Dorothy Kay Jenkins
Oct 28, 2023
On October 28th, Dorothy Kay Jenkins passed away at home peacefully in her sleep with family surrounding her. Kay was born November 26,1946 to the late Carrie and Doug Talley. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Bob Jenkins; two daughters, Katherine Graham and Talley Jenkins; her sister Barbara Griffin along with two children by marriage, Kim Sacco and Rob...
James "Jimmy" Preston Bouton Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
James “Jimmy” Preston Bouton Jr., 65, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, ended this Earthly journey on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was one of five children to the late James Bouton Sr. and Dorothy Stricklan Bouton. Jimmy’s hobbies included boating, weightlifting, enjoying family gatherings, going motorcycle riding with family & friends, coaching his kid’s baseball...
Gloria Faith Lester
Oct 22, 2023
Gloria Faith Lester, 68, of Midway, Georgia, died Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2023 in Savannah. Born in LaGrange, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Doyle Lavelle Stephens and the late Mable Louise Florence. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Adam Kirby Dwayne Lester and a brother, Ricky Stephens. Surviving are her...
Pamela Marie Turek
Oct 22, 2023
Pamela M. Turek was born In Los Angeles on July 9, 1943. She died in her home at the Landings in Savannah, GA on October 22, 2023 at the age of 80. Her parents were Edward and Edith Van Tassel. She was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1961. In her freshman year...
Marsha Anderson Fiveash
Oct 21, 2023
Jimmy Buffet once said, “It’s important to have as much fun as possible while we’re here.” Like her favorite singer, Marsha Elizabeth Anderson Fiveash, had a whole lotta fun. Like Buffet, Marsha understood the salt life. She was born in Reidsville, Georgia delivered by her own grandmother, a nurse. From the start her mother says Marsha was deeply “independent.” She...
Linda Cox Johnson
Oct 20, 2023
Linda Cox Johnson, also known to many as “Nanna”, peacefully passed away on October 20, 2023 in Savannah Ga at Memorial Hospital, at age 73. Linda was born August 15, 1950. Linda is survived by her loving son, Roger Johnson (Joni), and her devoted daughter, Sherrie Odom-Smith (Leon). She will also be deeply missed by her cherished grandchildren: Eric Johnson...
Sally Moran Roberts Little
Oct 19, 2023
Sally Moran Roberts Little, widow of A. Patterson Little III, died 19 October 2023. She was born 10 October 1938, the only child of J. Moran Roberts and Sally Christopher Roberts. The family lived at that time in Dublin, Georgia, but moved to Atlanta on the day after her third birthday. Sally was educated in Atlanta public schools, High Museum...
Lynda Cannon
Oct 16, 2023
Lynda Davis Cannon entered eternal life on Monday October 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jimmy Cannon; her mother and father, Annie Mae Davis and Willie Shepp Davis; and her sister, Doris Boice. She is survived by her children, Darrell Cannon (Tina) and Traci Cannon; her sisters, Mary Ogelsby, Diane King (Jim); her...
Bernard Mayer Portman
Oct 15, 2023
Savannah: Dr. Bernard M. Portman, 95, died Sunday, October 15th at his home. Dr. Portman was a lifelong resident of Savannah and son of the late Mose and Minnie Portman, Dr. Portman (Buddy) is preceded in death by his parents, his son, David Portman and a step-son, Ward Karsman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Rosalind...
Ellen Busch (Née Birnbach)
Oct 13, 2023
Ellen Busch lived in many ways a tale of two American lives: one Northern and one Southern. Everywhere she was she loved art, culture, and chocolate. Ellen, who became a resident of Savannah 18 years ago, and who over that relatively brief period won the friendship and praise of dozens of Savannah’s families as a teacher and private tutor, died...
Carolyn Peloquin
Oct 12, 2023
Carolyn Peloquin, 82, of Savannah, GA, passed peacefully to heaven on the morning of October 12, 2023. Born October 16 t, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lucille Kirby. The youngest of their four children, she was preceded in death by her siblings J D Kirby and Loretta Wells, and is survived by...
Betty Mclaurin
Oct 11, 2023
Betty Louise McLaurin passed away October 11, 2023. Betty was born October 11, 1930 in Burkburnett, Texas to Samuel Elliot Kellow and Zilpha Whiteside Kellow. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald K. McLaurin, three daughters, Janice (Larry) McAlpine, Gail McLaurin, Donna Kay McLaurin, and four grandchildren, Heather McAlpine, Melissa (Joe York) McAlpine, Sam Goldstein, and Maggie...
Marion Gray Harkleroad Sr.
Oct 10, 2023
Marion “Onion” Gray Harkleroad,Sr. 86, of Savannah, Georgia died Tuesday evening, October 10, 2023. Born at the saw mill camp in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, he was the son of the late Daniel Harkleroad and the late Ida Millican Harkleroad. Mr. Harkleroad was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of...
Michael Allen Parrish
Oct 4, 2023
Michael Allen Parrish, age 67, passed away at his home Wednesday October 4, 2023, after an extended illness. He was a carpenter by trade and loved to fish and was always joking about something. He will be missed. Michael is survived by his partner Chyrel Waters; his mother, Dorothy Parrish; his sisters, Connie Spampinato of Savannah, Georgia, and Vicki Beard...
William Anthony Butler
Oct 3, 2023
William A. Butler, 76, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2023, surround by his loved ones. Known for his hippie soul, Bill touched the lives of many different people of all walks of life. He was an avid baseball lover, thoroughly enjoyed his music, and loved to make his famous cheeseburgers. Bill worked for the United States Postal Service for...
Simon James Hill I
Oct 2, 2023
A Life Well Lived Simon James Hill I was a man of unwavering commitment to God, his family, his country, and his community. He lived his life with integrity and humanity believing every stumbling block is an opportunity and steppingstone to triumph. He walked with God and lived a life of honor, love, and respect with no regrets. Affectionately, known...
Lawrence "Larry" L. Smith
Sep 30, 2023
Lawrence L. “Larry” Smith, born October 26, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2023, with his family and caring nurses. He was a native Savannahian born to Laliah and Arthur Smith. He is survived by a Son, L. Lee Smith, Jr and wife Christi; grandson Lee, III and wife Anna; grandson Andrew and wife Olivia with...
John Peter Sheehan
Sep 23, 2023
John Peter Sheehan was born in Savannah February 23, 1957. He met his wife of 41 years, Julie Sheehan in 1981 and they were married in 1982. John had several passions in life. He loved the outdoors, whether that was camping with Julie or hiking and backpacking with his sons or many of his backpacking friends. He was an avid...
Julius Edel
Sep 22, 2023
Julius Edel was born to Herman and Riette Edel in Savannah on September 24, 1929 and passed peacefully at home on September 22, 2023. Julius grew up on 49th Street at a time when most of the area south of that was still undeveloped woodlands. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and attended the local public schools. After graduation...
Arthur James Lungwitz
Sep 20, 2023
Arthur James "AJ" Lungwitz, age 74, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Lungwitz was born on September 30, 1948 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of the late Anna Netzel Lungwitz and Arthur Lungwitz. He was a graduate of Kohler High School, continued his formal education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and ultimately completed his graduate studies, graduating...
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