Obituaries
Carol Pearson Morris DEC 16, 1942 - OCT 03, 2025
Carol was born on December 16, 1942, in Savannah, Georgia, to Melvin and Alice Pearson. She was a woman whose generosity and love knew no bounds; always welcoming others with open arms, and treating everyone like family. Affectionately known as "Granny," Carol poured her heart into every meal she cooked, she turned any kitchen into a place of comfort, laughter, and lasting memories. With her gentle spirit, and unconditional love, she touched the lives of all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and grace that will never be forgotten. Carol is survived by he ...
William B. Mock JAN 10, 1924 - OCT 03, 2025
Ellabell, GA William B. Mock passed October 3, 2025, in the comfort of his home. ‘Billy’ was born January 10, 1924, lived in Savannah as a child but spent most of his 101 years on the family place in Black Creek. Mr. Mock left school to work at Union Bag, then returned to graduate Bryan County High School in 1943. Mr. Mock served the United States Army in World War II in 1944-1945 as a mechanic supporting operations in Korea and off the coast of Japan. After leaving the military, he worked as a filling station operator before finding his life’s calling as a voc ...
Gary Lee Brantley FEB 01, 1967 - OCT 02, 2025
Gary Lee Brantley, 58, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Memorial Health. He was born February 1, 1967, in Dublin, GA to the late Robert Edward and Geraldine Bateman Brantley. Gary lived most of his life in Savannah, where he graduated from Jenkins High School in 1985. He worked for Akins Construction from 1988 until 2009, and then for himself from 2009 until 2022, where he was instrumental in the construction of many homes at The Landings, Dutch Island, Palmetto Bluff at Hilton Head, Berkley Hall at Hilton Head, and The Ford Field and River Club in Richmond Hill. He ...
Virginia Bryan Connerat Logan FEB 10, 1938 - OCT 01, 2025
Virginia Bryan Connerat Logan, known to many friends as "Ginger" and as "Dear" to her cherished and beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. Virginia was born on February 10th, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Helen McIver Gignilliat Connerat and Colonel William Henry Connerat, III. She grew up in Savannah, where she attended The Pape School and the Charles Ellis School before graduating with honors from Savannah High School. Following graduation, she enrolled in the Art Institute of Atlanta and worked for Retail Credit C ...
Joan Walker Parker - SEP 30, 2025
Joan W. Parker September 21, 1942 – September 30, 2025 Joan W. Parker, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She had just celebrated her 83rd birthday on September 21. Born and raised in downtown Savannah, Joan grew up roller skating over cobblestone streets and playing hide-and-seek in the historic cemeteries she knew so well. She attended Cathedral Day School and St. Vincent’s Academy. Joan spent most of her life on Tybee Island, a place she cherished deeply. In recent years, she made her home on Wilmington ...
Barbara Brown Wolling MAY 09, 1944 - SEP 29, 2025
Barbara Brown Wolling, 81, of Savannah, died at Spanish Oaks Retreat under hospice care Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Barbara was born May 9, 1944, in Savannah, daughter, of the late James P. “Jimmy” Brown and Grace S. Brown. She graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School class of 1962. Barbara was a ballet dancer and took classes under the direction of Ruth Goodman for several years. She attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Barbara returned to Savannah where she became the legal secretary to Superior Court Judge Dunbar Harrison until his retirement. She was an active ...
Robert L. Whitener III - SEP 29, 2025
January 19, 1941 - September 29, 2025 Robert L. "Rob" Whitener III passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Maud, Texas, Rob carried his Texas pride with him throughout his life. He left his hometown to pursue an athletic career in college, playing collegiate basketball at Oklahoma City University and later at East Texas State University, where he proudly finished his playing career as a member of the men's basketball team. At East Texas State, he was a founding brother of the Zeta Eta Chapter of Sigma Chi. He served as Consul (chapter president) and ...
Paul W. (Dusty) Yarbrough, Jr. NOV 27, 1946 - SEP 29, 2025
Paul W. “Dusty” Yarbrough Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at his side on Monday September 29,2025. Dusty was born in Thomaston Ga on November 27,1946 to Paul and Wynell (Watson) Yarbrough. He was the middle son in between older sister Jan Turner and younger brother Alben Yarbrough. He attended R.E.LEE high school where he graduated from in the c/o ’64.It was during this time that he met his soulmate Carole “Faye “ Barker. It wouldn’t take long before these two knew that they were meant for one another and married on February ...
Ruth T. Collins AUG 26, 1925 - SEP 28, 2025
Ruth T Collins August 26, 1925 - September 28, 2025 Ruth Thieme Collins went to her eternal reward September 28, 2025. She was 100 years old and had lived a full and gracious life. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Collins, her siblings and their spouses, two nephews and a spouse, and a great great nephew. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their spouses, great nieces and nephews and their families. Ruth's career was spent at SunTrust Bank (now known as Truist). She retired and enjoyed traveling with her sisters, volunteering at her ...
Marguerite (Tinka) Harms Smith FEB 07, 1952 - SEP 28, 2025
Tinka, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Hospital, surrounded by her close friends: Valerie Reynolds and Diane Miller. Tinka was born in Savannah on February 7, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, located across the street from her father's grocery store, Harms Food Market. She was the only child of Henry Harms and Mary Courtenay Harms. Until very recently, Tinka was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and St. Vincent’s Academy. In December 1977, Tinka married the love of ...
Margaret "Peggy" Thompson - SEP 28, 2025
Margaret Kiene “Peggy” Thompson, 83, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah. Born, August 24, 1942, in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Margaret Lingenfelser Kiene. Peggy graduated from Savannah High School and Armstrong State College where she received a B.A. in Nursing. She worked for Eastern Airlines, before beginning her career as an R.N. Her nursing career led her to work for the State of Georgia. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Thompson, ...
Barbara Torrence Kent JUN 18, 1932 - SEP 28, 2025
Barbara Kent, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, in Savannah, GA. Barbara is survived by her loving husband Samuel D. Kent, daughter Anne Kent Lowe and her husband Dennis of Tybee Island, GA, son S. Davis Kent and his wife Tammy of Yorba Linda CA, three granddaughters, two grandsons, and five great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother John Torrence Jr. and her parents. Barbara lived a full and happy life. She was born on June 18, 1932, in North Carolina to parents John and Louie Torrence. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The College of Wil ...
Stratton Chase Patterson APR 13, 1997 - SEP 26, 2025
Stratton Chase Patterson fought a lifelong and courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis, never allowing the disease to slow down or define him. He packed so much life into 28 years. Many patients are expected to live a life with limited opportunities, but not Stratton. He lived a full life outdoors on boats and hunting. Stratton’s love for the outdoors stemmed from Boarshead Ranch in Dade City, Florida. His father, Rick Patterson, joined the lease with many other close South Tampa families. Boarshead was so special to Stratton, as it’s where he grew up hunting with his brother, St ...
Betty Frances Bohannon Rountree DEC 03, 1926 - SEP 25, 2025
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Betty Frances Bohannon Rountree, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. A native of Eastman, she was the daughter of the late James Mitchell Bohannon and Delia Roberts Bohannon. Betty graduated from Emanuel County Institute (ECI). On August 31, 1947, she married Charles Alden Rountree, Sr. Betty and Charles remained happily married until his death in 1987. Betty was a former member of Swainsboro First Baptist Church and was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, where she served as the secretary of the Master's Sunday School Class. She ...
Nancy R. Sheppard - SEP 25, 2025
Nancy Marie Robertson Sheppard passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at her Tybee home with Maurice Sheppard, her husband of 64 years, holding her hand. Nancy was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 19, 1943, to Joseph and Nancy Meyer Robertson. She was raised in Savannah and attended Nativity Catholic School, Saint Vincent’s Academy and Armstrong College where she graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She loved nursing and had a wonderful career helping others. She was the start up nurse for Red Cross’s apheresis program which was a lifesaving pr ...
Paige Elizabeth Morrison (Nessmith) OCT 12, 1964 - SEP 25, 2025
Paige Elizabeth Morrison (Nessmith) was received into her eternal home on the 25th of September, 2025, surrounded by family and friends in Savannah, Georgia, after a valiant fight against Stage IV colon cancer. She was born on October 12th,1964, in Savannah, Georgia, and grew up in Cary, North Carolina, before returning to Savannah to attend Armstrong Sate University. After a brief hiatus from school to raise and homeschool her three children in Savannah, Paige finished her education at Liberty University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education, Psychology, and English. She was a fierce ...
Richard Meyer, III SEP 13, 1946 - SEP 25, 2025
Richard Meyer, III died on September 25, 2025. Rick, the only child of Richard Charles Henry Meyer, Jr. and Augusta Martin Carter Meyer, was born at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia on September 13, 1946. He attended St. Michael’s Episcopal School, Savannah Country Day School, and Asheville School. He then attended the University of Georgia, where he met his first wife, Frances Dudley Meyer of Greenville, South Carolina, whom he married on March 16, 1968. At Georgia, Rick completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, as well as a master’s degree in business administration ...
William Carl Driggers JUL 29, 1955 - SEP 25, 2025
William Carlton Driggers, Sr., was a man who devoted his entire life to the people he loved most: his family. On a peaceful day, he passed away, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love and dedication. He will be forever cherished by his loving wife, Erica; their five children, Lexy, Carl, Angel, Abby, and Christina; his two beloved grandchildren, Rhiannon and Devin, and his best friend, his dog, Honey Dew. William’s heart was always drawn to the water and the great outdoors. He found true contentment in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was casting a line while fishing or cr ...
Joy E. Graham AUG 23, 1938 - SEP 25, 2025
Joy E Graham, 87, passed away September 5, 2025 at Summer Breeze Senior Living on Wilmington Island, Georgia. Born August 23, 1938 to Frank Augustus and Winifred Graham, she graduated from Young Harris Academy and the University of Georgia where she was an Alpha Delta Pi. She taught school for 33 years and volunteered at Navy Relief and the Columbus, GA Art Museum. After many moves, she ended up living on Wilmington Island, GA and was a member of the Wilmington Island Methodist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing bridge, reading, old movies, and plants. In ad ...
Harold Randolph "Randy" Raymond SEP 17, 1930 - SEP 20, 2025
Harold Randolph “Randy” Raymond 95 passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at his home at River's Edge in Savannah, Ga. while under the care of Bridge Hospice. He is survived by his three daughters, LaRandie R. Holley (Keith), LaJuana R. Cole (Mark) & LaRaine R. DuPuy (Carr). He was blessed to have 6 Grandchildren, Shawn McBride (Dee), Nicole Pingrey (Jordan), Michelle Altman (Kellen), Travis Cole (Christy), MeLissa Hyde (Ray) & Riley DuPuy (Sarah) as well as 9 GreatGrandchildren, Shane McBride, Kainoa Pingrey, Leiluna Pingrey, TK Altman, William Altman, Cole Elmore ...
Joseph Owen Saseen SEP 22, 1928 - SEP 20, 2025
Joseph Owen Saseen (Joe) passed away on September 20, 2025, at 96 years old. Joe, a true Savannah legend, was known as “Joe-Joe,” “Papa,” and “Grandpapa.” The youngest of thirteen in a Lebanese Catholic family, he was born and raised in Savannah. Raised mostly by older sisters, Joe grew into the kind, generous, headstrong, and comical man he became. A true contrarian full of funny idiosyncrasies, the saying “broke the mold” could not be more fitting for Joe. Joe’s parents, Isaac and Freda Saseen, devout Catholics, sent the children to Ca ...
Mary Louise Keeler Reeves AUG 16, 1927 - SEP 19, 2025
Mary Louise Keeler Reeves 1927 - 2025 Age 98 Savannah, Georgia Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Reeves, age 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 19, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on August 16, 1927, in Barnard, South Dakota, she lived a life marked by adventure, service, and joy. Mary Lou was the daughter of Edgar Lawrence and Mary Wade Keeler and grew up alongside her beloved sisters Connie Podoll (Erling) and Ruth Ann Weaver (James). From her early years on the plains of South Dakota to her vibrant life in Savannah, Mary Lou embraced ev ...
Marla Ann Khetem APR 10, 1973 - SEP 19, 2025
Marla Ann Khetem, 52, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025. Born in Durand, Illinois, Marla spent more than 30 years in Minneola, Florida before moving to Savannah, Georgia in 2022 and most recently to Hardeeville, South Carolina in 2025. Marla was an Occupational Therapist who truly loved her work and the people she served. Recognized as one of the top five therapists in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, she went above and beyond for her patients—whether that meant picking up groceries, volunteering with her husband Moose to help with a house project, or simpl ...
Peter Paul Kusek DEC 08, 1942 - SEP 18, 2025
Peter Paul Kusek passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. He was 82 years old. Born on December 8, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to John Thomas Kusek and Statia (Traska) Kusek, he was raised on the second floor of a Worcester triple-decker. He attended Classical High School and The College of the Holy Cross, where he was a “day hop.” He said his alma mater “gave a local Worcester kid a chance” through Naval ROTC and a partial academic scholarship. He earned money during those years making frappes behind the counter at Friendly’s ...
Janice Reese Douglas MAR 09, 1952 - SEP 18, 2025
Mrs. Janice Reese Douglas, 73, a native Savannahian, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born March 9, 1952, daughter, of the late Elmo Reese and Eunice Pullen Reese, and preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Glenn Douglas, Sr. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Glenn Douglas, Jr. of Savannah, and James and Janet Douglas of Scottsville, KY, thirteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister, Nancy Sheffield, brother, Darryl Reese, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Arrnagements are incompl ...
Thomas Francis (Tom) Flamer AUG 30, 1941 - SEP 18, 2025
Thomas Francis (Tom) Flamer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born on August 30, 1941, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Albert and Mary Downey Flamer, Tom was a devoted Catholic and a founding member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, where he dedicated over 50 years as an usher. His commitment to service extended beyond the church; Tom found joy in nature, gardening, and maintaining his lawn. Above all, his family was his greatest treasure, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Tom was predeceased b ...
Jacqueline (Jacky) Clark Kelley JAN 12, 1941 - SEP 17, 2025
Jacqueline “Jacky” Clark Kelley, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at home under hospice care, with her loving husband by her side. Jacky was born on January 12, 1941, in Binghamton to the late Henry and Louise Rudneski Clark. She grew up in Blasberg, Pennsylvania, and was a long-time resident of Tampa, Florida, before moving to Savannah 15 years ago. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Williamsport College and worked for many years as a nurse for the Veterans Administration in Tampa. A lifelong devout Catholic, she was a member of St ...
Dianne New Quarles MAR 02, 1950 - SEP 17, 2025
Elizabeth Dianne New Quarles (“Dianne”) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born March 2, 1950 in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Madison and Anne New, and was the eldest of six daughters. Dianne attended R.E. Lee High School in Thomaston and later graduated from Wesleyan College in Macon with a degree in Commercial Art. While in college, she met and married her husband, Fred C. Quarles, in 1971. Together they welcomed their daughter, Caroline, in 1974. A gifted artist, Dianne loved painting, sewing, gardening, and playing the piano. She had the r ...
Cody James Ellison, Jr. SEP 28, 1932 - SEP 17, 2025
Cody James Ellison, Jr. of Savannah, Georgia, age 92 died on September 17, 2025, at his home. Cody was born in Waycross, Georgia growing up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina later moving to Savannah in 1947. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1951, attended Clemson University, served in the United States Marines later attending Armstrong State College. He was employed at Savannah Gas Company and Prudential Insurance Company prior to moving to Columbia, South Carolina where he owned a Volkswagen repair shop in West Columbia, South Carolina for 25 years from which he retired and later moved ...