Obituaries
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 ...
Margaret Fountain Poland - FEB 25, 2010
ATLANTA - Margaret Peggy Fountain Poland, age 47, from Atlanta Georgia, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Hospice Atlanta. Born on January 30, 1963 in Savannah, she graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in 1981, the University of Georgia in 1986, and The Atlanta School of Massage in 1994. She was a partner with Body Mechanics Sports Massage Therapy in Atlanta and was a certified member of the American Massage Therapy Association AMTA. Peggy was a massage therapist for the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. She has also worked with Georgia Institute of Technology's Basketball and Track an ...
Amy Ruth Stone NOV 06, 1922 - FEB 24, 2010
Amy Ruth "Jo" Elmore Stone, 87, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Oceanside Nursing Home. She was born November 6, 1922 to the late Doras E. and Lois H. Elmore. Jo was a former member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and attended Independent Presbyterian Church with her family. She was a 1972 graduate of Armstrong State College and was a lifelong student. She was a world traveler and a member of the Magnolia Garden Club and the French Club. She was an avid reader and gardener, and also enjoyed flower arranging. Jo had the special gift of hospitality and also indulged her children's love of a ...
Jacqueline Jones Shuman FEB 05, 1932 - FEB 24, 2010
- Savannah - Jacqueline Jones Shuman, 78, died February 24, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The lifelong resident of Savannah was a homemaker and a former member of Midway First Baptist Church. Her husband, Whitaker Samuel Shuman preceded her in death. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Becky Shuman of Ludowici; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jeff Franklin of Savannah; Mary and Brad Toothman of Jesup; Alice and Larry Thomas of Ludowici; sister, Carolyn Drawdy of Savannah; two brothers, Edward Jones of Bristol, RI; Anthony Jones of Savannah; twelve grandchildren ...
Arnold Henry Hurd, Jr. JUN 16, 1918 - FEB 23, 2010
Arnold H. Hurd, Jr., Major, U.S. Army Ret., 91, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was born June 16, 1918, in Pulaski, Virginia, and had been a resident of Savannah for more that 60 years. Arnold, or "Pruney" as he was known by everyone, was a graduate of the Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and was a veteran of World War II serving in Europe and Korea. He received numerous awards for his service prior to retirement in 1963 including the Purple Heart. He served as a Military Instructor in the Savannah High School R.O.T.C. unit ...
Roberta H. Seymour OCT 24, 1923 - FEB 23, 2010
Roberta H. Seymour, age 86, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Seymour was born in Union, SC on October 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Jennie Haley. She spent her early years in Charlotte, NC before becoming a long time resident of Savannah. Roberta was a devoted member of Independent Presbyterian Church and committed her life to the love of God, family and church. She was also a volunteer at Hospice Savannah for a number of years in their administrative offices. An enthusiastic and accomplished gardener, she loved the beauty of flowers an ...
Imogene Hinely Pandtle APR 22, 1923 - FEB 22, 2010
Imogene Hinely Pandtle, 86, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Mrs. Pandtle is a 1941 graduate of Savannah High School. She is retired from C&S National Bank. She was a lifelong devoted member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was former chair of the altar guild and a member of Circle #1. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Jean Pandtle, and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Hinely Clary and James Clary, Sr. and Mercy Hinely Walden and Edward Walden, Sr. Surviving are son, Ray Pandtle, III of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Mar ...
Carolyn Olsen Garrison NOV 30, 1927 - FEB 19, 2010
Savannah- Carolyn Olsen Garrison, 82, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a native and life long resident of Savannah, a member of Whitfield United Methodist Church and an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Cecil Lamar Garrison; parents, Ernest Olsen and Daisy Grissette Olsen, and sister, Nitie Olsen Collins. Survivors include her son, Ernest Franklin Garrison and his wife, Doreen, of Pooler; daughter, Maura Elaine Garrison, of Savannah; three grandchildren, John Cecil Garrison, of Maryland, Christopher Kyle Garri ...
Sara G. Penton SEP 15, 1928 - FEB 19, 2010
Sara G. Penton, 81, died Friday, February 19, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Penton was born in Norcross, GA on September 15, 1928, the daughter of the late George D. and Clara Thomas Graves. She had been a resident of Savannah since the age of 15. Sara was a beautician in Savannah for 52 years, owning her own Salon for over 30 of those years. She was a devout Christian and longtime member of Southside Baptist Church where she was active in the Mary Sheehan Sunday School Class. Mrs. Penton was preceded in death by her sons, Gerald D. and Gary O. Penton and her brother, Charles D ...
Charles Burns, Jr. MAR 23, 1926 - FEB 18, 2010
SAVANNAH – Charles Chuck Burns, Jr. passed away peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on February 18, 2010. Chuck was born on April 23, 1926 to Charles Burns, Sr. and Margaret Miller Burns in Canonsburg, PA. Chuck Burns enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1944. While stationed in Germany, his unit was responsible for the liberation of Nazi prisoners at the Buchenwald POW Camp. In 1949 Chuck joined the U. S. Air Force and became an Airplane Engineer Mechanic. Chuck and his family transferred to Hunter Air Force Base, here in Savannah where he retired from the U. S. Air Force in November, 1 ...
Stacy Butcher Hillman, Jr. JUN 12, 1933 - FEB 17, 2010
Stacy Butcher Hillman, Jr., 76, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 after returning from a trip to Mississippi with family and friends. He was born June 12, 1933 in Paulsboro, New Jersey to the late Stacy B. Hillman, Sr. and Edna Eastlack Hillman. Stacy retired as the Chef from the old Desoto Hilton Hotel and also from National Gypsum Corporation. He was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Mr. Hillman was a Chef to many and loved to cook for family and friends especially on Sunday when there could be as many as 25 people at his home enjoying his food. He also loved to cook and deliver ...
Evelyn Perfect Allen MAR 02, 1921 - FEB 17, 2010
Evelyn Perfect Allen Mrs. Samuel D. Allen Evelyn Allen, 88, passed away peacefully February 17th at Hospice of Savannah. She was born in 1921 to Hilda and Charles Perfect in Pooler, GA and remained a life long resident of Chatham County. She was a graduate of Savannah High School, Armstrong Junior College and the University of Georgia. The importance of family and church were central to her life. Being a life long member of Bull Street Baptist Church, she and her husband devoted many years of service to the RA, GA and other youth groups of the church. She was a past president of the church W ...
Vashti Sykes Williamson NOV 06, 1914 - FEB 17, 2010
Vashti Sykes Williamson, 95, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Savannah. Mrs. Williamson was born in Emanuel County, GA on November 6, 1914, the daughter of the late Newton Hershal and Josephine Boatright Sikes. She attended the public schools of Emanuel County. Vashti was a homemaker for many years and also worked as a nurse's aide at Telfair Hospital in Savannah. She was a longtime member of Central Church of Christ and a former Sunday School teacher at Louisiana Avenue Church of Christ. She had been a resident of The Woods of Savannah for the past 16 years. Mrs. Williamson was preceded i ...
Butch Thomas APR 19, 1947 - FEB 16, 2010
- Savannah - Butch Thomas, 62, passed away February 16, 2010 at home. He was a native of Savannah, a graduate of Savannah High School and was of the Baptist faith. Butch owned and operated Butch Thomas Plumbing Company for many years until sickness caused him to retire in 2006. He was well known in the plumbing industry as a perfectionist and one of best and most respected in Savannah. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 38 ½ years, Judy Thomas; two daughters, Julie and Jodie Thomas all of Savannah; two brothers, William N. Thomas of Savannah; David Thomas of Lumber City, GA; and two ...
Robert C. "R.C." Neidlinger, Jr. JAN 14, 1945 - FEB 15, 2010
Robert C. "R.C." Neidlinger, Jr., 65, died Monday, February 15, 2010 in Savannah. Mr. Neidlinger was born on January 14, 1945 in Savannah. R.C. was a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked in Sales for many years in Savannah and was a member of Islands Christian Church. Mr. Neidlinger was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Neidlinger. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Marie C. Neidlinger; mother, Donna A. Neidlinger of Savannah; sons, Robert C. Neidlinger, III and wife Audrey and Jeromie Neidlinger, all of Atlanta; ...
Alex B. Townsend AUG 12, 1988 - FEB 14, 2010
- Savannah, Georgia - Alexander Boone "Alex" Townsend, 21, passed away February 14, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident. Every day we were aware that we had this secret gift who we cupped in our hands carefully, a precious, fragile soul touched by God more than most, and delivered to us for safekeeping, for as long as he would stay. We always had the knowledge he was a profound gift to Jeanne, Tom, Nate and Laura and all who loved him, a meteor who shot across our skies, lit our faces, made us watch, changed our perspectives, and taught us things we could learn no other way. In so doi ...