Obituaries
Matthew Tennyson Bosque -
Please join the Bosque family for a celebration honoring the life of Matthew on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Pavilion at Delegal Marina on Skidaway Island. All are welcome. Please bring love, stories, emories, and pictures. ...
Dorothy June Hendricks Saunders JUN 22, 1943 -
Dorothy June Hendricks Saunders, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. An obituary for Mrs. Hendricks will be posted soon. ...
Debra Michele Adams -
Debra Michele Adams, 73, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Memorial Health. A full obituary will be posted when available. ...
Carolyn J. Smith -
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 J ...
FEB 20, 1953 -
Sister Donna Jo Loeper, SSJ, August 18, 2023, Age 70. Daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Misura) Loeper. Sister of Alan (Linda), Duane (Judith), Joseph (Elizabeth), Thomas (Denise), John (Veronica), and Patricia Loeper. She is also survived by nieces, a nephew, grandnephews, a grandniece and the members of her Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 112 Fell Street, Savannah, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sister’s name to Saint J ...
Harald Wolfgang Eastwood -
Harald Wolfgang Eastwood, 73, of Savannah, Ga, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, July 12th, 2021. Harald was born July 27th, 1947, in Esslingen, Germany. He was the son of the late Harold J. & Marianne (Deininger) Eastwood. He is survived by Geraldine (Gerry) Courson who he married on November 13th, 1971, in Ridgeland, SC. Also surviving are their three children: Rosa Howard of St. George, Ga., Glenda Neal of Savannah, GA., & Terry Chase (Randy) of phoenix, AZ., two brothers: Robert Glenn (Kim) of Darien, GA., Dennis Lee of New Bern, NC., & four sisters: Karin Day, K ...
James McLaughlin, Jr. -
James Laurence McLaughlin, Jr., 65, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Candler Hospital. Jim is survived by his sisters, Suzane M. VonWaldner, Erin M. Walling (Tracey); brothers, Joe (Dana) McLaughlin, Kevin (Heather) McLaughlin; and many loving cousins, grand- nieces and nephews, and great-grand-nieces and nephews. We are grateful to Les Devald Fridz, La Mech Mathis, and the others from McDonough’s. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Fox & Weeks, from 2:30-3:30pm Rosary will begin at 3:30 pm. A celebration of life will be held at McDono ...
Patrick Morris -
Patrick Morris, 64, died peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born the first son of Charles and Peggy Morris. He leaves behind his sister, Peggy (Morris) McGee, brother, Steven Morris, and mother, Peggy Morris. Also nephews, nieces, and extended family. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Savannah Foundation, P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416 ...
Doris D. Boice -
Doris Davis Boice, 87, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. The native and lifetime resident of Savannah was the daughter of Annie Mae Mitchell Davis and Willie Shep Davis. Doris worked for M&M and Kroger grocery stores in the meat department and as the greeter, respectively for 26 years. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church since 1965 and served in the nursery, young boys, and senior Sunday school departments. Faith and family were everything to Doris, she loved ...
Karen Elaine Owens -
Karen Elaine Owens, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022, after a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Karen was born May 1, 1944, in Corwith, Iowa then moved to El Reno, Oklahoma. She was the oldest of 5 children of John Russell and Thelma Elaine Meinders. From an early age, Karen had deep compassion for all animals including convincing her father to let her have a horse so she could be an El Reno Wrangler and barrel racer. Karen graduated from El Reno High School in 1962 then on to Oklahoma State, where she met her husband E. Guy Owens, Jr., both graduating and marr ...
Catherine Turner -
Mrs. Catherine Turner, 94, of Townsend, passed away at her home. She was born January 24,1930 in Savannah, daughter of the late Clyde Francis Lankenau and Elizabeth Goodrich Lankenau. A vistation will be from 10:00 until 11:00, Saturday, June 29, 2024, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00, at Shellman Bluff Chuch,1 282 Sutherland Bluf Drive NE, Townsend, Georgia. We will update our website with an obituary when it becomes available ...
Barbara Spahos Barnhart -
Mrs. Barbara Spahos Barnhart entered her eternal rest surrounded by her children at Candler Hospital on Saturday morning, November 30, 2024 after a short illness. Born on March 1, 1951, in Tallahassee, Florida, Barbara and her family moved to the Savannah area, where her father operated the old Tybee Island pavilion. She and her four siblings helped their father with everything from dipping candy apples to cleaning skates when they weren’t enjoying the beach. Barbara graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School in 1969 and Draughon’s Junior College before beginning her working car ...
-
JoAnn Michau Smith, 73, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at her residence. A celebration of life service will be held after the first of the year. The full obituary will be published as soon as available. Memorial gifts may be made to GHC Foundation, P.O. Box 15665, Savannah, GA 31416. ...
Joan Morel Mathews -
Joan Morel Mathews, went to her heavenly home on August 3, 2022 after a short illness. Joan was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy in 1952. She also attended Armstrong State College and worked a short time as an x-ray Tech. She worked as a Poll Manager for almost 25 years for the Elections Board. She was the President and CEO of Italian Sausage Co-Op and Cannarella Enterprises, Inc. until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Tony C. Mathews, and her son, Tony C. Mathews. She is survived by her daughters, Anna Maria Thomas (Russell ...
Joseph F. and Barbara M. Hamlet -
In Loving Memory of Joseph (Joe) F. Hamlet (12.26.21) and Barbara (Barb) (Linington) Marr Hamlet (01.04.22) of the Landings, GA. Joe and Barb met while attending college, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Simmons College respectfully, and were married in 1957 in Boston, MA. They raised a loving family; the late Jeffrey Joseph Hamlet of Tucson, AZ, Jillian Hamlet Hutson of Palmetto, GA, and Jodi Lynn Hamlet Haveles of Centreville, VA. They are survived by Lilly (Hamlet) Crane-Cather of Carbondale, IL; Vickie Linington Preston of Davenport, IA; Jonathan T. Havele ...
Joyce Diane Hope MAR 28, 1951 -
Ms. Joyce Diane Barnes Hope, age 70, passed away recently at Candler Hospital. The native and long-time resident of Savannah was a retired medical receptionist for Dr. Murray Arkin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil M. Hope. Surviving are her sisters, Linda McRae and Shirley Polychrones; and other relatives. ...
Chris Kobleur -
In Loving Memory of Chris Kobleur Chris Kobleur, age 71, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. He was born in Savannah and remained deeply connected to the city throughout his life. Chris was predeceased by his beloved mother, Jean Arp Kobleur and his father, Joe Kobleur. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Cindi, his son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Kaylee Kobleur; his cherished granddaughters, Kensley and Karsen Kobleur; brother, Jim Kobleur; sister-in-law, Pat Crews; brother-in-law, Greg Crews; niece, Jeannie Christensen; nephews, Bo Kobleur ...
-
Linda Snipes Ogletree, 77, died Monday March 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ogletree was born April 27, 1943 in Savannah. She graduated Savannah High School. She and her husband successfully started and maintained a thriving storage business in the local community. She attended Grace United Methodist Church. She was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed being outside working in her garden, being on the beach and baking and hosting family events. She really enjoyed her grandchildren and traveling and camping with ...
Janice M. Sheppard -
Janice Morris Sheppard, 75, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1947 in Humboldt, TN to the late James Earl Morris and Thelma Deloris Sasser. Janice was a 1965 graduate of Savannah High School. She retired as the Clerk of the Chatham County Superior Court after more than twenty years of service. Janice was a member of S.A.D.A., the Jaycettes, the Ladies Ancient order of Hibernians, and the Shag Club. Janice was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she worked for many years as a Coordinato ...
Lawrence Joseph Hickey NOV 08, 1922 -
Lawrence Joseph Hickey, 98, beloved husband of the late Lorna May Hickey, died peacefully on April 5, 2021, at home. Larry was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 8, 1922, the sixth of nine children of Hannah and Lawrence Hickey. In his teens, Larry was a bat boy for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. He frequently told amusing stories of his interactions with the great baseball players of that time, including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Larry enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 and served aboard various aircraft carriers during World War II, and was a flight ...
Cynthia SuEllen Wilson Luther -
Cynthia SuEllen Wilson Luther, 77, passed away in Manning, SC. A full obituary with service time will be published when available. ...