Obituaries
Charlene Toher Rowan SEP 09, 1952 - MAR 07, 2008
CHARLENE TOHER ROWAN RPH Charlene Toher Rowan 55, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. Charlene was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. She was a 1975 graduate from Auburn University. Charlene has been a resident of Savannah since 1991, and was a member of Christ Church. Charlene was retired from the Coastal State Prison as Pharmacy Director. She was a member of the Georgia Pharmacy Association and was a licensed Pharmacist in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Surviving are, her husband, Ian ...
Leo Michael Kroft SEP 18, 1918 - MAR 05, 2008
Leo Michael Kroft Somers Point, NJ – Leo Michael Kroft, age 88, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Savannah, GA. The Easton, PA native had lived in Somers Point for the past fifty years. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and was retired from the casino industry in Atlantic City. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Ruth Davis Kroft. Surviving are a step-daughter Dorothy Whithed Dunn and her husband, Dr. Thomas M. Dunn, of Savannah, GA; a step-son, Mardis Davis Whithed and his wife, Renee', of Haymarket, VA; six step-grandchildren, Larry Fletcher, Da ...
Grace Stephens Moore FEB 10, 1919 - MAR 05, 2008
Grace Stephens Moore, 89, died March 5, 2008 at Summer Breeze on Wilmington Island. She was born in Millen, Georgia and lived in Savannah since 1938. Grace was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church and was very active and held several offices with the United Methodist Women. She was an avid bridge player and was involved with several square dance clubs. Her husband, Herber James Moore, Jr., preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Meralyn and John Gilbert of Savannah; Marsha and Cliff Fisher of Thomaston ...
Harold Bernard Wheeler OCT 05, 1914 - MAR 05, 2008
Savannah-Harrold Bernard Wheeler, Sr., age 93, passed away into eternal rest March 5, 2008 at Marsh Haven in Savannah, GA. He was a native of Savannah and a life long member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, where he served as congregational treasurer for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II and later retired from the Civil Service at Ft. Stewart after 30 years. He served as treasurer for Boy Scout Troup #56 for 22 years and a member of the Troup committee for 28 years. He also enjoyed doing volunteer work at the Senior Citizens Center. He was a member of th ...
Charles Joseph Russo, Sr. SEP 03, 1913 - MAR 05, 2008
Charles Joseph Russo, Sr. SAVANNAH - Charles Joseph Russo, Sr., 94, of Savannah, died March 5, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Antoinette Mathews Russo. Charlie was born in Maynard, Massachusetts September 3, 1913 and preceded in death by his parents Frank and Julia Russo, two sisters Mary Gaither and Delina Saxon and two brothers Joseph Russo and Louis Russo. As a child, Charlie attended Sacred Heart School while working and maintaining his family's dairy farm. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1931 and is the last surviving member of his class ...
Clinton "Bobby" Saxon OCT 04, 1926 - MAR 05, 2008
Clinton R. "Bobby" Saxon, Command Sargeant Major, U.S. Army Retired, passed away Wednesday, March 05, 2008. He was born October 4, 1928 in Pineora, GA. Bobby entered the Army prior to his 16th birthday. He volunteered for Airborne Training. In Europe, he served with the 82nd and 17th Airborne Divisions. The 4th Armored Division and with the U.S. Constabulary Forces. During his assignments with these units, he served as a Combat Medic. C.S.M. Saxon served a total of 37 years in the active and reserve forces. His awards include Master Parachute Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Presidential Citation, ...
Narlene L. Hiers FEB 13, 1924 - MAR 04, 2008
Thunderbolt- Narlene L. Hiers, 84, died Tuesday March 4, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. She lived all of her life in Thunderbolt where she was a member of the Fireman's Auxiliary, American Legion Post 184, Senior Citizens and Thunderbolt Museum. She was awarded Woman of the Year in 1952. She was also a member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church where she served as church clerk, Sunday school teacher for adults and sang in the choir. She was retired from Civil Service and was a member of NARFE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene H. Hiers; daughter, Alice Hiers Mullis; son, Steve A. Hiers and ...
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 ...