Obituaries
Joseph Jack Allen DEC 21, 1944 - AUG 06, 2026
Joseph Jack Allen, 81, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born in Okatie, South Carolina, on December 21, 1944, to Elmer Ainsworth Allen and Edna Mae Brown. Joseph proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, serving for three years, including during the Vietnam War. Joseph enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He was an avid movie fan and especially enjoyed watching films featuring his favorite actor, Harrison Ford. He also enjoyed baking cookies and took great pride in maintaining his yard. Known as a dedic ...
Ronald Wallace APR 08, 1944 - AUG 06, 2026
Ronald Wallace, 82, of Snellville, formerly of Savannah, passed away in Loganville, Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born April 8, 1944, in Savannah, son of the late Preston Wallace and Mary Marlowe Wallace, He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Wallace and daughter-in-law, Valerie Lacy Wallace. Mr. Wallace was a graduate of UGA and loved Georgia football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Mr Wallace loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, Bill Wallace of Brookhaven, GA, and Brian Wallace (Susan) of Nashville, ...
Mary J Romanos MAR 16, 1947 - AUG 05, 2026
Mary J. Romanos, 79, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 5th. In the company of her husband of 54 years, Jack. She was born in Greenwich Connecticut, daughter of Claude and Alice (Bayus) Veach. She attended local public schools and graduated from Rippawam H.S. In 1965. In 1972, Mary married Jack Romanos, also from Stamford. They have one child. Mary worked briefly for the Xerox cooperation as a Human Resources specialist. Shortly after her marriage she left to become a full-time mother and homemaker. It was during this time that she also became a great cook. They moved to Wi ...
Cecil Bidwell Ballard MAY 16, 1941 - AUG 05, 2026
Cecil Bidwell Ballard, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on August 5, 2026, in hospice care after a short illness. Born in Savannah on May 16, 1941, he remained rooted in the city he called home throughout his life He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Violette Ballard and brother Charles Ballard Jr. A 1959 graduate of Savannah High School. He worked at Union Camp and went on to complete Basic Training and Avionics School. He joined the Georgia Air National Guard 165th at Travis Field and served in the Air National Guard and Civil Service for 37 years. He was known as an ho ...
Maureen Becker O'Connor, Ph.D AUG 31, 1941 - AUG 04, 2026
Maureen Becker O'Connor Ph.D., age 84, of Savannah, died Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026, at Harmony at Savannah under the care of Bridge Hospice and surrounded by her loving family. Dr. O'Connor was born on August 31, 1941, to the late Joseph A. Becker and the late Katherine Bernadette Godfrey Becker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio; Oakland University and The of University of Detroit with her Doctorate in Psychology. Dr. O'Connor attended The Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and in her spare time she en ...
Lee Edward Shuman - AUG 02, 2026
Lee Edward Shuman Lee Edward Shuman was born on November 7, 1943, in Savannah, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 82. Lee is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Anne Smith Shuman, also of Savannah; his two daughters, Shannon Shuman Martin and her husband, William Mathew Martin, and Angela Shuman Hutson and her husband, Clifford B. Hutson Jr.; and his four much-loved grandchildren, William Lee Martin, Ansley Anne Hutson, Emma Reese Hutson, and Callum Murphy Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Lloyd Shuman and ...
Harriet Hoffman Adams Harvey MAY 18, 1940 - AUG 01, 2026
Harriet Hoffmann Adams Harvey, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on August 1, 2026. Born in Savannah on May 18, 1940, Harriet attended St. Vincent’s Academy and later earned her nursing degree from the University of Florida. A registered nurse, Harriet served for more than 20 years as Supervisor of Nurses at Union Camp Corporation in Savannah. Her long career reflected her dedication to nursing and the care of others. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, James Vargo Harvey Sr., and her sister, Patricia Hoffmann Kane. She is survived by her children, Ed Adams and Debra Dav ...
Richard Austin Estus SEP 23, 1933 - AUG 01, 2026
Richard Austin Estus, known lovingly as "Popie" to his family, was born September 23, 1933, in Binghamton, New York. Though he came from upstate New York, Dick considered himself a Savannahian through and through, a genteel enthusiast of living life fully. He was cultured, well-traveled, and endlessly ready for the next adventure or visit, whether that meant being the last one on the dance floor at one of his grandchildren's weddings, playing a round of golf nearly every day of the week, spending an afternoon in his garden, or simply appreciating those around him. Dick passed awa ...
Julian Tanner Boaen Sr. AUG 23, 1941 - AUG 01, 2026
Julian Tanner Boaen Sr. Aug 23, 1941 – Aug 1, 2026 Julian Tanner Boaen Sr. (84), of Savannah, Georgia, passed away in his home the night of Saturday, August 1, 2026. Julian was born on August 23, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, as the tenth of eleven children raised by Mary Elizabeth and Eddie Milton Boaen. Julian grew up on Ferguson Avenue and graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School in 1960. After graduating, he started working for the Central of Georgia Railroad and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. Julian met Judie while eating lunch one day in high school; the ...
Kenneth W. Thomas "Kenny" AUG 31, 1948 - JUL 30, 2026
Kenneth W. Thomas "Kenny" passed away peacefully at home on Tybee Island on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born August 31, 1948, in Savannah, son of the late William Clifford Thomas and Thelma Louise Deason Thomas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Thomas Myrick. Kenny worked as a longshoreman for 48 years through I.L.A. Local 1475. For 20 of those years he served as a dispatcher, business agent, financial secretary or executive board chairman while also working ships at the G.P.A. He attended Jenkins High school, Armstrong College and the University of Georgia. He love ...
Gerald Miles Pritts JUN 15, 1940 - JUL 29, 2026
Gerald Miles Pritts, 86, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026. Born on June 15, 1940, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Gerald lived a life defined by family, patriotism, and a love of the outdoors. Gerald attended South Hills High before proudly answering the call to serve his country in the United States Army. A highly decorated Army paratrooper, he served with both the 101st Airborne Division and the 82nd Airborne Division. During his military career, he completed tours of duty in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam, serving as a Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his courageous serv ...
Marguerite "Graham" Anderson DEC 10, 1932 - JUL 28, 2026
Marguerite Anderson was born in 1932 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, to Bill and Mildred Graham. She was raised on the family farm as the oldest of eight children, taking on responsibility from an early age by helping care for her younger siblings while excelling in school and community life. As a teenager, Marguerite enjoyed sewing, cooking, and playing basketball. Her dedication to learning earned her the distinction of graduating at the top of her class from Hazlehurst High School. At just 19 years old, she married Benny Carter, and together they made their home in Savannah, Georgia, where ...
Arla DaCamara FEB 07, 1930 - JUL 27, 2026
Arla Marie Thomas DaCamara of Savannah, GA, passed away at Hospice Savannah on Monday, July 27, 2026. Arla was born on February 7, 1930 in her childhood home in Beavertown, PA, where she resided until she entered the Central Pennsylvania Business College in Harrisburg in 1947. After college she began employment with the International Harvester Company, followed by the Dept. of Internal Affairs for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Government in Pirmasens, Germany, returned to the International Harvester Company, the House of Representatives in Harrisburg, and ending her wo ...
Robert J. Meuleman MAY 01, 1939 - JUL 25, 2026
Robert J. Meuleman, May 1, 1939 – July 25, 2026 Savannah, GA Devoted Notre Dame alumni, avid golfer and skier, and champion of those who needed one, Bob Meuleman cheered his last game and played his last round on July 25, 2026. Born at the end of the Depression and growing up in South Bend, IN with his sisters, Delores (deceased, Frank (deceased)) DeCleene and Jeannette (Bob, deceased) Cook, as the son of Joe & Louise Meuleman, Bob thought he would either work at Studebaker or maybe work in his father’s barber shop. At St. Joseph High School he met his future wife of 65 year ...
Jeanne Saussy Wright MAY 12, 1946 - JUL 23, 2026
Jeanne Saussy Wright, 77, of Savannah died, Thursday, July 23, 2026. Jeanne Saussy Wright was born in Savannah on May 12, 1949, in Telfair Women’s Hospital. She was a gracious and serene daughter of Savannah all her beautiful life. Jeanne was the daughter of late Hunter Saussy Sr., and the late Maude Peeples Saussy. Jeanne was an exceptional person. Gifted intellectually she excelled academically: first, at Charles Ellis School, then, Savannah Country Day, then Saint Mary’s College in Raleigh, NC, and finally at the University of Georgia where she a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sor ...
Sandrae J. McCorkle DEC 02, 1946 - JUL 22, 2026
Sandrae Jenness McCorkle passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A longtime resident of Wilmington Island, Sandrae was born and raised in Ridgeland, South Carolina spending her summers on the Chechessee River. As a college student she was named Miss Jasper County and participated in the Miss South Carolina Pageant. After graduating from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she obtained her Master’s in Education from the University of Georgia where she met the true love of her life, her husband, the late Robert Lee McCorkle Jr. of Savannah. They met at the B ...
Betty Arnall Grubbs APR 06, 1941 - JUL 22, 2026
Betty Joyce Arnall Grubbs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 with her daughter Beth by her side. A longtime resident of Wilmington Island, Betty was born Born on April 6, 1941, in Griffin, Georgia. She was the only child of James Casper Arnall and Blanche Cravey Arnall. From an early age and throughout her life, Betty was full of life—spirited, fun-loving, energetic, and always unmistakably herself. She was a devoted wife and mother, a treasured friend, an active member of her community, and a devoted member to her church. Betty graduated from Avondale High Sc ...
Heather Fries Kaeser MAR 15, 1970 - JUL 22, 2026
Heather Fries Kaeser, 56, passed away in her sleep in the early morning of July 22, 2026, in her home on Talahi Island. Heather was born at Fort Benning in Columbus, GA, on March 15 to Harold and Glenda Sims. She and her brother Lance Sims grew up in Savannah and the surrounding areas. Heather graduated from Memorial Day School before attending Georgia Southern University for undergrad. After graduating with a bachelor's in psychology, she attended Memphis State University in Tennessee to complete her master's in psychology. After moving back to Savannah, Heather started to wor ...
Daniel B. Phillips APR 28, 1960 - JUL 22, 2026
Daniel B. Phillips, age 66, of Savannah, died July 22, 2026, at Resorts at Pooler, after a short illness. He is survived by his mother, Judith Compton Phillips of Savannah; his father, Randall Phillips of High Point, North Carolina; and three aunts, Joyce Compton of Savannah, Ann Compton of Lolyman, South Carolina, and Anita Philllips of Charlston, South Carolina. A time and place for the memorial service will be announced later. ...
James Joseph Collins, Jr. SEP 20, 1937 - JUL 19, 2026
James Joseph Collins, Jr, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born September 20, 1937, in Savannah, Georgia to James Joseph Collins Sr. and Cecilia Cassidy Collins. He was one of four siblings. Jimmy grew up in Savannah, graduating from Benedictine Military School in 1955 and attended college at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL where he was a member of Phi Omega fraternity. He returned to Savannah and operated the family business, Collins Plumbing & Construction Co that was founded by his great grandfather and namesake in 1868 having immigr ...
Joseph Carlos Stringfellow, Jr. - JUL 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Carlos Stringellow Jr. announces his passing, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Joe was born on September 7, 1962, in Lucedale, Mississippi. He spent most of his childhood in West Palm Beach, Florida before moving to Savannah, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as an Electrical Engineer and an Electrical Superintendent, previously at HA Sack company for ten years. Joe was known as a very hard worker, truly always giving his best in everything. He believed in the importance of discipline and perseverance. ...
William "Bill" Fox JUN 14, 1946 - JUL 17, 2026
William "Bill" Fox, passed away on Friday, July 17th, at the age of 80, following what we believe was a heart attack overnight. William “Bill” Fox, sometimes Billy or even Uncle Billy or Saba was a kind, generous, gentle man who cherished his family and was a joyous lover of life. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and trusted friend to many, Bill touched the lives of countless people who shared his enthusiasm for good ice cream, technology, and corny jokes. He was an engineer and educator, gymnast and yogi who loved solving people’s problems large ...
Bryan Joseph Fulton - JUL 17, 2026
Bryan Joseph Fulton Born to Life: June 14, 1968 Born to Eternal Life: July 17, 2026 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church The Rosary will be prayed prior to service at 10:15 a.m. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. . ...
Broughton R. Kelly, Sr. NOV 05, 1935 - JUL 17, 2026
A Life Well Lived Broughton R. Kelly, Sr. November 5, 1935 – July 17, 2026 Some people are remembered for what they accomplished. Broughton R. Kelly, Sr. will be remembered just as much for the way he lived—with integrity, humility, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His was a life defined not by circumstance, but by character. Broughton R. Kelly, Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 5, 1935, in Jacksonville, Florida, he grew up in Savannah, Georgia, the city that always held a special place ...
Norman Ravitch NOV 22, 1936 - JUL 16, 2026
Norman Ravitch, 89, of Savannah, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born November 22, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Louis Ravitch and Shirley Schwey Ravitch, and preceded in death by wife, Helen Lee Thornton Ravitch and a son Nicholas Ravitch. Survivors include a son, Michael Ravitch, a cousin, Elaine Berlinger of East Windsor, NJ, her son, Howard Berlinger of Naples, FL and her daughter, Ronli Merlis of Boston, MA. Mr. Ravitch was an academic scholar and graduated in 1953, at age 16, from Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, New York. He received a bachelor’s ...
Joseph Michael Chandler, Sr. AUG 02, 1938 - JUL 16, 2026
Joseph Michael Chandler, Sr., 87, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Joseph was born in Alabama and moved to Savannah, Georgia when he was 3 years old and considered Savannah his home. He was the son of Grady Chandler and Mildred Erwin Chandler. He graduated from Commercial High School in 1956 and joined the U.S. Navy where he worked on torpedoes and retired as a Chief in 1975. He went on to work Civil Service for 30 years as an inspector of Tomahawk missiles. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Lou Summerlin on August 30, 1958. They had 3 children, Julie, Joseph, and Allen. He enjoye ...
Kurtis "Kurt" Kreplin JAN 21, 1962 - JUL 15, 2026
Kurtis "Kurt" Kreplin, age 64, of Rincon, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. He was born on January 21, 1962, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Jerald Kreplin and Betty Schultz Kreplin. Kurt graduated from Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis, Michigan, where he loved sports and lettered seven times. He attended Olivet College in Michigan his freshman year on a football scholarship and lettered that year. He then transferred to Oklahoma State University, where he joined the OSU Cowboys football team as a walk-on for a year under Coac ...
Jane Moore Rhodes AUG 19, 1943 - JUL 13, 2026
Jane Moore Rhodes, 82, died on July 13, 2026, at St Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness. Jane was born in Estill, SC to Flint Moore and Cassie Brant Moore. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Debra Lynn Lee, husband Jack Hinton Rhodes and brother Dwight Moore. Jane grew up in Estill attending Estill High School. After working as a bookkeeper at Levy’s Department Store and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, she went to work at Savannah Foods in 1976 joking that she started there at the age of 9! In 2014 Jane retired from the then, Diamond Crystal Brands after 38 y ...
Jeffrey J. Britton, (Ret. Col., U.S. Army) DEC 30, 1969 - JUL 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey J. Britton 1969 – 2026 Jeffrey J. Britton, age 56, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, integrity, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and community. Born in San Diego, California, to Johnnie and Jay Britton, Jeff dedicated his life to serving others. In 1994, he answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Army, where he proudly served for 30 years before retiring in 2024. Throughout his distinguished military career, Jeff deployed multiple times in support of operations in Bosnia, Egypt, Kuwait, Iraq, ...