Obituaries
Jones F. Cahill DEC 08, 1920 - MAY 27, 2009
Jones Francis Cahill SAVANNAH, GA – Jones Francis "Jay" Cahill, 88, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Candler Hospital. Born on December 8, 1920 in Middletown, OH, Mr. Cahill was the son of the late Jones Martin and Florence Elizabeth Smith Cahill. A 1938 graduate of Ursiline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1942 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He later did graduate studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Virginia, and Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Cahill worked with the National Advisory Committee o ...
Infant William Craig Smith, III MAY 26, 2009 - MAY 26, 2009
William Craig Smith, III, infant son of Ginger Strickland and Craig Smith, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Savannah. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal great-grandparents, Charles and Eleanor Anderson of Savannah and Frances Grayson of Tybee Island; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Myrna Strickland of Savannah; paternal grandparents, Craig Smith, Sr. and Julie Smith of Savannah; aunt and uncles, Patrick Strickland and Amanda and Wesley Lewis, IV, all of Savannah and cousin, Charlotte Lewis of Savannah. Funeral services will be private. Remembrances may be m ...
James Julian Butler, Sr. J.J. AUG 13, 1927 - MAY 26, 2009
James Julian Butler, Sr., J.J., born August 13, 1927 passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday May 26, 2009. He was born in Hawkinsville, GA and moved to Metter where he met his devoted wife, Nell. He lived most of his life in Savannah, GA. He served in the armed forces during World War II. In his early career he was a staff manager with Life of Georgia Insurance Company and for many years he was the regional manager for Modern Homes, and was a district sales manager for Florida Hardware. Mr. Butler was a 50 year member of the Metter Masonic Lodge #435 F&AM and the President of the Golf Un ...
James Emory Holland OCT 30, 1936 - MAY 26, 2009
SAVANNAH - James Emory Holland, born October 30, 1936, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Mr. Holland was born in Sardis, GA but lived most of his life in Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Carroll and Lucille Holland, a sister, Janette Wathen Crabtree, and a nephew, Mitchell D. Warnock, Jr. He was a graduate of Commercial High School where he was active in sports and was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs Football Team. He was employed at National Gypsum Company for approximately 20 years and la ...
Martha Paul Thomas DEC 06, 1920 - MAY 25, 2009
Savannah – Martha Paul Thomas, 88, passed away in peace, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 25, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born on December 6, 1920 in Birmingham, Alabama. Martha was married to the late James Claiborne Thomas. She was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who gave unselfishly to her family. Martha raised her children in Columbus, Georgia where she was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church. She later moved to Savannah, Georgia where she was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. She was taught to sew by her mother and passed her talents ...
Kennneth W. Stahl APR 04, 1929 - MAY 25, 2009
Savannah – Kenneth William Stahl, 81, died Monday, May 25, 2009 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. Born in the Bronx, New York, son of William and Alice Stahl. He was the Vice President of the Peter F. Mallon Company of Long Island City, New York and was with the company for over 40 years. He moved from Williston Park, Long Island to Upper Saddle River, New Jersey in 1974 and retired to The Landings in Savannah, Georgia in 1989. He was a member of The Landings Club and an enthusiastic golfer since his retirement. For many years he and his wife, Elaine spent vacations around the world where he ...
Marjorie V. Michalak MAY 22, 2009 - MAY 22, 2009
Marjorie V. Michalak SAVANNAH – Marjorie V. Michalak, 88, passed away on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Carroll T. Michalak, and two eldest sons, Carl R. Michalak and Ron L. Michalak. She was born on February 20, 1921 in Lafayette, IN. After marrying in 1945, she and her husband raised their seven children in Carpentersville, IL. She spent the last eight years of her life at Savannah Square in Savannah, cared for by her daughter, Margie Bach. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will always be ...
Clarence R. Allen JUN 13, 1939 - MAY 19, 2009
Clarence "Rawhide" Allen SAVANNAH – Clarence "Rawhide" Allen, 69, died at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The Eastman, GA native had lived in Savannah for the past fifty years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Mr. Allen retired from CSX Railroad and was a tree surgeon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jackson and Nellie Cain Allen and a brother, Edison Allen. Surviving are his wife, Deanna Allen of Savannah; three daughters, Jeanne Hotaling Sean of Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Lee Motley Rick of Ft. B ...
Arthur Gerrish Bunker APR 11, 1922 - MAY 19, 2009
SAVANNAH - Mr. Arthur Gerrish Bunker, 87, died May 19, 2009 at home. Born in Roxbury, Mass, a graduate of Northeastern University, with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He also attended Yale University. Mr. Bunker was a veteran of WWII and The Korean War having served as Captain, Link Trainer, Instructor and Aircraft Engineer in the Air Force. In 1948, he joined Union Camp Paper Corp. Woodlands Division as Industrial Engineer and retired after 38 years. He was granted life membership of American Institute of Industrial Engineers. His love of books lead him to become Chairman and Boardmember o ...
Clarence Allen - MAY 19, 2009
Clarence "Rawhide" Allen SAVANNAH – Clarence "Rawhide" Allen, 69, died at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The Eastman, GA native had lived in Savannah for the past fifty years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Mr. Allen retired from CSX Railroad and was a tree surgeon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jackson and Nellie Cain Allen and a brother, Edison Allen. Surviving are his wife, Deanna Allen of Savannah; three daughters, Jeanne Hotaling Sean of Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Lee Motley Rick of Ft. B ...
Richard B. Walker FEB 13, 1941 - MAY 19, 2009
RICHARD B. WALKER Richard B. Walker, 68, died May 19, 2009, at Spanish Oaks Retreat, Savannah, Georgia, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Richard or R.B., as he was known to Washington, DC, friends and colleagues was born on February 13, 1941 in Washington, DC, to Lillian Edith and Lowell Andrew Walker, both now deceased. At age 8, the family moved to Richland, WA, then back to Washington, DC, followed by Los Alamos, NV, then Albuquerque, NM, during the course of his father's career with the Atomic Energy Commission. After high school and a year of college, Richard entered the U.S. Air F ...
Elizabeth Holloway Sheppard DEC 18, 1923 - MAY 18, 2009
ELIZABETH HOLLOWAY SHEPPARD, 85, of Valdosta, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009, at her home. She was born in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Olive Harper Holloway. Mrs. Sheppard had taught elementary school in the Savannah-Chatham County School System, later becoming a librarian. She retired from Volusia County School System, Daytona Beach, FL, as a librarian. She and her husband, Joseph Davis Sheppard, moved to Valdosta in 1985. Mr. Sheppard died in 1999. Mrs. Sheppard had deep Christian faith within herself, was very religious and had attended several local churches. She e ...
Eleanor Barbara DeLoach MAY 19, 1935 - MAY 17, 2009
Savannah- Eleanor Barbara Gilligan DeLoach, 73, wife of the late Trentice Ethan "Dee" DeLoach passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was lovingly raised by her mother, Eleanor McKenna and step-father, Leroy Martin Carter who both predeceased her. After Mrs. DeLoach graduated St. Mary's High School in Cambridge, she worked in downtown Savannah as a bookkeeper in the retail clothing business until 1980. She moved to Hinesville, Georgia with her husband, Dee, and after his death, she returned to Thunderbolt. She was ...
Eleanor Barbara DeLoach MAY 17, 1935 - MAY 17, 2009
Savannah- Eleanor Barbara Gilligan DeLoach, 73, wife of the late Trentice Ethan "Dee" DeLoach passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was lovingly raised by her mother, Eleanor McKenna and step-father, Leroy Martin Carter who both predeceased her. After Mrs. DeLoach graduated St. Mary's High School in Cambridge, she worked in downtown Savannah as a bookkeeper in the retail clothing business until 1980. She moved to Hinesville, Georgia with her husband, Dee, and after his death, she returned to Thunderbolt. She was ...
Louise Parker Shuman JUN 21, 1914 - MAY 17, 2009
Louise Parker Shuman, 94, died Sunday May 17, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia with her sons and extended family by her side and joined her husband, Wallace in Heaven. Mrs. Shuman was born June 21, 1914 in Screven County, GA. She married Wallace B. Shuman on April 10, 1937 and they were happily married for 39 years until Wallace passed away in 1976. They were the proud parents of two sons, Wallace Wally and Robert Rob. After Wallace passed away Louise continued to live independently in Savannah for 29 more years until March, 2005. With the help of her two sons she moved to Alexandria, Virginia in ...
Mary Ann Fogarty OCT 14, 1924 - MAY 16, 2009
Mary Ann Brower Fogarty Mary Ann Brower Fogarty, 84, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at her residence with her family by her side. The native of Boston, Mass. was a resident of Savannah for the past 32 years. She was a 1942 graduate of Savannah High School and a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Fogarty was a member of St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church and was a devout Bridge player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madison Zachary and Gertrude Garfield Brower, her daughter, Ida Coleen Fogarty, and her brother, ...
Mary Darmody Tausche AUG 13, 1925 - MAY 16, 2009
Mary Darmody Tausche SAVANNAH – Mary Darmody Tausche, 83, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Candler Hospital. Born on August 13, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Martin Patrick and Elizabeth Ward Bringardner. Her Grandfather, John Darmody, a Notre Dame graduate, made the first triple play, unassisted, in baseball history in 1873. Mary, known as Mimi, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. While there she met, and later married, David C. Tausche. During her life she resided in a number of locations including a period in ...
Jacqueline Borrett MAY 22, 1935 - MAY 15, 2009
Jacqueline "Jackie" Borrett SAVANNAH – Jacqueline "Jackie" Borrett, 73, died Friday, May 15, 2009, at Hospice House. The Waycross, GA native had lived in Savannah for the past fifty years and worked along side her husband for many years in their family business. She was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Gaster. Surviving are her husband, Curtis G. Borrett of Savannah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Butch Longaberger and Cindy and Tom Brennan, all of Savannah; a brother, Donald Tatum of New York City, NY; a sister, Virginia Gaster of Cayce, SC; and five grandchildren, Abby, Sa ...
Timothy Patrick Evans AUG 08, 1957 - MAY 14, 2009
Timothy Patrick Evans SAVANNAH – Timothy Patrick Evans, 51, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 at his home. The Savannah native was a 1975 graduate of Benedictine Military School and graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1980. He was past President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Pat was Operations Manager for Hallmark Homes of Savannah and was past Executive Vice-President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Winifred Evans. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Carol Carter Evans of Sa ...
Edward Paul Aimar, III - MAY 13, 2009
Paul Aimar, 31, was called to Heaven Wednesday, May 13, 2009 after a long illness. Paul was a lifelong resident of Savannah and was a 1997 graduate of Benedictine Military Academy where he was captain of the baseball team. Paul also attended Armstrong Atlantic State University. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and attended Bull Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Weyman and Joyce Lightfoot. He is survived by his loving family; his parents, Paul and Evelyn Aimar, his brother, Christopher Kevin Aimar Ashlee, and his paternal grandparents, Edwa ...
Lillian Chovin Elkins AUG 20, 1908 - MAY 13, 2009
Lillian Chovin Elkins, who observed her 100th birthday eight months ago, passed away in her sleep Wednesday May 13 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, Ga. She was predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years, Ward H. Elkins in 1983 and by her son, Jack H. Elkins in 1988. A long-time member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Mrs. Elkins will always be remembered as having a strong love of family. She was born on August 20, 1908. Mrs. Elkins was also predeceased by her sisters, Alma C. Hicks and Stella C. Hunter, and brothers H. Preston Futrell and Robert I. Futrell, all of whom ...
David Francis O'Leary DEC 09, 1928 - MAY 13, 2009
Savannah- Mr. David Francis O'Leary died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah on December 9, 1928, the fourth son of Joseph A. and Katherine Ciucevich O'Leary. He as preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Grenier O'Leary and his parents. He is survived by his two daughters, Sandy Hair Wilson of Panama City, FL and Jenni Scott Bernie of Trussville, AL; seven grandchildren, Jayson Evans, Adam Evans Sarah, Lauren Medina Javier, Jennifer Mayo Hal, Rebecca Scott, Angela Scott and B.J. Scott; four great-grandchildren, Gavin and Gisele Medina and Payton and Presle ...
Stephen Drew Morgan, Sr. NOV 17, 1951 - MAY 12, 2009
Stephen Drew Morgan, Sr., 57, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Steve was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the 165th Airlift Group, Georgia Air National Guard and retired from the Chatham County Sheriff's Department as a Sergeant after sixteen years of service. He was an avid music lover and musician, playing the guitar, and having his own band in his younger years. Steve was an enthusiastic hunter and wildlife conservationist for most of his life. He felt at peace with nature, and believed that hunters had a special ...
Grace S. Hendrix MAY 12, 2009 - MAY 12, 2009
Grace Smiley Hendrix, 91, died Monday at Hospice House, Savannah. The native of Long County, Georgia spent most of her young life in Liberty County, where she attended and graduated from Bradwell Institute. While in school, she met Mike Hendrix whom she married following graduation. The marriage lasted 62 years until Mike's death in 1997. Most of her married life was spent in the Atlanta area having moved to Savannah in 1994. The former member of Memorial Baptist Church was presently a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. While living in Atlanta, she was active in numerous Shrine auxiliaries. He ...
Mary Casey O'Loughlin MAY 12, 2009 - MAY 12, 2009
Mary Casey O'Loughlin SAVANNAH - Mary Hyland Casey O'Loughlin, 84, passed away peacefully May 12, 2009 at Savannah's Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Savannah and daughter of Cornelius J. and Elizabeth Shearouse Casey. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy Class of 1943 and was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by a brother, James J. Casey and sisters, Patricia C. Brown and Josephine C. Doll. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Joseph F. O'Loughlin, Jr.; three daughters, Beth O. Allen Myers of Pueblo, CO, Bar ...
Harold Arthur Wheeler SEP 21, 1935 - MAY 11, 2009
TSgt. Harold A. Wheeler U.S.A.F. Retired Savannah - Harold A. Wheeler, 73, died May 11, 2009 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Swampscott, MA, son of the late Harold and Ruth Eaton Wheeler. He retired as a TSgt. from the United States Air Force. Mr. Wheeler moved to Savannah in 1980 from Summerville, SC and was an aircraft mechanic for Gulfstream Aerospace retiring after 15 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn M. Wheeler of Savannah; daughter, Ann Williams of Savannah and sister, Sandra Cook of Peabody, MA. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign o ...
Norman E. Smith APR 19, 1925 - MAY 10, 2009
Norman E. Smith SAVANNAH - Norman E. Smith, affectionately known as Pa, passed away quietly on Sunday, May 10, 2009 as a result of a stroke. Born in Canada, April 19, 1925, he adopted Savannah as his hometown after meeting and marrying Catherine Jiran while stationed there during the Second World War. He is survived by Catherine, his wife of 63 years, son Howard, grandchildren Bryan and Kevin, and Cora and Jasper, his great-grandchildren. Honoring his wishes, there will be a graveside service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens on Friday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. ...
Elizabeth Ann Schaaf FEB 05, 1927 - MAY 10, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Schaaf Savannah – Elizabeth Ann Brown Schaaf, 82, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Buckingham South in Savannah. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Ormsby Dearmon and Charlie McGrady Brown. She lived in Savannah most of her life with the exception of seventeen years spent with her husband in the military. Mrs. Schaaf was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church, American Red Cross volunteer and a homemaker. During her years as a devoted mother, she was active as a Cub Scout Den Mother and School PTA. Her husband, Oscar Reynold Schaaf and twin sister, Peggy Aliotta prec ...