Obituaries
Christa S. Clifton AUG 15, 1938 - OCT 30, 2008
MARY CHRISTA SHIRK CLIFTON Mary Christa Shirk Clifton 70, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of Alice McMahn Shirk and Carl Robert Shirk. Mrs. Clifton was a native and resident of Savannah. She was a graduate from St. Vincent's Academy and received a BS degree in Medical Technology from Mt. St. Agnes College in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a Medical Technologist for over 40 years. Mrs. Clifton was a communicant and a communion minister at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Mrs. Clifton was a loving wife to Marlin for 47 years and a loving mother to her son ...
Virginia Mae Wicker OCT 04, 1914 - OCT 29, 2008
Virginia Teston Wicker died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Wicker was born October 4, 1914 in Pembroke, Georgia and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a life member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Wicker was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Huntingdon Club, the Garden Club of Savannah and was a homemaker. She was an avid bridge player and a wonderful cook. Mrs. Wicker was preceded in death by her husbands, Furman Mack Teston, Sr, and Robert Wicker, and her parents, Miles and Constance Harvey. Surviving are, her sons, Furman Mack Testo ...
Anna Bass Thomas JAN 04, 1911 - OCT 29, 2008
Anna Bass Thomas, widow of Wallace H. Thomas, died October 29, 2008 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, GA. Anna was born in Pelzer, SC, graduated from Lander College and taught school in Pickens, Greenville, and Easley, SC. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Sybil Vann and Gleaners Sunday School Classes, Greenville, SC for most of her adult life and a member of First Baptist Church, Easley from 1965-88. She was active in civic organizations including The Woman's Club, where she served as president 1985-1987, was a founding member of the Clarice Wilson Garden Club, and throu ...
Timothy George Fuller JUL 09, 1950 - OCT 28, 2008
Tybee Island- Tim was born July 9th, 1950, in Glendale, CA. The second son of Thomas Fuller and Louise Fuller, Tim spent his childhood in Northridge, CA. Possessed of an excellent throwing arm, Tim excelled as a baseball catcher. His quarterbacking career was less distinguished because, as he put it, "I couldn't see over the line and my helmet kept slipping down and covering my eyes." Really, though, Tim was at home in the water; he spent untold hours surfing the California coast between El Capitan and the Sunset Cliffs. Tim attended university in San Diego. By all accounts, his academic perfo ...
Katharine Calhoun Saffold APR 21, 1915 - OCT 28, 2008
Katharine Miller Calhoun Saffold SAVANNAH - Katharine Miller Calhoun Saffold, 93, daughter of the late Patrick Noble Calhoun and Katharine Miller Calhoun died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She was born in Macon, Georgia on April 21, 1915 and moved to Columbus, Georgia before coming to Savannah. She was a member of the first graduating class of Pape School later Savannah Country Day. She received a BA degree from the Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia in 1937. She was employed by the Chatham County Department of Family and Children Services and later the Georgia State Departmen ...
Wyman Rick Simmons OCT 24, 1944 - OCT 26, 2008
Wyman "Rick" Simmons, 64 years old, died Sunday morning, October 26, 2008, at his home due to smoke inhalation. The Savannah native was born October 24, 1944 to James G. and Nell Simmons. Rick was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of American Legion, Post 184. He retired from Union Camp in 2004 after forty years of service. During the 1970's and 1980's he was a Boy Scout Leader. He was preceded in death by his parents and one loving and devoted sister, Loretta F. Ray. He is survived by three nieces and a nephew, including his devoted caregiver Melissa B. Ray; several cousins ...
Paul Kenneth Santschi, Jr. OCT 04, 1964 - OCT 25, 2008
Paul Kenneth Santschi, Jr., 44, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Santschi was born in Savannah on October 4, 1964, the son and only child of Donna and Paul Santschi. He was a 1982 graduate of Windsor Forest High School and later attended Savannah College of Art and Design. Paul had a passion for art, which he practiced at his home studio creating designs for several projects which he oversaw, including novelty gifts, greeting cards and t-shirts. He was also an avid reader and had a deep admiration of all outdoor natural beauty. Mr. Santschi is survived by his parents, Donna an ...
Karen Hamm Helmly JUN 29, 1954 - OCT 25, 2008
KAREN HAMM HELMLY Karen Hamm Helmly 54, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at her residence in Bluffton, South Carolina. Karen was a native of Savannah and a longtime resident of Bluffton. She was a member of the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, the Zonta International, ASCPA and the Rotary Club. Karen was a beloved mother, aunt, daughter and a friend to everyone she met. Always the life of the party, Karen always knew what to do. She was loved very much and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are, her husband, Thomas Callaway Helmly III, her son, Thomas Callaway Helml ...
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 ...