Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Betty Cowart Fields

Betty Cowart Fields

Apr 17, 2018

Betty Jean Cowart Fields, 84, passed away on Monday, April 16 at the Care Center in Effingham County. She was born on October 30, 1933 as one of nine children in Cobbtown, Georgia to Galvin "GW" Cowart and Pearl Findley Cowart. She was survived by her children Roger David Fields (Monica) and Liz Fields Allen (Richard); sister, Bootsey Duke; and...

Corbitt Coleman

Corbitt Coleman

Apr 17, 2018

Corbett L. Coleman, 85, passed away April 17, 2018 There is nothing but joy and love to be found in reflecting upon his life. He's always been a beacon of love, hospitality and a quintessential example of the true Southern Gentleman. His great loves were his partner of over 40 years, John Deason, ballet, family and friends, and of course...

Robert Furlong

Robert Furlong

Apr 13, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Furlong, 66, of Savannah, Ga died Friday April 13, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Bobby was born on February 26, 1952 in Savannah, Ga. He lived all his life in Savannah, Ga and he was a graduate of the class of 1971 of Jenkins High School. He was a veteran having served in the US Army Reserves. He...

John D. Ward

John D. Ward

Apr 13, 2018

John Douglas Ward, 66, of Bloomingdale, GA formerly of Wilmington, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 after a long illness. The greatest love and passion in his life were his daughters, grandchildren and family. John is survived by three daughters, Angela Ward ofFruitland Park, Florida, Krystin (Mike) Ward of Fort Pierce, FL and Misty (Meak) Ward...

Shannon Long

Shannon Long

Apr 13, 2018

Family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home & Crematory Garden City Chapel for making arrangements.

Murray W.

Murray W.

Apr 13, 2018

Murray W. Lee, 48, of Bloomingdale, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving and caring family. A Savannah native, Murray is the son of Bo and Mary Murray Lee.  Murray retired from Delta Metals. He is survived by his wife Sherry Lee; children, Morgan Nicole Lee, Staci VanAllen, Aaron VanAllen; parents, Bo and Mary Lee; brother, James...

Ronald Futch

Ronald Futch

Apr 13, 2018

Ronald W. Futch of Savannah Georgia, passed away on April 13,2018. His memory will be forever treasured by his loving wife Elizabeth. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM April 28 2018 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home ( Hubert C. Baker Chapel)

William Tatum

William Tatum

Apr 13, 2018

Ralph Tatum, 95, of Savannah, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at The Manor House. He was born in Blackshear, Ga., but had lived in Savannah almost all of his life. He was a veteran, having served in the US Army, and was retired from the Georgia Ports Authority, where he served as Maintenance Superintendent. He was a member of White...

Josephine "Josie" Alvin

Josephine "Josie" Alvin

Apr 12, 2018

Josephine "Josie" Alvin, 59,  of Savannah, Ga died April 5, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Memorial Service: 2pm Saturday at Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel with Rev. Scotty Mitchell officiating. http://

Teruyo "Terry" Constantine

Teruyo "Terry" Constantine

Apr 6, 2018

"Terry" Teruyo M. Constantine, 87, of Savannah, Ga passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, and was a resident of Savannah for the past 50 years. She is survived by two sons Nick T. Constantine, of Schaumburg, IL, and Jim T. Constantine and daughter-in-law Vivian Constantine of Savannah; one grandson, Phillip Constantine...

Mary Jewel Mcphail

Mary Jewel Mcphail

Apr 6, 2018

Mary "Jewel" Rogers McPhail, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 5, at VacaValley Hospital in California. Jewel was born in Ludowici, Georgia, on January 5, 1927, grew up in Savannah, Georgia, and was an honor graduate of Commercial High School. She worked at the Central of Georgia Railroad, Internal Revenue Service, General Svcs. Admin., and retired after 20 years with...

Christine Thigpen Morris

Christine Thigpen Morris

Apr 5, 2018

Christine Thigpen Morris, 96, of Meldrim, Ga and formerly of Savannah, passed away Thursday April 5, 2018 at her home. She was born in Johnson County and was preceded in death by her husband Walter Morris. She was a member of the Cokesbury United Methodist Church and was a retired Retail Sales Clerk for Adler's. She took part in the...

Evelyn Beaver

Evelyn Beaver

Apr 5, 2018

Evelyn Beaver passed away April 4, 2018. Baker McCullough Funeral Home (Hubert C. Baker Chapel) is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul Sibilio

Paul Sibilio

Apr 3, 2018

Paul Sibilio, Jr., passed away on March 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was 75 years old.Paul served his country in the United States Air Force as for two years before coming back to Savannah.Paul proudly served with the Chatham County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff under Carl Griffin for six years before...

Ronald Van Etten

Ronald Van Etten

Apr 2, 2018

Van Etten, Ronald A. 84, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ron was a Product Manager for Buffalo Technologies and a consultant in Pooler, Ga; where he retired in 2002. He was active at Grace Baptist Church as a deacon, teacher, and College and Career Leader and served at several other churches. Born in Buffalo, NY in 1933, he was promoted...

Mary Martin Nuscher

Mary Martin Nuscher

Apr 1, 2018

Mary Martin Nuscher, 94, of Savannah, Ga, passed away March 28, 2018. She was a retired switchboard operator from the Civil Service. She was the oldest living member of Trinity Lutheran Church at the time of death. She was a charter member of Walt Disney World, loved playing bridge, and enjoyed ballroom and square dancing. Most importantly, she loved her...

James Purvis

James Purvis

Mar 31, 2018

James Ollen Purvis Jr passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 . Born to James O Purvis Sr and Elizabeth S Purvis  on November 6, 1944 in Charleston, SC. James was married to Linda Purvis for the last 54 years.  He is survived by his wife, and children: Joel (Regina) Purvis, Michael (Pilar) Purvis, and Tracie (Mike) Smego. As well as...

Richard G. Clark,

Richard G. Clark,

Mar 31, 2018

Richard G. Clark, Sr., 86, of Pooler passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Richard was a US Air Force Veteran and a retired HVAC Technician. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda F. Clark and is survived by two sons, Richard G. Clark, Jr. and John Stephen Clark (Lynn); a daughter, Lucy...

Collie L. Brown

Collie L. Brown

Mar 31, 2018

Collie L. Brown, Jr., 78, of Meldrim died Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Born in Lancaster County, Virginia, Collie is the son of the late Collie L. Brown, Sr. and Gladys Mary Emminizer Brown. Collie was a US Air Force Veteran and a retired Diesel Mechanic for Great Southern.  He attended Bloomingdale Fellowship Church of...

Caramel W. French

Caramel W. French

Mar 30, 2018

Caramel Westberry French, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the age of 86 at Hospice Savannah, Inc with her family around her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Lynch; father, Frank R. Westberry; one son, Quintin French and a sister, Margaret D. Fountain. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Luther Kyle French;...