Obituaries

Rosa Elena Zamora, 57, of Puerto Cortes, Honduras, passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1968, in Puerto Cortes. Rosa will be remembered for her joyful spirit, warm smile, and love for family. She cherished her daughter and grandson above all else and was deeply devoted to her sisters and brothers. Rosa loved helping others, enjoyed listening to music, dancing, baking, and traveling whenever she had the opportunity—visiting countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Italy, and Jamaica. She is survived by her daughter, Marbella Romero; her grandson, Kavin Crawford I ...

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Dorothy B. Lee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in 1945 in Wyandotte, Michigan, she lived in Laurens and Greenville, South Carolina. She became a true Georgian when the family moved to Brunswick and spent the majority of her life in Savannah. A woman of immense warmth and grace, Dot Lee was known for her kind grace, unwavering kindness, and dedication to her church community. She loved spending time with friends, family, and most affectionately with her husband, Darrel Lee. Her life was a testament to the ...

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Jay Douglas Ahrens, 80, died September 9, 2025 in his home in Savannah under the care of Hospice. He was born on July 18, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and grew up in Chatham, N.J. He graduated with a BS from Muhlenberg College in 1967 and an MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1974. Jay was a decorated Air Force Pilot serving in the United States Airforce from 1967-1972.  He flew F4s in over 200 missions during the Vietnam War earning many distinctions including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon returning from Vietnam and graduating from The Wharton School ...

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Gordon Darwin DeLoach, 64, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2025, at his lifelong home on Tybee Island, GA. He was the son of Richard T. DeLoach Sr. and Mae W. DeLoach. Born on January 24, 1961, Gordon will be remembered for his devotion to his family, friends, faith, and his community but most of all his love of Jimmy Buffett and of everything “Tybee.”  He graduated from Benedictine Military Academy in 1978 and attended Armstrong State College, but his heart was always with his family and with Tybee. Gordon was a partner with his wife, Ilona, in their wedding busin ...

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Dorothy Louisa Alexandra Sheffield-White, 98, of Savannah, Georgia, was called into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on September 8, 2025. She was born in Hastings, Sussex, England, on March 16, 1927, and immigrated alone to the United States via Canada in 1948. She worked at City Hall for the City of Savannah until her retirement in 1982. Dorothy lived an extraordinary life, surviving World War II in England and serving in the Red Cross during the war. She was a devoted Catholic follower of Christ, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dorothy is survived by her ...

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Jean Muchmore Wise, 103 years old, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Hospice Savannah.  She was born April 13, 1922, in Lockland, Ohio to the late Miles and Marie Tegeder Muchmore. Mrs. Wise was a member of Faith Lutheran Church until it’s closing, then joined St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where she has been a member for over 20 years.  She worked for the Girl Scouts in Savannah. She was a member of the Wymberly Garden Club, the Hemerocallis Daylily Society, and several Bridge Clubs around Savannah. During World War II, Jean worked in the payroll depar ...

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Robert Alan Dunn, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Alan was born in Clayton, GA on June 26, 1947. He was the only son of Robert Earl Dunn and Mary Etta Mills Dunn. Alan graduated from Ewing Highs School and attended Trenton State College and Pfeiffer College. He spent 46 years working in the automobile industry. He worked for U.S. Auto Group in Shrewsbury, NJ. For the past 28 years he worked for Grainger Honda in Savannah. In 1972, Alan married Donna Wood. Alan leaves behind two daughters, Courtney Odermatt (Ken) and Kendra Shanahan (D ...

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Carolyn J. Smith (84) died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Carolyn was born to Margaret Helen and Harry Ray Jones on March 21, 1941, in Trussville Al. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Richard (Dick) Smith, Sr., her son, James Richard Smith, Jr, brother William Felix Jones and sister Carmen Denice Turner. She leaves behind her daughter Andrea (Andi) Smith DeFelice and son in law Frank DeFelice, Daughter in law, Laura Smith, grandchildren Magnolia Smith (Maddy), Carson Carter (Bailey), Patricia Dingus (Charlie) and Emily McLain (Houston) sister Connie Jones Harbor ...

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It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Sam Wingo Fuller, 82, of Savannah, Georgia, on September 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.   Born on March 7, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sam moved with his family to New Prospect, South Carolina, when he was six years old. It was there, surrounded by the close-knit community of his mother’s hometown, that he spent most of his childhood, developing a lifelong curiosity about the past that would shape his future. He graduated from Chapman High School and went on to attend Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC ...

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Richard Martin “Rick” Buckley, 69, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born February 7, 1956, in New York to the late Raymond and Mary Dixon Buckley.  Rick retired as a Supervisor from Kemira, and later owned Rick’s Lawncare Service.  He was of the Catholic faith. He loved attending car shows, fishing, coaching baseball, and was a member of the Classic Cars Outlaw Group. Rick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis West Buckley, sons, Stephen Buckley and Ryan Buckley, daughter, Meghan Buckley, and fo ...

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“Don’t grieve for me, for now I am free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took God’s hand when I heard the call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void, fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. For yes, these things, I too, will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your head and share with me, God wanted me now, God set me free.” Surrounded by love and family, Linda Faye Byerly (Lulu) was called home on the evening of September 4th after a br ...

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Fabrizio Malan, 45, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was the son of Ruben Malan and Gracie F. Malan. He is also survived by his sister, Rina Malan.  Born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, Fabrizio was a longtime resident of Tallahassee, FL, before moving to Savannah. He was a follower of the Bahá'í faith. Fabrizio was a loving son, known for his kind and contagious smile. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2025 in the Catholic Cemetery.    ...

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Gary Lord, II, 47 passed away September 4, 2025 at Memorial Health.  He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Gary and Joyce Hall Lord.  He is survived by his niece, Jennifer Zeigler, and other relatives.   No service is scheduled at this time.  ...

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David Anthony Schiller ascended to his heavenly home on September 3rd, 2025 after a long illness at the age of 71.  He began his career with Savannah Electric & Power Company in April of 1973.  He retired from Southern Company in April of 2014 after 41 years.  He was a great lover of animals, especially cats.  A huge music lover and an amazing guitar player.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Brenda Schiller.  He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Schiller Richardson (Josh), his son, Wesley Schiller and his granddaughter, Elizabeth.  ...

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Chong Im Kim Newcomer, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side.  She was born in Buyeo, Korea to the late Chung Bae Kim and Kum Ye (Anna) Kim.  Chong was a hairdresser in Savannah for over 20 years and made many lifelong friendships.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kelly Newcomer of Savannah, son and daughter-in-law, David and Missy Newcomer of Charlotte, NC, nieces and nephews, Sumi, Yumi, Jay, Lynn, Seong Tae, Yong Tae, Yeon Tae, Hyeon Tae, and Yun Tae, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews in Korea ...

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Mrs. Frances Purnell Cameron, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital. She was cradled in love and surrounded by her husband and all 7 of her children. Born on December 10, 1946, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Frances was a native Charlottean where she grew up and raised her family. After that she lived in Athens, Georgia with her husband Mark,  and they went on to retire in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Her life was marked by compassion, dedication, her Christian faith, and a deep love for her family and friends. She ...

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Harvey John Gilbert, 72, passed away peacefully on August 31, surrounded by his family in Savannah, GA. Born and raised in Savannah, Harvey graduated from Savannah Country Day in 1971 and was a proud member of the school’s only State Championship football team. Following in the footsteps of his father and brother, he attended the University of North Carolina, where he studied history, cheered for his beloved Tar Heels, and met the love of his life. He married his wife, Cindy, in 1977, and together they raised two children, Mary and John. Harvey devoted fifty years to his real estate p ...

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Cathryn Bowyer Bourbon, 47, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.  She was a 1996 graduate of Savannah Country Day School, and the University of Georgia in 2000.  She is survived by her husband, James Richard Bourbon, daughters, Merrick (10), and Charlotte (8), her parents, Ralph Richards Bowyer and Jane Baxter Bowyer, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Brian Weimar, nieces, Sidney and Emmaline, and extended family and friends.  A visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.  Cathryn ...

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George Michael “Mike” Haring, 70, USAF, Retired., of Savannah, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born March 14, 1955, in Columbus/Fort Benning, Georgia, to late Walter Haring and Clorina Ottavino Haring. Upon his retirement Mike loved spending time with his family and enjoyed going to car shows with his 1955 Chevrolet Belair. Mike was a member of the First Hispanic Baptist Church.  He is survived by his loving of 22 years, Isabel Haring of Savannah; children, Andy Lemus (Amber) of Richmond Hill, Antonio Lemus of Savannah, and Meliss ...

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Victoria Ramirez Born into Earthly Life January 18, 1958, Brooklyn, New York Entered Eternal Rest August 31, 2025, Savannah, Georgia   She was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Vincent and Mary Amoroso. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, she graduated from William Cullen High School in 1976. That same year she met Gerardo (Rusty) Ramirez while working at Alexanders Department store. They began dating and were married on May 30, 1981. Shortly after they moved to California where their daughter Rachel was born in 1983. They moved back to New York in 1985 where their ...

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John Henry McCleskey, Sr., age 86, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Summer Breeze Senior Community surrounded by family and caregivers. Born on August 5,1939 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, John was the third child of Warren and Lillian McCleskey and brother to Warren, Charlie, and Margaret Nan. He grew up in Hattiesburg, MS, and graduated from Hattiesburg Hight School in 1957. He studied architecture at Auburn University and later received his BBA from Mercer University in Finance and Economics. John married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Ann Seay, on J ...

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Billie Sue “Bebe” Stoudenmire Logue was born in Saluda, SC on Friday, September 13, 1935, and departed her earthly life on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Bebe graduated from Dreher High School, Columbia, SC, class of 1954 – a class of wonderful people. After high school, Bebe entered nursing school at the old Richmond County Hospital.  At that time, one could not have a nursing career and be married. So, on January 29, 1956, she married the love of her life, Clarence R. “Bunny” Logue and moved to Savannah – where she lived, worked and raised her family f ...

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George Porter Martin, age 83, passed away on August 27, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on April 17, 1942 in Valdosta, Georgia. He moved to Savannah as a small child and spent the rest of his life as a Wilmington Island resident. He was one of eight children to Fred Arnold Martin and Emily Heidel Martin. George was a 1960 graduate of Savannah High School. Shortly after high school, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. While he was on active duty training, George and his unit marched in the inaugural parade of President John F. Kennedy. After leaving the Coast Guard George began hi ...

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James M. "Sandy" Chandler, Jr., a resident of Savannah as a child and then Tybee Island, passed away on August 27, 2025.  He was 78.   After earning a Master's of Public Administration from VCU, Sandy retired in 2005 from a long and varied career with the City of Savannah.  As a young man, Sandy served in the Navy as a Boatswain's Mate and in the Coastguard Reserves. On his time off, Sandy liked tooling around in his skiff, metal detecting, reading about history, finding artifacts and other treasures, drawing in pen and ink, grilling outside, drinking beer, ...

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WALNUT CREEK - Robert “Bob” Carl Bahr, Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Eden Hospital near his home in Walnut Creek, California. Bob was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on July 23, 1943, the eldest of three children. His father, Col. Robert C. Bahr, Sr. left to serve in the U.S. Army’s Twelfth Armored Division shortly after his birth. Bob’s early childhood bore all the traditional markers of a military family, including several years in Okinawa, Japan, where he once joyfully and unwittingly brought an undetonated bomb into the house to show his pa ...

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John Canarina, 91, passed away on August 25, 2025, at his home in Savannah, Georgia.  John was born in New York City, the son of John and Mary Canarina.  He grew up in Tuckahoe, New York, and graduated from Eastchester High School in Tuckahoe in 1952.  He earned a music scholarship to the Juilliard School of Music. where he received his BS in 1957 and his MS in 1958.  After graduating in 1958, John was drafted into the US Army (1959-1960) where he was a conductor of the 7th Army Symphony Orchestra stationed in Germany and spent his active duty touring and playing to audienc ...

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Elizabeth Renee (Chandler) Bremer “Renee”, 62 (sixty two-riffic as she would say), of the Savannah area, passed away on August 25, 2025, in her beautiful marsh side home, surrounded by her loving family. Renee was born November 13, 1962, in Marietta, Georgia, the first child of Thomas “Tom” Chandler and Virginia “Ginny” (Anderson) Chandler. Her parents went on to give her four siblings, one sister and three brothers, each as unique and amazing in their own way as the next and each developed a special relationsh ...

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Our beloved Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Watkins, 79 passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah, Georgia.  Liz was born on February 28, 1946 in Ludowici, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Fleet and Mattie Tyler.  Liz attended and graduated from Walker High School, Ludowici, Georgia where she was a basketball player and participated in several other extra curricular activities.   She was united in holy matrimony to Willie Watkins and to that union one daughter was born Teresa Watkins.  In later years, Liz also w ...

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Arthur Bennett Kouwenhoven Jr. passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on October 4, 1936, in Brooklyn, he was the beloved son of Arthur Bennett Kouwenhoven and Florence Bartholomew. In the 1940s, the family moved to Short Hills, N.J., and Arthur later attended Wittenberg University, Columbia University, and the Parsons School of Design. Arthur built a remarkable career in design, beginning at Jansen Inc., the New York affiliate of the legendary Maison Jansen in Paris. Among his many projects was the redesign of the Kennedy White House. In ...

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James “Jimmy” W. Reeder was born on August 2, 1942, in Augusta, GA, to the late James Everett Reeder and Madlyn Williams Reeder. Jimmy  graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA, and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Georgia in 1965. He retired from Proctor & Gamble, as well as Consolidated Rigging and Coastal Paper. A member of Wilmington Island Methodist Church, Jimmy also served as a former board member for the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Georgia and was involved with the Gateway Community Service Board. H ...

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