Obituaries
Lamar Cobb Walter MAR 17, 1941 - MAY 13, 2026
Lamar Cobb Walter, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Lamar was the son of Henry Alexander Walter and Nellie Peters Rucker Walter. He was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. At the age of 11, Lamar attended the Cathedral of St. John The Divine Episcopal Choir School in New York City. Although his promising professional singing career came to an end when his voice changed, music remained an important part of his life. In 1956, during what he believed was a family vacation to Heidelberg, Germany, Lamar was surprised t ...
Dr. John Robert "Bobby" Entrekin - MAY 13, 2026
Dr. John Robert (Bobby) Entrekin, or “Dr Bob” to some, quietly passed after a long battle with Parkinson’s on May 13th. He jokingly called it simply MY PARKS. Bobby graduated from the University of Georgia with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. After graduation he went to work as a forensic psychologist for the State of Georgia for 30 years. Bobby had a wicked sense of humor and loved his family fiercely. He was a protector, a good and loyal friend, and an amazing father, even when he didn’t have to be. He was also a born athlete, playing football for Presbyterian college, ...
Jerry Dean Spencer APR 24, 1938 - MAY 13, 2026
Jerry Dean Spencer passed away May 13, 2026 of cancer in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Dimmitt, Texas to Earl and Pauline Andrew Spencer on April 24, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nora Sue Wise Spencer; daughter Jennifer Pankey (Doug) and granddaughters Ashley and Anna Claire Pankey of Savannah; son Christopher Spencer (Caroline) and grandsons Wesley and Charles Spencer of Savannah; and sister Jeanne Gertsch of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is also survived by nieces and nephews in Texas and Colorado. He is predeceased by his father, mother and stepfat ...
Mary Anderson Price JUL 29, 1928 - MAY 12, 2026
Mary Anderson Price, 97, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her daughter's home in Dunedin, Florida. She was born July 29, 1928, in Glenwood, Georgia to the late Harris Mayo Anderson and Mandy Rogers Anderson. Mrs. Price was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ray Price. She attended Vocational Technical School and Amstrong College where she was part of the first graduating class of Dental Assistants. She was past president of the Georgia Dental Assistants Association and the Georgia Dental Assistants Association, as well as one of the first Certified De ...
Carolyn Lilly Jones - MAY 12, 2026
Carolyn Lilly Jones, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home. She was a native of Gainesville, Georgia and the daughter of Evelyn Hurst Lilly and John Webster Lilly. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School and the University of Georgia, holding degrees in English and Secondary Education. She enjoyed the women’s swim team and glee club and was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority at Georgia. While at school, Carole also met and married her husband of nearly 50 years, Charles M. Jones. The couple married after graduation and moved to Hinesville in Liberty County, Georgia ...
Bruce "Brucie" Westerman DEC 30, 1949 - MAY 12, 2026
Bruce "Brucie" Westerman, age 76, of Savannah, went to her Heavenly home, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Herman Leroy Garren and the late Randolph Wren Garren. She graduated from Norview High School, lived in Virginia and Maryland before moving to Savannah in 1995, making Tybee Island her home with her husband Stan of nearly thirty years. Brucie started her administrative career in the field of banking before retiring as a legal secretary. She and Stan were v ...
Nicholas Alexander Sedlock JUL 23, 2003 - MAY 12, 2026
Nicholas Alexander Sedlock of Savannah, GA, passed away on May 12, 2026. He was a graduate of Chatham Academy and attended classes at Savannah Technical College. He loved playing golf, customizing his VW Golf, and taking care of his beloved dog, Dexter. Nicholas recently worked at the Landings Golf and Athletic Club as a golf cart attendant at Palmetto. He is survived by this parents, Greg and Leigh Ann Sedlock, as well as his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Roberta Sedlock of Dayton, OH; his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Linda Beets of Savannah, GA; his uncle, Russ Beets of Chic ...
Marcia Kelley Wills NOV 09, 1933 - MAY 11, 2026
Marcia passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was 92 years old. Marcia was born and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and she graduated from Cranbrook - Kingswood School for girls. While she was in high school she became a state ranked tennis player, a classical pianist and she played field hockey. She then graduated from Cornell University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Following Cornell she spent several months traveling in Europe and Japan and in 1962 joined IBM in Detroit as a Systems Engineer designing and installing computer systems for clients. It was at IB ...
Bonnie Painter Taylor OCT 30, 1939 - MAY 11, 2026
Bonnie Painter Taylor October 30, 1939 – May 11, 2026 Bonnie Painter Taylor, modest in size, yet extraordinary in presence and the unwavering heart of her family, passed away on May 11, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 86 years old and called The Landings in Savannah, Georgia home. Born October 30, 1939, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Bonnie came of age with ambition and independence, making her way to Pittsburgh and starting a career in banking — a path that would lead her to the love of her life. It was in Pittsburgh that she met and married her beloved husband, Dana Mayfield Tay ...
Mack Arthur Jordan SEP 07, 1934 - MAY 09, 2026
Mack Arthur Jordan peacefully joined his Savior, Jesus Christ and was reunited with the love of his life Matra Drake Jordan, May 9, 2026. Art was born in Macon, GA to the late Mack Lawson Jordan and Kathryn Southard Jordan September 7, 1934. Art was a proud alumnus of the Old Savannah High School class of 1952, where he stared on the basketball team, leading them to the state tournament 4 years in a row. He also competed in the City of Savannah Recreation League winning the City Championship and being named to the City of Savannah All Star Team. Art was an active alumni and loved attending S ...
Joseph Barnard II - MAY 08, 2026
Joseph Barnard II, passed away peacefully on May 8th in Savannah, Georgia, with his family by his side. The cause of death was complications from dementia and multiple myeloma. Joe was 83. Joe was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey and attended the Pingry School from kindergarten through high school, graduating in 1961. A stellar athlete, he went on to Trinity College, where he was a three-sport athlete (football, swimming and lacrosse). Joe was named to the 1965 All America lacrosse team his senior year and played in that year’s North/Sou ...
Gloria Strieter JUL 24, 1938 - MAY 07, 2026
Gloria was born on July 24th, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Rev. Martin and Ruth Rupprecht. She spent most of her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, before her family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in her late teens. Gloria attended Valparaiso University in the late 1950s, where she majored in Religion and minored in Dramatics. While there, she participated in a five-year Youth Leadership Training Program preparing students to become youth directors in the Lutheran church. Her training in harp, piano, violin, ballet, dramatics, and voice prepared her for a li ...
LeRoy Smith, Jr. MAY 18, 1949 - MAY 07, 2026
LeRoy Smith, Jr., a beloved servant of God and devoted family man, departed this earthly life on May 7, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on May 18, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late LeRoy, Sr. and Dolores (Reagan) Smith. LeRoy was a lifelong member of the Freewill Baptist Church, a beacon of faith and steadfastness in his congregations. His commitment to Christ was evident in his tireless work with the Gideon ministry, where he traveled to numerous churches, spreading the Word of God and touching countless lives with his testimony. He embraced the sacred role of deacon in seve ...
Shirley Giebrich SEP 15, 1934 - MAY 07, 2026
Shirley Giebrich, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of many, has passed away surrounded by her family. Shirley was married to the former Fred Giebrich for 67 years, whom she met when she was a teacher in his hometown. Her faith and love of music led her to the church choir, where her voice lifted spirits week after week. She believed in the power of community and fellowship, and nowhere was that more evident than among her wonderful circle of friends at Magnolia Manor, where she was known for her bright spirit and ready smile. Shirley had a deep appreciati ...
Evelyn Holmer Clausen JAN 29, 1946 - MAY 07, 2026
Mrs. Evelyn Holmer Clausen, age 80, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Savannah on January 29, 1946, to the late Lawrence M. Edwards and the late Dorine Gay Edwards. She graduated from Jenkins High School and later moved to Ohio, where she worked as a registered nurse and was married to her first husband, Philip Holmer. She later moved back to Savannah more than twenty years ago and married James "Jim" Clausen. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and bei ...
Wallace Franklin Stafford MAR 23, 1944 - MAY 04, 2026
Wallace Franklin Stafford, 82, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 23, 1944, in Claxton, GA. and graduated from Richard Arnold High School in Savannah. He was the owner of Marble Works of Savannah. His life revolved around his work and his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Gentry Stafford of Savannah, three sons, Chris Stafford of Savannah, Brian Stafford of Savannah, and David (Simone) Stafford of Germany. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Sarah, Hannah, Thomas, Samual, and Jonas, as well ...
Bobby E. Ashley APR 16, 1938 - MAY 04, 2026
Bobby E. Ashley, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 16, 1938, in Tifton, Bobby lived a life marked by hard work, strong faith, and a deep love for his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Barbara, and a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Bobby was employed by Savannah Electric and Power Company for 22 years. Following his time there, he pursued his entrepreneurial spirit by founding Ashley Maintenance, which he owned and operated until his retirement. A passionate race car enthusiast, Bobby shared countless memories with hi ...
Christopher John Crane - MAY 04, 2026
Christopher John Crane, 69, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Doreen and Gerald Crane. Born in Detroit and raised in Ann Arbor, Chris attended the University of Michigan and remained a devoted Wolverine fan throughout his life. He enjoyed a distinguished career as a hotel General Manager spanning more than 30 years, living in many states before retiring from Hilton Worldwide in 2024. Chris was known for mentoring new managers and for the passion and precision he brought to his annual budget presentations. Above all, he cherished time spent ...
Robert Parks "Bob" DEC 05, 1934 - MAY 03, 2026
Robert Stafford Parks, “Bob,” age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Winter Park, Florida, with his children by his side. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Bob was the son of William J. Parks and Amelia Stafford Parks. He married Eleanor Murphy in 1957, the same year he graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering. He later earned an MBA from Drexel University and was a lifelong member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and the Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society. Bob earned ...
Rachel Carmen Hunt JAN 14, 1977 - APR 30, 2026
Rachel Carmen Hunt, 49, of Savannah, Georgia, entered into Eternal Peace on April 30, 2026. Rachel was a lifelong, resident of Savannah and attended Beach High School. Rachel was a logistics specialist and dispatcher that worked as a professional customer service representative for over twenty-five years. Rachel was known to those who loved her as a true Georgia Bulldog fan, with a heart of gold who loved her family and friends. Rachel was a loving mother, faithful, hardworking, known for her sense of humor, and caring to a fault. She is preceded in death by her father, Terry Anthony Gasp ...
Alan McElheney JUL 16, 1962 - APR 30, 2026
Alan passed away peacefully after many years of health challenges, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and quiet wisdom. Born with an adventurous spirit, he followed the path of his family’s tradition and joined the United States Navy not only to serve, but to see the world. And he truly did. Alan served 20 years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman, AO1. His career took him across the globe: sailing through the Suez Canal, Cape Horn, and the Panama Canal, crossing the equator and circling the world. He spent time in Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, but his favorit ...
Nancy Dee Gates NOV 13, 1928 - APR 26, 2026
Nancy Dee Gates, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was Born November 13, 1928 to William Crane Dee and Beatrice Watson Dee in Utica, NY. Nancy is predeceased by her two older brothers William and Watson Dee. Nancy attended local schools in Utica and New Hartford, graduating from New Hartford High School in 1946. Nancy graduated St. Lawrence University in 1950. At St. Lawrence Nancy was a member of the cheerleading squad and the Pi Beta Phi sorority. During her senior year Nancy was the President of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and a membe ...
Karen Irene Mize MAY 22, 1945 - APR 25, 2026
Karen Irene Mize, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by love, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. To know Karen was to feel genuinely seen and welcomed—she had a rare gift for making others feel at ease, as though they had known her forever. Born in Eden, North Carolina, Karen lived a life marked by grace, resilience, and a deep love for others. She had a remarkable way of making people feel seen, heard, and valued. Her warmth turned even the briefest encounters into meaningful connections. Karen held a deep pa ...
Joe Roberson Dyer JAN 10, 1944 - APR 24, 2026
Joe Roberson Dyer of Charlotte, North Carolina, died peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 82. Joe was born on January 10, 1944, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late John Hollis Dyer and Sarah Armstrong Smith Dyer. Raised in Savannah, Georgia, he graduated from Savannah High School in 1962, where he served as Student Body President and drum major, and from the University of Georgia in 1966, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Joe worked in various management roles for Sears and Roebuck Co. from 1967 until 1992 and later served as a financial advisor with Harbor Capital M ...
Dennis Murphy South JUN 06, 1962 - APR 23, 2026
Dennis Murphy South, 63, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026. Born on June 6, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, Dennis was the youngest of six children born to LaVerne Joseph South, Jr. and Gertrude Murphy South. He grew up in Savannah, where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and Jenkins High School. In his early years, Dennis worked alongside his father in the family business, South Tile, where he developed a strong work ethic and a talent for craftsmanship. He went on to spend many years working as a skilled carpenter, known for his dedication and pride ...
Gabriel Carroll MAR 08, 2004 - APR 22, 2026
Gabriel Quinn Carroll, 22, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Gabe was born March 8, 2004, in Savannah, GA and attended Richmond Hill High School. He worked at Feraces Pizza on Tybee Island and was a camp counselor at the YMCA on Wilmington Island. He attended Silk Hope Baptist Church. Gabe is survived by his fiance’ Noelle Wiseman, his father, Thomas Carroll, his mother, Kathleen Carroll, and his sister Shannon Carroll all of Savannah. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Betty Haddock, and grandfather, Gary Haddock, his maternal great-grandmothers, Alice ...
Greyson Elliot Corbitt MAY 04, 2014 - APR 21, 2026
On April 21, 2026, Greyson Elliot Corbitt (age 11) went into the presence of his Savior. Greyson was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 4, 2014, to Josh and Alli Corbitt and was baptized into the membership of Redeemer Presbyterian Church of Brunswick, Georgia. Greyson’s life, though short and paved with trials, was one marked by faithfulness. He was a relentless friend, a joyful patient, an enthusiastic church member, a caring brother, and a tender son. To know him was to love him. He is lovingly remembered by his father and mother, his siblings, Boaz, E ...
Joanne Mary Osinski Best DEC 15, 1935 - APR 20, 2026
Joanne Mary Osinski Best was born December 15, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, and died peacefully April 20, 2026 at her home in Savannah, Georgia. She was the eldest of seven children of Edmund and Helen Osinski. As a child, Joanne was an eyewitness to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. She remembered being able to see the faces of the Japanese pilots, as they flew low over her family home in U.S. Army housing and then dove down to bomb the unprotected planes parked outside at Hickam Army Airfield. She attended Julienne High School in Dayton, Ohio. She began her higher education a ...
Thomas William Horan JUN 27, 1943 - APR 20, 2026
Thomas William Horan, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026, at his home in Savannah, GA. Born on June 27, 1943, Tom was the son of Joseph Patrick Horan and Thelma (Ey) Horan. Growing up in Frackville, PA he graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in 1961 before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy. Enlisting in June 1961 as a seaman, he went on to excel in electronics where he graduated first in his class. He later served as an Electronics Technician and was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer. Following his military service, Tom pursued higher education at ...