Obituaries
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 ...
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 ...