Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

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...

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...

Pravinkumar B Patel

Pravinkumar B Patel

Apr 19, 2025

Pravinkumar B. Patel, 67, of Goodlettsville TN passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.bakermccullough.com

Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway...

Margaret Anne Moore

Margaret Anne Moore

Apr 17, 2025

Margaret Carter Moore was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16, 1935, to Mary Strouse and James Walter Carter. Her parents brought her to Savannah at the age of five.

Mrs. Moore is predeceased by her husband of sixty-nine years, Barney I. Moore; sister-in-law, Peggy Moore; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many dear friends.

Mrs. Moore was educated in local schools...

Martha Lee Utley

Martha Lee Utley

Apr 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Martha Lee Utley

Sunrise: 01/22/1930 – Sunset: 04/17/2025

Martha Lee Utley, a cherished matriarch and guiding light to her family, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. Her journey here ended gently, but her legacy will continue to bloom in the hearts of those she loved.

Born to the late...

Robert Stewart Cutler

Robert Stewart Cutler

Apr 16, 2025

LCDR Robert S. Cutler, 97, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. A devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, he lived a life marked by service to his country and unwavering dedication to his family and fellow veterans. Born on April 14, 1928, in Braintree, Massachusetts, Robert was the beloved son of Charles Cutler and...

Richard Grant Magune

Richard Grant Magune

Apr 15, 2025

Mr. Richard G. "Dick" Magune, age 89, of Tybee Island, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Summer Breeze Senior Living after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dick was born on December 14, 1935, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Robert R. Magune and Barbara Popplewell Dodge. He lived in Chatham County for nearly seventy years and was a 1953 graduate of...