Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Edward Dale Hall

Edward Dale Hall

Jan 26, 2020

Edward Dale Hall, 61, of Savannah passed away at his home January 26, 2019. Mr. Hall was born in Savannah, GA July 22, 1958 to Edward Delbert Hall and Audrie Fay (Deal)Hall. He was of Methodist faith and a member of the former Aldersgate Methodist Church. He had an adventurous personality. In his younger years, he was an avid reader....

Amy Love Barnes

Amy Love Barnes

Jan 24, 2020

Amy Love Barnes, 40, of Bloomingdale died Friday, January 24, 2020. A native of Pooler she was the daughter of Frank and Barbara Love. Amy was raised in Pooler and was a 1997 graduate of Groves High School. She had a Masters Degree in Cosmetology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Substance Abuse and Addiction. Amy owned and operated Southern Comfort...

Jatinkumar Patel

Jatinkumar Patel

Jan 24, 2020

Jatinkumar Patel, 45, of Lyons, Georgia died January 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. Memorial Service will be 11 am Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel for making arrangements. Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408...

Martha Jane Ward Clarke

Martha Jane Ward Clarke

Jan 22, 2020

Martha Jane Ward Clarke, 92, passed away peacefully at her home January 22, 2020. She was born in Savannah, GA June 20, 1927 to the late Ruby Jane and Leroy Edward Ward Sr. Martha Jane was employed as a clerk for many years at the Atlanta Gas Light Company. In her free time, she enjoyed doting on her children, grandchildren...

Don Dimick

Don Dimick

Jan 22, 2020

Don Dimick, age 85, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Mr. Dimick was born on November 11, 1934 in Davenport, IA, the son of the late Harry Austin Dimick and Florence Anna Harter Dimick. He was a graduate of Linfield College in McMinnville, OR. Following his formal education he served honorably in the United States Air Force. Don...

Rufus Elliott Lariscy

Rufus Elliott Lariscy

Jan 20, 2020

Rufus E. Lariscy, 71, of Savannah died Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A native of Savannah, Rufus was the son of late Sutton Dean Lariscy and Nellie Mae Mock Lariscy. Rufus was retired from Tampa Armature Works, Inc. (TAW). He was preceded in death by parents, a daughter, Sandra Denise Lariscy, 4 brothers and...

William James Walsh

William James Walsh

Jan 16, 2020

William James Walsh, 79, passed away on January 6, 2020 in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his children, Michael “Robert” Walsh and Maureen Walsh born to Renate Schreiner, and Lillian Pattugalan and Rosemary Walsh, born to Lisa Pelletier. He was blessed with six grandchildren: Vanessa Walsh, Justin Walsh, Connor Walsh, Alana Walsh, Luke Pattugalan, and Olivia...

Joyce Marlene Baker

Joyce Marlene Baker

Jan 16, 2020

Joyce Marlene Baker (Pate), 79, born in Coward, SC, departed peacefully on January 16, 2020 surrounded by family. She was married to the late Roger Baker for 61 years. She is survived by her children, Allan Baker and wife Lea, Donna Wardlaw and husband Herman, Wendy Barber and husband Richard, as well as Linda Kloosterman and husband Peter; 13 grandchildren;...

Imogene Galich

Imogene Galich

Jan 14, 2020

Mrs. Imogene McMillan Galich, 95, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully late Tuesday night, January 14, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Imogene was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born January 31, 1924 in Sylvania, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Julius McMillan and the late Cynthia Bragg McMillan. Imogene Galich was one of...

Sister Mary Valentina Sheridan

Sister Mary Valentina Sheridan

Jan 14, 2020

Sister M. Valentina Sheridan (Theresa), RSM died peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2020, at Mercy Convent in Savannah, Ga. Born on June 29, 1931, in Macon, Georgia, to Valentino and Theresa Cassidy Sheridan. Sr. Valentina is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers-Valentino, Richard and Donal. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and extended...

Edwin Andrew Stokes

Edwin Andrew Stokes

Jan 11, 2020

Edwin Andrew Stokes, age 70, of Garden City, GA passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at home. Mr. Stokes was born on March 12, 1949 in Savannah, GA, the son of the late Horace Obie Stokes and Ruth V. Stokes. He was a graduate of Groves High School and in 1972 began Stokes Construction. He was a longtime member of...

Erwin Olin Veale Sr.

Erwin Olin Veale Sr.

Jan 11, 2020

Erwin Olin Veale Sr., 89, of Savannah, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Pruitt Health Care. He was born in Anderson, South Carolina, and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company, as Senior Vice President and CFO, after 41 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist...

Roger Paul Reddick

Roger Paul Reddick

Jan 10, 2020

Roger Paul Reddick, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving son in Savannah. Roger was born in Screven County, Georgia on December 31, 1931 to the late Roney Watson and Anna Eugenia Oliver Reddick. He was drafted into in the United States Army in 1957 and served his tour in...

Shannon J. Johnson

Shannon J. Johnson

Jan 10, 2020

Shannon J. Johnson, 47, of Savannah, GA, went to be with Jesus on January 10, 2020, where he reunited with his dad who recently passed away. He was a Christian and loved the Lord. Shannon graduated from Groves High School in 1990, then went to pursue a degree in horticulture, where he graduated in 1995 from the University of Georgia....

Melvin Harold Wiley

Melvin Harold Wiley

Jan 10, 2020

Melvin Harold Wiley, 59, died January 10, 2020 after a short illness at Memorial University Medical Center. He was a big people person who never met a stranger and went out of his way to help anyone in need. The Savannah native graduated from Savannah High School in 1978 and worked for MC Anderson Construction, Tracy Dixon Construction Company and...

James Kelly Harvey

James Kelly Harvey

Jan 9, 2020

James K. Harvey, 77, of Pooler, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday January 9, 2020. James was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and overall hard-working man. He worked at Georgia Pacific, Ashland Chemicals, and lastly Savannah Forestry before retiring. He was a big lover of dogs, and left behind his poodle Simon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melton...

Julie Marchant Hargreaves

Julie Marchant Hargreaves

Jan 9, 2020

Julie Marchant Hargreaves, 70, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family after a short illness. Julie was born on August 25, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia, where she lived until her passing. In 1969, she began her career breaking barriers as one of the first women appointed to the original Chatham County Police Department...

Lois Lorraine Vickers

Lois Lorraine Vickers

Jan 8, 2020

Lois Vickers, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Wilbraham, MA. Mrs. Vickers was born on September 23, 1923 in New York City, NY, the daughter of the late Laurence and Marie Cone. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward S. Vickers, Sr.; son, Edward S. Vickers, Jr.; and brother, Walter P. Cone. She is...

Lee Franklin Witter

Lee Franklin Witter

Jan 6, 2020

Retired Colonel Lee F. Witter, 84, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at Veterans Victory House Nursing Home in Walterboro, South Carolina. A native of Wausau, Wisconsin, he was the last surviving son, of 20 children, of the late Jerry and Amelia Abraham Witter. Lee was a veteran of the US Army, a retired Military Intelligence...

Franziska W. Gray

Franziska W. Gray

Jan 6, 2020

Franziska Weisenseel Gray, 79, passed away at Memorial Medical Center January 6, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel with arrangements.