Obituaries
Robert Harold Cooper - MAR 17, 2007
Robert H. Cooper Robert Harold Cooper, 81, died Saturday March 17, 2007 on the golf course with his friends. He was a true gentleman that never met a stranger. “Captain Bob”, as he was known, will be sadly missed by his many friends and his numerous golf groups. The native of Defiance, Ohio was a graduate of Defiance College. He worked with North American Aviation and Rockwell International until 1975 when he began working with Gulfstream Aerospace from where he retired in 2001 as the Executive Vice-President of Marketing and Sales. Mr. Cooper served on the Board of Directors of Supersonic Aer ...
Glenn Bandy Fillingim MAR 17, 1909 - MAR 15, 2007
MRS. GLENN B. FILLINGIM Mrs. Glenn B. Fillingim 97, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Savannah Square Retirement Community. She was a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of the First Baptist of Savannah. Mrs. Fillingim was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. David B. Fillingim and her son, Jerry Fillingim. Surviving are, her sons, David Fillingim, John Fillingim, Hugh Fillingim, Jim Fillingim, her daughter, Mary Daniel, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, ...
Willis Sullivan Harriott MAR 26, 1922 - MAR 14, 2007
Willis Sullivan Harriott Savannah- Willis Sullivan Harriott, age 84, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Hospice House. He was born in Brunson, SC, a son of the late Nick and Annie Sullivan Harriott. He lived most of his life in Savannah where he was owner of H & W Sales Co. for fifty-seven years. He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church and a member of Solomon’s Lodge # 1, F&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Louise C. Harriott; two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Dee Harriott and Carey a ...
Vola Vinning Hatcher JUL 22, 1920 - MAR 12, 2007
Vola V. Hatcher Vola Vining Hatcher, 86, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Laura Lee Haynes and her beloved husband, James C. Hatcher. She was born in Eatonton, GA. She leaves behind her two daughters, Donna H. Haynes, of Savannah and Frances H. Myer, of Washington, D.C. She also leaves behind her three grandsons, William “Buster” Haynes, Alex P. Haynes and Trevor H. McNeal and her four great-grandchildren, Savannah Marie McNeal, Tristen McNeal, Hailey Elisabeth McNeal, and Laura Caitlyn Haynes. Vola spent 25 years working for ...
Joan Winkers Jones DEC 11, 1926 - MAR 12, 2007
JOAN WINKERS JONES Joan Winkers Jones died Monday, March 12, 2007. She was the widow of Benjamin Bostick Jones III, who retired as Vice President of Technical Development at Savannah Foods and Industries. She was a native Savannahian, the last surviving daughter of the late Joseph Henry Winkers and the late Daisy Lillian Overton Peck Winkers. Her sisters Margaret Claremont Winkers Mueller and Laurie Delannoy Winkers Gurney predeceased her. Joan was Valedictorian and president of her Savannah High School Class of 1945. Upon graduation she was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Mich ...
Robert H. Simmonds FEB 21, 1927 - MAR 11, 2007
Robert H. Simmonds Robert Henry Simmonds, 80, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was a native of Auburn, New York and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Simmonds and daughter, Barbara Plis. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Anthony Iannone, of Savannah, Patricia and Don Quill, of Millen, and Mary McSweeney, of Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. A private family graveside will be held in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances ...
Julia Franklin JAN 12, 1919 - MAR 10, 2007
JULIA STEVENS FRANKLIN Julia Stevens Franklin 88, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Bibb County, Georgia and was a longtime resident of in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Franklin had been a resident of Savannah for the past 30 years. She was a retired Private Duty Registered Nurse and served as a nurse in the United States Army during WWII. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church and the Masters Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Franklin and her son, Miles Franklin. Surviving are her children, Elaine Love of Califor ...
Joe Troy Halligan AUG 06, 1923 - MAR 09, 2007
Joe Troy Halligan Joe Troy Halligan, 83, died Friday, March 9, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1923 in Montgomery County, Georgia to the late Mary Alice and Jim H. Halligan. Troy retired from Union Camp in 1988 after forty-three years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was present on the Battleship Missouri when the Japanese surrender was signed. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his youngest son, Terry Halligan and three brothers, Jack, Hughie, and Arch. Even though small in stature, he w ...
Mary Jo Aiken DEC 21, 1946 - MAR 08, 2007
Mary Jo Aiken Savannah- Mary Jo Aiken, 60, died Thursday, March 8, 2007, at her Windsor Forest home. Mary Jo was born in Rockdale, Illinois. At the age of twenty-four she moved to Hollywood, California, married her devoted husband, Leonard Aiken, and later moved to Aberdeen, Washington. Six years ago they moved to Savannah, Georgia where she resided until God called her home. She was an artist, educated in the schools of Hollywood where she studied art, writing and photography. She has copyrights for many writings and poems. Because of her adventurous spirit and love for nature, she traveled a ...
James Joseph Groves, Jr. SEP 08, 1940 - MAR 08, 2007
James Joseph Groves, Jr. Savannah - James Joseph Groves, Jr., age 66, died Thursday, March 8, 2007, after a short illness, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc., at Hospice House. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah attended local parochial schools and graduated from Savannah High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Mr. Groves worked in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. and Virginia Toombs Groves and his uncle, Charles W. Groves. Surviving are his sister and brother-in- ...
Edward Chan Sieg NOV 08, 1928 - MAR 07, 2007
Edward Chan Sieg Savannah- Edward Chan Sieg was born on November 8, 1928, in Savannah, Georgia. The third generation native Savannahian was the son of the late Gerald Chan Sieg and Edward A. Sieg. Chan died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday morning, March 7, 2007. Edward Chan Sieg graduated with honors from Savannah High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees from Armstrong College and earned a Master of Fine Arts and a doctoral degree in educational media at the University of Georgia. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a prolific director, ...
Frederick Edward Choisnet JUL 28, 1923 - MAR 05, 2007
Frederick E. Choisnet Savannah- Frederick E. Choisnet, age 83, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at his home. The Long Island, NY native was a graduate of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY and a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked with Republic Aviation for several years before joining Grumman Aerospace, later moving with Grumman to Savannah. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Mr. Choisnet was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, of fifty-five years, Louise B. Choisnet of Savannah; two daughters and a son-in-law, Toni Rizzuto of Lakewood, CO and ...
Amy Fuller JAN 23, 1978 - MAR 05, 2007
Amy M. Fuller of Atlanta, GA, age 29, died on Monday, March 5, 2007. She was born in Savannah, GA on January 23, 1978. Amy graduated in 1996 from Richmond Hill High School, where she earned the honor of STAR student highest SAT scores, as well as several scholarships. She went on to graduate Cum Laude, With Honors from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in psychology and a focus in animal behavior. Since childhood, Amy possessed a bright personality, a host of devoted friends, and a diverse range of interests. Acting and outdoor activities were two lasting favorites. Her passion for foreign ...
Willie Carrol Kirkland MAR 11, 1932 - MAR 05, 2007
Willie Carrol Kirkland Willie Carrol Kirkland, 74, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. He was a native of Nichols, Georgia and had lived in Savannah since 1955. He retired from Mabbet Transport Company as Manager after forty-five years of service. Survivors include his wife, Noel Alyece Kirkland of Garden City; one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Philip Gnann of Springfield, GA; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry D. and Joann Kirkland of Woodstock, GA; one brother, Steven Kirkland of Jackson, GA; three sisters, Bennie Kirkland of Sm ...
Ophelia Collins - MAR 04, 2007
OPHELIA “FIJI” REESE COLLINS Tybee Island- Ophelia “Fiji” Reese Collins 97, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born October 23, 1909 in Ohoopee, Georgia to the late Hershel and Julia Reese. She married her loving husband Oertell Collins in 1924. She was 14 and he was 17. They were married for 58 years until his death in 1982. They lived in Savannah and Tybee and owned the Forest City Lumber Company. She was a member of Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church at Tybee and a former member of Trinity United Methodist in Savannah. Surviving are, he ...
Ruth Brown Clary AUG 13, 1922 - MAR 03, 2007
Ruth Brown Clary -Savannah, GA - Ruth Brown Clary died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at The Marshes at Skidaway Island. Born in Raleigh, NC on August 13, 1922, she graduated from the University of Virginia School of Nursing and served in the United States Navy as a nurse during World War II. After the war she worked as a flight attendant with American Airlines. She was married in June 1948 to the late Dr. W. Upton Clary, founder of the Neurological Institute of Savannah. They moved to Savannah in 1951 where she was a devoted mother and wife. She had been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church ...
Warren Dunlap Elliott M.D. MAR 25, 1925 - MAR 03, 2007
WARREN DUNLAP ELLIOTT, M.D. Savannah- Dr. Warren Elliott, 81, passed away March 3, 2007 at home after a long illness following a stroke on November 10, 2006 with his devoted wife Christine and Douglas by his side. Dr. Elliott was born March 25, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of a Methodist Minister, Reverend Lawrence S. Elliott and Ruth Anita Dunlap Elliott. He practiced OB-GYN in Beckley, West Virginia for over 35 years moving to Savannah in 1984 where he opened his practice for Gynecology. He retired from his practice July 29, 2006. He continued assisting his dear fr ...
Alice M. Pascucci DEC 22, 1916 - MAR 02, 2007
Alice M. Pascucci, 91, died Friday, March 2, 2007 in Savannah, Georgia. She is survived by her son, Robert Pascucci of Savannah, Georgia and two grandchildren Robin Skipper of Dallas, Texas and Michael Pascucci of Midlothian, Virginia. Funeral services will be held at a later date. ...
Katherine B Blount JUL 23, 1910 - MAR 02, 2007
KATHERINE BECKHAM BLOUNT Hardeeville, SC. - Katherine Beckman Blount 96, died Friday, March 02, 2007 at the Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Mrs. Blount the daughter of, Ulric Jennings Beckham and Katie Boyd Beckham was born and raised in Hardeeville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Savannah and was a resident of Savannah with her late husband, Harold Edward Blount. Surviving are, her daughter, Paula B. Johnson of Millen, GA., her daughter, Rebekah Prouty of Martinez, GA., her son Edward Blount, Jr. of Cancun, Mexico, her son Oscar Ulric Blou ...
Alec Glen JUN 05, 1921 - MAR 01, 2007
Alec Glen Alec Glen, born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England on June 6, 1921 succumbed to a short illness Thursday March 1, 2007. In 1942, Alec graduated from McGill University Mechanical Engineering at the tender age of 21 and, subsequently, served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. Alec led a distinguished 40-year career in the pulp and paper mill industry, retiring in 1987, as President of Scott Maritimes Canada. Alec and Kathy enjoyed many happy years at the Landings in Savannah, Georgia participating in golf, tennis, ...
Joseph F. Griffin, Jr. FEB 28, 1921 - MAR 01, 2007
Joseph F. Griffin, Jr. Joseph Francis Griffin, Jr., 86 died Thursday, March 1, 2007 after a short illness at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah. A native Savannahian, he was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired commercial real estate appraiser. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Spellman Griffin, and is survived by his three children, Dr. Joseph Francis Griffin, III of Atlanta, Brian Patrick G ...
Kenneth W. Linton JUL 24, 1947 - FEB 28, 2007
Kenneth Wayne Linton Kenneth Wayne Linton, 58, left us suddenly early Wednesday morning, February 28, 2007. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughters, Amie Linton, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Lisa Linton Groover, of Savannah, and his son, Kenny Linton, of Savannah. He is also survived by his “Little buddy”, grandson, Keller Groover, son of Michael and Lisa Groover. Kenny was also survived by his three brothers; Frank, of Savannah, Ralph, of Rincon, and Chuck, of Savannah and sister Joyce Page, of Huntingdon, Ten ...
Francis G. Nielubowicz FEB 07, 1950 - FEB 25, 2007
Francis G. “Frank” Nielubowicz, 57, of Sarasota, FL formerly of Savannah, GA died Sunday February 25, 2007. A loving son, brother, husband, father and friend, he was devoted to his family and many lifelong friends both in Savannah and Sarasota. He took great pride in his creative work as owner of Nielubowicz & Associates Advertising in Sarasota, Fl. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Survivors: His wife of 35 years, Virginia; sons Drew T. wife, Olga and Chad G. wife, Carolyn, both of Sarasota; a sister, Andrea Gould of Jacksonville, Fl.; brothers Chester of San ...
Eleanor Gooding Guerry AUG 02, 1936 - FEB 24, 2007
ELEANOR GOODING GUERRY Eleanor Gooding Guerry died at her home in Savannah on February 20, 2007. Ms. Guerry was born in Savannah on August 2, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Roderick LeRoy Guerry, Sr. of Savannah Ms. Guerry graduated from Pape School. She attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History. She received her Masters Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University. Ms. Guerry made her debut at the Cotillion Club in Savannah in 1955. She was one of the first ...
Vanita H. Brower DEC 23, 1909 - FEB 23, 2007
Vanita H. Brower -Savannah, GA - Vanita Brower passed away Friday evening, February 23, 2007, at Azalealand Nursing Home, after ninety-seven years of service to her family, friends, and country. Born in Dallas, Texas on December 23, 1909, she was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Brower was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary, Ganam Post 184, for fifty-seven years. She served as vice-president and then president of the Department of Georgia Auxiliary, was a pas ...
Lucille Cabaniss Henderson JAN 17, 1905 - FEB 23, 2007
Lucille C. Henderson Lucille Cabaniss Henderson, died Feb. 23, 2007 at 102 years old. She was born January 17, 1905 in Sylvania, Ga. to parents Robert S. and Leila Powell Cabaniss and moved to Savannah as a young child. Lucille was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Samuel T. Senter Sunday School Class and was active in the Share and Care Ministry of the church until she was 91. She retired as a United States Deputy Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia and was a lifetime member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was preceded in death by he ...
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 ...