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Joann Clark Troxler

Joann Clark Troxler

Jan 5, 2021

On January 5, 2021, JoAnn Troxler died peacefully with her devoted husband, Drew Troxler, and family by her side at Habersham House, Savannah, GA. JoAnn was born November 21, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended Robert E. Lee High School where she met some lifelong friends who joined her in attending South Georgia College where they were active in the...

James Aubrey Ennis

James Aubrey Ennis

Jan 5, 2021

James Aubrey Ennis, 71, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Becky Frawley Ennis, died Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021, at his home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Jimmy Archie Ennis and the late Peggy Fields Ennis. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in the Vietnam War. He was...

David Lesley Blissett,

David Lesley Blissett,

Jan 5, 2021

David L. Blissett, Sr., 81, of Garden City, Georgia, died January 5, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, on June 22, 1939, to the late Ottie Flyth Blissett and the late Oliver Lee Blissett. ??He was also preceded in death by his sister Betty Clements and his son-in-law David Tyler, Jr. David...

Olga Brannen Usher

Olga Brannen Usher

Jan 4, 2021

Olga Vivian Brannen Usher, 100, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Collie Mann Usher, died Monday morning, January 4, 2021, at her home. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Cecil Brannen and the late Olga Irrena Mincey Brannen. After the death of her parents, she was raised by her aunt/step-mother, Edna Mincey Brannen....

Carolyn Godley Gedelman

Carolyn Godley Gedelman

Jan 4, 2021

Carolyn Godley Gedelman, 78, of Leander, Texas and wife of John Lester Gedelman, died Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Nathan Carl Godley and the late Mabel Cregar Godley. Carolyn was a former personal secretary for Savannah City Court Judge Oliver, a Labor and Delivery nurse for 15 years, and for...

Richard Dewayne Taylor

Richard Dewayne Taylor

Jan 3, 2021

Richard 'Ricky' Dewayne Taylor, 61, of Savannah and husband of Desiree Peloquin Taylor, died Saturday evening, January 2, 2021, at his home. Born in Alma, Georgia, he was a son of the late Benny Rudolph Taylor and the late Montine Stewart Taylor. Ricky moved to Savannah when he was three months old and lived there the rest of his life....

William Kent King

William Kent King

Jan 2, 2021

William 'Kent' King, 66, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, and husband of Margaret 'Margie' Metcalfe King, passed away Friday evening, January 1, 2021, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Donald Lee King and the late Daneen Deal King. In addition to his parents, Kent was preceded in death by his...

Sylvia Kirshstein Yellin

Sylvia Kirshstein Yellin

Jan 1, 2021

Sylvia Kirshstein Yellin, 93, passed away at her home on Tybee Island, GA on January 1, 2021, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Charleston, SC, the youngest of five children of Polish immigrants. Her father died when she was two years old, leaving her older brothers to support the family. She never forgot her humble...

Dr. Kay Rayburn

Dr. Kay Rayburn

Dec 31, 2020

Dr. Sandra Kay Rayburn, 76, of Savannah, Georgia, died Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020, at her home. Born in Savannah, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Madeline Bowen and Alton J. 'Dick' Bowen, and the late Sam Rayburn. Dr. Rayburn graduated from Savannah High School in 1961 and graduated with honors from the Georgia Baptist Hospital School of...

Sandra Ann Siskin

Sandra Ann Siskin

Dec 29, 2020

Sandra Ann Siskin passed away December 27, 2020, at age 79, in Potomac, Maryland. Survivors include her sons, Brian Mallen (Melanie) and Rick Mallen (Laurie); her grandchildren, Sophie and Sam Mallen; her brothers, Jim Siskin (Dianne) and Harvey Siskin; and her nephew, Brad Siskin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her nephew, Keith Siskin. Sandy was born...

Daniel Thomas Veale

Daniel Thomas Veale

Dec 27, 2020

Daniel 'Danny' Thomas Veale, 62, of Savannah, Georgia, died at home Sunday morning, December 27, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Danny was born as the fourth son of Richard and Mary Veale on July 18, 1958. He was and still is loved by many people; if you met Danny you know he was unique. He had a gift for...

Grace Schaap Waterlander

Grace Schaap Waterlander

Dec 26, 2020

Grace Carol Waterlander (Schaap), 84, of Savannah, Georgia, and widow of MSgt Jack T. Waterlander, United States Air Force (Ret.) to whom she was married for 56 years, died Saturday afternoon, December 26, 2020, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Comstock, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Dena Schaap. Grace was a member of the...

W. Leon Friedman

W. Leon Friedman

Dec 25, 2020

W. Leon Friedman, Jr., 87, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Helene Whiteman Friedman, died Friday morning, December 25, 2020, at his home with his family at his side. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late W. Leon Friedman, Sr. and the late Evelyn Bodziner. Mr. Friedman was a member of Congregation Agudath Achim. He graduated...

Langdon Sinclair Griffin

Langdon Sinclair Griffin

Dec 24, 2020

Langdon Sinclair Griffin, 65, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday evening, December 21, 2020, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Raymond Lee Workman

Raymond Lee Workman

Dec 23, 2020

Raymond Lee Workman, 67, of Ashburn, Georgia, and widower of Katheryn K. Dyer Workman, died Sunday evening, December 20, 2020, at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. Born in Ohio, he was a son of the late Timothy Woodrow Workman and the late Mabel Workman. He worked as a certified automotive mechanic and could build or fix anything with a motor. Ray...

Pamela Jean Blanton

Pamela Jean Blanton

Dec 22, 2020

Pamela 'Pam' Jean Blanton, 49, of Garden City, Georgia, died Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Arthur Eugene Blanton and the late Patricia Boatright Blanton. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Glenda Blanton Longaberger. Survivors include her children, Joshua Riley Blanton and Hayla...

Stephen Dewayne Tootle

Stephen Dewayne Tootle

Dec 21, 2020

Stephen Dewayne Tootle II, 32, of Savannah, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of December 20, 2020. Stephen will forever be remembered by all who truly knew him for his giving heart and his ability to make instant friendships. He knew no stranger and he deeply cared for everyone he met. He found the good in everyone and...

Kenneth Earl Troth

Kenneth Earl Troth

Dec 20, 2020

Kenneth 'Ken' Earl Troth, 74, of Tarboro, North Carolina and widower of Geraldine Alane Henderson Troth died Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, in Brooklet, Georgia with his family by his side. Born in Lincoln Nebraska, he was a son of the late Frank Troth and the late Mary Ann Allsman Troth. He was drafted into the United States Army during...

Barry James Whitby

Barry James Whitby

Dec 19, 2020

Barry James Whitby, 52, of Savannah, Georgia, and husband of Michelle Marie Morgan Clemons, died Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Christie Lee Smith

Christie Lee Smith

Dec 19, 2020

Christie Lee Smith, 43, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday morning, December 19, 2020, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of Artice Smith and the late Pauline 'Polly' Lee Gailey Smith. Christie's career was in hospitality. She was very outgoing, wild, and funny, with a contagious laugh and very spiritual. She had a big heart and...

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