Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

James Franklin Butler

James Franklin Butler

Jan 12, 2019

James F. "Jim" Butler, 73, of Savannah, GA died January 11, 2019 at home. Jim was a native of Hinesville and a US AirForce Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked at Caroplast and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Welthy Butler. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sister...

Thomas L. Henry

Thomas L. Henry

Jan 7, 2019

Thomas Lee Henry, Sr., 77, of Savannah, Georgia died Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Reidsville, Georgia; Thomas was a US Air Force veteran.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed the outdoors, wildlife and photography. He had worked for the Miller/Coors Distribution Company for 37 years. Thomas was preceded...

Roger W. Helmey

Roger W. Helmey

Jan 7, 2019

Roger W. Helmey, 65, of Pooler, Georgia died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Service will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408. (912)964-2862

Alice Brooks

Alice Brooks

Jan 7, 2019

Alice Brooks, 75, of Savannah, GA passed away Monday January 7, 2019 under the care of Pruitt Hospice. She was a retired CNA with over 30 years of service working at Cushing State Nursing Home and Overlook Massachusetts Masonic Nursing Home. Alice enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and watching NCIS. Her family meant alot to her , including her sons and grandsons....

Helen K. Weston

Helen K. Weston

Jan 7, 2019

Helen K. Weston, 96, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away Sunday January 6, 2019. She attended Bonnie Bridge Baptist Church and was a retired Hairdresser. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Katie Konstandeles; husband, Eugene Weston Sr. She is survived by her son, Eugene "Bubba" Weston Jr.; daughter, Barbara Weston Strickland; grandchildren, Tracy Strickland, Derrick Strickland,...

Thomas A. Nerich,

Thomas A. Nerich,

Jan 6, 2019

Thomas Anthony Nerich, Jr (Tom) started his adventure of life when he was born in Manhattan, New York June 7, 1952 to Thomas and Dorothy (Brennan) Nerich Sr to be welcomed home by his big sister Mary Elizabeth, and later would welcome 3 cousins to be loved and raised as siblings, John Paul, Dotsie and Bobby Tressell. The family moved...

Joan Ann Grassi

Joan Ann Grassi

Jan 4, 2019

Joan Florence Ann Grassi, 85, of Savannah, GA passed away Friday January 4, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was retired from BELLSOUTH Telephone Company in Customer Service with over 30 years of Service. Joan enjoyed the beach, swimming, walking, and tennis. She loved her whole family and was always looking to help anyone in need. She...

James D. Luker

James D. Luker

Jan 3, 2019

James "Jay" Luker, 78, of Brooklet, GA passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at his home. Jay was a hard working man and was an electrician for International Paper for over 43 years. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Marion Luker; son, Jay Luker...

Catherine Mccabe

Catherine Mccabe

Jan 3, 2019

Catherine Stanley McCabe, 93, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Tennessee to the late Adelaide and Jessie Stanley. Catherine joined the Women's Army Corps in 1945. In 1946, she married a handsome young pilot from Pennsylvania and assumed the role of dedicated military wife. In 1949, she accompanied her...

Wauweese Jenkins Quattlebaum

Wauweese Jenkins Quattlebaum

Jan 2, 2019

Wauweese Jenkins Quattlebaum, 88, of Garden City passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Pruitt Heath of Savannah. A native of Bulloch County, she was the daughter of the late Ben Jenkins and the late Polly Todd Jenkins.  She was a 1948 graduate of Nevils High School where she graduated Valedictorian of her class and also had perfect attendance from...

Ronald Lee Schuman

Ronald Lee Schuman

Jan 1, 2019

Ronnie  Lee Schuman, 70, of Pembroke, GA passed away Monday, December 31st, 2018. Ronnie was an insurance adjuster for over 47 years. He was a member of Connection Church in Statesboro, and was a part of the Clovis Masonic Lodge in New Mexico. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, and truly loved his family. He played basketball in college and enjoyed...

Lyndal Wasson Humphries

Lyndal Wasson Humphries

Dec 31, 2018

Lyndal Wasson Humphries, 77, of Ellabell, Ga., died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Glennville, Ga., and had formerly worked as an Operator, for Southern Bell Telephone Company. She was a former member of Taliaferro Baptist Church until it closed, and then affiliated with Rothwell Baptist Church in Pooler, Ga. She was preceeded in death...

Henry Gerald Edenfield

Henry Gerald Edenfield

Dec 28, 2018

Henry Gerald Edenfield, 79, born in Swainsboro, GA and raised in Metter, Ga  passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Gentiva Hospice in Port Wentworth , GA. He was a long time member of the former Fellowship Assembly of God in Garden City, GA. He is survived by his...

Annie Butler Bowers

Annie Butler Bowers

Dec 27, 2018

Mrs. Annie Lois Butler Bowers, 93, of Savannah, GA passed away Wednesday December 26, 2018. Annie was born in Liberty County, GA. She was a Parking Citation Officer for the City of Savannah- Police Dept. for over 22 years. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church and was a member of the Master's Sunday School Class. She was also...

Emmit Hendrix,

Emmit Hendrix,

Dec 26, 2018

Friend to all and enemy of none, Emmit Hendrix, Jr., 82, of Richmond Hill, GA and Sapphre, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 25.  Emmit was born in Bulloch County, GA. Emmit worked in the Automobile Business for many years before joining and retiring from Union-Camp Corporation where he was Supervisor in the Automotive Maintenance Department for 15 years.  He...

Juanita Lee

Juanita Lee

Dec 26, 2018

Juanita Lee Fox, 88, of Savannah died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home with her family by her side and under the care of Compasses Hospice. She was the widow of Thomas Augustus Fox, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Salvation Army Community Center, 3000 Bee Road, Savannah, Georgia. The family...

Marie Meadows

Marie Meadows

Dec 26, 2018

Marie Meadows, 91, of Savannah died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc.. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Temple of Glory Community Church. Burial: Greenwich Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia 31406...

Howard Joseph Hanks

Howard Joseph Hanks

Dec 21, 2018

Retired US Army Sergeant First Class Howard Joseph Hanks, Jr. 78, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.A native of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, Howard was the son of the late Howard Joseph Hanks and the late Zula Kibodeaux Hanks. At the age of 18, Howard joined the United States Army and became...

Edith B. Thacker

Edith B. Thacker

Dec 20, 2018

The family has entrusted the arrangements to Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.

Mary Louise Cockfield

Mary Louise Cockfield

Dec 20, 2018

Mrs. Mary Louise Cockfield, 92, of Cottageville, SC passed away Saturday December 15, 2018 at the home of her son. She was born June 26, 1926 to the late Harry and Ruth Reeves in Colleton County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Cockfield and her sister Dorothy Ackerman. Surviving are sons Jimmy Cockfield and...