Obituaries
Alton "Bubba" Auther Harris AUG 30, 1946 - JUL 25, 2008
Alton "Bubba" Author Harris, 61, was called home on Friday, July 25, 2008. Mr. Harris was born on August 30, 1946 in Americus, GA, the son of the late Lee and Martha Harris. Alton served his country in the United States Army. He was of Baptist faith and an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of thirty-one years, Ruby C. Hunt Harris and brothers, Robert and David Harris. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra H. Cantey, Susan Marie Hunt and Stephanie "Cindy" H. Bryant and her husband Jay; son, Steven L. Hunt and adopted son, Mark Welch; sister ...
Henry LeGrande Lovett, III JUL 22, 1953 - JUL 25, 2008
Henry L. Lovett, III Henry L. Lovett, III, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia from a brief illness. Born July 22, 1953, he was 55 years old. Mr. Lovett, son of the late Henry L. Lovett, Jr. and Margaret Meadows Lovett was born in York, Pennsylvania and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by two children, Henry L. Lovett, IV and Rebecca A. Lovett, both of Savannah, Georgia; his sister, Mrs. Mary L. Pendexter of Hampton, Georgia; niece, Marlina E. Lovett of Kennesaw, Georgia; nephew, James David Lovett of Kennesaw, Georgia and niece Julia A. Pendexter of Hampton, Geor ...
Morgan James "Jay" Wilbur MAR 14, 1946 - JUL 24, 2008
Morgan James "Jay" Wilbur, III, 62, died July 24, 2008 at Candler Hospital from an aortic aneurysm. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Morgan James Wilbur, Jr. and Lily Agnes Paige Wilbur. The lifelong resident was a graduate of Jenkins High School and the University of Georgia. Mr. Wilbur was an Investment Banker with Rainmaker International. He was a member of the Catholic Faith, United States Army Veteran and a member of the First City Club. Mr. Wilbur was a contributing member to the Telfair Museum of Art. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Valdes Wilbur of Thunderbolt, GA; son, Morg ...
Agnes B. Munn FEB 28, 1919 - JUL 24, 2008
Agnes Brightwell Munn, 89, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Agnes was a native of Thomasville, GA and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was born on February 28, 1919, the daughter of the late John and Mattie Brightwell. She worked on the WPA Work Project Administration in the 1930's. She was employed at Union Camp in the bag-making department. Agnes in later years retired from the nursing profession. She was a member of Burkhalter Baptist Church in Savannah. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert L. Walters. She is s ...
John William Hendrix, Sr. DEC 06, 1931 - JUL 24, 2008
John W. Hendrix, Sr. SAVANNAH – John W. Hendrix, Sr., age 76, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 24, 2008. The Jasper, Georgia native had lived in Savannah since 1960. He graduated from the University of Georgia prior to joining the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He served in the Judge Advocate General's Office while serving in Germany and after his discharge he graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 1958. Mr. Hendrix was a member of the Georgia Bar Association and practiced law in Savannah since 1960. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Clint ...
Jenny Logan JUL 14, 1919 - JUL 24, 2008
Jenny "Jane" Bignault Logan, was born July 14, 1919, passed into eternal rest Thursday July 24, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Jenny was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Logan, Sr., father, Georges Bignault, Sr., mother, Juliet Eulenberg, brothers, Georges, Jr., Francis Bignault, and Henri Bignault. Jenny was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, GA. She and her family were members of St. Michael's Episcopal Church for many years and later became a member of St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church. Jenny had a zest for life and loved shopping. Jenny started out working for the S ...
George Thomas Adams SEP 16, 1916 - JUL 24, 2008
George Thomas Adams, 91, died July 24, 2008 at Savannah Cottage. He was born in Montgomery County, Georgia son of the late Lanier Scott Adams and Mary Jane Clements Adams. He was reared in Montgomery County and moved to Savannah in 1953. Mr. Adams was a ship builder and worked for Diamond Construction for over 21 years. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Adams. Surviving are his wife, Arlene Davis Adams of Savannah; daughter, Claudette Adams Stroud of Savannah; grandchildren, Teresa Rawlinson ...
Faye Sanders Davis JAN 26, 1937 - JUL 22, 2008
Faye Anderson Sanders Davis, 71, died Tuesday, July 23, 2008 at Hospice Savannah after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Lyons, Georgia on January 26, 1937 and was graduated from Savannah High School in 1954. Faye was employed by Southern Bell Telephone while her husband served overseas in the Navy, then she settled down to raise her family. After her children were all in school, she worked at the Town Hall of Hardeeville for a while, then began a career with the United States Postal Service. Faye retired from the Postal Service in 1997. After her retirement she discovered the jo ...
James F. Tessanne JAN 18, 1938 - JUL 21, 2008
James F. Tessanne, 70, died Monday, July 21, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Tessanne was born in Canton, OH on January 18, 1938, the son of the late Arthur and Marie Tessanne. James was a graduate of Ohio State University. During the time of his formal education he was also beginning his military career in the United States Air Force of which he retired after thirty-one years as Master Sergeant. During his military tenure he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his retirement he began his second career at Gulfstream where he served for twenty-two years, retiring as a Senior Inspector. While at ...
Logan B. Dixon, Jr. SEP 28, 1923 - JUL 21, 2008
Logan B. Dixon, Jr., 84, died Monday, July 21, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Dixon, a native of Savannah was born on September 28, 1923, the son of the late Logan B. and Minnie L. Dixon. He was a graduate of Savannah High School afterward attending Armstrong Junior College. Upon graduating from Armstrong Logan enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Europe during World War II. After completing his three years of active duty, he continued his formal education at Georgia Tech graduating with honors and earning his Architectural degree. He also continued his military career in the A ...
Maurice Goslee APR 06, 1917 - JUL 21, 2008
Maurice Goslee passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the age of 91. Mr. Goslee was born in Savannah on April 6, 1917, the son of the late Maurice and Ella Goslee. He was a 1933 graduate of Savannah High School afterward attending The Citadel in Charleston, SC. After receiving his formal education, Maurice volunteered for the United States Army. He was stationed in Italy during World War II working with the Army Medical Corps for two years ultimately being Honorably Discharged as a Captain. Maurice worked at the GA Ports Authority where he retired after 22 years of service. He was a Communic ...
Charles J. Lyon, Sr. JUN 27, 1926 - JUL 17, 2008
Charles J. Lyon, Sr., 82. passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah on Thursday July 17, 2008. Charles was born June 27, 1926 in Nanterre, France. His parents, Theodore Crane Lyon and Angel Marcelle Roy Lyon met in France during WW I. The family returned to their Savannah home in 1929. Charles served in the United States Army in WWII. He was a Sgt. 1st class with the 48th Armored Division Medical Unit. As a combat leader, he received both a combat infantry badge and a Berlin occupation patch. After the war, Charles continued military services in the National Guard with the 48th Medical Divisi ...
Randolph Earl Gould, Jr. APR 10, 1922 - JUL 16, 2008
Randolph Earl Gould, Jr., Baxley/Savannah, Randolph Earl Gould, Jr., 86 died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center following a short illness. He was a native of Savannah, GA living in Baxley for the past six years. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company after 39 years of service. He was known and loved by all as "PaPa". He loved Nascar, Braves games, and boiled crabs. Spending time with his family and reminiscing with old friends was his favorite pastime. He is survived by his wif ...
William Felton Linderman AUG 29, 1920 - JUL 15, 2008
William Felton Linderman, 87 died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Tara at Thunderbolt. The Savannah native was a member of St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 44 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 36. He is survived by his niece, Sabra Kelly, of Savannah, nephew, Thomas White, of Savannah, sister, Gwenelle Philips, of Savannah, niece, Donna Vaughn, of Savannah. step-daughter, Candace Spivey and her husband James, of Savannah, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Robert and Virgi ...
Adam Keith Newman, Jr. OCT 22, 1992 - JUL 14, 2008
Savannah- Adam Keith Newman, Jr., 15, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at Memorial Health Medical Center. He was a native of Savannah and student at Coastal Middle School. Adam was a member of the Chorus at school and a team member of Savannah Heat Baseball. He enjoyed his independence, lived life to the fullest and made friends everywhere he went. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Adam, "We love you bigger than the world" Survivors include his father and other mother Adam & Karen Newman; mother, Stacey Newman; brothers and sisters, Amy, Caleb, Kole, Alexis, Aaliyah, Leelyn and Misty; ...
Norman Brassler AUG 01, 1911 - JUL 14, 2008
Norman Brassler SAVANNAH, GA – Norman Brassler, age 96, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Hospice House in Savannah, GA. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY. After spending several years in private schools in Germany and Switzerland, he graduated from Irving School in Tarrytown, NY before entering Princeton University. He graduated in 1933 and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation he joined the Chemical Bank in New York and received an M.B.A. from New York University in 1939. He spent most of his business career with New Jersey Bank and Trust in Patterson, NJ and became Chief Execu ...
Billie Jean Tipton FEB 05, 1940 - JUL 13, 2008
BILLIE JEAN TIPTON " Meh Meh" Savannah-Billie Jean Tipton, 68, had her final eternal transition, Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at Memorial Health University with Hospice of Savannah, Inc., surrounded by her loving and devoted family and a close friend. Mrs. Tipton is survived by her loving husband of nearly 45 years Retired Sgt. Major Ruck Tipton Jr., eldest daughter Tanya D. Brown, youngest daughter La'Dhana T. Brown; granddaughters Toni C. Wesley, Te'ca M. Tipton a grandson; Darrin K. Brown Jr. and great granddaughter; Aurielle M. Wesley; eight brothers and sisters, Retired ...
Mary M. Wise MAY 27, 1937 - JUL 13, 2008
MARY M. "MRS. MARY" WISE Mary M. "Mrs. Mary" Wise 71, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Mary was a native of Nancy, Kentucky and a resident of Savannah since 1962. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church. Surviving are, her husband, Hollis Wise of Savannah, her son, Barry Wise of Jacksonville, Florida, her sister, Virginia Shepperd and her brother, Coyle Wilson, Jr. both of Kentucky, her granddaughter, Hope Leigh Wise of Jacksonville, Florida and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funera ...
Frances Blake Hahne DEC 26, 1925 - JUL 13, 2008
Frances Blake Hahne Savannah - Mrs. Frances Blake Hahne 82, passed away Sunday, July 13th, at her home in Savannah surrounded by her entire family. She is a native of Savannah where she spent her entire life. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was retired from Chatham County Courthouse, where she worked for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert E. Blake and John Wilfred Blake, Jr. Mrs. Hahne is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Mr. Francis J. Hahne Jr., of Savannah, GA; one son, Mr. Francis J. Hahne III Penny of TN, two daughters ...
Thomas Ashton Hollingsworth, II JUL 01, 1920 - JUL 13, 2008
Thomas Ashton Hollingsworth, II Savannah- Mr. Thomas Ashton Hollingsworth, II, 88, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Hospice House. Mr. Hollingsworth was a native and life long resident of Savannah. He graduated from Georgia Military Academy and during WWII he served as Lt. Bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was captured and spent two years as a prisoner of war in a German prison camp. Mr. Hollingsworth retired as President of Natrochem after more than thirty years and was a longtime member of the Tybee Historical Society. He was past District Treasurer with the Downtown Rotary Club, volunte ...
Dell B. Yandell OCT 26, 1942 - JUL 12, 2008
Dell B. Yandell SAVANNAH – Dell B. Yandell, age 65, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Sylvania native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She retired from Gulfstream Aerospace and was a longtime faithful employee and member of American Legion, Post 36. She was also Past President of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Dell gave willingly to others, especially her family, never asking for acknowledgement or anything in return. Surviving are three children, Bryan K. Mattingly and girlfriend Misty Irick of Savannah, William S. Mattingly and his wif ...
Nina Mae Martin SEP 12, 1923 - JUL 12, 2008
Nina Mae Barrow Martin, 84, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at her home. Born in Evans County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Beulah Anderson Barrow. She was predeceased by her husband, James F. Martin, Sr. She is survived by her son, J. Floyd Martin, Jr. of Savannah as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Anderson Cemetery in Collins, GA. ...
James Paul Wilson, Jr. - JUL 10, 2008
James Paul Wilson, Jr., 28, passed away July 10, 2008. James Paul was a native of St. Petersburg, FL and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children James Anthony and Karla Jasmine and his fiancé Karla Emma Morales all of Pinellas Park, FL; parents, Kitty E. Benton of Pinellas Park, FL and James P. Sr. and Kimberlee W. Wilson of Savannah; grandmother Lelia C. Benton of Satellite Beach, FL; brothers Douglas Berkoff of Clearwater, FL, Robert Berkoff of Gainesville, GA, Steven Berkoff of Huntersville, NC and their families; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Memorial Ser ...
Betty J. Leggett JUN 24, 1933 - JUL 10, 2008
Betty J. Leggett, 75, died Thursday, July 10, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Leggett, a native of Savannah was born on June 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Lewyn and Celeste Chester. Betty was a 1951 graduate of Commercial High School. She worked in the medical profession as an Office Manager and Medical Secretary for over fifty years. She was a faithful and longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church, serving the church in various activities, including singing in the church choir and caring for infants in the church nursery for over fifty years. Mrs. Leggett is survived by her loving husband of 56 ...
Merida Cuyler Hendricks DEC 10, 1923 - JUL 09, 2008
Savannah- Merida "M.C." Cuyler Hendricks, 84, peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning, July 9, 2008. He was born December 10, 1923 in Candler County, Georgia, the eldest of two sons born to Charlie & Ida Hendricks. As a young man, he moved to Savannah and graduated from Commercial High School in 1943. He was a very active athlete and played basketball for Savannah High School. He continued to stay active in sports throughout his life. He held all offices in the Savannah Umpires Association, where he umpired many sports for over 30 years. He found the game of golf late in life and be ...
John Ernest Parker NOV 30, 1923 - JUL 08, 2008
John Ernest Parker SAVANNAH – John Ernest Parker, age 84, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Candler Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. He retired from WTOC Television Station in 1985 after many years of service in the advertising department. He was a member of St. Andrews Reformed Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry. Mr. Parker was a member of Ancient Landmark Lodge, F&AM, the Scottish Rite Consistory and the Greeters Unit of Alee Temple of the Shrine. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Americ ...
Louis Franklin Whitfield SEP 22, 1930 - JUL 08, 2008
Marietta - Louis Franklin Whitfield, 77, died July 8, 2008 at Metropolitan Hospice in Marietta. He was born in Clearwater, Florida, son of the late Zack and Mittie Summerlin Cowart. He was reared in Moultrie, Georgia and from there entered the United States Army serving four years during the Korean Conflict. After the Army, Mr. Whitfield served as an Adjudicator for the Veteran's Administration in Atlanta. He was a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Louise Cowart Whitfield of Marietta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Cami Whitfield Freeman and John Freeman o ...
Stokes D. Hooker OCT 05, 1920 - JUL 07, 2008
Stokes D. Hooker SAVANNAH - Stokes D. Hooker passed into eternal rest on July, 7 2008 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Born October 5, 1920 in Clyo, GA, Stokes was a WWII veteran serving with the 30th Infantry Division and saw combat in Europe. He retired from Union Camp Corp. after 40 years of loyal service during which time he never missed a day of work. Stokes was and avid golfer and fisherman and loved his family and will be sorely missed by friends and family. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Zita Mae Brant Hooker, 2 brothers, Presley Hooker and Harvey Hoo ...
John A. Bergman NOV 06, 1920 - JUL 07, 2008
JOHN ALEXANDER BERGMAN, JR John Alexander Bergman Jr., died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 6, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia, the eldest of two sons born to John Alexander and Catherine Josephine Siem Bergman. His great-grandparents, Alexander and Eliza McKenzie, purchased the first two lots offered for sale on Tybee Island and were the only residents living there in the 1870's. John's family moved to Tybee in the early 1920's. He enjoyed an idyllic childhood there, boating to Cockspur Island to picnic with Florence Martus, "The Waving Girl," ...
Clove Patricia Forker DEC 27, 1918 - JUL 06, 2008
Clove Patricia Arnau Forker SAVANNAH – Clove Patricia Arnau Forker died on July 6, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Forker was born on December 7, 1918 in Savannah, GA to Dr. Mirabeau L. Arnau and Clove Brantley of Dublin, GA. She is predeceased by her sister Maudine Arnau Wilson and her brother Thomas Arnau. Clove attended Savannah High School and later graduated from Georgia State College in Milledgeville with a BS degree in 1940. During her college years she met Raymond Anthony Forker of Freeport, Long Island, NY who was attending Georgia Tech and their sixty-seven year love affair began ...