Obituaries
DeLamar Turner, Jr. MAR 02, 1927 - OCT 25, 2008
DeLamar Turner, Jr., 81, died October 25, 2008 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of the late DeLamar Turner Sr. and Elizabeth Norton Turner. He was a 1945 graduate of Savannah High School and a Silver Palm Eagle Scout. Mr. Turner served in the United States Army during World War II and graduated in 1950 from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity. He worked thirty three years with Burroughs Corporation; after his retirement, he and his wife owned and operated the Dallas Bluff Marina on the Julienton River in McIntosh County. ...
Betty Scott Allen APR 10, 1929 - OCT 24, 2008
BETTY SCOTT ALLEN Betty Scott Allen 79, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice. Mrs. Allen was a native of Decatur, Georgia and a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church for the past 38 years and a member of the PTO. Surviving are, her husband, T. Wade Allen of Savannah, her nephews, Reid Scott of Chattanooga, TN., Bill Scott of Otto N.C., Al Scott of Portland, OR., Reverend Tom Atkins of Lavonia, GA. and her nieces, Scottie Spry of Crystal River, FL., Patsy Prickett of Nashville, TN., and numerous great nieces and neph ...
Francis Carlyle Kennedy, Sr. FEB 11, 1933 - OCT 24, 2008
Francis Carlyle Kennedy, Sr., 75, died October 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Boyd G. and Anne Cosgrove Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was a 1951 graduate of Benedictine Military School and a 1960 graduate of Belmont Abbey receiving a degree in liberal arts. He taught English for many years in the public school system and at Benedictine where he coached football and baseball. After his retirement from the school system, he worked as a clerk with the Clerk and Checkers Local 1475 retiring after 25 years. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, p ...
David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr. MAY 02, 1913 - OCT 21, 2008
David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr. SAVANNAH – David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr., 95, died peacefully Tuesday evening, October 21, 2008. He was born May 2, 1913, in Savannah, Georgia, and was the son of Emma Middleton Huger Barrow and David Crenshaw Barrow. Mr. Barrow attended Pape School and graduated from Benedictine Military School and also from Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Georgia where he earned his law degree. While at Georgia, he was a member of the ROTC Cavalry. In 1940, he joined the Army First Armored Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky, as a Lieu ...
Dr. Joseph A. Heffernan, Jr. OCT 02, 1928 - OCT 21, 2008
Joseph Anthony Heffernan, Jr. 80, died Tuesday, October 21st, 2008. He was a most wise and caring physician and a man of great passion for beauty, which he found everywhere. He worked as the City Physician for 30 years in addition to his private Family Practice of 37 years, where he healed and cared for thousands of people, often at no charge. Growing up in the Cathedral Parish, Tony went on to graduate from Benedictine Military School in 1946 where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant in ROTC. He then entered the Navy, serving up in Great Lakes, Illinois as a Corpsman from 1946 until 1948. He ...
Charles L. Ruff, Jr. DEC 07, 1921 - OCT 21, 2008
Savannah- Mr. Claude L. Ruff, Jr., 86, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing Center. He was born and raised in Newberry South Carolina and a graduate of Newberry College. Mr. Ruff moved to Savannah when he was 25 and worked for over 39 years with Savannah Electric Power Company where he retired as superintendent of Plant Kraft in Port Wentworth. Mr. Ruff was very active in his church, Grace United Methodist Church, where he served in many positions. He was an avid bowler and golfer and will be remembered for being stern but loving and giving. Survivors include his wife ...
Margaret Macile "Mae" Hudson DEC 26, 1935 - OCT 21, 2008
Margaret Macile "Mae" Hudson, 72, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at her home in Savannah. Mrs. Hudson was born on December 26, 1935 in Hickory, NC. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Walls; her mother and step-father, Eunice and Frank Johnson; son, Dwight Scott Hudson and brother, Howard Walls. Mrs. Hudson worked as a seamstress for many years, ultimately becoming the co-owner of Hudson's Upholstery which she helped operate for twelve years before retiring in 1997. Mrs. Hudson is survived by her husband, Dwight C. Hudson; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Winston Page and Bren ...
Jean Robinson Elkins FEB 04, 1928 - OCT 21, 2008
-Savannah-Mrs. Jean Robinson Elkins, 80, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 under the Hospice Care at Savannah Square. Mrs. Elkins was born in Savannah, GA, growing up in Pooler, GA lived in Marietta, GA for 30 years. She was an active volunteer for 21 years at Kennestone Hospital and was recognized many times for outstanding service. She moved back to Savannah in 2000. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kertis W. Elkins; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jimmy Blankenship of Savannah; her son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Marie Elkins of McDonough, GA; three grandchildren and fiv ...
J. Anthony Fine NOV 07, 1951 - OCT 21, 2008
Houston, Texas – J. Anthony "Tony" Fine, 56, died October 21, 2008 at North Cypress Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Julius S. and Mildred Frierson Fine. Tony was a 1969 graduate of Benedictine Military School and was a Project Manager for MODEC International in Houston, Texas for many years. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, member and past commander of the Scottish American Military Society, member of the St. Andrews Society and member of the Savannah Scottish Games Committee where he served as president for five years. Surviving are his wife, G ...
Margaret Purcell Campbell JUN 21, 1929 - OCT 19, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Margaret P. Campbell went home to eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2008. The Glennville, Georgia native was born June 21, 1929, the eldest daughter of Luther C. and Inez Cobb Purcell. After graduating from Glennville High School in May 1945, she completed a one-year Business Course at Georgia Teachers College now Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. In 1973 she organized the Port of Savannah Chapter of The Women's Propeller Club, serving as president for two years and also held various other offices. The club worked for three years to erect the anchor monument on River ...
Antoinette Mathews Russo JUL 29, 1916 - OCT 18, 2008
-SAVANNAH-Antoinette Mathews Russo 92, of Savannah, died peacefully October 18, 2008 at The Habersham House surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Antoinette was born to Antonio and Sarah Mathews in Savannah, Georgia on July 29, 1916. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years Charles J. Russo, Sr. and three brothers; Matthew C. Mathews, Joseph C. Dedi Mathews and Anthony C. Mathews, Jr. Antoinette was a lifetime member and communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She worked for many years in her family business of Charles J. Russo Seafoods and always had a passion for ...
Nancy Perry Burr MAR 17, 1935 - OCT 17, 2008
Savannah-Nancy Perry Burr, of the Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA died October 17, 2008, after battling lung cancer for over a year. Nancy was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Marian Perry. Nancy graduated from Miami University where she met her husband of 50 years, Dave, and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Nancy and Dave were married in 1957 and they lived in Lorraine, OH, Toledo, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Beaverton, OR and Kennett Square, PA, before retiring to Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA in 2001. Nancy regularly vol ...
Mary Hilda Olliff Waters JAN 01, 1920 - OCT 17, 2008
Mary Hilda Olliff Waters, 88, died October 17, 2008 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia, January 1, 1920, she was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey M. Olliff and Agnes Akins Olliff Cook; her husband, Paul Emerson Waters, Sr., and her brother, Henry Dewey Olliff. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah. Survivors include her son, Paul E. Waters, Jr., Christy; three grandchildren, Louisa Hightower Rusty; Emerson Waters Brandi and Ross Waters; six great-grandchildren; her aunt, Mrs. DeRoy Akins Beverly; her sister-in-law, Vera Barner Olliff; nieces, neph ...
Imogene Grayson Horan SEP 26, 1911 - OCT 16, 2008
Imogene Grayson Horan, 97, died Thursday morning at Candler Hospital . She was born September 26, 1911 and lived her entire life in Savannah . She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. "Charlie" Horan, her sisters Alcyone "Bobbie" Greenwaide McCoy, Virginia Greenwaide Carpenter and Dale Greenwaide Newberry and her brother L. B. "Buddy" Greenwaide. Teaching was her passion. She was one of the first teachers at Hancock Day School where she taught for many years. She also taught at Calvary Day School and Memorial Day School . Imogene was a long time member of the Isle of Hope United Metho ...
James Brennan, Jr. DEC 24, 1919 - OCT 15, 2008
James Francis "Jimmy" Brennan, Jr., 88, died October 15, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah grew up on Troup Square. He retired as a Detective from the Savannah Police Department and was a member of the Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Fenian Society and a 3rd. Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 631. Mr. Brennan enjoyed playing golf at Bacon Park Golf Course and coached little league baseball at Coke Field for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Leagrace Brennan. Surviving are his children, Thomas J. Brennan and h ...
Isaiah Daniel Pollock JUN 06, 2008 - OCT 13, 2008
Isaiah Daniel Pollock, infant son of Maurice and Tonya Pollock died October 11, 2008. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Woodstock Cemetery on Little Neck Road. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Joseph Gary Brooker DEC 18, 1943 - OCT 13, 2008
Joseph Gary Brooker, 64, died Monday, October 13, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Brooker, a native of Savannah was born on December 18, 1943, the son of the late Joe and Sarah Brooker. Gary was raised in the Lower Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He was taught the trade of welding by his father which he practiced at the Thunderbolt Marina and Great Dane Trailers where he retired. Mr. Brooker is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Osborne and husband Anthony of Junction City, KS; granddaughter, Amber Osborne; grandsons, Aaron and Anthony Osborne, Jr.; sister, Marie Parrish of Savannah; nephew, Lee ...
Dana Fowler JUL 25, 1934 - OCT 13, 2008
Savannah- Mr. Dana McVey Fowler, 74, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Swainsboro but was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands. He was a proud Christian who loved the Lord. His daughter, Kathie Fowler preceded him in death. Survivors: daughter, Deena Lane and her husband Jimmy; daughter, Kristie Adams and her husband Robin; son, Dana Fowler, Jr., all of Savannah; sister, Peggy M. Waters and her husband Bob of Beaufort, SC; seven ...
Marguerite B. Bousquet JAN 07, 1925 - OCT 13, 2008
Marguerite B. Bousquet, 83, died Monday, October 13, 2008 in Hilton Head Island, SC. Mrs. Bousquet was born on January 7, 1925 in Kinshasa, Belgian Congo, the daughter of the late James D. Black and Melanie Gossoin Black. At the age of four she relocated to Liege Belgium where she lived with her grandparents until moving to the United States in 1936 where she lived with her aunt and uncle, Joseph and Florence Black. Marguerite was a graduate of Laurel School in Cleveland, OH and received her formal education at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA where she graduated Cum Laude. In 1947, she was ...
Mozelle "Nanny" Finch JAN 15, 1909 - OCT 13, 2008
Mozelle "Nanny" Finch, 99, died Monday, October 13, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Finch was born in Barnwell, SC on January 15, 1909, the daughter of the late James and Mary Priester. She was a loving mother and provider to her family for many years. She was of Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Finch was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Finch and children, Jimbo and Robbie Finch, Mary Bartley, Naomi Bennett and Willie Finch. She is survived by her sons, Charles Terry Finch and wife Brucelle of Richmond Hill and Lloyd Jack Finch of Savannah. She is also survived by numerous gran ...
Hattie Christine Carson FEB 18, 1918 - OCT 12, 2008
Hattie Christine Carson, 90, passed into the loving hands of Jesus October 12, 2008. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Waycross until entering and graduating Warren Candler School of Nursing. She retired in 1982. Her family will cherish her precious memory; Brenda Rotureau; Carole Bruce Bauman; Sue Harry Woolley; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer with Pastor Wayne Cobb offi ...
Dr. Marion C. Chown NOV 18, 1920 - OCT 11, 2008
Marion Coster CHOWN, MD; age 87; died quietly at Azalealand Nursing Home October 11, 2008. Born November 18, 1920 at Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Chown practiced family medicine in the Wyandotte/Grosse Ile area of Michigan for over 45 years. With a degree from the University of Michigan, she served with distinction as a U.S. Naval Officer during WWII, and subsequently was one of the first women to attend Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania now Drexel University at Philadelphia. She operated her own private practice, and served on the staff of Wyandotte General Hospital. After retiring from ...
Linda Rose Bruyette Gadouas SEP 06, 1949 - OCT 10, 2008
Linda Rose Bruyette Gadouas, 59, died October 10, 2008 at her residence. She was born in St. Albans, VT, daughter of David J. and Evelyn Lefevre Bruyette. She graduated in 1971 from nursing school in Plattsburg, NY. She moved to Savannah in 1982 and was an LPN with the Curtis V. Cooper Health Center. Linda was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and was very active as a community contributor. Her father, David J. Bruyette preceded her in death. Linda's greatest accomplishments and pride and joy were her family, Casey Joseph Gadouas of Chula Vista, CA; Tobie Martha Gadouas of Savannah; C ...
Wray Potter Kessel - OCT 10, 2008
Wray Potter Kessel died Friday, October 10, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and was retired from Union Camp Corporation. Mrs. Kessel was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she was active in the choir. She was a former communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was active in the Kairos Prison Ministry and was formerly the secretary of the Georgia Chapter. She was one of the founding members of the Little Theatre of Savannah. She was a graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1976 and was also a member of the planning c ...
Ruth Ballweg Malfatti APR 17, 1916 - OCT 10, 2008
Ruth Ballweg Malfatti, 92, died October 10, 2008 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Arlington, NJ and was reared in Brooklyn, NY. She moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 1978 and lived there until 2001 when she moved to Savannah to be with her family. She was a former member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Port St. Lucie and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Savannah. Her husband, Raymond Malfatti preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Carole Eckes and Joan Morgan both of Savannah; son, Robert Malfatti of Long Island, NY; sister, Doris Valentine of Merritt Island, FL; Nin ...
David Michael Stefanick AUG 23, 1933 - OCT 07, 2008
David Michael Stefanick, 75, died October 7, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Michael G. Stefanick and Hortense Norman Stefanick. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Stefanick retired after 35 years from the United States Postal Service as an Electronics Technician. He was a HAM radio operator, amateur airplane enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt. Surviving are his lifelong companion, Jean Stefanick of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Michael G ...
John Vernon Lacey AUG 13, 1931 - OCT 07, 2008
John Vernon Lacey, 77, died Monday October 6, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He was born August 13, 1931 in Savannah to Susie Mullen Smith and John Edward Lacey. He was raised by William Reppard Smith of Savannah. Mr. Lacey served in the United States Air Force from 1949 until 1953, and was a lifelong patriot. He worked for SEPCO for 42 years, and retired in 1995 as a plant superintendent. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Josephine A. Lacey, of Savannah, and five children; Brenda S. Hooper, Marilyn G. Ellison, William J. Lacey, Lori A. McCreery, and Patricia M. Hendrick, all of Savann ...