Obituaries
Thomas M. Ryle, Sr. OCT 20, 1922 - MAR 09, 2010
Thomas Monroe Ryle, Sr. SAVANNAH – Tommy Ryle, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Tara of Thunderbolt, after a long illness. Born in Macon, GA he spent the greater part of his life in Savannah. Tommy was a graduate of Savannah High School where he excelled in many sports. He was a member of the 1942 Savannah High School football team that won the state championship. He still had the football from that game that he kept as a memento. He also played semi-pro baseball before he became a serious golfer. He later became a class "A" golf professional and operated Bacon Park Golf Course for m ...
Patricia Ann Herring AUG 17, 1951 - MAR 09, 2010
Patricia Ann Brannen Herring, 58, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah and her family. The Savannah native was a longtime employee of K Mart / K Mart Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Brannen. She is survived by her mother, Lois L. Brannen, daughter and son-in-law, Janice E. and Allen Whitsell, of Bloomingdale, and her son, Joseph P. Herring, of Savannah. She is also survived by four brothers, William Brannen and his wife, Anne, of Camden, S.C., Emmett Brannen and his wife, Louise, of Bloomingdale, Dale Brannen and his wife ...
Margaret Turner Cox MAR 06, 1926 - MAR 09, 2010
Margaret Turner Cox, 84, wife of the late Joe Cox Captain Sandy, and beloved mother of Cindy Cox, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 after a brief illness. Margaret was born in Lexington, KY on March 6, 1926 and resided in Savannah with her husband and daughter from 1965. Margaret pursued a career as a travel agent for many years, and her adventurous spirit took her and daughter Cindy to some interesting corners of the world. She is also survived by her brother Joe; her stepdaughters, Terry Cox and Connie Hicks; Connie's daughters, Bekah Hicks and Hannah Zeno, and Hannah's son Aden. Margaret will be ...
Elizabeth Taylor Wilson AUG 09, 1908 - MAR 09, 2010
Savannah-Elizabeth Taylor Wilson died Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Mattye Waller Taylor and Henry Murray Taylor. A former resident of Macon, she moved to Savannah in 1947. She was the widow of Edward Junkin Wilson. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Gordonston Garden Club and for 31 years, a volunteer of Candler Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2010 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests t ...
Leona S. Clements JUN 20, 1920 - MAR 09, 2010
Sally Leona Clements SAVANNAH - Sally Leona Clements, 89, of Savannah passed away on the morning of March 7 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in McCrae, Georgia on June 20, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Johnny R Clements, her mother, Doshie Rogers Bennett, her father, Dewey Bennett and her brother George Bennett. She is survived by her two children Edward J Clements, of Savannah, and Joyce C Morris Vernon of Port Wentworth, her siblings Reuben Bennett, Alma Bennett and Madeline Carter, all of Savannah, her seven grandchildren, Samuel Clements Mary, ...
William Charles Hall APR 09, 1995 - MAR 07, 2010
William "Will" Charles Hall, 14, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010. He was born April 9, 1995, son of Charles Wayne Hall and Era Brown Hall of Savannah, Georgia. A strong spirit kept Will with his family and friends for many joyful times throughout his life. Will is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents; William C. Hall and Charline S. Hall. His maternal grandparents, Orvile Eugene and Rae Yielding Brown, preceded him in death. Will was loved by many aunts and uncles, Carolyn Garner Yielding, David and Shirley Brown, John and Barbara Brown, Charlie and Mary Brown, Keith and Beverly B ...
Pauline Logan Lamb JAN 17, 1917 - MAR 07, 2010
Pauline Logan Lamb, 93, died March 8, 2010 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Washington County, January 17, 1917. She moved to Savannah in 1939 and was a homemaker. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, N.W. Lamb. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward Lamb and Judy Lamb. She has two granddaughters, Sherry Boswell Clay and Leslie Lamb, three great grandchildren and a very special nephew and his wife, Elmo and Tillie Hopkins and several other nieces and nephews. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March ...
Kathryn Herren Lynes DEC 16, 1926 - MAR 07, 2010
Kathryn Herren Lynes, 83, died March 7, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Atlanta, daughter of the late Calvin Van Herren and Minnie Brannon Herren. She moved to Savannah in 1960 and was a homemaker. Mrs. Lynes was a member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church on Tybee Island where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Tybee Optimist Club. Her daughters, Patricia Gayle Lynes and Mary Linda Bucher preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, James C. Lynes, Jr., of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, James C. "Jim" Lynes, III and Jodee Lynes of Sa ...
Ellen O'Connor Ripley DEC 31, 1954 - MAR 06, 2010
Ellen O'Connor Ripley, 55, passed away on March 6, 2010. Ellen was the wife of James A. Ripley and mother of Caroline Ann Sellers. Ellen was predeceased by her sister, Christina O'Connor Mock. Ellen is also survived by her parents, Daniel and Genevieve O'Connor, brothers Daniel Jodie, Patrick, Michael Dee, Terrence Donna and sister, Maureen Simmons Richard, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Ellen was a 1972 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She lived in London, England for seven years and loved travelling throughout Europe. The visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 on Monday, March 8, 2010 ...
Renee C. Malanga SEP 17, 1922 - MAR 05, 2010
RENEE C. MALANGA SAVANNAH - Renee C. Malanga, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2010 at Hospice of Savannah after a full life. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on September 17, 1922. She raised her family in New Jersey and retired to Florida. She spent the last eight years at Savannah Square Retirement Community in Georgia. Her greatest treasure in life was her family and the good times they spent together. She shared her love of travel, sports and games and her enthusiasm for life with everyone. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother an ...
Walter E. Riggs NOV 03, 1947 - MAR 05, 2010
Savannah- Walter E. Riggs, 62, died March 5, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born on November 3, 1947 in Madison, Ohio to the late Walter and Anna Riggs. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School in 1965, received a BA 1969 and MS 1972 from Clemson University, and completed his MBA 1979 and his Ph.D. 1981 in Operations Management at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Riggs was Associate Professor of Management at the Georgia State University School of Business Administration in Atlanta for many years before retiring to Savannah in 2003. Deciding to teach a few classes, ...
Robert Penn Mobley APR 03, 1990 - MAR 05, 2010
Robert Penn Mobley, 19, departed to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on March 5, 2010. Penn was born in Savannah, GA on April 3, 1990. He was a 2008 graduate of Calvary Baptist Day School where he participated in Calvary Singers and was on the yearbook staff. He was currently attending Armstrong Atlantic State University where he was active in ministries & activities of the BCM. From his youth, he was very involved in the activities at his home church, Southside Baptist in Savannah. He was active in Southside College Generation Sunday School and Bible studies, summer mission tri ...
Robert Aloysius Ryan, Jr. JUL 14, 1988 - MAR 04, 2010
Robert Aloysius Ryan, Jr. Savannah- Robert A. Ryan, Jr.Robbie, 21, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010. Born July 14, 1988 in Savannah, GA, he was the son of Naomi and Robert Ryan, Sr. and devoted brother to Daniel Ryan. Robbie graduated from Benedictine Military School with honors and was his Senior class president. He attended The University of Alabama where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He also attended Armstrong Atlantic State University majoring in Chemistry. Robbie was a die hard Alabama football fan; Roll Tide Roll. Robbie was loved by everyone he knew and has left ma ...
Kathleen Thompson Osteen JUL 14, 1988 - MAR 04, 2010
Kathleen Thompson Osteen, 85, died Saturday, March 06, 2010 in Savannah. Mrs. Osteen was born in Savannah on May 14, 1924, the daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Meta Fischer Thompson. She attended Sacred Heart School and later Savannah High School. Kathleen worked in retail for many years, primarily in the family business of Thompson's Sporting Goods. She attended St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Osteen was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence A. Thompson, Jr. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas A. and Flo Roberts Osteen; grandc ...
Russell LeRoy Richardson OCT 07, 1929 - MAR 03, 2010
Russell LeRoy Richardson GREENEVILLE, TN – Russell LeRoy Richardson, 80, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. A longtime resident of Greeneville, TN, Mr. Richardson was a member of the Mountain Valley Church of the Brethren. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a POW for 28 months and was a member of the VFW. He is survived by children, Ronald Richardson and wife Karen of Savannah, GA, Sue Ann Wright of Minnesota, Dennis Richardson and wife Darlene of Greeneville, Russell Richardson, Jr. of Georgia, Joe and Lisa Aliffie and Bill Tessanne; grandchildren, Ronald Richardson Jr. of G ...
Marjorie Sheffield Gardner APR 13, 1923 - MAR 03, 2010
Marjorie S. Gardner SAVANNAH - Marjorie Katherine Sheffield Gardner, 86, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, John Calhoun Gardner, in 2001. Born in Savannah, GA, she was a daughter of the late Robert William and Marjorie Woodruff Sheffield. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Shorter College with a Bachelor of Music degree in piano minor in organ. Her love of music was nurtured by family and church. Before marriage she served as minister of music at First Baptist Church in Waynesboro, GA. In Savannah she served as organist ...
Jack Earl Ricks OCT 12, 1924 - MAR 03, 2010
Jack Earl Ricks, 85, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Adrian, GA on October 12, 1924 to the late Horace and Ida Ricks. He was the owner of Jack Ricks Glass Company since 1968. He was also in the glass business with his brother and sister prior to opening his own business. He attended Thunderbolt Baptist Church and Southside Baptist Church. Jack is survived by his sons, Donnie L. Ricks and his wife, Marcia, of Savannah and Gerald David Ricks, of Canada, his brothers, R.J. Ricks, of Savannah, and Clyde Ricks, of Adrian, GA. He is also survived by six grandchildren, ...
Pamela Boykin Arnold OCT 25, 1955 - MAR 02, 2010
Pamela Boykin Arnold October 25, 1955 – March 2, 2010 After a long battle with brain cancer, Pamela Arnold left the loving arms of her son, family and friends to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with her ever missed mother, Libby, and father, George, and brother-in-law Hermie. Pam was loved so dearly by her only child, Clint Murphy. He always said that she was the most doting mother with enough "mom" in her for ten kids. A true native of Savannah and a 1973 graduate of Savannah High School; Pam made her career in the maritime business here in town until the job led her to Jackso ...
Audrey H. Roberts DEC 19, 1921 - MAR 02, 2010
Savannah- Mrs. Audrey H. Roberts, 88, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 2, 2010. Born December 19, 1921 in Cobbtown, GA and lived most of her life in Savannah. She attended Claxton High School where she was Valedictorian of her graduating class. She went on to graduate from Draughon's Business College with honors. Mrs. Roberts retired from Men's Quality Shop in 1981 and spent the rest of her life as a homemaker. She devoted her entire life to her family and beloved pets. She was an avid reader who loved to sew and cook. Her favorite past times included fishing, bird watching, playing Scr ...
Jack Haden Wynne AUG 05, 1916 - FEB 28, 2010
Jack Haden Wynne, 93, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Riverview Nursing Home. He was a native of Pulaski County, Georgia and lived in Savannah most of his life. He graduated from Eastman High School and then went on to serve in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Jack then joined the Navy serving from 1942 until 1945. After leaving the Navy he went to Middle Georgia College and received an A.A. degree, after leaving Middle Georgia he went to Georgia Southern where he received his B.S. degree. He then went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University with a master's degree in education. Jack was a ...
Jess Mooney NOV 21, 1926 - FEB 28, 2010
Jess Mooney Long time Savannah resident Jess Mooney, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 28, 2010, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Brunswick, Georgia on November 21. 1926 to pre-deceased parents, Johnnie Frost Mooney and Jesse Mooney, Sr., he lived in Savannah for most of his life. A graduate of Georgia Military School, he attended Georgia Teacher's College now Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State College. Following college, Jess served in the U.S. Army as a musician in the U.S. Army Ground Force Band, playing trumpet, mellophone, bass hor ...
David W. Purcell OCT 17, 1919 - FEB 27, 2010
David Worley Purcell, 90, died Saturday, February 27, 2010. He was born October 17, 1919 to the late George and Lucy Purcell. He was a United States Veteran serving in World War II. He was the owner of Purcell Appraisal Services and was a member of the Independent Auto Damage Appraiser's Association. He was a longtime member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Garnett H. Purcell and his son, David Blair Purcell. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy W. Purcell, and son, James K. Purcell, both of Savannah, three sisters, Gae P. Saville, Florence P. Ore, ...
Randal James Hurlbut AUG 20, 1954 - FEB 27, 2010
Tybee Island- Randal James Hurlbut went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2010. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on August 20, 1954 to Melvin and Elizabeth Alston Hurlbut. The 5th of 8 children, Randy is survived by his mother and siblings, Tom Alston Ginger Blakin, Fred Hurlbut Claudia, Kay Alston, Liz Hurlbut, Sally Day Burke, Paul Hurlbut Rose; nieces, Elizabeth Buyarski John, Jennifer Alston; nephews, Andrew Hurlbut Robyn, Christopher Hurlbut Yan, Brandon Day Andrea, Jonathan Day, and Daniel Day. He has 8 great-nieces and nephews that he adored: Emma, Anna, Lucy, Alexa, Tegan, S ...
Barbara Huber Weever MAR 06, 1924 - FEB 27, 2010
-Savannah - Barbara Rose Huber Weever peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Savannah Squares' nursing facility after a brief illness, with her faithful husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle Conway Huber and Henry Joseph Huber, and her caring aunt, Cecilia Huber Wickes. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of thirty-seven years, John Trafton Weever, Jr., and cousins, Elaine Green Orren, Jane "Cissie" Green, Marion Joseph Green, Jr., and Elaine G. and R. Vincent Martin III and their three children, Robert Vincent Martin I ...
Loretta Sewell Groves NOV 02, 1918 - FEB 26, 2010
Loretta Morgan Sewell Groves, 91, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1918 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Philip H. and Marie Kelly Morgan. Mrs. Groves attended the University of South Carolina where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a member of the Savannah Golf Club for over 75 years and a member of the Savannah Garden Club. She was one of the original volunteers for the Savannah Welcome Wagon, an avid Bridge player and golfer, and a Pink Lady for St. Joseph ...
Berman Tucker MAR 13, 1924 - FEB 26, 2010
Savannah-Berman Tucker, 85, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Evans County, Georgia but lived most of his life in Savannah. He owned Tucker Oil Company and also retired after 18 years of service with Savannah Coca-Cola. During WWII, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a life time member of First Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed car racing, fishing, sports and golf. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Irene Lewis Tucker. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Pam Tucker, Terry B. and Jean Ann Tucker, Thoma ...
William Gerken MAY 22, 1915 - FEB 26, 2010
SAVANNAH – William Gerken, 94, died Friday, February 26, 2010, at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Georgia Teachers College now Georgia Southern University and The University of Missouri at Columbia. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from the Chatham County Board of Education where he taught Shop Class at Richard Arnold High School and later served as Assistant Principal at H.V. Jenkins High School. Mr. Gerken was a charter member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He wa ...
William F. Muller DEC 02, 1927 - FEB 26, 2010
William F. "Bill" Muller passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was born on December 3, 1927 in the Bronx, N.Y. He was retired from Pitney Bowes as a Sales Manager. He was preceded in death by his parents Hilda and William J. Muller. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Laura "Tina" VonWaldner Muller; children: Susan Muller Thompson of East Moriches, N.Y., William F. Muller of Littleton, CO and Catherine Muller Hurrell of Deer Park, IL; Step children: Deborah and Dave Orne, Charles and Lisa VonWaldner of Savannah, GA, Pat and Melissa VonWaldner of Li ...