Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Gilbert Hewlen Nettles,

Gilbert Hewlen Nettles,

May 23, 2017

Gilbert Hewlen Nettles, Jr., age 78, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence. Hewlen was born in 1939 in Eldora, Georgia and was the son of Gilbert Hewlen Nettles, Sr. and Ruth Lewis Nettles. He was a 1958 graduate of Commercial High School, he also graduated from Bolen-Draughon Business College. He lived a number of years in Atlanta and...

Freddie Lamar Wise,

Freddie Lamar Wise,

May 20, 2017

Freddie Lamar Wise, Sr., age 53, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away Friday, May 19th, 2017 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of Harris Wise, Jr. and Roena Virginia Carter Wise. He was an automobile Mehanic for Midas Muffler Company, and then worked in Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris...

Clyde B. Mcfearin,

Clyde B. Mcfearin,

May 20, 2017

Clyde B. McFearin, Jr. (Mac or Mr. Mac as he was affectionately known) was born March 25, 1932 in Savannah Georgia to the late Clyde B. McFearin, Sr. and the late Evelyn McFearin. He was the oldest of three children. His brother and sister preceded him in death. Mac accepted Christ at an early age and he supported his family...

Panayiotis Pittas

Panayiotis Pittas

May 19, 2017

Panayiotis A. Pittas, the nicest man on the planet and the embodiment of f???t?µ?, fell asleep in the Lord on May 19, 2017, following nearly 80 years of devoted service to his family, friends, and multiple generations of students. "Totis" was the beloved and devoted husband of Peggy Sheffer Pittas, the father of his adoring daughter, Alexia Pittas, and Papou...

Susie Amerson Bunger

Susie Amerson Bunger

May 19, 2017

Susie Amerson Bunger, 96, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2017 at Azalealand Nursing Home. Susie was born February 26, 1921 in Graymont Summit, Georiga. She lived most of her life in Savannah. While raising her three boys she was a substitute teacher at Fell Avenue School and she was a Girl Scout leader. She worked for Strachan Shipping Company and...

Frank A. Kelly,

Frank A. Kelly,

May 18, 2017

Frank A. Kelly, Sr., 91, of Savannah, died, Monday May 15, 2017 at his daughter's residence. He was born on June 21, 1925, in Savannah, a son of the late Lawrence and Frankie Oppenheim Kelly. Frank attended Savannah Schools and served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge from the army, he joined the Georgia Air...

James D. Olliff,

James D. Olliff,

May 18, 2017

James "Jim" D. Olliff, Sr., 74, of Midway, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Jim was an Entrepreneur and a Jack of All Trades and Master of All.  He worked many years in Automobile Sales and Service, he also was the co-owner of the Ava Company. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Pam D....

Ruth Gillis Ricks

Ruth Gillis Ricks

May 15, 2017

Ruth Gillis Ricks, age 87, of Savannah passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Spanish Oaks Hospice. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of John Wedrell Gillis, Sr. and Pearl Coleman Gillis. A graduate of Metter High School, Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing and retired from St. Josephs Hospital in nursing administration. She was a member of Cokesbury...

Idelle Joiner Hill

Idelle Joiner Hill

May 14, 2017

Dona Idelle Hill Dedicated Wife, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great and Great-Great Grandmother. Idelle age 99, of Savannah, GA, passed into God's hands following a short illness, Friday May 12th. She was a dedicated wife, involved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was a wonderful example of faith, hope and charity! She was a faithful member of Ardsley Park...

Gladys Evans Deason

Gladys Evans Deason

May 12, 2017

Gladys Marie Evans Deason, 95, born November 30, 1921 passed away May 10, 2017 at  3:31, Miss Gladys went to be in the arms of our Lord surrounded by beloved family under the gracious care of Hospice of West Alabama. She was a resident of Cottondale, Alabama.  A Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern star, and a female...

Walter "Wally" Baker

Walter "Wally" Baker

May 12, 2017

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Evelyn Bradley "Chickadee"

Evelyn Bradley "Chickadee"

May 11, 2017

Evelyn Pearl Bradley (Chickadee) 9/10/2015 - 5/11/2017 Evelyn was lovingly known by many names including; "Chickadee", "Crazy Girl", "Pinky", "Sweet Pea", "Munchkin", and "Buddy". She is survived by her parents Justin James Bradley and Gail JoAnn Elizabeth Bradley, her grandparents, great-grandfathers, aunts, uncles, and extended family. She was the joy found in the hearts of those who knew her, and...

Candice Elizabeth Mitchell

Candice Elizabeth Mitchell

May 10, 2017

Candice Elizabeth Mitchell 22. Entered eternal peace April 28, 2017, after a long struggle with mental illness. She was born December 20, 1994 in Savannah but lived in Rincon. She Attended Effingham County Public Schools and graduated from South Effingham High School with honors in 2013. She later attended Savannah Technical College and Georgia Southern University. She loved all things...

Charles Earl Yarbrough,

Charles Earl Yarbrough,

May 10, 2017

Charles Earl Yarbrough, Sr., 75, of Bloomingdale passed away Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 at Candler Hospital. A native of Brunswick, Georgia, he was the son of the late Lewis Yarbrough and Ivalee Higginbotham Yarbrough.   Charles was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Trinity Savannah formerly Trinity Church of God and Sharon Park Church of God...

Delores Coy Denny

Delores Coy Denny

May 9, 2017

Delores Tuten Coy Denny passed away in her sleep on Saturday, May 6, 2017, after battling various illnesses over the last few years.  Delores was of the Catholic faith.  She was born in Savannah on October 23, 1953, to John C. Tuten and Marjorie Taylor Tuten and was a lifelong resident of Savannah, GA.  She graduated from Cathedral Day School...

Robert Joey" Highsmith

Robert Joey" Highsmith

May 9, 2017

Robert Joel "Joe" Joey" Highsmith, 77, of Ellabell passed away Monday, May 8th, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Metter, Georgia, he was the son of late Elder Homer Highsmith and Vera Woods Highsmith.   A resident of Black Creek, he enjoyed spending much of his time with family and friends.  Joe also enjoyed fishing, golfing, working...

Ralph "Sam" Conley

Ralph "Sam" Conley

May 8, 2017

Ralph Jerome "Sam" Conley, 70, of Savannah, died Monday, May 8, 2017 at his residence, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born in Statesboro, Ga., and was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1964.  He had served in the Ga Air National Guard from 1966 - 1974. He was retired from the US Army Corps of...

Dan E. Teator

Dan E. Teator

May 6, 2017

Dan E. Teator, 63, of Bloomingdale, passed away Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in New Haven, Connecticut , he was the son of late John Teator and Barbara Teator. He attended school in Madison, Connecticut. He was in the US Coast Guard, and was in the construction industry for 39 years in Savannah and surrounding area....

Harry Jue,

Harry Jue,

May 5, 2017

Harry Jue, Sr., 94, of Savannah and husband of Mary Jue, passed away Wednesday, May 3rd, at Hospice Savannah. He was born on March 27, 1923 in Augusta, Ga, a son of the late Goon and Fong Jue. As part of the "Greatest Generation" Harry served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the pacific and European Theaters,...

Jefferson Moultrie

Jefferson Moultrie

May 5, 2017

Jefferson (Jeff) Moultrie made his transition from labor to reward on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.He was born in Walterboro, South Carolina on March 8, 1932 to Oliver and Edna Simmons, both preceded him in death. He was united in holy matrimony to Lula M. Danford on December 12, 1957. The union was blessed with two children Olivia and Kevin Moultrie....

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