Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Charles Kevin Rish

Charles Kevin Rish

May 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Kevin Rish, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on April 12th, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, Kevin spent his life in the city he loved, surrounded by the family and friends who cherished...

Terrance Breyman

Terrance Breyman

May 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Terry Breyman Mr. Terrance (Terry) Breyman, age 76, of Savannah, passed away at home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Findlay, Ohio, where he grew up and showed his drive for success early by attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Terry was predeceased by his father, Hollis Breyman, his...

William Lloyd Carter Sr

William Lloyd Carter Sr

May 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Lloyd Carter Sr., known affectionately as Lloyd, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Lloyd lived a full and adventurous life, passing away just days after his 77th birthday surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 17, 1948, in Savannah, Georgia, Lloyd lived a life marked...

Janice Renell Gardner

Janice Renell Gardner

May 18, 2025

Ms. Janice Renell Gardner, age 63, of Savannah, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Landmark Hospital after an extended illness.

Janice was born on July 16, 1961 in Savannah to the late Freddie Gardner and Adel Polite Gardner. She was a caregiver and a devoted member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness on Wilmington Island. Janice was baptized in 1992 and...

Doris Robertson

Doris Robertson

May 17, 2025

Doris Francis Miller Robertson

June 22, 1941 – May 17, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Francis Miller Robertson, who left this world peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born on June 22, 1941, Doris brought warmth, kindness, and strength into the lives of all who knew her. Her presence...

Martha Herroon Macon

Martha Herroon Macon

May 17, 2025

Martha Herroon Macon of Pooler died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 17th, 2025.

She was a loving mother to three daughters: Janet Mobley of Corinth, Kentucky, Lisa Macon-Stewart of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Sarah Harper of Garden City, Georgia, as well as her son-in-law, Robbie Harper. She was proud of her six grandchildren: Stephanie, Samantha, Chandler, Starla, Zachary, and Kylee. Martha...

Ann Zelda Orenstein

Ann Zelda Orenstein

May 15, 2025

Mrs. Ann Zelda Maltenfort Orenstein, aged 82, of Savannah, GA passed away on May15, 2025. Mrs. Orenstein was born September 21, 1942 in Irvington, NJ to the late Paul Maltenfort and the late Pauline Grad Maltenfort. Ann's formative years were spent in Irvington, NJ. She later went on to study nursing at Ricker College in Maine. After college, Ann became...

Christopher Thomas VonBergen

Christopher Thomas VonBergen

May 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christpher “Chris” Thomas VonBergen, who left this world on May 15, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on November 18, 1972, to James “Jimmy” T. VonBergen and Brenda Faye Niblett VonBergen, Chris brought a unique light and warmth to all who knew him throughout his life. Chris had...

Stephen Lee Prescott

Stephen Lee Prescott

May 15, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Lee Prescott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at his residence in Bloomingdale, GA. Born on Tuesday, September 20th, 1955, in Savannah, GA, Steve lived a full and vibrant life for 69 cherished years. Steve was a proud 1973 graduate of Glenn High School in Birmingham, Alabama. He spent...

Lloyd Hodges Sr.

Lloyd Hodges Sr.

May 14, 2025

Mr. Fred Lloyd Hodges Sr., age 87, of Savannah, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his residence.

Lloyd was born in Savannah on July 24, 1937 to Fred Henry Hodges and Viola Martin Hodges. He lived in Savannah all his life and graduated from Commercial High School in 1955. He worked with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company until his retirement...

Michael Raymond Brown

Michael Raymond Brown

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Michael "Maggot Burger" Brown

June 1, 1968 – May 12, 2025

Michael "Maggot Burger" Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia, on May 12, 2025, at 2:57 a.m. He was 57 years old.

Born on June 1, 1968, Michael lived a bold, vibrant life full of character and connection. Over the years, he called Jacksonville, Florida; Little...

Louise D. Mitchell

Louise D. Mitchell

May 11, 2025

Louise Mitchell was born on February 8, 1936 to the late Emma Louise West and Harry B. Hunter in Guyton, Georgia. Louise passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, John Alexander Mitchell, Sr.; and two brothers, John Jr. and James Overstreet. She is...

Peggy Jenkins Emmett

Peggy Jenkins Emmett

May 11, 2025

Peggy Jenkins Emmett (11/18/1941-5/11/2025) was born to Marvin Wilbur Jenkins and Sarah Hilley Jenkins. She is survived by her husband of 65 years and the love of her life, Jerry Lane Emmett. High school sweethearts, they traveled the world together and raised two children. Nanny, as she was known to her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren, devoted her life to loving...

Raymond A. Georges

Raymond A. Georges

May 9, 2025

Mr. Raymond Albert Georges, age 77, of Savannah suddenly passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. Mr. Georges was born on March 7, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Georges and the late Pauline Pantzis Georges. He was a student of Benedictine, Class of 1966, and also Armstrong University. Additionally, he was a veteran. Survivors include his wife...

Janice Brantley

Janice Brantley

May 8, 2025

Mrs. Janice Branch Brantley, age 79, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1945, in Savannah to the late Ned Branch, Sr. and the late Dorothy Moody Branch. She was a graduate of Jenkins High School class of 1964, where she was Miss Sequoia. She married her high school sweetheart and...

Shirley Marie Crowell Rowe

Shirley Marie Crowell Rowe

May 7, 2025

Shirley Crowell Rowe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7th 2025 after an extremely short and remarkably courageous battle with an illness. On a hot summer day in Daytona Beach, Florida, Shirley was born on the 6th of August 1953, which also happened to be her older brother Bob’s 6th birthday. She was the gift that kept on giving. Her...

John Howard Peel

John Howard Peel

May 6, 2025

John Howard Peel passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 6th, 2025. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January 9th, 1949 to Helmer Lawrence Bertilson and Norma Maxine Janney. He was later legally adopted by his stepfather, Robert Lee Peel. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated at Mitchell High School in 1967, where he...

Ruth Ann Ziegler McGraw

Ruth Ann Ziegler McGraw

May 6, 2025

Mrs. Ruth Ann Ziegler McGraw, 74 of Gainesville passed away May 6, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville following a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Abbey West in Savannah, Ga at 10am on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 

Born on January 01, 1951 in Kinsley, Kansas to the late Clarence Ziegler and Alice Sainsbury Williams. Along with...

Bobbie Claire Arnsdorff Bookhoop

Bobbie Claire Arnsdorff Bookhoop

Apr 25, 2025

Bobbie Claire Arnsdorff Bookhoop passed into the arms of Jesus at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia, on April 25, 2025, just 10 days before her 97th birthday. She was born on May 5, 1928, in Rincon, Georgia, to the late Jeremiah and Ethel Coker Arnsdorff. She married Fred W. Bookhoop, Sr. on January 5, 1947, at The Lutheran Church...

Steven Ross Chartier

Steven Ross Chartier

Apr 25, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend; Steven Chartier on April 25, 2025. Our family is confident that Stevie is absolutely shredding with the Heavy Metal Gods on his neon green and purple guitar. Enjoying an endless supply of pizza and Mt. Dew. Steven loved to have fun and endlessly supported...