Obituaries
Francis Robert Cullum MAY 17, 1921 - JAN 19, 2008
Francis R. "Frank" Cullum, 86, died January 19, 2008. Frank was born May 17, 1921 in the Old Fort section of Savannah to Ellen Magee Cullum and Francis R. Cullum. He attended Marist School for Boys before enrolling at Benedictine Military School. After his father's death and resulting financial difficulties, he transferred to Savannah High School and was graduated in 1938. In recognition of his continuous affection and support, Frank was awarded a diploma from Benedictine in 1992 and is the only person in the history of either school to have a diploma from both institutions. While a senior at ...
Jimmie C. Harmon APR 20, 1934 - JAN 19, 2008
Savannah, Georgia - Jimmie Carroll Harmon, born April 20, 1934, in Midway, TN, to Walter Maloney Harmon d and Bernicia Bible Harmon d. He died January 19, 2008 at the age of 73 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1950-52, and in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Randolph, from 1952-55. He served as a uniformed Policeman with the Aiken, SC Police Department from 1956-61. He became a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in 1962 and was stationed in Macon and Rome, GA, Miami, FL, and Charlotte, NC where he re ...
Jeanne Sears Backus JAN 16, 1945 - JAN 18, 2008
Jeanne Sears Backus – SAVANNAH – Jeanne Backus, 63, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2008, in Savannah. The daughter of the late Helen and Gene Sears, Jeanne was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 16, 1945. She was a lover of the arts and a talented watercolor artist. Jeanne and her husband, Lin, were avid travelers and journeyed to many exciting places around the world. In December, they completed a transatlantic cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean. She loved gatherings with family and friends, her home on the water, being outdoors, and spending time with her two grandchildren. Jean ...
Robert Edward Priestley APR 29, 1932 - JAN 17, 2008
Robert Edward Priestley, 75, died January 17, 2008 at home with his family at his bedside. He had been under the care of Hospice Savannah during a long, courageous battle with lung disease. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Bob had lived in Garden City and Wilmington Park since 1961. He was predeceased by his mother, Katharine Priestley, a sister, Helen Ladislaw and his in-laws, Duncan and Etheleene McAllister. After graduation from South Hills High School he became a member of the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps in Washington, D.C, his unit played for presidents, kings and queens. A bugler, Bob freq ...
Joyce Y. Boyd AUG 17, 1917 - JAN 17, 2008
Joyce Yeomans Boyd Joyce Yeomans Boyd, 90, passed away on January 17, 2008 in Savannah after a short illness. Mrs. Boyd was born in Screven, Georgia on August 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Rosa and Virgil Yeomans. Joyce was a charter member of the Whitefield United Methodist Church. She was very active in the church throughout her life, serving on many boards and committees. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women and was a strong advocate of outreach efforts aimed at helping those that were less fortunate or in need. Mrs. Boyd and her husband Frank were longtime golfers an ...
Herman Buster Mann DEC 21, 1951 - JAN 17, 2008
Herman Dewey “Buster” Mann III Herman Dewey “Buster” Mann III, 56, died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at his residence after a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jason and Shelly Mann and Jessee Mann all of Savannah; two sisters, Debi Mann of Richmond Hill and Jeannine Mann of Panama City, FL; three grandchildren, Taylor Sue Mann, Chelsea Hailey Mann and Jason Austin Mann; one niece, Jennifer Lynn McLean and one nephew, Michael Steven Mann. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at F ...
Hazel Frances Dunn McNeely APR 15, 1921 - JAN 16, 2008
Hazel Frances Dunn McNeely Surrounded by her loving family, our mother and grandmother "Nana" went Home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2008. She was under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis McNeely, her parents, Robert David Dunn and Lottie Mae Humphrey Dunn, and her brother, Marshall Thomas "Tom" Dunn. She was born April 15, 1921. in Hardwick near Milledgeville, GA, where she had a happy and loving childhood, and graduated in 1938 from Peabody High School, Milledgeville. She married in 1941, moved to Savannah in 1943, and lived in her beloved home ...
Alonzo L. Hunter AUG 22, 1925 - JAN 15, 2008
Alonzo "Al" Linn Hunter SAVANNAH - Alonzo "Al" Linn Hunter, 82 died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 22, 1925 to Dr. Merlin Hunter and Mrs. Evangeline Groves Hunter. He grew up in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois where his father was Professor and head of the Economics Department at the University of Illinois. Al attended University High School where he excelled academically and was a letterman in athletics. It was there he met his first wife, Stella Jean Lehmann. He attended the University of Illinois where he was a ...
James Q. Lindsey JUN 24, 1918 - JAN 15, 2008
James Quinton Lindsey, 89, of Savannah was called to his eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 after a short but serious illness at Hospice Savannah. J.Q. was a longtime member and deacon of Ardsley Park Baptist Church where he served as a greeter for many years and was also a member of the Mark Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Golden Christian Seniors and helped with many community fund raisers. As a resident of Rivers Edge he was a volunteer gardener and enjoyed many activities with other residents. J.Q. was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Gwendolyn White ...
Cheryl K. Small MAY 23, 1952 - JAN 15, 2008
Cheryl Kaye Small, 55, passed away on January 15, 2008 in Savannah after a long illness. Mrs. Small was born in Savannah on May 23, 1952, the daughter of the late John R. "Speck" and Olga Thompson. Cheryl was a member of Morningside Baptist Church for many years. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and a longtime employee of Kroger Grocery on Mall Blvd. Mrs. Small is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Small, Sr.; son, Donald Wayne Small, Jr. of Savannah; daughter, Michelle Lynn Small Baldwin of Richmond Hill; grandson, Michael Anthony Baldwin, Jr. and sister, Gloria Thompson Hand an ...
Mary Frances Podres OCT 23, 1935 - JAN 13, 2008
MARY FRANCES "FRAN" PODRES Mary Frances "Fran" Podres, loving wife, mother and devoted grandmother died Sunday, January 13, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Mrs. Podres was born October 23, 1935 in Port Henry, New York. She was a longtime resident of Savannah and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. Surviving are; her husband, William B. Podres Sr. of Savannah, her children, Deborah Fulghum of Panama City Beach, Florida, William B. Podres Jr. of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Kathleen Mock of Tallahassee, Florida, Patricia Bergey of Atlanta, Georgia and Kel ...
Sue Kearney DEC 10, 1917 - JAN 12, 2008
Sue Kearney Anchorage, Alaska - On January 12, 2008 there was a great celebration in Heaven; Sue Kearney returned "HOME." She walked through this world for ninety years, but now she dances with angels, surrounded by flowers, peanut butter, and every imaginable flavor of ice cream. What a party! Long-missed loved-ones greeted Sue with broad smiles and warm embraces: mother Winnie Lanier Cowart, father Zack Cowart, step-mother Bessie Mitchum, little sister Grace Cowart, sister Zacklyn Cowart Shearouse Pooler, Georgia, sister Earnestein Cowart Daugherty Savannah, Georgia, brother Calton Cowart Ga ...
Alice V. Holsenback AUG 27, 1917 - JAN 12, 2008
Savannah- Alice V. Helmey Jordan Holsenback, age 90, died peacefully on January 12, 2008 at The Place at Pooler. Mrs. Holsenback was born in Effingham County on August 27, 1917 and lived most of her life in Chatham County. For many years she was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She loved to quilt, crochet, garden and fish. She was pre-deceased by her husbands, Nathaniel Jordan D. 6/41 and Leland Holsenback D. 12/05, her parents Langdon O. and Alice Pittman Helmey, 2 sisters and her brother. She is survived by her children: Marie Jordan Crum of Jacksonville, FL; Miriam Jordan Foxworth of P ...
Margaret "Peg" Duncan JUN 27, 1937 - JAN 11, 2008
Margaret "Peg" Duncan, 70, died Friday, January 11, 2008 at her home in Savannah under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Duncan was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Waters. She was raised in Miami, and ultimately moved to the Savannah area. She was a longtime member of the ALA OBA. Peg had a soft spot in her heart for the physically handicapped children of the Shriners Children’s Hospital. She accompanied her husband on 28 trips to the Shrine Hospital in Tampa, FL, 8 trips to the Shrine Burn Center in Cincinnati, OH and 1 trip to the Shrine Burn Center ...
Thomas H. Whittle JAN 13, 1916 - JAN 11, 2008
Thomas H. Whittle, 91, died Friday, January 11, 2008 in Rincon. Mr. Whittle was born in Fitzgerald, GA on January 13, 1916, the son of the late William and Nora Whittle. He settled to the Savannah area as a young man and worked for the Coca Cola Bottling Company for many years, retiring as a supervisor. While working with the bottling Co., he was drafted and he decided to serve in the United States Marine Corp. He served in the 6th Marine Division during World War II. Thomas was a 50 year Mason and a Shriner. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist where he served as Deacon and also as a S ...
Nichola Parker Coe DEC 25, 1959 - JAN 09, 2008
SAVANNAH - Nichola Parker Coe passed away in the early hours of January 9, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born on December 25, 1959 in London, England, the daughter of Pamela Parker and the late Dennis Parker. Nichola moved to the United States after marrying Daniel Coe. She has been the comptroller of Historic Savannah Foundation for 15 years, current Finance Chairman of the Isle of Hope UMC finance committee, and volunteer for countless other organizations. Nichola prided herself on being utmost professional and was a dear friend to countless individuals. Her 27 y ...
Billie K. Burn JAN 27, 1916 - JAN 06, 2008
Billie K. Burn, 91, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 in Savannah. Mrs. Burn was born on January 27, 1916 in Monroe, TN, the daughter of the late James and Verta Smith. Mrs. Burn moved to Daufuskie Island in 1959 and resided there for over 50 years. Daufuskie Island was very close to her heart. She served as Postmaster of Daufuskie Island for many years until her retirement. She also served as Registrar and Historian. Mrs. Burn was the author of "Stirrin' the Pots on Daufuskie" and "An Island Named Daufuskie". During her life on Daufuskie there was a museum named in her honor. Mrs. Burn was preced ...
Randy William Orr NOV 18, 1955 - JAN 05, 2008
Tybee Island, Georgia - Randy William Orr, 52, died January 5, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Batavia, New York, son of Thomas Edwin and Mary Lou Myers Orr. He received a degree in computer science from Williamsport College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Mr. Orr moved to Tybee Island in 2000 from Suwannee, Georgia and was a computer analyst for National Vision, Inc. in Lawrenceville, Georgia. His mother, Mary Lou Myers Orr, preceded him in death. Surviving: his wife of twenty years, Margaret H. "Madge" Orr of Tybee Island; two step-daughters, Allison Kuehnert of Hilton Head Island, SC; ...
Donald C. Smith DEC 27, 1931 - JAN 05, 2008
Donald C. Smith SAVANNAH- Donald C. Smith, 76, died Saturday, January 05, 2008, at his home. The Columbus, GA native had lived in Savannah since 1979. He attended the University of Georgia and remained an avid Bulldogs fan. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, serving first as a medic and then as an artillery gunner. Donald retired from Eastern Air Lines after thirty-three years of service. After retirement he worked in the Garden Department of Home Depot, became a Master Gardener, and volunteered at the Bamboo Farm. He was a longtime member of Savannah Christian Chr ...
Dr. Fenwick T. Nichols DEC 09, 1919 - JAN 04, 2008
Dr. Fenwick Tattnall Nichols Fenwick Tattnall Nichols, died January 4, 2008 in Savannah, GA. He was born December 9, 1919 to Lillian Askew and Fenwick T. Nichols, Jr. in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Savannah public schools and graduated from Armstrong Junior College in 1939. He attended the University of Georgia for one year, then the Medical College of Georgia, graduating as an ensign in the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific Theater for two years then returned to complete his medical training by doing internships at University Hospital and Grady Memorial in Atlanta. He returned ...
Edward Gene Reece AUG 20, 1944 - JAN 03, 2008
Edward “Gene” Reece Edward “Gene” Reece, 63, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was the owner of Pioneer Micro Systems and was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee where he served as Assistant Secretary and was Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 631. He was also a member of the Tybee Island Marine Rescue Squadron was a 1962 graduate of Benedictine Military School. Gene is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and John Case, of Orlando, and his two gra ...
William Samuel Snook AUG 05, 1922 - JAN 03, 2008
William Samuel Snook 1922-2008 - Savannah - William S. Snook passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2008, in Savannah, Georgia, after a short illness at the age of 85. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1922 to Joseph and Eleanor Hutchinson Snook, and spent his formative years in Halifax and the beautiful Musquodoboit Valley. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Juene Marshall Snook; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Amy Basco Snook of Niagara, Ontario; daughter, Suzanne M. Jensen of Copetown, Ontario; and four adoring grandchildren, Kirsten and Taylor Jensen, and Jona ...
Emma Driggers Futrell OCT 30, 1926 - JAN 03, 2008
EMMA DRIGGERS FUTRELL Emma Driggers Futrell 81, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Futrell was a native and longtime resident of Savannah. She began playing the organ for Calvary Baptist Church at the age of sixteen and continued to play for several different churches before retiring in October of 2006 from Isle of Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Emma taught piano in Savannah for over 50 years and was the organist for Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors for many years. She was a member of the American Guild of Organist, the Georgia Music Teachers Association, the Eastern Star, Isl ...
Ava Miriam Trenaman MAY 04, 1905 - JAN 02, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Ava Miriam Trenaman, 102, died January 2, 2008 at her home under the care of Hospice surrounded by her family. Ava was a native of Russiaville, Indiana and lived in Florida for many years before moving to Savannah in 1969. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands where she taught the Muriel McCall Adult Women’s Sunday School Class. She was the widow of Robert Wilcher Trenaman. Survivors include her son Robert F. Trenaman of Savannah; grandchildren, Donna Whitfield of Savannah, Miriam Ludden of Matthews, NC, Robert A. Trenaman of Savannah, Richard L. Trenaman, ...
Paul Raymond Murphy OCT 01, 1933 - JAN 02, 2008
Paul Raymond Murphy SAVANNAH- Paul Raymond Murphy, born October 1, 1933 in Lockport, NY to James Raymond and Margaret Mahar Murphy, died January 2, 2008 in Savannah. Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1955. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Army Chemical Corps, serving from 1956 to 1959. He then joined General Motors Corporation in the Financial Department. His career with General Motors spanned over thirty years including such assignments as Comptroller of GM of Canada, AC Delco, GM Parts Division, and GM Saginaw Steer ...
Shirley Powers Nunnally Stembridge NOV 25, 1937 - JAN 01, 2008
Shirley Nunnally Powers Stembridge died, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Sylvania, Georgia on November 25, 1937. She was a member of Savannah Christian Church, and assistant Team Leader for the Greeters of First Connection. She was a member of the “Red Hat Society” of Macon, Georgia. Her passions were her church, her grandchildren, and shopping. She was a lung transplant recipient, and did volunteer work for Life Link. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Stembridge, her parents, Otis and Johnnie Nunnally, her brothers, Otis, Jr., and Jimmy Nunnally. ...
Cathy Faye Bland Green AUG 28, 1955 - DEC 31, 2007
Cathy Faye Bland Green Ellabell- Cathy Faye Bland Green, 52, died Monday, December 31, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Surviving are her husband of thirty-three years, Coye Green of Ellabell; a daughter, Christy Morris and her husband, Phil, of Springfield; a son, Keith Green and his wife, Angel, of Pembroke; her father, Willie Gerald Bland of Savannah; a brother, Jerry Bland of Dallas, GA; a sister, Debbie Kennedy of Savannah; five grandchildren, Macy Morris, Tyler Mo ...
Wayne David Peek JUN 24, 1948 - DEC 31, 2007
Wayne David Peek Wayne David Peek, 59, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Wayne was born June 24, 1948 in Chamblee, Georgia to the late Lillie A. and George W. Peek. During his enlistment in the United States Marine Corps he met his wife, Susan, and the two were married in 1969. Wayne moved to Atlanta in 1981 where he lived for thirteen years before returning to Savannah in 1994. He was also an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Susan McCord Peek of Savannah; two daughters and one son-in-law, Susan Renee Peek of Savannah and Melissa A. and F ...