Obituaries
Marion M. Martin JUL 08, 1924 - JUL 04, 2008
Marion M. Martin, 83, died Friday, July 4, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Martin was born in Norlina, NC on July 8, 1924, the daughter of the late David and Ora Moore. Marion was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was retired from Bernard Williams Insurance Co. Marion was a member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands and a former member of Southside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her daughters, Carole Sanborn and Debbie Anderson. She is survived by her grandsons, Brett and Jesse Anderson; granddaughter, Corey Anderson; sisters, Marguerite Moo ...
Howard Odell Wise, Sr. NOV 17, 1920 - JUL 03, 2008
Howard O. Wise SAVANNAH- Howard O.Wise, 87, died at his home July 3, 2008 of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born November 17, 1920, in Clyde, Georgia and has been a Savannah resident for more than 60 years. Howard was the respected head of the Engineering Drafting section for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Savannah. Because of his superior training skills, he was asked to write the textbook of drafting standards for the entire Army Corp of Engineers. As a hobby, Howard often designed homes for family and friends in the Savannah area. Following his retirement, after a 31 ye ...
Iver Bell Davis FEB 25, 1923 - JUL 03, 2008
IVER BELL DAVIS Iver Bell Davis 85, died Thursday, July 03, 2008 at Savannah Specialty Care. Mrs. Davis was born in Bulloch County and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church where she taught the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class and was a member of the Choir. Mrs. Davis and her late husband, Jefferson C. Davis owned and operated Davis Dry Cleaners on Bull Street for many years. Surviving are her three sons, Fred Davis and wife Dianne of Savannah, Al Davis and wife Janice of New York and Jeff Davis and wife Susie of Oregon; her two daughters, Lillia ...
John W. "Jack" Gnann MAY 03, 1923 - JUL 03, 2008
John W. "Jack" Gnann, 85, died Thursday, July 03, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Gnann, a native of Savannah was born on May 3, 1923, the son of the late Byron E. and Verdie Gnann. Jack was a Combat Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe from 1944-1945. After his military tenure, he completed his formal education at the University of Georgia in 1948. Jack was employed by Union Camp Corp. for over 25 years, working as a Forester in the Woodlands Division. He was an active member and Past President of the Georgia Salzburger Society, an active member of the Savannah Exchange Club and a longt ...
Marie Kathleen Harms Tyre MAR 10, 1923 - JUL 02, 2008
Gwinnett County, Georgia-Marie Kathleen Kitty Harms Tyre, 85, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. She was born March 10, 1923 in Savannah, Georgia, the sixth child of George Frederick and Marie Catherine Precht Harms. Kitty graduated from Savannah High School in 1940. She completed her studies at Armstrong Junior College in 1942 and graduated from the Georgia State College for Women in Valdosta, GA, where she served as President of the Senior Class of 1944. She majored in Sociology. On February 2, 1946 Kitty married John Davis Tyre, also of Savannah, Geo ...
Herbert Anthony Sullivan AUG 06, 1926 - JUL 02, 2008
Herbert Anthony Sullivan entered into Eternal Rest July 2, 2008. He was a native of Savannah, Georgia born on August 6, 1926. He was an Insurance Investigator for Equifax Corporation for 32 years. He enjoyed poetic writing, boating, fishing, and camping. One of his greatest enjoyments was camping and shrimping with Carl. His love was his wife, his daughters, family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 58 years, Uleta Pete Denmark Sullivan of Savannah; Children: Paula Sullivan Phillips and her husband, Gary Allen Phillips of Summerville, SC; Leta Sullivan Carter an ...
Frances Harvey Harkins NOV 25, 1919 - JUL 02, 2008
Frances Elizabeth Harvey Harkins SAVANNAH- Frances Elizabeth Harvey Harkins, age 88, died peacefully at Hospice House on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Mrs. Harkins was born November 25, 1919 in Pembroke, Georgia to Brooks William and Elizabeth Lanier Harvey. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harkins is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband of seventy-one years, Louis Baker Harkins, Sr.; her sisters, Ruth Lenore Harvey and Effie Lou Grice; and her brothers, Cecil Robert, Harold Debinion, and Brooks Marvin Harvey. Mrs. Harkins was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church, serving faithfully ...
Elizabeth Mabel White Stuber APR 26, 1917 - JUN 30, 2008
Elizabeth Mabel White Stuber Elizabeth "Betty" Stuber, 91, died at Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2008. She was born April 26, 1917 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Robert Peyton White and Teresa Taylor White. As a child she lived in Sunbury, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Gates County, North Carolina. During the late 1930's Betty lived in Portsmouth, briefly attending nursing and business schools followed by employment with Branch Detective Agency. She married E. Robelyn Stuber in Portsmouth on March 15, 1941. They were married for 63years, until Robelyn's death in 2004 ...
Jean Clarkson Berry MAR 14, 1929 - JUN 30, 2008
Jean Clarkson Berry passed away June 30, 2008 at her home at the Landings. She was born March 14, 1929 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She attended Randolph-Macon College in Virginia before transferring to the University of Kansas where she received a degree in Journalism. She then began her career as a reporter for the Kansas City Star where she met Albert H. Berry, Jr. of Savannah. They married and moved to Savannah where she raised her family and attended St. John's Episcopal Church. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and proud great-grandmother. Mrs. ...
Sandra K. Barefoot AUG 23, 1938 - JUN 29, 2008
Sandra K. Barefoot, 69, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Barefoot, a native of Savannah was born on August 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Laury and Lois Knight. Sandra was a graduate of Commercial High School. Later she began working with the City of Savannah, holding the position of Quartermaster for twenty years. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and devoted member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Garden City. Mrs. Barefoot was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Jimmy "Captain Hook" Barefoot. She is survived by her sons, Allen Barefoot and wife K ...
Joseph David Purvis, Sr. DEC 22, 1914 - JUN 27, 2008
Joseph David Purvis, Sr., a former official of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, died at his home in Vernonburg on Friday, June 27, 2008. He was 93. He parted life reluctantly, having held together for long tenure despite a brain tumor and an impressive assortment of other ailments less intriguing than myeloproliferative syndrome, a blood disorder, the most recent diagnosis. In addition to the extra hole in his head, he had survived cancer for 44 years, thirteen surgeries and two heart attacks. Jokingly he urged his children to get a second opinion when death was pronounced. Life to Purvis ...
Joseph David Purvis DEC 22, 1914 - JUN 27, 2008
Joseph David Purvis, 93, talented author, former official of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and writer for the Savannah Morning News died Friday, June 27, 2008 at his home in Savannah. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. ...
Joshua Ray Sims OCT 18, 1923 - JUN 27, 2008
Joshua R. Sims, 84, died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Sims was born in Bulloch County, GA on October 18, 1923, the son of the late Joshua H. and Nettie M. Sims. Joshua was a 28 year veteran of the Savannah Police Department, retiring as Corporal. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Police and Faith Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Inez H. Sims. He is survived by his sons, Jack Sims, Jerry Sims and wife Laura Lee and Joey Sims, all of Savannah; daughter, Gloria Sims Patrick and husband Richard of Levy, SC; sister, Netti ...
Murtagh A. Spellman OCT 29, 1921 - JUN 26, 2008
M. A. Spellman SAVANNAH –Murtagh A. Spellman, Jr., 86, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. M.A. was born on October 29, 1921, in Savannah, the second son of Murtagh A. Spellman, Sr. and Marie Ballantyne Spellman. He attended Marist School for boys, and was a 1939 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL for three and a half years. Before he could finish at Spring Hill, World War II delayed his schooling. He enlisted in the United States Navy in1942. He served on active duty f ...
William E. "Bill" Fritts, Jr. JUL 11, 1924 - JUN 26, 2008
William E. "Bill" Fritts, Jr., 83, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Fritts was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 11, 1924, the son of the late William and Georgie Fritts. He moved to Savannah at an early age, attending the public schools in Savannah, graduating from Commercial High School. After graduation, Bill enlisted with the Merchant Marines where he was a Merchant Seaman for several years. Mr. Fritts was self employed in heating and air conditioning for many years in Savannah and aside his contracting work he also oversaw the maintenance of th ...
Helen Louise Householder Fenchel MAR 16, 1924 - JUN 25, 2008
Helen Louise Householder Fenchel died peacefully at Savannah Specialty Care on June 25, 2008. She was born March 17, 1924 to Burton and Clara Householder. Helen spent her childhood and younger years growing up in Florida and Georgia. A passion for dance prompted her to move to New York for a number of years. Upon her return to Savannah, Helen and her sister, Nedra opened a dance studio in the old Desoto Hotel. In later years, Helen and her husband Louis, ran a successful saddlery in Louisville, Kentucky. It was during this time Helen developed and patented a dye for leather that was used exten ...
Helen Householder Fenchel MAR 17, 1924 - JUN 25, 2008
Helen Louise Householder Fenchel died peacefully at Savannah Specialty Care on June 25, 2008. She was born March 17, 1924 to Burton and Clara Householder. Helen spent her childhood and younger years growing up in Florida and Georgia. A passion for dance prompted her to move to New York for a number of years. Upon her return to Savannah, Helen and her sister, Nedra opened a dance studio in the old Desoto Hotel. In later years, Helen and her husband Louis, ran a successful saddlery in Louisville, Kentucky. It was during this time Helen developed and patented a dye for leather that was used exten ...
Sybil E. Grebe NOV 30, 1919 - JUN 23, 2008
Sybil E. Grebe 88, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Grebe was a native of Dublin, Georgia and lived for many years in Rochester, New York before returning to Savannah many years ago. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a Past Grand Noble of Rozella Rebekah Lodge #252 of Odd Fellows. She worked for twenty-eight years with Stromberg-Carlson Company in Rochester and volunteered for many years with the American Red Cross, Memorial Health University Medical Center and Savannah Rehabilitation and Health Center. Surviving are four nieces and ...
Charles Loren Burke FEB 23, 1911 - JUN 21, 2008
Charles Loren Burke Lafayette, LA - A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Lafayette, for Charles Loren Burke, 97, who passed peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Survivors include one son, Reverend Doctor Kenneth O. Burke and his wife Jo; three grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Bourgeois, Christopher J. Burke and Erik S. Burke; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Oetgen Burke and his parents, Charles A. and Marie McBride Burke. He was a native of Vidette, G ...
Carolyn Gragin Smith OCT 10, 1918 - JUN 20, 2008
CAROLYN C. SMITH Carolyn C. Smith 89, devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother died Friday, June 20, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Smith was a native and longtime resident of Savannah. Mrs. Smith was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church for over 70 years. She was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class, the Busy Bees and the United Methodist Women at Asbury. Mrs. Smith was employed by the Chatham County Health Department and retired as executive secretary to the Health Officer in 1984 after 20 years of service. Carolyn enjoyed her church, home, family and loved to work in her gar ...
Gordon William Douglas MAR 31, 1931 - JUN 20, 2008
Savannah - Gordon William Douglas, age 77, died Friday, June 20, 2008 from a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Metter, Georgia to Juanita Hale and Wade L. Douglas in 1931. He graduated from Pulaski High School in Pulaski, GA in 1947. He was employed with GAF Roofing Materials from 1967 until he retired in 1996. Gordon owned the Bowler's Pro Shop located at the Victory Bowling Center. He enjoyed golfing and bowling throughout his life. Mr. Douglas is survived his wife, Mary G. Bell, his two sons, Jacob Wayne Douglas and Gordon Lee Douglas; two brothers, James Douglas Betty, Paul Dou ...
Sarah N. Fanning AUG 18, 1934 - JUN 19, 2008
Sarah N. Fanning, 73, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Fanning was born on August 18, 1934 in Samson, AL. Sarah was a homemaker and a longtime member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fanning was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Fanning; sons, William T. Fanning, Jr., John Allen Fanning and James Edward Fanning. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Ricks of Savannah; daughter-in-law, Susan Fanning; grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Fanning; great granddaughter, DayJah Fanning; brothers, James J. and John Howard Harrison, both of Alabama; sisters-in-law, B ...
Margaret Jane Sands Sutton MAR 19, 1915 - JUN 18, 2008
Margaret Jane Sands Sutton Margaret Sutton, 93, widow of Robert M. Sutton, and beloved mother of Diane Tracy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, the 18th of June at The Oaks at The Marshes after an extended illness. Margaret was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 19, 1915, to Ruth Reed Sands and Harold Given Sands. The family moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where she was joined by two brothers James D. Sands and Robert R. Sands. Margaret attended Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She worked as a fashion artist for Kaufmann's Department Store and ...
Ronnie L. Mikell JAN 25, 1950 - JUN 18, 2008
SAVANNAH – Ronnie L. Mikell, age 58, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Savannah native was a survivor of the polio epidemic of the 1950's and he attended Jenkins High School. He was an avid fisherman and was a taxidermist for many years. Survivors include two uncles, Bernie Lee Proctor and his wife Julia B. Proctor of Savannah, Rev. John Shelton Mikell and his wife Mildred of Statesboro; an aunt, Hazel Overstreet of Fernandina Beach, FL; and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday at Fox & Weeks Fu ...
Francois Theron, Jr. APR 19, 1973 - JUN 18, 2008
Savannah- Francois Theron, Jr., 35, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Durban, South Africa on April 19, 1973 and has lived in Savannah since 1994. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Josette and Chris Botha and paternal grandfather, Koos Theron. Francois is survived by his parents, Paul and Maria Theron, Sr. of Savannah; brother, Lionel Theron and his wife Renee and his niece, Madelyn, of Charleston, SC; paternal grandmother, Ida Theron of Durban, South Africa and many loving, aunts, uncles and cousins in the Uni ...
Josepeh William Oetgen, Sr. DEC 01, 1926 - JUN 16, 2008
Joseph William "Joe" Oetgen, Sr., 81, died June 16, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Thunderbolt, son of the late Walter F. and Pansy Bragg Oetgen. He was a graduate of Savannah High School, Armstrong State Junior College and attended Clemson University and the University of Georgia. He began his work career with Wachtels Physicians Supply Company in Savannah. In 1958, he moved to Augusta, Georgia joining Marks Surgical Supply Company, serving as purchasing agent remaining there for 20 years. Mr. Oetgen later transferred to Houston, Texas living there for 2 years and on to Atlanta, Georgi ...
Mary Ernestine Merriman APR 09, 1919 - JUN 16, 2008
Ernestine S. Merriman, 89 died Monday, June 16, 2008 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was a native of Smoaks, South Carolina and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Merriman. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was retired from Savannah Bank and Trust. She is survived by her son, Stephen G. Donna Merriman, Sr., of Savannah, one grandson, Stephen G. Meredith Merriman, Jr., of Savannah, two granddaughters, Christine Merriman, of Savannah, and Jessica Merriman, of Atlanta, two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Glenn Merriman, III. ...
Brendan Seamus Donnelly MAR 25, 2008 - JUN 16, 2008
Brendan Seamus Donnelly March 25, 2008 June 16, 2008 Irish eyes smiling bright, little laughter filling the house. God called him from us a little too early. Baby Brendan Seamus we love you. May God hold you until we can be together in Heaven. Brendan Seamus Donnelly, 2 months, died June 8, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born March 25, 2008, son of Jason D. and Kelly Fobes Donnelly. Surviving other than his parents, sister, Brighid Fobes of Savannah; maternal grandparents, Joe and Patti Fobes of Tybee Island; paternal grandmother, Debra Cole of Savannah; paternal grandfath ...
John T. Logan JAN 28, 1926 - JUN 14, 2008
John T. Logan, born January 28, 1926 passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. He suffered from Diabetic related complications. John Logan was born in Providence, RI and resided in Fairfield, CT as a child. John served in the United States Navy during WWII and then went on to Williams College in Williamstown, MA where he obtained a BA in Economics. While at Williams he met his wife, Tina Hunter Logan. They married in Avon, CT on June 23, 1958. John worked for the Stanley Works in New York City and then New Britain, CT for 33 years retiring as Vice President of Sal ...