Obituaries

Ronald P Guyette, 55, died peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023. Ronald was born in Watertown, NY, and grew up in Carthage, NY. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1985 and joined the Navy immediately after High School. After the Navy, he moved to the Southeast to begin his 30-year career in the Intermodal Industry. He worked for RCS, Flexi-Van, CCM, and Lanport.  He finished his career as a Field Operations Manager for Flexi-Van Leasing.   Ronald was an excellent mechanic and was always helping friends with auto repairs.  He was an avid deer hunter.  He loved hunt ...

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Wilbur L. Stewart, 77, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 in Savannah.  Funeral and burial will be in Morgantown, West Virginia.  ...

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Photographer, ride share driver, general contractor, wood craftsman, network engineer, artist and loving father of five. Also, a story teller with an encyclopedic memory, gourmet cook, bread maker and music lover (especially the work of country musician John Prine.) That was John Michael Simon, 72, who battled cancer twice (leukemia and rectal cancer) and died in hospice care at his Tybee Island home Saturday, May 6, 2023, with his caretaker and partner of six years Lanie Lippincott Peterson and his caretaker and housemate Lindsay Elizabeth Peterson by his side. Michael was born in Gra ...

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Mr. James Corde “Jimmy” Wilson, Jr. died peacefully early Saturday morning, May 6th, surrounded by his family.  Jimmy touched many lives, and folks knew him by many nicknames, Uncle Jimmy, Jimbo, Big Jim, Pops, among others. Jimmy was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on September 22nd, 1946 on a family vacation.  His mother and father lived in Savannah, GA at the time of his birth, and he grew up in the Ardsley Park neighborhood where he made many lifelong friends. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1964.  Big Jim enlisted in the United States Navy immediately ...

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Our family unexpectedly lost the family's matriarch on May 6, 2023 at the age of 87. Jean was born and raised in Savannah, Ga to George Hamilton Vickery and Hazel Cowart Jefferson. She graduated from Savannah High as a bluejacket and Miss Commercial High in 1952. She later married US Navy flight deck operator David Stefanick, who later became the lead electrician at the post office for all of Savannah. Jean and Dave raised two wonderful children, Michael & Julie. Jean was an only child and although she was relentlessly spoiled, she grew up with a desire to help anyone who was less ...

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Sister Kate - “Life really isn’t all that complicated. You simply write your own obituary and figure out how to live up to it.” My sister Kate never said those words, but she did live them. All who knew her knew of the remarkable life she lived: the places she lived, the many friends she had (all of whom consider themselves close friends), three wonderful children, an eclectic professional life. How she lived her life is her enduring legacy. I suppose she also could have said “life is in the details.” What else could explain her house - an adventure in hidden s ...

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Dagmar Finkle, 78,  born April 28, 1945 of Bad Toelz, Germany formerly a resident of Lavallette, NJ before moving to Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Dagmar met her husband, Stephen Finkle, in Lakewood, NJ where both grew up and married on August 12, 1966. She began her career as a physical education and health teacher. Eventually they moved to northern NJ and she attended Rutgers, the State University to be certified as a school library media specialist. She served on many committees while receiving many awards as a teacher, a board member and president of EMA ...

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Michael Anthony Saxon Sr., known to all as Tony, passed away very peacefully on May 3, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia. Prior to moving to Savannah in 2019, he had retired in 2007 to Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida. Tony was born on January 1, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia to Hugh Holliday Saxon Sr. and Barbara Anne Chapman Saxon. He was married to Elizabeth Merle Langston on June 19, 1972, and they had two children. Tony attended The Marist School in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was a state championship swimmer, winning the state high school all-class 100m freestyle in the tenth grade. After high school, ...

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Stephen Neil Bell, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 2023 at his home.  He was born July 8, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Richard Bell, his son Michael Bell and step-daughter Loraine Womble. He is survived by his wife Teri Bell, daughter Trisha Bell of Atlanta, 2 step-sons Larry Summerlin (Jenny) and Jeremiah Womble.  A sister Barbara Bell (Lovell, Wyoming), brother, Richard Bell (Oakland, California), sister-in-law Maria Miles (Savannah), and six wonderful grandchildren whom he adored. Also surviving are several nieces, nep ...

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Sandra Hadden Clark passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, at her River House in Richmond Hill, Georgia. She is survived by her three siblings, Sara, Elizabeth, and Ben. Her children and grandchildren survived her: Angela Thomas (Mark), Amanda Wilson (Donald), Tori Thomas, Alayna Wilson, Julia Thomas, and Audrey Wilson. In 1964, Sandra married the late John R. Clark III at Ardsley Park Baptist Church and was married to “Johnny” for over 30 years. She had many nieces and nephews that she held dearly all her life. She was affectionally known by the family and close friends as “ ...

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Andrew John Duncan, Jr., 84, of Savannah, GA, and Waleska, GA, passed away on Monday morning, May 1, 2023, with his family at his side. Andrew, known as “Jack” to his family, was born June 6, 1938, and raised in Savannah.  He was the eldest son of Andrew Duncan and Mildred Cody (Duncan) Lucree.  Throughout his life, he led a successful career in sales throughout the United States and eventually settled back in Georgia near family.  He chose his final home in Lake Arrowhead in Waleska, GA, in order to spend more time with his children and grandchildren.  He ha ...

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James Allen Hiers (Jimmy), 61 quietly lost his extended battle with cancer on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  He was attended with loving care by his dedicated mother, Nancy.  He has transitioned to be with his Savior and to be with his beloved father, Gene, and other departed relatives who preceded him.  He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by close uncles and aunts, numerous cousins, and friends too many to list. Jimmy graduated from Johnson High School and was blessed with innate mechanical and mathematical skills.  He mastered multiple vocations to include small ...

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James Oneil Brown: A Life of Joy, Adventure, and Faith. James Oneil Brown, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loved ones. James left a legacy of contagious joy, humor, compassion, and love. Born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, James attended Edmunds High School, where he graduated in 1955. He was only person in the family to graduate High School. Even at a young age, his adventurous spirit and love for life was evident. In high school, he joined the Civilian Air Corps and, together wi ...

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    Rita H. DeLorme 90, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. An outstanding writer, teacher, historian and beloved mother, Rita was born March 7, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia, the second oldest of ten children of Robert John Harper and Hazel Laves Harper. The great-granddaughter of Irish and German immigrants, she grew up in her grandmother’s boarding house on Habersham Street in the city’s “Old Fort” with her parents and siblings. She attended Cathedral School and St. Vincent’s Academy, where her talent for writing blossomed a ...

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Stephani Suzanne Diller, 59, died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Sanford, NC. Stephani was born on August, 31, 1963 in Hale, Missouri to Barbara Holland Poplin and the late Donald Douglas. A longtime resident of Glennville, GA, Stephani attended Glennville High School and was employed as a nurse for more than 40 years.  In addition to her mother, Stephani is survived by five children,  Jennifer Hendrix (Adam), Will Carlisle (Rebekah), Ryan Carlisle (Ally Jo), all of Statesboro; Molly Butler (Ramsey) of Augusta, and Mathew Rowe ...

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Douglas Allen Fandrich, 63, died peacefully on April 28th, 2023, with his wife by side. In addition to his wife, Rolanda Marie, Doug leaves his two children. His daughter, Necia Marie Fandrich Berman, her two sons, Shawn Michael and Jonathan Curtis. Doug's son, Nolan Allen Fandrich, his wife Heather Lynn and their four children, Hannah Lynn, Emily Lynn, Ryan Allen and Natalie Lynn.  Doug also leaves behind his father, Donald Fandrich and his three brothers, Dennis, Kenneth and Kevin Fandrich and his sister Pamela Fandrich.  Visitation will be held at Fox and Weeks Hodgson C ...

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Kerry Michael Teston, age 57, of Brooklet, GA, passed away on Thursday morning, April 27, 2023, at Memorial Hospital due to congestive heart failure. Kerry was born on May 10, 1965, in Waycross, GA. He graduated from Wayne County High School in 1983 and completed several occupational classes throughout his life. Kerry worked at Ross Systems & Controls in Savannah, GA. Kerry lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed playing golf with his son Michael and attending his baseball games. Kerry had a large family whom he loved dearly, and he enjoyed ma ...

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Sandra Gale Hulon Beals went to Heaven on April 26. The angels are anxiously awaiting her arrival, with loving hearts and a mischievous twinkle in their eyes. They are in for a joyful treat; Sandi Beals was a human tour de force. With her beloved husband Alan by her side, Sandi had a tremendous impact on her friends, the Savannah community, and everyone else she encountered through her travels in life. Sandi was born on April 11,1939 in Atlanta, the daughter of Nannette and Tom Hulon. From an early age, she demonstrated a joie de vivre that defined her for the rest of her life. Active in al ...

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Shirley Geraldine “Gerrie” Ledford, 84, of Conyers, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 26th in Savannah, Georgia. Gerrie, affectionately known as “Miss Gerrie,” was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the only daughter of George Louis Jarvis and Mary Gladys (Rice) Jarvis. In 1979, she married Louis Claude Ledford. She enjoyed spending her evenings and weekends helping with the “snack bar” at their former business, Romp N Roll, in Conyers, Georgia.  She retired from her passion, cosmetology and hair styling, after serving her customers for many y ...

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Franklin Brown, 77, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  A private service is being planned.  ...

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Michael Patrick Henneberry, 72, died after a long battle with kidney disease on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.   Michael was born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the oldest son of Richard and Vera Henneberry.  After his family returned to the US when Michael was age 12, he resided in Yorktown Heights and attended Lakeland public schools. He received his AAS from Rockland Community College and went on to receive his B.S. from Mercy College, and his master's degree from Long Islasand University.  He was honorably discharged from the Army where he served as an MP in Viet Nam.&nbs ...

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August 5, 1940 – April 25, 2023 Joan M. Guyer Weaver Sockwell Snead departed this life in Royston, Georgia on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born August 5, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia. Spoiled by her parents, Clarence and Betty Guyer, Joan was a sister to Leonard and Charles Guyer, all of whom are deceased. Married first, to that “Damn Yankee” Glenn Weaver, who died in 1985. They raised their four daughters Debbie Cela (Tony), Laura Weaver (deceased), Lisa Taylor and Janet Dryman on Tybee Island. Joan was active in many of the Islands community organizations and was ...

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Stuart Jonathan Thad Schippereit 74, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Monday April 24, 2023 at his home with family by his side.  He was born March 22, 1949 in Columbus Ohio to the late George and Mary Schippereit.  He had moved from Key West, Florida in 2016 to enjoy the wild and crazy world of downtown Savannah. Stuart attended the University of Notre Dame graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Spending one of those years abroad in France which influenced his life greatly.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1994.  He retired with an honorable discharg ...

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Mary Fitzpatrick Hagan, 70, died on April 24th, 2023, after a courageous 15-year fight against cancer.  A Savannah native, Mary was born on September 21, 1952, to the late John and Edna Fitzpatrick. She graduated from Savannah High School and matriculated to Georgia Southern College where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She was a devoted wife to the late Walter Kay Hagan, Jr., for 44 years and a dedicated, loving mother and “Gaga” to her children and grandchildren, as well as to those of the people she loved. She loved life in Savannah and was proud to be a member of t ...

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Elizabeth Ann DuBose, 80, passed away at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and moved to Tybee Island, Georgia in 1990 where she lived until she retired. Everyone who knew her always called her Ann. Our mother loved the Lord and practiced her faith at All Saints Episcopal Church on Tybee or at home reading her bible. Ann began her career as a self-employed Beautician who worked at both nursing homes on Tybee prior to the many years she operated an in-home salon known as Ann's Beauty Shop on Lewis Avenue until she retire ...

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Carol Taylor Smith, 89, passed away Monday, April 23, 2023, in Savannah.  She was born October 8, 1933, in Springfield, MA to the late Leslie and Lillian Taylor.  Carol lived and grew up in W. Springfield, MA, graduated from W. Springfield High School, and attended the University of Massachusetts for two years.  She worked summers while in college at the Third National Bank in Springfield and stayed on after she married her high school sweetheart J.D. Smith in 1954, and remained working until Jim was serving at the Pentagon in the Army (1956-1958), where they lived in Alexandria ...

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David Lynn Jones, 69 died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 23, 2023. David was born on February 1, 1954 to David Abson Jones and Juanita B. Jones in Roswell, NM. David was their second eldest son. David lived in several places while his father served in the U.S. Air Force eventually settling in Savannah. He was a 1972 graduate of Beach High School and earned an Associates Degree in Forestry from Savannah Technical College. David married Lisa Farrer in 1976, and they had three daughters. David worked for the City of Savannah as a mechan ...

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Georgianna Sharpe Sommerset, affectionately known as “Hook”, transitioned to be with the Lord on April 23, 2023. She was born in Vidalia, Georgia on November 10, 1941 to Lucille and Charlie Sharpe Jr. When she was a young woman, she moved to Savannah, Georgia with her mother, and graduated from Beach High School. She attended 2 years of college at Savannah State College. On April 15, 1962 she married Benjamin Sommerset, and from this union two daughters were born. Georgianna worked in the field of mental health with “The Open Door Program&rdqu ...

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    Anne Druilhet Winters Bradley passed away on April 22, 2023 at Memorial Health after a brief illness. She spent her final days surrounded by her loving family and friends.Anne was born on July 30, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia to Paul Anthony Winters, Sr. and Adeline Louisiana Grevemberg Winters. She attended both Saint Vincent’s Academy and Cathedral Day School while being raised on the Savannah Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia. After moving to Tampa, Florida, she graduated from high school at Sacred Heart Academy in 1960. She was a proud 1963 graduate of S ...

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