Obituaries

Esther Rosenbaum Buchsbaum

Esther Rosenbaum Buchsbaum

Aug 25, 2020

Esther Deborah Rosenbaum Buchsbaum, 84, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. The daughter of Sarah and Louis Rosenbaum of Atlanta, she attended Ponce de Leon Elementary school in Decatur and Henry W. Grady High School in Atlanta. An accomplished classical pianist, Esther attended H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University (where she went by Debbie). She married Savannah native Aaron...

Daniel Herman Hess

Daniel Herman Hess

Aug 19, 2020

Daniel 'Dan' Herman Hess, 72, of Savannah, GA, died Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, 2020, at his home. He recently celebrated 24 years together with his companion, Alison Meehan Maruca. Dan was born on January 23rd, 1948 in York, PA to Norman A. Hess and Margaret S. Atland Hess. He had four siblings, Adonna J. Hess, Randy L. Hess, and Jamie...

Jane Medlock Taylor

Jane Medlock Taylor

Aug 17, 2020

Jane Ray Medlock Taylor quietly passed away on August 16, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Brig. Gen. Charles William Taylor, Jr., U.S. Air Force (Ret.), five children and stepchildren: Lee F. Taylor (Karin), Tracey B. Krause, Ruth T. Johnson, Martha B. Meyer (Dan), Douglas C. Billian, Jr. (Jenny); stepdaughter-in-law, Margaret 'Maggie' H. Taylor; a sister,...

Robert "Scooter" Nelson,

Robert "Scooter" Nelson,

Aug 16, 2020

Robert Lee 'Scooter' Nelson, Jr., 58, formerly of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday morning, August 16, 2020, at Camellia Health & Rehabilitation in Claxton, Georgia. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Robert Lee Nelson, Sr. and Sarah Diane Jenkins Wood. Scooter was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired forklift operator. Scooter was a former baseball player...

Craig Darnell Phillips,

Craig Darnell Phillips,

Aug 14, 2020

Craig Darnell Phillips, Sr., 59, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday evening, August 12, 2020, at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Savannah, Georgia he was a son of Dicie Lee Kerby Phillips and the late Harry Ansley Phillips. Craig worked in construction as a roofer. Survivors include his mother, Dicie Lee Kerby Phillips; sons, Craig 'Boo' Darnell Phillips, Jr. (Shannon),...

Sgt Army (Ret.)

Sgt Army (Ret.)

Aug 10, 2020

SGT Russell 'Russ' Martin Wilkinson, United States Army (Ret.), 57, of Savannah, Georgia, died Monday evening, August 10, 2020, at his home. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, he was a son of William Guyton Wilkinson and the late Helen Schuster Johnson. Russ retired as a Sergeant in the United States Army after serving as a Combat Medic with the 82nd Airborne...

Willie James Williams

Willie James Williams

Aug 10, 2020

Willie James Williams, 72, of Garden City, Georgia, died Monday afternoon, August 10, 2020, at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Diana Galleo Dillard

Diana Galleo Dillard

Aug 7, 2020

Diana Michelle Galleo Dillard, 47, of Rincon, Georgia, and wife of Ray Edward Dillard, Jr., died Tuesday evening, August 4, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center. Born in Waimanalo Hawaii, she was a daughter of Audrey Souera Galleo and the late Constantino Galleo. Survivors include her husband, Ray Edward Dillard, Jr. of Rincon; one son, Joseph Gubko; her mother, Audrey...

Deborah Frances Sevier

Deborah Frances Sevier

Aug 6, 2020

Deborah 'Debbie' Frances Sevier, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2020, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Sara Helen Portman

Sara Helen Portman

Aug 3, 2020

After a courageous battle with cancer, she succumbed at the young age of 62.?? Her infectious personality made countless people cherish her friendship.?? We all are grateful for the wonderful memories she gave us.?? And also we can\'t say enough about??the animals she loved: her pet store, Canine Palace, and the annual??Wag-O-Ween fundraiser. Sara was preceded in death by her...

Jannah Khadijah Ahmed

Jannah Khadijah Ahmed

Aug 3, 2020

Jannah Khadijah Ahmed, 68, of Savannah and widow of Salim Muhsin Ahmed, died Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020, at Candler Hospital. The funeral service was held on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Angela Marcia Phoenix

Angela Marcia Phoenix

Jul 31, 2020

Angela Marcia Phoenix was born on July 31, 1964 to the late Ms. Susie Phoenix and the late Mr. Robert Washington, Sr. The Savannah native was educated in the public schools of Chatham County and graduated from Herchel V Jenkins High School.?? Angela was a loving caregiver until her health failed but she continued the love and care for her...

Jack Washington Drane

Jack Washington Drane

Jul 31, 2020

Jack Washington Drane, 90, of Savannah, Georgia and husband of the late Julia Jeannette Morris Drane, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, July 31, 2020, at his home in Fleming Island, Florida, surrounded by his family. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, he lived in Savannah, Georgia, and had many fond memories of growing up on Isle...

Karen Cantrell Gibson

Karen Cantrell Gibson

Jul 31, 2020

Karen Sue Cantrell Gibson, 46, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of TSgt Christopher 'Chris' Lee Gibson, United States Air Force, died Friday morning, July 31, 2020, at her home with her family at her side. Born in Decatur, Georgia, she was a daughter of Rebecca Sue Lowery Cantrell and the late Donald Cantrell. Karen was a longtime active member of...

Byron Winn Davis

Byron Winn Davis

Jul 27, 2020

Byron Winn Davis, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, and husband of Janis Helmken Davis, died Monday morning, July 27, 2020, at Spanish Oaks Hospice. Born in Copperhill, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Walter Winn Davis and the late Frankie Hood Davis Light. Mr. Davis was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a longtime member of St....

Henry C." Smith,

Henry C." Smith,

Jul 22, 2020

Henry Colbert Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020 at age 90 at his Whitemarsh Island home. Henry was born in Brunswick, Georgia on August 31, 1929 to Mr. and Mrs. George Sumpter Smith. When he was young the family moved to Savannah.??He graduated from Savannah High School, class of 1947, where he met the love of his...

Steven Marion Butler

Steven Marion Butler

Jul 21, 2020

Steven 'Steve' Marion Butler, 64, died Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2020, in Savannah, Georgia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.

Cheryl Rainey Rager

Cheryl Rainey Rager

Jul 21, 2020

Cheryl Lee Rainey Rager, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday evening, July 19, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Erick, Oklahoma, she was a daughter of the late Willie Lee Rainey and the late Lillian Sloan Rainey. Cheryl lived in San Antonio, California for fourteen years before moving to Savannah six years ago. She was a homemaker and was...

Harry Willis

Harry Willis

Jul 21, 2020

Harry Willis, 74, of Savannah, Georgia entered into eternal glory on July 21, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. Born on May 16, 1946, he was a son of the late Jess Willis and the late Grace Willis Smith. Of this union, he was the youngest of five children. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Walter Willis (Sonny...

Helen Starkey Mcclelland

Helen Starkey Mcclelland

Jul 20, 2020

Helen Louise Starkey McClelland, 70, of Summerville, South Carolina and wife of Charles Franklin McClelland died Monday morning, July 20, 2020, at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.