Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Joseph Emory Stalnaker

Joseph Emory Stalnaker

May 31, 2023

Joseph Emory (Joe) Stalnaker, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, after a long battle with Agent Orange-related Parkinson’s disease. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Joe was a man who loved his family, his hometown, and his country. He was a proud graduate of Savannah High School, class of 66, and a proud...

Rita Scott Monson

Rita Scott Monson

May 31, 2023

Rita Helen Scott Monson passed peacefully into her Savior's arms on May 31, 2023 after a life well-lived. She was born February 3, 1932 in Sylvania, Georgia in Screven County to Perlie Estill Scott and Florrie Eulalah Scott as the younger sister to her beloved sister Elouine. As a young child, she and her family moved to Savannah, Georgia where...

William H. Lee, Jr.

William H. Lee, Jr.

May 27, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Mr. William H. Lee, Jr., favorably known as Bill, Pop, and Daddy-O, as he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 76. Bill was born in Savannah, GA and attended H.V. Jenkins High School (class of 1964). After high school, Bill served in the Georgia Air National Guard for three...

Mary Lucille Mcgrady

Mary Lucille Mcgrady

May 27, 2023

Mary Lucille Hayes McGrady went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness from dementia. She was a spirited, wonderful and deeply loving Mother, and a Southern Lady. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Ga, and a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 1954. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She worked for many...

David Keith Eason

David Keith Eason

May 27, 2023

David Keith Eason, age 62, of Savannah passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. Mr. Eason was born on February 19, 1961 in Hobbsville, North Carolina to the late Purcell Nowell and the late Nora Bell Eason. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, retiring after serving his country for 20 years. Mr. Eason also retired as a lead...

Norman S. Laird

Norman S. Laird

May 26, 2023

Norman Samuel Laird passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 26, 2023. With his passing the United States lost a true patriot and American hero. Norm was born on January 30, 1939, and graduated from Miami High School. He moved to Athens Georgia where he graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Political...

Randy Earl Dunn

Randy Earl Dunn

May 26, 2023

Randy Earl Dunn, 53, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday May 26 th , 2023 with his wife by his side at St. Joseph’s hospital. Randy was born on March 6 th , 1970 in Frankfurt, Germany to Harvey and Diane Dunn. He and his family moved to the Pooler area in 1978. Randy was married to the...

William "Butch" Oliver Boaen Jr

William "Butch" Oliver Boaen Jr

May 23, 2023

William “Butch” Oliver Boaen, Jr., 59, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away May 23, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born November 28, 1963 in Savannah, Georgia to William Oliver Boaen, Sr. and Mildred Dawn Garris Boaen. Butch was educated in the Chatham County School system. After graduation, he attended trade school, and eventually started his own construction business,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Henry Walling

Ronald "Ronnie" Henry Walling

May 23, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Henry Walling transitioned to his heavenly home Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born in Savannah on May 3,1964 and was raised in Garden City. Ronnie was the son of the late Cecil W. Walling, Jr. and Shirley Ann Rowe Walling. He was also preceded in death by his son Gregory Walker. Ronnie attended Robert W. Groves High...

Bonnie Margaret Wells Harris

Bonnie Margaret Wells Harris

May 22, 2023

Bonnie Margaret Wells Harris, born in Savannah, Georgia, to O.K. and Helen M. Wells on Oct. 12, 1944, died at Savannah Hospice House on May 22, 2023, after a short illness. Her life demonstrated her caring and stability. She was married to Lewis John Harris Sr. from 1965 until his death in 2020. Upon graduating from Savannah High School, she...

Katherine Vickie Hathaway

Katherine Vickie Hathaway

May 22, 2023

Katherine Vickie Hathaway was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 30, 1949 and was a long- time resident of Garden City. She was the daughter of Amos and Aggie Hathaway. Vickie graduated from Groves High School and received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Armstrong State College in Savannah. By profession she was a social worker in Chatham and Effingham Counties....

Helen Robinson

Helen Robinson

May 22, 2023

Helen Powell Robinson, age 91, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. Helen was born November 5, 1931 in Newington, Georgia to the parents of Mary Alice Cleland Sing and Willie Powell. She attended school in Screven County before beginning work at Union Camp where she was a machine operator...

Jerome Ogden

Jerome Ogden

May 20, 2023

Jerome Ogden, 76, of Port Wentworth Georgia passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Hospice Savannah. A native of Odum Georgia, he was the son of Jesse Ander Ogden and Eunice. He has been a barber for over 52 years. He owned Ogden Barber Shop in Garden City. He was a member of Living Faith Church of God. He was...

Ajaykumar Patel

Ajaykumar Patel

May 20, 2023

Ajaykumar Patel December 08, 1982 – May 20, 2023 With profound grief and heavy heart, we deeply regret to inform the sudden and tragic demise of Ajaykumar Patel, son of Late Jayanti Patel in Georgia on May 20, 2023, at the age of 40. Ajay is survived by his mother Bhartiben, brother and sister-in-law Dr. Indravadan & Sarah Patel, two...

Effie P. Karatassos

Effie P. Karatassos

May 18, 2023

Effie P. Karatassos, age 84, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord early Thursday, May 18th. She was born and raised in Savannah and was the cherished daughter of Pano I. Karatassos and Theona (Donkar) Karatassos. Effie graduated from Savannah High School in 1957 and began her career by assisting at the family deli and restaurant, Pano's Food Shop. She later...

Evelyn Elizabeth Secrest

Evelyn Elizabeth Secrest

May 16, 2023

Evelyn Elizabeth Secrest, 86, of Guyton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her daughter's home. A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of John Clyde Bailey and Alma Elizabeth Barthelmess Bailey. She was an excellent business owner who was the picture of professionalism. She prided herself on her appearance, never to be found with a hair...

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

May 16, 2023

Evelyn Kersey Smith, 85, of Metter Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. A native of Stillmore Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Ben Kersey and the late Lonney Bell Mosley Kersey. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Franklin Smith; children, Nita Fay Smith,...

Rose -Toni- Antionette Brisendine

Rose -Toni- Antionette Brisendine

May 15, 2023

Rose "Toni" Antionette Brisendine, 74, of Springfield Georgia passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home in Springfield, Georgia. A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Julian Meyer and Ceceilia Marie Russell Tyo. She was a member of the Eagle and Moose Lodge, serving her community for many years. She worked at Walmart...

Sean Michael Mcneely

Sean Michael Mcneely

May 13, 2023

November 14, 1988. May 13, 2023 Sean Michael McNeely age 34 of Savannah, GA passed away suddenly at his home of natural causes. Sean was born at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He was an avid cyclist from a young age winning some local Jr. races. He became a member of MENSA at age 4 and graduated from Woodside High...

Arlene Fran Wright

Arlene Fran Wright

May 13, 2023

Arlene Fran Wright - "Her cares were never too many and everyone was her friend." Arlene Fran Wright, age 79, of Ellabell passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. Mrs. Fran was born on January 13, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Benjamin S. Gorman, Sr. and the late Marjorie Aileen Davis Gorman. Fran met the love of her life...

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