Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Sarah Goolsby Herman

Sarah Goolsby Herman

Dec 25, 2024

On Christmas morning, three days after her 97th birthday, Sarah G. Herman departed this earth for the arms of Jesus.

Sarah was born on December 22, 1927, in Baxley, GA, to James Mitchell and Gertrude Clark Goolsby. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janie VonBergen, and brother James Clark Goolsby. She was also preceded in death by her...

Patricia Ford Dellinger

Patricia Ford Dellinger

Dec 23, 2024

Patricia Ford Dellinger

May 11, 1951 – December 23, 2024

Pat departed this earth on Monday, December 23 in the arms of her Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness at Candler Hospital. She was born on May 11, 1951, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga, to Armene Mock Ford and Earl P. Ford, Jr. After graduating from Groves High School in...

Mary Lynn Durham

Mary Lynn Durham

Dec 23, 2024

Mary “Lynn” Durham, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a devoted servant of God, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 78.

Born on August 5, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, Georgia, Mary (affectionally known as Lynn to her family & friends) lived a life of compassion, faith, and service, touching the lives of many...

Charles Edward Carter

Charles Edward Carter

Dec 21, 2024

With humble acceptance of God's will, we announce the passing of Charles Edward Carter (Chuck) on December 21, 2024.

Beloved husband of Lei Harley Carter, father of Trey R. Carter (Jenny) and Papa to Gage, Ty and Caden Carter. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 15, 1946, to John and Virginia Carter. Left to mourn his passing are sisters,...

Chad Shannon Rigdon

Chad Shannon Rigdon

Dec 20, 2024

Chad Rigdon 

Forever 49

Son, Father, and Brother

Chad Rigdon passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his son, Taylor; his wife, Rebecca, his dog daughter, Shelby; his father, Jimmy (Kim); his brother, Jared (Lynn); sister Selena and his nephews, Jordan, Kaleb and Isaiah. Nieces, Salayah, Isabella, and baby Bobbi.

Chad also leaves behind a family of...

Michael Elton Farmer

Michael Elton Farmer

Dec 19, 2024

Michael Elton Farmer, age 71, of Savannah entered the presence of his Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Rev. Farmer was born on June 22, 1953, in Waycross, Georgia, to the late J.C. Farmer and the late Reba Eloise Hinson Farmer. He was a retired minister in the Church of the Nazarene. 

After graduating from Ware County High School in 1971, Michael...

Chelsea Marlana Utley

Chelsea Marlana Utley

Dec 19, 2024

Chelsea Marlana Utley, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 34.

Born on October 30, 1990, she was raised in Savannah, where she entered her 1st beauty pageant at the age 3 and was crowned 1st runner-up as Little Miss Savannah in the Miss...

John Daniel Poppell Sr.

John Daniel Poppell Sr.

Dec 19, 2024

John Daniel Poppell, Sr. was born May 26, 1944, in Savannah, GA . He passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 80. John was the second son of Reverend Allen Quincy Poppell Sr. and Hallie Malphrus Poppell. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah. John graduated from Jenkins high school in 1962....

Patricia Clemmons Austin

Patricia Clemmons Austin

Dec 18, 2024

Patricia Clemmons Austin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Pooler, GA. She was born on February 12, 1948 in Charleston, SC. She was a devout Christian woman who lived her life daily for her lord and savior.

Mrs. Pat’s passion was always working with the Youth Ministry in every church she was a part of. Whether it was...

J. Craig Butler

J. Craig Butler

Dec 15, 2024

J. Craig Butler, born August 9, 1944 in Savannah, GA died December 15, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. He attended Benedictine Military School and graduated from Savannah High School, class of 1962. He was of the Catholic faith. Craig retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co. after 40 years of employment. In his early retirement he enjoyed...

Edith Teifeld

Edith Teifeld

Dec 14, 2024

Edith Teifeld, age 89, of Savannah passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at home.

Mrs. Teifeld was born on March 29, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Schneiderman. She was a graduate of Bayonne High School in New Jersey and continued her formal education at the University of Michigan. She completed her graduate studies...

Philip Darlington Rahal Jr.

Philip Darlington Rahal Jr.

Dec 12, 2024

Philip Rahal, Jr., age 75, Savannah, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.Philip was surrounded by his loving wife and daughter at their home on Skidaway Island and under the care of Hospice Savannah. Phil was born on July 20, 1949 in Savannah to Mr. Philip Rahal, Sr. and Mrs. Zelma...

Donna Vandable

Donna Vandable

Dec 12, 2024

Donna Vandable, age 82, of Midway, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Compassus Hospice. Donna was born on October 27, 1942 to Mr. Donald Bradley and Mrs. Sadie Marji Weiss Bradley in Los Angeles, California. She grew up and lived in Missouri, later residing in Georgia...

James Boyce Dunn

James Boyce Dunn

Dec 11, 2024

James Boyce Dunn, 88 of Garden City, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at Pruitt Seaside. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Garden City for 59 years. He was born on September 20, 1936, and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City, GA for 50 years, where he was in the Timothy...

Pari Benjamin

Pari Benjamin

Dec 11, 2024

Pari Benjamin, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, just shy of her 87th birthday. Born on December 24, 1937, in Tehran, Iran, Pari led a life full of love, grace, and dedication, touching the hearts of everyone she met.

After moving to the United States, Pari established her home in...

Carol F. Jones

Carol F. Jones

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol F. Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Carol passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her family.

Born on Wednesday, October 27th, 1954, in Savannah, Georgia, Carol lived a fulfilling life enriched by the love of family and friends. She was preceded...

Earline Anderson Emory Seabrook

Earline Anderson Emory Seabrook

Dec 6, 2024

Earline Anderson Emory Seabrook, age 90 of Savannah, GA died December 6, 2024. She was born 1934 in Leland, North Carolina to William and Elizabeth Anderson. Mrs. Seabrook was a resident of Savannah for more than 30 years. Prior to moving to Savannah, she lived in Virginia Beach, VA. She worshipped at Zion White Bluff Missionary Baptist Church in Savannah,...

Mukesh Ambalal Patel

Mukesh Ambalal Patel

Dec 5, 2024

Mukesh Ambalal Patel, 60, of Savannah, GA passed away December 5, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. 

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. 

The service will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link that will be provided here the morning of the service.

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Delores Ann Akins Fleming

Delores Ann Akins Fleming

Dec 4, 2024

Delores Ann (Akins) Fleming, devoted her life to healing others as a Radiological Technologist and later brought beauty to many homes through her passion for interior design, passed away at home on December 4, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia, the city where her story began.

Born to Doris and Euel Akins, Delores demonstrated early academic excellence, graduating with honors from H.V. Jenkins...

Mary Register George

Mary Register George

Dec 4, 2024

Mary Register George, age 100, passed away in her home peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Mrs. George was born on April 29, 1924 in Savannah to the late Joseph Anthony Register and the late Christine E. Clarke Register. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas F. George; and siblings, Joseph A. Register,...