Obituaries
Charles Edward Harrell, Jr. - MAR 04, 2008
Charles E. Harrell, Jr. Savannah - Charles Edward Harrell, Jr., 77, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Mr. Harrell retired after twenty years of service from the United States Marines with the rank of Master Gunnery Sgt. and was the recipient of a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Fenian Society. He also retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty years of se ...
Jacob Christian Kraft, Jr. FEB 10, 1921 - MAR 04, 2008
Jake Kraft of Lighthouse Point, Tybee Island, a very kind, giving and benevolent man passed from this life on March 4, 2008. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Jake was preceded in death by his wife Addie Haar Kraft and his parents Jacob Christian Kraft, Sr. and Stella Ubele Kraft. He is survived by his sister Carlyn Killian of Charlotte, N.C., his brother Orion Kraft and his wife Faye Kraft of Savannah, and his brother George Kraft of Tybee Island. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, who he treated as his own children. Jake was employed by the U.S. Postal service ...
Euclide Sikes McGowan MAY 11, 1920 - MAR 04, 2008
Euclide Sikes McGowan SAVANNAH - Euclide Sikes McGowan, age 87, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Effingham County Hospital in Springfield, GA. The Collins native lived for most of her life in Savannah. She was a faithful member of Bull Street Baptist Church for over fifty years and a member of the Pilot Sunday School Class. Mrs. McGowan retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1979. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie T. McGowan. Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn W. "Kathy" Deason of Springfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Pat Gasque of Lady Lake, FL; four grandchildren, John ...
Nell Avera Vaughn OCT 07, 1911 - MAR 02, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Nell Avera Vaughn, "Ma-Ma", 96, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Azalealand Nursing Home with her granddaughters by her side. The Avera, Georgia native lived most of her life in Savannah. She was a homemaker and devoted wife to James Hoke Vaughn. Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the Nondenominational Christian Church and loved fishing and working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hoke in 1972, her daughter, Betty Faye Vaughn Crawford in 2001, and her sister, Eleanor Hilton "Owi" in 1997. Survivors include her grandson, John Andrew Crawford, III of Brunswick; ...
Robert J. Pearce, Sr. SEP 07, 1928 - MAR 02, 2008
JACK PEARCE Jack Pearce 79, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at The Oaks at the Marshes of Skidaway Island. Mr. Pearce was a native of Rochelle, Georgia, living in the Chicago area for many years before retiring to the Landings on Skidaway Island in 1986. Mr. Pearce was a farmer and a car salesman before joining IMC where he retired as Senior Vice President after 35 years of service. Mr. Pearce was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. Mr. Pearce was a member of the Landings Club, Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church and was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. Surviving are his wife ...
Lucretia Lawson Godbold OCT 09, 1942 - MAR 01, 2008
Lucretia Lawson Godbold October 9, 1942 - March 1, 2008 Lucretia Lawson Godbold joined the heavenly choir on March 1, 2008. She was born October 9, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah Country Day School and was Magne Cum Laude at Valdosta State University, winning the prestigious Durrenberger Award in 1973. For a brief time, she was the Director of Volunteer Services for Candler General Hospital and she also taught for the Chatham County School System. Lucretia was an accomplished vocalist, pianist, and organist beginning her first organist position at the age of 16 for Whit ...
John S. Mitchell FEB 12, 1928 - FEB 29, 2008
JOHN "JACK" S. MITCHELL John "Jack" S. Mitchell, 80 beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother-in-law, joined our Lord on February 29, 2008. Jack was born in Elvira, New York on February 12, 1928 son of Thomas B. Mitchell and Mildred Stuart Mitchell. Surviving are, his wife of 57 years, Phyllis J. Dunbar Mitchell, his daughters, Sharon L. Williams and Karen L. Jones, his brother-in-law, Lloyd E. Dunbar his good friends, Joseph and Edith Branscombs of Savannah and several cousins. Jack was predeceased by his only grandchild, 7 years old, Lauren C. Jones on January 8, 1996. He was a vetera ...
Michael J. Shoemaker OCT 02, 1949 - FEB 29, 2008
Savannah – Michael Joseph Shoemaker, 58, died February 29, 2008. Born in Savannah, he is the son of Stella Cronk Shoemaker and the late Louis Charles Shoemaker. He was a member of the Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Michael was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Nell White Shoemaker, a daughter, Rebecca Shoemaker, and a younger brother, Robert L. Shoemaker. Michael and Beverly were well known for opening their doors to anyone in need in their community. Surviving are his son, Joseph M. Shoemaker; mother, Stella Cronk Shoemaker; brothers, Richard C. Shoemaker, Carl F. Shoemaker, and ...
Wilmer C. Eisenhard NOV 18, 1923 - FEB 27, 2008
Wilmer C. "Pat" Eisenhard, 84, died February 27, 2008 at his daughter's residence. Pat was born in Kreidersville, PA, son of the late Frank and Lillie Miltenberger Eisenhard. He was veteran of the United States Navy serving as a pharmacist mate during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Pat was a graduate of Lehigh University and was retired from the chemical division at Union Camp Corporation. He loved spending time with his family, golfing and traveling. He was preceded in death by his first wife of fifty two years, Jean Eisenhard and son, Jim Eisenhard. Surviving are his wife of eight year ...
Patricia Carr McIntosh FEB 18, 1954 - FEB 26, 2008
Patricia Carr McIntosh, 54, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at home. A native Savannahian, she attended Catholic schools and graduated with honors from St. Vincent's Academy. A graduate of Armstrong State College's School of Nursing, she began her career in Labor and Delivery at St. Joseph's and Memorial hospitals before joining the practices of Drs. Carson Burgstiner and Barry Schlafstein as a nurse and registered medical diagnostic sonographer, where she worked for more than 25 years. She was a tireless volunteer and advocate for youth sailing, serving for the past six years on the sailing committee ...
Enman Royce Joiner NOV 01, 1923 - FEB 25, 2008
Enman Royce Joiner, Sr., 84, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 in the care of Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness. Born on the family farm in Emanuel County, he was the youngest of seven children. The family worked the farm and cared for their invalid mother for fourteen years. He attended school in Garfield at Emanuel County Institute. After the death of his mother Enman moved to Savannah where he was employed by Savannah Linen Supply until his enlistment in the US Army. As a T/Sergeant with the 66th Infantry Division he saw action in the European Theater during WWII winning a Br ...
Rose Ella Wadley SEP 22, 1947 - FEB 22, 2008
Rose Ella Wadley, 60, died Friday, February 22, 2008 at her home in Savannah. Mrs. Wadley was born in Hunter, OK, the daughter of the late Robert Warren and Eleanor Thompson Smith. She was employed by Savannah Labs for over ten years as an administrator. Rose had a love for tennis. She was a member of the USTA United States Tennis Association and played often at the Wilmington Island Club, where she was a member. She was of Catholic faith. Mrs. Wadley was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Wilson Wadley. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott Alan and Keeli Wadley of Rincon; ...
Robert J. Jackson OCT 18, 1935 - FEB 22, 2008
Savannah – Robert J. Jackson, 72, surrounded by his family, joined his departed loved ones on Friday February 22nd at home in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Glen Cove, N.Y. , Bob attended Sea Cliff H.S and was a long time resident of Glen Head, N.Y. He honorably served in the U.S. Army 8th infantry tank division in Europe from 1954 to 1962. He married in 1959 and worked for the N.Y. Telephone Company, retiring after 35 years. He was a member of the NYTel Pioneer division. He served as president of Glen Head, Glenwood Landing Little League for many years. In 1996 he moved to Atco, N J then in 1998 ...
Ida Marie Beville MAR 15, 1922 - FEB 22, 2008
Ida Marie Bove Beville SAVANNAH -Ida Marie Beville, 85 died Friday, February 22, 2008 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. The native of Cincinnati, Ohio had been a resident of Savannah since 1948. She retired in 1993 following thirty years in Real Estate sales. She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church, where for many years she served as church secretary and various other positions within the church council. She was predeceased by her husband, Herschel Ray Beville, a sister Rose Slattery and a brother Joseph Bove.. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Jake Orendo ...
Mary Shelley FEB 23, 1924 - FEB 21, 2008
Savannah- Mary Elizabeth Forsyth Shelley, 83, died Thursday, February 21, 2008. Loving and beloved wife of the late Francis Michael Shelley, mother of Patricia Shelley and husband Kevin Fox, Michael Arthur and wife Gail Shelley, and Dr. Robert John and wife Barbara Shelley, she is also survived by grandchildren, Michael Christian Fox, Alexander Davitt Fox, Christopher Churchill Fox, Cassie Shelley Sheridan, Christina Elizabeth Shelley, Julianne Shelley Temple, Emily Alison Shelley Robert John Shelley, Jr.; and great grandchildren, Ellie Yi-Hsien Carlson Fox, Lily Elizabeth Fox, and three to a ...
Dr. Carla J. Galat Haddad MAY 07, 1956 - FEB 21, 2008
Dr. Carla J. Galat Haddad SAVANNAH - Our precious Carla followed her husband Roger home to be with Our Lord February 20, 2008. Educated at Life Chiropractic University, she continued their practice on Whitemarsh Island. Her testimony to Jesus Christ was exemplified through her home schooling, her many ministries with Islands Community Church, and her deep love for family and friends. She is survived by her sons, David, Roger, Jesse, and Michael; her parents, Paul and Helen Galat; her brother, Paul, and his wife, Cathy; her sisters, Candace, and her husband, Serge, and Cindy, and her husband, B ...
Julius Vincent Cook AUG 28, 1916 - FEB 20, 2008
Julius Vincent Cook, 91, died February 20, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of the late William Frank Cook and Lula Carney Cook. The lifelong resident of Savannah was retired from the United States Postal Service and a member of Isle Hope Baptist Church and the Elks and Moose Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Jean Guerry Cook and his second wife, Sarah P. Cook. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Guerry Cook McLendon and Leighton C. McLendon, Jr. of Aiken, SC; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jay V. and Frankie Cook of A ...
James Elias Redcay, Sr. FEB 19, 2008 - FEB 19, 2008
James Elias Redcay, Sr. SAVANNAH – James Elias Redcay, Sr., age 92, died Monday, February 18, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital from complications due to a severe fall. A native of Reading, Pennsylvania, Mr. Redcay graduated from Lehigh University in 1937. He began a long career of forty-two years with York Corporation which was later acquired by Borg-Warner Corporation. He served as President of Borg-Warner International and York International over a period of ten years and traveled extensively around the world. In 1978 Mr. Redcay retired from York International and moved with his wife to Skidaw ...
Oliver Bacon Schroder FEB 19, 1926 - FEB 17, 2008
Oliver Bacon Schroder, 81, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 in Savannah. Mr. Schroder was a native of Savannah and the son of the late Louise Bacon and Aage Georg Schroder. He was a 1944 graduate of Benedictine Military School and after graduation he enlisted in the Air Force Aviation Cadet Program and served as a waist gunner on a B-17. After the war, he returned to Savannah and attended Armstrong Junior College and the University of Georgia. Mr. Schroder was a former member of the Savannah Jaycees, Civitan Club, Kiwanis Club and was president of the Danish Heritage Society of Savannah during t ...
Frederick Raymond Martin AUG 11, 1946 - FEB 16, 2008
FREDERICK RAYMOND MARTIN Frederick Raymond Martin 61, died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Havre De Grace, Maryland and a resident of Hardeeville for the past 30 years. He was the owner and operator of Scrooge and Marley Antique's on Bull Street in Savannah. He also was a former elementary school teacher for Hilton Head Elementary School. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Hinder and David Martin; his twin brother, Franklin Roy Martin and his brother, Joseph Benton Martin. Surviving is his sister, Doris Jean Wise of Havre De Grace, Maryl ...
Walter Buster Cartee DEC 15, 1921 - FEB 16, 2008
WALTER E. "BUSTER" CARTEE Walter E. "Buster" Cartee 86, died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Cartee was a native of Metter, Georgia and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was a member of Savannah Progressive Primitive Church and had attended Armstrong State College. Mr. Cartee was one of the original members of the 158th Air National Guard Fighter Squadron serving in Japan and Korea in the early 50's. He returned to Travis Field in 1952. In 1960, Mr. Cartee was elevated to Senior Master Sergeant, the first to be designated in the Georgia Air Nati ...
Jerry Aubrey Futch OCT 02, 1940 - FEB 15, 2008
Jerry Aubrey Futch, 67, died February 15, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of Mary S. Futch and the late Dewey A. Futch. Jerry was a graduate of Savannah High School and a veteran of the 116th Georgia Air National Guard. He was self employed in industrial sales for many years and was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a former member of the Islands and Southside Jaycees and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife of thirty eight years, Mary Angela Futch of Savannah; two daughters and a son-in-law, Beth and J ...
Imogene Oelschig McDougal JUN 27, 1915 - FEB 11, 2008
"Gene" Oelschig McDougal SAVANNAH - Imogene "Gene" Keen Bethea Oelschig McDougal, 92, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is a descendant of "Devil" John Bethea, a patriot and fighter of note in the South Carolina militia during the American Revolution. Her great grandfather, Dr. Alfred Walker Bethea, was a signer of the 1860 Ordinance of Succession of South Carolina from the Union. Her grandfather, Dr. John F. Bethea served in the Confederate Army Medical Corps. She is the daughter of the late, Fitzhugh Lee Bethea and Bonnie Keen Bethea, born on June 27, 1915 a ...
Betty Houck McGee Utsey JUL 02, 1922 - FEB 10, 2008
SAVANNAH Betty Houck McGee Utsey, age 85, died peacefully, Sunday, February 10, 2008. Betty was born July 22, 1922, in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the daughter of Mildred Gill and Charles Edward Houck and the sister of Charles Houck. She attended E. St. Louis High School and Knox College in Galesburg, IL. She was married to Norman Addison McGee for 34 years until his death in 1977. With characteristic modesty, she was deeply involved in many endeavors and organizations that allowed her to live out her Christian faith by showing all what it means to love one's neighbor as one's self. She ...
Patricia Mary Macher MAY 12, 1915 - FEB 10, 2008
Patricia Mary Macher SAVANNAH – Patricia Mary Macher, age 92, died Sunday, January 10, 2008, at Azalealand Nursing Home. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She attended St. Vincent's Academy and was a graduate of Savannah High School. She retired as a medical secretary at Hunter Army Air Field and Ft. Stewart and was a member of the Retired Federal Employees. An avid sports fan, she loved watching her nieces and nephews play. She also enjoyed singing and playing bridge with her many friends. Miss Macher was preceded in death by ...
Jack Joseph Moore AUG 24, 1931 - FEB 09, 2008
Jack J. Moore SAVANNAH – Jack J. Moore, age 76, died Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Candler Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah retired in 1991 from Great Dane Trailers after forty-two years of service. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and served on the Pastoral Board. Surviving are his wife, Janis W. Moore; five children, Jack P. and Connie Moore, Keith and Teresa Moore, Debra M. and Rick Stamper, Robin M. and Rick Gray, and Kevin Moore; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on ...
Pamela Dotson Chance JUN 09, 1952 - FEB 08, 2008
Pamela Dotson Chance Dacula, GA-Pamela Dotson Chance, 55, died Friday, February 8, 2008 due to smoke inhalation received in a house fire. Pam was a native of Savannah and graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in 1970. She received a Bachelors degree in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia and her Masters from Georgia State University. Pam was the regional director of Southern Home Care Services and attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Dacula, GA. She was also a past member of the Daughters of Ireland and was preceded in death by her father, J. Eugene Dotson, Sr. Survivors include ...
William Joseph Fitzgerald JAN 03, 1945 - FEB 08, 2008
William Joseph Fitzgerald SAVANNAH – William Joseph Fitzgerald, 63, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. A 1963 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, he received both his undergraduate degree 1967, and his M.B.A. 1969 from Siena College. Bill began his thirty-eight year career with The State of New York in September of 1968 with The Department of Corrections before transferring to the Division of Criminal Justice Services DCJS where he worked until his retirement in 2002. In addition to his full-time position as an Information Systems Consultant, Bill was ...