Obituaries

Lt. Colonel Cheryl Allen passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Cheryl was born on April 1, 1955, in Landstuhl, Germany, and was raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Penn State University, completing her undergraduate clinical training at The Hershey Medical Center. She later obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Alabama and a Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the Univer ...

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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Captain Jack “Ross” Brigdon—a devoted father, cherished son, loyal friend, and proud firefighter who served the fire service with honor and distinction for 32 years. Ross passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 53, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of bravery, compassion, and unwavering service. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, on October 30, 1971, Ross proudly continued a family tradition of firefighting, following in the footsteps of his father, Captain Jack Ross Brigdon, who ...

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Dia Bettencourt Stokes, devoted wife of John W. Stokes, died at the couple’s home in Augusta on July 23, 2025. She was 80. Dia retired in 2001 after a long career in the pharmaceutical industry, finishing as a financial specialist with GlaxoSmithKline. She and John, a former University of North Carolina Health Care System marketing executive, moved to Augusta from Chapel Hill, NC, shortly after their retirements. Dia’s passions in life were many. She loved big projects, such as designing and supervising construction of the couple’s Savannah River home in Augusta. At the ...

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James Donald Golz, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passionate golfer, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, following a sudden heart attack. He was 76. Born in Aurora, Illinois in 1949 to Wilbur and Arlie (Parker) Golz, Jim was the youngest of three, growing up with his brother Dave and sister Mary Lee. His childhood was filled with joy, curiosity, and a budding love for golf—often riding his bike to Aurora Park for a morning round and a frozen Snickers and Coke before heading back out. He graduated from East Aurora High School ...

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Annette Quincey Sanchez, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Trenton, Florida, Annette was the middle child in a family of eleven, the daughter of the late Sam and Annie Quincey. She graduated as Valedictorian from Bronson High School in Bronson, Florida, in 1950. A dedicated member of Southside Baptist Church for 70 years, Annette was a loving housewife and sold Avon products for over 24 years. She was married to her beloved husband, Gad H., for 56 years until his passing in 2007. Annette is survived by her daughter, Deborah Rappe (Eddie), and her so ...

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Barbara V. Brown, aged 70, passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper throughout her lifetime while also leading as a church choir director and special singer in the Southern Baptist church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Zackarl L. Brown, her uncle Charles Towson, her aunt Nell Towson, her mother Jessie Mae Voyles, her brother Edward Voyles, and her sister Carol Voyles. As a beloved mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter Stephanie, her sons Charles and Gregory, her daughters-in-law Megan ...

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Barbara V. Brown, aged 70, passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper throughout her lifetime while also leading as a church choir director and special singer in the Southern Baptist church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Zackarl L. Brown, her uncle Charles Towson, her aunt Nell Towson, her mother Jessie Mae Voyles, her brother Edward Voyles, and her sister Carol Voyles. As a beloved mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter Stephanie, her sons Charles and Gregory, her daughters-in-law Megan ...

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June Hill Holt, 85, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 21, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Savannah.  June was born in Reidsville, GA to the late Marvin Hill and Corry Harden Hill.  She graduated from Commercial High School in 1957 and retired after 32 years of service from AT&T (formerly Bellsouth and Southern Bell).  A woman of strong faith, June dedicated her life to serving in every church she attended.  Her church memberships started at the old Calvary Baptist Temple, then First Baptist Church in Garden City where she was active while raising her four ch ...

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With sadness and great gratitude for her life, the family of Joy Fletcher Fuller announces her passing on July 21, 2025. She will be remembered as a much loved wife, mother and ‘Mimi’. Born in the tight-knit Rye Patch community of Long County, Joy was the youngest child of Mildred Herbert and J. Winson Fletcher. Upon her arrival into this world, her father chose the name Joy as she was his “bundle of joy.” She dutifully lived up to her name. Joy attended Ludowici High School and later studied secretarial skills at Armstrong State College. Her vocation prepared her fo ...

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On July 21, 2025, Our beloved Sandra, age 79, gained her heavenly wings peacefully while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted, faithful, and steadfast daughter, wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. Sandra had a constant and unwavering love for her children and grandchildren as they were the reason for her daily drive and center of her life. Sandra is the daughter of George and Elizabeth “Libby” Arnold and sister to Pamela Boykin Arnold and Susan ”Jet” Arnold Tetreault. Sandra was born and raised in Savannah, ...

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Dr. Clark Lamont Osteen passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Thrive Skidaway in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Osteen was 93 years old. Dr. Osteen was born to the late Mary Ella Silts and Dr. Oswald Osteen in Commerce, Georgia. Lamont attended University of Maryland and received his Doctor of Medicine and Anesthesiology specialist's degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. Lamont began his career as a USAF Flight Surgeon and Base Psychiatrist where he received a commendation medal. He went on to practice Anesthesiology at Anesthesia Associates in Savannah, Georgia, with h ...

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Doris Stancill Dickerson, 81, passed away on July 21, 2025 in Savannah, GA. Doris was born in Washington, North Carolina to Durwood O. Stancill and Gladys Nelson. She graduated from Washington High School in 1962 and moved to Raleigh, NC to attend Hardbarger Junior School of Business. She worked as a Clerk at Southern Bell from 1963 to 1973 and as a Clerk Typist in the Administrative Computing Services Department of NC State University from 1987-1992. She then decided to return to school for a degree in Mortuary Science. She graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College and became a ...

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 James Lewis “Louie” Poole passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 81 years old.  Born on September 6, 1943, Louie was the son of Hansford Allen Poole and Lorena Sapp Kaplan. After his father’s passing, his mother remarried Alex Kaplan, expanding the family Louie held dear throughout his life.  A proud veteran, Louie served his country honorably as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War where he was awarded a Purple Heart.  Following his service, he worked as a skilled union pipe fitter with Local 188 and rema ...

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James Carlos Rendeiro, Jr., passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1925, the son of the late James Carlos Rendeiro and Mary Popash Rendeiro, and was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Susan Evans Rendeiro. Jim graduated from Penn State University in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and was a recipient of an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Management in 1963. He served as a naval officer in the Pacific ...

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Edwin A. Sury, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, peacefully at Spanish Oaks Retreat.  Ed was born in Chicago, IL on September 3, 1934.  He attended Holy Trinity High School and DePaul University in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic and was sent all over the world. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He met Ernestine Deal Sury, the love of his life in Savannah while stationed here. They married on June 15, 1958, and were married for 67 years. He began his career in 1958 at the age of 24 with American National Insurance Company and retired at ...

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John “Mark” Schroder May 19, 1952 – July 15, 2025 John Mark Schroder, lovingly known as Mark, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2025, after a long and courageous health journey. He was surrounded by his devoted family and faithful pets. Born in Savannah on May 19, 1952, Mark graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1970 and went on to build a life rooted in faith, family, and community. He began his career as a car salesman before becoming the proud owner of Bowyer Motors. Mark was a man of deep Catholic faith and unwaver ...

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Lt. Colonel Anthony Van Ellington of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 81, after a long illness.  The long-time resident of Georgia graduated from Jenkins High School and then earned his BS from Georgia Southern College.  Upon graduation, Van completed pilot training in Texas and, as a member of the United States Air Force, flew C-130 transport aircraft while stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam War.  He was joined in the Philippines by his wife Judy where they welcomed their only child, Anthony Slade Ellington.  They tr ...

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Kim Dean Kramer, 82, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at 4:26 AM while in the care of Memorial Hospital Hospice in Savannah, Georgia. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Kim was a proud graduate of the University of Missouri. He went on to enjoy a successful career with Exxon/Mobil, where he held leadership roles in corporate planning, logistics, manufacturing management, and government relations. His professional life included several relocations as he and his family followed opportunities across the country. Kim retired at the age of 55, having left a lasting mark on those he worked with ...

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Joseph Lamont Conners, 94, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on July 10th at Hospice House after a brief illness.  Joe was born on February 12th, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia. It was the only city he ever called home. Joe was the son of Perce and Carrie Conners and brother to Helen. Joe graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1949. He proudly served his country as a US Marine, Dog Company, for 3 years. One of those years being in Korea, which heavily influenced his life. After returning from the war, he met the love of his life, Martha Ward C ...

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Judith Walker Feus, 91, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Candler Hospital.  She was born January 11, 1934, in Savannah, GA to the late Joseph and Helen Walker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Fred (Bubber) Feus, her son, Frederick Feus, III, her sister, Patsy Walker, and brothers, Danny Walker, and Garry Walker. Mrs. Feus is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Donna Feus, Bobby and Kim Feus, and her daughter-in-law, Hollie Feus, her beloved brother and sister-in-law, Dr. & Mrs. D. A. Walker, and s ...

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Janice Bussell Dukes passed away Thursday, July 10, at her residence after a long illness, lovingly taken care of by Shae, Jo, and Beverly with In Loving Care Home Care. She was born in Savannah and was a longtime resident. She worked in shipping for many years and was a member of Lake Mayer Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Edward Bussell, retired USAF, and Mother Dorothy Phillips. She is survived by her daughter Samantha Dukes Semler, grandchildren Alayna Michelle Wood, Evan Smith, Vivian Semler, and one great granddaughter Scarlett Rose Quill, and her ...

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It is with great sadness that the family of Caitlyn Rebecca Loggins announces her passing on July 10, 2025, at the age of 36. Caitlyn was born in Albany, Georgia, on January 13, 1989. God gave her incredible beauty, amazing intelligence, and so many more gifts. Her life was tragically cut short. She is greatly missed and forever loved. May she be at peace now. She is survived by her parents, Kathryn Rebecca Galletta (Robby) and Carl Edward Loggins (Joy); two sons, William Sherman and Caspian Loggins; one brother; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relative ...

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Renée Overstreet Teeple, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA. Renée was born on April 4, 1947, to Heyward and Elizabeth Overstreet in Savannah, GA. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL in 1965.  She attended Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA and graduated in 1968 as a Registered Nurse.  She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1981 from Armstrong State College.  Renée later went on to get her Master of Science in Nursing from Armstrong State ...

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Paul Erich Schirmacher, 91, passed away at home on July 7, 2025, with his wife at his side. He was born in Passaic, NJ to the late Paul Schirmacher and Elisabeth (Hillen) Schirmacher. After graduating from Westwood HS, Westwood, NJ, he joined his father in the nursery business. Paul was an incredibly hard worker his entire life and grew the original nursery into a thriving business, where he was a gifted expert at landscape design and had an immense knowledge of plants. He also started Middle Valley Nursery, an 80-acre growing area in Long Valley, NJ, where he restored the original circa 17 ...

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Neil Pace, 75, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Savannah Hospice after a brief illness. Neil graduated from Armstrong State College and spent his career as a purchasing manager for companies that included Hunt-Wesson, Great Dane, and Colonial Fuel. He retired from Colonial in Savannah in June 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Almon Berry Pace, Sr and Corine Freyermuth Pace as well as his brother Jacob Lewis “Shug” Pace. Neil is survived by his wife Holly Blake Pace, his sons Christopher Blake Pace and Philip Bradley Pace, brother Almon ...

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Diane Sena, 70, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah.  She was born in Miami, Florida to the late Joseph and Annia Marie Sena.  Diane worked as a Social Worker for many years.  She lived in Virginia for several years, and in Savannah for the past nine months.  Above all, she was a Christian, loved spending time at the beach with her family, and loved her dog, Daniel.  Most of all, she was most proud of her children and grandchildren.  Diane is survived by her son, Chris Becker (Julie) of Texas, her daughter, Me ...

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Joni Pye Harmon, 104, passed away July 4, 2025 at her home on Skidaway Island.  Arrangements are pending and will be posted when available.   ...

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Joann Marie Barney (Mauritzen), 75, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a long illness at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. GA.  Joann was born on June 21, 1950, oldest daughter to John and Eileen Mauritzen (Phillips) in Kankakee, IL.  Joann attended Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and Kankakee Community College, and was very active with the Kankakee Valley Theater performing in various plays.  In June 1980, Joann married Paul Barney of Huntsville, AL at Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee, where they were members. They remained in the Kanka ...

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Chris Carpenter, a beloved resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on March 21, 1959, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Chris moved to Savannah with his family in 1969, where he spent the majority of his life. He dedicated his career to serving others as a biomedical electronics technician. His work played a quiet but vital role in supporting healthcare and improving the lives of many. Known for his sharp mind, steady hands, and compassionate heart, Chris earned the respect of colleagues and the love of those who knew him. Chris was the kindest, most chi ...

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