Obituaries

RONALD HARRY GEORGE ON 20 DECEMBER 2025 RONALD HARRY GEORGE DIED IN FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA. RONALD WAS THE SON OF HARRY GEORGE, JR. AND MARIAN FRY GEORGE. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE WENDY WALKER GEORGE, DAUGHTER AMANDA MARIAN GEORGE CORTES (KEVIN CORTES), GRANDSON LIAM CORTES, BROTHER THE REV, W. FREDERICK GEORGE, AND COUSINS THOMAS GEORGE, DANIEL GEORGE AND KATHY GEORGE. RON ATTENDED AND GRADUATED FROM SACRED HEART SCHOOL, SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL AND ARMSTRONG STATE UNIVERSITY. AFTER GRADUATION, HE WORKED FOR SMITH & KELLY AND SOUTHERN SHIPPING. IN HIS MID THIRTIES, HE MOVED ...

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Charles Rice Bourland, Jr. died Friday, December 19, 2025, at The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA. He was born in 1933 to Margaret White Bourland and Charles Rice Bourland, Sr. of Mount Hope, WVA. His education included Woodberry Forest School in Orange, VA in 1951 and a degree in Economics from Yale in 1955. He spent the next two years in the U.S. Navy as a LTJG on the U.S.S. Stone County, LST 1141. Charlie was a successful businessman and a serial entrepreneur who got his start with IBM in the days of the infancy of computers and AI and whose last job was as a Pa ...

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Patrick W. Roach, Jr., January 16, 1944 – December 18, 2025 Patrick W. Roach, Jr., passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness on December 18, 2025. A third-generation Tybee resident, Pat was the oldest son of Bill and Katherine Roach. He grew up in the marshes and rivers of Tybee and had a natural curiosity in discovering how machines worked, deconstructing typewriters and boat motors and putting them back together. Pat attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and Benedictine Military School. He graduated from Southern Technical College in Marietta with an associate&rsq ...

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Irene Bokry, 85, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home in Savannah.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.  Graveside Service will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Hillcrest Abbey West, Dean Forest Road.   ...

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Livestream will be available for the Prayer Service on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.; The Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.; and the committal service in Catholic Cemetery at approximately 12:00 p.m. Please click here to join via livestream. Sister M. Assunta Desposito entered eternal rest on December 18, 2025. This 97-year-old Sister of Mercy was born on May 25,1928 in Savanah, GA. She is survived by the Desposito and Welch families, friends, and the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Assunta was raised by her extended Italian family when her parents died ...

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Georgia Ann Lucken Rountree, 88, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Georgia was born in Savannah, GA, to George and Isabel (Moore) Lucken. In 1954, Georgia married William Preston Rountree and resided on Wilmington Island where they provided a wonderful home and childhood for their four children. Georgia spent many years dedicated to her passion of being a wife and mother, always providing a loving and warm environment for her beloved husband and children. During that time, she also invested many hours volunteering at Nativity Sch ...

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Christine Alissa Durkin, 54, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Hospice Savannah after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born March 8,1971 in Livingston, New Jersey to the late Albert and Joanne Gosztyla. Christine worked as a paraprofessional for the Gainesville School System while completing her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Western Governors University.  She was active in the community in both Gainesville and Savannah and was a member of the Gainesville Spinners Guild, Mom's Club, and the Deep South Orchid Society. Christine loved fiber arts, gar ...

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Clifford “Tippy” William Altier, 64, passed away December 15, 2025, at Hartwell Health & Rehabilitation under the care of Hospice. Born May 20, 1961, in Savannah, he grew up on Tybee Island and was known for his sharp wit, humor, and generous heart. Despite the challenges he faced, Tippy embraced life with resilience and optimism. After earning his diploma from Sol C. Johnson High School and studying computer programming at Savannah Technical School, he continued to find joy in the things that mattered most.  He loved cheering on his beloved Atlanta Falcons and Georgia ...

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Another angel got her wings. Mrs. Berniece Perkins Beach, 92, a native of Savannah, peacefully left this earth to join our heavenly father on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home on Wilmington Island, surrounded by her loved ones, her coffee, chocolate and books. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard “Buddy” Beach; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Beach; a son, David Beach; her parents, E. W. and Gladys Perkins; and a sister, Shirley Berger. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for forty years before moving her membership to First Baptist Church of the Island ...

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  FOR LIVESTREAMING OF THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK.   https://my.gather.app/remember/charles-seyle   Charles Eugene Seyle, 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 13, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.  Chuck, as he was known to all, was born at the Telfair Hospital on June 29, 1945, to Cecil Samuel Seyle and Cleo Elizabeth (Futral) Seyle.  Apart from his time at the University of Georgia and while on active duty in the United States Navy, he was a lifelong Savannahian. One week prior to his passing, ...

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Kent Mitchell (“Kent”). He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who died peacefully at the age of 84 on December 12th in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Washington D.C. on September 27, 1941, Kent was the son of Francis Ray Mitchell (“Frank”) and Catharine Parsons Mitchell and brother to Rae, Gail and Jeff. Kent grew up in Catonsville, Maryland, and served as a Specialist E4 in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from Catonsville Sr. High School. He began his career in ...

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Jose A. Melendez Torres, age 86, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. Born in 1939 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jose lived a life marked by perseverance, faith, service, and love for his family. He trusted in God and found strength and comfort in his faith throughout his life. His quiet strength, patience, and resilience were evident to all who knew him. Jose proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam and retiring after 22 years of service. In an extraordinary act of sel ...

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Michael George “Mick” Pappas, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on July 15, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Mick was the cherished son of George and Irene Pappas, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will resonate through the hearts of all who knew him. Mick spent his entire adult life on Tybee Island, a place that held a special place in his heart. He dedicated over 40 years of his life to his beloved wife, Marianne. Their marriage was a testament to resil ...

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In loving memory of Eleanor Carol Sukkestad: Eleanor was born on December 5th, 1939 in Lanesboro, Minnesota on a family farm. Eleanor was a lifelong educator, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Luther University in Decorah, Iowa in 1961, where she met her beloved husband Dennis of 59 years. Eleanor dedicated over three decades of service to teaching elementary schoolers in Iowa and with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS). During her tenure with SCCPSS, she taught a mosaic of subjects to third through fifth graders, from mathematics and science to readi ...

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carlton J. White, Savannah, GA., on December 11, 2025. Carlton was born in Long Branch, NJ, April 14, 1956, to Carlton J and Josephine White (both deceased). He lived in New Jersey and Colorado until 5th grade and then moved to Joliet, IL., where he spent his formative years. Carlton played clarinet in the marching and concert band all four years of high school. His love of flying took him to Spartan College of Aeronautics in Oklahoma, where he received his certification as an A&P mechanic. Upon completion of his education, Grumman Air ...

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William “Buster” Haynes passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1964, and was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia. Buster was the beloved son of William P. Haynes, III. and Donna Hatcher Haynes of Savannah. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Lee Haynes. He is survived by his brother, Alexander Pendleton Haynes; Alexander’s wife, Julie Monroe Haynes; and their daughter, Laura Caitlyn Haynes. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery East. The service will be officia ...

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John Edward Slotke, 92, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Born on March 21, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late John Frederick Slotke and Caroline Rufenacht. A graduate of Edison High School’s vocational program, John went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and dedicated nearly 30 years to teaching vocational machine shop, shaping the lives of countless students with his patience, skill, and steady guidance. John was deeply committed to service—in both his community and his church. He worked faithfully as a c ...

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Susan Marie Willis passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She always had a smile and an encouraging word for those she loved. Born on December 22, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia, a city that she loved as a place that held her familial roots and many cherished memories. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Lawton Youmans, Lieutenant General and Mrs. Patrick Seawright and her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Lawton Youmans, Jr. She is survived by her sons Kerry Willis, Greg Willis, Glen Willis, and Rob Wil ...

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Mr. Arthur James Ohmer, known to most as “Art,” 84, of Savannah, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was born July 8, 1941, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late James Clarence Ohmer and Hazel Burrus Ohmer.  Art proudly served in the United States Army for more than seven years. During the Vietnam War, he flew helicopter missions in Huey and Cobra aircraft and also served as a fixed-wing pilot and aerial photographer. Art spent most of his life in Savannah, where his entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate several local business ...

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Join us for the livestream Doug's Memorial Service, starting at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2025. Click here to access the livestream. Douglas Ira Good (August 30, 1940 – December 10, 2025) Douglas Ira Good, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, died 12/10/25 at home. Originally from Winterset, Iowa, he attended Drake University, and was soon drafted into the US Army. He met his first wife, Judy Fliger, when she was a nursing student and he was or orderly working at Broadlawns’s Hospital in Des Moines. They married and had 3 daughters. Doug had a 50 year career as the General ...

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Rose Kunavich, 76, of Tybee Island of 30 years, passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 9, 2025.  Ever present at events and gatherings on the island, Rose was an excellent chef who loved bringing joy and cheer to those around her. She was a master storyteller with the gift of making the most mundane events appear as though they were historical events. Rose always had a soft heart for the disadvantaged, often participating in events that brought funds to those who would truly benefit. Her favorite donation of time was to the Tybee Island American Legion, Post 154, wher ...

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Jordan Brooks Gaudry, III, Brigadier General, (retired), 83, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Brooks was born November 30, 1942, in Savannah, GA.  He earned an Eagle Scout award and graduated from Savannah High School in 1960. He graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in accounting in 1966. He joined the U.S. Army that same year and completed infantry officer candidate school in 1967. Brooks served in Vietnam from 1968 until 1969 and later retired from the Georgia Army National Guard in 1999, having obtained the rank of Brigadier G ...

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William J. Powers Jr., the man, the myth, the legend, died Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 after a hard fought battle with Parkinson’s. Also known as Mr. Bill and The Chipman, he was born 1948 in Newfane NY. The youngest child and only son of Elsie and William Powers Sr, Bill spent his early life raising hell throughout Niagara County NY. Always a motorhead, he loved anything fast and was known for a lead foot. In 1970, he married the love of his life, Patricia, in Buffalo NY. Together they had one child, a daughter named Megan In the early 1990s, tired of the snow and cold weather, Bi ...

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Stephanie Frances Schoenberg of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her son Kurt Schoenberg, daughter Ellen Ivey, and son-in-law James Ivey. She was cherished as a devoted mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be remembered for the steadfast resilience, strength, and warmth that defined her long and remarkable life. Stephanie was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, to Austrian immigrant parents who had come to the United States seeking opportunity and a better future. Her father worked on the railroad as a foreman, and ...

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Geri “Yiye” Mallard passed away at home, surrounded in her last days by those who loved her and an amazing team of caretakers. She lived a thousand lives, as a Savannah High grad, working at Great Dane trailer and Red Gate Farms, to being one of the first Savannahians to run in the Spanky’s marathon (from Southside Spanky’s to River Street Spanky’s), to spending her final years cruising every thrift store in town.  Yiayia is Greek for grandmother, which none of her grandkids with heavy southern accents could pronounce - thus, she became “Yiye.” ...

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Mary Jane Corning Rosenbaum passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Tarboro, NC, May 28, 1950 to Louis and Madeline Corning III of New Bern NC. Mary Jane married her beloved husband, Albert B. Rosenbaum in 1973. Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Albert B. Rosenbaum of Savannah, Georgia and children- Amanda Lee Galston (Matthew) of Copenhagen, Denmark and Adam Collier Rosenbaum (Katherine) of Fairfax, VA as well as four grandchildren-Albert Marshall Galston, Caroline Day Galston, Madeline Rosenbaum and Abigail Rosenbaum; and siblings Elizabeth Corning of D ...

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Richard Thornwell (Dick) Dunlap passed away on December 5, 2025, at age 97. He lived at 2102 East Blvd, Wilmington Island, GA. Dick was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and grew up during the Depression. He enlisted in the Navy in early 1945 on his 17th birthday. However, the war ended that summer just before his squadron was scheduled to ship out to the Pacific. He was honorably discharged a year later. He was a journalism graduate of the University of South Carolina, after attending the Opportunity School in Columbia, where he met his future wife, Dorothy. He worked for many years for Du ...

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Harrison Glover Waters, Jr. April 26, 1968 – December 4, 2025 Harrison Glover Waters, Jr., 57, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on April 26, 1968, in Savannah, he was the son of the late Harrison Glover Waters, Sr., and Suzanne Warren Waters. A 1987 graduate of Jenkins High School, Glover lived with a steady work ethic and a love for being outdoors, always finding comfort in the simple things. He spent many years employed at the Savannah Air Factory and later continued his career at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Known for his sense ...

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Timothy Cooper Mooney, 88, passed away on December 3, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Known for his dry wit, meticulous mind, kind heart, and twinkle in his eye, Tim truly made the world a better place. Our only comfort in his loss is knowing that he is reunited in heaven with the love of his life, his wife Annie Mae, and the golden retrievers he reluctantly tolerated but secretly loved. Tim was born on September 24, 1937, in Washington DC, to the late Timothy Caldwell Mooney and Esther Cooper Mooney. He grew up in Washington, attending The Wes ...

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