Obituaries
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 ...
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 ...