Obituaries
Ann Gorin Bottler SEP 28, 1919 - AUG 13, 2007
Ann Gorin Bottler Ann Gorin Bottler, widow of Joseph S. Bottler, Jr. who predeceased her, died August 13, 2007 after a short stay at St. Joseph’s – Candler Hospital. She was the daughter of Dr. James W. and Lucy Wilson Gorin both Savannah residents for many years. Mrs. Bottler graduated from Brenau Academy in Gainesville, made her debut in Savannah, and attended both the University of Georgia and the University of Kentucky where she was a member of Chi Omega. She later graduated from Western Kentucky State University with a BS in Home Economics. Mrs. Bottler was a member of the Lady Washington ...
Robert Overstreet APR 07, 1923 - AUG 13, 2007
Robert Heyward Overstreet Savannah- Mr. Robert Heyward Overstreet, 84, died Monday, August 13, 2007 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was born April 7, 1923 in Hoy, Louisiana. As a child, his family moved to Savannah where he graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. After serving in the Army Air Corp during WWII, Mr. Overstreet worked with Seaboard Coastline Railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie Stephens Overstreet and Robert Roland Overstreet. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Futrell O ...
Richmond McDowell APR 05, 1928 - AUG 12, 2007
Savannah - Richmond McDowell born in Margaret, AL on April 5, 1928, son of Flanders and Ruby McDowell entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 12, 2007. His early childhood years were spent in Lynch, KY. At the age of ten he moved with his parents to Philadelphia, PA where he later graduated from Murrell E. Dobbins Vocational/Technical High School. It was also in Philadelphia where he met Ruth Taliaferro whom he married in Toledo, Ohio in 1950. They moved to Detroit, MI and from their union three daughters were born Sharon, Gail and Ricki. Affectionately known as “Ricky” he loved life and ...
Rob Edward DePue JUL 25, 1951 - AUG 12, 2007
Robert Edward DePue Robert Edward DePue, 56, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Savannah, GA at the old Telfair Hospital downtown on July 25, 1951. After graduating from Savannah Country Day School in 1969, Rob attended the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern College and Stetson University. Rob’s free spirit led him out to Idaho for three years, where he was a whitewater river raft guide on the Salmon River at Mackay Bar Ranch. Upon returning to Savannah, Rob started the Savannah Carriage Company, bringing the fir ...
James E. Hendrix JAN 09, 1921 - AUG 12, 2007
JAMES ERNEST HENDRIX James Ernest Hendrix, 86, departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, August 12, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 9, 1921 in Claxton, Georgia to James Harmon and Mary Hendrix. He was a life long member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of the Mens Bible Class. Over the years, he served on many committees and held many offices. He always looked forward to the annual Fall Barbeque which he chaired several times. He worked for over 40 years in the lumber industry, working at Guerry Lumber Company and Savannah Lumber Company. After ...
Robert Porter JUN 21, 1938 - AUG 11, 2007
ROBERT “SHIG” PORTER SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 1938-2007 “ His life was gentle, and the elements so mix’d in him that Nature stand up and say to all the world, “ This was a man!’.”- Shakespeare SAVANNAH, GA – Robert Shig Porter, a life-long resident of Savannah passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the age of 69. Born in Savannah, Georgia on June 21, 1938, he was the second son of the late Alice Marion Dudley and Marion McNeil Porter, one-time Mayor Pro-tem of the City of Savannah from 1947-49. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ba ...
William L. Bell MAY 07, 1924 - AUG 09, 2007
William L. Bell, 83, died August 9, 2007 at Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness. Mr. Bell was well known in the educational community of Savannah and surrounding areas, having retired as president of Hancock Day School in 2004. He had assisted his mother, Mrs. Emmie Ruth Bell Hancock, in the operation of Hancock Day School since 1960, as well as Hancock Academy from 1972 to 1979. At the beginning of his association with Hancock Day School he met, and soon married, Doris Cone Brown, a member of the Hancock Day School faculty, and who became an essential and beloved part of the school. Prio ...
Guenther H. Froebel DEC 21, 1922 - AUG 09, 2007
Guenther Gunner H. Froebel, Jr. died on August 9, 2007. He was born in Houston, TX on December 21st 1922, the eldest of four children of Guenther H. and Marie Burns Froebel. Raised in Swarthmore, PA, he graduated from Lehigh University in 1948, interrupted by four years of World War II service as a Captain and Bomb Disposal Officer in Africa, Italy, France and Germany. While completing his degree at Lehigh, as a reserve officer he served on the Ordnance Board at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and was an ROTC instructor at Lehigh. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War as a Contracting ...
Toy Davis OCT 12, 1920 - AUG 09, 2007
Toy Davis, 86, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Clyde, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Savannah. He worked at the Ford Plantation, Southeastern Shipyards, and served as a Seaman 1st Class in the Navy during World War II. He was a logger retiring in 1985 and was a member of the Landrum Lodge #48. He was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He loved his family, his church and his garden and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his father, Rad D. Davis, his mother, Nina Proman Davis, brothers, Redge Davis, Ra ...
Cynthia Williford Cole AUG 31, 1948 - AUG 08, 2007
CYNTHIA “COOKIE” COLE On Wednesday, August 8th, we lost a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Cynthia was born on August 31, 1948 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Weldon Williford. She is survived by her husband, Raymond “Shorty” Cole of Savannah, her mother, Juanita Williford, her brother, Lynn Williford and wife Becky, her children, Robyn and Donald Evans, Marc and Connie Ray, Tammy and Randy Rogers, her grandchildren, Trista and Cody Rogers, Cory and Carson Evans and Caelyn Ray, her nieces and nephews, Jeffrey and Abby Williford, Samanth ...
Paul M. Carter AUG 22, 1937 - AUG 07, 2007
Paul M. Carter Savannah - Paul M. Carter, age 69, died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Thelma L. Carter; daughter, Mary Carter; grandchildren, brothers, sisters and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com. ...
Charles E. Warner MAR 18, 1927 - AUG 07, 2007
Charles E. Warner Savannah, GA - Charles E. Warner died Tuesday August 6, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being a native of Savannah he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Warner of Savannah. He was a graduate of Armstrong College and the University of Georgia. He served in both the United States Navy and the Air National Guard. After working for 26 years in Savings and Loan he practiced law for the next 20 years. He had been a member of the Christian Business Men’s Club, the Quarterback Club, and various civic organizations. He was also a member of Epworth United Methodist Church for many years b ...
Marlene Burns Cecil AUG 15, 1926 - AUG 07, 2007
MARLENE BURNS CECIL Marlene Burns Cecil, age 80, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at her residence in Savannah, GA. She was a Texas native born in Corsicana, Texas, August 15th , 1926. Most of her adult life was spent in Dallas, Texas with her husband Gowan Lanier Cecil, who is also a native of Texas. She was member of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. Some of her most wonderful times to be remembered are her days gardening, antiquing, her love for cats, travel, and visits from her family. In August of 2004, she and her husband moved to Savannah, GA. to be closer to family and spend ...
George Holzmeier JUL 27, 1923 - AUG 05, 2007
GEORGE HOLZMEIER Born July 27, 1923 Died August 5, 2007 George Holzmeier died August 5, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. A native of Arlington, Texas, George served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II where he first became intrigued by airplanes. After his military service, he became an aerospace engineer and worked for Bell Helicopter and Boeing. George came to Savannah as a consultant and is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Ann Redmond Holzmeier. George also had many friends through Alcoholics Anonymous and sponsored many people through the years. An accomplished woodworker, Geor ...
Adalynn Angel Rivera AUG 02, 2007 - AUG 04, 2007
Adalynn Angel Rivera Adalynnn Angel Rivera, infant daughter of Mark and Danielle Rivera of Port Wentworth died Thursday, August 2, 2007. Adalyn is also survived by her brother, Mark Rivera, Jr., her maternal grandparents, Emmett and Kerrie Wilcox, of Garden City, her paternal grandparents, Patricia Rivera, of Florida and Michael Riveral, of New York, also her maternal great-grandparents, Oscar and Nancy Wilcox, of Garden City, and Doris Springer, of Rincon. Several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Trinity Church of God in Garden City. B ...
Elaine D. Leffler MAY 31, 1923 - AUG 04, 2007
ELAINE D. LEFFLER Elaine D. Leffler 84, died Saturday, August 4, 2007 at the home of her son, John and Karen Leffler surrounded by members of her family under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in New York City and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was formerly employed with Town and Country and was the secretary for her husband, John Leffler, Sr. at Columbia Drug Company. Mrs. Leffler held various other jobs during her life as well a homemaker. Mrs. Leffler was a member of the American Contract Bridge Club, Life Master and was an avid gardener. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, ...
Elwyn Doyle Caldwell NOV 14, 1934 - AUG 03, 2007
ELWYN DOYLE CALDWELL Elwyn Doyle Caldwell 72, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Candler Hospital, the son of Elwyn and Edna Caldwell. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 3, 1934 and has been a longtime resident of Savannah. He graduated from Waresboro High School in 1954. Mr. Caldwell served in the United States Marine Corp for six years. He was a retired co-owner and salesman for EZE Products and was currently a consultant for the Southern Paper Group. Mr. Caldwell was a member of Savannah Christian Church, serving as head of many committees, serving as a Deacon, Elder and Teacher. ...
Ruth Betty Long AUG 02, 2007 - AUG 02, 2007
Ruth Elizabeth Long Ruth Elizabeth Betty Long passed away at her home on John’s Island in Vero Beach, Florida on Monday, July 30, 2007 at the age of 87. She was born on December 26, 1919 in Charleston, Illinois, graduated from Purdue University in 1941 with a double major in Education and Home Economics and began a teaching career. She joined Swift & Company as a home economist traveling throughout the midwest and east under the stage name of Martha Logan providing cooking demonstrations on radio and early television. Betty was a pioneer among women: poised, bright and articulate; she was ...
Brian Christopher Knight SEP 27, 1988 - AUG 01, 2007
Brian Christopher Knight Savannah- Mr. Brian Christopher Knight, 18, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 due to injuries resulting from a car accident. Brian was born September 27, 1988 and has lived in Savannah all his life. He attended Chatham County Schools, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School and Memorial Day School. He was registered and planned to attend classes at the Culinary Institute at Ogeechee Technical College this fall. Brian was a communicant at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He spent many hours with his family and friends. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed the river, r ...
Dr. Vincent M. Greico MAY 12, 1945 - AUG 01, 2007
VINCENT M. GREICO M.D. Dr. Vincent M. Greico 62, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was a native of Vineland, New Jersey, having resided in Elkhart, Indiana for 16 years, moving to Macon, Georgia in 1994 and residing the past three years on Tybee Island, Georgia. Dr. Greico received his Bachelor of Arts in 1967, his Doctorate of Medicine and his Master of Public Health, in Occupational Medicine. Dr. Greico received Board Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Occu ...
Natalie Hymes DeLettre JUN 30, 1927 - JUL 31, 2007
NATALIE HYMES DELETTRE Natalie Hymes DeLettre, age 80, peacefully left us on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 to live with her Lord and Savior in Heaven. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Savannah High School, Armstrong Junior College and Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. Mrs. DeLettre was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she worked in the nursery for a number of years and was a member of the Rebel Chapter of the American Businesswomen’s Association. Mrs. DeLettre was a registered Medical Technologist ASCP from 1951 until her retirement in 1992. She ...
Shereef Wassef Nawar OCT 17, 1959 - JUL 30, 2007
SHEREEF WASSEF NAWAR Shereef Wassef Nawar 47, died Monday, July 30, 2007 at his residence in Savannah, Georgia. He was born and raised in Amherst, Massachusetts then moved to Atlanta living there since 1981. He has been a resident of Savannah for the past 2 years. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Shereef was a member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church of Atlanta and most recently St Peter’s Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island. He served on the board for the Holy Innocents Episcopal School. He co-founded Xcellent Incorporated and T ...
Marie Minis DEC 02, 1929 - JUL 30, 2007
Marie Minis Marie Minis, 77, died Monday, July 30, 2007 at Savannah Specialty Care. She was a native of New York and a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a very well liked and fun loving grandmother. She is survived by her grandson, Clevan Thompson, of Savannah and other relatives. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Martha Messex Schaffer MAR 01, 1927 - JUL 30, 2007
Martha Messex Schaeffer Martha Messex Schaeffer, 80, entered into rest Monday, July 30, 2007 at St. Joseph’s/Can dler Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Schaeffer worked for Southern Bell and K-Mart Corporation. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Valdosta. Her survivors include a husband, Leonard E. Schaeffer, Jr., son Lenny and his wife Susan, of Thomson, grandchildren: Anna, Erin, and Abby Schaeffer, all of Thomson. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Jackson of Sardis. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hod ...
Charles Conaway JUL 03, 1929 - JUL 29, 2007
CHARLES E. CONAWAY Rincon-Charles E. Conaway 78, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born in Macon, Georgia living in many places during his career in the military. He has been a resident of Rincon for the past 22 years. Mr. Conaway served in the United States Navy and retired from the United States Air Force. He later retired from Gulfstream. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Conaway of Guyton, his daughters, Lanna South of Raeford, NC, Sandra Craspe of Guyton and Donna Tice of Guyton, his sister, Elizabeth Conaway of Savannah, several grandchi ...
Marilyn Sue Davis NOV 16, 1933 - JUL 29, 2007
SAVANNAH – Marilyn Sue Hathaway Davis, age 73, died Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Hospice House. The Missouri native lived most of her life with her husband in Alaska and Washington before moving to Savannah in 2000 to be near her family. She was a member of The Huntingdon Club. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Cmdr. Weymond “Bud” Davis, USCG, Ret. Surviving are her son, Curtis Davis of Savannah; her cousins, Teresa Powell, Patty Carswell and Norma Judkins, all of Savannah; and an aunt, Mary Bob Barb of Illinois. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Sitka National Cemet ...
George A. Zettler OCT 28, 1927 - JUL 28, 2007
George A. Zettler SAVANNAH – George A. Zettler, 79, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Savannah. Born in Effingham County, he was raised in Savannah and joined the United States Marine Corps in World War II at the age of seventeen. He was awarded the Bronze Star for saving the life of a man while under heavy enemy fire in the Chosin Reservoir in Korea. He retired from the Marine Corps as a Captain in 1971. Mr. Zettler graduated from the John Marshall Law School and became an attorney in Savannah. He was elected City Alderman for the Sixth District and served for thirteen years on City Council. He ...