Obituaries
Sister Cecelia DiDonato NOV 06, 1949 - OCT 06, 2008
Sister Cecelia Rose DiDonato SAVANNAH – Sister Cecelia Rose DiDonato, age 58, died Monday, October 6, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Born November 6, 1949, she was the daughter of Winnifred and the late Frank DiDonato. Sister Cecelia grew up in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she attended Saint Callistus Elementary School and West Catholic High School for Girls. Following her graduation in 1967 she entered the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Immaculata, PA. Sister taught in numerous schools in the dioceses of Allentown, PA, Arli ...
The Rev. William Patrick Dowling, Jr. NOV 18, 1919 - OCT 06, 2008
Reverend William P. Dowling Jr. Father William P. Dowling, Jr., died on October 6 at the Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, after a long illness. William Patrick Dowling was born on November 18, 1919, in Savannah. He was the first child of William Patrick Dowling, Sr., and Marie Stegin Dowling. He attended Marist School for Boys, Benedictine Military School, and Savannah High School, from which he was graduated in 1938. After graduation he worked in his father's foundry from June 1938 until July 1943, learning all the technical and administrative skills of the business. Du ...
Frank O. Downing, Sr. APR 24, 1921 - OCT 03, 2008
Frank O. Downing SAVANNAH – Frank O. Downing, age 87, died on October 3, 2008, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Savannah. He attended Marist School for Boys and was a 1941 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He enlisted in the Navy December 16, 1941 – December 1, 1945. He served as a Quarter Master, Third, and was a combat veteran in the North and South Pacific, 5 invasions and five battle stars. In 1949, Frank graduated from Woodrow Wilson School of Law with a LLB degree. He opened his law office in Savannah in 1951 and was a practicing attorney for 55 years. He was ...
Wilhemina Reed FEB 26, 1938 - OCT 02, 2008
Tybee Island- Mrs. Wilhemina R. Reed, 70, died Thursday, October 02, 2008 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. Willie was born in Savannah and lived at Tybee Island for many years before moving to Guyton. She was a chef in food service for over 40 years and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Crystal and Bo Thornton of Guyton and Donna and Kevin Miller of Tybee Island; sister and brother-in-law, Bert and Billy Bethune; grandchildren, Beau Thornton Ashley, Elizabeth Miller, T.J. Miller; great-grandchildren, Hayley, Raven and Cai ...
Cibl Hall Akin - OCT 02, 2008
Cibl Hall Akin Cibl Hall Akin, died Thursday October 2, 2008 at Savannah Square under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Atlanta, GA and lived in Philadelphia, PA, Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC before moving to Savannah to retire to Savannah Square. She graduated from LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA. Mrs. Akin taught elementary school, mostly fourth grade, for 30 years in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Augusta, GA. She retired after more than 25 years from the Richmond County, GA School System. In North Augusta she was a member of the Rosemary Chapter of Eastern Star, a member of Grac ...
James Don Ferguson OCT 02, 2008 - OCT 02, 2008
J. Don Ferguson SAVANNAH - J. Don Ferguson died peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday October 1, 2008 shortly after 1:00pm EST at Candler Hospital from complications of Leukemia that he had battled courageously for 11 years. J. Don Ferguson was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1933 and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, Columbia SC. He moved to Savannah in 1961 as Manager of WSOK radio station. In Savannah he became heavily involved in community and civic activities. He was Chairman of Public Relations of United Community Services, Pre ...
Thomas Eugene Stanley, Jr. MAY 11, 1930 - SEP 29, 2008
Thomas Eugene Stanley, Jr. died on Monday, September 29, 2008, at Hospice House, Savannah, GA following a short battle with cancer. He was born May 11, 1930, in Hampton, SC, to Verna Griffin Stanley and Thomas Eugene Stanley, Sr. His was a typical Southern upbringing surrounded by close-knit extended family, attending public schools and participating in the Boy Scouts. He achieved the distinction of Eagle Scout and served as a counselor at Camp Strachan. After earning a degree in architecture from Clemson College he married Ann Ruffin whom he had courted while she was a student at Greenville F ...
Harlan Hugh Hostetter OCT 06, 1945 - SEP 28, 2008
Harlan Hugh Hostetter SAVANNAH - Harlan Hugh Hostetter died Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the presence of his family at Hospice Savannah after an inspiring battle with Cancer. Harlan was born October 6, 1945 at Mary Telfair Hospital in Savannah. He grew up on Isle of Hope with his friends that remained so for life, many of whom attended his mother's Bible school lessons at their home on Island Drive. He spent most of his childhood Sundays at Independent Presbyterian Church were he also attended grade school. Harlan was a graduate of Jenkins High in 1962 and a graduate of the UGA Business Scho ...
Grace Hilley Lee DEC 30, 1923 - SEP 28, 2008
Savannah - Grace Hilley Lee, 84, died September 28, 2008, at Hospice Savannah, Inc. The native of McCurtin County, Oklahoma, has been a resident of Savannah and the Bluffton, South Carolina area for over 50 years. She was a former EMT volunteer with the Marine Rescue Squadron in Bluffton and a Cub Scout Leader for many years. She was associated with Sea Pines Plantation for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was proud to be associated with her many friends in the "Red Hatters" at Savannah Commons. She was a talented artist who focused on port ...
Henry Newton Dickerson SEP 07, 1916 - SEP 26, 2008
Henry Newton Dickerson, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday evening, September 26, 2008 after a short illness. He was 92 years of age. Mr. Dickerson retired in 1974 after 34 years of service as a Market News Reporter with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Mr. Dickerson was a longtime member of the Landrum Lodge where he served as past Master. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald N. Dickerson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Georgia Marshall Dickerson, of ...
Charles Calvin Clanton, III NOV 25, 1952 - SEP 26, 2008
Savannah- Mr. Charles Clanton, 55, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at his home. He was a graduate of Armstrong State College and worked in the building materials industry for many years. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his children, Charles Calvin Clanton, IV and Casey Elizabeth Clanton; brother, David Wayne Clanton and his wife, Marsha; sister, Lynn C. Palmer and her husband, Larry; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Clanton, Bubba Palmer, Chris Palmer and Elizabeth Clanton. Funeral service will be private and the family suggests that donations may be made in Chuck's name to St. Pet ...
Sarah Ann Harvey DEC 26, 1935 - SEP 26, 2008
Sarah Ann Harvey, 72, died September 25, 2008 at her residence. The lifelong resident of Savannah worked in retail sales for many years and was a Methodist. Surviving are her children, Tony of Savannah; Theresa of Faulkville; Lisa Marie of Florida: brothers, Warren J. Brooks of Savannah; William Brooks, Jr. of Pensacola, FL; sister, Gloria Faye Buice of Atlanta; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2008 in the Hodgson Chapel ...
Kimberly Engelen Pattee AUG 31, 1954 - SEP 24, 2008
Kimberly A. Pattee, 54, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Kim was born in Waconia, Minnesota and lived in Savannah since 1988. Kim will be at rest now with her daughter, Erica Sanderson, parents, Dorothy and Bud Engelen and nephew, Chad Davidson. Surviving are her husband, Roger of Savannah; son, Shawn of Baltimore, MD; sister, Debbie and her husband, Ed of Webster, SD; brother, Jesse of Maplewood, MN; sister, Gail and her husband, Rich of Greenfield, MN; brother, Frank of Menagha, MN; sister, Sue and her husband, Steve of Sunbury, NC; sister, Monique and her ...
Richard H. Tracy JAN 12, 1920 - SEP 24, 2008
The Landings at Skidaway Island, Savannah. Dick Tracy, 88, beloved husband of Diane Sellars Tracy quietly passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, while under the loving care of Hospice and members of his family and friends. Dick was born to Adlai and Harold Tracy on January 12, 1920, in Canonsburg, PA. Dick and his two brothers Ted and Jerry grew up helping in the family grocery business, Tracy's Market, in Waynesburg, PA. This is where he learned his sales skills and compassion in the depth of the Depression. After graduating from Waynesburg High School, Dick attended Bucknell Universit ...
Bernard Baker Dismukes FEB 25, 1930 - SEP 24, 2008
Bernard Baker Dismukes SAVANNAH – Bernard Baker Dismukes died Wednesday morning, September 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital. A native of Savannah, he was born February 25, 1930. He was predeceased by his parents, John Terry Dismukes, Sr. and Marguerite Baker Dismukes, and his sister and two brothers. Mr. Dismukes was a long time member of Bull Street Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities. He was a 1948 graduate of Savannah High School and a graduate of Armstrong College. He was also active in many community organizations including the Savannah Volunteer Guard past president, Fratern ...
Thelma August Hewett OCT 22, 1919 - SEP 24, 2008
Thelma August Hewett, 88, died September 24, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Archie and Irene August. For many years, she was employed by the Board of Education where until her retirement, served as District Supervisor. Mrs. Hewett was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she was a member of Dr. Wilder's Busy Bees and taught the young married couples for over fifty years. She devoted her life to the word of God, loving her family and loving others. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.E. Hewett, Sr. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, ...
William Percy Briley OCT 18, 1938 - SEP 24, 2008
Tybee Island – William P. Briley, Jr., 69, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at his home. He was born in Newport News, Virginia and had lived in Chatham County for more than twenty years. "Bill", as he was known to family and friends, was not only endowed with exceptional intelligence and creativity, but with a love of life and enthusiasm for the opportunities it offered each and every day. He was a man much respected by his peers, but even more importantly, he was much loved by all who came to know him. Bill obtained an electrical engineering degree from the University of Florida, with hono ...
Dorothy Crawford Waters NOV 03, 1911 - SEP 23, 2008
Dorothy Crawford Waters, 96, died September 23, 2008. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Willie and Sallie Brooks Crawford. She lived in Savannah most of her life and was a member of Christ Church. She was a homemaker and was employed for many years as activities director at Chatham Nursing Home. Mrs. Waters volunteered for the Kicklighter School, and loved to crochet, and was a gifted gardener. Her husband, Edwin Henry Waters and son, Robert E. Waters preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn Waters French and Norman French of Abilene ...
John Harold Mulherin, Jr. MAR 10, 1929 - SEP 22, 2008
SAVANNAH – J. Harold Mulherin, Jr. died peacefully at home on September 22, 2008. Harold was born in Augusta, Ga. March 10, 1929 and moved to Savannah as a child. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, was in the class of 1947 at Benedictine Military School and graduated from the University of Georgia. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was well known for his love of the sea and fishing. He wishes to be remembered simply as a tarpon fisherman. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, John Harold Mulherin, Sr. and Margaret Mary Haslam Mulherin. He is survived by ...
Ida Folger Garfield DEC 12, 1912 - SEP 22, 2008
Ida Folger Garfield, widow of Arthur B. Garfield died Monday, September 22, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. A native of Thunderbolt, GA she was the seventh daughter of William Clayton and Lily May Doane Folger. She graduated with the class of 1931 from Savannah High School, attended Richards Business College and Savannah Vocational School. She retired in 1975 from the Chatham County-Savannah Board of Education as Assistant to the Director of Savannah Food Services after twenty-nine years of service. She was a forty year member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church before it closed, she joined First P ...
Bruce Lloyd Jernigan OCT 14, 1925 - SEP 21, 2008
Bruce L. Jernigan, Jr. SAVANNAH - Bruce L. Jernigan, Jr., age 82, died Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Tara Nursing Home. The Savannah native served in the United States Marine Corps Amphibious Forces in the Pacific during World War II and with the First Marine Division, 5th Battalion, Charlie Co., during the Korean Conflict. He retired on December 31, 1983 as an offshore staff member of the United Nations. Mr. Jernigan was a former employee with the Seaboard Railroad, owner of Jernigan General Services and was a longtime employee of Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, beginning in 1985. He was a co-fo ...
Bruce Lloyd Jernigan, Sr. OCT 14, 1925 - SEP 21, 2008
Bruce L. Jernigan, Jr. SAVANNAH - Bruce L. Jernigan, Jr., age 82, died Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Tara Nursing Home. The Savannah native served in the United States Marine Corps Amphibious Forces in the Pacific during World War II and with the First Marine Division, 5th Battalion, Charlie Co., during the Korean Conflict. He retired on December 31, 1983 as an offshore staff member of the United Nations. Mr. Jernigan was a former employee with the Seaboard Railroad, owner of Jernigan General Services and was a longtime employee of Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, beginning in 1985. He was a co-fo ...
Ruth English Fields FEB 14, 1922 - SEP 21, 2008
Tybee Island- Ruth E. Fields, 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the loving care of the Spanish Oaks staff and Hospice. Born February 14, 1922, she was a lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. For over 30 years, she was a member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer and a Sunday school teacher. Ruth was an avid bowler, loved making crafts and attending Senior Friendship Days. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Luther Vernon Fields, an infant son, brother, Frank Engl ...
Ruth Anna Green Elmore JAN 11, 1920 - SEP 21, 2008
Ruth Anna Green Elmore, 88, died peacefully from heart failure on September 21, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she was living in an assisted care facility near her daughter, Mrs. Fran Barry. Ruth was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 11, 1920, to parents James Jacob Green and Kathryn Brogan Green, their only child. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Hygiene in 1941 and moved to Washington D.C. where she met and married her loving husband, Francis Bizzell Elmore Jr. of Savannah, Georgia, in 1942. After World War II, they made Sava ...
Mary Lillian Kaapa SEP 20, 2008 - SEP 20, 2008
Mary Liilian Kaapa SAVANNAH – Mary Lillian Simmons Kaapa, age 77, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center after a long battle with Diabetes and heart problems. Born October 12, 1930 in Bulloch County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband John N. Kaapa and her oldest son Russell M. Doughty. Ms. Lillian #4 worked for 20 years at Larry's Restaurant 1980-2000 and at the White House Restaurant in the early 1950's and again from 1969-1980. Leaving in her loving memory are a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mickey ...
Beverly Travis Zipperer FEB 06, 1927 - SEP 18, 2008
Beverly Travis Zipperer, 81, died September 18, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Kansas City, MO, daughter of the late Frank and Ilah Edwards Travis. She married Charles Edward Zipperer, Sr. in Miami, Florida in 1946. They were blessed with four daughters and one son. Beverly completed a study with Geselle Institute. She taught school for 17 years at various christian schools plus two years at Georgia Regional Hospital working with autistic children. Also, she was presented the Red Cross award, the highest award given for saving a life. Beverly loved to teach the Bible and memori ...
Kathleen O'Connor Ansley JUL 10, 1946 - SEP 17, 2008
Kathleen O. Ansley BAKER, FL – Kathleen O'Connor Ansley, of Baker, FL, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Kathleen, born July 10, 1946, in New Jersey, was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth O'Connor. A former resident of Savannah, she was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Georgia Southern University. She taught school at St. James Parochial School, Savannah Country Day School and Richmond Hill High School. A loving wife, devoted mother, daughter-in-law, and sister-in-law, Kathleen is survived by her husband and soul mate, Gregory W. Ansley of Baker, FL; a daughter, L ...
Marvin Kawamoto OCT 30, 1981 - SEP 16, 2008
Marvin L. Kawamoto SAVANNAH – Marvin L. Kawamoto, age 26, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Candler Hospital after an extended illness. The Ft. Huachuca, AZ native lived for many years in Japan, Korea and Massachusetts before moving to Savannah in 2001. He was a graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University and was a Sales Director for Verizon Wireless. Surviving are his mother, Donna Kim Boyd and her husband, Wayne Boyd of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The family received friends on Saturday from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel followed by a Funeral ...