Obituaries
Donald Kyle Jennings APR 25, 1957 - APR 14, 2009
Donald Kyle Jennings, 51, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Savannah. Mr. Jennings was born on April 25, 1957 in Detroit, MI the son of Clarence Austin and Barbara Malo Jennings. Donald was an employee of TRW for many years where he was in Manufacturing and Quality Control. He was an avid sports fan and being a native of Michigan was a strong supporter of the Red Wings and the Tigers. Aside his passion for sports, Donald also had a great respect for his country and a love of animals. Mr. Jennings is survived by his mother, Barbara Malo Jennings of Savannah; sister, Laura Ruth Pappas and husband ...
Mary Lenahan McGinnis OCT 30, 1922 - APR 13, 2009
Mary Lenahan McGinnis, 86, died Monday, April 13, 2009 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. McGinnis was born in Savannah, GA on October 30, 1922, the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Thelma Brannon Lenahan. Mary was a graduate of Commercial High School and later in life attended Draughon's Business School where she obtained the skills necessary to work as an Office Manager. She worked in that capacity for over thirty years in the offices of Dr. Robert Roux and Dr. Lee Young. Mary was of the Catholic faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McGinnis was preceded in death by her husband, George Malcolm M ...
Frederick Stoller JUN 26, 1940 - APR 13, 2009
TYBEE ISLAND, GA - Frederick "Fred" Arndt Stoller, 68, died Monday, April 13, 2009 in Savannah. Mr. Stoller was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 26, 1940 the son of the late Fred and Helen Arndt Stoller. Fred was raised in Atlanta, GA and was a graduate of Georgia Tech where he excelled in baseball playing in the SEC and upon graduation was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. Instead of pursuing a baseball career he began his career in the United States Air Force where he served in the Vietnam War and retired after twenty years of service as Major. He was also a stockbroker with A.G. Edwards & ...
Joseph C. Hunnicutt NOV 05, 1915 - APR 10, 2009
JOSEPH C. "JOE" HUNNICUTT Joseph C. "Joe" Hunnicutt, 93, died Friday, April 10, 2009 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was a native of Statesboro and a longtime resident of Savannah. Joe was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board, held many leadership positions within the church and was a member of the Adult Sunday School class. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the 69th Infantry. He was wounded in Germany during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was retired from the City of Savannah and was active with the Salva ...
Mary Goette O'Malley MAR 19, 1915 - APR 09, 2009
Mary Goette O'Malley March 19, 1915 – April 9, 2009 Savannah - Mary Goette O'Malley, 94, died April 9, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. She was born in Savannah, GA, daughter of the late Martin Amorous Goette and Wilhelmina Schneider Goette. She was the wife of the late, Joseph Vincent O'Malley; mother of Peter John O'Malley, Timothy Martin O'Malley and Angela Catherine O'Malley; mother-in-law of Pamela Diettel Doell O'Malley; grandmother of Rebecca Diettel O'Malley; sister of Catherine Goette Ochs and has several nieces and nephews. Mrs. O'Malley earned a Degree in mathematics from Georgia State Coll ...
Laverne Baskin Saucier DEC 11, 1920 - APR 05, 2009
Savannah - Laverne Baskin Saucier, 88, died April 5, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of the late Leslie Emery Baskin and Georgia Williams Baskin. Mrs. Saucier lived in Savannah since 1939 and was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 42 years of service. She and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Welborn "Webb" Saucier. Surviving are a son, Morris Welborn Saucier of Savannah; granddaughter, Jennifer Gibbs and her husband, Mark of Watkinsville, GA; grandson, Michael Saucier of Rincon, GA; special niece, Berylde ...
Marjorie Powers Smith OCT 29, 1937 - APR 04, 2009
MARJORIE POWERS SMITH Margie died on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Hospice House of Savannah from complication following surgery. She is survived by her son, Andrew Smith, daughter-in-law, Mary Beth and their 4 children, Kaeli, Megan, Keegan and Casey of Annapolis, Maryland; her daughter, Stephanie Smith Rice, son-in-law, Doug and their 3 children, Henry Kyd, Rennie and Paige of Annapolis, Maryland and her brother, Jim Powers and sister-in-law, Nancy, of Lutherville, Maryland. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Verna Powers of Baltimore, Maryland. Margie was born in St. Louis, Missouri ...
Edward Clark Bowdle MAY 03, 1921 - APR 04, 2009
Edward Clark Bowdle Edward Clark Bowdle, 87, died Saturday, April 4 after a short illness. He will be remembered for his devotion to our country, the United States Army and to the love of his life, Mary Catherine Diamond Bowdle, who predeceased him in 2006. He was born in Federalsburg, Maryland in 1921. He was career military, serving in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam war. Mr. Bowdle was a member of the 101st Airborne Division, known as the Screamin' Eagles. He parachuted behind enemy lines in Normandy on June 6, 1944 and was wounded in the Battle to capture Carentan, Franc ...
Nina Boumansour Minchew JAN 03, 1935 - APR 04, 2009
Nina Boumansour Minchew passed away in her home on Skidaway Island, Savannah GA on Friday April 3. Her husband Hal was with her. She died of health complications associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder COPD. Throughout her life she also struggled with issues resulting from polio which she had in her youth. Nina was born in Lebanon after her parents Mike and Wadad Saad Boumansour had travelled from their home in Malone NY so that Nina could be born in their native country. When Nina was six months old, the family returned to their home in Malone. Nina became a United States Citiz ...
Mary G. Coward AUG 15, 1912 - APR 02, 2009
Mary Bailey Garfield Coward SAVANNAH - Mary Bailey Garfield Coward, 96, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009. She was born August 15, 1912, in Savannah, GA, and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertrium H. Garfield and Louise Bailey Garfield, her husband of sixty-seven years, Walter C. Coward, Sr., and a son, Arthur Garfield Coward. Mrs. Coward was a life-long member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Altar Guild, St. Claire's Guild, and the Episcopal Christian Women's Club. She was a C ...
Hedy Mae Oliphant Deason NOV 16, 1933 - APR 01, 2009
Savannah - Hedy Oliphant Deason, a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend departed to be with her Lord, April 1, 2009. Hedy was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, November 16, 1933. She pursued a college education while working fulltime and raising her family. She moved to Savannah over a decade ago and loved living here. She will be missed by all who know her. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Bill R. Deason of Savannah, GA; children, George Deason and his wife, Sally of Ruffin, SC; Michael McGregor and his wife, Debbie of Bloomfield, MN; Billy David Deason of Savannah, GA; and Susan Inveni ...
Juanita Eloise Edmondson FEB 26, 1938 - MAR 31, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Juanita Eloise Edmondson passed away quietly, Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at her home on Whitemarsh Island. She was born in Savannah on February 26, 1936. Her daughters, Brenda Mashburn, Gail Jordon and son, Ernest Williams preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Linda B. Sloan, Kit Tarver, Ruth Tarver, Frank Tarver, Dessie Tarver and Lacey Tarver; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, David Jacobs and Ed Burnsed; sisters, Elise Rhodes and Mickey Cowart; several cats and neighborhood raccoons. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2 ...
Nicholas C. Paleologos AUG 02, 1938 - MAR 31, 2009
Nicholas C. Paleologos SAVANNAH – Nicholas C. Paleologos also known as Nicholas or Nickie Nichols during the first 18 years of his life died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at his home following an extended fight against cancer. His home was in The Landings, Savannah, Georgia. He was born August 2, 1938 in Charles Town, West Virginia the son of the late Christos and Stella Paleologos, both born in Mytelini, Greece. He grew up in Charles Town, moving as a youngster to Frederick, Maryland where he graduated from Frederick High School then the University of Maryland with an electrical engineering degree ...
Lance Robert Sills MAR 24, 1960 - MAR 31, 2009
Lance Robert Sills, 49, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Sills was born in Savannah, GA on March 24, 1960, the son of Claude Robert and Frances Cox Sills. As a child Mr. Sills and his family attended Calvary Baptist Church. They later moved to Brunswick where Lance graduated from Brunswick High School. After graduation he served in the United States Navy and upon completion of his military tenure returned to Brunswick to pursue his career as a commercial shrimper. Mr. Sills is survived by his mother, Frances Cox Sills of Brunswick; brother, Michael Sills of ...
Franklin D. Kohel MAR 04, 1935 - MAR 30, 2009
Franklin D. Kohel Tybee Island- Franklin Dean Kohel, 74, born on March 4, 1935, died March 30, 2009. He was raised in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. He served in the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He is a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church, a member of American Legion Post 154, and a member of the DAV's of Tybee. He was married to Jane E. Thomas on August 5, 1958. He worked for NASA at Cape Canaveral. He worked in Civil Service for twenty years as a carpenter and has been on Tybee since 1958. He is predeceased by his wife, Jane T. Kohel, brother, Jer ...
Paul C. Steenrod JAN 03, 1928 - MAR 30, 2009
Paul C. Steenrod Tybee Island- Mr. Paul Clark Steenrod, 81, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Paul was a native of Ohio, raised his family in the Atlanta area and retired on Tybee Island alongside his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy. Paul was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the American Legion Post 154, veteran of the United States Army as a paratrooper in Japan and retired from Delta Air Lines. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ennis Steenrod; daughter Angela McCurdy and husband Randy, son Joe Steenrod and wife Julie, daughter ...
Jayce Theron Ramage, Sr. SEP 23, 1920 - MAR 29, 2009
JAYCE THERON RAMAGE SR. Jayce Theron Ramage, Sr. 88, died Sunday, March 29, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Ramage was a native of Saluda, South Carolina and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was a lifetime member of the North Augusta Baptist Church. A member of the American Legion Post 184, a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the USS Dade during WWII. He was retired from American Cyanamid and was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers local 26. Surviving are, his wife, Gwen A. Ramage, his son, Jayce Theron Ramage, Jr. and wife Kitty, his daughters, J ...
Ashley K. Dearing, Jr. NOV 27, 1923 - MAR 28, 2009
Ashley K. Dearing, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 27, 1923. He moved to Savannah in 1936 when his father became owner of Dearing Chevrolet Company on West Broad Street. Following his father's death, he and his brother continued to operate the business until 1986 when they sold the company. He was a super baseball player and grew up on Washington Avenue. His teenage years were marred when he was struck by polio at age 16. Following his somewhat recovery that left him with leg braces and crutches and in later years, a full time wheelchair, he never looked back. He devoted himself ...
Brenda Kathryn Heyward Hershey NOV 20, 1950 - MAR 27, 2009
Savannah- Brenda Kathryn Heyward Hershey died March 27, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Brenda was born November 20, 1950 in Savannah, and grew up in Bluffton, South Carolina and Savannah. She graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 1968 and attended Valdosta State College. For over twenty years Brenda was employed in Savannah's hotel and convention industry, as sales director of the Hilton Savannah DeSoto and general manager of the Weston Hotel on West Oglethorpe Avenue. Brenda and her husband David enjoyed traveling up and down the Eastern seacoast in their boat, "Vamoose," accompanied by he ...
Doris Juanita Rolison Francis MAR 24, 1935 - MAR 27, 2009
Doris Juanita Rolison Francis, 74, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 27, 2009 after a long struggle with cancer. Mrs. Francis began working with the Weis theater chain while attending Commercial High School. Upon graduation in 1954 she began a long and successful career in the banking industry. Once she realized she enjoyed traveling she became a travel agent and for many years she enjoyed helping others with their travel itineraries. From London's, Buckingham Palace to Honolulu's, The Royal Hawaiian Pink Hotel she would often visit exotic locales so she could inform her customers of w ...
Edith Oetgen Sullivan MAR 29, 1920 - MAR 26, 2009
Edith Oetgen Sullivan Lakeland, Florida – Edith Oetgen Sullivan, 88, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, FL. She was born in Savannah, GA on March 29, 1920. Preceded in death by Arthur B. King, father and Edith S. King, mother; Walter F. Oetgen, Jr., husband of 31 years of Savannah, GA and Charles S. Sullivan, husband of 24 years of Durham, NC. She was a graduate of Pape School and Draughan's Business College. She worked as a secretary for a few years but her true devotion was to her family as loving wife and mother. While living in Savannah, she wa ...
George R. Remeta JUN 14, 1949 - MAR 26, 2009
George R. Remeta George R. Remeta 59 of Oakland, New Jersey passed away peacefully on March 26, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Johanna Burke Remeta for 41 years and devoted father of John, Richard, Nickole and Karin Marie as well as son-in-law, Robert Bello, and daughter-in-law, Michelle Remeta. Loving grandfather of Kaya, Tyler, Jayden and his many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Remeta, of Pooler, GA, brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Jenann Remeta of Tybee Island, GA, Uncle Harold and Adelle Hamilton of St. Mary's, GA. Born in Seatt ...
Laurence Harold Prachel NOV 10, 1910 - MAR 25, 2009
Laurence H. Prachel Laurence Harold Prachel, 98, died Wednesday March 25, 2009 at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Prachel was a native of Rochester, New York and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was retired from Eastman Kodak after more than 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose L. Prachel. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and David MacBride, of Pooler and Shirley and John Lyzwa, of Rochester, N.Y., two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerold and Joanne Prachel, of The Villages, Florida, and Ronald and Rosemary Prachel ...
Vernon Kennedy - MAR 25, 2009
O.V. "Vernon" Kennedy Savannah- Mr. OV "Vernon" Kennedy, 89, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Tattnall County but lived most of his life in Savannah. Mr. Kennedy retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after many years of service. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nina DeLoach Kennedy of Savannah; son, Ronald V. Kennedy and his wife, Janice of Pensacola, FL; three grandchildren, Susan Curtis and her husband, Craig of Orlando, FL, Erin Tudor and her husband, Jeremy of Marietta and Devin Kennedy of Orlando, FL; ...
Catherine Johnston Muller APR 13, 1957 - MAR 24, 2009
Savannah - Catherine Janice Johnston Muller, 51, died March 24, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Robert D. Johnston, Sr. and Shirley Marie Kramer Johnston. She was a 1975 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and attended Armstrong State College. She was employed in the shipping industry for twenty years having worked at various shipping companies at the Georgia Ports. Mrs. Muller had also been employed as a teacher's aid and secretary at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and a receptionist at Georgia Pediatrics. She was a communicant of St. Peter th ...
Betty Deanne Trolley Hodge JUN 07, 1925 - MAR 24, 2009
Tybee Island, Georgia - Betty Deanne Trolley Hodge, 83, died March 24, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in St. Clair, Michigan, daughter of the late Arthur Lorne and Mary Esson Trolley. She was a graduate of St. Clair High School. Mrs. Hodge moved to Winter Garden, Florida in 1965 and attended Florida Hospital School of Nursing receiving her L.P.N. degree in 1968. Mrs. Hodge worked many years at Winter Garden Hospital and private practice until moving to Rincon, Georgia in 1990 where she continued in the medical field until she retired in 1991. After retirement, she and her husband ...
Betty Deanne Trolley Hodge JUN 07, 1925 - MAR 24, 2009
Tybee Island, Georgia - Betty Deanne Trolley Hodge, 83, died March 24, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in St. Clair, Michigan, daughter of the late Arthur Lorne and Mary Esson Trolley. She was a graduate of St. Clair High School. Mrs. Hodge moved to Winter Garden, Florida in 1965 and attended Florida Hospital School of Nursing receiving her L.P.N. degree in 1968. Mrs. Hodge worked many years at Winter Garden Hospital and private practice until moving to Rincon, Georgia in 1990 where she continued in the medical field until she retired in 1991. After retirement, she and her husband ...
Lonnie E. Bud Carter MAR 20, 1926 - MAR 23, 2009
Savannah- Mr. Lonnie Carter died Monday, March 23, 2009 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Bud was born in Bloomingdale, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter. He was raised at Bethesda Home for Boys, due to his father's early demise. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and after discharge, was employed with Bell South, retiring after 30 years of service. He and his wife owned and operated the Chimney Creek Fishing Camp at Tybee Island for 10 years. Bud was a member of Communication Workers of America, Retired Club and American Legion, Post 184. Left to cherish his memory is his wife ...