Obituaries

Benjamin Collins, 77, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He was born March 7, 1946 to the late Benjamin Grant and Marie Banks.  Mr. Collins worked for the I.L.A. 1414 for over 20 years, and was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wonderful wife, who loved him very much, Janet C. Collins, four daughters, Denise, Natasha, Ivory, and Gina, one son, Nick, two sisters, Margaret, Brenda, one brother, Gibb, and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 a ...

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Shirley Ann Harvey Ard, 78, MeMe as she was known to her family, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Memorial Health.  She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Jordan and Mary Priester Harvey.  Mrs. Ard worked for many years at Sweet Dreams, an ice cream shop on the Tybee Island Pier.  She was known to many as “The Ice Cream Lady”.  She loved her job and meeting new people everyday from all over the world.     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ard, Sr., her daughter, Georgianna Ard, and son, Raymon ...

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Rebecca Walker Jahn “Becky Jean Walker”, 84, went to glory in the hereafter Saturday, July 22, 2023, at her home in Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was born December 8th, 1938, in Screven County, Georgia to the late Raymond and Anna Howard Walker. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Arlington, Virginia and soon after married her husband Donald Richard Jahn. They met on a blind date at a Navy Academy Ball and have been dedicated to each other and God - lovingly married for 66 years.  Becky Jahn was a rare gem of a woman who loved the Lord with all ...

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Cheryl Rene Latimer, 72, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Candler Hospital.  Per her request, there will be no local service.    ...

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Susan Gay Stephens Foley, 74, died peacefully in her home on Friday, July 21, 2023, surrounded by her friends and family. Susie was also affectionately known as Mom and Nanna by her family. Susie was born in Savannah on November 7, 1948, to parents William Henry Stephens and Pearl Olliff. She grew up in Twin City, Georgia before moving to Savannah for most of her adult life. She retired from Savannah Electric after working for many years. Susan is survived by her husband, George Foley; children, Jeffry Carter, Mitch Foley, and Dawn Foley-Nix; grandchildren, Carter, Ryan, and Caden; and sist ...

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Thomas C. Madison died peacefully July 20, 2023 at Summer Breeze Senior Living. He was born in Savannah on April 19, 1929, attended the Waters Avenue School, and was a 1947 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He served during the Korean Conflict in 1952 and 1953, and as he said many times, successfully kept the North Koreans out of Tennessee. His working career began at the Central of Georgia Railroad as a fireman on steam engines, which he remembered fondly, though it was hard work. After several years, he was able to qualify as an Engineer. During that time, he married Joan Cartwright, ...

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John O. Reed, 64, of Savannah Ga passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 at Candler St. Joseph Hospital after a brief illness.   He was the beloved son of the late James O. Reed and Barbara Dawn Smith Reed of Rome, Georgia.   Upon John’s graduation from Darlington School in Rome, GA., he joined the U.S. Navy in 1982 serving his country and traveling the world.  Upon his discharge, he attended and graduated from State University of New York at Albany with an Associate of Science in Military Science and then from Temple University in 1992 with a degree in geograph ...

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Ralph A. Heinze, age 89, died peacefully in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He is survived by his children, Susan Taylor of Savannah, Georgia and Bob Heinze of San Clemente, California; son-in-law Paul Taylor; daughter-in-law, Julie Heinze; and five grandchildren, Will (Madi) Heinze and great-granddaughter, Georgia; Elizabeth Heinze; Clay Heinze; Sean (Kate) Taylor; and Natalie (Domenic) Scavola. Ralph was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended the University of Arizona where he met the lady who would forever change his life, Ann, who preceded him in death in 2012. Ralph&nb ...

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Connie Yvonne Cleary, 58, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Connie was born in Savannah, GA, the eldest daughter of Michael A. Cleary, Sr., and Cheryl Vause Cleary. She grew up in Marietta, GA. She worked as mortgage processor for many years.  In addition to her parents, Connie leaves behind two sisters, Karen Albanese (Scott Allen) and Tonya Loyd (Jay); a brother, Michael A. Cleary, Jr. (Brandy); nieces and nephews, Marisa Albanese, Ryan Loyd, Madison Loyd, and Dylan, Zachary, and Noah Cleary; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her beloved dog, Archie.  Conn ...

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Passed away suddenly at his residence on July 17, 2023, Robert (Bob) M. Langston, 68, of Savannah, GA. Bob or Bobby, as he was affectionately called by those who loved him, was born at Langley AFB in Virginia to Margaret (Quigley) & Master Sergeant Mason Lee Langston (dec. 1969). He grew up in the area of Crest Hill in Savannah until he moved to Houston, Texas where he would be joined by the love of his life, Sondra (Sandy) Allen and they were married there shortly after.  Having spent 20 years in Texas, Bob & Sandy moved back to Georgia where they owned Langston Insurance a ...

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Charles F. James, Jr., affectionately known as Chuck, passed away on July 16, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on May 19, 1949, Chuck lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and joy.   Chuck was a devoted husband, father, and friend. His gentle spirit and loving personality touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Throughout his 50 years of marriage, Chuck remained a constant source of love and support to his beloved wife, Denise James. Their bond was a testament to the power of true partnership and unwavering commitment.   ...

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Cecilia Collins Courtenay passed away on Sunday July 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Cecilia was born April 9, 1930, in Savannah Georgia to James Joseph Collins Sr. and Cecilia Cassidy Collins. She was the eldest of four siblings.  Cecilia grew up in Savannah, graduating from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1948 and attended college at Armstrong where she formed a lifetime of enduring friendships with her beloved girlfriends, the “Knitwits.” In 1956 Cecilia married Edward A. Leonard Jr. and together they had four daughters. She raised her children while continuing her 28 ...

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Richard “Rick” Peters McGinn, 67, of Tybee Island, Georgia died Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born February 13, 1956, in Savannah, to the late Richard McGinn and Rochelle Threlkeld. Rick was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, Class of 1974. He attended Armstrong College and Savannah State College in pursuit of his passion of horticulture. Rick was a groundskeeper at Wormsloe Plantation for many years, and also worked for the City of Savannah Park and Tree Division. Rick enjoyed reading, gardening and body surfing at Tybee Island. Survivors include his brothers and sist ...

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James (Jim) Frederick Shonerd, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 15th, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on November 22nd, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late George and Edith (Davis) Shonerd.   Jim served six years in the Navy and later worked as an installation foreman for the telephone company. In Washington, he met the love of his life Lou, who he married on June 5, 1960. They later moved back to Iowa where they raised their two daughters Lynn and Deborah.   Jim loved hunting, shooting pool, and riding his Harley. Prior to hi ...

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William Edward “Eddie” Johnson, Sr., 83, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on July 14th, surrounded by family. Eddie was born on November 25th, 1939 in Savannah, GA and continued his younger years in the area, where he attended Savannah High School. He had a celebrated career with Allstate Insurance and retired after 30 years of service. After retiring, Eddie continued to work in security at Chatham County Courthouse as a Blue Coat. He also served in the Armored Division Artillery as a Reserve for the Army National Guard of Georgia. He married his wife Toni (Durante) Jo ...

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Josephine “The Tyrant” Marie Boswell blessed the world with her arrival on April 12, 2021.  Her family’s lives were collectively shattered when she passed away the evening of July 13, 2023 in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia.  She is survived by her parents Kassandra “Mommy” and Lee “Daddy” Boswell, her grandparents Linda “Nama” and Gary “Pop-pop” Gober, her Aunt Nicole “Nikik” Pelky, her Uncle Thomas “Tamos” Ferrer, numerous other aunts, uncles and extended family members. Josephine’s ...

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Mr. Lamar Poole Rabun, Jr., 75, of Savannah, passed away, Tuesday, July 12, 2023. He was born February 4, 1948, in Louisville, Georgia to the late Lamar Poole Rabun Sr., and Charlotte Dixon Rabun. Lamar was a soft-spoken, genuine man who always had a snack in his pocket, a band-aid in his wallet, and a loving word on his lips. He was an expert consumer of sweets and the number one fan of his wife, beloved Pat Rabun’s legendary baking, a skill he passed on to his children. Always the quintessential doer, Lamar was known for his perfectly manicured lawns, his expertly trained German She ...

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In every life there comes a time to transition from Earth to Fairer Climes. For Anthony Joel Waldrop (born December 29, 1972) that time came on July 11, 2023. Beloved Father (Sons Alan, age 11 and Julian, age 6), Husband (Wife Janice), Son (Carolin (deceased) and Stan Jones; Myron Waldrop (deceased)), Brother (Alicia Burnette and husband Brian), Nephew (Jason Waldop), Uncle (Alex, Cohen, and Joel Burnette), Cousin and Friend (Many+Many More). Loved, missed and mourned on Earth. Now Sheltered by the Grace and Glory of his Savior. Life unto Death unto Life...the flesh perishes, Memories gird and ...

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Richard Rust Thetford, a truly badass dragonslayer, died at home in Savannah, Georgia, on Monday, July 10, 2023. In his 65 years of exasperating everyone in sight, he also became the person you turned to first for help, comfort, and a smile to make the day better. He was a friend to everyone—except jerks. He definitely had a problem with jerks. Richard was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, November 27, 1957. From all accounts he had pretty much a traditional boyhood of falling off bicycles, slicing his hands as he showed off with knives, and doing stupid things to impress girls. It was on ...

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Ann Shelton Knight, 83, died Sunday, July 9, 2023, under the care of G.H.C. Hospice and with her family by her side.  Ann was born August 30, 1939, in Savannah, GA to Reuben Shelton Burkhalter and Sadie Elizabeth Curry. Ann grew up in Savannah, graduated from Savannah High School in 1957 and attended Armstrong State College.  As a cheerleader for Armstrong, she met the love of her life, William Reid Knight.  In 1959 they married and started a beautiful life together.  They were blessed with four wonderful children. In addition to her loving parents, she was prece ...

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Kimberly Kersey, 53, passed on Sunday July 09th, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah Georgia. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children.   Kim was born in Savannah Ga. She was well known for her unmatched southern hospitality, extravagant parties and generous heart.   Family was Kim’s passion and delight; followed closely by her real estate career, which she never claimed to be a job but rather a joy. Her four grandchildren (Madeline, Penelope, Mia, and Julian) were the reason she lived and fought so very hard. They had the best grandmother the world could&rs ...

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Marilyn Elizabeth Hammond Spillane, 94, died Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Marilyn was born February 7, 1929, in Kreole, Mississippi to Walter Gilmore Hammond and Hazel Fletcher Hammond.  Most of her childhood was spent in Mobile, Alabama, graduating from Murphy High School, class of 1946.  She met the love of her life, Thomas Michael Spillane, on a blind date and they later married on May 1, 1954, in Mobile, AL.  Marilyn and Thomas made their home in Savannah and were blessed with 3 daughters, Susan Elizabeth, Teresa Odette, and Marilyn Anne.  Marilyn volunteered for ma ...

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Kathleen Irene Beardon Sasser, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was best known by her family as a beautiful, loving, and classy mom, nonna, meme, friend, and sister. Kathleen always dressed to the nines. She loved fashion, getting her hair and nails done, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Kathleen was an all-around special person, being everyone’s right hand woman. She was employed by Colonial Oil Industries, where she enjoyed working for 19 years. Kathleen is preceded by her husband, Hinton Ellis Sasser; mother, Elizabeth Irene Hammock; loving step ...

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John J. White, 77, of Savannah, GA, sadly left us on Thursday, July 6, 2023 following a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Kathleen White, a daughter, Jennifer Hagan, 2 sons, Christopher White and Brian White, a sister, Bessie Kicklighter, a brother, Richard White, 4 grandchildren, Carson, Jack, May, and Talmadge, and several nieces and nephews.  A private viewing was held by his loving family in his honor. Please make a donation in his memory. to the American Cancer Society,  P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.  ...

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Rebecca Danielle Salamankas, 48, loving wife of John and devoted mother to Patrick and Jack, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at home with her family while under the care of Hospice Savannah.  She was born September 15, 1974 to Andrea McElveen Richardson and the late William Meyers Richardson.  Rebecca was a member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands and a graduate of Savannah High School.  Her family was her greatest love, along with living on "the Island", spending time at the beach, growing flowers, reading, and painting.  She was blessed with many cl ...

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Elaine Johnson Grooms went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2nd with family by her side. Born in 1940, she was the daughter of Henry Wiley Johnson Jr. and Elaine Varn Johnson. Elaine was proud to be a native Savannahian and was educated at Pape School of Savannah and Westminster Schools of Atlanta. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for 52 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Heyward Grooms, her son John Wheeler, her grandson Steven Carey, and her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Holley (Nicole), Katherine, Stacy (Clint) and Heyward ...

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Steven Edward Elkins, Sr., 55, of Hortense, Georgia, formerly of Savannah, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born March 23, 1968, in Savannah, son to the late James Parker Elkins and Doris Ellen Shuman Elkins. Steve was a historic preservationist and did rehabilitation and restoration of historic buildings for the government. e He was a member of the International Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Steve loved his family and his granddaughter Emma brought him so much joy. He loved skydiving, the outdoors, fishing and woodworking. Steve loved his country and the Georgia Bulldogs. Su ...

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Margaret Archibald died peacefully at home under hospice care surrounded by family on Sunday, July 3rd. Margaret is survived by her parents, Richard and Shirley Shadduck, her sister Mary Karas and family, brother Gary Shadduck and family, Husband Brent Archibald, Son & Daughter-in-law and grandson Cliff, Allyson, and Zachary Archibald. Margaret, known as Peg, knew no stranger, always cheerful and loving, and tried to bring out the best in all she met.Peg was a Real Estate agent for 40 years and was well known for her expertise. She was a supporter of Boy Scouts of America, Crohn&rsqu ...

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Hugh Thomas Pade Stacy died peacefully at 88, on July 2, 2023, while receiving short term care at The Oaks at Habersham. He was born July 3, 1934, in Los Angeles California, to Doris Pade Stacy and James Howard Stacy. Hugh’s journey began in Savannah, moving here in 1937. He attended The Thunderbolt School, Richard Arnold and graduated from Savannah High School in 1952. Filled with a sense of adventure, he hitchhiked his way to New York City and spent a couple of years working as a trainee in a large insurance firm, before answering the call to serve in the US Coast Guard. Assign ...

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Hugh Thomas Pade Stacy died peacefully at 88, on July 2, 2023, while receiving short term care at The Oaks at Habersham. He was born July 3, 1934, in Los Angeles California, to Doris Pade Stacy and James Howard Stacy. Hugh’s journey began in Savannah, moving here in 1937. He attended The Thunderbolt School, Richard Arnold and graduated from Savannah High School in 1952. Filled with a sense of adventure, he hitchhiked his way to New York City and spent a couple of years working as a trainee in a large insurance firm, before answering the call to serve in the US Coast Guard. Assign ...

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