Obituaries
Olive Kale (Walker) Dixon JUL 12, 1926 - AUG 18, 2022
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Olive K. Dixon, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She passed away peacefully, at the age of 96, on August 18, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. Olive, the daughter of Rev. R. C. and Maxie Kale, was born in Highlands, NC, raised in Daisy, GA and graduated from Claxton high school in Claxton, GA. She worked as the office manager for Lesser’s Men’s Quality Shop before accepting employment with the Chatham County DMV, a position from which she retired. Olive was ...
Pamela Stewart JAN 12, 1958 - AUG 18, 2022
Pamela Stewart, formerly Goodine Cullen, passed away on August 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband George B Stewart II and daughter Tiffany Cullen. Pamela will be greatly missed by her friends and family here and around the country. As a young woman living in Charleston, SC, in the 70’s, Pamela was the first black person to own a business on King Street and one of the youngest business owners in the city. As a young business owner in Charleston, Pamela met who would become her closest and lifetime friend Julia Campbell when she dropped a pencil while standing on a sidewalk. ...
Lester Edward Powell JAN 18, 1924 - AUG 16, 2022
In the early morning of August 16th, 2022, Lester Powell Sr., aged 98, passed peacefully in his sleep. One of eight children of Tillman and Imogene Powell, he was born on January 18, 1924 in Augusta, GA. His youth was spent between school and working in the family grocery but in 1940 he joined the Marine Corps as an original member of Augusta’s 19th BN Marine Corps Reserve Unit, he loyally served for 26 years. His overseas service in WWII included deployment to Lisbon, Portugal, followed by service in the South Pacific including Eniwetok, Samoa, and the Marshall Island ...
Ernest Grey Cammack (Grey) JUL 23, 1936 - AUG 16, 2022
Ernest Grey Cammack (Grey), 86 of Savannah passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Grey was born July 23, 1936 in Mobile, AL and moved to Savannah as a child. He attended Savannah High School (1955) and Georgia Tech (1959). Grey served in the navy following college and then worked as a civilian in the Naval Department in the Washington, DC area for over 30 years. Upon his retirement Grey and his wife Joyce pursued their love of sailing travelling up and down the east coast and to the Bahamas. When his sea legs looked for firm ground after m ...
Craig (Bubba) Groover, Sr. NOV 19, 1934 - AUG 15, 2022
Craig Groover, Sr. (Bubba) passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. The Savannah native was a longtime communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Bubba was employed by Central of Georgia Railroad and Southern Railroad for more than 40 years. His passions included fishing, traveling with family, nature, and life by the water. Bubba was preceded in death by a daughter. Margaret Marie Groover; parents, Henry B. and Margaret Craig Groover; sister, Margaret Groover Kenny; and three brothers, Henry B. Groover, Jr., Ro ...
Iona Lanigan Denmark - AUG 14, 2022
Iona Lanigan Denmark, 86, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022, after a long illness at her residence, Buckingham South. She was born on September 7, 1935, in Cobbtown, Georgia, to the late Troy and Dessie Lanigan. At age 17, she met Jack DeVane Denmark and then married him; they celebrated sixty-six loving and beautiful years of marriage together until he died in 2019. “Miss Iona,” as she was known to her many friends, always regarded her most significant accomplishment and happiness in her life was to raise and love her three children. Iona, beside her husband, owned and man ...
Lynn G. Gergacs MAR 24, 1949 - AUG 14, 2022
Lynn G. Gergacs, 73, died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Lynn was born in Savannah, the daughter of Maurice and Betty (Sloat) Goslee. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church along with being a nursury and preschool aid at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Lynn also worked as a hair assistant at Horst and Company. She loved plants, decorating, fashion, shopping, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lynn is survived by her son; Barrett Gergacs, daughter-in-law; Nikki Gergacs, grandchildren; Grace Gergacs and Finley Gergacs, Daughter; Tara Fisher, s ...
Barbara M. "Sugar" Hall - AUG 13, 2022
Barbara M. “Sugar” Hall, 86, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was born August 30, 1935 to the late James Alouis Huml, Sr., and Doris Huml, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Hall, Sr. Barbara was very active and held several officer positions in the Alee Shriners Ladies Auxiliary, Alee Patrol Ladies Auxiliary, and Tybee Light Shrine Club Auxiliary. She enjoyed Friday afternoon cards ...
Elizabeth (Libby) Lawrence Blake MAR 19, 1952 - AUG 13, 2022
Elizabeth (Libby) Lawrence Blake passed away August 13, 2022 with her husband and daughter at her side after a 3-year battle with MDS. She was born in Dublin, GA on March 19, 1952 and attended Dublin Public Schools. She graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville in 1974 and began her teaching career. She moved to Savannah in 1977 to teach in the high school at Savannah Christian. From there she taught at Savannah Country Day for 21 years and then finished up at Hancock Day School until she retired in 2015. She loved teaching Middle School Science and, for some r ...
James Francis Cullina, Jr. MAR 17, 1961 - AUG 12, 2022
James Francis Cullina, Jr., 61, passed away Friday, August 12 after a short illness and now resides in Heaven with his wife, the love of his life, Rimma. James was born on Saint Patrick’s Day 1961 in Fort Huachuca Arizona to James Francis, Sr. and Myrna Foshee Cullina. James is preceded in death by his wife Rimma Ivragimova Cullina of Russia, his mother Myrna Cullina of Savannah, his sisters Kitty Risher and Peggy Sims of Dothan Alabama, and his brother Sean Cullina of Pinckard Alabama. He is survived by his father James Francis Cullina, Sr. of Madison Alabama, his sisters Terri Cu ...
Shirley Shuman Allen FEB 11, 1932 - AUG 12, 2022
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Shirley Shuman Allen of Savannah, Georgia died on August 12, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. She was born on February 11, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. Shirley was a graduate of Commercial High School, class of 1949 and Georgia Teachers College, 1952, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Shirley was the only child of the late Ellis H. Shuman and Clistye Lanier Tillman of Pembroke, Georgia. She married B. E. Allen in 1973. They enjoyed several interesting years together traveling to many different locations. ...
Don Edward Reinke JUN 13, 1949 - AUG 11, 2022
Mr. Don Edward Reinke, age 73, died on Thursday August 11, 2022, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Kansas City, Missouri native was the son of the late Paul Reinke and Mary Drake Reinke. Mr. Reinke lived in Knoxville for 25 years before moving to Savannah in the 90’s. He pursued several different business ventures before finding his true passion, to preserve the historic integrity of the many Victorian homes in Savannah. Don restored and revived much of the historic districts in Savannah bringing a positive change to the area. Don enjoyed cooking and spending qualit ...
Richard Edward "Jack" Daniels, Jr. - AUG 11, 2022
Richard Edward “Jack” Daniels, Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side. Jack was born July 6, 1941 in Shreveport, LA to the late Richard Edward Daniels, Sr. and Marian Meyer Daniels. He worked in sales most of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the C.B. Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jones Daniels, sons, Dennis Daniels, and Jonathan Daniels, his brother, Francis “Dan” Daniels (Star), and other relatives. ...
Ruth Wehman McGuire JUL 30, 1928 - AUG 11, 2022
Ruth Wehman McGuire, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Ruth was born in Portchester NY on July 30, 1928 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Nils Wehman. She was a 1946 graduate of Greenwich High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Ruth attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She was a medical transcriptionist for many years and volunteered her time to the Red Cross, and Mental Health and Adult Literacy organizations. Ruth was the proud wife of the late USMC Major William Dennis McGuire, who passed away on July 1st 1997. She ...
Anne Katherine Fretwell Mintz SEP 18, 1928 - AUG 10, 2022
Anne Katherine Fretwell Mintz passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home following a long illness. Anne was born in Savannah, Ga during a hurricane on September 18, 1928, to Howard and Annie Bunger Fretwell. The family lived “over the store” – Bunger’s Grocery Store on Ogeechee Road – which her grandfather established after immigrating from Germany in the 19th Century. Anne graduated from Savannah High School in 1947, where she was editor for the Blue and White school newspaper. Following high school, she earned her associates degree in Home E ...
Bonnie Ann Boykin Sessums FEB 09, 1947 - AUG 09, 2022
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Bonnie Boykin Sessums, 75, passed away peacefully August 9, 2022, at Candler Hospital with family by her side. She was born February 9, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, to Geraldine and Roscoe “Bus” Boykin. She attended Savannah High School and graduated in 1964. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the love of her life, Bill Sessums. Bonnie loved everything Disney, especially Mickey Mouse, and going to Disney World. She loved playing cards with her friends and family, was an avid reader and baked the best Christmas cookies. She loved watching Duke basketball and r ...
Doris Margaret Ahern Thompson SEP 22, 1924 - AUG 08, 2022
Remembering Doris In Memory of Doris Margaret Ahern Thompson September 22, 1924 - August 8, 2022 Doris was born in 1924 in Cresco, Iowa, to her parents, Joseph and Blanche Catherine Ahern. When she was 21 years old she joined her sister in Oceanside, California, and began work at Western Union Telegraph Company. A young and handsome US Marine (Johnnie Thompson), having just arrived in the states after surviving the battle in Iwo Jima in WWII, came in to wire money to his mother in the state of Georgia. Johnnie found Doris strikingly beautiful and, as all love stories unfold, ...
Anne Sheehan Blanco JUL 24, 1943 - AUG 08, 2022
Please click here to view the Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Anne Blanco. The livestream will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. SAVANNAH – Anne Sheehan Blanco passed away August 8, 2022, at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren after a short battle with cancer. She was born to Joseph and Valerie Sheehan on July 24, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia. She attended Blessed Sacrament School (‘57) and St. Vincent’s Academy (‘61) where she served as that school’s first president of the student council. She received an Ass ...
Michael Eugene Sigman AUG 24, 1947 - AUG 07, 2022
Michael Eugene Sigman, 74, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on August 7, 2022 under the care of Hospice Savannah, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Michael was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina on August 24, 1947 to Guy Huitt Sigman and Madge Wilkie Sigman. He lived there until 1965 when he moved to Charleston, South Carolina to attend the Baptist College of Charleston (now known as Charleston Southern University), where he had a baseball scholarship and served as a pitcher for the baseball team. In February of 1966, he met his future wife, Julia Louisa H ...
Dennis Joseph Hutton FEB 18, 1946 - AUG 07, 2022
Dennis Joseph Hutton entered into eternal rest peacefully on August 7, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after 76 years of a life well lived. His love of family, friends, hard work and travel will never be forgotten. Dennis, affectionately known as Poke to some and as Papa Poke to his 14 grandchildren, is preceded in death by his mother and father, Marguerite and Joseph Hutton, and his brother Chris Hutton. Poke is survived by five siblings: Joseph Hutton (Eileen), Susan Hutton, John Hutton (Jeanne), Greg Hutton (Sandy), and Mary Gilker (Paul); and four children: Shiloh Hutton (Amber), Erin She ...
John R. Magos - AUG 07, 2022
John Raymond Magos, 27, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home in Hardeeville, SC. A private family service will be held at a later date. ...
Melba McAllister Priestley NOV 18, 1932 - AUG 06, 2022
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Melba McAllister Priestley, wife of the late Robert Edward Priestley, died August 6, 2022 at home after a brief illness. Born in Montgomery County, Georgia,on November 18, 1932, Melba was the only child of the late Duncan and Etheleene D. McAllister. She earned her BS in Education at Georgia Teachers College (now known as Georgia Southern University) and received her MS in Education from Armstrong State University (now Georgia Southern University). She retired in 1991 after 32 years of teaching. In those 32 years, she touched the lives of hundreds of students in ...
Patti Rabon Alday FEB 24, 1960 - AUG 06, 2022
Patti Rabon Alday, 62, died peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The family will hold a private service in Patti's hometown at a later date. ...
Sandra (Sandi) Tomblin Head AUG 26, 1941 - AUG 06, 2022
On August 6, 2022 after a brave fight with cancer, Sandra (Sandi) Rebecca Tomblin Head, 80, passed away at her home in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by family. Sandi was born on August 26, 1941 in Lee County, Alabama to Mildred McMillian Morgan and Franklin Elwood Tomblin. She was a graduate of Baker High School (Class of 1959) in Columbus, Georgia and attended Columbus College & Florida State University. In the early 1960’s, Sandi began working at the Social Security Administration. She retired in 1987 after 25+ years, to start Real ...
Terry Lane Morris - AUG 05, 2022
Terry Lane Morris, 68, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Memorial Health with his family by his side. He was born September 7, 1953 in Edmond, OK to the late J.B. and Doris Morris. Terry was an active member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, and the New Hope Sunday School Class. He retired as the owner of Coastal Resources. He was an avid golfer, hunter, and enjoyed spending time on the water with his family. Terry was also a member of the Forest City Gun Club. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Johnnie Ann Morris, two sons, Christo ...
Fern Wilson MAR 21, 2022 - AUG 05, 2022
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Fern Wilson, 81, widow of Harry L. Wilson, III, died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022 The family will privately celebrate Fern's life.. Please light a candle or leave a condolence on our online guestbook. ...
Susan Pamela Sims Ohsiek DEC 14, 1958 - AUG 05, 2022
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Susan Pamela Sims Ohsiek, 63, passed away on Friday August 5, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. Susan was born December 14, 1958 in Savannah, GA to Orville Leroy Sims Sr. and Gloria Ann Von Waldner Sims. She attended St. James Catholic School and St. Vincent’s Academy. The greatest joy in her life was being a mother and a grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, John Henry Ohsiek III “Jay.” She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Tanner Howell of Savannah, GA, her son, John Henry Ohsiek IV &ld ...
Gale (Sky) Edeawo MAR 22, 1946 - AUG 05, 2022
Gale "Sky" Edeawo, age 76, died on August 5, 2022, with her granddaughter by her side. The Detroit, Michigan native moved to Los Angeles, California in 1960. She later spent five years in Paris and Amsterdam before returning to Los Angeles in 1985. She moved to Savannah in 1998. A well-published freelance writer, having been awarded five literary awards, she was the official Chatham County Storyteller and Literary Coach from 2001 until 2009. The founder and Executive Director of Project Welcome Home was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Police and the American Correctio ...
Manjeri (Jeri) Subramaniam Raman - AUG 04, 2022
Manjeri “Jeri” Subramaniam Raman, 79, died in Savannah GA on August 4, 2022 of unexpected complications from esophageal cancer. Jeri was born in Calicut (now Kozhikode), India in August 1942, to M.R Subramaniam and Alamelu Subramaniam. In 1967, he came to Buffalo, New York to study chemical engineering. He enjoyed a long career with Spencer-Kellogg (Buffalo, NY), Calgon Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA), and SNF Holding Co. (Riceboro, GA). In 1970, he married Krishna Ranganathan. They raised two children and two dogs in Pittsburgh and Savannah. In 1978, Jeri became ...