Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Theodore "Ted" Smith
Oct 28, 2020
Theodore “Ted” Smith, age 90, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lexington, Kentucky to his parents Forest Edgar Smith and Bessy Standafor Holly. He is survived by his precious wife of sixty three years, Betty; sons, Tom (Angela), Dave (Lynn), and Steve; grandchildren, Heather, Miranda, Savanna, Summer, Samantha,...
Gregory Knox Whitaker
Oct 27, 2020
Dr. Gregory Knox Whitaker passed away suddenly on October 27, 2020 at the age of 68, while at his residence. Greg was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 7, 1952. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in biology in 1974. He completed his degree in medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in...
Gerald C. Wilson
Oct 26, 2020
Gerald C. Wilson, age 75, of Savannah passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Mr. Wilson was born on December 3, 1944 in Savannah, the son of the late E.G. and Eleanor Davis Wilson. He was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School and after graduating enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps...
Sarah Lougenia Zimmerman
Oct 25, 2020
Sarah Lougenia Zimmerman, 89, of Savannah, GA, died peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2020 under the care of Georgia Hospice Care at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Statesboro, GA. She was retired from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She was a member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church in Savannah where she served as a Deacon. She...
Donald "Hogghead" Blake
Oct 21, 2020
Mr. Donald Blake departed the Earth to begin his heavenly journey home on October 21, 2020. We loved our beloved father, but God loved him more. We will truly miss you and that beautiful smile. Donald was born October 31, 1953 to the proud parents of Ms. Bessie Mae Singleton and Mr. James Blake Jr. Donald aka “Hogg Head” loved...
Rena K. Lee
Oct 21, 2020
Rena K. Lee, 72 ,of Guyton, Georgia died Wednesday October 21, 2020 at Memorial Health. Services will be held at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862 www.bakermccullough.com
George Leeon Long
Oct 20, 2020
George Leeon Long, 71, passed away at his home October 20, 2020. He was born May 6, 1949 in Hampton, SC to the late Robert Long and Willie M. and Ruth Priester Senn. After his mother remarried to Willie M. Senn, his family moved to Savannah, GA where he graduated from Jenkins High School in 1967. Later he met the...
Gary William Petee
Oct 18, 2020
Gary William Petee, age 75, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah surrounded by his family and the staff that took such amazing care of him for almost 3 years. Mr. Petee was born on September 30, 1945 in Toledo Ohio. The eldest son of the late Harold and Jane Petee, Gary was a graduate...
Eli P. Karatassos
Oct 18, 2020
Eli P. Karatassos, age 72, of Savannah passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. Baker McCullough Funeral Home is assisting the family with a private funeral service. Remembrances may be made to the St. Nektarios Scholarship Fund, in care of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, 14 West Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Billy Burns Johnson
Oct 18, 2020
Billy Burns Johnson, 87, of Rincon, Georgia formerly of Covington, Georgia (Jackson Lake) passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving daughters and under the care of GHC Hospice. His daughters held his hands as his beloved Prissy dog snuggled beside him as he took his last breath here on earth. A native of Rockdale...
Hazel Walker Holloway
Oct 18, 2020
Hazel Walker Holloway, 93, passed peacefully to our Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was born in Valdosta, GA on November 4, 1926, to Howard C. and Lillie Walker. Hazel married the love of her life, Lovick P. (Hank) Holloway on January 21, 1948 and they were married 62 years before the passing of Hank in 2010. From this...
Henry Mercer Eason Sr.
Oct 16, 2020
Henry Merle Eason Sr. Pooler, Georgia Henry Merle Eason Sr., 97, died on Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Manassas, Ga. To all who knew him from his bomber days as a pilot in what became the U.S. Air Force to those who benefited from him as a co-worker and crew leader on the railroad to his neighbors...
Michael Lee Burns
Oct 15, 2020
Michael Lee Burns, age 45, of Pooler, GA passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at home. Michael was born on March 28, 1975 in Aiken, SC, the son of Janet Sheffield Burns and W. Russell Burns of Savannah. He was a graduate of Thomas Heyward Academy and continued his formal education at the University of Georgia. He worked for many...
Jerry Pool Cohen
Oct 14, 2020
Jerry Pool Cohen was born in Savannah, Georgia to James Austin Pool and Nadine Hooks Pool on October 12, 1943 and later moved to Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was a spunky, red-haired ball of energy from the beginning, curious about all the treasures in life—a dedicated learner who saw the world through an optimist’s lens. With a radiant smile and...
Kamlaben C. Patel
Oct 12, 2020
Kamlaben C. Patel, of Savannah, Georgia died Monday October 12, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862 www.bakermccullough.com
Neal Sheppard George
Oct 12, 2020
Neal Sheppard George, age 26, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 as the result of an accident. Neal was born in Savannah, Georgia and moved to Brunswick when he was four. He loved living on the coast and was happiest when he was camping by the river, fishing and listening to music. A true country boy, Neal...
Thomas Anthony Gerard Groover, Sr.
Oct 12, 2020
Thomas Anthony Gerard Groover, Sr. passed away suddenly at his home on October 12, 2020. Tom was born on March 26, 1952 and was the first baby in the State of Georgia to survive a complete blood transfusion after being born Rh incompatible. Tom was raised in the Old Fort section of Savannah, attended Cathedral Day School and later Benedictine...
Trenace N. Savage
Oct 11, 2020
Trenace N. Savage, 35, of Savannah, Georgia was born October 19, 1984 and passed away Sunday October 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from Groves High School and attended Savannah Technical College. She was a loving, caring Mother, loved to fix hair, travel, loved to cook, and was very out going and Independent...
Brenda Joyce Goodwin Orth
Oct 10, 2020
Brenda Joyce Goodwin Orth born February 07, 1961 went home to be with the lord on October 10th 2020 after a brief illness. Her smile was infectious and she loved with her whole heart. She was a caregiver for many years. Most recently she was a homeschool teacher for her very special nephew Maddox who was her daily joy. She...
Louise Mary Ganem
Oct 10, 2020
Louise Mary Ganem, 99, passed away at her home on October 10, 2020, surrounded by her children. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 7,1921 to the late Joe and Rosa Thomas. She was raised in Miami, Florida. Louise went on a roadtrip to visit her sister in New Jersey. Returning to Miami, she stopped in Savannah, and met...
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