Obituaries

    DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE WEATHER, THE FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024 AT 11:00 A.M. AT THE SANCTUARY CHURCH OF SAVANNAH.     Brenda Newsome McKenzie passed on August 2, 2024. She was born on March 11, 1941 in Glascock County, Georgia to Jordan Russell and Elouise Morris Newsome. Brenda began playing the piano at age 10, and that talent would later figure greatly into much of her life and contributions to the Savannah community. She graduated from Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College.      & ...

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  Sue Anna “SueSue” Herrin, 79, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family and friends. Sue was the cherished daughter of Anna Weeks Herrin and Bertram Joseph Herrin, Sr. She and her four siblings grew up on a dairy farm in Pooler, Georgia. She moved to Savannah at the age of 10 and attended Savannah High School and Georgia Southern College. Sue's career was a testament to her adventurous spirit and dedication to excellence. She began her journey with Delta in 1965, exploring enchanting destinations such as England, France, G ...

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Lawrence (Larry) Patrick Saunders passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was the son of the late Arthur Lloyd Saunders, Jr. and Theresa Cooper Saunders and was born on November 12, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Cathedral Day School and later graduated from Benedictine Military School (1967) and the University of Georgia (1971). He served his country in the Georgia Army National Guard. Larry cherished the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves with the conviction of a saint, through dry spells and — thankfully — recent championship years. Havi ...

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Strong, robust, fun-loving, generous, sensitive, kind, thoughtful, incredibly funny, talented, hard working, family oriented, God fearing, life of the party.  Etienne du Toit was a Gentle Giant.  He was a big man with a big heart.  Always smiling – from the day he was born until the last. He was raised in Durbanville, South Africa. The youngest of five boys.  Etienne was an adventurous sailor who arrived in America by chance in the mid-90s.  He fell in love with Savannah and made it his home. His passion for sailing continued with competitive racing on Ho ...

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Barbara Grund Paolucci passed away peacefully at PruittHealth - Savannah on July 30, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on December 5, 1939 to Eva Anna (Nail) and John August Grund and grew up along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Alabama. In the late forties, the family moved back to Cullman, AL where she ultimately graduated from Cullman High School in 1957, then attended Florence State College. She left school after a couple of years and returned home to care for her mother who was gravely ill and then her father who was also seriously sick.  After their passing, while still a teen ...

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William Arthur Farmer, known fondly as Bill, passed away peacefully in his home on July 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. Born in Buffalo, NY, on May 16, 1936, Bill led a life of dedication, service, and community involvement. Bill graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s, he later continued his education where he graduated with several other degrees. Bill's professional journey began as an engineer at Martin Marietta in Orlando, Florida. He later transitioned to academia, serving as a professor at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. His caree ...

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Terry Lane Rush, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 29, 2024.  Born August 5, 1947, in Charlotte, NC, Terry’s family soon moved to Savannah, where she grew up as a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, graduated from Savannah High School, married and raised three sons.  She worked at Carey Hillard’s for several years, where her bubbly personality made her a favorite with staff and customers alike. Terry enjoyed crafting and making beautiful flower arrangements and gifts for others. She was an amazing cook whose culinary skill was rever ...

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It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Irene Estrader announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the age of 89 years. Deborah was preceded in death by husband Dr. Peter L. Estrader and loving parents Arthur and Alice Shaw. Deborah is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Esther & Brad Waddell of Norcross,  Georgia, her son Sean A. Friedman and 3 grandchildren,  Daniel, Madeline and Rachel Friedman of Minnesota. Deborah was a kind, loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Among her achievements, Deborah is perhaps best known i ...

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  Elizabeth Maria Jacobi, PhD, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Elizabeth had a passion for music, a dedication to healing, an unbending commitment to wellness in humanity and a strong faith. She was known for her generosity towards the church, seminarians, and anyone in need. Elizabeth combined her passion for music and deep caring for people to become the founder and director of the Music Medicine Institute in Savannah. The MMI is a non-profit corporation for education, treatment and research in the interface between music and medicine. With El ...

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On July 24, 2024, with his wife and two of his daughters at his side, Charles Raymond Stewart entered into eternal rest. He was 91 years young. Charlie was born on October 14, 1932 in Savannah, GA where he was raised by his adoring parents, the late Wilmer W. Stewart and Arlean Douglas Stewart. He was reared alongside his older brother whom he dearly loved and whom he leaves behind, Col. W. D. Stewart, US Army-Ret., now a resident of Sarasota, FL. He lived in a home where both his grandmothers lived with them: his maternal grandmother, affectionately known as Mama Guggie, and his paternal g ...

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Through complications of Alzheimer's, Susan McKenzie Lynah passed away on Monday evening peacefully, like a gentle breeze, surrounded by loved ones and listening to Miles Davis. She leaves behind her daughter, Emily McKenzie Lynah, endless cousins and friends, along with a legendary tale of wild adventures and a deep impact of pure kindness. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Bainbridge Georgia, to Rosalind Hurst McKenzie and James Stuart McKenzie, and had one brother, James Stuart McKenzie, II. She attended finishing school at Stephens College in Missouri and studied as a concert pianist ...

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SAVANNAH, GA – On July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, Gustavous “Gus” Holmes Bell III of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 86. Gus was born on August 6, 1937 in Lumberton, NC and raised in Dillon, SC by his parents Gustavous Holmes Bell, Jr. and Ada “Widdy” Williams Alford Bell along with his cherished siblings Sion and Suzanne. He graduated from Dillon High School in 1955 where he was affectionately nicknamed “Buster,” the name his grandchildren and many of his friends still call him today. Gus earned a Bachelo ...

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Lindsay Grayson Svetlay, 82, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at home with her family by her side.  She was born August 2, 1941, in Dobbs Ferry, NY to the late George and Hilda Grayson.  She attended college at St. Mary of the Woods in (Terre Haute), Indiana and graduated from the University of Montevallo, (Montevallo) Alabama with a Batchelor’s Degree in Home Economics.  She lived in Tucker, GA for over 50 years, where she was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church.  While at Holy Cross, she served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister.  She was a highly invol ...

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  JoAnne M. Sheils (nee Dachel) passed away July 21, 2024 surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was involved in her grandchildren’s lives  attending everything from soccer games to weddings. She cooked a mean shrimp scampi and hosted parties for 25 or more people without batting an eye. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sheils, parents Blanche and Fred Dachel, brothers Roger and Richard Dachel and her beloved Maltese, Harry. She is survived by her sister Carol Dachel, Chippewa Falls, WI, her children, Kathy and Tom Stallin ...

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Clifford F. Lindholm, II, 93, Manufacturing Executive and Former Mayor of Montclair Clifford F. Lindholm, II of Savannah, GA, passed away on July 20, 2024. A memorial service will be held in the fall at Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, on December 8, 1930, Mr. Lindholm moved with his family to Montclair in 1943 and lived there for 62 years before moving with his wife, Karen, to Savannah, Georgia, in 2005. Mr. Lindholm was Chairman of Falstrom Company, a family business founded in 1870, and had been employed by ...

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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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