Obituaries
Adele May Reynolds Zeigler SEP 22, 1927 - JAN 10, 2024
Adele May Reynolds Zeigler – Savannah – Adele May Zeigler, 96, of Savannah, departed peacefully on January 10, 2024, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Dell spent a life filled with joy and purpose. During her life, she was an avid bowler, dedicating many years to various bowling teams. She found immense joy in the kitchen, where her culinary talents shone brightly. Cooking was not just a skill for her; it was a form of expression showing her love for family and friends. Her home was a gathering place for countless shared meals and memories. ...
Mary Stevens Roy SEP 13, 1953 - JAN 09, 2024
Mary Stevens Roy, 70, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Surviving are her devoted and loving husband of 42 years, Robert Eugene Roy; three children, Stephen Glenn Merriman, Jr. (Meredith), Christine Merriman Frye (Jeremy), and Lauren Roy (Joseph Pullara); grandchildren, Rachel V. Merriman, Stephen G. Merriman, III, and Helen Diane Merriman; brother, Jimmy Stevens (Deena); niece, Jennifer Jebeles (Peter); nephew, James Stevens (April); several greatnieces and greatnephews; and many beloved friends. A private funeral service will be held. Burial w ...
James (Jimmy) Vaughn SEP 17, 1956 - JAN 09, 2024
James (Jimmy) Vaughn, 67, of Savannah, passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born September 17,1956, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, son of Eugene Junior Vaughn and Annie Jeanette Saunders Vaughn. He worked in the scrap and metal business for 46 years and spent the last four years working side by side with his son opening their own business and fulfilling his passion for driving trucks. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and mentor to many, Jimmy will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his cherished wife of 49 years, Fr ...
Diana Rogers OCT 05, 1947 - JAN 09, 2024
Diana Rogers, born on October 15, 1947, in Hominy, Oklahoma, to Jack R. Rogers and Marion B. Rogers, gracefully departed this world on January 9, 2024, in the enchanting city of Savannah, Georgia. She reunites in eternity with her beloved parents, Jack and Marion Rogers. Diana is survived by her cherished brother, Jack R. Rogers, Jr., and leaves behind a legacy in the hearts of her nephews: Michael C. Rogers (Rachel Rogers), Bryan N. Rogers (Lindsay Rogers), and Brandon T. Rogers. Oh, what an extraordinary woman Diana was! Her passion for music ignited in her early years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ...
Sara (Nanny) Sue Miller - JAN 09, 2024
Sara ( Nanny) Sue Miller 100, passed away at her home Tuesday Jan 9, 2024. She was born in Conyers Ga on December 18, 1923 to Walter Perry Rice and Virginia Mitcham Rice. She lived most of her life in Clarkston, Ga where she was a member of Clarkston Methodist Church and attended Clarkston High School. She was married to Zachary Wilson Miller from 1940 until his death in 1975. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. No one did those jobs better than she. She worked for Emory Hospital 1975- 1991 before moving to Savannah Ga to be close t ...
Judith Sandhåland Aadland OCT 06, 1933 - JAN 09, 2024
Judith Sandhåland Aadland, age 90, passed away on January 9, 2024 from natural causes. A private graveside service was held at Greenwich Cemetery in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Aadland was born October 6, 1933 in the township of Skudenes in Karmøy, Norway. She immigrated to the United States in 1952 with her husband Egil Aadland and became a citizen in 1960. She was a resident of New Bedford, MA for 9 years, Foreston, MN for 5 years, Thor and Eagle Grove, IA for 29 years, Shreveport, LA for 18 years, Kissimmee, FL for 11 years, and Savannah, GA for the past 3 months. ...
James A. Griffiths - JAN 09, 2024
James A. Griffiths, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2024 with his beloved family by his side at Candler Hospital. He was 63. Affectionately known as Jimmy to friends, he was born at the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California. He moved to Murray Hill, New Jersey in 1960 where he attended the New Providence school systems; graduating from New Providence High School. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1990 where he made the “Hostess City of the South” his home. Jimmy was one of the most compassionate people, and spent much o ...
Peggy L. Haymans - JAN 07, 2024
Peggy Lee Wilson Haymans, born on September 24, 1950, passed away on January 7, 2024. Peggy leaves behind her son Jonathan (Jamie) Haymans, and daughters Jennifer (Brad) Barefield and Aimee Haymans; grandchildren, Brendan and E’Lora Haymans, Brandon and Shelby Barefield, Emily Haymans (Whit Powell), Samuel and Gabrielle Santiago, Peter Beth III and Tanner (Mikki) Knight; great-grandchildren, Alaina and Mason Powell; siblings, Larry Eddie Wilson, Betty Wilson Bourbon and James Henry Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her late husband; Geral ...
Richard F. Cutts JUL 28, 1945 - JAN 07, 2024
Richard Francis Cutts died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Richard was born on July 28, 1945 in Savannah and was Baptized at the St. John Basilica. Richard would spend his entire life in his beloved Savannah, except for the two years in Athens while he attended the University of Georgia, and throughout his life would wonder why anyone would ever want to move away. Richard was the only child of Francis Willet Cutts of Brooklyn, NY and Mary Virginia Hodge of Savannah. He grew up with his mother and maternal grandparents, Dr. John E. Hodge, Sr ...
Richard Dean Estridge JUN 20, 1964 - JAN 06, 2024
On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Richard Dean Estridge passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side. Dean was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1964, the oldest child and only son to Richard Jack and Virginia (NeSmith) Estridge. Dean graduated from A.E. Beach in 1982 and soon after married his high school sweetheart and great love, the former Christine McGrath with whom he was married for over 41 years until his passing and with whom he would go on to have two sons, Nicholas, and Alex. After graduating high school Dean enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. where he would serve at ...
Thomas M. Eve - JAN 06, 2024
Thomas McDowell Eve, 79, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home in Savannah. He was born September 30, 1944, in Savannah to James Hammond Eve Jr. and Evalan Caison Eve. A man of the water, Tommy grew up on the barrier island of Colonel’s Island, spending his formative years running wild on the undeveloped island, a time that would come to define his approach to the world and the meaning he sought. He spent his later childhood years in Savannah and Jesup, growing a wide group of friends who he would stay close with throughout his entire life. During this time, he w ...
Katie Y. Hester - JAN 05, 2024
Katie Young Hester, 77, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home. She was born July 24, 1946, in Wake Co., NC.. She was a hairdresser for over 50 years and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Hester loved working in her yard. Her greatest joy was decorating her house for every holiday and having her family around her. In addition to her parents, Bennie Clifton Young and Dora Maybell Catlett Young, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Hester, her daughter, Tina Morgan, and her brother, Benny Young. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Dixon (Matt) ...
Hiep Van Trinh - JAN 04, 2024
Hiep Van Trinh (Phero), 70, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born September 25, 1953, in Hanoi, Vietnam to An Van Trinh and Vien Thi Vu. He was a communicant of Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mr. Trinh was a hard-working gentleman to provide a wonderful life for his family while serving the church and community. He adored his family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed being near the water and was a great fisherman. Survived by, his wife Hoa Thi Mai Tran, 5 children and 9 grandchildren, son Dung Trinh, his wife Samantha Trinh, and their ...
Stacy Anne Morgan - JAN 04, 2024
Stacy Anne Morgan, 46, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born March 29, 1978, in Savannah, GA to John Daniel Morgan and Patricia Dubose Morgan. She graduated from Calvary Day School and the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. She was preceded in death by her father, John Daniel Morgan. Surviving are her son, Riley Deason of Savannah, mother, Patricia Morgan of Savannah, sister and brother-in-law, Mandy and Chris Bell of Savannah, uncle, Larry Dubose (Terri) of Ponte Vedra, FL, uncle, Barry Morgan (Janet) of Marietta, GA, many cousins. ...
Robert George Allen JAN 27, 1929 - JAN 03, 2024
Robert G. Allen died peacefully on January 3, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1929 to the late George and Mary. He is survived by friends and family that will miss him dearly. ...
James W. Carlton - JAN 02, 2024
James W. Carlton, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Memorial Health. A private service and burial was held in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina. ...
James Hazel MAR 09, 1940 - DEC 31, 2023
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, James Hazel, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 83. Jim was born on March 9, 1940 in Dunfermline, Scotland to Andrew and Ann (Downie) Hazel. He immigrated to the United States in 1956 and became a naturalized citizen in 1963. He received a degree from the University of Minnesota in 1962. On June 16, 1962, he married Janice Lung and also began his 38-year career with the Dow Chemical Company from which he retired as Director of Compensation Dow Worldwide in 1999. Jim and Jan lived in Switzerland for almost 5 years and trav ...
Judy L. Pierce FEB 16, 1947 - DEC 30, 2023
Mrs. Judy L. Pierce, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Savannah, GA. She was born in Pennington Gap, VA. She was the daughter of Coy and Daphene Blair Jr. She is survived by her only son, Christopher Walters; daughter-in-law, Miami Walters, her sisters, Diane Carver and Patty Hedegard, her brother-in-law Dave Carver, her grandchildren, Garrett and Ashlee, her great granddaughter, Vivian Walters, her Nieces and Nephews, and her beloved dog, Bella. Judy loved the cold weather, and visiting the mountains. She also enjoyed making her famous cornbread w ...
Andrew Adkins - DEC 30, 2023
Andrew Adkins, of Savannah, Georgia passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was just 16 years old. Andrew was known for his love of all things sports related. His weekends were spent watching and cheering for different games, playing ball with his friends, texting his family sports facts and updates, and helping plan the next family Georgia Bulldogs party. Andrew attended Compassion Christian Church and was recently baptized there. He had a deep love of the Lord and strived to live a Christ-like life. Andrew was known by all for the light and love he brought to every situati ...
Vonny R. Farrell - DEC 28, 2023
Vonny R. Farrell, 68, died peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Vonny grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she was a graduate of Stranahan High School. She was a state champion flutist and a proud member of the “Marching Dragons” Marching Band. It was also there that she met the love of her life, Ken. Together they attended Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Florida where she double-majored to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising. In 1977, Vonny married Ken a ...
Helen Jean Rhody APR 26, 1951 - DEC 27, 2023
Helen Jean Rhody, 72, died on Wednesday December 27, 2023. Jean was born in Greenville Alabama, the second of four daughters of James and Helen Rhody. She was educated in Catholic and public schools and received her BS and MA in speech therapy from Armstrong State University. She retired from Ft. Stewart where she worked as a speech therapist in their elementary schools, in 2014. Jean was a member of St. Francis Cabrini at Catholic Church. Jean leaves behind her sisters, Mary Aplin and Kathy Spradley; her nieces, Stephanie Bearden and Rachel Domzal. She was predeceased by sis ...
David Williams MAY 10, 1946 - DEC 26, 2023
SAVANNAH – David Alan Williams, age 77, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Oaks at Habersham where he had been a resident since September 2016. David was born on May 10, 1946, in Sumter, South Carolina and lived in Miami with his family for a short time before moving with his family to Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Jenkins High School in 1964 and later moved to Atlanta to work in the laboratory for a pharmaceutical company where he sustained a blinding injury to his right eye. David returned to Savannah to work for Gulfstream, retiring after 30 years, as a Tooling Super ...
Martha A. Pippin - DEC 26, 2023
Martha A. Pippin, 75, of Savannah, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral arrangements are being handled by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, 1779 North Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia 30728. 706-638-1122 (www.wilsonfuneralhome.com) ...
Nora Jane McCoy MAR 21, 1927 - DEC 25, 2023
Mrs. Nora Jane McCoy age 96 of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, formerly of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday December 25, 2023 at Blue Ridge Asssisted Living. Her passing followed an extended illness. Mrs. McCoy was born on March 21, 1927 in Pikeville, KY., the daughter of the late William Wells and the late Gertrude Woodruff Wells. Jane was very active in her church and Sunday School and was one of the founding members of Wilmington Island Methodist Church. She had a great sense of humor. Gardening was her favorite hobby. Running a close second was hand painting china and furnitu ...
Everett H. Stephenson, Jr. - DEC 23, 2023
Everett H. Stephenson, Jr., 76, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, after extended battles with cancer and sclerosis in recent years. He was born on December 14, 1947, in Jackson, TN to Harold and Daisye Stephenson. He obtained a B.S. from U.T. Knoxville, and a M.S. from VA Tech. He worked on a Doctorate there for a year, before returning to industry where he would pursue innovation, mechanization, and advanced technology in industrial forestry. Everett obtained 11 patents ranging from a triboelctrostatic spray for controlled pollination and mechanized tool for cor ...
Teresa Jill Herrington - DEC 21, 2023
Teresa Jill Herrington, age 68, of Port Wentworth passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. Ms. Herrington was born on October 14, 1955 in Savannah to the late Dilburn Herrington and the late Dicy Elizabeth Mikell Herrington. She was a sister to the late Keith Herrington. Teresa (Teri) graduated from Johnson High School in 1974 and went on to work in the shipping industry. Teri Herrington loved spending time on the water. She enjoyed boating and camping with family and friends. She was very talented with crafts, sewing, embroidery and quilting. She was a devoted partner to ...
Diane Smith Gonzalez APR 01, 1956 - DEC 20, 2023
Diane Smith Gonzalez passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Savannah native was born on April 1, 1956 to the late Ernest F. Smith, Jr. and Lillian King Smith. Diane attended Windsor Forest High School. She was a Sunday school teacher and Sunday school bus driver for Bible Baptist Church in Gary, IN. Diane later moved to the Raleigh/Durham, NC area where she worked briefly in Research Triangle Park as an assistant in training with LabCorp Pharmaceutical Company. Upon returning to her home in Savannah, Diane worked ...
Robert Louis Roberts MAY 16, 1929 - DEC 20, 2023
Robert Louis Roberts, 94, passed away peacefully near mid-day on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Palmetto Inn of Savannah Square. Bob was born on May 16, 1929 in Montreal, PQ, Canada to J Frank Roberts and Florence Harrington Roberts. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill; sister, Katy; and his wife, Elizabeth who he dearly missed. He is survived by three sons; Tom (Elaine) of West Point, VA; Peter (Gilonne) of Greenville and Anderson, SC, Chris (local Savannah artist); four grandchildren; Katie Roberts of Richmond, VA; Meg Arsenovic (Paul) of Diggs VA; Bianca Wil ...
Sharon (Shari) Butler Hendricks FEB 13, 1964 - DEC 19, 2023
Sharon “Shari” Butler Hendricks, 61, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at home with her loving husband by her side. The Gorman, TX native was the daughter of the late Eugene Edward Butler and Gwendolyn Clark Leathley. At the age of six, Shari began competing in competitive roller skating. Shari competed in singles competitions, and later skated with her brother in pairs competitions. She and her brother Ron continued to compete over the next 10 years, and won many local, state, and national titles. Shari was an active member of Compassion Christian Church - East Campus. S ...