Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Mark Daniel Wise Sr
Jan 21, 2026
Mark Daniel Wise Sr.
May 31, 1962 – January 21, 2026
Mark Daniel Wise Sr., a cherished resident of Ellabell and Bloomingdale, GA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Hospice Savannah. Born on May 31, 1962, in Savannah, GA, Mark lived a life full of adventure, love, and dedication to his family and passions.
Mark was a man who appreciated the...
Robert Joseph McCarthy
Jan 20, 2026
Robert McCarthy (Bob) passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. He is survived by his wife of seventy years and the love of his life, Mary; his daughter, Molly; his sons, Matthew and Kevin; his grandchildren, Alex and Kalob; and the many friends and colleagues who were fortunate to know him. Bob was born in Chicago in 1930 and grew...
Deloris F. McNear
Jan 19, 2026
Deloris Frawley McNear passed away on January 19, 2026 from congestive heart failure. The lifelong Savannah resident was 82. She spent the last few months in her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, and constantly attended by her daughter, Lisa. Retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after 23 years of service, Deloris was an accomplished seamstress and gifted musician. For over...
Nannette Johnson Bakelaar
Jan 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Nannette J. Bakelaar. Nannette, age 64, of Savannah, made her heavenly transition on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Nannette was born July 4, 1961 in Ridgewood, New Jersey at Valley Hospital to the late William H. Johnson and the late Margaret Seguine Johnson. As an only child, Nannette was a...
Kay Frances Lloyd
Jan 16, 2026
Kay Frances Stevens Lloyd, age 85, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her family. Kay was born on August 20, 1940, in London, England, to the late Frederick George Stevens and the late Lillian Catherine Eglinton Stevens. She married Michael Henry Lloyd in 1960, and the couple moved to...
LCDR C.J. (Charles John) Brucklier, Jr., USPHS (Ret)
Jan 16, 2026
LCDR C.J. (Charles John) Brucklier, Jr., USPHS (Ret), age 55, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, with family by his side.
LCDR Brucklier was born on August 8, 1970, in Buffalo, New York. He attended Cardinal O'Hara High School and graduated in 1988. He earned a dental hygiene degree, completed a Bachelor’s in Anthropology, his qualifying degree, and...
Hwa Cha Frommberger
Jan 16, 2026
Hwa Cha "Debbie" Frommberger, age 74, of Savannah passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Hwa Cha was born in South Korea to the late Baek Man Kim and the late Kye Chong Bak Kim where she grew up with her three sisters. Debbie was a devoted woman of faith and family. Affectionally known as Oma, she was a loving...
Julie Anne Hunt
Jan 15, 2026
Julie Anne Hoover Hunt - Julie was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 21st, 1957 and shortly after the family moved to Savannah, Ga. Julie was a devoted member of Rothwell Baptist Church were she was active in stocking the pantry. Julie never met a stranger and would always be there for a friend when they needed it the most....
Phan Thi Scott
Jan 14, 2026
Phan Scott passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by love and the legacy of a life beautifully lived. Born on June 30, 1949, in Saigon, Vietnam, Phan carried with her a gentle strength, deep compassion, and a quiet wisdom that shaped everyone fortunate enough to know her. A devoted practitioner of Buddhism, Phan lived her life guided by...
Brenda Kozlowski Stapleton
Jan 13, 2026
Brenda Kozlowski Stapleton, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on August 19, 1947, in Swainsboro, Georgia.
A graduate of Groves High School, Brenda began her career in healthcare, working with several local doctors, and later demonstrated her leadership as a manager at Chatham Steel. She eventually...
Robert Edgar Burks
Jan 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Edgar Burks, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who departed this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at the age of 86. Robert was a resident of Rincon, Georgia, and was born on Saturday, May 6th, 1939, in the picturesque city of Roanoke, Virginia.
Robert took pride in having attended...
Dorothy "Dot" Coover
Jan 11, 2026
Dorothy "Dot" Coover, born on November 12, 1928, in Sumter, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 97. She spent nearly her entire life in Savannah, having moved there as an infant.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Warren Coover, with whom she shared 69 wonderful years of...
Thu Lieu Cannon
Jan 10, 2026
Thu Lieu Cannon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on December 26, 1943, in Vietnam, Thu embarked on a remarkable journey when she relocated to the United States in the early 1970s, eventually making Savannah, Georgia her home.
Thu dedicated her life to nurturing her family. A homemaker, her greatest joys came from...
Joyce Earline Mock
Jan 10, 2026
Joyce Earline Stewart Mock, a cherished resident of Garden City, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on Wednesday, January 23rd, 1935, in Savannah, Georgia, Joyce exemplified a life grounded in faith, family, and community.
A dedicated member of the First Baptist Church Garden City, she taught kindergarten for nine years, played many...
Charlotte D. Hill
Jan 10, 2026
Charlotte D. Hill, a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 7, 1948, to the late Dock B. Donaldson Jr. and Sarah Donaldson, Charlotte's roots and heart firmly belonged to Savannah, where she spent her entire life surrounded by friends and family.
Charlotte was...
Patrick Kirk Baldwin
Jan 9, 2026
Patrick Kirk Baldwin died peacefully on 1/9/26 in Savannah, GA after a 5 year battle with Dementia. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, to Kirk and Geraldine Baldwin (McCourt). He grew up in Birmingham, Michigan, where he was raised alongside his brothers and sisters. From an early age, Patrick distinguished himself as a gifted athlete, particularly...
Donna Leigh Johnson
Jan 9, 2026
Donna Leigh Johnson, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Savannah. Born on August 11, 1955, in Savannah, Donna was a beacon of compassion and service throughout her life.
Donna began her high school education at Jenkins High School before graduating from Beach High School. She furthered her education by obtaining a degree in...
Mary "Donna" Cowart
Jan 8, 2026
Mary "Donna" Cowart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 12, 1949, in Savannah, where she spent a lifetime marked by love, community, and joy.
Donna was the cherished wife of Larry Cowart, with whom she shared 47 beautiful years of...
Bessie Annette Bond
Jan 7, 2026
Bessie Annette Bond, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was 90 years old.
Born on August 11, 1935, Bessie graduated from Commercial High School and dedicated her professional life as a School Assistant at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, where she made a significant impact on both students and staff alike.
Bessie was a...
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