Obituaries
Clarence B. Nichols MAR 03, 1935 - OCT 04, 2026
Clarence Beurchael Nichols, born March 3, 1935, passed away on October 4, 2026, after a long battle with dementia at Habersham Manor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Lou Anderson Nichols and Beurchael Nichols; his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Louise Weeks Nichols; his brother, Donald Lee Nichols (Rose); Wilma Louise Nichols Snowden (Roy); and his nephew, Eddie Snowden. He is survived by his children, Julie Strickland (Billy), Greg Nichols (Angela), and Sandi Nichols Jenkins (Jimmy); his grandchildren, Michael Strickland (Alexis), Katie Nichols Murray (Chris), Jessica Jenkins Watso ...
Frances M. Curry - OCT 02, 2026
Mary Frances Moore Curry January 28, 1945 – October 2, 2026 Mary Frances Moore Curry, 81, of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born Mary Frances Moore in Savannah on January 28, 1945, at Candler Hospital, Frances was the daughter of Cecil Moore, a Savannah police officer, and Helen Richardson Moore, originally of Aiken, South Carolina. The eldest of three children, Frances was a loving and nurturing sister to Nancy and Cecil. Frances grew up in Savannah, attending Pennsylvania Avenue School, Ramona Riley S ...
Dianne Jackson Rossiter DEC 20, 1944 - OCT 02, 2026
Dianne Jackson Rossiter, 81, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Dianne and her husband, Dick, were members of Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Springfield, Georgia. A proud Savannah native, Dianne was the beloved daughter of the late George Embree ("Woodyard") Jackson and Elizabeth Thompson Jackson. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended South Georgia College. Her adventurous spirit led her to a career as a flight ...
John A. Brayman - OCT 01, 2026
John A. Brayman, 80, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late John and Frances Brayman. John retired as a corporate executive with Michigan Bell. ...
Brooke Nichole Hurless SEP 24, 1982 - OCT 01, 2026
Brooke Nichole Hurless, 44, of Brunswick, Georgia, formerly of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born on September 24, 1982, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Brooke was the beloved daughter of Debbie Tabor (Timothy) and Earl "Butch" Hurless. She was a devoted mother, cherished daughter, loving sister, aunt, niece, and friend whose beautiful spirit touched countless lives while at St. Vincents Acasdemy where she graduated and throughout her life. Above all else, Brooke's greatest love was her daughters, Layla Tabor and Ava Tabor, both of Savannah. They wer ...
Sally Barksdale MAR 26, 1950 - SEP 30, 2026
BARKSDALE, Sally Glandon, age 76, of Savannah, GA, passed away on September 29, 2026. Sally was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1968. She attended Ashland College, where she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority, earned a degree in Elementary Education in 1972, and, most importantly, met the love of her life, Daniel M. “Dan” Barksdale. Sally and Dan married in 1972 and shared 46 years until his passing in 2018. Sally and Dan eventually made their home in Springfield, Ohio, where they raised their three children and became deeply rooted in the ...
Elizabeth (Doll) Ann Miller OCT 01, 1950 - SEP 29, 2026
Elizabeth “Doll” Ann Miller, a beloved physician, devoted mother, accomplished athlete, and generous member of the Savannah community, passed away peacefully September 29th at age 75, with her daughters by her side. Born in Oriskany, NY on October 1st, 1950, Doll was the only daughter of George and Harriett Story. She had 4 doting brothers, which earned her the nickname “Doll”, and an idyllic childhood in upstate NY. Her childhood was marked by an accomplished golf career. Her greatest national achievement came at age 17, when she won the U.S. Girl’s Junior Cham ...
Kevin Barry Maroney APR 04, 1950 - SEP 25, 2026
Kevin Barry Maroney, 76, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born April 4, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Timothy and Gladys Maroney. Mr. Maroney graduated from Rockland High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Vietnam. After his time in the Army, he started a 35 year long career with Proctor & Gamble, retiring as a Product Planner. While in Rockland, he served as vice-president of the Jaycees, and a cubmaster for cub scout Pack 2, and enjoyed being a little league coach. Kevin a ...
William "Bill" T. Gaudry, Jr. APR 01, 1948 - SEP 22, 2026
William "Bill" T. Gaudry, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 surrounded by family. Bill was born on April 1, 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina to William Thomas Gaudry, Sr and Harriet Conneff Gaudry. As a toddler, his family moved back to their hometown of Savannah, Georgia. He lived in Ardsley Park with his brother Lawrence "Larry" Edward Gaudry, Sr, his sisters Kathy Cliett, Jan Welsh, Mary Ann Gaudry and Tina Lales. He was married to Maureen Pacifici for 16 years and had three daughters, Kellie Gaudry Garmany, Wendy Anne Gaudry, Jennifer Gaudry ...
Wynton Jackson Ezelle OCT 12, 1947 - SEP 21, 2026
Wynton Jackson Ezelle Savannah, GA – Mr. Wynton Jackson “Jack” Ezelle passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, with family at his residence in Savannah. Jack was born in Augusta, Georgia and was the son of Wynton Holmes Ezelle and Meriam Pitts Ezelle. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy, attended Valdosta State University and enlisted in the US Navy in 1969. Jack graduated from George Washington University while serving in the US Navy in Norfolk, Virginia and was proud to serve as an Aviation Physiology Technician. Upon his discharg ...
Bonnie McClung Barksdale SEP 17, 1940 - SEP 20, 2026
Bonnie Alice McClung Barksdale, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Savannah Georgia surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born September 17, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest child of Ottis Lacester and Ina Pearl Hemperley McClung. After graduating from Sylvan Hills High School in 1958, she began working to help support her family while her brothers attended college. She later became a secretary in Dean Griffin’s office at Georgia Tech, where she met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Dillon Barksdale. They married in 1962 at Sylvan Hills Baptist Chur ...
John L. Rekart JUL 07, 1933 - SEP 20, 2026
John Lamar Rekart passed away at the age of 93 on Sunday, September 20, at Thrive on Skidaway Island. John grew up in St. Louis Missouri. He was an athlete, and played sports all through school. When minor league baseball teams came to town, they would pay John to pitch at the games. He attended St. Louis University where he studied business and was part of the ROTC program. Upon graduation John joined the Air Force and served for three years. Upon his honorable discharge he joined Monsanto and worked there for thirty years. John and his wife, Dian, moved to The Landings of Skidaway Island in ...
Robert L. Collins DEC 02, 1944 - SEP 19, 2026
Robert L. Collins of Savannah passed away on Saturday, September 19. There will be a public visitation on Wednesday, September 23 from 6pm-7pm. A graveside service will take place on Thursday, September 24 at 1pm at Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery. ...
Janet Barnett Dixon AUG 13, 1931 - SEP 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Barnett Dixon, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and treasured matriarch of her family. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, to James and Margaret Barnett, Janet embodied the very best of Southern grace throughout her life. To those who knew her, she was truly an angel on earth. She possessed a rare combination of generosity, elegance, and warmth that made everyone around her feel loved and welcome. Janet attended the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and began her lifelong love of ...
Diane Marie Zinn Jurgensen JUL 07, 1940 - SEP 17, 2026
Diane Marie Zinn Jurgensen, born July 7, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at her home in Savannah, GA. Diane dedicated her life to caring for others as a pediatric nurse. She was affiliated with St. Louis University and Cardinal Glennon Hospital, where she found great fulfillment in treating and caring for children in need. Her compassion and dedication to her patients were an important part of her life's work. Three things held a special place in Diane's heart: her family, her country, and her faith. She was a devoted parishioner of ...
Frauke Aarnink FEB 07, 1968 - SEP 17, 2026
Frauke Elfriede Carolien Aarnink, 58, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Born on February 7, 1968, in Anderson, SC, to German parents. Frauke was a proud dual citizen of Germany and the United States, and spoke both languages fluently. Her connection to her roots was a defining thread throughout her life. As a child, she and her brother, Henderic, born just 13 months apart, were members of the very first class of the Deutsche Schule Charlotte, NC. She established the first International Youth Group at International House, Charlotte, NC, and proudly represented ...
Mary Morel SEP 23, 1951 - SEP 16, 2026
Mary Jane Morel, 74, a Savannanian, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She was born September 23, 1951, daughter of the late Jim Morel and Jane McGillicuddy Morel. She had a career in Photography as a Freelance Photographer. She is survived by her husband and long-time companion, Richard Sommers. Her service will be private. ...
James "Dick" Collins SEP 21, 1941 - SEP 16, 2026
James "Dick" Collins, affectionately known as "Big Red," Dad, and Grandpa passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on September 21, 1941, to Josephine Christy, Dick was raised in Brighton, Massachusetts. The grandson of Irish immigrants, he carried immense pride in his family's heritage throughout his life. He often spoke with gratitude about his upbringing, surrounded by love, laughter, and unwavering support from his beloved Aunt Sheila "Babe", Uncle George, and his grandparents. Summers were spent body surfing at Rye Beach, ...
Robert Wilder Hadley, Jr. SEP 10, 1945 - SEP 15, 2026
Robert Wilder Hadley, Jr., 81, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Hospice Savannah. He was born September 10, 1945, in Opps, Alabama to the late Robert W. Hadley, Sr, and Guendelyn Avery Hadley. Mr. Hadley graduated from Jefferson County Schools in Alabama and worked for many years as a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Dan D. Cooler, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Suzanne Woods Hadley, son, Rob Hadley, daughter, Andrea Tanner, his brother, William Hadley, and stepdaughters, Wendy Cooler, Candace Cooler-Verald ...
Martha Hendley FEB 27, 1941 - SEP 14, 2026
Martha J. ( Turner ) Hendley 85, of Savannah, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Graymont, Georgia on February 27, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Rufus ( Bud ) Turner and Grace Turner. She was a long term member of Southside Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her ladies in her Sunday school class, her pastors and their families, as well as many other friends at church. She was known for making delicious cakes for events at church and volunteered to assist with functions as she c ...
Albert Kelley Compton - SEP 13, 2026
Albert Kelley Compton, “Big Kool”, 70, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2026. Kelley was born in Savannah and went to the Charles Ellis School before graduating from Savannah High School. Besides Ardsley Park, Kelley truly grew up with his family in the country outside of Pooler, back when there was no I-16, at the Black Ankle Lodge, compliments of his dad’s employer, Atlantic Wood Industries. It was there that he developed his love for nature and the outdoors. After graduation, he went to work for Atlantic Wood where he helped run Chatham County’s only quail pre ...
Carolyn Sheffield Blakewood JAN 06, 1938 - SEP 13, 2026
Carolyn Sheffield Blakewood, age 88, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Carolyn was born on January 6, 1938, in Savannah, to Emory Leon Sheffield and Beatrice Willis Sheffield. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert “Bob” E. Blakewood; and two daughters, Lori B. Ogden (Bob) of Brentwood, TN, and Lisa B. Aliotta of Savannah; three grandchildren, Erin K. Ogden (J. Patrick Clifford, III) of Dallas, TX, Robert Blakewood Ogden (Michelle) of San Francisco, CA, and Brenton R. Aliotta of Savannah; and three great grandsons, John “Jack” P. C ...
Gretchen Schafer Scott JUL 19, 1940 - SEP 12, 2026
Gretchen Schafer Scott—dear wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, and caring friend to many—passed away in Savannah, Georgia, on September 12, 2026. She was 86. Gretchen loved her family and friends wholeheartedly and spent her life nurturing these relationships with tender kindness. Those fortunate enough to call her a friend knew her loyalty, generosity, warmth, and gift for making others feel special. The daughter of Agnes Ball Schafer and Erwin August Schafer, Gretchen was born on July 19, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up on the city’s Northside. Attendin ...
Jolanta Strzepek - SEP 12, 2026
Jolanta Strzepek, 74, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Hospice Savannah. Jola was born in Warsaw, Poland. She studied finance and later was a Finance manager in a car manufacturer in Poland. She later devoted her life to raising her children. She very much loved and was happy to see her 2 grandsons be born and grow. One of her greatest joys and loves in life also became her furry grandson. Jola always brought sunshine to everyone and instantly became everyone’s friend. Her joy and smile is something that will always be remembered b ...
Anthony "Tony Joseph Buttimer DEC 19, 1933 - SEP 11, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Buttimer, age 92, passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born to the late Patrick J. “Toby” and Elizabeth Deegan Buttimer, on December 19, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 55 1/2 years, Mary Louise, as well as a father of 10 children, grandfather of 33 and great-grandfather of 20. He believed deeply that family was everything and often referred to their children as the best investment they ever made. Tony and Mary were longtime devoted Parishioners of the Catholic Church of St. Ann where they were involved in g ...
Judith (Judy) Anne McIntyre JUN 01, 1949 - SEP 11, 2026
Judith Anne McIntyre, 77, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. She was born in Savannah on June 1, 1949, to Elizabeth and Otis McIntyre. Judith dedicated 35 years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. She earned her nursing degree from Armstrong University, now Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, and was devoted to her profession and the patients she served. A lifelong animal lover, Judith had a special place in her heart for animals and generously supported and assisted with local animal rescue organizations. She also gave h ...
Katherine Stevens Bradley SEP 15, 1952 - SEP 11, 2026
Katherine “Kat” Stevens Bradley died on September 11, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia, after unexpected complications from a surgery and a stroke. Born in High Point, North Carolina, to Lottie and Lester Stevens, she was 73. She is survived by her only child Lucas Bradley, her three grandchildren, Annie, Charlie, and Ellie, her sweetheart Leonard Fletcher, her brother Kenneth Stevens, and a large extended family and friend group. Throughout her life, she lived in High Point; Columbia, SC; and her latest beloved community of Wilmington Island, Savannah. Appropriately for a drama teacher ...
David J. Macchi APR 08, 1945 - SEP 10, 2026
David Macchi of Savannah passed away on September 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, surrounded by his family, after complications from surgery. Born in Framingham, MA, Dave was the beloved husband of Janis Macchi for almost 30 years. Together, they built a life filled with family, travel, adventure, and unwavering support for each other. David was a proud father to twins David John Macchi and Madeline Leigh Macchi Haley. David was a lifelong learner and spent over four decades working for General Motors (GM) in various assembly plants across the country, including time as a GM Glob ...
John Frederick Statts MAY 07, 1948 - SEP 10, 2026
John Frederick Statts passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 10, 2026, at the age of 78 in Savannah, GA. Known affectionately as "Papa" by his family, John lived a lively, loving, generous life full of exciting business deals, travel, philanthropy, and sports cars. As the son of a Coast Guard Captain, he grew up around the world and developed a particular fondness for Italy while living in Naples and spending time as a Little League baseball player. Later in life that love extended to family vacations, Ferraris, and F1 racing. The soundtrack of F1 Ferraris spee ...