Obituaries
Wells Denyes APR 22, 1929 - APR 24, 2008
WELLS DENYES Wells Denyes died Thursday, April 24, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Katherine Wells Denyes and Lawrence O. Denyes. As an infant he moved with his parents to Kenosha, WI. He was raised and attended public schools in Kenosha. In high school he was an honor roll student and member of the high school swimming team. Upon graduation from high school, he received a full academic scholarship from the Jockey Corporation to attend North Carolina State University. At NC State he was very active in school activities including being a class officer for two year ...
Ronald Jeffrey Strahan MAY 18, 1946 - APR 23, 2008
Ronald Jeffrey Strahan Savannah native, Ronald Jeffrey Strahan, 61, died peacefully April 23, 2008, after a brief illness. Mr. Strahan was preceded in death by his parents, Nina Thompson Strahan and Jeffrey Travis Strahan. He was a graduate of Savannah Country Day School and Roanoke College, Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. Strahan served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Viet Nam. A knowledgeable and respected art collector, Ron Strahan was an enthusiastic supporter and benefactor of the artistic community both in Savannah and in New York, New York. Among his many consulting projects, his work with the ...
Joe B. Hughes DEC 30, 1923 - APR 23, 2008
Colonel Joe B. Hughes, USAF, Ret. On Wednesday, 23 April 2008, at 0730 hours, another member of America's greatest generation passed away, Colonel Joe B. Hughes, United States Air Force retired. Col. Hughes had 30 years of a distinguished military career serving his country in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He died peacefully in his sleep leaving behind his wife, Mary Dale Arnold Hughes of Savannah; two sons: Jeffrey Donn Hughes of Madison, VA., and Christie Arnold Pappas and wife Samantha of Atlanta, Ga.; four daughters: Vickie Pappas Krutzer and husband Bill of Monroe, LA., Dorris Pappas ...
Rosalind Frame Haley JUL 21, 1910 - APR 23, 2008
ROSALIND KRESS FRAME HALEY Rosalind Frame Haley died on April 23, 2008 under the care of the Hospice Center at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. Born at home at the Chatsworth Apartments at 72nd Street and Riverside Drive in New York City on July 21, 1910, Rosalind Elaine Kress was the youngest daughter of Claude Washington Kress of Slatington, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, and his wife, Francesca Agatha Sheehan of Atlanta, Georgia. Ros, as she was known to her many friends, was raised in New York City and on Buckfield Plantation at Yemassee, S.C.. She attended Sacred Heart Convent in ...
Helen Cobia Gould NOV 27, 1927 - APR 23, 2008
Helen Lucille Cobia Gould, a beloved mother, friend, sibling, spouse and grandmother known for her wit, intelligence, beauty, charm, patience and care, died Saturday April 12. She was 80 and lived in Florida for the last six years. The medical cause was congestive heart failure. Mrs. Gould was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 27, 1927. As a young lady, prior to marrying, Mrs. Gould spent a great deal of time, and was quite successful at, modeling for many of Savannah's upscale women's clothiers. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to spend time flying with many of her friends who were ...
Lela Grace Eason - APR 22, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Lela Grace Eason, 73, died, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. Grace was a life long resident of Savannah, a homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She will be remembered as a caring and generous person, always sympathetic to those less fortunate. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Ernestine Osborne of Vidalia. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Ottis Hale Eason of Savannah; sister, Patricia Osborne of Lyons; brother, Arlie Osborne, Jr. of Nevills and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was previously h ...
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 ...