Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Donald Ray Roberson

Donald Ray Roberson

Oct 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Ray Roberson on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, in Savannah, GA, at the age of 65. Born on Monday, May 16th, 1960, in Swainsboro, GA, Donald lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion.

Donald is lovingly survived by his devoted wife of 16 years, Myrreld Lynch Roberson. He...

Mineshkumar Manubhai Patel

Mineshkumar Manubhai Patel

Sep 30, 2025

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Minesh Patel, 60, passed away at a temple on September 30, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and joy.

Born and raised in India, Minesh grew up with a deep appreciation for family, tradition, and community—values he carried with him throughout his life. Whether near or far, he made it a priority to...

Janice Leggett Sutherland

Janice Leggett Sutherland

Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Janice Leggett Sutherland, age 89, of Savannah passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. Mrs. Sutherland was born on January 21, 1936 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to the late Jesse Lee Leggett and the late Edith Elizabeth West. She and her family moved to Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where she grew up and graduated high school. She then graduated from Copiah-Lincoln Junior...

Ronald Gene Nonnenberg

Ronald Gene Nonnenberg

Sep 27, 2025

Ronald Gene Nonnenberg, 85, passed away September 27, 2025, in Clemson, South Carolina. Ron was born April 1, 1940, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to Frederick Kenneth and Olive Blanche Nonnenberg. He attended Clarion and Duquesne University, but was most proud of his military education. That included Officers Candidate School, The US Army Flight School, and subsequent tour of duty in Vietnam...

Glen Douglas Harden

Glen Douglas Harden

Sep 23, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Glen Douglas Harden, who peacefully departed on September 23, 2025, at the age of 54.

Glen was born on February 3, 1971, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Fred M. Jr. and Margaret (Simmons) Harden. He married Angela Peck on April 15, 1995, and was a loving and devoted husband.

He is survived...

Pauline Glick

Pauline Glick

Sep 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Beasley Glick, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed from this world on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 98. Pauline was a longtime resident of Pooler, GA, and formerly of Claxton, Georgia, where she was born and raised.

Pauline was born on April 24,...

Bettiann Fallis Floyd

Bettiann Fallis Floyd

Sep 21, 2025

Bettiann Fallis Floyd, 73, of Savannah, Georgia sadly passed away on September 21, 2025 at Hospice Savannah. Bettiann was born on February 11, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended School in Savannah and Graduated from Savannah High School in 1970.

Her family will remember her as a beautiful piano player, a girls girl, and a lover of all things pretty. She...

Catherine Louise Montgomery

Catherine Louise Montgomery

Sep 20, 2025

Catherine Louise Montgomery, beloved daughter, and cherished friend, passed away on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at the age of 37. Catherine was born on a bright spring morning, Tuesday, May 10th, 1988, in Springfield, Illinois, and she graced this world with her lively spirit and heart full of adventure.

Catherine's journey began in Springfield and eventually led her to the warm...

Linda Rutherford Jones

Linda Rutherford Jones

Sep 18, 2025

Linda Rutherford Jones, 81, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, went to Heaven Wednesday night with Pat Jackson, her faithful sister-in-law for over sixty years, by her side.

She was a true Christian, and a devoted member of Bible Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College many years later. She began her...

Connie Jane Clark Newman

Connie Jane Clark Newman

Sep 13, 2025

Mrs. Connie Jane Clark Newman, age 78, of Savannah passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Mrs. Newman was born on December 24, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Hubert R. Clark and the late Mary Isabelle Holmes Clark. She was a 1965 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong College. Mrs. Newman retired after 32 years from...

Shirley A. Jarriel

Shirley A. Jarriel

Sep 13, 2025

Shirley A. Jarriel, age 79, of Port Wentworth passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at home.

Shirley was born on October 12, 1945 in Reidsville, GA, the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Jarriel and Hilma L. Jarriel. She was a graduate of Robert W. Groves High School and continued her formal education at Paris Beauty School and Draughon’s Business College....

Oscar Lee Burgess Jr.

Oscar Lee Burgess Jr.

Sep 12, 2025

Oscar Burgess, 62 years old, born and raised in Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1046 Scott Street, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 13, 1963. The beloved child of late Ella Louise Temple and Robert Baker Jr., He joined First African Baptist Church as a youth and lately, became a member of IBCF....

Jerry "Bo" Bennett Jr.

Jerry "Bo" Bennett Jr.

Sep 10, 2025

Jerry "Bo" Bennett Jr., a beloved resident of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 66. Born and raised in the charming city of Savannah on May 27, 1959, Jerry's life was a tapestry woven with love, joy, and passion for the things he held dear.

Jerry was a cherished son of the late Jerry...

Christen Lynne Bunton

Christen Lynne Bunton

Sep 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christen Lynne Bunton, age 51, of Pooler, Ga on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Christen was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was born on Friday, December 14, 1973, in Wilmington, North Carolina, where her journey through life began.

Christen devoted her career to caring for others in the most...

Arthur Greggory Jones

Arthur Greggory Jones

Sep 5, 2025

Arthur Greggory Jones, affectionately known as "Gregg," passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 68 at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice and surrounded by his family. A beloved resident of Rincon, Georgia, Gregg was born on Saturday, November 24, 1956, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Franklin M. Jones and Hazel Hodges...

Bessie Turner Chappas

Bessie Turner Chappas

Sep 3, 2025

Bessie Turner Chappas, 93, went into the arms of the angels, on September 3, 2025 under the care of Hospice of Savannah. She was born in Kalamata, Greece, moved here as a child, and this transition formed her life as an author of children’s books and other publications, professional storyteller, newspaper columnist and retired media specialist.

She was an active member...

Madhuben Rameshchandra Patel

Madhuben Rameshchandra Patel

Sep 3, 2025

Madhuben Rameshchandra Patel, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of the Savannah, GA community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 71. Her journey began in the tranquil village of Gitapura Kaira, India, where she was born on a beautiful Sunday, February 14, 1954.

Madhuben is lovingly remembered and survived by her devoted husband, Rameshchandra Parshottambhai...

Jessica Mmakamba George

Jessica Mmakamba George

Sep 2, 2025

 Jessica Mmakamba George, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on November 23, 1984, in Savannah, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Pastor Helen Esther Emeh and Dr. Chukwudi O. Emeh. She attended Georgetown Elementary and Bartlett Middle School and graduated from Windsor Forest High School in 2002. Jessica continued her education...

Dean Thomas Gallagher

Dean Thomas Gallagher

Sep 1, 2025

Dean Thomas Gallagher, age 85, of Savannah, and formerly of Ridgeland and Bluffton/Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Dean was born on June 28, 1940 in Auburn, New York to the late Joseph James Gallagher, Sr. and the late Frances Marie Gallagher. He grew up in Cherry HiIl, New Jersey, and was a hard worker...

Brenda Lanier

Brenda Lanier

Sep 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Lanier, age 78, on September 1, 2025. Brenda, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world peacefully. Born on July 5, 1947, Brenda was a beacon of warmth and kindness throughout her life. Her genuine compassion, infectious smile, and unwavering support touched everyone she met. Whether she...