Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Martha Herroon Macon

Martha Herroon Macon

May 17, 2025

Martha Herroon Macon of Pooler died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 17th, 2025.

She was a loving mother to three daughters: Janet Mobley of Corinth, Kentucky, Lisa Macon-Stewart of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Sarah Harper of Garden City, Georgia, as well as her son-in-law, Robbie Harper. She was proud of her six grandchildren: Stephanie, Samantha, Chandler, Starla, Zachary, and Kylee. Martha...

Christopher Thomas VonBergen

Christopher Thomas VonBergen

May 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christpher “Chris” Thomas VonBergen, who left this world on May 15, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on November 18, 1972, to James “Jimmy” T. VonBergen and Brenda Faye Niblett VonBergen, Chris brought a unique light and warmth to all who knew him throughout his life. Chris had...

Stephen Lee Prescott

Stephen Lee Prescott

May 15, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Lee Prescott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at his residence in Bloomingdale, GA. Born on Tuesday, September 20th, 1955, in Savannah, GA, Steve lived a full and vibrant life for 69 cherished years. Steve was a proud 1973 graduate of Glenn High School in Birmingham, Alabama. He spent...

Lloyd Hodges Sr.

Lloyd Hodges Sr.

May 14, 2025

Mr. Fred Lloyd Hodges Sr., age 87, of Savannah, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his residence.

Lloyd was born in Savannah on July 24, 1937 to Fred Henry Hodges and Viola Martin Hodges. He lived in Savannah all his life and graduated from Commercial High School in 1955. He worked with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company until his retirement...

Michael Raymond Brown

Michael Raymond Brown

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Michael "Maggot Burger" Brown

June 1, 1968 – May 12, 2025

Michael "Maggot Burger" Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia, on May 12, 2025, at 2:57 a.m. He was 57 years old.

Born on June 1, 1968, Michael lived a bold, vibrant life full of character and connection. Over the years, he called Jacksonville, Florida; Little...

Louise D. Mitchell

Louise D. Mitchell

May 11, 2025

Louise Mitchell was born on February 8, 1936 to the late Emma Louise West and Harry B. Hunter in Guyton, Georgia. Louise passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, John Alexander Mitchell, Sr.; and two brothers, John Jr. and James Overstreet. She is...

Peggy Jenkins Emmett

Peggy Jenkins Emmett

May 11, 2025

Peggy Jenkins Emmett (11/18/1941-5/11/2025) was born to Marvin Wilbur Jenkins and Sarah Hilley Jenkins. She is survived by her husband of 65 years and the love of her life, Jerry Lane Emmett. High school sweethearts, they traveled the world together and raised two children. Nanny, as she was known to her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren, devoted her life to loving...

Raymond A. Georges

Raymond A. Georges

May 9, 2025

Mr. Raymond Albert Georges, age 77, of Savannah suddenly passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. Mr. Georges was born on March 7, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Georges and the late Pauline Pantzis Georges. He was a student of Benedictine, Class of 1966, and also Armstrong University. Additionally, he was a veteran. Survivors include his wife...

Shirley Marie Crowell Rowe

Shirley Marie Crowell Rowe

May 7, 2025

Shirley Crowell Rowe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7th 2025 after an extremely short and remarkably courageous battle with an illness. On a hot summer day in Daytona Beach, Florida, Shirley was born on the 6th of August 1953, which also happened to be her older brother Bob’s 6th birthday. She was the gift that kept on giving. Her...

John Howard Peel

John Howard Peel

May 6, 2025

John Howard Peel passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 6th, 2025. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January 9th, 1949 to Helmer Lawrence Bertilson and Norma Maxine Janney. He was later legally adopted by his stepfather, Robert Lee Peel. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated at Mitchell High School in 1967, where he...

Ruth Ann Ziegler McGraw

Ruth Ann Ziegler McGraw

May 6, 2025

Mrs. Ruth Ann Ziegler McGraw, 74 of Gainesville passed away May 6, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville following a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Abbey West in Savannah, Ga at 10am on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 

Born on January 01, 1951 in Kinsley, Kansas to the late Clarence Ziegler and Alice Sainsbury Williams. Along with...

Bobbie Claire Arnsdorff Bookhoop

Bobbie Claire Arnsdorff Bookhoop

Apr 25, 2025

Bobbie Claire Arnsdorff Bookhoop passed into the arms of Jesus at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia, on April 25, 2025, just 10 days before her 97th birthday. She was born on May 5, 1928, in Rincon, Georgia, to the late Jeremiah and Ethel Coker Arnsdorff. She married Fred W. Bookhoop, Sr. on January 5, 1947, at The Lutheran Church...

Steven Ross Chartier

Steven Ross Chartier

Apr 25, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend; Steven Chartier on April 25, 2025. Our family is confident that Stevie is absolutely shredding with the Heavy Metal Gods on his neon green and purple guitar. Enjoying an endless supply of pizza and Mt. Dew. Steven loved to have fun and endlessly supported...

Romie Edenfield

Romie Edenfield

Apr 24, 2025

Mr. Romie Edenfield, age 81 of Savannah, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Hospice Savannah after an extended illness. Romie was born on April 4, 1944 in Savannah to Romus Clayton Edenfield Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Stephens Edenfield and lived in Savannah all his life. He was a 1962 graduate of Groves High School, and later retired from Dixie Crystal...

Muriel Bowden

Muriel Bowden

Apr 24, 2025

In loving memory of Muriel Ann Kelly Bowden -"Mickie" August 26, 1947 - April 24, 2025 Mickie passed away, April 24, 2025, after surgery complications. She lived in Indianapolis, Indiana with her devoted husband David Douglas Bowden with whom she was married 54 years. She was born to the late William Oliver Kelly and Muriel Richmond McLean Kelly on, August...

Loran Armstrong Johnson

Loran Armstrong Johnson

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Loran Armstrong Johnson Sr, age 87, of Tampa, Florida, died, April 23, 2025, at his residence in Tampa, Florida. He was born on March 31, 1938 to Dr. Walter R. Johnson and Lucy Armstrong Johnson in Asheville, North Carolina. Loran lived in Tampa for the past sixteen years, and received a Bachelors Degree from the University of North Carolina...

Charles Henry Stokes Jr.

Charles Henry Stokes Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

In loving memory, we lost a great man today. Charles Henry Stokes Jr. left to go home to heaven. He was born June 2,1947 and passed away on April 21, 2025. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, a 50 year member of Solomon's Lodge #1, Associate member of Richard Turner #116, 50 year member of the Scottish Rite,...

James Wilson Strickland

James Wilson Strickland

Apr 20, 2025

Mr. James "Jim" W. Strickland, age 92, of Savannah, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 2, 1933 in Savannah to Hearst Wilson Strickland and Eloise Janet Lariscy and lived here all his life. Jim graduated from Savannah High School and served in the United States Navy. He was in the Navy during...

Billy Jerome Walls

Billy Jerome Walls

Apr 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Jerome Walls, who departed this world peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on a Saturday, August 29, 1936, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Billy lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by loved ones and cherished experiences.

Billy was predeceased by his beloved spouse,...

Martha Eileen Mason

Martha Eileen Mason

Apr 19, 2025

Martha Mason passed away on April 18, 2025 after a short illness. She was born to Ira and Mae Chambers on September 8, 1932. Her childhood years were spent in Americus, Georgia. She attended Americus city schools and Andrews College. After marriage to Frank Ellis Mason, they lived in several communities before being transferred to Richmond, Virginia. They returned to...