Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
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
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
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.
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
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)...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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....
June Reasonover Myers
Oct 26, 2015
SAVANNAH - June Laverne Reasonover Myers 73, of Savannah, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Monday at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1942, in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of the late Woodson K. and Maria E. Clifton Reasonover. She attended Savannah High School and was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She was predeceased...
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...
Edwina Bell Thomas
Oct 25, 2015
Edwina Bell Thomas, 73, of Pooler, GA, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at Marsh View Senior Living. She was born in Glenwood, Georgia, and was preceded in death by her father Robert E. Bell, husbands A.R. Redd, Jr. and M. L. Thomas, and son Joseph D. "Buddy" Redd. She was Vice President and Receptionist for Redd's Heating and Air Conditioning....
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