Obituaries
Emma Barbot Ogletree MAR 16, 1929 - DEC 22, 2007
Savannah- Emma B. Ogletree, 78, died Saturday, December 22, 2007. Mrs. Ogletree was born in Albion, Michigan to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Beulah Hieber Barbot. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and was the registrar for St. Paul's Lutheran Day School for thirty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edwin Ogletree, Jr. She is survived by her sons: William Edwin Ogletree, James Lawrence Ogletree Cynthia, and Thomas Duncan Ogletree AnnMarie; Grandchildren: Brennan Davis, Emma Lindsey, Gina Marie, and Lucas Barbot Ogletree; Sister, Lois Parkerson; a ...
Bobby Allen Smith SEP 08, 1942 - DEC 22, 2007
Bobby Allen Smith, 65, passed away December 22, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Screven County, Georgia, son of the late John Thomas and Edna NeSmith Smith. Bobby lived in Savannah most of his life and was a member of First Baptist Church of the Islands. He was the owner of the Eagle Barber Shop on Wilmington Island for 36 years. He and his late brother, T.L. “Smitty” Smith worked together until 2004. He was a veteran of United States Army. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Betty Cooper Smith of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Valerie Smith of Petersburg, MI; gr ...
Nicoletta Roccanova Talmadge JAN 08, 1911 - DEC 22, 2007
NICOLETTA ROCCANOVA TALMADGE Nicoletta Roccanova Talmadge, a native of New York City and a longtime Savannah resident, died on Saturday, December 22, 2007; she was ninety-six. Nell, as she was known to her friends, was a first-generation American citizen and proudly described herself as an American of Italian descent. She was a lifetime supporter of St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and an active participant in the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Senior Friendship Days. Mrs. Talmadge was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Hirst Talmadg ...
Elizabeth Nesom Curley DEC 15, 1918 - DEC 21, 2007
Elizabeth N. Curley Elizabeth Lucille Nesom Curley, 89, died Friday, December 21, 2007. She was a native of St. Paul, Minnesota and lived in Savannah for the past seven years. She graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn. in 1941. Two years after college graduation she moved to New York selling tickets for the Long Island Railroad during World War II. She was married in 1944 to Alexander Curley of Staten Island, New York who preceded her in death. In 1946 until 1952 she worked as a business administrator to set up the Donnell Branch of the New York Public Library, a position that en ...
Audrey Bedell Tanner AUG 13, 1918 - DEC 21, 2007
AUDREY VIRGINIA BEDELL TANNER Audrey Virginia Bedell Tanner died Friday, December 21, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1918 in Meriden, CT., the daughter of Ada Warden Bedell and LeRoy Bedell. Mrs. Tanner was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. She was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, where she served a number of years as Older Adult Coordinator, working closely with Senior Friendship Days, the Koinonia Klub and the Social Seniors. She was a former member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. She also did volunteer work with Hospi ...
Anton S. Withington DEC 03, 1944 - DEC 19, 2007
ANTON WITHINGTON Anton Withington 63, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 after a long illness. Mr. Withington was a native of Savannah and lifelong resident of the Savannah area. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation, now International Paper. He was a member of the Richmond Hill Rotary and the Hamilton Ridge Hunting Club. Mr. Withington was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are, his wife Rhonda Withington of Pembroke, his son Anton Withington Jr. and wife Tami of Savannah, his daughters, Lacey Withington of Washington D.C.and Joani Withington of Pembroke, his brother, Richard ...
Eric V. Gilbert JAN 14, 1940 - DEC 19, 2007
Reflections of Life Eric Vonzell Gilbert, of Savannah, Georgia took flight from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 14, 1940, the third of seven children born to the union of the late Odis, Sr. and Catherine Gilbert. Eric accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. In 1959 he graduated from Crane Technical High School.. He joined the U.S. Air Force in September of 1959. Upon completion of his entrance test, he was given the choice of three career fields. Communications, Security and Administration. He ...
Russell Braxton Ashley AUG 27, 1919 - DEC 19, 2007
Russell B. Ashley Savannah- Mr. Russell B. Ashley, 88, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 after a short illness. He was a welder, retired from Continental Can Company, a member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church, a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Merchant Marines. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nassie Paulk Ashley. A loving and giving family man, he will be deeply missed by all who ever knew him. Survivors include his sons, Bobby Ashley Barbara and Russell Ashley Phyllis; daughter, Gail Downing Richard; sister-in-law, Billie Daniels; Sister, Iris Harrell; six grandchildren ...
Catherine Ellzey Davis JUL 21, 1917 - DEC 16, 2007
Tybee Island- Mrs. Catherine Fogarty Ellzey Davis “Mutt”, born July 21, 1917, passed into eternal rest, December 16, 2007at home in peace surrounded by loved ones. She was born at Telfair Hospital in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Thomas Fogarty, Sr. and Elizabeth Knox Farrell; step-father, Joel Thomas Farrell and daughter, Joel Marie Floyd. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and worked effortlessly as a volunteer from the opening of St. Michael’s School. She was one of the original organizers of the thrift shop and a volunteer for countless y ...
Lillian Grace Register MAY 24, 2006 - DEC 15, 2007
Lillian 'Lilli Grace' Register, 18 months old died December 15, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lilli Grace loved to learn, laugh and most of all dance. She was a miracle girl who changed this world in a short 18 months. She was and always will be her parents pride and joy. Though only for a short time, Lilli Grace was the best big sister, who loved to 'row-row' and kiss on baby Haley. She captured the hearts of everyone who met her, just ask them! Her smile would light up a room and her fun-loving personality would melt your heart. She is and forever will be part of a famil ...
Fern G. Hatcher MAR 01, 1924 - DEC 15, 2007
Fern G. Hatcher Savannah, GA - Fern G. Hatcher, 83, a native of Reading, PA, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007, at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, GA. A native of Reading, PA, she and her husband had resided in St. Petersburg, FL for sixty years. She was the loving wife, of sixty-one years, of James T. Hatcher of Savannah; sister to Kathryn Walters of Sinking Springs, PA and Melvin Carl of Reading, PA; mother of JoAnn Hagan of Savannah and Cindy Lovinger of Cleveland, OH. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemeter ...
Ruth Spanola St. Clair JAN 13, 1923 - DEC 14, 2007
Ruth Spanola St. Clair, 84, died December 14, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and lived in Savannah since 1952. Mrs. St. Clair was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and a homemaker. Her husband, Gabriel William St. Clair preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Joe Fobes of Tybee Island; grandchildren, Joel, David, Donny and Kelly. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Remembrances: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W. 31st. St. Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. ...
Mary Delores Lee MAR 27, 1942 - DEC 13, 2007
Savannah- Mary Delores Lee, 65, died on December 13, 2007 at Hospice House. Delores is the daughter of the late James and Francis McAleer Freeman. She was born and raised in Savannah. She retired as a registered nurse from Azalealand Nursing Home. Delores was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. She played an instrumental role in starting the Hands of Christ Ministry. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Lee. She is survived by her two sons: Matthew Shannon Lee of Pt. Wentworth, GA and Mike Carol Lee of Albany, GA; grandchildren: Rachel, Andrew and Logan Lee; Siste ...
William Henry Aeger DEC 03, 1928 - DEC 12, 2007
William Henry Aeger, 79, died December 12, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Charles Conrad Aeger and Verb Shuman Aeger. Mr. Aeger served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and in the Georgia Air National Guard. He was retired from Kaiser Chemical and was co-owner of A & S Printing. Bill was a member of the Exchange Club of Savannah, Ambucs, Greater Athletic Hall of Fame, Old Timers Softball Club, American Legion Post No. 184 and a communicant of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, co ...
John Pierce Browne Jr. AUG 16, 1922 - DEC 12, 2007
JOHN PIERCE BROWNE JR. “ JACK” John Pierce Browne, Jr. “Jack”, 85, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Browne was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, a member of the Hibernians Society, the Alee Temple where he was past president of the Oriental Band and member of Solomon’s Masonic Lodge. Mr. Browne was past president of the Georgia High School Football Officiating Association and was very active officiating high school baseball and football games. Mr. Browne was a purchasing agent with the City of ...
Betty Jo Kahrs AUG 23, 1930 - DEC 12, 2007
Betty Jo Hendry Kahrs, 77, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 in Savannah. Mrs. Kahrs was born on August 23, 1930 in Hinesville, GA, the daughter of the late F.W. and Gladys Hendry. She was a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph's Nursing School, afterward becoming one of the first nurses to work at Memorial Hospital when it opened. She later worked as a nurse at Georgia Regional, Jenkins High School and ultimately Azalealand Nursing Home. Betty enjoyed playing bridge, gardening and spending time with her family. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kahrs is survived by her husband of ...
Thomas Eason Watson MAR 21, 1926 - DEC 11, 2007
Thomas Eason Watson, 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2007. Mr. Watson was born in Wilcox County, GA, the son of the late James W. and Vera M. Watson. He served in the United States Navy as a Signalman during World War II and was assigned to the USS Basilan AG68. At the completion of his military tenure he began working with Interstate Life Insurance Co., where he retired after 25 years of loyal service. Thomas was a regular attendee of the Tuesday Night Supper Club at the Tybee Lite Shrine Club. Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his brothers, Wilbur and Billy Watson. He i ...
Catherine Linton Green Melton OCT 21, 1930 - DEC 11, 2007
Catherine Linton Green Melton Metter- Catherine Linton Green Melton 77, died Tuesday, December11, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Melton was a native of Savannah, living most of her life in New York and Maryland. She has been a resident of Metter for the past 15 years. Mrs. Melton attended Westside Christian Church and was retired from General Motors. Surviving are, her husband, Henry Elliott Melton of Metter, daughter, Catherine Schramn and husband Ed of Rochester, NY, son, Jeffrey Green and wife Elizabeth of Rincon, son, Emory J. Green and wife Lori of Batavia NY, son, William R. Gree ...
Allan Carl Ranta DEC 31, 1931 - DEC 11, 2007
Allan Carl Ranta, 75, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Savannah. Mr. Ranta was born on December 31, 1931 in Red Lodge, Montana. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Architectural and Structural Engineering. He served in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant and was stationed in Savannah. At the completion of his military tenure he was employed by the Corps of Engineers and later practiced architecture in Savannah until his retirement. Mr. Ranta was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Rahal Ranta. He is survived by his two daughters, Tanya Ranta Larvan and ...
James W. Trussell NOV 15, 1948 - DEC 07, 2007
Savannah- Mr. James W. Trussell, 59, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Jacob Trussell; daughter, Stacy Hale and her husband, Nick; two grandchildren, William & Henry Hale; three sisters, Cyndy Tabakin, Pencia Truhan, Loryane Highsmith and their families. Mr. Trussell was preceded in death by his son, David Scot Trussell There are no funeral services planned at this time. ...
John M. Foughner, Jr. AUG 08, 1926 - DEC 07, 2007
JOHN M. FOUGHNER John M. Foughner of Lakeland, Florida died Friday, December 7, 2007. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and attended Benedictine Military School. Mr. Fougher was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis and two sons, Wesley and Robert Brasse; his sister, Henrietta Brynes Lester of Lakeland, Florida; a sister-in-law, Jane Byrnes of Savannah; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews in Savannah, South Carolina and Florida. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Decembe ...
Carmen Hubbard Rivers JUL 16, 1927 - DEC 07, 2007
Carmen H. Rivers Carmen Elizabeth Hubbard Rivers, 80, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native of Tampa, Florida and lived in Savannah most of her life. She retired as office manager from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company after many years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Midway and was a former member of the Fleming Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for the Faith Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wightman Rivers and her sister, Ellen Culberson. She is survived by her brothe ...
Vera H Godbee APR 14, 1918 - DEC 07, 2007
VERA H. GODBEE Vera H. Godbee 89, died Friday, December 07, 2007 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Mrs. Godbee was born in Bulloch County and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. Mrs. Godbee was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Godbee and her sons, Bobby and Richard Godbee. Surviving are, her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Helen Godbee of Savannah, two grandchildren, Dell and Michael Godbee and one great grandchild, Cody Godbee. Visitation will be Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Ch ...
Jean Cummiskey JUL 07, 1932 - DEC 06, 2007
Jean Cummiskey, died December 6, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She received her B.S. Degree from the University of Michigan in 1953. Subsequently she received a Masters Degree from The School of Public Health, at Michigan in 1966 and her Doctorate in The School of Public Health at Tulane University of New Orleans in 1973. She retired from Zenith Laboratories, Northvale, New Jersey in 1996 and moved to The Landings in Savannah, Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Cummiskey; three sons, Kevin Cummiskey of San Mateo, California, Keith Cummiskey of Dallas, Texas ...
William Holliday JAN 03, 1956 - DEC 05, 2007
Savannah- William Baylus Holliday, 51, devoted husband and father and loyal friend to many people, passed away at home on December 5, 2007. Bill was born and raised in Savannah. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Atlantic State University. He had a degree in business and finance and worked as a stocks and commodities broker for over 20 years. Bill was a member of First Christian Church. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years, a deacon, and held various other offices. He was a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and a sailor. He was a loyal Bulldog fan and a real chara ...
Jack Bevin Kieffer JUN 08, 1915 - DEC 03, 2007
Jack B. Kieffer Jack Bevin Kieffer, 92, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He was a member of St. John’s Church, the German Heritage Society and former President of the Humane Society of Savannah. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and James A. Green, of Mobile, Alabama, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society of Savannah or St. John’s Church. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Dewey Allen Doss, Sr. JAN 20, 1920 - DEC 03, 2007
DEWEY ALLEN DOSS, SR Dewey Allen Doss, Sr.., 87 of Savannah went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Soperton, Georgia, on January 20, 1920. He served in the United States Army from 1938 to 1945. On September 16, 1940, some 700 young men the from Savannah area with the Georgia National Guard, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, were mobilized. Dewey was one of less than twelve remaining members. He served in the 66th Infantry Panther Division and received several awards. He was past president of the Savannah Volunteer Guards and a member of St. Micha ...
Dewey Allen Doss JAN 20, 1920 - DEC 03, 2007
DEWEY ALLEN DOSS, SR Dewey Allen Doss, Jr., 87 of Savannah went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Soperton, Georgia, on January 20, 1920. He served in the United States Army from 1938 to 1945. On September 16, 1940, some 700 young men the from Savannah area with the Georgia National Guard, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, were mobilized. Dewey was one of less than twelve remaining members. He served in the 66th Infantry Panther Division and received several awards. He was past president of the Savannah Volunteer Guards and a member of St. Michae ...
Judith Ann Wetmore OCT 17, 1938 - DEC 01, 2007
Judith Ann LaRocque Wetmore, 69, died peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Savannah. Judy was born October 17, 1938 in Bay City, Michigan but lived most of her adult life in Savannah. She worked as a surgical nurse until marrying and starting a family. Judy was an involved member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church. She helped design the Memorial gardens, worked with the pumpkin patch and Christmas tree fund raisers, and along with her husband, was a youth coordinator for many years. She was an active member of the Wilmington Island Garden Club and was a t ...