Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Theodore Foreman

Theodore Foreman

Sep 24, 2018

Mr. Theodore Foreman, Jr. (Ted), born on July 23, 1949 to the late Theodore Foreman Sr. and Alethia Foreman of Savannah, Georgia went into eternal rest on September 21, 2018. Mr. Foreman attended the public schools of Chatham County. At an early age, he joined Tremont Park Baptist Church where he served faithfully. He was joined in holy matrimony to...

Irene Kellom

Irene Kellom

Sep 24, 2018

Irene M. Kellom, 85, of Augusta, Ga passed away Sunday September 22, 2018. Irene was born and raised in Berlin. Having survived World War II she immigrated to the United States having married Bernard Kellom, whom she met in Berlin after the war. She and the family settled in Augusta, Georgia in the early 1960's. Irene was an office nurse...

Jackson Meyer

Jackson Meyer

Sep 24, 2018

On Saturday, September 22, 2018, My Dad received his Angel Wings, He passed away very unexpectedly at his residence. Although we are very brokenhearted because we lost such a great man, we are so very thankful that he lived 90 years and remained independent. His main wish is that he would never have to go to a Nursing Home. It...

Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott

Sep 24, 2018

Dr. Greg Abbott, 78, of Savannah, Ga passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Dr. Abbott graduated from Emory University: retired from the USAF as Colonel after 20 years and opened his private practice at 111 E. Jones St. in 1984. Active patients of record will receive information regarding Dr. Abbott's successor. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may...

Mary (Jackie) Murray

Mary (Jackie) Murray

Sep 24, 2018

Jackie Sapp Murray Jackie Sapp Murray, originally of Claxton, GA passed peacefully on September 24th, 2018. A devout Christian, Jackie attended Kings of the Kingdom Church of Savannah. Jackie was loved and revered by all who knew her. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Don R. Murray, Sr., parents Troy and Ruth Sapp, great grand-daughter Roselyn Busbee, and...

Thomas D. Tolbert

Thomas D. Tolbert

Sep 21, 2018

Thomas D. Tolbert, 58, of Savannah, passed away on September 18, 2018. Lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia, Thomas worked as a realtor for Better Homes and Gardens Legacy, and was a member of Savannah Area Realtors. In his earlier years he worked in the film industry, which gave him the opportunity to travel. Tom was his happiest surrounded by his...

Robert Edward Magnus

Robert Edward Magnus

Sep 21, 2018

Robert Edward Magnus of Savannah passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2018 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Myrtle, his wife of 52 years. Robert enlisted in the Army during the Korean War right out of high school in 1949. During his 20 year military career he...

James Harold Elkins

James Harold Elkins

Sep 19, 2018

James Harold Elkins James Harold Elkins, lifelong resident of the Savannah area, passed away on September 18, 2018 in Savannah at the age of 85. Harold was born in Guyton, Georgia in 1933 to James Randolph Elkins and Katherine (McKenzie) Elkins.  He was married faithfully to his wife of over 35 years, the late Jessie (Harrison) Elkins. Harold served for...

Arnellis Jenkins Speir

Arnellis Jenkins Speir

Sep 17, 2018

Arnellis (Arnie) Jenkins Speir Arnellis J. Speir 87, known to everyone as Arnie, of Pooler, GA passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at her home. Arnie was a homemaker and a caregiver her whole life.  Arnie loved people and taught many children as a Sunday School teacher and later served as the president of her church's senior group.  Arnie was...

Brian C. Ricker

Brian C. Ricker

Sep 17, 2018

Brian Christopher Ricker, 43, of Guyton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brian grew up in Garden City and graduated from Groves High School.  He owned and operated Clean Duct LLC. He was a specialist known for going the extra mile and being the best in his...

Marilyn Rose

Marilyn Rose

Sep 17, 2018

Bluffton, South Carolina Marilyn Rose Mangum Lee, 75, of Bluffton, S.C., died Sunday, Sept.  16, 2018 at her residence.  She was born April 2, 1943 in Pageland, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Graham and Atha Mangum, and the wife of Larry Dennis Lee, Sr. of Bluffton, S.C. She is survived by 1 son,  Charles J. Lee (Charlotte),...

Cynthia "Cindy" Bennett

Cynthia "Cindy" Bennett

Sep 17, 2018

Cynthia "Cindy" Bennett, 52, of Statesboro, GA passed away Sunday September 16, 2018. Cindy was a loving person and a great friend. She loved her family, especially her granddaughter, crafts, and making jewelry. She was a Georgia fan that loved shopping and her pets. She was a Christian. Cindy was a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 21 years. She was...

George R. Bernard

George R. Bernard

Sep 15, 2018

Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.

Maree Black

Maree Black

Sep 15, 2018

Maree Jarrell Black Aug. 11, 1922__Sept. 13, 2018 Maree began her earthly life born at home on Hull Street in Savannah. She was a descendant of the Herb family, Salzburgers who came to this country to prevent religious persecution. She grew up in the "old Fort District". Maree came to marry "the boy on the block", Russell Jarrell. Their union...

James Conner

James Conner

Sep 12, 2018

James David (JD) Conner, age 77, died on August 29 at Tara Nursing Facility. He was preceded in death by his parents Odice and Odetta Conner and his only sibling, Kenneth Conner. JD is survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Conner (Kenneth); nephews, Chris Conner (Karen), Jeff Conner (Michelle),  niece, Jennie Conner Thompson (Carlton); great nieces, Kendyl and Myranda Conner and...

Norman F. Woodward

Norman F. Woodward

Sep 12, 2018

Norman F. Woodward  September 27, 1925 - September 12, 2018 Norman was a native and lifelong resident Bulloch County.  He graduated from Nevils Schools and attended Toccoa Falls College.  He served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He retired from civil service at Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart.  He farmed and raised livestock most of his...

William Thomas Mckinney

William Thomas Mckinney

Sep 11, 2018

William Thomas "Bill" McKinney Sr., 78, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born in Bud, WV and moved to Savannah in 1967 after serving 10 years in the Navy. He spent the next 26 years working for the Department of the Army providing Air Traffic Control maintenance support at Hunter Army...

Faye P. Garrett

Faye P. Garrett

Sep 10, 2018

Faye P. Garrett, 74, of Savannah, Ga passed away Sunday September 9, 2018 at her home. Faye was a Bus Driver for over 45 years, including driving for Hesse Elementary School for over 30 years. She loved all her bus kids and not only drove her kids but drove their parents. She loved going to Daytona Beach to watch the...

Nora (Martin) Carter

Nora (Martin) Carter

Sep 9, 2018

Nora Elizabeth "Libby" (Martin) Carter was born on December 29, 1938 to Loftus Gerald Martin and Mary Hutchison Martin in Chipley, Florida.  She grew up in Columbus, GA, attended Columbus public schools and graduated from Jordan High School in 1957.  She later also graduated from Brevard Community College in 1991 with an Associate of Arts degree in Office Systems Management. ...

Angel Thompson

Angel Thompson

Sep 8, 2018

September 7, 2018 at the age of 87, Eunice Hazeline Thompson, widow of Bill Thompson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:51 p.m.  Mrs. Thompson was surrounded by family in Landmark Hospital located in Savannah, Georgia at the time of her death and peacefully crossed over to the other side.  She is survived by her two...

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