Obituaries
Robert Stephen Quinn AUG 14, 1925 - MAY 15, 2006
ROBERT QUINN “QUINNO” Robert Stephen Quinn passed away Monday, May15, 2006 after a brief illness in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Bridgeport, Ct on August 14, 1925 to the late Harry P. Quinn and Margaret Havrilla Quinn, he graduated from St. Charles Parochial School in Bridgeport and attended Fairfield Preparatory School as a member of the first graduating class before enlisting in the Navy at age 17. He served his country with great pride in the South Pacific during World War II and returned to graduate from Bryant College in Providence, R.I. A consummate people person, Quinno spent most of his ...
Betty Kleinsteuber JAN 20, 1912 - MAY 15, 2006
Savannah - Betty Kleinsteuber, age 94, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at the home of her niece in Effingham County. The Evansville, Indiana native came to Savannah as an infant and had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She graduated from the Telfair Hospital School of Nursing in 1933 and attended Peabody College in 1942. After her brother was killed in action in World War II she made the decision to become one of 700 Georgia women to enter military service during the war years. In 1950 she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Nursing from Western Reserve University. After t ...
Emma Slater Thomas OCT 14, 1913 - MAY 14, 2006
EMMA SLATER THOMAS Emma S. Thomas 92, died Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Candler Hospital. She was a native of Emanual County living most of her life in Savannah. She had been a resident of Tara at Thunderbolt for the past two years. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Pilot Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband Otto Clifton Thomas. Surviving are, her brother, Kelly Slater of Americus, Georgia, five nieces and seven nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Serv ...
Kermitt Deal Parrish DEC 26, 1944 - MAY 13, 2006
Satellite Beach Fla. KERMITT DEAL “BUDDY” PARRISH, JR Kermitt D. “Buddy” Parrish, Jr. died Saturday, May 13, 2006 at his residence in Satellite Beach Florida. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 26, 1944. Growing up in Savannah he attended First Baptist Church and Savannah Christian School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve and a past member of the Alee Shrine Temple. He was preceded by his parents, Kermitt D. Parrish, Sr. and Marguerite Youmans Parrish and his wife Cheryl Cooper Parrish. Surviving are two daughters, Julie Parrish Brown and husband Kevin and Marg ...
Kristin Bozarth Burson DEC 21, 1977 - MAY 12, 2006
KRISTIN BOZARTH BURSON Kristin B. Burson 28, died Friday, May 12, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri. Kristin was a native of Las Vegas, Nevada , having lived in Phoenix, Arizona and most recently in Kansas City. She graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in 2000. Kristin was a retired Captain from the United States Air Force. Surviving are, her husband, Sean P. Burson of Kansas City, Missouri, her sisters, Lynzee Bozarth of Phoenix, Arizona, Breann Robertson of Nashville Tennessee, her father, Steve Bozarth and wife Gretchen of Scottsdale, Arizona, her mother, Christine Robertson ...
Helen Smith - MAY 12, 2006
HELEN ORR SMITH Helen Orr Smith 80, died suddenly at her home Friday, May 12, 2006.Shewas a lifelong resident of Savannah. Helen was retired from a 50 plus year career as a bookkeeper and office manager with Mutual of Omaha for 36 years and with Cunnigham, Tallman & Pennington at her retirement. Helen was a lifelong member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church where she was very active. She was a member and Secretary of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was also a member and treasurer of the Monday Afternoon Circle. Helen served on the Administrative Board, as Sunday School Se ...
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 ...