Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Lorine Pittman Rustin

Lorine Pittman Rustin

Dec 31, 2016

Lorine Ellen Pittman Rustin, 87, of Savannah, Georgia and widow of William Carlton Rustin, died Dec 29, 2016, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born in Lyons, Georgia and was a graduate of Toombs Central High School. Lorine was the daughter of the late Benjamin Alvin Pittman and the late Ophelia Kemp Pittman. She was a lifelong faithful...

Carlos Gonzales

Carlos Gonzales

Dec 30, 2016

Carlos Gonzales, 69, passed away December 28, 2016 at his home in Tennille, Ga. Carlos was a faithful worker at Norfolk Southern RR for over 35 years. He also served in the US Army and was in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Gonzales and Bonifacia Lueras; sister, Stella Gonzales; brothers, Rosendo Gonzales, John...

Jerald Hadaway

Jerald Hadaway

Dec 28, 2016

Jerald Hadaway, 75, of Statesboro, and formerly of Savannah, passed away Tuesday, Dec 27, 2016 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Ga. A native of Lanette, Alabama, he was the son of the late Tommie Hadaway and Helen Lindsey Hadaway. Jerald was a veteran, having served in the 165th Air Wing, at Travis Field, Ga, of the Georgia Air National Guard,...

Oliver "Oli" Youngblood

Oliver "Oli" Youngblood

Dec 27, 2016

Oliver "Oli" Wayne Youngblood, 78, of Guyton died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice Savannah. Oli was born May 29, 1938 in Green, Pennsylvania to the late Nina Helen Hunter Youngblood and Neil LaVerne Youngblood. He joined the US Air Force and served his country for 22 years; while...

Michael E. Munn

Michael E. Munn

Dec 27, 2016

Michael E. Munn, 53, of Pooler died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Germany, Michael was a 1984 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School. He was a plumber. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Munn and Elisabeth Erica Munn; his brother, Randall "Randy" Munn and his grandmother, Agnes...

R.W. "Bubba" Zeigler

R.W. "Bubba" Zeigler

Dec 24, 2016

R. W. "Bubba" Zeigler, 95, of Savannah, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a short illness. He was born in Sylvania, Ga., and was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Richard Zeigler and Virginia Brown Zeigler Nettles; brothers, Frank, Carroll and Joe Zeigler; half sisters, Ellen Z. Waters, Louise Z. Bazemore, Catherine Z. Russell and...

Robert E. Sanders

Robert E. Sanders

Dec 24, 2016

Robert "Robby" E. Sanders, 46 of Eden died Saturday, December 24, 2016. Robby was a 1988 graduate of Jasper County High School. He loved his family, enjoyed the outdoors and lived his life to the fullest. A Master Diesel Technician, Robby was the owner of The Diesel Doctor Truck Repair Shop in Port Wentworth. Survivors include his wife of 27...

Charles R. Garrett

Charles R. Garrett

Dec 24, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Richard Garrett, 75, of Savannah, passed away Friday, Dec 23, 2016 at John Wesley Villas. A native of Russellville, Alabama, he was the son of Ellis Garrett and Venoia Garrett. Chuck was a veteran, having served in both the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Air Force. He was also retired from the Savannah Police Department. He was a...

Joshua Deberry

Joshua Deberry

Dec 22, 2016

Joshua Ray DeBerry, age 35, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Memorial Medical University. Joshua was born September 19, 1981, in Savannah, Georgia. Joshua never met a stranger, and was loved by many. He was a self-employed "handyman" by trade, and took pride in the things he built and repaired. He was a very hard worker. Joshua was preceded...

Robbie Sue Ring

Robbie Sue Ring

Dec 22, 2016

BONAVENTURE CHAPEL - Robbie Sue Ring, My beloved and treasured mother passed away on December 21, 2016 at the age of 71. She was a strong godly woman who raised her daughter alone as a single mother working hard and diligently. She was a dedicated worker, mother and church member. She loved her friends and family and would give anything...

Glenda Smith

Glenda Smith

Dec 21, 2016

Glenda Brannen Smith passed away at the age of 77 on Monday, December 19 in the presence of family at her home in Savannah. She was under the care of Hospice Savannah. Glenda was born and raised in Glennville, Ga. After graduating from Glennville High school she attended business school in Savannah, Ga. It was here where she met her...

Ruth Harrison

Ruth Harrison

Dec 21, 2016

Ruth Sabine Harrison, born on September 24, 1918, passed away on December 19, 2016 at Hospice House of Savannah. Ruth was from Syracuse, NY, and moved to Savannah, GA, eight years ago to live with her daughter. She was born to the late Lindley A. and Hazel Sabine in Syracuse, NY. She was the oldest of four siblings, which have...

George Samuel Maust,

George Samuel Maust,

Dec 20, 2016

George Samuel Maust, Jr, 72, of Savannah died Monday, December 19, 2016 at his home. A native of Flatwoods, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Vesta Mae Caudle Maust and the late George Samuel Maust, Sr. George was a US Marine Corps Veteran having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW...

John "Johnny" Burke

John "Johnny" Burke

Dec 20, 2016

John Calvin Burke, 67, of Springfield, Georgia, died December 19, 2016 at his home as a result of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marguerite Redd Burke, and father, John Lee Burke, and two siblings, Jimmy Burke and Joyce Ann Alderman. He is survived by two children and their families; John Tyler Burke, wife Julie Havens,...

Jack New

Jack New

Dec 19, 2016

Jack "Papa Jack" New, 81, of Savannah and husband of Pat New, died Sunday, December 18 in Savannah. He was born on April 25, 1935 in Atlanta, a son of the late Jack and Mattie Ruth Hicks New. Jack served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves. He was a long time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church....

Ima M. Bolen

Ima M. Bolen

Dec 17, 2016

Ima M. Bolen, 83, of Savannah and widow of Robert C. Bolen, Sr. died, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Highway 80 West, Bloomingdale, Georgia.

B. Latrelle Westberry

B. Latrelle Westberry

Dec 17, 2016

Born Betty LaTrelle Westberry on June 27, 1928 in Twin City, Georgia, her family moved to Savannah when she was a young girl. She is survived by her sister Jerry Cohen (Thomas), brother Austin Pool (Frankie), and many nieces and nephews. She was a sister, aunt, friend, artist, teacher, philosopher, historian, and curious soul. Trelle found magic and beauty when...

Major Grigsby Strode

Major Grigsby Strode

Dec 17, 2016

Major Marvin Grigsby Strode, Savannah Police Department, Retired, 81, of Savannah, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at Memorial Medical Health University surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was a veteran, having served in the US Air Force and a graduate of the Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville. Major Strode retired after 32 years,...

Danny D. Beckworth

Danny D. Beckworth

Dec 16, 2016

Danny D. Beckworth, 51, of Savannah, died, Thursday, December 15, 2016. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, 2202 Norwood Avenue, Savannah. Friends invited. A Loyal order of Moose service will be held following the visitation at 2:00pm.

Alethia Foreman

Alethia Foreman

Dec 16, 2016

Mrs. Alethia Foreman was born on August 31, 1930 to the late Reid and Edith White Washington in Sylvania, Georgia. She passed into eternal rest on December 14, 2016. Mrs. Foreman attended the public schools of Chatham County. At an early age, she joined Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the Mission Ministry and Senior Citizen Ministry....

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