Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Captain Burney Giles

Captain Burney Giles

Jan 20, 2019

Anderson Burney Giles, Jr. was born on January 9, 1927 and very proud to have been born in a house on Greene Square and raised in the Old Fort Section of Savannah.  He died at home on January 20, 2019 under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his family. In his early years, Anderson (Andy) was a student of...

Eddie Davis

Eddie Davis

Jan 20, 2019

Eddie Davis, 67, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his daughter's home in Glennville, Georgia under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice and surrounded by his family. A Native of Savannah, Georgia, Eddie is the son of the late Alvin Davis, Jr. and the late Pearl Milton Davis. Eddie was a US Army veteran and was the owner and...

Julia Mckenzie Gunnells

Julia Mckenzie Gunnells

Jan 20, 2019

Julia "Judy" Irene McKenzie Gunnells, 79, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Sunday January 20, 2019 at her residence. A native of Florence County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Irene McKenzie. She was a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church, the Lacroy Sunday School Class and the Sunshiner's Group. She worked for many years at...

Willie Lloyd Conner,

Willie Lloyd Conner,

Jan 19, 2019

Willie Lloyd Conner Sr., 71 passed into eternal rest on January 18th 2019. Willie was born in Oliver, GA in 1947 and moved to Savannah as a small child. Willie is the son of the late Johnnie and Maude Conner. He was a Baptist and retired from Kroger after 30 years of service. Willie loved bass fishing and is known...

Savitaben J. Patel

Savitaben J. Patel

Jan 18, 2019

Savitaben J. Patel, 82, of Savannah died Friday, January 18, 2019 at Signature Health and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 20, 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...

William George

William George

Jan 17, 2019

William George Lee was born Oct. 2, 1953 in Savannah, GA and died Jan. 17, 2019 in Guyton, GA. He was a laborer most of his life. He is survived by his twin sister, Georgia Lee Foss (Elliott) of Guyton and preceded in death by his foster parents, Jack and Roabie Tyler. His short battle with Lung Cancer and Heart...

Leonard Green

Leonard Green

Jan 14, 2019

Leonard Wayne Green 54, of Savannah, Ga. Died January 12, at home after a long illness.  Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Vergie and Roy Green, and a daughter, Dallas Green.  He is survived by two daughters, Cheyenne and Dakota Green, a sister, Lorria Raburn, brother-n-law Edward Raburn, two nephews, Matthew  and Eric Lacey, a niece, Katrina Crosby...

William Frank

William Frank

Jan 14, 2019

William "Bill" Philip Frank, 79, of Savannah, died January 12, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Savannah, Ga., and was a life long member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a retired Banker, having worked for Savannah Bank and Trust Company. Bill loved his dog....

Jo Griffin Marshall

Jo Griffin Marshall

Jan 14, 2019

Jo Griffin Marshall, 78, of Savannah passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Jo was the daughter of the late James Buddy Griffin and the late Jeanette Thames Griffin.  She lived most of her life in Sumter, South Carolina before moving to Savannah in 1959 and was a member of First Baptist Church Garden City. She was...

Arpita Patel Lavender

Arpita Patel Lavender

Jan 14, 2019

Arpita Patel Lavender, age 43 of Savannah, after a very courageous fight against metastatic cancer and MS, hung up her gloves and joined her Father and Sister in Heaven on January 12th, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family. Arpita was a proud graduate of Alfred Ely Beach High School, class of 1994. Outside of her immediate family, her classmates...

James Franklin Butler

James Franklin Butler

Jan 12, 2019

James F. "Jim" Butler, 73, of Savannah, GA died January 11, 2019 at home. Jim was a native of Hinesville and a US AirForce Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked at Caroplast and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Welthy Butler. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sister...

Thomas L. Henry

Thomas L. Henry

Jan 7, 2019

Thomas Lee Henry, Sr., 77, of Savannah, Georgia died Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Reidsville, Georgia; Thomas was a US Air Force veteran.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed the outdoors, wildlife and photography. He had worked for the Miller/Coors Distribution Company for 37 years. Thomas was preceded...

Roger W. Helmey

Roger W. Helmey

Jan 7, 2019

Roger W. Helmey, 65, of Pooler, Georgia died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Service will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408. (912)964-2862

Alice Brooks

Alice Brooks

Jan 7, 2019

Alice Brooks, 75, of Savannah, GA passed away Monday January 7, 2019 under the care of Pruitt Hospice. She was a retired CNA with over 30 years of service working at Cushing State Nursing Home and Overlook Massachusetts Masonic Nursing Home. Alice enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and watching NCIS. Her family meant alot to her , including her sons and grandsons....

Helen K. Weston

Helen K. Weston

Jan 7, 2019

Helen K. Weston, 96, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away Sunday January 6, 2019. She attended Bonnie Bridge Baptist Church and was a retired Hairdresser. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Katie Konstandeles; husband, Eugene Weston Sr. She is survived by her son, Eugene "Bubba" Weston Jr.; daughter, Barbara Weston Strickland; grandchildren, Tracy Strickland, Derrick Strickland,...

Thomas A. Nerich,

Thomas A. Nerich,

Jan 6, 2019

Thomas Anthony Nerich, Jr (Tom) started his adventure of life when he was born in Manhattan, New York June 7, 1952 to Thomas and Dorothy (Brennan) Nerich Sr to be welcomed home by his big sister Mary Elizabeth, and later would welcome 3 cousins to be loved and raised as siblings, John Paul, Dotsie and Bobby Tressell. The family moved...

Joan Ann Grassi

Joan Ann Grassi

Jan 4, 2019

Joan Florence Ann Grassi, 85, of Savannah, GA passed away Friday January 4, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was retired from BELLSOUTH Telephone Company in Customer Service with over 30 years of Service. Joan enjoyed the beach, swimming, walking, and tennis. She loved her whole family and was always looking to help anyone in need. She...

James D. Luker

James D. Luker

Jan 3, 2019

James "Jay" Luker, 78, of Brooklet, GA passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at his home. Jay was a hard working man and was an electrician for International Paper for over 43 years. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Marion Luker; son, Jay Luker...

Catherine Mccabe

Catherine Mccabe

Jan 3, 2019

Catherine Stanley McCabe, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Tennessee to the late Adelaide and Jessie Stanley. Catherine joined the Women's Army Corps in 1945. In 1946, she married a handsome young pilot from Pennsylvania and assumed the role of dedicated military wife. In 1949, she accompanied her...

Wauweese Jenkins Quattlebaum

Wauweese Jenkins Quattlebaum

Jan 2, 2019

Wauweese Jenkins Quattlebaum, 88, of Garden City passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Pruitt Heath of Savannah. A native of Bulloch County, she was the daughter of the late Ben Jenkins and the late Polly Todd Jenkins.  She was a 1948 graduate of Nevils High School where she graduated Valedictorian of her class and also had perfect attendance from...