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Marguerite Elise Lanier Tillman

Marguerite Elise Lanier Tillman

Jul 5, 2023

On July 5th the world lost a wonderful beacon of light when Marguerite Elise Lanier Tillman slipped the bonds of this earth at age 95 to return to the Lord. She passed peacefully in her sleep after sustaining an injury weeks ago. Elise led a full life and was loved by many and amazed many more with her seemingly endless...

Marian Peacock Barnard

Marian Peacock Barnard

Jul 4, 2023

Marian Barnard, 91, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Murray K. Barnard, Sr., died Tuesday morning, July 4, 2023, at Azalealand Nursing Home. Born in Blackshear, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Peacock and the late Clara Bell Bowen Peacock. Mrs. Barnard was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church where she was active...

Kathryn "Tina, Teeter" Brooker Kiger

Kathryn "Tina, Teeter" Brooker Kiger

Jul 3, 2023

Tina was born in Sylvania, Georgia, but raised in Savannah and educated at Commercial High School. She was a member of White Bluff Methodist church, belonged to Eves Circle, and was active in Christian Women. She was preceded in death by her husband Col (Ret.) Hobert Lee Kiger; two sons, John Greenwaide, Gary Kiger; sister, Joan Barrenbrugge and her parents...

Kathleen "Kay" Leona Johnson Blanton

Kathleen "Kay" Leona Johnson Blanton

Jul 3, 2023

Kathleen "Kay" Leona Johnson Blanton, 85, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Bernard Thomas "Tommy" Blanton, Jr. passed away Monday afternoon at Hospice Savannah. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Earl Cecil Johnson and Daisy Leona Almond Johnson. Kay was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church and worked as the librarian at St....

Katherine C. Haeberle

Katherine C. Haeberle

Jun 29, 2023

Katherine C. Haeberle passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023 under the care of Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah, Ga. She was 91. She was born in Jacksonville, Fl, spending her pre-teen years in Hawaii, where she was living during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Kathy was a Savannah resident for over 70 years. In 1950, just out...

Sandra Walton Tolle

Sandra Walton Tolle

Jun 28, 2023

Sandra Walton Tolle, 76, of Grovetown, Georgia, and wife of Twig Tolle, passed away Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023, at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Jonathon Michael Lee Melton

Jonathon Michael Lee Melton

Jun 27, 2023

Jonathon Michael Lee Melton, 26, of Savannah, Ga sadly departed from us on June 27,2023. He was born at Burdette Tomlin hospital in Cape May County, NJ on October 7,1996. Jonathon was a beloved father, son, husband, brother, and uncle. Jonathon was a light in everyone's life & was loved and adored by many. He enjoyed quality family time and...

Shane Houston Berryhill

Shane Houston Berryhill

Jun 24, 2023

Shane Houston Berryhill, 57, of Savannah, Georgia, and widower of Pamela S. Wheeles Berryhill, passed away Saturday evening, June 24, 2023, at Hospice Savannah. Services are private.

Patricia Brooks Swanger

Patricia Brooks Swanger

Jun 21, 2023

Patricia "Tricia" Brooks Swanger passed away on June 21, 2023 at the age of 76 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She was born on December 11, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia to Joseph Edward Brooks and Lena T. Brooks. Tricia was a sweet and caring Christian woman who lived a full life surrounded by her loved ones and animals. Tricia is...

Sara Crosby Wassner

Sara Crosby Wassner

Jun 16, 2023

Sara Crosby Wassner was born on October 25, 1936 - the third child born to James Nathan and Sarah Crosby. She grew up with her two older brothers, James and Bobby Crosby. She loved her life growing up on East 54th Street and was active in her church, First Christian Church on Victory Drive in Savannah. She was a graduate...

Mary Bullock Demere

Mary Bullock Demere

Jun 13, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bullock Demere, 95, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of Robert Houstoun Demere, Sr., died at her home surrounded by her loving children on June 13, 2023. Born September 2, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Edward Taylor Bullock and Mary Elizabeth deWyche Bullock. Raised in Bronxville, New York, she attended Bronxville High School and spent her summers...

Gregory S. Portman

Gregory S. Portman

Jun 10, 2023

Gregory Portman, 74, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. Greg was born on December 3, 1948 to Shirley and Nathan Portman in Savannah, GA. Greg was predeceased by his parents, sister Pamela Jo Spikler and wife Sara Portman. He is survived by his niece Jennifer Teyf and Nephew in law, Roman Teyf, Niece Kathryn Lashin and...

Terry Sharon Kelly, Sr.

Terry Sharon Kelly, Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

Terry Sharon Kelly Sr was born on October 13, 1975 in Savannah, Ga to Beaulah Mimms Kelly and James Kelly. He attended Savannah public schools and Adult Education. On February 19, 2004 he married April McPherson who dedicated over 25 years since 911 in New York took place. This is a memorable occasion and from this union and of love...

Ermine C. Blumenfeld

Ermine C. Blumenfeld

Jun 10, 2023

Ermine Munford Claghorn Clemens Blumenfeld, 93, of Tybee Island, GA, and widow of Henry Konrad Clemens III and Adolph H. Blumenfeld, died Saturday June 10, 2023. Born in Savannah, GA, she was a daughter of the late Clifford Hunter Claghorn and the late Mary Ermine Munford Claghorn. Mrs. Blumenfeld was an active communicant at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal...

Sergio Warman

Sergio Warman

Jun 3, 2023

Dr. Sergio Warman, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, and husband of Ana W. Warman, died Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, at his home. The funeral service will be held at 10 o'clock, Monday morning, June 5, 2023, at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery.

Stanley Maurice Mullings

Stanley Maurice Mullings

May 30, 2023

Stanley M. Mullings, 90, of Savannah died on May 30, 2023, peacefully in his home. He was lovingly cared for by Hospice of Savannah and his daughter and son, Matt. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on July 11, 1932, to the late John W. Mullings and Eva Baker. He moved to Savannah in 1989, working for the Corp of...

Virginia Karen Larose

Virginia Karen Larose

May 30, 2023

Virginia Karen LaRose, 59, of Savannah, GA passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Mae Crapes. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Brian Keith LaRose; and two sons, Robert LaRose and Kevin Ashley LaRose; and numerous other family members. Services are private.

Albert Leo Tomaszewski

Albert Leo Tomaszewski

May 30, 2023

Albert Leo Tomaszewski, also called Al, Mr. Thomas Whiskey and — his favorite title — Papa, died just after dawn at Hospice Savannah on May 30. Al loved serving in the US Army Intelligence Corps, where he conducted aerial photo interpretation during the Korean War; night flying in Alabama in his Piper Super Cub; and fishing despite close encounters with...

Josie Brigham Leblanc

Josie Brigham Leblanc

May 29, 2023

Josie B. LeBlanc, 94, of Augusta, GA, passed away Monday May 29, 2023 in Savannah, GA. She was born in Burke County, GA to the Late John and Marie Brigham. Mrs. Josie was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. She loved cooking, baking her famous pound cake, and loved flowers. She was a loving mother and...

Betty Jane Hopkins

Betty Jane Hopkins

May 27, 2023

Betty Jane Parson Hopkins, 97, of Savannah, GA and widow of John Craig "Crash" Hopkins, passed away Saturday May 27, 2023. Born in Manistee, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Walter Parson and the late Georgia Clark Parson. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and...

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