Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Demerritt Eugene Watson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ellen J. Petee

Ellen J. Petee

Nov 21, 2025

Ellen Jean Petee, age 79, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2025, passing peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 7, 1946, in Norwalk, Ohio, Ellen was the daughter of Hobert and Beatrice (Boose) Riggleman. She married the love of her life, Gary...

Robert J. "Bob' Armstrong Jr.

Robert J. "Bob' Armstrong Jr.

Nov 18, 2025

My best friend, my college sweetheart, and my devoted husband of 44 years, Robert Joseph Armstrong, Jr. gained eternal peace on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Bob, who had survived childhood polio, lost his lengthy battle with heart issues at 78 years old. He was born to Margaret L. Killian Armstrong and Robert J. Armstrong of New Jersey. Bob has one...

Louis F. Wilson Jr.

Louis F. Wilson Jr.

Nov 17, 2025

Louis F. Wilson Jr., 92, was reunited with his soulmate in death on November 17, 2025. Born to Louis F. Wilson Sr. and Rose Isabelle Wilson on March 21, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia. Louis was raised in Savannah, he won the heart of Betty Roberts, his soulmate, by sliding his sister’s Avon samples down her books as he walked down...

Angela "Angie" D. Ortega

Angela "Angie" D. Ortega

Nov 13, 2025

Angela "Angie" Diane Briggs Ortega, 51, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 with her family by her side.

Born May 21, 1974 in Savannah, GA to Bobby L. Briggs and Beverly Henley Briggs, she lived her whole life on Garrard Ave.

She loved crafting and lived a life full of kindness and love of family and friends.

She was...

Jacob Preston Shoemaker

Jacob Preston Shoemaker

Nov 13, 2025

Jacob Preston Shoemaker, born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 1, 1984, left this Earth to join his Heavenly Father on November 13, 2025.

Jake lived with a depth of heart, loyalty, and sincerity that made him unforgettable. He was a man who loved fully, worked tirelessly, and carried a quiet strength that lifted everyone around him.

Jake’s greatest joy in life was...

Christopher Bryan Hendrix

Christopher Bryan Hendrix

Nov 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher "Chris" Bryan Hendrix, who departed this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 46, just a week shy of his 47th birthday. Chris was born in Savannah, GA, on November 19, 1978, and resided in Rincon, GA, where he was dearly loved by family and...

D'Angelo Shaw

D'Angelo Shaw

Nov 12, 2025

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Mackey House, 190 Red Gate Farms Trail, Savannah, GA 31405.

Marvina Ortiz

Marvina Ortiz

Nov 12, 2025

Marvina Ann Ortiz, departed this life peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, on October 14, 1947, Marvina lived a life rich with love, laughter, and faith.

A beloved homemaker, Marvina devoted her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home.

Marvina was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and was a...

Lee Angus Wise Jr

Lee Angus Wise Jr

Nov 12, 2025

Lee Angus Wise, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 80. A long-time resident of Guyton, Georgia, Lee was born on August 9, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, a beloved gentleman known for his hard work and love for life’s simplest pleasures. Lee was a dedicated logger, working tirelessly alongside his family in their business, Wise...

Wilson Scott Berry

Wilson Scott Berry

Nov 11, 2025

Mr. Wilson Scott Berry, age 65, of Savannah lost his courageous mental health battle to suicide at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Scott was born on March 16, 1960 in Bladensburg, Maryland to the late William O. Berry and the late Eva Gloria Scott Berry. After graduating from Bladensburg High School in 1978, he then moved with his parents...