington, Virginia native attended Washington and Lee High School where he was Captain of the Cadet Corps and a member of the varsity football team. During World War II, Casey served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Radar Specialist, having successfully completed radar and communication training courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Along with his brother, Bill, he owned and operated Virginia Appliance and Service Co. in Arlington for nearly 25 years until his ...
William H. Bowen DEC 10, 1926 - SEP 18, 2010
William H. Bowen, 83, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 in Savannah. Mr. Bowen was born in Miami, FL on December 10, 1926, the son of the late William S. and Pauline Pike Bowen. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving proudly during World War II. William was retired from National Cash Register Company where he worked in sales for many years. Aside his employment with NCR he was also a Restaurateur. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife of 22 years, Ava Bridges Bowen; sons, Mark Bowen and wife Barbara of Columbia, SC, Doug Bowen and wife Susan of Fountain Inn, SC; step-daughters, ...
Theresa Jones Williby DEC 27, 1925 - SEP 17, 2010
SAVANNAH - Theresa Jones Williby, 84, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010, at Westview Nursing Home. She lived in the Pittsburgh, PA area for most of her life before moving to Savannah twenty years ago. Theresa was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Legion of Mary. Her husband, John Albert Williby, Sr. and son, Michael Thomas Williby preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, John Albert Williby, Jr of Savannah; three daughters, Jean Ann Colon of Coral Springs, FL, Marian T. Larson of Savannah, and Gemma Marie Soper of Rin ...
William E. Foley MAY 03, 1927 - SEP 17, 2010
SAVANNAH - The Reverend Doctor William E. Foley, a retired Episcopal Priest and former trustee of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, died on Sept. 17 in Savannah, GA. Father Foley's ministry spanned four decades and included positions at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, TX; Calvary and St. George's Church, New York, NY; Church of the Good Shepherd, Waban, MA; St. John's Church, Beverly Farms, MA; and St. Matthew's Church in Bedford, NY, from which he retired as Rector in 1993. He was the author of numerous sermons and several articles on the art of preaching, as wel ...
Alan "A.B." Bills JUN 05, 1948 - SEP 16, 2010
Lawrenceville, GA – L. Alan "A.B." Bills, age 62, passed away September 16, 2010 surrounded by his family after a three-year battle with prostate cancer. He was born June 5, 1948 in Springfield, MO and graduated from Glendale High School in 1966. Alan was a veteran of the United States Army and served one tour in Vietnam as a decorated helicopter pilot in the Big Red One Division. After completing his tour, he was assigned to Fort Stewart, GA and remained in Savannah, GA for 25 years. He was a successful restaurateur and affiliated with Spanky's for many years in both Savannah and Athens, GA. ...
James Lee Bonnette NOV 10, 1920 - SEP 16, 2010
Major James Lee Bonnette, USA, Ret. SAVANNAH – Major James Lee Bonnette, USA, Ret., 89, died Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Hospice House. The Alexandria, LA native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and his Master's degree from Duke University. Major Bonnette, a veteran of World War II, served in the 31st Medical Group of the United States Army from 1942 until his retirement in 1957, following twenty years of service. Following his military career, Major Bonnette began a twenty year career in education, sixteen of those years ...
Mary Jean Wittmann Corcoran APR 07, 1959 - SEP 15, 2010
Savannah- Mary Jean Corcoran, 51, died suddenly, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Candler Hospital. Jean was a native of St. Louis, Missouri. After moving to Savannah with her husband eleven years ago, she worked with Tyson Enterprises, Vista Care and State Farm Insurance Company. Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Mary Wittmann and nephew, Daniel Davis. Survivors include her husband, Michael Corcoran of Savannah; father, Merle R. Wittmann of St. Louis, MO; two brothers, Robert Wittmann of Howell, MI, John Wittmann of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Sue Crawford twin of St. Louis, ...
Mary Alice Brown Williams MAR 11, 1920 - SEP 15, 2010
Savannah- Mary Alice Brown Williams went to live with her Lord & Savior Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born and raised in Savannah and a graduate of the old Savannah High School. In 1939, she went on to obtain her Associates Degree from Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC. In 1941, she then attended and graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA where she obtained her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Mary Alice went on to teach in the Chatham County public school system and eventually retired after many years of teaching third grade ...
Ruth Cubbedge Shuman FEB 03, 1928 - SEP 15, 2010
Cordele, Georgia - Ruth Cubbedge Shuman, 82, died September 15, 2010. She was born in Screven County, Georgia, daughter of the late Otis and Laura Cubbedge. She lived in Savannah for 65 years and was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church. Mrs. Shuman worked for Union Camp for 15 years and later worked for Calvary Baptist Church Daycare in the nursery where she loved working with the small children. Mrs. Shuman was well known in Savannah for her 15 layer chocolate cakes and was featured in the Food Section of the Savannah Morning News. Surviving are her loving husband of sixty-five years, Henry ...
Nancy W. Loe DEC 26, 1928 - SEP 15, 2010
SKIDAWAY ISLAND – Nancy Warlick Loe, who loved her husband, Fred, her family, her friends, Savannah, hunting for seashells, and painting in watercolors – and who never failed to take delight in the view over the marshes – died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the age of 81. She enjoyed life right up to the end, having recently returned from a weeklong trip to Captiva Island, Florida, where she and Fred celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by family. She was born and grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she met her true love, then recently returned from WWII, on the campus of Southe ...
Robert Gallatan Drane APR 23, 1927 - SEP 13, 2010
Hiawassee, GA - Robert Bob G. Drane passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 after a long illness. Born on April 23, 1927 in St. Petersburg, FL, he grew up in Savannah and lived in Atlanta and Hiawassee. He was the son of the late Louis and Clifford Jane Drane and had many fond memories of growing up on Isle of Hope. He was preceded in death by brothers Louis and Thomas Drane and his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Drane Dasher. He served in the Merchant Marines and the Army Medical Core during World War II and was called as a member of the Army Reserves during the Korean War. Following the war h ...
Thad W. Sapp SEP 09, 1912 - SEP 13, 2010
Savannah – Mr. Thad W. Sapp, 98, died Monday, September 13, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Glennville, GA on September 9, 1912. He was retired from Eli Witt Co. in Savannah where he was employed as a salesman. He was also a salesman at Livingston Drugs and Havana Tampa Cigar, Savannah, GA and Metter Drugs, Metter, GA. He was a member of Primitive Baptist Church on Tibet in Savannah, GA. His wife, Beaulah preceded him in death, as well as his parents, Ettie Lynn and Reppard Sapp and brothers, Hazel Sapp, O.D. Sapp and Earnest Sapp. Surviving is a daughter, Teresa Wasco, SC; broth ...
Noel Capps Bullock JAN 11, 1929 - SEP 12, 2010
SAVANNAH – Noel Capps Bullock, 81, died September 12, 2010 after a long illness. Born January 11, 1929 in Jacksonville, NC, Mr. Bullock had lived in Savannah since 1953. He was employed by Flexlume South, a leading north Florida sign company followed by twelve years in design and production with Jordan Neon Sign Co. of Savannah. In 1965 he founded Sign Mart, Inc., retiring in 1990. The business celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. Mr. Bullock was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple, past president and life member of American Business Clubs AMBUCS, and was voted "Mr. Ambuc" in 1972 by the ...