Obituaries
Beulah Burnett Lynch NOV 03, 1920 - MAY 26, 2008
Beulah Burnett Lynch, 87, died May 26, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Bristol, Tennessee and lived in Savannah and Douglasville for many years. Mrs. Lynch was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Steven A. Lynch of Savannah; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry A. and Lori Lynch of Villa Rica; Michael L. Lynch of Cedartown; grandchildren, Deanna, Levi, Landon and Lizabeth. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Please ...
Alice Joye Johnson APR 16, 1945 - MAY 26, 2008
Alice Joye Johnson, 63, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 at her home peacefully. She was born in Great Falls, SC on April 16, 1945, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Hamilton Gibson. She was the principal at George Washington Carver Upper Elementary School in Richmond Hill, GA and was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her son, Mark Hamilton Johnson; daughters, Meredith Herb and husband Sean and Amanda Russo and her husband Lamar; sister, Rita Anne Miller and grandsons, Harrison and Grant Herb. Memorial Service: 1:00 PM Thursday, May 29, 2008 in the new bu ...
Kerri Alexander Dodson MAR 05, 1961 - MAY 25, 2008
Kerri Alexander Dodson passed away peacefully on May 25, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born March 5, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL, Kerri graduated from Sandalwood H.S. where she was named Miss Sandalwood 1978/79. She was President of the Sr. Women's Club, a member of the chorale and later was President of the FCCJ Chorale, performing with both groups in cathedrals throughout Europe. Sporting interests included horseback riding, figure skating and tennis. Kerri lived in Atlanta for 20 years and was employed by Graphic Advantage prior to moving to Savannah in 2005, Surviv ...
Electra Demosthenes Kageorge JUN 08, 1927 - MAY 25, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Electra Demosthenes Kageorge died Sunday May 25, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. ...
Judith A. Williams APR 03, 1939 - MAY 25, 2008
Savannah- Judith Adcock Williams, 69, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Judy was born in Monroe, Ga to the late John and Mary Clegg Adcock. She graduated from Monroe High School. She received her Bachelor's degree from LaGrange College and a Master's degree from Valdosta State. Judy taught 2 years in the Bryan County Public School system and two years in the Bacon County Public School system and retired after 25 years in the Coffee County Public County School system. She served as the Department Head of Social Studies for Coffee High. Surviving are her husband, Tom Williams ...
George Martin Welch JUL 11, 1920 - MAY 25, 2008
George Martin Welch, 87, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Azalealand Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. His family moved to the United States and lived in Bemus Point, NY. George grew up on Chautauqua Lake where he enjoyed boating and fishing. At 10 years old, he learned to play clarinet and played regularly for the next 75 years of his life. During World War II, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF and played clarinet in the military band. After leaving the military, he worked for Bell Aircraft Corporation and later attend ...
Lamar T. Sam Burdette NOV 11, 1924 - MAY 25, 2008
ELLABELL – Lamar T. Sam Burdette, age 83, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. The Toombs County native lived most of his life in Savannah before moving to Ellabell in 1988. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, retired from Union Camp after thirty-four years of service, and later retired from SunTrust Bank. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 184 where he served as Commander of the post in 1975. He was one of the first members of the Color Guard where he served for many years carrying the American flag. He was a Past Preside ...
Kwan Woo JAN 16, 1912 - MAY 23, 2008
Kwan Woo Kwan Woo, died May 23, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Kwan Woo was born on Jan 16th 1912 in China. She married Willie Woo in 1930 and together they owned and operated the original Mai Wei restaurant on Skidaway Road in Savannah. Willie passed away in 1995. They have two grown children, Bak Hon Woo of Canada and Dip Ying Woo of Hong Kong. They have five grandchildren; Peter Woo, Teresa Woo-Paw, Magdalene Woo, Lucy Woo-Leong, and K.T. Ng. They also have nine great-grandchildren; Kevin Woo, Shauna Woo, Jadine Paw, Jason Paw, Cordelia Paw, Devin Leong, Steven Leong, Jordan Leong, and C ...
Tinh Khanh Nguyen DEC 22, 1920 - MAY 23, 2008
Tinh Khanh Nguyen SAVANNAH – Tinh Khanh Nguyen, 87, died at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Vietnam he had lived in Savannah since 1991. Tinh Khanh Nguyen Vincente struggled religiously and militarily throughout his life to finally and successfully bring his whole family to the shore of freedom we call "America". In his own words before he begins his eternal journey, at the age of 87 he said "I am successful and well pleased with my life". At an early age he dedicated his life and studies to religious seminary, but his true calling w ...
Zita Mae Hooker SEP 29, 1918 - MAY 22, 2008
Zita Mae Hooker SAVANNAH - Zita Mae Hooker entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA after a short illness. "Zu" as she was known to friends and family was born on Sept. 29, 1918 in Sylvania, GA, in Screven County, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ottis Brant, the oldest of 3 children. Zita Mae was a long time employee of Fines of Savannah and retired from Strachan Shipping Co. after eighteen years of loyal service as the switchboard operator. She was a member of the Women's Propeller Club of Savannah where she was past president and Woman of the Year. Zita Mae was ...
Kathryn Beth Henseler OCT 16, 1953 - MAY 22, 2008
Kathryn Beth Herbst Henseler, 54, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Winneconne, Wisconsin and formerly of Williamsburg, Virginia. She was very active at St. Bede's Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Virginia where she was a founding member of the Greeter's Program. She was also active in the Meals on Wheels program in Williamsburg where she served as Treasurer and also President. She was also a volunteer for the FISH food pantry. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Larry Henseler, of Savannah, two brothers, Tom Herbst, of Omro, Wisconsin, and Paul Herb ...
Alice Cook Moody SEP 23, 1918 - MAY 22, 2008
Savannah- Alice Cook Moody, 89, passed away May 22, 2008 after a very short illness. She was born September 23, 1918 in Jefferson County, Kansas. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO in 1940, and married Dr. Kenneth H. Moody in 1941. In 1959, they moved to Libertyville, IL. She was employed by Condell Hospital in Libertyville. After she retired in 1975, she became active in many areas – a member of St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville, member of the Libertyville Women's Club, member of the Condell Auxiliary, member of PEO Sisterhood, voluntee ...
Marjorie Salamankas MAY 06, 1915 - MAY 22, 2008
MARJORIE SALAMANKAS Marjorie Salamankas 93, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Salamankas was born and raised in New York, New York and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Mrs. Salamankas was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Joseph Salamankas. Surviving are; her daughter, MaryAnn Rounds and husband Robert of Virginia, her son, John Salamankas and wife Rebecca of Rincon, her son, Peter Salamankas of Savannah, her brother, Emil Valdes of New York, her grandchildren, Jaime Thompson of ...
Anne Marie Spell FEB 11, 1963 - MAY 21, 2008
Savannah- Anne Marie Minor Spell, 45, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The native and life long resident of Savannah was a fifth generation, 1981 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and a 1985 graduate of Georgia Southern where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority . Anne Marie was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a member of the Daughters of Ireland. She was preceded in death by her father, William Minor; mother, Mary Anne Summerlin Murphy and step-father, William Murphy. Survivors include her husband, Frank Spell, Jr.; children, Joseph and Rachel Spell, all of Sav ...
Betty Leetha Finley MAY 16, 1926 - MAY 20, 2008
Betty Leatha Finley, 82, passed away May 20, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness. She was a member of Wildwood Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. "Dub" Finley, sons, Douglas Calvin Finley, and Royce Mitchell Finley. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William C. Finley, Sr. and Peggy, of Richmond Hill, daughter and son-in-law, Deborah A. Mueller and Larry, of Guyton, brother, James Thornburg, sisters, Ruth Maddox and Geraldine Phillips and her husband Charles, eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren, "Mema' ...
Charles Neill Smith SEP 01, 1934 - MAY 19, 2008
Charles Neill Smith Sr. Sept 1, 1934 - May 19, 2008 He was a long time resident of Savannah and more recently of Saint Mary's, Georgia. Neill was the eldest son, born in Columbus, Georgia to Charlie Mac and Kathleen Smith. He graduated high school in Cuthbert, Georgia in 1953 and later worked for many years at the AMF and Victory Bowling Lanes in Savannah and assisted with the Junior Bowling Association. He is survived by his sister Fay Duty of Saint Mary's, GA; brother Ray Smith and his wife Gisela of Marietta, GA; youngest son Jeff Smith; eldest son Chuck Smith; daughter-in-law Linda; grand ...
Marianna H Sugden DEC 01, 1911 - MAY 19, 2008
MARIANNA H. SUGDEN Marianna H. Sugden 96, died Monday, May 19, 2008 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Mrs. Sugden was a native of Gainesville, Florida and was raised in Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Sugden was a longtime resident of Savannah. She taught second grade at the Isle of Hope School for many years and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Sugden was preceded in death by her husband Harry Sugden Sr. Surviving are her sons, Harry Sugden Jr. and wife Sandra S. of Doylestown, Pa., and Kenneth P. Sugden and wife Dorothy A.of Winston Salem, NC. Also surviving are her two grandchildren, Kenn ...
Chris Penn Wilburn FEB 20, 1951 - MAY 18, 2008
Savannah- Chris Penn Wilburn, 57, died Sunday, May 18, at his residence. He was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, to W.D. and Rebecca Wilburn. Chris was a graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg and the Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the Employee Assistance Coordinator for the City of Savannah for 16 years. Chris used his own unique brand of care, humor, and patience to counsel City employees enduring physical, financial, mental and emotional struggles. A polio survivor, Chris was a source of strength for police officers, firefighters, and many of the ...
Helen M. Szantay JUN 18, 1910 - MAY 18, 2008
SAVANNAH – Helen Meszar Szantay, age 97, died May 18, 2008. The Lake County, IN native was one of seven children born to Frank and Julia Labois Meszar. She received her Masters degree in Education and was a school teacher for over forty years. A longtime resident of Savannah, Mrs. Szantay was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Szantay, her brother, Brig. General Frank Meszar and her sister, Maj. Marjorie Meszar. She is survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at St. John's Episcopa ...
Roger Alan Halstead JUL 21, 1960 - MAY 18, 2008
Roger Alan Halstead, 47, passed into eternal life on May 18, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Halstead attended Charles Herty, Myers Middle School and Bradwell Institute before joining the United States Navy where he served for four years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Halstead is survived by his mother, Erlene Stokes Halstead of Midway; sister, Gail Halstead Case of Savannah; brother, John Lamar Halstead of Quan Dong Provence, China; nieces, Laura Case Wiley and Dr. Carla Case McCorvey; great niece, Amelia McCorvey and great nephews, Cameron Wiley, Grant Wiley ...
Rhena Burns Wright - MAY 17, 2008
Rhena Burns Wright SAVANNAH – Rhena Burns Wright died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Southland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Peachtree City. A native of Screven County, she lived in Savannah for most of her life. Mrs. Wright was a member of Calvary in Savannah where she was a member of the Invincible Sunday School Class and was active in the Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers where she served as chaplain for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, George C. Wright, her so ...
Mary Stephens McGehee JAN 30, 1918 - MAY 16, 2008
Mary Stephens McGehee SAVANNAH – Mary S. McGehee, 90, passed away at Savannah Square on Friday, May 16, 2008. Born Mary Louise Stephens on January 30, 1918 in Gurdon, AR, she was the fifth child of Emma Cannon Stephens and Robert Stokley Stephens. She graduated from Gurdon High School and Henderson State Teachers College, in Arkadelphia, AR, and was voted Class Sweetheart at Henderson State in 1938. Mary completed a summer course at the Pasadena Play House in Pasadena, CA and later successfully auditioned for Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Mary taught for three years in Arkansas high schools. ...
John O. "Jack" McNamara, Jr. AUG 14, 1927 - MAY 16, 2008
John O. "Jack" McNamara, Jr., 80 of Savannah, died peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2008. Mr. McNamara was born in Daytona Beach, FL on August 14, 1927 to John and Rose McNamara. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II and received his formal education from the University of Colorado. Jack was a Consulting Structural Engineer. He was a member of the Hibernian Society of Savannah. He enjoyed sailing, woodcarving and model railroading. Mr. McNamara was preceded in death by his late uncle, Monsignor Timothy James McNamara. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 year ...
Lyndon Thomas Walker MAR 12, 1922 - MAY 14, 2008
Lyndon Thomas Walker, 86, died May 14, 2008 at Hospice House after a short but dignified battle with pancreatic cancer. Lyndon has been a Savannah resident since the age of four and attended Commercial High School. He joined the Navy in 1942 and was stationed in the South Pacific at Guadal Canal where he serviced aircraft from the carriers as they pushed up the Solomon Isles in World War II. After his stent in the Navy, Lyndon joined the Air National Guard as a Flight Engineer. He retired in 1971 after logging slightly more than 9000 flight hours. While Lyndon flew the world over in his career ...
Paul Warren Simpson JUL 11, 1920 - MAY 14, 2008
P. WARREN SIMPSON P. Warren Simpson, 87 beloved husband of Lynne Berry died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 after a short illness. Mr. Simpson was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He was a talented musician specializing in trumpet. Warren graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1942. He served in Germany with the United States Army during World War II. He was a prisoner of war in Germany. Warren served with the United States Foreign Service, the United States Information Agency as a cultural attaché in Indonesia, Spain, Romania, Viet Nam, Nigeria and Venezuela. Warren retired to The Land ...
Paul William Butrym JUN 07, 1958 - MAY 14, 2008
Tybee Island- Mr. Paul William Butrym, 49, died, Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Paul was a native of Worcester, Massachusetts where he attended St. Mary's and Worcester Voke. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp for six years, which he used later in life when he became a personal trainer. Paul worked with his clients on bodybuilding and discipline. He moved to Tybee Island seven years ago and in 2006 he began the Sunrise Boot Camp. He was a great father and had a great will in helping everyone he met become stronger, honest and independent individuals. People looked up to him for his big heart and str ...
Paul William Hylbert NOV 08, 1920 - MAY 12, 2008
Paul William Hylbert SAVANNAH – Paul William Hylbert died Monday, May 12, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Paul was born in Burning Springs, WV, on November 8, 1920, to Christine and Clarence Hylbert. He attended Grade School and High School in Parkersburg, WV where he played Basketball and was a member of the Parkersburg High School Marching Band. He attended Denison University in Granville, OH where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. In 1942 he was employed by the F.B.I. in Washington, D.C. where he obtained a B.A. in Accounting from South Eastern University in night school. He ...
Ellen Strozzo Mathews JAN 16, 1927 - MAY 12, 2008
Ellen Strozzo Mathews, age 81, died May 12, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. The second daughter of Fortunato and Maria Strozzo, she grew up in a large loving family of seven brothers and sisters in Brooklet, Georgia. She moved to Savannah to attend Draughon's Business College, and it was there she met her husband of 43 years, the late Joseph C. "DeDi" Mathews. Mrs. Mathews was a supportive wife and a devoted mother of two children. She was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for over fifty years and a member of the Savannah Italian Club. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-l ...
Patrick Joseph McBride NOV 02, 1957 - MAY 11, 2008
Patrick Joseph McBride, 50, died Sunday, May 11, 2008. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah attended H.V. Jenkins High School. He had been a D.J. for many years working as an independent contractor. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was an avid antique car enthusiast. Surviving are his mother, Mary Frances McBride, two brothers, James E. McBride, Jr., and his wife, Karen, of Savannah, and Frank S. McBride and his wife, Natasha of Jacksonville. He is also survived by his nephews, Shawn Joseph McBride, Christian Joseph McBride, Charles ...
Robert Frederick Savadge JUN 11, 1934 - MAY 09, 2008
Mr. Savadge, who was younger than he looked, left us to be with the Lord on May 9, 2008 after a lengthy illness. At the time of his death, Mr. Savadge was under the kind and capable care of Hospice Savannah. A son, Robert, two grandsons, Brian and Patrick, two step-grandsons, Michael McGuire and Mark Rich, step great-grandson Harrison Buchanan, a daughter-in-law and caregiver, Janet, niece and godchild, Joann, and two brothers, Edgar and Jes, survive him. Mr. Savadge's wife, Theresa, predeceased him in 2001. A resident of Savannah, Mr. Savadge had been a government planning-analysis specialist ...