Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Michael Joseph Aliffi

Michael Joseph Aliffi

Jun 27, 2018

Michael Joseph Aliffi A native of Savannah, he was born November 11,1948 - finally at peace June 26,2018. Joined in Heaven by his father Joe, brother Kerry, niece Christina, and grandson Jerry. Survived, loved and cared for daily by his devoted Mom DE. He will be missed by his Mom, brothers-Pat, Dennis & Tim, and sisters Peggy, Angela & Mary...

James Calvin Davis

James Calvin Davis

Jun 27, 2018

James C. Davis of Bloomingdale, Ga. 86, , heard the trumpet sound and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  He passed away peacefully at home under the care of Compassus. James Davis was born in Savannah, GA. on June 3, 1932 to the late E. W. Davis and Corrie Davis...

Joseph M. Austin

Joseph M. Austin

Jun 26, 2018

Joseph Martin Austin "Joey", 57, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Joey was the second son of the late Janet Marie Fortner and Joseph "Joe" F. Austin, Jr. Joey was a 1979 graduate of Savannah High School and loved life and lived it to the fullest.  He was a diehard...

Banna Brown Burke

Banna Brown Burke

Jun 26, 2018

Banna Brown Burke, 98, of Savannah, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Summer Breeze, on Wilmington Island. She was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Earl Burke, Savannah, Ga;  2 brothers, J. B. Brown and Aaron Brown; 4 sisters, Adele Cave, Bertha O'Hayer, Kate Snyder, and Dorothy Lassiter. She will be dearly...

Robert Lamar Young

Robert Lamar Young

Jun 25, 2018

Robert Lamar Young, 79, of Savannah, Georgia died Saturday June 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Ware County and lived most of his life in Savannah. He was the owner of Video Bob's retail store. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Thelma Young and sister Shirley Byrd. Robert is survived by a daughter,...

William S. Mattingly

William S. Mattingly

Jun 23, 2018

William S. Mattingly, 80, of Faulkville, Georgia, died  22 June, 2018 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital surrounded by family. Born on June 11, 1938 in Augusta, Georgia, Bill was the son of the late Eleanor and Elmer Mattingly and the brother of the late Gertie Snipes and the late Alfred Mattingly.  He was a graduate of the 1956 Class of Savannah's...

Narasimhulu Rajasimha Bhimraj

Narasimhulu Rajasimha Bhimraj

Jun 23, 2018

Rajasimha Bhimraj, a simple soul who always cherished happiness in others, has left us to join the Lord. He was the second son of B. L. Narasimhulu & Nagarajamma and was a loving brother to Ramakrishna, Ramadevi, Umadevi and Vani. He was the guardian angel to his wife Krupalini and the greatest father one could have, to his sons Kaushik...

W R Finley

W R Finley

Jun 23, 2018

W. R. Findley 92, of Bluffton South Carolina, passed away, on June 19th 2018 at 7:40 p.m., peacefully at his sons home. He spent 17 years in the merchant marines. He also owned Findley Paint Company since 1948. He survived by his son Robert A. Findley also two sisters, five grand kids, and ,6 great-grand babies. Mr. Findley was also...

Elbert Byrd "Duck"

Elbert Byrd "Duck"

Jun 23, 2018

Elbert W. Byrd "Duck", 79, of Richmond Hill, Ga passed away Saturday June 23, 2018 at Glenvue Nursing Home. He graduated high school for Benedictine Military school and was a member of the Cobra Club. He owned and operated Byrd's Meat Market with several locations. He was a sales manager at JC Lewis Ford for 12 years and was sales...

Donald A. Christman

Donald A. Christman

Jun 22, 2018

Donald Austin Christman, 94, of Glennville, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Glennville Nursing Home. Donald was a retired from the A&P Grocery Store in New York and later worked in construction for Haskell Construction. He was a WWII veteran having served in the US Navy. Survivors include his children, Noe; Devalli (David), Dawn Strong, Lori Vizzuet, Susan Belknap, Vicki...

Thomas E. Bashlor,

Thomas E. Bashlor,

Jun 21, 2018

Thomas E. Bashlor, Sr., 87, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Riverview Health and Rehab. A native of Atlanta, Georgia; Thomas was born July 24, 1930 to the late Earl W. Bashlor, Sr. and Leonead Grovenstein Bashlor. He lived in Michigan for more than 23 years before returning to Savannah. He was retired from General Motors after...

Ann Greggs

Ann Greggs

Jun 21, 2018

Ann Greggs, 95, formerly of Scranton and Lake Ariel, peacefully passed away in the home of her daughter, Debbie, in Savannah, Ga., on June 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William H. Greggs, in March 2013. Born in Taylor on Sept. 19, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy...

Lucinda Ann Adams

Lucinda Ann Adams

Jun 21, 2018

Lucinda Ann Adams 93 years old of Garden City Georgia passed away with her family by her side on June 19,2018. She was preceded in death by her son William Cecil Webb. She was a welder and retired from Great Dane Trailers.  She was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she loved being a part of the Alma...

Tawona G. Andrews

Tawona G. Andrews

Jun 21, 2018

Tawona was born on June 12th 1980 to John Andrews and Doris Andrews Williams. She was educated in the Chatham County school system and went on to receive degrees in Pharmacy tech, Business Administration and she also received a certification as a CNA. Tawona was employed with the Home Depot and Coastal Home Care. Tawona had a huge heart and...

William Finley

William Finley

Jun 21, 2018

Visitation: 9:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Earl Glenn Fowler

Earl Glenn Fowler

Jun 21, 2018

Earl Glenn Fowler, 52, of Ellabell passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Effingham Hospital. A native of Savannah, Earl had worked for the Savannah Ship Yard for many years before going to work for Sunset Carson Housing where he had worked for 18 years. He believed in God, loved motorcycles, drawing, country music and enjoyed life.  His family would...

Earsel F. Davis

Earsel F. Davis

Jun 20, 2018

Earsel "Dave" Davis - 84 Earsel "Dave" Davis, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.  The last week of his life was spent in the Rincon, Georgia home of his daughter, Sheila Cela, under the loving care of Sheila and his son, DeWayne Davis along with many other loving and caring friends and family. Born in...

Ricky Lee Scates

Ricky Lee Scates

Jun 19, 2018

Ricky Lee Scates, 57, of Savannah, Ga, returned home Friday June 15, 2018. He was born on December 12, 1960 in Savannah, Ga to the late Cecil and Margaret Scates. He was raised in Pooler, Ga and graduated from Groves High School. He worked construction for over 40 years and always had creative ideas. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing guitar,...

"Bud" W. Gresham

"Bud" W. Gresham

Jun 18, 2018

Ralph W. Gresham "Bud", 75, of Garden City, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.Ralph W. Gresham "Bud", 75, Garden City, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. A native of Manchester, Georgia, Bud was the son of the late Ralph O. and Esther Bowen Gresham....

Una Suttle Gray

Una Suttle Gray

Jun 18, 2018

Una Vista Suttle Gray, 96, of Richmond Hill, Ga., died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at The Station Exchange, after a short illness. She was born to William and Irma Suttle, and had  a brother, Heyward, and half brothers, Kenneth and Fred Suttle.   She was raised by Joe and Louise Waters, with 8 brothers, in Selma, Alabama,. She was married to...