Obituaries
Martha S. Ray JUL 06, 1930 - DEC 24, 2009
Martha S. Ray, 79, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Ray, a native of Savannah was born on July 6, 1930, the daughter of the late William Elbridge and Frances Fraps Sinclair. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and attended Armstrong College. Martha was employed by the YMCA where she retired after 20 years of dedicated service as Director of Childcare. She was a member of Amdoes and a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her son, James A. Ray, III and sister, Bette Clarke. She is survived by her son, Willaim S. Ray and wife Ter ...
Wesley Tyler Stone JUL 31, 2003 - DEC 24, 2009
Wesley Tyler Stone Wesley Tyler Stone, age 6, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at home with his family and friends by his side. Wesley was born July 31, 2003 in Savannah. He was a very courageous little man who suffered from Epidermolysis Bullosa since birth. He was the biggest fan of Superman and was loved by his family and all who ever met him and indeed he was a true Superman. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David W. Perkins. Wesley is survived by his loving family, his parents, Chris and Heather Stone, his brother, Noah Stone, his maternal grandparents, Teresa and Ja ...
John Robert Hutzler AUG 22, 1929 - DEC 24, 2009
John Robert Hutzler John Robert Hutzler, 80, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of New York, New York and graduated in 1951 from Fordham Univervity in New York and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He is survived by his wife, Joan K. Hutzler, of Savannah, four children, and eight grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, December 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Susan McDaniel Chappell DEC 27, 1951 - DEC 23, 2009
Savannah- Susan McDaniel Chappell, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her home in Savannah. Susan graduated from the Medical Center of Central Georgia School of Nursing in Macon, Georgia, and worked as an operating room supervisor at St. Joseph's Hospital for many years. She will be remembered for her energy, spirit and generosity to anyone in need. She is survived by her husband, Henry Chappell; two sisters, Patricia Smith, of Townsend, GA, Denise DeBerardino, of Tyrone, GA, and their husbands; four stepsons and their children; two nieces and two nephews. A visitation will ...
William Charles Burdick MAY 01, 1923 - DEC 22, 2009
William Charles Burdick Savannah- William Charles Burdick, 86, of Savannah, GA, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Hospice of Savannah. He was born in Downey, CA, and was a veteran, having served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked in the telephone and cable industry until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Cummings Burdick, of Savannah, GA; daughters, Gay Anderson and Lola Burdick Ayers; sister, Ernestine Burdick Trump; grandsons, Billy Anderson, Chris Burdick, and Alan Cartwright; granddaughters, Aukele Anderson, Le Ane Wohlgemuth, Sarah Peaster, Jennifer Russell, Tina M ...
Roberta "Bobbie" Gumpert DEC 05, 1956 - DEC 22, 2009
Roberta "Bobbie" Gumpert, 53, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. Ms. Gumpert was born in Pennsylvania on December 5, 1956, the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Gumpert. Bobbie is survived by her brother, Richard Gumpert and wife Patricia of Elkton, Maryland and also her niece and nephew, Clair and Richard Gumpert, also of Elkton. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Bayside Community Network in Elkton, MD where Bobbie spent many happy hours. Funeral services are private. ...
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 ...