Obituaries
L.M. "Red" Anderson, Jr. APR 29, 1918 - AUG 26, 2009
L.M. "Red" Anderson, Jr., 91, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at his beloved Isle of Hope home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Anderson was born in Statesboro, GA on April 19, 1918, the son of the late Lattie M. and Ella Waters Anderson. The Red Anderson tradition began on October 1, 1943 when he and his wife Bobbie opened their first business, a watch repair shop at the old Liberty Bank Building. The business began during the years of WWII when parts and material were hard to come by so many of them had to be handmade by Red. This dedication to customer satisfaction led to the expansi ...
Rev. A. Ray Adams OCT 15, 1922 - AUG 22, 2009
Rev. A. Ray Adams, 86, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of Electric Mills, Mississippi and lived in many different cities in Georgia before retiring to Savannah. Rev. Adams served the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church beginning his long career as the Associate Pastor of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. He went on to serve as Pastor at many United Methodist Churches including Guyton, Tennille, Richland, Meigs, Ochlocknee, Macon-Ebenezer, Rochell, Hawkinsville, Nashville, Hazlehurst, Eastman-First, Eastman-Friendship, Buena Vista ...
Mary Pannal Wood MAY 12, 1910 - AUG 22, 2009
Mary Pannal Wood SAVANNAH - Mary Pannal Wood, 99, joined her heavenly Father on Saturday, August 22, 2009, in Stockbridge, Georgia at the home of her granddaughter. She was a native of Savannah born to parents, William and Frances Pannal. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mr. Gruvey S. Wood, her daughter, Mrs. Marion W. Smith, and twelve brothers and sisters. Surviving are her grandchildren, Frances Smith Kohan of Stockbridge, GA, James Frank Smith, Jr of Stockbridge, GA, Jeffrey Wood Smith of Savannah, and Joseph Marion Smith Patti of Aiken, SC along with her only great-g ...
James L. Carter FEB 27, 1927 - AUG 21, 2009
James L. Carter passed away on August 21, 2009 at Spanish Oaks Retreat where he had been a patient for five weeks. Jim was born February 27, 1927 in Darlington, S.C. to Virginia and Spain Carter. He graduated from Westfield N.J. High School and entered the Army Air Corp serving in Italy near the end of W.W. II. He married Dorothy Lois Holmes in 1949 and worked at the Esso Bayway Refinery, studying chemistry at night and earning his degree from Rutgers. Jim had a long and successful career with Esso/Exxon Research and Engineering. He retired Exxon in 1985 as a Senior Research Associate with his ...
Sena Arnold Wright AUG 21, 2009 - AUG 21, 2009
Sena Arnold Wright Savannah- Sena Arnold Wright died peacefully in her home on August 13, one week short of her eighty-second birthday. She was the only child of U. S. Army Brigadier General Calvert Hinton Arnold and Sena Bostwick, both of southern Georgia. The Arnolds traveled extensively, but retired to the Isle of Hope, Savannah. Sena graduated from Pape School in 1944 and attended Hollins College where she studied art history. Sena is survived by her husband, Walter Whittier Wright of Atlanta, whom she married in 1948. They made their home in Atlanta for 52 years. She was active in the Jun ...
Henry Francis Ambos, Jr. JUL 31, 1939 - AUG 19, 2009
Savannah- Henry F. Ambos Jr., 70, born in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 after fiercely fighting a long battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. Ambos Sr., Lena Semken Ambos and sister, Lillie Ambos Johnson. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and played first trumpet in the Savannah High School band. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard. A leader in the seafood industry for over 40 years, he began at an early age working for his father's seafood company Trade Winds. He later f ...
Adelaide Spencer Edleman SEP 14, 1910 - AUG 19, 2009
Adelaide Spencer Edleman Less than a month short of beginning her 100th year, Adelaide Elizabeth Spencer Edleman died in hospice care on Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2009. Affectionately known as "Tot" to her family and friends in her early life, Adelaide was born in Savannah on September 14, 1910, the second daughter of Frank Wilson Spencer and Otelia Buckshaw. She attended public schools in Savannah, graduating from Savannah High School, then located downtown, in 1927. She graduated from Georgia State Women's College in Valdosta where she was a principal member of the Sororian Literary So ...
Ellen Edwina Bandy JUL 25, 1924 - AUG 18, 2009
Ellen Edwina Hagin Bandy 1924-2009 Ellen Bandy passed away peacefully on August 18th at her home in Macon, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Frank H Bandy, her daughter Francis Jeanne, brother Berman and sister Henrietta. She is survived by three daughters, Joanne, Marie, Ellen and one son Frank Jr. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother. She was a proud Grandmother of fourteen and Great Grandmother of fifteen. Edwina or Eddie as most called her was born in Statesboro, Georgia where she was a high school basketball star. Edwina and her husband Frank operated a ...
Gertrude Shepherd Krafft Hoffman AUG 29, 1913 - AUG 18, 2009
Gertrude Shepherd Krafft "Trudy" Hoffman, 95, of Savannah, GA died at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was born August 29, 1913 in Annapolis, MD. She was the daughter of Herman Frederick Krafft and Mary Wyse Benson "May" Krafft. She grew up in Annapolis, MD and was the child of a prominent naval family. Her father was a distinguished naval historian and the first curator of the Naval Academy Museum. Her maternal grandfather was William Shepherd Benson, the first Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Benson successfully led the newly organized U.S. Navy through the events of World War I and w ...
Eloise Hester Steinbeck AUG 20, 1904 - AUG 18, 2009
Eloise Hester Steinbeck SAVANNAH – Eloise Hester Steinbeck, 104, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Mrs. Steinbeck was born August 20, 1904 to the late LeRoy and Eleanor Wilson Hester in Savannah, Georgia. She was the widow of the late Theodore Carl Steinbeck. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Savannah, Georgia. She was a member of the League of Women Voters and served as the Treasurer for several years. Playing bridge with her friends and working in her yard were some of her favorite times. She drove her car to church and bridge parties until she was 95 years old. She is survived ...
Stephanie Trust Antonelli JUL 08, 1967 - AUG 18, 2009
Stephanie Denise Antonelli, 42, beloved daughter of Sandra K. Cavanagh and Fred E. Trust passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Candler Hospital after a courageous 11 year battle with breast cancer. Stephanie was born in Washington, DC on July 8, 1967 where she attended The Holton Arms School. Stephanie was an Executive Assistant in Manhattan, NY, became head of Human Resources at the Peppers and Rogers Group in Greenwich, CT and was a manager of several doctors' practices in Greenwich and Stamford CT. After conventional chemotherapy treatments, Stephanie received a specialized radiation trea ...
Jennifer Leigh Cribbs APR 08, 1973 - AUG 15, 2009
Jennifer Leigh Cribbs SAVANNAH – Jennifer Leigh Cribbs entered her eternal rest on Saturday, August 15. She is survived by her sons, Braiden Jacobs and Lucas Langford and daughter Sara Langford; also by her father, Skeeter Cribbs and brother Jason Cathy Cribbs; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Dee Greene Cribbs. Visitation will be August 19 from 6-8 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Interment will ...
Ashley Alexander Mosely APR 25, 2000 - AUG 15, 2009
Ashley Alexander Mosely Tybee Island- Ashley Alexander Mosely, 9, died Saturday, August 15, 2009 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He and his twin brother, Noah Brenton Mosely were born April 25, 2000 in Savannah. Ashley would have started 3rd grade next week at Bible Baptist School. He was an outstanding athlete and enjoyed all sports. He played for the Wilmington Island Pirates football and baseball teams. He played hockey, loved to surf and was an avid fisherman. He loved to say little prayers and help other people. He was loved by all who knew him and will be ...
Joel Franklin Thomas, Sr. AUG 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2009
Joel F. Thomas, Sr. - SAVANNAH - Joel was 83 and died August 13, 2009 Born in Tombs County May 29, 1926 Joel worked for CSX Railroad Company shoveling coal into old fashioned steam engines and advanced to being "Engineer" on new diesel locomotive trains until his 1986 retirement. He was encourager and teacher to his wife for 59 years, an excellent provider and he loved her freckles and curly red hair. He loved his family, fishing and fun above any worldly possession, but was tempered with seriousness. Joel is survived by his wife, Hilda, three sons, Franklin, Dewey and Perry, three grand ...
Anthony Lee Romano APR 22, 1935 - AUG 13, 2009
Savannah, GA - Anthony Lee Romano, 74, died August 13, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Anthony B. and Jane Snavely Romano. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School and John Carroll University in Cleveland. Mr. Romano was a veteran of the United States Army. He spent the majority of his career as CEO of Cleveland Metal Products and became a Division Manager of Aarque Steel Corporation in Jamestown, NY. He retired to the Landings at Skidaway Island in 1987 and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer, m ...
James William McInnis, Jr. OCT 30, 1926 - AUG 13, 2009
Savannah- Mr. James William McInnis, Jr., 82, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Hospice House. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Randolph from 1944-1946. He retired from Southeastern Maritime Company after many years of service and was a member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church. His parents, James William McInnis, Sr. and Ruby Carey preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Shirley McInnis; son, Jimmy McInnis; son and daughter-in-law, John and Christi McInnis; two grandchildren, Johnny & Justin McInnis, all of ...
Lillian Cecile Orrel MAR 03, 1922 - AUG 12, 2009
Savannah- Lillian Cecile Nieuwstraten Orrel, 87, passed peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at her home of 67 years on Whitemarsh Island. Lillian was born March 3, 1922 in Savannah to George Leonard Nieuwstraten and Lillian Cecile Stall Nieuwstraten. After her mother's death in 1927, her beloved father placed her in the care of the Episcopal Home for Girls. Lillian frequently spoke fondly of her years in the home and cherished her father's involvement in her life. She married Marvin Cooper Orrel, Sr. on December 31, 1937 in Ridgeland, SC. She will be remembered for her love, devotion and loy ...
Elizabeth Hopkins McCormack JUL 03, 1921 - AUG 11, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins McCormack died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a native of Vinalhaven, ME and a graduate of Mount Auburn Hospital School of Nursing in Cambridge, MA. She married her husband and raised their family in Medford, MA before moving to Savannah 25 years ago where she was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. She was preceded her in death by her husband, Dr. George A. McCormack; son, George A. McCormack and three brothers, Lawrence, Alton and Murray Hopkins. Survivors include four sons, Pau ...
Jay B. Harris - AUG 11, 2009
Jay B. Harris, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at his home. He was a native of Savannah and lifelong resident of Whitemarsh Island. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Mercer Harris, Sr., and his brothers, Jack Mercer Harris, Jr. and Jonathon Clay Harris. Jay is survived by his mother, Nettie T. Harris, of Whitemarsh Island and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel ...
Kathryn Bird Heyward NOV 27, 1921 - AUG 10, 2009
Savannah- Kathryn Bird Heyward, 87, died Monday, August 10, 2009 under the excellent and professional care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Rincon, Georgia and lived most of her life in Savannah. She loved to spend her time in her boat, crabbing at her summer home in Bluffton. S.C. Her days were spent volunteering at Candler Hospital and Memorial University Medical Center. She also enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her friends. She retired from the American Red Cross after 30 years of service and was a member of the Hugenots and The Georgia Salzburger Society. She loved her children an ...
Patricia Gaillard Snyder AUG 02, 1943 - AUG 09, 2009
Patricia Gaillard Snyder SAVANNAH – Patricia "Trish" Gaillard Snyder, 66, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2009 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Born August 2, 1943 in Savannah, Trish was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She was a 1961 graduate of Savannah High School and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1966. Trish was a flight attendant for National Airlines and Pan Am Airlines for 16 years prior to teaching school for 14 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patty Crawford Gaillard. Surviving are her sister, Sally Fiveash of Savannah; her brother, Geo ...
Birgitta Viola Pierong Ljungdahl OCT 11, 1943 - AUG 09, 2009
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Birgitta V. Ljungdahl, 65, passed away on August 9, 2009 after a brave battle against cancer. She was born October 11th, 1943 in Stockholm Sweden. Before immigrating to the United States with her family in 1990, Mrs. Ljungdahl was the Mayor and Executive Director for the city of Habo in Sweden. Throughout her career, she also served two terms as a State Senator for the state of Upland, as a Director of the board for several banks as well as for one of the largest teaching hospitals in Sweden, Uppsala Akademiska Sjukhus. Mrs. Ljungdahl moved to Savannah with her husband in 1997 ...
Kenneth F. Weirich, Sr. JAN 19, 1938 - AUG 09, 2009
Savannah, GA - Kenneth F. Weirich Sr., Sergeant First Class U.S. Army retired, a loving husband survived by his loving wife Ann of 50 years. A great father survived by his four children Kenneth F. Weirich Jr. Vicky, Dawn Wise, Leigh Sides Joe, David Weirich. A wonderful grandfather survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His sister and nieces and nephews reside in Houston. He proudly served our country for 23 years including wartime Vietnam Conflict. He was a selfless volunteer for the Boy Scouts for 13 years; a tireless volunteer for the Savannah Parkinson's Group. He lef ...
Jay R Turner FEB 02, 1929 - AUG 08, 2009
Jay R Turner February 2, 1929 – August 8, 2009 Jay R Turner, son of the late JR Turner and Alice Gerstel Turner as well as loving stepfather James C. Turner of Middlesoboro, Ky., died August 8 at Candler Hospital in Savannah surrounded by his adoring family. Jay was first and foremost the devoted patriarch of a unique, complicated and loving family who distinguished himself in Savannah and the southeast as a successful homebuilder and real estate developer and respected community leader during a career that spanned more than 50 years. He was the Vice Chairman of the Savannah Airport Commissio ...
Deanie Cola Lee Sullivan DEC 25, 1923 - AUG 08, 2009
Deanie Cola Lee Sullivan, 85, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 in Waycross, GA. Mrs. Sullivan, a native of Savannah was born on December 25, 1923, the daughter of the late James E. and Deanie Mintz Lee. During her life she was employed by the Corps of Engineers, Hunter Army Air Field, but for the longest period of time she was the Bookkeeper for her husband's business of outboard motor repair. Deanie was also an entertainer for several local restaurants, notably as a singer for Johnny Harris Restaurant. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a volunteer with the Girl Scouts. Her ho ...
Emmett Garrison Nesbit MAY 17, 1929 - AUG 07, 2009
Emmett Garrison Nesbit passed away August 7, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, after a long illness. He was born May 17, 1929 in Monroe, NC, spending his childhood there and in Norfolk, VA. While attending the University of North Carolina, he met and married Florence Kerves of Savannah. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during the Korean War as a weapons instructor in Havre de Grace, MD. Following an honorable discharge, he and his wife returned to the University of North Carolina, where he was graduated in 1957. They then moved to Savannah, where they resided for the remainder ...
Robert H. Pearson AUG 27, 1917 - AUG 07, 2009
Robert H. Pearson Retired Vice President of The Northeast Utilities System Robert H. Pearson of Savannah, GA and formerly of Chatham, MA, died August 7, 2009 at the Marshes of Skidaway Island. He was 91. He was born in Fairfield, CT, the son of the late Arthur B. and Emily Seabridge Pearson. He graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1934. After two years with General Electric in Bridgeport, he attended Junior College on Connecticut now the University of Bridgeport and later transferred to the University of Chicago, graduating in 1941 with a Master's degree in business administration. Th ...
Willis Guy Stalter FEB 20, 1957 - AUG 06, 2009
Willis Guy Stalter, 52, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2009 due to a massive heart attack because of complications with his diabetes. He was born on February 20, 1957. Will enjoyed golf and bowling, even bowling a few perfect games. Will was employed with the Department of Corrections in Pontiac for over 22 years. Survivors include parents, Gerald and Bobbie Stalter; twin sisters, Janessa of Savannah, GA and Franessa of Albany, GA. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mathew Stalter in 2004. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fiesta Lanes in Pontiac, IL, for their youth bowl ...