Obituaries
Joseph Michael Iwanski OCT 23, 1965 - MAY 27, 2026
Joseph Michael Iwanski, 60, of Richmond Hill, GA, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Born October 23, 1965, in Oswego, NY. He lived in Richmond Hill the last 31 years. He was also a resident of Vandergrift, PA for 14 years. Joe was a proud 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Joe was preceded in death by his parents F. Lawrence Iwanski and Linda A. Iwanski. He is survived by his daughter, Shayla Iwanski of Richmond Hill. GA; brother, Larry Iwanski (Fran) of Port Royal, SC; sister, Kate Iwanski of New York, NY; Uncle Edward Iwanski (Marianne); Uncle Leonard I ...
William "Johnny" Odell Johnson Jr. DEC 04, 1944 - MAY 27, 2026
William “Johnny” O. Johnson, Jr. passed away at home after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William O. Johnson, Sr. and Mavis Oglesby Johnson. Johnny was born in Savannah in 1944 while his family was based in Rincon, Georgia. During his childhood, his father’s service in the United States Army gave the family the opportunity to live in several places, including Alaska, where Johnny developed a love for skiing as a teenager. Family stories were often told of his mother sending him off to the mountains for the day w ...
George Dancu - MAY 26, 2026
George Dancu, age 92, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Wheatland, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Dancu. A proud American of Romanian descent, George was raised with three brothers and two sisters in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He was a paperboy for the Sharon Herald and a caddie at the Sharon Country Club. He was a superb basketball player and an all-state football player at Sharon High School. George was admitted to the Mercer County Hall of Fame in 2004. His prowess in football led to a scholarship to George Washington University. He played defensive and offensive ...
Ronald C. Berry NOV 16, 1957 - MAY 24, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Clarkson Berry passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday May 24th, 2026, in the loving presence of his family and the gentle care of Hospice Savannah. Ron was born on November 16, 1957, at the old Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, to Jean Clarkson Berry and Albert Hughes Berry Jr. He grew up in Savannah alongside his older brother, Albert Hughes Berry III, who preceded him in death. Ron attended Savannah Country Day School before continuing his education at University of Georgia, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and later the University ...
Naomi Branson MAY 02, 1930 - MAY 23, 2026
Naomi R. Branson, age 96, of Darien, Georgia died Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Troy, Pennsylvania to the late Charles B. and the late Lillian F. Rought. Naomi worked with K-Mart for twenty three years and was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church, located at 9120 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406. In her spare time she enjoyed, gardening, playing cards with her family and bird watching. Naomi had a great faith in God and was quick to share love and joy in he ...
Bobby Myers AUG 13, 1967 - MAY 22, 2026
Robert Lee “Bobby” Myers, Jr, 58, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home with his fiancé Kimberly, and other family members by his side. Bobby, as he was known by his friends and family, was born August 13, 1967, in Savannah to Robert Lee Myers, Sr., and Mary Louise Perry Myers. He attended Beach High School. He worked for Union Camp Corporation, and then went on to become a professional painter, serving homeowners at Dutch Island, and The Landings on Skidaway Island. He was a highly sought after painter, making many recurring customers for his ...
John Earl Lanier, Sr. SEP 07, 1944 - MAY 22, 2026
John Earl Lanier, Sr., 81, of Montgomery, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at Hospice Savannah with his beloved wife by his side. Born September 7, 1944, in Montgomery to Marion Thomas Lanier and Mary Moore Lanier Syms. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1964. He joined the U.S. Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam. He was drafted into the Army as an E1 Private and honorably discharged as an E4 Specialist. During his time in the Army, he served in the 82nd Airborne, stationed in Fort Bragg, NC, he earned numerous awards and medals to include, the Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Na ...
Deborah W. Premo AUG 30, 1954 - MAY 22, 2026
Deborah Premo August 30, 1954 – May 22, 2026 Deborah Premo of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on August 30, 1954, in Savannah to the late Irene Williams, and later gained a wonderful stepfather in Ellis Funderburk. Deborah lived a life defined by deep faith, an unwavering love for her family, and a boundless capacity for friendship. Deborah was a woman who never met a stranger. To her, friends were simply an extension of her family, the cherished village upon which she built her life. She maintained deep, lifelong relationships from her early childhood until h ...
Kenneth P. McDonald - MAY 20, 2026
Kenneth Presley McDonald passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Ken was born March 19, 1954, in Savannah, Georgia. He grew up and was married at First Baptist Church and has been a member of Southside Baptist Church for over forty-five years. While attending Southside, he played in the praise band, sang in the choir, served on the tech team, and was a deacon. Ken was an active member of Christian Businessmen’s Club, sang with the Sons of Jubal, participated in Band of Brothers, and Promise Keepers. Ken spent his life devoted to careers in sales, food service, computers ...
Frederick (Ted) Muller APR 25, 1938 - MAY 19, 2026
FREDERICK LAWRENCE (TED) MULLER Frederick Lawrence (Ted) Muller died on May 19, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee to Frederick and Martha McFadden Muller. His parents, grandparents, and several great‑grandparents were also Memphis natives. During his high school years in Memphis, Ted was an Eagle Scout, a member of the National Honor Society, an All-Region basketball player, and a state medalist in the discus throw. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in English literature and was a member of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall). I ...
Ben N. Adams APR 30, 1931 - MAY 19, 2026
Ben Neal Adams, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 leaving behind the legacy of a life beautifully lived. Born on April 30,1931, in Center, Texas, Ben carried with him the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion throughout his remarkable journey in life. He later made his home in Savannah, Ga, where he became deeply respected and admired by all who knew him. Ben shared an extraordinary 76 years of marriage with the love of his life, Betty Adams. Together, they built a family grounded in devotion, strength, and unconditional love. He was a proud and loving father to his daug ...
Mary Pike Wise JUN 11, 1945 - MAY 19, 2026
Our wonderful Mama, Mary Pike Wise "Mimi", 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2026. Mary was born in Cruger, MS, and grew up on her parents', Henry and Florence Pike's, farm with her sisters Floy and Patricia. She embodied all the characteristics of a young woman raised on a farm. She was down-to-earth, hard-working, tough, and resilient, but most of all, she had a deep and steadfast love for her family, her daughter Lisa Yannett (Ed) and son, Chris Brantley (Lauren), as well as her grandchildren, Mary Grace (Daniel), Jackson, William, Ed Beck, Charlie, and gr ...
Harper Jane Seaman DEC 06, 2020 - MAY 17, 2026
The service will be livestreamed. Please click on the following link to view the service. https://www.saintmichaelstybee.org/#live Harper Jane Seaman passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of five, following a courageous two-year battle with kidney cancer. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 6, 2020, to her devoted parents, Ryan and Lauren (Martin) Seaman, Harper arrived into the world at just 27 weeks. She was a fighter from day one. Incredibly sweet yet never lacking in sass, she left an indelible mark on everyone she ever met with her beautiful ...
Doris Jane Stanley Bradley NOV 10, 1952 - MAY 14, 2026
Doris Jane Stanley Bradley of Savannah, Georgia, left this earth on May 14th, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1952, to Carter and Mary Stanley in Lebanon, Virginia. The family then moved to Live Oak, Florida in 1954, for her parents (half of the famous Stanley Brothers) to do the Jim Walter Homes commercials. She was a graduate of Suwannee High School, and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Victoria University Law School in Wellington, New Zealand. She and her husband Dr. Edward Bradley later moved back to the states where he finished his time as a physician. She leaves behind her h ...
Cynthia Horne OCT 28, 1951 - MAY 14, 2026
A much-loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Cynthia Horne, 74, of Savannah, Ga., passed away at her home May 14, 2026. She was born to the late Walter L. and Carrie L. Gordon October 28, 1951, in Savannah,Ga, Cynthia received the Lord Jesus Christ into her life at an early age while attending Miller’s Temple Deliverance Center in 1964. She received her education in the Chatham County School System, where she graduated from Thompkins High School in 1970. Cynthia was married to Army serviceman David Horne in November 1972; from this union, three children were born, o ...
Deborah Marsh "Deb" Baldridge DEC 03, 1947 - MAY 13, 2026
Deborah Marsh Baldridge Deborah Marsh Baldridge died peacefully at the age of 78 on May 13, 2026 of complications from Alzheimer’s. To those who knew her, Deb was a positive and unconditionally loving person, an innovative educator, a community activist and a skilled sailor. She will be deeply missed by her life partner Amy Baker, her family and friends, her many godchildren as well as her community. Deb was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 3, 1947, the daughter of Betty McIntosh Baldridge and Ralph Bayard Baldridge, II. Her mother was a passionate sailor who took the children out ...
Lamar Cobb Walter MAR 17, 1941 - MAY 13, 2026
Lamar Cobb Walter, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Lamar was the son of Henry Alexander Walter and Nellie Peters Rucker Walter. He was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. At the age of 11, Lamar attended the Cathedral of St. John The Divine Episcopal Choir School in New York City. Although his promising professional singing career came to an end when his voice changed, music remained an important part of his life. In 1956, during what he believed was a family vacation to Heidelberg, Germany, Lamar was surprised t ...
Dr. John Robert "Bobby" Entrekin - MAY 13, 2026
Dr. John Robert (Bobby) Entrekin, or “Dr Bob” to some, quietly passed after a long battle with Parkinson’s on May 13th. He jokingly called it simply MY PARKS. Bobby graduated from the University of Georgia with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. After graduation he went to work as a forensic psychologist for the State of Georgia for 30 years. Bobby had a wicked sense of humor and loved his family fiercely. He was a protector, a good and loyal friend, and an amazing father, even when he didn’t have to be. He was also a born athlete, playing football for Presbyterian college, ...
Jerry Dean Spencer APR 24, 1938 - MAY 13, 2026
Jerry Dean Spencer passed away May 13, 2026 of cancer in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Dimmitt, Texas to Earl and Pauline Andrew Spencer on April 24, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nora Sue Wise Spencer; daughter Jennifer Pankey (Doug) and granddaughters Ashley and Anna Claire Pankey of Savannah; son Christopher Spencer (Caroline) and grandsons Wesley and Charles Spencer of Savannah; and sister Jeanne Gertsch of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is also survived by nieces and nephews in Texas and Colorado. He is predeceased by his father, mother and stepfat ...
Mary Anderson Price JUL 29, 1928 - MAY 12, 2026
Mary Anderson Price, 97, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her daughter's home in Dunedin, Florida. She was born July 29, 1928, in Glenwood, Georgia to the late Harris Mayo Anderson and Mandy Rogers Anderson. Mrs. Price was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ray Price. She attended Vocational Technical School and Amstrong College where she was part of the first graduating class of Dental Assistants. She was past president of the Georgia Dental Assistants Association and the Georgia Dental Assistants Association, as well as one of the first Certified De ...
Carolyn Lilly Jones - MAY 12, 2026
Carolyn Lilly Jones, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home. She was a native of Gainesville, Georgia and the daughter of Evelyn Hurst Lilly and John Webster Lilly. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School and the University of Georgia, holding degrees in English and Secondary Education. She enjoyed the women’s swim team and glee club and was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority at Georgia. While at school, Carole also met and married her husband of nearly 50 years, Charles M. Jones. The couple married after graduation and moved to Hinesville in Liberty County, Georgia ...
Bruce "Brucie" Westerman DEC 30, 1949 - MAY 12, 2026
Bruce "Brucie" Westerman, age 76, of Savannah, went to her Heavenly home, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Herman Leroy Garren and the late Randolph Wren Garren. She graduated from Norview High School, lived in Virginia and Maryland before moving to Savannah in 1995, making Tybee Island her home with her husband Stan of nearly thirty years. Brucie started her administrative career in the field of banking before retiring as a legal secretary. She and Stan were v ...
Nicholas Alexander Sedlock JUL 23, 2003 - MAY 12, 2026
Nicholas Alexander Sedlock of Savannah, GA, passed away on May 12, 2026. He was a graduate of Chatham Academy and attended classes at Savannah Technical College. He loved playing golf, customizing his VW Golf, and taking care of his beloved dog, Dexter. Nicholas recently worked at the Landings Golf and Athletic Club as a golf cart attendant at Palmetto. He is survived by this parents, Greg and Leigh Ann Sedlock, as well as his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Roberta Sedlock of Dayton, OH; his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Linda Beets of Savannah, GA; his uncle, Russ Beets of Chic ...
Marcia Kelley Wills NOV 09, 1933 - MAY 11, 2026
Marcia passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was 92 years old. Marcia was born and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and she graduated from Cranbrook - Kingswood School for girls. While she was in high school she became a state ranked tennis player, a classical pianist and she played field hockey. She then graduated from Cornell University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Following Cornell she spent several months traveling in Europe and Japan and in 1962 joined IBM in Detroit as a Systems Engineer designing and installing computer systems for clients. It was at IB ...
Bonnie Painter Taylor OCT 30, 1939 - MAY 11, 2026
Bonnie Painter Taylor October 30, 1939 – May 11, 2026 Bonnie Painter Taylor, modest in size, yet extraordinary in presence and the unwavering heart of her family, passed away on May 11, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 86 years old and called The Landings in Savannah, Georgia home. Born October 30, 1939, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Bonnie came of age with ambition and independence, making her way to Pittsburgh and starting a career in banking — a path that would lead her to the love of her life. It was in Pittsburgh that she met and married her beloved husband, Dana Mayfield Tay ...
Mack Arthur Jordan SEP 07, 1934 - MAY 09, 2026
Mack Arthur Jordan peacefully joined his Savior, Jesus Christ and was reunited with the love of his life Matra Drake Jordan, May 9, 2026. Art was born in Macon, GA to the late Mack Lawson Jordan and Kathryn Southard Jordan September 7, 1934. Art was a proud alumnus of the Old Savannah High School class of 1952, where he stared on the basketball team, leading them to the state tournament 4 years in a row. He also competed in the City of Savannah Recreation League winning the City Championship and being named to the City of Savannah All Star Team. Art was an active alumni and loved attending S ...
Joseph Barnard II - MAY 08, 2026
Joseph Barnard II, passed away peacefully on May 8th in Savannah, Georgia, with his family by his side. The cause of death was complications from dementia and multiple myeloma. Joe was 83. Joe was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey and attended the Pingry School from kindergarten through high school, graduating in 1961. A stellar athlete, he went on to Trinity College, where he was a three-sport athlete (football, swimming and lacrosse). Joe was named to the 1965 All America lacrosse team his senior year and played in that year’s North/Sou ...