Obituaries

Virginia Alice Demouche

Virginia Alice Demouche

Jul 16, 2024

Virginia Alice DeMouche of Savannah and wife of the late William DeMouche passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Collins, Georgia to the late Robert Cooper Cowart and the late Ruby Iris Strozier Cowart. She was a bookkeeper for many years in the Savannah area. Virginia was a dedicated member at White Bluff Methodist Church, part of...

Patricia Leigh "Pat" Parnell Matthews

Patricia Leigh "Pat" Parnell Matthews

Jul 13, 2024

Patricia Leigh “Pat” Parnell Matthews, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, and wife of the late Richard “Dick” Gardner Matthews, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home. Born in Florence, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ashley Parnell and the late Kathryn Muriel Stokes Parnell. After graduating high school, she attended...

Harvey Benjamin Yellin

Harvey Benjamin Yellin

Jul 9, 2024

Harvey Benjamin Yellin,68, passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2024. Harvey Yellin was born in Savannah, GA, on December 18, 1955. Following his college career, Harvey served for many years with the Victims Witness Assistance program in Valdosta,GA before returning home in 2003. Harvey Yellin was a lifelong member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. Harvey was known...

Donna Branaman Fogle

Donna Branaman Fogle

Jul 3, 2024

Donna Branaman Fogle, 92, a mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away on July 3rd, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on December 10th, 1931 in Bedford, Indiana to Raymond and Eva Helen Mosier Branaman. Donna's early years were marked by the hardships of the Great Depression. Her father's entrepreneurial spirit led him to open the Honey Krust Baking...

Scott Mcpherson

Scott Mcpherson

Jul 2, 2024

Scott McPherson, age 68, passed away on July 2, 2024 after a 6 month battle with lung cancer. Scott was born on April 14, 1956, in Pensacola Florida to James and Anita McPherson. Scott spent his career in computer systems management and enjoyed being the IT guy that could fix everyone’s computer issues. He loved fine dining and craft cocktails,...

Kristi Wilson Michael

Kristi Wilson Michael

Jul 2, 2024

Kristi Wilson Michael, a beloved resident of Tybee Island, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her adoring family. Born as Kristi Sue Wilson in Moses Lake, Washington, she grew up on a farm where she embraced the values of life and love that would guide her throughout her journey. Eventually,...

Lt Col Richard B. "Dick: Reuss

Lt Col Richard B. "Dick: Reuss

Jul 2, 2024

Lt Col. Richard “Dick” B. Reuss, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), 92, of Savannah, Georgia died Sunday evening, July 21, 2024 at Savannah Square Assisted Living Center. Born in Cairo, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lawrence Adkins Reuss and the late Florence Mae House. Dick earned his master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Florida. He...

David William Barnhill Sr

David William Barnhill Sr

Jun 19, 2024

David William Barnhill, Sr., 93, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of the late Janice "Jan" Alden Barnhill, died Wednesday morning, June 19, 2024 at Sunabella Senior Living in Savannah. Born in Ludowici, Georgia to the late Claude Barnhill and the late Doshie Smith Barnhill. He is a US Navy veteran and retired as a supervisor, after many years, in the chemical...

Joseph Michael Robinson

Joseph Michael Robinson

Jun 19, 2024

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Michael Robinson, age 68 of Savannah, GA who passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Diane Robinson, two daughters, Stacy (James Johnston) and Katherine (Zachary Gaspard) as well as his three grandchildren, Robert Michael Johnston (predeceased), James Emry Johnston and Charlotte...

Jentri Rene Hand

Jentri Rene Hand

Jun 16, 2024

Jentri Rene Hand was born on October 6th, 1971 in Billings Montana to the parents of Don and Christine Schwarzrock. She graduated high school in Peachtree city Georgia and attended college in Rome Georgia. She studied craft brewing in England and opened Old Savannah Brewing Company in Savannah. She married Dr. Alfred Park Hand and has two daughters, Audrey Hand...

Nancy Aleen Melton

Nancy Aleen Melton

Jun 15, 2024

Nancy Aleen Melton of Savannah, GA and widow of Willard Ray Melton died at the age of 84 on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Miami, FL, she was the daughter of the late Marion Andrew Smith and the late Esla Hughes Smith. Beginning as a teenager, over the course of her career she was employed at...

Gordon J. Rayner

Gordon J. Rayner

Jun 15, 2024

The Spirit of Gordon J. Rayner, of Savannah, GA. departed this life on June 15, 2024. to continue its journey to God’s kingdom. Gordon, the son of Joseph Norris Rayner & Gertrude Evelyn nee Hensel Rayner was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 16, 1935 and graduated from Ephrata High School, Ephrata, PA in 1953. He served 3 years in...

Michael "Mike" Jay Whitley

Michael "Mike" Jay Whitley

Jun 12, 2024

Michael "Mike" Jay Whitley, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Savannah, GA. He was born on April 14, 1971, in Augusta, GA, and was the son of Charles "Mickey" and Rhonda Whitley. Mike was known for his kind and generous nature, always putting the needs of others before his own. Professionally, Mike owned a...

Amy Barrowman Conners

Amy Barrowman Conners

Jun 11, 2024

Amy Barrowman Conners, 52, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Amy was born on March 28, 1972, to James Samuel Barrowman III and Mary Pead Barrowman. Amy was a very creative person who had a passion for crafting, painting, and making DIY projects. She loved making crafts for all of her friends. In her...

Norma Elmgren Atwood

Norma Elmgren Atwood

Jun 10, 2024

Norma Elmgren Atwood, 104, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Cpt. Lewis Herbert Atwood, US Navy (Ret.) died Monday, afternoon June 10, 2024 in Savannah. Born in Thunderbolt, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Balder Theodore Elmgren and the late Norma Lucille Varn Elmgren. Mrs. Atwood was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension and...

Dawn Margaret Nickel

Dawn Margaret Nickel

Jun 1, 2024

Dawn Margaret Nickel passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late John Richard Nickel and the late Gail Joan Jones. Born into the military life, she moved around, both in the U.S. and Europe, and was able to experience different cultures. Settling in Clarksville, TN to finish school....

Arthur Elijah “Ike” New

Arthur Elijah “Ike” New

May 29, 2024

Arthur Elijah New, better known as “Ike”, passed away at home on May 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Ike was born on February 28, 1953, in Talladega, AL, to Ruth and Ralph New. Those who knew him would agree, he was an unconventional man. He had an unconventional upbringing, unconventional tact, unconventional wisdom, and unconventional love. Unconventional, in his...

Robert C. Knox Iii

Robert C. Knox Iii

May 27, 2024

Robert C. Knox III was born on February 20, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to Robert C. Knox, Jr. and Leonice Merrels Knox. He is survived by a daughter, Heather Noelle Knox and a son, Robert C. Knox, IV (Naomi) and three grandchildren: Robert C.V, Connor Noah, and Lydia Elise. He was predeceased by a sister, Leonice Lethbridge Knox and is...

Battalion Chief Garron Cole

Battalion Chief Garron Cole

May 26, 2024

Battalion Chief Garron Edward Lawrence Cole, Southside Fire/EMS & Security (Ret.), 69, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, and husband of Amy Kerr Cole, passed away Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Born at the United States Air Force Ruislip Air Station in Middlesex England, he was the eldest son of the late Edward Walter Cole, Sr...

Marjorie Gordon

Marjorie Gordon

May 23, 2024

Marjorie Cooper Gordon passed away on May 23, 2024 at her home in Savannah, GA at the age of 90. Born in Memphis, TN on April 29, 1934, Margie grew up in Savannah, GA, graduated from Savannah High School where she excelled academically. She attended Vanderbilt University and joined Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. After starting her family, she began her...