Obituaries

Alma Joyce Sconiers

Alma Joyce Sconiers

Dec 22, 2023

Alma Joyce Todd Sconiers, born 1936, Lovingly known as JT and Memaw, age 87. Passed away on December 22, 2023 after a long battle with illness. Joyce was the daughter of Clark Howell and Alma Connell Todd. She lived most of her life in the Atlanta Area and the last nine years in Savannah GA. Joyce graduated from Roosevelt High...

Susan C. Dubois

Susan C. Dubois

Dec 18, 2023

Susan C. DuBois, 71, of Savannah, Ga. passed away at home surrounded by her family on December 18, 2023. Susan was born on March 21, 1952 in Troy, NY. She was adopted by Walter and Stella Jasinski from East Longmeadow, MA. She lived and graduated from East Longmeadow High. Growing up she was, with her father, a part of the...

Charles Franz Vandenbulck

Charles Franz Vandenbulck

Dec 17, 2023

Charles Franz VandenBulck, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on December 17th, 2023. Known as Charlie to his friends, he was born September 1, 1934, in Hoboken, New Jersey to Charles and Gertrude VandenBulck. An only child, he moved with his family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where his father became a lieutenant colonel and Chief Administrative Officer of the Manhattan...

Mildred "Kitty" Gray Thompson

Mildred "Kitty" Gray Thompson

Dec 16, 2023

Mildred “Kitty” Gray Thompson passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2023 surrounded by her family. Kitty was born on September 30, 1932 to Alex and Frances Gray. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1950, where she cheered and played basketball. She married her high school sweetheart, Marion Edward Thompson Sr., by traveling to California on June 15,...

Sanda Sparks Thomson

Sanda Sparks Thomson

Dec 15, 2023

Sanda Sparks Thomson, 71, a cherished wife, mother, and friend passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia. Sanda had a giving heart and beautiful soul that will forever leave a lasting impression on those who knew her. Sanda was predeceased by her father, Dean Sparks, her mother, Billie Harper, and her step-father George Harper....

Gary E, Murdoch

Gary E, Murdoch

Dec 15, 2023

Gary E. Murdoch, 81, of Savannah died Friday, December 15, 2023 at home. He was born May 11, 1942, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late William and Bertha Murdoch. He graduated high school in Niagara Falls before entering the US Army and US Marine Corp. He was the owner of M & M Products in Savannah. Beside his parents,...

Nanthalee “Nan” Coursey Hiott

Nanthalee “Nan” Coursey Hiott

Dec 12, 2023

Nanthalee “Nan” Coursey Hiott, 97, of Midway, Georgia, widow of the late William Sebren Coursey and Albert “Bud” James Hiott, died Tuesday December 12, 2023. Born in Savannah, Georgia she was the daughter of the late John David Ward and the late Florence Ada Black Ward. Mrs. Hiott was a member of Coastal Christian Church. She and her sister, Bertha,...

Francis "Frank" Galphin Walters Jr.

Francis "Frank" Galphin Walters Jr.

Dec 11, 2023

Francis (“Frank”) Galphin Walters, Jr. went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2023 after a hard fought and courageous battle with several serious health issues. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Donna Jean and five children: Frank, Donna Lynn, Brian, Travis, and Kelli. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, Brian Jr., Brody, Donovan, Elias, Michelle, Eziah, Logan,...

Jimmy Eugene Tarpley

Jimmy Eugene Tarpley

Dec 10, 2023

Jimmy Eugene Tarpley, 62, of Savannah, Georgia passed away at Candler Hospital on December 10, 2023 after an extended illness. Born in Savannah, Georgia on December 8, 1961 to parents Sandra Duckworth Tarpley Of Savannah and the late Raymond Eugene Tarpley of Savannah. Jimmy was a 1979 graduate of Windsor Forest High School. After high school he spent most of...

Michael Steven Williams

Michael Steven Williams

Dec 8, 2023

Michael Steven Williams born on November 4, 1952 in Morgantown, NC left us to hold God's hand in heaven Friday December 8, 2023, surrounded by family members. Being a renowned surveyor across the southeast, he definitely made his mark on the land and in many of our lives. From landmarks to buildings, bridges, marshlands and many corners he will be...

Harry Ness

Harry Ness

Dec 8, 2023

Harry Albert Ness, 76, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Friday December 8, 2023 due to lifelong complications from diabetes. He was born in York, Pennsylvania in April 9, 1947. In 1971, Harry married Linda (Lynn) Bechtol in Dayton, Ohio and celebrated 52 love-filled years together. Harry worked in mortgage banking and was Vice President at Citizens Federal Mortgage from...

Daniel Keith Rogers (Monkey)

Daniel Keith Rogers (Monkey)

Dec 3, 2023

Daniel Keith Rogers, 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023. Daniel was born in Savannah, Georgia to Herman and Johnnie Rogers on May 29, 1958. He went to high school at Savannah Christian Preparatory School and Herchel V Jenkins High School and graduated in 1977. He will be remembered most for his love of music, sports,...

Rebecca "Becky" Kaminsky

Rebecca "Becky" Kaminsky

Nov 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Rebecca “Becky” Kaminsky who passed away on November 30th , 2023 at the tender age of 70 as a result of pancreatic cancer. Becky, as she was fondly known was born July 11, 1953, in Savannah GA to the parents of Morris and Doris Kaminsky. Becky...

William Wilmoth

William Wilmoth

Nov 25, 2023

William Wilmoth, age 76, of 86 Skyway Drive, Warner Robins died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Rock Springs, North Carolina to the late Ila Gordon Wilmoth and Helen Loman Wilmoth. He graduated form Savannah High School in 1966 and began working at the Savannah Police Department. His career in law enforcement began in the...

Frederick Barry Hoffman

Frederick Barry Hoffman

Nov 24, 2023

Fred Barry Hoffman, 67, died on November 24, 2023 at Hospice Savannah. A lifelong Savannah resident, Fred was predeceased by his father, Frank Hoffman, M.D. Fred is survived by his mother, Thelma Hoffman; sister, Barbara Hoffman (Paul Shapiro); nieces Emily Shapiro and Sarah Shapiro; and five first cousins. The family is deeply grateful to family friend, Nikki Lee, for her...

Michael Andrew Coury

Michael Andrew Coury

Nov 22, 2023

Michael Andrew Coury, 48, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born December 30, 1974 in Louisville, KY to Ella Jean Balciar Coury and Fred Jacob Coury (whom both preceded him in death). He married the love of his life Amy Hunter Coury on July 5, 2008. In addition to Amy, Mike was also survived...

Jacquelyn Susan Chapman

Jacquelyn Susan Chapman

Nov 19, 2023

Jacqueline Susan Rountree Chapman, age 72, of Savannah, Georgia, died November 19, 2023, at home after a long illness. Ms. Chapman was a “Telfair baby,” born at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia and living in the area her entire life. She was well-known for her creativity as an artist, a caterer, and most of all, for the joy she spread...

Ivy Jean Davis Criminale

Ivy Jean Davis Criminale

Nov 18, 2023

Ivy Jean Davis Criminale, age 75, beloved wife, mother and friend to many, passed away November 18, 2023. Ivy was a native of Savannah, Georgia and a long time resident of Gilbert, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Gloria Davis, her brothers George R Davis III and Stephen R Davis and sister Mary Davis Williams....

John French Burton

John French Burton

Nov 15, 2023

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Susan Krantz-Gehring

Susan Krantz-Gehring

Nov 15, 2023

Susan Yvette Krantz-Gehring, 70, of Savannah died Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born June 13, 1953, in Bronx, New York to the late Irving and Doris Krantz. Susan worked for many years as an administrative assistant in the accounting profession in New York before relocating to Savannah. Beside her parents Susan was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine...