Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Robert T. Tully

Robert T. Tully

May 28, 2019

Robert T. Tully passed Sunday, May 26, 2019 surrounded by family. Born July 26, 1933 to Vivien Virginia (Funk) and George Tully in Los Angeles, CA. Raised by his mother who worked most of her adult life for the US Government which allowed the family to live in Anchorage, Alaska, Maui, Hawaii, Fort Ord and Sausalito, California. He Attended High...

Christine Grace Ward

Christine Grace Ward

May 28, 2019

Grace Ward passed away peacefully at her home Saturday May 25, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Reverend Paul Ward; son , Ronnie Ward; grandson, Clint Droste; parents, Reverend A.J. and Agnes Moore; brothers and sisters, Cecil, LeRoy, Dorothy, Joyce, Louise Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Jervis; son, Randy Ward (Sally); brother, Zeno Moore (Genelle); grandchildren,...

Mary Gwendolyn Osborne

Mary Gwendolyn Osborne

May 28, 2019

Mary Gwendolyn Osborne, nee Hays, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019 under Hospice care at Sunabella Senior Living, Savannah, GA. Born October 19, 1926 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the first of three children born to Helen C. Hays, nee Mills, and Herbert E. Hays, Sr.  She was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, Paul E. Osborne, two...

Andrei Miclescu

Andrei Miclescu

May 28, 2019

Services are Private

Dwayne Schmitt

Dwayne Schmitt

May 28, 2019

Dwayne Eddie Schmitt, 52 of Savannah died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dwayne was a native of Savannah and was the son of the late SW Ashton Schmitt, Jr. and the late Berite Bell Lee Schmitt. He loved his family, riding his bicycle, listening to music and working on cars. Dwayne was preceded in death...

Margaret Jones Folker

Margaret Jones Folker

May 24, 2019

Margaret N. Folker of Bloomingdale, Georgia, was born in Yulee, Florida on January 29, 1930 to Charles C. Jones and Ida M. Bennett Jones (later Williams). She is proceeded in death by her Mother and Father; her husband, Cyrus H. Folker, Jr.; her son, Eddie R. Jacques II "Deuce"; her daughter Margaret "Jan" Greenwood; three brothers - Doug Williams, Harley...

Remedios "Remy" Boyles

Remedios "Remy" Boyles

May 23, 2019

Remedios "Remy" Boyles passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Moncada Tarlac, Phillipines December 10, 1944 to Teofilo Contaoi and Hipolita Rubang Sicay. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy, Class of 1963. She cherished the memories of her school years and gathered with her classmates once a month. She was self-employed, working...

Larry H. Singletary

Larry H. Singletary

May 23, 2019

Larry Holland Singletary, 71, died peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Thunderbolt Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 31, 1947 in Sanford, FL to the late James J. and Mildred Stafford Singletary. Larry was a graduate of the University of Central Florida where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and he was a Veteran,...

Maudine Ellis Ricks

Maudine Ellis Ricks

May 22, 2019

Maudine Ellis Ricks (89) passed away May 19, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1929 to Otis and Marie Benson in Lumber City, GA. Moved to Savannah in 1955 where she resided until 1980, then moved to Tybee Island, GA. She worked as a hairdresser in Savannah for over 40 years and...

F. Aaron Hall,

F. Aaron Hall,

May 22, 2019

Finos Aaron Hall, Jr., 79, of Garden City Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Sunabella at Savannah. A native of Savannah Georgia, he was the son of the late, Finos Aaron Hall, Sr. and Flora Lanier Hall. Aaron worked for 44 years with Union Camp and retired as a Team Leader on the #8 paper machine. He was...

Lewis Forro

Lewis Forro

May 21, 2019

Lewis Forro Sr., 88, of Sylvania, GA died Sunday Morning May 19, 2019 at home. He leaves his wife of 42 years Jackie Forro; children, Lewis Forro Jr., David Forro (Gail), Melanie Morrison (Richard), and Robert Forro; one step-daughter, Sonya Pruitt (Allen), and a special friend Betty Sue Royal; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Born in Shalersville, OH, he was...

Wilbur Livingston Smith,

Wilbur Livingston Smith,

May 21, 2019

Wilbur Gary Livingston Smith, Jr. died  Monday May 13, 2019 at Candler Hospital. He was known as "Cool." He was a  Instrument Mechanic at International paper for 42 years and served in the U.S. Navy. He was the business manager for IBEw Local 1391. He is survived by his daughter, Kristen Wiles; 2 grandchildren, Briana and Jeffrey Wiles. Visitation will...

Thurman Iii "Bubba"

Thurman Iii "Bubba"

May 21, 2019

Thurman Forrest Davis, III "Bubba", 50, of Garden City passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. A native of Garden City he was the son of the late Thurman Forrest Davis, Jr. and Sandra Nunn Davis. Bubba was a diesel mechanic and enjoyed being in the yard listening to music, and being surrounded by family and friends. But NASCAR on Sunday...

Ronnie David Helmuth

Ronnie David Helmuth

May 20, 2019

July 17, 1942 - May 20, 2019 Ronnie David Helmuth Sr., born to Paul and Della Helmuth on July 17, 1942 in Statesboro, GA, 76, passed peacefully on Monday while in the care of Hospice Savannah. He was retired from the Chatham Area Transit and resided in Faulkville, GA, where he enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family...

David Allen Scheifele,

David Allen Scheifele,

May 18, 2019

David Allen Scheifele, Sr. died Saturday May 18, 2019 at his residence. The family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel for making arrangements.

Isabelle Powers Killorin

Isabelle Powers Killorin

May 17, 2019

Isabelle Powers Killorin, 85, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew George and Margaret Louise O'Hayer Powers. 2 brothers, James and George Powers. Isabelle was born and raised in Savannah and was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and had attended Armstrong Junior College....

William J. Mozingo

William J. Mozingo

May 16, 2019

William "Willy" J. Mozingo, 60, of Savannah, GA passed away Friday May 10, 2019 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Willie was a painter and owned his own company WJM Painting. He loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Faye Mozingo; brothers, Shawn and Robert Mozingo. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Price; brothers,...

Mary Ann Moore

Mary Ann Moore

May 16, 2019

Mary Ann Healan-Moore, 57, of Bloomingdale, passed away Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Mary enjoyed singing karaoke, painting scenic art, telling good stories, cooking for her family, and being outside taking care of her animals and plants. A native of Savannah, she was preceded in death by her father,...

Danny Sloan

Danny Sloan

May 13, 2019

Danny Sloan, 55, of Savannah, GA passed away Tuesday May 7, 2019. Danny worked over 20 years at Gulfstream Aerospace and over 10 years at Savannah Air. He loved woodworking and fishing. He attended Windsor Forest High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Tommy Sloan and Sandra Sloan Birge. He is survived by his brothers, David Sloan...

Mildred Schmitt Blair

Mildred Schmitt Blair

May 13, 2019

Mildred Schmitt Blair, 79, of Pooler passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2019 at Candler Hospital . A native of Sylvania, she was the daughter of late Arthur C. Schmitt and Nancy Lariscy Schmitt. Mildred attended Trinity Church of God and had worked at The Cinnamon Bear Store in City Market. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Jerry...