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Kristi Wilson Michael

Kristi Wilson Michael

Jul 2, 2024

Kristi Wilson Michael, a beloved resident of Tybee Island, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her adoring family. Born as Kristi Sue Wilson in Moses Lake, Washington, she grew up on a farm where she embraced the values of life and love that would guide her throughout her journey. Eventually,...

Joseph Michael Robinson

Joseph Michael Robinson

Jun 19, 2024

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Michael Robinson, age 68 of Savannah, GA who passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Diane Robinson, two daughters, Stacy (James Johnston) and Katherine (Zachary Gaspard) as well as his three grandchildren, Robert Michael Johnston (predeceased), James Emry Johnston and Charlotte...

David William Barnhill Sr

David William Barnhill Sr

Jun 19, 2024

David William Barnhill, Sr., 93, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of the late Janice "Jan" Alden Barnhill, died Wednesday morning, June 19, 2024 at Sunabella Senior Living in Savannah. Born in Ludowici, Georgia to the late Claude Barnhill and the late Doshie Smith Barnhill. He is a US Navy veteran and retired as a supervisor, after many years, in the chemical...

Jentri Rene Hand

Jentri Rene Hand

Jun 16, 2024

Jentri Rene Hand was born on October 6th, 1971 in Billings Montana to the parents of Don and Christine Schwarzrock. She graduated high school in Peachtree city Georgia and attended college in Rome Georgia. She studied craft brewing in England and opened Old Savannah Brewing Company in Savannah. She married Dr. Alfred Park Hand and has two daughters, Audrey Hand...

Gordon J. Rayner

Gordon J. Rayner

Jun 15, 2024

The Spirit of Gordon J. Rayner, of Savannah, GA. departed this life on June 15, 2024. to continue its journey to God’s kingdom. Gordon, the son of Joseph Norris Rayner & Gertrude Evelyn nee Hensel Rayner was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 16, 1935 and graduated from Ephrata High School, Ephrata, PA in 1953. He served 3 years in...

Nancy Aleen Melton

Nancy Aleen Melton

Jun 15, 2024

Nancy Aleen Melton of Savannah, GA and widow of Willard Ray Melton died at the age of 84 on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Miami, FL, she was the daughter of the late Marion Andrew Smith and the late Esla Hughes Smith. Beginning as a teenager, over the course of her career she was employed at...

Michael "Mike" Jay Whitley

Michael "Mike" Jay Whitley

Jun 12, 2024

Michael "Mike" Jay Whitley, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Savannah, GA. He was born on April 14, 1971, in Augusta, GA, and was the son of Charles "Mickey" and Rhonda Whitley. Mike was known for his kind and generous nature, always putting the needs of others before his own. Professionally, Mike owned a...

Amy Barrowman Conners

Amy Barrowman Conners

Jun 11, 2024

Amy Barrowman Conners, 52, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Amy was born on March 28, 1972, to James Samuel Barrowman III and Mary Pead Barrowman. Amy was a very creative person who had a passion for crafting, painting, and making DIY projects. She loved making crafts for all of her friends. In her...

Norma Elmgren Atwood

Norma Elmgren Atwood

Jun 10, 2024

Norma Elmgren Atwood, 104, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Cpt. Lewis Herbert Atwood, US Navy (Ret.) died Monday, afternoon June 10, 2024 in Savannah. Born in Thunderbolt, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Balder Theodore Elmgren and the late Norma Lucille Varn Elmgren. Mrs. Atwood was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension and...

Dawn Margaret Nickel

Dawn Margaret Nickel

Jun 1, 2024

Dawn Margaret Nickel passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late John Richard Nickel and the late Gail Joan Jones. Born into the military life, she moved around, both in the U.S. and Europe, and was able to experience different cultures. Settling in Clarksville, TN to finish school....

Arthur Elijah “Ike” New

Arthur Elijah “Ike” New

May 29, 2024

Arthur Elijah New, better known as “Ike”, passed away at home on May 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Ike was born on February 28, 1953, in Talladega, AL, to Ruth and Ralph New. Those who knew him would agree, he was an unconventional man. He had an unconventional upbringing, unconventional tact, unconventional wisdom, and unconventional love. Unconventional, in his...

Robert C. Knox Iii

Robert C. Knox Iii

May 27, 2024

Robert C. Knox III was born on February 20, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to Robert C. Knox, Jr. and Leonice Merrels Knox. He is survived by a daughter, Heather Noelle Knox and a son, Robert C. Knox, IV (Naomi) and three grandchildren: Robert C.V, Connor Noah, and Lydia Elise. He was predeceased by a sister, Leonice Lethbridge Knox and is...

Battalion Chief Garron Cole

Battalion Chief Garron Cole

May 26, 2024

Battalion Chief Garron Edward Lawrence Cole, Southside Fire/EMS & Security (Ret.), 69, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, and husband of Amy Kerr Cole, passed away Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Born at the United States Air Force Ruislip Air Station in Middlesex England, he was the eldest son of the late Edward Walter Cole, Sr...

Marjorie Gordon

Marjorie Gordon

May 23, 2024

Marjorie Cooper Gordon passed away on May 23, 2024 at her home in Savannah, GA at the age of 90. Born in Memphis, TN on April 29, 1934, Margie grew up in Savannah, GA, graduated from Savannah High School where she excelled academically. She attended Vanderbilt University and joined Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. After starting her family, she began her...

Leonora “Nora” F. Reid

Leonora “Nora” F. Reid

May 20, 2024

Leonora “Nora” F. Reid passed away on May 20, 2024 at home. She was born on March 14, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Leon Griffin Jr. & Vivian Banks Griffin. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was a loving wife for 62 years. She loved to crab and fish. She enjoyed working in her flower beds...

Elizabeth Hope "Hoho" Turner

Elizabeth Hope "Hoho" Turner

May 19, 2024

Elizabeth Hope Turner passed away Sunday May 19th at Hospice Savannah following a courageous four-year battle with Breast Cancer. Hope was born in LaGrange, GA on January 24, 1960 to Reverend John Kenneth Turner and Shirley Pike Turner. The first quarter of her life was spent living in various locations throughout Georgia while her father served as a Methodist minister....

Mark Mudd

Mark Mudd

May 17, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Mark Mudd, age 52, on May 17, 2024, after a brief illness. Mark died peacefully with his devoted husband, Douglas Orr, by his side. Mark was a beloved veterinarian at Flemington Veterinary Hospital, where he dedicated his life to the care and well-being of countless animals. His...

Sarah Jeanette Gause

Sarah Jeanette Gause

May 16, 2024

Sarah Jeanette Gause, 96, longtime resident of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Jerry V. Gause, passed away on May 16, 2024. Jeanette was born in 1927 to Thelma and James Leonard Ratliff of Saint Augustine, Florida. She was one of seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband of 54 years, Jerry V. Gause,...

Traci Lynn Ness

Traci Lynn Ness

May 12, 2024

Dr. Traci Lynn Ness, 50, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024 after a fierce battle with cancer. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 26, 1973. Traci grew up in Enon, Ohio and graduated salutatorian from Greenon High School. Later she attended Eckerd College in St Petersburg, Florida. Traci then earned her PhD of Molecular...

Elizabeth A. Mcgirr

Elizabeth A. Mcgirr

May 12, 2024

Betty McGirr was born on October 9, 1926 in Newburyport, MA. She was the elder daughter of William and Medora Condon. She grew up and was educated in Haverhill, MA, and attended Simmons College in Boston, where she got her Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising. She married Robert (Bob) P. McGirr on July 16, 1948. Their children came into their lives...

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