Obituaries

Christopher A. Barbieri

Christopher A. Barbieri

Jul 6, 2015

Christopher A. Barbieri, 72, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Mary Ann Papa Barbieri, died unexpectedly Monday morning, July 6, 2015, while on vacation. Born in Dedham, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Aldo P. Barbieri and the late Elizabeth Bessie Christopher Barbieri. Chris was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. In his childhood and youth,...

Donald Erwin Evans

Donald Erwin Evans

Jul 6, 2015

Donald Erwin 'Red' Evans, 93, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Sara Louise Joiner Evans, died Monday evening, July 6, 2015, at his home and surrounded by his family. Born 'September 6, 1921, in Clito, Georgia, he was a son of the late James Racer Evans and the late Della Burke Evans. Red lived there until he married Louise in...

Azarrene Gaither Harris

Azarrene Gaither Harris

Jul 6, 2015

Azarrene Gaither Harris was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on August 15, 1918, to the late William Green Gaither and Carrie Barber Gaither. She was known to all as 'Rene'. She departed this life on July 6, 2015. She spent her early formative years in South Carolina until the family moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After graduating from Atkins...

Robin Padgett Ferguson

Robin Padgett Ferguson

Jun 30, 2015

Robin Teresa Padgett Ferguson, 57, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Douglas 'Doug' John Ferguson, Sr., died Tuesday morning, June 30, 2015, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Francis Carlton Padgett, Sr. and the late Barbara June Pendleton Padgett. Robin was of the Christian faith. Robin was manager of the...

George Kirylo

George Kirylo

Jun 29, 2015

George Kirylo, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday afternoon, June 29, 2015, at Memorial University Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Harold Allen Mongin

Harold Allen Mongin

Jun 28, 2015

Harold 'Harry' Allen Mongin, 59, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Mercedes 'Toni' Silva Mongin, died Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Savannah, Georgia , he was a son of the late Harold Allen Mongin, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Walker Mongin. Harry was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He retired from...

Lt Force (Ret.)

Lt Force (Ret.)

Jun 28, 2015

Lt Col Wylie Britton Griffin, Jr., U. S. Air Force (Ret.), 83, of Savannah, Georgia and widower of Betty Rhodes Griffin, died Sunday evening, June 28, 2015, at Marsh View Senior Living. Born in Columbus, Georgia, he was a son of the Wylie Britton Griffin, Sr. and the late Louise Mabry Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a member of St. Elizabeth's...

Frances Hirshberg Wagger

Frances Hirshberg Wagger

Jun 26, 2015

Frances Hirshberg Wagger died peacefully on Friday at the age of 94. She was born in Midland, Michigan to Helen and Barnard Hirshberg. Frances was married to Larry Wagger shortly after the end of World War II and they were together continuously until he died just a few months ago. They had two daughters, Susan and Margie. Frances and Larry...

Ann Stiles Falconer

Ann Stiles Falconer

Jun 24, 2015

Ann Stiles Falconer, 102, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of The Reverend John Breland Falconer, died Tuesday evening, June 23, 2015, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Born in Savannah, Georgia she was a daughter of the late John Reginald Stiles, Sr. and the late Lucille Lucas Stiles. Mrs. Falconer was a member of Second African Baptist Church. She earned her Master...

Florence Karpf Alterbaum

Florence Karpf Alterbaum

Jun 23, 2015

Florence K. Alterbaum, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday morning after a brief illness. She was born June 15, 1922 to Benjamin and Ethel Karpf , both of blessed memory, in Savannah. She lived her early years in New York City, but spent her entire adult life in Savannah. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard. Florence and...

Del Parrish

Del Parrish

Jun 23, 2015

Delbert 'Del' Eugene Parrish, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Beverly Nan Langford Parrish, died Tuesday morning, June 23, 2015, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a son of the late James Parrish and the late Ethel Cash Parrish Jeffries. Del was raised by his grandparents, Charlie and Cornelia Cash. He was a United States Marine Corps...

Margaret Lorelle Holloway

Margaret Lorelle Holloway

Jun 20, 2015

Margaret 'Lorelle' Holloway Lee, 89, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Our Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2015. A 42-year resident of Savannah, Lorelle was born in Springfield, Tennessee, on April 8, 1926. She lived and raised her family in Nashville, Tennessee and Jackson, Mississippi. Lorelle was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Because of her magnanimous nature, she...

Robert Don Harris

Robert Don Harris

Jun 20, 2015

Robert Don Harris, 92, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Joyce King Harris, died Saturday morning, June 20, 2015, at his home. Born in Lakeview, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Guy Harris, Sr. and the late Willie Florence Reasonover Harris. Mr. Harris was a member of Crosspath at East Ridge Church in Chattanooga. He was a...

Hugh Montgomery Arnold,

Hugh Montgomery Arnold,

Jun 20, 2015

Hugh Montgomery Arnold, Jr., 69, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Katharine 'Kay' Saffold Arnold, died Friday evening, June 19, 2015, at Hospice Savannah after a brave battle against melanoma. He and Kay shared 13 years of marriage and over 45 years of friendship. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 1946, he was a son of the late Col....

Margaret George Lariscy

Margaret George Lariscy

Jun 17, 2015

Elizabeth George Lariscy, 101, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Reuben Ward 'Red' Lariscy, died Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2015, at Marsh View Senior Living. Born in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Eugene George and the late Nona Helmley George. Mrs. Lariscy was a lifetime member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. In...

Jane Allshouse Crawford

Jane Allshouse Crawford

Jun 16, 2015

Jane Allshouse Crawford, 77, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of William Joseph 'Bill' Crawford, died Monday morning, June 15, 2015, at Memorial University Medical Center. Mrs. Crawford was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 16, 1938. She lived in Savannah for many years, and was the data clerk for Wilder Middle School. Surviving are her sons, Stephen 'Steve' Michael Crawford...

Stanley Irving Weiss

Stanley Irving Weiss

Jun 16, 2015

Stanley Irving Weiss, 82, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Savannah High School. He attended the University Of Georgia College Of Pharmacy and after serving in the Army, returned home to Savannah and opened Weiss Pharmacy. After selling the business to the Prescription...

Betty Powell King

Betty Powell King

Jun 9, 2015

Betty Jean Powell King, 51, of Brooklet, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her home. Born February 4, 1964, she was a daughter of John W. Powell and the late Eleanor Rosalie Baughman Powell. Betty Jean was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored and were her heart and soul. Her family will miss her greatly. Surviving...

Anita Pierce Campbell

Anita Pierce Campbell

Jun 8, 2015

Anita 'Nita' Pierce Campbell, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of Thomas Allen Campbell and devoted mother to Jennifer and Allyson, died Monday morning, June 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Americus, Georgia, she was a daughter of Edna Day Pierce and the late Lamar Pierce, Jr. Nita was of the Christian faith. She retired...

Mavon Fleming Eadie

Mavon Fleming Eadie

Jun 6, 2015

Mavon Fleming Eadie (Mickey) born 12-5-1930 in Chicago, IL and died on 6-6 15 in her home surrounded by her family. Mickey was married to William Scott Eadie III on June 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL; they later moved to Shaker Heights, OH, raised their family in Madison, NJ and retired to The Landings in 1987. Mickey was preceded in...