Obituaries
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 ...
George Emerson Quaile JAN 12, 1928 - MAY 10, 2009
George Emerson Quaile died in Savannah on the 10th of May, 2009. He began his life January 12th, 1928, in Lakeville, Connecticut. He was the first child and only son of Charlotte Milmine Quaile and Emerson Blauvelt Quaile. George's life ended after a bout with cancer and a failed heart. George grew up in Lakeville at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains. He graduated from Salisbury School, a school founded by his grandfather and where his father was headmaster. He entered Bowdoin College at 16. After his first semester the dean told him to join the Navy and learn to behave. So, at 17 he joined ...
Elizabeth Leonard Headley MAY 18, 1928 - MAY 07, 2009
Elizabeth Leonard Headley, 80, died Thursday May 7, 2009 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia with her family by her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1946 and from The University of Georgia in 1950. She worked for the Savannah Gas Company as a Home Economist and was retired from the Chatham County School System. She was a member of the White Bluff United Methodist Church for over 30 years. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was also a member of the Penguin Club ...
Lawrence Thomas Keegan JUN 17, 1945 - MAY 06, 2009
Captain Lawrence Thomas Keegan SAVANNAH - Captain Lawrence Thomas Keegan, USN Retired, 64, of Savannah, GA, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend went home to the Lord on May 6, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Larry was born on June 17, 1945 to John J. Keegan, Jr. and wife Barbara in Jersey City, NJ. Growing up, Larry dreamed of adventure and upon graduation from William L. Dickinson High School in 1963, entered the United States Naval Academy as a midshipman. In 1967 Larry graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering and married his high school sweetheart ...
James Scott Kavanaugh JAN 12, 1961 - MAY 06, 2009
James Scott Kavanaugh SAVANNAH – James Scott Kavanaugh, 48, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The East Meadow, NY native was born January 12, 1961, the son of the late James Edward and Alice Kavanaugh. He was a 1984 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating with a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering. Scott worked with Northrup Grumman from 1985 until 2000, and since 2000 has been a Liaison Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Kavanaugh. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lisa Kincannon Kavanaugh and son J ...
kathleen Reddick JAN 25, 1909 - MAY 06, 2009
KATHLEEN REDDICK Kathleen Reddick died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She lived in Savannah most of her life and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Surviving are, a sister, Regina R. Waters and husband Russ of Savannah, two nieces, Linda Waters of Savannah and Kay Hopson of Clarksville, TN, one nephew, Alan Waters of Phoenix, AZ, two grand nieces, Alicia and Alona Waters and a grand nephew, Dale Hopson. Services will be private. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society. FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL Please sign our gu ...
Billie Sue Munden Sheahan JAN 21, 1927 - MAY 06, 2009
Billie Sue Munden Sheahan SAVANNAH – Billie Sue Munden Sheahan died peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Spanish Oaks. Billie Sue Sheahan was born January 21, 1927 in Baton Rouge, LA to parents Laura Cartwright and William Pride Munden. She attended local schools in New Orleans, LA until her father's death in 1938 caused her and her mother to move back to her mother's home in Savannah, GA. Billie Sue Sheahan graduated with honors from Savannah High School in 1944 and attended Armstrong College and the University of Georgia. She completed her education with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Education, w ...
Elizabeth "Beth" Browne - MAY 06, 2009
Savannah - Elizabeth "Beth" Browne, 72, died May 5, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. The lifelong resident of Savannah received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and was retired as a lab technician from Howard Lab with over thirty years of service. She was a devoted member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she spent many days of the week volunteering. Beth was an avid animal lover. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, George E. and Terry Browne of Savannah; a niece, nephew, great niece, several cousins and her beloved dog. Graveside service: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May ...
Joseph Frank DiNatale, Sr. SEP 28, 1921 - MAY 04, 2009
Savannah - Joseph Frank DiNatale, Sr., 87, died May 4, 2009 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of Enrico DiNatale and Concettina Maeli DiNatale. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during World War II. For thirty years, Mr. DiNatale worked for Colonial Stores as market manager and also thirty years for Piggly Wiggly. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was an avid fisherman and football fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Gloria Carano DiNatale of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph F. ...
Lorraine Crovatt Street JAN 22, 1928 - MAY 04, 2009
Margaret Lorraine Crovatt Street SAVANNAH - Margaret Lorraine Crovatt Street, 81, passed away in her home on Monday, May 4, 2009. She was born in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College, and attended University of Georgia. She worked as a medical lab assistant at Emory Hospital in Atlanta and for several local Savannah physicians in addition to being a part-time teacher. As a lifelong learner, she was an avid reader. As an accomplished artist, she was a prolific painter, weaver, knitter and spinner. Throughout her years, she maintained a friendship with a ...
Major James L. Osteen U.S. Army, Ret. NOV 24, 1934 - MAY 02, 2009
Major James L. Osteen U.S. Army, Ret., 74, died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at his home under the care of Odyssey Hospice. He was born on November 24, 1934, the son of the late Jack and Clifford Palmer Osteen. Major Osteen, a United States Army veteran was a member of Special Operations, becoming a Ranger and serving in the Infantry and 7th Calvary. He served two tours in Vietnam and in one of those tours trained the Vietnamese Army. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. At the completion of his military tenure Jimmy continued working in several capacities. He worked at the Marshwo ...
Mary Wheeler James JUL 16, 1912 - MAY 01, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Wheeler James, 96, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Savannah Square. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a Lifetime member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension and was an avid Bridge player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James, Jr. and her brother, Harrold B. Wheeler, Sr. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Geraldine F. Wheeler, of Guyton, two nieces, Lorraine Wheeler Kelly, and her husband, Coy, of Rincon, and Jane W. Shuman and her husband, Jimmy, of Savannah, two nephews, Harrold Bernard Wheeler, Jr., and his wife, Kristy ...
Mitzie Edmundson Bernstein SEP 09, 1933 - APR 30, 2009
Mitzie Edmundson Bernstein September 9, 1933-April 30, 2009 Tybee Island- Mitzie Edmundson Bernstein entered eternal rest on April 30, 2009. Born in Freemont, North Carolina, Mrs. Bernstein was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Parish on Tybee Island. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Daniel Bernstein; son, Michael and his wife, Gayna; three daughters, Anita, Celeste and Vanessa. Other relatives include her brother, James Herbert Edmundson and his wife, Dorothy; brother-in-law, Bill Bernstein and his wife, Nancy; grandchildren, Deanne Gallo and her husba ...
Elizabeth Beck Patterson AUG 04, 1946 - APR 29, 2009
Savannah - Elizabeth Beck Patterson passed away on April 29, 2009 at the age of 62 at Hospice Savannah, Savannah, Ga. She was born in Yonkers, NY, the eldest child of Dr. Charles and the late Mary St. Cyr Beck. She lived in Alaska for a brief time before the family settled in a rambling house in Tarrytown, NY, where her father had a pediatric dental practice. She attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, graduating in 1968. Elizabeth married John McIntyre in 1968 and had a daughter, Robilee. After her first marriage ended, s ...
Curtis Lee Merrigan JUL 18, 1961 - APR 29, 2009
Curtis Lee Merrigan ATLANTA- Curtis Lee Merrigan, born July 18, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, died April 29, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his mother, Joan Merrigan-Crouch, his daughter, Christina Privin, and three brothers, Craig, Kyle and Kevin Merrigan. A private graveside service will be held. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com. ...
Kathryn H. deVegter FEB 08, 1920 - APR 29, 2009
Mrs. Kathryn Hendry deVegter 89, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Blackshear, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, her daughter, Patricia Finnochario and her son, Thomas deVegter. Surviving are her sons, Michael deVegter and wife Jean, Stanley deVegter and wife Diane, and William deVegter and wife Susan; her daughters, Susan deVegter, Cindy Edenfield and Jill Cornish; seventeen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fox an ...
George Santos Ferreira NOV 11, 1930 - APR 28, 2009
GEORGE SANTOS FERREIRA George Santos Ferreira passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Hospice of Savannah at the age of 78 years. A native of Taunton, Massachusetts, George was born to Manuel and Leocardia Ferreira on November 30, 1930. George and his wife Marie have been residents of Rincon for the past five years and previously were residents of the Bacon Park area in Savannah for 25 years. Upon graduating from high school, Georgia joined the United States Navy where he met and married Marie Alexander of Savannah, Georgia. As a Senior Chief Pett ...
Mary Mercer Swindell SEP 18, 1923 - APR 28, 2009
Mary Mercer Swindell passed away on April 28, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia Born in Wayne County, GA, Mary Swindell was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Mercer, her mother, Leila Abbott Mercer, and her son, Henry Deron Swindell She was a member of Eastern Star and of Windsor Baptist Church of Savannah, GA She is survived by her son, Gerald Royce Swindell Kathy of Merritt Island, FL, her grandson, Justin Royce Swindell of Savannah, GA, her granddaughter, Jordan Leigh Murns Josh, her great-granddaughter, Samantha Ann Murns of Savannah, her sister Corine DeLoach of Jessup, GA, nieces and nephe ...
Elizabeth Drane Dasher MAY 10, 1924 - APR 26, 2009
Elizabeth "Betty" Drane Dasher, 84, died April 26, 2009 at Marshview Senior Living. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Louis Edwin Drane and Clifford Washington Drane. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and a homemaker. Mrs. Dasher was a member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church. Her husband, Lowell B. Dasher preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Jane D. Vandercook of Savannah; Marlene E. Dasher of Savannah; son, Lowell E. "Smoky" Dasher of Savannah; two brothers, Robert Drane of Norcross, GA; Jack Drane of Orange Park, FL; two grandsons, Michael Vandercook and hi ...
William P. Collins, Jr MAY 14, 1935 - APR 26, 2009
William Penn Billy Collins, Jr., 73, died April 26, 2009 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. Billy was a 1954 graduate of Commercial High School. He was very successful in the Mortgage and Home Improvement business. Billy supported many local charities as he always wanted to share his good fortune. He will be remembered for his never ending devotion and love for his "girls" and grandchildren. Billy loved the Lord and looked forward to his Sundays at Savannah Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Venice and Penn Collins and his daughter, Toni Harper. Survivor ...
Jerry Ellis JUN 19, 1956 - APR 25, 2009
"Gator" Gerald L. "Jerry" Ellis Savannah – Jerry "Gator" Ellis, 52, died, April 25, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Lewis Henry and Evelyn Stembridge Ellis. Jerry was an electrician with Memorial University Medical Center for twenty one years. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 508 and St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Through the union, he was involved with CBS Sports working with the Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament and the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, boating and taking his dog, Happy to th ...
Annie Laura Simmons MAY 23, 1920 - APR 25, 2009
ANNIE LAURA SIMMONS Annie Laura Simmons, 88 died April 25, 2009 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Eddie L. Brown and Minnie Brown. She attended and graduated from Savannah Chatham County Public Schools. She was a lifelong member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She was a member of the Pilot Sunday School Class and has served on many committees at church through the years with the Flower Share Committee being the most recent. She was an active member of the Exchangettes Club of Savannah. She retired from the Savannah Chat ...
Ottis Hale Eason APR 15, 1925 - APR 25, 2009
OTTIS HALE EASON Ottis Hale Eason 84, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Eason was a native of Appling County and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was retired from the CSX Railroad after 35 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. Mr. Eason enjoyed reading and fishing. He was preceded in death by wife of 46 years, Lela Grace Eason, his parents, Ottis and Hannah Eason and two brothers, WP Eason and Donald Eason. He is survived by his sister, Mary Beth Mollico of Ashville N.C., two brothers, Joe Frank Eason and wife, Ann of Waycross, GA. and Georg ...