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George William Davenport

George William Davenport

Jan 16, 2025

Bill was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the only child of George Martin Davenport Jr, and Marjorie Salma Davenport. He passed away at Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

He graduated from Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham Alabama Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa, magna cum laude with a triple major in philosophy, history and political science. He was a member of...

Ovella Mae Roberson

Ovella Mae Roberson

Jan 12, 2025

Ovella Mae Roberson, 91, passed away January 12, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1933, in Rock Bridge County, Viriginia to the late Clarence S. and Irma Allen Booth. She graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, attended Arlington Baptist Seminary and was a former bookkeeper. She was a talented musician and assisted her husband in his ministry.

Ovella was preceded...

Irwin "Buddy" Reed

Irwin "Buddy" Reed

Jan 11, 2025

Irwin (Buddy) Reed, 95, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Hospice Savannah, GA. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Janet (Silverman) Reed, daughter of the late Louis and Ruth Silverman, as well as siblings, Harold Reed (and wife, Esther), Thelma Rosen (and husband, Manny), brother-in-law, Harry Silverman (and wife, Fay), and brother-in-law, Ramon Silverman. 

 Buddy...

James Stoney Johnson

James Stoney Johnson

Jan 10, 2025

James Stoney Johnson, 77, son of the late James Edward Johnson and Pearl Edenfield Johnson died suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2025.

James was a teacher for over 30 years. He also was in the antique business in Savannah for many years,

Surviving are: his husband, of 53 years, Charles August Steubing, Jr.; three nieces, Donna Johnson and Beverly & Kimberly Bell;...

Patricia Joanne Goodday

Patricia Joanne Goodday

Jan 9, 2025

Patricia Joanne Goodday, age 81, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 19, 1943 as the second of four children to the late Leonard John and Helen Elizabeth Spencer Henzke, Patricia lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and service.

A devout Catholic, Patricia was a member of Saint Francis Cabrini...

Martin Allen Grossman

Martin Allen Grossman

Jan 9, 2025

Martin (Marty) Allen Grossman, 77, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Those who knew Marty know what a kind and generous man he was. He was an insatiable learner with a love for science, music (especially Jazz) and art. He wasn’t afraid of technology, always ready to help anyone who was having problems getting things to work or figuring...

Sarabel Estroff Stemer

Sarabel Estroff Stemer

Jan 7, 2025

Graveside services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Bonaventure Cemetery. Rabbi Avigdor Slatus will officiate.

A full obituary will appear at a later time

Stephen Peter Anderson

Stephen Peter Anderson

Jan 6, 2025

Stephen Peter Anderson, 60, a lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2025. Born on November 10, 1964, to Pete and Barbara Anderson, he was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.

 

In addition to his parents, Pete and Barbara Anderson, Stephen is survived by his sister, Lori Jenkins (Mike); his nephew, Brent Jenkins; his niece, Mallori...

Debra F Swain

Debra F Swain

Jan 5, 2025

Debra F. Swain, born November 14, 1955, gained her heavenly wings Sunday morning January 5, 2025. 

 Beloved (surviving) family members include: her sister Joan Sorrenti (“Sug”), brother Arman Tunstall, niece Christy Kellam Blakey (children Olivia, Ashton, Preston), nephew Steven Kellam (children Amanda, Anna), cousin Amy Roberts (& Chris), and many aunts and uncles and other extended family members. 

Among the family members...

Margaret "Peggy" Giamanco

Margaret "Peggy" Giamanco

Dec 29, 2024

It is with great sadness our gram, Margaret (Peggy) Giamanco (nee Bonner) has left this worldly plane on December 29th, 2024. Peggy was born on October 17th, 1935, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Charles and Margaret Bonner. She had 5 siblings: Ann, Charles, Leo, Clifford, and George. The family left the big city and moved to rural New Jersey around 1937,...

Thomas L. McCord

Thomas L. McCord

Dec 28, 2024

 

 Thomas Linn McCord, who made his life’s work in the automobile industry and who changed many lives for the better as a mentor and sponsor, passed away on Dec. 28 in Savannah of complications from lung cancer. He was 70 years old.

 Tom was born April 12, 1954, in Sterling, Ill., west of Chicago. He was the eldest of four children...

David Goslin

David Goslin

Dec 28, 2024

David Alexander Goslin

October 27, 1936 to December 28, 2024

 “Looking back, I realize I have done a lot of fishing in my life - not only for fish, but also for new experiences and adventures, for special people, for challenges, and for opportunities to make a difference in the world. I have been very lucky to have caught so many of...

Sandra Olivia Duckworth-Tarpley

Sandra Olivia Duckworth-Tarpley

Dec 27, 2024

Our hearts are broken, but we are so thankful that Mom, Sandra Duckworth Tarpley, has gone to Glory and is now reunited with her beloved husband, Raymond Eugene Tarpley, who preceded her in death.

Sandra Duckworth Tarpley passed away and went to be with Jesus December 27, 2024, after a very long, hard fight with Dementia. She finally won the battle...

Marc Robert Lilienfeld

Marc Robert Lilienfeld

Dec 15, 2024

Marc Robert Lilienfeld from Savannah, GA was born on February 6, 1967, and passed away on December 15, 2024 at the age of 57. He is survived by his husband, Phil Skinner, mom and dad, Diana and Ken, brother David, sister-in-law Amy and his niece and nephews Allegra, Henry and Jasper. Marc is also survived by his dog Titus and...

Chef Nicholas Mueller

Chef Nicholas Mueller

Dec 13, 2024

Chef Nicholas Mueller, 56, a native of Savannah, died December 13, 2024. He is survived by

his sister, Rebecca Mueller Aliffi, her children Margaret Aliffi and Yano Aliffi, his brother

Benjamin Mueller, Sister-and-brother-in-law Lisa and Joe Rowland, nieces Lindsey Rowland and Katlyn Rowland and several cousins.

For well over 25 years Chef Nick was an active member of the local restaurant and hospitality

community....

Tracy L. Barrenbrugge Mueller

Tracy L. Barrenbrugge Mueller

Dec 13, 2024

12/21/2024 It is with broken hearts that the family of Tracy L. Mueller announces her sudden and unexpected passing on Friday, December 13, 2024.

 Tracy brought joy and life to this world beginning on the day that she was born. Her effervescence for life was so palpable in everything she did. She was sunshine and goodness and the best sister, aunt,...

Morris Friedman

Morris Friedman

Dec 13, 2024

Morris Friedman was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia. When he was very small his family moved to Brunswick, where he was raised and educated, and it became his real home. After graduating from Glynn Academy in 1969, Morris enlisted in the United States Army. He served two tours in Viet Nam and was wounded by shrapnel, which resulted in the loss...

Carole Wiseman Lesser

Carole Wiseman Lesser

Dec 11, 2024

Carole Wiseman Lesser passed away on December 11, 2024. Carole was born in Savannah, GA on March 9, 1935 to Mildred and Casper Wiseman. 

Carole is survived by her son, Mark (Nancy) Lesser and her grandchildren Sammy Lesser and Nicole (Ronald) Curtis. 

Carole was predeceased by her son Michael Lesser and her daughter, Cindy Daughtry.

 Donations in Carole’s name can be directed to...

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