Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Michael Eugene Mesaros

Michael Eugene Mesaros

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Eugene Mesaros, age 50, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.Born on February 25, 1974, in Savannah, Mr. Mesaros was a proud graduate of the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business and worked as a businessman. He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and School, as well as Savannah Christian High School.Mr. Mesaros was preceded in death...

William R Stanley

William R Stanley

Sep 22, 2024

William Roger Stanley, age 78, of Savannah passed away Sunday September 22, 2024 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital.

William (Bill) was born on May 3, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late Frances and William Stanley. While spending most of his childhood in Danville, VA, William enlisted for the United States Air Force at the age of 17....

Elsie G. Powers Coursey

Elsie G. Powers Coursey

Sep 19, 2024

Elsie G. Powers-Coursey, age 69, of Savannah passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. Elsie was born on June 10, 1955 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Efrain and Hilda Reyes Gonzalez. She was a graduate of Long Beach State where she earned a degree in education. She was of Catholic faith. She worked for many years with the...

Charlotte Sowell

Charlotte Sowell

Sep 17, 2024

Charlotte Youmans Sowell, age 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Mrs. Sowell was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on January 6, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Peyton Lee Youmans, former Sheriff of Emanuel County, and the late Effie Wilkes Youmans. After college, she moved to Savannah in...

Shirley Sienkiewicz

Shirley Sienkiewicz

Sep 14, 2024

Shirley Morgan Sienkiewicz, age 87, of Savannah passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Sienkiewicz was born on December 12, 1936 in Savannah to the late Gipson Hull Morgan and the late Susie Kessler Morgan. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1954 and went on to work as an administrative secretary for Tyco International. Mrs....

Eric Daniel Winge

Eric Daniel Winge

Sep 11, 2024

Eric Daniel Winge, 58, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away at his home September 11, 2024. A native of Rome, Georgia, he was the son of the late Daniel Winge and Myra "Gail" Arnold Winge. He leaves behind beautiful memories for his family to cherish. They describe him as a Christian man who was kind, selfless, giving, and well-liked by all...

Dorothy Elliot Foskey Carter

Dorothy Elliot Foskey Carter

Sep 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Elliot Foskey Carter, matriarch of the Carter family, into the arms of her Lord and Savior September 11, 2024. A native of Stillmore, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Foskey and Luna Lee Lanier Foskey. The family relocated to Savannah while Dorothy was very young. Dorothy was...

Beverly J. Briggs

Beverly J. Briggs

Sep 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Beverly J. Briggs, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on Tuesday, November 16th, 1948, in Statesboro, GA, Beverly was a long-time resident of Savannah, GA.

Beverly was known for her kind spirit, unwavering love for her...

Desmond Hubbard

Desmond Hubbard

Sep 5, 2024

Desmond Hubbard June 22, 1966 – September 5,2024 Desmond Hubbard, age 58, of Jamaica, Queens, NY, passed away on September 5, 2024. A proud U.S. Army veteran, who honorably served in the Persian Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm, embodying courage and dedication throughout his military career. Born on June 22, 1966, Desmond lived a life marked by loyalty, warmth,...

James Lenton Cribbs Jr

James Lenton Cribbs Jr

Sep 5, 2024

James Lenton Cribbs Jr, 72, of Savannah passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home. James was born in Beaufort, South Carolina but was a native of, of Savannah, he was the son of James Lenton Cribbs Sr. and Cora Ann Deloach Cribbs. James graduated from Savannah High in 1970. Has been married to his beautiful wife Donna Lee Cribbs...

Surajben Harmanbhai Patel

Surajben Harmanbhai Patel

Sep 5, 2024

SurajBen Harmanbhai Patel, aged 94, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on June 8, 1930, in Ode, Gujarat, India, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and community.

SurajBen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harmanbhai Patel.

She is survived by her loving children, Arvind Patel and Pushpa Patel, who will cherish her...

Robert Goethe

Robert Goethe

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Robert Wiggins Goethe, 92, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on September 4, 2024 at his residence. 

Mr. Goethe was employed with the Georgia Ports Authority where he worked in the Finance and Operations Divisions and ultimately retired in 1993 as the Assistant Executive Director. He then worked as an international transportation consultant through 2015.

He was the adopted son of Annie...

Michael John Drabek

Michael John Drabek

Sep 4, 2024

Michael John Drabek passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. He is in the presence of our Lord after a five-year battle with the rare cancer, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor. Michael was born on December 14, 1968, in Buffalo, New York. He was the son of Carolyn Ann (Hess) and Edwin Stephen Drabek. He was baptized and received First Communion at...

Vicktoria Lynn Higley

Vicktoria Lynn Higley

Sep 4, 2024

Vicktoria "Tori" Lynn Higley, 38, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 30th, 1986.

Tori is survived by her loving husband, Austin Higley, her daughter Madison Kern, her mother Dorene Cottingham, her father Jerry Wilson, her sisters and brothers-in-law Christina Downey (Steven), Elizabeth Goode...

Margaret Rahn

Margaret Rahn

Sep 1, 2024

Margaret Ellen Rahn, 77, of Savannah Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Margaret Ellen was a loving wife of 59 years to her husband who preceded her in death by 9 days. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (proudly named “G.G.”). She loves Jesus and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Her joy was contagious...

Brian David Ray

Brian David Ray

Aug 30, 2024

Brian David Ray, age 48, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2024 as results from an automobile accident. He was born on Friday, June 25th, 1976 in Savannah, GA to the late Brian William Ray and Glenda Faye Jacobs Ray. Brian was a dedicated landscaper by profession and had a passion for helping others. He was known...

Barbara Sue Allen

Barbara Sue Allen

Aug 30, 2024

Barbara Sue Blue Allen, 89, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1935 in Savannah, GA to the late Jim and Lucile Blue. She was a member of Higher Ground (formally Cresthill) Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and kept the nursery. She will be remembered for...

Judy Nell Saturday

Judy Nell Saturday

Aug 28, 2024

Judy Readdick Saturday, 79, of Savannah, died on August 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah on March 2, 1945. She was predeceased by her husband, James C. Saturday; a son, James C. Saturday, Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Readdick, Jr; and a brother, Mr. E.F. Readdick, III. She is survived by a son,...

Roy Otis White Sr.

Roy Otis White Sr.

Aug 27, 2024

Roy Otis White Sr., 82, of Guyton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Carter Wiseman White and Janie Miller White. Roy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who loved his family with all his heart. He was also a lover...

John Woodrow Tucker Jr

John Woodrow Tucker Jr

Aug 27, 2024

John Woodrow Tucker, Jr. (Johnny) 11.09.1942 – 8.27.2024 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, John W. (Johnny) Tucker, Jr. Johnny passed away August 27, 2024, peacefully at his home after a month-long battle with gastric cancer. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years,...

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