Obituaries
Robert A. Brandel FEB 21, 1943 - OCT 22, 2007
Robert "Bob" A. Brandel, 64, died October 22, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and lived at Tybee Island over twelve years. He was a United States Army Reserve Veteran and previously a manager for Stuckey's Inc. and had worked for Physicians Sales and Service, Sears and Golden Flake. Bob, for many years was involved in radio broadcasting and entertainment, affectionately known around Tybee Island as "Chicago Bob". Surviving are his wife of ten years, Margaret of Tybee Island; children; Brenda, Kimberly, Ramona, Eleanor, Colette, Justine, Mykila; sisters, Barb ...
Marion Elizabeth Dean JAN 31, 1921 - OCT 22, 2007
MARION ELIZABETH HOWARD DEAN Marion Elizabeth Howard Dean 86, passed away at her 331 Tattnall Street residence on Monday, October 22, 2007 of natural causes. She was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and although well traveled, remained a true southern lady. Mrs. Dean was retired from the United States Government. Mrs. Dean was preceded in death by her beloved husband Colonel Zender V. Dean who with her was active for many years in promoting tourism to Savannah and historic sites in Morgan and Chatham counties. Mrs. Dean owned the 1852 LaRoche House for 30 years which is listed in the Georgia Registr ...
Gordon Deshler Shackelford, Jr. OCT 21, 2007 - OCT 21, 2007
Gordon Deshler Shackelford, Jr. PETERSBURG, VA- Gordon Deshler Shackelford, Jr., 80, of Petersburg VA passed away Monday October 15, 2007. He was the son of the late Gordon D. Sr., and Alice Quicke Shackelford. He attended VMI prior to serving in the United States Army. Upon discharge from the Army he attended and graduated from Randolph Macon College, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was a member of the Petersburg Country Club for 65 years and was a lifelong member of Christ & Grace Episcopal Church. During his career as Chief of Management with the Defense General ...
Julia Cleary Muller MAY 24, 1918 - OCT 20, 2007
Julia Anne Cleary Muller Savannah, GA - Mrs. Julia Anne Cleary Muller, 89, died Oct. 20, 2007 at Hospice House while under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was a native of Savannah, a 1936 graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy, and a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her past memberships included the Garden Club of Savannah and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Her husband, William Albert Muller, Jr. 1984 and son, George F. Muller 1980, preceded her in death. She is survived by children William A. and Pam Muller, of Creedmore, N.C.; Henry C. and Carolyn Muller of Everett, WA; Mar ...
Cathy G. McCulloch MAR 11, 1950 - OCT 20, 2007
Cathy G. McCulloch Savannah- Mrs. Cathy G. McCulloch, 57, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a short illness. She was a native of Woodbine and lived in Savannah for the past 31 years. She was an information specialist with Marshpoint Elementary School. Cathy was a wonderful mother, loving wife and best friend to all who knew her. She loved babies, birds and scenic places. Her strong faith was evident in her membership with First Church of Christ Scientist. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Alan McCulloch of Savannah; son and daughter-in ...
Audrey Quinn Jones JAN 15, 1935 - OCT 19, 2007
Audrey Quinn Jones Audrey Quinn Jones, 72, died Friday, October 19, 2007 at home. Mrs. Jones was born January 15, 1935 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late John David Quinn and Julia Mary Cooper. She was of Irish decent and was from a family of devout Catholics; her aunt, Cornelia, having been a nun in East Cleveland. She was a Registered Nurse, specializing in Emergency Room care. While living in Ohio, Ms. Jones owned Shades of Time Antique Store. She moved to Chicago before settling in Savannah in 1978 where she worked as a nurse at Union Camp until retirement in 1992. After retirement, she used he ...
Albert Lewis Johnson JUN 27, 1927 - OCT 18, 2007
Savannah - Albert "Al" Lewis Johnson, 80, died October 18, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, son of the late Albert Edward and Lulla Wooldridge Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the United States Army Infantry during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He earned a business degree from the University of Georgia and was retired as Director of Operations from H. Goodman and Sons headquartered in Manchester. He previously resided in Newnan, Columbus and Junction City prior to moving to Savannah in 2000. He was a member of the Tybee Island Bridge Club. Hi ...
Iva Belle "Pat" Durrence FEB 06, 1926 - OCT 18, 2007
Iva Belle "Pat" Durrence, 81, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Durrence was born in Polk County, FL, the daughter of the late Alfred I. and Eula M. Patterson. She has been a resident of Savannah for over 60 years, a former member of Morningside Baptist Church and a longtime member of Burkhalter Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Bringers Sunday School Class. Pat graduated from the Warren A. Candler School of Nursing in 1947. She worked with the Cadet Nursing Corps during World War II. She also used her talent and skill working at Telfair Ho ...
Margaret Applewhite Phillips JUL 11, 1915 - OCT 17, 2007
Margaret Applewhite Phillips SAVANNAH – Margaret Applewhite Phillips, age 92, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Mrs. Phillips was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and taught school at St. James and Blessed Sacrament for over forty-five years. She was instrumental in forming the Head Start Program in Savannah. A resident of Isle of Hope for many years, Mrs. Phillips was an avid gardener and a member and past president of the Wymberly Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Phillips, Sr. and her parents, ...
Beth Lane Williams DEC 27, 1924 - OCT 16, 2007
Beth Lane Williams 1924-2007 SAVANNAH - Stella Beth Lane Williams, a longtime resident of Savannah, Georgia, died at age 82 on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, in Davidson, North Carolina. Beth was born December 27, 1924, in Donalsonville, Georgia to the late John Benjamin Lane and Lottye Zeigler Lane. Soon afterwards she moved with her family to Valdosta, Georgia, where she spent most of her formative years and graduated from Valdosta High School. In 1943, she graduated from South Georgia College, Douglas Georgia, with an associate degree. There, she met William Thomas "Bill" Williams, her future h ...
Betty King MAY 31, 1934 - OCT 15, 2007
Savannah- Betty C. King, 73, passed away October 15, 2007 at Hospice of Savannah. She was born in Portland, Maine on May 31, 1934. She resided in Clearwater, Florida before retiring to The Landings twenty-five years ago. Mrs. King lived a full and exciting life and loved to travel allover the world to exotic locations. She was a member of the Landings Bridge club. She was predeceased by her husband, Jetton King. She is survived by her: son, Linwood Dow of Largo, Florida; son, Kendall Dow, of St. Petersburg, Florida; and daughter Joan Pride of Gorham, Maine. Memorial services will be Saturday, ...
Rachel Dukes Ward OCT 08, 1921 - OCT 15, 2007
Savannah-Rachel Earline Dukes Ward, born October 8, 1921, died October 15, 2007. She was the third child born of Ethel and Joe Dukes in White Oak, Mississippi. She attended Mississippi public schools and with her sister, Pauline, played high school girls basketball. She moved to Atlanta in 1945 to work for Southern Bell as an operator. She met the love of her life, Wilbur, on a blind date and they were married in 1948. In 1952, they moved to Albany, Georgia and in 1956 they moved to Savannah. She and Wilbur started Wilbur M. Ward Co., a construction equipment supply and rental company, in 196 ...
Mary Grace Cornell OCT 22, 1913 - OCT 14, 2007
Mary Grace Cornell Mary Grace Peak Cornell, 93, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Tara at Thunderbolt. She was a native of Kentucky and moved to Savannah in 1941. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Samuel T. Center Class. She was a nurse with Chatham County Nursing Home as well as Wachtels. She is predeceased by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. D.R. Peak; a sister, Ruby Duffy Baird; her husbands, Coleman D. Crenshaw and J.W.F. Cornell; and her grandsons, Mark Wayne Neville and Coleman Clarence Crenshaw. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Ann Crenshaw Neville, so ...
Thomas Coy Mosley APR 04, 1962 - OCT 14, 2007
On October 14, 2007 a true American, respected by many and looked upon as a hero by his children, Thomas Coy Mosley passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chesterfield, VA at the young age of 45. He was born in Savannah, GA on April 4, 1962 to Coy Mosley and the late Patricia Mosley. He graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 1980 where he made many lifelong friends. He attended Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State College. He received his Bachelors Degree from St. Leo’s University in Business Management. He began his career in the US Navy in 1986. He retired as a Chief Petty ...
Marlene Wertz Clawson SEP 10, 1935 - OCT 14, 2007
Savannah- Mrs. Marlene Wertz Clawson, 72, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a short illness. The native of Antioch, Illinois attended the University of Illinois before moving to Savannah 41 years ago. She was employed with American Cyanamid for 10 years before joining her husband with his business; Geothermics, Inc. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother. She spent most of her life making life for her family the best it could be. Her husband of 52 years, Paul Clawson preceded her in death earlier this year. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, She ...
George Glisson NOV 08, 1927 - OCT 13, 2007
Savannah – George Emmett Glisson, 79, died October 13, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Uvalda, Georgia and lived in Savannah for 36 years. Mr. Glisson was retired from the United States Air Force and the State of Georgia Corrections Facility. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, George P. and Dawn T. Glisson of Yulee, FL; Robert E. Glisson of Savannah; one grandson, John A. Glisson of Yulee, FL. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 at ...
Donald N Dickerson JAN 08, 1951 - OCT 13, 2007
DONALD N. DICKERSON Donald N. Dickerson 56, died peacefully at his home Saturday, October 13, 2007. Donald was born in Louisville, Kentucky and was a longtime resident of Savannah. Donald graduated from Savannah High School in 1969. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force. After his military service Donald graduated from Armstrong Atlantic University and received is MBA from Central Michigan University. He attended Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and was retired from the Chatham County Board of Education. Donald’s love for life and wonderful sense of humor will be ...
Michael Lee Herring Sr JUN 01, 1953 - OCT 12, 2007
MICHAEL LEE HERRING, SR. Michael Lee Herring, Sr., 54 died Friday, October 12, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Savannah, living the past 20 years in Richmond Hill. He was a 1972 graduate of Beach High School and had attended Draughans Business School. Michael was a dock foreman for the Georgia Ports Authority retiring in 2005 after 28 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Joy Gaudry Herring, two sons, Michael Lee Herring Jr. and wife Rachel and Adam Ryan Herring all of Richmond Hill; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. William S. Herring Sr., of Richmond Hill, a brother, William S ...
Terry Walter Hendrix, Sr. DEC 20, 1920 - OCT 11, 2007
Terry W. Hendrix, Sr. SAVANNAH – Terry Walter Hendrix, Sr., age 86, died Thursday, October 11, 2007, at his home, after a long illness, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. The Liberty County native was a longtime resident of Savannah. A veteran of the United States Army during World War II, he served with Merrill’s Marauders, and was awarded the Bronze Star. After the War he continued his military service in the Georgia Army National Guard, retiring as 1st Sgt. of HHB 1-118th Field Artillery Brigade. Mr. Hendrix was a member of Whitefield United Methodist Church and a life member of the C ...
Roderick David Reardon JAN 06, 1924 - OCT 11, 2007
Roderick David Reardon, 83, died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at his home at the Landings. Mr. Reardon was born on January 6, 1924 in Columbia, PA, the son of the late Robert E. and Ethel K. Reardon. He began his formal education at Providence University where he remained until he was drafted to serve his country in the United States Army. He was wounded while stationed in France during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for his patriotism and valor. At the completion of his military tenure he returned to Temple University to complete his degree in Accounting. He then began his career ...
Edwin L. Coleman NOV 06, 1923 - OCT 11, 2007
Edwin L. "Ed" Coleman, 83, died October 11, 2007 at Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Coleman was born November 6, 1923 near Canoochee, Emanuel County, Georgia. He attended schools at Canoochee and Summertown and was a member of the Canoochee Missionary Baptist Church. His parents were Vesta Stoehr Coleman and Emmett Coleman. Mr. Coleman was the surviving sibling of a family of ten, becoming the patriarch to numerous nephews and nieces. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater in PT Squadrons 15 and 18. Upon returning to civilian life, he worked for Georg ...
Joseph Read Joyce III MAR 04, 1951 - OCT 10, 2007
Joseph Read Joyce, III, 56, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Weimar Joyce. He is survived by his father, Joseph Read Joyce, Jr., brother, John Patrick Joyce, sisters, Joy Joyce Carter and Janet Joyce Brennan. A private family service will be held at the Catholic Cemetery. Remembrances: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1003 East Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31405. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Burney Winburn Riggs AUG 18, 1915 - OCT 09, 2007
BURNEY BOB WINBURN RIGGS, SR Burney Bob Winburn Riggs, Sr., 92 died October 9, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home after a brief illness. A native of Bulloch County, Mr. Riggs had resided in Savannah for over 60 years. He attended Statesboro High School, where he played football. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the USS Saratoga. After his discharge from the navy he relocated to Savannah during World War II to work in the defense industry. He was later employed as a structural steel superintendent and was a member of the International Association of Bridge, ...
James Howard Russell DEC 19, 1919 - OCT 09, 2007
JAMES HOWARD RUSSELL James H. Russell 87, died Tuesday, October 09, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Toccoa, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Savannah. Mr. Russell was a member of the Tugalo Baptist Church in Toccoa and was retired from the Chatham County Health Department. He is survived by his sister, Jennie R. Burns of Savannah, his nephew, Russell Burns of Savannah, his niece, Cathy Smith of Cartersville, Georgia and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private Remembrances to Hospice Savannah Inc. FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL Please si ...
Edgar Oliver Kline SEP 25, 1914 - OCT 09, 2007
EDGAR O. KLINE Edgar O. Kline 93, died Tuesday, October 09, 2007 at Heritage Park of Savannah. He was a native of Charleroi, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Savannah for the past 42 years. He was a founding member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Mr. Kline was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Kline. Surviving are, his son, William Kline of Greenville, SC, a grandson, Bryan Kline of Myrtle Bch, SC, his step-grandchildren, Kali Wilson and Alex Hamlyn both of Greenville, SC, a great grandson, John Wilson of Greenville, SC and his cousin, Ella Colvin of Sherman, NY. Visitation ...
Connie B Munn MAR 22, 1937 - OCT 08, 2007
Connie B. Munn SAVANNAH - Constance Marie Munn nee. Bernot-Costa-McCullough, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away October 8, 2007. She was born March 22, 1937 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charles and Anna Bess Bernot. Graduated from Kansas State-Pittsburg with a degree in Medical technology and received further training at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO and a Master’s degree in History from Armstrong State College. She retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah after 29 years of service. Connie may not have been born in the South, but she was a Southerner at heart. She ...
Geraldine Heidt Lynn SEP 17, 1918 - OCT 07, 2007
Geraldine Heidt Lynn SAVANNAH – Geraldine Heidt Lynn, age 89, died Sunday, October 7, 2007, at Riverview Nursing Home after an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Mrs. Lynn was a charter member of Calvary in Savannah where for many years she taught Sunday School. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Lynn, Sr. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Dolores L. and Walter Coward, Jr. of Savannah; her son, William Henry Lynn, Jr. of Herndon, VA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive frie ...
Eula Jones MAY 06, 1917 - OCT 05, 2007
Eula Strickland Jones, 90, died October 5, 2007 at her home. She was a kind, gentle, warm-hearted person, a devoted gardener who loved her roses, camellias, and azaleas. She was a charter member of the Canasta card playing group, where she was a member since 1971. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” C. Jones, and son Daniel C. Jones. She is survived by her daughter: Joan J. Stanford and her husband Edward M. Stanford, Sr., their son: Edward M. Stanford, Jr. Cynthia; Son: Robert L. Jones and his wife Iris P. Jones, their sons: Robert L. Jones, Jr. Katherine, David R. Jones S ...