Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Robert Joseph Galletta Sr.
Sep 25, 2024
Robert Joseph Galletta, Sr. of Shell Point Community in McIntosh County, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the age of 90. Robert was born on April 27, 1934, in Savannah to the late Joseph Eugene Galletta and the late Lena Mae Lariscy Galletta. He spent many of his childhood years on Wilmington Island and...
Mildred Senoma Durden
Sep 25, 2024
Mildred Senoma “Big Nomie” Durden, 80, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her daughter's home. A native of Amory, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Cleveland Strawbridge and Ruby Ozell Southard Turner. Senoma was a Godly woman and a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. There was never a dull moment with her...
Michael Eugene Mesaros
Sep 23, 2024
Michael Eugene Mesaros, age 50, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.Born on February 25, 1974, in Savannah, Mr. Mesaros was a proud graduate of the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business and worked as a businessman. He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and School, as well as Savannah Christian High School.Mr. Mesaros was preceded in death...
William R Stanley
Sep 22, 2024
William Roger Stanley, age 78, of Savannah passed away Sunday September 22, 2024 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital.
William (Bill) was born on May 3, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late Frances and William Stanley. While spending most of his childhood in Danville, VA, William enlisted for the United States Air Force at the age of 17....
Elsie G. Powers Coursey
Sep 19, 2024
Elsie G. Powers-Coursey, age 69, of Savannah passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. Elsie was born on June 10, 1955 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Efrain and Hilda Reyes Gonzalez. She was a graduate of Long Beach State where she earned a degree in education. She was of Catholic faith. She worked for many years with the...
Charlotte Sowell
Sep 17, 2024
Charlotte Youmans Sowell, age 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
Mrs. Sowell was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on January 6, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Peyton Lee Youmans, former Sheriff of Emanuel County, and the late Effie Wilkes Youmans. After college, she moved to Savannah in...
Danny Edwin Thornton
Sep 15, 2024
May 31, 1950 - September 15, 2024 Danny Boy passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was 74 years old. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late D. S. Thornton and Margie Shuman-Thornton. Danny preferred to be called "Danny Boy". His sister described him as the perfect brother. Danny was a caring and thoughtful brother....
Gladys Roenella O'Quinn Koss
Sep 14, 2024
Gladys Koss 93, died September 14, 2024, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV after a short illness. Gladys was born in Bluffton, South Carolina on November 5, 1930. She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1947. Gladys worked as a cashier at Planter’s Merchantile where she met Abe Koss whom she married in August of 1949. After they...
Shirley Sienkiewicz
Sep 14, 2024
Shirley Morgan Sienkiewicz, age 87, of Savannah passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Sienkiewicz was born on December 12, 1936 in Savannah to the late Gipson Hull Morgan and the late Susie Kessler Morgan. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1954 and went on to work as an administrative secretary for Tyco International. Mrs....
Eric Daniel Winge
Sep 11, 2024
Eric Daniel Winge, 58, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away at his home September 11, 2024. A native of Rome, Georgia, he was the son of the late Daniel Winge and Myra "Gail" Arnold Winge. He leaves behind beautiful memories for his family to cherish. They describe him as a Christian man who was kind, selfless, giving, and well-liked by all...
Dorothy Elliot Foskey Carter
Sep 11, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Elliot Foskey Carter, matriarch of the Carter family, into the arms of her Lord and Savior September 11, 2024. A native of Stillmore, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Foskey and Luna Lee Lanier Foskey. The family relocated to Savannah while Dorothy was very young. Dorothy was...
Beverly J. Briggs
Sep 10, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Beverly J. Briggs, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on Tuesday, November 16th, 1948, in Statesboro, GA, Beverly was a long-time resident of Savannah, GA.
Beverly was known for her kind spirit, unwavering love for her...
Desmond Hubbard
Sep 5, 2024
Desmond Hubbard June 22, 1966 – September 5,2024 Desmond Hubbard, age 58, of Jamaica, Queens, NY, passed away on September 5, 2024. A proud U.S. Army veteran, who honorably served in the Persian Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm, embodying courage and dedication throughout his military career. Born on June 22, 1966, Desmond lived a life marked by loyalty, warmth,...
James Lenton Cribbs Jr
Sep 5, 2024
James Lenton Cribbs Jr, 72, of Savannah passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home. James was born in Beaufort, South Carolina but was a native of, of Savannah, he was the son of James Lenton Cribbs Sr. and Cora Ann Deloach Cribbs. James graduated from Savannah High in 1970. Has been married to his beautiful wife Donna Lee Cribbs...
Surajben Harmanbhai Patel
Sep 5, 2024
SurajBen Harmanbhai Patel, aged 94, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on June 8, 1930, in Ode, Gujarat, India, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and community.
SurajBen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harmanbhai Patel.
She is survived by her loving children, Arvind Patel and Pushpa Patel, who will cherish her...
Robert Goethe
Sep 4, 2024
Mr. Robert Wiggins Goethe, 92, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on September 4, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Goethe was employed with the Georgia Ports Authority where he worked in the Finance and Operations Divisions and ultimately retired in 1993 as the Assistant Executive Director. He then worked as an international transportation consultant through 2015.
He was the adopted son of Annie...
Michael John Drabek
Sep 4, 2024
Michael John Drabek passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. He is in the presence of our Lord after a five-year battle with the rare cancer, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor. Michael was born on December 14, 1968, in Buffalo, New York. He was the son of Carolyn Ann (Hess) and Edwin Stephen Drabek. He was baptized and received First Communion at...
Vicktoria Lynn Higley
Sep 4, 2024
Vicktoria "Tori" Lynn Higley, 38, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 30th, 1986.
Tori is survived by her loving husband, Austin Higley, her daughter Madison Kern, her mother Dorene Cottingham, her father Jerry Wilson, her sisters and brothers-in-law Christina Downey (Steven), Elizabeth Goode...
Margaret Rahn
Sep 1, 2024
Margaret Ellen Rahn, 77, of Savannah Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Margaret Ellen was a loving wife of 59 years to her husband who preceded her in death by 9 days. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (proudly named “G.G.”). She loves Jesus and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Her joy was contagious...
Brian David Ray
Aug 30, 2024
Brian David Ray, age 48, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2024 as results from an automobile accident. He was born on Friday, June 25th, 1976 in Savannah, GA to the late Brian William Ray and Glenda Faye Jacobs Ray. Brian was a dedicated landscaper by profession and had a passion for helping others. He was known...
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