Obituaries

Roger DeWitt Stephens, 88, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Memorial Health.  He was a Christian (a lifetime Baptist), and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church and the Master’s Class. He was born January 12, 1936, in Atlanta, GA, the eldest son of Benjamin H. Stephens of Atlanta and Wilma Lucille Tillman of Statesboro.  His family moved to Savannah in 1947 and became members of Morningside Baptist Church, where he was baptized.  He attended Pennsylvania Ave. School, Chatham Junior High School, and Savannah High School, graduating in June 1954.  He graduated from ...

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Eric Craig Murdock, 78, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at home with his family by his side.  A service and burial will be held at a later date in Rochester, N.Y.  ...

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Loi Van Trinh December 12, 1926 — June 17, 2024 Biloxi, Mississippi and Savannah, Georgia Mr. Loi Van Trinh, age 97, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26th, Thursday, June 27th and Friday, June 28th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Mass will follow at 5:00 p.m. at Vietnamese Martyrs Church on all three days. ___________________________________________________________ VISITATION AND MASS IN SAVANNAH  Visitation in Savannah will be 6:00 until 9 ...

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Stephanie Robyn Shapoff, of Connecticut and New York passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024 at the age of 49. She was surrounded by her loving parents, Cary and Carol Shapoff in Savannah. Steph was a wonderful big sister to Amy Rebecco and is survived by Amy Rebecco and Amy’s husband Joe, her aunt Margie Stogsdill of Atlanta, her aunt and uncle Edward and Joanne Shapoff of Savannah and cousins Edward and Christopher Shapoff of New York, as well as Joe Rebecco’s cousin Stacey Sutay. Originally from Fairfield CT., Stephanie spent many years in Astoria, NY. She attended Sarah Lawr ...

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Kathleen Beytagh-Fetch, 63, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.  A Celebration of her life will be held in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, July 12, 2024.  Burial in Savannah will be in Bonaventure Cemetery, date and time to be announced.     ...

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Phillip Presley Carter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on April 16, 1939, Phillip lived a lived a life marked by education, service, and entrepreneurial spirit. Phillip was a graduate of Savannah High School. After high school, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Navy. As a sonar operator on the USS Threadfin. Following his service, Phillip pursued higher education at Southern Technical Institute, graduating in 1962 with a degree in Building Construction Technology. He then wen ...

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Janice "Nannie" Cillie (nee Kudley), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Married for 63 wonderful years to her devoted husband, John Cillie Sr, better known as Opa. She is survived by her husband, daughter (Sheila Sullivan), son (John Jr.), her brothers (Robert and John Kudley) and her 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Bertha and John and her sister Pat. Nannie's life was a tapestry of adventures and heartfelt moments. She tra ...

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Donald Lusk, 78, passed away Thursday June 13, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born February 12, 1946, in Williamsport, PA to the late Edmund and Curtiss Flisak. After graduating from Savannah High School, Donald enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, Donald became a successful independent insurance agent and opened his business Don Lusk Insurance. Donald never met a stranger. His smile was contagious, and he made everyone he met laugh. His stories were entertaining, funny and always relatable. Donald’s passion was his music. In his twenty’s ...

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Steven B. Commare, 70, passed away June 13, 2024 at his residence.  A private service will be held by the family at a later date.    ...

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Annette Tiencken Edwards, 83, a native of Savannah, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born September 8, 1940, daughter of the late Gladys Bowen Warren. Mrs. Edwards owned and operated Edwards Insurance Agency. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Tresa Arias (Guido) and Carla James (Ben), seven grandchildren, Joseph Willingham (Georgia), Jonathan Willingham (Ashley), Russell Wilson, Samuel Willingham (Madison), Grace Wilson, Anna Swords, and Rachel Swords; six great-grandchildren, Preston Willingham, Easton Willingham, Aspen Willingham, Noah Willingham, Henry Willing ...

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Harriet Sanders Ebberwein passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, Georgia. Harriet was born in Sylvania, GA on August 18, 1940, to Gwendolyn Davis Sanders and David Sanders. At a young age, she moved to Savannah to live with her aunt and uncle. She earned a degree in Music from Florida State University and spent most of her life sharing her gifts and talents in many ways. Harriet taught private piano lessons to students of various ages for many years. Harriet also performed as a pianist at the Georgia Governor's Mansion, the Ritz Carlton ...

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Dorothy Mae Cardillo, 91 died peacefully on Tuesday June 11, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Dottie was born on February 8, 1933 in New Jersey and was the youngest child of Dorothy Hoffman and Michael Thorry. She attended Dickinson High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. On May 1, 1954, Dorothy married Francis “Frank” Cardillo at St Anne’s Church in Hoboken, New Jersey. Dottie did many different “jobs” in her life including mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend but she also worked for the St. Lucie Sheriff's office until she was 82 years old. In her f ...

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On June 10, 2024, Thomas Edwin Stone, aged 92, passed away peacefully in Naples, FL. Tom was born March 7, 1932 at the family home in Adamstown, MD during a blizzard. He was eldest child of the late Rev. W. Owings Stone and Margaret Simpson Stone. He spent the first 12 years of his life in Maryland before his family moved when his father was named Rector of St. Johns Church in Barrington, RI. College brought Tom back to Maryland at Johns Hopkins University where he was captain of the track team and graduated with a B.S. in business in 1954. Upon graduation, he was employed by IBM as a sales ...

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Patricia S. Brewer, 75, died peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late Nicholas Elias Sanders and Rose Parker Sanders. Patricia’s greatest joy was being Grandma to her seven grandsons and their children. She was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church, active in the Kay Arthur Bible Study. Patricia retired as a secretary from Candler Care 65. She was a former employee of Columbia Drug Company and Candler Hospital.   In addition to her parents, Patricia was preced ...

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Elizabeth Powers Ware died peacefully on June 5, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born on November 27, 1938 in Savannah, GA to Richard James and Margaret Bradley Powers. Elizabeth attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and Mount St. Agnes College in Baltimore, MD where she graduated with a B. A. in English. She was a devoted educator who taught English and Literature at Myers Middle School, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Hubert Middle School and Groves High School. Elizabeth was a fun-loving and resilient woman with a fierce and loving devotion ...

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William “Bill” Jacob Astary, 68, died peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Sterling, IL, Bill was born to Francis and Jean Astary on May 26, 1956. Throughout his youth, Bill excelled in sports earning varsity letters in football, basketball, and track while setting the Sterling High School record in discus that stands to this day. After graduating high school, he attended Georgia Institute of Technology on a track and field scholarship. While at Georgia Tech, Bill met the love of his life and future wife, Marile Ast ...

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Mrs. Jody Moran, 92, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 5, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah. There will be a private interment at the Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully ask that donations be made to your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. Moran. ...

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Ralph Leo Wigger Jr died peacefully on June 4, 2024 at his residence on Wilmington Island. He was born on March 13th 1936 in Cumberland Maryland to Ralph Leo Wigger Sr and Mary O”Donnell. He attended University of Maryland where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Ralph had a distinguished career at American Automobile Association that spanned over 20 years, serving as the CFO before his retirement in 1997. In 1960 he married his loving wife Carol Fedak Wigger and they were married for 62 years before her passing in 2022. Ralph loved to play golf and upon retire ...

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E.L. Vaughn Mitchell83, passed away June 2, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.  A full obituary will be posted as soon as available.   ...

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Pamela May Stanley McCaslin, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Slatersville, Rhode Island on July 6, 1942, to Leonard Arthur Stanley and Anita Allaire Stanley, Pam's family moved to Camden, South Carolina when she was very young. She attended Agnes Scott College for two years and completed her BA in Education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1964, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. During her college years, she married her beloved husband, Dr. Alston Jones (Jay) McCaslin V. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Educa ...

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Donald “Max" Mills, Commander, USN (RET) passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on 5/31/24 after a brief illness. Max was born in Atkinson, NE, where he lived until receiving an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He graduated in 1972 with a degree in business management and went on to attend flight school. Max had a distinguished twenty year career as a naval aviator, becoming a test pilot in 1978 and going on to get his master’s degree in aeronautical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in Mo ...

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Saralyn Souter Porter, passed into eternal rest at home on May 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Charleston, SC, October 25, 1941, the daughter of Ruth Harvey and Hoyle Souter Sr., Saralyn is preceded in death by her mother, father and brother Hoyle Souter, Jr. Saralyn attended Charles Ellis Elementary School, Savannah High School and the University of Georgia, BS, Mathematics, Cum Laude, Phi Betta Kappa, Phi Mu Epsilon and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Saralyn also graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville, BA in Art, Cum Laude and pursued ...

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Patricia Pinckney Lowenthal died peacefully on May 29, 2024 at age 87. She was born in Bluffton, SC to Annie Haye and Joseph Oliveros Pinckney. Tricia, as she was fondly known, was raised on a farm as the eighth child of nine. She will always be remembered for her loving, caring and devoted spirit. Tricia was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She was employed most of her nursing career by Memorial Medical Center Pediatrics Department but also worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah, and for the Public Health Department in Bellville, ...

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Wayne A. Black, 76, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Savannah, Georgia. He was surrounded by his wife and two children. Wayne was born in Trenton, New Jersey, the first son of Alfred and Helen (Stillwell) Black. He grew up in Hamilton Square, graduated from Steinert High School and joined the United States Navy. Wayne served on the U.S.S. Everglades and the U.S.S. Boston, performing two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. In 1975, Wayne married Marilyn Ott. They relocated to New Hampshire and had two children. He graduated ...

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Born in Minneapolis during the Schmitt birthday week on September 7,1956, and taken home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2024 (John 14:2-3). Lolo was a woman devoted to her faith, her family and her friends. She was an independent person and had a passion for her flute and marathons. She was an elite athlete and competed in over 70 marathons. Her highlights were from her seven Boston marathon finishes. Lolo was quick to share her love for Jesus with everyone she met. She wanted all to know the love of Jesus and the glory of the gospel. She ran the good race. She is pr ...

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Marion Rauers Reid passed away at her home in Atlanta on May 24, 2024, at the age of 75. Marion was diagnosed with cancer and fought valiantly until the end. While we mourn Marion’s passing, we remember her as a dear friend, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and so much more. Marion had a one-of-a-kind personality, a smile that lit up every room, a remarkable golf swing and a generous spirit. Marion was high energy, strong willed and always cared about other’s issues and would especially love to give advice on helping others improve their health. Marion grew up in Savannah and a ...

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Estelle Florence Shellnutt Holland was born April 13, 1923, in Statesboro, Georgia, the second of four girls with one older brother. Estelle was active in sports, particularly basketball and swimming, but loved to dance. She and her sister Nora, entering various contests, danced their way all over Bulloch County. Daddy did not allow the girls to date, but they could bring everyone over and dance in the living room. Estelle said they kept wearing out the rugs, and Daddy kept buying more. Mother would cook feasts each weekend for the group. Estelle decided early she wanted to work in hospitality ...

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Carole Patricia Anthony born in Washington DC passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the age of 77 due to complications of heart disease. Carole’s early years were spent in Washington DC and nearby Maryland. When her father retired in from the Navy in 1960 the family moved to Savannah where Carole attended St. Vincent’s Academy. Following graduation, she promptly went to work at Dixon Sheehan Lane Insurance where she was treasurer of the firm. Her next many years were spent working as a coordinator at the Rose of Sharon. Carole immersed herself in the community of S ...

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Timothy Day Holder, 74, passed away May 22, 2024, on Tybee Island.  He was born July 28, 1949, in Winston Salem, NC, to the late Dwight W. and Monica Day Holder.  Tim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Connie Crews Holder of Halifax, VA, and two sons, Timothy Holder, Jr., of South Carolina, and Andrew Holder of Los Angeles.  Also surviving are his sister, Cynthia Grant (Ronald) and grandson, Jacob Holder, all of Winston Salem. Tim served as Director of Sales and Marketing for Johnson Concrete in Salisbury, NC, and later became president of a division of Unicon Concrete.& ...

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Click here to view Manny's service via live stream. Live stream will be available on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. - A recording of Manny's service will be available on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  Immanuel “Manny” Michaux-Bey, 32, of Savannah, Georgia, died tragically on May 21, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois.   Immanuel proudly served in the US Marine Corps where he demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to his country and fellow Marines, to whom he remained forever loyal. Following his Marine s ...

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