Obituaries

Elizabeth Rosario Stefan

Elizabeth Rosario Stefan

Sep 3, 2026

Elizabeth Geraldine “Gerry” Rosario Stefan, 91, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, September 3, 2026, following a short illness and a long, full life.

Gerry was born in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Wallace L. and Willie Mae (Harkins) McCarter. After graduating from high school, she proudly joined the United States Marine Corps.

While stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina,...

Gardenia Jones Tuten

Gardenia Jones Tuten

Aug 28, 2026

Gardenia “Denia” Jones Tuten

Gardenia “Denia” Jones Tuten, 88, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday evening, August 28, 2026, at Azalealand Nursing Home.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Milton Jim Jones and the late Mary Etta Daughtery. Mrs. Tuten was a member of Central Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and helped her husband operate...

Frances Salathiel Brown

Frances Salathiel Brown

Aug 28, 2026

Frances Salathiel Brown was born on May 26, 1936 to Lula Mae Pinckney and Theodore Riley, in Harlem Hospital, New York. She was a beloved big sister to Edna (Green) Holland, 14 years her junior.  As a child, Frances was educated in the New York City public school system. She graduated from Mabel Dean Bacon High School, where she began...

Almon Berry Pace, Jr.

Almon Berry Pace, Jr.

Aug 22, 2026

Almon Berry Pace, Jr, known as Al, was born February 2, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia, A true native Savannahnian. He was the older of two brothers, Jacob and Neal, born to Almon and Corene Pace, now united in eternal happiness.

Al was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended the University of Georgia on the Regents Scholarship. He returned to...

Jamie Lavender Timberlake, Jr.

Jamie Lavender Timberlake, Jr.

Aug 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Lavender Timberlake, Jr. whose life was marked by devotion, service, and a deep love for the natural world. Born on May 14, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie left this world peacefully on August 20, 2026, after a short illness.



Jamie was the beloved son of the late Jamie Lavender...

Eva Ann Swain Foss

Eva Ann Swain Foss

Aug 17, 2026

Eva Ann Foss, 92, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of the late Denson Breton Foss, died Monday evening, August 17, 2026 at her home.

Born in Liberty, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Edward Swain and the late Gladys Kilpatrick Swain. Mrs. Foss was a member of Savannah First Seventh-Day Adventist Church and retired after 27 years of service...

Maria Trosdal Sparkman

Maria Trosdal Sparkman

Aug 16, 2026

Maria Trosdal Sparkman, 92, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of her devoted caregivers and hospice staff.

Known to all as Ria, she was born on July 9, 1934, at Telfair Hospital in Savannah to Maria Nelson Davis of Atlanta and Einar Storm Trosdal, Jr. of Savannah. Ria spent an idyllic...

Barbara Ann Tyson

Barbara Ann Tyson

Aug 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann TysonBarbara Ann Tyson, born November 18, 1936, in Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.Barbara, well known as Ann, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Born and raised in Savannah, GA, she built a beautiful life that will continue to flourish through the people she loved. 

She was a lifelong member of...

James Thomas Sheahan, Jr.

James Thomas Sheahan, Jr.

Aug 10, 2026

James Thomas Sheahan Jr., lovingly known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 74.

Jimmy was born on August 30, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee, to James Thomas “Chuck” Sheahan Sr. and Dorothy Starks Sheahan. He was raised in Savannah, Georgia, and spent much of his life in Springfield, Georgia, where he built a life centered...

Shawn Ray Farley

Shawn Ray Farley

Jul 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawn Ray Farley, a beloved father, brother, educator, musician, and friend.

Shawn passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 77.



Shawn was born on September 30, 1948, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, to Ray and Maude Farley.

He later attended Wilkes University, where his love of music continued...

William Glen Hayman

William Glen Hayman

Jul 26, 2026

William Glen Hayman, 47, of Savannah Georgia passed away peacefully at Hospice of Savannah on July 26, 2026. He was a loyal fan of Georgia Tech and loved reading, history, trivia, singing, karaoke, and collecting comic books.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Lester and Margaret Hayman. Glen graduated from St. Andrews on the Marsh and...

C. Robert Friedman

C. Robert Friedman

Jul 26, 2026

C. Robert Friedman of Savannah Georgia passed on 7.26.26 at his home. He is survived by his son, Vidor Friedman, and wife, Allyson Friedman, his son, Daron Friedman, and partner, Antje Hornbeck, his brother, Stan Friedman, and wife, Janna Martin Friedman, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hyman Friedman and Bertha Scheer...

Karen Lee Stallworth Cross

Karen Lee Stallworth Cross

Jul 23, 2026

Karen Lee Stallworth Cross went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2026, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Karen was born on December 30, 1967, in the former Canal Zone of the Republic of Panama, to Edmund Stone Stallworth, Jr. and Adrienne Clark Stallworth.She was preceded in death by her mother, Adrienne Clark Stallworth.

Karen is survived by her father,...

Jack B. Phillips, Jr.

Jack B. Phillips, Jr.

Jul 14, 2026

Jack B. Phillips, Jr., 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away July 14, 2026, with his wife, Mollie, by his side.

Born October 27, 1943, in Greensboro, North Carolina, he spent most of his youth in North Augusta, South Carolina before moving to Savannah shortly after college in 1968 where he and Mollie soon adopted the city as home.Jack graduated from Clemson...

Lewis Howland Page

Lewis Howland Page

Jul 9, 2026

Lewis Holland Page, born on January 28, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, was a valued member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William E. Page, Sr. and is now reunited with his parents and brothers Will Jr., Eddie, Allen, and Lawrence.

Lewis leaves behind his cherished siblings: sisters Patty Anderson (Mike) and Georgia...

Iris Gignilliat Hanson

Iris Gignilliat Hanson

Jul 8, 2026

Iris Gignilliat Hanson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Valdosta, Georgia. Iris was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 5, 1929 to Thomas Hart Gignilliat and Iris Watkins Gignilliat. She grew up in Savannah and attended Pape Private School. In 1950 , she graduated from the University of Georgia and married Elighue Gordon Hanson on June...

Harry "Hank" Benton Gloss III

Harry "Hank" Benton Gloss III

Jul 6, 2026

Harry Benton "Hank" Gloss III, 69, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and a deep appreciation for history. Born on August 22, 1956, in Welch, West Virginia, Hank lived a life rich with friendships, family, and a passion for preserving the stories of the past.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Abdul A. Fard

Abdul A. Fard

Jul 5, 2026

BISMILLAHAbdul Akbar FardBrother: Atif A. Fard - BizzardSons: Amir M. Fard and Jamal HallG D Sister and Brother: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ShieldsMr. and Mrs. Alonzo Grant (Erica)Mr. Earnest J. JacksonMrs. Jaquline MillerMr. and Mrs. Donald SingletonMr. and Mrs. Dwight SingletonMr. Alonzo SingletonAnd a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and grandchildren. Presiding Imam Ibrahim MalikMasjid Jihad 117 E. 34th Street, Savannah...

Dianne Elaine Siskin

Dianne Elaine Siskin

Jul 3, 2026

SAVANNAH - Dianne Elaine Siskin, 66, of Savannah, GA, passed away surrounded by family on July 3, 2026. Dianne was known in the community for her years teaching ballroom dancing at Southland Dance Studio, which she co-owned for over twenty years, sharing her love for ballroom dancing with thousands of people across the lowcountry. Following her retirement, she discovered a...

Samuel Edward Driggers

Samuel Edward Driggers

Jul 2, 2026

Samuel E. Driggers, 61, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on July 2, 2026, at his home. 

Born in Savannah, Georgia. Sam worked at the Savannah Newspaper for many years and had recently retired. 

Sam was a member of and worked at, Richmond Hill Baptist church.

Sam was a son of the late Allen W. Driggers and Joyce Kack. He was preceded in death...