Obituaries
Frances Wong MAY 28, 1940 - JUN 26, 2010
Frances Wong died unexpectedly June 26, 2010 of a heart attack at 70 years of age. She was a Christian woman who exemplified the rarest blending of high integrity, sharp intellect, remarkable accomplishment, profound generosity and humility of spirit. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah, a graduate of Barry College in Miami, FL and went on to earn a Master's degree at Armstrong College and an Education Specialist degree at Georgia Southern University. She was a well known and highly regarded educator in Savannah, having served as the principal at Myers Middle School, Windsor Forest High Sc ...
Eugene Patrick Powers AUG 30, 1917 - JUN 25, 2010
West Palm Beach, FL- Mr. Eugene Patrick Powers, 92, formerly of Savannah, died peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2010 at his residence in Noreen McKeen Towers. Mr. Powers was born August 30, 1917 in Savannah, the fifth of nine children born to his parents. He attended Marist School in Savannah and St. Charles College in Baltimore, MD. In 1937, he graduated from St. Mary's Seminary College in Baltimore, MD with a degree in Philosophy. He joined the Ohio National Guard and served in the U.S. Army as First Lieutenant during World War II in both the European and the Pacific theaters. After he was dis ...
Patricia McGuire White JAN 25, 1952 - JUN 24, 2010
Patricia McGuire White DALTON - Patricia McGuire White of Dalton, Ga. passed away Thursday, June 24th after a brief illness. Born January 25th, 1952 in St. Augustine, Fl., she was the daughter of the late Ruth Cullen McGuire and the late John Patrick McGuire. Raised in Jacksonville, FL and Savannah, Ga, she spent her favorite summers on Tybee Island, Ga. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, Ga. She received her undergraduate degree from Agnes Scott College, her Master of Science Degree in Population Genetics from The University of Georgia, and her Doctor of Philosophy Degree ...
Mabel Grainger Parks SEP 17, 1921 - JUN 24, 2010
Mabel Jordan Grainger Parks, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Savannah, Georgia, went peacefully to rest with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Tabor City, North Carolina, September 17, 1921, to the late Kenny and Mary Harrelson Jordan, Mabel was one of four children. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Mace Jordan, and sister, Ruth Jordan Miller, and is survived by her loving brother, Kenneth Harold Jordan. Mabel spent most of her youth in Tabor City, North Carolina, and upon graduation from high school, Mabel a ...
Joseph William English - JUN 24, 2010
Joseph W. English, PhD Skidaway Island - Joseph W. English, 83, died at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. "Bud" was born in Paulsboro, New Jersey. Almost immediately following his graduation from high school, he went to the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. During World War II, he was a Navel Cadet assigned to the troop ship, the Raven Mariner making many crossings to England, France, Italy and North Africa. Returning home after the war, he worked at Mobile Oil Corporation while attending Drexel University. He later graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in ...
Martha Saunders Haynes DEC 09, 1919 - JUN 22, 2010
Savannah- Martha S. Haynes, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness. Martha was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. The daughter of Edward Calvert and Beatrice G. Saunders was raised in Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Pryor Haynes, Jr.; her six sisters, her brother and a granddaughter. Her survivors are two sons, William P. Haynes, III Donna of Savannah, Edward Andrew Haynes of Charlotte, NC; three daughters, Martha H. Jurgensen Bubba of Charlotte, ...
Edith H. Johnson JUL 05, 1934 - JUN 19, 2010
Edith H. Johnson, 75, died Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Gainesville, FL. Mrs. Johnson was born on July 5, 1934, the daughter of the late Harry Eugene and Mae Walsh Hensel. Edith grew up in The Golden Isles of Brunswick, GA where she attended Glynn Academy. She continued her formal education at the GA Teachers College now Georgia Southern University through a voice scholarship. She also completed several courses through the University of Georgia and the University of Southern Florida. Mrs. Johnson was a beautiful light in the lives of so many friends she had acquired during her life. From the ma ...
Evelyne Rioux Moore NOV 13, 1932 - JUN 18, 2010
Evelyne Rioux Moore, 77, of Tybee Island died June 18, 2010. Born November 13, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late, Henry Ernest Rioux and Evelyn Gertrude Kline. Evelyne soon moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Georgia Tech University and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She later moved to Tybee where she spent her final years. Evelyne loved family and friends and could always be counted on to entertain and uplift them with a warm smile, inspiring story and kind words of encouragement. Throughout her life she was at peace with herself. She is survived by t ...
Harold D. Arman APR 05, 1941 - JUN 18, 2010
Harold D. Arman SAVANNAH - Harold D. Hal Arman died of an aneurism on June 18, 2010. He was born on April 5, 1941 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Reverend Harold E. & Mrs. Garnet Arman both deceased. He is survived by his wife Sally of The Landings in Savannah; daughter Beth, son-in-law Robert Mintz, and grandson Julian Arman Mintz, of Baltimore, Maryland; son, David, and partner Jessica Fink, of New York City; as well as two sisters: Dorothy Bessemer of Newaygo, MI and Carolyn Tinkler of Hastings, MI. He had four older brothers all deceased: Bill, Robert, John, and Jim. He graduated from Whi ...
William Harty Brady, Jr. JUN 29, 1929 - JUN 16, 2010
Statesboro- William H. Brady, Jr. of Statesboro, Georgia died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 after an extended illness. Bill was born June 29, 1929 in Savannah, Georgia. After retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1971, he moved to Statesboro where he graduated from Georgia Southern University and taught at Statesboro High School from 1973 to 1989. He was a member of Georgia Vocational Association, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, the Knights of Columbus in both Statesboro and Savannah, and a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Bill was a member of Southern Boosters and an avid GSU Eagle footb ...
Agnes C. Ware SEP 11, 1938 - JUN 16, 2010
Agnes Ware died at her home June 16, 2010 after an extended illness. She was devotedly cared for by her children, especially her son Joseph who was always by her side. Agnes was born to the late Cornelius Joseph and Elizabeth Shearhouse Casey. She lived in Savannah her entire life and was a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist throughout her childhood. She attended grade school at the Cathedral Day School and was the city all-star basketball champ in eighth grade. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1958. She then enjoyed jobs at Benton Brothers and Derst Bakery. On Septemb ...
Harriet Lefkoff FEB 24, 1919 - JUN 16, 2010
Harriet Lefkoff, 91, died on June 16th at The Oaks, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Ms. Lefkoff was born in Hoboken, New Jersey and raised in Morristown, New Jersey. She began her business career with the Girl Scouts of America Headquarters in New York City and subsequently moved to Pasadena, California where she spent over 30 years with the Bank of America, retiring as a bank officer in 1981. In 1993, she moved to The Landings where she was a member of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women's group and the Landings Landlovers. She was preceded in death by ...
Olevia Zipperer Ross MAY 09, 1916 - JUN 16, 2010
Olevia Zipperer Ross Olevia Zipperer Ross, 94, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Egypt, Georgia, May 9, 1916 to Anna Blanton Zipperer and Ellis Leander Zipperer and was baptized in the Turkey Branch Baptist Church. Olevia moved to Savannah in 1924 where she joined First Baptist Church of Savannah. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1933 and Richard's Business School. She was employed as a cashier-bookkeeper for Motor Contract Finance Company. She later worked in civil service at the Charleston Naval Base and the Savannah Shipyard ...
Donald Holland Tucker, Sr. DEC 13, 1929 - JUN 16, 2010
Donald Holland Tucker, Sr., 80, died June 16, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Homer and Vera Holland Tucker. He was a graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia. Mr. Tucker retired as owner/operator of Tucker and Sons Service Center after 63 years. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a veteran of the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard serving during the Korean War. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Youon Carr Tucker. Surviving are his son, Donald H. Tu ...
Bernard M. Flaherty MAR 13, 1914 - JUN 15, 2010
Bernard M. Flaherty, 96, of Thunderbolt, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. He was the son of the late Thomas Edmond Flaherty and Catherine McKenna Flaherty and was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Hodge Flaherty. Bernie was born in Savannah and raised in the Old Fort area. He later moved to Thunderbolt where he lived for 60 years. He was a past member of the old Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. He retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1979. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and a member of the Benedictine Alumni Association. He was also a member ...
Elizabeth Ann George DEC 27, 1936 - JUN 14, 2010
Elizabeth Ann Copelin George, 73, died Monday, June 14, 2010 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. She was a resident of Cleburne, Texas and was retired from B.P. after 35 years of service. She was a volunteer for Cleburne Community Hospice in Cleburne, Texas and for Town Hall Nursing Home in Keene, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. George, and her son-in-law, Richard H. Roth. She is survived by her daughter, Paula A. Roth, of Savannah, her son and daughter-in-law, Robert D. and Minda C. George, of Georgetown, Texas. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Jenna M. ...
Jack Howard Oliver APR 02, 1917 - JUN 14, 2010
Jack Howard Oliver, 93, died peacefully on June 14, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. A native of Savannah, Jack was raised on Whitemarsh Island, son to the late Agnes Theresa Smith and George Matthew Oliver. A childhood spent on Richardson Creek developed his love of the water that continued throughout his life. Jack graduated from Clemson University in 1938 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He served during World War II as a Major in the US Army, Services of Supply, European Theater of Operations from 1941 to 1945. A strong interest in European military history developed from his time s ...
Hilary Herbert Miller, Jr. OCT 03, 1924 - JUN 13, 2010
SAVANNAH – Herbie passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 13, 2010, at Azalealand Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Shirley Hallman Miller, his daughter, Susan M. Holliday and family, his son, Mark A. Miller and family, his brother, Jack Miller and family, his sister, Belle King and family, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He attended Savannah High School and played on the school's only state championship football team, in 1942, and played on numerous baseball, softball, and basketball teams in the city. He was still a member of t ...
Frieda Mints Lanier APR 03, 1927 - JUN 12, 2010
Frieda Mints Lanier, 83 died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Savannah and attended Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. She had been employed as a legal stenographer by McLaws and Brennan Attorney's. She was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and caregiver, and was devoted to her family and friends. Surviving are her daughter, Kathy Louise Lanier MacLaurin, and her husband, Robert Harris MacLaurin, of Savannah, grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn MacLaurin Thornburg, and her husband, Gregory Matthew Thornburg, of Seattle, WA, and Bonny Kay MacLaurin, of Savannah. Her d ...
Harry C. Burnett, III SEP 26, 1946 - JUN 12, 2010
Harry Burnett, 63, of Tampa, Florida passed away June 12, 2010 after a long illness. Harry was born September 26, 1946 to Harry C. Burnett Jr. and Marjorie Brown Burnett. He was a native of Winter Haven, Florida and spent the majority of his life in Savannah, Georgia. He was a graduate of Winter Haven High School prior to serving in the U.S. Army Reserves. Harry was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his lifelong friend and wife, Linda Brennan Burnett; three children, Copie Burnett Stephan ...
James Matthew Lucas JUN 08, 1943 - JUN 11, 2010
James Matthew "Jimmy" Lucas Tybee Island- James Matthew Lucas, 67, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010. The native of Savannah has lived on Tybee Island since 1969. He was a graduate of Savannah High School prior to serving in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. During his service, he was stationed aboard the USS Observer and the USS Orleans Parrish. After discharge from 1966 to 1968, he continued enlistment with the U.S. Naval Reserves. He went on to retire from Norfolk Southern Railroad, after 31 years of service. While living on Tybee during the 1970's, he was a member of the Tybee Island Jaycee ...
Anna Elizabeth Callow JAN 09, 1920 - JUN 10, 2010
Savannah- Anna Elizabeth Macdonald Callow passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at her residence. Born January 9, 1920, in Boston Massachusetts to Linus and Anna Elizabeth Macdonald, she attended the Boston Girl's Latin School and graduated from Boston University. She taught fourth grade and was President of the Southwestern Connecticut Girl Scout Council. In Savannah, she enjoyed being a Volunteer Tutor with the Royce Learning Center for many years. Betty lived at The Landings where she was known as a gracious and generous hostess. Her greatest joy was time spent with family and the sound of th ...
Margaret Taylor Nelson MAY 26, 1917 - JUN 10, 2010
Margaret Taylor Nelson TYBEE ISLAND – Margaret Taylor Nelson, 93, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Memorial University Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Nelson was born May 26, 1917 in Greenwood, SC to Robert Benjamin Taylor and Louise Pratt Taylor. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Couples Sunday School Class which was started by Margaret and her husband Frank and subsequently renamed the Nelson Sunday School Class in their honor. Mrs. Nelson worked for several years in the Chatham County Voter Registration Office. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed many h ...
Lillian Katalanos Waters MAR 07, 1927 - JUN 09, 2010
Lillian Katalanos Waters, 83, died Friday, June 9, 2010 in Glendale, California. Lillian was born March 7, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Louis Katalanos and Pauline Papadeas. She lived in Savannah for over 40 years and moved to Glendale, CA in 1990. She was a civil service employee at Hunter Army Airfield, and a sales associate at Adler's Department Store and Morris Levy's. Lillian is survived by two daughters, Kathryn Lotz John, Tujunga, CA, and Margaret Clark Julian, of Richmond Hill, one son, Steve Prantalos, of Savannah, grandchildren, Julian, Jr., and Troy Clark, Natasha Lewis, and C ...
Daniel Howard Jacobson AUG 07, 1963 - JUN 09, 2010
Daniel Howard Jacobson, 47, died June 9, 2010 at Piedmont Hospital in Fayetteville, GA. He was born in South Bend, IN and was reared in Rochester, MI. Mr. Jacobson was a firefighter with the Rochester Michigan Fire Department for 16 years where he became Fire Chief serving from 1998 until 2008. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith. Surviving are a son, Daniel Ryan Jacobson of Washington, MI; parents, Howard and Joan Jacobson of Savannah, GA; sister, Beth Inhulsen and her husband, Randy of Fayetteville, GA; nieces, Kailey and Holly Inhulsen of Fayetteville, GA; and nephew, Brad Keller and hi ...
Doris Crosby McCallar MAR 13, 1928 - JUN 09, 2010
SAVANNAH - Doris Crosby McCallar, 82, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at home under the care of Odyssey Hospice. Mrs. McCallar was born March 13, 1928 in Savannah to Timothy K. Crosby and Thelma B. Crosby. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, a mother, homemaker and formerly employed at McCallar Law Firm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil J. McCallar. Mrs. McCallar is survived by her two sons C. James McCallar, Jr. and John M. McCallar; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl M. Goethe and Jimmy Goethe; four grandchildren, Kathryn M. Matthews of Lake Placid, NY, Scott McCallar of Sav ...
Eugene L. Mascio AUG 11, 1927 - JUN 07, 2010
Eugene L. Mascio, 82, died June 7, 2010 at Azalealand Nursing Home. The native and longtime resident of Tampa, Florida moved to Savannah in 1966. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and attended the University of South Florida and Tampa University. Mr. Mascio was a supervisor with CSX Railroad, retiring after forty-four years of service, and was a member of the Officer's Club of CSX. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Young at Heart Group. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen D. Mascio. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Patricia Ryan Mascio of Savannah, GA; two s ...
Jose delaCruz SEP 01, 1970 - JUN 06, 2010
Savannah- Jeff dela Cruz, 39, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Aurora dela Cruz; two children, Jerome and Jasper of Savannah; his parents and other relatives in the Philippines. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2010 and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel Funeral Mass: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial will take place in the Philippines. ...
Anne Merchant Monaghan JUN 06, 2010 - JUN 06, 2010
Anne Merchant Monaghan Anne Merchant Monaghan, 75, died June 5, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Born and raised in Andover, MA, Anne is now in the arms of the Lord. A 1952 graduate of Abbot Academy, she was awarded the Green Jacket as outstanding athlete in her four year class. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education at Rosemont College in Pennsylvania-Class of 1956. The choice of Washington, DC to begin her career led to serving on Jackie Kennedy's staff during the Camelot years in the White House. Anne was hired by Fairfax County, Virginia, one of the most progressive school systems i ...