Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
David Allen Morgan
May 25, 2026
David Allen Morgan, age 83, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May
25th, 2026 at home surrounded by many loved ones that he cared for so dearly. Born on
December 30th, 1942, to the late Joe Allen Morgan and Sebie Kate Moore, Allen spent his early
childhood in South Georgia before planting his roots in the Savannah area. It was there...
Nell C. Pharis
May 24, 2026
Nell Courson Pharis, age 99, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Mrs. Pharis was born on August 20, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Brainard Bruce Courson and Serena Curl Courson. She was born in Treutlen County, Georgia, and resided in Savannah, Georgia from 1943 until 2021. She attended Abraham Baldwin College. She retired from International Paper...
Lawrence John McDonald
May 24, 2026
Lawrence (Larry) John McDonald, 82, passed away at home on May 24, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 28, 1943, in LaSalle, Illinois, the son of Nelle (Coughlin) and Joseph McDonald. Larry was a graduate of LaSalle-Peru High School, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois State University (B.S. Ed.), and Northern Illinois University (M.S. Ed. In...
Connie Lee Barker
May 24, 2026
Connie Lee Barker, age 77, of Savannah, Ga, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 surrounded by those he loved.
He was a devoted husband for 54 years, loving father, proud Popie, and faithful servant of God. To know him was to experience kindness, wisdom, generosity, and unwavering love. He lived his life with integrity and strong faith, always pointing others...
Deanna Gay Shearouse
May 22, 2026
Deanna Gay Shearouse, 79 years old, passed away on May 22, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimers & a short one with colon cancer. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, December 14, 1946, to Frances & Travis F. Turner, Sr. Gay graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School in 1964, and obtained a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from...
James Irvin Cockfield Jr.
May 21, 2026
James Irvin Cockfield, Jr. passed away May 21, 2026 at memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Ga son of the late James Irvin Cockfield and Mary Reeves Cockfield. James served his country in the United States Navy for six years. He enjoyed music, liked to dance, and had a passion for discovering new things. Jim worked...
Julia Joyner
May 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Julia Elaine Joyner, of Ellabell, GA, who left for her heavenly abode on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on a crisp autumn Friday in 1948, Julia embraced life with an enduring spirit and unmatched passion. She devoted her life to family, friends,...
Janice Faye Forsythe
May 20, 2026
Eden, GA - Janice Faye Forsythe, a cherished resident of Eden, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in the charming city of Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, June 9, 1950, Janice lived a life full of warmth and devotion.
Janice's gentle spirit was nurtured by her love for flowers and the written word....
Mary Ann Brown Simons
May 17, 2026
Mary Ann Brown Simons, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, in Bloomingdale, GA. Born in Portal, Georgia, on Monday, October 17th, 1938, Mary lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to her family and community.
Mary was a devoted wife, preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby...
Larry Godbee Brown
May 16, 2026
Larry Godbee Brown, age 86, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was married to the love of his life, Linda for 56 years. His happiest moments in life were spending time with those he considered his people and being with his two grandsons, Turner and Austin. He was a graduate of Savannah High class of 1958. Mr. Brown worked...
Dorothy "Dot" Norton Bright
May 12, 2026
Dorothy "Dot" Norton Bright, 90, passed away at her home in Savannah on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
She was born May 31, 1935 in Blountstown, Florida to the late Lemuel B. and Ada Norton.
She was a homemaker, and a lifetime member of Bull Street Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for over 60 years and was a member of...
Larry C. Saturday Sr.
May 11, 2026
Larry Coley Saturday, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully, May 11,2026, with family. Larry was born on March 11, 1947 in Claxton, Georgia to Horace and Mary Saturday. He worked as a realtor for over forty years and was once a part owner of Coldwell Banker Realty. He was in the United States Army for over 26 years, and...
Martha Lee Mikell
May 11, 2026
Martha Lanier Mikell, age 92, of Savannah, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born in Metter to the late Aubrey Lanier and Gladys Holloway Lanier, Mrs. Mikell lived a life grounded in faith, family, and love. She married Noel Lonnie Mikell Jr., and together they raised five daughters, nurturing them with devotion and a steadfast...
Ellen Reneé Simmons
May 10, 2026
Ellen Renee Simmons, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of those who cherished her deeply. Ellen lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and devotion to family and friends. She never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcomed and loved. Though she had no children of her own,...
Manuben M Patel
May 10, 2026
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With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Manuben Mohanbhai Patel, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, who passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 8, 1942, in Tundi, Manuben lived a life rooted in compassion, faith,...
Cynthia Christine Santos
May 9, 2026
Mrs. Cynthia Christine Carter Santos, age 78, of Jesup passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. "Chris" was born on September 5, 1947 in Savannah, GA to the late Willie Howard Carter and the late Bertha Burkhalter Carter. She grew up in Savannah and attended Richard Arnold, Savannah HS, and Groves HS. She graduated from high school in Jacksonville, FL...
John Thomas Ward
May 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Thomas Ward, a beloved resident of Guyton, Georgia, who went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at the age of 80. John was born on a Saturday, February 16th, 1946, in Sardis, Georgia, and was a beacon of faith and service throughout his life.
He...
Iris Sylvia Blue
May 7, 2026
On the afternoon of May 7, 2026, Iris Sylvia Morgan Blue peacefully passed over into paradise to be with our Lord and Savior. She was born in Pooler, Georgia on February 13, 1937, to the late Willie Early Morgan and late Mildred Ruth Kinney. Raised by her parents and grandparents, the late William Guyton Kinney and late Mary Evelyn Cruse,...
Jean Mozelle Tuten
May 5, 2026
Jean Mozelle Teall Tuten, aged 93, passed away on May 5, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia, after an extended illness. Jean was born September 27, 1932 in Hong Kong, BCC. Her parents, who had previously met in Manila, Philippines, were Rita Rawls Teall of Savannah, and naval submarine officer Edward N. Teall, Jr. of New Jersey. Jean grew up as a...
Brent Lee Davidson
May 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brent Lee Davidson, beloved husband, father, friend, and artist, who left this world on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Brent passed away peacefully at the age of 54 in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Brent was born on Thursday, March 30th, 1972, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. His formative years...
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