Obituaries
Rita Marie Torre JUL 10, 1923 - FEB 23, 2007
RITA MARIE TORRE It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rita Marie Torre of Skidaway Island, who left this world on February 23, 2007. She will be missed greatly by her husband, Alton John Torre, her daughters, Lynn Torre, Jane Torre Falk and husband David and Ann Torre Bates and husband James, as well as her grandchildren, John Kammes, Ryan Falk, Erin Falk and Alec Grant. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Julia, Martha and James. Those who wish to join us in a celebration of her life are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. James Catholic Church on Mo ...
David Carl Howe JAN 14, 1919 - FEB 23, 2007
David C. Howe David Carl Howe, 88 died Friday, February 23, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Tifton, lived in Fitzgerald and moved to Savannah in 1945. He was retired from the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and the Landrum Lodge #48 F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances J. Howe, of Savannah, one sister Lillian Frazier, of Fitzgerald, several nieces and nephews including, Dr. William E. Jackson, Jr. and Glen M. Jackson, ...
William R. Harrell JUL 23, 1941 - FEB 22, 2007
William Reenza Harrell Savannah- William Reenza Harrell, 65, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007, at Candler Hospital. He was born July 23, 1941, in Hamlet, North Carolina and lived in Savannah the majority of his life. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. Mr. Harrell was a member of the Georgia Air National Guard for seven years and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after thirty-four years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cola Reenza and Mabel Olive Harrell, his mother-in-law, Sidney Morrison Bidez, and his brother, Robert Cola Harrell ...
Carole Anne Immel APR 20, 1936 - FEB 22, 2007
Carole A. Immel Tybee Island - Carole Anne Smith Immel, 70, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a native of Trenton, New Jersey and taught Health and Physical Education in the Trenton and Mount Holly public schools until she became a loving wife and mother of three children. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was a very active member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church since she and her husband retired to Tybee Island. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, The Rev. Otto W. Immel, Sr., of Tybee Island, two sons and daughters-in-law, Otto W. and Je ...
Emmie Sheffield Reagan FEB 21, 1915 - FEB 21, 2007
Mrs. Emmie Louise Sheffield Reagan, a longtime resident of Savannah, died on February 21, 2007 following a short illness. She is survived by her husband Thomas J. Reagan, Sr.; two sons, Thomas J. Reagan, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; and George W. Reagan of Montgomery, Alabama; daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Other survivors include her dear nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, with Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors directing. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P ...
Mary Ellen Dawkins NOV 11, 1941 - FEB 19, 2007
MARY ELLEN DAWKINS Mary Ellen Dawkins 65, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Bristol, Rhode Island living in Savannah since 1974. Mary was a very active member of St. George’s Episcopal Church for 31 years, serving on the Alter Guild and being very supportive of her entire church family. She was a veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving are; her daughters, Lisa Woodside and husband Wayne, Christina Mathieu and husband Tommy, and Wendy Dawkins all of Savannah, her brother, Herbert Newman of Virginia Bch, VA, her grandchildren, Carissa Gonzalez, Joseph M ...
Leroy Sandberg JAN 04, 1921 - FEB 19, 2007
Leroy Sandberg Savannah- Mr. Leroy Sandberg, 86, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at his residence. A graveside service will be held in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2007. ...
Gladys Sheahen Burdge SEP 09, 1911 - FEB 19, 2007
GLADYS SHEAHEN BURDGE Gladys Sheahen Burdge 95, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Victor, New York and a longtime resident of Red Bank, New Jersey, retiring to the Landings with her husband in 1993. She was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lawrence R. Burdge Sr. Surviving are, her son, Dr. Lawrence R. Burdge Jr. of Savannah, her daughter, Sharon Lockwood of Washington D.C., five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial will be held in the Old Tennent Cemetery in Tennent, New Jersey. FOX AN ...
Eva Helton Roberson AUG 24, 1917 - FEB 18, 2007
Savannah, GA- Eva Helton Roberson 89, died Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. A native of Abbeville, Alabama, she moved to Savannah in 1934. A graduate of Richards Business College, she married Melvin Thomas Roberson in 1937. Together they owned and operated several businesses throughout Georgia, including Coastal News Company, Inc. in Savannah which closed in 1978 after fifty years in business. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melvin, two sons, Melvin T. Roberson Jr., Condy C. Roberson and her granddaughter Eva S. Simmons. She is survived by her three daughters, M ...
Lawrence Brandon McKenna - FEB 17, 2007
Lawrence “Larry” B. McKenna Lawrence “Larry” B. McKenna, 64, of Waxhaw, North Carolina died Saturday, February 17, 2007 at home after a brief illness. Larry was a native of Savannah. He graduated from Benedictine Military Academy and served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps working his way up to Gunnery Sergeant. In Savannah, he worked as Warehouse Manager for US Lines for ten years. After leaving the area he stayed in the shipping business and later worked for Harris Teeter until he retired five years ago. He and his wife of 23 years resided in North Carolina for the past nine years, but h ...
Nell Mewbourne Preskitt JUL 18, 1924 - FEB 16, 2007
Nell Mewbourne Preskitt Savannah- Nell Mewbourne Preskitt, 82 died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mrs. Preskitt was born in St. Charles, Kentucky to Henry and Grace McAnally Mewbourne. She lived with family in Graysville, Alabama. She married Ralph David Preskitt, Sr. in 1951. They made their home in Guntersville, Alabama until his death. In 2001 she moved to Savannah. Surviving are, her daughter, Patricia Davis Myers and husband Thomas; her step-daughter, Peggy Preskitt LeRoy, her step-son, Ralph David Preskitt, Jr. and wife Carolyn, a sister, ...
Sen Che Lee JAN 21, 1923 - FEB 14, 2007
Sen Che Lee Savannah- Sen Che Lee, 84, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Lee was born in China and lived in Savannah since 1977. For over twenty five years, he owned the Peking House Restaurant on Abercorn Street and later the Chinatown Market. He was a member of Ardsley Chinese Baptist Mission. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Shou Chin Lee and his son, Kenny Lee. Survivors: son, David Lee and his wife Jing of Savannah, son, Wing Lee and his wife Flora of New York City; grandchildren, Tina Lee, Anna Lee, Lina Lee and Johnathan Lee al ...
Margaret Elizabeth Wood NOV 26, 1915 - FEB 14, 2007
Margaret Elizabeth Wood Savannah, GA- Margaret Elizabeth Wood, 92, died peacefully at Oceanside Nursing Home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. She was born in Savannah, Georgia but lived most of her life on Tybee Island. She was a long-time resident of Oceanside Nursing Home, having been cared for attentively and lovingly by all there. She was employed for a short period of time in the shipping industry and was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church. Miss Wood was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and T.S. Wood, Sr., her three brothers, Gilbert, Fred, and ...
Frederick Arthur Freddy Croom JUN 16, 1943 - FEB 14, 2007
Savannah, GA- Frederick Arthur Croom Freddy, age 63, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, after a brief but serious illness. He had been a long-time resident of the group home system of Gateway Behavior Health Services, entered Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center in April, 2006, and was placed in Candler Hospital prior to his transfer to Hospice Savannah. He is survived by nieces Malenka Croom Warner of Atlanta, Pamela Croom Traynor of Maryland, Jennifer Croom of Dacula, Billie Croom Woods of Savannah, and by nephew William D. Croom, Jr., of Loganville. He is also survived by his brothers ...
Ruby Mae Bowen McCullough APR 02, 1913 - FEB 14, 2007
RUBY MAE BOWEN MCULLOUGH Ruby Mae Bowen McCullough 93, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. She was born in Glennville, Georgia on April 2, 1913, the daughter of Robert and Martha Ann Bowen. She was the youngest of seven children. Mrs. McCullough was married for 64 years to the late Wilbur Reese McCullough, Sr. and lived in Savannah, Georgia. They had two sons and one daughter. She was the Dietary Supervisor at Candler Hospital-Central Unit from 1968 to 1974. She was an active member of The First Alliance Church in Savannah of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. She was ...
Harold Wright Doby Kraft, Jr. MAY 07, 1926 - FEB 13, 2007
Harold Wright “Doby” Kraft, Jr. Harold Wright “Doby” Kraft, Jr., 80, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007 after a short illness. He was born in Savannah to the late Harold W. Kraft, Sr. and Anna Kendig Kraft. In school he served as Cadet Colonel of the ROTC and graduated as Valedictorian of Savannah High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving on the carrier USS Tarawa during World War II. Attending Georgia Tech, he was active in the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Student Council, ODK honor society and the Georgia Tech Glee Club. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engine ...
Patricia King JUN 24, 1949 - FEB 12, 2007
Patricia Jean King Savannah-Patricia King died Monday, February 12, 2007 at her home. Patricia, loving mother, grandmother, and award winning teacher was born in Batavia, New York on June 24, 1949. She is a graduate of Albion High School in Albion, New York, D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York and Armstrong College in Savannah, Georgia. Patricia taught at St. James Catholic School in Savannah, St. Louis Catholic School in Alexandria, Virginia and at Lake Ridge Middle School in Prince William County, Virginia. Upon retiring, she returned to Savannah and has been a mathematics consultant in ...
Iona Griner Dudley MAR 23, 1928 - FEB 12, 2007
Iona G. Dudley Iona Ann Griner Dudley, 78, died Monday, February 12, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Savannah native retired from Savannah High School as a Counselor. She also worked for the Chatham County Superior Court, the Savannah Morning News and the Columbia State Record. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and attended Isle of Hope Baptist Church. She also attended Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T/Sgt. John W. Dudley, Retired U.S.A.F. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law James William and ...
James Locke Alexander MAY 20, 1952 - FEB 11, 2007
James Locke Alexander James Locke Alexander, 54, died Sunday, February 11, 2007 at his residence. He was a native of Augusta, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life. He graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University with a degree in chemistry and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his father, James Leon Alexander. He is survived by his mother, Ann Brinson Alexander, of Savannah and other relatives. A private memorial service and burial will be held at a later date in Millen, Georgia. Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society of Savannah, 7215 S ...
Ralph May NOV 24, 1906 - FEB 11, 2007
Ralph E. May Savannah, GA- Ralph Eugene May, 100, passed away in the early morning of February 11, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. May was born November 24, 1906 in Wadley, Ga. He is predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Agnes Thigpen May, of Wrens, GA; and, his daughter, Jean May Colbert. Starting out as a barber, he developed a passion for growing camellias and azaleas. In 1940 Mr. May became the owner and operator of Gerbing Camellia Nursery and Gardens of Fernandina, FL with production nurseries in Semmes, AL and Norfolk, VA. He originated many camellia and sasanqua varieties including came ...
George Reeves FEB 05, 1926 - FEB 10, 2007
George A. Reeves, Jr. George A. Reeves, Jr., age 81, died Saturday February 10, 2007 at Tara Nursing Home following a long, patient and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Savannah, Ga., the son of the late George A., Sr. and Caroline Russell Reeves. George was a veteran of World War 11 serving in the Navy aboard the USS Fargo with a crew of 1300 men. He was a Pharmacist Mate, 3rd Class Operating Room Technician and had the honor of setting up the first operating room on the new ship. Following his discharge from the service, he began a 40 year career with the Savannah ...
Robert Stinson FEB 17, 1926 - FEB 09, 2007
Robert D. Stinson Savannah, GA - Robert D. Stinson, age 80, died Friday, February 9, 2007, at his home on Skidaway Island. A native of Warren, Ohio, Mr. Stinson graduated from Strayer College in Washington, DC and spent most of his life in the Washington area working as a CPA and Real Estate Developer. He retired as President and CEO of The Donohoe Companies in 1988. In 1982, Mr. Stinson and his wife moved to Savannah settling at The Landings on Skidaway Island. He was a member of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church and The Landings Club. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn J. Stinson o ...
Virginia Hall Graves DEC 20, 1935 - FEB 09, 2007
Virginia Hall Graves Savannah, GA- Virginia Hall Graves, age 71, died Friday, February 9, 2007, at her home under the care of Odessey Healthcare Hospice and surrounded by her loving family. The Savannah native attended St. John’s Episcopal Church and a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Warren Hall. After marrying and moving to Detroit, MI, she taught for many years in the Dearborn, MI School System. After returning to Savannah she worked for several years with her mother, the late Gertrude Hall, in the family business, John Hall Florist and Nursery. Mrs. Graves was also a writer of short ...
Margie Wilkes Martin SEP 04, 1925 - FEB 08, 2007
Margie Wilkes Martin Margie Wilkes Martin, 81, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Martin was a native of Vidalia and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Jane Shirah Circle. Mrs. Martin retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company’s Credit department in 1986 after 36 years of service. Upon retirement Margie along with her mother, Sema M. Wilkes released the first edition of a self-published cookbook “Famous Recipes” for Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House. Mrs. Martin was ...
Francis Lakey Wooten, Jr. JAN 23, 1922 - FEB 07, 2007
Savannah Morning News Francis Lakey “Frank” Wooten, Jr. Honored in life as one of Savannah’s most tireless community leaders, Frank Wooten died peacefully at home on February 7, 2007 - surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wooten was perhaps best known to the public for his service on the Chatham County Commission, to which he was elected in 1984. That role and countless others earned him admiration and praise, stated openly and often. “A straight arrow – a square shooter – a good man” he was called upon his induction into the Savannah Business Hall of Fame. His pastor described Frank’s “extr ...
Vollie Bean Jeffords JUN 15, 1904 - FEB 07, 2007
Vollie Bean Jeffords Vollie Bean Jeffords at age, 102 years and seven months departed this earth for a joyful reunion with her beloved husband, George Armand Jeffords and daughter, Geraldine Jeffords Lowenkopf. A native of St. Augustine, Florida, she lived in Savannah for more than 60 years. She is survived by her grandchildren Judie, Nancy, David and Karen; great grandchildren Katey, Christopher, Sarah, Charles, Andrew, Robert and Hannah. She is also survived by her nephew Tim and her beloved grandchildren by marriage John and Barbara. A remarkable lady, Mrs. Jeffords lived independently unti ...
Terry A Freeman MAR 26, 1947 - FEB 06, 2007
TERRALEEN “TERRY” ALBRITTON FREEMAN London, Kentucky- Terraleen “Terry” Albritton Freeman was born March 26, 1947 and passed away February 6, 2007 at Merry Mount Hospital in London, Kentucky after a brief illness. Terry was born in Savannah and lived there for many years. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and the first Nursing Program at Armstrong State College. She was a dedicated nurse who loved her profession. She was a member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church for many years. Terry was preceded by her parents, Bob and Louise Albritton. Surviving are, her husband of 23 years Charles Dan ...