Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Evon Mallard

Evon Mallard

Aug 31, 2017

J. Evon Mallard, 48, of Savannah passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Millen, GA Evon was the daughter of Freddie Lovett and the late Patricia Sasser Lovett. Evon had worked for Southside Fire Department and EMS for many years before going to work with the Effingham County Sheriff's Department. She...

Genevieve Thiem Farmer

Genevieve Thiem Farmer

Aug 30, 2017

Genevieve Farmer, 94, a long time resident of Savannah, died peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2017 in Kennesaw, GA where she had resided for the past 3 years.  The family thanks hospice staff for easing her transitioning. Genevieve was born in Brooklyn, NY to Adolf Otto and Susan Catherine Thiem, had siblings Ruth and Eugene, was married to...

Richard Edward Ferron

Richard Edward Ferron

Aug 30, 2017

Richard Edward Ferron,91, of  Richmond Hill,  passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2017  in Richmond Hill. He was born in Brockton, MA on March 15, 1926, the son of the late Henry and Bessie Appleton Ferron . Dick served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Tetley Tea. He was a member of Solomon's Lodge as...

William Frederick Mcilrath

William Frederick Mcilrath

Aug 28, 2017

William (Bill) Frederick McIlrath, Sr., 74, of Rincon, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 26th, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on January 5, 1943 in New Castle, PA, the youngest of six children born to Charles Wilson McIlrath and Irene Elizabeth (Pflugh) McIlrath. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Rev. Howard...

Ronald "Ron" Roberts

Ronald "Ron" Roberts

Aug 25, 2017

Mr. Ronald Roberts (Ron), 65, of Pooler, passed away on Friday August 25, 2017 at Candler Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was bon on July 5, 1952 and was a graduate of Robert W. Groves High School. He was a member of the United States Air Force and a former police officer with the Savannah Police Department....

Paul G. Walz

Paul G. Walz

Aug 24, 2017

Paul G. Walz, 68, of Richmond Hill passed away Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Savannah, he was the son of late William "Bill" and Mae Walz, Jr. Paul was a veteran of the US Navy. He was the owner and operator of Richmond Hill Marine and Sporting Goods, which he and his wife opened...

Windell Smith

Windell Smith

Aug 24, 2017

Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City GA 31408

Dorothy Crim Into

Dorothy Crim Into

Aug 24, 2017

Memorial Service Sunday, August 27, 2017 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hodgson Memorial Drive Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah Ga 31406

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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