Obituaries
Marion K. Raper JAN 24, 1932 - OCT 16, 2009
Savannah-Marion K. Raper, 77, died Friday, October 16, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Dunoon, Scotland and lived in Savannah since 1996. Her daughter Karen Ened Leach preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry Raper of Savannah; daughter, Fiona Burkey of Columbus, Ohio and sister, Ann Carmichael of Dunoon, Scotland. Memorial Service: 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. ...
Anthony W. Lomax, Sr. JUN 07, 1958 - OCT 16, 2009
Tony Lomax SAVANNAH - Anthony Wayne "Tony" Lomax, Sr., 51, died Friday, October 16, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Memphis, TN on June 7, 1958, Tony had lived in Savannah for the past twenty-two years. Tony was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired after thirty-two years of civil service working for the Department of the Army supporting the 1/75 Ranger Battalion at Hunter AAF. Tony had a very contagious personality, and was always able to put a smile on someone's face no matter what the circumstances. One of his fondest memories of his grandchildren wa ...
Barbara Norman Hetherington SEP 25, 1939 - OCT 16, 2009
Barbara Norman Hetherington SAVANNAH – Barbara Norman Hetherington died October 16, 2009 at home after a long illness, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Millville, New Jersey, in 1939, Barbara moved with her family to Pennsauken, New Jersey, as a teenager. Barbara and Thomas Avery Hetherington were married on June 23, 1962, and lived in Pensacola, Florida, San Diego, California, and Durham, North Carolina, before moving to Savannah, Georgia in 1970. Barbara was a Registered Nurse, graduating from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She worked as ...
Jane Hass Philbrick MAY 23, 1948 - OCT 15, 2009
Jane Hass Philbrick SAVANNAH - Jane Hass Philbrick, 62, died Thursday, October 15 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Jane graduated from Ashley Hall in 1966 with highest honors. She then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Clemson University, where she served as Student Government Senator and President of what is now Chi Omega Sorority. Graduate Studies took her to the University of South Carolina where she was awarded an MBA, and in 1976, a PhD in Management. Jane was an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida from 1975—1980, where she ...
Patricia Barclay Draz OCT 17, 2009 - OCT 13, 2009
Patricia Barclay Draz Savannah – Patricia Draz of Savannah, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009. She was born in Peoria, IL on January 17, 1923. Patricia spent most of her earlier years in the New York Tri-State area and had resided at the Landings since 1986. She was a 1967 graduate of the New York School of Interior Design. Patricia served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Lachlan McIntosh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had been an active member of the DAR for over 50 years. In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother ...
John S. Kloss, Jr. NOV 28, 1960 - OCT 13, 2009
Houston, TX- John Schubert Kloss, Jr. was born in Westfield, NJ on November 28, 1960. He attended high school in Memphis, TN and Beaumont, TX, graduating from Lamar University with a BA degree in economics and financial planning. John was an executive and investment advisor with several major financial institutions in Houston, TX. For the past five years, he became a home builder and was known for his craftsmanship in luxury homes in the River Oaks area. He attended auto racing events and became an avid collector and restorer of many antique cars. John enjoyed many happy summers with his fami ...
Daniel Aubrey Bush OCT 26, 1982 - OCT 13, 2009
Daniel Bush SAVANNAH – Daniel Aubrey Bush, 26, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Hospice House. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Calvary Day School and attended Georgia Southern University. A major sports fan and outdoorsman, Daniel enjoyed playing golf, football, and baseball, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his mother, Serrelle Richardson of Savannah; his father, David L. Bush of Midway; his maternal grandmother, Veleta Wood of Savannah; his paternal grandmother, Margie Eberhardt of Hinesville; his step-father, Charles "Dicky" Richardson of ...
Alice Conley Cywin AUG 18, 1927 - OCT 12, 2009
Alice Conley Cywin, 82, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born in Port Henry, New York to John and Alice Luckett Conley on August 18, 1927, graduated from the World War II United States Nurse Cadet Program at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, and worked as a Registered Nurse and Dental Assistant for many years. Mrs. Cywin lived in Savannah for 20 years and previously resided in Alexandria, VA. Mrs. Cywin attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church, was an avid golfer with three holes in one, and volunteered in many activities in The Landings community. Surviving ar ...
Jane Sloan Lyon NOV 04, 1920 - OCT 11, 2009
Jane Sloan Lyon 1920 – 2009 Savannah artist, Mrs. Jane Sloan Lyon, died on October 11, 2009. Mrs. Lyon was a native of Savannah, born in Telfair Women's Hospital November 4, 1920, the daughter of Rev. Pearson Hill Sloan and Jewel Varnedoe Sloan. Shortly after her birth, Jane moved with her parents to Montevideo, Uruguay where her father, at that time a civil engineer, worked on hyrdo-electric projects. For the next 40 years relocation with her parents and then her husband was a frequent aspect of her life. She became and enthusiastic traveler. Her teen and college years found Jane in Virginia ...
Dorothy Coleman Crawford DEC 22, 1919 - OCT 10, 2009
Dorothy Coleman Crawford, 89, died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Savannah Cottage. She was a native of Midville, Georgia and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a communicant to of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was member of the Daughter's of Ireland. Mrs. Crawford was a Pink Lady at Memorial Hospital for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter M. Crawford, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Linda C. Stelianos and her husband Arthur, of Savannah, and Andrea C. Gregg and her husband John, of Jacksonville, Florida, three sons, Walter M. Crawford, Jr. and his wi ...
Carl Edward Hohnerlein AUG 19, 1946 - OCT 10, 2009
- Savannah - Carl Edward Hohnerlein, 63, died October 10, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital from complications as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Savannah and lived in Hardeeville for thirty seven years. Mr. Hohnerlein was retired as a circulation manager from the Savannah Morning News after eighteen years of service. His father, Joseph H. Hohnerlein, Sr. preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Martha J. Hohnerlein of Hardeeville; daughter, Heather H. Hiott of Hardeeville; mother, Monice M. Hohnerlein of Savannah; granddaughter, Breanna Calhoun of Hardeeville; sister, ...
Hulda Sheley Downing MAR 28, 1924 - OCT 09, 2009
-Savannah - Hulda Sheley Downing, 85, died October 9, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Sylvania, Georgia, daughter of the late Hugh H. and Anna Reddick Sheley. She lived most of her life in Savannah and retired in 1989 from Georgia Regional Hospital. Mrs. Downing was a member of Whitefield United Methodist Church where she served as President of the George Whitefield Sunday School Class, Treasurer of the Trustees Memorial Fund and Circle Leader of the Mary Culler White Circle. She was also a member of Al-Anon, Tuesday Lunch Club and the Daffin Heights Garden Club. He ...
Mildred Moody "Strick" Strickland NOV 08, 1920 - OCT 09, 2009
- Savannah - Mildred Moody "Strick" Strickland, 88, died October 9, 2009 after a short illness. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina, daughter of the late Robert Alford Moody and Ruth Sellers Moody. Strick lived in Savannah over 60 years and was retired as a service representative with Southern Bell after forty three years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, served as Vice President of the American Business Women's Association and was very active in local politics and served as a polling manager in her voting district. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, ...
Clara Nell Russell - OCT 08, 2009
OCALA, FL Mrs. Clara Nell Russell, 98, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Ocala, FL. She is survived by two sons, George Palmer Russell, Jr., and wife Bonnie of Birmingham, AL., and Rev. Robert Wayne Russell and wife Mary Ellen of Picayune, MS., two sisters, Helen Whitworth and husband Emry of Ocala, FL., and Jewel Russell of Fort Worth, TX., a brother, W.T. Wise of Indianapolis, IN., Twenty grandchildren and Nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Palmer Russell, Sr. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 200 ...
Samuel Dart Roxburgh MAY 19, 1930 - OCT 07, 2009
After a cruel disease that was borne with admirable braveness and patience, my dearly beloved husband, Samuel Dart Roxburgh has departed this life. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Nancy Armistead Nicholson Hughes OCT 07, 1929 - OCT 06, 2009
Nancy Armistead Nicholson Hughes died Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2009, the day before her 80th birthday. She was surrounded by family and friends and was in good health up to the day of her death. All of us who knew her will miss the joy she brought to everything she did, her indomitable good cheer, her patience, wisdom and humor. She was married to William Arthur Hughes in December of 1950 and was still with him the day she passed away, happy in her marriage, content with the home they made together. Her enduring partnership with her husband was the core of the family and was reflected in ...
Marjorie Flanders Johnson SEP 29, 1928 - OCT 05, 2009
Marjorie Flanders Johnson, 81 passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. She was born September 29, 1928 in Adrian, Georgia to the late Chester A. Flanders, Sr. and Geneva Hutcheson Flanders. She was also preceded in death by a brother Chester A. Flanders, Jr., and sisters, Odessa Flanders and Virginia Flanders Dyal. She was retired after many years from Amusement Pros and was a longtime member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, John F. Johnson, Jr., sons Gary Johnson and wife Sheila, Tim Johnson and wife Jolie, daughters, Vicki Johnson and Kim ...
Harriet Huggins Tilton APR 09, 1917 - OCT 04, 2009
Savannah- Harriet Huggins Tilton passed away peacefully at her home Sunday October 4, 2009 under the care of Hospice. She was born in Savannah on April 9, 1917 to Harry and Katherine Huggins. She attended Sacred Heart School and was a 1935 graduate of Savannah High School. Mrs. Tilton enjoyed her grandchildren, traveling, gardening and being in the river. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, J. Howell Tilton, Sr., her mother and father, three sisters and three brothers. Survivors includ ...
Marian Hunnicutt Hammock - OCT 04, 2009
-Savannah - Marian Hunnicutt Hammock, died Tuesday, October 4, 2009. She was born in Bulloch County, to William Charles and Celestial Fuller Hunnicutt. She was a graduate of Statesboro High School. She lived most of her adult life in Savannah as a devoted mother and wife to William A. "Billy" Hammock for over 50 years. Marian loved life, her family, her neighbors and her friends, and could be counted on by all of them. She was a member of Eason's Chapel Methodist Church in Claxton, GA. Surviving are her children, Patricia H. Paul Jacobs of Savannah, GA; William A. "Al" Debi Hammock of Statesb ...
Eugene Brickner JUN 29, 1927 - OCT 03, 2009
Savannah- Eugene "Gene" Brickner passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009 at his home after a long illness. Gene was born in Seneca County, Ohio and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He moved to Savannah in 1958 where he owned Savannah Tom's Sales. In 1974 he went to work with Pepsi Bottling Company where he retired in 1990. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church; charter member of Holy Family Council 5588, Knights of Columbus; served two terms as District Deputy of the first district of Georgia and was past Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree of Immaculate Conception. His son, Mic ...
John Bryan Achord JUN 06, 1948 - OCT 03, 2009
John Bryan Achord, "Big John" as he was known to family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Hardeeville, South Carolina on Saturday, October 3, 2009. He was born in Savannah on June 6, 1948 to Walter Bryan Achord and Gloria Alberino Achord. He attended Charles Ellis School and Country Day School, where he played football, basketball and tennis. He went on to Emory University, where he played on the schools tennis team, and then to the University of Georgia School of Law, where he graduated in 1973. After graduating, Big John joined the Savannah law firm of Lewis and Javetz and l ...
Virginia Wood Swanson OCT 15, 1928 - OCT 02, 2009
Savannah-Virginia W. Swanson died at Memorial Hospital on Friday evening, October 2, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Edgar W. Swanson, Jr., her daughter Suzanne Nofz, her son William Swanson, their respective spouses Peter and Sandra, and two grandchildren Stephanie and Samantha. Virginia was born in Chicago, IL on October 15, 1928. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from Iowa State University in 1950 and was married in 1954. Edgar and Virginia moved to Savannah from Wilmette, IL in 1992 when Mr. Swanson retired from the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in C ...
Patricia Roberson Leavengood SEP 29, 1951 - OCT 02, 2009
Patricia Roberson Leavengood -Savannah, GA - Patricia Roberson Leavengood, daughter of the late Bill and Cecil Roberson, passed on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the age of 58. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Lisa Leavengood Overmyer and Amie Leavengood Ervin, former husband Harry Leavengood, sister Carrie Cole, and brother Bill Roberson. Pat was a former employee of Chatham County Court System, Armstrong Atlantic University and Grace United Methodist Church. She was a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, where she actively volunteered in many adult and youth programs. Patric ...
Robert Yancey Watkins FEB 14, 1927 - OCT 01, 2009
Robert Yancey Watkins Robert Yancey Watkins, a 44 year resident of Savannah, passed away on October 1 at age 82, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Cantey Watkins, and daughter Roxanne Watkins Wilharm. As a young man, Watkins loved athletics. He played football at Albany High School and, as guard, helped the team win the 1943 state championship. He served two years in the US Army at the Third Army Headquarters in Germany during WWII, rising to rank of Staff Sergeant. After the war, he enrolled in Erskine College. There, he met his future bride, Marion, and was ...
Theodore Charles Siebert, Jr. FEB 21, 1917 - SEP 30, 2009
Theodore Charles Siebert, Jr. SAVANNAH – Theodore Charles Siebert, Jr., 92, is now at eternal rest in the Lord. He died at St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Born in Charleston, SC to Theodore Charles Siebert, Sr. and Carolyn Sires, Charlie lived most of his life in Savannah. He and his deceased wife, Wilma, married in 1947. After living in Savannah for several years they moved to Fernandina Beach, Ocala, and Gainesville, FL, as Charlie held many positions with the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. They retired in Savannah in the 1970's. Charlie served in the Air Force-Air Tran ...
John Henry Harrelson FEB 15, 1951 - SEP 30, 2009
John Henry Harrelson, age 58, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009. John was born February 15, 1951 in Statesboro, GA to John Lucian Harrelson and Jessie Mae Harrelson. He grew up in Statesboro and attended Georgia Southern College. He lived most of his adult life in Savannah and for many years owned and operated Chatham Paint Center. Most recently he served as Vice President; Estate and Business Insurance Specialist at SunTrust Bank. John's most cherished role in life was father to his three children, Jason, Camille, and Clay. He was a strong supporter of youth sports both as a coach and ...
Joyce Budd Hughes JUL 08, 1919 - SEP 29, 2009
Huntsville, AL – Joyce Budd Hughes, died September 29, 2009 in Huntsville, AL after long illness. She was born in Norwood, NY, daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. Albert E. Budd. She was a graduate of Heuvelton High School in Heuvelton, New York and a graduate of Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Hughes taught home economics at Lake Placid High School, Lake Placid, NY and Fox Lane School in West Chester, NY for many years. In 1976, she and her late husband, Raymond E. Hughes retired as teachers, and relocated to Savannah. She was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church ...
Rosalie Beasley Friedman OCT 02, 1916 - SEP 29, 2009
Rosalie Beasley Friedman SAVANNAH – Rosalie Beasley Friedman died Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at Savannah Square. Rosalie was born October 2, 1916 in Norfolk, Virginia to Lee Ora Eanes and Annie Jurnagan Eanes. She lived most of her life in Savannah and was the widow of Millard Beasley and Benjamin Friedman. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Savannah Golf Club. Her son, Dana Beasley, preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Rhangos and Dr. William Rhangos; son and daughter-in-law, J. Roderick and Angela Beasley; grandchil ...
Dorothy Cornell Oliver JUL 10, 1918 - SEP 29, 2009
Dorothy Cornell Oliver, 91, widow of Judge George E. Oliver, died September 29, 2009 at her new residence in Buckingham South. The daughter of the late John Joy and Lucile FitzSimons Cornell, Dorothy was born in Savannah on July 10, 1918 and spent her lifetime in Savannah and Tybee Island. She was preceded in death by her sisters Alice Cornell Brookshaw and Vivian Evans Baggs, and her brothers John Joy Cornell, Jr. and Louis FitzSimons Cornell. She is survived by two sisters, twin Lucile Rentz Lott of Waycross, GA and Virginia Cornell Aldrich of Melbourne , FL Dorothy was a lifelong member of ...