Obituaries
Robert John Sanfilippo JAN 30, 1946 - NOV 12, 2026
Robert J. Sanfilippo, age 80, passed away Thursday morning, November 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, January 30, 1946, to the late John and Anna Sanfilippo. Bob grew up in New Milford, New Jersey, and attended college at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was drafted into the United States Army and became a helicopter pilot. Bob's tour in Vietnam resulted in several silver and bronze medals and a Distinguished Flying Cross. After his time overseas, he returned to Hunter Army Airfield, a chance encounter ...
Marie Elizabeth King Reiter JUL 24, 1960 - NOV 11, 2026
Marie Elizabeth “Betty” King Reiter July 24, 1960 – November 11, 2026 Marie Elizabeth “Betty” King Reiter, 66, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on November 11, 2026. Born in Savannah on July 24, 1960, Betty grew up in the city she loved and graduated from Savannah Country Day School. She went on to build a successful career, achieving recognition as a Fortune 500 Realtor and excelling in retail, where her warmth and talent left a lasting impression on colleagues and clients alike. Later in life, Betty enjoyed a vibrant chapter living in New Orleans before retur ...
Martha Hammesfahr Reynolds MAR 07, 1953 - NOV 11, 2026
Martha Reynolds lived a life full of adventure, laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she called Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, and Georgia home throughout her life, making memories and friendships along the way. She attended Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine, and went on to dedicate her career to caring for others as a respiratory therapist. She served patients at Memorial Hospital, Candler Hospital, Effingham County Hospital, and Maine General. Martha had a spunky personality and was never afraid to speak her mind. Outspoken, kind, and though ...
Catherine Ann Davis Otto JUL 09, 1957 - NOV 10, 2026
Catherine Ann Davis Otto died peacefully on November 10, 2026 after a brief but courageous fight against cancer. Cathy was born on July 9, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia. She spent her childhood in Savannah, Chicago, and Montgomery before moving back to Savannah during her teen years. In 1975, while she was working her way through high school as a server at Mr. Pizza, she met the man who would become her beloved husband, Kim Otto. Cathy and Kim were married on June 11, 1977 at Windsor Forest Baptist Church. Their son Billy was born eight years later, and they filled his childhood with adventure ...
Vonice Anderson Aimone JUN 18, 1926 - NOV 10, 2026
Vonice Anderson Aimone, age 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 10, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1926, in Glennville, GA to Millard D. and Lillie Kennedy Anderson. She enjoyed living on the family farm with her parents and siblings during her childhood years. After graduation from Glennville High at age 16, she moved to Savannah to attend Draughon’s Business School. She began her secretarial career with Savannah Shipbuilding Co. during World War II and stayed there until the war ended. She then moved to Jacksonville, FL, with some of her family and worked at a large wh ...
Martha Jo Fletcher JUN 30, 1946 - NOV 09, 2026
Martha Jo (Parker) Fletcher passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 9, 2026 at 10am. Born June 30th, 1946, in Enterprise, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late James Stewart Parker and Mary Yarbough Parker. Pre-deceased by her Sister Marrianne Crandall. Martha always excelled. As a child, a student, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Her family was blessed by her strength and support, knowing she was their biggest advocate in persuading their dreams. She pursued her own passions with a quiet determination. An amazing artist, she helped foster the talent of her so ...
Michael Fredrick Ryan JUL 01, 1943 - NOV 09, 2026
Michael Fredrick Ryan, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on November 9th 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on July 1, 1943, to parents Leo B. and Mabel W. Ryan. He attended Blessed Sacrament (1957) and graduated from Benedictine Military School with the infamous class of 1961. He attended Armstrong State College and, in 1963, was employed by the City of Savannah in the Treasurer’s Office. In February of 1965, he married his high school sweetheart, Antionette Matthews thus uniting two colorful families of Irish clan and Italian heritage. Around this ...
Delia Dale Baldwin Sadler FEB 10, 1953 - NOV 08, 2026
Delia Dale Baldwin Sadler, 73, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1953, in Paris, Kentucky, to the late Grover and Dale Baldwin. Delia was a devoted homemaker. For 40 years she was a faithful member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and her commitment to her recovery was an important part of her life and a testament to her strength and perseverance. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She loved spending time with them and was part of their lives whenever she could be, including going to their events. They will fondly remember t ...
Geraldine (Gerrie) Tomlinson McNeely JAN 21, 1945 - NOV 07, 2026
Geraldine “Gerrie” McNeely, age 81, of Savannah, GA died peacefully in her home with her children by her side on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hartsville, SC. Born Jan. 21st, 1945, she was the eldest daughter of Georgia Eleanor Nash Graham & Herbert Carter Tomlinson. Gerrie spent most of her childhood & young adult life in her beloved hometown of Savannah. In 1965, she welcomed her first child, Mollie Ann, and embraced motherhood with great joy. She married the love of her life, David George McNeely of Savannah, GA in 1972. Together they welcomed a baby girl, Amy Catherine, in 1975. Dav ...
James Madison Ryan Jr. MAR 17, 1943 - NOV 06, 2026
James Madison Ryan Jr. passed peacefully from his earthly home into his heavenly home on November 6, 2026. Family and friends always knew him as “Jim”. He was a special person who took great pride in his life, his family, and his many accomplishments. Jim was a member of the 165th Air National Guard unit in Savannah. He served 14 years of service from 1964 to 1978. As a civilian, Jim was in the Food and Beverage industry for decades. He loved to cook and serve great food. He was in management in the banquet department at the Desoto Hilton for many years. Jim also was in managemen ...
Judy Wilkerson Jennings JUL 26, 1954 - NOV 05, 2026
Judy Wilkerson Jennings, age 72, of Isle of Hope, Savannah, passed away Thursday morning, November 5, 2026. She was born in Jackson County Hospital in Pascagoula, Mississippi on July 26, 1954, to the late Paul Wilkerson and the late Annie Maude Harrison Wilkerson. Judy graduated from Moss Point High School in 1972, as Valedictorian, and later graduated from the University of Mississippi Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, with a degree in Zoology in 1976. Judy attended Savannah State University's MBA program and was granted her MBA in Finance in 1980. She was a long-standing Baptist by fai ...
Carl F. Ward, Sr. MAR 28, 1930 - NOV 02, 2026
Carl Franklin Ward Sr., 96, of Savannah, Georgia was called home to the Lord on November 2, 2026, a few days after his wife of 71 years passed away. Carl and his wife Erline left this world like they lived it, together. A native of Savannah, GA, Carl was born on March 28, 1930, to the late Truman Franklin Ward and Gertrude Theresia Ellensohn Ward. Carl was quickly drafted to the Korean War at age 17. After his tour, he quickly returned to Savannah, GA where he would meet and pursue a courtship with his beloved Erline. Their love story is one only seen in the movies. Their first date was an ev ...
Cleveland Grover Zipperer, III MAY 04, 1967 - OCT 30, 2026
Cleveland Grover Zipperer III, known to all as Cleve, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at the age of 59, with his beloved wife, Tina, by his side. Born on May 4, 1967, Cleve was a Savannah native. He graduated from Benedictine Military School, and with a natural talent for design and an appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors, he pursued a career in landscape design. Largely self-taught in both design and business, he built his career around his passion for plants, nature, and the beauty they could bring to the world around him. Throughout his career, Cleve built lasting relat ...
Teri Dooley Malphrus FEB 15, 1960 - OCT 29, 2026
Teri Dooley Malphrus of Okatie, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on February 15, 1960, to the late James Marvin Dooley and Linda Aikin Dooley, Teri was the eldest of three siblings. She was a graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School. Since the late 1980s, Teri made her home in the Okatie area, where she became deeply rooted in the community. Many recognized her welcoming voice on the phone from her many years serving as the long-time office manager of Malphrus Pest Control. Faith and fami ...
Mary Bell Harrison Stolz JAN 27, 1938 - OCT 29, 2026
Mary Bell Harrison Stolz Mary Bell Harrison Stolz passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mary Bell was born on January 27, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia, to Mary Bell Hancock Harrison and Judge Earl Dunbar Harrison. She grew up in Savannah and attended the Pape School and graduated from Savannah High School. Following graduation, Mary Bell attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Mu Beta chapter of Chi Omega. Before moving to Atlanta, she was active in the Savannah community, particularly with what is now known as Bethesda Academy and t ...
Raymond Theodore "Ted" Coe OCT 28, 1945 - OCT 29, 2026
Raymond Theodore “Ted” Coe, 81, of Savannah, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2026. A devoted husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend, Ted built a life rooted in faith, service, and love for his family. Ted was born in Washington, D.C. and was raised in the Virginia suburbs of Arlington and Falls Church. His early years included working in his family’s appliance business, where his father and uncle taught him practical skills as well as lessons he carried throughout his life: always treat people with respect and be honest. A ...
Deborah J. Williams SEP 25, 1958 - OCT 28, 2026
Born on September 25, 1958, in Savannah, Georgia, Deborah Joy Williams grew up surrounded by family and the special traditions of coastal Georgia. Some Of her happiest childhood days were spent during summers on Tybee Island, when her father would take his annual vacation and the family would enjoy boating, crabbing, fishing, and water skiing on the Back River. Those carefree summers created memories that would last a lifetime. Deborah always had an air of mystery about her, accompanied by a mischievous streak and a talent for getting into trouble. And trouble wasn't necessarily som ...
Allan Gray Griffith JUL 30, 1942 - OCT 28, 2026
Allan Gray Griffith, age 84, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, surrounded by his family. Allan was the only child of loving parents Ala Mae Gray and Wilbert Griffith. He was born on July 30, 1942, in Memphis, TN, where he graduated from East High School, studied at Southwestern (Rhodes) College, and joined Kappa Sigma Fraternity, where he remained an enthusiastic member through his graduation from Memphis State University (University of Memphis). Committed to helping others, Allan became a board-certified professional counselor and Administrator of the Child Sup ...
Mary Frances Kennedy AUG 19, 1937 - OCT 27, 2026
Mary Frances Kennedy, 89, of Savannah, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She was born August 19, 1937 in Cherokee, North Carolina. Daughter of the late Francis Edward Lepscier and Maybell Winkler Lepscier, and preceded in death by her husband, Francis Carlyle Kennedy. The visitation will be at Fox and Weeks Islands Chapel this Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 3:30pm until 4:30pm followed by a Rosary at 4:30pm. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be at St Peters Apostle Catholic Church at 11:00am, Monday, November 2, 2026. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mary graduated from Murphy H ...
Joanna Anderson Roseberry SEP 10, 1954 - OCT 27, 2026
Joanna Roseberry, age 72, of Tybee Island, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah on September 10, 1954, to the late Joe Anderson and the late Adela Desoto Anderson and lived on Tybee Island all her life. Joanna graduated from Johnson High School and was a certified nursing assistant with Ocean Breeze Personal Care Home for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed taking care of her "cats", no stray cat would go hungry on her watch. She especially loved time with her family ...
Shirley Oliver Donaldson JUL 14, 1946 - OCT 27, 2026
Shirley Elaine Oliver Donaldson passed from this world on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at age 80 in Savannah, Georgia. Shirley was born in Savannah on July 14, 1946, to John Howard Oliver and Marion Judkins Oliver. She was preceded in death by both of her parents as well as her sister, Bert Oliver McCabe. Shirley was raised in and lived the majority of her life in Savannah. She graduated from Jenkins High School, Class of 1964, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia School of Education in 1969. She later earned her master’s degree in education from Armstrong ...
Erline H. Ward DEC 03, 1930 - OCT 27, 2026
Erline Humphrey Ward, 95, of Savannah, Georgia, was called home to the Lord on October 27, 2026, with her loving husband of 71 years by her side. A native of Jenkins County, Erline was born on December 3, 1930, to the late John Samuel and Madie Mons Humphrey. Erline graduated from Jenkins County High School and soon afterward moved to Savannah for a courtship with the love of her life, Carl Franklin Ward Sr. Their first date was an evening of dinner and dancing under the stars at the infamous Johnny Harris Restaurant, and from that night on, the two were rarely seen without the other close by ...
Barbara Farley NOV 02, 1984 - OCT 25, 2026
Barbara Farley, born November 2, 1984, passed away October 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dráma, Greece, to Johnny and Stavroula (Mamaka) Farley, Barbara spent part of her childhood in Germany before her family settled in Hinesville, Georgia. She graduated from Bradwell Institute in 2003 and earned a degree in respiratory therapy from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2010. She later made her home in Kingsland, Georgia. Barbara cherished her family and was proud of her Greek heritage and Greek Orthodox faith. She especially enjoyed watching the Olympian Games ...
Andrew "Andy" Alexander Edwards OCT 12, 1936 - OCT 25, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Alexander Edwards, age 90, of Savannah, died on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Andy was born in Savannah on October 12, 1936, to the late Thomas H. Edwards and the late Iva Robinson Edwards. He grew up in Pembroke and graduated from Bryan County High School where he played basketball under the legendary coach Robert "Red" Bowers. He attended North Georgia College where he played basketball and ultimately graduated from University of North Carolina with a master's degree. Andy spent two years in the United States Army serving tim ...
Timothy "Tim" Daniel Parker APR 28, 1968 - OCT 25, 2026
Timothy Daniel Parker April 28, 1968 – October 25, 2026 Timothy "Tim" Daniel Parker, 58, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, under hospice care in Savannah, GA. Tim was born on April 28, 1968, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Gerald and Linda Parker. He earned his undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University and went on to earn a Master of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent most of his career working with academic research databases at institutions including Carnegie Mellon University, the Medical College of ...
Robert "Bobby" Feil JUL 13, 1944 - OCT 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert "Bobby" Feil Robert Feil, known as Bobby to his friends and family and lovingly as Daddy to his daughter, was born on July 13, 1944, in Savannah, Georgia, at Hunter Army Airfield. He was the son of Robert Feil and Annette Feil (Wilson). He passed away on October 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is now at rest and free from pain. Bobby was a hardworking, generous man with a strong personality and a stubborn streak at times. He had a tough outer shell, but underneath was a kind heart and a deep love for the people in his life. He ...
George Fawcett MAR 25, 1926 - OCT 24, 2026
George Fawcett March 25, 1926 - October 24 2026 George Fawcett peacefully passed away at his home on October 24, 2026, at the age of 100. A proud Savannah native, George was a civic-minded man of profound faith, intellect, and devotion to his family. He was widely admired for his sharp wit, warm demeanor, and lifelong dedication to his community. Born in Savannah on March 25, 1926, George was the son of Alexander Robert Fawcett and Georgia Foster Fawcett. He married the love of his life, Martha Norman, in 1948. Together, they raised three sons: Alexander Robert, George Jr., and McDonald Austin ...
Maria G. Swed - OCT 24, 2026
Maria G. Swed, 79, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 at her sons home in Savannah. A private service and burial will be held at a later date. ...