Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Ronald Bruce Fenters

Ronald Bruce Fenters

Nov 3, 2024

Ronald B. Fenters April 12, 1946 – November 3, 2024 Ron B. Fenters, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on April 12, 1946, in Hemingway, South Carolina, Ron lived a life filled with hard work, passion, and commitment. He graduated from Kingstree High School and built a respected career as an...

Joseph Rufus Ellis

Joseph Rufus Ellis

Oct 29, 2024

Joseph Rufus Ellis, age 77, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Mr. Ellis was born on October 7, 1947 in Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late Emory Clyde Ellis and the late Ethel Maudine Benson Ricks. After serving in the US Navy he returned to Savannah and eventually owned and operated Ellis Insurance Agency. In addition to his...

Vicki W. Akins

Vicki W. Akins

Oct 27, 2024

Vicki Wolfe Akins was born on April 3, 1949, in Greenville, SC, to Herman E. Wolfe and Alice H. Wolfe. She passed away peacefully at home into eternity on October 27, 2024. Vicki leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, James H. Akins, her children, Jennifer A. Albert (Richard) and Ryan S. Akins (Dorothy), and five grandchildren, Ashlyn A. Nyman,...

Robert Gene Kaufman

Robert Gene Kaufman

Oct 24, 2024

Richmond Hill, GA – Robert Gene Kaufman, 91, previously of Gastonia, NC, passed away October 24, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was a native of LaPorte, IN, and was the son of the late Henry Fern Kaufman and Gertrude Lawrence Kaufman. Celebration of Life Service: At First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC; November 9th at 2...

Edwena Irene Garrett

Edwena Irene Garrett

Oct 22, 2024

Edwena Irene Garrett, age 89, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Edwena was born on April 11, 1935, in Savannah, Georgia and was a lifelong member of Saint James Catholic Church. Edwena was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support,...

Joe Brown Warnock Jr.

Joe Brown Warnock Jr.

Oct 21, 2024

Joe Brown Warnock Jr., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, in his home in Savannah, Georgia. Born on January 12, 1937, in Swainsboro, Georgia, Joe lived a life marked by Christian faith, hard work, and love for his family, church and neighbors. Joe was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Temple where he served as Usher Chairman for...

Barbara Holland Fennell

Barbara Holland Fennell

Oct 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Holland Gordon Fennell, who departed this life on Monday, October 21st, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on the beautiful Saturday of December 27th, 1941, in her beloved Savannah, Georgia, Barbara remained a lifelong resident of this charming city, cherishing the warmth of her close-knit community. Barbara...

Lloyd Arthur Kahlich

Lloyd Arthur Kahlich

Oct 20, 2024

Lloyd Arthur “Chick” Kahlich, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20th. Through his final illness and death he was surrounded by the love of his family. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathleen Johns Kahlich, his parents Arthur and Frances Kahlich, his sisters, Junell Schilling and JeAnn Foerster and brother, William Earl Kahlich. 

He was much loved by his...

Lucy Owens Groover

Lucy Owens Groover

Oct 20, 2024

Lucy Owens Groover went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2024. She was provided care round the clock by her children and transitioned at home, peacefully, surrounded by friends and family. Lucy was born July, 10th 1952 and was a native of Savannah, Ga. She attended Blessed Sacrament School, St. Vincent's Academy (℅ 1970) and graduated with a...

Martha Ellen Yawn

Martha Ellen Yawn

Oct 18, 2024

Martha Ellen Yawn peacefully entered into eternal life on October 18, 2024 while surrounded by her children. Martha was born on November 21, 1944 in Brooklet, Georgia and was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Roy C. Yawn; her father, John Howard II; her mother and stepfather Laurie and John C. Smith; her brothers, Jerry Howard, Larry...

Stella Hill Wilson

Stella Hill Wilson

Oct 17, 2024

Stella Hill Wilson, 91, of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was born February 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Raymond Hill and Mary Grant Hill.

Stella was raised in Savannah and graduated in 1951 from A.E. Beach High School. She retired from Pacific...

Wendell Lee Green

Wendell Lee Green

Oct 17, 2024

Wendell Lee Green, born on March 1, 1941, in Brownfield, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. He is remembered as a devoted family man and a kind-hearted individual who touched the lives of many. Wendell spent his career at General Motors as a robotic engineer, where he earned the respect of his colleagues and associates. After...

Joe Morgan Jr.

Joe Morgan Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

Joe Morgan, Jr. of Savannah, Georgia passed away on October 16, 2024. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rita Graziani Morgan, his parents, Mary Mohar Morgan and Joe Morgan, Sr., his brothers Frank Morgan (Agnes) Thomas Morgan (Lila), Alex Morgan (Mary Ann), and Edward Morgan (Marie) and his sisters Ann Morgan Sikina (John), and Margaret Morgan Gerlach (John) and...

William Eugene Bethune Sr.

William Eugene Bethune Sr.

Oct 13, 2024

William Eugene Bethune, sr. 90, of Kennesaw, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024. Mr. Bethune was born on April 17, 1934 in Augusta, Georgia. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia for 60 years. Mr. Bethune served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked for...

Betty Jean Kaigler

Betty Jean Kaigler

Oct 13, 2024

Betty Jean (Haynes) Kaigler, age 89, a longtime resident of Savannah, Georgia passed away on October 13, 2024, after a 7 year battle with long term health issues.

She was born October 13, 1935 to Edgar Allen and Ruth Jane Plott Haynes in Tunnel Hill, Whitefield County, Georgia.

Betty spent over 25 years of her life as the military wife of CW4...

Stanley John Weigel Jr.

Stanley John Weigel Jr.

Oct 13, 2024

Stanley "John" Weigel Jr., 70, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Pruitt Health - Seaside in Port Wentworth, Georgia. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Stanley John Weigel Sr. and Clarissa Humphrey Weigel. John served for many years as a boat motor mechanic with Burns Outboard where he made...

Edward Everett Mast Jr

Edward Everett Mast Jr

Oct 12, 2024

Edward Everett Mast, Jr. ,67, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away October 12, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.

A native of Portland, Indiana, he was the son of the late Edward E. Mast Sr. and Maudie E. Potter Mast.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, Barbara Elaine Skinner Mast; sisters,...

Kenneth Sean Cudebec

Kenneth Sean Cudebec

Oct 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth "Sean" Cudebec, who left us on Monday, October 7th, 2024, at the age of 64. Kenneth was a beloved resident of Statesboro, Georgia, and was born in Sanford, Florida, on December 22nd, 1959.

Sean lived a life filled with love and adventure. He found immense joy in the great...

Barbara Ann Sharpe

Barbara Ann Sharpe

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Sharpe, 78, of 36 Davidson Avenue in Savannah, GA, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Savannah, Barbara was the daughter of Benjamin Dutton and Claudia Bryant. She spent several years residing in New Jersey, where she worked as a dedicated Registered Nurse for 22 years. After retiring from nursing, Barbara...

Ramona Collazo Colón

Ramona Collazo Colón

Oct 4, 2024

Ramona Collazo Colón, age 80, of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully at home in Savannah, GA, on October 4, 2024, following a recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, she remained strong until the end. Born on September 1, 1944, she was the youngest of 10 siblings and a proud Puerto Rican woman known for her...

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