Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Alex Carellas

Alex Carellas

Nov 15, 2015

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Bobby Ray Patton

Bobby Ray Patton

Nov 15, 2015

Bobby Ray Patton, age 82, of Savannah, died on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Candler Hospital. A native of Cedar Grove, Tennessee, he was the son of R.D. Patton and Burnice Usery Patton.  Mr. Patton was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as Chief Deputy Sheriff of State Court...

Lucile Hazlip

Lucile Hazlip

Nov 14, 2015

Lucille Beck Hazlip, 87, of Savannah, died Saturday at Azalealand Convalescent Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil D. Hazlip, and a great granddaughter, Carly Craven. She was a loving wife, who took care of her sisters, and she was a long time member of Radiant Life Assembly of God. She was an excellent cook, who was...

Louis Andrew Brighton

Louis Andrew Brighton

Nov 13, 2015

Louis Andrew Brighton, 88, of Savannah, GA. Died Friday November 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by 5 children; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Dr. Carl Brighton. Visitation 10 - 11 am Friday November 20, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. Fairhaven Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker...

Matthew Coleman

Matthew Coleman

Nov 13, 2015

Matthew "Matt" Eric Coleman, 25, of Eden died after a tragic accident on Friday, November 13, 2015. Matthew was born in Savannah and attended Effingham County Public School System. He enjoyed fishing, playing basketball and computer games. As a child Matthew was active at Powers Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, R.C. and Jessie P....

Marlene Moye Kaminsky

Marlene Moye Kaminsky

Nov 8, 2015

Marlene Moye Kaminsky, 76, of Lake Mary, Florida, died, Sunday November 8, 2015 in Florida. The graveside service for Mrs. Kaminsky will be held on Tuesday, November 10, at 2:00pm in Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Robert Hass. Friends Invited.

Norman Gerald Kleynen

Norman Gerald Kleynen

Nov 7, 2015

Norman Gerald Kleynen, 68, of Ocala, Florida, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at Munroe Regional Center. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, and was preceded in death by his parents, Frederic Mark Kleynen and Deborah Lloyd Kleynen. He was a veteran, having served in the US Air Force, and was a retired salesman, having worked for Specialty Engraving for over...

Robert M. Pettigrew

Robert M. Pettigrew

Nov 7, 2015

Robert "Bob" M. Pettigrew, 52, of Savannah, passed away at Candler Hospital on November 7, 2015. Bob was born on May 30, 1963 in Anderson, SC to the late Charles Allen and Sara Ellen McNeill Pettigrew. He is survived by his wife Sandra Pettigrew, son Tucker Pettigrew (Katie) of Wahalla, daughters Jenny Boggs (Scott), Jill Bosler (Darren) and Robin McKellar...

Dianne Sweatte Sweat

Dianne Sweatte Sweat

Nov 7, 2015

Dianne Marie Sweatte Sweat, 60, of Savannah, wife of John W. Sweat Jr., died Saturday, November 7 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1955 in Beaufort, South Carolina, the daughter of Rachel E. Dunbar Sweatte and the late Leo V. Sweatte, Jr. She is survived by her husband, John W. Sweat, Jr.; daughters, Brita Dickerson (Ryan)...

Charles Struve

Charles Struve

Nov 6, 2015

Arrangements Pending

Hilda Nesmith Lafavor

Hilda Nesmith Lafavor

Nov 4, 2015

Hilda Jean Nesmith LaFavor, 83, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 at Effingham Care Center. She is preceded in death by a brother, Archie Nesmith. Hilda was born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL and attended local schools. She was a Hairdresser in the Savannah area for many years and was a member of Silk Hope...

Jack Arden Brost

Jack Arden Brost

Nov 4, 2015

Jack Arden Brost, 90, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care . A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late William A. Brost and Essie Barefield Brost. Jack was a retired School Teacher having taught for over 50 years. He taught with the Chatham County Public School System, at Savannah Country Day...

Vasile Manoliu

Vasile Manoliu

Nov 3, 2015

Dr. VasileManoliu Dr. VasileManoliudied on November 3, 2015 in Chicago, IL, at the age of 90. Dr. Manoliu is survived byhis sons Mircea (Cynthia Sadkin)and Mihai. His beloved wife of 56 years, Elena, preceded him in death (Jan. 2010). Dr. Manoliu emigrated with his familyfrom Romania to Savannahin 1972 and resided there for 38 years. He worked as a Quality...

June Todd Edwards

June Todd Edwards

Nov 3, 2015

Azalea Avenue was a safe harbor and home to many. June Todd Edwards, age 91, died peacefully on November 3, 2015 at her home on Azalea Avenue in Garden City, surrounded by her loved ones. June was born March 11, 1924. She was the owner and operator of Pop's Lounge in Garden City on Highway 21. June is survived by...

Helen "Betty" Terrell

Helen "Betty" Terrell

Nov 2, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Blackburn Nilsson Terrell June 7, 1941 to November 2, 2015 After a lengthy illness, Betty passed peacefully Monday Nov. 2nd 2015 at 74 years young. Born in Savannah, Betty grew up at Tybee Island and graduated from St. Vincent's Academy. She was predeceased by her parents Dalton Richard Blackburn and Catherine Elizabeth (Sis) Cooney, her sister Sally Ann...

Mattie Ruth Henderson

Mattie Ruth Henderson

Nov 1, 2015

Mattie Ruth Henderson,80, of Savannah and widow of Jack Clayton Henderson, passed away Sunday, November 1st, 2015, at Hospice Savannah. A native of Cordele,Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Vera Fountain. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Stephanie. She is survived by her daughters, Sara (Tony) Crosby, Kathy (Lester) Turner,...

Sara Highsmith Grice

Sara Highsmith Grice

Nov 1, 2015

Sara Lois Highsmith Grice, 89, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was a native of Brantley County and had lived in Savannah for 65 years. She worked for Fabric Inc. and retired from Belk's. She was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Dewitt Highsmith; her...

George "Billy" Helmey

George "Billy" Helmey

Oct 27, 2015

George W. "Billy" Helmey, 84, of Savannah died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital. Billy was born in Savannah, GA to the late J.W. and Jean Bashlor Helmey. He was a US Army Veteran, a member of the F. & A.M.'s, Richard Turner Lodge, and Alee Shrine. He was retired from Interstate Paper where he was a Supervisor....

Stephen Cole Nichols

Stephen Cole Nichols

Oct 26, 2015

Retired US Marine Gunnery Sargent, Stephen Cole Nichols, went to be with the Lord, October 26, 2015 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Polk Nichols; children, Stephen Nichols, Jr. (Libby), Angela Ivey (Jim), Ricky Sparks (Brenda), Janice Fetty (Bobby), Brenda Mack (Mike), Stephen Sparks (Kim) and many grandchildren. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October...

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