Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to a very special man Robert Probst. Robert was born in Hempstead, New York, on August 5, 1931, to John and Katherine Probst and was the third eldest of 10 children.  He grew up on the Island of Wreck Lead, New York or what is now known as Island Park.   He graduated from Oceanside High School in 1950 and soon after enlisted in the US Air Force.  He served with the 343" Bomb Squadron during the Korean War, where he was a radio operator for his B-29 named "Haulin Ass" and was stationed at Yakota, AFB, Korea.& ...

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Ann Taylor, born Ann Joaquina Temple-Raston, will be remembered for her generous spirit, keen intelligence and wide community of friends.  Ann was born in Leicester in the United Kingdom and grew up as the second of three children born to an American mother and English father. She spent the first eight years of her life living in Los Angeles in her mother’s family home in Los Angeles. Her father practiced as a surgeon, and when Ann’s mother passed away in 1937, Ann and her brother John moved with their father when he continued his army career in India. Her father raised her ...

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Donald Charron, 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, while listening to Waylon with his loving family at his bedside.   The Fall River, MA native was a longtime resident of Savannah. Don lived an uncomplicated life. His passion was his family. He was a proud solider that heroically served in the United States Marine Corp. Until his retirement, Don owned and operated of Don’s Wrecker Service for many years. Don was predeceased by his parents; three sisters, and five brothers. Surviving are his wife of sixty years, Betty Helmley Charron; daughter and son-in-law ...

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Sara Delane Reese peacefully passed away in her sleep on the night of July 15, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1964, in Savannah, Georgia, to Sherry Reese and the late Thomas Donald Reese Sr. After graduating high school, Delane joined her father's business at TD Reese Construction and later became a successful property owner and manager in Savannah and Tybee Island. Delane was a loving mother to her daughter Jaymee Franklin of Savannah. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wesley Franklin. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Ju ...

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Ralph L. Woods, (76), died peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Ralph was born in Savannah, the son of Margaret Erber Smith and Cutis L. Woods. He graduated from Savannah High School, Class of 1965, and Florida Technical College, Jacksonville, FL.  In 1974, Ralph married the former Julia (Judi) Foran also of Savannah. After nearly 44 years in the computer science field, he retired from Derst Baking Company. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was previously a member of Savannah Jaycees, the Knights of Columbus, Council 631, and t ...

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For more than nine decades Bill Hughes defied father time, consuming a diet of junk food that would trigger a heart attack in other humans; hydrating on Diet Coke; and rebuffing Meningitis, multiple bouts of Cancer, heart problems and numerous other maladies just as he had stiff-armed tacklers as a young running back. After one more good breakfast for the road, Bill passed away Sunday morning the 14th of July, 2024. He was 96. William Arthur Hughes was born on April 25, 1928, in Norfolk, Virginia. His parents, William Jennings Bryan Hughes and Martha Elizabeth Bateman, had mo ...

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Mr. Paul A. Webster, Sr., 65, of Ellabell, passed away Sunday, July14, 2024. He was born August 31, 1958, in Juneau, Wisconsin, son of the late Gordan Webster and Elsie Skodak Webster. Mr. Webster owned and operated Paul’s Auto Repair in Ellabell for more than 20 years. He loved NASCAR, the Green Bay Packers and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Delayne Webster; children, Jennifer Webster (Thomas), Michelle Webster, Adam Webster, Amanda Webster all of Ellabell, Paul Webster, Jr., (Hillyer) of Smyrna; grandchildren, Jaylen Sams, Alissa Sams, Cierra Sams, Haley Boone, A ...

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Carl Edwin Anderson, 85, passed away July 14th, 2024. He was the son of the late Frank Cornell Anderson and the late Minnie Lucy Anderson. He is survived by his only child, Christi Anderson Triplett and her husband Jim Triplett; his grandchildren Hannah Boggs and her husband Liam Boggs, Jacob Monroe and Joshua Monroe; his one great grandson, Wilmington James Boggs; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He began his career in dentistry in 1965 and practiced for over 40 years. He loved the outdoors and passed on this passion to his daughter and grandchildren. From snow skiing in the Rockies to ...

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Patty Weis passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Savannah.  A Mass of Christian Burial is being planned for August and will announced soon.   ...

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Stephen Daniel Ward, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born July 20, 1959 in Bradenton, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Dorcas Ward.  Stephen owned a construction business and also worked for the I.L.A. #1475 for fourteen years.  He loved God, his family, deep-sea fishing, and hunting.  While sitting in a tree stand, or out on the water in the ocean, he felt close to God.  He lit up a room every time he walked in.  He would do anything for anybody who needed him, he was lovi ...

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Franke Joseph Christian, 74, died peacefully at his home July 10 after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 30,1950 in Würzburg Germany to John and Elsa Krauss Christian. After traveling with his army family they retired in 1968 to Savannah. Franke was part of the first graduating class of Windsor Forest High School. There he met the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Joy Saussy Christian. Franke served in the Air Force for six years from 1968 to 1974. He then worked for Flight Safety International for 42 years. He, also, co- owned Geechee Bowhunting S ...

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Marya Snell Phillips, 83, of Savannah, GA, died peacefully Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Marya was born July 18, 1940, in Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William E. (Billy) Phillips; her parents, Weis & Frances Snell; her sister, Janice Goldberg; her beloved son, Chuck Phillips; and her beloved grandson, Brian Parker. Marya married her high school sweetheart, Billy Phillips, in 1958. Without a doubt, her ultimate purpose and goal in her life, and her most treasured accomplishment, was being the best mother ever for her four children (Chuck, Chris, Cathy, and ...

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Roy Duncan Ogletree, Sr., 82, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at home with family by his side.  He was born January 13, 1942, in Savannah, GA to the late Thomas and Ruth Ogletree.  Mr. Ogletree was a member of Grace Methodist Church.  He was the founder and owner of Duncan Ogletree, Inc, where he was a homebuilder for over 40 years.  In 1985, Mr. Ogletree built and operated Continental Self Storage, which has grown to five locations.  He was a car enthusiast, and a member of the Corvette Club, and the Dixie Land Cruisers.  Throughout his life, he owned over 50 ...

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Mary Anne Walters died peacefully with her family at her side on July 8, 2024, at 80 years of age. After a long battle with dementia and multiple sclerosis, she goes to be reunited with memories of a beautiful life. Mary Anne was married to Michael Andrew Walters for 54 years. Beloved daughter of the late John and Bernadette DeWilde, she was preceded in death by her son, Edward DeWilde Walters (1972-2019). She is survived by daughters Denise Zubrod (Matthew), Lara Hoffmans (Aaron), daughter-in-law Tara Walters, and sister Johnnie DeWilde Carey (Jeffrey). She was grandmother to Liam, Owen, and ...

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Joyce E. Kohler entered into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior on July 7th in Savannah, Georgia. Joyce was born to the late Keith and Frances Park on June 20, 1936, in Hamilton, Indiana. She met the love of her life, Charles Kohler in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they married in 1953. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother raising her four children Dawn, Charles, Teresa and Mark.  Joyce is preceded in death by Charles her husband of 67 years, her daughters Dawn Houston and Teresa Droz, granddaughter Jennifer Kohler, sister Marcella Kensill, sister-in-law Sharon Park, an ...

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Helen Rowland Lynah passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. Born May 8, 1925, to Minnie Coney and Charles Pinckney Rowland in Savannah, Georgia, Helen attended Pape School and graduated from Dwight School in Englewood New Jersey. In 1955 she married Wallace Howard Lynah of Savannah and they lovingly raised two daughters and a son together during their 42-year marriage. Helen had a deep appreciation of nature and God’s magnificent earth, being especially drawn to the unique beauty, history and culture of coastal Georgia and its barrier islands. Helen’s curiosity and adventurous ...

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Patricia Gail Young Thee was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1937. Her parents were James and Thelma Young, who lived in Savannah, Georgia. Gail often said she was special-she was raised as an only child although she had a brother and sister, Richard and Gerry, who were in high school when Gail joined the family, and they soon left the nest. Gail was expected to be a good student, and she was grateful that came easily. The summer she graduated from Savannah High School, expecting to start college in the fall, her father had a serious heart attack. Not knowing if he would be able to work a ...

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Maria Elena Rodriguez Green, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born August 22, 1957, in Havana, Cuba to the late Wilfredo and Mercedes Rodriguez.  Maria grew up in Miami, Florida, where she attended Academy of the Assumption with many of her most cherished lifelong friends.  After meeting the love of her life, Steve, Maria moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, where she graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor’s degree in art education.  Following her passion for fashion, Maria went to work for the Cato Corpora ...

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John Rockwell Willard passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4th, at home in Savannah, Georgia. John, aka Rocky, was a “Giant” of a man! He was smart, magnanimous and big hearted with a smile and a handshake for everyone. His brilliant mind led him in many aspects of his life. A fierce competitor, he was an exceptional athlete excelling at a young age in football and baseball, and then golf later in life. Growing up in West Hartford, Connecticut, Rocky graduated from Kingswood Oxford School and went on to Colgate University. He played semi-pro football for the Charter Oaks ...

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David Brennan Youmans                                                         December 10, 1965 - July 4, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the Death of David Brennan Youmans, 58, who transitioned on Thursday, July 4, in Savannah, Georgia, from post-surgical complications. David was born December 10, 1965, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Barbara and Vincent Youmans III, where he grew up and attended Friends school. After high school, he moved to V ...

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Tarlochan (Teach) Singh Ghuman Teach unexpectedly passed away July 3, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by his brother Jaspaul, his mother, Sital, and his father, Gian. He is survived by his brother, Mintoo, his adopted sister, Connie, his niece, Alyssa and nephew, Everett. Teach was born in Punjab, India. More will be shared at family gatherings about his early life there than can be reported right now. Other than…evidently, as a 6 year-old, he mistook a parade for Jackie Kennedy as being for Queen Elizabeth…and was later brave enough to put his scared 2 year-old ...

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Benjamin Herman (Ben) Wright passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 83, in Savannah, Georgia.   He was born April 22, 1941 in West Point, Georgia. Ben spent his entire career in public health, serving at the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Chatham County Department of Public Health.   Ben graduated from West Point High School in West Point, Georgia.  He was also a graduate of Oxford College of Emory University and the University of Georgia.  He received a master's degree in Governmental Administration from Georgia State University, which equ ...

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Paula Graham Rice, 70, passed away July 1, 2024 on Tybee Island, GA. Paula was born in Burbank, CA on September 29, 1953.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Usry of Milledgeville, GA, and her father, Paul E. Graham of Macon, GA.  She is survived by her sister, Becky Graham Weddington and her husband, Ed of Emerald Isle, N.C., and niece, Hannah Weddington and her husband, Andy Winckler of Newport, R.I.  Paula retired after a career in the banking industry.  She worked part-time in her retirement at Kroger.  A Private service was held.  ...

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Tommie Jo Rimes Horner, 88, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024.  She was born July 29, 1935, in Brooklet, GA to the late Andrew M. and Annie Laurie Adams Rimes.  She was worked as a Legal Secretary and was a member of Bible Baptist Church.  Surviving Ms. Horner is her sister, Ann Rimes of Savannah, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  A Private Graveside service will be held in May River Baptist Church Cemetery, Bluffton, South Carolina. ...

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Dr. Michael Neal Leblang died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Leblang was born on March 22, 1947, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Emanuel and Millicent Albin Leblang. A proud graduate of Grimsley Senior High School, he never missed a reunion. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Guilford College in Greensboro in 1969, then attended the prestigious Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, where he earned his M.D. degree in 1973. Dr. Leblang was a distinguished practicing physici ...

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Niemeyer Sykes on June 29, 2024.  Mary was born on June 14, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of Herman and Margaret Niemeyer, originally from Germany.  After moving to Savannah, Mary’s parents opened Niemeyer’s Delicatessen on Waters Ave and 48th St.  That is where Mary learned her love for cooking that she passed onto her children.  She attended Savannah High School  and Armstrong College.  In 1958, she married her husband of 55 years, Meldrim Lester Syke ...

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Howard Lewis Ernst, IV, (Howie), was born Thursday, March 5, 1981, at 8:30 a.m. and passed away on Friday evening, June 28, 2024, with all his immediate family present. He was born in Savannah, GA at Memorial Medical Center (now Memorial Health UMC).  He was 43 years old. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, grandmother, and step-grandfather a number of years ago; by his paternal grandfather, Howard Lewis Ernst, Jr. in 1979 whom he never met; and most recently in December of 2021 by his paternal grandmother, Sarah Lanier (Sally) Ernst, with whom he shared a very close bond, ...

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Roderick Harold Stripling, Jr. of Savannah, Ga, passed away on June 27, 2024 at Hospice of Savannah. He retired from Union Camp after 37 years of service and served in U.S Army for 6 years, stationed in occupied Japan. He was also a member of the Navy League. He enjoyed boating, fishing and outdoor activities. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy Stripling, nephews Bob Newsome, Donald Newsome, Michael Newsome, Gary Newsome, and nieces, Candace Roberts and Cathy Brewer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Stripling, father, Roderick Harold Stripling, Sr., and his two sist ...

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William Frederick Arndt, Jr., MD, PhD  William Arndt, Jr. died peacefully at his home on June 27, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine Kraus Arndt, his parents, Emily Vogt Arndt and William Frederick Arndt, and his sister, Carol Ann Fertman. Bill and Lorraine left three sons, William Frederic Arndt, III, Theodore Karl Arndt and Robert Christian Arndt, six grandchildren, Christopher William Arndt, Emily Elizabeth Arndt, Jocelyn Lorraine Arndt, Diana Strano Arndt Hill, Christian Spencer Arndt, and Katherine Rose Arndt, and one great grandchild, Desmond William Hill. ...

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Thelma Ann Dodd, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2024. Thelma was born on November 23, 1939 in Riceboro, Georgia to Isaac Henry and Lennie Knight Dodd. She graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah, Georgia. Thelma served as a legal secretary for the Kravitch Law Firm and at Union Camp/International Corporation. She married her soulmate, and the love of her life, Karl Harris, on September 11, 1985. Thelma was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Port Wentworth, Georgia. She enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Thelma was a metic ...

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