Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Mike Ricks

Mike Ricks

Sep 11, 2013

Joseph Michael (Mike) Ricks, age 57, of Savannah passed away Tuesday, September 11th, 2013 at his residence . Mike was the co-owner of Ricks Glass Company. Preceded in death by his father, Romie J. Ricks, Mike is survived by his mother, Margaret Graham Ricks; his son, Mark Ricks; Very Important Grandson, Maximus Ricks; a sister, Judy Cox; and several nieces...

Edith Harvey Davis

Edith Harvey Davis

Aug 11, 2013

Services for Edith Harvey Davis Please leave your thoughts and condolences for the family on our Tribute Wall.

Johnnie Sears,

Johnnie Sears,

Jul 15, 2013

Johnnie Sears, Jr., age 69, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2013  at Savannah Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation. A native of Savannah, he was a member of the Second Bryan Baptist Church. Mr. Sears was a Switchman with CSX Railroad and was retired after 25 years of service. He is survived by his 4 children; Donna M. McFadden...

Kristin Rankin Deloach

Kristin Rankin Deloach

Jul 8, 2013

Kristin Rebecca Rankin DeLoach, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, July 8th, 2013 at her residence in Savannah. A native of Savannah, she is the daughter of Larry Rankin and Rebecca Parker. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Larry Rankin & Susan of Richmond Hill; her mother, Rebecca Parker of Savannah; daughters: Lauryn Ashlee Deloach and Brittany Nicole...

Edward Lorimer Bryan-Turner

Edward Lorimer Bryan-Turner

Jun 29, 2013

Edward (Ted) Lorimer Bryan-Turner died on June 29th, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He was 87 years old. He was born on November 20, 1925 in Staten Island, NY to Arthur Oswald Bryan-Turner and Dorothy Iris Barlow. Mr. Bryan-Turner was a resident of Thunderbolt, GA and was married to Catherine Elizabeth Thorn. He worked professionally...

Dorothy Clark Joiner

Dorothy Clark Joiner

Apr 21, 2013

Dorothy (Dottie) Clark Joiner, age 82, widow of the late Reginald Gracen Joiner died Sunday, April 21st, 2013. Dottie was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 18, 1930. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Clark O'Hayer; brother, William Gerry Clark; daughter, Susan Joiner Martin and son-in-law, R. Steven Martin; son, Mark Christopher Joiner and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Joiner. Dottie is...

Robert Eleby Pearson

Robert Eleby Pearson

Apr 15, 2013

Robert Eleby Pearson, age 77, of Pooler passed away Monday, April 15th, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Pearson was a Pentecostal and a Trailblazer of The Sanctuary of Savannah as well as a member of the Old Timers Softball Club. He worked as a Plumber/Pipefitter with Local 188. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Sadie...

Linda Mathis Allen

Linda Mathis Allen

Mar 24, 2013

Ms. Linda M. Coleman Mathis-Allen, 59, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at Memorial Medical University. Linda was a native of Savannah and attended the public schools of Chatham County. She was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School, Class of 1971. She attended Armstrong Atlantic State University. Linda was a faithful and dedicated member of First Tabernacle...

Lloyd Alexander Ryyslainen

Lloyd Alexander Ryyslainen

Mar 9, 2013

Whitemarsh Island Lloyd Alexander Ryysylainen passed away peacefully on March 9, 2013 after an inspiring nine-year battle against multiple myeloma. Lloyd fought cancer with the same determination, energy, grace and cheerful spirit that characterized his approach to life. His participation in a new trial drug led to its approval by the FDA for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Born in...

Myrna Hagan Hall

Myrna Hagan Hall

Mar 5, 2013

Myrna Ruth Hagan Hall Myrna Ruth, age 75, passed away in Butner, North Carolina on March 5, 2013 after a long illness. She was born in 1938 in Savannah, Georgia and graduated Savannah High School in 1955. She was a lover of music and science. As a skilled pianist, she enjoyed sharing her love of music and Christ by playing...

Rita Overstreet Mixon

Rita Overstreet Mixon

Mar 2, 2013

Joy Mixon, Shellman Bluff Rita Joy Overstreet Mixon was born April 10, 1929 in Savannah. She lived in Eulonia for the first nine years of her life, from birth until 1938, when her family moved to Savannah. She passed away on March 2nd in Amelia Island, Florida. Joy gave her heart to Jesus and was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church...

Jessica Strieber

Jessica Strieber

Feb 28, 2013

Jessica Strieber, age 28, of Savannah, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2013. Jessica worked as a waitress at Coach's Corner, a popular Sports Bar and live entertainment restaurant on East Victory Drive. She is survived by her parents, Laura Strieber of Savannah and Mike Strieber of Las Vegas, Nevada; her brother, Trevor Strieber of Savannah; sister, Rachel Strieber of Las...

Hilda May Davies

Hilda May Davies

Feb 21, 2013

Hilda May Davies passed away Thursday February 21st under the excellent care of Hospice Savannah at Savannah Commons. May lived a long and beautiful life. She was in her 101st year, and recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. May was born in the East End of London, England and was the eldest of 8 children. May...

Franklin L.R. Jenkins

Franklin L.R. Jenkins

Feb 7, 2013

Franklin (Frank) L.R. Jenkins, age 79, died February 7, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 12th at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Father Chris Alghli, Celebrant. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Frank was born May...

Melodia B. Martin

Melodia B. Martin

Feb 3, 2013

On February 3rd, 2013 Melodia B. Martin took leave of her earthly vessel and entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on October 22nd, 1932, the only child of Marie Brown, in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She spent her early years in Hawkinsville raised by her grandmother Eliza Jane. She adored her grandmother so much...

Martha Winders

Martha Winders

Feb 1, 2013

Martha Winders Gay, age 82, a native Savannahian, died on Friday, February 1st at Hospice Savannah. A graduate of Commercial High School, she retired in 1993 after 22 years with Palmer & Cay Insurance Company. She was a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Savannah, Past President of Insurance Women of Savannah, Past Insurance Woman of the Year, Lifetime...

Marie Sinclair Holtz

Marie Sinclair Holtz

Jan 29, 2013

Marie Amelia Sinclair Holtz, age 75, of Richmond Hill passed away Tuesday January 29th, 2013 at Hospice House in Savannah. A native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Alma Wilson Sinclair and Bernard Sinclair. Marie was a graduate of Pulaski High School. She moved from Green Bay in 1977 to Marquette, Michigan then back to Green Bay...

John Dominick Porzio,

John Dominick Porzio,

Jan 28, 2013

John Dominick Porzio IV, age 55, of Bluffton, passed away Monday January 28th, 2013. A native of Savannah, he was the son of Hannelore and John Dominick Porzio III. John was a Catholic, served on the St. Patrick's Day Committee Adjutant's Staff and worked as an Electrician withThunderbolt Marina. Preceded in death by his father, John is survived by his...

Ann Silirie

Ann Silirie

Jan 16, 2013

Ann Silirie, age 81, of Savannah passed away January 16th, 2013. Born in 1932 in Rahway, New Jersey of Hungarian immigrant parents, she was a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs School in New York and held various interesting positions with companies such as CBS, Johnson & Johnson, and the Department of Defense. She is survived by three daughters, Dana Hix-Lee...

Carl R. Whorley

Carl R. Whorley

Jan 7, 2013

Carl R. Whorley, age 76, passed away on Monday January 7th, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare of Savannah. Born on April 30, 1936 in Glen Alum, West Virginia, graduated high school in Lincoln Park, Michigan and was a resident of Savannah for 40 years. He was an independent sales agent in the insurance industry for 33 years before retiring and running...

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