Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Barbara Covington Comiska

Barbara Covington Comiska

Aug 21, 2017

Barbara Sue Covington Comiska, 56, of Augusta passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Augusta Medical Center. A native of Lyons, Georgia she was the daughter of the late James Wesley Covington and Nellia Mae Meeks Covington. Sue loved life and her family; she enjoyed the beach, boating, fishing, grilling, trips to Daytona Beach, FL and karaoke. She was preceded...

Thomas Benton Durham,

Thomas Benton Durham,

Aug 21, 2017

Thomas Benton Durham, Jr., 85, of Savannah, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Memorial Medical Health University. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force, in the Korean Conflict at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. He attended the Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga. He was retired from Lockheed -...

Vinodbhai Ravjibhai Patel

Vinodbhai Ravjibhai Patel

Aug 21, 2017

Vinodbhai Ravjibhai Patel, 57, of Savannah died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Purnimaben Vinodbhai Patel; daughters, Karishma Jigar Patel (Jigar Bipinbhai Patel) of Pooler, Georgia, Rimali Kinjal Patel (Kinjal Yogendrabhai Patel) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; son, Harsh Vinodbhai Patel of Savannah, Georgia; grandson, Arav Jigar Patel; brothers, Niranjanbhai Ravjibhai Patel of India...

Terry D. Austin

Terry D. Austin

Aug 19, 2017

Terry D. Austin, 45, of Garden City died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Candler Hospital. Terry was a 1990 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School and was a HVAC Technician. He enjoyed sports and was a fan of the Braves and Falcons. Terry is survived by his daughters, Faith and Alyssa Austin; parents, Brenda and Michael Griner; Jack Austin;...

Thelma Fay Sykes

Thelma Fay Sykes

Aug 19, 2017

Thelma Fay Sykes passed away peacefully on August 17, 2017 after a short battle with lung cancer.  Friends and Family knew her as "Fay" was born on March 11, 1936 in Wilmington, NC.  After marrying the love of her life Bill, they later moved to Garden City, GA.  Fay loved living in Garden City and loved all the friends she...

Robert T. Snipes

Robert T. Snipes

Aug 19, 2017

Robert T. Snipes, 79, of Savannah died Friday, August 18, 2017. A native of Stillmore, Georgia; Robert was the son of the late Rufus Robert Lee Snipes and Myrtle Eunice McNeal Snipes. He was retired from Southern Dredging Company, Inc. and enjoyed fishing. Robert was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and a good friend. He was preceded in death...

Thomas Neal Cochran

Thomas Neal Cochran

Aug 18, 2017

Thomas Neal Cochran, 63, of Savannah, GA. died Wednesday August 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Forsyth, GA. and graduated from Mercer University in Macon, GA. He retired from K-Mart Corporation after 36 years as Manager. He is survived by his wife, Sue Cochran,: 2 brothers, James Cochran (Christy) and Donald Cochran (Deborah); 1 dog, Epuie and...

Susan Mccrary Gore

Susan Mccrary Gore

Aug 17, 2017

Susan McCrary Gore peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, August 15th. Born on March 19, 1953 in Beaufort South Carolina, the daughter of Evelyn & Robert McCrary. She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1971, married, and had two beautiful children. She then started a career spanning nearly 40 years in Property Management. Susan had a huge heart, and was always offering...

Victor Adams,

Victor Adams,

Aug 17, 2017

Victor Adams,Jr,72, of Savannah passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2017. The family will receive friends Friday, August 18th, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:00PM at The Sanctuary of Savannah with Memorial Services to follow at 2:00 PM.

Jane O'Connor Holland

Jane O'Connor Holland

Aug 16, 2017

Jane O'Connor Holland, 94, late of Decatur, GA died Saturday, August 12, 2017. Born October 11, 1922 to Daniel Joseph O'Connor, Sr. and Magdalena Ambrose O'Connor, Jane was a life-long Savannahian, save for the past three years when she resided in Decatur, Georgia. She was baptized at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and was a graduate of St....

Joseph B. Mccullough

Joseph B. Mccullough

Aug 15, 2017

Joseph "Joe" Brown McCullough, 84, of Port Wentworth passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at Westview Nursing Home. A native of Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of late Joe Norman McCullough and Nellie D. McCullough of Girard, Georgia.   Joe was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean War.  He was Honorable Discharged and proudly served...

James R. Webster,

James R. Webster,

Aug 14, 2017

James R. Webster, Jr., 58, of Midway, died Friday, August 11 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Savannah, a son of the late James R. and Mary Webster, Sr. James was a 1977 graduate of Calvary Baptist Day School and served his country in the 165th Air Guard. He served as Past master of Zerubabbel Lodge and was...

Lessie Voyles Anderson

Lessie Voyles Anderson

Aug 11, 2017

Lessie Voyles Anderson, 97, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1920, in Live Oak, Florida, a daughter of the late Braxton and Emmeline (Lamb) Voyles. Lessie was predeceased by her husband, Owen Monroe Anderson, on March 25, 2016, after more than 64 years of marriage. She...

Audrey Collins Cave

Audrey Collins Cave

Aug 10, 2017

Audrey Collins Cave, 85, of Savannah, died Tuesday, Aug 8, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Reidsville, Ga., and was a Baptist.  She was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doy W. Cave, Sr., and a son, D. Wheaton Cave, Jr. She is survived by a son, Thomas...

Freddie H. Ruth

Freddie H. Ruth

Aug 9, 2017

Freddie H. Ruth, 78, died Sunday August 6, 2017 At Candler hospital. Freddie was born October 17, 1938 in Egypt, Georgia to Lucy and Freddie H. Ruth Sr. The Effingham county native worked as a plumber for Hudson plumbing Company in Chatham county until his retirement, Freddie also helped his community out by working on tractors and vehicles, he loved...

Sarlaben P. Patel

Sarlaben P. Patel

Aug 6, 2017

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in the Chapel of the Baker McCullough Garden City Chapel Funeral Home. 2794 West US Highway 80, Garden City, GA 31408

William "Junior"A. Woods,

William "Junior"A. Woods,

Aug 5, 2017

William "Junior" Alexander Woods, Jr., 62, of Savannah passed away Saturday, August 5th, 2017. A native of Chatham County, Georgia, he was the son of the late William A. Woods, Sr.  and Mary Jane Thompson Woods. Junior was a driver for Clarkes Block and was a member Southside Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Survivors include his sisters, Gloria "Buck" Lewis, Joy...

Maxine Boatright Wheeler

Maxine Boatright Wheeler

Aug 4, 2017

Maxine Boatright Wheeler, 85, of 139 Mills Run Dr. in Savannah, GA. passed away Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at her residence. A native of Oak Park , she was the daughter of William Boatright and Harriet Boatright . She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She was preceded in death by Husband: Oswald Horatio Wheeler, and her parents,...

Stella B. Smith

Stella B. Smith

Aug 3, 2017

Stella B. Smith, 103, of Savannah, died August 2, at Pruitt Health, Savannah. She was born on September 5, 1913 in Athens, GA, a daughter of the late Charles Perry and Amanda Elizabeth Peeler Watson. She was predeceased by her husband, Hoyt Lee Smith; son, Charles Watson Smith, Sr.; father, mother brothers and sisters. She is survived by her grandson,...

James "Punkie" Wilkins

James "Punkie" Wilkins

Aug 3, 2017

James Harmon "Punkie" Wilkins, 49, of Garden City died Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at his residence. A native of Savannah, Georgia , he was an electrician for 15 years with CS Hurd. He was a member of the Bryan Lodge #303 F&AM Masonic Lodge and was a member of Shriners Alee Temple, where he was a part of the Directors...

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