Obituaries
Bobbye Rogers Moelich OCT 15, 1924 - JUN 21, 2009
Savannah- Bobbye Rogers Moelich died Sunday June 21, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Waynesboro, Georgia on October 15, 1924. She moved to Savannah in her early years and graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. In 1944, she married William E. Moelich and they traveled extensively during his Air Force career, living for three years each in Stockholm, Sweden, Honolulu, Hawaii and Mexico City, Mexico. She was an active member of the Windcrest Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas for twenty years, prior to returning to Savannah in 1995. She was a member of the Savannah Chapter of the D.A ...
Daisy Jackson McKenzie OCT 26, 1911 - JUN 21, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Daisy Jackson McKenzie, 97, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Hospice Savannah with her family and loved ones by her side. She was preceded in death by her sons, Clifford Harold and Franklin Delano; daughter-in-law, Trudy; parents, John Henry & Ida Mae Jackson; four brothers and five sisters. A native of Bulloch County Georgia, Mrs. McKenzie lived most of her life in Savannah. She was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class with Calvary Baptist Temple, which she joined in 1931. She was a homemaker whose greatest joy was cooking for her family and friends. Survivors incl ...
Helen Lee Thornton Ravitch MAY 17, 1944 - JUN 20, 2009
Savannah – Helen Lee Thornton Ravitch, 65, died June 20, 2009 at her residence. Beloved wife of Norman Ravitch and mother of Michael Ravitch of Savannah, Helen Lee Ravitch was educated at Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Berry College, Medical College of Georgia, and the California Graduate Institute. She worked for many years in the field of psychiatric nursing in Georgia and California, most recently for the Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino, California, in the Marriage Tribunal and at the Clark Center at Memorial Health, Gateway, and American Work in Savannah. She was a former c ...
Ernestine Mock Tison APR 19, 1912 - JUN 20, 2009
ERNESTINE MOCK TISON Ernestine Mock Tison 97, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Tison was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the HisHer Sunday School Class. She was retired from Lyons Realty and was a former member of a local Savannah garden club. Surviving is her husband, Thomas Edward Tison of Savannah, her niece, Sandra J. Mock of Savannah, her nephews, William "Bubba" Mock of Savannah, J. Barry Mock of Columbia, South Carolina and several great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 2009 ...
Doris Anne Ray Crowder JUL 23, 1925 - JUN 19, 2009
Savannah - Doris Anne Ray Crowder, 83, died June 19, 2009 at Candler Hospital. She was a native of Birmingham, Alabama and resided in Savannah for 41 years. Mrs. Crowder was the daughter of Horace G. and Imogene Lyons Ray. She was a graduate of Vanderbilt School of Nursing in 1946. She was a Registered Nurse prior to moving to Savannah. In Savannah, Mrs. Crowder practiced nursing at Georgia Regional Hospital and retired after 15 years from Candler Hospital's newborn nursery. Her husband, E. Lowell Crowder preceded her in death, 1998. Surviving Mrs. Crowder are her daughter and son-in-law, Kare ...
Donnie Hugh Sutton NOV 24, 1942 - JUN 19, 2009
DONNIE HUGH SUTTON Donnie Hugh Sutton, 66, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Donnie was a Savannah native, a veteran of the United States Navy and an avid fisherman. He loved nothing more than fishing on the Savannah River with his brothers. Donnie worked as a general manager at Atlantic Container Services for twenty seven years. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vilas and Mary Cox Sutton, one sister, Josie Sutton Rowe, two brothers Donald Bernas Sutton and James Jackson "Jimm ...
Freddie Allen Barbee MAR 27, 1918 - JUN 17, 2009
Freddie Allen Barbee Universal City, TX - Freddie Allen Barbee went to be with the Lord June 17, 2009 at the age of 91 in Schertz, Texas. Mr. Barbee was born March 27, 1918 in Emmanuel County, Georgia to Charles and Laura Barbee. He was retired from the U.S. Army a veteran of the World War II and Korean wars. In the 1930's Mr. Barbee was a member of the Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Hussars. Freddie was a member of First Baptist Church of Universal City. Survivors of Mr. Barbee include his wife of 61 ½ years, Daisy Barbee; daughter, Gail Barbee; sisters; Vivian Bedgood, Evelyn Tuten and Virg ...
Jefferson W. Sirmans, Jr. JAN 03, 1939 - JUN 17, 2009
Savannah- Mr. Jefferson W. Sirmans, Jr., 70, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Savannah, a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sue Sirmans; three daughters, Cassie L. Sheley, Carla R. Wellmaker and Kim H. Lanier, all of Savannah; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors with Reveren ...
Elizabeth Gibson Smith McDougald AUG 21, 1916 - JUN 17, 2009
Savannah - Elizabeth Gibson Smith McDougald, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009. She was born August 21, 1916 in Laurinburg, NC. She was a long standing member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was Woman of the Year and a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm John and Pat McDougald of Savannah and William Alexander and Donna McDougald of Southside, AL; five granddaughters, Camille, Caroline, Hillary, Alexis and Valerie. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson ...
Kathleen Delores Hayden DEC 10, 1949 - JUN 16, 2009
Kathleen Delores Hayden, 59, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Riverview Health and Rehab Center. She was a native of Jackson, Michigan and lived in Savannah for the past two years. She was formerly a Nurse's Aide with Odd Fellow Rebekah Nursing Home in Jackson, Michigan and also did home healthcare in the Savannah area for many years. She is survived by her sons; Maceo Hayden and Harold Hayden, both of Savannah, her brother; Mike Bishop and her sister; Cynthia Taylor; both of Jackson, Michigan. She is also survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be ...
Doris Paxton Scott MAY 23, 1926 - JUN 16, 2009
Savannah - Doris Paxton Scott, 83, died June 16, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Scott was retired from Chatham County after a long career as Deputy Chief of the Delinquent Tax Office. She was a longtime member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1550. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend who was known to always be there when someone needed her. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald H. "Scotty" Scott; mother and father, Ebbie N. Paxton and Lula Paxton Douglas; sisters, Margaret Billac and Estelle Paxton; brothers, Ebbie Paxton, Lee Paxton and Georg ...
Robert Francis Boyd NOV 26, 1913 - JUN 15, 2009
Robert Francis Boyd, 95, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Savannah on June 14, 2009. Mr. Boyd was born in Wadley, Georgia on November 26, 1913, the son of the late Etta and Elmer Boyd. Frank was a charter member of the Whitefield United Methodist Church. He was a 37 year employee of Union Camp Corporation in Savannah now International Paper, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was also a Mason. Mr. Boyd and his late wife Joyce were longtime golfers and had been members of Mary Calder Gold Club and The Savannah Golf Club for many years. Mr. Boyd ...
Virginia I. Lutz FEB 07, 1920 - JUN 15, 2009
VIRGINIA LUTZ Virginia Lutz 89, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Lutz was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was of the Catholic Faith. Mrs. Lutz was a retired seamstress, having worked many years for Gardner's Fabrics and she was an avid Bingo player. Mrs. Lutz was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Lutz, her son, Gary J. Lutz, her grandson, Gary J. Lutz Jr. and her sister, Florence Folger. Surviving are her sons, Jacob "Buddy" Lutz and wife Carol of Pooler and Richard C. Lutz Sr. and wife Barbara Ann of Savannah. Also ...
Carrie Cruit SEP 16, 1924 - JUN 14, 2009
Carrie McDowell Cruit SAVANNAH – Carrie McDowell Cruit, 84, PASSED AWAY AT St. Joseph's Hospital June 14, 2009. She was born and grew up in Conway, South Carolina and moved to Savannah in 1964. She was a devoted wife and mother. Carrie had a wonderful gift of growing plants and flowers in her garden She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, LT/Col. Harold E. Cruit, USAF Ret., daughter, Barbara Cruit Kellem PHD, BFA, son, Michael H. Cruit, grandsons, Brandon E. Cruit and Bryan Hunter Sutton, and daughter-in-law, Deidre L. Cruit, M.Ed. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flower ...
Willie Mae Burke APR 04, 1918 - JUN 14, 2009
Carrollton, GA - We celebrate the life of Willie Mae Burke, born April 4, 1918 and died June 14, 2009. As she entered heaven there is no doubt that Jesus said, "Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord." As a member of the Riverside Baptist Church for more than 50 years, her desire was to help others know the loving and faithful God that she worshiped. She taught children's Sunday school, worked in Bible School, visited nursing homes and was actively involved in the visitation program of the church. Her gift was servanthood. When there was physical or financial ...
Jane M. Conrad OCT 14, 1944 - JUN 13, 2009
Jane McCord Conrad, 64, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Hospice of Savannah after a long illness. Jane retired from SunTrust Bank after working for 40 years. She was cherished by her family and friends. She was a kind and cheerful person who was always available when family or friends needed her. Everyone will miss Aunt Jane's fudge. Over the last year, Jane fought a long hard battle with cancer and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Robert M. McCord, Sr. and Delores B. McCord. She is survived by her husband, Darrel Conrad, and her ...
Virginia Gates Speir OCT 08, 1914 - JUN 13, 2009
Virginia Gates Speir, age 94, died June 13, 2009 at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice in Savannah, GA. The widow of W. Lee Speir and the daughter of Freda Metzger Gates and John Dick Gates, Ginny was born October 8, 1914 in Wilmington, NC. She lived most of her early life in Savannah, GA before moving to Brunswick, GA where she and her husband lived for many years. For the last three years she lived in Savannah. Ginny attended Newberry College, Newberry, SC and the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. She graduated from Lander College, Greenwood, SC in 1937 and was a retired school teach ...
Dr. Leander K. Powers DEC 14, 1913 - JUN 13, 2009
Leander K. Powers, MD, died June 13 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. He had practiced medicine in Savannah since 1946 when he opened a solo family practice at an office on Jones Street, which at that time, was where most of the physicians' offices were located. In 1973 he was designated a civil surgeon by what is now the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services. He considered his work for the government to be an honor and a privilege. A native of Guyton, Dr. Powers was Grand Marshal of the 2008 Guyton Christmas parade and delighted to be driven ...
Florence Johnston Thompson MAR 19, 1919 - JUN 13, 2009
Florence Joyce Johnston Thompson SAVANNAH – Florence Joyce Johnston Thompson, 90, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Hospice House. The Bronx, NY native lived for most of her life in West Islip, Long Island, NY. After her retirement from the Estee Lauder Corporation, in Farmingdale, NY, she moved to Spring Hill, FL where she resided until moving to Habersham House in Savannah in 2003. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Spring Hill and an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her son, and daughter-in-law, Lester and Gaye Johnston of Savannah; four grand ...
William F. Brunner AUG 01, 1924 - JUN 12, 2009
SAVANNAH – William F. Brunner, 84, died Friday, June 12, 2009. The Savannah native was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. A graduate of the University of Louisville, he taught school in the Savannah-Chatham County School system for most of his adult life, retiring from Savannah High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters. Surviving is a small circle of dear friends including his "adopted" grandson and great-granddaughter, Dale Cardwell and Kirstyn Cardwell of Brunswick. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wedne ...
Salvatore DeCrescenzo MAY 06, 1960 - JUN 12, 2009
Salvatore " Sal" DeCrescenzo , 49, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2009 at home with his family and close friends by his side. Sal was a resident of Hickory Bluff, GA. He was born on May 6, 1960 in New York, and grew up on Isle of Hope in Savannah, GA. Sal attended St. James Parochial School, Benedictine, and later graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School in 1978. He attended Georgia Southern . While in Savannah, Sal played rugby and served one term as president of the Savannah Shamrocks. Sal dedicated six years to his country by serving in the United States Air Force. Sal w ...
Grace S. McQuillan APR 02, 1920 - JUN 12, 2009
Grace Snead McQuillan SAVANNAH – Grace Snead McQuillan, 89, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Candler Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Savannah High School and worked for over thirty years with the Chatham County Health Department before her retirement. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, James J. McQuillan, III of Savannah and a sister, Jean S. Jobson of Savannah. Funeral services will be private. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Humane Society of Savannah, 7 ...
William F. Winders MAR 21, 1911 - JUN 11, 2009
William Flemmon Flem Winders, 98, retired business executive died June 11, 2009 at home in Reston, Virginia. Mr. Winders was born on Hilton Head Island and attended schools there and in Savannah. For seven years, he worked in Savannah as an accountant for the Cudahy Packing Company and the Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast Railroad. In 1936 he began a 40 year career with Tennessee Eastman Company in Kingsport, Tennessee, a major manufacturer of chemicals and plastics. He retired in 1976 as Vice President for Industrial and Public Relations. Mr. Winders served nine years in the Georgia National Gua ...
Bobbie W. Farris-Floyd MAR 06, 1932 - JUN 09, 2009
Bobbie W. Farris-Floyd, 77, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Savannah. Bobbie was born in Massachusetts on March 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Elmer and Louise Pike Waitt. After completing her formal education and earning a degree in Music she moved to Savannah where she had resided for over forty years. Bobbie had a passion for music using her proficiency in piano as a teacher for many years. She was a member of the Marine Recue Squad for over ten years recently earning the position of National Storekeeper. She was a longtime employee of Carey Hilliards Restaurants retiring as Corporate Offi ...
Lorraine Wilkie Mason NOV 20, 1923 - JUN 09, 2009
Lorraine Wilkie Mason SAVANNAH – Lorraine Wilkie Mason, 85, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Ft. Bragg, NC, she had been a resident of Savannah for over sixty-five years and was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing. Mrs. Mason was a member of Christ Church and the Episcopal Youth and Children's Services. Her primary interest was in studying the Bible, having attended Bible Study Fellowship for seven years, Community Bible Study, and Beth Moore Bible Studies. She had a faithful commitment to the Christian faith. She was a member of the Junior League ...
Ursula Clark Sears JUL 24, 1915 - JUN 08, 2009
Ursula Clark Sears SAVANNAH – Ursula Clark Sears, 93, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at her home. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah retired as a Registered Nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank William Sears, Jr., and two sons, David Sears and Richard Sears. Surviving is her son, Frank Sears of Savannah. Remembrances may be made to the Savannah Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. Funeral Services will be private. ...
Ricky Allen O'Conner JUL 26, 1968 - JUN 07, 2009
Ricky Allen O'Conner July 26, 1968 – June 7, 2009 Ricky Allen O'Conner, 40, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was a loving and devoted father, also a great friend. He is survived by a daughter, Brittney O'Conner; father, Ray O'Conner; his two sisters and two brothers. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Memorial Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday at Bonaventure Cemetery. ...