Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Jimmy Allen Bachman
Dec 15, 2025
Jimmy Allen Bachman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 75 in his residence in Savannah, Georgia.
Born in Breen, Colorado, on July 11, 1950, Jimmy was raised with strong values and a deep sense of duty, which led him to enlist in the United...
James Joseph Witt Sr
Dec 15, 2025
James “Joe” Witt, age 74, of Savannah, passed away on December 15, 2025.
Born in 1951 in Savannah, GA to Chic and Pinkie Witt, Joe was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren beyond measure. Always present at games and activities, he spoke easily with anyone, valued punctuality, and possessed a quiet strength that defined his character.”
He...
Jean T. Gray
Dec 14, 2025
Jean T. Gray, of Savannah, GA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 3, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, Jean lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service.
A graduate of McEvoy High School in Macon, Jean found her calling as a beautician, skillfully working from the comfort of her home. Her...
George Lawrence Clements
Dec 14, 2025
George Lawrence Clements, 90, of Savannah, GA passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Resorts at Pooler.
A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of John H. Clements and Mary Lou Kelley.
George worked as an Electronic Technician for 35 years at Seimitsu. George graduated High School in Savannah. George loved wood working and faithfully went to Cokesbury Church.
He was...
Danny William Hudson
Dec 12, 2025
Danny William Hudson, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Dallas, Texas, Danny moved to Savannah as a child, where he would spend the rest of his life surrounded by family and loved ones.
Danny attended Savannah High School and pursued a fulfilling career as a painter. Danny was raised in...
Hilda Kent Kessler
Dec 11, 2025
Hilda Kent Kessler, age 97, of Savannah passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Mrs. Kessler was born on November 7, 1928 in Millen, Georgia to the late Thomas Butler Kent and the late Winnie Clark Kent. After growing up in Millen, she lived in Savannah, Georgia with her late husband Roy James Kessler. Hilda worked as a purchasing agent...
Dolly Welch
Dec 9, 2025
Mrs. Dolly Caldwell Welch, age 90, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Mrs. Welch was born on October 30, 1935 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Roy Caldwell and the late Nell Trainor Caldwell. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, and studied music at Newberry College. She was an active member of Riverside Baptist Church...
John Richard Faulkner Jr.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. John Richard Faulkner, Jr., age 63, of Savannah, entered into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, passing peacefully and surrounded by those who cherished him. Born on October 19, 1962, in Nashville, Tennessee, John was the son of the late John Richard Faulkner, Sr., and Joy Faulkner Marchi. He attended the University...
Helendee "Dee" Fortney Arbogast
Dec 9, 2025
HelenDee Fortney Arbogast, a resident of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed quietly on December 9, 2025 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was born to James Henry Fortney and Helen Elizabeth Fortney on January 27, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois. Helen Dee graduated from Freeport High School in the Class of 1957.
HelenDee was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend...
Hazel Anderson Stanley
Dec 7, 2025
Hazel Stanley was born on March 21, 1928, in Nevils, Georgia, to John Lawson and Ida Jane Anderson. A woman of deep faith, Hazel loved Jesus and lived her life with a quiet strength and steady grace. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Woodstock, Georgia. A dedicated and hardworking soul, she spent many years...
Margaret Fowler Johnson
Dec 7, 2025
Margaret Fowler Johnson, cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 82. Born on a crisp Saturday, February 13th, 1943, Margaret's journey began in the heart of Prince George's County, Maryland, where she was welcomed into the world by her parents, Albert Leroy Fowler and Thelma Myers Fowler.
Throughout...
Demerritt Eugene Watson
Dec 6, 2025
Demerritt “Dee” Eugene Watson, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Savannah. Dee was born in Danville, Georgia, on May 30, 1946, and was the son of the late Virgil and Helen Watson. He was raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. An avid athlete as a child, he graduated from Warner...
Karen Johnson Moore
Dec 3, 2025
Mrs. Karen Johnson Moore, age 66, of Savannah, passed away peacefully and went to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1959, in Millen, Georgia, to the late Ben Johnson and Rose Clark Johnson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie; and her brothers, Paul and...
Ronald Eugene Boatright
Dec 1, 2025
Ronald Eugene Boatright, a native of Savannah, Georgia, passed peacefully on December 1, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1941, to James Albert Boatright and Corene Mary Conaway. He married Delores Annette Hinely on June 1, 1968.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Boatright is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Delores Annette Boatright; his son,...
John Vernon Helmey
Nov 29, 2025
John V. Helmey, a longtime resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 2, 1937, in Savannah Beach (Tybee Island), Georgia, John lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and a love for his community.
As a master carpenter, John dedicated 36 years of his life to working...
Sally Sue Wallace
Nov 27, 2025
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Sally Sue Wallace, aged 81, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, Georgia.
Born the daughter of John and Olive Fabricius on April 23, 1944, on their family farm near Hill City, Kansas. Sally adored her father and cherished many memories of horseback riding...
Geraldine Williams Pye
Nov 27, 2025
Geraldine Williams Pye, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 2, 1937, in Millhaven, GA (Screven County), Geraldine lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to both her family and her community.
A proud graduate of Screven County High School, Geraldine went on to co-own Pye Plumbing and Heating Co....
Pushpaben Haribhai Patel
Nov 26, 2025
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pushpaben Haribhai Patel, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully departed this life on November 26, 2025, in Savannah, GA. Pushpaben was born on March 4, 1933, in Baroda, Gujarat, India. Her journey of 92 years was marked by...
Shirley M. Lewis
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Shirley M. Lewis, age 88, of Savannah passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Mrs. Lewis was born on June 30, 1937 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Oscar Thomas Sours and the late Hattie Kauffman Sours. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Lewis and son, Robert T. Lewis. Shirley...
Indiar Anna Wilson
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Indiar "Indy" Anna Wilson, 85, passed away at her home on Friday, November 21, 2025. Mrs. Wilson was born on October 15, 1940 in Marlow, Georgia to the late Bartow Davis and the late Essie Willie McClellen-Davis. She was raised in Savannah at The Episcopal Home for Girls and attended Savannah High School. Mrs. Wilson served as a waitress...
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