Obituaries
Michael A. Brennan OCT 20, 1951 - JUL 27, 2008
MICHAEL A. BRENNAN Michael A. Brennan, 56, died on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Born October 20, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is missed by his wife, Cissy Brennan, his daughter, Kathleen Brennan of Brooklyn, New York, his father, Allan B. Brennan Anne of Tampa, Florida, his brothers, Patrick Brennan of St. Petersburg, Florida, Christopher Brennan of San Francisco, California and his sister Karin Kelley Tom and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother the late Agnes McCormick Brennan. Celebration of Mike's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2008 at St. Pe ...
Charles Porter Riggins APR 30, 1923 - JUL 27, 2008
CHARLES PORTER "PAT" RIGGINS Charles Porter "Pat" Riggins, 85, died at home surrounded by his family Monday, July 28, 2008 under Hospice Care. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, raised in Blackshear, Georgia and lived in Thunderbolt most of his life. He retired from Erickson's Inc. as vice-president after 52 years and president of Southern Engineers Inc. He was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church and a former elder and clerk of session of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church. He served as alderman of Thunderbolt, Georgia for several terms. He was a member of Acasia Masonic Lodge # 45 ...
Bruce Carlton Garner AUG 21, 1914 - JUL 27, 2008
Bruce C. Garner, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2008. He had been in hospice care since June 2008. He was born in Kansas City to Carl and Dorothy Garner and raised in Branson, Missouri. Following his rural depression era teen years, he graduated from the School of the Ozarks and took employment in material support first with Caterpillar Tractor. He then worked for Stone and Webster spending the war years in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and ultimately retired from Dow Chemical after 17 years in their Plaquemine, Louisiana plant. For the past years, Bruce and his wife, Eleice have been resident ...
Major Samuel Loyde Maxwell OCT 02, 1921 - JUL 27, 2008
Major Samuel Loyde Maxwell Major Samuel Loyde Maxwell, 86, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at his residence under the care of Vista Care Hospice. Major Maxwell was born in Lavonia, Georgia on October 2, 1921 to the late John M. and Bessie Hayes Maxwell. He served in the United States Army for over twenty-two years before his retirement. Major Maxwell served the combat infantry division in the European Theatre during World War II. He received many awards and medals during his career in the United States Army including the Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Bronze Star ...
Mary Hoban Roeder OCT 27, 1911 - JUL 26, 2008
Savannah- Mary Heller Roeder, 96, went to the Lord on July 26, 2008 peacefully at her home. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin she was the daughter of the late Martin and Margaret Conway Hoban. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her late husbands, Dr. Bernard John Heller and Paul Roeder; and a daughter, Carol H. Phelan. She is survived by her daughter, Anne H. Guira Dr. Alex C. Guira of Savannah; and one son, John C. Heller Elizabeth of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, Nine Grandchildren and Thirteen Great-Grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2008, at C ...
Dorothy Walker Rusk APR 13, 1910 - JUL 26, 2008
Dorothy Walker Rusk SAVANNAH – Dorothy Walker Rusk, age 98, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Green Acres Nursing Home in Milledgeville, GA. A native of Screven County, she was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Mrs. Rusk retired from J. C. Penney Co. after many years of service. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Oren C. Rusk, Jr. and Carol Rusk of Atlanta; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann Conneff and Pete Conneff of Savannah; eight grandchildren, Trey Rusk Sheila and Kevin Rusk Tawana of Atlanta; Kim Beckham Scott of Milledgeville, Larry Conneff Vickie, Matthew Conneff Dedee, Patricia Starl ...
Marcia McTeer Erickson FEB 01, 1934 - JUL 26, 2008
Marcia McTeer Erickson SAVANNAH -Marcia McTeer Erickson died at home Saturday, July 26, 2008, under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Savannah, the daughter of the late G.A. McTeer and Wilma Williams McTeer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore W. Erickson. Mrs. Erickson attended Pape School and was a graduate of Savannah High School and the University of Georgia where she earned a degree in childhood education. She taught third grade at Charles Ellis Elementary School for many years. She was the owner of Delta Metals, Inc. and gave generously of her time to many comm ...
Shirley Garfola Brown OCT 29, 1933 - JUL 26, 2008
Shirley Garfola Brown TYBEE ISLAND – Shirley Garfola Brown, age 74, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 29, 1933 in Monessen, PA Shirley moved to Savannah in 1961 and had lived on Tybee Island since 1978. She was a graduate of Monessen High School, Class of 1951, and attended McKeesport School of Nursing in McKeesport, PA. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband of fifty-five years, William R. Brown of Tybee Island; four children, Debra Br ...
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. ...