Obituaries

Frank Thomas Vaughn (Tom), 75, died peacefully at home on Saturday June 10th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Tom was born in Aiken, SC to mother Alice Hill. He was adopted by his loving father Leighton Vaughn in 1956. He grew up in a military family living most of his youth in Augusta, GA and Frederick, MD. He loved telling stories of his childhood adventures that involved setting his bed on fire looking for his boots and pulling the kitchen cabinets off the walls while he climbed on the counters. In high school, he found a passion for running tra ...

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And so it goes that my beautiful, thoughtful, talented, creative, artistic and caring sister has passed on to join some of our family and a few friends in a peaceful, pain-free place surrounded by music, happy thoughts, laughter, lots of paint and many blue butterflies. She was the “good” sister. The “tall” sister with freckles and green eyes. The one with the biggest heart. We are very proud of Anne’s tenure at NASA, her gallery exhibitions and her contemporary art website, but most of all, we are proud of her kooky independence, her free spirit nature ...

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Annis Louise Shatley Lane, 79, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Louise Shatley.  She attended East Tennessee State University, and received her Master’s degree in Education from Midwestern State University.  Mrs. Lane was a Speech Therapist and Diagnotician for the Wichita Falls Independent School District.  She was a member of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) since 2001 and served as President from 2008 until 2010.  Mrs. Lane also was a member ...

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Samuel Barnard Adams passed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Memorial Hospital after a prolonged recovery effort following surgery. He was a gracious, loving man who will be greatly missed by both his family and friends. The Savannah native resided on Skidaway Island for the past several years. Sam attended Savannah Country Day School, Virginia Episcopal School, The Gow School, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha- Fraternity. He served in the Army during the Viet Nam Era. He began his business career as a banki ...

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David B Fox Jr - Oct 3, 1937 – June 7, 2023 David Fox died peacefully in his home on June 7th with his family by his side. Dave was a friend and supporter of many, known for his constant curiosity hobbies (model trains!!!) and razor sharp wit. He will especially missed by his wife of 62 years Mary Ellen, his daughter Malinda (Mindy) Fox and her husband Robert Cohen of Scottsdale AZ., his sister Barbara Knapp of Charlottesville, VA. and beloved five nephews – Fritz, Chet, Andy, Stuart and Christian. Dave was born and grew up in Philadelphia, PA., graduating from Franklin & ...

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Lewis Warren Reed Sr. died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Warren was born in Newport News, Virginia to John B. and Mary Beck Reed.  He was a graduate of Warwick High School, Class of 1958. Warren went on to receive his BA from Virginia Military Institute.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. In 2003, Warren married Annette Brewer Canady of Twin City, Georgia.  They have several children.  After 45 years of service, he retired as Senior Vice President Investment Officer with Wells Fargo in Newport News, Vi ...

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Robert (Bob) E. Lowry, Jr., 77, died peacefully in Savannah on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Bob was born in Dayton, Ohio, the oldest son of Robert and Hannah (Allison) Lowry. He went to Xenia High School graduating in 1964. He attended Wright State University prior to being “invited” to join the U.S. Army. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Tacoma, Washington. He later received his Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Computer Science from Bowie State University in Maryland in 1987. In 1967, Bob married the former Joyce Ann Thomp ...

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Colonel (Retired) James “Jim” Emmett Harden, Sr. passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 83.   Jim was born to Ovalan Emmett and Verna Louise Harden on April 29, 1940, in River Junction, Florida.  Jim grew up in Arcadia, Florida and completed high school at DeSoto High School. Jim met his future wife, Sarah “Wincy” Horton Harden, at Florida State University from where they both graduated.  They married in 1963 and were blessed with two children, James “Jamie” E. Harden Jr., and Wincy “Windee” Dee Harden.   ...

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Timothy “Dale” Waters, 55, a native of Savannah, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born September 13, 1967, son of the late, David L. Waters and Linda Waters, and Ernestine and Lawrence Klopp. Dale worked as a commercial truck driver, and he loved motorcycles. He adored his family and loved spending time with his five children and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Amanda and Chris Bell, Tyler and Amber Waters, Spencer and Katelyn Waters, Justin Waters, Rachel Waters, grandchildren Bayleigh Bell, Karsyn Bell, and Atlas Waters. ...

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Thomas D. Wichman, 76, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Algona, Iowa to Delores Reed and the late Kenneth Wichman. He attended Southern Illinois University where he received his master’s in business administration. Thomas was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Georgia Southwestern State University. During the Vietnam War, Thomas heroically served in the US Air Force.  He loved spending time on Skidaway Island where he would fish, golf, and boat. Thomas served as Scout Master of Troop 57 on Skidaway Isl ...

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Sharon Glendye Varn, age 77, of Savannah, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord.  Saturday, June 3, 2023, after a short stay in Hospice Savannah.   Sharon was born on October 2, 1946, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, but spent most of her life in Pin Point community in Savannah, GA.  A graduate of Jenkins High School and Armstrong College, She was strong in her faith in Jesus.  Sharon was loved and respected by many.  Her work with the Chatham County Health Department in Environmental Health and The Pin Point Heritage Museum allowed her to touch many lives. Sh ...

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Phyllis Braly, 74, of Savannah, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born November 5, 1948, in Atlanta, daughter of the late Norman L. Jones and Elizabeth Janet Mock Ward. Phyllis retired as secretary from Mercer University. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Robert Sharpe of Richmond Hill, uncle, William B. Mock; niece, Alexus Hill, and several cousins A graveside service will be held at 11:00, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Lower Black Creek Cemetery in Bryan County.. ...

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Please click here to view the Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Lourdes Sheehan. The livestream will begin at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Sister M. Lourdes Sheehan, RSM, died peacefully on June 1, 2023, at the age of 88. A Sister of Mercy for 69 years, Sr. Lourdes, a Savannah native,  was a pioneer in expanding the mission of Catholic school education. She is survived by her Sisters of Mercy community, many relatives, friends and legions of Saint Vincent’s and Benedictine Academy’s current and former alumnae. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Valar ...

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We are sad to announce the passing of Edwin Powell of Savannah, Georgia. Edwin passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023, at the age of 87, from a recent illness. He will be greatly missed. Edwin was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia, and was a graduated from Commercial High School. He started working in the automotive field at the age of 16, and worked as a parts manager at a local car dealership for 43 years. Edwin has a lifelong love of fishing, and loved music and singing karaoke. He was an avid bowler. Edwin was married to the love of his life for 66 years. Edwin is survived ...

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Georgiann Hunyady Faust, age 77, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on May 30, 2023.  She was born January 9, 1946, in Tallahasee, Florida. Georgiann was the daughter of the late Lucas (Doc) and Georgia Dasher. She was raised in Savannah and attended local schools, graduating from the H.V. Jenkins High School in 1964. As a proud Sequoyah, she was head majorette and homecoming queen.  She then attended Georgia Southern College. In 1965, she married her lifelong love, James Manning Faust. In their 57 years together, they created a beautiful Christian home for their thr ...

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Suzanne Sherman died May 30, 2023, at The Oaks of Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia. She was born February 1, 1920, to Margaret (Stewart) and George Ackinclose in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Her childhood summers were often spent on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, in western New York State, where her family owned a boarding house. Suzanne was one of the first females to sell the Chautauqua Daily newspaper, usually out selling her male counterparts. She also collected autographs from many notable guests and speakers at the Institution, including John Phillip Sousa, Thomas A. Edis ...

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Commander Delmar Louis Strelow, 90, passed away peacefully, May 29, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.  Born in Litchfield, Illinois, he was one of fifteen children of the late Julius and Clara Strelow.  He attended the University of Illinois from 1950 until 1954 where he was a member of Omega Beta Pi, national pre-medical honorary fraternity, and also attended the Illinois College of Medicine from 1954 to 1955. Mr. Strelow served proudly and honorably his country in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he retired as Commander, after 37 years of service.  During his military career, he continu ...

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Elizabeth Louise (Carr) Sprague died peacefully at age 90 in the early morning of May 29, 2023. She had recently been put into Hospice but was able to enjoy visits by friends and family over the past several weeks. Known as Liz, she was born in Ann Arbor, MI on June 1, 1932 to Louise Neil Carr and Dr. Duane Mills Carr. From a very early age she was raised in Memphis, TN.  She had two sisters, Diana Carr Bailey (Hal) and Lauren Duane Carr. Both parents and sisters predeceased her. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Liz graduated cum laude from Wellesley College in 1953. Liz th ...

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H. Mano Solinski, a resident of The Landings in Savannah, GA, peacefully passed on May 29th  at the age of 89. Born in southwest Germany to Polish descendant Herbert Solinski and Swiss mother Hanny Frey Solinski, he grew up in the dental manufacturing compound of his grandfather in Konstanz am Bodensee. After World War II, the family moved to eastern Switzerland where Mano continued his basic education. On the graduate level he studied political economy, business administration and civil law at the University St. Gallen (HSG) and the Université de Neuchâtel in Switzerlan ...

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McDonald Austin Fawcett Sr. died at his home on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born in Savannah, Georgia where he lived most of his life. Donald was a member of St. John's Church, the Saint Andrew's Society, the Sons of the Revolution, and the Society of Colonial Wars.  Surviving are his wife Susannah Henderson Fawcett of Savannah, son McDonald Austin Fawcett Jr., daughter Sarah Fawcett Langley and her husband Christopher; Grandchildren Julia Kate and Thomas Austin Langley; Parents Mr. and Mrs. George Fawcett; brother George Fawcett Jr and his wife Jennifer ...

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Mr. Tuyen Van Pham, 94, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on May 28, 2023. He is survived by five children, Tuyet, Dieu, Duom, Hiep, and Thong; fifteen grandchildren, Quyen, Luan, Khoa, Toan, Angelina, Phung Hoang, Lan Anh, Minh, Cat-Tien, Francis, Theresa, Cecilia, Lucia, Michael, and Teresa; and six great grandchildren, Matthew, Marcus, Canalia, Skyland, Louis, and Catlynn. Visitations will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 7PM-9PM and Friday, June 2 at 7:30PM-9PM at the Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Nativity of Our Lord Cathol ...

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Thomas Courtney Watts, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, peacefully passed away in Dallas, Texas on May 27, 2023.   He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. David Allison Watts but moved to Jacksonville, Florida in the 1940’s.  He remained there for the rest of his childhood. Tom graduated from Bolles in Jacksonville, Florida and later attended both The University of Florida and Jacksonville University.  After college, he did a short stint in the US Army after being called up during the Berlin Crisis.  After his military service, he began wor ...

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Marian Bouchillon, 91, died peacefully on Friday evening on May 26th after enjoying a bowl of ice cream with her daughter Barbara. Up until the end, she was surrounded and cared for by her loving children and large family. Marian Bouchillon was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 22, 1931 to Wilbur G. Bazemore and Bonnie M. Gross. She spent part of her childhood in Sylvania, Georgia on a farm, and her teen years in Savannah. She married Hoke S. Bouchillon, Jr on June 26, 1948, and they enjoyed 64 wonderful years t ...

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James C. Sapp, 77, died on Friday, May 26, 2023. The Elizabeth, NJ native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He retired from Wal-Mart after more than 30 years of service. James heroically served as a Navy Medic in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He is predeceased by his parents, Cullen and Margaret Sapp; brother Cullen W. Sapp; and a sister, Janice Castles. Surviving are a brother, Corrinne “Al” Sapp; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.  ...

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Amados hermanos y consiervos:  Les informo que el Pastor y Apostol Rafael Reyes partió con el Señor. El día Mayo 26, 2023 el Padre decidió llevarlo a su presencia. Nos sometemos a su voluntad, la cual es agradable y perfecta. En la tierra sentimos tristeza por su ausencia, pero el cielo se regocija por recibir a un hombre que vivió para agradar a Dios.  Nuestro amado hermano y compañero de milicia, terminó su carrera con honra. Doy testimonio que el pastor Rafael amó y temió a Dios con corazón sincero y recto ...

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Ernie Gregory Johnson, avid outdoorsman in both profession and hobby, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Ernie was born in Savannah, GA on August 16, 1959. He was a 1977 graduate of Windsor Forest High School. Ernie began a career working with nurseries and landscapes and continued until he retired with his wife, Doris, to Morgan County in 2018. Ernie’s love of the outdoors was born out in his love of hunting and fishing. He was very accomplished in all aspects of hunting and loved to share his knowledge with new hunters. Ernie w ...

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Heaven received a Faithful Servant in Jerry Outlaw on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Jerry was a prime example of Discipleship through loyal service to his church and his community. Jerry was born on October 29, 1943 to the late Gilbert Outlaw and Lucille Dunn Outlaw. Jerry graduated from Trenton High School in 1960. Jerry was wed to Bette Outlaw on June 24, 1995 and together they blended a Beautiful family. Jerry leaves to mourn his wife, Bette Outlaw; son, Christopher Outlaw (Keira); daughter, Nicole Jackson (Dwight) daughter, Monica Paul-Johnson (Troy); son, Brian Sanders (Gaynelle); Grandchild ...

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Anne Heyward Mingledorff, 74, peacefully passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 24 in Winterville, Georgia surrounded by loved ones. The lifelong resident of Savannah was preceded in death by her parents Ralston Everett and Marjory Heyward Mingledorff and siblings, Elizabeth Percival Mingledorff and George Heyward Mingledorff. Surviving are one brother, Ralston Everett Mingledorff,Jr. and three children. A daughter, Cameron Bliss Ferrelle (Dodd); two sons, Lewis Craighill “Craig” Bliss Jr., Ralston McAlpin Mingledorff; three grandchildren, Dodd Inglesby Jr., Bliss He ...

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Mitchell O’Neil Frawley, 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away from complications due to an accident, surrounded by his family on May 24th, 2023. He was born to parents Pete and Ocilla Frawley, on December 19th, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia. Mike graduated from Hardeeville Highschool in 1966 where he was a star baseball player and all-around athlete. He received his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Georgia Southern University.  During college, Mike began dating the love of his life Candice “Candy” Champion, who predeceased him. They were married for 45 years and ...

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Cathy June Sloan, 54, went to her Eternal rest in Heaven on Monday, May 22, 2023, after a short illness.   Cathy loved life, being with her family and friends. She was known for telling stories, playing bingo, and taking care of animals. She adored children and loved working with them. Cathy also loved to travel, she went on cruises as well as trips to Las Vegas, Dollywood, and others. She will be missed by all who knew her. Cathy was active in both Calvary Baptist Temple and LifeBridge Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir.  Cathy is survived by her sister Carol Sloan and s ...

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