Obituaries
Ruby Catherine Hunt Harris JUL 20, 1938 - APR 21, 2008
Ruby Catherine Smith Hunt Harris, 68, was called home Monday, April 21, 2008. She was born July 20, 1939 in Horry County, South Carolina and lived most of her life in Savannah. She was of the Baptist faith. She celebrated life and enjoyed cooking and being with her family. She was a mom to many neighborhood children who loved her as their own mother. She was the daughter of Thurman and Eva Smith of Hemingway, South Carolina who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Roscoe Smith and Charlie Smith. She is survived by her husband, Alton A. Harris, three daughters, ...
Thomas C. Crumbley JUL 12, 1931 - APR 20, 2008
Savannah-Thomas Carlton Crumbley died April 20, 2008 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah on July 12, 1931 to the late J.C. and Maude Mallard Crumbley. Mr. Crumbley was educated in the Savannah public schools and graduated from the Georgia Military Academy. He is an alumnus of Georgia Tech, where he earned a degree in Engineering and also the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy, where he earned a B.S. in Pharmacy. He was a registered Pharmacist and served as Vice President of Crumbley's Pharmacies, Inc. He practiced Pharmacy for many years in Savannah. Mr. Crumbley saw active duty ...
James H. Nettles NOV 08, 1918 - APR 19, 2008
James Harold Nettles 1918 – 2008 James Nettles, also known as Jim or Harold, died peacefully after an extended illness on April 19, 2008, while under the loving care of his family and Hospice Savannah on Eisenhower Drive. Born in Switzerland, South Carolina, as the youngest of eight, he was graduated from Ridgeland High School in 1936 and attended Furman University on a football scholarship. Jim gained experience through work in the Civilian Conservation Corp, Southeastern Shipbuilding Co, and service in the US Navy before starting his own business, Metal Equipment Company, in 1946. Under his ...
Lawson A. Jackson, Sr. OCT 24, 1929 - APR 19, 2008
Savannah-Mr. Jackson, 78, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died in Savannah, GA on April 19, 2008. Lawson was born October 24, 1929 in Vance County, NC to the late Lonnie and Ella Duncan Jackson. He was preceded in death by brothers, Martin and Sammy and sister, Margaret. He is survived by daughter, Terri Wease Matt of Savannah, GA; son, Alan Jackson, Jr., M.D. of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jamie Lindley of Savannah, GA; brother, Malcolm Jackson Amelia of Charlotte, NC and 9 nephews and 4 nieces. Lawson was a graduate of Henderson High School and East Carolina College University. He se ...
Robert F. Rohdenburg MAY 06, 1929 - APR 18, 2008
Robert F. Rohdenburg, age 78 passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home in Savannah surrounded by his family. He lost his 4 year battle with Renal Cell Cancer. Born on May 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL, Mr. Rohdenburg was the son of the late Frank & Mildred Rohdenburg. Bob was a Korean Conflict Veteran and a devoted husband and father to his wife and children. He loved spending time enjoying the outdoors with his family whether it was at the lake boating and fishing or in the RV with his wife traveling to visit the children. He will truly be missed! You will be in our hearts always Dad. "Fix ...
James D. Webb NOV 03, 1927 - APR 18, 2008
Lt. Col. James D. Webb, USAF Ret. SAVANNAH, GA. James Donald Webb, Lt. Col. USAF, Retired, died on April 18th, 2008 at the home of his son Gary in the care of Odyssey Health Care and Comfort Keeper after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 80 years old. James was born in Pendergrass, Georgia on November 3rd, 1927. He is preceded in death by his parents Roy Roscoe and Callie Mae Allison Webb, a brother, Edward Webb and a sister Evelyn McGee. Upon graduation from Winder Barrow High School he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and was stationed with the occupational troops in Okinawa, Japan. He r ...
Robert C. Martin OCT 11, 1930 - APR 17, 2008
Robert C. "Bob" Martin Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army, Ret. Tybee Island- Mr. Robert C. "Bob" Martin, 77, died Thursday, April 17, 2008 at his home under the care of Odyssey Healthcare Hospice. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Benedictine Military School and served in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for over 23 years. He wore every stripe from Private to Chief Warrant Officer, 4th Class and was awarded numerous decorations, including the Bronze Star. During his career, he served outside of the United States for 19 years, lived in many different countries and completed three tours of Viet Nam. He ...
Gloria Ana Martin MAY 25, 1919 - APR 15, 2008
Gloria Ana Martin, 88, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Martin was born in Cuba on May 25, 1919, the daughter of the late Ralph and Gloria de Zaldo. Gloria was raised in France and ultimately came to the United States through New York. She used her knowledge in the languages of Spanish and French as an interpreter throughout her life. She was a volunteer with the Pink Lady Auxiliary for 25 years at St. Josephs Hospital and was a longtime member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church where she was active in the Fellowship Class. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husba ...
Georgia Tippins Stafford SEP 26, 1917 - APR 15, 2008
Savannah- Georgia Tippins Stafford, 90, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at her home. She was born in Daisy, Georgia, daughter of the late William and Gertrude Singletary Tippins and Myrtle Johnson Tippins. She lived in Savannah most of her life and was a homemaker. Mrs. Stafford was a charter member of Whitefield United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women. Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Durward Stafford of Savannah; son, Ronald Stafford of Claxton; daughter and son-in-law, Kaye Stafford Martin and Jimmy Martin of Savannah; four grandchildren, Matt Martin and his ...
Jacqueline G. Jacobs APR 28, 1922 - APR 13, 2008
Jacqueline Grangier Jacobs, 85 died Sunday April 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon D. Jacobs. Survivors include her three children; Paul D. Jacobs, Gerald Jacobs, and Harry V. Jacobs, her daughters-in-law, Patricia Jacobs and Geri Jacobs. Also surviving her grandchildren; Susan Arnold, Bryan Jacobs, Andrew Jacobs, step-grandchild, Catherine Cooper, Jason Jacobs, Wesley Jacobs, Daniel Jacobs, and Amanda Jacobs. She is loved and will be missed very much by her family. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, ...
Daniel Russell Bruno AUG 04, 1927 - APR 12, 2008
Daniel Russell Bruno, affectionately known to his family as BB, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2008. He passed away in Savannah Georgia where he lived for many years. Dan as the youngest child born to Vincent and Angela Bruno on March 4, 1927 in Pensacola, Florida. He was educated in the catholic school system and was a graduate of Catholic High School, Pensacola. He joined the Navy in 1944 and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII on the USS Gary DE326. After discharge from the Navy, Dan attended College at the University of Florida and graduated from Tulane Universi ...
William Jordan Hutton DEC 15, 1926 - APR 12, 2008
WILLIAM JORDAN HUTTON William Jordan Hutton, 81 of Savannah, died peacefully at Hospice Savannah on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Born in Palmyra, NJ on December 15, 1926, son of the late W. Frank and Mable K. Hutton, Will grew up in Springfield, MA. He served in the United States Navy in WWII from 1943-45 in both the European and Pacific theaters. Upon discharge he attended Brown University and was a member of the Class of 51. Will Spent many years in petrochemical sales as an account executive, while living in New Jersey, Long Island, NY and Dallas, TX. He was a member of the Jersey Chemist Club ...
Mary Thomas JAN 14, 1924 - APR 11, 2008
Mary K. Thomas Mary K. Thomas, 84, passed away from cancer on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. She was born January 14, 1924 in New York City and had lived in Savannah since 1954. She worked for a number of years at Union Camp and later at Memorial Medical Center until her retirement in 1989. Ms. Thomas, aka "Miss Mary" too many of her friends, became active in producing estate sales for numerous friends and clients. Her "Mover & Shaker" ads attracted a loyal following of repeat customers. Other interests included being an avid gardner, a lover of good books, a giver of gifts, a ...
Sarah Floyd Bostwick - APR 11, 2008
Statesboro – Sarah "Sally" Floyd Bostwick our beloved mother, passed away April 11, 2008 at her home in Bulloch County after an extended illness under the loving care of her children and Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late, James Boog and Sarah Smith Floyd. Sally was a graduate of Savannah High School. She was a lifelong resident of Tybee Island, having just recently moved to Bulloch County to be with her children. In her earlier years, she was an avid and successful equestrian. Sally was a naturalist like her father and an expert Gardner. Sally was a member o ...
Virginia Elkins Letchworth FEB 22, 1923 - APR 11, 2008
VIRGINIA ELKINS LETCHWORTH Virginia Elkins Letchworth born February 22, 1923 and went to be with our Lord on April 11, 2008. She was predeceased by the love of her life Herman R. Letchworth, Sr. Mrs. Letchworth was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Mrs. Letchworth was a Deacon and active member of the New Day Fellowship Church formerly Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Joy Winskie Louie, Roger Letchworth, Jr. Liz, Chuck Letchworth Nancy, Debra Hathaway David; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; her sister, Ann Newham, her brother, Bennett Elkins a ...
Hunter Leaf, Jr. JUL 20, 1926 - APR 10, 2008
Hunter Leaf, Jr., 81, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Staten Island, New York and lived most of his adult life in Savannah. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church where he was a member of the Adult Choir for many years. He was the former owner of Beverage Sales Co, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanne K. Leaf, and his sister, Nancy Wolfe, other family members include his children Hunter Leaf, III, Joyce Ann, Jan Jenkins, late husband, Randy, Harry Leaf, late wife, Cathy, Kathy Leaf, and Karen Otto, Terry. His grandchildren, Chris Jenki ...
Martha P. Horst AUG 15, 1933 - APR 10, 2008
Martha Parker Horst SAVANNAH – Mrs. Martha Parker Horst, 74, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home. Martha was born on August 15, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Savannah in 1956 where she was a loving, caring and supportive mother to her children and grandchildren. Her greatest loves were her family, playing cards, great jokes and college football, especially Alabama and Georgia. The words "Roll Tide" and "Go Dawgs" were frequently heard in Martha's home during football season. Martha was preceded in death by her pare ...
James P. Horn AUG 17, 1928 - APR 09, 2008
Savannah-James Paul Horn, 79, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Horn was born in Johnston, PA on August 17, 1928, the son of the late James A. and Catherine Horn. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated in 1951 from Lehigh University with a B.S. in Accounting. In 1955 he received his certification as a C.P.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Horn dedicated 29 years to his career with the shipping industry, retiring in 1991 from Reefer Express Lines as its President and C.E.O. Mr. Horn is survived by his loving ...
William A. Binns JUL 21, 1927 - APR 09, 2008
William Arthur Binns SAVANNAH – William Arthur Binns, 80, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at his home on Isle of Hope. Mr. Binns was a native and longtime resident of Savannah. He graduated from Georgia Tech after serving in the Navy and retired from Union Camp Corporation after forty-one years of service. Mr. Binns was recognized as a leader in the Savannah community and as a volunteer both at the state and local levels. He served as president of the Georgia Forestry Association, the Exchange Club of Savannah and the Coastal Empire Fair; was a member of the board of directors of the Jenkins' B ...
Frank Howard Stephens, Sr. OCT 31, 1930 - APR 09, 2008
Frank Howard Stephens, Sr. SAVANNAH – Frank Howard Stephens, Sr. died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Hospice House. He served his country with the 117th Air National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Stephens retired from Southern Bell after thirty-nine years of service. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for many years. Frank is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Vera Davis Stephens; two sons, Frank H. Stephens, Jr. and his wife, Bobbie, of Thunderbolt, GA and C. Barry Stephens of Macon, GA; and a daughter, Nancy S. Heath and her husband, Herbert, of Bluffton, SC. He has sev ...
Carolyn Bowden Mueller APR 04, 1921 - APR 08, 2008
Savannah, Georgia - Carolyn Bowden Mueller, 87, died April 8, 2008 at Summer Breeze on Wilmington Island. She was born in Union City, Tennessee, daughter of the late Jefferson and Rose Bryson Bowden. After completing high school, she graduated from secretarial school and worked in civil service with the United States Air Force Europe USAFE as executive secretary, retiring with over 50 years of service. She was a world traveler and Bronze Life Master Bridge Player and currently working on her Silver Life Master. Surviving are her brother, Hugh Bowden of Newton, AL; sister, Helen Rose Merryman o ...
George Bernard Little, Jr DEC 10, 1923 - APR 07, 2008
GEORGE BERNARD LITTLE, JR. George Bernard Little, Jr. 84, died Monday, April 07, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Little was a native and longtime resident of Savannah. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1941. He was retired from Havertys after many years of service. Mr. Little was a veteran of United States Navy serving in both WWII and the Korean War. He was a member St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, the St. Patrick Parade Committee and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Little loved to work in his shop and "Cut the Fool." Mr. Little was preceded in death by his parents, Georg ...
Tony Craig Petrea, Jr. JAN 28, 1980 - APR 06, 2008
Tony Craig Petrea, Jr., 28, died April 6, 2008 at Henry County Medical Center in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. Tony was a 1998 graduate of Benedictine Military Academy and received a B.A. degree and a Master's degree from Georgia Southern University and was currently employed by American Family Life Assurance Company AFLAC. He was a member of Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Tony was a former Boy Scout and loved baseball, having attended the first World Series ever played in Atlanta in 1991. He was preceded in death by his paternal gra ...
Angela Pomykala APR 20, 1961 - APR 06, 2008
Angela Pomykala Savannah- Angela Pomykala, 46, passed away at her home on Saturday April 5, 2008. She was the daughter of Jewel Goethe Pomykala and the late Raymond A. Pomykala both of Savannah. Angela, a lifetime resident of Savannah, graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. She was a recipient of the Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities and an active member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She began her career at Mercer Middle School and Savannah Christian Academy as a teacher before taking a position with Union Camp's Chemical Division, later to become Internat ...
Charles Scarboro MAR 16, 1933 - APR 05, 2008
SAVANNAH – Charles Dean Scarboro, 75, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at his home. He retired from Union Camp Corporation after 32 years. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jean C. Scarboro of Savannah; daughter and her husband, Sheila & Hank Hankinson of Bluffton; son and his wife, Terrell & Edwina Scarboro of Savannah and grandchildren, Bailey & Reese Scarboro and Josh Hankinson. A Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. ...
Dennis Randolph Ayala NOV 20, 1957 - APR 05, 2008
Dennis Randolph Ayala Dennis Randolph Ayala, 50, of Savannah, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 20, 1957. Dennis was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife. Mr. Ayala attended public schools in Chatham County and worked in several specialty shops as a certified mechanic. Several years ago, Dennis and Kathy Ayala became the owner/operators of their own business, Crossroads Lube and Auto Repair, located at the corner of Waters Avenue and Montgomery Crossroads. An avid reader of histor ...
Michael Lynn Sherrill MAR 11, 1953 - APR 05, 2008
Savannah, GA-Michael Lynn Sherrill, 55, died April 5, 2008 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Sherrill, formerly of Louisville, KY moved to Savannah in 1982, where he became a successful businessman of Savannah Sleep Shop/Sit-N-Sleep furniture store for over 25 years. Mike made numerous friends and created a large extended family along the way. He will be truly missed by all. Mr. Sherrill is survived by his former wife, Deborah Sherrill; daughter, Dacia Sherrill; son, Brandon Sherrill of Louisville, KY; extended family, Nicholas "Gary" Javo, Sherry Pittman Lee, Perla Vasquez, Jasmine Vasquez ...
Raymond Earle Davis, Jr. JUN 07, 1929 - APR 04, 2008
Raymond Earl Davis, Jr. Son of Raymond E. Davis, Sr. and Evelyn Jepson Davis and a founder with them of Columbia Wilbert Burial Vault Company. He was an honor graduate of Brookland Cayce High School and the University of South Carolina. He joined the Lutheran Church in his teen years and was a 1951 graduate of The Lutheran Theological Seminary and studied at the Hartford Seminary Foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Rachel Rawls Davis, two loving and caring daughters and their supportive husbands, Ruth and David Smith and Robin and Robbie Thiele. He w ...