Obituaries

Nancy Bannerman Sievers died peacefully at home on January 6, 2023. Nancy was born in Panama City, Florida March 16, 1936, to Charles and Pearl Bannerman.  Her family moved to Savannah when she was a child.  She was a 1953 graduate of Savannah High School.  In 1962, she married her husband of 60 years, Michael Sievers and raised two daughters.  She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Church on Wilmington Island.  Above all things Nancy loved her family. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Michael, and her brother, Bill Bannerm ...

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John August Gammert, 77, died Friday, January 6, 2023 in Waverly Hall, GA. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Greenwich Cemetery. ...

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                                                                                 James (Jim) W. Smart   Jim passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 in the company of his loving wife, Jan, and his dear friends while at Hospice of Savannah. Born to Shirley and Oliver Smart in 1950 in Cleveland, Jim only acknowledged being from The Ohio State University. (Go Bucks!) He is also ...

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Helen Fair Andrew, Savannah, GA - 1947-2022.  Helen died at the age of 75 on January 5, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia - surrounded by her dear family and loved ones. Helen was born on May 14th, 1947 to Benjamin Warren Fair and Dorothy Fair in Jacksonville, Florida.  She attended Robert E. Lee (now Riverside) High School at the same time as the Van Zant brothers of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.  She later worked for Prudential Insurance Company in Jacksonville, relocating to Orange Park, Florida to work with the MONY Life Insurance Company.  During this time Helen’s ...

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C. Lee Butler of Savannah died at home on January 5, 2023. Lee was born in Chicago in 1926, the son of Clifford Leroy Butler and Ethel Williams Butler. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL in 1944. Five days after his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served on the Italian front in World War II. After two years of service, he was discharged as a sergeant. Following the war, he studied for a year and a half at the University of Lausanne. He completed a bachelor’s degree at Duke University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended Northweste ...

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Lucille “Lucy” Marie Dulohery Behr of Savannah, GA, died peacefully January 5, 2023, at the age of 82.  Lucy was born June 23, 1940, to Cornelius Jerome and Mary Clare Dulohery.  She lived her entire life in the beautiful city of Savannah, GA, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Vincent’s Academy, and the nursing program at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  She was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, founding member of the Daughters of Ireland Savannah, and an active member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.  As a re ...

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On January 4, 2023, Thurman H. “Sonny” Howard passed away peacefully at the age of 84. He was born on August 23, 1938 in Savannah, GA to Marcus H. and Ernestine B. Howard. They raised two sons, Marcus Jr. and Sonny. During his career, he worked in several capacities for the Central of Georgia, Southern, and Norfolk Southern Railroads. He was a member of the Georgia National Guard. On August 23,1956 Sonny married the former Ann Lee Whitehurst and they raised 3 children. In 1969, while serving as Trainmaster in Lexington, KY, he was commissioned a “Kentucky Colonel” ...

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James Egleston Hungerpiller said goodbye to this world on January 3, 2023, and in his words, “slipped out the back and began his journey home.”  The following obituary was mostly put together by Jim years ago. Jim was born 3/14/1924, 4th child of the late Leland Segars Hungerpiller and John C Hungerpiller, in Kelleytown School district of Darlington County, S.C. He attended Hartsville, S.C. public schools, Clemson College from 1941 until 1943, and volunteered for flying school in the Army Air Corps just after Pearl Harbor, in December 1941. After training, Jim was ...

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Eleanor Marie Horan Petrick passed January 3, 2023, after she celebrated her 100th Birthday in September. She was born in Chicago, Ill on September 9, 1922 to Eugene and Josephine Vercillo. She was preceded in death by her late husbands, Robert (Bob) Frances Horan and Joseph Petrick, her brother Frank Vercillo and her son Robert Stephen Horan.Eleanor, Bob and their two sons moved to Savannah in 1967 then after Bob’s death she moved to Lake San Marcos, CA to be with her mother and brother. While in California she met her 2nd husband and they moved back to Ga in 2002.  S ...

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Born on April 24, 1983, in Covington, KY, Amanda moved down to Land O Lakes , FL when she was only 5 where she remained for most of her life. Amanda was a truly unique soul who had been around the Universe enough to know she was on her last tour. People were naturally drawn to her... a blessing and curse as she would say... and her heart genuinely wanted to help others in need. She was extremely in tune with nature and a very spiritual person. She didn't just believe in an afterlife, she KNEW there was one. She was an avid reader, cherished music, and loved books more than almost anyt ...

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Harry Meadows Hilton, Jr., passed away January 3, 2023 at Candler Hospital.  Harry was born in Vidalia, Georgia on Feb. 11,1943. He moved to Savannah, GA. at 11, where he lived the next 20 years, before spending the last 50 years in Midway, GA.  He was a Brick Mason by trade, later transitioning into the Superintendent role. He left his mark all over the City of Savannah with the Beautiful buildings he built. He worked for many great companies but spent his last working days with Carson Construction helping SCAD transform Downtown. Upon moving to Midway, he fell in love with a lit ...

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John Keith “Butch” Latture Sr.: a father, grandfather, and resident of Savannah, Georgia died surrounded by his family on January the second, 2023, at the age of seventy-five. Butch is survived by his wife, Mary Jennette “Jeannie” Latture; his daughter Terrance Latture and her son Carson Schlem; his son John Keith Jr. Latture and his children Evan and Olivia; his oldest brother, Charles Latture and his wife Becky; his brother James Latture and his wife Judy; his younger brother Tony Latture and his wife Debbie; his brother Mike Latture and his wife Konnie; as well as ...

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Marilyn Frances Mazzanti Wheeler age 78 of Springfield, Ga left this world with grace and dignity to be with her Heavenly Father on January 1, 2023 after a very brief Illness. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Harnett County, N.C.  on April 29, 1944 to the late Rudolph Francis Mazzanti and Myrtle Alma Brown Mazzanti. Mrs. Wheeler was a homemaker, avid gardener, animal lover,  cook and baker. Her love for birds, blooms and bugs was what she enjoyed but her family was her prized possession.  The leaves behind her  devoted caretaker and beloved daughter Ann Marie Bell of Sprin ...

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Gladys Estevez Diaz, 95, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Buckingham South.  She was born December 9, 1927 in Havana, Cuba.  Mrs. Diaz attended the University of Havana where she met her husband, Amado Diaz.  She worked alongside Amado in his architecture business.  She was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, and also volunteered at her children’s schools, Blessed Sacrament, Benedictine, and St. Vincent’s.  Mrs. Diaz was proud of her Cuban heritage and held many events to celebrate her Cuban traditions.  She was dedicated to her ...

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Jacob Parrot, 32, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at home. Jacob was a native and longtime resident of Conyers, GA before moving to Wilmington Island five years ago. He was a graduate of Heritage High School in Conyers.  Since moving to Savannah, Jacob worked as a bartender at several restaurants on Tybee Island. Jacob was preceded in death by his father, James Parrott. He leaves behind his mother, Nancy Lynn Parrott of Savannah; brother, Michael Parrott (Gretchen) of New York; nieces and nephews, Jonah, Emmie, Theo and Phoebe; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that wi ...

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Robert August Bebon (Bob), 66, of Tybee Island, GA, entered into peaceful rest on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Bob was born December 1, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT. Bob is survived and missed by his loving children. Heather Chappa and her husband, Michael, of Newtown, CT, and Nicholas Bebon and his wife, Alysha, of Ansonia, CT. Bob is also survived by his six grandchildren, who he adored more than anything, Jack, Emma, Sam, Austen, Jase and Evelyn. He is further survived by his siblings, Laura Razowski, Arthur Bebon, Donna Kostenko and Audra Correll, as well as his sister-in-law, Pamela Bebon and sever ...

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Donald (affectionately known as “Don” or “Donnie”) Paul Homar, 83, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. Don was born on August 15, 1939 in Winchester, Virginia to Orville Temple and Laura Virginia Ashley Homar. A proud graduate of Handley High School, Don went on to Campbell College. He returned to Winchester to start what would become his lifelong career in food sales working for Whitehouse Apple Sauce, Washington Beef, Rose Packing and then co-founding Global Military Marketing Agency to serve the U.S. Commissaries. Don w ...

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Joel Michael Stroud (Mike) passed away peacefully on Friday December 30, 2022 in his home on Wilmington Island. He was born in Rome, Georgia, August 22,1946 to the late James Luther Stroud and to the late Flora Norman Stroud. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy Van Stroud, William Norman Stroud, his sister Camilla Anne Masdon, and sister-in-law Judy Bass Stroud. Mike is survived by his wife Marsha Innecken Stroud, his sons Mark Innecken Stroud and his wife, Monica Nelson Stroud, Matthew Innecken Stroud and his wife Stephanie Scott Stroud; his brot ...

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Betty Jane Kendrick Eady, 93, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022.  She was born in Center Hill, Florida to the late Gary and Essie Newsome Kendrick.  Mrs. Eady was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church.  Her Christian faith was very important to her. She enjoyed singing in the choir with her beautiful alto voice. She took pride in being a homemaker and will be remembered for her excellent southern cooking.   In addition to her parents, Mrs. Eady was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Thomas Eady, and her son, Edwin Randolph Eady.   Survivin ...

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Elizabeth Elaine Williams, known to family and friends as Liz or Lainey was born August 12, 1963 to the late William David Moore, Sr. and Meardeen Webb in Jacksonville, FL. Liz passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Valdosta, GA before relocating to Savannah in 1995. It was in Valdosta that Liz married the love of her life, Michael T. Williams, Sr., in 1980.  Liz and Michael went on to have three children, Angel, Michael, Jr., and Jasmine.  Liz was the sweetest, gentle-hearted, and kindest person you ...

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Curtis Parker Ireland passed away on December 27, 2022, at Oak Leaf Manor, following several months of declining health. Born December 18, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, he moved to Savannah when he was 6 years old. He started school at Waters Avenue Elementary and graduated from Savannah High School in 1948. He received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 1953, along with a 2nd Lt. commission in the US Air Force. He started his active-duty Air Force career in November of 1953 and served for 21 years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam, retiring in 1974 as a Lt. Colonel. He flew 15 ...

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Betty Herrmann Bacon, age 91, died December 26, 2022.  A native and life-long resident of Savannah, she was a personal care assistant and companion for Pearl Neighbors.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Rufus Lester “Russ” Bacon, III and Barbara Bacon; granddaughters, Kristenia Livingston (Jonathan) and Erika Thornton (Trey); and great grandchildren, Matthew Livingston, Cameron Livingston, and Wilder Thornton. A private committal service will take place at a later date in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...

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Robert (Bob) Louis Lestina, Jr., an 18-year resident of Savannah, GA, passed away on December 26, 2022 after a courageous and lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to the late Berneta and Robert Louis Lestina, Sr., in Chicago, IL. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol Weiss Lestina; children Lisa (Peter Blais) Lestina of Cincinnati, OH, Mark (Kirsten) Lestina of Northfield, IL, and Laurel (Eric) Schumm of Western Springs, IL; grandchildren Maia Czarnecki, Cade Czarnecki, Max Lestina, Claire Lestina, Brendan Schumm, Ryan Schumm, and Julia Schumm; sisters Bonnie ( ...

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Ann Elizabeth Mooty Davidson died December 26, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1930 in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanford Sterrett Davidson, her parents, Robert Ward and Minnie Armstrong Mooty, and sister, Jane Mooty Timberlake. She attended Graymont Grammar School beginning first grade in January 1937, skipping half of Grade 1 and half of Grade 4. She graduated from Phillips High School, voted most likely to succeed. She received a History degree from Birmingham Southern College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She later ea ...

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Betty Kipp, a longtime resident of The Landings on Skidaway Island who was known for her quick wit, died on December 26 in Savannah with her family by her side, following complications from a fall.  She was 84. Mrs. Kipp was born in Michigan and raised in Birmingham, a suburb of Detroit, where she graduated from Birmingham High School. She received her BA in sociology and was president of her class at Western College for Women, which is now part of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After meeting in high school, Betty married Donald Kipp in 1960 and lived in Birmingham and Glenview, ...

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Glen Watrous, 90 of Savannah, GA, died Sunday, December 25, 2022.  He was born October 8, 1932, in Ledyard, Connecticut. son of the late Elisha and Jennie Watrous. Glen is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Watrous, daughters; Denise Harris, Brenda (Richard), sister, Irene Schultz.  He had four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addtion to his parents Glen is preceded in death by his bothers, Harold Watrous, Richmond Watrous and Edward Watrous, and a sister, Louise Crouch. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, Janu ...

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Mrs. Monica Rodriguez, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, Jessup, Georgia. She was born July 28, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of the late, Johnny N. Reese and Sue Bradley Miller. Mrs. Rodriguez was worked for Charger Academy in Jacksonville. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Burrows and Walter Armstrong, grandson, Malcolm Armstrong, seven brothers and sisters, and several nieces and nephews.   She was a beautiful soul who would light up any room with her smile and vibrant energy. She was a caring and loving per ...

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SR. CLARE DE STE. JEAN BAPTISTE, LSP (MARY THERESA MCDONOUGH)   Sr. Clare de Ste. Jean Baptiste (Mary Theresa McDonough) died peacefully on December 24, 2022, in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by her religious community, The Little Sisters of the Poor, as they sang the Salve Regina. Theresa was born in Savannah, Georgia, July 3, 1940, to Clara Doyle McDonough and Joseph Michael McDonough.  She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Saint Vincent’s Academy. A member of the SVA Class of 1958, she was part of the Legion of Mary, the SVA Basketball team, and Glee Club, to ...

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Ms. Donna Fay Hill, age 69, died December 24, 2022 at her residence under the care of her family and Affinis Hospice.  Born in Puerto Rico, while her father was stationed there in the military, she was a long-time resident of the Savannah and Statesboro area. She had a Masters degree in nursing, and worked at various facilities before retiring from the State of Georgia.  Surviving are her mother, Lillian Hill; brothers, Phillip Jesse Hill, George Alan Hill, and Roger Mason; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A graveside service and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on&n ...

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