Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Fred Doyle Standard

Fred Doyle Standard

Oct 4, 2016

Fred Doyle Standard,85, of Savannah and widower of Billie Marilyn Combee Standard, died, Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at Candler Hospital . He was born on June 18, 1931 in Reidsville, Georgia, the son of the late Garland Poole and Mamie Jewel Strickland Standard. Fred was a graduate of Reidsville High School and served his country in the United States Navy...

Lisa Marie Morgan

Lisa Marie Morgan

Sep 30, 2016

Jesus prepared a mansion for Lisa Marie Morgan, and received her unto himself on September 30, 2016 at the age of 59. Lisa was predeceased by her father, C. B. Morgan, Jr., her grandparents, Jesse and Ada Usher and Clyde B. and Mattie Morgan, and a number of aunts and uncles. Lisa is survived by her mother, Freida U. Morgan,...

Leonard "Mike" Russell

Leonard "Mike" Russell

Sep 29, 2016

Leonard Michael "Mike" Russell was born to life on July 29, 1951 and born into eternal life on September 28, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his sweet daughter, Amanda Emily Russell, parents Carl Austin Russell and Geneva Inez Smith Russell, his sister Janice and brother Rusty. He leaves to cherish his memory,...

Margaret Parrish Harvey

Margaret Parrish Harvey

Sep 29, 2016

Margaret Parrish Harvey, 89, of Savannah, Georgia died September 26, 2016 at the Manor House. She was born in Bulloch County, Georgia and was preceded in death by her husbands, Nathan C. Harvey and John Rouse Smith. She retired from K - Mart  as payroll Manager and was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a former member of Harville...

Ida Rita Hagin

Ida Rita Hagin

Sep 27, 2016

Ida Rita Hagin, 91, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 while under the care of St. Luke Missionary Hospice. An Effingham County native graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1953. She taught school for many years in Cherokee, NC and also taught in Chatham County Schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale. Survivors include her nieces, Carolyn...

Alice Ricks Merritt

Alice Ricks Merritt

Sep 26, 2016

Alice Ricks Merritt, 88, of Savannah died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Hospice Savannah. A native of Adrian, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late John Ricks and the late Bessie Davis Ricks. Alice was a member of Isle of Hope Baptist Church. She gave 50 years of service with International Paper in the accounting department. She was preceded...

Eugenia Turner Lavin

Eugenia Turner Lavin

Sep 26, 2016

Eugenia Colleen Turner Lavin, died September 25, 2016 at Memorial Health University. She worked faithfully at Alexander Brothers as a sewing machine operator, and attended Central Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Lavin; father and mother James and Vera Tullis Turner; son, Timothy J. Lavin (Savannah, GA) ; brothers, Richard Turner (Riceboro, GA), Herbert...

Sandra Zettle

Sandra Zettle

Sep 24, 2016

Sandra K. Zettle passed away on September 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a secretary for 15 years for Robert L. Clayton Plumbing. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Barry Zettle and Alma Carter Zettle, and brothers Steven "Mitch" Zettle and Troy Zettle. She will also be reunited in heaven with her...

Agnes Wise

Agnes Wise

Sep 23, 2016

Agnes Wise, 84, passed away on September 23, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel Savannah, GA  31406 www.bakermccullough.com 912-927-1999

Robert Carlton Bailey

Robert Carlton Bailey

Sep 23, 2016

Robert Carlton Bailey, 48, of Savannah, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Monroe, North Carolina, and was a veteran, having served in the US Navy, where he received the Navy Unit Commendation Medal,  Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and a Sea Service Deployment...

Tiffany Amber Folds

Tiffany Amber Folds

Sep 23, 2016

Tiffany Amber Folds, 24, of Savannah, daughter of Nicole Folds, died, Friday morning, September 23, at Candler Hospital. Baker McCullough Funeral Home 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, GA 31408 (912)964-2862 www.bakermccullough.com

Barbara Ann Carr

Barbara Ann Carr

Sep 22, 2016

Barbara Ann Carr, 72 , of Savannah passed away Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center . A native of Statesboro , she was the daughter of the late Bill and Juliette Williams . Survivors include her five children, Roy Lee Carr, Lisa Gaye Wilcox, Vincient Timothy Carr, Kimberly Michelle Aina and Joel Adam Carr; three sisters,...

Nan Garis Donaldson

Nan Garis Donaldson

Sep 22, 2016

Virginia Nan Donaldson died peacefully Sept. 21, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1929 in Savannah and was predeceased by her husband, James P. Donaldson; her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garis; and her sisters, Trent Fahey and Kitty Sanders. Nan attended Charles Ellis School and Savannah High School, and was a former employee...

Rodger Allan Clay

Rodger Allan Clay

Sep 22, 2016

Rodger Allan Clay, 82, of Savannah, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was retired after 22 years of service with the U.S. Army, having served in both Korea and Vietnam,  and 18 years of service with the State of Georgia. Rodger was a devoted husband,...

William R. Miller,

William R. Miller,

Sep 22, 2016

William Rodney Miller, Jr. "Billy", 62 of Savannah passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2016 at Hospice Savannah after a short illness. He was born in Savannah, a son of the late Mr. William R. Miller Sr. "Billy" and the late Mrs. Lucynda Wiley Miller "Cindy". Survivors include his sisters, Mandy Cox of Savannah, Sandy Baker of Savannah; brother, Larry Miller...

Eddie Jefferson Davis

Eddie Jefferson Davis

Sep 19, 2016

Eddie Jefferson "E.J." Davis,87, of Savannah died Friday, September 16th, 2016 at Abercorn Rehab. Born in Egypt, Georgia, he was the son of Jefferson Estel Davis and Sarah Graham Davis. Mr. Davis retired from U.S. Airforce after 21 years of service as a Register. He was a member of American Legion Post #184 and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors...

Clifford Winfield Helmey

Clifford Winfield Helmey

Sep 18, 2016

Clifford (Windy) Winfield Helmey Jr. Clifford W. Helmey passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 while under hospice care. Clifford was born in Effingham County in November 14, 1927, and has resided in Savannah since 1950. He was the son of the late Clifford Helmey, Sr. and Roxie Helmey. Mr. Helmey graduated from Marlow High School, and later from Draughon...

Jashbhai I. Patel

Jashbhai I. Patel

Sep 18, 2016

Jashbhai I. Patel, 84, of Savannah, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Savita Ben J. Patel; children, Kaushik J. Patel, Nayna Ben Patel, Alka Ben Patel; 3 brothers, a sister and other family and friends. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in the Chapel of the Baker McCullough Funeral...

Michael Dean Chancey

Michael Dean Chancey

Sep 16, 2016

Michael "Mike" Dean Chancey, 53, of Garden City, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. Mike was born in Portsmouth, VA and had lived most of his in the Savannah area and had worked in Construction. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Vicki Williams Joyner; children, Kaselynn Chancey, Jamey Ake, Ashley Towson-Cary, Jimmy Towson;...

Hazel Taylor Minus

Hazel Taylor Minus

Sep 16, 2016

Hazel Taylor Minus, 97, surrounded by her loving family, passed away, Friday September 16, 2016after a short illness at Buckingham South, Savannah GA under the care of Hospice Savannah. Hazel, the daughter of the late Cleveland and Julia Leaphart Taylor, was born November 9, 1918 in Gilbert, SC. and graduated from Gilbert High School and Savannah Vocational School. She worked...