Obituaries
Mark E. Peters JUL 28, 1949 - MAY 28, 2007
Mark E.Peters Savannah, GA - Mark E. "Pete" Peters, 57, of Savannah, GA passed away suddenly on May 28, 2007. Born July 28, 1949 in Trenton, Michigan he was the son of the late Leslie R. Peters and Edna C. Peters. He graduated from Riverview Community High School in 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1968. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served March 1969 - October 1970 with the "Ghost Riders" of A Company, 158th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. After his service to his country he made his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was retired from ...
Sheila Riley Barbos NOV 22, 1949 - MAY 28, 2007
SHEILA RILEY BARBOS Sheila Riley Barbos 57, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a long illness. She was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on November 22, 1949 to Elmer Wilson Riley and Ruby Davis Riley. Mrs. Barbos spent most of life in Savannah and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, bird-watching, frequent visits to the Waffle House, music and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilson Riley, her sister, Sharon Riley Perkins and her step-son, Iosif Barbos. She is survived by her husba ...
Pauline Leigh Winn DEC 09, 1927 - MAY 26, 2007
Pauline Leigh Winn Pauline Leigh Winn, 79, of Alpharetta, formerly of Savannah died Saturday, May 26, 2007. She was a member of St. Martin in the Field Episcopal Church in Atlanta. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Georgia Salzburger Society, and the Daughters of the American Colonist. Her husband, William S. Winn, III preceded her in death. She is survived by her children; Stephen Leigh Winn and wife Janice V. Winn of Sarasota, FL, Frederick Leigh Winn and wife Melanie M. Winn of Marietta, Catherine Winn Courtney and husband ...
Madelyn Vera Morgan MAY 25, 2007 - MAY 25, 2007
Madelyn Vera Morgan Madelyn Vera Morgan, infant daughter of Billy and Lisa Morgan, died Friday, May 25, 2007 at Liberty Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by paternal grandparents, Kathy Todd and Jimmy Morgan both of Hinesville; maternal grandparents, Thaddeus and Susan McGlynn of Richland Center, WI; and two uncles Michael Morgan of Hinesville and Greg McGlynn of Richland Center, WI. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday June 8, 2007 at Trinity Baptist Church. ...
Frank Howell Fisher JUN 30, 1931 - MAY 24, 2007
Frank Howell Fisher Savannah, GA – Frank Howell Fisher, age 75, died Thursday, May 24, 2007, at his home on Skidaway Island. The Chester County, Pennsylvania native moved to Savannah in 1993, settling at The Landings on Skidaway Island. He graduated from The Westtown School in Westtown, PA in 1949 and from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, in 1953. Mr. Fisher served as a medic in the United States Army Air Force, and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan from 1953-1955. He was a member of the Landings Club and the Skidaway Island Kiwanis Club, through which he bec ...
Richard Henry Bamberg JUL 16, 1922 - MAY 22, 2007
Richard Henry Bamberg Hilton Head Island, SC. Richard H. Bamberg JD, aged 84, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Preston Health Center, on Hilton Head Island, SC. Richard was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and made his home in Westwood, MA. In high school, Richard excelled at track and field and football. He served in the Navy in World War II as a Pharmacist’s Mate in both theaters. He graduated from Northeast University Law School and practiced law until his retirement in 1986 when he and his wife, Margaret, moved to Hilton Head Island. He enjoyed golf and collecting logo golf balls approx. 14, ...
James Osborne JUL 14, 1931 - MAY 22, 2007
James F. Osbourne Savannah-James F. Osbourne passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. The Savannah native was a widower, after the passing of his wife of 45 years, June L. Osbourne on September 10, 2001. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Osbourne served in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. Affiliations: Communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church; The Exchange Club; The Fenian Society; Old Timers Softball Club; American Legion Post 154; Bacon Park Senior Blitz and, Savannah Association of ...
Rena S. Snapp DEC 28, 1914 - MAY 22, 2007
Rena S. Snapp Rena S. Snapp, widow of the late Harold Snapp, died Tuesday May 22, 2007 at Riverview Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah. The Aiken, South Carolina native had lived in Savannah since 1966. Surviving are one son, Ronald Snapp and a granddaughter, Marie Snapp both of Orange Park, FL. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday June 1, 2007 in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park West on Dean Forest Rd. ...
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 ...