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Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
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...
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
James Reber Whitaker
Oct 4, 2024
James “Jim” Whitaker Jim Whitaker passed away peacefully in his home in the early hours of Friday, October 4, 2024. Jim was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 11, 1931, and lived a full life, impacting others around the world with a servant’s heart. Jim married the love of his life, Bettye Jean Shirah, in 1954 the two stayed together...
David Edward Padgett Sr.
Oct 4, 2024
David Padgett, born on August 20, 1947, in Savannah, GA, to parents Lonnie and Elizabeth Padgett, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah with his beloved wife, Joan, by his side. A proud veteran of the US Navy, David was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bird hunting and sporting clays. He is survived by...
Thomas Earl Rushing
Oct 2, 2024
LTC Thomas E. Rushing, Sr., Retired, age 82, departed this earth on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Tom is remembered as having a gift of gab - some true and some embellished - never meeting a stranger. Tom was a member of Isle of Hope Methodist Church where...
Margie Wilson
Oct 1, 2024
Margie Boyd Wilson, aged 84, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2024, in Savannah, GA. Born on July 19, 1940, to parents Verda Mae Powell Boyd and Cary Boyd, Margie led a fulfilling life marked by her dedication to her career and her faith, Michael (her deceased husband) and her beloved cats.
Margie's professional life was largely spent...
John Wesley Hudson
Sep 30, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of John Wesley Hudson, a loved husband and a devoted friend. John departed this life on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 84. A long-time resident of Savannah, Georgia, John was born on August 31, 1940, in Louisville, Georgia, to the late Claude C. Hudson and Ellie Viola.
John proudly served his...
Dorothy Lee Wright
Sep 29, 2024
Dorothy Lee Wright, 100, of 351 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA passed away Sunday, Sep 29, 2024 at Summer Breeze Assisted Living. A Native of Wichita Falls, TX, she was the daughter of Luke Warren and Lena Warren. She is preceded in death by husband, Col. Weldon Wright, son John Wright, and grandson Jeff Tyson. Survivors are daughters, Karen Tyson...
Eva Annette Thornton
Sep 27, 2024
Eva Annette Thornton, a most recent resident of Hoover, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27th, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on Monday, August 2nd, 1926, and raised in the charming city of Savannah, Georgia, Annette was a cherished daughter of James McClellan and Eva Floyd.
Annette devoted her life to nurturing her family as a dedicated homemaker....
Sushma Gakhar
Sep 27, 2024
Sushma Gakhar, born on July 7, 1955, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2024. A devoted wife for 43 years, Sushma shared a life full of love and warmth with her family. Her nurturing spirit and boundless compassion touched all who knew her. Spiritual by nature, Sushma lived her life grounded in the values of humility, kindness, and generosity. She...
Larry Lennard O'Pry
Sep 26, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Lennard O'Pry, cherished husband, father, brother, and friend. Larry was born on October 23, 1945, in Cottondale, Florida, and peacefully departed this life on September 26, 2024, in Port Wentworth, Georgia. Larry was a devoted husband to Mary McGhee O'Pry, and a loving father to his children, Leslie...
Betty W. Davis
Sep 26, 2024
Betty Woodcock Davis went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2024. She was born in Glennville, GA, on December 4, 1929, to Rufus Dwight Woodcock and Nettie Hamm Woodcock. She was educated in the Glennville, GA, graduating from Glennville High School in 1946 and Draughn’s Business School in Savannah, GA, in 1947. On September 6, 1952, Betty married...
Mary Ruth Cetchovich
Sep 25, 2024
Mary Ruth Arnold Cetchovich, age 91, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Ruth was born in Bath, South Carolina and had lived in Savannah for over 50 years. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. She retired after 14 years of service, as a Sales Lady for Krispy Kreme Donuts.
She was preceded in death by...
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