Obituaries
Alexander Robert Fawcett AUG 30, 1950 - DEC 22, 2009
- Savannah - Alexander Robert Fawcett, 59, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was born in Savannah, Georgia where he lived most of his life. He graduated from Clewiston High School, Clewiston, Florida, attended Georgia Tech and graduated from Armstrong Atlantic University with a degree in Computer Science. He was employed by Computer Sciences Corporation as Senior Computer Network Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace. He was a recipient of the Innovation Award presented by Computer Sciences Corporation for his positive contribution of innovation to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporati ...
Kayla Leigh Smith JUL 16, 2004 - DEC 21, 2009
Savannah/Orlando- Kayla Leigh Smith, born July 16, 2004 in Savannah, Georgia, died Monday, December 21, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Kayla lived five years, five months, and five days. She lived a life filled with physical pain, but emotional and spiritual strength. She was a fighter who never quit. She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, cousin, an inspiration, and an angel. She had the physical statue of a small child, but the presence of a giant. There are very few people who had more obstacles to overcome in their life than her, starting with cardiac arrest at ...
Kayla Leigh Smith JUL 16, 2004 - DEC 21, 2009
Savannah/Orlando- Kayla Leigh Smith, born July 16, 2004 in Savannah, Georgia, died Monday, December 21, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Kayla lived five years, five months, and five days. She lived a life filled with physical pain, but emotional and spiritual strength. She was a fighter who never quit. She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, cousin, an inspiration, and an angel. She had the physical statue of a small child, but the presence of a giant. There are very few people who had more obstacles to overcome in their life than her, starting with cardiac arrest at ...
Shirley Ann Warren AUG 13, 1936 - DEC 19, 2009
Shirley Ann Warren, 73, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 in Charleston, SC. She was a native of Savannah and lived in the Hampton, SC area for the past 9 years. She was a member of St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church in Savannah and attended the Open Arms Fellowship Church in Hampton, SC. She was a homemaker and was loved by her family and all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert W. Hughes and Alice V. Anderson Hughes and her brother, Albert Hughes, Jr. She is survived by her six children, Kathleen and Albert Davis, Lester and Patty Warren, Carol Herbert, Ed ...
Catherine Kinney Garvey JAN 13, 1925 - DEC 19, 2009
Catherine Kinney Garvey, 84, made her transition Saturday, December 19, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a native of Denver, Colorado, and lived in Savannah for the past 8 years. She retired from the ministry after more than 20 years as a minister with the Unity Church, serving in many cities and retiring in North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Garvey. She is survived by her children, Arthur Handy, III, of Tybee Island, Marsha G. Dickey, of Gainesville, GA, Christine Raye Belleau, of Colorado Springs, CO, her step-son, Raymond E. Garvey, III, of Knoxville ...
Herbert Lynn Richey, Jr. NOV 16, 1919 - DEC 18, 2009
HERBERT LYNN RICHEY, JUNIOR, age 90, passed away on December 18, 2009, at the home of his daughter in Midland, Texas, following a brief illness. He was born on November 16, 1919 in Camden, South Carolina, son of Herbert Lynn Richey and Marie Brewer Richey. He lived with his family in Camden until he went to North Carolina State University, where he earned a B.S. in Agronomy in 1943. Herb enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II, primarily in France and Germany. Before his deployment, he married high school sweetheart Ida M. Mickey Richey in 1944. Herb was a pr ...
Gretchen M. Krahn MAR 22, 1915 - DEC 18, 2009
Miss Gretchen M. Krahn Gretchen M. Krahn, age 94, of Pensacola, Florida for the past six years, died December 18, 2009. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia. Gretchen was a retired registered nurse, employed 28 years by Union Camp Corporation. A native of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, she had resided in Savannah, Georgia since 1938. In 2003, she moved to Pensacola, Florida to be close to her adopted nephew, Nicholas Thorpe, who was responsible for her care. Visitation will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel on Monday, December 21, ...
Edna Elizabeth King DePue AUG 17, 1914 - DEC 17, 2009
Edna Elizabeth King DePue Edna K. DePue was born on August 17, 1914 in Hillsboro, Georgia to William Edward and Pearl Middlebrooks King. She graduated from the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked in the Atlanta area for a number of years. In 2005, the Georgia Baptist Nurses Association, now a part of Mercer University, recognized Edna for over sixty years of service to her community and the nursing profession. While working in Atlanta, Edna met her future husband Charlie and they were married in 1938. The couple moved to Savannah in 1942 where Charlie worked as ...
Virginia Barbee Mell JUL 10, 1933 - DEC 16, 2009
Virginia "Vergie" Barbee Mell SAVANNAH – Mrs. Virginia "Vergie" Barbee Mell, 76, passed away December 16, 2009. She was the youngest child, born July 10, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia, of the late Charles Allan Barbee and Laura Johnson Barbee Bradshaw. Her brightness was known from the day she was born. She was an avid reader. She graduated from Commercial High School. Mrs. Mell was a long time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Benedictine Athletic Association, The Daughters of Ireland, and the American Legion Post #184 Ladies Auxiliary. She was retired from J. C. Lewis Enterprises and ...
Lawrence R. "Larry" Loncon - DEC 15, 2009
Mr. Lawrence R. "Larry" Loncon, 65, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. Larry was born in Savannah, GA. He grew up in Port Wentworth at the Sugar Refinery Village. He attended Cathedral Day School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1962. In 1969, he began an electrical apprenticeship through the IBEW Local 508. He earned his Master Electrician License in 1983 and built his own company, Larry Loncon Electrical Service. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 5 ...
Barbara Livingston Catoe AUG 25, 1930 - DEC 15, 2009
Barbara Livingston Catoe Barbara Livingston Catoe, 79, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Hospice House. She was born in Cuthbert, GA and was raised in Savannah. She graduated from Commercial High School and was a former employee of Atlanta Gas Light, the F.B.I., and Self-Service Furniture/Director Enterprises. She was a longtime member of Whitefield United Methodist Church. She loved her daughter, who she called her Angel, and grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her extended family with all her heart. Due to poor health she was unable to enjoy any hobbies or even going to church. She loved ...
Ruth Barber Clayton JAN 27, 1934 - DEC 15, 2009
- Savannah - Ruth Barber Clayton, 75, died December 15, 2009 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Harvey Franklin Barber and Helen Thomas Barber. Mrs. Clayton was a member of the Christian Women's Club, the Savannah Symphony Choral, the Moon River Chorus and the Bell Choir at River's Edge Retirement Community. She also sang with the Ladies Trio at the Youth for Christ Rally's, the choir at Independent Presbyterian Church and Calvary Baptist Temple. She was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Chu ...
Josephine Barthelmess Geraty DEC 29, 1918 - DEC 14, 2009
Josephine Barthelmess Geraty, 90, died December 14, 20090 at her residence. The lifelong native of Savannah was the daughter of the late William A. and Pearla Hennessy Barthelmess. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a homemaker. Her husband, Thomas H. Geraty and daughter, Kathleen C. Trahan preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann G. and Michael Coburn; Josephine G. and Freddie King all of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy H. and Pan Geraty of Atlanta, GA; sister, Mary Lakewood of Bluffton, SC; grandchildren, Ann Marie Miller ...
Kay Tullis Jackson SEP 14, 1946 - DEC 14, 2009
Kay Tullis Jackson September 14, 1946 – December 14, 2009 Savannah- Kay Tullis Jackson, 63, died Monday, December 14, 2009 at Hospice House after a long illness. The Savannah native was the daughter of the late William O. and Grace Tullis. She was a math teacher for many years, teaching at Robert W. Groves High School, Benedictine Military School and Herschel V. Jenkins High School. She later worked as a bank teller with C&S and Bank of America. Kay was a member of the National Rose Society and a life time member of Bull Street Baptist Church. Her daughter, Tami Renee Jackson, preceded her ...
Laurel D. Reierson APR 08, 1927 - DEC 13, 2009
Laurel D. Reierson Our beloved Laurel D. Reierson, 82, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 after a long illness. Mrs. Reierson was born in Tioga, ND on April 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Anton and Myrtle Lerohl. She was a longstanding member and beloved sister of the New Testament Missionary Outreach. Mrs. Reierson is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond J. Reierson; their forever loving children, Sharon Carpenter, Rodney Reierson, Gary Reierson, Nancy Norris and David Reierson; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at ...
Patricia Ann Meyer DEC 10, 1923 - DEC 11, 2009
Patricia Ann Meyer, 86, loving Mother and Grandmother passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Meyer was born on December 10, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA and was preceded in death by her Husband, George Y. Meyer Jr.; a Son, Jack Meyer and her Brother John Higgins. She is survived by her Sons, George Y. Meyer, III of Detroit, MI and Tom Meyer, Sr. of Highland, MI; Daughters, Mary Pat Haskamp Tim of Rochester, MN, Ann Meyer of Lansing, MI and Gerri Lynch Michael of Glen Allen, VA; Grandchildren, Tom Meyer, Jr. , Joe Meyer, Sean Haskamp Kelly, Matthew and Susan Haskamp, Tim and ...
James Albert Sterwart, Sr. MAR 09, 1920 - DEC 10, 2009
Savannah, Georgia - James Albert Stewart, Sr., passed on December 10, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; son of the late Albert R. and Lillian Tellier Stewart. Mr. Stewart spent his youth growing up and completing his education in North Bay, Ontario. At age 17, he moved to Montreal, Quebec and joined the Continental Can Company of Canada, Plant 59, as a can line employee. Shortly thereafter he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. After his service, he rejoined Continental Can where he ultimately became Plant Manager. In 19 ...
Louise Meyers Wilson MAY 25, 1937 - DEC 10, 2009
Savannah- Louise Meyers Wilson, 72, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, of natural causes. Survivors: husband, Leroy L. Wilson; daughter, Allison Wilson Glover; four grandchildren; brother, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Reverend Robert Chaney officiating. ...
Anthony Carl Parker JAN 23, 1926 - DEC 10, 2009
Savannah- Anthony Carl Parker, 83, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Hospice House. Mr. Parker was born in Youngstown, Ohio but lived most of his life in Savannah. He was a merchant seaman where he served as Fireman, Oiler and Water Tender. He attended St. Andrews Reformed Episcopal Church. Survivors: sister-in-law, Eva Lee Parker, of Savannah; nephews, Ernest Parker Sharon, of Pembroke, Brian Keith Parker Chris, of Savannah; nieces, Susan Miller, of Anchorage, AK, Stephanie Rouchi, of Spokane, WA; grand nephew, Caleb Parker, of Washington, DC; grand nieces, Amanda Leigh Weston Jimmy, of Sa ...
Susan L. Harrison APR 16, 1942 - DEC 09, 2009
SUSAN LOUISE WOLFE HARRISON SAVANNAH – Susan Louise Wolfe Harrison, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 after a long battle with breast cancer. Born in Pittsburgh on April 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William LaGrange Wolfe and the late Jeanette Bartels Wolfe. She lived in Pittsburgh for her first 13 years, moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she graduated from Holland Hall School, and then to Houston, Texas. After graduating from Smith College in 1964, she returned to Houston to work for Merrill Lynch and volunteered with the Junior League of Housto ...
Evelyn Waldhour Ward OCT 22, 1919 - DEC 08, 2009
Evelyn Waldhour Ward Savannah- Evelyn Waldhour Ward, 90, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Hospice House. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, she was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Ward retired from Union Camp Corporation and following retirement worked for the Social Security Administration. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Ward. Survivors include her sons, Elton W. Waldhour and his wife, Lacey, of McDouough, GA, Alvin B. Ward, Sr. and his wife, Rose, of Tybee Island; daughter, Diane ...
Frank Donald Martell, Sr. JUL 08, 1931 - DEC 07, 2009
Frank Donald Martell, Sr. SAVANNAH - Frank Donald Martell, 78, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born in Midland, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1931, the son of Anton and Theresa Martell. Together with Pat, his wife of 54 years, Frank lived at the Landings on Skidaway Island since 1990. He was a graduate of Penn State University and retired from Chicago Bridge & Iron after 37 years of outstanding service. Frank and Pat have been members of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church for the past 15 years. Frank was devo ...
Louise James Hamm JAN 28, 1913 - DEC 07, 2009
Louise James Hamm, 96, passed from this life on Monday, December 7, 2009 at home after a long illness. She was a few weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She loved and served The Lord Jesus and was the last living of twelve charter members of Coastal Cathedral Church of God and was a former Sunday School teacher of the young girls class. She was a fulltime homemaker until later in life she fulfilled her desire to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was an accomplished seamstress. She was the first born of eight children to Thomas and Catherine James in Easley, SC. She was preceded in death by he ...
Marie Myrick Lindsey DEC 08, 1919 - DEC 07, 2009
Marie Myrick Lindsey, 89, passed away peacefully just moments prior to her 90th Birthday on December 7, 2009. Mrs. Lindsey, a Savannah native was born on December 8, 1919, the daughter of the late Frank Jester and Marie Templeton Myrick. Marie was a faithful and longtime member of Savannah Christian Church. She was a member of the Christian Builders Sunday School Class and assisted with the Wednesday night suppers. In addition to her work at Savannah Christian, she was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and a Pink Lady at St. Josephs Hospital. Marie was honored by WTOC as being one of ...
Jack Woodrow Dressel MAY 09, 1920 - DEC 06, 2009
Jack Woodrow Dressel-SAVANNAH - Jack Woodrow Dressel died peacefully under the care of Hospice of Savannah on December 6th, 2009. He was 89 years old. A native Savannahian, Jack was born in 1920 at the old St. Joseph's Hospital on Whitfield Square, just two blocks from his Liberty Street home. He continued to live most of his life in the same neighborhood on Liberty Street. He graduated from the old Savannah High School on Washington Avenue and was a member of the class of 1944 at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was a member of the Citadel boxing team. He converted to the C ...
Lewis Andrew "Captain Tealy" Jackson JUL 24, 1927 - DEC 06, 2009
Captain "Tealy" Jackson Lewis Andrew Jackson, 82, died Sunday, December 6, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Jackson, a native of Savannah was born on July 24, 1927, the son of the late James M. and Queen Selena Shearhouse Jackson. Lewis attended Chatham County Public Schools and at the age of 16 began working in the Commercial Shrimping Industry. In 1959 he purchased the shrimping vessel "Terry Ann" which he ran independently for over 20 years. He later ran the vessel "Firefox" until his retirement two years ago at the age of 81. He was a member of the Fisherman's Association. Lewi ...