Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Lewis Edward Jones
Aug 11, 2023
Lewis Edward Jones was born on June 24, 1929 to the late Thomas Jones & Beatrice Teachey in Boydton, Va. Lewis grew up in Boydton, Va with his parents and 2 sisters, Henrietta Booth & Lucille White who have precede him in death. As an adult Lewis served as a Soldier in the Korean War after that he relocated to...
Linda Louise Walker
Aug 11, 2023
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Linda Louise Seckinger Walker believed! While the light that was Linda left us on Friday, August 11, 2023, her Light shines as bright as it always has and always will. Two words summarize her life - God and Family. Linda was the loving daughter of...
Rose Wada
Aug 10, 2023
Rose Smith Wada passed away on August 10, 2023. She was born on October 17, 1930. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Earl Smith, Sr. and Lillie Thomas Smith and her son Charles Campbell. Rose is survived by her older brother, Walter Earl Smith, Jr.; sister, Bessie Smith Thomas; several nieces and nephews; and many friends....
Roslyn "Roz" Kelly
Aug 8, 2023
Roslyn "Roz" Kelly, 71, of Bloomingdale passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Los Angeles California, she lived most of her life in the Chatham and Effingham County area. Roz was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins Highschool and Armstrong College. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from Wynn Army...
Robert Hoke Oglesby
Aug 8, 2023
Robert H. Oglesby, Major, retired U.S. Army, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023. "Bob", "Bobby", "Papa Bob" was born in Portal, Georgia on March 21, 1930. He graduated from Rincon High School in 1946 and attended Armstrong Junior College. He joined the Army National Guard in his teens. After a number of years as an electrician at Union Bag,...
Juanita Hall
Aug 7, 2023
Juanita Myrick Hall, age 82, passed away peacefully August 7, 2023 following a long illness. Her final days and moments were spent peacefully in her home surrounded by close family. She was born August 7, 1941 in Savannah, GA to Melvin and Francis Myrick. Juanita loved all people, kindness radiated from her sweet face and she was favored by all...
Jean Thelma Alderfer-Troster
Aug 4, 2023
Jean Alderfer-Troster, age 93, of Savannah passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. Mrs. Alderfer-Troster was born on December 30, 1929 in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania to the late George Franklin Breisch and the late Helen Melcina Kibblehouse Breisch. Jean was graduated from Ambler High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Beaver College in 1951. She was a retired school teacher and...
Ernest Graham Perry Sr.
Aug 4, 2023
Ernest Graham Perry Sr., 80, of Ellabell, GA passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at Riverview Health and Rehab Center in Savannah, Georgia. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of Marion Perry and Opal Lee Clark Perry. Ernest was educated in the Savannah-Chatham school system and graduated from Savannah High School in 1960. After graduation, he enlisted...
Amy C. Speir
Aug 4, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Amy Cheree Speir at the age of 51. Amy was born in Atlanta, Georgia at Crawford Long Hospital on October 11, 1971, and passed away on the morning of Friday August 4, 2023. Amy was preceded in death by her father, Andy Speir, as well as her...
Barbara Joyce Truitt
Aug 4, 2023
Barbara Joyce Truitt, age 79, of Savannah passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. Mrs. Truitt was born on September 6, 1943 in Danville, Georgia to the late Hiram LeRoy Arnold and the late Willie Everett Daughtry Arnold. Before retiring, she worked as a customer service representative with Kmart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Juanita Lee Sowers
Aug 3, 2023
Juanita Lee Singleton Sowers, age 90, of Savannah passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Mrs. Sowers was born on February 18, 1933 in Eubank, Kentucky to the late Fred Talmadge Singleton and the late Versie Edith McMullin. She was a loving wife and mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She sold Real Estate in the Atlanta/Marietta area before moving to Savannah...
Justin Paul Smith
Aug 3, 2023
Justin Paul Smith, 35, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on August 3, 2023. at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from South Effingham High School, where he was a member of the ROTC. After high school, he went on to work in the electrical business. He was currently employed by Braddy...
Nora Irene Richardson
Aug 3, 2023
Nora Irene Smith Richardson, age 70, of Savannah passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Savannah, GA, after battling cancer. Nora was born on November 14, 1952 in Savannah, GA to Walter Earl Smith, Jr. and Audrey Anna Smith, of Savannah. Nora was a graduate of Savannah High School. For over ten years, Nora has been the primary caretaker for...
Sybiel Elaine Kersey
Aug 3, 2023
Sybiel Kersey 79 passed away on August 3, 2023, surrounded by cherished memories and a lifetime of love. Born on September 30, 1943, Sybiel led a vibrant and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Known for her infectious laughter and kind-hearted nature, Sybiel was a ray of sunshine in the lives of those around her....
Nathalie Loubert
Aug 2, 2023
Nathalie Loubert, 56, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Nathalie was originally from Quebec and grew up in Montreal with her family. She had several uncles, aunts, cousins who all appreciated her for her kindness and her beautiful personality. She adored horses, dogs and cats, a love since she was very young, and which she kept all...
Justin Brett Waters
Jul 27, 2023
Justin “Brett” Waters, age 51, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 27, 2023. Brett was born October 15, 1971 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Patricia Salter Waters Haupt and Jule Guerry Waters. At age thirteen, Brett began playing the piano at his lifelong church, Immanuel Baptist Church. He assisted and helped organize Wednesday night suppers at the church...
Marie H. Fritts
Jul 25, 2023
Marie Hannon Fritts was born December 13, 1929, and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Faith and family provided strength throughout Marie's 93 years. Her children, grandchildren and friends admired her grace, sweet personality, sense of style and her artistic skills. Marie was predeceased by her husband of almost 69 years, David Hilton Fritts. Other family members...
Mary Pulwarty
Jul 25, 2023
Mary Harris Pulwarty, beloved wife, mother, and accomplished individual, passed away on July 25, 2023. She was born on December 23, 1952, to the late OC and Shirley Harris. Mary was a source of light and inspiration to those around her and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Mary's...
Charlene Stringer
Jul 24, 2023
Charlene Stringer passed away on Monday July 24, 2023 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Charlene was born and raised in Atlanta, GA but lived in Guyton, GA. She has now joined her parents in their eternal home. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Stringer; her mother, Mildred Arrington; her father, Ellis F. Arrington;...
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