Obituaries
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 ...
Richard A. Connor JUN 30, 1960 - SEP 16, 2026
After a brief illness, Richard Anthony Connor, 66, passed away. A lifelong Savannah resident, Richard graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 1978 and continued his education at Armstrong State College. For more than four decades, he was a familiar and respected presence in Savannah’s hospitality industry. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. Connor and Ca Rita C. Connor. He is survived by his sister, Menzanna Connor Blakley (Jim); his niece, Hailey Blakley Grene (Josh); his nephew, Britt Connor Blakley (Caitlin); and several great-nieces and great nep ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Myrle H. Olson, Sr. JAN 14, 1933 - SEP 07, 2026
Myrle H. Olson, Sr. died peacefully at home on Monday, September 7, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Myrle was a Lutheran and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from BellSouth/AT&T and was a regular attendee of the AT&T quarterly luncheon. Myrle loved cruising with his family. He and his wife, Patty, also enjoyed camping together, a pastime he continued for as long as he was able. He especially looked forward to attending Strategic Air Wing reunions across the United States and spending time with his friends. He was preceded in de ...
Linda Kay Ricks NOV 23, 1950 - SEP 07, 2026
Linda Kay Ricks, 75, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Macon, Georgia. She was a devoted mother to her two sons, Brandon Oldfield (Caroline) and Chandler Oldfield (Jaimi). Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren, May and Evie (Brandon and Caroline) and Liam and Logan (Chandler and Jaimi) She is survived by her beloved sister, Diane Smith (Tom Smith) as well as her niece, Diana Smith, and great nieces Madeleine White and Maci White. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Stanley Ricks and M ...
Marian Edenfield Summers MAY 29, 1936 - SEP 05, 2026
Marian (Ray) Edenfield Summers Marian (Ray) Edenfield Summers died peacefully at Summer Breeze Senior Living in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 29, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia, Marian was the daughter of Frank Ray, Sr. and Maggie Collins Ray. She grew up surrounded by the love of her two older brothers, Frank Ray, Jr. and Joseph “Joe” Ray. Marian attended Commercial High School, where she met the love of her life, JD Edenfield, Jr. They married at ages 16 and 18 and shared 50 devoted years together. Their marria ...
James Joseph (Jimmy) Sheehan APR 25, 1952 - SEP 05, 2026
James Joseph “Jimmy” Sheehan, 74, entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 25, 1952, Jimmy was the son of the late Gerard Martin Sheehan and Margaret Mary Moore Sheehan. He was raised in Lynchburg, where he graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1970, before completing his undergraduate studies with a B.A. from Belmont Abbey College in 1974. Following his graduation, Jimmy relocated to Savannah to join his family after his father's employment transfer with American Cyanamid ...
Frank David Parrott FEB 10, 1933 - SEP 03, 2026
Frank David Parrott, 93, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 10, 1933, on the family farm in Kinston, North Carolina. From an early age, he had a fascination with airplanes. During high school, he worked part-time taxiing airplanes at Jackson Airfield in Kinston. This experience reinforced his desire to become a pilot. After graduating from Grainger High School, he enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program at North Carolina State University. There, he made many lifelong friends at the Sig Ep house. He graduated in 1955 with a bachelor's degree ...
Jacqualand "Jackie" Burn OCT 04, 1958 - SEP 03, 2026
Jacqualand “Jackie” Burn, born October 4, 1958, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 3, 2026 surrounded by her family after returning home from Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Lawson and Dot; her brother, Wayne Yeo; and her sister, Susie. She leaves behind her sister Peggy, her husband of 41 years, Alan; her children, Ashley and his wife, Britney, and Heather and her husband, Jason; and her beloved grandchildren, Ashton, Avery, Makenzie, and Brayden and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jackie was well ...
Donnaleen (Donna) Plunkett OCT 26, 1944 - SEP 03, 2026
Donnaleen “Donna” Plunkett On September 3, 2026, Donna Plunkett’s earthly story came to a gentle close, as quietly as the turning of a page. Yet the love, beauty, and grace woven through her life continue in all who knew her. Her story began on October 26, 1944, in Anderson, South Carolina, where Julia Donnaleen “Donna” Nettles Plunkett was born to William “Carl” Nettles, Sr. and Ruby Stevenson Nettles. She was raised in a family deeply rooted in the Clemson community, surrounded by love, tradition, learning, and the quiet Southern graces that would ...
Frances Z. Davenport JUN 07, 1947 - SEP 03, 2026
With profound love and gratitude, we announce the unexpected, peaceful passing of Sara Frances Zipperer Davenport, who departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Candler Hospital, with her devoted and loving husband and loving sister and brother-in-law holding her hands at her bedside. Frances was born on June 7, 1947, in Savannah to the late Carlin Solomon Zipperer Jr. and the late Cleo Annie Douglas Zipperer. She was educated in Savannah schools and was a graduate of Savannah Christian. Frances married John Locke Davenport on July 22, 1990. Locke was the love of her l ...
Elisabeth Alexis Monas DEC 20, 1980 - SEP 02, 2026
Elisabeth Alexis Monas, 45, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and a lifetime of memories that will forever keep her close. Elisabeth was a devoted mother, beloved daughter and sister, and a cherished friend. She was warm and caring, with a wonderful sense of humor and a personality all her own. She loved the people in her life deeply and could always make those around her laugh. Her kindness, laughter, and spirit will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The greatest love of Elisabeth’s life was her daughter, Alexandra. Being Alexan ...
Mary Faye New Cunningham OCT 28, 1943 - SEP 02, 2026
Mary Faye New Cunningham, a lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away at home on September 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born on October 28, 1943, in Savannah. She graduated from Savannah High School, where she was named a beauty queen. As a young woman, Faye helped her mother run a boarding house. She later worked for many area dental practices, Clifton Equipment, and Atlantic Waste. Faye never met a stranger. She loved people and could strike up a conversation with anyone. She seemed to know everyone in Savannah, and everyone knew and remembered her. She was full of ...
Beverly Stumpe Martin - AUG 31, 2026
Beverly Jean Martin December 29, 1951-August 31, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Beverly Jean Martin, a truly one-of-a-kind woman whose love, laughter, and unforgettable spirit will be deeply missed by everyone fortunate enough to have known her. She loved her family fiercely and wholeheartedly. Some of her greatest memories were made alongside her beloved late husband, Michael Martin, her partner in life and in adventure. Together, they shared a love that carried them through countless journeys, creating stories and memories that she treasured long after he was gon ...
Judith Garten Lawrence APR 26, 1947 - AUG 31, 2026
Judith Lawerence age 79 of Savanah, formerly of Edina Minnesota, passed away August 31, 2026, from a heart attack and complications with Parkinsons. Judy was born and raised in Fridley, Minnesota, graduating from Fridley High School in 1965. She attended Bemidji State University, where she earned a degree in elementary education. She began her career with Head Start on the Red Lake Reservation before moving to the Leech Lake Reservation, where she became director of the Head Start program. Her work at Leech Lake later took her in a new direction, first as an economic development planner and t ...
Nancy Daley Mersereau SEP 10, 1953 - AUG 30, 2026
Nancy Neal Daley Mersereau September 10, 1953 – August 30, 2026 With gratitude and sorrow, we announce that Nancy Neal Daley Mersereau, 72, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2026. Born September 10, 1953, in Omaha, NE, Nancy was the daughter of the late Capt. Alex F. Daley, USAF (Ret.), and Marion Tyson Daley of Savannah, GA. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1971 and attended the School of Nursing at the Medical College of Georgia. A registered nurse by profession and “Nurse Nancy” to those who knew and loved her, she spent her career ...
Betty L. Collins DEC 11, 1925 - AUG 30, 2026
Betty L. Collins, 100, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. She was born on December 11, 1925, in Paola, Kansas to the late Joseph Harold Barber and Gladys Fern Barber. Betty spent her early childhood years in Wildwood, Florida, later moving with her family to Jacksonville, Florida, where she began her working life as an administrative assistant for the Florida Times-Union. Betty enjoyed “cutting a rug” and utilized her Arthur Murray-learned dancing skills to lift the spirits of service men at USO events for which she volunteered. Soon after WWII ended, Betty met her husband ...
Stephen Wayne "Steve" Booker AUG 19, 1946 - AUG 28, 2026
Stephen Wayne “Steve” Booker, 80, passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2026 at his home on Whitemarsh Island. His family and friends remember him fondly as a loving patriarch who brought people together through his hospitality, humor, and a loyal dedication to family and fun. Steve grew up in Savannah, Georgia in Ardsley Park and occasionally resided on the Booker family farm in Americus, Georgia and on Tybee Island during the summers. He attended Savannah High School, Savannah Country Day, Darlington School, and the University of Georgia and served in the United States Marine C ...
Priscilla Whitt Carrington SEP 07, 1942 - AUG 28, 2026
Priscilla Whitt Carrington, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away in her home surrounded by love on August 28, 2026, at the age of 83. Priscilla is survived by her children, Karen Carrington, Deb Carter (David), Krista Gillam (Brad), Ken Carrington, Jr., Troy Carrington, and Casey Carrington; her grandchildren, Rachel, Dax, Harrison, Matthew, Cari, Reid, Tripp, Beckett, and Maddie; her sisters, Brenda, Lee, and Susan; her brother, Marshall; and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many dear friends, particularly those she made during her years in Vero Beach, Florida. Born in 1942 in ...
Tomas John Pantik JUL 27, 2005 - AUG 27, 2026
Tomas John Pantik passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 21. Tomas was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 27, 2005. He attended Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, and later graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton, Maryland. He attended Montgomery College in Maryland. In January, Tomas joined his father and stepmother in Savannah, Georgia, and began making a new life in the city. He enjoyed exploring Savannah on foot, walking through its squares and along the riverfront, discovering the neighborhoods and places that were becoming familiar to him. He enjoyed spen ...
Marsha Faye Wyndham Radach OCT 25, 1946 - AUG 26, 2026
Marsha Faye Wyndam Radach, a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in Savannah. Marsha was raised in Savannah and was a longtime resident of Isle of Hope. She had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and spent countless hours tending to her garden. She enjoyed camping trips with her family and loved fishing, shrimping, and crabbing. She also had a creative side and found joy indoors, knitting and crocheting. Marsha was a wonderful cook who took great pride in preparing meals for her family. Holidays were especially meaningful to her, as she loved ...