Obituaries
Frederick deBorde, Sr. SEP 13, 1926 - DEC 13, 2006
Frederick deBorde, Sr. Tybee Island-Frederick deBorde, Sr., 80, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was a native of Savannah and moved to Tybee Island over fifty years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and for over twenty seven years, a chief engineer with St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was a charter member of the Fenian Society and a devoted communicant of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where over the years he gave tirelessly of his time and services. Another charity he proudly volunteered for was Project DAWN, a provided of medical services to th ...
John Pearson DeLoach JAN 07, 1921 - DEC 13, 2006
JOHN PEARSON DELOACH, SR Savannah- Mr. John Pearson DeLoach Sr., 85 died on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at his home in Savannah while under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Mr. DeLoach was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Savannah where he was an active member for many years. He was a life-time member of the Savannah Volunteer Guard and served his country in WWII as an officer stationed in France, Germany and England. He was a long time member of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Athletic Club, later known as the Victor B. Jenkins Boys Club. He was inducted in ...
Dorothy Matthews Martin FEB 27, 1924 - DEC 12, 2006
Dorothy Matthews Martin Augusta, GA - Dorothy Matthews Martin, age 82, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at her home in Martinez, GA. She was a native of Savannah and lived for most of her life in Savannah before moving to Augusta in 1991. She worked for the Union Bag Co. and Southeastern Shipyard in the 1940’s and then worked for many years at Ben’s Drive-In on Bull Street. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her son, Freddy Wade, a sister, Margie Sanderson, her brother, Bill Matthews, Jr., and her husband, Jesse Martin. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly Gadziemski of Martinez, GA; a son, Joh ...
Margaret Rosalie Wilson MAY 24, 1925 - DEC 12, 2006
Margaret Payne Wilson Margaret Payne Wilson, 81, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Savannah Cottage. She was a native of Bowie, Maryland, lived most of her life in Savannah and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Whitey” Wilson. Prior to her marriage she was a stenographer at Pusey and Jones in Wilmington, Delaware. Her lifelong career was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and John Nichols, of Savannah, her son, Howard S. Wilson, of Marietta, Ga., her twin brother and sister-in-law, Nelson and Doris Payne, of Greenbackvil ...
Marjorie Christian Schley APR 15, 1925 - DEC 11, 2006
Marjorie Christian Schley Mrs. Richard L. Schley, Jr. Marjorie Christian Schley Mrs. Richard L. Schley, Jr. died peacefully on the evening of December 11, 2006. Born on April 15, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, Marjorie was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Davis Christian, Jr. and Marjorie Downs Christian. She grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she graduated from Edward Christian Glass High School before completing additional high school education at St. Catherine’s School in Richmond, Virginia. An outstanding student and student leader, she attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia, where she ser ...
Zella Sapp Moore MAY 03, 1927 - DEC 11, 2006
ZELLA S. MOORE Zella S. Moore 79, died Monday, December 11, 2006 at her residence. She was a native of St. Augustine, Florida living most of her life in Savannah. Mrs. Moore was a member of the St. Luke Baptist Church and was a retired Caregiver and Nurses Aid. Surviving is her son, Odell Moore of Savannah, her granddaughter, Regina Cannady of North Carolina and her friend Nancy Hanzel of Savannah. Burial will be at later date. ...
James Marcus Robertson JUN 05, 1936 - DEC 11, 2006
James Marcus “Robbie” Robertson James “Robbie” Robertson, 70, died Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Doctors Hospital in Augusta. He was born in Dublin, Georgia but lived most of his life in Savannah. In 1983 he made Tybee Island his home. He retired from Kaiser Chemicals and began a full time career as a shrimper. He owned and operated R& R seafood on Tybee Island. Mr. Robertson was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Dublin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dyke and Almar Robertson and his brother, D.G. Robertson. He is survived by two daughters, Robin Ramsey of Pt. Wentwor ...
William Robert Ruland APR 04, 1945 - DEC 08, 2006
WILLIAM ROBERT “BILL” RULAND William Robert Ruland 61, died Friday, December 8, 2006 at the Summit Medical Center in Summit County, Colorado. Mr. Ruland was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School and was presently employed with Mingledorff’s Heating and Air. Mr. Ruland was a member of St. James Catholic Church where he served a Eucharistic minister. Other memberships include the St. Patrick Day Parade Committee where he served on the Adjutant Staff, Irish Heritage Society, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Sein Fein Society and the Forest City ...
Jean Mangham Durante FEB 05, 1922 - DEC 07, 2006
Jean M. Durante Savannah- Jean Mangham Durante, 84, died Thursday December 7, 2006 at Buckingham South. She was born February 5, 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She lived in Slidell, Louisiana for over thirty years where she was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was an active participant of the Aldersgate UMC Care Team. In 2002 she and her husband, Arthur A. Durante, Retired United States Air Force Veteran returned to Savannah where they had resided during his military service at Hunter Air Force Base. She was proud of her husbands’ decorated military service during World War ...
Lawrence Washington McAlpine, Jr. JAN 28, 1923 - DEC 05, 2006
LAWRENCE W. “MR. MAC” MCALPINE JR. Lawrence W. McAlpine, Jr., 83 of Peachtree City, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2006. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey but lived most of his life in Savannah. He retired form the Seaboard Coastline Railroad after 40 years. The last 14 years of his employment, he was General Chairman for the Railway Carmen’s Union. He was in the United States Coast Guard Reserves from 1942 to 1946 where he saw a lot of action in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters and was in Tokyo Bay when Japan surrendered. Mr. McAlpine was a member of Whitefield United Meth ...
Eleanor Miller Ormond NOV 01, 1919 - DEC 05, 2006
Eleanor Miller Ormond Eleanor M Ormond died on December 5, 2006, after a brief illness. Eleanor was an active participant and leader in many facets of Savannah life. She was deeply involved in the life of Christ Church, participating in such varied activities as teaching Sunday School, working on the Altar Guild, and chairing governing committees. She had the honor of being the first woman elected to the vestry and later was its first female senior warden. For many years she took leadership roles in the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens. She was a member of the Savannah Garden Club and was on ...
Dorothy Watson Cosnahan MAR 12, 1924 - DEC 04, 2006
Dorothy “Dot” Watson Cosnahan Dorothy “Dot” Watson Cosnahan, 82, a lifelong resident of Savannah passed away on Monday, December 4, 2006. She was married for 56 years to the late Robert F. Cosnahan, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Cosnahan of Savannah; daughter, Pat and son-in-law, Bob Camp of Cleveland, TN; son Bob and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Cosnahan of Columbus, GA, grandsons, Robert and Cayce of Cleveland, TN, grandson, Robert of Los Angeles, CA, granddaughter, Alicia of Washington, D.C., first cousin, Gus Canon and wife Chris of Eustis, FL, one niece and two nephews. Dot was b ...
Frances Wilson Shinall OCT 07, 1933 - DEC 04, 2006
Frances Wilson Shinall Frances Wilson Shinall, 73, died Monday, December 4, 2006 at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Shinall was born October 7, 1933 in Sylvania, GA to the late William Henry and Mauldine Bolton Wilson. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family. Mrs. Shinall was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Monsees Shinall, Sr.; her daughter, Cathy Kirkland Watson; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Rita Kirkland ...
Charles DeShocka SEP 28, 1912 - DEC 04, 2006
Savannah-Charles DeShocka, 94, died Monday, December 04, 2006 at his daughter’s home, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. DeShocka lived most of his life in Thunderbolt. In 1952, he was awarded the fourth annual “Mr. Thunderbolt” trophy for his outstanding work on behalf of the township and for his work in aiding the Blessing of the Fleet and furthering the town’s volunteer fire department. In December of 1971, he was installed into the Bessemer High Alumni Letterman’s Club Hall of Fame. He was an outstanding football player and an enthusiast of all sports. He worked in the seafood busines ...
Annie Ruth Iler APR 03, 1915 - DEC 02, 2006
Annie Ruth Iler Annie Ruth Iler, 91, died Saturday December 2, 2006 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Formerly of 2024 New York Avenue in Savannah, Mrs. Iler was the widow of the late Jess Willard Iler. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over fifty years and was a foster parent to many children. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Edwin Bazemore. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Terrell Bazemore of Brooklet, GA and Betty and Ron Lewis of Moultrie, GA; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Bob and Leisa Bazemore, David Bazemore, Dennis and ...
Estelle Gallaher Rawls APR 08, 1908 - DEC 02, 2006
Estelle Gallaher Rawls Estelle Gallaher Rawls died Saturday, December 2, 2006, at Hospice House at the age of ninety-eight. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Mrs. Rawls was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church where she taught Kindergarten for almost twenty-five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis M. Rawls. Survivors include her son, Louis M. Rawls, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Susan C. Rawls; her grandsons, Louis M. Rawls, III and his wife, Laura, and Edward C. Rawls and his wife, Meredith; and her great-granddaughter, Caroline Rawls; all of Atlanta. Graveside ...
Grace Gallaher Dubus JUN 18, 1918 - DEC 01, 2006
Grace Bounds Dubus Grace Bounds Dubus, 88, died November 30, 2006, after a long illness. She was born in Atlanta, GA, on June 15, 1918, to Grace Mae Felch Bounds and Howell Smith Bounds and moved with her parents at a young age to Savannah, where her father, H.S. Bounds, took a position as Savannah’s first recreation commissioner. Grace attended local schools, including Armstrong Junior College, where she was a member of the first graduating class of 1937. She then received her baccalaureate degree from the University of Georgia. In 1940 Grace married Gustave Robert Dubus, Jr, a native of New ...
David Roy Bowers APR 05, 1950 - NOV 30, 2006
David Roy Bowers Savannah- David Roy Bowers, age 56, died Thursday, November 30, 2006, at The Place at Pooler. The Savannah native was a self-employed welder. Survivors include his three children, Brian Bowers, Susan Bowers and Amy Bowers, all of Statesboro; his mother and step-father, Doris I. and Charles F. McMillan, Jr., of Savannah; his brother, Charles F. McMillan, III, of Savannah; his wife, Wanda Bowers, of Statesboro; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Bonaventure Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Awtry officiating. ...
Alberta Gillespie MAR 10, 1928 - NOV 27, 2006
Alberta Smith Gillespie Savannah Alberta Smith Gillespie, died November 26, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by her loving family. Alberta was born in Savannah on March 10, 1928, to the late Stella Meta Catharina Gerkin and Thomas Argo Smith. After graduating from Savannah High in 1945, she attended Armstrong and Newberry Colleges before graduating cume laude in nursing from Vanderbilt University in 1950. She was a nurse at Vanderbilt and taught nursing at Georgia Medical College for two years in Augusta, GA. Alberta was married to John Franklin Gillespie in 1952 and ...
Herbert Wayne Roberts MAR 09, 1937 - NOV 27, 2006
Herbert Wayne Roberts H. Wayne Roberts, 69, died Monday, November 27, 2006 at Candler Hospital after a short illness. Born in Lilly, Georgia, the son of H. Bivins Roberts and Janelle Beavers Roberts. He was a sales representative for DICOA. Later he was co-owner of Advanced Machined Parts and a part-time drive for Enterprise Rent-a-car. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church where he was also a member of the Ralph Thomas Sunday School class. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Patricia Allen Roberts, of Savannah, two sons, Michael Wayne Rob ...
Joyce Ann Armbrister FEB 04, 1923 - NOV 25, 2006
JOYCE ANN “J.A.” ARMBRISTER Joyce Ann “J.A.” Armbrister passed away Saturday, November 25, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was 83 years old. A wonderful Mother and good person, she has been a resident of the Savannah community for the last two and a half years residing at the Savannah Commons Retirement Community. Born and raised in the Portsmouth, Ohio area into the Wurster family. Mrs. Armbrister was twice married. Her first husband, Ralph W. Armbrister, and second was Mr. Clifford Olson, both deceased. JA was one of the first women to join the Marine Corps during WWI ...
Kathleen Howard Burke JAN 25, 1915 - NOV 25, 2006
Obituary for Kathleen Howard Burke Kathleen Anne Howard Burke, 91, died on November 25, 2006 at Hospice Savannah after a short illness. A native of Savannah and long-time downtown resident, Mrs. Burke was married to the late Dr. Arthur M. Burke with whom she built and managed a successful dental practice. Mrs. Burke was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She is survived by her three children Kathleen Michaela Burke of Washington, DC, Arthur Michael Burke III, and Timothy Joseph Burke, both of Savannah, as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tues ...
Alston Jones McCaslin V JUL 19, 1938 - NOV 24, 2006
Dr. Alston Jones Jay McCaslin V, 67, died on Friday, November 24, 2006, at home under Hospice care. Born on July 19, 1939, in Louisville, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Alston Jones McCaslin IV of Grenada, Mississippi, and Mary Margaret Dobbs McCaslin Ward of Ackerman, Mississippi, and the stepson of the late Eugene Long Ward, M.D., of Gainesville, Georgia. A 1957 graduate of Gainesville High School, he earned a B.S. from Georgia Tech, a D.D.S. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and an M.S.D. from Emory University. He has practiced pediatric dentistry in Savannah sinc ...
Rachel Ann Scroggin OCT 13, 1979 - NOV 24, 2006
RACHEL ANN SCROGGIN Rachel Ann Scroggin 27, died Friday, November 24, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a long illness. Rachel was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, living the past 26 years in Savannah. She was a member of the Islands Assembly of God Church. Rachel was a graduate of the Special Education Program from Juliet Low Elementary School and was active in the S.T.E.P.S program. Survivors are, her parents, Frank E. & Rebecca O. Scroggin of Savannah, her siblings, Lamar Scroggin of Faulkville, Phillip Scroggin of Savannah, Christy Forrester and husband Rev. Noel of ...
Maggie Virginia Stewart MAR 12, 1927 - NOV 23, 2006
MAGGIE VIRGINIA STEWART Maggie V. Stewart 79, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Bulloch County living most of her life in Savannah. She was retired from the Chatham County Board of Education and a member of the Ardsley Park Baptist Church. Mrs. Stewart was a beloved Mother and Grandmother. Survivors are her children, Judy Nelson of Orlando, Fl, Percy Stewart of Black Creek, GA, Kathey Iler of Richmond Hill GA, Mike Stewart of Guyton GA, Esther Rutland of Savannah, Jonathan Stewart of Savannah, her brother, J.B. Skinner of Port Wentworth, ...
Blaine B. Allen DEC 18, 1945 - NOV 22, 2006
Blaine B. Allen Blaine Barney Allen, 60, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native of Fort Covington, New York and was employed by Kerr-McGee. He was a former member of the Springfield United Methodist Church and the Forest City Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toby Allen and Jewel Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Joan T. Allen, of Savannah, son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Stephanie Allen, of Tybee, daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Flint North, of Savannah, grandchildren, Isabella and ...
James V. Ford JAN 29, 1947 - NOV 22, 2006
James V. Ford Bloomingdale - James V. Ford 59, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was a 1965 graduate of Savannah High School and was an electrician working for R & R Electrical Contractors. He was a past member of the Alee Shrine Director’s Staff and was an avid sportsman. He was a former semi-pro player for the Savannah Indians. He was a longtime Umpire for the City of Savannah. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Becky Ford, of Bloomingdale, his mother, Marie Ford, of Savannah, step-daughter, Demeshia Coleman, of Pooler, step-son, Pete Moreland, of Savannah ...