Obituaries

Louis Vernon McMichael, Jr.

Louis Vernon McMichael, Jr.

Jul 27, 2025

Louis V. McMichael Jr (Snookie), widower of Audrey Hillman McMichael, died July 27th peacefully at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was a native Savannahian and the son of Louis V and Myrtle McMichael.

Snookie was a lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church, Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693 F&AM, the Oldtimers Softball Club and SAFANG.

He is survived by three daughters and one son; Debbie...

Charles Kevin White, Sr.

Charles Kevin White, Sr.

Jul 27, 2025

Charles Kevin White, Sr. 61, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a sudden illness. He was a lifetime resident of Savannah.

He is preceded in death by his father, Luther M. White, Sr., his mother, Kathleen F. Flowers, brothers, Luther M. White, Jr and Randy S. White and a brother-in-law, John Devereux, Sr.

Charles is survived by: a son, Charles K. White...

Betty Anne Clanton

Betty Anne Clanton

Jul 23, 2025

Betty Creech Clanton, 92, devoted wife and mother, passed away on July 23, 2025.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Jerrell V. Clanton, her parents, Ivan Donaldson Creech and Pauline Creech Kelly, her sister, Quida Creech Smith, and a grandson, Jack Terrell Courie III.

Betty was born in Savannah, Ga on August 3, 1932, and was a graduate of Commercial...

Jean Kitchens Brown

Jean Kitchens Brown

Jul 23, 2025

Martha Jean Kitchens Brown, 87, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, arrived at her heavenly home that she had been longing for, joining her husband, Charles Lindy Brown, Sr.



Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Millard (MD) Kitchens and the late Sadie Arnsdorff Kitchens. Jean was an active member of her church, Hope Baptist Church. She was...

Ellen Mobley McPeters

Ellen Mobley McPeters

Jul 21, 2025

Ellen Jayne Mobley McPeters, 67, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Danny Ray McPeters, died Monday afternoon, July 21, 2025, at Hospice Savannah with her family at her side.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Bennie Clifton Mobley and the late Marion Hilda Inhulsen Mobley. Ellen graduated from Savannah High School. She was a retired hairdresser...

Gertrude Hoffman Hackman

Gertrude Hoffman Hackman

Jul 18, 2025

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Carole Gates Elliott

Carole Gates Elliott

Jul 18, 2025

Carole Gates Elliott of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2025.

 Carole was born on May 18th, 1937 in Ashland, Kentucky. She married Wayne A. Elliott in 1961 and raised their daughter, Elizabeth, in Macon, Georgia. Carole worked at Bell South for many years and supported her husband, Wayne, in his political career as a Georgia State Representative and...

Dennie Frank McNeely, Jr.

Dennie Frank McNeely, Jr.

Jul 11, 2025

Dennie Frank McNeely lived a life defined by quiet strength, fierce independence, and a heart that gave without hesitation. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Wayne County, Georgia, Dennie graduated from Wayne County High School and soon after answered the call to serve his country as a United States Marine. That sense of duty and loyalty remained with him...

Delma "Debbie" H. Saxman

Delma "Debbie" H. Saxman

Jul 11, 2025

Heaven welcomed home a precious child of God in the early morning hours of July 11th , 2025. Delma Saxman or Debbie, as most people called her, died peacefully at home under the care of Hospice Savannah.

She was born on August 9th, 1939, in Columbia Tennessee to Lorene and James Howell, the 4th child of 5 children. Preceded in death...

William C. Grove

William C. Grove

Jul 10, 2025

An obituary will be published when available

Gregory Martin O'Hara

Gregory Martin O'Hara

Jul 10, 2025

Gregory Martin O’Hara, 64, lost his hard fought and courageous 2.5 year battle with ALS at his home in Savannah Georgia surrounded by family and friends on July 10, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents William Martin O’Hara and Anna Krescenthia O’Hara. He is survived by his wife Janet of 40 years, his children, and his brother Jeff (Janet)...

Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer

Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer

Jul 9, 2025

Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer, former rabbi of Congregation Mickve Israel, died peacefully on July 9, 2025, at home with his wife of fifty-seven years, Arlene Kosowsky Belzer, at his side. He was born in Mt. Vernon, New York, on July 17, 1943, to Frances Marcus and Benjamin Belzer. He grew up in Westchester County, New York, and graduated from Iona...

Dorothy Nell Whitaker

Dorothy Nell Whitaker

Jul 5, 2025

Dorothy Nell Lewis Whitaker, a strong, independent, and caring woman, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Hinesville, Georgia, at the age of 84. She was born on February 15, 1941, in Medina, Tennessee.

Dorothy dedicated 35 years of her life to teaching, shaping countless young minds with her intelligence and passion. Beyond her distinguished career, Dorothy cherished her family...

Virginia Elizabeth Mauney Kaplan

Virginia Elizabeth Mauney Kaplan

Jun 26, 2025

Virginia Elizabeth Mauney Kaplan passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, just two days after her 101st birthday. She was born on June 24, 1924, to Henry Clay Mauney and Sallie Cline Mauney, in Everett City, GA, until she moved to Savannah, GA, where she was married to Alex Kaplan, and raised their children.

Virginia’s greatest loves were her children, her...

Robert "Bob" J. Sharp

Robert "Bob" J. Sharp

Jun 21, 2025

Robert (Bob) J. Sharp, 75, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Savannah, GA. Bob was born in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late Donald and Beatrice Sharp. Following his graduation from Columbus High School, he went on to graduate with a B.A. Business/Finance from the University of Northern Iowa. After college he started his 45+ year career in the property...

Estelle Blalock Mixon

Estelle Blalock Mixon

Jun 18, 2025

Estelle Anna Blalock Mixon, age 89, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Memorial Health University Hospital after a short illness.

Estelle was born in June 1936 in Wilson, North Carolina. She graduated in 1954 from Commercial High School, where she was a proud member of the Cobra Club. Throughout her career, she worked at Segall and Sons,...

Michael Dobbs

Michael Dobbs

Jun 17, 2025

Michael Marc Dobbs was born on February 10, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Savannah High School where he was a standout basketball player. He then went on to play basketball at Armstrong State College for two years before heading to the University of Georgia. Right after college, Michael met and married the love of his life, Marlene Epstein Dobbs....

Arlene Gottlieb Jaffie

Arlene Gottlieb Jaffie

Jun 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arlene Gottlieb Jaffie on June 17, 2025, at the age of 83. 

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her generosity, love, humor, creativity, quick wit and so much more. She had unwavering love for her family. She adored her grandchildren...

Mark Alan Sussman

Mark Alan Sussman

Jun 16, 2025

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Mark's Graveside service will be live streamed via ZOOM:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5052277485?pwd=TUVSU3ZMS2FXS09IcnJJbURtZWJHUT09&omn=85184730807Meeting ID: 505 227 7485Passcode: 3x7RYL

Gary Arthur Dolack

Gary Arthur Dolack

Jun 14, 2025

Gary Arthur Dolack died on June 14, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana. Gary grew up in Montana and Arizona and attended Humboldt State College in California where he met Elizabeth Beckham who would become his beloved wife.

After his graduation from Humboldt, Gary attended The George Washington University in Washington, DC, where he earned...