Obituaries
Eric Ralph Bury MAR 12, 1962 - MAY 11, 2006
Savannah – Eric Ralph Bury went West Thursday May 11, flying into the sun after a long battle with cancer. Eric was born in Minneapolis on March 12, 1962, and lived most of his life in Ohio. He came to Savannah in March 2004 to live with his parents Carl and Sharon Bury and to work on his recovery. He has been under Hospice Savannah residence care since December 2004 and then at the Bury home since January 2005. Eric graduated from Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio, Class of 1980. He then joined the Ohio Air National Guard and left for training in Texas and Colorado as an intelligence spec ...
Sara Hodges Burns JUL 02, 2006 - MAY 11, 2006
Sara Hodges Burns Sara Hodges Burns, 90, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006 at her daughter’s residence under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. Mrs. Burns was born July 2, 1915 to the late Josh H. and Lillie Garner Hodges in Ludowici, Georgia. She graduated with honors from Ludowici High School and later graduated from Abraham Baldwin College and Georgia College for Women. Mrs. Burns taught Home Economics for many years in Savannah area schools including St. Vincent’s Academy, Jenkins Myers and Savannah VO Tech. She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Burns and five sisters, Ellen J. ...
Sonya Rippey DEC 11, 1937 - MAY 10, 2006
Sonya Kenney Shumate Rippey Savannah- Sonya Kenney Shumate Rippey died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Candler Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 11, 1937 in Green Cove Springs, FL to Hazel and Warwick Kenney. She graduated from Clay County High School in 1955 and from the University of Florida in 1959 with a BS in Education. While attending college, Sonya was a majorette in the band, a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, crowned Miss Clay County in 1958 and a member of the Gator Bowl Court in 1957 & 1958. She taught at St. Augustine High School 1959-1960, at Savann ...
Brendon Makai Ward APR 07, 2006 - MAY 09, 2006
Brendon Makai Ward Brendon Makai Ward died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Lyndon and Aretha Ward and a sister Tiera Ward all of Savannah, A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 12, 2006 at Overcoming by Faith Ministries. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel ...
Pauline Webb AUG 06, 1917 - MAY 09, 2006
PAULINE ELIZABETH ROSE WEBB Pauline Elizabeth Rose Webb died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Savannah Square Retirement Community under the care of Hospice Savannah after a long illness. She was born in Richmond Nicholas County , West Virginia, on August 6, 1917 to Pearl and Daisy Rose. Affectionately known as “Polly” to all who knew her, she moved to the Landings as one of the earlier residents with her late husband, Claude Cutlip. She later married Fred Webb and after his death continued to reside on Skidaway Island until moving to Savannah Square. Polly was a member of the Skidaway Island United M ...
Anne Yarbrough Burk OCT 26, 1925 - MAY 08, 2006
Mrs. Anne Yarbrough Burk died Monday, May 8, 2006, following a long illness, at Hospice of Savannah. She was 80. Mrs. Burk was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Linton Yarbrough and Leola Thomas Yarbrough also very recently by her brother Dr. Jesse LeRoy Yarbrough. Surviving are her husband, Keith Burk, with whom she recently shared their 60th anniversary. Also surviving: brother Richard Yarbrough and sister-in-law Nancy Yarbrough, of Nashville, TN; sister-in-law Mary Yarbrough; daughter Deborah Burk Scott and husband Ian Scott; son Alan Max Burk, wife Kelise Burk and grandsons Dustin Bu ...
John Robert Durham NOV 05, 1909 - MAY 08, 2006
John Robert Durham -Savannah- John Robert Durham, 96, former owner of the Durham Oil Company, died peacefully Monday, May 8, 2006 at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born on November 5, 1909, in Chipley, GA now Pine Mountain to Samuel Lowe Durham and Mattie Lou Wall Durham, he graduated from Young Harris College in 1933. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Jeanette White, who taught at Savannah Vocational School for many years, and a sister, Emmie Murray. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Jan Fulcher Durham, one daughter a ...
George Ott APR 21, 1920 - MAY 07, 2006
Clearwater, FL – Savannah native George J. Ott , age 86, died May 7, 2006 at Mease Hospital in Dunedin, Fl. He graduated salutatorian in 1938 from Benedictine Military Academy and then enlisted in the United States Army serving with General Patton in the 20th Armored Division during World War II. Mr. Ott moved to Florida forty-nine years ago and retired from CSX Railroad in 1982, after forty-two years of service. He was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Dunedin, FL Surviving are his wife of forty-nine years, Anita Ott of Clearwater, FL; two sisters, Anne O’Neill and Mary Morse of St. ...
Pearl Rossingnol Daniel AUG 08, 1922 - MAY 07, 2006
PEARL ROSSINGNOL DANIEL Pearl R. Daniel 83, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at The Place at Pooler. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a volunteer with PALS. She was preceded in death by her sons, Robert M. Brown and Russell K. Brown Jr. Surviving are, her daughter and son in law, Brenda and Kenneth Lanier of Rincon, a brother, Charles Rossingnol and wife Edna of Savannah, grandchildren, Suzette Arnold and husband Rob, of Savannah, Stephen Lightsey and wife Cathy of Wadley, GA., and Tara Brown of Atlanta. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 9, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox an ...
John Scott Hieronymus - MAY 07, 2006
JOHN SCOTT HIERONYMUS John S. Hieronymus 31, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Hardeeville South Carolina. He was a native and resident of Savannah, living the past six years in Hardeeville. He graduated from Hershel V. Jenkins High School. Surviving are, his mother, Marty Kipley of Mill Spring, North Carolina, his father, John Harry Hieronymus of Hopewell, New Jersey, two sisters, Bridget Hieronymus of Sterling, Virginia, Cindy Hieronymus , a brother, Jet Hieronymus, a niece, Madison Floyd all of Hopewell, New Jersey and his grandmother, Wanda Crawford. Services will be private FOX AND WEEKS FUNE ...
Frances Griner DeLoach NOV 03, 1949 - MAY 07, 2006
Frances Griner DeLoach, 56, closed her eyes to the world and opened them up to God, May 6, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah November 3, 1949, daughter of Candis Patricia McGovern Griner and the late Joseph L. Griner. Frances was retired from McKesson General Medical Corporation as a purchasing coordinator with twenty three years of service. She was a member of Grace Church of the Islands where she was active with the Women of the Church WIC.<br><br>Surviving are her husband, Davis DeLoach of Savannah; daughter, Laura Helen Pearson-DeLoach ...
Colette S. Chastagner DEC 09, 1934 - MAY 06, 2006
Savannah – Colette Chastagner, 71, left this life May 6, 2006. She was born December 9, 1934 in St. Die, France, to Maurice and Lina Sombsthay. She came to the United States in 1960 and lived in Illinois, Hawaii and Georgia. She was a retired registered nurse and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Will R. Moore and Philippe Chastagner and her father, Maurice Sombsthay. She is survived by her son, James Maurice Moore of Savannah, GA; her daughter, Lauren “Lou” Sasser Marc of Tampa, FL; her grandchildren, Phillip and Gregory Sasser, her mother, Lina Sombsthay, her sister, Ma ...
Ava Caroline Lawrence MAY 04, 2006 - MAY 04, 2006
Ava Caroline Lawrence, infant daughter of Brian and Cristin Lawrence died Thursday at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Also surviving are her twin brother, Carson Llewellyn Lawrence, of Savannah, her maternal grandparents, Tibby and Jon Llewellyn of Savannah, her paternal grandmother, Hildegarde Lawrence of Mellen, Wisconsin, and her maternal great-grandparents Trilby and Max Duncan, of Savannah. Services will be private. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Irene West Chambless MAR 28, 1926 - MAY 03, 2006
Irene West Chambless Mrs. Irene West Chambless, 80, of Savannah died Tuesday May 3, 2006. She was born in Savannah on May 28, 1926, the daughter of Urban I. and Gladys P. West. She was a Graduate of Sylvania High School, Class of 1943. She was married to Martin Chambless and traveled over much of the world while Martin was serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on March 20th of this year. She was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, Exchangettes, Military Officers Association, Alee Temple Shrine Club and Garden Club of Sava ...
Gwendolyn B. Parker MAR 11, 1919 - MAY 02, 2006
Savannah – Gwendolyn B. Parker, 87, died May 2, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Tattnall County, Georgia, daughter of the late James D. and Mabel Bridges. Mrs. Parker lived most of her life in Savannah and was retired employee with Punch and Judy. She was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church where she was active as a greeter and the Busy Bees. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Hugh Parker, Jr. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Annette P. and John Gnann of Savannah; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael J. and Paulette Parker of Richmond Hill; ...
Cordelia Hall Lingold SEP 13, 1924 - APR 28, 2006
CORDELIA H. LINGOLD Cordelia H. Lingold 81, died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was a native of Thomaston, Georgia and a longtime resident of Savannah. Mrs. Lingold was a former charter member of Cokesbury United Methodist where she very active in various church activities. She was currently a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was retired from C&S Bank and was a member of the C&S retirees club. Surviving are her nieces, Cathy Parrish and husband, Eddie of Savannah, Karen Goddard and husband, Richard of Richmond Hill, her great nephews and niece, Charlie ...
Ethel Madden Mahnken APR 27, 2006 - APR 27, 2006
Ethel Madden Mahnken Ethel Madden Mahnken died April 27th at Hospice Savannah. Ethel was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1934 where she attended Tudor Hall and was a graduate of Briarcliff Junior College in Briarcliff Manor, New York. She lived for many years in Darien, Connecticut, moving to Savannah in 1984. She volunteered her floral design talents in many areas, especially for the Telfair Museum of Art where she was a recipient of the Gertrude West Hollowbush Award for her volunteer work. She is survived by her husband, Chandler; four children, Thomas Norton of Manchester Village, Vermont ...
Gordon I. Federle JUL 19, 1925 - APR 26, 2006
Gordon I. Federle, USAF Ret. Richmond Hill- Gordon I. Federle, Lt. Col. USAF Ret., age 80, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at his home in Richmond Hill. A veteran of the United States Air Force during World War II, Korea and Viet Nam, Col. Federle was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and had been a resident of Richmond Hill since 1977. He was a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, the Richmond Hill Lions Club, and the Military Officers Association of America. Col. Federle was preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years, Savannah native Ruth Annette Mullis. Surviving are three brother ...
Patrick M Groover JAN 23, 1961 - APR 26, 2006
PATRICK M. “RICKY” GROOVER Ricky Groover 45, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Ricky graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School in 1979 and attended Armstrong Atlantic State University. Ricky was a Master Carpenter with R.J. Groover Construction Company. Surviving are, his daughter, Kari Lynn Groover and her mother, Nanette of Pembroke, his brothers, Robert J. Groover Jr. and wife, Tina of Savannah, David Groover of Hilton Head S.C., his parents, Robert J. and Patsy Groover Sr. of Savannah and his nieces, Kathryn, Kaitlyn, C ...
Elizabeth Hodges Powell JAN 01, 1926 - APR 26, 2006
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Powell, age 80, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Hospice House. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of Chapel By the Sea Baptist Church at Tybee. She worked for fine’s Department Store during World War II. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, R. Aaron Powell of Tybee Island; two daughters, Terri Godfrey Doyle and her husband, Michael, of Savannah, and Kathy Powell Lackey and her husband, Jim, of Woodstock, GA; a son, Roderick Lee Powell and his wife, Paula, of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Warren Powell and his wife, Amanda, of ...
Betty Jackson Ellis SEP 02, 1924 - APR 25, 2006
Betty Jackson Freeman Ellis, 81 died at her home on Tuesday, April 25. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a former member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Womens's Auxilary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Joe "Cocky" Ellis. Surviving are her brother Benjamin Pope Freeman of California, daughters Patsy E. Meadows and Betty E. White of Savannah, son William C. Ellis of Richmond Hill, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at the Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. A memorial service will be held 11:00 ...
Mary Jo Welch Waiters APR 16, 1952 - APR 25, 2006
Mary Jo Welch Waiters Mary Jo Welch Waiters, age 54, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Waiters of Savannah; her father, Joseph G. Welch of Savannah; a sister, Janet Wilson of Springfield; a brother, Mark Welch of Savannah; four children; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral service: 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial: Bonave ...
William Thomas Burke JAN 28, 1942 - APR 25, 2006
William Thomas Burke, 64, died April 25, 2006 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 28, 1942, the son of Willie Mae Burke and the late Aaron J. Burke. Tommy was a life long resident of Savannah and an avid sports fan. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and the Shag Club. We are sure he is teaching the Angels in heaven new dance steps. He is survived by the joy of his life, his children and grandchildren; son, William Thomas Burke, III and daughter-in-law, Tammy; son, Jackie Burke; grandchildren, Bobby Ray McKenzie, Michael, Mitchell and Aaron Burke and Chadia ...
May McCall JAN 24, 1917 - APR 24, 2006
Savannah - May McCall, 89, died April 24, 2006 at Savannah Square. She was born January 24, 1917 in Savannah, daughter of the late, Charles William and Annie Sloat McCall. She was a 1934 graduate of Savannah High School and received a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1938 from Mary Baldwin College and a Masters degree in Librarianship from Emory University in 1950. Miss McCall worked briefly at the Augusta/Richmond County Library and retired as the head of the Children’s Department of the Savannah/Chatham County Library where she served over twenty three years. She was past president of Savannah Ga ...
James Henry McKenna JUL 26, 1926 - APR 22, 2006
JAMES HENRY MCKENNA, Jr. James Henry McKenna, Jr., age 79, died at his residence on Saturday, April 22, 2006. A Savannah native, Mr. McKenna was the son of the late James Henry McKenna and Marie VonKamp McKenna. He attended the Marist School for Boys in Savannah and Portsmouth Priory in New England. He was a graduate of Yale College in New Haven, Connecticut before moving to New York City where he briefly worked in the advertising industry. He served in the US Army and later moved back to Savannah where he worked in the family business, McKenna Supply Company, for the remainder of his career. ...
Helen Schwarz Harris APR 26, 1911 - APR 22, 2006
Savannah -On the evening of Saturday, April 22nd just four days shy of her 95th birthday, Helen Harris peacefully surrendered to the embrace of her Savior at Savannah Squares retirement home. Born in Savannah on April 26, 1911 to Frank Henry and Helen Neve Schwarz she was one of six children and a descendant of the Schwarz and Neve families who immigrated to Savannah from Germany and Denmark in the seventeen and eighteen hundreds. She received her primary education at Massie School and her secondary education at the original Savannah High School , then located on the corner of Bull and Ogleth ...