Obituaries
Iside "Syd" Garbi Paolucci OCT 09, 1910 - FEB 08, 2009
Iside "Syd" Garbi Paolucci, 98, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. Born October 9, 1910 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Domenica Mori Garbi of Sesta Superiore, Parma, Italy, and reportedly Savannah's oldest living Italian. After attending Walton High School, she worked as a legal secretary for several years, prior to starting a family. Afterwards, she went back to work as a sales clerk in Alexander's Department Store in the Bronx and over the next 43 years continued working in retail until retiring at 86 years old. In 1997, she moved from Houston, Texas, to S ...
Jean Tatum Joyner AUG 09, 1945 - FEB 08, 2009
Jean Marie "Grammies" Tatum Joyner passed away from the loving arms of her family and went to be in the loving arms of our Lord and her father, W. Eugene Tatum on Sunday, February 8, 2009. She was born in Savannah in 1945. Jean Marie was a proud wife to a career Navy man and her family was her most cherished possession. She enjoyed good food, turtles, collecting salt and pepper shakers and making her grandchildren smile. She was the strongest link in her family's lives and will never be forgotten. Her unwavering sense of strength, independence and love for her family will always be with us. Su ...
Raymond Rabey Smith NOV 18, 1945 - FEB 08, 2009
Raymond Rabey Smith, 63, died Sunday, February 08, 2009 in Savannah. Mr. Smith was born in Savannah on November 18, 1945, the son of the late Robert A. and Mildred Rabey Smith. Raymond was the co-owner and operator of his family business, Smith Beauty and Barber Supply for over thirty-five years. He was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church, the Antique Auto Club of Savannah and the 117th Georgia National Guard. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Mina Grimm Smith; sons, Raymond Stephen Smith and wife Aaron, Benjamin Rabey Smith and wife Ami Scattoloni; gra ...
Nita Leonard Carson MAY 11, 1916 - FEB 06, 2009
SAVANNAH - Nita Leonard Carson died Thursday, February 5, 2009, under the care of Hospice Savannah and the wonderful staff at Oceanside Nursing Home. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on April 11, 1916, the daughter of the late Stephen Sierra Leonard of Pensacola, Florida, and Marie Norton Leonard of Savannah, Georgia. She was educated in parochial schools throughout the Southeast including St. Vincent's Academy and later matriculated to Armstrong College. She began her successful real estate career under the helpful guidance of the late Albert and Lucille Lufburrow of Savannah and continued ...
Dr. Leonard Barber Plunk JUL 16, 1921 - FEB 06, 2009
Dr. Leonard Barber "Doc" Plunk Dr. Leonard Barber "Doc" Plunk, a resident of Athens, Alabama, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Candler Hospital. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Star and Arthur Weed of Savannah; two sons, John Plunk of Athens, AL and Joe Plunk of Durango, CO; four granddaughters, Courtney Weed of Athens, GA, Maury Weed of Savannah, Katie Tosh of Birmingham, AL and Jenny Hodges of Athens, AL; and four great grandchildren, Josh, Sims, Lily Beth and Jake. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgso ...
John Carl Ciechanowski JUN 17, 1914 - FEB 06, 2009
John Carl Ciechanowski, 94, died Friday, February 6, 2009 in Savannah. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Ignatius John Ciechanowski and Frances Tafelski Ciechanowski. He lived in Savannah 42 years and was retired from Rheem Manufacturing. Mr. Ciechanowski was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and an avid bowler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Brzezinski Ciechanowski. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny J. and Jill Rutland Ciechanowski of Savannah; Arlen J. and Patti Ciechanowski of Polk City, IA; sister, Lorraine Conn of Savannah; gra ...
Nancy Buxton Jackson AUG 24, 1959 - FEB 05, 2009
Nancy Jackson SAVANNAH- Nancy Buxton Jackson, 49, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Memorial University Medical Center. The Yazoo City, MS native graduated with an RN degree from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Cardiology and Oncology for many years in Charleston, SC and Baton Rouge, LA before moving to Savannah in 2008. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Roy Buxton. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Jon R. Jackson of Savannah; two daughters, Madison Jackson of Savannah and Rachel Gandy of Birmingham, AL; a son, Ryan Jackson of Savannah; he ...
Rudolph Harlin MAY 24, 1925 - FEB 05, 2009
Jacksonville, Florida – Rudolph Harlin, 83, died February 5, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, Alabama, son of the late James A. and Mary Robertson Harlin. Mr. Harlin was a graduate of Auburn University receiving a Bachelors Degree in civil engineering. He was a decorated United States Army veteran serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Corps of Engineers after forty years of service and was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Strain Harlin of Jacksonville, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy W. and Lynn Ha ...
Roger William Hall MAR 31, 1928 - FEB 04, 2009
Roger Hall SAVANNAH – HALL ROGER SMSgt USAF RET DEPARTED THIS STATION FOR FINAL PCS Permanent Change of Station 4 FEB 2009. CHANGE DUE TO ETS Expiration of Term of Service. MEMBER IS INSTRUCTED TO REPORT TO COMMANDER FINAL DUTY STATION IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL. NO TRAVEL TIME OR PSC FUNDS ARE AUTHORIZED. MEMBER WAS ISSUED TO ROY EARL AND BESSIE MARIE HALL ST LUKES DEPOT SPOKANE 1015 HRS 31 MARCH 1928. INITIAL TRAINING ACCOMPLISHED JEFFERSON G.S., LEWIS AND CLARK H.S., NORTH CENTRAL H.S. MEMBER ENTERED AD Active Duty OCT 1944 RELIEVED AD MAR 1945 REENTERED AD NOV 1945 RELIEVED AD SEPT 1948 REEN ...
Algerine "Tangerine" Helton FEB 26, 1923 - FEB 04, 2009
Algerine "Tangerine" Helton, 85, died Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at Bryan County Nursing Home in Richmond Hill. Mr. Helton was born in Emanuel County on February 26, 1923, the son of the late Lawson and Emily Williams Helton. He served during World War II in the 8th Air Force. Tangerine moved to Savannah in 1948 and started selling insurance with Independent Life Insurance Co., becoming Insurance Salesman of the Year in 1949. His talent and overwhelming personality helped him become well known in the used car industry, ultimately starting Helton Motor Co. in the 1950's, a prominent used car ...
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 ...