Obituaries
Amelia C. Muskovin JAN 01, 1919 - FEB 03, 2009
Amelia C Muskovin Amelia "Millie" Collins Muskovin, 90, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly from Greensboro, NC, died on February 3, 2009 in Hamilton, OH. Millie was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 1, 1919 to John Carroll Collins and Elizabeth Ott Collins. On December 22, 1945, she married Alfred J Muskovin. She was a sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Millie dedicated her life to her family, church and volunteer activities. She was an avid quilter and baker. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband, son, Marc L Muskovin; great ...
John Joseph "Moon" Mullen APR 20, 1921 - FEB 02, 2009
John Joseph "Moon" Mullen, 87, passed away on Monday, February 02, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Mullen was born on April 20, 1921 in the Green Point Section of Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Kenna Mullen. John served in the United States Army during WWII, fighting in the first invasion of Normandy on D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. "Moon", as he was known in Savannah was very active in sports after settling here in 1956. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #631 and served as Grand Knight. He was a charter member of the Friendly Sons of ...
John David Franklin McCall OCT 16, 1909 - FEB 02, 2009
Wilmington Island - John David Franklin "Apple John" McCall, 99, died February 2, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Clio, South Carolina and lived most of his life in Savannah. Mr. McCall was retired from Ackers Truck Lines, Roadway Express and Bomark Transportation. He was a charter member of First Baptist Church of the Islands where he served as a Deacon. He was a former member of the Exchange Club, the Lions Club, honorary chairman of the Georgia Motor Truckers Association and a Veteran of the United States Army. His wife, Muriel McCall, siblings, Irvin McCall, Ann ...
Gene Appleton JUN 20, 1934 - FEB 01, 2009
GENE APPLETON Gene Appleton, of Bluffton, S.C., formerly Kokomo, Indiana, died Feb 1 at 12:15pm of respiratory complications related to a 20yr battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma surrounded by family and loving Christian friends at Memorial Hospital in Savanna. He was 74 years of age. Born June 20, 1934 in Logansport, Indiana, Gene Arthur Appleton was awarded a basketball scholarship at Purdue University going on to a rewarding career with General Motors, Delco Electronics Division, primarily as General Manager-Special Projects during a period which spawned the electronic era in automobiles. Hi ...
Virginia Plunkett Johnson SEP 03, 1924 - JAN 31, 2009
Virginia Plunkett Johnson Savannah, Georgia – Virginia Ginny Plunkett Johnson, 84, died January 31, 2009, in her home. Along with her husband, Henry Bradley Johnson, Jr., she operated Empire Insurance Agency for many years. She was a member of Saint Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church and was a docent at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Granddaughters UDC, Bonaventure Daughters of the American Revolution, AMBUCS, the Optimist Club, and the American Business Women's Association. She was preceded in death by h ...
Geane Tilton Baker - JAN 29, 2009
Geane Tilton Baker died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Savannah Square. Geane was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and was a member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church for many years before joining Independent Presbyterian Church. She was a Bible Teacher, teaching children's Bible Clubs and also taught Bible at Savannah Christian School. She also taught Young Women's Bible study at Independent Presbyterian Church many years. Geane loved the Lord and loved to teach the Bible to any age group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Baker and her son, Russ Baker She is surv ...
John Wallace Hall, Jr. FEB 05, 1922 - JAN 29, 2009
John Wallace Hall Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, GA, Thursday, January 29, 2009. John was born, February 5, 1922, in St. Joe, Missouri, the only child of Florence and John Hall, Sr. John married Jane M. Patrick, his loving wife of 27 years, in New York City on April 10, 1982. The Halls moved around during John's youth, living in Chicago, Atlanta, and Nashville. John was a Boy Scout while in Atlanta under the leadership of Ivan Allen, who was a prominent figure in Atlanta. John attended Vanderbilt University until the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor at which time he j ...
Galen Chapman Evans JAN 17, 1931 - JAN 28, 2009
Galen Chapman Evans SAVANNAH – Galen Chapman Evans, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Galen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Otis Chapman of Cedarhurst, NY. She attended The Madeira School and Vassar College. She relocated to Winnetka, IL in 1960 and to Savannah, GA in 1993. Galen was passionate and talented about gardening, flower arranging, and interior design. She was principal of her own design firm, Martin & Wilsey. She served on the Flower Guild at both Christ Church, Winnetka, and St. Peter's Church, Savannah; and was active in ...
Evelyn Vaughan Hanel FEB 29, 1928 - JAN 28, 2009
Evelyn V. Hanel, 80, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Hanel was born in Suffolk, VA on February 29, 1928, the daughter of the late William Bruce and Lilly Ellis Vaughan. Evelyn moved to Savannah in 1961. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She was a longtime and very active member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church as well as being an active participant in the Alee Shrine Clown Unit along with her late husband. Mrs. Hanel was preceded in death by her husband ...
Jerry Clifford Jaycox OCT 11, 1947 - JAN 27, 2009
Jerry Clifford Jaycox SAVANNAH – Jerry Clifford Jaycox, 61, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in Savannah. The Ironton, MO native had lived in Savannah since 2005. Jerry was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army in the Viet Nam Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Susan Courtois Jaycox of Savannah; his son, Jason Gwen Jaycox and his daughter, Amy Ryan Cornell, both of St. Louis, MO; his mother, Leota Jaycox of Barnhart, MO; a sister, Alice Phil Lore of Many, LA; three brothers, William Kathy Jaycox and Joseph Joann Jaycox, both of Springdale, AR and Virgil Jaycox of Rochester, NY; six gra ...
George Edward Ciucevich JUN 17, 1921 - JAN 27, 2009
Savannah- George Edward Ciucevich, 87, died peacefully January 27, 2009, at Azalealand Nursing Home, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born June 17, 1921, in Savannah, GA, to parents Edward J. and Louise Melcher Ciucevich. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, John, Gilbert, Walter and William Ciucevich, and a sister Louise C. Sullivan. He attended Benedictine Military School and was a World War II Veteran, having served honorably with the 118th Field Artillery in Europe. He retired from the Savannah Morning News as Business Manager after 20 years. He was Past President of ...
Edward John Derst, Jr. SEP 19, 1922 - JAN 27, 2009
Savannah - Edward John Derst, Jr., died January 27, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, September 19, 1922, son of the late Edward John and Veronica Davis Derst. He worked at Derst Baking Company for fifty-six years, retiring as Chairman of the Board Emeritus. He was member of Solomon's Lodge #1, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a charter member of the German Heritage Society. He served for three years in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Derst was a loving husband and father, excellent businessman, and generous benefactor to many. Surviving are hi ...
Rebecca Meeker O'Berry AUG 11, 1941 - JAN 26, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Rebecca Meeker O'Berry, 67, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Mrs. O'Berry was a native of Savannah and worked as a paraprofessional with the Chatham County Board of Education for 12 years. She was an avid shopper and loved the Christmas holiday season. Her greatest strength was her faith in Jesus Christ where she devoted her time as a V.B.S. coordinator and Sunday school teacher. She was a long standing member of Islands Christian Church. She also dedicated many hours to the March of Dimes and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Her son, Reid B ...
Brian Keith Dingess JAN 09, 1964 - JAN 26, 2009
Brian Keith "Ragman" Dingess Bloomingdale/Tybee Island- Brian Keith "Ragman" Dingess, 45, of Bloomingdale, GA passed away at home on January 26, 2009. Brian was charismatic in every aspect of his life. A dare devil from child hood, Brian conquered everything from skateboarding to wind surfing. He was a local celebrity on Tybee Island, GA. Brian could be found most any time doing what he loved best, playing guitar with his friends and singing. Brian never knew a stranger and never left a room without a new friend. His presence was undeniable and people flocked to him. Brian's singing career too ...
Herbert James Curry, Sr. APR 26, 1944 - JAN 26, 2009
Herbert James Curry, Sr., 64, passed on Monday January 26, 2009. He passed away peacefully at home after a weekend surrounded by his most precious treasures, his family and grandchildren. His greatest joy was his family and being actively involved in his grandchildren's activities. He was an active member of Calvary in Savannah where he was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. He also served as a Deacon and taught Children's Sunday School and served on various committees. He owned Curry Dry Cleaners, a business started in 1944 by his father H.Y. Curry. Mr. Curry was an avid Georgia Bulld ...
Stephen Lee Ankerson OCT 24, 1955 - JAN 25, 2009
Stephen Lee Ankerson, 53, died Sunday January 25, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Ankerson was born in Atlanta and lived in the midwest before moving to Savannah 25 years ago. He was the owner of Savannah Clutch and Industrial Brake. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Nicole Ankerson, of Savannah; his mother, Patricia Ankerson, of Orlando, Florida; his brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Jill Ankerson, of Orlando; his sister, Jan Ankerson, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and his nephew Collin Ankerson, of Orlando. Stephen's integrity, humor and kind spirit will be missed by all who knew him and ...
Stephen Lee Ankerson OCT 24, 1955 - JAN 25, 2009
Stephen Lee Ankerson, 53, died Sunday January 25, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Ankerson was born in Atlanta and lived in the midwest before moving to Savannah 25 years ago. He was the owner of Savannah Clutch and Industrial Brake. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Nicole Ankerson, of Savannah; his mother, Patricia Ankerson, of Orlando, Florida; his brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Jill Ankerson, of Orlando; his sister, Jan Ankerson, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and his nephew Collin Ankerson, of Orlando. Stephen's integrity, humor and kind spirit will be missed by all who knew him and ...
Andrew John Anderson AUG 09, 1927 - JAN 25, 2009
Savannah - Andrew John Anderson died Sunday, January 25, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Anderson was born in the Bronx, NY on August 9, 1927. He was a career Marine, retiring as a Warrant Officer in July 1967. He then went on to a second career with the New York City Police Department, retiring as a Detective Sergeant in 1986. He retired to Savannah in 1986. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne T. Anderson, brother, Robert A. Anderson and granddaughter, Mary Jo Anderson. Surviving are seven children, Christine Zaneski, Virginia Dempsey, Victoria Sacks, Andrea Jivanelli, Michael Anderso ...
Carolyn Kalogitonas AUG 06, 1951 - JAN 24, 2009
Carolyn Kalogitonas, 57, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Kalogitonas was born on August 6, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of the late William and Lois Roscoe. She grew up in Charlotte, NC and received her formal education at the University of North Carolina, earning a degree in Architecture. Carolyn resided in multiple places due to her husband's career and ultimately settled in Savannah where she had lived for sixteen years. Mrs. Kalogitonas is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Dimitrios Kalogitonas; daughters, Nicole and Deme Kalogitonas; son, Philip Kalog ...
Eunice Chatham Anderson JAN 08, 1914 - JAN 24, 2009
Eunice Chatham Anderson, 95, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Anderson was born in Avalon, MS on January 8, 1914, the daughter of the late Arthur and Kate Rush Chatham. She resided in Drew for many years until moving to Jackson, MS, where she and her husband resided until his retirement after which returning to Avalon, MS. Eunice was of the Methodist faith and was a faithful member of the Methodist churches of Drew, Greenwood and Jackson, MS. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, General Sherman Boyer Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Ka ...
Edmour Joseph Babineau APR 25, 1916 - JAN 23, 2009
Edmour Joseph Babineau SAVANNAH - Edmour Joseph Babineau, 92, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23rd at Riverview Nursing Home, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on April 25, 1916 to Judith and Edward "Red" Babineau who preceded him in death. While still a toddler, he and his parents moved to New Brunswick, Canada and returned to New Bedford several years later where he followed his father into the plumbing and pipefitting trade. During World War II, he first served as bayonet instructor at Ft. Benning, GA before seein ...
Pamela M. Gordon APR 01, 1921 - JAN 23, 2009
Pamela McGuire Gordon SAVANNAH - Pamela McGuire Gordon, 87, passed away on Friday, January 23, at Candler Hospital with her children at her bedside. She was born on April Fool's Day 1921, in Seven Oaks, Kent, England. She met her husband, Arthur Gordon, in London during World War II, came to the United States in 1946, and moved to Savannah in 1957. Pam's life was filled with family, travel, volunteer work, and a successful modeling career. She was a member of the Savannah Symphony's Women's Guild and originated the Symphony Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show. She also started the first gift s ...
Raymond C. Koeller MAY 14, 1925 - JAN 23, 2009
Raymond Charles Koeller SAVANNAH – Raymond Charles Koeller, 83, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Hospice House. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 14, 1925, he was a graduate of Gage Park High School. After a year at the University of Illinois in Urbana, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force where he attended a series of Flight Schools and was commissioned as a Navigator in April 1945. After an Honorable Discharge from the Air Force in February 1946, he returned to the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1949. On July 2, 1949 ...
Brandi Billingsley Kennedy OCT 11, 1980 - JAN 21, 2009
Savannah- Brandi Kennedy, 28, died Tuesday January 21, 2009. Brandi was a 1999 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and married in 2007. She will be remembered for her outgoing, selfless and loving personality. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, William Boyd Kennedy; mother, Peggy Carter Billingsley; brother, Beau Michael Billingsley, all of Savannah; father, Richard Wayne Billingsley and stepmother Marion; half sister, Emily Billingsley, all of Kennesaw; and grandmother, Claudia Malone of Savannah. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27 ...
Margaret B. Buckner DEC 15, 1927 - JAN 20, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Margaret B. Buckner died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. A native of Kingstree, SC, Mrs. Buckner moved to Savannah in 1950. She was formerly a member of Kingstree Baptist Church then for many years, a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Letha Britton; brother, William L. Britton and her husband, Henry F. Buckner, Survivors: daughter, Connie Buckner of Savannah; two sisters, Mildred Barrett and her husband L.C. of Sumter, SC and Daisy James of Rocky Mount, NC; sister-in-law, Laura Britton of Sa ...
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 ...