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Henry Kennon Harris

Henry Kennon Harris

Sep 13, 2023

Henry Kennon Harris passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Kennon was born in Jesup, Georgia on October 28, 1947, to Calfry and Pauline Harris. He was a man of devout faith, modeling Christ in small ways every day. His kindness echoed to the cores of all that felt it. His smile would light up a...

Nell Rose Blackburn

Nell Rose Blackburn

Sep 12, 2023

Nell Blackburn, 95, beloved wife, mother, sister, and Nana, passed away, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on September 21, 1927, to Stella and James Kirkland in Tampa, Florida. In addition to her parents, her husband, Albert Earnest Blackburn Sr., and one brother, James Kirkland Jr., preceded her in death. Nell was a native Savannahian and...

Shea Robert Knight

Shea Robert Knight

Sep 12, 2023

Shea was a homegrown Savannahian. He came into this world like a red-hot ball of energy and never wavered. Full of life and love. Always upbeat, kind, and willing to help anyone. As a 1995 graduate of HV Jenkins High School, he had a lifelong passion for skateboarding and a deep love for his music. He was a member of...

Avery Leo Callaway

Avery Leo Callaway

Sep 11, 2023

Avery L. Callaway, 83, died on Monday September 11th, 2023 in Savannah. He was a US Army veteran. Private service will be held in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family.

Arthur "Mike" Aimar

Arthur "Mike" Aimar

Sep 8, 2023

Mike Aimar passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. Mike was born in Savannah, Georgia to Arthur and Betty Aimar, and lived in Savannah his entire life. He was known for his love of being on the water, and if you were a friend, you were a friend for life. He is survived by his daughter, Cassie (Thomas) Powers; two...

Sean Christopher Ryan

Sean Christopher Ryan

Sep 8, 2023

Ryan, Sean C., age 72, of Skidaway Island, GA passed away Friday September 8, 2023. He was born in Port Chester, NY on March 2, 1951, son of the late John and Arlene Ryan. He grew up in Briarcliff Manor, NY. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Barr Ryan, and daughter Erin and son Christopher. He...

Frankie Jewel Adams

Frankie Jewel Adams

Aug 30, 2023

Frankie Jewell Saxon Adams, age 90, left us to be with her lord and Savior on August 30th. Frankie was born into a large family in Screven County, GA to Frank Brown Saxon and Lillian Theodosia Chance. Frankie later moved to Savannah, became a beautician for years, working at several salons, The Artistic, Rene’s, and The Plaza, before retiring after...

Joseph Riel

Joseph Riel

Aug 29, 2023

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James Rowland Whitlock

James Rowland Whitlock

Aug 27, 2023

James “Buddy” Rowland Whitlock, 95, entered eternal rest August 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Dot” Louise Whitlock. He was also preceded in death by his parents, George and Goldie, sister, Juanita Kirby and brother Richard Whitlock of Valley Alabama. He is survived by his daughter, Anita McKenzie of Savannah, Georgia...

Jane Brown

Jane Brown

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 2023 Jane Brown entered her heavenly home. There she joined her late husband, Garland Brown. Her parents Maude and Sam Bowers also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Kay Wade of Savannah, Carol Deakins (Don) of Soddy Daisy, Tn. A grandson Brian Curl (Heather) of Reidsville, Ga. Two great grandchildren and five great-great...

Carol Dee Angell

Carol Dee Angell

Aug 24, 2023

Dee Angell was born in Trenton, NJ to Elaine Quick Totten and Randolph J. Totten. She attended high school in Hamilton Township NJ., Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA on a full tuition DAR scholarship and eventually received her Master’s in the Art of Teaching from Harper College in upstate NY. She is survived by her husband David Angell of...

Lorene Saba Duffel

Lorene Saba Duffel

Aug 23, 2023

Lettie Lorene Saba Duffel, 92, left this world for better on August 23, 2023. She was originally from Marion, Virginia, and born to Joseph and Mary Shelor. She is survived by her husband, Horace, and four sons, Joseph (Toni), David (Gail), Jim (Cindy), and Stephen (Bonnie); as well as 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...

Harvey Kanter

Harvey Kanter

Aug 22, 2023

Harvey Michael Kanter died at home on August 22, 2023. He was the son of Gilbert and Esther Levin Kanter. He is survived by his sister, Regina Kanter Plateck of Savannah, Georgia, and a great nephew, Alan Sidney Plateck, of Washington State. Harvey was a graduate of The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He was...

Charlotte Wolfe Mccarthy

Charlotte Wolfe Mccarthy

Aug 22, 2023

Charlotte Ann Wolfe McCarthy, 90, of Thunderbolt, Georgia died August 22, 2023 with her family by her side. Born October 8, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Anthony Wolfe and the late Marguerita (Margaret) Sellers Wolfe. Charlotte was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Church and, later, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church...

Robert "Bob" Anthony Francischetti

Robert "Bob" Anthony Francischetti

Aug 17, 2023

Robert Anthony Francischetti passed away on Thursday, August 17th following a brief battle with cancer in Savannah, GA. Robert was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Nutley, NJ by his late parents Esther and Alphonse. He graduated from Nutley High School and remained an active and integral part of the Class of 1961. Bobby truly loved his classmates and...

Varnell "Val" Joseph Davis Jr.

Varnell "Val" Joseph Davis Jr.

Aug 14, 2023

Varnell "Val" Joseph Davis Jr., 93, of Savannah, transitioned on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Memorial Health after a short illness. Val was born on August 14, 1930 in Savannah, GA to Varnell Joseph Davis Sr. and Charlotte Walker-Davis. He is a graduate of Beach High School and attended several Catholic Schools during his formative years. After graduating, he joined...

Gary Weil

Gary Weil

Aug 12, 2023

Gary Weil, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Bonaventure Cemetery with Rabbi Avigdor Slatus officiating.

Jack Leander Karesh

Jack Leander Karesh

Aug 11, 2023

Jack Karesh passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by his loved ones. Jack was born on August 20, 1935, in Charleston, South Carolina; where he also met his beloved wife, Harriet, on a blind date. He was well known by the community for his local business, Jack’s Package Shop. He belonged to Bnai Brith Jacob...

Adrienne Goldberg

Adrienne Goldberg

Aug 11, 2023

Adrienne Goldberg, 81, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. She was married to her loving husband, the late Lyn Goldberg, for 57 years. Even though she grew up in Chicago, Adrienne resided in both La Jolla, California and Charleston, South Carolina for some time. Adrienne is survived by her sister, Marlene Kimmelman; her son, Ryan Goldberg (Wendy); and her grandsons,...

Richard Vaughn Evans Jr.

Richard Vaughn Evans Jr.

Aug 11, 2023

Richard “Dick” Vaughn Evans Jr., 90 of Taylorville passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 8:05 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Ill. He was born on January 27, 1933 in Decatur, Ill., the son of Richard Vaughn and Myrtle L. Kufner Evans Sr. He married the love of his life Joyce Mincey on September 1, 1957 in...

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