Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Herman C. Crawford Jr.

Herman C. Crawford Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Herman C. Crawford, Jr., 88, of Savannah, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Crawford, a native of Savannah, was born on October 11, 1936, the son of the late Herman C. Crawford, Sr. and Josephine Altman Crawford. He attended Cathedral Day School and Commercial High School, after which he married the love...

Sandra Cason Payne

Sandra Cason Payne

Feb 2, 2025

 Sandra Cason Payne died February 2, 2025. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Payne; and her sister, Marjorie (Margie) Bigbie. 

She is survived by several children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Graveside services will be held March 26, 2025 at 11:00 am where she will be laid to rest in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bloomingdale, Georgia between her loving husband...

Hung Van Tran

Hung Van Tran

Feb 1, 2025

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On behalf of our family, we are dad to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Hung Van Tran. Also affectionately know as "Grandpa Noi."

"Grandpa Noi" was born on May 6, 1953. In Hue, Vietnam. Where he spent majority of his youth. Along with six of his siblings, he attended school and...

Dianne Marie Persinger

Dianne Marie Persinger

Jan 31, 2025

Dianne Marie Persinger, 76, entered into eternal rest in Midway, GA on Friday, January 31st 2025. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania, but was most proud of her travels across the US and to Europe. She loved the Lord and loved to connect with people. She had a giving spirit and loved to share her story with the people...

Jimmy "Wayne" Dawkins

Jimmy "Wayne" Dawkins

Jan 30, 2025

Jimmy “Wayne” Dawkins, age 69, of Savannah passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. Mr. Dawkins was born on March 16, 1955 in Dublin, GA, the son of the late James and Ruth Dawkins. He worked in management for Primary Steel Company and Arrow Exterminating. He served as a Pastor for many years. He attended Sanctuary Church in Savannah. Wayne enjoyed...

Ernest Washington

Ernest Washington

Jan 29, 2025

Ernest Washington, age 66, of Savannah, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Eagle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro after an extended illness. He was born in Savannah on October 5, 1958 to Mrs. Albertha Washington. Ernest lived in Savannah all his life, and was a 1975 graduate of Savannah High School. He joined the United States Air Force and...

Win J. Browning

Win J. Browning

Jan 29, 2025

Win J. Browning, born October 20, 1933 in Halifax County (Roanoke Rapids, NC) died January 29th at the age of 91. He was a graduate of William R Davie High School and Armstrong (UGA). Prior to joining the Air Force, he worked in construction carpentry and auto service/repair. He was in the Army National Guard and a Korean war veteran....

John Wesley Elder

John Wesley Elder

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. John Wesley Elder, age 55, of Savannah, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. John was born on October 12, 1969 in Savannah to James Marvin Elder Sr. and Shirley Shuman Elder and lived in this area all his life. He attended Jenkins High School and worked with Savannah Tire for many years and most...

Nikola Lambov Dimitrov Sr

Nikola Lambov Dimitrov Sr

Jan 27, 2025

Nikola Lambov Dimitrov Sr., age 94, of Savannah, died Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness under the care of Hospice Savannah and with his wife by his side. Nick was born on September 19, 1930 in Malki Voden, Bulgaria to Lambov Basharliev and Maria Dimitrov Basharliev. In 1941, his father was pressed into service by...

Rev. Donald William Lunick

Rev. Donald William Lunick

Jan 27, 2025

Rev. Donald William Lunick March 25, 1936 – January 27, 2025 Rev. Donald William Lunick passed away in Savannah, Georgia on January 27, 2025. Born on March 25, 1936, in Dundee, New York, Don grew up in the Finger Lakes region, spending his childhood in Geneva, New York. He enjoyed squirrel hunting and playing with his beloved dog, Peggy. At...

Betty Durden Belanger

Betty Durden Belanger

Jan 27, 2025

Betty Durden Belanger, at 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025. Betty Jean was born on August 15, 1929, daughter to Earl and Mildred Durden, and sister to Shirley Minick, Earl Durden Jr., and Brenda Mossman. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Belanger and her three children, Diane F. Albritton, Robert M....

Roland Roy McCormick Jr.

Roland Roy McCormick Jr.

Jan 27, 2025

Roland "Mac" Roy McCormick Jr., age, 81, of Savannah, died Monday, January 27, 2025, at Spanish Oaks Retreat after an extended illness. Mac was born on May 11, 1943 in Fredricksburg, Virginia to Roland Roy McCormick Sr. and Irma Clair Hurst McCormick. He joined the United States Navy to serve his country, he served on the USS Robinson, USS Forestal,...

Raymond Lamont Cohen

Raymond Lamont Cohen

Jan 26, 2025

Raymond Lamont Cohen, age 65, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Raymond was born on August 11, 1959 in Savannah, the son of the late Walter and Louise Cohen. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah Ga. He was a 1977 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School. During high school, he started working...

Joseph Fred Pritchard Sr.

Joseph Fred Pritchard Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Joseph Fred Pritchard Sr., age 87, of Savannah, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness, under the loving care of his daughter, and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Swainsboro to John Harley Pritchard Sr. and Susie Alice Truett Pritchard. Joseph lived in Savannah most of his...

Lynne Thomas Hiers

Lynne Thomas Hiers

Jan 25, 2025

Lynne Thomas Hiers, age 87, of Savannah, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 peacefully following complications arising from a stroke she suffered in July, at her home with her husband and son by her side. Lynne was born on April 23, 1937 to Aaron Broughton Thomas and Martha Naomi Smith Thomas. The Savannah native was a graduate of Savannah High School...

Brenda Sharon Brown

Brenda Sharon Brown

Jan 22, 2025

On January 12, 1956 Brenda Sharon Brown a.k.a. Pobey was born to the late Claudia Smalls and Warren Anthony Brown (a.k.a. Tooney). She began her early education in Brooklyn, New York and finished her education in Brooklyn, New York where she graduated from Bishop Laughlin High School. Shortly after graduation she met George Daniels also from Brooklyn, and from that...

Christine Ann Shuman

Christine Ann Shuman

Jan 21, 2025

Christine Ann Shuman, 71, passed peacefully Tuesday January 21st at Hospice Savannah. She was born in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, to Edward and Doris Gerard, along with 3 younger sisters Cecilia, Robin, and Debbie, and a brother, Scott. She is preceded in passing by her adoring husband Stacey L. Shuman, her mother and father as well as many beloved pets. She...

Roderick Miles Stephenson

Roderick Miles Stephenson

Jan 20, 2025

***Due to the weather, the visitation for Thursday evening has been postponed. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Roderick Miles Stephenson, age 77, of Savannah, entered eternal life on Monday, January 20, 2025. Rod was born...

John Allen Crosby Sr

John Allen Crosby Sr

Jan 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Allen Crosby Sr., affectionately known as “Papa,” a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. John departed this life on January 20, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, the city where he was born and spent his life.

John was born on December 3, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia, to his loving parents, Felton...

Sandra Jane Evans Love

Sandra Jane Evans Love

Jan 19, 2025

Sandra Jane Evans Love of Savannah, Georgia, affectionately known as "Bama" to her family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Sandra was born in Anniston, Alabama, on Wednesday, August 5, 1942, to Harry Hubert Harry Evans Sr. and Hilda Elizabeth Jett Evans. She was a cherished homemaker, dedicating her life to her family...