Obituaries

Patrick Oliver Diebolt

Patrick Oliver Diebolt

Oct 25, 2026

Patrick Oliver Diebolt, 39 passed away on October 25, 2026 at home.

Patrick was born in Savannah on July 29, 1988. He attended Savannah Arts Academy and completed his education with a BS from the University of Georgia.

Patrick’s work life included; a fitness coach for teenagers in Florida and NC, a flight attendant, and working positions in various bakeries starting with...

Crystal Hope Heller

Crystal Hope Heller

Oct 21, 2026

Crystal Hope Heller, Mickve bat Reuven, 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA.

She was a kind, sweet, and loving soul whose faith kept her spirits strong and a smile on her face.

Crystal was very involved in the local NAMI chapter and loved attending services...

Larry Leigh Mayo Jr.

Larry Leigh Mayo Jr.

Oct 20, 2026

CW3 Larry Leigh Mayo Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

December 17, 1968 – October 20, 2026

Beloved son, father, brother, companion, and friend, Chief Warrant Officer Three Larry Leigh

Mayo Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), affectionately known as “Captain Larry” throughout Savannah’s

Coffee Bluff Marina community, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Savannah, Georgia, at

the age of 57.

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

Helen Marcus Rosengart

Helen Marcus Rosengart

Oct 17, 2026

Helen Claire Marcus Rosengart, age 98, went to her eternal home on October 17, 2026 after a long and well-lived life.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Rosengart, to whom she was married for 51 years. 

She is survived by her loving children, Robert Rosengart (Theresa) of Macon and Russell Rosengart (Jolene) of Statesboro; her beloved grandchildren, Marc, Jordan,...

Arman Joseph Tunstall

Arman Joseph Tunstall

Oct 6, 2026

Arman Joseph Tunstall, 63 of Savannah Ga, born August 1,1963 died on October 6,2026 at his home.

Arman is survived by: niece Christine Kellam Blakey (children Preston, Ashton, Olivia), nephew Steven Kellam (&Bethany) (children Amanda, Anna), Uncle Ott Barnard(&Andi), Aunt Janie Barnard, and other extended family members.

Preceding him in death were: mother Barbara Hafey, sisters Debra Swain, Joan Sorennti, and Robin...

Calvin Morris

Calvin Morris

Oct 1, 2026

Homegoing for Calvin Morris

Sunrise: October 23, 1960           Sunset: October 1, 2026

God called Calvin Morris home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at his residence.

Calvin was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School, where he received a full scholarship. In his early years, he attended the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, Georgia. He also received the...

Cheryl Deane Smith

Cheryl Deane Smith

Oct 1, 2026



Cheryl Dean Smith

Born: November 24, 1946 in Lima, Ohio

Cheryl Dean Smith died on October 1, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born on November 24, 1946 in Lima, Ohio. 

She is survived by her children, Jennifer DeMott (Lee) and Jeffrey Smith; by her grandchildren Nathan DeMott, Rebekah Smith and Jessica Smith; by her sister and best friend, Gloria...

Mary Perry Grissom

Mary Perry Grissom

Sep 29, 2026

Mary Perry Grissom passed away in Murphy, NC surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Savannah, GA but lived in Savannah, Richmond Hill, and Hayesville, NC.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Gail “Shorty” Grissom, parents, Joseph and Isabelle Perry, her daughter, Patricia Grissom Lamb, her grandson, Ryan...

Daniel Wilson Strickland

Daniel Wilson Strickland

Sep 27, 2026

Daniel “Danny” Strickland, age 59, passed away on September 27, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and the love of family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Danny had a deep love for landscaping and took great pride in working with large heavy equipment. He was happiest behind the controls of a backhoe, bulldozer, excavator,...

Linda Antonelli Sams

Linda Antonelli Sams

Sep 25, 2026

Linda was born in New London, Connecticut on October 8,1948 to Jane Sullivan Antonelli and Charles John Antonelli.   

She attended New London public schools, graduating from New London High School in 1966. Her lifelong love of the beach started with her childhood summers spent on New London’s Ocean Beach Park.

After graduating, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps on the...

Donald Allan Kole

Donald Allan Kole

Sep 22, 2026

Donald Allan Kole died in Savannah on September 22, 2026. He was bornon September 20, 1930 in Springfield, MA, the son of Beatrice Wittenberg and Abraham Kowalsky He married Kaye Robinson on January 1, 1955, in Savannah, GA, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Living most of his early life in Bridgeport, CT, Don graduated from Boston University in...

Tonia Haselden McCray

Tonia Haselden McCray

Sep 21, 2026

Toni McCray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in the loving presence of her family on September 21, 2026. Born on June 28, 1949, in Columbia, South Carolina, Toni was a cherished daughter of the late Venice Carlisle "V.C" Haselden and Lottie Sue Haselden. She was preceded in death by her youngest sister, Carleen...

Jackie Womack Daniel

Jackie Womack Daniel

Sep 21, 2026

Jackie (Ann) Womack Daniel, born in Statesboro, Georgia, passed into the presence of her Lord this week. She was a proud graduate of Groves High School, Class of 1965.

She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Womack, and her mother, Margaret Womack, both of Port Wentworth, Georgia.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Johnnie Daniel of...

Joan C. Vastardis (New)

Joan C. Vastardis (New)

Sep 19, 2026

Joan Vastardis, 84, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, with her adoring husband Dudley New at her side. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.

Born in Geneva, New York on August 17, 1942 to Gladys and Joseph Catenacci, Joan attended Barry College in Miami, graduating with a...

Gloria Allen Hampton

Gloria Allen Hampton

Sep 15, 2026

Born on January 18, 1947, in Waynesboro, Georgia, Gloria Allen Hampton was a woman of strength, resilience, faith, and deep love for her family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joshua Allen Sr. and Viola Hankerson Allen.

In 1957, her family moved to Savannah, where Gloria was raised among seven of her eight siblings. She was preceded in death...

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...