Obituaries
William Jacob Astary MAY 26, 1956 - JUN 05, 2024
William “Bill” Jacob Astary, 68, died peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Sterling, IL, Bill was born to Francis and Jean Astary on May 26, 1956. Throughout his youth, Bill excelled in sports earning varsity letters in football, basketball, and track while setting the Sterling High School record in discus that stands to this day. After graduating high school, he attended Georgia Institute of Technology on a track and field scholarship. While at Georgia Tech, Bill met the love of his life and future wife, Marile Ast ...
Jody Moran APR 30, 1932 - JUN 05, 2024
Mrs. Jody Moran, 92, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 5, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah. There will be a private interment at the Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully ask that donations be made to your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. Moran. ...
Ralph Leo Wigger Jr. MAR 13, 1936 - JUN 04, 2024
Ralph Leo Wigger Jr died peacefully on June 4, 2024 at his residence on Wilmington Island. He was born on March 13th 1936 in Cumberland Maryland to Ralph Leo Wigger Sr and Mary O”Donnell. He attended University of Maryland where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Ralph had a distinguished career at American Automobile Association that spanned over 20 years, serving as the CFO before his retirement in 1997. In 1960 he married his loving wife Carol Fedak Wigger and they were married for 62 years before her passing in 2022. Ralph loved to play golf and upon retire ...
E.L. Vaughn Mitchell - JUN 02, 2024
E.L. Vaughn Mitchell83, passed away June 2, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A full obituary will be posted as soon as available. ...
Pamela Stanley McCaslin JUL 06, 1942 - JUN 01, 2024
Pamela May Stanley McCaslin, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Slatersville, Rhode Island on July 6, 1942, to Leonard Arthur Stanley and Anita Allaire Stanley, Pam's family moved to Camden, South Carolina when she was very young. She attended Agnes Scott College for two years and completed her BA in Education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1964, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. During her college years, she married her beloved husband, Dr. Alston Jones (Jay) McCaslin V. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Educa ...
Donald "Max" Mills - MAY 31, 2024
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Donald “Max" Mills, Commander, USN (RET) passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on 5/31/24 after a brief illness. Max was born in Atkinson, NE, where he lived until receiving an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He graduated in 1972 with a degree in business management and went on to attend flight school. Max had a distinguished twenty year career as a naval aviator, becoming a test pilot in 1978 and going on to get his master’s degree in aeronautical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in Mo ...
Saralyn Souter Porter - MAY 30, 2024
Saralyn Souter Porter, passed into eternal rest at home on May 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Charleston, SC, October 25, 1941, the daughter of Ruth Harvey and Hoyle Souter Sr., Saralyn is preceded in death by her mother, father and brother Hoyle Souter, Jr. Saralyn attended Charles Ellis Elementary School, Savannah High School and the University of Georgia, BS, Mathematics, Cum Laude, Phi Betta Kappa, Phi Mu Epsilon and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Saralyn also graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville, BA in Art, Cum Laude and pursued ...
Patricia Pinckney Lowenthal - MAY 29, 2024
Patricia Pinckney Lowenthal died peacefully on May 29, 2024 at age 87. She was born in Bluffton, SC to Annie Haye and Joseph Oliveros Pinckney. Tricia, as she was fondly known, was raised on a farm as the eighth child of nine. She will always be remembered for her loving, caring and devoted spirit. Tricia was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She was employed most of her nursing career by Memorial Medical Center Pediatrics Department but also worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah, and for the Public Health Department in Bellville, ...
Wayne Black MAR 16, 1948 - MAY 29, 2024
Wayne A. Black, 76, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Savannah, Georgia. He was surrounded by his wife and two children. Wayne was born in Trenton, New Jersey, the first son of Alfred and Helen (Stillwell) Black. He grew up in Hamilton Square, graduated from Steinert High School and joined the United States Navy. Wayne served on the U.S.S. Everglades and the U.S.S. Boston, performing two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. In 1975, Wayne married Marilyn Ott. They relocated to New Hampshire and had two children. He graduated ...
Laura Schmitt SEP 07, 1956 - MAY 24, 2024
Born in Minneapolis during the Schmitt birthday week on September 7,1956, and taken home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2024 (John 14:2-3). Lolo was a woman devoted to her faith, her family and her friends. She was an independent person and had a passion for her flute and marathons. She was an elite athlete and competed in over 70 marathons. Her highlights were from her seven Boston marathon finishes. Lolo was quick to share her love for Jesus with everyone she met. She wanted all to know the love of Jesus and the glory of the gospel. She ran the good race. She is pr ...
Marion Rauers Reid - MAY 24, 2024
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Marion Rauers Reid passed away at her home in Atlanta on May 24, 2024, at the age of 75. Marion was diagnosed with cancer and fought valiantly until the end. While we mourn Marion’s passing, we remember her as a dear friend, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and so much more. Marion had a one-of-a-kind personality, a smile that lit up every room, a remarkable golf swing and a generous spirit. Marion was high energy, strong willed and always cared about other’s issues and would especially love to give advice on helping others improve their health. Marion grew up in Savannah and a ...
Estelle Holland APR 13, 1923 - MAY 24, 2024
Estelle Florence Shellnutt Holland was born April 13, 1923, in Statesboro, Georgia, the second of four girls with one older brother. Estelle was active in sports, particularly basketball and swimming, but loved to dance. She and her sister Nora, entering various contests, danced their way all over Bulloch County. Daddy did not allow the girls to date, but they could bring everyone over and dance in the living room. Estelle said they kept wearing out the rugs, and Daddy kept buying more. Mother would cook feasts each weekend for the group. Estelle decided early she wanted to work in hospitality ...
Carole Patricia Anthony JUL 12, 1946 - MAY 23, 2024
Carole Patricia Anthony born in Washington DC passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the age of 77 due to complications of heart disease. Carole’s early years were spent in Washington DC and nearby Maryland. When her father retired in from the Navy in 1960 the family moved to Savannah where Carole attended St. Vincent’s Academy. Following graduation, she promptly went to work at Dixon Sheehan Lane Insurance where she was treasurer of the firm. Her next many years were spent working as a coordinator at the Rose of Sharon. Carole immersed herself in the community of S ...
Timothy Day Holder JUL 28, 1949 - MAY 22, 2024
Timothy Day Holder, 74, passed away May 22, 2024, on Tybee Island. He was born July 28, 1949, in Winston Salem, NC, to the late Dwight W. and Monica Day Holder. Tim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Connie Crews Holder of Halifax, VA, and two sons, Timothy Holder, Jr., of South Carolina, and Andrew Holder of Los Angeles. Also surviving are his sister, Cynthia Grant (Ronald) and grandson, Jacob Holder, all of Winston Salem. Tim served as Director of Sales and Marketing for Johnson Concrete in Salisbury, NC, and later became president of a division of Unicon Concrete.& ...
Immanuel Michaux-Bey DEC 19, 1991 - MAY 21, 2024
Click here to view Manny's service via live stream. Live stream will be available on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. - A recording of Manny's service will be available on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Immanuel “Manny” Michaux-Bey, 32, of Savannah, Georgia, died tragically on May 21, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois. Immanuel proudly served in the US Marine Corps where he demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to his country and fellow Marines, to whom he remained forever loyal. Following his Marine s ...
Andrea M. Stark FEB 23, 1945 - MAY 20, 2024
Andrea M. Stark passed away very peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on May 20th, 2024 from natural causes. She was born to Andrew and Verna Collins on February 23rd, 1945. She had 4 brothers and 2 sisters, and they spent summers at the Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan. She and her younger sister Kathy were never happier than walking along a beach together. Just a simple look could get them both giggling uncontrollably. Andrea worked as an Artist for many years until a new opportunity brought her, her husband and young boys to Savannah in 1988. In order to be more closely involved ...
Donald Dean "Don" Stiller - MAY 19, 2024
Donald Dean "Don" Stiller, 87, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Memorial Health with his family by his side. Don was a former Captain for the Oklahoma Sooners football team, playing from 1954 to 1957, championship seasons. A full obituary will be posted when available, and a service will be held at a later date. ...
Debra Michele Adams - MAY 19, 2024
Debra Michele Adams embodied so many roles, and she was never selective on who she provided them for. A surrogate mother for many younger nurses, a substitute granny for all her neighbors, and even a dad when one was needed. The potty-mouth, the life of the party, the healer passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Debra Michele Adams was born on February 23, 1951, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a Pisces who was as creative, loving, and generous as her sign would suggest. After moving to Trotwood, Ohio as a child, she graduated from Meadowdale High School in 1969. She be ...
Frederick Efrem Trust JAN 16, 1936 - MAY 17, 2024
Frederick Efrem Trust, 88, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Fred was an exceptional athlete across multiple sports excelling at a young age in tennis. Growing up in Philadelphia he competed in regional and state tennis tournaments leading up to attending Penn State on a tennis and soccer scholarship where he was the captain of the tennis team. During his time at Penn State, he was known on campus as well for his loving collie, Duke, who was with him throughout his college career. One of Fred’s proudest moments throughout his yo ...
Sarah Frances Wyant - MAY 15, 2024
Sarah Frances Wyant concluded her richly lived 96 years on May 15 2024, surrounded by her children. Born in Valdosta and raised in Ocilla alongside her mother, Beulah, and brothers, Benjamin and Gene Stalvey, Sarah's life was one marked by love and service. She was a devoted wife to Joseph Wyant, Sr., with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage until his passing in 2012. Sarah was the cherished mother of Deborah Dorsey, Catherine Renner, Isabel Trono, and Joseph Wyant, Jr. Her family was her pride, her joy, and the center of a life filled with warmth. Known for her vibrant smile and ...
Karen Jill Bush - MAY 15, 2024
Jill Beasley Bush, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Pruitt Health. She was born July 14, 1952 in Sylacauga, Alabama to the late Grover and Elise Hickman Beasley. Jill was of the United Methodist faith, and loved to play the piano and sing. She and her husband, Hal lived in Alabama until 1984 when they moved to Augusta, GA, then made their home in Savannah in 2018. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Stella Randolph, her sister, Linda Cassell of Alabama, and her brothers, Joe Beasley of North Augusta, SC, and Carlton B ...
Eleanor Cerbone DEC 20, 1925 - MAY 14, 2024
Eleanor Cerbone, 98, of Savannah, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born December 20, 1925, in Bayonne, New Jersey, daughter of the late John Cherchio and Manuella Militelo Cherchio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip A. Cerbone, and son-in-law, Eddie Ruchalski. She is survived by her children; Judi Ruchalski, Adam Philip Cerbone (Kristin), Tom Cerbone (Terri); grandchildren, Karen Ruchalski Mahoney (Tim), Christopher Ruchalski (Erin), Jason Cerbone, Kristin Cerbone Peters (Christopher), Celia Cerbone, Alex Cerbone (Elizabeth), and Jennifer Cerbone Lanigan (Stephen); ...
Joseph C. Boggs MAY 07, 2024 - MAY 14, 2024
In loving memory of Joseph C. Boggs, who passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 62. Joseph, known to many as Joe, leaves behind a legacy of hard work and dedication to others who touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born and raised in the city of Pittsburgh, Joe was a true son of the Steel City due to his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout his life, his skilled craftsmanship and commitment to excellence earned him the respect of his peers and clients alike. His work graces countless homes and buildings throughout the Savannah area, a testament to his talent and ded ...
Frederick Allen Reed MAY 26, 1962 - MAY 13, 2024
Frederick Allen Reed, 61, of Wilmington Island, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on 5/13/2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 26, 1962, to the late Joan Burns Reed and Kenneth Jack Reed. He is preceded in death by a brother Michael Wayne Reed. He also had 7 half-brothers and 4 half-sisters. The family was notorious for being rebellious and loud. Fred attended Lee Senior High School in Sanford, NC, and later graduated from East Jefferson High School in Metaire, LA. He went to work for Noble Oil Co. of New Orleans where he worked on oil rigs for months at a time. He later went int ...
Lewis P. Bell, Jr. DEC 21, 1941 - MAY 12, 2024
Lewis Preston Bell, Jr., 82, passed away surrounded by his family on May 12, 2024. Lewis was born on December 21, 1941 in Savannah, GA. After graduating from Savannah High School, he joined the US Navy and married the love of his life, Jane Claire Tanner. He was loving, hardworking and cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was very talented in construction, wood working and could fix anything. Lewis was a dedicated member of Savannah Baptist Temple for many years where he was a loyal servant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Preston Sr and Laur ...
Dennis M. "Denny" Herb, Sr. AUG 05, 1943 - MAY 12, 2024
Dennis M. “Denny” Herb Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on May 12th, surrounded by friends and family. Denny grew up in the Old Fort section of Savannah where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and then graduated from Benedictine Military School in the infamous Class of 61’. His athletic prowess at BC was prolific, where he earned First Team All-City Honors in Basketball and First Team All-City and First Team All State Honors in baseball as he helped lead the Cadets to their first State Championship Baseball Title in 1961. His love of baseball was infectious, ...
Barbara H Sheppard DEC 05, 1936 - MAY 12, 2024
Barbara H. Sheppard, 87, died on May 12, 2024 at her Wilmington Island home. She was under the care of Hospice and her loving family. A lifelong Savannah native, Barbara was born on December 5, 1936, to Dorothy Thirza Corbett Hawkins Wilson and William Sidney Hawkins. After attending Commercial High School, she worked in accounting for Goodyear Tire Company before working at T. S. Chu Company on Tybee Island. There she would spend the greatest and best part of her career, working alongside best friend and confidante Mola Jung, of whom she loved like a sister. Barbara spent he ...
Robert (Bob) Merriman OCT 15, 1954 - MAY 11, 2024
Robert “Bob” Merriman, 69, died on May 11, 2024, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Bob was born October 16, 1954, to the late Alfred and Sara Nell Merriman. During Bob's 43-year law enforcement career, he solved many high-profile cases and was known for his compassion for crime victims. He started his career in Athens in 1975, then moved to Chatham County Police Department in 1977. He became a detective in 1981. He moved to the Chatham-Savannah Police force in 2004 and retired as a captain in June 2007. Merriman came out of retirement to b ...
Joseph Greer Wilson, Sr. FEB 22, 1958 - MAY 11, 2024
Ask anyone who knew him, and they’ll tell you Joey never met a stranger. They would also tell you he was rarely seen without his signature grin on his face. Joey greeted every person and situation on earth with such positivity, and kindness, that he was quickly and inevitably loved by everyone he met. Joseph Greer Wilson, Sr., 66, of Savannah, Georgia, died surrounded by his family at Candler Hospital after battling Metastatic Desmoplastic Melanoma. Joey was born in Savannah, Georgia to Clifton M. Wilson, Jr. and Ruth G. Wilson on February 22nd 1958. He graduated from Jenk ...
Barbara L Hooks DEC 19, 1937 - MAY 10, 2024
Barbara L Hooks, 86, passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah on Friday, May 10, 2024. Barbara, affectionately known as Mema by her family, was born in Bulloch County, GA on December 19, 1937. She was a graduate of Commercial High School in 1955. She worked at Levy’s Department Store for 25 years and later retired from Jordan Marsh. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, the Invincible Bible Class, and the Alee Temple Shrine Antique Classic Unit. In addition to her parents Frank F. Lee and Ester M. Lee; she is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Doy T. Hook ...