Obituaries
Charles Billy Anderson MAR 10, 1921 - NOV 15, 2009
-Savannah - Charles William Anderson, Sr., 88 died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. Billy was born in Savannah, Georgia to Robert H. and Leila Reid Anderson. He served his country in the United States Navy for four years during World War II. He participated in eight invasions in the Atlantic and Pacific. He retired after 45 years as the owner of Robert H. Anderson Produce Company which started in 1921 at the old Historic City Market. He was a member of the Guyton United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eleanor Franklin Anderson, o ...
Catherine Dolores Blake MAY 19, 1929 - NOV 15, 2009
Catherine Dolores Blake This precious jewel, born on May 19, 1929 was the daughter of the late, Henry and Thelma Brown of New York. She is the granddaughter of Harriet Seabrook Milledge and the late Frank Milledge of Bloominghale, GA. She was the apple of their eyes. Her son, Christopher Bolton, preceded her in death. She was employed as a supervisor with the Ports Authority of New York and New Jersey. Upon retirement, she moved from New York to Savannah, GA. Catherine was a voyager. She and husband, Leon traveled to many states and exotic countries. She enjoyed discussing their travel ventur ...
Vera Harrell Jones MAR 13, 1939 - NOV 14, 2009
Vera Harrell Jones Savannah- Vera Jones, 70, died Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Candler Hospital. Vera was born in Wilmington, NC on March 13, 1939 to John L. Harrell, Sr. and Gertrude Price Harrell. She graduated from New Hanover High School before moving to Savannah. For over twenty years, she was a delightful presence and favorite waitress to many at Johnny Harris Restaurant. Most recently she worked with Prymetyme at the Y.M.C.A. Her family would like to extend their gratitude to all of those at the Y.M.C.A for the love that was shown to Vera. During her time off, she enjoyed bowling. Ver ...
Eleanor Battis Wedge FEB 18, 1916 - NOV 13, 2009
Savannah- Eleanor Battis Wedge, 93, died Friday, November 13, 2009. Mrs. Wedge was born February 18, 1916 in Everett, MA. She graduated with honors from Burdett Business College and was employed with AT&T and American Airlines. In 1956 she moved to Daytona, FL where she worked at Halifax Hospital until retirement in 1980. She was a member of Highlands Presbyterian church while living in Daytona. In 2000, she moved to Savannah to be closer to her family. She was the widow of John Harold Valentine and Milo Thomas Wedge. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Dona Valentine ...
Lillian Hart Parrish JAN 18, 1930 - NOV 13, 2009
Lillian Hart Parrish, 79, died Friday, November 13, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Parrish, a native of Savannah was born on January 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Charlie James and Irene Hendrix Hart. She attended Commercial High School and was a longtime member of Silk Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Parrish was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Henry G. "Butterbean" Parrish. She is survived by her daughters, Paula Mike Conner of Thunderbolt, Patti T.O. Wilson of Tybee Island and Tammy Parrish of Savannah; son, Grady Judy Parrish of Midway; grandchildren, Nico ...
Lillian Kimker Hendry FEB 10, 1915 - NOV 13, 2009
Savannah- Lillian Kimker Hendry, 94, died Friday, November 13, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Hendry was a native and life long resident of Savannah. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and later attended Armstrong Junior College. Over the years, she worked with Southern Bell and the Chatham County Board of Education. As a life long member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, she was involved with many aspects and activities of the church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Kimker, her husband, Iverson Walker "Pete" Hendry, and granddaughter, Heather ...
Evelyn Strain Harlin MAR 17, 1930 - NOV 11, 2009
Jacksonville, FL- Evelyn Strain Harlin, 79, died November 11, 2009 at Sterling House Assisted Living under the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. She was born in Roanoke, Alabama, daughter of the late, Padrue K and Lois McCarter Strain. She lived in Savannah for fifty years until she recently moved to Jacksonville to be close to her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Harlin was an accomplished piano and guitar teacher for over thirty years. Her husband of sixty two years, Rudolph Harlin, brother, Ray Strain and grandson, Joseph Harlin preceded her in death. Surviving are a son and daug ...
Charles E. Lucas APR 10, 1919 - NOV 10, 2009
Savannah- Charles E. Lucas, 90, died November 10, 2009 at his home at Savannah Square under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Lucas was born in Owen County, Indiana on April 10, 1919, the son of the late William E. and Dollie Barnes Lucas. He was raised and attended school in Metcalf, Illinois before enlisting in the U. S. Air Force in 1942. During WWII, he served in the Caribbean Theatre with the 26th Antisubmarine Wing as Aircraft Crew Chief and Flight Engineer. During his military service, Master Sergeant Lucas received several decorations and awards including the Air Force Commendation Med ...
Elizabeth Barragan Bickers NOV 20, 1916 - NOV 09, 2009
ELIZABETH BARRAGAN BICKERS Gainesville, GA - Elizabeth Barragan Bickers, 92, died on Nov. 9, 2009, at Altus House in Atlanta, GA and was buried on Nov. 12, 2009 from the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, GA, where she lived for 70 years. She was born Nov. 20, 1916 in Savannah, GA to the late Frank Barragan, Sr. and Lottie Culley Barragan. She attended local schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1934. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Daniel Bickers, their son Danny, her 1st grandchild, Elissa Hadley, and her brother James Barragan of Dallas, TX. She i ...
William F. Dyer, Sr. APR 05, 1918 - NOV 09, 2009
William F. Dyer, Sr., 91, died Monday, November 9, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Dyer was born in Des Moines, IA on April 5, 1918, the son of the late Ezekiel Benton and Ellen Teachout Dyer. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps at the age of 22 which brought him to Savannah. He was a World War II veteran having served as an Aerial Reconnaissance Photographer. Upon his honorable discharge he used his talent in photography and opened a studio in Savannah. He later began his career in furniture sales. After building an extensive client base be began a successful business ...
Juanita Johnson DeLoach DEC 02, 1923 - NOV 09, 2009
Juanita Johnson DeLoach, 85, died Monday, November 09, 2009 at her residence in Savannah. She was born in Savannah, GA, daughter of the late Cary Rudolph and Lucy Lewis Johnson. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and joined Calvary Baptist Temple at the age of eight when Reverend John Wilder was Pastor. She married Maurice "Pete" DeLoach, July 12, 1943 and followed him through moves to Sullivan's Island, SC and Chesapeake, VA. Mrs. DeLoach was a devoted and faithful Sunday School Teacher at Sullivan's Island Baptist Church, Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake and also at Calvary ...
Bonnie Roberts Hahn MAR 25, 1955 - NOV 07, 2009
Bonnie Roberts Hahn - Cherished wife and mother passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2009. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 25, 1955. She loved her daughters, Courtney and Brittany, with all of her heart. Bonnie was not only their mother, but their champion, making sure they had every opportunity to succeed and fulfill their dreams. Bonnie was very proud when Courtney graduated from the University of Georgia earlier this year and that Brittany will graduate from Valdosta State University in 2010. Bonnie was a graduate of Armstrong State College and had worked in accounting i ...
Charles Dennis Rousseau, Jr. AUG 27, 1925 - NOV 07, 2009
-Atlanta - Charles D. Rousseau, Jr., 84, passed away Saturday November 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jean Summerlin Rousseau and their four daughters: Kathleen Rousseau Pepitone Tom of Hampsted, N.C., Elaine Rousseau Hillebrand Jay of Marietta, Patricia Rousseau Grey Gil of Dunwoody, and Therese Rousseau Braman Tim of Marietta. He also has 11 loving grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vera Rousseau, his sister, Louise Rousseau Causey, and his niece, Nancy Causey C ...
Lois Stubbs Bell JAN 29, 1925 - NOV 07, 2009
Lois Molene Stubbs Bell, 84, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at her home in Thunderbolt. She was born January 29, 1925 in Tattnall County, GA and was the daughter of the late Millard Stephens Stubbs and Eva Iola Geiger Stubbs and was the last surviving of this marriage. She was married to Woodrow W. Bell also from Tattnall County. She was a great mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her youngest son Richard J. Bell. She is survived by five children, Ronnie W. Bell and his daughter, Amy Goette, Robert S. Bell and his wife, Mary, Karen M. Smith and her husband Doug, Roger D. Bell a ...
Jerry Ware FEB 21, 1925 - NOV 07, 2009
-Savannah - Jerome Whalen "Jerry" Ware, 84, died November 7, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late John D. Ware, Sr. and Mary Whalen Ware. He was a 1943 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended St. Leo's College. Mr. Ware was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He was retired from Union Oil Company, formerly Pure Oil Company. He was a sixty three year member of the Knights of Columbus Council 631, St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and a former member of the Irish Heritage Society. Other than his parents, he was preceded in de ...
Dorothy Perkins Degenhardt DEC 02, 1915 - NOV 07, 2009
- Savannah - Dorothy Perkins Degenhardt, 93, died November 7, 2009. She was born at Perkins in Jenkins County, daughter of the late Walter Cleveland and Freddie Bargeron Perkins. Mrs. Degenhardt moved to Savannah in 1959 and was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Degenhardt, Sr., local owner and operator of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company and her son, Ralph Edward Degenhardt. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles F. Degenhardt, Jr. and Judy Degenhardt of Savannah; Walter P. Degenhardt and Terri Degenhardt of Waynesb ...
Leon Arte "R.T." Anderson AUG 30, 1938 - NOV 05, 2009
Tybee Island – Leon Arte "R.T." Anderson, 71, a true Tybee character passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. Born at home on August 30, 1938 to Frederick Leon Anderson and Eloise Arnsdorff Anderson, he was raised in Savannah and Tybee Island. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Mr. Anderson worked for many years as a welder and in the construction industry. He was a longshoreman, a member of ILA Local No. 2046. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Patricia Anderson of Tybee Islan ...
George Herman Menzel FEB 21, 1924 - NOV 02, 2009
George H. Menzel was born February 21, 1924 in Baltimore and grew up in Catonsville, MD where he attended public schools. He was the son of the late Herman G. and Barbara Ruth Menzel. He died Monday November 2, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. George attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA where he graduated in 1947with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in History. His undergraduate studies were interrupted by service in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945. He served as a bombardier and as a navigator flying thirty-five combat missions ...
John C. Harmon, Sr. MAR 02, 1923 - NOV 02, 2009
John C. "Jack" Harmon, Sr., 86, died Monday, November 2, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Harmon, a native of Savannah was born on March 2, 1923. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. He was employed by Union Camp where he retired from their Morristown, TN location. After retiring he returned to Savannah. His community involvement included being a member of the American Legion - Post 154, The Knights of Columbus, The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. He was of catholic faith and a communicant of The Mos ...
Mildred Barker Weaver - NOV 02, 2009
- Savannah - Mildred Barker Weaver, age 93, died November 2, 2009 at Spanish Oaks Retreat after a long illness. Mrs. Weaver was born in Gautier, Mississippi. She lived in Brewton, AL, Camilla, GA and Baton Rouge, LA before moving to Savannah in 1979. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having spent her career in south Alabama, north Florida and southwest Georgia. She was a member of Whitefield United Methodist Church and served as a docent at the Davenport House for ten years in the 1980's. Her husband, Claude H. Weaver preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Jane Adams ...
Capers Franklin Smith, Jr. NOV 08, 1945 - NOV 01, 2009
Capers F. Smith, Jr., died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his residence. Born November 8, 1945 in Atlanta, GA, he graduated from Jenkins High School in Savannah in 1963. He attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC and was a member and Vice President of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He Graduated from Armstrong State College in 1969 and began his career in the Property and Casualty Insurance business with the General Adjustment Bureau in Atlanta and Valdosta, GA. He returned to Savannah and was employed by the Adjusting Firm of Bland, Coleman, Kearney and Silas. He then was employed by the Atlanti ...
Margaret Elaine Kremer NOV 05, 1936 - NOV 01, 2009
Margaret Elaine Culy Kremer, 72 died Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was a native of Indiana and lived in Sparta, North Carolina since 1993. She was a charter member of Peace Lutheran Church in Paris, Texas, a former member of Faith Lutheran Church in Savannah where she sang in the choir, and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Jonesville, North Carolina where she served as a Lay Leader. She was preceded in death by her father, Loyd E. Culy. She is survived by her husband, Heinrich Kremer, of Sparta, NC, her mother, Pauline Culy, of Wytheville, VA, four daughte ...
Virginia A. Martin NOV 11, 1920 - OCT 31, 2009
Virginia A. Martin Sarah Alice "Virginia" Dorsey Martin, known to her closest friends and relatives as "Honey", died peacefully in her sleep under Hospice care at Spanish Oaks Retreat on Saturday evening, October 31, 2009. She was born in Cordele, Georgia on November 11, 1920. She attended and graduated the public school system in Savannah; and went on to work for the Chatham County Board of Public Education both as a secretary at Eli Whitney Elementary School and Savannah High School, and later, as a Purchasing Agent with the Board. She finished her career as a Purchasing Agent with Georgia R ...
Youon Carr Tucker DEC 10, 1931 - OCT 31, 2009
Youon C. Tucker SAVANNAH - Mrs. Youon C. Tucker, 77, died October 31, 2009 after a long illness at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice. She was born in South Haven, Michigan and raised in Louisiana. She attended Mount Carmel High School in Abbeville, Louisiana and Lafayette Louisiana Business College. She subsequently moved to Savannah, Georgia where she resided for the past 60 years. She was co-owner and bookkeeper for Tucker and Sons Service Center in downtown Savannah for many years. She was track coach for Nativity of Our Lord and St. James parochial schools for a number of years. She is surv ...
Mary Dan Ingram Coleman Miller MAY 22, 1915 - OCT 31, 2009
Mary Dan Ingram Coleman Miller died at her residence in Savannah, Georgia on October 31, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah and her loving caregiver, Izetta Wright. Mrs. Miller was born in Fayetteville, Georgia, the daughter of L.A. Ingram, Sr. and Mattie Lena Blalock Ingram. She had two brothers now deceased and a deceased daughter, Mary Ellen Coleman Pettigrew. Mrs. Miller was an educator, having served as a teacher, supervisor, curriculum director and college instructor. She graduated from Fayetteville High School, Georgia State College for Women Georgia College and State University an ...
Charles Douglas Pearce SEP 28, 1959 - OCT 29, 2009
Charles Douglas Pearce SAVANNAH – Charles Douglas Pearce, age 50, died on October 29, 2009 at Candler Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Pearce was a 1977 graduate of Savannah High School. He had been employed in many fields and was lately employed by Osmose Utilities, Inc. Mr. Pearce is survived by his father, Charles W. Pearce, and step-mother, Edna A. Pearce; his mother, Bettina B. Beecher, and step-father, Denver Combes; his brother, J. Scott Pearce, his sister-in-law, Sharon D. Pearce, and his nephew, Jeffrey S. Pearce, Jr. Also surviving are two uncles and two aunts. A Memorial Service ...
Marion Stokes Rushing JUN 01, 1914 - OCT 28, 2009
Marion Stokes Rushing, 95, of Savannah, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Rushing, a native of Savannah was born on June 1, 1914, the daughter of the late Thomas and Cicelia Stokes. She was a graduate of Savannah High School. She married Eugene V. Rushing, also of Savannah, and moved to New York. Mrs. Rushing and her husband lived in Flushing, NY for six years before returning home to Savannah. Upon returning to Savannah, she was employed at The Southeastern Ship Yard during WWII. Later, Mrs. Rushing was employed at WSAV Radio and Television Station where she retired in 1974. ...
Lillian Brown Adams OCT 21, 1921 - OCT 27, 2009
Lillian Brown Adams - Savannah - Lillian Brown Adams, 88, died October 27, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Emmanuel County, daughter of the late, James and Carrilee Lewis Brown. Mrs. Adams lived most of her life in Savannah. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Bethel Burton Ladies Group and an avid porcelain artist. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Fred Enoch Adams of Savannah; daughter, Frieda Field of Savannah; son, James M. Adams of Atlanta, GA; sister, Betty Hunnicutt of Savannah; grandchildren, Jolie Johnson of Savannah; Lt. Col. Brenton R. Field, III of Gulfport ...