Obituaries
Emma Jo Harn Shearin - SEP 22, 2022
Emma Jo Harn Shearin, age 77, passed away September 22, 2022 with Linda Myers Harn, sister-in-law and Wanda Hannaman, niece, by her side. She will join her father and mother, Marvin and Virginia Harn; son, Danny Johnson; seven brothers, Louis, Lawrence, Marvin, Junior, Marion, Bobby, Cookie and Wade Harn; and three sisters, Frieda, Betty, and Midgie. She is survived by former husband, Buddy Shearin; three sisters-in-law, Coralyn Harn, Linda M. Harn, and Goldie Little. Oodles of nieces and nephews. Emma Jo loved animals, outdoors, reading the Bible, and God. She loved playing ...
Nancy Connor Gallaher - SEP 21, 2022
Nancy Connor Gallaher, 77, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Nancy was born on May 30, 1945 in Savannah, GA to Kenneth Wade Connor and Claudine Cathryn Crowley Connor and was younger sister to Kenneth Connor. In 1963, she married Maury Clyde Gallaher III (Buddy), and they resided primarily in Thunderbolt, GA for the duration of their 59 year marriage. It was in the second generation, Gallaher family home on Bonaventure Road where they raised five children surrounded by the love and security of a simpler time of rope swings, tree houses, ...
Will Theus Quaile MAR 31, 1930 - SEP 20, 2022
Will Theus Quaile, 92, died at her home at Isle of Hope on the 20th of September 2022. She was born in Savannah on March 31, 1930, to Will Hawkins Theus and Charlton Mayer Theus, Sr. She grew up in the house where she died, her family had owned the house for about 100 years. She spent her youth and later her adulthood crabbing, swimming, and boating off the dock and in the marshes of the Skidaway river. She went to Pape School and graduated from Ashley Hall in Charleston, S.C. in 1948. She studied art in New York City with Robert Brachman at the American Art School. On June 17, 1953, she marri ...
Karl John Dreisbach - SEP 19, 2022
Karl Dreisbach Karl John Dreisbach, 84, of Savannah, GA passed away into peace on September 19, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (Smoyer) Dreisbach; a brother, Phil of Palm Springs, CA; sister-in-law, Trudy Dreisbach of Newnan, GA; brothers-in-law, Marvin Smoyer of Alexandria, VA and Bruce Smoyer of Charleston, WV. He was predeceased by his brother Wittiam. Karl was a graduate of Muhlenberg College and served in the military. He retired from Erie Insurance in 1994 as a supervisor of adjustors and litigation specialist. He and his wife spent many wonderful days golfing, ...
Allan Maxwell Chagan - SEP 19, 2022
Allan Maxwell Chagan passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born August 25, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dr. Franklin Albert and Joyce Guthrie Chagan. Allan graduated from the Episcopal Academy in 1960 and then from Colgate University in 1964 with a degree in economics. He was also an All American and Captain of his soccer team while at Colgate. He went on to receive a master’s in business from American University. Allan was in the Army signal corps and served in Vietnam. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, he co founded Atlantic Diving Company, which event ...
John A. Eustace SEP 11, 1942 - SEP 19, 2022
Guyton, GA John Eustace, age 79, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home, under the care of his family and hospice. A native of Savannah, he was a Marine Corps veteran, and was previously employed with the Chatham County Police Department, where he spent time on the Drug Squad, the Garden City Police Department, and was a former instructor with the Regional Police Academy at Armstrong State University. He was a lover of country music and a member of several local country bands. He was a jokester, and loved being funny and making people laugh. H ...
Kumar Nagappan - SEP 19, 2022
Please click here to view Kumar's prayer service via livestream. The prayer service will begin at 2:00 PM EST on Sunday, September 25, 2022 The unimaginable and unthinkable has happened to a family in Savannah, GA, USA. Kumar Nagappan passed away on 19th September 2022 due to stage 4 cancer, within a month and half of being diagnosed. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He was a loving husband, doting father, dutiful son, and a trustworthy friend. At work, he was a knowledgeable mentor and a compassionate colleague. Above all he was a simple honest human being, who ...
Horace (Sonny) Byron Colley JUL 08, 1939 - SEP 18, 2022
Horace “Sonny” Byron Colley, 83, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 18, 2022 with his loving family by his side. The Savannah native was the son of the late Horace Byron Colley and Abby Payne. After graduating as E. Company Commander from Georgia Military Academy in 1958, Sonny continued his education at Armstrong State College. While working summer breaks in the credit department of Sears, Roebuck Co., and becoming one of the youngest loan managers for this major retail giant, lead Sonny to his love of the financial world. Sonny served as President ...
Robert (Bob) Bennett Heath DEC 18, 1929 - SEP 17, 2022
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Click here to view the service for Mr. Heath via livestream. The stream will be available at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Robert Bennett Heath (Bob), age 92, of Savannah GA died peacefully on September 17, 2022 at The Oaks on Skidaway Island. He was proceeded in death by Beverley, his loving wife for 57 years. Bob was the devoted father of Sharolyn K Crotty (Thomas Crotty) and Richard Alan Heath (Kathryn Heath), and grandfather to four beautiful young adults; Sean Crotty, Paige Crotty Roy (married to Ian Roy), Victoria Heath Tormey (married to Samuel Tormey), and ...
Linda Diane Moore JUN 16, 1950 - SEP 17, 2022
On Saturday. September 17. 2022. Linda Diane Moore, with her daughter, Lisa and her love, Gene by her side departed this life and reunited with her two beloved children James & Monica, who preceded her in death. Linda was diagnosed 1 month ago with what turned out to be the end of a long illness. She was hospitalized at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Linda was born in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania on June 16, 1950 to Robert William & Mary Jane Moore. Linda married the late James Kuhn Maloney. The couple subsequently relocated to Savannah. Ga where Mr. Maloney was stationed at HAAF bas ...
Henry L. Waters AUG 14, 1938 - SEP 15, 2022
Henry L. Waters (H.L.) 84, passed away September 15, 2022. He was born August 14, 1938 to Henry B. Waters and Frankie Waters of Statesboro. He was married 49 years to the love of his life, Linda Waters who preceded him in death 5 years prior. Mr. and Mrs. Waters lived in Savannah where he worked, much like his father, in the home building industry. H.L. retired from Neal Blun and worked subsequently for Southeastern Auto Auction. Surviving are his daughter, Pamela Waters Brinck and son-in-law Norm Brinck,Jr., sister Sylvia Ann Waters Glisson (Eugene), greatly loved and cherished ...
Christopher Joseph Fahey - SEP 15, 2022
Christopher Joseph Fahey, 65, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Memorial Health with his family by his side. Chris was born December 24, 1956 in Savannah to the late Edward Joseph Fahey and Martha Bradley Fahey. He was a 1974 graduate of Benedictine Military Academy and went on to receive his B.S. in Nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University. As his first career he worked in the shipping industry in logistics for over 25 years, before pursuing his passion in nursing. Chris was an active member of Asbury Memorial Church, where he served in many capacitie ...
Pamela Nesbit-Ferris - SEP 15, 2022
Pamela Claire Nesbit-Ferris, 63, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, following complications from a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on October 12, 1958, to Emmett and Florence Nesbit, and lived most of her life in her beautiful hometown. Pam was a graduate of Jenkins High School, and later graduated from Armstrong State College, where she met her future husband, Charles Ferris. They married on June 19, 1982, and had two sons together, Walker and Garrison. Pam was employed for three years as a middle and high school teacher, while also, and subseque ...
Maurine Krueger Bagwell - SEP 15, 2022
Maurine Elizabeth Bagwell Maurine Bagwell passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on September 15th, 2022 after enjoying dinner with a small group of friends. She is remembered as a loving and steadfast mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose quiet strength and warmth will be missed every day by her loved ones. Maurine was born to Nettie and Arthur Krueger in Houston, Texas on October 23,1928. She met and married Kenneth Leon Bagwell at a young age, devoting herself thereafter to Ken and their family. Together they forged a partnership wh ...
Danny Edward Murray Sr. FEB 27, 1950 - SEP 15, 2022
Danny Edward Murray, Sr. passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Danny was born in Savannah, GA in 1950. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Cline and Ruby (Edwards) Murray, brothers and sisters Gene, James, Alvin, Wayne, and Donna Murray, Carolyn (Murray) Hildebrant and Claudine (Murray) Bryant, and granddaughter Lauren Murray. A US Army veteran, Danny was an avid hunter and spent the majority of his career as foreman with Division 9 Contractors. Danny leaves behind his son and daughter in law, Danny Murray, Jr. and Keshia, granddaughters Ava and Ansley Murray, bro ...
Richard Thomas Wood OCT 16, 1931 - SEP 15, 2022
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DUE TO THE PENDING TROPICAL STORM, THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RICHARD T. WOOD HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Richard T. Wood, 90, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on September 15, 2022 in the home of his daughter Susan Wood of Atlanta, Georgia. Richard was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Kenneth V. and Agnes G.Wood, and was the last of eight children. In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth M. Wood and son Gregory T. Wood. After serving in the Korean War, Richard graduated from The American Colleg ...
Elsie Lee Rivers Schaaf SEP 28, 1927 - SEP 14, 2022
Elsie Lee Rivers Schaaf, 94, passed away on September 14, 2022. The daughter of Ashley Stewart Rivers and Louise Goodwin Rivers of Savannah, she was born in Cocoa, Florida in 1927. She lived most of her life in Savannah, and attended local public schools. Elsie married John Aloysius Schaaf, Jr. in 1947 after his stint in the US Navy during WW II. They started a family in Savannah shortly thereafter, raising three children, along with a few special dogs and cats. Mostly working as a housewife and mother over the years, she had also gained retail sales experience as a teen working at ...
Ellen Marie Dugan Casper JUN 18, 1965 - SEP 14, 2022
Ellen Marie Dugan Casper, 57, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Ellen was born June 18, 1965 in Queens, New York to the late John Edward Dugan and Mary Rose Rice Dugan. She attended Daytona Beach State College. She worked for Grumman in St. Augustine, FL, and also at the Sarasota County Court House. Ellen loved the outdoors, and was an active snow and water skier, kayaker, and traveler. She is survived by her husband, Michael T. Casper, two sons, Brendan Casper (Allie), and Sean Casper (Mia Castillo), her sister, No ...
Sarah Bell Keller MAR 14, 1947 - SEP 14, 2022
Sarah Bell Keller, 75, of Somerset, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at home with loved ones. Sarah was born on March 14, 1947 in Johnstone, Scotland. Sarah was the beloved daughter of the late David Bell and Elizabeth Kelly Bell. Sarah married Jerry A. Keller in November 1966 in Crawley, England. Her passion was her family, Sarah was a devoted housewife and mother. Those who knew Sarah “Flossy Mae”, knew how much she enjoyed her hot tea and watching television. Before Sarah’s illness, there wasn’t a time she missed her wrestling ...
Christine Napolitano SEP 28, 1972 - SEP 14, 2022
Christine Napolitano, 49, passed away September 14, 2022, surrounded by those who loved her. Christine was born September 28, 1972 and lived in Highland Falls, New York during her youth. Christine moved to Savannah, Georgia as a young adult and lived there until her death. She is the last daughter of Joseph Napolitano and Linda Napolitano. Christine leaves behind her parents, her older sisters Lisa and Nikki, and her three children Justin, Kiera, and Alexis. Christine was loved by many people and was a radiant light to all that knew her. In lieu of flowers, the family wants ever ...
Philip "Steve" Green APR 15, 1950 - SEP 13, 2022
Philip Steven Green, age 72, died September 13, 2022 at his residence, under the care of his wife and Hospice Savannah. He was born April 15, 1950 in Rome, Georgia, where he graduated from West Rome High School in 1969. He worked in the liquor distribution business for over 50 years. He started work for North Georgia Distributing in Rome, and ended with United Distributing in Savannah, retiring in 2015. He loved golf, boating, and the Georgia Bulldawgs. He was predeceased by his mother, Jane Latham Green, his father, Stanley Green, and his sister, Nina Oakes. He i ...
James Ervin Sloan, III - SEP 13, 2022
James Ervin Sloan III (Jim) passed away after a sudden illness surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 13, 2022. Jim was a lifelong native of Savannah, Ga and was born on Nov. 3, 1952. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed bee keeping at his home "Wren's Nest" that he had lovingly restored with his wife Delores. He was very active at Thunderbolt Lodge #693 F&AM ascending to Worshipful Master in 2015. He was also a member of White Star Chapter #367 OES, ascending to Worthy Patron in 2016-2017. He is preceded in death by his Wife Delores L Elliso ...
Derek Allen Drake JAN 18, 1981 - SEP 13, 2022
Derek Allen Drake, 41, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. The Las Vegas, NV native was born on January 18, 1981 to the late Wayne Edward Drake and Jackie Thornton Drake. In addition to his mother, Derek is survived by an aunt, Margaret Congdon (Gary); and three uncles, Jimmy Thornton, Larry Thornton of Las Vegas and Richard Thornton (Cara) of Lodi, CA. Derek will be deeply missed by so many. His friends celebrated his life on September 17, 2022 at the Dew Drop Inn. ...
Louis Franklin Umsted, Jr. OCT 31, 1928 - SEP 12, 2022
Louis Franklin Umsted Jr. age 93, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, died peacefully on September 12th 2022, making his last flight to his Lord. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy, married for 67 years. Devoted father of Nancy (Gene) Sullivan, Eric (Margaret) Umsted and Jennifer Umsted McKinley. Grandfather to nine beautiful grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Stollberg, Kevin Umsted, Stephen (Katie) McKinley, Patrick (Emily) Sullivan, William Sullivan, Cara (Aaron) Foster,Megan McKinley, JT ( Allie) Sandstedt and Ali (Brent) Phillip. Cherished Great Grandfather &nbs ...
Tia Lamas Ramsey MAY 25, 1951 - SEP 10, 2022
Tia Lamas Ramsey, 71, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2022, in her home. Tia was born on May 25, 1951, in Savannah, Ga. to Louis and Stella Lamas. Tia was the youngest of three sisters, along with Barbara Lamas Chisholm and Mary Lamas Wetherholt. Tia married Eddie Ramsey, Sr. in Savannah, GA in July of 1970. They lived on Charlene Street in Savannah, GA for most of their married life. Tia and Eddie had two children, Lisa Ramsey Fogarty and Edwin Joseph Ramsey, Jr. Tia was a long-standing member of St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church. She was fortunate enoug ...
Terence N. Pelli JUL 28, 1959 - SEP 09, 2022
Terence Norbert Pelli (Terry), owner of Savannah Outboard Services for over twenty five years, born July 28,1959, died September 9, 2022 at Memorial Health University surrounded by his loving family. Terry was a truly generous person, always willing to give his time and expertise to people in need and expecting nothing in return. Country music was his favorite but he could tell you the title and artist of just about any song. He was a great husband, father, papa and brother. Terry's work ethic was second to none and he took no short cuts when accomplishing a task. Terry will be ...
Joshua J. Huffman FEB 14, 1992 - SEP 08, 2022
Joshua James Huffman, 30, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully with family and friends at his side on September 8, 2022 at 11:35 p.m. EST at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Josh was born February 14, 1992 to his parents Michael and Denise Huffman of Bowling Green Kentucky. Josh was a 2010 graduate of Greenwood High School in Bowling Green, KY. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother John Michael Huffman, and his sister Kristen Huffman. He is also survived by his Grandmother Cordelia Huffman (Meemaw) of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Additionally, ...
Mike Burns, Sr. - SEP 07, 2022
Mike Burns Sr died on September 7th, 2022 in his Savannah home of 35 years under the care of GHC Hospice. He was born on December 2,1935 in Highland Park, MI. Mike is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosemarie Burns; his sisters Maggie Johnson and Maureen Sanders, brother Tommy Burns, children Dennis, Michael (Brenda)Burns and Mary (David) Grider; his grandchildren Stephanie (David) Fox, Bridgette (Nicholas) Rogers, Karl Burns, Rachel Burns, and Natalie Grider; great grand children Riley and Evelyn Fox. He was preceded in death by his parents Stella and Gerald Burns and brothers Larry, ...
Robert (Bob) John Judge JUN 15, 1937 - SEP 07, 2022
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of Bob Judge. He passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He fought a long and courageous battle with recent health issues. Bob was born on June 15, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Johnny and Vera Judge. He was a veteran of the Air Force and after his service he went on to work for American Airlines.In 1960 he met and later married the love of his life, Maribeth. Together they moved to New York were they lived for 45 years raising their four children. Bob work ...
Ricardo S. Cuellar - SEP 07, 2022
Ricardo S. Cuellar, 73, passed away September 7, 2022 at Riverview Health and Rehab. He was born November 5, 1949 in Cuba, and worked in foodservice as a baker. A private memorial will be held at a later date. ...