Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Surendrabhai Tribhuvandas Patel

Surendrabhai Tribhuvandas Patel

Jun 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Surendrabhai T. PatelJanuary 4, 1950 – June 13, 2025Surendrabhai T. Patel, 75, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025.A devoted father, grandfather, and friend, Surendrabhai was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ranjan, and is survived by his loving family: Son, daughter in law, daughter and son in law and his two cherished granddaughters.Born...

Richard Kornel Bennertz

Richard Kornel Bennertz

Jun 12, 2025

Richard “Dick” Kornel Bennertz, age 89, of Savannah Ga, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 11, 1935 in Washington D.C. to Richard Bennertz and Julianna Erbacher Bennertz. Dick was a first generation American, born to German Immigrants. He and his wife lived in The Villages, Florida,...

Trina Dawn Crescenzi

Trina Dawn Crescenzi

Jun 11, 2025

Mrs. Trina Dawn Crescenzi, age 69, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Mrs. Crescenzi was born on December 7, 1955 in Atlanta to the late Kenneth Williams and the late Barbara Ann Wilkerson Williams. In addition to her parents, Trina was preceded in death by her grandson Nathan Todd Earnest, lost in stillbirth, and two grandbabies,...

Mary Rose Miller

Mary Rose Miller

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Mary Rose Brabender Miller, age 87, of Savannah, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Known to all affectionately as "Mamaw". Ma-Maw was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the only one of her siblings born in a hospital, to Denis Brabender and Mary Bennett Thompson Brabender. She grew up in Dunoon, Scotland until she met her husband, who was in the...

David Darnell McCullough

David Darnell McCullough

Jun 10, 2025

Mr. David Darnell McCullough, age 58, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Mr. McCullough was born on February 6, 1967 in Savannah to the late Oliver Douglas McCullough, Sr. and the late Betty Jean Parrish McCullough. He was a life long resident of Savannah and graduated from Jenkins High School.

He is survived by his brother, Oliver Douglas McCullough,...

Dona Ronella Edenfield

Dona Ronella Edenfield

Jun 8, 2025

Dona Ronella Edenfield, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a cherished resident of Garden City, Georgia, and her gracious spirit and enduring love will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Born on October 27, 1930, in Mount Vernon, Georgia, Dona was the daughter...

David William Stanhope Sr.

David William Stanhope Sr.

Jun 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David William Stanhope Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. David departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by family in the city where he was born and spent a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and devotion to family. Born on September...

Johnny Mack Vincent

Johnny Mack Vincent

Jun 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny Mack Vincent, who departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Born on January 6, 1976, a crisp winter Tuesday in Savannah, Georgia, Johnny's life was one of warmth, humor, and immeasurable love. He resided in Eden, Georgia, where he was a beloved husband, father,...

John Hillenbrand

John Hillenbrand

Jun 4, 2025

John Steven Hillenbrand, connoisseur, musicologist, artist, bon vivant, and a longtime member and founder of The Goliards, passed away recently in Savannah, Georgia, where he had lived since 2005. Born in 1949 in Bremen, Germany, he also lived in France and Hungary as well as Washington, DC, Athens and Savannah Georgia. His father, Martin Hillenbrand, a diplomat, was the Ambassador...

Gladys Marie Schumacher

Gladys Marie Schumacher

Jun 4, 2025

Mrs. Gladys "Gigi" Marie Schumacher, age 93, of Savannah, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Gigi was born on May 16, 1932 in Helmar, Illinois to Torstein and Helen "nee Erickson" Gjerde . She was a 1948 graduate from Yorkville High School and later graduated from the University of Illinois....

George Harland Zittrauer

George Harland Zittrauer

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. George Harland Zittrauer, age 81, of Guyton, died June 4, 2025, at Memorial Health Medical Center. George was born on May 12, 1944 in Hinesville, Georgia to Otto Harland Zittrauer and Myrtle Underwood Zittrauer and lived in the coastal empire most of his life. He was a 1964 graduate of Savannah High School, after high school he joined the...

John Kerves Jr.

John Kerves Jr.

Jun 4, 2025

John Kerves, Jr. passed away June 4, 2025 after a short illness. He was born February 19,1937 in Savannah, Georgia. He was a 1954 graduate of Savannah High, attended Armstrong College, and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1961. He was also a member of the Georgia Air National Guard. A lifelong Gamecock, through thick and thin, he...

Gregory Lee O'neal

Gregory Lee O'neal

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Gregory Lee O'neal, age 68, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Mr. O'neal was born on October 29, 1956 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Bob Lee O'neal and the late Evelyn Garmon O'neal. He retired from Georgia Power after many years of service as a customer service specialist. He enjoyed gardening, and he was an...

Philip Earl Bowden

Philip Earl Bowden

Jun 2, 2025

Philip (Phil) Earl Bowden, age 84, of Savannah, GA, peacefully passed away at home in the early hours of June 2, 2025, with loved ones by his side.

Phil was born in Orrington, ME, the 2nd of 6 sons of the late Donald F. Bowden and the late Thelma Perkins Bowden.

He graduated from the University of Maine, Orono, where he received...

Isaiah Jude Roe

Isaiah Jude Roe

May 31, 2025

Mr. Isaiah Jude Roee, age 50, of Savannah, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Isaiah was born on September 22, 1974 in Mascot, Tennessee to Darrell Roe and Sharon Norton Roe. He graduated from David W, Carter High School and lived in Jacksonville, Florida until moving to Savannah two years ago. Isaiah worked with...

Maniben V. Patel

Maniben V. Patel

May 31, 2025

Maniben V. Patel, 98, of Hardeeville, SC passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Coastal Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a. m. Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Please sign our online guestbook at www. bakermccullough.com. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City...

Mary H. Degennaro

Mary H. Degennaro

May 30, 2025

Mary Sturdivant Heard DeGennaro died peacefully on May 30, 2025, after a long illness. Mary was born November 23, 1943, at the Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, the only daughter of Richard Willis Heard, Jr. and Alice Riddle Read Heard. Mary grew up at “Wildwood,” an idyllic estate on the Back Burnside River near Bethesda and across the marsh from...

William "Kenny" Rowland

William "Kenny" Rowland

May 30, 2025

William "Kenny" Rowland, born on March 10, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Rowland. A devoted family man, Kenny leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Kenny enjoyed a fulfilling career as a crane operator, working for many different companies. After retirement,...

Gary Wayne Holland

Gary Wayne Holland

May 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Wayne Holland, age 59, on May 26, 2025. Gary, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away after a sudden illness. Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Sandra Holland; his children, Justin Holland (Lindsey) and Ashley Youmans (Wade); and his cherished grandchildren, Madison Holland, Camryn...

John Edward Taylor

John Edward Taylor

May 24, 2025

Mr. John Edward Taylor, of Savannah, died on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. John was born on October 12, 1954 in Savannah to Jack H. Taylor Sr. and Mary Allison Taylor and lived in Savannah all his life. He was a 1972 graduate from Jenkins High School and worked with Local188 for fifty years as...