Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Helen S. Wiggins Goodrich

Helen S. Wiggins Goodrich

Mar 20, 2026

Helen S. Wiggins Goodrich, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 89 in Statesboro, Georgia. Born on April 4, 1936, in Thunderbolt, Georgia, Helen lived a life filled with love and dedication to her family.

Helen attended Metter High School. She went on to work as an Accounts Payable Clerk...

Robert Kenneth Edwards

Robert Kenneth Edwards

Mar 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Kenneth "Ken" Edwards, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at the age of 73, in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia.

Ken was born on Tuesday, June 17th, 1952, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Robert Lovett Edwards and Doris...

Stephen Louis Becton

Stephen Louis Becton

Mar 19, 2026

Stephen Louis Becton, aged 65, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Savannah, Georgia on a warm summer day, Friday, August 5th, 1960, Steve lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.

A retired truck driver, Steve spent decades on the road, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. He found solace and...

Crella Sue Wise

Crella Sue Wise

Mar 18, 2026

Crella Sue Wise, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Born as Crella Sue Glover in Berry, Alabama, she was raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She later made her home in Savannah, Georgia, where she lived for nearly 30 years before returning to Alabama following the passing of her beloved husband in 2017.

Sue was a devoted homemaker who found...

Charles Edward Chapman Sr.

Charles Edward Chapman Sr.

Mar 17, 2026

Savannah, GA - Charles E. "Charlie" Chapman, Sr., of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 58. Born in Savannah on November 1, 1967, Charlie lived a life dedicated to family, friends, and his passions. Charlie's educational journey began at Eli Whitney School and Shuman, and he attended Savannah High School. He began...

Derek Dewey Deloach

Derek Dewey Deloach

Mar 16, 2026

Derek "Dewey" Deloach, a cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Dewey was born on April 3, 1985, in Savannah, Georgia. A 2003 graduate of Memorial Day School, Dewey went on to attend South University. Dewey lived a life full of passion and enjoyment, especially in his interests of golf, fishing, and video games. These...

Lillian Clydene Crosby Rawls

Lillian Clydene Crosby Rawls

Mar 16, 2026

Lillian Clydene Crosby Rawls, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16th, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on September 19th, 1947, Clydene lived a full and vibrant life, deeply connected to her family, community, and faith.

Clydene spent her entire life in her birthplace of Savannah, Georgia, cultivating a rich tapestry of friendships...

Angelica Marie Faison

Angelica Marie Faison

Mar 15, 2026

Angelica Marie Faison passed away at age 31 on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Angelica was uniquely and unapologetically herself, and we loved her for it. She knew what was important to her and stayed true to those things. You always knew that she would be real and honest with you. She had a calm, quiet manner but also a lot...

Janice Ray

Janice Ray

Mar 11, 2026

Janice Ray - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Ray, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Janice passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at the age of 64. A lifelong resident of Savannah, GA, Janice was born on February 6th, 1962, and embraced life with warmth and enthusiasm.

Janice was a proud graduate...

Rachel Ann Johansen

Rachel Ann Johansen

Mar 10, 2026

Rachel Ann Atkins Johansen went home to Jesus on Tuesday March 10, 2026. She was born in Portland, Maine on February 7, 1964.

 She was pre-deceased by her mother Sarah Atkins and her sister Sharon Broadwater. 

She will be greatly miss by: her father Martin (Tom) Atkins, her sons Timothy and Luke, her precious granddaughter Adalynn, and her sister Mary(Phillip) Holt, brother...

Ruth Parker

Ruth Parker

Mar 10, 2026

Ruth M Parker of Garden City, Ga, Died on March 10, 2026, Ruth was born October 12, 1939 to the late Damase V. and Nina Martin of Plattsburgh, New York.

She was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church.

Ruth is survived by her son; Thomas(Tommy) Parker III of Guyton, Daugther; Lori(David) Lee of Springfield, grandson; Dillan Mosley and great grandson,...

Eleanor Collini Farkas

Eleanor Collini Farkas

Mar 10, 2026

Eleanor Collini Farkas, a beloved member of the Tybee Island community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on May 25, 1934, Eleanor lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to her family. Eleanor was the daughter of the late Bennie R. Collini and Robbie E. Collini. She...

Eric William Dunno

Eric William Dunno

Mar 7, 2026

Eric William Dunno of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 39. Born in Paris, Texas, Eric spent his early years in Jacksonville, Florida, before moving to Aiken, South Carolina, where he graduated from Aiken High School. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend.

Eric enjoyed many simple pleasures in life. He...

Jackie Susan Matthews

Jackie Susan Matthews

Mar 6, 2026

Jackie Susan Matthews, born on St. Patrick's Day, 1944, in Hampton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Savannah at the age of 81. Jackie was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Jackie was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and dedicated over 25...

Dale Jackson Porter

Dale Jackson Porter

Mar 4, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dale Jackson Porter on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at the age of 61. A resident of Port Wentworth, Georgia, Dale was born on June 22, 1964, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Glenn Dale Porter and Susan Alice Rubnacci Porter.

Dale's life was a testament to resilience, love, and...

Sandra Moody Pluta

Sandra Moody Pluta

Mar 4, 2026

Sandra Moody Pluta, age 72, of Davenport, Florida and formerly of Savannah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Clermont, Florida. Born on June 11, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, Sandra lived a life filled with kindness, dedication, and service to her community.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Eugene Pluta, her son, Julius K. Moody, III, her daughter, Jennifer...

Sally L. Underwood Arnett

Sally L. Underwood Arnett

Mar 4, 2026

Sally L. Underwood Arnett, a beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 96. A testament to a person who’s lived and spoken motto was “You have to just keep going. If you don’t, you won’t be able to go.”

Born on August 9, 1929, in Bulloch County, Georgia, Sally lived...

Dwaine Henderson Tidwell

Dwaine Henderson Tidwell

Mar 4, 2026

Dwaine Henderson Tidwell, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a prolonged illness. Born on November 6, 1942, Dwaine was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam War veteran. In recognition of his bravery and service, he...

Betty Jeane Baxter Pigott

Betty Jeane Baxter Pigott

Mar 2, 2026

Betty Jeane Baxter Pigott, age 96, of Savannah passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 2, 2026. Betty was born on January 14, 1930, in Empire, Alabama to the late Britton Baxter and the late Jessie Williams Baxter. The Baxter family moved to Charleston, SC when Betty was young to allow her father to support preparation for World War...

Brenda Elaine Glinskas

Brenda Elaine Glinskas

Mar 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Elaine Provost Glinskas, who departed this world on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at the age of 82. Brenda was born on Sunday, May 9th, 1943, in Ruffin, South Carolina, and most recently resided in Port Wentworth, Georgia.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph J. Glinskas,...