Obituaries
Viktor Y. Isayev JAN 05, 1938 - JUN 25, 2025
Viktor Y. Isayev, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Viktor was born in Smolensk region, Russia, youngest of the three children of Pelageya and Yakov Isayev. He received his education to become an electrician from a trade school in Russia. He was a sergeant serving in Russian army. He was a man of his word and many jokes. A beautiful kind soul that would be there for you no matter what. As well as a man who could fix anything you asked him to. He taught us many things, but the most important lessons were fishing with his children, grandchildren, a ...
Margaret Ann Hiers SEP 30, 1965 - JUN 25, 2025
Margaret Ann Hiers, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 30, 1965, at Candler Hospital in Savannah to Mr. and Mrs. William (Bill) R. Hiers. Margaret lived a full, joyful, and accomplished life. A proud 1984 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School, she defied limitations and proved that her disability would never define her. She worked with dedication and pride at CCDS for 34 years, where she was known for her strong work ethic, cheerful spirit, and loving heart. She was honored with the Night of Champions Award in recognition of ...
Elaine Longwater FEB 03, 1943 - JUN 25, 2025
Elaine Longwater February 3, 1943 – June 25, 2025 Elaine Longwater, born on February 3, 1943, left this world on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant and unforgettable as she was unique, eccentric, bold, and visionary, Elaine lived life on her own terms. She was fiercely independent and a true self-starter, never waiting for permission to pursue what she believed in. She inspired those around her with her unshakable courage, quick wit, and her refusal to be anything but herself. Elaine was the loving mother of three daughters: Chimene Longwater (Biff), Alesia Quante ...
Dicie Lee Phillips AUG 23, 1934 - JUN 24, 2025
Dicie Lee Phillips, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center at the age of 90 under the compassionate care of Hospice of Savannah. She was born on August 23, 1934 to Bennie and Daisy Kirby. Dicie lived most of her life in the Savannah and Reidsville area. She loved being in the outdoors camping and fishing. Dicie was a woman of quiet strength and unwavering love for her family. She lived a full life marked by devotion, resilience, and grace. Her warmth and kindness touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. She wa ...
Charles Ellis Izlar JUL 11, 1952 - JUN 24, 2025
Charles Ellis Izlar, 72, of Savannah, GA, passed away on June 24, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, where he had received ongoing care for several years. Charles was born in Augusta, GA. He was the son of Jack Byrd and MaryEllis Jones Izlar. After graduating from the Academy of Richmond County, he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Georgia. He was a Certified Public Accountant and worked in Atlanta, GA, and Tulsa, OK, before relocating to Savannah, GA, in 1992. Charles retired after more than 30 years as the Chief Financial Officer ...
Charlotte M. Racioppi JAN 29, 1936 - JUN 23, 2025
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Charlotte M. Racioppi, 89, died peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025. Born and raised in Passaic, NJ, Charlotte married Joseph Racioppi in May 1956. The couple lived in Newark, NJ, before moving to Edison and Allentown, NJ. They eventually settled in Savannah, GA, to be closer to family. Charlotte worked for over 25 years at the New Jersey Department of Employment Services in Perth Amboy, NJ, before retiring in 2001. An avid reader, Charlotte loved to travel with her husband, family, and friends. She was also an excellent cook and enjoyed playing cards, particularly Hand and Foot and Rumm ...
Joanne Lair JUL 12, 1957 - JUN 23, 2025
Joanne Lair, 67, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, and is now in her Heavenly Home. She was born in Savannah to James and Jimmie Lair on July 12, 1957. Joanne was deeply loved by her family and friends and will always be remembered fondly. She leaves behind two daughters, Melinda McDonough (Dustin) and Michelle Joyner (Chris), as well as four grandchildren: Konner, Austin, Donovan (Samantha), and Nicholas. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Futrell (Jim), brother, Charles Lair (Debi) sister, Celia Lair, her sister-in-law, Sonja Lair, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. ...
David Glen Cox JUN 05, 1957 - JUN 22, 2025
David G. Cox, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away at his home on June 22, 2025. Born on June 6, 1957, David lived a life defined by his passions. From an early age, David discovered a love for working with his hands, a talent that flourished throughout his life. He dedicated many years to repairing cars, honing his craft with skill and precision. His work was not just a job; it was a reflection of his commitment to excellence and a source of pride. David was also an avid motorcyclist, finding freedom and exhilaration on the open road. Riding alongside friends who became lik ...
Steven J. (Poncho) Souls MAR 17, 1956 - JUN 22, 2025
Steven J. Souls, affectionately known to many as “Poncho,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years old. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Steve was the son of Donald D. Souls and the late Beverly A. Souls. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Lisa A. Souls; his two children, Stephanie A. Souls of Bluffton, SC, and Kevin D. Souls and his fiancée, Bella Smith, of Smithfield, RI. He also leaves behind his sister Michelle Morrison and her husband James, of West Warwick, RI; and his sister Donna Donnelly and ...
Phyllis Ann Smith Posey AUG 19, 1939 - JUN 22, 2025
Phyllis Ann Smith Posey, born August 19, 1939, went home to heaven on June 22, 2025. She was the daughter of Moses Wesley Smith and Ethel Knowlden Smith. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 33 years Frank H. Posey, Jr., son Benjamin Posey, son-in-law Daniel Bentley, and granddaughter Dana Bentley. She is survived by her children Richard G Starks, Jr. (Lanina), Peggy Bentley, William Posey, and Victoria Posey; as well as her 18 grandchildren and great grandchildren: Richard O Starks (Tara) Hayden, Jed; Timothy Starks (Eileen) Easton, Hudson; Dawn King, Daniel Bentley Jr., Elizabe ...
Frances A. Robertson MAR 28, 1936 - JUN 22, 2025
Frances A. Robertson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Sunabella Senior Living in Savannah, Georgia. She was born February 28, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, to William Henry and Thelma (Doyle) Whitehurst. She married Larry Marion Robertson in 1971 in Charleston, South Carolina. Frances was a beautiful soul with great love in her heart and a never-ending passion for her family, she will be missed dearly. She is survived by her son, Scott Decker, her daughter-in-law, Melissa Decker, her granddaughter Tiffany Decker Fordham, (Joseph Ford ...
Alan Gilbert Jones AUG 21, 1946 - JUN 21, 2025
Alan Gilbert Jones, 78, passed away peacefully in Savannah, Georgia, with Sally, his wife of fifty-three years, at his side. Alan was a formidable figure. He rose from his first job as an auto mechanic to CIO and Corporate Officer of AT&T. He was brilliant, yet possessed a particular humility. Alan grew up in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and studied at Villanova and Temple Universities, ultimately earning a master’s in operations research. After serving in the Army, his rise in corporate America took him and his family from Pennsylvania to Illinois, Oregon, New Jersey, Massachusetts, a ...
Waltraud Margaret Lanier AUG 11, 1938 - JUN 20, 2025
Waltraud Margaret Lanier, 86 of Savannah Ga. gained her angel wings on June 19, 2025 at her residence and flew up to heaven to be with God She was born August 11, 1938 in Mines Germany. She was a loving mother to four beautiful daughters and she cherished her role as a grandma to 4 grandchildren and a great grandma to 6 great grandchildren. She was a strong determined and fiercely independent woman. Everybody that met her loved her. She was an amazing person inside and out and will be forever missed. There will be no formal funeral or memorial service. Her remains will be handled p ...
Kathleen Laverne Warenzak JUL 07, 1936 - JUN 19, 2025
Kathleen Laverne Warenzak, 88, was peacefully delivered to our Lord on June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, GA, to Clara Mae Tuttle and Fonnie Eugene Miles on July 7, 1936. She grew up in Shawnee, GA, and her family later moved to Savannah, where she studied nursing. For more than 30 years, Kathleen was employed by Telfair-Candler Hospital, where she worked in labor and delivery. In this role, she quite literally helped usher new life into the world—guiding thousands of infants into their first moments with compassion an ...
Douglas Walter Olen FEB 05, 1939 - JUN 19, 2025
Dr. Douglas W. Olen Sr. of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family June 19th, 2025. Born to Walter and Sylvia Olen on February 5th, 1939, in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Doug was a graduate of Marquette University High School (’57) in Milwaukee. He went on to attend Marquette University ('61) and received his medical degree in 1967 from Marquette University School of Medicine. Doug was a well-respected and dedicated practicing radiologist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee from 1973 until his retirement in 2001. Lifelong residents of the Milwaukee are ...
Amorette Christine Zittrauer MAR 31, 1932 - JUN 18, 2025
Amorette Christine Zittrauer, 93, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born on March 31, 1932, in Maui, Hawaii, she lived a full and vibrant life rooted in love, family, friendship, and service to her community. She was the daughter of the late Wells and Rosalie Cummings. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wells Cummings Jr., her sisters, Genevieve Hilton and brother-in-law Mack Hilton, Audrie Burdick and brother-in-law Bill Burdick. Amorette is survived by her loving family: her son, Perry (Peppy) Zittrauer III, and daughter-in-law Kathy Zittrau ...
Louis Sorochak AUG 03, 1930 - JUN 16, 2025
Louis Sorochak August 3, 1930 – June 16, 2025 Louis Sorochak, 94, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Born on August 3, 1930, in Terryville, Connecticut, Lou lived a life defined by service, intellect, loyalty, and love for both family and sport. A proud United States Air Force veteran, Lou served as a Bombardier flying on B-17s during the Korean War. After his service, he pursued higher education through the G.I. Bill, earning two engineering degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. His career culminated with his retirement from McDonnell Douglas Helicopters in 2005. Lo ...
Homer W. Eckerson MAR 01, 1931 - JUN 16, 2025
Homer W. Eckerson died at the age of 94 on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York on March 1, 1931, Homer was the son of Dr. Lowell and Vivian Wilks Eckerson. He attended Poly Prep School in Brooklyn and then went to Wesleyan University where he graduated in 1953. Homer and Sally were married in 1953. They celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on June 13, 2025. Homer served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. Soon after he then embarked on a long career in sales for IBM, retiring in 1990. In 1992, he and Sally moved to The Landings, a community on the barrier island off Sava ...
Wayne Simon Parker - JUN 16, 2025
Wayne Simon Parker passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at Hospice Savannah. Born in Albany, GA, to the late Wesley and Leatha Parker, Wayne moved to Savannah as a baby. He graduated from Jenkins School in 1960 and was married for 62 years to Geraldine “Jerry” Parker. A dedicated member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) since 1966, Wayne served on both the Local 508 Executive Board and the Examining Board. After retiring, he organized the monthly retirees' breakfast for many years. Wayne was also the former president and a longtime member o ...
William Kevin Brennan DEC 12, 1951 - JUN 16, 2025
William Kevin Brennan of Collinsville, IL, retired lifelong journalist and news director, devoted husband, and OG girl dad, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home in Savannah, GA. He was 73. Kevin was born December 12, 1951, in Collinsville, Illinois, to Dorthy Brennan (née Wedemeyer) and Joseph Brennan, and his brother Joseph Brennan Jr. He graduated from Collinsville High School and continued his education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Loyola University New Orleans. A lifelong journalist, Kevin began his career in radio at the University of Missouri–St ...
Dempsey Q. Logue MAR 06, 1932 - JUN 14, 2025
We celebrate that our father is now with the Lord on June 14, 2025. Though we are sad, we do not grieve like those who have no hope. Dempsey Q. Logue was born on March 6, 1932, to Dempsey Stoney & Vera May Logue. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clarence R. (Bunny) Logue, grandchildren Robin E. Hicks, SFC Lance Vogeler, and W. Jason Crawford and many close friends. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty Potter Logue, his children Dempsey L. (Dink) Logue (Evelyn), Robin M. (Marcie) Chappell, Charles R. (Bobby) Logue (Annette), Christopher M. ...
Annelle Dent McDuffee - JUN 14, 2025
Annelle Dent McDuffee, 91 died peacefully Saturday June 14, 2025, in her home at Okatie Pines Retirement Community, Okatie, SC following a brief illness. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday June 20, 2025, at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA. Interment will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery. Mrs. McDuffee was born September 20, 1933, in Douglas, GA to the late Sarah Thrasher Dent and the late Ira Dent, Sr. She was one of seven siblings who were very close. They all lo ...
John Arvid Nelson DEC 27, 1928 - JUN 14, 2025
John Arvid Nelson, a cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 96. Born on December 27, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, John led a life deeply rooted in faith, creativity, and love for his family. John was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie. John's journey in art began in his hometown, where he excelled at the Art Institute of Chicago. His early career saw him apprenticing at one of Chicago's finest art studios. His talent and dedication were further recognized during his service ...
Maxcine Hanks - JUN 13, 2025
Maxcine Hanks ,85, passed away in Savannah, Ga June 13, 2025. Maxcine was raised in a loving family alongside her three brothers and four sisters in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She became a Texas girl in her adulthood living in Dallas, Emory, Port Aransas, and Mineola. She moved to Savannah, Ga three years ago to be near her son. Maxcine is preceded in death by her mother, Arby Gertrude (Gertie) Sanders; father, Otis Eugene Sanders; her devoted husband, David Ray Hanks; three brothers and one sister. Maxcine is survived by her son Michael D Tarvin; daughter-in-law Robin Y Tarvin; thr ...
Daniel Webster Byrum - JUN 13, 2025
I’ll fly away Oh Glory. After 92 years with us, Daniel Webster Byrum passed away peacefully on Friday June 13th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Savannah, GA. Born in Greenville, NC to parents Ernest Raymond Byrum, Sr. and Leona Doughty (Byrum) Tripp. Daniel remains greatly loved by his wife of 70 years Elizabeth Hudnell Byrum, his daughters Alisa Byrum Taylor and Christy (Alan) Byrum, and as Paw Paw to grandsons Zachary Wingett and George Taylor, Jr. Loved as well by Brenna Wingett, George Taylor Sr. and Amy Edwards. Mr. Dan the Cadillac man, will b ...
The Honorable Juan C. Ayala SEP 25, 1944 - JUN 13, 2025
Judge Juan Christy Ayala, age 80, of Savannah Georgia, died on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and family members. He was born on September 25,1944, at Marianna Army Airfield in Marianna, Florida and was the eldest child of the late Cristobal and Doris Ayala. Juan attended Nativity of Our Lord School and Benedictine Military School, class of 1962. As an apprentice to his father in 1962, Juan became a licensed master barber and in 1968 he graduated with a B.A. degree in History from Armstrong State College. In 1968, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a milit ...
Virginia Smith White, Ed.D. SEP 16, 1936 - JUN 12, 2025
Savannah bids farewell to one of its most distinguished minds, Virginia Smith White, Ed.D., who passed away on June 12, 2025 at her home on Isle of Hope, leaving an indelible mark on the world of education and community service. Born on September 16, 1936, in Shreveport, LA, Virginia, affectionately known as Jenny, was the daughter of Edna (Collins) Smith and Claude C. Smith. From an early age, it was evident that learning and teaching would be her passion. By the age of three, she had already learned the Greek alphabet and was often found lining her dolls up on the front porch to ...
David James Bussing FEB 04, 1959 - JUN 12, 2025
David James Bussing, 66, of Savannah, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born February 4, 1959, in Everett, Washington, son of James Lewis Bussing and the late Bernice Van Wormer. He was a retired U.S. Marine with 24 years of service and was an active member of the V.F.W. During his time in the military, he was affectionately known by many as “Clyde,” a nickname that stuck with him throughout his life and reflected his big personality and loyal spirit. Following his military retirement, David spent the second part of his career dedicated to working with metal at D. Russ ...
Helaine N. Moreno MAY 31, 1938 - JUN 11, 2025
With full hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Helaine Natalie Moreno—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend—on June 11, 2025. After a long and courageous journey, she left this world with Ernie lovingly holding her hands until the very end. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 31, 1938, Helaine was raised with strong family values and a quiet sense of purpose. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary, Notre Dame Preparatory School, and the College of Notre Dame. The childhood summers that were spent on the South River ...
Colman P. Sili - JUN 10, 2025
Colman P. Sili passed away at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah, and his loving wife in Savannah, Georgia on June 10, 2025. Colman was preceded in death by his father, Frank Sili, his mother, Elizabeth Toth, as well as brothers Frank and Ernest Sili and sister Dorothy Racy. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Karbe Sili; and his four children, Jeffery Sili (Susan), of Bowling Green, Virginia, Donna Schwager (Alan) of Glassboro New Jersey, Karen Weber (Richard) of Summerfield Florida, and Raymond Sili of Savannah Georgia. He is also survived by six grandchil ...