Obituaries
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 ...
Jean O'Hayer Schroder MAR 06, 1919 - JUL 08, 2010
Savannah- Jean O'Hayer Schroder, 91, died peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Affectionately known as "Cuz", she was born in Savannah, March 6, 1919 to William O'Hayer and Isabelle Paul O'Hayer. She was baptized at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and attended St. Vincent's Academy. She met Charles John Schroder and they married at the Cathedral in 1939. They honeymooned by riding the Greyhound bus to New York City to attend the World's Fair. Charles joined the Navy during World War II and Jean did her part by working on Liberty ships in Savannah. In 1949 they moved to Macon and both wo ...
William D. "Bill" Diffenderfer MAR 11, 1935 - JUL 06, 2010
William Doyle "Bill" Diffenderfer, 75, a resident of The Landings, Savannah, suffered a stroke on vacation in Williamsburg, VA and passed away at Newport News, VA on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Bill was born to Leo E. and Elizabeth Minor Diffenderfer on his father's "Hilltop Farm" in Jonesville, VA. He graduated from Jonesville High School and from Lincoln Memorial University, in Harrogate TN, where he met "the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen". After marrying her, Bill also graduated from Purdue University, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He spent the majority of his career with The Aus ...
Virgil B. Wolfe AUG 07, 1941 - JUL 06, 2010
SAVANNAH – Virgil B. Wolfe, 68, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Aurora, MO native was a longtime resident of Wichita, KS and had lived in Savannah since 1976. He was a veteran of the United Sates Army. Mr. Wolfe was a retired corporate and test pilot with Gulfstream Aerospace and was a past board member of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and had been a member of the Savannah Quarterback Club for over thirty years. Surviving are his wife, Salli Wolfe of Savannah; his daughter, Jennifer McCammon of Savannah; two granddaughters, Perr ...
James Edward Manucy, III OCT 08, 1931 - JUL 06, 2010
James Edward Manucy, III, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at home with his family by his side. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah retired as operations manager from Strachan Shipping Co. after 32 years of service. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a 1950 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He also attended the University of Georgia and Armstrong Jr. College. His survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy McMillan Manucy, daughters, Ellen Kilpatrick Michael, and Nancy M. Lawson, son, James E. Manucy, IV Debbie Royal, grandchildren, Jennie and Will Lawso ...
Herbert Sheftall Cramer, Sr. DEC 28, 1924 - JUL 04, 2010
Herbert Sheftall Cramer, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Hilton Head Island. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He received many awards during his military service, some to include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Expert Marksman, and also a two time P.O.W. Herbert was a charter member of the White Bluff Presbyterian Church, the I.B.E.W., and was retired from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad after 49 years of service. He was the owner and operator of Cra ...
Frances Smith Fordham MAY 12, 1920 - JUL 03, 2010
Frances Smith Fordham, 90, died July 3, 2010 at the Savannah Commons after a short illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church where she served as past president of the Lutheran Church Women's organization, member of the Elizabeth Clark Missionary Circle, Sunday school teacher, and Beginner's Department. She was also a member of The Salzburger Society. She was retired co-owner with her late husband, William Earl Fordham, Sr., of Fordham's Supermarket. In earlier years, she worked for the Seaboard Rail ...
John Carey Chapman JUL 11, 1940 - JUL 01, 2010
Mr. John Carey Chapman, 69, of Rincon, passed away at home July 01, 2010 after a long illness. He would have celebrated his 70th birthday on July 11, 2010. Mr. Chapman was the owner and operator of Chapman's Paint & Body Shop for 35 years. He served briefly in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. Mr. Chapman was a Master Mason and member of Zerubbabel Lodge No. 15. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ms. Retha L. Chapman and Mr. Frank S. Chapman; a brother, Mr. Carnell Chapman and a son, Carey Carnell Chapman. Mr. Chapman is survived by his wife of 33 years, ...
Ralph Eugene Bethune SEP 04, 1927 - JUL 01, 2010
Ralph Eugene Bethune, 82, went to be with his Lord July 1, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jewell Bethune for 65 years. Jewell was the love of his life and his love for her transcended all earthly love. Ralph was a deeply devout man who loved his Lord with all his heart. He faithfully served as a deacon in the Savannah Primitive Baptist Church and Sardis Primitive Baptist Church. He was a humble man who considered himself a simple man. He was a deep thinker with a quick wit who loved sharing a joke. He was a master storyteller who enjoyed entertaining family and friends with his tales ...
Joan Egan Houlihan JAN 20, 1923 - JUL 01, 2010
Joan Egan Houlihan of Savannah, 87 years old, died at her home on July 1, 2010, from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Joan was born in Savannah on January 20, 1923, the oldest child of Dr. Michael Joseph Egan and Elise Robider Egan. She attended local parochial schools and graduated from the Pape School and Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y. Joan and Savannah lawyer, James Patrick Houlihan, were married on June 18, 1947. They had one daughter, Joan, who survives. James Houlihan died in 1978. Joan enjoyed service on the Savannah Library Board and on a committee for reno ...
Nhi Tu Vuong JAN 01, 1972 - JUN 29, 2010
Nhi Tu Vuong, 38, died June 29, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Vietnam and lived in the United States since 1991. She received her master's degree from Georgia State University and was a mathematics professor at Savannah State University and South University. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Ceremony: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2010 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Fox and Weeks Funeral Dire ...
Nicholas T. Stafford, Jr. - JUN 29, 2010
Augusta National lost its biggest fan with the death of Lt. Col. Ret Nicholas T. Stafford, Jr. who passed away Tuesday, June 29th. He was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loyola Trapani Stafford, his oldest son, Nicholas T. Stafford, III, and his parents, Nicholas T. and Katherine Kearney Stafford. A native of Savannah, GA, he lived in Huntsville, AL from 1966 to 2006 when he moved to Chattanooga, TN. He is survived by two sons, Richard of Dallas, TX and Vincent and daughter-in-law Reenie of Chattanooga, TN, two brothers, Jack and Jimmy both of Savannah, GA, ten grandchildr ...
Richard Lee Anderson NOV 05, 1943 - JUN 28, 2010
Richard Lee Anderson, 66, died Monday, June 28, 2010 in Roanoke, Virginia due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and was a member of the Intercontinental Church of God. He served in the United States Coast Guard and was a member of the National Professional Wallpaper Hangers Guild. Richard was an avid motorcycle rider and was a member of ABATE, and HOG. Richard was a great son, husband, dad, and granddad, and especially loved his mother. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard C. Anderson, and his son Richard Greg Anderso ...
Marjorie Savage Williams AUG 14, 1918 - JUN 26, 2010
Marjorie Savage Williams, 91, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. She was born August 14, 1918 in Braddock, PA to the late Ralph and Edith Savage. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert Doolia Williams and a son Jerre Wayne Williams. She was a longtime resident of Savannah, GA. She retired from the Chatham County Board of Education as a school lunchroom manager. After her retirement she and her husband moved to Ellijay, GA where she was a member of Cartecay United Methodist Church. Upon her return to Savannah she attended Cokesbur ...
Marjorie Savage Williams AUG 14, 1918 - JUN 26, 2010
Marjorie Savage Williams, 91, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. She was born August 14, 1918 in Braddock, PA to the late Ralph and Edith Savage. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert Doolia Williams and a son Jerre Wayne Williams. She was a longtime resident of Savannah, GA. She retired from the Chatham County Board of Education as a school lunchroom manager. After her retirement she and her husband moved to Ellijay, GA where she was a member of Cartecay United Methodist Church. Upon her return to Savannah she attended Cokesbur ...