Obituaries
Michael G. Powers OCT 14, 1949 - AUG 07, 2006
Michael G. “Handiboe” Powers, age 56, died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Hospice House following a courageous battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, Class of 1968, and was a Title Abstractor with Belford Land Title. He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a thirty-five year member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #631. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 135. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, serving on the Executive Committee as Membership Chai ...
Robert Kiley JUL 28, 1920 - AUG 06, 2006
Savannah - Robert Kiley, age 86, died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Hospice House. The Savannah native graduated from Savannah High School before entering the United States Army and serving in World War II. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1950 and then to Chicago, Illinois before retiring to Bullhead City, Arizona. He was a member of the Senior Golf Blitz at Bacon Park, the Chatham Artillery, and American Legion Post #184. Surviving, all of Savannah, are a brother, Jack L. Kiley, a niece, Stephanie Kiley Smith, a nephew, Jack L. Kiley, Jr., and a loving friend, Eva Colson, as well as several ...
John C. Griffith MAR 18, 1925 - AUG 06, 2006
John C. Griffith, age 81, died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Candler Hospital. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. He retired from the City of Savannah as a Building Superintendent. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mercer G. and James B. Blackburn of Savannah; sisters-in-law, Jennell Griffith of Savannah and Helen Kelley of Mobile, AL; a daughter-in-law, Anne Cornelius of Mobile, AL; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral ...
Teresa Hendricks Morris JAN 02, 1926 - AUG 05, 2006
Savannah - Teresa Hendricks Morris lost her battle with Breast Cancer Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Savannah Square under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Wawa, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Martin E. and Madeline Scofield Hendricks, Teresa attended Chester Heights Grade School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Pennsylvania. She entered Naval Nursing Cadet Training at St. Agnes Hospital in South Philadelphia, graduating as a registered nurse in the class of 1947. Teresa worked as a nurse at St. Agnes and Germantown Hospitals in Philadelphia, and then became Supe ...
Newell Turner Parr MAY 07, 1927 - AUG 05, 2006
NEWELL TURNER PARR Mrs. Newell Turner Parr, 79, died Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Azalealand Nursing Home. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a retired educator, having worked with the Chatham County School System and the Royce Reading Center. She attended Pape School and graduated from Savannah High School and Agnes Scott College. She earned her Master’s degree in English from Armstrong State College. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a former Docent with the Flannery O’Connor House and a member of the Froebel Circle. She was a member of Wesley Monumen ...
Maggie T. Moore OCT 15, 1964 - AUG 05, 2006
Margaret Torras Moore, 41, along with her little dog Barney died Saturday, August 5, 2006 in a single car automobile accident near her home in Savannah. Maggie was born in Atlanta where she attended the Lovette School. Her education continued at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, North Carolina. She later graduated from the University of Georgia where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and the Landings Club where she was an A-1 Tennis player. She married James D. Moore, Jr. They resided at The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savan ...
Les S. Dunnells, Sr. OCT 05, 1942 - AUG 04, 2006
LES DUNNELLS Les Dunnells 64, died Friday, August 4, 2006 in Savannah from injuries received from an industrial accident. He was a native of Bristol Connecticut and resident of Savannah for the past 20 years. He was a member of the Savannah Korean Baptist Church and presently employed with MPW Industrial Services. Surviving are, his wife, Sun Cha Dunnells of Savannah, son, William F. Dunnells of Savannah, son, Leslie S. Dunnells Jr., of New Hampshire, daughter, Elizabeth Dunnells of New Hampshire, son, Christopher S. Dunnells of Vermont, brother, William F. Dunnells of Pennsylvania, sister, Ap ...
Edna Edwards FEB 07, 1928 - AUG 04, 2006
Edna Mae Edwards Edna Mae Edwards, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at Savannah Square Retirement Community on Friday, August 4, 2006. Edna was born February 7, 1928 in Watkinsville, GA to John Edwin and Mattie Marshall. She met and married a young soldier Novis Clark Edwards, her surviving husband of sixty years. The couple made their home in Savannah, GA. Edna was a devoted mother and loving example of compassion. She lived her life with integrity and grace, and she died with courage. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Ch ...
Darlene Kiernan SEP 28, 1929 - AUG 02, 2006
Darlene E. Kiernan "Vanden Berge" - Savannah -Darlene E. "Vanden Berge" Kiernan passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and children at her side on August 2, 2006. She was born on September 28, 1929 in Orange City, IA. She graduated from Northwestern College and taught the elementary grades in Orange City and LeMars, IA and Vermillion. SD. In later years she was active in the Jasper County Medical Auxiliary and Newton, IA YMCA boards. Darlene is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Tom Kiernan, a daughter, Jane and husband James Kray and their two children, as well as a son J ...
Judith Young Philipp NOV 29, 1943 - JUL 30, 2006
JUDITH CLAIR PHILIPP Judith Clair Philipp died Sunday, July 30, 2006 after a brief illness. Mrs. Philipp, the daughter of Dorothy Virginia Orr and Oliver Frances Young, was born November 29, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia. She attended Savannah High School and was graduated from Armstrong State College as a Bachelor of Arts with a major in music. As a member of Chatham County 4-H clubs, she won awards at the local and district level. While employed at Hunter Army Airfield, Cobra Hall, she was chosen Employee of the Week. She attended Independent Presbyterian Church from childhood and was a member ...
Estelle Biendorf NOV 25, 1917 - JUL 27, 2006
Estelle Beindorf Estelle Beindorf, age 88, died Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Savannah Square Retirement Community. The Philadelphia native was a longtime resident of Vero Beach, Florida and had lived in Savannah since 1997. She was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Vero Beach and Beta Sigma Phi in Vero Beach. Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Boyden and her husband, Bill; a grandson, Robert Boyden and his wife, Libby; a granddaughter, Ms. Janet Boyden of Atlanta; and two great-granddaughters, Brittany Boyden and Megan Boyden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Augus ...
Grace Naomi Martens JUL 12, 1912 - JUL 27, 2006
Savannah – Grace N. Martens, 94, peacefully passed away in her sleep early July 27, 2006 at Summer Breeze on Wilmington Island. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 2, 1912, she lived in Lima, Ohio, Stuart, Florida and Boone, North Carolina prior to coming to Savannah in 2000. Mrs. Martens attended Wesley Oaks Methodist Church in Thunderbolt, and was a member of the “S” chapter of the PEO sisterhood in Savannah. She had been a member of PEO since 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest M. Martens; and a son, Forest G. Martens. Surviving are a son, L. Scott Martens, and his wife Ba ...
Sandra G. White Sell Crummey MAR 09, 1956 - JUL 27, 2006
Sandra G. White Sell Crummey Sandra G. White Sell Crummey, 50, died Thursday July 27, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Sandra was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, and caring family member. Sandra is survived by her mother, Pauline E. White of Savannah; husband, Rickey C. Crummey of Savannah and formerly of Glennville; son, Christopher D. Sell of Savannah; brother, Wayne D. “Skip” White of Savannah; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday July 30, 2006 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. Fu ...
Inell H. Lennox APR 30, 1923 - JUL 26, 2006
Inell H,. Lennox Savannah - Inell H. Lennox, age 83, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Tara at Thunderbolt. The Liberty County native was born in Willie, Georgia on April 30, 1923 to the late John and Inez Butler Hendrix. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Lennox, Sr., a daughter, Belinda Allen and a son-in-law, Jimmy Jenkins, Sr. Surviving are two sons, Ed Lennox of Ellabell and Eugene and Pamela Lennox of Rincon; five daughters, Patricia Jenkins of Wilmington Island, Mary Cannon of Savannah, Barbara Archer of Garden City, Sa ...
Jean Coursey Hargrove - JUL 25, 2006
Jean Coursey Hargrove died July 25, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. She was predeceased by hr husband Otis C. Anderson who died on April 11, 2006. She is survived by her son Michael Anderson of Savannah, GA. ...
Leland Edward Benton OCT 05, 1919 - JUL 24, 2006
Leland Edward Benton Savannah-Leland Edward Benton, 86, of Isle of Wight in Midway, GA and formerly of Savannah passed away after an extended illness July 24, 2006 at Hospice Savannah Inc. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Commercial High School. Lee was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Army in the invasion of Normandy and the “Battle of the Bulge” where he was one of only eleven soldiers in his division to survive. He was awarded several medals for his service including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Lee considered his service to our country and fighting ...
Albert Wylly Hughes, Sr. JUL 16, 1911 - JUL 23, 2006
Albert Wylly Hughes, Sr., 95, died Sunday, July 23, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Thunderbolt, GA on July 16, 1911 and was raised at Bethesda Home for Boys. He retired from the Savannah Fire Department in 1973 after many years of service, many of which were as a trainer. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Albert Wylly Hughes, Jr. and daughter, Catherine Hughes. Surviving are his wife, Jean W. Hughes, of Savannah, two daughters, Carolyn Anderson, of Savannah, and Shirley Warren, of Varnville, SC. He is also survived by three sons, Wil ...
Louise Hodge Flaherty JAN 24, 1924 - JUL 21, 2006
LOUISE HODGE FLAHERTY Louise Hodge Flaherty 82, the daughter of the late Edward Eugene Hodge and Eva Millwood Hubbard died Friday, July 21, 2006 at her residence. She was a native of Bluffton, South Carolina and a longtime resident of Savannah. Surviving are, her husband, Bernard M. Flaherty of Thunderbolt, two sons and daughters in law, Bernard E. and Harrilyn Flaherty of Statesboro, Michael and Joyce of Flaherty of Richmond Hill, daughter and son in law, Agnes F. and David Pinckney of Bluffton, South Carolina, a brother, William A. Hodge and wife Daisy of Bluffton, South Carolina, seven gran ...
Margaret Moore Shehann SEP 16, 1920 - JUL 21, 2006
MARGARET MOORE SHEEHAN Margaret M. Sheehan 85, died Friday, July 21, 2006 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was a native and resident of Lynchburg, Virginia moving to Savannah in 1971. Mrs. Sheehan was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Mrs. Sheehan was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Martin Sheehan. Surviving are, her sons and daughters in law, Martin Francis and Christine Booker Sheehan, James Joseph Sheehan, Patrick Gerald and Therese Koncul Sheehan all of Savannah and six grandchildren, Laura, Martin, Andrew, Patr ...
Paul Alden Vogler SEP 05, 1923 - JUL 20, 2006
PAUL ALDEN VOGLER Paul A. Vogler 82, died Thursday, July 20, 2006 at his residence. He was a native of Winston Salem, North Carolina and a resident of Van Nuys, California from 1953 to 1968. He has been a resident of Savannah since 1968. He was a charter member of South Gardens Baptist Church and formerly employed with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the USS Cole during WWII. Surviving are, his wife, Edna M. Vogler of Savannah, sons, Richard A. and Thomas E. Vogler both of Savannah, daughters, Beverly E. Vogler and Carol Ann Dink ...
Rev. Henry H. Crisler, III - JUL 19, 2006
Savannah The Reverend Henry Herbert Crisler III died Wednesday at St. Joseph ’s Hospital. Born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, 29 th December 1921, he studied English at Millsaps College BA 1943, and served in the Army from 1943 to1946. He studied divinity at the University of the South BD 1953, and in 1953 was ordained as deacon and priest in the Episcopal Church. He served as Rector or priest-in-charge of several parishes in the dioceses of Mississippi, Louisiana, and New York. In 1977 he received his Master of Social Work from Fordham University; and was Honorary Priest Associate at St. John’s ...
Theolia Harvey Kelley OCT 14, 1908 - JUL 18, 2006
Theolia H. Kelley Theolia Harvey Kelley, 97, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at her residence. She was a native of Pembroke, GA and lived in Savannah most of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers after many years of service. She is survived by two sons, David L. Kelley and his wife Margo Kelley, of Savannah and Richard C. Kelley, of Summerville, SC, and one daughter, Benecia K. Varner, of Savannah. She is also survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Fox and ...
Billy H Holt III JAN 20, 1961 - JUL 17, 2006
WILLIAM H. “BILLY” HOLT III Billy H. Holt III , 45 died Monday, July 17, 2006 in South Carolina. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. He attended St. James School; he was a 1979 graduate from Benedictine Military School and a 1984 graduate from Notre Dame University. Billy was the owner of Party Tunes a Mobile Disc Jockey. He was a sales representative in the Imaging and office equipment industry. He was a 4th Degree Knight with Knights of Columbus #633. He attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Mary Holt. Surviving are, his ...
Juanita B. Davis JUL 04, 1923 - JUL 14, 2006
Juanita Bentz Davis Juanita Bentz Davis, 83, passed into heaven on Friday, July 14, 2006 after a brief illness. Mrs. Davis was born on July 4, 1923 and was married to her soul mate, the late Walter T. Davis, Jr. 1920-1991 for forty-nine years. She was a proud member of Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Judith D. and Tony Demas of Savannah, Marsha D. and Jeff Bowman of John’s Island, SC, Sherill D. and the late Alton R. Pender of Savannah, Susan D. and Phillip Brigdon of Midway and Walter T. "Buster” and Colleen Davis of Cincinnati, OH; eleven grandchi ...
Etta M. Cubbedge APR 18, 1924 - JUL 14, 2006
Etta M. Cubbedge, 82, died Friday, July 14, 2006, at her home under the care of Odyssey Hospice. The native of Kentucky had lived in Savannah for the past fifty years. She worked for many years as a cost accountant for Union Camp Corporation. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Cubbedge of Savannah and a sister, Helen L. Gheen of St. Petersburg, FL. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2006, in Bonaventure Cemetery. The family suggests that ...
Robert Eugene Laws DEC 12, 1926 - JUL 12, 2006
ROBERT EUGENE LAWS Robert Eugene Laws passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 in Savannah, Georgia after suffering a pulmonary embolism related to an earlier fall in his home. The son of Roy Edward Laws and Dorothy Groves Laws, Bob was born on December 19, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bob served in the Navy during World War II and received both a B.A. and Master’s in Economics from Indiana University. For a short time he taught Economics at Indiana University Extension in Indianapolis. Bob married Kathleen Campbell on Christmas Eve, 1950. They have two children: Mary Laws Erwin of Houston, Tex ...
William Francis Marlowe JAN 13, 1900 - JUL 11, 2006
William Francis Marlowe William Francis Marlowe, age 106, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Augusta, GA native had lived in Savannah for most of his life. He retired as a captain on the Savannah Police Department in 1960. He was a United States Navy veteran, a member of the VFW, a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madelyn Rocker Marlowe and his daughter, June Aimar. Surviving are his daughters, Mary Wallace and Patricia Bouchillon, both of Savannah and Marjorie Walker of Brunswick; grandchil ...