Obituaries
Michele Elaine Hall Clinton SEP 03, 1972 - DEC 23, 2008
Michele Elaine Hall Clinton, 36, died December 23, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Ralph E. and Carol Hall. She moved to Savannah in 1993 and received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Troy State University. Michele was currently employed by Coach's Corner and was a pilates instructor with Synergistic Bodies. Surviving are her husband, Richard D. Clinton of Raeford, NC; sons, Tyler Scott Clinton and Cole Charles Clinton both of Savannah; mother, Carol Lowery Hall of Rincon; step- father, William M. Hall, Sr. of Rincon; fa ...
Ralph Claybrook James, Jr. APR 07, 1950 - DEC 23, 2008
Ralph C. James was born on Good Friday, April 7, 1950 and died December 23, 2008. He was the son of the late Ralph and Betty James. He was a native son of Savannah where he attended parochial and public schools. At an early age he set out on his career with the National Maritime Union as a United States merchant seaman. Ralph was able to travel on ships that carried supplies to many parts of the world. Some of these trips were in areas of conflict such as Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Between shipping off on his next voyage, Ralph lived temporarily between Boston Massachusetts and New York Cit ...
Jamie Lumley Young DEC 10, 1936 - DEC 22, 2008
Jamie Wilma Lumley Young SAVANNAH – Jamie Wilma Lumley Young, 72, died Monday, December 22, 2008, at Hospice House. A native of Savannah, Jamie lived for many years in New Jersey and Florida before returning to Savannah in 1991. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong College. She was a longtime member of Independent Presbyterian Church and was an active member of the Christian Women's Club. Surviving are three daughters, Jody Sullivan and Anne Portell, both of Savannah, and Cindy Young of Dallas, TX; her sister, JoAnn Parrish of Savannah; four grandchildren, Jordan Savas, She ...
Mary Rushing Hammock OCT 13, 1917 - DEC 22, 2008
Mary Rushing Hammock SAVANNAH - Mary Rushing Hammock, 95, widow of Clifford E. Hammock, passed away December 22nd, 2008 in Summerville, SC. Mrs. Hammock was born in Macon, GA in 1913 but lived in Savannah most of her life. She was the sixth of seven children born to Lee Dolphus Rushing and Janie Carr Martin. She was a charter member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and Church Historian. Mrs. Hammock was also a member of the Elizabeth Circle and a member of the Topaz Club for 58 years. She retired from the City of Savannah as an accountant. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother ...
Margaret Thompson Sadler JUL 21, 1920 - DEC 22, 2008
Margaret Thompson Sadler, 88, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio, July 21, 1920 to the late Joseph and Edna Baker Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years of marriage, Albert A. Sadler. She received a B.S. Degree from Ohio State University, Master Degrees from the University of Maryland, the University of Georgia, and an Education Specialists Degree from Georgia Southern University. After serving as a 1st Lieutenant, Army Nurse Corps, combat duty, Europe, WW II, she went into the field of education ...
Mary Foughner Dixon MAY 11, 1935 - DEC 22, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Mary Foughner Dixon, 73, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Memorial Health Medical Center after a short illness. The native and life long resident of Savannah received an associate degree in English at Armstong Junior College. Mrs. Dixon worked for over twenty years as an office manager with Rupert Heller's Prescriptions. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over forty-one years where she was the director of English as a Second Language, a long-standing member of the choir, the Silver Nuggets, and the Women's Missionary Union. Her husband, Charles Wesley Dixon, IV pre ...
Annie Walton Jacobsen OCT 26, 1940 - DEC 21, 2008
Annie Walton Jacobsen, 68, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 in Orlando, FL. Mrs. Jacobsen was born in Manassas, GA on October 26, 1940, the daughter of the late Olin Bradfield and Annie Cobb Kicklighter. Annie was educated in the Chatham County Public School System. Upon completion from school she began working for Krystal's Restaurant along with her mother and worked there for many years until she began her employment as a Secretary with Strachan Shipping Company where she retired in 1991. After retirement Annie moved to St. Paul, MN and also enjoyed a second home in Kissimmee, FL. She was a me ...
Ernest J. Joyner OCT 05, 1922 - DEC 21, 2008
Ernest J. Joyner, 86, died December 21, 2008 at Savannah Commons. The Sylvania native had lived most of his life in Savannah. A veteran of the United States Army during World War II, he served in Africa, Italy and Japan. He retired in 1988 from Union Camp Corporation after 38 years. Mr. Joyner was a member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World, Camp 4. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gay Joyner and son, Stanley Joyner. Surviving are a sister, Evelyn Joyner Ball of Savannah; three grandchildren, Jay Joyner of Savannah; Keary Joyner, of St. Louis, MO; Celeste Wach ...
Thomas R. McMillan OCT 13, 1930 - DEC 19, 2008
Thomas R. McMillan, Sr., 78, died December 20, 2008 at Candler Hospital. He was born October 13, 1930, son of the late E.B. McMillan and Ann Marie O'Brien McMillan. He attended Sacred Heart until 1946 and then Savannah High School, graduating in 1950. In 1949, he joined the United States Naval Reserves and while attending Armstrong Junior College, he was activated to duty during the Korean Conflict on the flagship for the 6th fleet. After the conflict, he attended the University of Georgia. In 1969, he formed McMillan Adjustment & Appraisal Service and later merged with Crawford and Compan ...
Mary Gatewood Cann MAR 28, 1936 - DEC 19, 2008
Mary Gatewood Cann died December 19, 2008. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, March 28, 1936, she was the daughter of Richard Loren Gatewood and Eliza Ramey Gatewood. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1956. In the early 1960's she was a social worker with the Department of Family and Children Services. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church where she served as a member of the Vestry. She also served as Senior Warden and as a Eucharistic Visitor. Mrs. Cann was a past president of the Junior League of Savannah 1973-1974 and past president of the Children's Th ...
Jim J. White OCT 18, 1931 - DEC 18, 2008
Jim J. White, 77, died Thursday, December 18, 2008. He was a native of Lanier, Georgia and lived in Savannah all of his life. Jim was a devoted Christian family man and was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He served as a minister, teacher, and song leader in the Lord's church and was a mighty warrior for the Lord. Jim was retired from CSX Railroad after 40 years of service and served as a board member for the Coastal Center for Developmental Services. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Hosea White, Harold White, Ronald White, and Robert White. He is survived by his wif ...
Richard D. Kendall AUG 25, 1939 - DEC 18, 2008
Tybee Island – Richard Douglass Kendall, 69, died December 18, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Sharon L. Kendall of Tybee Island; daughter, Heidi Kendall of Roscoe, IL; two sons, Richard D. Kendall, II of Savannah; Douglas A. Kendall of Reno, NV; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Illinois. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel ...
Katherine Sprengel JUN 24, 1925 - DEC 17, 2008
KATHERINE "KAY" SPRENGEL Katherine "Kay" Sprengel 83, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado and was a longtime resident of Illinois and Florida before moving to Savannah 2 ½ years ago. Mrs. Sprengel was a retired supervisor from Illinois Bell Telephone Company and attended Monmouth College in Illinois. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was active with Meals on Wheels. Surviving are, her husband, Edwin Sprengel of Savannah; her daughters, Sally Sprengel of Savannah, Susan Sprengel of Ft. Laude ...
Martha D. Rollison JUN 27, 1915 - DEC 17, 2008
Martha Thelma "Rollie" Duffield Rollison SAVANNAH - Martha Thelma Duffield Rollison, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Tattnall County, Georgia on June 23, 1915, daughter of the late William Remer Duffield and Sudie Rose Holland Duffield. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Troy Rollison, brother, Leon Duffield and sisters, Ella Duffield Smith, Marie Duffield Edwards, and Lorie Duffield Rolison. Surviving are her children, son and daughter-in-law, J.B. and Mary Janice Rollison of Savannah; daughter ...
Amparo Carr - DEC 17, 2008
Amparo Jimenez Carr, died December 17, 2008 at home. She was born in Madrid, Spain, daughter of the late Luis Perez and Josefa Jimenez. Mrs. Carr was a devoted wife of a military officer in the United States Air Force stationed in Rhode Island, Florida, England, Spain, South Carolina, Nebraska, Guam and Savannah. She was a longtime employee at the Officer's Club at Hunter Army Airfield. She was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and attended Immanuel Baptist Church with her family. Mrs. Carr was a dog and bird breeder of Afghan and Russian Hounds and Cockatiels. Her husband, ...
Connie L. Downing DEC 17, 2008 - DEC 17, 2008
Cornelia Connie Love Downing SAVANNAH – Connie L. Downing died on December 17, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Connie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Connie was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Frank O. Downing, Sr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Caren Downing Wilson and Larry Wilson, son, Frank O. Downing, Jr., a grandson, Trip Downing, and a loving granddaughter, Sarah Downing Goethe and husband Chris Goethe, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. a ...
Jeanne Marise Adams JAN 08, 1920 - DEC 17, 2008
Jeanne Marise Dowell McElwee Adams January 8, 1920 – December 17, 2008 Following a brief illness, Jeanne Adams departed her beautiful life on December 17, 2008. Jeanne Dowell was born and reared in Johnstown, Ohio. Jeanne graduated from JHS where she was both cheerleader and majorette. An educator her entire adult life, Jeanne taught more than 30 years in the Ohio Public School Systems of Johnstown and Whitehall. The highlights of Jeanne's life include her family and friends, receiving the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Award, travel, dancing and retirement in Savannah, Georgia, with the ...
James J. Vincent Sr. OCT 12, 1920 - DEC 15, 2008
JAMES J. VINCENT SR. James J. Vincent Sr., 88, died Monday, December 15, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Vincent was a native of Long Island, New York and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was retired from the Civil Service and was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Barbara W. Vincent and two sons, James J. Vincent Jr. and Tim C. Vincent all of Savannah. FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Wilma W. Siebert SEP 15, 1916 - DEC 15, 2008
Wilma Wellbrock Siebert, 92 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2008 at Candler Hospital. She was born September 15, 1916 to Frieda Luhrs and John Frederick Wellbrock. She graduated from Savannah High School, and worked for a while at John D. Carswell Insurance Company. After marriage to T. Charles Siebert they lived in Savannah, Fernandina Beach, Ocala and Gainesville. They retired to Savannah in the early 1970's, and have been faithful worshippers and workers at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church since that time. Wilma was active in the Women of the ELCA, and spent many hou ...
William Glenn Hassel DEC 26, 1948 - DEC 14, 2008
William G. Hassel 59, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Evansville, Indiana; he was a resident of Marietta, Georgia and living in Savannah for the past six years. Mr. Hassel was a retired seafood specialist for Publix. He was employed with the Richmond Hill Publix prior to his retirement. Surviving are; his wife, Jacquelyn M. Hassel of Savannah, two step-sons Michael and David Moon both in the military, his brothers, John Hassel Judy, Frank Hassel Betty, his sisters, Cheryl Koch Jim and Patti Leach Gary all of Evansville, Indiana, h ...
Candice Marie Brown MAY 03, 1990 - DEC 13, 2008
Candice Marie Brown, 18, was born May 3, 1990 and died December 14, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah and attended Johnson High School. Surviving are her mother, Grace M. Brown Dan of Meldrim, GA; father, Christopher D. Chance of Savannah; sisters, Dakotah Shamblin of Crosslane, WVA; Christina Chance of Savannah; brothers, Joshua McNelly of Savannah; Pierce Harless of Savannah; maternal grandparents, Timothy and Jewell Brown of Savannah; nephew, Mark Waller, Jr. of Savannah; beloved cousins, Jessica, Lauren, J.J., Tamara, Kristin, Tyler, Justice all of Savann ...
Robert Lee Cubbedge AUG 22, 1927 - DEC 13, 2008
Robert Lee Cubbedge SAVANNAH – Robert Lee Cubbedge, 81, died at his residence on Wilmington Island on Saturday, December 13, 2008, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Savannah on August 22, 1927, he was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Cubbedge, his parents, A. T. and Mildred Cubbedge, and his sisters, Dorothy Cubbedge and Evelyn Tabor. He attended public schools in Savannah and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Woodland Division of Union Camp Corp. after 39 years of service. Bob lived on Turner's Creek and was an avid fisherman and ...
James Richard Howell JUL 14, 1942 - DEC 12, 2008
CMsgt James R Howell SAVANNAH - CMsgt James R Howell, 66, died December 12, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Bakersville, NC he is the son of the late James and Parolea Howell. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Jean Howell, his daughter Milinda Jones, her husband Ken Jones, his son Rick Howell, his wife Allyson Howell, his son David Howell, his wife Amie Howell, seven grandchildren, Lindsay, Casey, James, Spencer, Caleb, Liam and Reagan and his twin sister Jamie Pitman and her husband Billy Pitman James was retired Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and served 30 years bo ...
Joseph Charles Muller JUN 24, 1918 - DEC 11, 2008
JOSEPH CHARLES MULLER Joseph Charles Muller, 90, died December 11, 2008 at Candler Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born in Savannah on June 24, 1918, one of seven children of William Albert Muller and Mary O'Leary Muller. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. Joe graduated from Sacred Heart School and Savannah High School, and he received an AA degree from Armstrong Junior College. In 1951, he earned a BBA in accounting from the University of Georgia with a 4.0 G.P.A. and was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. While at UGA, Joe also served as an instructor in acco ...
Dr. Anthony J. Bittman DEC 27, 1930 - DEC 11, 2008
Dr. Anthony J. Bittman passed away peacefully on December 11, 2008 in Savannah with his loving wife of 56 years, Emily, at his side. Dr. Bittman was a respected and beloved dentist and resident of Western Springs, IL for 30 years before moving to The Landings in Savannah, GA in 1989. Dr. and Mrs. Bittman were the first residents to move to the Marshes of Skidaway Island in May, 2005. Tony played first chair violin in the orchestra at Morton High School. He was an Eagle Scout and remained involved in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America for many years, serving as a Cub Scout leader. Dr. Bi ...
Ruth Taliaferro McDowell APR 25, 1933 - DEC 10, 2008
Ruth Hannah Taliaferro McDowell SAVANNAH - Ruth Hannah Taliaferro McDowell born in Middlesex County Virginia on April 25, 1933, daughter Alice Phillips and Thomas Jackman entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Her early childhood years were spent in Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from William Penn High School for Girls at the age of 15. She later met her sweetheart Richmond McDowell who preceded her in death. They were joined together in 1950 and shared 57 years of marriage. They later moved to Detroit, MI and from their union three daughters were born Sharon, Gail a ...
Eleanor Ahern Nichols SEP 10, 1925 - DEC 07, 2008
Tybee Island, Mrs. Eleanor Ahern Nichols, 83, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 7, 2008 after a brief illness at Memorial University Medical Center. Born and raised in Natick, MA, Lee was the loving wife of her surviving husband Richard A. Nichols for 57 years. She was a graduate of Natick High School in Natick, MA and Westbrook College of Maine, and then completed nursing school at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. She was employed there as a nurse and later at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, MA for 35 years. Lee wintered on Tybee Island, GA for 20 years where she was an ac ...
Frank Coburn Ryan Sr FEB 08, 1942 - DEC 07, 2008
FRANK COBURN RYAN SR. Frank Coburn Ryan Sr., 66, of Savannah, Georgia died on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Ryan was born in Savannah on February 8, 1942. At the age of 21, he embarked on a life-long career as a Clerk and Checker for the International Longshoremen's Association ILA. He became a member of ILA Local 1475 in 1965. Mr. Ryan held numerous official positions during his career. During the years of 1969 through 1974, he was elected to the local's Seniority Board, the Executive Board, Contract Committee, By-Laws Committee, and briefly served as the local's vice pres ...