Obituaries
Lillian Lillie Whitehouse DEC 19, 1918 - OCT 15, 2006
LILLIAN “LILLIE” WHITEHOUSE Hilton Head- Lillian Whitehouse 87, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Whitehouse was a native and longtime resident of Savannah and more recently a resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina. She retired from the Dowling Bag Company after 26 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bluffton. Mrs. Whitehouse was preceded in death by her son, Al Orsini. Surviving are, her daughters, Lena Hughey of Niles, MI, Patricia Carol Henzler of Tiger, GA, Rhonda Patterson of Bluffton, SC, Renee Gilroy of Bluffton, SC, 10 gr ...
Stephen Anthony McGrath, Jr. - OCT 14, 2006
STEPHEN ANTHONY “TONY” MCGRATH, JR. Stephen Anthony “Tony” McGrath, Jr., passed on to heaven on October 14, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois, however has lived in Georgia for the past 44 years. He was a respected Brick Mason who was always a perfectionist at his trade. Tony had a love of reading and golf and a deep love for his family, friends and animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen A. and Kathleen McGrath. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 19 years, Mary McGrath, two children, Vicki Carter Jimmy and C ...
Loretta Simmons Ray JUN 25, 1950 - OCT 14, 2006
Loretta “Tweety Bird” S. Ray Loretta S. Ray, 56, died Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a native of Savannah and was a homemaker. She was a 1970 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School, was a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple, a former member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church, and the Hunter Army Airfield Post Chapel. She was nominated for Volunteer of the year and volunteered for many organizations including the A.C.S. where she was the volunteer supervisor, Youth Services, The American Red Cross, the A.E.R., the Girl Scouts, Special Olympi ...
Frank Joseph Hernandez, Jr SEP 09, 1951 - OCT 13, 2006
FRANK JOSEPH HERNANDEZ, JR. Frank Joseph Hernandez, Jr., 55 died Friday, October 13, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Hernandez was a native and resident of Savannah. He was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and was local businessman in Savannah for over 25 years in the automotive business. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Joseph Hernandez, Sr., and his brother, John William Hernandez. Surviving are, his daughters, Melissa H. Smith of Birmingham, Al., Kelly H. Draper of Albany, Ga., Ryan Julianne Hernandez of Albany, Ga., his sisters, Mary Frances Hernandez, Terri H ...
Ronald L Linton SEP 17, 1937 - OCT 13, 2006
RONALD L. LINTON Ronald L. Linton 69, died Thursday, October 13, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was a native and longtime resident of Savannah. Mr. Linton was a 1956 graduate from Benedictine Military School and a 1960 graduate from Georgia Tech as a Mechanical Engineer. He was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Surviving are, a son, Sean T. Linton of Rhode Island, a daughter, Regina E. Meeler of Athens, Georgia, a sister, Sandra Parham of Savannah and two grandchildren, Seth Meeler and Jordan Meeler. Visitation will be Sunday, October 15, 2006 from 5 ...
Robert J Brunory FEB 20, 1927 - OCT 12, 2006
ROBERT J. BRUNORY Robert J. Brunory 79, died Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Illinois and a resident of Savannah for the past 18 years. Mr. Brunory was retired from the Northern Illinois Gas Company after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Landings Club and the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Brunory was a loving husband and a wonderful father and grandfather. Surviving are, his wife, Florence Brunory of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law, Patrice and John Lynch of Durham, North Carolina, son, Rob ...
Margaret Tarratus Hitt FEB 17, 1921 - OCT 12, 2006
Margaret Tarratus Hitt, age 85, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Candler Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a homemaker, having devoted her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hitt. Surviving are a son, David S. Carter, Jr. of Rincon; a daughter, Peggy Billingsley of Savannah; and four grandchildren, Catherine Carter of Atlanta, Brandi Billingsley and Beau Billingsley, both of Savannah, and Dolan Carter of Brunswick. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday at Fox & Weeks Funer ...
Novis Clark Edwards OCT 15, 1923 - OCT 10, 2006
Novis C. Edwards Novis Clark Edwards our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at Candler Hospital Tuesday night, October 10, 2006. Novis was born October 15, 1923 in Westminster, South Carolina to Robert Lee Edwards and Ada Thomas. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Edna Mae Marshall Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a veteran of World War II. He received a Purple Heart for his service while protecting his country. He had over twenty years of service with the Colonial Store. He opened the first Piggly Wiggly in S ...
Mary Crouse Daniel SEP 09, 1913 - OCT 10, 2006
MARY CROUSE DANIEL Mary Crouse Daniel, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. A native of Graymont, Georgia who grew up in Statesboro, Mrs. Daniel resided in Savannah most of her adult life. She was an elementary school teacher for many years, serving both Thirty-Eight Street and Juliet Low Schools. She was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, teacher and friend, she will be missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Webster F. “Chick” Daniel. Surviving are, daughter, Janette Danie ...
Ruth Sibley Durant SEP 05, 1917 - OCT 08, 2006
Ruth Sibley Durant Ruth Sibley Durant, age 89, died Sunday, October 8, 2006, at Marshview Inn. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. She was a member of the Pilot Club, a former member of Independent Presbyterian Church and was retired from Palmer and Cay Insurance Co. Miss Durant was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Milton and Daisy Sibley Durant, and her brothers, Frank M. Durant, Jr., Henry S. Durant and Clinton S. Durant. Surviving are three nephews, Frank M. Durant, III of Savannah and Donald S. Durant of Ri ...
Cassie Perkins Stembridge MAR 20, 1922 - OCT 06, 2006
Cassie Perkins Stembridge Cassie Perkins Stembridge, age 84, died Friday, October 6, 2006, at Hospice House. The Rocky Ford, Georgia native was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley I. Stembridge, Sr. and three brothers, Walter, Louis and Mizell “Junior”. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley I., Jr. and Sally Stembridge, and Bobby “Eugene” Stembridge, all of Savannah, and Danny C. and Mona Stembridge of Richmond Hill; five grandchildren, Brian and Karen Stembridge of St. Augustine, FL, Michelle and Tom Durrence ...
Vernice Cowart Collins JUN 08, 1917 - OCT 05, 2006
Vernice C. Collins Vernice Cowart Collins, 89, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Odyssey Hospice. She was a native of Cobbtown, Georgia and a homemaker. She was the widow of William Penn Collins, Sr. and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Penn Collins, Sr., four brothers, Rob, Cookie, Jim, and Ethon Cowart, sister, Robie Tyler and one granddaughter, Toni C. Harper. She is survived by one son, William P. “Billy” Collins, Jr., of Savannah, one daughter, Ronnell Redditt, of Jacksonville, Florida ...
Coeur d 'Alene Marburger JAN 20, 1924 - OCT 01, 2006
Coeur d ‘Alene Marburger Coeur d ‘Alene Marburger, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 surrounded by her loving family after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Marburger was born January 20, 1924 in Bulloch County, second youngest of ten children to the late Erastus Allen and Eva Purvis Denmark. After her fathers death she moved to Savannah where she lived until her marriage to the late Robert L. Marburger in 1946. They relocated to his home in Reading, Pennsylvania where they remained until 1957 when they returned to Savannah. Mrs. Marburger was a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church for o ...
Luther Cumbest Anderson APR 01, 1937 - OCT 01, 2006
BISHOP LUTHER C. ANDERSON Bishop Luther C. Anderson 69, died Sunday, October 1, 2006 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born in Quitman, Mississippi and was a resident of Chicago, Illinois where he served under the leadership of the late Bishop Charles Edward Poole for over 15 years. Bishop Anderson came to Savannah in October of 1973 and founded the Victory Drive Deliverance Temple and has actively touched thousands of lives bringing them to Christ. Bishop Anderson through his ministry and leadership will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Surviving are, is wife, Mary Lee ...
Marian Armstrong Paoliello FEB 02, 1925 - OCT 01, 2006
MARIAN ARMSTRONG PAOLIELLO Marian A. Paoliello 82, died Sunday, October 01, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native and longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Paoliello and her husband retired to Landings 27 years ago and more recently have been residents of Savannah Square Retirement Community. She was a Presbyterian. Surviving is her husband, John Richard Paoliello of Savannah, and her two nieces, Jane Bringardner and Molly Fontana both of Columbus, Ohio. Burial will be in Columbus, Ohio. FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL ...
Maude Terrell Miles JUN 18, 1910 - SEP 30, 2006
Savannah, Georgia Maude Terrell Miles died on September 30, 2006 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She passed peacefully, in her daughter’s arms, after spending her last hours with her children, beloved caregiver and the spirits of those loved ones who preceded her in death. It was a peaceful and profound experience for all. Maude was born on June 18, 1910, in Inman SC to the late Maude Jameson and John Grady Terrell. She graduated from the NC College for Women in Greensboro, NC and she began teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in Crossnore, North Carolina and later in the Waynesville, NC elementary sch ...
Henry K Dzielinski JUN 23, 1912 - SEP 30, 2006
Henry K. Dzielinski Henry Richard Dzielinski, 94, died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Port Washington, New York and had lived in Savannah for the past thirty years. He owned and operated the Epicure Market, was a member of the Polish American Society, and was an Auxillary Policeman in Port Washington, New York. He was a member of the Coastal Woodworkers Association and was a woodworking craftsman. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and served on the usher board. He is survived by his wife of twenty-thr ...
Robert Joshua Murry JUL 09, 1952 - SEP 29, 2006
Robert J. Murry Robert Joshua Murry, 54, died Friday, September 29, 2006 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was a native of San Diego, California and worked in the construction business. He is survived by his wife, Carol Monlux Murry, of Savannah, three sons, Arthur S. Murry, of Savannah, Joshua S. Murry and Timothy J. Murry, both of Seattle. Also one sister, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at his residence. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Grace Woodrum Taylor OCT 05, 1923 - SEP 26, 2006
Grace Woodrum Taylor, age 82, died Tuesday, September 26, 2005, at Hospice House. The Millen, Georgia native was a longtime resident of Savannah and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Taylor of Savannah; three daughters, Janice Kroboth of Goldsboro, NC, Linda Cook of San Diego, CA and Terri Kennedy of Atlanta; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at Southside Baptist C ...
Harold T. Jenkins APR 09, 1920 - SEP 25, 2006
Harold Thurman Jenkins died at Hospice of Savannah on September 25, 2006. Harold was born the son of Arthur and Florie Taylor Jenkins in Hiltonia, Georgia on April 9, 1920. His family moved to Savannah shortly thereafter. Harold attended school in Savannah and then, eagerly joined the United States Marine Corps. on February 19, 1939. Harold was a member of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division for seven years. He served in the Pacific and was in the first amphibious assault in World War II in the Solomon Islands on Tulagi and Guadalcanal. While on Guadalcanal he fought at ...
Mary Wendell Proctor Hendrix DEC 10, 1925 - SEP 18, 2006
MARY WENDELL PROCTOR HENDRIX Mary Wendell Hendrix 80 departed this life for her heavenly home, September 18, 2006 at Hospice House. She was born December 10, 1925 in Savannah to Leon and Maggie Proctor. She and her husband, Ernest Hendrix were life long members of Grace United Methodist Church. Wendell was a member of the Edna Hollowell Zipperer Sunday School Class. She served 30 years in the children’s Department, working in the nursery raising generations of children. She was retired from Sam’s Wholesale Club after 18 years of service, where she worked as a greeter. With a cheerful smile and ...
Bythilla Whitaker Jones SEP 08, 1913 - SEP 16, 2006
Bythilla W. Jones Bythilla Whitaker Jones, 93, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Wilkinson County, GA. She was a former member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Wallace Jones, Sr. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel W. and Lujane Jones, of Savannah, two daughters, Sylvia Allen, of Savannah, and Sue Rivers, of Beaufort, South Carolina. Also one sister, Beatrice Etheridge, of McIntyre, Georgia, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and s ...
Kenneth Randall Harvey, Sr. DEC 29, 1912 - SEP 12, 2006
Kenneth Randall Harvey, 93, died Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Rochelle, FL December 29, 1912 moved to Pembroke, GA as a baby and as a young child to Savannah where he resided for over 85 years. He attended Savannah schools and was a lifelong Methodist. As a young adult he became a member of the IBEW Electrical Workers Local Union # 508. He remained with the union throughout his career as an electrician and served as Chairman of the Executive Board for numerous years until his retirement. Since retirement, he remained active in the IBEW Retiree Breakfast Club. He wa ...
Henry Thomas Roberts, Jr. APR 19, 1932 - SEP 09, 2006
Henry Thomas “Tommy” Roberts, Jr., 74, died Saturday September 9, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was retired from Roberts and Son Masonry Contractors. His last active job was serving as the superintendent of the restoration project of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and the German Friendly Society. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn B. Roberts of Savannah; one daughter, Beth Roberts of Fairfax, Virginia; one son Henry Thomas Roberts III and wife Tiffany Roberts of ...
Don Frazer Sharpley DEC 12, 1928 - SEP 07, 2006
DON FRAZER SHARPLEY Metter- Don Frazer Sharpley, husband of Helen Thompson Sharpley, died September 7, 2006 after a short illness. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1928 to Dr. Hiram Frazer Sharpley, Jr. and Edna Hunsberger Sharpley. The family moved to Savannah when Don was 6 months old. He attended public schools and graduated from Savannah High School in 1946. He entered the University of Georgia in 1951 graduated with a BS in Psychology and in August of 1952 earned his Bachelor of Business Administration. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Don entered the ...
Richard Gordon Fuller - SEP 06, 2006
Richard G. Fuller Richard Gordon Fuller, 85, died Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School and The Hill School in Pottstown, PA. His further education at the University of Virginia was interrupted after a year by his enlistment as a cadet in Naval Aviation. He was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, named a Naval Aviator in 1944, and immediately began a 13-month tour of duty in the Pacific. After the war, he was released to inactive duty as a Lieutenant j.g.. He returned to the University of Vir ...