Obituaries
Sister Grace Marie Dillard, RSM SEP 10, 1932 - DEC 03, 2025
Please click here to view Sister Grace Marie's service via livestream Sister Grace Marie Dillard, RSM, has gone peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Sister is survived by her niece Candy Muncy (Ken Thomas), nephews, Ray Muncy (Wendy), children: Blake, Kelly, and Chaney; Brian "Bubba" Muncy (Theresa), children: Lee, Danielle, and Niki, great nephew Ian (Abigail), friends, and the entire Sisters of Mercy Community. She was born in Henderson, Texas, in September 1932. Her family traveled extensively with her father’s company but finally found their home ...
Myrtle C. Cobb AUG 06, 1931 - DEC 02, 2025
Myrtle C. Cobb, 94, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 6, 1931, in Aline, Georgia, she was the daughter of Toy and Sue Nell Rushing Cobb, but grew up in Glennville. She moved to Savannah when she was 14. Myrtle loved to share stories about her childhood. In 1949, she married Earl E. Cobb from Savannah, and they enjoyed 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they had three children: Donna C. Anderson (Larry) of Pooler, Dennis W. Cobb (Lisa) of Brooklet, and Janice M. Taylor (Mike) of Savannah. In he ...
Son Kim Nguyen FEB 18, 1973 - DEC 02, 2025
Son Kim Nguyen, 52, of Savannah passed away on December 2, 2025, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by his family. He had faced his eighteen-month fight against cancer with faith and strength. Son was born the first of four sons to Luong Kim Nguyen and Nam Thi Nguyen on February 18, 1973, in Sa Dec, Vietnam. He and his father and two younger brothers escaped from Vietnam and were sponsored out of the refugee camp by the Rotary Club of Apex, North Carolina, in January, 1980. Son grew up there and eventually moved with his father and brothers to Savannah, Georgia, in Ja ...
Walton Lee Hall DEC 19, 1928 - NOV 30, 2025
Walton Lee Hall, 96, of Burnside Island in Savannah, GA passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1928, in Allendale, SC. Walton completed his education through the eighth grade before being drafted into the Korean War in 1950, where he proudly served his country as a tank operator. After returning home, he worked in forestry, then Hall Brothers Hunting Club on Skidaway Island and Vallambrosia Plantation for many years. Then spent a few years shrimping and later built a long and respected career in heavy equipment construction. He retired from the Operat ...
Margaret Michelle Phillips Whitledge MAY 02, 1949 - NOV 28, 2025
Margaret Michelle Phillips Whitledge, 76 of Savannah, GA passed away November 28, 2025 after a long illness. She was born May 2, 1949 in Savannah to the late Mr. John A. Phillips, Sr. and the late Mrs. Margaret Applewhite Phillips. She spent her childhood on Isle of Hope running wild through Wormslow Plantation and the marshes of the area. Some of her fondest memories were chasing her brother Johnny around the island. She was a 1967 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School, and attended Georgia Southern College, now Georgia Southern University where she earned her bachelor's de ...
Richard A. Douglass, Jr. DEC 24, 1955 - NOV 27, 2025
Richard A. Douglass Jr., known to all as Andy died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. He is the son of the late Richard A. Douglass Sr. and Mary L. Douglass. He is survived by his two sisters, Bobbie Stephens (Frank) and Sandy Johnson and his partner of 28 years Jacqui Brown. Also remembering their special Uncle Andy is Jenny Barber (Dan), Doug Stephens, Melissa Saez and Marcus Gregory (Kim), RJ Gregory (Edith) along with several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his family and friends, he loved Nascar and all things political and always had a big smile on his face. He ...
Sandra Elizabeth Bath FEB 16, 1947 - NOV 27, 2025
Sandra Elizabeth Bath, 78, of Savannah, passed away quietly on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born in 1947 at Fort Benning Georgia, Sandra lived a life marked by courage, faith, and strength. She was the eldest daughter of the late Kelly C. and Pearl Bath. After surviving polio at age five, Sandra faced life’s challenges with remarkable resilience and courage proving that having a disability does not impact the God given abilities we are all given. Sandra grew up in a military family and embraced travel and novel experiences. A graduate of LaGrange College, she taught high school Englis ...
John Greg Sutlive NOV 20, 1956 - NOV 26, 2025
John Gregory “Greg” Sutlive November 20, 1956 – November 26, 2025 John Gregory “Greg” Sutlive, 69, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on November 20, 1956, Greg was the son of William Kirkland Sutlive Jr. and Anne Prescott Sutlive, who instilled in him the values of kindness, curiosity, and hard work that would define his life. Greg grew up in Atlanta and later attended St. Pius X High School, where he lettered in both football and golf. A gifted athlete, he captured the 1972 Atlanta Athletic Club Junior Men’s Ch ...
Mary Nelson Adams SEP 04, 1935 - NOV 26, 2025
Mary Kathryn Nelson Adams, 90, passed away at Buckingham South on November 26, 2025. Mary was born on September 4, 1935, in Savannah, GA. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended Draughon's Business School and Armstrong College. She was married to James O. Adams. His military career took them to Germany and several bases in the United States. After his retirement, they settled in Atlanta where Mary worked as office manager for a medical practice. When her husband passed away in 1990, she returned to Savannah and devoted her time to serve the USO. In 2008 Mary was honored ...
Dr. Madison Tucker Brawner, Sr. MAR 28, 1949 - NOV 25, 2025
Dr. Madison Tucker Brawner, (Tuck/Tucky), 76, passed away November 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Tuck was born in Atlanta, GA, son of Dr. Darnell Lavern Brawner and Beuna Vista Gore Brawner (BV). He was a graduate of Jenkins High School and later attended the University of South Carolina. He successfully pursued a doctorate degree in podiatry from Ohio College, where he graduated as Salutatorian of his class in 1978. He went on to perform his internship with Atlanta Hospital. In 1971, he married Carolan Doyle of Savannah. Carolan and Tuck went on to have three children, Madison ...
Ronald Erwin Onorato JUL 23, 1939 - NOV 25, 2025
Ronald Onorato, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. Ronald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gwen Garner. He was a devoted father to Robert (Dianne), Todd (Alisa), and Connan (Pam), and sister to Marilyn Buettner. He was a proud grandfather to Nicole (Ross), Alyssa, Michael, Joseph, Sam, Thomas, and Maeve. A graduate of Franklin and Marshall University and Masters recipient from Colgate College, Ronald dedicated his life to education and was a beloved English teacher at Savannah Country Day School from 1982 until his retirement in 200 ...
William Anthony Albrecht, Sr. NOV 29, 1938 - NOV 24, 2025
William A. Albrecht, Sr., age 86, passed away on November 24, 2025 Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1938, William lived a life marked by service, devotion, and integrity. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 30 years, retiring with the distinguished rank of Command Sergeant Major. A decorated veteran, he was faithful and dedicated—both to his nation and to those he loved. William was a member of the Thunderbolt Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Post 184, where he formed many lasting friendships and continued his commitment to service. He is survived by h ...
George Edward Clayton, Jr. JAN 06, 1939 - NOV 24, 2025
George Edward Clayton Jr, 86, entered his heavenly home on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His family finds deep peace in knowing he is now in the presence of his Heavenly Father, the One he faithfully served all the days of his life. Born in Millen, Georgia, George was the son of George and Lessie Clayton. As a young man he proudly served in the Air National Guard. George was a member of First Alliance Church in Toccoa, Georgia A devoted husband of 65 years to the love of his life Carolyn Ruth Clayton. George was a man whose l ...
Carol Ann Mangiero MAR 02, 1956 - NOV 23, 2025
Carol Ann Mangiero, 69, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, after a lengthy illness that she fought with amazing strength and dignity. She was born in Staten Island, New York, to the late Edward C. and Noreen Mangiero. Carol was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She was a graduate of New York University and received her MBA from St. John’s University in New York. Carol moved to Savannah, GA, in 1987, where she worked as an accountant until her retirement. It was then that she found a post-retirement opportunity that she loved and found enormously f ...
Mary Lynn Stephens Parker JUN 27, 1943 - NOV 23, 2025
Mary Lynn Stephens Parker, 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Lynn was born in Atlanta on June 27, 1943, to the late Benjamin H. Stephens, II, and Wilma Lucille Tillman Stephens. Her family moved to Savannah when she was four years old, and started attending Morningside Baptist Church, where she accepted Christ and was baptized. She served there, even as a teenager, working with children in VBS and Sunday School. She sang in the choir and served faithfully. Later she moved her membership to Bull Street Baptist Chu ...
Samuel Fair Marshall Stone JAN 04, 1947 - NOV 23, 2025
Samuel Fair Marshall Stone, 78, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, on January 4th, 1947, to Mary Habersham Marshall Stone and Richard Marvin Stone, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Richard Ten Broeck Stone; his son Wesley Ten Broeck Stone; his daughter Lynah Stone Gottlieb (Bennett); his grandchildren Wallace Banks Gottlieb, William Harris Gottlieb, and Merit Elizabeth Gottlieb; and his long-time love, Stephanie Fanjul. A father and grandfather whose life was shaped by good manners, sturdy humor, immeasurable ...
Jo Ann Renee Panzarello Sepela MAR 19, 1958 - NOV 22, 2025
Jo Ann Renee Panzarello Sepela of Savannah, born March 19, 1958, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Frank Panzarello; and her sister, Jean Anne. Jo Ann was a proud, certified registered nurse who always put her patients first, offering them unconditional love and support. She was extremely dedicated to her community and was a passionate animal advocate. She is survived by her deeply loving and devoted husband, Robert (Rob) Sepela; her son, Robert J. Pilger II (BJ); ...
Adrienne Perreault AUG 18, 1940 - NOV 21, 2025
Adrienne (Young) Perreault of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on November 21, 2025. She was the sole surviving child of the late Arthur F. Young and his wife, the late Grace Alice Ober of Hamilton, MA. She was predeceased by her infant sister Virginia Marilyn. She was the widow of the late Raymond E. Perreault of Lynn, MA. She was the loving mother of Christopher Cook of New Hampshire and Jeffrey Cook of Georgia. She was the loving grandmother of Christian P. Cook and his children, Scarlett and CJ. She was the "adopted" mother of Craig Armstro ...
Mary Smith JUN 01, 1931 - NOV 21, 2025
Mary Smith, 94, a lifelong Savannah resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Gibson Hull Morgan and Susie Kessler Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Edward Smith, and a daughter, Linda Hicks. Mary was an active member of Rothwell Baptist Church in Pooler. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known for her remarkable independence, maintaining her home and living a full, active life. She loved cooking and was a talented seamstress, renowned ...
Jean McCall OCT 25, 1941 - NOV 20, 2025
Jean McCall, 84, a native Savannahian, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born October 25, 1941, daughter of the late Glen Elton Lanier Sr. and Margaret Denny Lanier, and preceded in death by her husband, Charles William McCall II. To know her was to love her. Jean gave unselfishly to others creating rich environments of love and fun. Upon her graduation from Commercial High School, she married the love of her life Charlie, and together, they embarked on the journey of life together. As a financial services professional, Jean made many life-long friends along the way with w ...
Leon E. Proper AUG 15, 1929 - NOV 18, 2025
Leon E. Proper, 96, of Savannah, GA, passed away on November 18, 2025. Leon was born to Jack and Marie Horton Proper on August 15, 1929. Leon was preceded in death by the love of his life, Marian S. Proper, his parents and his brother, Jack B. Proper. He is survived by his three wonderful children, Leon, Jr. (Marian), Ellen Proper Brown (David) and Stephen (Lisa); his grandchildren, Lee Proper, Jeffery Standish (Ashlie), Leacy Shaffer (Craig), Mitchell Brown, Amber Williams, Daniel Williams (Fabian), Stephen Proper, and Gabrielle Proper and his six great-grandchildren. He ...
Brittany Leigh Coleman FEB 11, 1981 - NOV 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brittany Leigh Coleman, who left this world too soon on November 17, 2025, at the age of 44. Brittany was born on February 11, 1981, in Savannah, Georgia, to Dennis Coleman and Tamara Long Coleman. She brought immeasurable joy and warmth to those around her and will forever be remembered for her vibrant spirit and loving nature. Brittany grew up in a close-knit family and was a proud graduate of Bryan County High School. Her love for life was evident in everything she did; she had a passion for modeling, fishing, hiking, and spending time at the ...
John David Humphreys FEB 26, 1939 - NOV 17, 2025
John D. Humphreys, 86, died peacefully on Monday, November 17th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in New Jersey, the son of Joseph and Grace (Masterson) Humphreys, and raised in Scranton, PA, and Daytona, FL. He served in the United States Marine Corps before attending the University of Florida, where he received a bachelor’s degree in forestry. It was there that he met his wife of 55 years, Marie Donovan of Buffalo, NY. In 1970, John and Marie were married and moved to Georgia, where they raised their three children. John retired from Georgia-Pacific after a 30-ye ...
Victoria Worden AUG 14, 1945 - NOV 16, 2025
Victoria Jean (DiBuono) Worden, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and nurse passed away on Tybee Island, Georgia. She was born on August 14, 1945, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, and lived a life defined by compassion, service, humor, and boundless generosity. Vicki earned her nursing diploma from the Washington School of Nursing and later received her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southern University. She devoted her career to the care and well-being of others, serving in a variety of settings including the University of Maryland Medical Systems Stroke Unit, Curtis ...
Francis Joseph Sullivan, Jr. JUN 15, 1945 - NOV 16, 2025
Francis (Frank) J. Sullivan of Savannah,GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the age of 80 with loving family by his side. Frank was a devoted husband, father and grandfather as well as a member of the choir at his parish, St. James the Less Catholic Church, and a member of the 13th Colony Sound Barbershop Society. Born in Providence, RI on June 15, 1945, he attended Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, NY where he ran track and was inducted into the Stanner Hall of Fame. Frank continued his education, earning a BA in Humanities from Providence College and a ...
Reverend William (Bill) Joseph Leahy MAR 21, 1936 - NOV 16, 2025
Reverend William “Bill” Joseph Leahy, a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was 89 years old. Fr. Leahy was born to the late John and Johanna Smiddy Leahy on March 21, 1936, and baptized the next day in Kilcredan, Ladysbridge, County Cork, Ireland. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, John Leahy. Known as “the quiet saint” by those who knew him, he will be deeply missed by his sister, Sr. Margaret Leahy, of Dublin, Ireland; his sister-in-law, Mary Leahy, of Kilcredan, Irel ...
Katherine Smith Judkins Camp JAN 28, 1927 - NOV 16, 2025
Katherine Smith Judkins Camp, age 98, of Louisville, Kentucky and Savannah, Georgia, died on November 16, 2025 in Savannah at The Marshes of Skidaway Island. Kitty, as everyone knew her, was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 28, 1927, the first child of Katherine Thomas and Dr. T. Cook Smith. She attended her beloved Louisville Collegiate School and graduated from Vassar College in 1948 where she met her best friend and soon to be sister-in-law, Esther Burke Judkins. After graduating from college, she married and lived with her husband, Holland B. Judkins, Jr, in Savan ...
Joyce Lee Cullen AUG 28, 1944 - NOV 14, 2025
Joyce Lee Cullen, born August 28, 1944, in Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joyce lived a life defined by devotion—to her family, her faith, and her community—and she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and unwavering generosity and service. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Helen and Fred Angeletti; her brothers, Fred and John Angeletti; and her husband, Thomas Cullen, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership. She is survived by her children, Paul Cullen (Beth), Thomas Cullen (Ap ...
Earl Daniel Alexander, III SEP 29, 1939 - NOV 14, 2025
Earl Daniel Alexander lll, 86 of Savannah Ga. went to be with the Lord November 14, 2025 after a short illness. Earl was a member of Wilmington Island Methodist Church where he led the Stewardship committee for many years. He started programs to raise money for the church including the annual barbeque, pumpkin, and Christmas tree sale fundraisers. Earl retired at the young age of 80 from the business he started, Energy Lighting Products. He enjoyed family, friends, hunting, and nature. Earl never met a stranger. He would say a stranger is just a friend you did not know you had. He would kee ...