Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Harold Howard Sapp

Harold Howard Sapp

Apr 22, 2017

Harold Howard Sapp, 89, of Bloomingdale, left his earthly home on April 21, 2017, at home after a courageous battle of cancer. Harold is survived by his brother Walter Sapp (Shirley) of Bloomingdale, GA, his daughter, Brenda Castle of Lakeland, Fl and sons Pete Warren (Helen) David Sapp (Angela), of Bloomingdale, Ga, and his companion Sandra Carroll of Jacksonville, Fl;...

Ivey Gordon Tillman

Ivey Gordon Tillman

Apr 22, 2017

Ivey Gordon Tillman, Jr., 85, of Savannah, passed away, Friday, April 21st, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born in Claxton, GA, on August 8, 1931, the son of the late Ivey and Girtie Connor Tillman, Sr. Ivey served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Department of Labor where...

David Talmadge Herrington

David Talmadge Herrington

Apr 22, 2017

David Talmadge Herrington, Sr., husband of Janie Herrington, of Savannah, died, Friday, April 21 at his home under the care of Pruitt Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born in Baxley, GA in 1927, a son of the late Dewitt and Marnella McKinzie Herrington. Talmadge served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He retired from Union Camp...

Lucile - 2017

Lucile - 2017

Apr 18, 2017

Lucile Eleanor Caraker, age 79, of Atlanta, GA, departed this life on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, after an extended illness. Eleanor was born in Savannah on November 24, 1937, the only child of the late Walter J. Caraker and Lucile Murphy Caraker. She grew up in Savannah and attended Savannah High School.  She went on to the University of...

Michael L. Swinford

Michael L. Swinford

Apr 17, 2017

Michael L. Swinford, 62, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, April 15, after several , decade's long , fierce and courageous battles with chronic illnesses. He was born in Savannah, a son of the late Thomas R. and Marion W. Swinford, Jr. Michael was always known for his great sense of humor and he never met a stranger. Survivors include...

Ruth Gershowitz Yermovsky

Ruth Gershowitz Yermovsky

Apr 17, 2017

It is with great sadness that our mom, Ruth Gershowitz Yermovsky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was married to Ralph Yermovsky for 62 years and raised a family of Susan, Harvey and Hollye in Waycross, Georgia. Our mom was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved south as a young bride. Early in life she sold Avon...

Frances Lockett Rogers

Frances Lockett Rogers

Apr 15, 2017

Frances Lockett Rogers, 99, of Savannah, died Saturday, Apr 15, 2017 at Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born December 25, 1917 in  Savannah, and was preceded in death by her husband, Alton A. Rogers, her parents, Evelyn Eppes Lockett and James W. Lockett, sister, Martha McNeil, brothers, J.W. "Buddy" Lockett, Randolph  "Ranny" Lockett, and Frederick "Bucky" Lockett, and her grandson,...

Floyd Eugene Taylor

Floyd Eugene Taylor

Apr 14, 2017

Floyd Eugene Taylor, 85, of Midway died Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence under the care of Hospice and surrounded by his family. A native of Savannah, Eugene was the son of the late Lorane Ambrose Taylor and Floyd Taylor. He had worked for Union Camp for 24 years then went to work and retired from Krispy Kreme; A...

Virginia Roberts

Virginia Roberts

Apr 14, 2017

Virginia Verdelle Royal Roberts, 87, of Savannah died Friday, April 14, 2017 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Girard, Georgia November 28, 1926 to the late Walter and Marie Verdelle and had lived in Savannah since 1947.  Virginia was married to Rev. Herbert Roberts, June 26, 1949 and was a dedicated pastor's wife in various churches...

Margaret Jean Hillis

Margaret Jean Hillis

Apr 14, 2017

Margaret Jean Hillis, 68, of Pooler died Friday, April 14, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Millen, GA the daughter of the late Dahlia Mae Jeffers Hillis and John E. Hillis. She was a retired Property Manager with Chatham Apartments. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joyce Ann Hillis ; brothers, John W....

Donald A. Guyette

Donald A. Guyette

Apr 14, 2017

Donald A. Guyette, 68, of Savannah and husband of Wanell (Nell) Guyette, passed away, Monday afternoon, April 10, 2017, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. He suffers no more, and is at peace. Donald had a fun loving heart as big as Texas. Loved playing card games like; Pinochle, Spades, and Hearts. Always a jokester loved to make people...

Joshua Julian Smith

Joshua Julian Smith

Apr 13, 2017

Joshua (Josh) Julian Smith, 24, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Candler Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Josh, as he was affectionately called, was born on October 17, 1992 in Savannah, GA. to Tracy and the late George Smith. He received his formal education in the Chatham County School System and attended Windsor Forest High School. Josh...

Jesse Cecil Roper

Jesse Cecil Roper

Apr 12, 2017

Jesse Cecil Roper, 59, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born in Chatham County and lived most of his life in Port Wentworth. He was previously employed with the Coastal Center for Developmental Services and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth and a former member of the Special Angels Handbell Choir. Survivors include his...

Joshua J. Smith

Joshua J. Smith

Apr 11, 2017

Family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel to make arrangements. 912-927-1999

Ernest B. Colson

Ernest B. Colson

Apr 10, 2017

Ernest B. Colson Jr. age 93 passed away April 10th, 2017. Ernest was born in Charleston, South Carolina and lived most of his life in Garden City, GA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of 45th Chatham Artillery Division. He retired from American Oil Company and is survived by his wife, Kristina Schirrmann Colson of...

Maebell Cowart Dominick

Maebell Cowart Dominick

Apr 10, 2017

MaeBell (Jimmie) Dominick, age 93, of Savannah, GA, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Savannah Commons Memory Care after a long battle with Alzheimers. Jimmie was born on October 30, 1923 at home in Collins, Georgia to Lawton and Lissie Cowart. She was proud to be a cotton picking, pea picking, tobacco stringing dirt farmer with her Papa &...

Jarrell F. Smith

Jarrell F. Smith

Apr 6, 2017

Jarrell F. Smith (Smitty), 79, died peacefully on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at his daughter's residence in Bloomingdale, Ga. He was born October 4th, 1937 to Bernard Smith and Marie Akins Smith in Statesboro, Ga. Mr. Smith served in the US Navy on board the SS Rochester, a time of which he was very proud of. He was formerly employed...

Corene Hutto Lariscy

Corene Hutto Lariscy

Apr 6, 2017

Corene Hutto Lariscy passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017 at the Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond Hill, Ga. Corene was born in Hazelhurst , Ga. on August 16, 1925. She was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Rudolph, and four brothers, Vernon, Vascoe, Monroe and Ezra Hutto. Corene is survived by three sons Dr. Lloyd...

Caitlin Elizabeth Hoagland

Caitlin Elizabeth Hoagland

Apr 6, 2017

Caitlin Elizabeth Hoagland, 14, of Pooler, daughter of Bradley and Linda Hoagland, died Tuesday, April 4, in Pooler. Visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday, April 8, at baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson memorial Drive, Savannah. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 5:00pm in the funeral home chapel.

Perry Iv "Petey"

Perry Iv "Petey"

Apr 5, 2017

Perry Clifton Moreland, IV, "Petey", 44, of Rincon passed away Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at his residence. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of Perry C. "PC" Moreland, III and Rebecca "Becky" Bearden Sapp. Petey was a General Contractor for Coastal Constructive Innovations and attended Compassion Church Effingham Campus. Petey loved his Lord and Savior, his family,...

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