Obituaries

Ann Crovatt Taylor, 92, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Hospice House.  She was born September 22, 1931, in Savannah, GA to the late Lawrence Worth Crovatt and Ann Lorraine McCall Crovatt.  Mrs. Taylor was a 1949 graduate of Savannah High School, and a homemaker.  She was an Honorary Life Member of P.T.A., and served on the Chatham Council P.T.A. She was a member and one of four founders of the Bonaventure Historical Society and was a member of the Candler Hospital Auxiliary for over 20 years.  Since Junior High School she was a member of Wesley Monumental United ...

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Family. Country. God. Golf and the art of the deal. Those are the five things that Carmen Marino stood for. Carmen, 91, passed away in Savannah on Sept.1, 2024 after a brief illness. A true gentleman of the finest sort, to say he lived an illustrious life would be a vast understatement. One of 21 children (not a typo), Carmen was born on July 2, 1933 to Jennie and Dominick Marino in Englewood, New Jersey. The son of Italian immigrants, Carmen began working when he was eight-years-old selling bleach door to door with his father. At about this same age, Carmen also began working as a ...

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Lawrence L. “Lance” Hearn III passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024, surrounded by family and caregivers. Lance courageously fought an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Lance was born on October 17, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended local schools until he went to college at Auburn University where he received an accounting degree and was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. Lance was a Federal Law Enforcement agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, He worked in the Atlanta area, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, ...

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Barbara M. Townsend (Barby) of Savannah, GA, died August 31, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Barby was born March 8, 1939, in Lowell, MA., to the late Robert T. Morse and Barbara Macartney Morse.   She spent her early years in Lowell attending Rogers Hall Preparatory School before attending Skidmore College, graduating in 1960. She was a schoolteacher for several years before marrying Dr. Brian Bednarz in 1962. She had three children before her husband had an untimely death in 1973. She is survived by her loving husband Al Townsend whom she married in ...

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Julia “Pat” Remion Kerley, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on December 14, 1935, to the late Walter A. Remion and Julia Cory Remion. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1953 and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Pat’s life was characterized by generosity, creativity, and faith. Her passion for sewing and crafting allowed her to do good deeds for others. She loved deeply and gave generously ...

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Dr. Neal Murry Markowitz, 89, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, in Savannah.  He was born December 17, 1934, in Savannah, GA to the late Freda Eichholz Markowitz and Sidney Cooper Markowitz.  Dr. Markowitz attended the University of Georgia from 1953 until 1957, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He later attended Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine from 1957 until 1961, where he received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry.  He was a member of the Robert R. Andrews Dental Research Society (1959-1961), se ...

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Delmar Wiggins, 82, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Summer Breeze.  The Funeral Service and burial will be held at Oakey Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Andalusia, Alabama, time and date to be announced.  Wyatt Funeral Home of Opp, Alabama will be in charge of arrangements in Alabama.   ...

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Barbara A. Davis, 91, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Barbara lived in Cambridge, MA when she and Frank married. After being a stay-at-home mom with their three children, she was employed as an executive secretary. Barbara and Frank retired to The Landings, where she was active in its social activities and women’s organizations. Barbara was very warm, caring, and friendly, a beautiful person with a beautiful smile. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor Warner. Survivors include her beloved husband of 61 years, Frank E. Davis, Jr., sons Bradford (Shivaun) D ...

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Patricia Ryan Mascio, age 94, died August 27, 2024. The Latrobe, PA native lived in Tampa, FL for many years before moving to Savannah in 1966. She attended the University of South Florida and Temple University. Mrs. Mascio was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from the United States Corps of Engineers as a Resource Management Specialist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Mascio and son, Stephen D. Mascio. Surviving are two sons, Richard R. Mascio of Clyo and Christopher L. Mascio (Jen Henson) of Guyton; daughter, Patricia M. Coleman of Savannah; three gra ...

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Cynthia Spencer Young Bowman, of Columbus, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2024. She was the perfect Southern lady and hostess, always impeccably dressed and ready for a good conversation. She was the epitome of a devoted wife, mother, and "Mommie C" to her treasured grandchildren Hunter, Sarah, James, and Fletcher. Cynthia's love for her family was evident in every poached pear and pound cake she made, and her gentle smile never failed to light up every room she entered. Cynthia had deep Georgia roots. Born on October 31, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia, to ...

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Clyda F. Ridenour Sickels, 78, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on August 27, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by family. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Clyde B. Ridenour and Virginia Faye House Ridenour, Clyda enjoyed a 20 year career with the IRS as a Problem Resolution Officer followed by a career as an Enrolled Agent and tax professional in the private sector. She was an avid dog lover and enjoyed many furry friends throughout her lifetime: Tigra I, Misty, Tigra II, Bashful, Moppy, Mimi, Tasha, and Bella, whom she leaves behind. She was a faithful supporter of animal rescue gro ...

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John Edward Bogue passed away suddenly at age 72 in Savannah GA on August 27, 2024 from injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lukas. Survivors in his family include sisters, Barbara Pieper and family and Catherine Horvath and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward Bogue and Cecelia Barch Bogue. John was also a cat dad to Clarence and Shelburne, and was predeceased by cat buddies Dennett, Tillbury, Rulley, Britzka, and Dickens. John was born in New York on September 11. The day took on extra meaning in the year of 2001 when he and ...

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Elizabeth Miller Sayler, widow of John Milton Sayler, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at age 90.  She was born in Washington, DC on January 7, 1934 to Richard White Miller and his wife Elizabeth Kennedy Miller. She graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Washington, DC and attended Sweet Briar College.  She made her debut in December 1951 at the Sulgrave Club in Washington, DC and later met her future husband, Jack, in that city.  Betsy and Jack were married on November 7, 1959 in St. Margaret’s Church, Washington, DC. Betsy was past President of the Junior L ...

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Lucion Wayne Powell, 82, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024. Wayne was the son of Lucion Quincy Powell and Verlie Youmans Powell and was raised in Oak Park, GA. He graduated as Valedictorian from Swainsboro High School in 1960. He went on to receive his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia, graduating with honors and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He continued on to receive his Master of Education degree from UGA. Wayne had a gift for mathematics and shared that passion through his different teaching opportunities. He began his teaching career at Oak Park Grammar ...

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Cooper Kenneth Nelson, 18, died Monday, August 25, 2024. Cooper was born on February 14, 2006 in Ormond Beach Florida, adopted at birth by Danny and Kathy Nelson of Savannah, Georgia.  Cooper attended Hesse K-8, Blount Boys Academy and Calvary Day School.  Most recently, Cooper was employed at his father’s company, The Nelson Group, where he was a positive member of the crews. Cooper enjoyed motorcycles, tricked out cars, writing lyrics and poems, and his two cats.  Cooper did not enjoy cleaning their litter boxes. Cooper was also an avid and talented self taught ...

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James Melvin Schrader, age 61, of Waverly, Ohio, died Sunday August 25, 2024 at the Memorial Hospital in Savannah. He was born March 26, 1963 in Chillicothe, Ohio, a son of Barbara Ann Vickers Schrader of Beaver, Ohio and the late Melvin Schrader. He was united in marriage August 28, 2021 to his husband, Randy Ray Comer Schrader, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Katelyn Schrader, Evan Schrader, Oliver Snow, Logan Moore and Chandler Comer, his grandchildren, Maximus, Hayes, Dexter, Hoyt, Miles, Arthur, Analeigh, and Dylan, three sisters, Debbie Schrader, Pam (Tony) Smith, and ...

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Victoria Beatrice Cornwell Swinney, 98, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 23, 2024. Born July 25, 1926 to William & Eva Cornwell, Bea was the eldest of three children. Bea spent her childhood in Pine Mountain Valley. It was there, at 10 years of age, that she met her loving husband, Jim Swinney. They were high school sweethearts and both graduated from Hamilton High School; Bea was the salutatorian of the class of 1943. While Jim served in the Navy, Bea graduated from business school in West Point, GA. Upon Jim’s return from the service, they were married on February 17 ...

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Lucy Distefano Haviland, age 85, entered eternal rest surrounded by family on August 22,2024 after an extended illness. Lucy was born in Savannah on December 14, 1938 to John and Josephine Distefano. Lucy, as a resident of St. Mary's School for Girls, attended Blessed Sacrament School, and in 1957 graduated from St. Vincent's Academy. In 1963, she wed Theodore Frances  “Ted” Haviland at St John the Baptist Cathedral.  They were soon blessed with two sons, Theodore Frances III “Teddy”, and John Michael and in 1971 the family relocated to Brunswick, G ...

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Colonel William “Bill” Wheeler (USAF retired), passed away on August 20, 2024 at the age of 106.  He is survived by his brother Tom Wheeler (Mary Frances), two daughters, Karen Wheeler and Dana Bradley (Pat), two granddaughters, Meghan Noe (Jeffrey) Hannah Bradley, and two great-granddaughters.  He, and his wife of 72 years (Mary) will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in the future. Bill started his career in the military before the second world war. He went through training at Fort Leavenworth where he was given an aptitude test and admitted to flight school ...

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Wanda “Joyce” Presley, 83, a beloved mother and Mema, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice Savannah. Born on October 3, 1940, in Winter Haven, Florida, Joyce's early life was marked by her family's move to Savannah, where she later graduated from Commercial High School.   Joyce is survived by her daughter, Gina McCall (John); her son, Jeff Presley (Maranda); her three granddaughters, Lexi Draucker (Chris), Adrian Presley, and Maggie Presley; her two great-grandchildren, Bear and Sadie Draucker; her sisters-in ...

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Louise George Ferguson, 97, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Savannah Square.  The Savannah native was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Ferguson, Jr. (to whom she was married for 49 years), her parents, Frank V. George, Sr. and Martha MacDonald George, two brothers, Sidney Lanier George and Frank Vreeland George, Jr.  Mrs. Ferguson graduated from Savannah High School in 1945 and worked at Savannah Bank and Trust Company.  She then went to work with her husband, at Southern Auto Warehouse, Inc. until she and her husband retired in 1988.  Mrs. Ferguson was ver ...

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Toombs Milton Smith was known for his cheerful outlook, warm tender heart, upbeat, kind, and generous nature. He always stood up for people who needed help. Anything he enjoyed was always given an enthusiastic two thumbs up. No matter how challenging times were, he didn’t give up and kept working to reach better days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Norris Smith (Peewee) and Ivy Milton Smith; his sister, Janice Smith Pethel; and his baby brother, Keith Ivy Smith. Toombs is survived by his sister, Cynthia Alice Smith Barrett; his niece, Ivy M. Smith Schlegel (Bill) and h ...

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  Marjorie Ann Eibling Bosen, age 89, passed away on August 18, 2024  in Savannah, Georgia. Marjorie was born on June 24th, 1935 in Columbus Ohio to Herbert and Ruth Eibling. Marjorie attended school in Columbus and graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Home Economics. Marge was devoted to her family and raising four boys and worked in a variety of careers including school bus driver, and at the Department of Indian Affairs in Aberdeen, Md. Some of her favorite moments were spending time with her family-especially Thanksgiving celebrations in Maryland, ra ...

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Geneva Youmans Mitchell was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on August 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at her home after battling a long-time illness with Alzheimer’s. Born on March 11, 1935, in Swainsboro, Georgia, she was raised in Excelsior and spent most of her life in Savannah. Geneva graduated from Pulaski High School in Candler County, class of 1953, and dedicated her life to her Lord, her family, and her church. As a devoted housewife, she raised her five children with love and care. After raising her children, she also contributed to her community through her work at ...

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John Phillip Gaughf, born in Brunswick, GA, passed away on August 16, 2024. Phil worked for Bell South Telephone Co. in the 1970s before retiring from Ameco in Greenville, SC. A devoted member of Celebration Church in Waynesville and a past director on the Haywood County Board, Phil was known for his love of Georgia Bulldogs football, his Yorkie named Polo, and his great-grandchildren. He cherished his faith, his wife of 50 years, Brenda Ward Gaughf, and his family. Phil is survived by Brenda; his children Tim Gaughf (Christa), Shannon Shoemaker Strojny (Paul), and Kelly Susan Gaugh ...

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Carolyn Lee Mency, born on July 28, 1938, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Rebecca Woods Pittman and Aubrey L. Pittman, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love that will be cherished by all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Romie Mency Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Mency Pattman; sister, Shirley Charles; brothers, Warren Woods and Kenneth Tavares; sisters-in-law, Pearl Wilson and Ethel Mary Mency; and brother-in-law, Christopher Mency. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Martha ...

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Please click here to view Sister Mary Paula Cockerham's Funeral Mass via livestream.     Mary Paula Cockerham, RSM, 66, was born in Baltimore Maryland on April 9, 1958, the child of Mary and Paul Cockerham Sr. Her brother Paul was three years older than she. She was educated in her parish elementary school, St. Jerome's, and at Southwestern High School in Baltimore. She earned a BS in chemistry from Towson State University in 1987. Later she earned a master's degree in chemistry from St. Joseph College in Hartford, Connecticut. From 1981 to ...

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Robert Walker Groves III, affectionately known as “Bobby” to his family and friends, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Bobby was born in Savannah on May 9, 1949 to Robert and Cornelia Groves. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge School in Saint George, Virginia and the University of Georgia and served in the Georgia Air National Guard. He is survived by his wife Anne; sister, Susan Groves Stevens of Yonges Island, S.C.; a son William Scott Rankin Groves (Amanda) of Savannah; daughter, Suzanne Groves Hoffman (Rob) of Ann Arbor ...

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Betty Jane Gatlin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at the age of 88.  Born on April 28, 1936, in Savannah, GA.  Betty was the beacon of warmth and kindness whose impact on everyone she met will be remembered with deep affection. Betty was born in Savannah and resided most of her life there until moving into Bryan County Health and Rehab. She was a waitress for Levy’s for over 36 years.  When Levy’s/Maas Brothers closed, she worked at the Savannah Golf Club until she retired. She was preceded in death by her ...

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