Obituaries
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 ...
Philip Edmon Bailly JUN 03, 1918 - SEP 16, 2008
Savannah-Philip Edmon Bailly, 90, went home to be with the Lord, September 16, 2008 at Savannah Specialty Care Center. He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, graduated from Lafayette College and lived most of his life in New Jersey where he was an automobile dealer. After a few years in Michigan he retired to Port Orange, Florida where he lived seventeen years before moving to Savannah in 2006. He served as a Lieutenant in US Army where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He played the piano and was a keen tennis player. Mr. Bailly was a member of Chr ...
Joseph Read Joyce, Jr. SEP 13, 1922 - SEP 15, 2008
Joseph Read Joyce, Jr. SAVANNAH - Joseph Read Joyce, Jr., age 86, died September 15, 2008, at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Joyce attended Benedictine Military School and Spring Hill College. He served in the European theatre during World War II with the Coast Artillery Anti-aircraft Battery and retired as a Captain from the United States Army. He was associated with his father at Joyce Brothers Grocery and retired from the City of Savannah. Mr. Joyce was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret W. Joyce, and a son, Joseph R. Joyce, III. Surviving are children, Janet J. Brennan, Joy J. Shure, and J. Pa ...
Thomas Argo Smith, Jr. AUG 08, 1924 - SEP 15, 2008
Thomas Argo Smith, Jr. SAVANNAH - Thomas Argo Smith, Jr., Age 84, died unexpectedly Monday September 15th at Rivers Edge Retirement Center while convalescing from recent surgery. He was born on August 8th, 1924, son of the late Thomas Argo Smith, Sr and Stella Gerken Smith, and the grandson of Claus and Lena Siem Gerken Entelman and Albert H. Entelman. He was pre-deceased by his wife Delle Vann Smith and his sister Alberta Smith Gillespie. Tommy was born and raised in Savannah, GA. He grew up above Gerkens Grocerteria at Price and Gwinnett Streets. He spent his summers at the beloved family b ...
Lester Walden Foreman SEP 24, 1923 - SEP 10, 2008
THUNDERBOLT-Lester Walden Foreman, 84, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Foreman was born in West Columbia, WV on September 24, 1923, the son of the late Lester W. and Joy Foreman. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was active in the Battle of the Bulge. His military career caused him to relocate to Savannah in the early forties where he met his wife, Sara M. Foreman. Lester was employed by Amoco Oil where he served for many years until retiring from American Oil currently British Petroleum. He was a member of Thunderbolt Lodge #693 F.&A ...
David B. Bragg - SEP 10, 2008
David B. Bragg Tybee Island – David B. Bragg, 53, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center. David was a native of Savannah, living in Thunderbolt most of his life and later on Tybee Island. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. David was a longtime shrimper, avid fisherman and worked in construction as a Framer. He was a master gardener and volunteered with the Friends of Bamboo Gardens. Survivors include his mother, Marguerite Bragg; sons, David Bragg, Christopher Bragg and Cameron Bragg, all of Tybee Island; sister, Catherine Fulp of Gill ...
Greta Jean Woods OCT 03, 1955 - SEP 10, 2008
Greta Jean Woods Greta Jean Woods, 52 a native of Savannah, passed away early on September 10, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Jean deeply loved her husband Keith, and her two children Bandon and Amanda, all of whom filled her days with happiness and pride. Jean was a compassionate, selfless individual always reaching out to others. Jean has always been an avid animal lover since birth and spent her afternoons watching the birds outside and cuddling with her two Chihuahuas Bella and Millie. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday September 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lu ...
Earl Thomas "Rip" Robbins JAN 10, 1921 - SEP 10, 2008
Earl Thomas "Rip" Robbins, 87, died September 10, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Alexander and Era Deloach Robbins. Mr. Robbins served as a Machinist Mate First Class in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He was employed for 43 years with Union Camp Corporation retiring as Assistant Superintendant of the Power Plant. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge No. 18 and Lavida Country Club. Mr. Robbins was an avid golfer and Braves fan. His wife, Beatrice Sellers Robbins preceded him in death. Surviving ar ...
John A. Miller NOV 15, 1954 - SEP 09, 2008
John A. Miller Savannah- Mr. John A. Miller, 53, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Candler Hospital. John was born on November 15, 1954 in Queens, New York but spent most of his years growing up in Vero Beach, Florida where he lived until 1988 when he moved to Savannah. He was a long time construction hand starting out as a carpenter and most recently a superintendent with BRW Construction Company. John was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Christina Miller and sister, Sandra Gore. Survivors include his daughter, Candice Miller; son, Michael Miller and grandson, Anthony Baum ...
Edward Cohen Smith JAN 19, 1920 - SEP 09, 2008
Savannah - Edward Cohen Smith, 88, died September 9, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Bryan County, son of the late Coy and Alma Smith. During World War II, Mr. Smith served in the Field Artillery of the United States Army as a Master Sergeant in charge of firing 240 Howitzers. He retired from the Army National Guard after 25 years of service and also served in the Army Reserves. He retired as a Captain from the Savannah Fire Department after 28 years of service and also worked on the waterfront as a Clerk and Checker with the I.L.A. Local 1475 for 25 years. He was a member of Cal ...
Vonita Hinely McCray OCT 31, 1917 - SEP 08, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Vonita Hinely McCray, 90, died Monday, September 8, 2008. Mrs. McCray was born in Claxton, Georgia on October 31, 1917, the daughter of James J. Hinely, Sr. and Laura Pharis Hinely. She was a graduate of Guyton High School. Mrs McCray was an active member of Morningside Baptist Church for over fifty-five years and served her church in many capacities in Sunday school, W.M.U., and the congregation at large. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Azalealand Nursing Home, a member of Southside Baptist Church, and the Ernie Bevill Sunday School Class. She was preceded in de ...
Maeree Morgan Persons Deloach Fetzer AUG 15, 1920 - SEP 08, 2008
Tybee Island - Maeree Morgan Persons Deloach Fetzer, 88, died September 8, 2008 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Newington, Georgia, daughter of the late Claude and Sarah Lanier Morgan. She lived in Savannah since 1939 where she and her husband, Alexander S. Persons, Jr. were the owners and operators of Bay Street Auto Parts and E-Z Auto Parts. Mrs. Fetzer attended Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alexander S. Persons, Jr., Jim Deloach and R.E. Fetzer. Surviving are two sons, Alexander S. Persons, III of Tybee Island, GA; Robert R. "Randy" Person ...
James Marvin Aleshire NOV 20, 1934 - SEP 07, 2008
Savannah- James "Jim" Marvin Aleshire died Sunday, September 7th, 2008 after battling cancer for a year. He is survived by a small but close knit family: Jean, his wife of 45 years; their two daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Billy Elmore, and Tracie and CW4 Lance Modrell; their son, Jack Aleshire; and their grandchildren: Sean and Erica Compton, Haleigh Elmore, Tarah and Cody Modrell, Justin and Chelsea Aleshire. Extended family includes Joan Guyer, Pam Buttimer and Andrea Padgett. Jim graduated from Missouri University and served in the United States Army. He played 4 years of football ...
Ann Mincey Sires SEP 02, 1937 - SEP 07, 2008
L. Ann Sires Savannah - Ann lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday morning, September 7, 2008, appropriately on "Grandparents Day". She died peacefully under the wonderful care of Hospice Savannah. Ann was born on September 2, 1937 in Savannah, GA to the late Frank P. Mincey Sr. and Elizabeth Cone Mincey. She attended Savannah Public schools and graduated from Commercial High School in 1955. She married William Calvert Sires, Sr. in February of 1956. Ann and William celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in February. Ann worked after her children were all in school, but her best ...
Brenda Gail Noweck SEP 16, 1959 - SEP 06, 2008
BRENDA GAIL NOWECK Brenda Gail Noweck 48, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 in Jesup, Georgia. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, presently living in Jesup. Surviving are; her husband, Frederick Noweck of Jesup; her mother, Mary Alice Morris of Savannah, her father, Jimmy Stringer of Savannah; three sons, William Meehan of Iraq, Michael Meehan of Boston, Brian Cormier of Savannah; six brothers, Chris Morris, Donnell Morris, Allen Morris, Jimmy Stringer, Jamie Stringer, Ronny Stringer all of Savannah and one grandson. Visitation will be Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 6 p.m. t ...
Susan Ellwood deCordova - SEP 05, 2008
Susan deCordova SAVANNAH - Susan deCordova, of the Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia died September 5, 2008 at Hospice Savannah after a prolonged illness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD. Susan was born in Brooklyn, NY. She lived her adolescent years in Westfield, NJ, and teen years in Shreveport, LA. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Virginia Ellwood. Susan graduated from Louisiana State University and served as a stewardess for American Airlines on domestic and international flights. She married Peter deCordova in 1958. They lived in Waltham, MA, Ne ...
William C. Kerber MAR 25, 1917 - SEP 03, 2008
Commander William C. Kerber, Jr., U.S. Navy retired, 91, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in Savannah. Commander Kerber was born in New York City, NY on March 25, 1917, the son of the late William C. and Dorothea N. Kerber. He was a graduate of Drexel University where he earned his degree in Civil Engineering. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a pilot during World War II and the Conflicts of Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the navy after twenty-six dedicated years as Commander. After his military tenure he began his career with Flight Safety International which brought ...
Carl Helfirch NOV 05, 1937 - SEP 03, 2008
Carl Paxon "Bunky" Helfrich Carl Paxon "Bunky" Helfrich, architect, yachtsman and CNN Original, died peacefully at his home on Hilton Head Island, SC, surrounded by his beloved family, on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Bunky was born November 5, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Savannah where he first became passionate about sailing and architecture. Bunky graduated from Savannah High School and earned degrees in architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology and L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Fontainebleu, France. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers, and then became a p ...
Minnie Ann Williams Allen SEP 21, 1920 - SEP 03, 2008
Savannah/Tybee Island - Minnie Ann Williams Allen, 87, died September 3, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Albert Leo Williams and Annie McKale Williams. During World War II, Mrs. Allen was employed at Travis Field and lived many years on Tybee Island rearing her six children. She was a longtime member of Riverside Baptist Church. Her husband, James E. Allen and her son, James E. Whitt, Jr. preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Wade H. Breazel, Jr. and his wife, Sue of Tybee Island; Charles R. Breazel and his wife, Doris Ann of Montverde, FL: Li ...
Moreland O. Bazemore JAN 19, 1926 - SEP 02, 2008
Moreland "M.O." Bazemore, 82, died Tuesday, September 02, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Bazemore was born in Screven County on January 19, 1926, the son of the late Thomas and Dicy Bazemore. M.O. was a 1943 graduate of Sylvania High School and was the President of their annual reunions. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber, retiring after over thirty-one years. M.O. was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church in Screven County. Mr. Bazemore is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Ernestine Bazemore; daughters, ...
Nyra Wallace Rosenblum APR 16, 1929 - SEP 02, 2008
Nyra Parker Wallace Rosenblum, 79, died September 2, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Kinston, NC and resided in Savannah since 1990. Surviving are two sons, Ed Parrott of Hollywood, FL; Mercer Parrott, III and his wife, Sharlee of Lilburn, GA; grandsons, Mercer Parrott, IV, Cory Ed Parrott, Jes Spittler and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be private. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
John Henry Prince, Sr. MAY 30, 1933 - SEP 01, 2008
Savannah- Mr. John Henry Prince, Sr., 75, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. John was born in Tillman, SC but lived most of his life in Savannah. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. John owned John Prince Electric Company where he had many faithful clients. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands where he attended the Good Neighbor Sunday school class. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Prince and sisters, Dorothy Shelton and Evelyn Barrett. Survivors include his wife, Jane Cook Prince of Savannah; sons, John Prince, Jr. Mar ...