Obituaries
Thomas Harley Hodges FEB 18, 1923 - DEC 24, 2007
THOMAS H. HODGES Thomas H. Hodges 84, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at his residence. He was a native of Bulloch County and was a resident of Potomac, Maryland before retiring to Savannah. Mr. Hodges was retired from the United States Army serving in WWII as a Pharmacist Director. Surviving are, his wife, Lois G. Hodges of Savannah, his daughter, Toni Smith of Savannah, his son, Thomas H. Hodges of Savannah, his sisters, Jennifer NeSmith of Jacksonville, Florida and Edwina Williams of Savannah, his grandchildren, Elizabeth Boon of Colorado, Cherith Moore of Missouri and two great grandchildre ...
Francis Lee Tootle JAN 01, 1920 - DEC 24, 2007
Francis L. Tootle, 87, passed away December 24, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. after a short illness. He was a native of Tattnall County, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Roxie Tootle; as well as three sisters, Rubye Anderson, Estelle Shields, Betty Jo Richards and one brother, Talmadge Tootle. He was a graduate of Glennville High School and upon his graduation moved to Savannah where he began his career with Seaboard Coastline, retiring after over 40 years of faithful and dedicated service as a conductor. He helped constitute and was President of the Railro ...
Michael Perry Williams MAR 13, 1970 - DEC 23, 2007
Michael Perry Williams Savannah- Michael Perry Williams, 37, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 in San Francisco due to a motorcycle accident. Michael was a Savannah native, served in the U.S. Army and was a past member of Zerubbabel Lodge #15 F.& A. M. Survivors include his wife, Clara Clark Williams; son, Adrian Blue-Williams; daughters, Ashley, Kaitlyn and Kourtney Williams; mother, Glenda Williams; brothers, Steven Wages & Tony Wages; sisters, Valerie Williams & Rhonda Kerry Wells; his “Baby Girl” Paris; paternal grandmother, Dovie Williams & maternal grandmother, Colleen Eaton ...
William Wallace Harris SEP 06, 1919 - DEC 23, 2007
William W. Harris, 88, died December 23, 2007. Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Thursday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Betty Lawanna Wohltmann JAN 21, 1938 - DEC 23, 2007
BETTY LAWANNA CLARK WOHLTMAN Betty Lawanna Clark Wohltman 69, died peacefully at home December 23, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Savannah on January 21, 1938. Mrs. Wohltman retired from Savannah Electric and Power in 1995 after 26 years of service. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1956 with honors. Surviving are, her husband of 40 years, James D. Wohltman of Savannah, three sons, Michael Wohltman of Rincon, Rick Wohltman and Eric Wohltman of Savannah, her five grandchildren, J.D.Wohltman IV, Rachael W. Achliman both of Tennessee, Krysta Wohltman of Rincon, ...
Jennfier Anne Fitzgerald JUL 08, 1975 - DEC 23, 2007
Jennifer Anne Fitzgerald, 32, of Appleton, WI, died Sunday, December 23, 2007. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Stephen and Leslie Fitzgerald of Savannah, GA; her mother, step-father and sister, Candee, Mark and Rebecca Shepard of New York City; and her partner, Charles Jester of Appleton, WI. She was an Assistant Professor of Music at Lawrence University. She received her BA from Tufts University, where she majored in music. At Duke University she earned her MA and PhD in music composition. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 on Friday, December 28, 2007. A memorial serv ...
Mary Cowart Hernandez MAY 27, 1929 - DEC 23, 2007
Mary Cowart Hernandez, 78, died December 23, 2007 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Collins, Georgia and lived most of her life in Savannah. Mrs. Hernandez was retired after 20 years with Savannah Gas Company, a homemaker and attended Bible Baptist Church. Her husband, Frank Joseph Hernandez, Sr., sons, John W. "Billy" Hernandez and Frank Joseph Hernandez, Jr., preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters and a son-in-law, Christine H. Stevens, Mary Frances Hernandez, Terri H. and Henry Sutton all of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Michael D. and Marsha M. Hernandez of Savannah; ...
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 ...