Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Ray Dean Davis

Ray Dean Davis

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Ray Dean Davis, age 88, of Savannah passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Mr. Davis was born on December 6, 1936 in Augusta County, Virginia to the late Centrelle Dean Davis and the late Helen Gertrude Moomaw Davis. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired salesman, working many years with Southco. He was...

Navnitbhai Kalidas Patel

Navnitbhai Kalidas Patel

Feb 28, 2025

Navnitbhai Kalidas Patel, 85, of Savannah, Georgia passed away at his home February 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11am at Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Garden City Chapel.

Services will be live-streamed and can be viewed using the link that will be provided here the morning of the service.

Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Garden City Chapel, 2794...

Tommy Douglas Altizer

Tommy Douglas Altizer

Feb 27, 2025

Tommy Douglas Altizer passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 27th, at Memorial Health University Medical Center, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was 76.

Tommy was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 16, 1948, to the late Jesse Douglas Altizer and Bobbie Jean Graham Altizer. The oldest of three children, Tommy spent his...

LaRose "Rose" L. Pittman Vosburgh

LaRose "Rose" L. Pittman Vosburgh

Feb 25, 2025

LaRose "Rose" L. Pittman Vosburgh, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 18th, 1944, in Savannah, Georgia, Rose was a cherished resident of Ellabell, GA, and a heartwarming presence in the lives of many.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson "Bernie" Bernard Vosburgh,...

Carolyn Joyce Fischer

Carolyn Joyce Fischer

Feb 24, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Rogers Fischer, age 89, of Savannah, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on May 7, 1935 in Savannah to Mr. Ignatius Waizmann Rogers Sr. and Mrs. Inez Womble Rogers and lived here all of her life. She graduated from St. Vincent's...

Christopher Brian Black

Christopher Brian Black

Feb 23, 2025

Christopher Brian Black, age 49, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born in Savannah to Charles Black and Gloria Jean Freyermuth Malone and lived here all his life. Christopher was a 1993 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School and later attended Armstrong State University. He worked for 22 years with Service Electric Company and most...

James Robert McCullough Sr

James Robert McCullough Sr

Feb 23, 2025

James Robert McCullough Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, at the age of 75 at his home in Garden City, Georgia. Born in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday, January 3rd, 1950, James lived a life full of adventure, dedication, and love.

James was the retired owner-operator of McCullough Roofing, where his hard...

Carolyn Floyd Bolton

Carolyn Floyd Bolton

Feb 21, 2025

Carolyn Floyd Bolton, age 70, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025. Carolyn was the beloved wife of Gary Bolton, Devoted mother of Shelley Burgess (Dennis) and Ben (Paula); Loving daughter of the late Ronald Leon Floyd (Toni) and surviving Ruby Sikes Cubbedge; Dear sister of Rhonda Dehbozorgi (Kori); cherished grandmother of William Burgess, George and Theodore...

Crawley Arthur Butler Jr.

Crawley Arthur Butler Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Crawley Arthur "Bill" Butler, Jr., age 92, of Savannah passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Mr. Butler was born on March 7, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Crawley Arthur Butler, Sr. and the late Callie Brimmer Butler. He attended public school in Norfolk, graduating from Norview HS and joined the US Air Force in July of...

Cleatis Harvey

Cleatis Harvey

Feb 17, 2025

Cleatis Harvey, age 97, of Port Wentworth, GA passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home.

A native of Savannah, GA; he was the son of Pratt Adams Harvey and Bessie Hall Harvey. 

Cleatis was a US Navy veteran having served during WWII and the Korean War; he served aboard the USS New Jersey and was a plank owner of the...

Sandra Matlock Wiggins

Sandra Matlock Wiggins

Feb 17, 2025

Sandra Matlock Wiggins, born November 8, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on February 17, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her parents, Charles Moore Matlock and Mable Robbins Matlock, her sister, Charlene Crawford, and brother, Jimmy Groover. She is survived by her brother, Bud Matlock (Cheryl), her children, Larry Wiggins (Hollie) and April Cullen...

Georgia Lorraine Gunter

Georgia Lorraine Gunter

Feb 17, 2025

Georgia Lorraine Gunter, a beloved resident of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17th, 2025, at the age of 80. 

Born in Savannah on a crisp Sunday, January 14th, 1945, Lorraine was a beacon of warmth and kindness throughout her life.

Lorraine was a proud graduate of Robert W. Groves High School, class of 1963. Her thirst for knowledge led...

Dean A. Maddox Sr.

Dean A. Maddox Sr.

Feb 16, 2025

Dean A. "Tony" Maddox, age 84, of Savannah passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Mr. Maddox was born on October 3, 1940 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Guy Elmo Maddox and the late Mary Laverty Maddox. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and spent most of his professional career working as a Land Title Abstractor...

Ronald Thomas Lowder

Ronald Thomas Lowder

Feb 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald T. Lowder, who left this world on February 14, 2025. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 27, 1941, Ron made Savannah his home, where he embraced life’s many chapters with resilience and dedication. A proud veteran, Ron honorably served his country for 22 years in the military, demonstrating unwavering commitment...

Arthur Lee Sams

Arthur Lee Sams

Feb 13, 2025

Arthur Lee Sams, 84, of Savannah, GA, passed away on February 13, 2025, peacefully in his sleep. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday February 22,2025 and at Abundant Life V Business and Empowerment Center. Apostle Olasoji Founder and Overseer of Covenant by Design Christian Fellowship will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00am to 11:00...

Bruce Robert Hudson

Bruce Robert Hudson

Feb 12, 2025

Bruce Robert Hudson passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, in Savannah, GA, after a long illness. He was born on June 21, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Hudson and Gertrude (Trudy) Miels Hudson, and his brother, Jeff Hudson.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Barbara Hodge Hudson; his step-daughter and her husband,...

Robert Cone Upchurch  Sr

Robert Cone Upchurch Sr

Feb 12, 2025

Robert Cone Upchurch Sr, age 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was a loving son, husband, father, Papa, great grandpa, uncle and friend. He loved Jesus, his family, his friends, gardening, taking care of his yard, and fixing small engines. His favorite quote that he learned from his...

Thomas Everett Goethe

Thomas Everett Goethe

Feb 11, 2025

Thomas Everett Goethe, age 79, of Savannah entered Heaven on Tuesday, February 12, 2025 after a long illness and under Hospice Care. Mr. Goethe was born on December 12, 1945 in Savannah to the late James Sweat Goethe, Sr. and the late Mabel Jackson Goethe. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a current member of...

Nitinbhai Dahyabhai Patel

Nitinbhai Dahyabhai Patel

Feb 9, 2025

Nitinbhai Dahyabhai Patel, 63, of Savannah GA passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025 in the Chapel at the funeral home. Services will be livestreamed and you may view by clicking on the following link below which will be available Thursday morning at 930am.

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