Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

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...

Nannie Ruth Phillips

Nannie Ruth Phillips

Apr 17, 2016

Nannie Ruth Phillips

Jo Ann Morris

Jo Ann Morris

Apr 16, 2016

Joann Morris, 68, of Savannah, Georgia died Saturday April 16, 2016 at her residence. She was very much loved and will be missed. She loved Cats and Elvis. Her family send two songs to her "In my life I love you more" and "Because we love you" She is survived by one son, Keith Morris of Savannah, GA; three brothers,...

Gloria Peacock Faircloth

Gloria Peacock Faircloth

Apr 16, 2016

Gloria Peacock Faircloth passed away April 16, 2016, after a short illness. Gloria had many accomplishments in her lifetime. She was past president of the Propeller Club and the Broker's Association. She was very involved in the Maritime Community. She retired from UTC Overseas. She was loved by all that knew her, both family and friends. The greatest gift a...

Daniel Ray Gaskin

Daniel Ray Gaskin

Apr 12, 2016

Ray Gaskin died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning April 12th, 2016 in Savannah, GA at the age of 84. Ray was born on February 2nd, 1932 in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Savannah High School and Auburn University. He served with the United States Air Force 117th squadron in Nashville, TN during his service years. He married his college...

Carol Ann Murphy

Carol Ann Murphy

Apr 12, 2016

Carol Ann Murphy, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Her surviving family includes her loving husband of 57 years, Daniel W. Murphy; daughter, Donna Murphy; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Holly Murphy; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joan Jortland; grandchildren, Gunnr, Landyn and Liam. In keeping with the wishes of Carol...

Ruth Ann Lynch

Ruth Ann Lynch

Apr 12, 2016

Ruth Ann Downs Lynch, 85, of Savannah, died April 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Hinesville, Ga., and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Daniel Lynch. She had lived in Midway for 35 years, prior to moving to Savannah, to live with her loving daughter, Pam Brachna. She had worked as a Greeter for Walmart...

Conrad Eugene Stevenson

Conrad Eugene Stevenson

Apr 11, 2016

Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel.

James Randall Vaughn

James Randall Vaughn

Apr 9, 2016

James Randall Vaughn, 84, of Midway Ga., died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Tattnall County, from injuries received in a single vehicle accident. He was born in Emmanuel County, Ga., Nov. 1, 1931 and worked on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Faircloth Hall, and his second wife, Virginia Cowart Vaughn, and he...

Jimmy Roger Kersey

Jimmy Roger Kersey

Apr 7, 2016

Jimmy Roger Kersey, 60, of Savannah, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Memorial Medical Health University. He was born in Savannah, and was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Beckworth, father, James Kersey, mother, Frances Davis, two sisters, Dorothy Lott and Patricia Wilson, and his special Uncle, Buster Davis. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Jimmy was an...

Larry R. Messner

Larry R. Messner

Apr 6, 2016

Larry R. Messner, 79, passed away at home on April 6, 2016. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Ilene; daughter Michelle Hinson (Bobby); granddaughters, Kailey and Kayci Hinson of Rincon, Georgia.; sister Vonna McHenry of Ohio and Lucille Davisson of Texas. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406. Services will be private.

Melvin Marvin Myers

Melvin Marvin Myers

Apr 6, 2016

Melvin Marvin Myers, 77, of Savannah and husband of Delores Myers, died, Wednesday, April 6 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1939 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late William Fletcher Myers, Sr. and the late Hilda Pearson Myers. He was predeceased by his infant son; grandsons, Donnie Galbreath, Jr. and Matthew Galbreath . Melvin...

Cora E. Josey

Cora E. Josey

Apr 5, 2016

Cora E. Josey, 84, of Ellabell, died Tuesday, April 5 2016, in Savannah. Arrangements are entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Garden City Chapel.

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