Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Julie Hope Degon was born September 5, 1987. Her heart issues gave her little to no chance but she didn't let that stop her. She tested every limit doctors gave her and proved them all wrong. She fought the odds every second of her life out living expectations by 37 years. She will be forever missed. 

"Sometimes you will never know...

Nov 22, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Waters, 81, wife of 32 years to the late James H. Waters, died Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born August 11, 1943, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Reverend Johnnie W. and Anna Ruth Bohanan.

 She was a 1961 graduate of Savannah Christian School and worked in the retail sales field, most recently at Sam’s Club. 

 Ruth enjoyed her...

Nov 22, 2024

Jeanmare Fields Holstein, 68, wife of Douglas Marc Holstein, died Friday at her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Graveside services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in Bonaventure Cemetery with Rabbi Robert Haas officiating.

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Nov 21, 2024

Hue Anthony Savanich, 87, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, at home. He was a lifetime resident of Savannah, born August 10, 1937, to the late Anthany William and Etta Savanich.

He was a graduate of Benedictine Military School, Hue was a US Navy and Army veteran. He retired in 1999 after 20 plus years of service with the Federal Government as...

Nov 19, 2024

Beverly Rebecca Rahn, 85, of Savannah, GA passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Candler Hospital following a sudden illness.

Beverly was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her passion, pride, and joy. 

She was preceded in death by, her husband of 64 years, Herschel Troy Rahn, her parents, Arthur and Mary Gomon.

She is survived by: her children, Michele...

Nov 19, 2024

Loving wife, beloved mother and cherished nana, Billye Arban Harris was called to her heavenly home in the early hours of the morning of November 19th. Billye was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Lorene Arban and her husband, Kennon Harris. She leaves behind her sisters, Sherrie Ranew (Paul), Beverly Futch (Lee), her children Angie Pelham (Darrin) and...

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

Salvatore Anthony Cori passed away peacefully in his home in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday November 14th, 2024. He was 84 years old. He was born and educated in New York, raised his family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Savannah, Georgia for the birth of his first granddaughters.

 Those carrying on his legacy include daughters, Jaclyn Cori Norman and Janice Cori;...

Nov 13, 2024

Spencer Lawton, Jr., of Savannah, Georgia, died at home on November 13, 2024. He was 81 years old. 

Spencer was the eldest son of Sarah Parker Lawton and Spencer Lawton, Sr. After spending his early childhood in Savannah, Spencer moved with the family to Atlanta, where he was raised. Spencer graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia and matriculated to...

Nov 13, 2024

Homer Glenn Fulford left his earthly home and rode into the sunset on November 13, 2024. He was born on July 18th, 1951, to Homer C. and Dorothy Lindsey Fulford.

He was a proud retiree from the Ironworker Local 709. He also worked as a Merchant Marine and a shrimper. Once retired he enjoyed time fishing the Georgia and Florida rivers,...

Nov 13, 2024

Christine Francis Johnson born April 13, 1939 to Nelver Marie Guillot and Christopher Franklin Watkins in Shreveport Louisiana. Her family moved from Louisiana to Charleston where her father worked in the shipyards during WW2. They then moved to Savannah, Ga where she lived the rest of her life.

She graduated St Vincents High School and Candler Nursing School. She married the...

Nov 9, 2024

Stacy Karsman Sullivan, 62, died Saturday November 9, 2024 at her mother's home. 

Graveside services will be held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Bonaventure Cemetery, Rabbi Avigdor Slatus will officiate.

A full obituary will appear at a later time.

Nov 4, 2024

Our mother, Esther April Blumenthal, 96, a longtime resident of Savannah, died peacefully at her home on November 4th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Interment was held on November 5th, 2024, in Bonaventure Cemetery with Rabbi Avigdor Slatus officiating. 

Esther, the eldest of two, was born in Montreal, Canada October 24th, 1928, to Fanny (Karakovsky) and Rabbi Simon April. Her...

Oct 29, 2024

Susan Cummings Wylly , 1943-2024 

It is with deep sadness that we, Polly Wylly Cooper and Johnny Wylly say goodbye to our dear pretty younger sister Sue Wylly who passed away of primary progressive aphasia.

We three lucky children grew up with loving parents, Polly and John Wylly, in Ardsley Park and Tybee. They planned boat trips with us to Ossabaw Island...

Oct 29, 2024

Bernice Dolores McKenzie, 100, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born May 8, 1924, to the late Raymond Springer and the late Angeline Cosei Springer. Bernice was married for 63 years to the late Joseph Hillary McKenzie, Sr.

 She retired as a bookkeeper after many years and was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Savannah.

 She was preceded...

Oct 28, 2024

Dr. Frank Arthur Bixler III, 73, died Monday, October 28, 2024 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born September 24, 1951 in Fort Riley, KS to the late Frank Arthur Bixler II and Marilyn Penn Bixler. He was an army brat moving around the country with his brothers and sister. Most notable was his time in Miami, FL...

Oct 26, 2024

Benjamin Aronson, age 90, passed away Oct. 26 in Alpharetta Ga at Wellstar Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Lumber City, GA., and grew up in Adel, GA. He lived in Savannah, GA for over 30 years. He was a member of Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob. Benjamin practiced as a CPA until age 80 and was a partner...

Oct 26, 2024

Ida Uldine Clayton, 97, a lifelong resident of Savannah and wife of the late Paul Christopher Clayton, Sr. died Saturday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1927, to the late James Anthony VonDolteren, Sr. and the late Ida V. Lamon VonDolteren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son, Paul...

Oct 25, 2024

Lynn Harrison Pories, 96, of Savannah, Georgia and wife of the late Bernard Pories, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 25,2024. Mother of William A. Pories (Jennifer) of West Palm Beach, Florida and Ann P. Harris (Steven) of Metairie, Louisiana. Daughter of the late Amy and Alfred Harrison. Grandmother of Scott Harris (Sara), Judd Harris (Sarah), Lesley...

Oct 25, 2024

Delores Keith “Dee” Brady, 90, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. She was born October 10, 1934, in Savannah, Georgia to the late Theodore and Margaret Keith. She was preceded in death, beside her parents by her husband, Thomas Joseph “Tom” Brady, Jr. a son, Kevin Brady, and siblings. Surviving are: five children, Alicia (William) Hughes, Kelly (Howard) Spiva, Marie...