Obituaries
Tommie G. McArthur MAR 06, 1935 - MAY 21, 2007
TOMMIE G. TOM McARTHUR Tommie G. McArthur, 72, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. McArthur was a native of Ellensburg, Washington and a resident of Savannah since 1976. He was a retired from the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Army in 1976 he worked with the Civil Service until his retirement in 1997. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Hunter Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Misuzu McArthur, his son and daughter-in-law, Tommie W. & Becky McArthur and two grandchildren, Tommie Walter McArthur II and Savanna Marie McArt ...
Jessie H. Conoway JUL 24, 1910 - MAY 21, 2007
MRS. JESSIE HADWIN CONOWAY Jessie Hadwin Conoway of Savannah passed away peacefully on May 21, 2007 at the age of 96. Mrs. Conoway was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt and was a blessing in all of our lives. She was employed for 45 years at Hunt Wesson Foods in Savannah. Mrs. Conoway was a long standing member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, Eugene R. Conoway, a daughter, Betty Jean Conoway McMichael and a grandson, Robert E. Barker, Jr. Mrs. Conoway is survived by her remaini ...
Clifford Black Parks DEC 08, 1923 - MAY 20, 2007
MRS. CLIFFORD BLACK MICKEY PARKS Mrs. Clifford Black Mickey Parks 83, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and G.G. died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Mrs. Parks was a 1943 graduate from Commercial High School and was employed with Bouhan, William, Lawrence & Levy until 1952. She was an active member of South Gardens Christian Church, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Chapter 8, a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars William A. Reed Memorial Post 66 ...
Martha Ernske - MAY 19, 2007
MARTHA L. ERNSKE Martha L. Ernske, 92, died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born in New Rochelle, New York and lived most of her life in New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Andrew Ernske in 1974. Prior to moving to Savannah in 1993, Mrs. Ernske was a homemaker and Deacon in the First Presbyterian Church in Clifton, New Jersey. She was a member of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and a volunteer at Safe Shelter. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Lefkoff and daughter, Phyllis Albertson o ...
Bruce Campbell Saxman AUG 29, 1914 - MAY 19, 2007
Bruce Campbell Saxman Savannah, GA - Bruce Campbell Saxman, a member of Bull Street Baptist Church, died at Hospice House, on May 19, 2007, at the age of 92. He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and lived most of his adolescent years in Bradenton, Florida. After graduating from Manatee County High School, he joined the Florida National Guard and worked with a trucking company before starting his own produce trucking company in 1935. In 1941 he began a career with the Seaboard Railroad as a fireman and later road engineer working out of Savannah, Georgia. He retired from the Seaboard Coastlin ...
Eloise Whittle AUG 29, 1918 - MAY 19, 2007
Savannah- Mrs. Eloise Whittle, 88, died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at her home under the care of Hospice. She was born August 29, 1918 in Brooklet, Georgia to Will Lanier and Lillie Esther Kennedy Lanier. Eloise retired after many years as head of the payroll department with the Board of Education. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Temple. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Thomas Whittle of Savannah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy & Mary Ann Whittle of Rincon and Gene & Diane Whittle of Guyton; two sist ...
Terry R. Hunter JUN 21, 1948 - MAY 18, 2007
Terry R. Hunter Savannah, GA - Terry R. Hunter, 58, died Friday, May 18, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Terry was born June 21, 1948 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Ronnie and Pearley Hunter. He served over twenty years in the United States Army before retiring from the 92nd Engineering Battalion on Fort Stewart. He served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded numerous honors including the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. After retirement, he was employed with M.C. Anderson Construction, Coastal Grading and APAC before becoming self employed. He was also precede ...
Marie H. Foster AUG 27, 1927 - MAY 18, 2007
MRS. MARIE HIMEL FOSTER Mrs. Marie Himel Foster 79, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2007 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Marie was born on August 27, 1927, to Cornelia and Carl Louis Himel in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harry Cecil Foster; daughter Elizabeth Cunningham of Houston, Texas; son Harry and wife Annette of Detroit, Michigan; son William and wife Mary of Naples. Florida; son Thomas and wife Lisa of Prosser, Washington, as well as eight grandchildren, three grandchildren and many other loving relatives. Marie had a gift for making everyone in her pr ...
John Raymond Kerby JUL 29, 1920 - MAY 17, 2007
John Raymond Kerby, 86, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. The native of Evans County attended the Claxton Primitive Baptist Church in Claxton, GA and Hope Baptist Church in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bertha Kerby, of Claxton and his brother H.C. Kirby, of Savannah. He is survived by three sisters, Bessie Yentzer, of Savannah, Elaine Doak, of Savannah, and Gladys McDonald, of Statesboro, one brother, George Franklin Kerby, of Bloomingdale, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2007 at Fox and Week ...
Arthur Coward JUL 11, 1942 - MAY 15, 2007
Arthur Garfield “Opa” Coward Arthur Garfield “Opa” Coward died May 15, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Coward was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 11, 1942. He retired as an engineer from CSX Transportation after thirty-two years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Mr. Coward was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Francis S. Bartow Camp No.93, and was a lifelong member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter C. Coward, Sr. Survivors include his wife Cynthia S. Coward of Savannah; mother, Mary Garfie ...
Jerry Padova AUG 06, 1969 - MAY 15, 2007
Chris Padova, Savannah, Ga Chris Padova entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Chatham County, GA in 1969 and lived in Savannah all his life. He was educated in the Chatham County Public Schools and graduated from Tompkins High School in 1989. Chris was an Ambassador for the March of dimes in 1988 & 1989. He was also a 3 time United States weightlifting champion and former World Champion. He was employed by Brasseler USA in Georgetown for over 9 years. Chris loved sports and fishing. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He was preceded in death by h ...
Eldon Earle Davidson MAY 02, 1920 - MAY 14, 2007
Eldon Earle Davidson Savannah – Eldon Earle Davidson was born in Dennis, MA. on May 2, 1920. He attended Dennis schools and graduated from Yarmouth High School in June of 1938. While in high school he played varsity football and basketball. He was President of the Student Council and the Student Body as well as the Stamp Club, Hi-Y and Aero Club. He entered Norwich University, a Military College, in September 1938 and graduated in May of 1942 with a BS degree in Biology. He refused a Commission in the Army and became a Naval Aviation Cadet. He graduated from the N.A.S. Pensacola, FL on April 1 ...
Michael Saxon FEB 07, 1969 - MAY 13, 2007
Michael Saxon Michael Saxon, 38, died Sunday May 13, 2007 at his residence under the care of Odyssey Healthcare. He was a native of Savannah and worked as an auto mechanic. Michael was also an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Saxon; son Michael Saxon; two brothers, Cardell and Greg Saxon; one sister, Evelyn Michelle Saxon; mother-in-law, Nancy Stewart; and lifelong friend and father figure, John Blitch all of Savannah. Several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles also survive. Private services will be held at a later date. ...
Dorothy Taylor Miller FEB 27, 1923 - MAY 13, 2007
DOROTHY TAYLOR MILLER Dorothy Taylor Miller, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a resident of Savannah, Georgia for 53 years passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007 at the Savannah Hospice House. Mrs. Miller was born February 27, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph P. and Dora Bonsall Taylor. She was a member of the Savannah First Presbyterian Church, active in her church circle and the maker of hats and scarves for the homeless and beautiful afghans for friends and family. Mrs. Miller was involved in scouting activities as a cub scout den mother and as a girl scout ...
Paul Norman Clawson AUG 22, 1925 - MAY 11, 2007
Paul Norman Clawson -Savannah- Paul Norman Clawson, 81, died Friday May 11, 2007 at home, with family, under the care of Hospice. He was born August 22, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Rose Rupp Clawson and Otto Aquiler Clawson. Paul was drafted into World War II just prior to the end of that war and then returned to active duty where he served in the Air Force during the Korean War. During his service in the Korean War he received a number of honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology with a Minor in Mining from the University ...
Clarabelle Bradshaw Lane AUG 19, 1915 - MAY 10, 2007
in the Naval Stores Reporting Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her great love of travel and sense of adventure led her to plan a year-long trip to Europe with her two daughters in 1959-60. They lived in Lausasanne, Switzerland and made forays throughout the continent. Later in life she made long trips to Egypt and Greece, and traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada. Bee had a great love of nature--being particularly interested in wild flowers and birds--and having taught herself botany, became one of the best amateur botanists in the area. She was also interested in her fam ...
Betty Tootle Richards NOV 01, 1927 - MAY 08, 2007
-Savannah-Betty Josephine Tootle Richards was born on the 1st of November 1927 in Tattnall County, Georgia to Caple Lee Tootle and Roxie Maria Kight. She is the Youngest of 6 children. Betty was a Teacher in the Oak Grove Baptist Church at a very early age. The chapel had been built on land deeded to the church by her father. Betty loves the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a young adult she came into contact with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she recognized and accepted the fullness of the gospel. She served a mission for the LDS church in the Great Lakes Mission in the mid ...
Frances Greene Ligneel FEB 06, 1926 - MAY 08, 2007
Frances Greene Ligneel Frances Greene Ligneel, age 81, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Hospice House. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a 1947 graduate of the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She touched many patients with her kind and compassionate care. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-nine years, Morris E. “Bugzy” Ligneel, and her parents, James T. and Cilloustine Sasser Greene. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Ligneel; granddaughters, Heather and Lily; former son-in-law, Tom; cousins, Cindy and Henry Burgstiner; her special friend, Harry Walsh; and several co ...
Adelia Boland Solovieff DEC 07, 1918 - MAY 08, 2007
Adelia Boland Solovieff Savannah-Adelia Boland Solovieff, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Born in Chicago, Illinois, December 7, 1918, Adelia was a graduate of Mount Mary College. A resident of Savannah at the Rose of Sharon since 1981, she was an active volunteer. Adelia loved the arts, history, and watching EWTN. A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Boland. Survivors include five children; Maggie Smith Rick of Savannah, Tina Solovieff of Berkeley, CA, Elizabeth Hamer Fred of Baltimore, MD ...
Joshua Hill Harned JAN 27, 1982 - MAY 06, 2007
Joshua H. Harned Joshua Hill Harned, 25, died Sunday, May 6, 2007. He was a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He was a 2000 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and attended Armstrong Atlantic State University and South University. He was employed by Buckman Enterprise. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Harned. He is survived by his mother, Jackie L. Harned, of Savannah, brother, Andrew Harned, of Savannah, his girlfriend, Lindsey Fife, of Savannah, his maternal grandparents, Bill Rhodes and Christine Smith, both of North Carolina, his paternal grandmother, Albertine Harned, of Sheph ...
John Hawk Eye Johnson Jr. JAN 14, 1928 - MAY 06, 2007
JOHN H. HAWK EYE JOHNSON JR. John H. Hawk Eye Johnson Jr. 79, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and grew up in Clyo, Georgia. Mr. Johnson graduated from Clyo High School in 1945, then went to work with the railroad and retired from CSX Railroad after 45 years of service. He was a member of Clayton P. Miller United Methodist Church. Mr. Johnson was an avid fisherman and hunter belonging to various hunting clubs, Iseman Wright, Sure Shot, Cedar Bluff, Jasper Hunting Club, Pope Hunting Club and Okatee Hunting Club. He was preceded in dea ...
Richard V. Moore MAY 23, 1925 - MAY 06, 2007
Richard V. Moore Savannah, GA - Richard V. Moore, age 81, died Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Hospice House. The Granville County, NC native had lived in Savannah for the past fifty years. He was an engineer with Seaboard Coastline Railroad, retiring after thirty-five years of service. Mr. Moore was chairman of the local Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for twelve years and was a member of Creasy Proctor Masonic Lodge in Fayetteville, NC. He was also a member of Southside Baptist Church. Surviving are his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Latrelle Moore, of Savannah; daughters, and sons-in-law, Lis ...
Gustavia A. Schwaab NOV 15, 1912 - MAY 05, 2007
Gustavia A. Schwaab Savannah, GA - Miss Gustavia A. Schwaab, age 94, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007. The Savannah native was born on November 15, 1912 to Gustav and Sara Schwaab. Miss Schwaab served in the WAC for the US Army from September 1942 until July 1945 seeing action in North Africa, Italy and France. She was awarded the following medals: WAAC Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, EAMET Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars and Bronze Star Medal. She retired in 1974 from civil service after working for the draft board in excess of 15 years. She is survived by 2 nieces, Sara B. Tid ...
Mary Kline Sickel AUG 19, 1904 - MAY 05, 2007
Mary K. Sickel Savannah, GA - Mary K. Sickel passed to her eternal rest on May 5, 2007. She was born August 19, 1904 and was the oldest living member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Her family has been members at Ascension for over five generations. She was active in the Lottie Lang Missionary Society and other church functions until the last few years. Mary was a homemaker, skilled in gardening, sewing and interior design. She helped her husband restore and plan the interior of at least ten homes in the historic district. She was preceded in death by her husband, William ...
Nancy Niemeyer Mitchell DEC 18, 1930 - MAY 04, 2007
Nancy Niemeyer Mitchell Savannah, GA- Nancy Niemeyer Mitchell, age 76, died Friday, May 4, 2007, at her home. The Kansas City, Missouri native had lived in Savannah for the past fourteen years. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church where she served as head of the Adult Literacy Program and served as a docent. She also served as a docent at the Telfair Arts Academy. She was a graduate of the University of Missouri where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Following graduation she remained active with the Pi Beta Phi organization. While at the University of Missouri she was elected t ...
Lilla Buckner Thomas Mathieu MAR 04, 1920 - MAY 04, 2007
Lilla Buckner Thomas Mathieu Gloucester, VA- Lilla Buckner Thomas Mathieu, age 87 of Gloucester, VA formerly of Savannah, GA, widow of Harold R. Thomas and Justin B. Mathieu, died Friday, May 4, 2007. She was a member of Midway Methodist Church and is survived by her daughter, Jan Thomas Boyd and her husband Claude of Hardyville, VA; two grandsons, Claude Boyd IV of Virginia Beach, VA and Martin Boyd of San Jose, CA and great-grandson, Martin Boyd, Jr. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in the Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, GA. ...
Henry Oliver Griffin OCT 23, 2007 - MAY 04, 2007
Henry O. Griffin Henry Oliver Griffin, 92, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Riverview Health and Rehab Center under the care of Vista Care Hospice. He was a native of Alamo, Ga. and lived in Savannah most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II and Korea with the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of Solomon’s Lodge #1 F & AM, the Scottish Rite, Alee Temple and a member Emeritus of the Hillbilly Club. He was a member of Calvary in Savannah and was retired from the City of Savannah. He is survived by his wife, Erline C. Griffin, of Savannah, two sons, Dan O. Griffin and hi ...