Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Betty Evelyn English Richards
Jun 18, 2022
Betty Evelyn English Richards, aged 89, passed away June 18th, 2022 at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Betty was born February 7, 1933 to the late William Franklin English and the late Evelyn Groover English. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and attended Savannah High School. She was very creative and had many hobbies including horse barrel racing, for which she...
Shajee Ky'Yere Paul
Jun 17, 2022
Shajee "Ky'Yere" Paul, 11 months old, gained his wings, Friday, June 17, 2022. On June 24, 2021, Shajee “Ky’Yere” Paul was born unexpectedly and entered this world just three months early. He weighed 1lbs 4oz and was not expected to survive through the night.The next morning Ky’Yere was still alive and fighting to survive. During the next eleven months he...
John Joseph Galvani, Jr.
Jun 16, 2022
John Joseph Galvani, Jr., age 85, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Hospice care in Savannah, GA. John was born in Framingham, MA, to Helen Bransfield Galvani and John J. Galvani in 1937. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1955 and entered the Society of Jesus. He obtained his BA, MA Philosophy, and BDivinity degrees from Boston...
Miriam Virginia Lee
Jun 16, 2022
Miriam Virginia Boykin Lee, age 97, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. Miriam is preceded in death by her husband, William Harry Lee; her parents, Albert W. Boykin, and Essie Daley Boykin; her brothers, Gilbert Boykin, and Oliver Boykin; and her sister, Anita Morris. She is survived by her son, William H. Lee Jr. (Liz) of Savannah;...
Charles Allen Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
Charles Allen Fitzpatrick, Jr., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, unexpectedly, while enjoying one of his favorite past time hobbies. He was born in Morehead City, North Carolina, January 25, 1955. After graduating from Johnson County High School, Mountain City, Tennessee, he married his high school sweetheart, Melanie Hoover Fitzpatrick, September 7, 1974. Charlie enlisted in the United States Army...
Michael Elliott O'Quinn
Jun 15, 2022
Michael (Mike) Elliot O’Quinn passed away on June 15 at 10:23 am after a short battle with brain cancer. At an early age Mike began his career in South Florida working in the boat industry with Bertrum and Hatteras as a mechanic and later worked in boat design and construction. After moving to Savannah, he continued to work with boats...
Sarah Ann Jones Lanier
Jun 13, 2022
Sarah Ann Jones Lanier, age 70, of Savannah passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Sarah was born on May 10, 1952 in Savannah, the daughter of the late Sarah and Edwin W. Jones, Jr. She was a 1970 graduate of Savannah High School and continued her formal education at Valdosta State University...
Jason Aaron Dowd, Jr.
Jun 13, 2022
Jason Aaron Dowd Jr, 34, of Pooler, GA passed away Monday June 13, 2022 at his home. JR was always a happy boy. He was friends with anyone and was giving, stubborn, and an absolute fighter. He loved his family and going to amusement parks to ride the roller coasters. He loved going to the grocery store and flirting with...
Delores Ann Brown
Jun 12, 2022
DeLores Ann Wilder was born on September 1, 1947 in West Palm Beach, Fl. Affectionately known as DeLores, Dee, Auntie Lois ,Grandma, Gigi and mama, she was the second youngest of seven children born to Corine Williams and Herman Wilder, Sr. She was predeceased by brothers Johnny Wilder, Paul Edward Wilder, Herman Wilder and her sister Geraldine White. She is...
Scotty Yawn
Jun 10, 2022
Scotty Yawn, 38, of Pembroke, GA passed away Friday June 10, 2022. Scottie was a huge Georgia Bulldog Fan and loved his family. He loved his children, fishing, and had developed a green thumb. He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Yawn; aunt, Geri Fulford; and grandmother, Mary Barrow. Aunt, Linda Poole; grandparents, Wiley Yawn and Edith Yawn....
James Patrick Lanigan
Jun 7, 2022
J. Patrick Lanigan, 57, of Savannah, GA passed away Tuesday June 7, 2022. Patrick was a veteran of the United States Army and grew up in the Silk Hope/Salt Creek Community. He was a hard worker, loving father and loved to fish, camp, and cook. When he was younger he was part of a community he and his friends called...
John "Johnny" Garlin Johnson
Jun 6, 2022
John "Johnny" Johnson, age 78, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Johnson was born January 18, 1944 in Savannah to the late James Johnson and the late Annie Gantt Johnson. He worked as a seaman with Colonial Oil before getting into construction work. Prior to retiring, he was a carpenter working with Balfour...
Thomas William Wedge
Jun 5, 2022
Thomas William Wedge, age 78, passed away peacefully at his second home in Bluffton, SC with his family by his side Sunday, June 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Tom was born in Carey, OH on October 16, 1943. He moved to Columbus, OH at a young age. For the past 30 years he has lived in Huntsville, OH where...
Sam "Tugboat" Tomlin
Jun 4, 2022
Sam “TugBoat” Tomlin, age 87, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. Sam served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of Woodmen of the World, the Savannah Saint Patrick's Day Committee, and the American Legion Post 154 of Tybee Island. Sam was a Tug Boat Captain and retired from Atlantic Towing Company. He is preceded in death...
Bobby Cheston Cowart
Jun 3, 2022
Bobby C. Cowart "Big Daddy", 88, of Pooler passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Collins, Georgia, he was the son of the late Kibbie Cowart and the late Claudia Powell Cowart. Bobby was a member of Pooler First Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, was a member of the Harvest Sunday...
Donald Eugene Mclendon, Sr.
Jun 3, 2022
Donald Eugene McLendon, Sr. age 91 of Savannah, died Friday June 3, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born in Savannah on July 3rd, 1930, to Cecil and Margaret McLendon in a house on Greene Square that still stands, Don eventually moved to Tybee Island upon his retirement. Don was a proud graduate of Benedictine Military School in Savannah, and The...
James Larry Forsythe
Jun 1, 2022
James "Jimbo" Larry Forsythe, 75, of Eden, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Lyons, Georgia, he was the son of the late Rev. James Henry Forsythe and the late Doris Terrell Forsythe McCullough. James was US Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a Butcher for Walmart...
Leslie Anne Terrell Brannen
May 31, 2022
Leslie Anne Terrell Brannen 52, of Savannah passed away from colon cancer on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and friends. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of Robbie Terrell, Jr and Miriam Rushing Terrell. She is survived by her parents, her husband Robert Brannen, her son Neil Alexander Casey, brother’s Chris (Eve) and...
Mary Frances Knight
May 31, 2022
Mary Frances Rowland Knight was born on January 23, 1924 to the late John W. and Velma Rowland and died May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. W. Knight, and daughter Sheryl Claudelle Von Waldner, 2 grandsons Ronson Knight and Keith Barnes. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Brenda Bruno (Russell, deceased), Mary Delaine...
Michael "Boogie" Owens Saxon Jr.
May 31, 2022
Michael “Boogie” Owen Saxon, 35, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home. While his life was short, he will forever live in our hearts. Michael was a plumber and mechanic by trade. Michael enjoyed life and could put a smile on your face. When he was not spending time with his son, family, and friends....
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