Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Dot W. Waldauer

Dot W. Waldauer

Aug 15, 2019

On Thursday August 15, 2019 , at the age of 77, Dot W. Waldhauer passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Savannah. She was born in Horry County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Leona Wilson. Dot attended Savannah High School and loved going to...

Barbara Jane Pritchard

Barbara Jane Pritchard

Aug 12, 2019

Barbara Jane Pritchard, 80, of Savannah died Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Kindred Hospice. She was born in Wadley, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Inez Hall. Barbara was a graduate of Commercial High School. She enjoyed BINGO at the Elks Lodge and trips to...

Marla Kessler Tant

Marla Kessler Tant

Aug 11, 2019

Marla Christine Kessler Tant, 71, of Garden City, Georgia died Sunday August 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Guyton Georgia and lived most of her life in Garden City. Marla was a member of the Church of Christ in Rincon, Georgia and retired from the International Paper Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence...

Ira David Morrison,

Ira David Morrison,

Aug 11, 2019

Ira David Morrison, II, 80, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. He was a native of Savannah, and was a 1957 Graduate of Savannah High School. He served in the Armed Forces and then began a 40 year career at Union Camp/International Paper Company, where he remained until his retirement in...

Norma Kay Henry

Norma Kay Henry

Aug 9, 2019

Norma Kay Henry took her journey through the gates of heaven after a long, tumultuous battle of liver disease on August 7, 2019. Preceded by her death were her beloved father and mother Martha and Enwood Faircloth, along with the witty ("tell it like it is- second dad) Jerry Morris. She leaves behind one daughter, Renee W. Trabue (Jeff), a...

Kenneth Jr, (Scotty)

Kenneth Jr, (Scotty)

Aug 7, 2019

Kenneth J Scott, Jr, (Scotty) passed away peacefully at the age of 99, with his loving niece and caregiver by his side on Monday August 5, 2019. He was born in Sylvania, GA, to Kenneth Jordan Scott and Bertha Lee Scott and was the 3rd of seven children and the first son. His dream as a child was always to...

Mable Elizabeth Stewart

Mable Elizabeth Stewart

Aug 6, 2019

We celebrate the life and memory of Mrs. Mable Elizabeth Stewart, wife of  Deacon George Nathaniel Stewart, who transitioned on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Mable Stewart embraced life fully and blessed the lives of so many.  Mable was born on May 14, 1933 to the late Edward and Lula Mae Lotson of Savannah, Georgia. She attended St. Benedict's School and...

Julia L. Bodary

Julia L. Bodary

Aug 5, 2019

Julia L. Bodary, 70, of Savannah, GA passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at her home. Julia was active in the Landings Club and enjoyed volunteering at local elementary schools as a reading tutor for area children. She was predeceased by her father, Don Loftin; mother, Carol Provost; sisters, Carla Loftin and Elise Loftin; brothers, Thomas Loftin and Bill Loftin....

David L. Poppell

David L. Poppell

Aug 3, 2019

David L. Poppell, Sr. of Savannah, Georgia, went to Heaven on August 2, 2019, at the age of 73. He was born in Savannah to Hallie "Sweetheart" and Allen "AQ" Quincey Poppell, Sr. on July 10, 1946. David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Hudson Poppell, his son David L. Poppell, Jr. and his wife Sandy, his...

Jacob A. Long

Jacob A. Long

Aug 2, 2019

Jacob "Jake" A. Long Jr, 66, of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. Jake retired from Gulfstream Aerospace as a Quality Engineer in 2016. He enjoyed golfing and loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves. He was a great father, loving husband, and caring grandfather. He was a Veteran of the United States...

Edwin Ray Shannon

Edwin Ray Shannon

Aug 1, 2019

Edwin Ray Shannon, 89, of Savannah, GA passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Born in Welch, West Virginia on November 10, 1929, Eddie married the love of his life, Dolly, on August 18, 1951. He joined the US Air Force in 1950 and served 20 years in various countries and the United States. On his retirement...

David Earl Watkins

David Earl Watkins

Aug 1, 2019

David Earl Watkins, 63, of Melbourne, FL passed away Saturday, July 27th at Holmes Regional Medical Center with loved ones at his side. The last few years of Dave's journey presented many physical challenges which Dave handled with optimism, dignity and kindness. Dave was born to Thomas and Trula Watkins in Birmingham, AL. Being a military dependent, he was fortunate...

Joseph M. Harley,

Joseph M. Harley,

Jul 30, 2019

Joseph M. Harley, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Ga on February 23, 1956 to Joe and Nita Harley. He spent part of his childhood in Savannah and the other part in Franklin, TN. Joe married the love of his life, Donna and...

Ashokkumar Ishwerbhai Patel

Ashokkumar Ishwerbhai Patel

Jul 29, 2019

Ashokbhai Ishwerbhai Patel, 66, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday; July 30, 2019 at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862. www.bakermccullough.com

Waltraut A.

Waltraut A.

Jul 27, 2019

Waltraut AnneMarie Hux (Loretta) passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Pruitt-Seaside Nursing Home in Pt. Wentworth, Georgia. She was born in Ludwigshafen,Germany on October 23, 1934 to Franz and Marie Hilde Lieblang. She was married to her sweetheart,Vernon L. Hux Sr, for 42 years. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, loving MiMi Hux to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Jimmie "Mimmie" Bonner

Jimmie "Mimmie" Bonner

Jul 25, 2019

Jimmie L. "Mimmie" Bonner, 74, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2019 after a long battle with leukemia. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Bonner, brothers Fred Bonner, Larry Bonner, and brother-in-law Wilson Credle; and father-in-law Bill Love. He is survived by his wife and best friend of almost 52 years...

Donald The Bone"

Donald The Bone"

Jul 24, 2019

Donald Lester Jenkins "Bad to the Bone", 64, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah Georgia, he was the son of the late Pratt Lester Jenkins, Jr. and Evelyn June Lewis Jenkins. Donald was a Baptist and had worked for Barnes Amoco Gas Station and was an Electricians helper. He was...

Annie Tiencken Hodges

Annie Tiencken Hodges

Jul 23, 2019

Anne Tiencken Hodges, 91, of Savannah, GA passed away Monday July 22, 2019 peacefully? at her home. Anne was a lifelong member at Radiant Life Assembly of God. She was devoted to her family and loved her grandchildren. Anne loved gardening, flowers, and animals. She loved taking boat trips with her father on the bluff of Isle of Hope. She...

Laura Lee Parker

Laura Lee Parker

Jul 23, 2019

Laura Lee Parker, 90, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2019 at Oaks at Pooler Senior Living Facility. She was raised in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1947. She spent a good portion of her life in Thomson, Georgia and was an active member of many organizations such as being on the Board of Habitat for Humanity and...

Lois M. Chafin

Lois M. Chafin

Jul 21, 2019

Lois M. Chafin, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Friday July 19, 2019 at her home with her family. She was born September 12, 1932 in Portal, Georgia to the late Clint and Priscilla Morris. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church and was retired from St. Joseph's Hospital where she served as an Insurance Clerk ....