Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

William H. Mitchell,

William H. Mitchell,

Aug 30, 2019

William "Bill" H. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of Ellabell died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Eastman Healthcare & Rehab. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Geraldine Mitchell, 5 children, Detra Morris, Micheal Mitchell, William G Mitchell, Randa Colson, and Julie Hodges, 3 step children, Donald Redding, Sheila Shearouse, and Rhonda Martin. He also leaves behind many, many grandchildren, and...

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Aug 29, 2019

Richard Waymon Branham, Jr. (Rick) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Compassus Hospice in Birmingham, Alabama, after a long and courageous fight with cancer, with his wife by his side. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Rick was born November 13, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Armstrong State College with...

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Aug 29, 2019

Richard Waymon Branham, Jr. (Rick) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Compassus Hospice in Birmingham, Alabama, after a long and courageous fight with cancer, with his wife by his side. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Rick was born November 13, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Armstrong State College with...

Kenneth A. Collins

Kenneth A. Collins

Aug 29, 2019

Kenneth A. Collins, 77, of Garden City died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Medical University of South Carolina with his family by his side. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Cleveland Andrew Collins and the late Nell Greenway Collins. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Palmetto High School in Pelzer, South Carolina...

John Howard Burgess

John Howard Burgess

Aug 28, 2019

John "Big John" Howard Burgess, 88, of Garden City, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home under the care of Kindred Hospice and surrounded by his family. A native of Toccoa, Georgia, John was the son of the late Sam and Dixie Burgess. John was a member of Central Baptist Church and was retired from the Boilermakers...

Betty Anderson Smith

Betty Anderson Smith

Aug 28, 2019

Our Moma, Betty Tilton Anderson Smith 93, of Garden City, GA and Ridge Haven, NC went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 28,2019. She was born November 7,1925 in Savannah, GA. She was the owner of the Big Little Store in Port Wentworth, GA and later Mack's 5 &10 in Savannah, GA. She was a member...

Imogene C. Funk

Imogene C. Funk

Aug 28, 2019

Imogene Cowart Funk, 86, beloved wife, mother, and mema died peacefully in her home on August 28, 2019, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Collins, GA, the youngest of a large family. She loved her children and many other children with a heart of gold. Her passion for flowers and her yard kept her happy; always willing to...

Laverne S. Hollis

Laverne S. Hollis

Aug 27, 2019

LaVerne S. Hollis died Tuesday August 27, 2019 at her residence. Family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel for making arrangements. 2794 U.S. Hwy 80 W. Garden City, Georgia 31408 912-964-2862

Salas Christopher

Salas Christopher

Aug 27, 2019

Mrs. Helen Salas Christopher, 95, of Savannah, GA, passed away August 27, 2019 at Buckingham South Assisted Living Home. She was born in Savannah, GA July 9, 1924 of Greek immigrants Richard Salas and Irene Andris Salas. She graduated from Commercial High School and attended Armstrong State College. She was a life-time member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church where...

Myrtle Coleman Flanders

Myrtle Coleman Flanders

Aug 26, 2019

Myrtle Ruth Coleman Flanders, 98, of Garden City, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by her loving family. A native of Emanuel County, Georgia, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Jordan and Mary Jane Curl Coleman. She was a very...

Helen Rosalie Davis

Helen Rosalie Davis

Aug 26, 2019

Helen Rosalie Davis, 89, of Savannah, GA passed away Monday August 26, 2019 at Candler Hospital. Rosalie was a registered nurse and director at Candler Hospital. She was the last instructor before the school closed down at Candler Hospital. She also worked for Hospice Savannah. She was a member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church and former member of Riverside...

Gladys Hoover

Gladys Hoover

Aug 24, 2019

Gladys Ousley Hoover, age 76, of Savannah Georgia went home to be with the Lord on August 23rd, 2019 after a long illness. She was the daughter of Charley And Tiny Ousley of Martin, Kentucky and was preceded in death by both parents and her three brothers Orville, Harold and Curtis Ousley and her her 4 sisters, Lottie, Phyliss, Delphae,...

Ralph Williams

Ralph Williams

Aug 24, 2019

All Service arrangements have been postponed due to the weather. Ralph L. Williams, 70, of Savannah, GA passed away suddenly Saturday, August 24, 2019. Ralph graduated from Savannah High and Savannah Technical College. He worked for Union Camp for 25 years and from there held a number of engineering and construction positions at various firms. His most recent employers were...

Laura Leigh Peebles

Laura Leigh Peebles

Aug 23, 2019

Laura Leigh Peebles, 38, of Early Branch, S.C., passed away at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, S.C., August 22, 2019. She was born in Savannah, Ga., and graduated from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. with a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design. She was employed as an Interior Designer, with Seagrass Millworks. Laura loved her dog, Sadie, and her cat,...

Juan Angel Toribio-Diaz

Juan Angel Toribio-Diaz

Aug 20, 2019

Juan Angel Toribio-Diaz, 22, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Funeral Mass, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862

Lloyd R. Boring

Lloyd R. Boring

Aug 20, 2019

Lloyd R. Boring, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862 Memorial Service 5:00 pm Friday August 23, 2019 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel 2794 U.S. Hwy 80 W....

Angel Cherie O'Neal

Angel Cherie O'Neal

Aug 20, 2019

On Sunday, August 17th, 2019, Angel Cherie O'neal, entered into rest at the age of 42. Angel was born on February 22, 1977 to Sewell H. Grissett and Carolyn Grissett in Savannah, GA. She loved to take care of others and would do anything for anyone. She loved her dogs like children. Whatever Angel did, she always did it with...

Katherine K. Coughlin

Katherine K. Coughlin

Aug 20, 2019

Katherine Krauss Coughlin, 87, of Savannah, GA died Monday August 19, 2019 at her home with her family. Born in Brunswick, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Leonard Krauss and Leona Crumley Krauss. Katherine was a member of the Catholic Faith. She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy and worked for the telephone company in her early years....

Catherine Davis Mcleod

Catherine Davis Mcleod

Aug 16, 2019

Catherine J. "Joan" Davis McLeod, 77, of Ellabell died Friday, August 16, 2019 at her home. A native of Savannah she is the daughter of the late John and Sarah Dixon Davis. Joan had worked as a X-ray Technician for Dr. Culbreth office. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Davis. Survivors include her husband,...

Erend B. Fairbanks

Erend B. Fairbanks

Aug 15, 2019

On Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the age of 79, Rev. Terry Bruce Fairbanks went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rev. Fairbanks is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandy. daughter Lori (Brad) Watson, son Steve (Debbie) Fairbanks, Brother Ronnie (Nancy) Fairbanks, sister Kathy Peck, and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family....