Obituaries
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 ...
Martin "Steve" Baldwin FEB 03, 1943 - SEP 12, 2010
Martin "Steve" Baldwin, 67, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Savannah. Mr. Baldwin was born in Atlanta, GA on February 3, 1943, the son of the late Martin Luther and Mary Elizabeth Baldwin. He was retired from Canon Copier Services of Atlanta where he worked as a Business Equipment Repairman for many years. He was a member of The Sanctuary where he served as a Deacon for several years. Steve's sense of humor and rattlesnake tales will be sadly missed by family and friends. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his loving companion of 10 years, Helen P. Robinson of Savannah; sister, Joyce Kay and husban ...
Susan Sauls Matheny JUN 28, 1950 - SEP 12, 2010
Susan Sauls Matheny departed this life on September 12, 2010, after a long illness. Susan is predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Anne Sauls, a sister, Marie Sauls Naylor, and a brother, Grady Sauls. She is survived by her husband, MSG Michael Matheny; daughters Jennifer Fitsemons Shawn Harris and Amy West Chris of Savannah, sons Skip Rogers of Savannah, and Cameron Matheny of Fayetteville, NC; a sister, Jackie Royal of Washington; her dog, Daisy; a niece, nephew, a grand-niece and 2 grand-nephews of Charleston, SC; 6 grandchildren of Savannah; and scores of friends and loved ones ...
Dr. Gordon A. Law JAN 26, 1928 - SEP 11, 2010
Dr. Gordon A. Law, 82, passed away September 11, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and at the age of 3 returned with his parents to Belfast Northern Ireland and grew up there. As a US citizen he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany during World War II. Gordon received a Doctorate Degree from Washington State University and taught for many years at the University of Idaho where he was recently recognized with an Honorary Doctorate Degree for his work in developing their first radio and television department. He is retired from the US Government ...
Cornelius Jerome Dulohery, Jr. APR 07, 1938 - SEP 11, 2010
Tybee Island, GA - Cornelius Jerome Dulohery, Jr., "Jerry," passed away at home on Saturday, September 11. 2010 after a long illness. Born on April 7, 1938 in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of Cornelius and Mary Clare Dulohery. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Benedictine Military Academy and Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church before moving to Tybee Island 15 years ago when he joined St. Michael's Catholic Church. In 1970, he co-founded Dulohery and Weeks, I ...
Carol Everett AUG 24, 1945 - SEP 09, 2010
Carol Everett, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Queens, New York and lived most of her life in New Jersey, until moving to Savannah four years ago. Carol worked for Johnson and Johnson for twelve years and also was a customer service representative for several pharmaceutical companies. She and her husband owned and operated "The Everett's", an antiques and collectibles company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mary Brown. Carol is survived by her beloved husband of forty-five years, Thomas Everett, of Savannah. She will also b ...
Irene Law Capers FEB 09, 1940 - SEP 07, 2010
Irene Law Capers SAVANNAH - Irene Law Capers, 70, died September 7, 2010 at Candler Hospital. Born February 9, 1940, she was the second child of Samuel C. and Willie Mae Law. She became a high school teacher and taught for six years in the state of South Carolina before teaching for more than 25 years in Savannah, GA. She retired from Savannah High School in 1998 although she substitute taught for another two years. Irene left behind her mother Willie Mae Bryant, one sister Mary L. Brownlee, one brother Vincent L. Law, and a daughter Jeneen L. Capers. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturda ...
Mary Belle Pridgen MAY 21, 1918 - SEP 07, 2010
Mary Belle Hattrich Pridgen entered into eternal life on September 7, 2010. The daughter of William Hattrich and Mary Lewis Hattrich, she was born on May 21, 1918 in Millen, Georgia. She graduated from Millen High School before moving to Savannah. She graduated from Richard's Business College and worked at the Savannah Motor Supply Company before becoming a homemaker and mother. She was married to Morris Pridgen on September 21, 1940 in Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Andrew Pridgen, Sr. She is survived by her eldest son, Morris A. Pridgen Jr. ...
Danny Burke NOV 09, 1955 - SEP 05, 2010
Danny Burke, 54, died suddenly Sunday morning, September 5, 2010. Originally from Millen, GA, he resided in Savannah most of his life. He was a member of Local No. 188 Pipefitters and Welders Union. He also served in the United States Army and Georgia Army National Guard. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Burke and grandson, Zachary Lynn Hayes of Granite City, IL; brother, Gary Burke and his wife, Lise of SD; two sisters, Carolyn Canady and Sharon Jones of Savannah; two nephews, Andrew Jones of Savannah; Joseph Christopher of Independence, MO; step-father, John Blitch of Savannah. Visitation: 6 ...
Martha Osborne Adams AUG 22, 1930 - SEP 04, 2010
SAVANNAH - Martha Teka Osborne Adams, 80, formerly of Savannah, passed away peacefully September 4, 2010 surrounded by family at her daughter's home in Watkinsville, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Elton S. Osborne and Martha S. Osborne, and by her husband, John B. Adams. Teka attended The Pape School, Oldfields, and Finch College, then returned to Savannah where she was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Junior League, the Colonial Dames, the Savannah Golf Club, and the Oglethorpe Club. She was generous with her time and talents, sponsoring boys at Bethesda Home for Boys, ...
Dennis P. Lanier, Jr. SEP 23, 1918 - SEP 04, 2010
SAVANNAH – Dennis P. Lanier, Jr., or "Uncle Dee" as he was affectionately known, died at his residence on Saturday, September 4, 2010, under the exemplary care of Odyssey Hospice. Dennis was the widower of Norma R. Lanier to whom his loving devotion never wavered, even after her death. He was predeceased by his parents, Dennis P. Lanier, Sr. and Eulah Thompson Lanier; his brothers, Edwin, John, and Charles Lanier; and his sister, Marjorie L. Hahn. He is survived by his sons, David L. Carpenter, of West Palm Beach, FL and Vance Carpenter, of Windermere, FL; a grandson, Michael Carpenter; and ma ...
Curtis Yeomans JUN 06, 1933 - SEP 03, 2010
TYBEE ISLAND- Curtis Eugene Yeomans, 77, died September 3, 2010. Curtis was born June 6, 1933 on Barnard Street in Savannah, GA to Coy and Estelle Davis Yeomans. At an early age he became a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and Rev. Wilder was an inspiration to the young Curtis. Later as a member of the Jefferson Athletic Club, Curtis assumed such duties as Chief in charge of the Ice Cream Fountain and Do Not Drop the Pool Cue. If you drop the stick you get the paddle. As time passed Curtis played basketball and was #15 on a fourteen man team at Savannah High School. Curtis loved Savannah H ...
Joseph Clinton DuBois JUL 06, 1921 - SEP 01, 2010
Joseph Clinton DuBois July 6, 1921 – September 1, 2010 Jane Williams DuBois February 5, 1926 – September 21, 2011 KINGWOOD, TX – A graveside interment service for Savannah natives Jane Williams DuBois and Joseph Clinton DuBois will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. They are survived by two sons, Stephen D. DuBois and family of Delta Junction, AK, and J. Scott DuBois and family of Kingwood, TX, and one brother, A. Dewey Williams and family of Rock Hill, SC. Services will be conducted by The Rev. Linda Schussler-Williams of Louisvi ...
Sheila McAleer Kimker FEB 28, 1940 - AUG 31, 2010
THUNDERBOLT, GA – Sheila McAleer Kimker, 70, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at Hospice House. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was the Accounting Manager for Anderson Shipping Co. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Stephanie Kimker of Mt. Pleasant, SC and John and Sarah Kimker of Midway, GA; two grandchildren, Moira Grace Kimker of Midway, GA and Owen Kimker of Mt. Pleasant, SC; her brother and sister-in-law, Henry J. McAleer IV and Mildred "Midge" of Ellabell; her sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Ji ...
M. "Doug" Swaney JUL 02, 1951 - AUG 31, 2010
M. "Doug" Swaney, 59, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home in Guyton. Mr. Swaney was born in Ringgold, GA on July 2, 1951. He was employed by Jimco Integrated Services where he had worked for 28 years and had been a member of Local 474, International Union of Operating Engineers for 19 years. Mr. Swaney was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Swaney. He is survived by his children, Michael Douglas Swaney of TN, Jennifer Lynn Chaney and husband Michael of LaFayette, GA, Dwight Douglas Swaney and wife Angie of Guyton and Steven Anthony Swaney and wife Heather Marie of Springfield; 1 ...
Rosalee Shea Webster JAN 20, 1915 - AUG 30, 2010
Rosalee Shea Webster, 95, died Monday, August 30, 2010 in Savannah. Mrs. Webster was born in Savannah, GA on January 20, 1915, one of fourteen children of the late Joseph Familiar and Rosa Jones Shea. Rosalee was a longtime member of Montgomery Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Webster was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles E. "Bubba" Webster and son, Joe Webster. She is survived by her children, Susie Hudson of Charleston, SC, Herbie Webster, Sr. and wife Nancy of Savannah, Rosa Caine and husband Doug of Savannah, Meta Whitlock and husband Frank of North ...
Patricia Murphey Huskisson SEP 12, 1927 - AUG 30, 2010
Patricia Murphey Huskisson Savannah - Patricia Murphey Huskisson was born September 12, 1927 in Adrian, Michigan. She spent her childhood in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Atlanta. She attended the University of Georgia and Harrison-Draughon School of Commerce, before working as the secretary to the Dean of Students at Georgia Tech. While working at Tech, she was named the "Valentine Queen" by the Technique newspaper, and she met and married Tech Senior John C. Huskisson. Pat worked at GE and the couple raised their family in New York, Florida, and Savannah, Ga. Pat was extremely involved in volu ...
Mary Kathy LaFavor MAY 23, 1954 - AUG 29, 2010
Tybee Island- Mary Kathy LaFavor, 56, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 on Tybee Island. The Aiken, SC native had lived on Tybee Island for the past twenty-one years. She was a cashier at Publix for many years. An avid Keno player, Kathy loved wrestling and was a Nascar enthusiast. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Jaime Burns of Alpharetta, GA; her grandsons, Austin and Hunter Burns of Alpharetta; her brother and sister-in-law, James F. and Nancy LaFavor of Tybee Island; her former husband, William Burns of Marietta, GA; two special friends, Tim Falvey and Ike Liston; and ...
Bobby Lee Caldwell SEP 20, 1929 - AUG 29, 2010
Savannah, GA -- Bobby Lee Caldwell, 80, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 29th, 2010. Bob was born in Lutesville, MO and graduated from Woodland High School in Lutesville. He married Rosemary Sue Smith of Lutesville on July 9, 1949. Bob was a member of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and a Brother in the Masonic Trowel Lodge of Marble Hill, MO. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Rosemary Sue Caldwell; sisters, Bernie Caldwell Myers and Mary Schuler Crader; brother, Vernon Schuler; and parents Clyde and Elsie Lutes Caldwell. ...
Elmer Edward Reese MAR 17, 1928 - AUG 29, 2010
Elmer Edward Reese, 82, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA with family by his side. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, in 1928 on St. Patrick's Day to the late Clemens and Mary Reese. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Lois Helen Hartley Reese. While attending Coughlin High School, he was a star pitcher on the baseball team. After high school he played the trumpet in the U.S. Air Force. Following two years' service in the Air Force, Mr. Reese graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineerin ...
Thomas Ponder Reardon FEB 15, 1923 - AUG 28, 2010
Thomas Ponder Reardon, 87, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Savannah Square. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Mr. Reardon was a 1942 graduate of Benedictine Military School and served in the United States Army Air Force as an Aerial Engineer 2750 from 1943 until 1946. He served his trade at Charleston Navy Yard. He was retired from American Can Company as a Mechanical Supervisor of Metal and Tools and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Kate Reardon, brother, John M. Reardon, Jr., and sister, Mary Agnes Gunde ...
Phyllis Hunter Cary SEP 19, 1923 - AUG 27, 2010
Tybee Island - Phyllis Hunter Cary, 86, died August 27, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Alfred W. and Pauline Kness Hunter. Mrs. Cary was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving as a Sergeant during World War II. She moved to Tybee Island in 1947 and retired from the City of Tybee Island in 1998 as City Treasurer. She was a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church and volunteered with the Tybee Island Historical Society where she was named Woman of the Year in 1982. Her husband, Robert Floyd Cary, pr ...
Marty Dotson APR 23, 1957 - AUG 27, 2010
Martin "Marty" Andrew Dotson Martin Andrew Dotson, 53, died at home Friday, August 27, 2010. He was born in Atlanta, GA on April 23, 1957 and lived in Savannah most of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Eugene Dotson, and his sister Pamela D. Chance. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, attended the Citadel on a football scholarship, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Pharmacy. He is survived by his son, Drew Dotson, his mother, Margaret M. Dotson, sister, Angela Cail Chip, brothers, Gene Dotson, Jr., Marie, Kevin Dotson Bunny, and Denn ...