Obituaries
Elizabeth Martin Caruthers AUG 25, 1952 - MAR 20, 2009
Elizabeth Martin Caruthers SAVANNAH – Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Caruthers, age 56, passed away after a long and brave struggle with ALS on March 20, 2009 surrounded by family at Hospice Savannah. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 25, 1952, Elizabeth was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While there, she attended University of Tennessee Chattanooga and obtained a degree in Psychology. Subsequently, she was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines based in Atlanta, Georgia where she met her husband. She is preceded in death by her father Eugene Franklin Martin of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Survivo ...
Ricky Lehmon Rushing JUN 06, 1951 - MAR 20, 2009
Ricky Lehmon Rushing, 57, died Friday, March 20, 2009 in Savannah. Mr. Rushing was born in Statesboro, GA on June 6, 1951, the son of Sam and Margie Rushing. Ricky was a 1969 graduate of Groves High School and upon graduation attended Armstrong State College where he was a Pi Kappa Alpha. He had been a longshoreman with the ILA of Savannah since 1996. Mr. Rushing is survived by his sister, Sandra Davis and husband Alton of Brunswick, GA; mother, Margie Walker of St. Simons Island; nieces, Jeanie McNutt and husband Michael of Savannah and Holly Davis of Brunswick and nephew, Ross Davis of Bruns ...
Kathryn Smallbones Palmer NOV 11, 1919 - MAR 19, 2009
Kathryn Smallbones Palmer, 89, died peacefully at her home on Tybee Island, Georgia, on March 19, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born in Savannah on November 14, 1919, the daughter of the late Eva Grady and Theodore Wayman Smallbones of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Palmer and her sister Mary McGrath. She is survived by two daughters: Kathryn "Winkie" Schlaudecker and her husband, Thomas of St. Helena Island, SC and Anne Palmer Whitney of Tybee Island; five grandchildren: Robert Whitney and his wife Lacey of Sunbury, GA, Kathy Whitney and her husband ...
William Gayle Dorroh, II MAR 12, 1938 - MAR 18, 2009
WILLIAM G. DORROH, II William G. Dorroh, II, 71, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bill was born in Jackson, MS on March 12, 1938 to John Hunter Dorroh, Sr. and Marie Verchota Dorroh. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret Wyss Dorroh; his children, Rebecca Deedrick and her husband Lt. Col. John Deedrick, William G. Dorroh, III and his wife Sarah Carlyle; grandchildren, John Tyler Deedrick, Mary Margaret Deedrick. William Dorroh, IV, Charlotte Hartshorn Dorroh and Campbell Wyss Dorroh; his brother John Hunter Dorroh, Jr., nieces, nephews and his beloved canine ...
Carol Anne Richardson MAY 02, 1947 - MAR 18, 2009
Carol Anne Richardson SAVANNAH - Carol Anne Richardson, 61, died March 18, 2009, at Hospice Savannah, following a courageous five year battle with cancer. Born May 2, 1947, in Orangeburg, SC, she was the daughter of Harry Eugene Quattlebaum and the late Anne Webb Quattlebaum. She grew up in Columbia, SC, graduated from the University of South Carolina, and met her husband while both were students in the School of Church Music at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. They married in 1970 and moved to Savannah in 1971. For over thirty years Carol Anne taught elementary music a ...
Robert Hudock MAY 03, 1943 - MAR 18, 2009
Savannah- Mr. Robert Hudock, 65, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Bob was a native of Brownsville, PA and a long time resident of Savannah. He was a Captain with the Savannah Fire Department before retiring after many years of service. He is survived by three sons, Robert Randy and James; three brothers, Martin, Joseph and Edward and a sister, Elizabeth Ann. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Bob will be laid to rest in his home town of Brownsville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family has sug ...
Rachael Laird - MAR 17, 2009
Rachael Gillis Laird SAVANNAH – Rachael Gillis Laird died on March 17, 2009 at Hospice House surrounded by her family. Rachael was born in Andalusia, Alabama on April 28, 1916. She will be sadly missed by her children, Lt. Col. Ret Norman S. Laird, Sarah L. Jones, and Martha L. Sullivan Martin; her grandchildren, Wanchai Laird, Randy Loyd, Chalor Laird, Robert L. Jones Jody, Sarah S. Austin Bryan, and Martin R. Sullivan, Jr. She had six great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jacob Loyd and Sam, Eva, Mali, and Will Jones. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2009, at St. ...
Laura K. Baszczoski AUG 06, 1915 - MAR 17, 2009
LAURA BASZCZOSKI Laura Baszczoski 93, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native and lifelong resident of Yorkville, New York and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Yorkville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Baszczoski. She is survived by her son, Richard Baszczoski and wife, Betty of Savannah, her granddaughters, Heather Pinson of Atlanta, GA. and Holly Waz of Bluffton, S.C.; her great grandchildren, Jacob Andrew Waz and Elizabeth Waz both of Bluffton, S.C.; her sisters, Marie Zajac of Vernon, NY, Jessie Wnuk of Utica, NY and several nieces and ...
Edna Dole Baker APR 13, 1918 - MAR 16, 2009
Edna Dole Baker SAVANNAH - Edna Dole Baker, age 90, died on March 16, 2009 at Savannah Square nursing facility in Savannah, GA. She was born in Oak Hill, OH on April 13, 1918, grew up in Ironton, OH and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. In 1957, she moved with her family to Wayne, Pennsylvania and in 1998 moved with her husband to Sun City Hilton Head to be closer to family members. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 63 years, J. Franklin Baker, by her parents John Addison Dole and May Boggs Dole, and by two brothers and four sisters. Edna was a graduate of Ironton Ohio High School an ...
Dorothy Ivy Robinson NOV 29, 1914 - MAR 16, 2009
Dorothy Ivy Robinson Miss Dorothy Ivy Robinson, born November 29, 1914 in Charleston, SC, went home to be with her Lord March 16, 2009. Miss Robinson was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Robinson, of Liverpool, England and her two brothers, Richard and Charles and their wives. Miss Robinson worked for Derst Baking Company for 40 years. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Miss Robinson is survived by two nieces, Retired US Marine Master Sergeant Dorothy L. Starin who lived and cared for her since 1983, and Mrs. Margaret McMeel of Port St. Lucie, Florida, two ...
Wilson Gene Brogdon DEC 18, 1917 - MAR 16, 2009
WILSON "GENE" BROGDON Wilson "Gene" Brogdon 91, died Monday, March 16, 2009 at his residence. Gene was a born in Twin City, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Savannah following his Military career. He was retired from the United States Marine Corp after 30 years of service. He also was retired from Union Camp after 25 years of service. Gene was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and music director for the Seniors. Mr. Brogdon was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Brodgon, his daughter, Linda B. Edwards and his sister, Audrey B. Waggoner. Surviving are, his ...
Jaison Thomas Bridges MAR 07, 1969 - MAR 15, 2009
Brooklet – Jaison Thomas Bridges, 40, died suddenly, Sunday night, March 15, 2009 at his residence in Brooklet, Georgia from complications from diabetes. He was born March 7, 1969 in Savannah, son of Judie C. Bridges, Thomas M. Bridges and the late James Mosley of Claxton. Jaison moved to the Statesboro area in 1994 where he married Jennifer Thompson. A sweet man who was loved by everyone he met. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Thompson Bridges of Brooklet; daughter, Jessica Sierra Bridges of Brooklet; parents, Tom and Judie Bridges of Savannah; brother, Jimmy Mosley of Statesboro; several co ...
Jasper Cameron MAR 15, 2009 - MAR 15, 2009
Jasper Cameron passed away March 15th, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Scotland County, N.C. on September 16th, 1916 to Murdock Blue Cameron and Mary McPherson Cameron. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ethel and Pauline. Mr. Cameron began his 42 year career with the former Seaboard Coastline Railroad in Hamlet, N.C. He retired as Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher of the Savannah Division in 1982. He truly loved every minute of his career with the railroad and when able attended the Railroad Retirees' Club dinners. In former years he wa ...
Queen Mann Cox AUG 26, 1928 - MAR 15, 2009
QUEEN ESTHER MANN COX Queen Esther Mann Cox of Savannah died after a long illness on March 15, 2009. She was born on August 27, 1928 in Toombs County. She was preceded in death by her father, James McGee Mann and her mother, Lucy Elmira Smith Mann. She is survived by her sons, Raymond McGee White and daughter in law, Patricia White of Memphis, TN, Danny Mann White and daughter in law, Betty White of New Athens, Ill. and James F. White and daughter in law, Virginia S. White of Savannah, GA. and 6 grandchildren, 4 grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cox served for 35 years as Deputy Cl ...
Robert William Rozier OCT 18, 1950 - MAR 14, 2009
Savannah - Robert William Rozier, 58, died March 14, 2009 at Memorial Health Medical Center. He was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, son of the late Alvin Wilcox and Sarah Jones Rozier. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Baptist College in Charleston, SC and a Master's Degree from George Washington University. He lived in Savannah since 1987 and was currently Director of Government Contracts at Gulfstream Aerospace. He was a member of First Baptist Church of the Islands and Gulfstream Management Association. Surviving are his wife, Jeannie Rozier of Savannah; son, Joshua Rozier and his wi ...
Elaine Keenan Lyon JUN 06, 1932 - MAR 13, 2009
Savannah – Elaine Keenan Summerlin Lyon, died after a long illness on March 13, 2009 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born on June 6, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to Arthur Joseph and Margaret Flynn Keenan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Charles Joseph "Charlie" Lyon, her step-son, Charles "Jack" Lyon, her brother, John Baptist Keenan, her sister, Rose Marie Dauzat, and her unborn son, Patrick Summerlin. She is survived by her brother, Arthur Joseph Kennan; her sister, Mary Margaret Martina; her son, William "Billy" Thomas Summerlin and her daughter-in- ...
Mary Frances Sills James MAR 03, 1920 - MAR 12, 2009
Mary Frances Sills James SAVANNAH – Mary Frances Sills James, 89, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, in Statesboro, GA. The Rocky Ford native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a wife, mom, grandma, and homemaker, very loved by her family and friends. She was a devoted member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Good Neighbor Sunday School Class. Mrs. James was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. James and a grandson, James Garrett Reed. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Catherine and Rick Hutchison of Statesboro and Sarah and Neal Reed of Powder Springs, GA; and a ...
George Eugene Smith MAR 14, 1932 - MAR 11, 2009
Savannah – George E. Smith, 76, of Savannah died Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was born in Savannah, March 14, 1932, to Charles and Hortense Smith who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was a sister, Betty S. Fleming and nephew, Robbie Smith. George was educated in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Korea. After being honorably discharged, he went to work for former Colonial Stores, then M & M Supermarkets where he retired as Vice President of Operations in 1987 after 23 ½ years of service. He was a member of ...
Michael Lee Corn APR 12, 1948 - MAR 11, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina – Michael Lee Corn, 60, formerly of Savannah, died March 11, 2009 at Rex Health after a short illness. He was born in Oceanside, California, son of Fred Bise Corn and Leola Launceford Corn. He received a BA of Economics from the University of Notre Dame in 1970 and was currently vice president of Anthony Crane International a subsidiary of Maxim Crane Works, Inc. Mr. Corn lived in Savannah from 1986 until 2001 and was a former communicant of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a member of the Savannah Yacht Club. He was pre ...
Gladys Burns Wallace FEB 16, 1915 - MAR 11, 2009
Gladys Burns Wallace, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Wallace was born in Egypt, GA on February 16, 1915, the daughter of the late David Dolland and Ethel Morgan Burns. She moved to Savannah in 1938 and after several years began working for Belk Department Store where she retired as a Sales Clerk. Gladys had been a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church since 1949 where she was active with the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class, the Golden Gems Senior Group and the Catherine Smith Women's Group. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death b ...
Elsie Williams Schwarz SEP 14, 1920 - MAR 10, 2009
Elsie W. Schwarz Elsie Williams Schwarz, 88 died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Bryan County and lifelong resident of Savannah. Mrs. Schwarz was a member of the Soroptimist Club, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the Savannah Golf Club. She was also a member of the Savannah Business and Professional Women's Organization, the Moose Lodge Loyal Order Ladies Auxiliary and the Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Schwarz was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Schwarz, Sr. and her daughter, Rose Marie Schwarz. She is survive ...
Frances Scaggs Leighton NOV 11, 1932 - MAR 09, 2009
FRANCES S. LEIGHTON Frances S. Leighton died at Hospice Savannah Monday morning, March 9, 2009. Fran was born on November 9, 1932 in Fulton Maryland to her late parents Melvin and Myrtle Scaggs. In high school Fran was active in 4-H activities and in 1948 she was selected Farm Queen of Howard County, Maryland. She attended Western Maryland College on a teaching scholarship. Following graduation she married Richard Leighton and taught math and science for two years at Catonsville, Maryland Junior High School. When her husband began Navy service she taught another half year in Escambia County, F ...
Anthony Thomas Mulherin III OCT 21, 1957 - MAR 07, 2009
Anthony Thomas Mulherin, III Tybee Island-Anthony Thomas Mulherin, III, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tony, or "Hiawatha" passed on Saturday, March 7, 2009. He was 51 years old. On October 21, 1957, Tony was born in Savannah, GA and remained a resident of Tybee Island for the last twenty years. Tony held dearest to his heart and had great enthusiasm for his family and friends. He seemed to always know the right things to share with us and how to bring a smile to our faces and joy to our hearts. He enjoyed beach living and was quite the perfectionist in his work as a hanger ...
Charlotte Carter MAY 02, 1931 - MAR 07, 2009
Charlotte R. Carter Savannah- Charlotte R. Carter, 77, also fondly known as "Zero" by family and friends, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Candler Hospital. The Chickamauga, GA native had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and during that time was the lead singer in a country band. She was a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and was a Real Estate Agent in Savannah for the past thirty-four years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Carter, a son, Gary Michael Carter, ...
Jean Kelly MAY 04, 1926 - MAR 07, 2009
Savannah-Jean Kelly died March 7, 2009. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Mt. de Sales Academy and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She moved to Savannah in 1954. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Johnny; parents Margaret and Eugene Desch; sister Dolores Heubeck. She is survived by a son, Michael and daughter-in-law Norma Jean; a daughter Kathleen Kathy and husband Gary Price; a daughter Patricia Pat Kelly; grandchildren Gary and Elisabeth Price and Donovan and Annah Price and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7 pm wit ...
Mary Conheeney Burke - MAR 05, 2009
Skidaway Island - Mary Patricia Conheeney Burke passed away on March 5, 2009. She is the beloved wife of Brian Burke, the loving mother of Kristen Burke Morison of CT and Lindsay Burke Rackley of TX, and the devoted grandmother of Jack, Ellie, and Brady Morison and Lily Rackley. Originally from Jersey City, NJ, Mary spent 30 years in Fairfield, CT and the last 10 years in Savannah, GA among her many friends at The Landings. Retiring as the owner of a Marketing Company in CT, Mary had a varied career, but always revolving around parenting. This loving, happy soul was the daughter of the late Mi ...
Juanita Waters Miller NOV 17, 1922 - MAR 05, 2009
JUANITA MILLER Miller, Juanita, 86, Savannah Georgia passed away surrounded by her loved ones Thursday, March 5, 2009. Retired from Candler hospital as a veteran of 20 years and was employed and affiliated with the Savannah Association for the Blind. Her husband, William S. Miller the love of her life, her parents, Charles O. Waters and Florence Swenson Waters, her brothers, Jack Waters, Teddy Waters, Collie Waters, an infant brother, and her sister Ila Waters, precedes her in death. Juanita was a life long member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension where she was baptized and ...