Obituaries
Margaret Barnett Johnson MAY 22, 1929 - OCT 07, 2024
Margaret Barnett Johnson died peacefully, in her sleep, at her family home on Isle of Hope on October 7, 2024 . Peggy was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 22, 1929 , the first child of James Leary Barnett and Margaret Mather Barnett. She was a true Southern lady with effortless manners, timeless beauty, and genuine charm. She embraced both an appreciation for the finer things and a down to earth perspective reflecting her young life during the Great Depression. After attending Mary Baldwin College she moved back to Savannah when she was 20 years old, and married ...
Scott Andrew Kimball NOV 06, 1963 - OCT 07, 2024
Scott Andrew Kimball, Retired Islands Fire Department Deputy Chief (60) of Savannah, Georgia, and husband of the late SheyLa Kimball, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, October 7, 2024. Born in Dallas, Texas, Scott was the youngest son of Barbara A. Kimball and the late Terry M. Kimball. Scott was a graduate of Sol. C. Johnson High School, c/o 83, Scott was a member of The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and the Georgia Public Safety Fire Investigator’s Association. He dedicated his life to serving others, retiring as a Deputy Chief after 35 years in the fire s ...
Robert Murphy JUL 22, 1926 - OCT 06, 2024
Robert Murphy of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at his home under hospice care on October 6 surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born in New Bedford, MA on July 22,1926. After graduating from Coyle High School, he joined the Army Air Force with the intention of becoming a pilot. World War II ended and Bob’s plans changed. He entered Providence College, graduating in 1949 with a degree in Business Management. While attending college, he married Clio (Pat) E. Lupo. After college, Bob worked in sales at Narragansett Brewing Company in Cranston, RI. His success at Narraganset ...
Arthur Michael Burke III APR 01, 1954 - OCT 06, 2024
Savannah native Michael Burke passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2024, at age 70. Born and raised in downtown Savannah and Tybee Island, he was a 1972 graduate of Benedictine Military School and completed a degree in Biology at Armstrong State University. While trained in Science, Michael’s real love was Music, and he toured for many years with local bands, playing base guitar and songwriting. As a young man, he enjoyed surfing and bicycling at Tybee. He was a regular fixture in later years walking downtown Savannah greeting and talking with tourists. ...
Alice L. Monson MAR 01, 1926 - OCT 05, 2024
Alice L. Monson (nee Larsen), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on October 5th at age 98 after enjoying a rich life. Alice was born on March 1,1926 in Cass County Iowa to Joseph and Evelyn Larsen. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Elmer, brother Dale and sisters Vallie and Bonnie. She is survived by her sons Mark and Paul, grandsons William and Matthew, daughters-in-law Mary Monson and Joy Fulton and many nieces and nephews. Alice was trained as a nurse at the Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Omah ...
Jackie Warnock Moore SEP 05, 1947 - OCT 05, 2024
In loving memory of Jackie Warnock Moore September 5, 1947 – October 5, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jackie Moore, who left us peacefully on October 5th, at the age of 77. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for those around her. Born on September 5, 1947, Jackie spent her life nurturing and supporting her family. She had a great love for God, family and friends and she shared that jo ...
Joseph P. Brennan - OCT 05, 2024
Joseph Patrick Brennan, Sr. was born October 15, 1946, to the late John Michael and Virginia Clancy Brennan. He was one of 6 children. He attended Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military School. After high school, he attended Spring Hill College where he attended his first keg party twenty minutes after being dropped off by his parents. After college, he joined the United States Air Force and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1969. He promptly married the love of his life, Janet Joyce Brennan, and moved to Taipei, Taiwan to join the Vietnam War and start their family. Their ...
Evelyn Clara White McCarthy - OCT 05, 2024
Evelyn Clara White McCarthy, 79, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Her funeral and burial will take place in Holly, Michigan. Dyer Funeral Home of Holly, Michigan will be in assisting the family with her servcie in Michigan. ...
Ernest Tiedemann JAN 06, 1950 - OCT 05, 2024
Ernest Leon Tiedemann, 74, of Talahi Island, retired after 40 years of service to the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education, died Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at home, after a nine month, courageous, battle with cancer. He was born in Washington, D.C. on the 6th of January, 1950, to Ernest Sigfried Tiedemann and Margaret Ackermann Tiedemann. Ernest grew up in Savannah and spent the last 22 years in his beloved Richmond Hill, Georgia. He recently moved back to Talahi Island in Savannah. He graduated from Georgia Southern University and later earned his doctorate from Nova University. He ...
Glenn William Cole, Jr. (Bill) - OCT 05, 2024
Glenn William Cole Jr. (“Bill”), Savannah GA Bill Cole, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Hospice Savannah. Bill is survived by his loving wife Patrice and their three children (Peggy, Glenn III and Ann), his brother Alan Cole (Marie), and his sister, Dorothy Thomas (Jeff). Bill was preceded in death by his brother Eric Cole. One of four children, Bill was born on April 24, 1946, in Cleveland OH to Glenn William Cole, Sr. and Sibyl Jean (Olsen) Cole. Bill and his family spent most of his childhood in Florida where he developed a lifelong passion for ...
Mr. Dana Stevens Oliver JAN 22, 1942 - OCT 04, 2024
Mr. Dana Stevens Oliver passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024. Dana was born January 22, 1942 at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was a descendent of a prominent old Savannah family. He is preceded in death by his father, Lt. Colonel, Francis McDonald Oliver, Jr., a hero of WWII killed in action while in France, his mother, Corinne Stevens Oliver Johnson, stepfather Colonel Victor L. Johnson, Jr., and brothers, Francis McDonald (Mac) Oliver III and Victor L. Johnson III. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years Linda Young Oliver, sons Dana Stevens Oliver, Jr. and his wife Elizab ...
Elizabeth M. (Brault) Miller - OCT 03, 2024
Elizabeth M. (Brault) Miller (75) was born and raised in Worcester Massachusetts. Elizabeth (Liz) was the 4th child of 6 children born to now deceased Clement E. Brault, DMD and Elizabeth (McGuinn) Brault. Liz leaves her loving husband William S. Miller, her loved son William C. Miller, daughter in law Ginger Miller. Liz’s daughter Cheryl predeceased her in September of 2017. Liz leaves grandsons William B. Miller, Oregon and Dennis Miller, Texas. She leaves 3 Step granddaughters, Alex Odinwaller, McKenzie Odinwaller and Breanne Odinwaller, Georgia. Liz also leave ...
Stan Thornton JUL 12, 1945 - OCT 03, 2024
Stan Thornton passed away on October 3, 2024 in his beloved study overlooking his backyard and the golf course with his wife by his side. He was born and raised in the small northwest Alabama town of Haleyville to Jay and Willene Thornton on July 12, 1945. Though he was a motivated student, his true love was sports, and he excelled in football, basketball, track, and baseball. After graduating from Haleyville High School in the 'good ...
Katherine Pullium JUL 06, 1944 - OCT 03, 2024
Katherine Pullium, age 80, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024 after a brief illness.Kathy was a long time member at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church. She was a dedicated military wife and mother who volunteered in school libraries. In her later years, she worked in customer service at her local Kroger. Kathy loved books, animals, movies, and traveling with her family. Kathy is survived by her loving daughter Jennifer (Trip Collins) Pullium and sisters Mary Karr and Helen Mantis (and their grandchildren). Kathy is also survived by he ...
Stanley Lee Simpson, IV OCT 04, 1973 - OCT 03, 2024
Click here to view Stan's service. The livestream will begin at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Stanley L. Simpson, IV, 50, died Thursday, October 3, 2024. Stan had many long-time friends from Benedictine and The Citadel. He never knew a stranger. Stan was awarded referee of the year at the Citadel. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Wilmington Island with his son. Stan graduated from Benedictine Military school in 1992. He was a part of the ROTC program. He graduated with a BA from the Citadel as a part of the corps in 1996. Stan wen ...
Douglas Lowe Sheeran JUL 13, 1963 - OCT 03, 2024
Douglas Lowe Sheeran, 61, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away on October 3rd, 2024 peacefully in the arms of his loving family. Doug was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in New Jersey with his sister, Laura Drane. He graduated from New Providence High School in 1981 and was a member of the Pennsylvania State University graduation class of 1985. He earned his degree in hotel and restaurant management, which anyone who knew him would say was absolutely fitting of his love for making everyone around him happy and cooking the kind of food that people would prefer to any rest ...
Bobby W. O'Neal - OCT 02, 2024
Bobby Warnell O’Neal, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1945 in Hoboken, GA to Roy and Uretha O’Neal. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1963 and joined the Army National Guard. Bobby worked for the CSX Railroad where he retired as an Engineer. After retirement from CSX, he obtained his license as a realtor and continued his real estate career until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Uretha O’Neal. Surviving is the Love of his life, wife o ...
Gayle Selcow - OCT 02, 2024
Gayle Selcow, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Burlington Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Audrey Caragher. In 1961, she married Don Heyel with whom she raised five children. In 1991, she found love again and married Jay Selcow and becoming a stepmother to his three boys. Gayle is survived by her husband Jay of 33 years, two sisters Joyce and Mary Jo and brother, Michael and five children: Kelly, Tracy (Bobby), Leslie (Larry), Chris (Julie), and Amy (Will). She is also remembered by her fifteen grandchildren ...
Phillippa Kandel Paddison JUN 11, 1928 - OCT 02, 2024
Phillippa Kandel Paddison, known affectionately to her friends as Flip, and to the rest of the world as “Grandma”, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Savannah, GA, at the age of 96. Born on June 11, 1928 in Savannah at Telfair Hospital, she lived in Savannah with her husband, John Robert Paddison (Bob,1923-2021) for all but a few years of her life. Phillippa is survived by her four children, Diana Churchill, Kim Paddison Dockery (Keith), John Robert Paddison Jr. (Nancy), and David E. Paddison (Jeanne); seven cherished grandchildren, Lauren Dockery, Stephen Dockery, Jo ...
Susan Elaine Reyes - OCT 02, 2024
Susan Elaine Reyes, aged 58, a lifelong resident of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, after a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. She was a loving wife and mother, a servant of Christ, and a cherished friend to so many. Born and raised in Savannah, she graduated from Savannah Country Day School, class of 1984, before attending the University of Georgia, where she was a proud member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Her passion for the Georgia Bulldogs was unmatched—her zeal for the team was bone-chilling. She worked alongside her mother ...
Joyce Madeline Egan FEB 05, 1941 - OCT 01, 2024
Joyce Madeline Egan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of God, was born into eternal life on October 1, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1941, to John and Madeline Houghton in Brooklyn, New York. At a young age, she moved to New Jersey, where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford. A bright student, Joyce was honored as "Prefect" of the Girls’ Religious Society, reflecting her deep commitment to her faith—a cornerstone throughout her life. In 1962, Joyce married the love of her life, Bob Egan, embarking on a beautifu ...
Arbelio Reyes, Fabiola Setina, Oswaldo Reyes - OCT 01, 2024
The service will be availabe via livestream at Arbelio Reyes, Fabiola Setina and Oswaldo Reyes El servicio estará disponible vía transmisión en vivo en Arbelio Reyes, Fabiola Setina y Oswaldo Reyes In Memory of the Reyes Zetina Family, We remember with great Appreciation this family originally from Veracruz, Mexico who came to this country with great hopes, bringing good values and principles to this community. Arbelio was a good person, passionate about football and a tireless worker who, like a good father, had a positive mentality and fought f ...
Lyle Charles Myers AUG 22, 1961 - SEP 30, 2024
Lyle Charles Myers passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1961 to Leslie & Louise Myers joining his older brother Len, growing up in Otsego, MI. He was a fierce competitor on the field, court and course - ultimately his love of baseball led him to Aquinas College where he set numerous pitching records. Lyle met his best friend and love of his life, Theresa, and they married on June 2, 1984. Together they had four children who Lyle coached in sports and life. He was passionate about helping others – whether helping aspi ...
Shirley Durden Minick MAR 06, 1932 - SEP 29, 2024
Shirley Durden Minick passed away September 29,2024. Shirley lived in Savannah most of her life, graduating Savannah High in 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy Minick, parents Earl and Mildred Durden, brother Earl Durden Jr. and sister Brenda Durden Mossman. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Temple and served in many leadership roles throughout the years. Shirley’s church was an extension of her family and enjoyed being surrounded by them all. Survived by her sons Mickey Minick (Jenny), Mitchell Minick. Grandchildren, Brett Minick (Milly), Ann ...
Martha Wade Aenchbacher MAR 14, 1930 - SEP 29, 2024
Martha Christine Wade Aenchbacher, 94, of Savannah passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on March 14, 1930, to Cephas Grant Wade, Sr. and Edna Luttrell Wade. She graduated from Boston High School in Boston, Georgia, and then attended Georgia Southwestern College at age 16. While there, she met her husband Louis, a World War II Veteran, and together they had seven children. Martha continued her education in Savannah, Georgia, at Armstrong State College in 1974, earning a degree in social work. She later obtained her master’s degree in psyc ...
Elaine Everette Simmons JAN 06, 1943 - SEP 27, 2024
Elaine Everette Simmons, 81, died peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. Elaine was born in Savannah, GA, daughter of the late Samuel and Katherine Everette. In 1963, Elaine married Elliott B. Simmons, Jr. of Savannah, GA. They have three children. Elaine graduated from Savannah High School in 1960. Following graduation, she went to work for Lynes Realty Company where she met her future husband, Elliott. In addition, Elaine and her mother successfully operated a catering business for many years. Elaine was an avid tennis p ...
Tin Vo AUG 10, 1941 - SEP 27, 2024
Tin Vo, 83, of Savannah, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born August 10, 1941, in Vietnam, son of the late, Tung Vo and Hoa T. Le. Visitations will be held October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Wednesday Thursday, and Friday from 6:00 untill 9:00, at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. We will update our website with an obituary when it becomes available ...
Clark Weldon Smith DEC 09, 1948 - SEP 27, 2024
Clark Weldon Smith peacefully sailed to heaven on September 27, 2024, at the age of 75, attended by his wife and daughter at their home in Savannah, GA. Born on December 9, 1948, in Decatur, GA, Clark graduated from Gainesville High School and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, where he was a proud member of Lambda Chi Alpha. In his freshman year, he met Carol Sue Rogers on a blind date. He was smitten by her playful wit, propensity to pack a picnic, and willingness to rappel down mountainsides. Likewise, she was struck b ...
James Darnell (Donnie) Fears DEC 23, 1958 - SEP 27, 2024
James Darnell “Donnie” Fears age 65 passed on, on September 27, 2024, peacefully with his brother and his Great Dane “Mickey” at his side. After a courageous 7-year battle with cancer, he went home to be with his Lord in the home he was raised in and dearly loved as a child. A lifelong resident of Burnside Island, he was the youngest of three children born to the late Robert Lee and Mary Frances Fears of Savannah. Donnie graduated from Pathway Day School where he played football and basketball. Donnie would then become a member of the Local 188 Pipefitter ...
Sondra Mae Perry (Sitzman) AUG 29, 1938 - SEP 27, 2024
Sondra Mae Perry (Sitzman), affectionately known as “Mammu”, went home to Jesus on September 27, 2024. A longtime resident of Tybee Island, she was born August 29, 1938, in Lincoln, Nebraska to LaVerne Kreifels and August Sitzman. Despite her Midwest roots, Mammu loved the beach and all that it represented. Her trek from Nebraska to Georgia began in Glenville, Georgia, which she remained fond of given many memories as a young girl playing with her cousin Mary. Her step-father’s job transfer brought her to Savannah and eventually to Tybee Island. Her appreciation for the su ...