Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Robert M. Pettigrew

Robert M. Pettigrew

Nov 7, 2015

Robert "Bob" M. Pettigrew, 52, of Savannah, passed away at Candler Hospital on November 7, 2015. Bob was born on May 30, 1963 in Anderson, SC to the late Charles Allen and Sara Ellen McNeill Pettigrew. He is survived by his wife Sandra Pettigrew, son Tucker Pettigrew (Katie) of Wahalla, daughters Jenny Boggs (Scott), Jill Bosler (Darren) and Robin McKellar...

Charles Struve

Charles Struve

Nov 6, 2015

Arrangements Pending

Jack Arden Brost

Jack Arden Brost

Nov 4, 2015

Jack Arden Brost, 90, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care . A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late William A. Brost and Essie Barefield Brost. Jack was a retired School Teacher having taught for over 50 years. He taught with the Chatham County Public School System, at Savannah Country Day...

Hilda Nesmith Lafavor

Hilda Nesmith Lafavor

Nov 4, 2015

Hilda Jean Nesmith LaFavor, 83, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 at Effingham Care Center. She is preceded in death by a brother, Archie Nesmith. Hilda was born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL and attended local schools. She was a Hairdresser in the Savannah area for many years and was a member of Silk Hope...

Vasile Manoliu

Vasile Manoliu

Nov 3, 2015

Dr. VasileManoliu Dr. VasileManoliudied on November 3, 2015 in Chicago, IL, at the age of 90. Dr. Manoliu is survived byhis sons Mircea (Cynthia Sadkin)and Mihai. His beloved wife of 56 years, Elena, preceded him in death (Jan. 2010). Dr. Manoliu emigrated with his familyfrom Romania to Savannahin 1972 and resided there for 38 years. He worked as a Quality...

June Todd Edwards

June Todd Edwards

Nov 3, 2015

Azalea Avenue was a safe harbor and home to many. June Todd Edwards, age 91, died peacefully on November 3, 2015 at her home on Azalea Avenue in Garden City, surrounded by her loved ones. June was born March 11, 1924. She was the owner and operator of Pop's Lounge in Garden City on Highway 21. June is survived by...

Helen "Betty" Terrell

Helen "Betty" Terrell

Nov 2, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Blackburn Nilsson Terrell June 7, 1941 to November 2, 2015 After a lengthy illness, Betty passed peacefully Monday Nov. 2nd 2015 at 74 years young. Born in Savannah, Betty grew up at Tybee Island and graduated from St. Vincent's Academy. She was predeceased by her parents Dalton Richard Blackburn and Catherine Elizabeth (Sis) Cooney, her sister Sally Ann...

Sara Highsmith Grice

Sara Highsmith Grice

Nov 1, 2015

Sara Lois Highsmith Grice, 89, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was a native of Brantley County and had lived in Savannah for 65 years. She worked for Fabric Inc. and retired from Belk's. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Dewitt Highsmith; her...

Mattie Ruth Henderson

Mattie Ruth Henderson

Nov 1, 2015

Mattie Ruth Henderson,80, of Savannah and widow of Jack Clayton Henderson, passed away Sunday, November 1st, 2015, at Hospice Savannah. A native of Cordele,Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Vera Fountain. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Stephanie. She is survived by her daughters, Sara (Tony) Crosby, Kathy (Lester) Turner,...

George "Billy" Helmey

George "Billy" Helmey

Oct 27, 2015

George W. "Billy" Helmey, 84, of Savannah died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital. Billy was born in Savannah, GA to the late J.W. and Jean Bashlor Helmey. He was a US Army Veteran, a member of the F. & A.M.'s, Richard Turner Lodge, and Alee Shrine. He was retired from Interstate Paper where he was a Supervisor....

Stephen Cole Nichols

Stephen Cole Nichols

Oct 26, 2015

Retired US Marine Gunnery Sargent, Stephen Cole Nichols, went to be with the Lord, October 26, 2015 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Polk Nichols; children, Stephen Nichols, Jr. (Libby), Angela Ivey (Jim), Ricky Sparks (Brenda), Janice Fetty (Bobby), Brenda Mack (Mike), Stephen Sparks (Kim) and many grandchildren. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October...

June Reasonover Myers

June Reasonover Myers

Oct 26, 2015

SAVANNAH - June Laverne Reasonover Myers 73, of Savannah, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Monday at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1942, in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of the late Woodson K. and Maria E. Clifton Reasonover. She attended Savannah High School and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She was predeceased...

Edwina Bell Thomas

Edwina Bell Thomas

Oct 25, 2015

Edwina Bell Thomas, 73, of Pooler, GA, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at Marsh View Senior Living. She was born in Glenwood, Georgia, and was preceded in death by her father Robert E. Bell, husbands A.R. Redd, Jr. and M. L. Thomas, and son Joseph D. "Buddy" Redd. She was Vice President and Receptionist for Redd's Heating and Air Conditioning....

James H. Felder

James H. Felder

Oct 23, 2015

James "Jimmy" H. Felder, 71, of Garden City died Friday at his home. Jimmy was a member of Jasper Springs Baptist Church. Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Jasper Springs Baptist Church. Fairhaven Funeral Home - Garden City Chapel

Willie Bolton Jenkins

Willie Bolton Jenkins

Oct 23, 2015

Willie "Nell" Bolton Jenkins Our mother, Willie "Nell" Bolton Jenkins, 81, of Savannah, GA, entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2015. Born on December 10, 1933, in Millen, GA, she was the youngest of seven children born to the late Washington Bolton and Octavia Messex Bolton. Mama was a member of the Middleground Road Church of Christ in Savannah,...

Sandra Way

Sandra Way

Oct 23, 2015

Obituary Pending

Betty Ingram

Betty Ingram

Oct 22, 2015

Arrangements pending and will be announced.

Ludell Hazel

Ludell Hazel

Oct 21, 2015

On October 21, 2015, Ludell Hazel went to meet her Lord and Savior and reunite with her beloved husband of 66 years, Lewis Hazel. She was 97 years old and died peacefully at home surrounded by the family and friends she loved and led. Born the youngest of four children on July 3, 1918, in Willacoochee, Georgia, Ludell learned the...

Tommie Michael Lewis,

Tommie Michael Lewis,

Oct 13, 2015

Visitation: Saturday, October 17, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at teh Fairhaven Funeral Home Garden City Chapel.

Natasha Leann Karels

Natasha Leann Karels

Oct 13, 2015

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Fairhaven Funeral Home - Garden City Chapel