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Rose Marie Tootle

Rose Marie Tootle

Jan 29, 2024

Rose Marie Saraf Tootle died peacefully January 29, 2024. Rose was born on May 18, 1936 in Savannah, Ga. to Mary and George Saraf. She attended Sacred Heart School and St. Vincent's Academy. After graduating she married the love of her life Sam D. Tootle, Sr. They were married for 59 years. She spent her entire life giving to others...

Charlie D. "Randy" Harrell

Charlie D. "Randy" Harrell

Jan 29, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Charlie D. “Randy” Harrell who died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family just before sunrise on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born on January 8, 1955 in Albany, Georgia, Randy lived a meaningful and amazing life, a full life right up to the very end- always choosing what...

Lucy Gottlieb

Lucy Gottlieb

Jan 28, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lucy Amato Gottlieb, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 28, 2024, at the age of 94 years, surrounded by her children, and most of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As we lovingly spoke with her and sang songs to her, she died peacefully, like the light of a candle that blew out. She was interred in...

James Patrick Evans

James Patrick Evans

Jan 27, 2024

Dr. James Patrick Evans, “Pat,” 95, died with his family by his side on January 27 th . He grew up in Orlando, FL, later moving to Augusta, GA. He graduated from his beloved University of Georgia and then medical school at Medical College of Georgia. He was a co-founder of Savannah Pediatrics. A beloved pediatrician for 44 years, he...

Joan Pam

Joan Pam

Jan 24, 2024

A full obituary will appear at a later date. Shiva services will be held Thursday, January 25th, Sunday, January 28th and Monday, January 29th, 4 o'clock - 6 o'clock in the evening at 1513 Stillwood Drive, Savannah. The service will be streamed live on Zoom via the link below. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5052277485?pwd=TUVSU3ZMS2FXS09IcnJJbURtZWJHUT09&omn=89536196309 Passcode 3x7RYL

James Duncan Thigpen

James Duncan Thigpen

Jan 23, 2024

James Thigpen, 73, born on November 15, 1950, passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024, after a long illness. Jimi is survived by his brother, Gerald Thigpen (Angie); his brother, Johnny Thigpen (Tammy); his stepson, Robbie Booth (Cade); two grandsons; two nieces, Rhonda Hambrick and Debora Crosby; a nephew, Scott Thigpen (Robin); as well as several nieces and nephews. He is...

Shirazi Lee Fisher

Shirazi Lee Fisher

Jan 19, 2024

Shirazi Lee Fisher, 39, passed away on January 19, 2024, in Savannah, GA. He was born on February 17, 1984, in Wichita, KS, to Shirazi J. Fisher (father) and Denise R. (Dodd) Fisher (mother). He is preceded in death by his grandfathers: Donald L. Dodd (maternal) and Darrel E. Fisher (paternal), as well as an uncle, Amir K. Fisher (paternal)....

Donald A. Schauer

Donald A. Schauer

Jan 19, 2024

Donald A. Schauer, 67, died Friday, January 19, 2024. He was born September 8, 1956 in Florida to the late Estelle and Jerry Schauer. Beside his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Samuel Rosenfeld. He is survived by his sister, Barbara J. Veiock and husband, Glenn; two nieces, Pamela and Melissa Veiock. Services are private.

Giselle (James) Stone

Giselle (James) Stone

Jan 18, 2024

It is with great sorrow that our family shares the passing of Giselle (James) Stone, age 20. Although known for many years as James, she made it clear that her final wishes were to be known and remembered as Giselle. Giselle was the personification of talent, beauty and grace - a gifted artist, a talented musician, a paragon of style,...

Sarah Conrad Adams

Sarah Conrad Adams

Jan 16, 2024

Sarah Conrad Adams, 89, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Azalealand Nursing Home. Born in Chester, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Gill and Ruth Conrad. She was married to the late Thomas Adams, also of Savannah. Sarah loved driving hotrods and Cadillacs and spending her time with family. Sarah is survived by her...

Vareta Rigdon Girardeau

Vareta Rigdon Girardeau

Jan 15, 2024

Vareta Rigdon Girardeau, 93, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of Jesse Temple Girardeau, died Monday evening, January 15, 2024, at Riverview Health and Rehablitiation. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Carl Lee Rigdon and the late Bertha Mae Joyner Rigdon. Mrs. Girardeau was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church near Statesboro. She...

Chadwick Darrell Mills

Chadwick Darrell Mills

Jan 11, 2024

Chadwick "Chad" Darrell Mills, 50, passed away on January 11, 2024 surrounded by his family and loved ones after a hard fought seven year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend, coach, and mentor. He served the community of Chatham County by coaching baseball for the past twenty one years. Chad coached and mentored over...

Michael E. Strear

Michael E. Strear

Jan 11, 2024

A proud native of Denver, and a later transplant to Savannah, GA, Michael E. Strear passed peacefully on Thursday, January 11th. Michael was the eldest child of Naomi and Pine Strear, and older brother to Nancy Strear and Barbara (Marty) Dubin. With many life-long friends, Mike attended Steck Elementary, Hill Middle School, East High School and graduated in the second...

Donald Franklin Sharpe

Donald Franklin Sharpe

Jan 8, 2024

Donald Franklin. Sharpe. 88. Died at his home, Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born October 30, 1935, in Quincy, Florida to the late Sam and Bessie Sharpe. He retired in 1990, after 27 years of dedicated service from National Wire of Georgia. Donald was an avid outdoorsman who loved, fishing, hunting and his beloved Atlanta...

Samuel Paul Simpson Jr

Samuel Paul Simpson Jr

Jan 7, 2024

Samuel Paul Simpson, Jr. son of Estelle Merrifield Simpson and Sam Paul Simpson MD died in his sleep of natural causes in the morning of January 7, 2024. A resident of Buckingham South since a near-fatal bout with COVID, he continued to pursue a few of his passions, especially Bridge, Politics, and the Stock Market. Sammy as many knew him...

Jack William Schultz

Jack William Schultz

Jan 7, 2024

Family and friends, It’s with heartfelt sadness along with our love and appreciation to share news about Jack William Schultz, aka ‘Poppy’, ‘Uncle Jack’, ‘Mr Yes-face’, ‘Dena’s husband’ and ‘Chief of the Fakarwee’ Indian tribe has left peacefully from our world as of Sunday, January 7th, 2024 (before sunset). He was 82 years old, 1 month shy of his 83rd...

Patricia Ann Turner

Patricia Ann Turner

Jan 6, 2024

Dr. Patricia (Pat) Ann Turner, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on April 21, 1946, at Emory University Hospital, Pat was the eldest child of Ralph and Evelyn Turner. She attended Ponce de Leon Elementary School and Decatur High School. She completed her undergraduate degree at...

Mary Faye Miller

Mary Faye Miller

Jan 5, 2024

Mary Faye Miller, 89, passed Friday, January 5th at her home surrounded by family. She was born November 22, 1934 to the late Grover & Susie Mons. Mary Faye was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known as Nana to every child she ever met. She loved Jesus with her whole heart. Mary Faye is greatly loved and...

Donald Owen Fowler

Donald Owen Fowler

Jan 5, 2024

Donald Owen Fowler of Savannah passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 5, 2024. He was 89. Born September 2, 1934, in Shoals, N.C., he was the son of Robert Wesley and Ruby Owen Fowler. A resident of Savannah since 1993, he previously lived in Asheville, N.C. Don was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...

Sarah Elizabeth Holton

Sarah Elizabeth Holton

Jan 5, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Harden Holton passed away peacefully under the care of Savannah Hospice at Riverview Nursing Home, with her beloved family at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Lewis Harden Sr.; her mother, Claudia Estelle Harden; a brother, Harry Lewis Harden, Jr.; and a grandson, Zachary Taylor Holton. Sarah is survived by her brother, John...

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