Obituaries
Mildred Williams Fountain Tigner MAR 14, 1916 - APR 09, 2007
Mildred Williams Fountain Tigner Savannah, GA - Mildred Williams Fountain Tigner, age 91, died Monday at Azalealand Nursing Home. The Bulloch County native lived in California, Maryland, and Baxley for many years before retiring to Savannah in 1987. She attended Savannah Public Schools, was a member of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Baxley and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Watson Tigner and her son, Larry Fountain. Surviving are a brother, Quinnie R. Williams, Sr. of Fernandina Beach, FL; three grandchildren, A ...
Annie Elizabeth Burke JUN 11, 1926 - APR 09, 2007
Annie Sauls Burke Annie Elizabeth Sauls Burke, 80, died Monday, April 9, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Hardeeville, South Carolina and was retired from Globe Shoe Company in downtown Savannah. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Burke and one son, Thomas J. Burke, Jr. She is survived by one son; James Lynch, of Lansing, Kansas and five grandchildren; Tonya Dibert, of Pennsylvania, Malynda Emerson, of San Antonio, Texas, Robert Lynch, of Pennsylvania, James Lynch, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, and Al ...
Tefta Kotta Phillips DEC 12, 1918 - APR 09, 2007
TEFTA KOTTA PHILLIPS Tefta Kotta Phillips 88, died Monday, April 9, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was native of Albania and a resident of Savannah since 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. A.P. Phillips. Surviving are, her sons, George Phillips and Peter Phillips both of Atlanta, her grandchildren, Oliver Phillips of Atlanta and K.P. Phillip of New York. Remembrances to the Humane Society of Savannah, 7215 Sally Mood Drive, Savannah Georgia 31406 Services will be at a later date. Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGS ...
Shirley Priester Morgan JUN 17, 1930 - APR 08, 2007
SHIRLEY PRIESTER MORGAN Shirley Priester Morgan, 76 of Savannah was taken home by the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007, ideally a day of rebirth and renewal. Born in Savannah, to John and Lilly Priester, the youngest of seven children, she had wonderful memories of her childhood growing up in her Bingville neighborhood of Savannah. In the summer of 1947, she married the love of her life, Dewey Morgan. Immediately following their union, Dewey joined the US Air Force and the young bride stepped into the courageous roles she would then serve for the remainder of her life -- wife, mother, nurs ...
Pauline Powers JAN 14, 1918 - APR 07, 2007
Pauline Cargill Powers, 89, died Saturday April 7, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. A native Savannahian and a lifelong athlete, Pauline was an avid golfer who played two and three times a week until recent years. She discovered golf as a youngster in the 1920s after she spotted the clubs her older brother, Paul, brought home from his caddying job. Together they built a couple of holes on the vacant lot next to their Lincoln Street home and created sand traps and obstacles by hauling dirt in a wagon from the nearby cross town railroad tracks. By sixth grade she had added basketball and swimming to he ...
Leland Henderson AUG 26, 1921 - APR 07, 2007
Leland F. Henderson, Jr. Leland Forrest Henderson, Jr., 85 died Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. He was born August 26, 1921 in Boston, MA, the son of Leland F. and Courtney D. Crowther Henderson, Sr. He was reared in Dallas, graduating from Highland Park High School. He then attended SMU, receiving his BBA degree. He received his BS degree in geology from the University of Oklahoma. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as an investment broker for Harris Upham in Dallas and was a geologist for Creole Petroleum in Venezuela. Leland is ...
Theodore Woodrow Erickson DEC 26, 1944 - APR 06, 2007
Theodore Woodrow Erickson, Jr. Bellinger Hill, SC - Theodore Woodrow Erickson, Jr. of Bellinger Hill, South Carolina, died April 6, 2007. Eric died peacefully at the age of sixty-two, having lived an enjoyable life. He is pre-deceased by his father, Theodore Woodrow Erickson, and his mother, Margaret Wilson Erickson. He is survived by his wife, Janet Newberry Erickson of Bellinger Hill, South Carolina; two sons, Theodore Woodrow Erickson, III of Savannah, Georgia and Jonathan Patrick King of Clarkesville, Georgia; one daughter, Margaret Priscilla Erickson Cowart and her husband, Roger, of Rich ...
Charles Bolger JUN 13, 1938 - APR 05, 2007
Charles Marian Bolger, Jr. Charles Marian Bolger, Jr., 68, died Thursday, April 5, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. Mr. Bolger was a native of Ohio and had lived in Savannah for the past two years. He retired from the United States Army after twenty-five years of service including a tour in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Bolger of Savannah; one son, Donald Bolger of California; two daughters, Michelle Bolger of Ohio and Charlotte Dordon of Hamilton, Ohio; three stepchildren, John Robert Cooper of St. Louis, Missouri, Barbara Samaroo of Forestville, Maryland and Donna ...
Bernice H. Douglas APR 02, 1921 - APR 04, 2007
Bernice H. Douglas Savannah, GA- Bernice Hendrix Douglas, age 86, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Hospice House. A native of Bulloch County, she had lived in Savannah most of her life, most recently at Habersham House. Mrs. Douglas retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center in 1986 as Supervisor of Communications, after thirty years of service. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jacob Prescott Jones and John R. Douglas. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra J. Wilson of Savannah and Dr. Susan J. Mahany and her husban ...
Linda Carson Bruce AUG 22, 1943 - APR 04, 2007
LINDA SUE CARSON BRUCE Linda Sue Carson Bruce died Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Linda was born August 22, 1943 in Sentinal, Oklahoma and has lived in Savannah for the past 30 years. She worked for Colonial Oil for 14 years and had many interests including art, gardening, reading and her grandkids. Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and co-worker. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Winfield Carson and her brother, Donald Wayne Carson. Surviving are, her husband of 40 years, Al Bruce of Savannah, her mother, Walterine Carson of G ...
Olga Lee Anderson Thompson NOV 28, 1920 - APR 02, 2007
Olga Lee Anderson Thompson Savannah, GA- Olga Lee Anderson Thompson, age 86, died Monday, April 2, 2007, at Mayview Convalescent Center in Raleigh, NC. Born on November 28, 1920 in Bulloch County, GA, Mrs. Thompson was a longtime resident of Savannah. A homemaker, she was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and the Sunshine Club. Her husband of fifty-seven years, John Raleigh “Speck” Thompson, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria T. and Ernie Hand of Raleigh, NC and Cheryl T. and Don Small of Savannah; two sisters, Jannie Boyette and Hilda Thomas, b ...
Henry "Hank" Kennedy FEB 04, 1954 - MAR 31, 2007
Henry J. “Hank” Kennedy, Jr. Rincon - Henry James “Hank” Kennedy, Jr., 53, died Saturday March 31, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Savannah and lived for many years in Rincon. He was retired from the Electrical Workers Union # 508. He was of the Catholic faith. He graduated from St. James Parochial School, attended Benedictine and graduated from Jenkins High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Mendel Kennedy. He is survived by his wife, Frances E. Kennedy, of Rincon, his father, Henry James Kennedy, Sr., of Savannah, four sisters, Gayle Horace Perkins, of Anders ...
Doris Shuman Clanton JAN 08, 1919 - MAR 31, 2007
DORIS SHUMAN CLANTON Doris Shuman Clanton 88, died Saturday, March 31, 2007. Mrs. Clanton was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L Clanton Sr. Surviving are, her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Elizabeth Clanton of Savannah, her daughter, Doris E. Clanton of Savannah, her sister, Frosine Zittrouer of Savannah, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Islands Chapel. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 1 ...
Robert Sheppard DEC 29, 1925 - MAR 30, 2007
ROBERT L. SHEPPARD Robert L. Sheppard 81, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Tennille, Georgia living most of his life in Savannah. He was retired from the Department of Agriculture. He was a United States Veteran serving in the Navy. Surviving is his daughter, Anne Sheppard Collier of Navarre, Florida. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 1 p.m. in Tennille, Georgia. Remembrances to Vista Care Hospice. FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS IS ...
Catherine Elizabeth Sandefur APR 25, 1916 - MAR 30, 2007
CATHERINE ELIZABETH SANDEFUR Catherine Elizabeth Sandefur, 90, died March 30, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. Kay was born April 25, 1916 in Evanston, IL, and has lived in Savannah for over 50 years. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fred “Sandy” Sandefur. Survivors include her son Chuck Sandefur, Janie, her daughter Sandy Sandefur, stepdaughters Betty Aimar, Joyce Carter Bill all of Savannah. She is also survived by grandchildren Carol Mike Carey of Rincon, Amy Byron Norris of Macon, Katie Sandefur, Mike Aimar, Lisa Dan Carter, Julie Carte ...
Charles Lee MAR 18, 1931 - MAR 30, 2007
CHARLES R. LEE Charles R. Lee 75, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at Marshview Assisted Living. Mr. Lee was born in Athens, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Revenue as a Tax Field Agent. He was a member of the Bulldog Club. Quarterback Club and the Elks. Mr. Lee was a veteran serving both in the Marines and the Army. Surviving are; his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Steve Ansley of Duluth, Georgia, his daughter, Karen R. Lee of Richmond Hill, his grandson, Alec Matthew Ansley of Duluth, Georgia, his half-brother, Jerry Lee of Sava ...
Ramon Mann MAY 20, 1925 - MAR 29, 2007
RAMON A. MANN SR. Ramon A Mann Sr. 81, died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Roxas City, Philippines and has been a resident of the United States for the past 12 years. He was a member of the International Bible Christian Fellowship in Savannah and was retired from the Philippine Air Force. Surviving is wife, Servillana Mann of Savannah, 14 children, 56 grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren and 3 sisters. Funeral Services will be Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 3 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with a visitation before and following the ser ...
Joseph Rotureau JAN 23, 1926 - MAR 28, 2007
Joseph Edward Rotureau Savannah- Joseph Edward Rotureau, 71, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Rotureau was born in Savannah January 23, 1936. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College. He was a pipe-fitter with Local 188 and served six years in the National Guard. Joe was an avid fisherman and enjoyed photography. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Brenda Rotureau; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph & Trish Rotureau; grandchildren, James Edward & Kristin Marie, all of Savannah. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2 ...
Kay Greene Hunt OCT 11, 1940 - MAR 27, 2007
Kay Hunt Savannah, GA- Kay Hunt, 66, passed into heaven on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. She was born November 11, 1940 in Corning, NY and lived in Savannah for the past 12 years. Kay was a member of Bible Baptist Church, a volunteer at Candler Hospital and the Coastal Pregnancy Center and a beloved wife, mother and friend. Her faith in Jesus Christ and love for people was evident to all. Kay is survived by her husband, Edward Hunt of Savannah; two sons, Michael Janice Hunt of Southborough, MA, Chris Julie Hunt of Savannah; daughter, Julie Madison Bolton of Savannah; grandchildr ...
Arthur Anderson Hamilton APR 01, 1931 - MAR 27, 2007
Arthur A. Hamilton Arthur A. Hamilton, age 75, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. The lifelong Savannah resident attended public schools in Savannah. In 1949 he joined the 118th Field Artillery and later served in the 165th Georgia Air National Guard, from which he retired following thirty-five years of service. In his younger years he attended St. John’s Episcopal Church with his family. He is survived by one brother, George D. Hamilton of Savannah; one sister, Mrs. Barbara H. Davis of Savannah; ten nieces and nephews, Raymond S. Keyes, Mary Ann Johnson, Barbara D. Mason, Rose ...
Pauline Irma Hatcher - MAR 26, 2007
PAULINE IRMA POLLY HATCHER Greensboro, North Carolina- Pauline Irma Polly Hatcher, 41 of Greensboro, North Carolina died at Moses Cone Hospital on Monday, March 26, 2007 from complications of Leukemia. A native of Savannah, she was a graduate of Westover High School, Albany, GA 1983, the University of Georgia 1987, and the Georgia State University School of Law 1990. She was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1990. Following employment in the Office of Domestic Legal Services of Fulton County Superior Court, she was associated with King & Spalding, the Atlanta law firm, 1998-2004. At the time ...
James V. Mosley, Jr. JUL 15, 1932 - MAR 25, 2007
JAMES V. MOSLEY JR. James V. Mosley 74, died Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Mosley was a native of Dalton, Georgia and a longtime resident of Savannah. He attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Mr. Mosley was a graduate from the Garden Webb College in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama and received a Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He was a retired Visual Aid Consultant with Department of the Army and an Auditor with the Internal Revenue Service here in Savan ...
Nell Moore Iler DEC 15, 1923 - MAR 23, 2007
Nell Ann Iler Miami, FL – Nell Moore Iler, age 83, died Friday, March 23, 2007, at her home in Miami, FL. The Emanuel County, GA native lived most of her life in Savannah and was living with her daughters in Miami at the time of her death. She was a Methodist and a homemaker. Mrs. Iler was preceded in death by her husband, James Emory Iler. Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Comas and her husband, Leo, and Diane Iler, both of Miami, FL; a sister, Geraldine Allen of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Wendy Comas of Cape Coral, FL, David Comas and Cari Comas, both of Miami, FL; and an aunt, ...
Joseph B. Bergen MAR 12, 1925 - MAR 22, 2007
Joseph Bodell Bergen Savannah, GA- Joseph Bodell Bergen, J.D., a prominent trial lawyer, member of the State Bar of Georgia and of the District of Columbia Bar, and husband of Shirley Shearouse Bergen, died on March 22, 2007. He was the son of the late architect Cletus William Bergen and the late Hildegarde Blake Bergen, and the grandson of the late Alonso Davison Bergen and the late Alice Bodell Bergen. Following graduation from Marist School for Boys in Savannah, he graduated in 1943 from Savannah High School where he was active in athletics and drama, and was an officer in the Reserve Offic ...
Jimmette Early O'Briant JUL 18, 1941 - MAR 20, 2007
Jimmette Early O’Briant Jimmette Early O’Briant, 65, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. O’Briant retired from American Tobacco Company in 1993 and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Durham, NC. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie O’Briant of Reidsville, NC; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joshua and Shannon O’Briant of Pooler, GA and Jason and Candy O’Briant of Reidsville, NC; one brother, Hubert Neville of Rutherfordton, NC; one sister, Joel Hodges of Stony Point, NC and three grandchildren, Jeremy Wilson, Noah O’Briant, and Sara Grace O'Briant. The Fami ...
William L. McDonald JUL 19, 1929 - MAR 20, 2007
William L. McDonald Savannah, GA- William L. McDonald, 77, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He grew up on Prince Edward Island and Montreal, Canada. At 21, he joined the US Air Force and served 20 years in various US Bases, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired in 1970 and moved his family to Savannah. He then joined C&S Bank Bank of America and retired from his banking career in 1986. He was an avid runner and very active member of the Savannah Striders during the 1970’s and 1980’s. He also volunteered for various organizations, especially the Little Theat ...