Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Gordon Edward

Gordon Edward

May 5, 2016

Gordon Edward Tyo, 87, of Statesboro, Ga., died May 5, 2016 at Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro, Ga, after a long illness. He was born in Potsdam, New York, and was a veteran of  the Korean Conflict, having served in the 2nd Medical Group,  in the US Air Force.  He retired after 20 years of service. He also worked for the...

Jewette Fort

Jewette Fort

May 5, 2016

Jewette Fort Ray of Pooler passed away peacefully at home under the care of Hospice of Savannah after a long illness. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sius and Mildred Fort, her loving husband of 52 years William (Billy) Ray. She leaves behind 2 sons Jimmy Ray of Pooler, Bruce Ray (Tina) of Pooler,...

Kim Adams Carter

Kim Adams Carter

May 4, 2016

Kim Adams Carter, 55, of Savannah, passed away Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Rome, GA and was the daughter of Joseph and Lucille Adams. Kim was a graduate of Armstrong University and worked as a court reporter for the Chatham County Courthouse. She also worked as a Judicial Secretary. She was an active member...

Caroline G. Steidle

Caroline G. Steidle

May 4, 2016

Caroline G. Steidle, 103, died, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Sweet Grass Memory Care in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Baker-McCullough Funeral Home.

Betty Jean Swiger

Betty Jean Swiger

May 3, 2016

Betty Jean Ward Swiger, 92, of Savannah, GA, passed away on May 3, 2016 under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Rochester, PA, Jan 18, 1924, to the late Iva Isabelle (Romine) and Ottie Raymond Ward. Mrs. Swiger was reared primarily in WV, where she attended schools in Ravenswood, Vienna, and Parkersburg. She obtained her Registered Nurse's...

Debby Overstreet Messex

Debby Overstreet Messex

May 3, 2016

Debby Jean Overstreet Messex, 62, of Pembroke, Georgia, died May 3, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Pembroke, Ga, and she was preceeded in death by her husband, Jimmy Messex, her father Ben Overstreet, her stepfather, Milton Edwards, 2 sisters, Sharon Pevey and Patricia Stafford, and brother, Robert Edwards . She is survived by a daughter and son...

Kenneth Barron

Kenneth Barron

Apr 30, 2016

Family has entrusted their loved one to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel for arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann Fogarty

Elizabeth Ann Fogarty

Apr 29, 2016

Family has entrusted their loved one to Baker McCullough Funeral Home for arrangements

Ina Holland Shuman

Ina Holland Shuman

Apr 29, 2016

Ina Mae Shuman, Pooler, Georgia Ina Mae Holland Shuman of Pooler passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 16, 1930 in Tattnall County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman W. Shuman, of 54 years of marriage; parents, Barney and Ida Holland (Bell Lynn);...

Herman Floyd Roberts

Herman Floyd Roberts

Apr 27, 2016

Herman Floyd Roberts, 75, of Guyton, Georgia died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He was born in Albany,Ga., and was a veteran having served in the U. S.Army. He was retired from Stone Container Company in Port Wentworth, where he served as a skilled Craft Mechanic. He was preceded in death by...

Willie King Mott

Willie King Mott

Apr 27, 2016

Willie Lee King Mott, 84, of Savannah, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Sampson, North Carolina, but had lived in Savannah since 1977. She was a homemaker, and a faithful member of Burkhalter Baptist Church, now Crossroads Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member of the Sunday School, and Church Training Department.  She...

Thomas Mcnall Martin

Thomas Mcnall Martin

Apr 26, 2016

Thomas McNall Martin, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Candler Hospital. He was born to the late Joseph Theron Martin and Helen Marie McNall Martin on December 21, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia. He was the beloved brother of Kathryn Martin Shiley and of the late Joseph Bragg Martin. He was educated at Cathedral Day School and...

Eloise Cribbs Williby

Eloise Cribbs Williby

Apr 26, 2016

Eloise Cribbs Williby, 88, of Savannah, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Azalealand Convalescent Center. She was born in Vidalia, Ga., and was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott Lloyd Cribbs and Beulah Mosley Cribbs, and her sons, Edward John Williby, III, and Danny L. Williby. She was retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company, after 38 years of...

Willie J. Googe

Willie J. Googe

Apr 24, 2016

Willie J. Googe, 96 of Guyton, died Sunday April 24, 2016 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Googe served in the US Army and later retired from Foremost as a Pasteurizer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois K. Googe; his parents, James Wesley Googe and Hattie Ida Googe; brothers, Ward Googe of Oak...

Jimmy Dewayne Striplin

Jimmy Dewayne Striplin

Apr 24, 2016

In Loving memory of our brother Jimmy Dewayne Striplin. Dewayne was born November 13, 1969 in Savannah, Georgia where he resided his whole life. Dewayne loved everyone. I don't think he ever met a stranger. He especially loved spending time with his niece's, great niece and nephew. Dewayne had many talents and skills. He was always tinkering on an old...

Kathryn Yawn Brown

Kathryn Yawn Brown

Apr 23, 2016

Kathryn Diane Yawn Brown passed away early Saturday morning at Memorial Medical Center after a short illness. She and her husband John have been property managers at Tybee Island, GA for many years. She was 63 years old. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents W.H. and Edith Yawn. She is survived by her husband of 25 years John...

Jewel Lanigan Finn

Jewel Lanigan Finn

Apr 22, 2016

Jewel "Nina" Lanigan Finn, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 22 at Hospice Savannah following a long illness. She was born in Claxton, Georgia to Algerine and Bertie Lanigan on November 18, 1931. She married Joseph James Finn on August 24, 1950. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Carey of Pooler, Georgia, Doreen Long (Tommy) of...

David H.N. Roote

David H.N. Roote

Apr 21, 2016

David H.N. Roote September 18, 1938 - April 21, 2016 David H.N. Roote of Pooler, GA. was called home to Heaven on April 21, 2016. He was born September 18, 1938 in Nashville, Tn. to Thomas S. Roote, Sr. and Mary Olga Price. David graduated from Moultrie Sr. High School in 1956 and later obtained a B.A. at Jackson University,...

Douglas Eugene Barnhill

Douglas Eugene Barnhill

Apr 20, 2016

Douglas Eugene Barnhill, 82, or lovingly known as "Doogie" passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia, Georgia. A native of Stilson, Georgia, he spent his life in Savannah. He was preceded in death by the love of his life for 56 years, Josephine Hernandez Barnhill. Also preceded in death were his parents, Willie Douglas Barnhill...

Aurrie Belle Wright

Aurrie Belle Wright

Apr 19, 2016

Aurrie Belle Wright, age 82, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on April 19, 2016. She is survived by her daughter Blanche Eden-Gnann (Rick Gnann), son Billy Wright, daughter in law Ann Marie Tarver (Dan), grandchildren - Michael Eden, Billy and Ashley Wright, Abbie Jackson and great-grandson Landon Eden. Aurrie Belle was preceded in death by her one and only true...

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