Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Marion "Jackie" Jacquline Bearden
Aug 19, 2022
Marion Jacquline ""Jackie" Sapp Bearden, 82, of Cartersville, Georgia formerly of Pooler, Georgia passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home in Cartersville. A native of Tattnall County, she was the daughter of the late James Nathan Sapp and the late Mildred Loren Harvey Sapp. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Pierce Bearden....
Reuben Edward White
Aug 19, 2022
Reuben passed away Friday August 19, 2022 at home after a long battle with cancer. Reuben Edward White was born July 10, 1946 in his parents home in Fountain Run, KY. Reuben graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, IL and then served his country in the United States Army. He lived for many years in Decatur, IL before moving...
William Ansley Phillips
Aug 19, 2022
William Ansley Phillips January 18, 1941 - August 19, 2022 A great man, father and husband, Ansley was a loving husband to Juanita “Gloria” Phillips for 59 years, a devoted father to his 3 children and a proud grandfather of his 2 grandchildren. He was always there for all of his family with support, wise guidance and helpful direction. Ansley...
Yvonne Rountree
Aug 17, 2022
Yvonne Ambrose Rountree, 93, of Port Wentworth passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice. A native of Oak Park Georgia, Emanuel County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Ambrose and the late Isabelle Kirby Ambrose. She was a graduate of Oak Park High School...
David Queen
Aug 16, 2022
David Queen, age 54, of Springfield, GA passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Mr. Queen was born on April 10, 1968 in Savannah, GA. He attended Windsor Forest High School and continued his technical training at Savannah Tech where he earned a certification in welding. He practiced as a fabricator and welder for over 25 years. He attended First Baptist...
Chrystal May Green
Aug 14, 2022
Chrystal May Kreiser Green, 57, of Brooklet formerly of Savannah passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Donald Lee Wise and the late Edna May Welsh Kreiser. Chrystal loved cooking and taking care others. She enjoyed fishing, painting and crafts....
Carolyn Zipperer Sammons
Aug 14, 2022
Carolyn Zipperer Sammons, age 80, of Savannah passed away Sunday, August, 14, 2022. Carolyn was born to the parents of O.H. and Essie Mackey Zipperer, August, 3, 1942. Carolyn attended Jenkins High School and graduated in the 1960. She went on to work as a medical receptionist at Savannah Pediatrics until she later retired. Carolyn was always happy and had...
"Joe Kenny" Walter Joseph Kenny, Jr.
Aug 12, 2022
"Joe Kenny" Walter Joseph Kenny Jr, 54, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. A native of Savannah, he was the son of Walter Joseph Kenny Sr and the late Edna Grizzard Yancey. Joe was US Army Veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus 631. He operated Kenny Roofing and Allied-Kenny Roofing. He was preceded in...
Regan Phillip Waters
Aug 10, 2022
Regan Phillip Waters, 60, passed away August 10, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Savannah, Georgia March 23, 1962 to the late Phyllis Griswold and James Henry Waters, Sr. He was educated in Chatham County Schools and graduated from Windsor Forest High School. He worked for many years as the superintendent at several apartment complexes in Savannah...
Lillian Jones
Aug 7, 2022
Lillian Meredith Jones,75, of Savannah, GA transitioned Sunday, August 7, 2022. Lillian was a member of the Sanctuary Church and First African Baptist Church. She had many different talents and passions that included singing, interior design, and the most coveted of them all, cooking for her family and friends. Lillian also took great pride in her presentation and enjoyed shopping...
Phillip Wayne Collins Jr
Aug 6, 2022
Phillip Wayne Collins, Jr., "Bubba", 47, of Statesboro passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late Phillip Wayne Collins, Sr. and the late Peggy Marlene Collins. He enjoyed fishing and watching the Atlanta Braves, and spending time with his children. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Kea Collins, children, Avery, Spencer and...
Roy C. Yawn
Aug 5, 2022
Roy C. Yawn, age 81, of Savannah passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. Mr. Yawn was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia on April 17, 1941 to the late Lince Fort Yawn and the late Velma Strickland Yawn. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a former police officer in Brunswick, Georgia. Before retirement, Mr. Yawn worked as a...
Robert Lewis Stanford
Aug 4, 2022
Robert "Bob" Lewis Stanford, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at home. Bob was born on August 17, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the parents of Raymond E. and Rosalie (Armstrong) Stanford. Bob married his true love Suzanne (Knapp-Seymour) Stanford on May 11, 1984, recently celebrating thirty eight years together. Bob retired in January 2015 from United Technologies-Otis Elevator and...
Faye Hogg Rakyta
Aug 4, 2022
Faye Hogg Rakyta, age 72, of Savannah passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. Faye was born on February 17, 1950 in West Point, Georgia to the late Emmett and Doris Hogg. She was raised in Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1958. Faye worked as a Revenue Inspector for the City of Savannah for many years before retiring...
Donna Gail Harris
Aug 3, 2022
Donna G. Harris, 55, of Rincon, GA passed away Wednesday August, 3, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Donna loved to read and cook. She enjoyed stand up comedy and watching her Britcoms and crime dramas. She loved her family, grandkids, and her granddogs. She was their biggest cheerleader and always offered words of encouragement and praise. She was...
Dustine Dawn Hamilton
Aug 3, 2022
On August 3rd, 2022, Dustine Dawn Arnold-Hamilton passed away peacefully at age 49; her loving husband Jason was by her side. Dedicated to her work, she moved to Savannah, Georgia, to pursue excellence in her field. A registered EEG Technologist with an Associates Degree, she was passionate about her career and her patients. Dustine is loved by so many whom...
Robert Stephen Griner Sr
Aug 1, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Stephen Griner Sr, 67, of Garden City, Georgia passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Andrew Gentry Griner and the late Betty Louise Woods Thompson. He was a Diesel Mechanic and a Baptist. Bobby enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon Griner,...
Michael Kerry Gorlesky
Aug 1, 2022
Michael Kerry Gorlesky, 59, of Lugoff, SC passed away Monday August 1, 2022 at MUSC- Kershaw. Michael was medically retired from the United States Air Force with 16 years of service. He loved children, having helped with the AWANA club and Special Olympics, and Jayden’s elementary school library. He was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church and sang in...
Malcolm William O'Connell
Jul 31, 2022
Malcolm "Malmal" William O'Connell, age 80, of Savannah passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. Mr. O'Connell was born on January 14, 1942 in Savannah to the late Patrick Jerome O'Connell and the late Ruby Rosalee Wilcox O'Connell. He is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, retiring after 28 years of service. In addition, Mr. O'Connell was the proud...
Sarah Janice Mcelveen
Jul 31, 2022
“Her Children rise up and call her blessed…” Though having no children of her own, Sarah Janice McElveen was a mother-like figure to all her nieces and nephews. Every family should have a “Janice.” Every Church fellowship should have a “Janice.” Whether it was with her natural family, or her Church family, whatever needed to be done, she would see...
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