Sally Moran Roberts Little
Oct 19, 2023
Sally Moran Roberts Little, widow of A. Patterson Little III, died 19 October 2023. She was born 10 October 1938, the only child of J. Moran Roberts and Sally Christopher Roberts. The family lived at that time in Dublin, Georgia, but moved to Atlanta on the day after her third birthday. Sally was educated in Atlanta public schools, High Museum...
Lynda Cannon
Oct 16, 2023
Lynda Davis Cannon entered eternal life on Monday October 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jimmy Cannon; her mother and father, Annie Mae Davis and Willie Shepp Davis; and her sister, Doris Boice. She is survived by her children, Darrell Cannon (Tina) and Traci Cannon; her sisters, Mary Ogelsby, Diane King (Jim); her...
Bernard Mayer Portman
Oct 15, 2023
Savannah: Dr. Bernard M. Portman, 95, died Sunday, October 15th at his home. Dr. Portman was a lifelong resident of Savannah and son of the late Mose and Minnie Portman, Dr. Portman (Buddy) is preceded in death by his parents, his son, David Portman and a step-son, Ward Karsman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Rosalind...
Ellen Busch (Née Birnbach)
Oct 13, 2023
Ellen Busch lived in many ways a tale of two American lives: one Northern and one Southern. Everywhere she was she loved art, culture, and chocolate. Ellen, who became a resident of Savannah 18 years ago, and who over that relatively brief period won the friendship and praise of dozens of Savannah’s families as a teacher and private tutor, died...
Carolyn Peloquin
Oct 12, 2023
Carolyn Peloquin, 82, of Savannah, GA, passed peacefully to heaven on the morning of October 12, 2023. Born October 16 t, 1941, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lucille Kirby. The youngest of their four children, she was preceded in death by her siblings J D Kirby and Loretta Wells, and is survived by...
Betty Mclaurin
Oct 11, 2023
Betty Louise McLaurin passed away October 11, 2023. Betty was born October 11, 1930 in Burkburnett, Texas to Samuel Elliot Kellow and Zilpha Whiteside Kellow. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald K. McLaurin, three daughters, Janice (Larry) McAlpine, Gail McLaurin, Donna Kay McLaurin, and four grandchildren, Heather McAlpine, Melissa (Joe York) McAlpine, Sam Goldstein, and Maggie...
Marion Gray Harkleroad Sr.
Oct 10, 2023
Marion “Onion” Gray Harkleroad,Sr. 86, of Savannah, Georgia died Tuesday evening, October 10, 2023. Born at the saw mill camp in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, he was the son of the late Daniel Harkleroad and the late Ida Millican Harkleroad. Mr. Harkleroad was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of...
Michael Allen Parrish
Oct 4, 2023
Michael Allen Parrish, age 67, passed away at his home Wednesday October 4, 2023, after an extended illness. He was a carpenter by trade and loved to fish and was always joking about something. He will be missed. Michael is survived by his partner Chyrel Waters; his mother, Dorothy Parrish; his sisters, Connie Spampinato of Savannah, Georgia, and Vicki Beard...
William Anthony Butler
Oct 3, 2023
William A. Butler, 76, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2023, surround by his loved ones. Known for his hippie soul, Bill touched the lives of many different people of all walks of life. He was an avid baseball lover, thoroughly enjoyed his music, and loved to make his famous cheeseburgers. Bill worked for the United States Postal Service for...
Simon James Hill I
Oct 2, 2023
A Life Well Lived Simon James Hill I was a man of unwavering commitment to God, his family, his country, and his community. He lived his life with integrity and humanity believing every stumbling block is an opportunity and steppingstone to triumph. He walked with God and lived a life of honor, love, and respect with no regrets. Affectionately, known...
Lawrence "Larry" L. Smith
Sep 30, 2023
Lawrence L. “Larry” Smith, born October 26, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2023, with his family and caring nurses. He was a native Savannahian born to Laliah and Arthur Smith. He is survived by a Son, L. Lee Smith, Jr and wife Christi; grandson Lee, III and wife Anna; grandson Andrew and wife Olivia with...
John Peter Sheehan
Sep 23, 2023
John Peter Sheehan was born in Savannah February 23, 1957. He met his wife of 41 years, Julie Sheehan in 1981 and they were married in 1982. John had several passions in life. He loved the outdoors, whether that was camping with Julie or hiking and backpacking with his sons or many of his backpacking friends. He was an avid...
Julius Edel
Sep 22, 2023
Julius Edel was born to Herman and Riette Edel in Savannah on September 24, 1929 and passed peacefully at home on September 22, 2023. Julius grew up on 49th Street at a time when most of the area south of that was still undeveloped woodlands. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and attended the local public schools. After graduation...
Arthur James Lungwitz
Sep 20, 2023
Arthur James "AJ" Lungwitz, age 74, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Lungwitz was born on September 30, 1948 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of the late Anna Netzel Lungwitz and Arthur Lungwitz. He was a graduate of Kohler High School, continued his formal education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and ultimately completed his graduate studies, graduating...
Virginia "Ginger" Weil Caplan
Sep 17, 2023
Our beloved Ginger Weil Caplan passed away in the arms of her husband, Jerry, September 17, 2023, 8 days short of their 69th anniversary. She and Jerry were deeply grateful for their wonderful life together, believing that their meeting was preordained. She was an extraordinary talent rarely revealed and forever humble. She quietly participated in in many civic and religious...
Mike "Hoss" Brendan Sullivan
Sep 17, 2023
Michael Brendan “ Hoss” Sullivan, 61, of Savannah died Sunday morning, September 17, 2023, at the home of his sister, Sheila Harrod of Darien, Ga. Mike graduated from Beach High School in 1980. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 10 years, 6 of those at sea as a Senior Boiler Tech, with 3 on the...
Kirk Michael Firmin
Sep 14, 2023
Kirk Michael Firmin, of Florence, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 55. He was the son of Jerry Firmin and Karen Hayes born on February 13, 1968 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He loved to travel and experience the landscapes and cultures of other countries. He wished to retire and live overseas in Portugal...
Henry Kennon Harris
Sep 13, 2023
Henry Kennon Harris passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Kennon was born in Jesup, Georgia on October 28, 1947, to Calfry and Pauline Harris. He was a man of devout faith, modeling Christ in small ways every day. His kindness echoed to the cores of all that felt it. His smile would light up a...
Shea Robert Knight
Sep 12, 2023
Shea was a homegrown Savannahian. He came into this world like a red-hot ball of energy and never wavered. Full of life and love. Always upbeat, kind, and willing to help anyone. As a 1995 graduate of HV Jenkins High School, he had a lifelong passion for skateboarding and a deep love for his music. He was a member of...
Nell Rose Blackburn
Sep 12, 2023
Nell Blackburn, 95, beloved wife, mother, sister, and Nana, passed away, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on September 21, 1927, to Stella and James Kirkland in Tampa, Florida. In addition to her parents, her husband, Albert Earnest Blackburn Sr., and one brother, James Kirkland Jr., preceded her in death. Nell was a native Savannahian and...
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