Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Joyce Burke Alderman

Joyce Burke Alderman

Feb 7, 2016

Joyce Ann Burke Alderman, 55, of Springfield died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her brother's home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and loved the outdoors. Joyce Ann was preceded in death by her father, John Lee Burke and her brother, Jimmy Burke. Survivors include her daughter, Brandy...

Gene Graham

Gene Graham

Feb 4, 2016

Gene Graham, 65, of Rincon passed away quietly Thursday; February 4, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his sister, Loretta McKay; brother, Patrick Graham; niece, Tammy Denmark; other nieces, nephews and other family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday, February 8, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.. Burial will be private. Fairhaven Funeral...

Eugene Dees

Eugene Dees

Feb 4, 2016

Rev. Lloyd E. Dees of Rincon passed away Thursday February 4.  He was 85 years old.  A United Methodist minister, Rev. Dees served for over  25 years in the New York Conference. Prior to that he was pastor of United Methodist and A.M.E. churches in West Virginia, Bermuda and New Jersey and was human rights commissioner of Wheeling, West Virginia...

Frankie L. Roberts

Frankie L. Roberts

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Frankie L. Roberts - PORT WENTWORTH - Mrs. Frankie L. Roberts, 82, of Port Wentworth, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Aiken, South Carolina, daughter of Bessie and Arthur Toole. She graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah, Georgia. She married Willie Frank Roberts May 3, 1951. Ms. Frankie, as she was...

Robert Louis Becton

Robert Louis Becton

Feb 3, 2016

Robert Louis Becton SAVANNAH- Robert Louis Becton, 88, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Candler Hospital. He was born in Millen, Georgia, on February 9, 1927. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy from February 1944 to June 1946. He loved airplanes and flying. He was a...

Daniel J. Stavely

Daniel J. Stavely

Feb 2, 2016

Daniel J. Stavely, 82, of Green Cove Springs, Florida and formerly of Savannah, Georgia, died, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 He was born on February 21, 1933, in Davisboro, Georgia, the son of the late Harris Jule Stavely and late Mary Lee Stavely. Danny Stavely was preceded in death by his daughter, Marie Angela Stavely and the love of his life,...

Steven "Mark" Wilson

Steven "Mark" Wilson

Feb 1, 2016

Mark Wilson Steven Mark Wilson, 55 passed away Monday, February 1 2016, Born in Savannah on May 18, 1960, he attended Chatham County schools. Mark was a Professional Truck Driver working for several local companies. He loved being on the road starting when he was a small child riding along with his "Pa Pa". He was a huge racing fan...

Alfred Cassie Beebe

Alfred Cassie Beebe

Feb 1, 2016

Alfred Cassie Beebe, 94, of Savannah, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Springfield, Ga., and was preceded in death by his parents, Robbie Lee Beebe and Viola Cribbs Beebe; his wife, Sara Nance Beebe, and his son, Robbie Lee Beebe. He was retired from Union Camp Paper Corporation, where he worked for 43 years...

Mary Smith Yates

Mary Smith Yates

Feb 1, 2016

Mary Othelle Smith Yates, formerly of Savannah, Georgia died Monday February 1, 2016 at Gracemont Assisted Living in Cumming, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lehman Yates, Sr. and grandson Kyle Burkhalter. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane Burkhalter (Swint) of Jasper, Georgia; and a son, John Lehman Yates Jr. of Tybee Island, Georgia,...

Janet Sharpe Jones

Janet Sharpe Jones

Feb 1, 2016

Janet Sharpe Jones, 72, of Savannah, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and moved back to Savannah, Ga before she was a year old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Ada Sharpe, brother, Tommy Sharpe, and daughter, Tori Wiggins. She is survived by...

Thomas Garrett Corley

Thomas Garrett Corley

Jan 29, 2016

Thomas Garrett Corley, 83, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Candler Hospital. He was preceded in death by a brother Jack and a sister Jeanette. Thomas was born and raised here in Savannah and attended local schools. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp (Dog Company), having served in Korea during the conflict....

Raymond J. Varney

Raymond J. Varney

Jan 29, 2016

Raymond J. Varney, 69, of Savannah, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Savannah, and was a graduate of Savannah High School. He attended the Community College of the Air Force, and retired from the United States Air Force, after 22 years of honorable service. He also retired from the City of Savannah. He...

M Edsel Smith

M Edsel Smith

Jan 27, 2016

M. Edsel Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27th at Oxton Place of Savannah under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice Care, surrounded by his three daughters and grandchildren by his side. Edsel was a loving husband, Father, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle and friend to so many. He served in the Naval Reserves in his early years....

Bobby L. Simons,

Bobby L. Simons,

Jan 26, 2016

Bobby Lavern Simons Sr. ,81 , of 203 Cypress Cove Ln in Rincon passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 at Effingham County Hospital . A native of Bloomingdale, Georgia , he was the son of William Simon and Annie Belle Grizzard Simons . He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy., having served in the Korean Conflict. He worked...

Yong S. Sohmer

Yong S. Sohmer

Jan 25, 2016

Yong S. Sohmer, 68, of Savannah GA. died Monday January 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Seoul, Korea and was the spouse of Alan Sohmer. Visitation will be Thursday 10:30 am - 12 pm in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah, GA. 31406 with Funeral Service to follow at 12 pm. Interment...

William Donald Westall

William Donald Westall

Jan 23, 2016

Services for William Donald Westall, 87, of Charlotte North Carolina will be held at 11am Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. The graveside service will be officiated by his brother-in-law's Ronald, Launey and Charles Hiers. Mr. Westall passed away at home on Saturday, January 23rdin the early hours. He was born October 15, 1928 in Pine Bluff,...

Herman Richard Huguley

Herman Richard Huguley

Jan 22, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this and will be announced by our Savannah Chapel.

James P. Jones,

James P. Jones,

Jan 22, 2016

Bubba Jones James (Bubba) P. Jones Jr., 59, of Savannah died suddenly Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bubba was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church. He was self employed for 35 years and been business partners with Freddy Woods for 20 years. He loved racing and hot rods. He was...

Frances Patton Coppage

Frances Patton Coppage

Jan 21, 2016

Frances Rozelle Patton Coppage, age 80, of Savannah, passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Thunderbolt Transitional Care . A native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, she was the daughter of Frank Patton and Linnie Troup Patton. Formerly an Insurance Agent with the DeWitt Agency, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved reading, sewing, and watching television game shows....

Donna Williams Carter

Donna Williams Carter

Jan 21, 2016

Donna Williams Carter, 52, of Midway, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of the Savannah area she is the daughter of Mrs. Linda C. Williams and Benton Williams. Donna had a love for the outside especially gardening; she was employed by Lowe's in...

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