Obituaries
Joseph Daryl Barr DEC 22, 1939 - DEC 12, 2021
Joseph Daryl Barr was born at home in Albany, GA on December 22, 1939 to the late Angus and Lois Pelham Barr. Since Joe was the fourth boy in the family and Christmas was imminent, his parents did not have time to arrange a birth certificate. When Joe was five, his mother manufactured an age to allow him to enter first grade. A few years later he was peddling newspapers alone on the streets of downtown Albany then bagging groceries at Colonial Stores. After graduating from Albany High School in 1957, Joe entered Georgia Southwestern College, where he played baseball, but le ...
Franklin D. Jackson - DEC 11, 2021
Franklin Donald Jackson, 87, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Memorial Health. Mr. Frank was born September 26, 1934 in Montgomery, West Virginia to the late Ernest Wesley Jackson Sr. and Vivian Montgomery Jackson. He served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper. He worked for Hunt Wesson for 33 years and eventually retired from Southern Champion in 2009. He loved spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. Mr. Frank was well known for his love of gardening and his famous green thumb. He enjoyed spending time in his workshop making anything from tables, ...
Clyde Barnett Shaw MAY 09, 1933 - DEC 11, 2021
Clyde Barnett Shaw passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Bartlesville, OK, on May 9, 1933, the son of Barnett and Jewel Tims Shaw. Clyde grew up in Phillips, Texas, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Texas. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army and served in Germany and France. Clyde's career in the folding carton industry took him and his family to several cities and culminated in Marion, NC, as President of Laird Packaging, lnc. ln Marion, he was a leader in ...
Frank Butler Ouzts, III OCT 11, 1949 - DEC 11, 2021
Frank B. Ouzts, III, 72, died Saturday, December 11, 2021. Frank was born in Augusta, GA in the fall of 1949 to the late Virginia Pierson and Frank B. Ouzts, Jr. The family moved to Savannah in 1964. Frank served with the Army National Guard and was a member of Tybee Island American Legion, Post 154. Frank and his wife Judy owned and operated Papa’s BBQ for nearly 50 years. He was a member of Georgia Restaurant Association and Buy Local Savannah. Frank’s mission since 1972 has been to make hungry people happy. He spent countless hours working and fundraising for Savanna ...
Robert C. "Bob" Bauman JAN 25, 1951 - DEC 11, 2021
Robert C. “Bob” Bauman was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 25, 1951. At the age of 4 he moved to Spartanburg, SC following the tragic death of his parents, Philip and Loree Bauman, in a car accident. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Floy Caldwell Cecil and Philip Schuyler Cecil, Jr. He lived his life eternally grateful for their care. Mr. Bauman was a 1969 graduate of Dorman High School. In the mid-1970s he met his first wife and had his son, Robert, Jr. in 1977. Following his son’s birth, he moved to Savannah, GA and worked as a long ...
Peter deCordova - DEC 10, 2021
Peter deCordova, of The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA, passed away in his home peacefully on December 10, 2021. He was 89 years old. A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2022 at 1:30pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church located at 3 Westridge Rd, Savannah, GA. A reception will be held directly following the service from 2:30-4:30. Please email deCordovaReceptionRSVP@gmail.com for details if you’d like to attend the reception. Peter was born in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1932. He was the son of the late Noel deCordova Sr. and Dorothy Kirchner deCordo ...
Corey Armstrong - DEC 10, 2021
Corey Tremane Armstrong, 30, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born August 10, 1991 in Germany. Corey attended elementary and middle school in Savannah and graduated from Jenkins High School. He was a singer, songwriter, producer, and dancer. He attended United Church in Pooler, and worked for his father at Traffic Jam Events. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Janet Armstrong, his maternal grandmother, Hana Jackson, his maternal step-grandmother, Callie Marek, and his paternal grandparents, L.M. and Holline Armstrong. Corey is survived ...
Shirley Sue Riegel Sautter AUG 02, 1934 - DEC 09, 2021
Shirley Sue Riegel Sautter, 87, passed away December 9th, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Ormington “Ott” Mears Riegel and Doris Marie Dixon-Riegel on August 2nd, 1934, in Findlay, Ohio. She is survived by her brothers, Richard Riegel, Columbus, Ohio and Robert Riegel, Carmel, Indiana and their loving families. Shirley is married to the late Paul Fredrick “Supersonic Sid” Sautter, of Bowling Green, Ohio a decorated Air Force fighter pilot. As Paul completed 137 Combat missions over southeast Asia, flew armed nuclear warheads during the Cu ...
Isaac J. Chappell III - DEC 09, 2021
Isaac Jess Chappell III, 83, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of December 9, 2021. Born in Dadeville, Alabama in 1938, he proudly attended Auburn University and began his working career quite humbly as a repo man in Tuscaloosa. Despite his tough origins, Jess Chappell was an immensely kind and charming man and was one of few people that would get excited to be behind someone in the grocery store line, only because he knew he had the opportunity to make a new friend. Perhaps it was this affable spirit that enabled him to climb higher and join Atlas Finance in Gadsden, ...
John Phillip Brinas, Sr. - DEC 07, 2021
John P. Brinas, Sr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his residence. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. ...
Jerry Probst Nusloch MAR 03, 1934 - DEC 07, 2021
Jerry Probst Nusloch, age 87, died December 7, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was the son of the late George H. and Olive Probst Nusloch of New Orleans. Jerry attended Isidore Newman School and Tulane University in New Orleans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was an airline captain for American Airlines for 30 years. Jerry was married to Caroline Sutter Nusloch for 56 years, and they resided in New Orleans, and New Canaan, Connecticut, before retiring to Savannah. Jerry is fondly remembe ...
Albert James Quigley, Jr. JUL 06, 1934 - DEC 07, 2021
Born on July 6, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Albert James Quigley, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on December 7, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon Quigley, and his four children John (Debora), Bryan (Susan), Heather (Michael), and Matthew (Nicholas). His legacy includes six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Somehow Al managed to squeeze at least eight lives into a single human lifespan. He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina and earned his first degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. After serving in the Army, ...
Frank Drudi - DEC 06, 2021
Frank Drudi, 76, husband of Mary Mulle passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. A memorial service will be held at later date. The full obituary will be published as soon as available ...
Christopher Michael Meek OCT 06, 1971 - DEC 06, 2021
To view a livestreaming of the service, click on the following link: Christopher Meek (gather.app) Christopher Michael Meek, age 50, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 in his residence. Christopher was born in Oceanside, CA and raised in Savannah. He was a 1990 graduate of Windsor Forest High School and went on to attend Armstrong Atlantic University graduating in 1995 and 2005. Christopher was employed for over 11 years at Skyler’s Restaurant, was a Respiratory Therapist for more than 20 years with Memorial Health, and was currently employed with ...
Jack L. Richardson, Sr. SEP 28, 1927 - DEC 04, 2021
Jack LeRoy Richardson, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home with family by his side. He was born September 28, 1927 in Inglewood, California to the late O. LeRoy Richardson and Gladys Jones Richardson. A World War II veteran, Jack served as a Navy Corpsman. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, LaJune Kelley Richardson of Savannah, GA, daughter Ramona Foshee and her husband Jimmy of Savannah, son Jack L. Richardson, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Foley, Alabama, three grandchildren, David Richardson & his wife Jennifer of Remlap, Alabama, Kimberly Fo ...
Larry Douglas (Doug) Finley OCT 09, 1960 - DEC 04, 2021
Larry Douglas Finley, 61, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The lifelong resident of Savannah was born in the Fall of 1960 to the late Larry D. and Marjorie Smith Finley. He was a 1978 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and was employed as the Body Shop Manager at Advance Collision. Doug especially loved spending time with his granddaughter River Annabelle and spoiling her as much as he could. Doug will be remembered by his family as a loving, funny, devoted, and hardworking man. Doug enjoyed all things outdoors and watchi ...
Lauren L. Jackson - DEC 03, 2021
Lauren Louise Jackson, 35, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Candler Hospital. Lauren was born May 25, 1986 in Naples, Florida. She was a cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Jackson. Lauren is survived by her wife, Chris Karamalikis, her mother Laura S. Jackson, brother, Jarred Jackson, sister, Amy Jackson and many friends and family members who loved her deeply. Lauren lived life to the fullest and always made the fun last as long as anyone would let her. She lived hard and loved hard; always wanting the b ...
William "Bobby" Dewitt, Jr. - DEC 03, 2021
William Robert “Bobby” DeWitt, Jr., 64, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home. He was born October 27, 1957 to the late William R. DeWitt, Sr. and Selby Hutchinson DeWitt. William attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Jenkins High School, and Savannah Technical College. He retired from Kraton Corporation at International Paper. He was an avid golfer, who played every week at Mary Calder Golf Course. He was a gun enthusiast, loved working with tools, spending time outdoors, especially working in his yard. In addition ...
Jasbir Singh Moka - DEC 03, 2021
Jasbir Mokha, M.S. Eng., 73, husband of Phyllis and father of sons, Amar & Nick passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Guru Nanak Darbar in Augusta, GA. ...
Julian Jordan “Danny” Kight, Sr MAR 24, 1937 - DEC 02, 2021
Julian Jordan “Danny” Kight Sr. passed away on December 2, 2021 after a very long battle with Alzheimer’s. Danny was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 24th, 1937. He was the only child of Waldo & Sara Curry Kight. Danny graduated from Savannah High School in 1955, Armstrong Junior College in 1957, & Clemson University in 1962. He went on to become a State Farm Insurance Agent for over forty years. He also built several homes at the Landings and built the first office condominium complex, Waters Professional Square, in Savannah. Danny loved the Lord with all ...
Patricia Ann Wyers Gammon - NOV 30, 2021
Patricia Wyers Gammon, 87, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born and grew up in Denver, Colorado with years in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma during her father’s World War II military service. Patricia earned her bachelor’s degree from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts and subsequently, two master’s degrees. Her work experiences included lifeguard, yearbook editor, commercial artist, English teacher, financial analyst, and certified financial planner. She believed in setting goals, planning ahead, dressing the part, and ha ...
Stephen J. Johnson - NOV 30, 2021
Stephen J. Johnson, 57, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Candler/St. Joseph Hospital, Savannah, GA after a short illness. Steve was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Jessie Marion Johnson, Jr., and Marie Sanders Johnson, both deceased. He was a graduate of Thompkins High School in Savannah. Steve served honorable in the U.S. Navy from December 6, 1983, until December 5, 1987. After basic training in Orlando, FL, he was stationed at Fentress Naval Base in Virginia and then aboard the USS South Carolina. Steve was employed for many years at the Savannah Country Club where h ...
Elmyra (Bobby) Roberta Sempsrott Fields JUL 13, 1929 - NOV 30, 2021
Elmyra Roberta Sempsrott Fields "Bobby", 92, died Tuesday morning, November 30th, 2021 at Spanish Oaks Retreat . Born in Detroit Michigan, Bobby was the daughter of the late Glenneth Oliver Sempsrott, and Effie Mable O’Dell Sempsrott. She was a member of the White Bluff United Methodist Church. Bobby was a retired artist and held a business college degree. She loved spending time with her family, skeet shooting, playing golf, boating, playing bridge, dancing, singing and bowling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Sheffy ...
Dr. Christopher George Cooper JUL 21, 1948 - NOV 30, 2021
Dr. Christopher George Cooper died Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021, at the age of 73 in his home. Born in Savannah, July 21, 1948, Dr. Cooper earned a PhD in psychology from the University of Georgia. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mensa, and the Sons of the American Revolution. Dr. Cooper was preceded in death by his parents Retired Col. James Weaver Cooper. Sr. and Helen Boston Cooper. Surviving are a brother, James W. Cooper, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Watkinsville, GA; nephew, James W. Cooper III and his wife, Jacqueline, of Seattle, W ...
George R. Hunt JUN 22, 1926 - NOV 29, 2021
George R Hunt, age 95 of Savannah passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 under the care of Hospice Savannah. George was born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Etta and Raymond Hunt on June 22, 1926. He attended high school in Junction City Kansas. Upon graduation, he was drafted in the US Army and was honorably discharged as a Staff SGT in 1946. After his service, he graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors degree in Milling Engineering. After working some time in the milling industry, he began a second career in the U.S. Postal Service, working his way up ...
Henry Frederick Schwalbe, Jr. JUN 07, 1947 - NOV 29, 2021
Henry Frederick Schwalbe, Jr – Rick to most and Ricky to his childhood friends – entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2021. He passed away peacefully and suddenly at home with his loving wife, Carol, by his side, along with his beloved dog, Jack. Rick was born in 1947 to Lilian Samples Schwalbe and Henry Frederick Schwalbe, Sr. Born and raised in Savannah, he was a native of Talahi Island and attended Savannah High School, graduating in 1965. Rick also served in the Georgia Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Wing. Rick spent the later years of his life in his true ele ...
MSG Clarence Kelly (Butch) Zealy, III (USAF ANG, Ret.) SEP 18, 1958 - NOV 28, 2021
Clarence Kelly “Butch” Zealy, III of Savannah, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 28, 2021. Butch was born on September 18, 1958 to Clarence K. and Barbara M. Zealy. He attended school in Savannah and later joined the Air National Guard. He was a full-time employee at the 165th Airlift Wing and retired in 2017 after 33 years of service. Butch was a master mechanic and could fix or build anything. He also enjoyed fishing, researching and reading about history, and spending time with his 16-year-old dog, Willy. Butch was preceded in death by his father, Clare ...
Charles Burson DePue, IV - NOV 28, 2021
Charles Burson DePue, IV Charlie DePue, IV passed away on November 28, 2021 on the campus of Santa Clara University in San Jose California. He was 19 years old. Charlie was the son of Charles DePue, III (Chad) and Stacy DePue and the brother of William (18) and Nathaniel (16). He is survived by his grandparents, Margaret Morris and Linda and Charles DePue, Jr., his aunts and uncles Lauren and Danny Huang, Dean DePue, Jay Morris and Cal Morris. A Memorial Service was held in the Parish of Saint Matthew, the Episcopal Church in Pacific Palisades. Charlie was a talented singer and per ...
Susan Annette Cannon - NOV 27, 2021
Susan Annette Cannon, 63, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, daughter of Harold Finley Cannon and Laura Lucille Henderson Cannon. Susan had an outgoing friendly spirit and deeply loved her family. She was an avid model car and airplane maker, enjoyed painting and had a loyal affection to dogs and cats. She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Cannon and brother, William H. Cannon. Surviving are her father, Harold Finley Cannon of Bloomingdale, GA; uncle, Ronald Cannon of Byron, GA and seve ...
Barbara Norris Benton Corkum JUL 02, 1953 - NOV 27, 2021
Barbara Benton Corkum, 68, died peacefully November 26th, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her sister by her side. She was born July 2nd, 1953, the daughter of Julia Norris Gilbert Benton and Edward Joy Benton, Jr. Barbara attended Savannah Country Day School, graduated from The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Denver. She and Bruce Corkum were married in 1980 and lived in Alexandria, VA. She worked in the Washington, D.C., and the northern Virginia area for many years. Later, moving to Rowayton, CT, she worked w ...