Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Lum McDuffie Purvis

Lum McDuffie Purvis

Feb 14, 2026

Mr. Lum McDuffie Purvis, age 88, of Savannah passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Mr. Purvis was born on July 31, 1937 in Butler, Georgia to the late John Douglas Purvis and the late Mary Lizzie Gill Purvis. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Skidaway Methodist Church. Mr. Purvis retired from Ford...

Ralph Kenyon Tyson Jr

Ralph Kenyon Tyson Jr

Feb 12, 2026

Ralph Kenyon "Ken" Tyson, Jr., age 72 of Savannah, passed away at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with illness.

Ken was born on September 30, 1953 in Athens, Georgia to the late Ralph Kenyon Tyson, Sr., and the late Marjorie Lamb Tyson Myers.

Ken later moved to Statesboro, Georgia where he attended Statesboro High School graduating...

Sandra Kay Downs

Sandra Kay Downs

Feb 12, 2026

Mrs. Sandra Kay Jenkins Downs passed away on Thursday February 12, 2026 surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mrs. Downs was born March 22,1942 in Savannah to the late Emory Spier Jenkins and the late Thelma Fields Jenkins. She was a graduate of the Jenkins High school class of 1960. She met the love...

Eleanor Williams Mulvaney

Eleanor Williams Mulvaney

Feb 12, 2026

Eleanor “Ellie” Williams Mulvaney, 94, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, following a short illness and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Savannah. Born on July 2, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of Walter H. Williams and Tommy O. Williams. Ellie graduated from Commercial High School in 1948 and shared 67...

Donald T. Golden Jr.

Donald T. Golden Jr.

Feb 11, 2026

Donald T. Golden, Jr., age 58, of Savannah, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Mr. Golden was born on June 18, 1967, in Savannah to the late Donald Thomson Golden, Sr., and Susan Roberts Golden. Known to friends as Donny, he attended St. James School (K–8) and played football for Benedictine Military School and Memorial Day School. He graduated...

Johnny Alfred Beaupre Sr.

Johnny Alfred Beaupre Sr.

Feb 11, 2026

Mr. Johnny A. Beaupre, Sr. (Red), age 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Mr. Beaupre was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 4, 1933 to the late Alfred Louis Beaupre and the late Bertha L. Soule Beaupre. He was a faithful Christ follower. He was a Master Mason and a member of Clinton Lodge #54, F.&A.M. He joined...

Michael James Waller, Jr. (Harris)

Michael James Waller, Jr. (Harris)

Feb 9, 2026

Michael James Waller, Jr. (Harris)

“PHAT BOII”

September 2, 1994 – February 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael James Waller, Jr. (Harris) “Phat Boii”, age 31. Michael left this world on Monday, February 9, 2026, leaving an indelible mark on his family, friends, and community.

Born into this world on a beautiful Friday, September 2,...

Dr. Michael Arthur Mullen, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Arthur Mullen, Ph.D.

Feb 6, 2026

Dr. Michael Arthur Mullen, Ph.D., 82, of Huntington, Long Island, New York, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on July 8, 1943, he was the son of Chester A. Mullen and Mildred A. (Avino) Mullen.

Mike was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather whose greatest joy was spending time with his family. He shared 52...

Myrna Taylor Strickland

Myrna Taylor Strickland

Feb 6, 2026

Myrna Taylor Strickland, age 86, of Savannah, while at home and surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2026.

Myrna was the firstborn daughter of Floyd and Gladys Taylor, born in Irwinton, GA, on March 18, 1939, and a proud sister to Judye and Lynette. On October 20, 1968, she married the love of...

Johnny Joseph Moffett

Johnny Joseph Moffett

Feb 5, 2026

Johnny Joseph Moffett, a beloved resident of Savannah, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on Tuesday, August 19th, 1958, also in Savannah, GA, where he spent most of his cherished life amidst family and friends.

Johnny was the loving father of Jessica Boynton and her husband Jonathan. He is survived by...

Sharon Skrine Page

Sharon Skrine Page

Feb 4, 2026

Sharon Skrine Page, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia.

Born to Harold and Lottie Skrine on September 12, 1956, in Savannah, Sharon grew up surrounded by faith and family, which shaped her into the remarkably kind and dedicated woman she became. Sharon was a devoted lifelong member...

Punambhai Desaibhai Patel

Punambhai Desaibhai Patel

Feb 3, 2026

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Punambhai Desaibhai Patel passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 90 in Savannah, Georgia whilst surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Kamalaben, and his legacy is carried through his four children, eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and his best friend, Milo. His kindness, warmth,...

George Gustave Collins

George Gustave Collins

Feb 1, 2026

Remembering a Life of Adventure, Dedication, and Love Mr. George “Jerry” Gustave Collins, age 80, of Savannah, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born on August 26, 1945, in Woodbury, New Jersey, Jerry was the beloved son of Gloria Linda Lewis Collins and the late George Paul Collins. Throughout his extraordinary life, Jerry embraced adventure and instilled a...

Linda Eileen Carrao

Linda Eileen Carrao

Feb 1, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Eileen Tamblyn Carrao, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. Born on Tuesday, March 8th, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late Wesley Tamblyn and Mary Keenan Tamblyn. She was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she developed her lasting passion...

Hazel Elaine Metts Davis

Hazel Elaine Metts Davis

Jan 28, 2026

Hazel Elaine Metts Davis, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026.

Born July 25, 1939 in Douglas, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Everett Metts and the late Ruth Giddens Metts. Hazel worked for many years at Savannah Speech and Hearing and as an advocate for the deaf community. She was a sign language interpreter...

Abigail Elizabeth Darrow

Abigail Elizabeth Darrow

Jan 27, 2026

Abigail Elizabeth Darrow, age 27, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Abigail (Abi) was born on February 17, 1998 in Savannah. Abi lived most of her life in Richmond Hill, Georgia and is a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. Abi enjoyed playing and coaching volleyball, journaling, watching the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team and spending...

Jerome Donald Zaucha

Jerome Donald Zaucha

Jan 26, 2026

Jerome Donald Zaucha of Savannah, GA, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the age of 84. Jerome, or Jerry to his friends, was born on April 11, 1941 in Minnesota, the fourth of seven children to parents Harry Zaucha and Bertha Stopek Zaucha. He graduated from high school in Chicago, IL in 1959 as an accomplished gymnast and...

Roy Dickey

Roy Dickey

Jan 26, 2026

Roy Dickey, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 26, 2026 after a long-term battle with illness.

He is survived by his two children, Melissa Dickey Fox (Steven) and Roy Dickey Jr., along with multiple grandchildren.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Nellie Dickey.

He is also survived by his siblings: Jeanette Corbett, Barbara Dailey, his twin Ronnie Sue...

Delton Vestal Armstrong

Delton Vestal Armstrong

Jan 25, 2026

Delton Vestal Armstrong, of Loganville, GA passed away quietly Sunday evening, January 25, 2026, at the age of 97.

Del was born November 12, 1928 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Reverend Ernest and Pearl Armstrong. Del was the second of three children, who participated in serving the Lord and the Nazarene Church with his older brother Kenneth and younger sister Ernestine, as...