Obituaries
Evelyn Jane Byrd OCT 29, 1916 - JAN 19, 2010
Evelyn Jane Byrd died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Richmond Hill. She was 93. Lovingly referred to as "Granny", Mrs. Byrd was born October 29, 1916 and was a resident of Savannah for over 60 years. She was a lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church. Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her husband, Harvet Byrd and her daughter, Jane Madden. Mrs. Byrd is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Singleton of Savannah; her son, Ronald Byrd of Jacksonville, FL; nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Richard N. "Dick" Hennessey FEB 29, 1932 - JAN 19, 2010
Richard N. "Dick" Hennessey Savannah- Richard N. "Dick" Hennessey, age 77, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010. The Boston, MA native was the son of the late Joseph and Helen. C. Hennessey and a graduate of Brookline High School in Brookline, MA. He graduated from Tufts University in Medford, MA with a BA in economics and served in the United States Marine Corps, discharged in 1956 as an officer. He retired from The Proctor & Gamble Co. after a thirty-three year career in sales and marketing. Since moving to Savannah Dick has served as a volunteer on the Kids Café Development Committee , on the ...
Eugene Howard Leonhardt DEC 06, 1931 - JAN 17, 2010
Eugene Howard Leonhardt, 78, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness while spending the winter in Savannah. He was born December 6, 1931 in Arlington, Minnesota and lived in Savannah from 1979 to 1992 before moving to Ramsey, Minnesota. He was the C.E.O. of U.S. Export Procurement and Shipping. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Charles Leonhardt, his brother, James Joseph Leonhardt, and his grandson, Tague Eugene Bohr. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Harriet Leonhardt, of Ramsey, Minnesota, two sons, Curtis Gene Leonhardt, of Plymouth, Mi ...
Mary Riley Peterson JAN 25, 1921 - JAN 17, 2010
Savannah- Mary Dorothea Riley Peterson died peacefully in her sleep at home with her loving husband by her side on January 17, 2010. She was 8 days shy of her 89th Birthday. Mary was born in Portland, ME on January 25, 1921, the only child of James Augustine Riley. She never knew her mother, Dorothea Perrin Riley, who died during childbirth in 1923. After attending Westbrook College, Mary worked for a short while for Ma Bell i.e. the phone company, before becoming a flight attendant for Northeast Airlines. It wasn't long before she met the love of her life, and husband of 66 years, Frank Pete ...
Jack Clayton Norris, Jr. - JAN 17, 2010
- Savannah - Jack Clayton Norris Jr., 85, died Sunday, January 17, 2010. Born in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Dr. Jack Clayton Norris and Elsa Parsons Norris of Atlanta, GA. He was predeceased by his sisters Mignon Norris and Elsa Dodd. During World War II he served in the United States Navy in both the European and Pacific Theaters. His last assignment was aboard the U.S.S. Solace stationed in the Pacific where he served under his father, who was Medical Director of the ship. He attended Emory University graduated from John Marshall School of Law with a LLB degree and passed the ...
Timothy John Noles APR 24, 1980 - JAN 16, 2010
- Savannah - Timothy John Noles, 29, went to be with his Lord suddenly January 16, 2010. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Noles was a United States Army veteran having served two tours in Iraq. He was currently an auto mechanic with Savannah Hyundai. Surviving are his daughter, Cailee Danielle Noles of Savannah; fiancée, Melanie Eldridge of Savannah; mother, Thea R. Noles of Safety Harbor, FL; father, Ben E. Noles of South Euclid, OH and brother, John Noles of Clearwater, FL Memorial Service: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with th ...
Lindley G. Palmer, II JUN 13, 1934 - JAN 16, 2010
L. Guy Palmer, II - Savannah - L. Guy Palmer, II passed away quietly in his sleep on January 16 after a long illness at age 75. Guy is survived by his wife of 51 years, June Lawrence Palmer of Savannah, Georgia. Guy is also survived by his brother William B. Palmer of Kiawah Island, SC, five children, their spouses, and twelve grandchildren. The children are L. Guy Palmer IV of Atlanta; Deborah P. Doherty of Somers, NY; Philip B. Palmer of Savannah; Edward D. Palmer of Atlanta; and Dorothy P. Straub of Atlanta. Guy was raised in Sudbury, Massachusetts and graduated from the Williston Northam ...
Carol Bragg Thomson JUL 28, 1943 - JAN 15, 2010
Carol Bragg Thomson, 66, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Tranquility, the Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA after a short illness. The Savannah native was a 1961 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Jr. College and Armstrong State College. After school, she worked as Executive Assistant for several large area businesses. She then went on, along with her husband, to own, manage and operate several restaurants for nearly 30 years. After leaving Savannah in 2004, she and her husband moved to Hiram , GA where she was a communicant of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church i ...
Frances Elizabeth Maxey APR 29, 1921 - JAN 15, 2010
Frances Elizabeth Lambeth Maxey, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Myrtis Poss and Charles Thomas Lambeth. She was born April 29, 1921 in Maxey's, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Frances loved being a mother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grands. She taught Sunday School for many years to teenagers at Inman Park Baptist Church and the ladies in Willing Workers Class at Indian Creek Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, Georgia. She and her husband moved to Atlanta in 1940 and raised their family. Five years ago she moved to Savannah an ...
John S. Heery, Jr. MAR 25, 1929 - JAN 14, 2010
John S. Heery, Jr. SAVANNAH – John S. "Jack" Heery, Jr. died January 14, 2010 at age 80. He was born in Savannah, the only child of John S. Heery and Nellie Lane Heery. He attended schools in savannah and Georgia Tech. During his career as an electrical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers he was active in the design and building of the Clark Hill Dam and other large hydroelectric projects in the southeast. Later in his career he served as Emergency Manager for Disasters with primary focus on hurricane management until his retirement after 38 years of service. Jack was active in the ...
George Mendenhall Clarkson MAY 02, 1929 - JAN 13, 2010
George Mendenhall Clarkson, age 80 of Wilmington Island died Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Mr. Clarkson was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 2, 1929, the son of the late George Buchanan and Dorothea Mae Mendenhall Clarkson. He was a graduate of Miami University of Oxford, OH. George was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired Business Executive of Continental Field Machining. He had been a resident of Wilmington Island since 1979 when he and his family moved from Arlington Heights, IL. He was known for his love of gardening and landscape design and was active in the Master Gardeners ...
Barbara Scarborough Roth SEP 13, 1934 - JAN 13, 2010
Savannah- Barbara Roth passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the age of 75. Born and raised in New Hope, PA, she moved to Savannah in 1984. Barbara taught Music and Drama at St. Andrew's School for 18 years and retired in 2005. Becoming an organist at age 13, Barbara had served her Lord ever since and it counted all as a joy! Barbara began her service as organist of St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church in New Hope, PA. She was Director of Music at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Evansville, IN. Barbara held the same position at St. John's Church of Christ and Washington Avenue Presbyteri ...
Robert Joseph White, Sr. OCT 28, 1914 - JAN 13, 2010
Bob J. White, Sr. Boo Robert Bob Joseph White, Sr. Boo, passed away on January 13, 2010 at home. Born in Savannah, GA on October 28, 1914 he was the son of the late Joseph M. White and Harriet Meitzler White. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Riley White in 1997. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1935. While attending BC, he was a five star letter man in football, swimming, basketball, cross country, and golf. He also coached basketball at BC. He was a member of the 118th Field Artillery of the National Guard and the Medical Detachment Medicos. He served in the United S ...
Mathilde Howard Buck NOV 20, 1918 - JAN 13, 2010
Mathilde Howard Buck, 91, passed away, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. Born November 20, 1918 in Columbia, South Carolina to John Rufus Howard and Marguerite Paschal Howard. They moved to Savannah in 1919. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, The Pape School, and Saint Mary's in Raleigh, N.C. She was wed to Robert Dudley Buck on February 14, 1948 in the Our Lady’s chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. In 1951 Union Camp took them to Forrest Hills, NY and then to Mountain Lakes, New Jersey until their return to Savannah in 1973 ...
Mary Nell George JAN 22, 1930 - JAN 11, 2010
Mary Nell George SAVANNAH - Mary Nell George, 79, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 11, 2010. Born in Terrell County, GA on January 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Luella Ferguson. She was reared in Dawson, Georgia. She married John A. George, Sr. in October of 1946, relocating to Savannah, Georgia in 1955 where she spent the remainder of her life. She was very successful in rearing her family of four sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Being the loving and caring person she was she served in numerous capacities at Riverside Baptist Church, especially ...
Billy D. Reese JAN 13, 1949 - JAN 11, 2010
Billy D. Reese Savannah- Billy D. Reese, 60, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center, following a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Metter on January 13, 1949 to William I. and Ruby Deloach Reese. As an infant, he moved to Savannah with his family where he attended public schools. He was a 1967 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. Billy was an active member of the Savannah Banking Community for the majority of his career having worked for the "old" Savannah Bank, Atlantic Bank, Suntrust, First Citizens Bank of Glen ...
Laurine Cowart Witmer NOV 29, 1920 - JAN 10, 2010
Laurine C. Witmer SAVANNAH - Laurine C. Witmer went to her heavenly home Sunday, January 10, 2010. She died after a long illness with Alzheimer's. She was born November 29, 1920 outside of Metter, Georgia and attended Milledgeville College for Women where she received her Home Economics degree. She and her husband were charter members of the Windsor Forest Baptist Church. Rene was a member of several women's clubs in the church and was active in her community. She was the owner of TWIN BLUFF TRAILER SALES, the business that she and her late husband began. After her husband died, she moved to M ...
J. Fletcher Comer FEB 22, 1935 - JAN 10, 2010
J. Fletcher "Grits" Comer, 74, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. "Grits" as he was known by his family and friends was born in Alabama and resided in Savannah. He was a retired Contractor. He is survived by his son, J. Michael Comer, of Savannah, three daughters, Kim Sheridan, of Nashville, TN, Katharine Stansky, of Ellijay, GA, and Wymberley T. Comer, of Altus, OK. He is also survived by his sister, Kitty Proenza, of Coral Gables, FL, and several grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, ...
Grace H. Neises OCT 18, 1929 - JAN 10, 2010
Grace Neises died Sunday, January 10 at home in Savannah, Georgia with her husband, Jack Neises. Grace then Ludeke was born in 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with high honors from the University of Cincinnati, where she met Jack. They married in 1951, and raised their three children in upstate New York and the Boston area, where she was also a business manager. Grace and Jack moved to Savannah in 1992. She embraced her new home and became active in a variety of civic organizations. Grace was board chair and a board member for Parent and Child ...
Jane Mulherin Lyons MAR 28, 1927 - JAN 10, 2010
Mrs. John Lyons Jane Mulherin Lyons 82 died Sunday, January 10th at Memorial University Medical Center after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jane was born in Augusta, GA on March 28, 1927 and moved to Savannah as a child. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John J. Lyons, Sr. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy, and the College of Mt. St. Vincent in New York. Jane was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharist Minister, and St Michael's at Tybee Island. As a firm supporter in Catholic education, she se ...
Jacob Reynolds Berger NOV 26, 1924 - JAN 10, 2010
Jacob Reynolds Berger, born November 26, 1924 in Gretna, Virginia, lived a full, loving life for 85 years, until his death on January 10, 2010 in Pineville, North Carolina. Jacob, known as "Jake," will be remembered for his enduring service, faith and faithfulness, quiet strength, humorous storytelling, wisdom, and deep compassion. Jake married Martha Jane Milligan of Savannah, his beloved wife for over 57 years. Jake and Jane devotedly parented four daughters : Angie Steve King, Marietta, GA; Pam Jim Bearden, Durham, NC; Joy John Reed, Louisville, KY; and Bonnie Mike Barfield, Waxhaw, NC; wit ...
Ruth P. "Dickie" Liles MAR 22, 1932 - JAN 09, 2010
Ruth P. "Dickie" Liles Ruth P. "Dickie" Liles, 77, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a brief illness. Mrs. Liles was born in Walterboro, South Carolina on March 22, 1932 the daughter of the late Hubert and Eloise Leybourne Padgett. She was raised in Brunswick, Georgia and was a graduate of Glynn Academy where she excelled in basketball. Shortly after graduating she married Jack S. Liles. She and Mr. Liles traveled extensively during his career, residing in Virginia Beach, Virginia from 1963 – 1990 where Mr. Liles ultimately retired as President ...
James Scott, Sr. FEB 07, 1928 - JAN 09, 2010
James Scott, Sr. SAVANNAH – James Scotty Scott, Sr., 81, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2010, after a short illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Scotty worked for Savannah Ice Co. and Pepsi Cola Co. for many years and also handled appliances for many years. He had a good mother and a great wife. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Smith Scott, his wife, Catherine Price Scott, and a son, L. C. Kirby White. Surviving are a son, James Scott, Jr. Sheila of Guyton; three daughters, Patricia Davis Robert ...
Linda Burch Oliver FEB 17, 1954 - JAN 07, 2010
Savannah- Linda passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on January 7th, 2010, after a tough but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Martin; six children, Brian, Danika, Andrea, Ross, Jacob, and son-in-law, Jeremiah; five sisters, Sherry, Tina, Rina, Tawn, and Teresa, and 2 Scottish Terriers, Teddy and Chubbs. Linda was our loving mom, wife, best friend, hair dresser and dog lover. She was most happy when shopping, watching Dancing with the Stars, and going out for sushi. As a hairdresser, her clients were more than just customer's; they wer ...
Barbara Kay Slagel AUG 29, 1938 - JAN 07, 2010
Barbara Kay Slagel Barbara Kay Slagel passed away on January 7, 2010 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 71. The eldest daughter of the late Ray and Gertrude Schoening, she was born on August 29, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After attending public schools in Kalamazoo, she earned a BS degree in Pharmacy from the University of Michigan. While there, she was nominated to become a member of the Circle Honor Society and Lambda Kappa Sigma. She practiced Pharmacy in Michigan at the University of Michigan Health Center and at the Carle Clinic in Urbana, Illinois. Barbara was the beloved wife of Dr. R ...
Walter Leacy Smith FEB 24, 1934 - JAN 06, 2010
Walter Leacy Smith TYBEE ISLAND – Walter Leacy Smith, 75, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at his home on Tybee Island. Born February 24, 1934 in Savannah, he was the son of the late William Xavier and Ellen Leacy Smith. He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and was a 1952 graduate of Benedictine Military School. Mr. Smith served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Macon. He was employed by Southern Bell / AT&T for thirty-four years and was a member of the Communications Workers of America. He was also the owner of Speedy Mart and Walt Smith Co. He was a communicant of St. Mic ...
Rachel Abbruzzese Campbell APR 11, 1970 - JAN 04, 2010
Rachel Abbruzzese Campbell, 39, died Tuesday, January 4, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Campbell was born in Westerly, RI on April 11, 1970. She was a graduate of Midlands Technical College and Troy University. Rachel was an IT Specialist, most recently working with the Federal District Court System. Mrs. Campbell is survived by her husband of 4 years, Darrell Lamont Campbell; son, Kayden Darrell Campbell; mother, Dawn Bennison Schutzenhofer and husband Jerome; father, Ronald Charles Abbruzzese, Sr.; siblings, Ronald Abbruzzese, Jr., Jason Jones and Jessica Schutzenhofer; matern ...