Obituaries

Raymond Donald Suelflow, beloved husband, father, and friend, departed from this world on February 3, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1933, to Arnold and Marge Suelflow. Throughout his remarkable life, Ray exemplified unwavering devotion, strength, and kindness. Ray's life was profoundly intertwined with that of his cherished wife, Marcia Erika Fandrich, whom he adored for 53 years. Their journey together was marked by love, resilience, and unwavering commitment, especially as Marcia faced the challenges of Alzheimer's disease. Ray stood faithfully by her side as her constant compa ...

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Zachary Darrel Pruett, age 31, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 2, 2024, after battling a long illness.  Zach grew up in Savannah, Georgia, a town he loved and never left. He attended Islands High School where he graduated in 2012. Zach was a dynamic and energetic young man who enriched the lives of those around him. He was most loved for his outgoing nature, tireless work ethic, and passion for life. He brought joy to every room, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and dedication that will be remembered by everyone lucky enough to know him.&nbs ...

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Julian “Jordan” Kight III, 30, died Thursday, February 1, 2024.  Jordan was born in Savannah, GA on February 8, 1993 to Jay & Cindy Kight.  He was a 2011 graduate of Savannah Christian Preparatory School and attended Georgia Southern University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration.    While attending GSU, he was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity and became a passionate fan of all things Georgia Southern, especially Eagle Football.  The last few years, he proudly managed Savannah’s Edwin Watts Gol ...

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Christina Lee Clark, 37, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, due to an automobile accident. She was born January 5, 1987, in Savannah, GA. Christina graduated from High School in St. Augustine, Florida and from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude. She was half way to completing her Master’s Degree. Christina loved to travel, go the beach and spend time with friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Randall Hill Clark. She is survived by her parents, John Michael and Cynthia Edenfield Clements, her son, Brantley M ...

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Elizabeth Gill Purvis Guritz died in her beloved city of Savannah, GA on January 31, 2024.    A former social worker and educator, Elizabeth was born in Savannah. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and the Rainbow Girls. Elizabeth loved her dog, Silver Boy, and horse, Tony Boy. She enjoyed Leopold’s Tutti Frutti ice cream and trips to Tybee Island. She was a proud graduate of Savannah High School. Mrs. Guritz attended Shorter College in Rome, GA and graduated from Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS. She lived briefly in Jacksonville, FL before movi ...

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Born in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, Mark Cundiff Johnson, 73 years old, grew up in Oxford, Ohio and went to high school in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. As a freshman in college at Kentucky Southern in Louisville, Mark’s two favorite courses were Introduction to Modern Art and Abnormal Psychology. The one, taught by a practicing artist, led to a life-long enjoyment of art - facilitated by stops in museums during his frequent travels through Europe and to and from Zimbabwe. The other, taught by a practicing psychologist, ultimately led to a career in Psychiatry. One of his professors at ...

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In Loving Memory of Stephen Mark Schwartz Stephen Mark Schwartz, was born on January 26, 1945, in Colchester, CT to his mother Essie Josephson and his father, Milton Schwartz.. He peacefully departed this world on January 28, 2024 in Savannah GA, with his eldest child, Earth (Amy) and their wife Jessie by his side. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his children, Earth and Matthew and his sister, Terry. He is preceded in death by his brother Bob and both parents.  Stephen's journey through life was marked by a diverse tapestry of experiences and a commitment to excellence. H ...

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Nancy Parkins, 69, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024, of complications from pneumonia at Memorial University Medical Center. Nancy was born January 12, 1955, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Orvis and Marilyn Juliar. She graduated from St. Clair High School. She married Randy Parkins in 1975. They had three children, Jonathan, Ben and Abbie. They were a military family and moved around and settled in Savannah, GA in 1993. They later divorced. On February 22, 2003, Nancy married David Reese and they stayed in her beloved community of Savannah. Nancy enjoyed her career with Publix and he ...

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Lt. Colonel John Kenneth Yeckley, (Ken), (U.S. Air Force, Retired), passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, at the age of 82. Ken was born on March 25, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Albert Francis Yeckley and Helen Hughes Yeckley.  He attended St. Bernard’s Catholic School and Mt. Lebanon High School. Upon graduation from Notre Dame University in 1963, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force where he had a successful career as a pilot traveling all over the world. He served in the Vietnam War and was stationed all across the continental United States.  During his ...

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Voncia Terel “The Queen Diva” Petty was born to Cynthia Petty Powell and the late Deacon JB Powell on August 20,1970.  She attended Savannah Chatham County Public School Systems and graduated from Savannah High School located on Washington Ave in 1989. She went on to further her education and to focus on her passion “baking”, she received certifications from Savannah Technical College. She received Christ at an early age, she kept the faith, she was a worshiper, Von was a God-fearing woman. She was under the leadership of Pastor Philip Ford and Pastor ...

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Angela Maggioni Beasley, 77, also affectionately known around town to many as “The Puppet Lady”, passed away beautifully, January 26, 2024 in Savannah.   She is predeceased by her parents L. P. Maggioni and Moscelyn Z. Maggioni, her brother Paul, and her beloved husband Roddy.  She is survived by her daughter Alyson (Brad), granddaughter Olivia, son Jeffrey, brothers Ralph (Kathy), Joe (Ellen), Vincent (Patricia), and Philip, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. A native to Savannah, she was born on November 4, 1946 and loved h ...

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Cheryl A Gasper (Bogart) died on Thursday, January 25, 2024, after an illness, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born in Dallas Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late John and E. Alverda Bogart. She attended the Dallas Area School District. She also attended King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In 1990, Cheryl married Rick Gasper. They have three children. Cheryl retired as a principal’s secretary for the Hanover Area School District in Hanover Township. Pennsylvania. Cheryl also worked at Offset Paperback in Dallas Pennsylvania in the Traffic Offic ...

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Theodoros Siliverdis, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Savannah.  He was born August 12, 1941, in Argostoli, on the Island of Cefalonia, Greece to Gerasimos and Stomatoula Siliverdis.  Theodoros owned and operated The Blue Roof Diner in New Jersey, before moving to Savannah.   He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Helen Dougherty Siliverdis, his son, Jerry Siliverdis, his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Joshua Jacobs, two grandchildren, Micheal and Sophia Jacobs. Also surviving are his siblings, Nicholas, Danny, Simon, Maria, and Elanie.  A Vi ...

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Paige Harlan Howe, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at her sister's home after a battle with cancer.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Texas, and burial will be in Salt Lake City, Utah alongside her husband.   ...

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Charles (Charlie) Howard Higgins, III, 83, died peacefully Monday, January 22, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side, The Rome, GA native was born on July 20, 1940, to the late Charles H. Higgins, Jr., and Clara Dell Cochran. Charlie was a 1958 graduate of Darlington School in Rome and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. Charlie worked in Medical Sales for more than 50 years. Charlie earned his private pilot's license and had a passion for flying. He loved playing golf. He was a member of Skidaway Island Methodist Church, The Lan ...

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Carolyn Prudence Alexander Howard passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at the age of 88 after a long illness. She was the widow of Dr. Marvin Perry Howard, Jr. of Savannah. Carolyn was born on June 7, 1935, in Murphy, NC to Robert Glen Alexander and Gladys Welborn Alexander. She was the youngest of 5 children and had 4 older brothers. She graduated from Murphy High School with honors in swimming, diving, voice, and mathematics. Carolyn enrolled at Agnes Scott College. One of her most memorable moments there was attending a speech by her favorite poet, Robert Frost. She then tra ...

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Dr. Victor (Vic) Lee Andrews Jr., an economist, scholar, and philanthropist, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Hospice Savannah, a few days after suffering a fall at his Skidaway Island home. He was 93. He was born June 23, 1930, in Huntington, West Virginia, the only child of the late Louise and Victor Lee Andrews. Since the elder Andrews worked with the railroads, Vic’s family moved a lot during his childhood but he regarded Lorain, Ohio, where he went to high school, as his hometown. A child of the Great Depression, he got his first job after class as he entered high school. He cont ...

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June Elizabeth Fogle, 68, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home in Beaufort, South Carolina.  She was born September 3, 1955, in Beaufort to the late Ralph Thomas Fogle and Nellie Lassiter Fogle.  She worked as a nurse before becoming an attorney with the Chatham County District Attorney's office. She most recently was an attorney with the Georgia Public Defender's Office where she retired after 23 years of service.  She was also an attorney for the Port Wentworth courts. June is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Melea Fogle of Augusta, ...

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Dave’s passing comes after 90 full years of living and giving. His life began in New Jersey with parents, Frank, and Margaret Dawson, as the oldest, and brother to Jim. As a young boy, Dave would carry a dictionary with him just to learn new words and ideas. He continued this practice at the dinner table as a father. Dave was so bright and highly motivated as a child; he skipped 2nd grade. This upward trajectory continued, leading him to Cornell University to study Metallurgical Engineering. Dave was as a born leader. Early to rise, he worked his tail off every day a practice that sta ...

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Monica Dye Cleaveland, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 with family at her side. As a planner in life, Monica had gathered the resources to fight the good fight. She always knew she was in the palm of God‘s hand. Monica was born in Cincinnati, the daughter of Virginia L and James C Dye. But, her family roots were in Carrollton, Georgia and Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The grandparents, aunts and cousins in these two communities were dear to Monica throughout her life. Monica grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi, as her father served with Ingalls Shipbuilding through World W ...

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Carol Ann (Mapleson) Hewitt, 62, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol Ann, known as Mapes to her friends was born in Tampa, Fl to Louis Mapleson and Pauline Keeton. She attended Christ the King elementary school before Plant High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Univerity of Florida. She’s survived by her husband Jeffrey Hewitt, who she married in 1990, her two sons, Christopher Hewitt and Edward Hewitt, Olivia Hewitt her granddaughter & her sister Debora Burton. A celebration ...

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Elizabeth Kitchens Burris, 69, died peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 surrounded by her son and her friends. Elizabeth was born in Augusta, GA, the only child of Sidney and Maudie Kitchens. She graduated from Augusta College with an undergraduate and a Master’s degree in Psychology and received her Doctorate Degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Thomas Michael and daughter, Sarah (Abby) Burris, both of Savannah; her Godchildren Sean Michael Duncan and Matthew Mulherin Duncan, both of Augusta and Megan Elizabeth Duncan of Kissi ...

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Stephen Ira Lewis, 64, died peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024 with his loving family by his side.   The lifelong resident of Savannah was the son of the late Milton Donald Lewis and Dorothy Lovett Lewis. Stephen was a U.S. Army veteran heroically serving in Iraq. Stephen continued to serve his country in the U.S. Army National Guard retiring after 21 years of service and was a member of Chatham Artillery. Stephen was a longtime employee of Home Depot and retired from Georgia Regional Hospital after 33 years of service. He enjoyed watching Nascar and competing in Fantasy Football. ...

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Jerrie Anne Wichman peacefully and painlessly ascended from this world on Friday, January 19, 2024 in the arms of her mother and with her two sons by her side.  Jerrie had spent the past 8 months recovering from the loss of her husband, Tom, after his five-year battle with cancer, during which she never left his side.  A week prior to her passing, Jerrie had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  By the mercy of God, she was taken before having to choose her own battle with cancer.  Instead, her spirit was reunited with her husband Tom, just in time to celebrate their 55th an ...

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Bobby Randal Riner passed away at his home in Rome, Georgia under Hospice care on January 19, 2024 at age 89. Bobby was born in Garfield in Emanuel County, Georgia on October 21, 1934 to Gladys Wilson Riner and Ira “T.” Riner. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife for 64 years, Lois Virginia Bennett Riner, and sister, Ona Merle Riner Hendrix. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Cheryl Lynn Riner Hodge (Al) and Toni Marie Riner Kraft (John); granddaughters, Marie Hodge Gordon (Michael), Sarah Virginia Kraft, and Millie Kraft Smith (Tyler); his great-gr ...

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Mary Ann Rodriguez, 87, died peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Mary Ann was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on June 10, 1936. She is the eldest daughter of the late Wyman and Eunice Tew. Mary Ann is predeceased by her husband, Miguel Rodriguez. She is survived by her 2 sons Michael Rodriguez and Paul Rodriguez (Bridget) along with her 2 beautiful granddaughters, Sunny and Ruby. Also celebrating her life are her 3 sisters, Gainey Bailey (Bobby), Sarah Kirchman and Billie Jackson (Bill). After spending many years in South Florida, Mary Ann called Savannah home for the pas ...

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Scott Burnett Hoover-- On September 10, 1960 the sunshine of our lives was born. He was so many things in his life besides being a son, a brother, an uncle, and a cousin, he was special.  He was a Special Olympian, winning over 12 gold and silver medals.  He was an avid bowler, basketball player, and a comedian.  His best friends were Eric, Leon, Ronald, and Eric and especially Ms. Mary Pringle, the best House Mother they ever had. Unfortunately, when Ms. Mary left the group home was never the same.  Under the care of Gateway, Scott was seriously and mysteriously hurt wh ...

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Ellen Grace Jorgenson McClure, 27, of Savannah, took Jesus’ hand and stepped into glory January 18, 2024, with her husband and father at her bedside. She spent her last days surrounded by many precious friends and family in a truly anointed sacred atmosphere of prayer, praise, laughter and tears. She was born October 18, 1996, in Melbourne, Florida, daughter of David Charles Jorgenson and Amy Grace Mangum Jorgenson of Savannah. She attended Covenant Christian School and Melbourne High School. She earned her Bachelor’s at Palm Beach Atlantic University where she was the Cross Cul ...

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William Walter Bowers, born on June 21, 1951, in Washington DC, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024. William worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in the early '70s and later at Dunbar armor from 1989 to 2016 where he also was a firearms instructor of the East Coast Division. William loved spending time with his grandkids and his cat Luci, watching Hallmark Christmas movies and Fox News. Other activities he enjoyed include riding his motorcycle, going on cruises and vacationing at Tybee Island. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Bowers of Savannah, daughter Riann Coto of Pasadena ...

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