Obituaries

Colonel Force (Ret.)

Colonel Force (Ret.)

Jun 30, 2021

Colonel Edward I. Wexler, USAF Retired passed away on June 30, 2021, after a courageous 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75 years old. He was a Savannah native who lived a truly global life. He traveled the world with the United States Air Force serving in many different countries, while always staying committed to being a public servant...

Laurie Lynn Kraft

Laurie Lynn Kraft

Jun 27, 2021

Laurie Lynn Kraft, 75, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of Michael 'Mike' Oliver Kraft, died Saturday morning, June 26, 2021, at her home. Laurie was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Estelle Martha Cico Hanna. She was a devout Christian with a strong spiritual faith. Laurie was an accomplished musician, poet, writer, artist, and athlete, especially tennis. Above all,...

Deborah Renay Mcelveen

Deborah Renay Mcelveen

Jun 25, 2021

Deborah 'Debbi' Renay Wall Acord McElveen, 70, of Guyton, Georgia, ended her battle with cancer on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Hospice Savannah. Deborah loved meeting people and for many years worked with her father at Butler/Marilyn Shoe Corporation in Savannah. In later years she worked with her mother at Maxine's Bridal in Savannah. She ended her working career at...

Charles Bernie Edenfield

Charles Bernie Edenfield

Jun 23, 2021

Charles Bernie Edenfield, 84, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of Irene Frances Biro Edenfield, died Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021, at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Sallylu Rhoad Sipple

Sallylu Rhoad Sipple

Jun 23, 2021

Sallylu Rhoad Sipple died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Her death follows that of her husband of 68 years, Charles Henry Sipple, III (Charlie), after only a few short weeks. She was born on December 4, 1932 to Emmaline Turner Rhoad and Daniel Linder Rhoad, Jr. Born in Vidalia, Georgia, Sallylu spent her childhood in Garden City,...

Edmund Sanford Jones

Edmund Sanford Jones

Jun 22, 2021

Sanford Jones made his transition on Tuesday, June 22nd at his home in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 83. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and even those who only shared a moment with him for his positive demeanor, sense of humor, charisma, handwritten notes, spontaneity, sincere nature, and ability to listen without judgement. He also...

Bernice Grusd Mark

Bernice Grusd Mark

Jun 21, 2021

Bernice Sylvia Grusd Mark, 90, of Savannah, Georgia, and the widow of Jay Jerome Mark, died Monday morning, June 21, 2021, at Buckingham South. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Adeline Singer Lasker

Adeline Singer Lasker

Jun 20, 2021

Adeline Singer Lasker, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday evening, June 19, 2021, at Buckingham South. Loving wife of Leonard E. Lasker. Devoted mother of Gary (Ann) Lasker, Brent (Liat) Lasker, and Steven (Myriam) Lasker. Proud grandmother of Robin, Shira, Yoel, Moshe, Aaron, Elishiva, and Naomi. A graveside service will be held at 12 o\'clock noon, Tuesday, June 22, 2021,...

Dr. Herbert Greenberg

Dr. Herbert Greenberg

Jun 16, 2021

Dr. Martin H. Greenberg, beloved pediatrician and educator, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center, on June 15, 2021. He was 83 years old. He will be remembered for his generosity of spirit, wide-ranging intellect, compassionate nature, love of his family, and boundless good humor. He was larger than life and made the world a better place. Born an...

Harry Stephen Lowe

Harry Stephen Lowe

Jun 15, 2021

Harry Stephen Lowe, 71, of Savannah died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital with Jeany at his side after complications from open heart surgery.?? He was born on January 25, 1950 (a true Aquarius), in Savannah, to the late Henry D. Lowe and Lavada New Blitch. He is survived by his wife, Virginia 'Jeany' Klug Lowe, his sister,...

Faye Mccumber Wilson

Faye Mccumber Wilson

Jun 9, 2021

Faye McCumber Wilson, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday afternoon, June 9, 2021, at her home. Born in Reidsville, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Lewis Reynolds McCumber and the late Annie Pearl Parker McCumber. Faye owned her own hairstyling business. She loved cooking, especially her peach cobbler and hamburger casserole, and used these skills to make the...

Dr. Charles Arkin

Dr. Charles Arkin

Jun 6, 2021

Dr. Murray Charles Arkin, 93, of Savannah died Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late June Alper Arkin and the son of Ben Arkin and Henrietta 'Yetta' Fallick Arkin and was preceded in death by Claudia Kantsiper (sister), Marvin Arkin (brother) and Marilyn Seeman (sister), all of...

Johanna E. Newman

Johanna E. Newman

Jun 2, 2021

Johanna E. Newman, 60, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Harold "Pat" Conner,

Harold "Pat" Conner,

Jun 2, 2021

Harold Ezell 'Pat' Conner, Sr., 94, of Savannah, Georgia and widower of Myra Runette Cowart Conner, died Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021, at his home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Leon Harold Conner and the late Margaret Elizabeth Bowen Conner. Mr. Conner was a United States Army veteran. He retired as a Deputy Director...

Elton Lee Cochran

Elton Lee Cochran

Jun 2, 2021

Elton Lee Cochran, 70, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Mr. Cochran was born the son of the late Mary Estell Boyles Cochran and Lyman Cochran. He attended Tans Bay Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, L. W. Cochran, Steve Cochran and Edward Cochran. Mr. Cochran is survived by...

Charles Henry Sipple

Charles Henry Sipple

May 31, 2021

Charles Henry Sipple, III died peacefully at home on Monday, May 31, 2021.?? Charlie, as he was known to family and friends, lived life to the fullest, enjoying a loving wife, family, and many friends. He was??born in Savannah, Georgia on January 31, 1931 to Nora Maddox Sipple and Charles Henry Sipple, Jr.?? He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday....

Kimberly Sue Watson

Kimberly Sue Watson

May 30, 2021

Kimberly 'Kim' Sue Watson, 44, of Savannah, Georgia, died Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2021, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Watertown, New York, she was a daughter of Susan Elizabeth MacMurray Watkins and the late Marshall Parker Watson, Sr. Kim earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Master's of Social Work from Savannah State University. She was a social...

Farrell Campbell Harrelson

Farrell Campbell Harrelson

May 27, 2021

Farrell 'Campbell' Harrelson, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2021. Campbell was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 12, 1942 to the late George W. Harrelson Sr. and Mary C. Benson Harrelson. He lived a dutiful life serving in the Army and in his everyday life as a longtime friend of Bill. He had a generous heart and cared deeply...

Robert "David" Bell,

Robert "David" Bell,

May 26, 2021

Robert Davidson 'David' Bell Jr., 69, of Tybee Island, Georgia, died Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Robert Barron Weil

Robert Barron Weil

May 24, 2021

Robert Barron Weil, 77, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday afternoon, May 24, 2021, at his home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Rudolph Herman Weil and the late Jessie Segall Weil. Robert was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. He was the former co-owner and operator of Quality Bikes. Survivors include his son, Jason...