Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Claud Lawhorn

Claud Lawhorn

Mar 25, 2018

Claud Lawhorn, 84, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Saturday March 24, 2018 at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was a heavy Equipment Operator, Diesel Mechanic, loved gardening and fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Lawhorn. He is survived by one son, Gene Lawhorn (Beverly), one daughter Ann Ambrose (Danny), three grandchildren,...

James C. Price

James C. Price

Mar 24, 2018

James C. Price Jr., of Savannah, Ga, passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018 at his residence. James worked 17 years for John Deere, 15 years for Hendricks Machinery, and 15 years for Sunbelt Rentals. He has his Masters in Diesel Mechanics and Welding. He was a member of the Lords House of All People. He was preceded in death by...

Ernest T. Mccullough

Ernest T. Mccullough

Mar 24, 2018

Ernest Thomas McCullough, 93, of Savannah, GA, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, March 23, in his home after an extended illness.  Ernest was born the baby of 15 siblings in Gerard, GA on August 7, 1924. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and retired after 42 years working for National Linen Services in Savannah. ...

Gwendolyn Purvis

Gwendolyn Purvis

Mar 23, 2018

Mrs. Gwendolyn Powell Purvis, 77, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Lum M. Purvis; Two daughters, Michelle P. Weil and Kiley P. Hodges, son-in-law Clint M. Hodges; Six Grandchildren, Torie (Hayden) Polk, Dustin Weil, Tyler Weil, Heidi Hodges, Wynn Hodges, Polly Hodges; Two great-grandchildren, Brinley Polk...

Peter E. Dittmar

Peter E. Dittmar

Mar 22, 2018

Peter E. Dittmar, 75, of Savannah, Ga, passed away Monday March 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Rhinebeck, New York. Peter was a devoted husband, loving father, and a wonderful grandfather. He was a jack of all trades and helped as many people as he could that needed it. He was a man of integrity, morals, and...

Margaret Jean Pomerleau

Margaret Jean Pomerleau

Mar 21, 2018

Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Graveside Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408  (912)964-2862.

Lillian Mccoy

Lillian Mccoy

Mar 17, 2018

Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408  (912)964-2862

Rupariba G. Jethwa

Rupariba G. Jethwa

Mar 16, 2018

Nanduba Ghelubha Jethwa, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was born in Nakuru, Kenya on Dec. 22, 1935 and passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018 in her home in Savannah, Georgia. She leaves behind four loving children, Deepak, Renu, Vipul, and Vijay; two daughters in-law, Michelle and Bini; and seven grandchildren and their families, Neel (Amber), Meera (Michael,...

Jackie L. Cook

Jackie L. Cook

Mar 16, 2018

Jackie Lawrence Cook, 73, of Savannah passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta. A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late Angus Wallace Cook and Beatrice Hendrix Cook.  Jack was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School. Following graduation Jack joined the US Air Force, were he proudly served...

Patricia "Pat" Cribb

Patricia "Pat" Cribb

Mar 14, 2018

Patricia "Pat" Cribb Pat was born November 25, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her family lovingly by her side Sunday March 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Larry Cribb, her daughter Tina Wills Wilson (Ray Wilson), her grandson, Jimmy Zapeline (Taylor Gibson), 3 great-grand sons, Jaxton, Tucker, Preston, Sister Barbara Berger, brothers...

Apostolia (Paula Letchas)

Apostolia (Paula Letchas)

Mar 13, 2018

Paula Letchas,  96, of Savannah, passed away Monday, March 12, with loved ones by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Letchas,. Paula is survived by a son, Sammy Letchas; daughter, Stella Hefner (Stephen); and daughter, Mary Epling (Steve).  She was a loving Yiayia to Christine Hefner, Matthew Hefner, and Rory Blaney and to her three...

Larry Dean Mason,

Larry Dean Mason,

Mar 12, 2018

Larry Dean Mason, Jr. Larry Dean Mason, Jr. died Monday March 12, 2018 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a Maintance supervisor in the Housing Industry. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry  Dean Mason, Sr. Larry is survived by his Mother, Mildred Mason, children, Samatha McAlister, Ashley Shaner and Tristan Mason,...

Gilbert Jr. "Skippy"

Gilbert Jr. "Skippy"

Mar 12, 2018

Gilbert Walter Raynor Jr. "Skippy", 57 of Savannah, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 8th, 2018. He was the son of Gilbert Raynor and Dorothy Payne. Gil grew up in East Patchogue, New York. After finishing school, Gil enthusiastically joined the United States Army as a Water Purification Specialist.  Raynor proudly retired after 18 years of faithful service. To many he...

Phyllis J. Mcelhaney

Phyllis J. Mcelhaney

Mar 12, 2018

Phyllis Joy Baughman McElhaney, 82, of Guyton, Ga died Monday March 12, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. She worked with Roger Wood Packing Company, Don's BBQ,of Georgia, and the Latex Manufacturing Company, of Indiana. She was a member of the Pineora Baptist Church. What Mrs. McElhaney is most known for is her baby sitting. She was known as the neighborhood...

Ryals Smith

Ryals Smith

Mar 12, 2018

Udell Ryals Smith, 91, of Savannah, Ga passed away Friday March 9, 2018 at Palmetto Health Hospital in Columbia, SC. She retired from J.C. Lewis Motor Company after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Stacy Lee Smith Sr.; parents, Baldy Alfred Ryals and Maude Arnsdorff Ryals; daughter, Julie Smith Rogan. She is survived...

Britton I. Wise,

Britton I. Wise,

Mar 10, 2018

Britton I. Wise, III 10/29/1956 - 3/10/2018     Rincon, GA. Rincon Georgia Mr. Wise lived in Rincon, GA. and has died after a short illness. He was employed by Georgia Pacific for 25 years  until his retirement in November 2016. He is survived by his wife of 43 years  Mary Ann Wise, his son, Britton I. Wise, IV, Mother, Dorothy Wise,...

Udell Ryals Smith

Udell Ryals Smith

Mar 9, 2018

Udell Ryals Smith, 91, of Savannah, GA passed away Friday March 9, 2018 at Palmetto Health Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was retired from J.C. Lewis Motor Company and worked as a title clerk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker

Margaret Jeanette Chavis

Margaret Jeanette Chavis

Mar 7, 2018

Margaret "Mollie" Jeanette Chavis, 73, of Guyton, GA passed away peacefully at the Effingham County Extended Care Facility on Wednesday, March 07, 2018 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bazil V. Chavis and Thelma Jackson Chavis; her sister, Barbara Jane "Cookie" Jackson. She was a member of the Savannah Holy Church of...

Beatrice Faircloth

Beatrice Faircloth

Mar 7, 2018

Beatrice Faircloth was born on November 27, 1923.   She passed away March 3, 2018, peacefully at her daughter's home in Florida following a long illness.Beatrice was the eldest of 10 children.  She is preceded in death by her father and mother - Lenard and Olar Motes.  Her husband, Amos James Faircloth, Jr., passed in 1963.   Siblings who have passed include...

Urmilaben Manubhai Patel

Urmilaben Manubhai Patel

Mar 7, 2018

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, GA 31408 (912)964-2862