Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 2, 2026

Michael G. Stapen, 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on January 22, 1944, in New York City, Mike moved with his family from the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn to Savannah in 1955. It didn’t take long for Savannah to become home, and it remained the city he loved deeply for the rest...

Jun 28, 2026

Bobby Tash Rovolis was born December 22 nd , 1952, and passed away at home in Woodstock, GA on June 28 th , 2026. 

He is survived by his wife Janie, son Joshua, daughter-in-law Katherine, grandson Brooks, daughter Angel and family, brother Tony, sister-in-law Nancy and nephews, Jimmy and Timothy, as well as extended family. 

He was preceded by his parents  Tony...

Jun 23, 2026

Jun 21, 2026

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Johnson, 88, of Savannah, Georgia, joined Jesus and many of her beloved friends and family in heaven on Sunday night, June 21, 2026.

Betty was born on January 8, 1938 in Longbranch, New Jersey, to Chester and Helen LaCour. In 1945, they moved to Savannah. After her parent’s divorced, her mother remarried in 1949 and moved to Eatonton,...

Jun 21, 2026

Sheryl L Ranew, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2026. 

Born January 7, 1948, native of Savannah, GA. She was the daughter of the late Bill Arban and Lorene Arban. She was a graduate of Savannah High School. She was a long time member of Southside Baptist Church where she met Paul Ranew. Together they shared...

Jun 19, 2026

Stanley Carl Rosenberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at Hospice Savannah on June 19, 2026 at age 80.

Stanley was born in Savannah, GA to parents Max and Dora Rosenberg. After graduating from Savannah High, Stanley enlisted in the Georgia Army National Guard where he served as a medic for 6 years. 

After spending time working at Buck Furniture...

Jun 14, 2026

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Jun 11, 2026

Katherine Elizabeth Eichhorn (nee Turner),28, of Savannah. Georgia passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026. Born November 21, 1997 in Savannah, Georgia , Kat was a beautiful, kind and loving soul. 

She is survived by her children, Addison and Alex Eichhorn; mom & dad, Anita and Mick Ayres; father & step-mother, Jody and Kirsten Turner; siblings, Joy, Jonathan, and...

Jun 6, 2026

Catherine “Cathy” Yeager, 82, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026.

Cathy was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 28, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Catherine Lusk. She graduated from Withrow High School before earning her nursing degree from Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of St. Francis...

Jun 1, 2026

Raymond Lewis Smith, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away on June 1, 2026, at 12:41 in the afternoon at his home, with his beloved wife at his side. Raymond was born in Savannah, GA to Williams L Smith and Jewel McNeil Smith on September 2, 1941. He was predeceased by his mother and father, sister Janelle Coward, and brother...

May 30, 2026

Sally Denise Bruckner Connelly, 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at Hospice Savannah after a tough and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Sally was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah Christian School and attended Armstrong State College. Throughout her remarkable 45-year career in...