Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Joyce Kessel

Joyce Kessel

Jul 5, 2023

Joyce Kessel, age 91, of Savannah, Georgia, suddenly passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Joyce was born on September 10, 1931, in Blackshear, Georgia, to the late Oden and Lottie Mae Dixon. She dedicated 35 years of her life as an assignment clerk with Southern Bell Telephone Company before retiring. Joyce took great pride in her membership with the...

Clara Bell Plummer

Clara Bell Plummer

Jul 4, 2023

Clara Bell Plummer, 89, passed away peacefully with family on July 4, 2023. She was welcomed into heaven by the Lord and reunited with her beloved, Bill. Clara was born August 24, 1933, in Blackshear, Georgia, the daughter of Johnnie Ervin Sweat & Clara Inez Brannen along with her Stepfather, Jesse James Brannen. She has one sister, Shirley Wilson. Clara...

Steve Andrew Reeves Sr

Steve Andrew Reeves Sr

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4 th , 2023, Steve A. Reeves was set free from the bondage of this fallen world. He was born in Savannah Georgia on July 21 st , 1938 as the third son to George and Claudia Reeves. As a graduate of Savannah High School, he went on to work for and retire from the U.S. Army Corps...

James Allen Grismer

James Allen Grismer

Jul 3, 2023

We remember with love and admiration the extraordinary life of James Allen Grismer, known as Jim or “The Griz,” whose vibrant spirit took its leave from us unexpectedly on July 3, 2023. He was born to John Harold "Jack" Grismer and Mary Catherine "Mae" Westcott Grismer on March 15, 1940, in Richmond Hill, Queens, N.Y., the youngest of two sons....

Claudine Phillips

Claudine Phillips

Jun 27, 2023

Claudine Phillips Retired Retail Sales Merchandiser Born November 9, 1950, in Statesboro, GA Died June 27, 2023, in Pembroke, GA Claudine passed away under Hospice care at her home in Pembroke after a long battle with breast cancer. Claudine was a very proud Nana of two beautiful children. She loved to travel anywhere and everywhere. She and her husband were...

David Allan Wilson

David Allan Wilson

Jun 27, 2023

David Allan Wilson (Van Doren), 44, passed on to the next life unexpectedly on 6/27/23. David was a loving husband, proud father, best friend, teacher, animal enthusiast and so much more. David was preceded in death by his son, Sirius Muad’dib Rising Van Doren, His father-in-law Patrick J. Illig, Sr., and his maternal grandmother Joyce McFalls. David is survived by...

Allen Q. Poppell, Jr.

Allen Q. Poppell, Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

Allen Q. Poppell, Jr., age 80, moved to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on September 19, 1942, in Savannah, the son of the late Hallie “Sweetheart” and Rev. Allen “Pop” Poppell, Sr. He was a graduate of Jenkins High School and continued his education at Clemson University...

Charles Keith Herrington

Charles Keith Herrington

Jun 21, 2023

Charles Keith Herrington, age 66, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mr. Herrington was born on December 13, 1956 in Savannah to the late Dilburn Herrington and the late Dicy Elizabeth Mikell Herrington. Keith graduated from Johnson High School in 1975 and went on to work in the shipyard as a welder. Keith Herrington was an avid outdoorsman...

Shirley Faye Page

Shirley Faye Page

Jun 20, 2023

Shirley Faye Page, age 87, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah. Mrs. Page was born in Baxley, Georgia to the late Doris Lee Jones and the late Dallie McDaniel Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church. Mrs. Page enjoyed spending time outside working in her...

John R. Comer, Jr.

John R. Comer, Jr.

Jun 20, 2023

John R. Comer, Jr was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Monday, June 20,2023. He was born August 16, 1947 in Longview, WA to Thelma Burris and John, Sr. He grew up in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1965. He and Janis, his high school sweetheart, met on the school bus and were happily married for over...

Charles Phillips Sr.

Charles Phillips Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

Charles Phillips Sr.,90, of Savannah GA passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hospice Savannah with his family by his side. Charles was born on May 30, 1933, native of Collins Georgia, he was the son of Albert Phillips and Edna Lee Phillips. Charles Graduated from Commercial High School then advanced to working as a Machinist at Tetley Tea for...

Ralph Arnold Dudley

Ralph Arnold Dudley

Jun 19, 2023

Ralph Arnold Dudley, 84, of Ellabell, GA, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home. A native of Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late Fred Dudley and Dorothy Barnes Dudley. He grew up on a farm in Fairbluff, NC and attended school there. After graduation, he served briefly in the National Guard. He moved to...

Jeannine Donnelly

Jeannine Donnelly

Jun 17, 2023

Jeannine “Jean” Hammock Donnelly, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2023. She was born May 13,1934 in Swainsboro, GA to the late Lessie and Eugene Hammock. She was the eldest of five children. Her parents moved from Swainsboro to Savannah Ga in 1947 and she would later begin her career as a medical transcriptionist...

Randolph "Randy" Epps Lockett Jr.

Randolph "Randy" Epps Lockett Jr.

Jun 15, 2023

Randolph "Randy" Epps Lockett, Jr., age 67, of Savannah passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Randy was born in Savannah on January 3, 1956, to the late Betty Ruth Reynolds and Randolph Epps Lockett, Sr. He was born and raised in the lovely Isle of Hope neighborhood, where he discovered his love for the water and fishing. He was a...

Warren Russell Mcbryde, Jr.

Warren Russell Mcbryde, Jr.

Jun 14, 2023

Warren "Russell" McBryde, Jr., of Port Wentworth, passed away on June 14, 2023. Russell was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 3, 1942 to the late Warren Russell McBryde, Sr. and Pauline Mitchell McBryde. He was an avid hunter and saltwater fisherman who loved annual trips to the Florida Keys and enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves baseball. He also enjoyed watching...

Ronnie Keith Harrelson

Ronnie Keith Harrelson

Jun 11, 2023

Ronnie Keith Harrelson, age 65, of Savannah passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. Ronnie was born in Chatham county on October 11, 1957 to the late Jack Evelyn Harrelson and the late Peggy Anne Findley Moore. He attended Savannah Chatham public schools. He graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School. He attended Floyd Junior College in Rome, GA from 1982-1985....

Joseph Roderick Patrick Grady

Joseph Roderick Patrick Grady

Jun 11, 2023

Joseph Roderick Patrick Grady passed away unexpectedly June 11th,2023 at memorial hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born and raised a native Savannian on October 26th, 1961. He was a carpenter, a fisherman, and a craftsman. He befriended everyone he ever met and left a remarkable impression on so many people in his life. He was an active...

John Ray Waldhauer

John Ray Waldhauer

Jun 9, 2023

John Ray Waldhauer, Sr. age 78 transitioned to his heavenly home on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of the late Winston and Genny Waldhauer. John attended Savannah High School. After high school he was employed by the Civil Service where he worked his way up to manager...

Harry A. Kyriakides

Harry A. Kyriakides

Jun 7, 2023

Harry Anastasios Kyriakides,(75), of Savannah Georgia passed away on June 7, 2023 Harry Anastasios Kyriakides fondly known as Uncle Harry, a loved father, brother, and uncle was born in Spilia, Greece and lived there until the family immigrated to Norwalk, CT in 1962. Harry was a graduate of JM Wright Technical School where he learned the trade of Automotive Mechanic....

Brenda Faye Collins

Brenda Faye Collins

Jun 7, 2023

Brenda Faye Arnold Collins, age 60, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by her family. Mrs. Collins was born on July 18, 1962 in Savannah to the late John Pierce Arnold and the late Monice Baker Arnold, the youngest of four sisters. She married her beloved husband of 39 years, Kenny, on July 30, 1983....

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