Obituaries
Robert Wallden OCT 01, 1942 - SEP 10, 2023
Robert August Wallden, 80, died peacefully at home on September 10th, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Frank and Margaret Wallden in Savannah on October 1, 1942, he attended Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. He owned Wallden Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Baptized in the Lutheran faith, he attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with his beloved wife Camille and family. With his welcoming, easy-going nature, Robert had a way of making everyone feel comfortable. He certainly kept all of us laughing. His droll, affable manner remains impossible to describe but ...
William Lathrop (Bill) Hopkins, III FEB 02, 1952 - SEP 10, 2023
William Lathrop “Bill” Hopkins III, 71, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Born on February 2, 1952, at Telfair Hospital, Bill was the son of the late William L. Hopkins, Jr. and Louise Taylor Hopkins of Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from Beach High School in 1972, Bill eventually went on to work at his family’s chemical manufacturing company, Natrochem, Inc., where he would ultimately retire as Executive Vice President. A long-time resident of Savannah, Bill enjoyed relaxing on Tybee Island beach, boating, playin ...
Anne Bass Hendrix APR 21, 1930 - SEP 10, 2023
Anne Bass Hendrix, 93, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born April 21, 1930, to the late Art and Lola Bass. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and loved gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Milton Hendrix and her brother Bill Bass of Charleston, South Carolina. Surviving are her two sons, Donald Hendrix (Jill) and David Hendrix, both of Savannah; her brother, Stan Bass (Sabrina) of San Diego, California; Stan’s sons, Steven (Sara), Shannon (P ...
Allen J. Harrelson, Sr. - SEP 09, 2023
Allen J. Harrelson, 82, passed away on September 9, 2023 after a short illness. Allen was born in Savannah to Allen and Bonnie Harrelson and he remained in the community he loved. He attended Groves High School and upon graduation in 1959, he enlisted in the Air National Guard and was assigned to the 165th Air Lift Wing. He served his country faithfully for 33 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1991. Additionally, he was a firefighter at Travis Field. Following his retirement from the service, he began a lawn care company working with his son, Brian, for many years. Al ...
Robert "Bob" Carl Maner OCT 07, 1965 - SEP 09, 2023
Robert “Bob” Carl Maner of Savannah passed away on September 11th, 2023, due to complications arising after a surgical procedure. Bob attended Savannah Country Day School and graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School. He then attended South University. For a number of years, he worked at Spanky’s Southside and then at Driftaway Café. He was beloved by the patrons as well as his coworkers and will be remembered by everyone for his outgoing personality, his great sense of humor, his clever wit, and his love of music. He remembered ...
Robert (Bob) Neumann FEB 04, 1934 - SEP 09, 2023
Robert “Bob” Neumann was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 4, 1934 and died in Savannah, GA on September 9, 2023. Bob began his first career when he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves while attending college. Thirty-two years later he retired with the rank of Colonel. Following college graduation, Bob served on active duty as an infantry officer and upon release from active duty, Bob rejoined the Reserve program, serving in both staff and command positions. Bob credits the Marine Corps training for building self-worth and self-confidence while developing ...
James (Jim) D. Buffalo OCT 20, 1935 - SEP 08, 2023
James (Jim) D. Buffalo, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023. Jim was born in Knoxville, TN, on October 20, 1935 the son of the late Charles Edward Buffalo and Marjorie Laura Lauthner. He was a 1953 graduate of Karns High School in Knoxville. Jim was an outstanding basketball player and also excelled in many other sports winning many awards and trophies. Archery was another favorite hobby and he won the TN State Championship in his division in 1958. Jim also loved deer hunting with his bow and arrow. In 1956, Jim married the love of his life and h ...
James King George NOV 20, 1933 - SEP 07, 2023
James King George, born November 20, 1933, in West Palm Beach, FL, passed away from natural causes on September 7, 2023, in Savannah, GA. He and his wife, Claire, were married for 41 years, before her passing in 1996. He is survived in death by his daughters, Amy Hockenberry (Tom) of Cumming, GA, and Jaymi Arata (Tony) of Nashville, TN, and his four grandchildren, Claire Jackson, Taylor Hockenberry, Katie Arata, and Allison Arata; two great-grandsons, Carter and Callan Jackson; as well as his brother Dale of Palm Beach Gardens and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister ...
Thomas "Tommy" Helms APR 20, 1939 - SEP 06, 2023
Thomas Eugene Helms, 84, of Rock Hill, SC, and Savannah, GA, passed away on September 6, 2023, with his loving daughters by his bedside. Born in Edgemoor, South Carolina on April 20, 1939, Tommy was the eldest son of Walter Eugene Helms and Violet Mae Bolick Helms. Best known as a homebuilder in the Rock Hill area, Tommy also gave many years of service to the Oakdale Volunteer Fire Department. He attended Mt. Holly UMC and served as a Trustee. He loved the Braves, the Gamecocks, and NASCAR, but most of all, he loved his family. His retirement years were spent traveling ...
Donald William Wotring OCT 22, 1944 - SEP 05, 2023
Donald W. Wotring (Donnie) 78, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on the morning of Tuesday, September 5, 2023 due to complications related to aging. Born on October 22, 1944 in Kingwood, WV, the youngest of 3 sons to James Robert and Mary Liston Wotring. Growing up in Thunderbolt/Savannah area, he graduated from Savannah High School class of 1961 and attended Savannah Technical School. Rather than wait to be drafted, he joined the US Marine Corp in 1964 to carry on the family military tradition. Initially trained as Military Police he was sent to Vietnam ...
Redding S. DeVaughn OCT 01, 1954 - SEP 05, 2023
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Redding S. DeVaughn, 68, died peacefully at Spanish Oaks Retreat on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The New Orleans, LA native was born on October 1, 1954 to the late William Sherwood DeVaughn and Elizabeth Marlowe DeVaughn. Redding spent his childhood in Washington, GA where he graduated from Wilkes Academy. He was a University of Georgia gradaute and was employed by the family’s insurance business for many years. Surviving are a sister, Julie Lattimore(Bill) of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, the fam ...
Kathi Lynn Riley - SEP 04, 2023
Kathi Lynn (Wilson) Riley, age 49, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, at Bryan County Health & Rehab Center (BCHRC) in Richmond Hill, GA, where she resided since 2016. Born in Phenix City, Alabama, on April 16, 1974, her family relocated to Savannah, Georgia in 1977. She attended May Howard Elementary School and graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School in 1993. She studied to be a Medical Assistant at South University. She married her high school sweetheart Nate Riley in 1994 and gave birth to daughter Mariah Riley in 1995. Kathi became a grandmother to Londyn Kamille in 2 ...
Joleen Lynette Philbeck NOV 21, 1966 - SEP 04, 2023
Joleen Lynette Philbeck, 56, left this life on earth on Monday, September 4, 2023 after battling Glioblastoma for 16 months. She was surrounded by her family as she took her last breath. Joleen was born the youngest of five children to Sam and Jo Marie Stewart in Montrose, Colorado on November 21, 1966. She grew up as a cowgirl on her family’s ranch in the mountains. She always knew Jesus from the faithful witness of her parents, and was baptized at age 8. She moved away to attend Dallas Christian College after high school, where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Ph ...
JoAnne Haynes Taylor MAY 02, 1951 - SEP 04, 2023
JoAnne Haynes Taylor, 72, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023. JoAnne was born May 2, 1951 to Angus and Carolyn Haynes. She spent 30 years at Union Camp ,currently known as International Paper, until her retirement. She then later went to work at Professional Financial Services and Save-A Life Animal Rescue until she fully retired in 2021. She was born and raised in Savannah and minus a short period where she lived in Spartunburg, SC, JoAnne has always called Savannah home. JoAnne enjoyed many things but she had a great love for animals. She would have saved them all if sh ...
Joseph M. Krupp, Jr. JUL 13, 1938 - SEP 04, 2023
Joseph M. Krupp, Jr. (Joe) passed away on the evening of Monday, September 4, 2023 due to complications related to aging. Born on July 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, Joe was the loving son of Joseph and Florence Krupp. Together with his sister, Florence, whom he adored, Joe enjoyed his early childhood on Long Island. In the mid-1940s, Joe’s family moved to Miami, Florida where he spent his free time at Miami Shores Country Club. He often golfed 36 holes a day, winning the title of the State of Florida Junior Golf Champion. He was known as “Joe t ...
Robert E. “Bob” Houston APR 07, 1948 - SEP 04, 2023
Robert E. “Bob” Houston, 75, died peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023 at home with his wife by his side. Bob was born on April 7, 1948 to William G. Houston and the late Isabelle Stratton Houston in Lima, OH. He was a longtime resident of Savannah and was employed as a court reporter for Tom Crites and Associates for 48 years. Bob was a U.S. Navy veteran and loved going to the “The Land” and spending time there with family and close friends. In addition to his father, Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diana Roush Houston; two sons, Mark and Craig Housto ...
Robert Wesley (Wes) Overstreet, Jr. APR 28, 1970 - SEP 04, 2023
Robert Wesley ‘Wes’ Overstreet, Jr., 53, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Candler. He was born at Candler Telfair in Savannah, Georgia, on April 28, 1970, to the late Robert Wesley Overstreet, Sr. and Frances Zipperer Davenport. Wes is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Overstreet née Schauss, whom he married on June 28, 1997. Wes was a wonderful storyteller with a gift for words who never met a stranger. A Georgia boy who lived most of his life on Wilmington Island, Wes was known for his gumbo, which was unparalleled by none. He loved to co ...
Jose Ramirez-Vallejo - SEP 04, 2023
Celebremos la vida de José Ramírez Sábado 16 de Septiembre, Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Visitación: 10:00-11:00 a.m Auditorio del AMC, Compassion Christian Church 55 Al Henderson Blvd. Savannah, GA 31419 José Juan Ramírez Vallejo, 2 de febrero de 1985 - 4 de septiembre del 2023. José regresó a casa con Cristo al que amaba y servía con todo el corazón, el pasado Memorial Day. José, era el tercer hijo de J. Jesús Ramirez e Isidra Vallejo, junto a su hermano Ignacio Ramirez eran cuates, her ...
Julian Keck JUL 17, 1926 - SEP 04, 2023
Mr. J. Wylly Keck, 97, of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Savannah, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 1:00, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia ...
Regis Feathers JUL 03, 1944 - SEP 03, 2023
Regis “Reggie” Dale Feathers, 79, passed from this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his beloved home on the Forest River in Savannah, Georgia after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on July 3, 1944 in the mountains of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Reggie graduated from Hollidaysburg High School and resided in the Cross Keys area. He loved leather jackets, fast cars, rock-n-roll music, and playing drums in a local band. Over 57 years ago, he met the love of his life, Sherry. Once their paths crossed, it was truly a matter of weeks before they married and forever re ...
Mittie Louise Osborne Williams MAY 14, 1927 - SEP 03, 2023
Mittie Louise Osborne Williams, 96, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The Waycross, GA native lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a member of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church in Savannah. Mittie retired from Belk Department Store at Crossroads after more than 24 years of service. Mittie was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Louise Williams; son, Randel R. Williams; sister, Mildred G. Wiggins; her parents, Ira Osborne and Ruby Hill Osborne; and a brother, C.D. Osborne. Surviving are a son, Andrew G. “Greg” Williams of Savannah; bro ...
Quay Hill SEP 14, 1930 - SEP 03, 2023
Glen “Quay” Hill left this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on September 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Quay was born in Dunlap, Tennessee on September 14, 1930, to Thomas and Virginia Hill and would be the eldest of four boys. His family moved to Savannah, GA when he was 12 years old. On a bus to school 73 years ago Quay met and fell in love with his best friend Carolyn. They married at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on April Fool’s Day 1951 when he was 20 years old, and Carolyn was just 16. It was the start of a marriage that laste ...
Susan "Susie" King - SEP 02, 2023
Susan ‘Susie’ King of Savannah, GA, age 83, died on Saturday September 2, 2023. Born Susan Cadle in Indianapolis, IN on March 25, 1940, Susie graduated from Indianapolis’s Shortridge High School in 1958, and then with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi in 1962. She met future husband Frank King (then a naval officer) on the tennis courts of St. Simons Island, and they were married in September 1963. She and Frank raised children Jeff, Scott and Allison primarily in East Windsor, NJ, where she was a beloved elementary school teacher and administrator ...
Evelyn R. Saum JUN 09, 1926 - SEP 02, 2023
Evelyn R. Saum, age 97 and a resident of Skidaway Island, Georgia, since 1984 and New Canaan, Connecticut for 17 years before then, died at the Oaks Health Center on Skidaway Island on September 2, 2023. She was born in Montville, Connecticut, where she developed her love for riding horses and started her prized collection of porcelain horses. She owned and operated Ev’s Beauty Salon in New London, CT for several years before marrying the love of her life, William A. Saum, in 1958. They had a wonderful life together and travelled to Japan, Africa, Europe, and many other interesting place ...
Larry Brown JAN 26, 1942 - AUG 31, 2023
Larry Ray Brown, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Larry spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia before moving to Savannah. He was a retired Combat Veteran who served with the U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. He also retired from Great Dane after 27 years of service. Larry was married for 57 years to his loving wife, Libby Brown. They were also members of the Richmond Hill Church of Christ. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Ovid and Christine Brown; 4 sisters; and 6 brothers. Larry is survived by, his wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Brown; son, James M ...
Susan Sharpe Whitfield - AUG 31, 2023
Susan Sharpe Whitfield, 73, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at home after a short illness. She was born December 23, 1949 in Savannah to the late Allison and Mary Catherine Sharpe. She graduated from Armstrong State College, where she met her future husband, Charles B. Whitfield. Susan wore many hats throughout her life. She taught music at Wilder Junior High School, and Sprague Elementary School, then went on to become a real estate agent. She eventually became a Mental Health Counselor, working for several places throughout Savannah, and eventually for herself. ...
Karen D. Cassard - AUG 31, 2023
Karen Dowell Cassard died at home in Savannah on August 31, 2023. She had been a resident of Harmony at Savannah since 2020, and prior to that had lived at The Landings for 20 years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and John Paxton of San Francisco, and her granddaughter Isabel Paxton who is living in New York City. Karen was born in 1929 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where her father was stationed with the United States Navy. A Navy brat, Karen grew up at Naval bases across the United States, from Honolulu to Pensacola. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylv ...
William (Bill) A. Miltiades, Jr. - AUG 31, 2023
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William (Bill) A. Miltiades, Jr., son of the late William A. Miltiades Sr. and Lynn Kelly Corbly Miltiades, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, after climbing and summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Bill was born in Savannah Georgia. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his lovingly devoted sister Marta Miltiades; brother-in-law Sean Clayton; and his favorite person in the world, his niece, Starlyn Street. Bill was loved by so many extended family and friends and remained friends with everyone that crossed his path. Bill was truly larger t ...
John D. Bragg - AUG 30, 2023
John Donovan Bragg, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, at his home on Wilmington Island. John was a native of Tybee Island and spent most of his life at his home on Horsepen Creek. John was a 1969 graduate from Jenkins High School. He later graduated from Georgia Southern University with a B.A. in History in 1976. John spent 25 years as an educator for SCCPSS and dedicated much of his career teaching at-risk youth. During this time, he also achieved his Master Captain 100 ton certificate and operated charters in his retirement. John was a lifelong Waterman and spent most of his free ...