Obituaries
Jewel Harrison SEP 03, 1917 - JAN 19, 2009
Jewel Harrison Frances Jewel Harrison born September 3, 1917 and died January 19, 2009. Daughter, sister, mother, friend and known to most as Nana. You did not have to be her grandchild or great grand to know her as Nana. She just was. She grew up on Habersham Street when Victory Drive was a dirt road and women sold vegetables in baskets on their heads as they passed by her home. She told stories of her life in old Savannah: of her mom voting in the first election allowing women to vote and going to the big pavilion down at Tybee. Nana enjoyed painting and painted only her favorite images of t ...
JoAnn Olliff LeFevre NOV 15, 1934 - JAN 19, 2009
JoAnn Olliff LeFevre, 74, died Monday, January 19, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. LeFevre, a native of Savannah was born on November 15, 1934, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Georgia Nalley Olliff. JoAnn attended Chatham High School and was a devoted Cub Scout leader and active participant with Woodmen of the World. Her favorite hobby was painting. Mrs. LeFevre was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Earl W. LeFevre. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Ann Tice and husband Bill Tice, Jr. of Newington, GA; son, David LeFevre and wife Caryn of Savannah; grandchildren, Angie Alph ...
James William Grable MAR 04, 1941 - JAN 19, 2009
James William Grable SAVANNAH - James William Grable, 67, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Hospice House. The native of Dawson Springs, Kentucky was born March 4, 1941 to David and Dessie Rae Grable. He graduated from Paducah Junior College in 1961 and from Western Kentucky State College in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in math, science and physical education. After graduation he became a teacher and basketball coach at Mounds High School in Mounds, IL. In 1991 he received his Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters designation. In 1972 he came to Savannah while working for ITT ...
Daniel Wayne Kohel, Sr. FEB 22, 1959 - JAN 19, 2009
Daniel "Fat Daddy" Wayne Kohel, Sr. Tybee Island- Mr. Daniel Wayne Kohel, 49, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at his residence. Daniel attended elementary school at St. Michael's Catholic School on Tybee Island and graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School. He was a huge Georgia Fan, loved boating, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Tybee Island Marine Rescue Squadron and St. Michael's Catholic Church. Daniel will be remembered for his delicious deviled crab on Tybee Island. His mother, Jane T. Kohel and brother, Peter "Chip" Williams preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, D ...
Ronald Wade Helmly JAN 09, 1965 - JAN 17, 2009
Ronald "Ronnie" Wade Helmly, 44, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009 from a short illness. Ronnie was the son of Shirley and Joshua Helmly. He was a loving son, beloved brother and lifelong friend with a big heart. He was loved and will be missed, but not forgotten. His sister, Cheryl Renee Finch, preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, Shirley, father, Joshua both of Savannah; four sisters, Tonia Hampton of Savannah; Rhonda Harris of Tarboro, NC; Sheila Flathmann of Sylvania, GA; Jill O'Connor of Savannah and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:0 ...
Charles A. Tuggle, Jr. DEC 10, 1935 - JAN 17, 2009
Charles A. Tuggle, Jr. Charles A. Tuggle, Jr., 73, died Saturday evening, January 17, 2009, at Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the presence of his family, after a brave but brief struggle to overcome injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision one week before and only then after a valiant effort to save him by doctors, nurses and staff at Memorial. Charles made Savannah his home in 1965, and soon established himself in the community as an extraordinarily brilliant and gifted psychotherapist. He studied under Bob and Mary Goulding, internationally recognized teaching thera ...
Howard E. Lewis DEC 11, 1914 - JAN 17, 2009
Dahlonega, Georgia – Howard E. Lewis, 94, died January 17, 2009 at Chestatee Regional Hospital. He was born in Jenkins County and lived in Savannah over sixty years. Mr. Lewis was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Philippines during World War II. He retired as a printer from the Savannah Morning News with thirty years of service. Mr. Lewis was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, member of Hisher Sunday School Class and was active in the Brotherhood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jenkins Lewis. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, ...
Jane Jones Hamilton AUG 11, 1918 - JAN 14, 2009
Jane Jones Hamilton, 90, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Hamilton was born on August 11, 1918 in Folkston, GA the daughter of the late William J. and Hilda Mattox Jones. She lived in Vidalia until 2007 when she moved to Savannah to be closer to her family. Jane was a Social Worker from 1954-1964 for Toombs County Family Services, later becoming the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Vidalia. She was active in the Georgia and Southeastern Housing Association and served as the first woman President of the Georgia Association of Housing and Development A ...
William Ernest Trees FEB 14, 1921 - JAN 14, 2009
Savannah - William Ernest Trees, 87, died January 14, 2009 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Enhaut, Pennsylvania, son of the late William George Trees and Theresa Bolbecker Trees. Mr. Trees received his Chemical Engineering degree from Villa Nova University. He was retired as a Chemical Engineer from American Cyanamid after 42 years of service. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II as a Navigator on B-17's. and was a prisoner of war for fourteen months. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic ...
Margie Cowart Faircloth FEB 28, 1923 - JAN 13, 2009
Margie Cowart Faircloth, 85, left this Earth and entered the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in Augusta, GA. Mrs. Faircloth was born and reared in Savannah, GA the daughter of the late Judson and Estey Cowart. She was a self employed Barber, owning her shop on Barnard Street for many years. Margie was a faithful and longtime member of Bethel Alliance Church. She loved entertaining and offering overwhelming hospitality to her friends and family during the holiday season. Mrs. Faircloth was preceded in death by her husband of forty-six years, C.J. Fairclot ...
Thomas A. Brown OCT 14, 1927 - JAN 12, 2009
Thomas A. Brown, 81 died Monday, January 12, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Bryan County and a lifelong resident of Savannah. He was retired as a Merchant Marine and was a member of Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Tresia Oliver, and Janice Branch, both of Rincon, and one son, Thomas R. Brown, of Savannah, one sister, Wilma Lewis, of Statesboro, 8 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral serv ...
Thomas Clayton Gillespie AUG 29, 1942 - JAN 11, 2009
Thomas Clayton Gillespie Savannah- Thomas Clayton Gillespie, age 66 entered eternal rest at his home on January 11th, 2009. He is dearly missed by his loving and devoted wife Kathy, daughter Laurel Ross Patrick, sons Scott Gillespie Janine and Glen Gillespie Jackie; step-children Chris McCurry, Alyson Bell Gabe and Shawn McCurry; grandchildren; Ashley, Amber, and Brenden Gillespie; step-grandchildren Christin King Jay, Lane Collins and Jacob Bell; great grandson Brinson King; brother James Gillespie. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 11:00 AM at Fox and Weeks Funeral ...
Peter George Ciano AUG 01, 1941 - JAN 11, 2009
Savannah, Georgia - Peter George Ciano, 67, died January 11, 2009 at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, son of George and Esther Ciano. Peter was raised in Brooklyn where he attended local schools. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, cum laude from The Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, where he was a member of the Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon honorary societies and his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in Teaching from Rutgers University. Peter was a civil engineer with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He retired to the Landings of Savan ...
Lloyd Henry - JAN 11, 2009
C. S. Lewis once wrote "with the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere." Lloyd Randolph Henry's beginnings were in Washington, DC where he was born on March 31, 1930 to Conder Caywood Henry and Frances Irene Brown. Lloyd attended public schools in Washington, DC, and he graduated high-school from the all-boys Augusta Military Academy in Fort Defiance, VA in 1948. During the Korean War, Lloyd served in the United States Navy as a medic. After the Korean War, Lloyd graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In 1952, Lloyd married his first wife, Virginia Rit ...
Lucy E. Carano DEC 18, 1917 - JAN 09, 2009
Lucy E. Carano, 91, died Friday, January 09, 2009 in Savannah. Miss Carano was born in Savannah on December 18, 1917, the daughter of the late Alfonso and Carmela Romano Carano. She attended the Chatham County Public Schools. Lucy worked in the supermarket industry for many years including the Bargain Corner and Donaldson's Super Markets. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and an active member of the Savannah Italian-American Club. Miss Carano is survived by her sisters, Yolanda Kessler and Gloria DiNatale and husband Joe; brother, Tony Carano and wife Carolyn. Mass of ...
Amelia "Mickey" Myers FEB 20, 1915 - JAN 08, 2009
Amelia "Mickey" Myers, 93, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Myers was born in Greensboro, NC on February 20, 1915, the daughter of the late Max and Henrietta Block. She was an avid bridge player and Past President of the Savannah Contract Bridge Club and earned the rank of Life Master. She was a former member of Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogue and a member of the sisterhood. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her husand, Stephen K. Myers, Sr.; sisters, Mabel McKinney and Miriam Lubin; brothers, Dr. Milton Block and Norman Block. She is survived ...
Charles Franklin McMillan Jr. NOV 05, 1928 - JAN 08, 2009
Charles Franklin McMillan Jr. Savannah- Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Charles Franklin McMillan Jr. Frank, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at Candler Hospital. Mr. McMillan lived a wonderful, blessed life. He was born November 5, 1928 to deceased Charles F. McMillan Sr. and Marion Green McMillan. He graduated college in New York City where he studied his passion of photography. Mr. McMillan served in the Navy reserve for over thirteen 13 years. He later retired from Union Camp in Savannah. Mr. McMillan will be remembered as a four father to all wedding photogr ...
Claude Thomas Harper JAN 08, 2009 - JAN 08, 2009
CLAUDE THOMAS HARPER Claude T. Harper 67, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at his residence. He was a native and longtime of Savannah. Mr. Harper was a retired Pipefitter. He is survived by his daughter, Ms. Christian Harper of Savannah, his sons, Tommy Harper of Macon and Chance Harper of Florida; his brothers, Otis A. Harper Jr. of Savannah, Robert Eugene Harper of Charlotte, N.C., James Willis Harper of Savannah and his sister, Mrs. Pauline Woods of Newington, GA. A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. FOX AND WEEKS FUN ...
Beulah Smith Pendleton OCT 23, 1911 - JAN 05, 2009
Beulah Smith Pendleton Beulah Smith Pendleton, age 97, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Savannah Square Retirement Community. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Tom Pendleton. She is survived by her son, Tom Pendleton of San Francisco and her daughter, Elaine P. Montgomery of New York City. Internment at the family plot in East Haven, Ct. will be sometime in the spring FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Will D. "Billy" Herrin MAY 03, 1944 - JAN 05, 2009
Will Doty "Billy" Herrin SAVANNAH - Will Doty "Billy" Herrin, age 64, died peacefully on January 5, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather as well as a faithful friend to many. Billy was the son of the late Bertram Joseph Herrin and Anna Weeks Herrin. He spent his childhood in Pooler, Georgia and later moved to Savannah. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Georgia Southern University with a degree in accounting. He owned Savannah Concrete for 27 years, was a partner of Mobile Concrete in Hinesville and a partner in Satilla Mining in Jesup. Af ...
Charles Russell Jones FEB 21, 1939 - JAN 05, 2009
Richmond Hill - Charles Russell Jones, 69, was lifted to Heaven and into the arms of God on January 5, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jones was born on February 21, 1939 in Savannah, GA and attended the Chatham County public schools, graduating from Commercial High School. He served in the United States Navy. Russell retired from Johns-Manville and Owens Corning after 41 years of service. He loved the outdoors and following his retirement enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating with his friends. He was loved by everyone who knew him for his sense of humor, unique personality and gift o ...
Sharon E. Winn FEB 08, 1970 - JAN 04, 2009
Sharon E. Winn Waters, 38, passed away on January 4, 2009 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of Savannah, GA and an employee of Comcast. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Ray Winn; children, Kayla and Christopher of Savannah; mother, Ruth Waters of Midway, GA; mother-in-law, Barbara Johnson and father-in-law, Albert Winn, both of Savannah; siblings, Brandi "Nikki" Waters of Springfield, GA, Jimmy "Peddie" Waters of Guyton, GA, Lisa Waters of Springfield, GA and Lynn Kreglow of Baltimore, MD; nieces, Grace, Loren and Erica; nephews, Mor ...
Marjorie Lee Brown Solomon OCT 25, 1916 - JAN 04, 2009
Tybee Island - Marjorie died at 92 years of age on January 4, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born the oldest of four sisters on October 25, 1916 to Mary and Lex Brown in Pineora, GA. The family moved to Savannah in 1923. She was a graduate of the old Savannah High on Bull Street and worked at Hass-Guthman Food Brokers. She and her husband later owned Beach Building Supply and ran a laundry mat on Tybee. Preceding her in death is her husband of over fifty years, Alexander Perry Solomon III. She is survived by her two sons: A.P. Solomon IV and Joseph Lex Solomon, her two grandsons: A. P ...
Henry Duncan Dunn MAY 30, 1946 - JAN 04, 2009
Henry Duncan Dunn, 62, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. He was a graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, FL, and the University of Georgia. A grandson of Captain F.D.M. Strachan, he spent his working life with Strachan Shipping Co., where he sat on the Board of Directors. Before the onset of his illness, he was active in the Hibernian Society, the Saint Andrews Society, the Oglethorpe Club, the First City Club, the Propeller Club and was President of the Savannah Maritime Association. Survivors include three sons; Laurence Grant Dunn, Henry D ...
Sue Zipperer Sledge NOV 23, 1916 - JAN 02, 2009
Sue Zipperer Sledge, 92, died January 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Arnold Alton Zipperer and Clyde Beatrice Johnson Zipperer. Mrs. Sledge was a homemaker, communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a longtime volunteer with Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Neill Sledge, son, Joseph Neill Sledge, Jr., grandson, James W. Sledge, Jr. and siblings, Mary Ada "Madie" Zipperer Holland, Clyde Beatrice "Bea" Zipperer King, Arnold Alton Zipperer, Jr. and James Johnson Zipperer. Surviving are her son, James W ...
Luke E. McDade FEB 07, 1913 - DEC 30, 2008
Luke E. McDade, 95, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of East Point, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a member of Calvary in Savannah and the Rupert Horne Sunday School Class. Mr. McDade was a member of the Tybee Light Shrine Supper Club, the Bethel-Bur-Ton Club and the Windsor Forest Golden Age Center. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Louise D. McDade, of Savannah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Michael Bingham, of Georgetown, Texas, and Cynthia and Benjamin Padgett, of Savannah; his brother, Olin McDade, of East Point, GA; ...