Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Henry M. Sherry

Henry M. Sherry

Dec 7, 2013

Henry M Sherry, 88, of Ft Walton Beach, FL passed on December 7, 2013 at his daughter's home in GA with family, friends, & beloved pointer, Sunny at his side. Mr. Sherry was born on December 8, 1924 in Savannah, GA to Henry & Gladys Greene Sherry. He was raised at Bethesda Boys Orphanage from 1928-1939, along with his "100...

Vergie Nelson Noble

Vergie Nelson Noble

Nov 23, 2013

Vergie Mae Nelson Noble, age 96, of Savannah, passed away Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 at her residence . A native of Savannah , she was born July 19th,1917, the daughter of William Henry Nelson and Mary Lagree Nelson. She was a parishoner of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church Mrs. Noble is survived by two daughters, Mary Robinson of Queens,...

Isaac Blue

Isaac Blue

Nov 4, 2013

Isaac James Blue, age 86, of Savannah passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2013. Isaac retired as a Warehouse Manager with the General Services Administration, was a World War II Veteran, having served in the Army Air Corps, a parishioner at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, and a member of the Falcons Club of Atlanta. Mr. Blue was preceded...

Ella Atkins Bragg

Ella Atkins Bragg

Oct 25, 2013

Ella Louise Atkins Bragg Age 91 Mrs. Bragg passed away around 8:30 PM on Oct. 25 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah after a short illness. She is survived by her husband Lester C. Bragg of Springfield, Georgia. A long time resident of Thunderbolt, Georgia and lived in Springfield until moving to Marsh View Senior Living in Savannah. She was born...

Sarah Iggers Ramage

Sarah Iggers Ramage

Oct 23, 2013

Sarah Driggers Ramage, age 69, of Ellabell, passed away Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 at her Residence . A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of Verblee Driggers and Gladys Horning Driggers. Graveside Services will be held Friday, October 25th, 2013 at 11:00 am in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Savannah. Bonaventure Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please...

Marina Alee Smoker

Marina Alee Smoker

Oct 19, 2013

Marina Alee Smoker June 4, 1990 - Eternity Marina Alee Smoker passed from her earthly home to join her "Whala" (Abuela - her grandmother) and be with her heavenly Father on October 19, 2013. Born in Hanover, PA, her family moved to the Savannah area and she was raised in Richmond Hill and Wilmington Island. From ages eight to eleven...

Jeffrey Zacharius

Jeffrey Zacharius

Sep 20, 2013

Jeffrey Zacharius, age 63, of Richmond Hill, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Jeffrey was born on September 20th, 1950 in Rochester, New York to Esther Zimmerman and Robert Zacharius. Moving here from Ambler, Pennsylvania, he lived here for the last 28 years. Mr Zacharius belonged to no clubs or organizations because he "was anti-social...

Elder "Boree" Golden,

Elder "Boree" Golden,

Sep 20, 2013

Elder Samuel "Boree" Golden, Sr., age 82, of Savannah, entered into eternal rest at his home on Friday, September 20th, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by a son, Bernard Weston, he is survived by his wife, Nancy B. Golden; children, Beverly Golden-Ruth of Lithonia, Samuel D. Golden, Jr. of Decatur, Louie B. Golden, Sr. of Conyers,...

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...

Bo Yi (Ellen)

Bo Yi (Ellen)

Sep 11, 2013

Bo Yi (Ellen) Fu On the early morning of September 11, 2013, former East Newark, NJ resident Bo Yi (Ellen) Fu passed away from cancer in the care of Hospice Savannah in Savannah, GA with her family by her side.  She was 64 years old.  Ms. Fu was born August 1, 1949 in Wenzhou, China to Shong Fu and Yu...

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...

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