Obituaries
Lucy E. Carano DEC 18, 1917 - JAN 09, 2009
Lucy E. Carano, 91, died Friday, January 09, 2009 in Savannah. Miss Carano was born in Savannah on December 18, 1917, the daughter of the late Alfonso and Carmela Romano Carano. She attended the Chatham County Public Schools. Lucy worked in the supermarket industry for many years including the Bargain Corner and Donaldson's Super Markets. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and an active member of the Savannah Italian-American Club. Miss Carano is survived by her sisters, Yolanda Kessler and Gloria DiNatale and husband Joe; brother, Tony Carano and wife Carolyn. Mass of ...
Amelia "Mickey" Myers FEB 20, 1915 - JAN 08, 2009
Amelia "Mickey" Myers, 93, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 in Savannah. Mrs. Myers was born in Greensboro, NC on February 20, 1915, the daughter of the late Max and Henrietta Block. She was an avid bridge player and Past President of the Savannah Contract Bridge Club and earned the rank of Life Master. She was a former member of Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogue and a member of the sisterhood. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Myers was preceded in death by her husand, Stephen K. Myers, Sr.; sisters, Mabel McKinney and Miriam Lubin; brothers, Dr. Milton Block and Norman Block. She is survived ...
Charles Franklin McMillan Jr. NOV 05, 1928 - JAN 08, 2009
Charles Franklin McMillan Jr. Savannah- Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Charles Franklin McMillan Jr. Frank, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at Candler Hospital. Mr. McMillan lived a wonderful, blessed life. He was born November 5, 1928 to deceased Charles F. McMillan Sr. and Marion Green McMillan. He graduated college in New York City where he studied his passion of photography. Mr. McMillan served in the Navy reserve for over thirteen 13 years. He later retired from Union Camp in Savannah. Mr. McMillan will be remembered as a four father to all wedding photogr ...
Claude Thomas Harper JAN 08, 2009 - JAN 08, 2009
CLAUDE THOMAS HARPER Claude T. Harper 67, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at his residence. He was a native and longtime of Savannah. Mr. Harper was a retired Pipefitter. He is survived by his daughter, Ms. Christian Harper of Savannah, his sons, Tommy Harper of Macon and Chance Harper of Florida; his brothers, Otis A. Harper Jr. of Savannah, Robert Eugene Harper of Charlotte, N.C., James Willis Harper of Savannah and his sister, Mrs. Pauline Woods of Newington, GA. A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. FOX AND WEEKS FUN ...
Beulah Smith Pendleton OCT 23, 1911 - JAN 05, 2009
Beulah Smith Pendleton Beulah Smith Pendleton, age 97, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Savannah Square Retirement Community. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Tom Pendleton. She is survived by her son, Tom Pendleton of San Francisco and her daughter, Elaine P. Montgomery of New York City. Internment at the family plot in East Haven, Ct. will be sometime in the spring FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Will D. "Billy" Herrin MAY 03, 1944 - JAN 05, 2009
Will Doty "Billy" Herrin SAVANNAH - Will Doty "Billy" Herrin, age 64, died peacefully on January 5, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather as well as a faithful friend to many. Billy was the son of the late Bertram Joseph Herrin and Anna Weeks Herrin. He spent his childhood in Pooler, Georgia and later moved to Savannah. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Georgia Southern University with a degree in accounting. He owned Savannah Concrete for 27 years, was a partner of Mobile Concrete in Hinesville and a partner in Satilla Mining in Jesup. Af ...
Charles Russell Jones FEB 21, 1939 - JAN 05, 2009
Richmond Hill - Charles Russell Jones, 69, was lifted to Heaven and into the arms of God on January 5, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jones was born on February 21, 1939 in Savannah, GA and attended the Chatham County public schools, graduating from Commercial High School. He served in the United States Navy. Russell retired from Johns-Manville and Owens Corning after 41 years of service. He loved the outdoors and following his retirement enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating with his friends. He was loved by everyone who knew him for his sense of humor, unique personality and gift o ...
Sharon E. Winn FEB 08, 1970 - JAN 04, 2009
Sharon E. Winn Waters, 38, passed away on January 4, 2009 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of Savannah, GA and an employee of Comcast. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Ray Winn; children, Kayla and Christopher of Savannah; mother, Ruth Waters of Midway, GA; mother-in-law, Barbara Johnson and father-in-law, Albert Winn, both of Savannah; siblings, Brandi "Nikki" Waters of Springfield, GA, Jimmy "Peddie" Waters of Guyton, GA, Lisa Waters of Springfield, GA and Lynn Kreglow of Baltimore, MD; nieces, Grace, Loren and Erica; nephews, Mor ...
Marjorie Lee Brown Solomon OCT 25, 1916 - JAN 04, 2009
Tybee Island - Marjorie died at 92 years of age on January 4, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born the oldest of four sisters on October 25, 1916 to Mary and Lex Brown in Pineora, GA. The family moved to Savannah in 1923. She was a graduate of the old Savannah High on Bull Street and worked at Hass-Guthman Food Brokers. She and her husband later owned Beach Building Supply and ran a laundry mat on Tybee. Preceding her in death is her husband of over fifty years, Alexander Perry Solomon III. She is survived by her two sons: A.P. Solomon IV and Joseph Lex Solomon, her two grandsons: A. P ...
Henry Duncan Dunn MAY 30, 1946 - JAN 04, 2009
Henry Duncan Dunn, 62, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. He was a graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, FL, and the University of Georgia. A grandson of Captain F.D.M. Strachan, he spent his working life with Strachan Shipping Co., where he sat on the Board of Directors. Before the onset of his illness, he was active in the Hibernian Society, the Saint Andrews Society, the Oglethorpe Club, the First City Club, the Propeller Club and was President of the Savannah Maritime Association. Survivors include three sons; Laurence Grant Dunn, Henry D ...
Sue Zipperer Sledge NOV 23, 1916 - JAN 02, 2009
Sue Zipperer Sledge, 92, died January 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Arnold Alton Zipperer and Clyde Beatrice Johnson Zipperer. Mrs. Sledge was a homemaker, communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a longtime volunteer with Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Neill Sledge, son, Joseph Neill Sledge, Jr., grandson, James W. Sledge, Jr. and siblings, Mary Ada "Madie" Zipperer Holland, Clyde Beatrice "Bea" Zipperer King, Arnold Alton Zipperer, Jr. and James Johnson Zipperer. Surviving are her son, James W ...
Luke E. McDade FEB 07, 1913 - DEC 30, 2008
Luke E. McDade, 95, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a native of East Point, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a member of Calvary in Savannah and the Rupert Horne Sunday School Class. Mr. McDade was a member of the Tybee Light Shrine Supper Club, the Bethel-Bur-Ton Club and the Windsor Forest Golden Age Center. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Louise D. McDade, of Savannah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Michael Bingham, of Georgetown, Texas, and Cynthia and Benjamin Padgett, of Savannah; his brother, Olin McDade, of East Point, GA; ...
Grady C. Bragg NOV 25, 1919 - DEC 30, 2008
Grady C. Bragg, 89 died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Millen, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of Calvary in Savannah. Mr. Bragg was a past Commander and member of the American Legion Post 184 and the Alee Temple where he also was a member of the Dune Cats. He was a member of the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame and was a Golden Gloves Boxer, training many young boxers all over the area. He was an alternate for the 1936 Olympics for Bicycle Racing and a two time Georgia State Bicycle Champ ...
Rebecca Blocker Harrison JUL 29, 1912 - DEC 29, 2008
Flagler Beach, Florida - Rebecca Margaret Blocker Harrison, 96, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008. She was born in Stilson, Bulloch County, Georgia, daughter of the late George and Ella Driggers. Rebecca was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Surviving by two sons, William Blocker Virginia and Donald Blocker Lavonda of Flagler Beach, FL; sister, Mildred Harvey of Savannah; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral D ...
D. Dean Bruner JUL 11, 1938 - DEC 27, 2008
D. Dean Bruner, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the age of 70 while deer hunting, which he loved. Mr. Bruner was the son of the late Grover and Ora Lee Brown Bruner of Excelsior, GA. Mr. Bruner was known throughout the area as a boat motor mechanic and avid hunter. He was a charter member of the West Chatham Baptist Church in Pooler, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Hubert Bruner and step-daughter, Erin Carothers. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; children, Steve Marty Bruner, Kathy Curt Kral of Coeur d'Alene, ID and David Becky Bruner of Virginia Beach, VA; ...
Wanda Sparks Sharp APR 22, 1928 - DEC 27, 2008
Wanda Sharp SAVANNAH- Wanda Sparks Sharp, 80, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Brooksville, KY native had lived in Savannah since 1975. She was a sales representative for Avon Cosmetics for more than 25 years and was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sharp. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Kim Sharp of Savannah; three grandsons, Tyler, Hunter, and Tucker Sharp, all of Savannah; her sister, Ina Hedges of Ludlow, KY; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends fr ...
Rick L. Burns OCT 31, 1957 - DEC 27, 2008
Rick L. Burns, 51, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008. He was born in Lancaster, PA and grew up in Delaware. After serving eight years in the U.S. Army, he and his wife, Sabine settled in Savannah, GA. He was a devoted family man and a very active member of Savannah Christian Church. He was a great friend to many and was always willing to help when needed. He was a real estate agent with ERA Kelly and Fischer Realty and also employed by Old Towne Trolley. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sabine Burns of Savannah, GA and four children: son, Dakota and daughter, Gina of Savannah, GA ...
Robert Joseph Groover, Sr. NOV 29, 1926 - DEC 27, 2008
Robert Joseph Groover, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at his home after an extended illness. Robert was born in Savannah to the late Henry B. and Margaret Craig Groover. He graduated from Savannah High School where he was Captain of the football team and a member of the 1942 state championship football team. He graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY with a B.S. Degree in Marine Engineering. While there he was on the football team, swimming team and a golden glove boxer. He served with the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II and served as a Lieu ...
Robert Thomas Kerr AUG 05, 1923 - DEC 26, 2008
Robert Thomas Kerr Bluffton, SC- Robert Thomas Kerr, 85, died Friday, December 26, 2008 after a brief illness. The Orange, NJ native was a graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946 and retired from the insurance business. A resident of Sun City for the past three years, he was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hardeeville, SC, the Sun City Veteran's Association, the Sun City New Jersey Club, and the Sun City Golf Group. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy DuPont Kerr. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Be ...
Jayne Edwards Berv MAY 06, 1940 - DEC 25, 2008
Jayne Edwards Berv Savannah, GA- Jayne Edwards Berv died on Christmas day 2008 after a very brief illness. She was born in Chatham VA, and was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Nancy Edwards of Virginia. Jayne spent many years as a beloved high school teacher in Columbus GA. She was a most gracious lady with an incredible generosity of spirit. With a charitable heart, she devoted her days to making life brighter for anyone who might have been lonely or hurting. Jayne was a loving mother and grandmother, who touched the hearts of all those that knew her. She will be dearly missed. S ...
Paul Dunn Hayslip, Jr. JAN 26, 1987 - DEC 24, 2008
Tybee Island- Paul Dunn Hayslip, Jr., 21, died Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Paul was a wonderful person and was loved dearly by his family and friends. He was employed with Premier Painting. His best friend, Jeffery Alan Mitchell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Hayslip of Wilmington Island; father, Paul Hayslip, Sr. of Tybee Island; brother, Mason D. Hayslip; grandparents, Frank & Beatrice Horne of Wilmington Island; grandfather, Billy Hayslip of Tybee Island; grandmother, Jo and step-grandfather Wilbur Morgan of Sylvania; as well as a number o ...
Minh Nguyen DEC 15, 2008 - DEC 24, 2008
Savannah- Minh Thi Nguyen, 76, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Ngyuen lived in Savannah since 1994. She was a homemaker and a communicant of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Bien Dang Nguyen; seven children and their spouses, Dung T. Nguyen, Kim-Tien T. Nguyen, Tran Nguyen, Thu Trinh Vu, Hieu Nguyen, Trung Nguyen, Hao Nguyen; daughter-in-law, Doan Duong; 18 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many god sons and god daughters. Visitation: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 26th and Saturday December 27th at Fox & Weeks Fu ...
Jean A. Naismith JAN 25, 1925 - DEC 24, 2008
Mr. Jean A "Tootie" Naismith, 83, passed away on Dec 24, 2008 from complications due to pneumonia. Mr. Naismith was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served his country in the Pacific during the invasion of Okinawa, Japan and in mainland China. Tootie was a proud team member of the Savannah High School Blue Jackets who won the Georgia State Football Championship in 1942. After a lengthy business career with the Equitable Insurance Agency, Mr. Naismith retired in 1992. Mr. Naismith is survived by his son, Jean Allen Naismith, Jr. of Ft Lauderdale, FL; sons and daughters-in-law, As ...
Ellen Simonds Stout OCT 04, 1927 - DEC 23, 2008
Ellen Simonds Stout, 81, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA on December 23, 2008. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Simonds of Brookline, MA and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyman of the The Vale, Waltham, MA. Born in Brookline, she attended the Winsor School and Bradford, Jr. College. She served for many years as a trustee of The Mariner's House in East Boston, was honored for her many years of volunteer service as a member of the Ladies Visiting Committee at the MA General Hospital in Boston and was active in alumnae affairs at the Winsor School. She was a memb ...
Ellen Simonds Stout OCT 04, 1927 - DEC 23, 2008
Ellen Simonds Stout, 81, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA on December 23, 2008. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Simonds of Brookline, MA and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyman of the The Vale, Waltham, MA. Born in Brookline, she attended the Winsor School and Bradford, Jr. College. She served for many years as a trustee of The Mariner's House in East Boston, was honored for her many years of volunteer service as a member of the Ladies Visiting Committee at the MA General Hospital in Boston and was active in alumnae affairs at the Winsor School. She was a memb ...
Martha McAleer Sims AUG 19, 1922 - DEC 23, 2008
Thunderbolt- Mrs. Martha McAleer Sims, 86, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at her residence. The native and life long resident of Savannah worked with Acme Press for many years. She was a homemaker and communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Joseph McAleer, III and C.B. Sims. Survivors: daughter, Sheila M. Kimker of Thunderbolt; son, Harry McAleer of Ellabell; daughter, Sandra McCrae of Conway; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Week ...