Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

John William Sweat, Jr.

John William Sweat, Jr.

Mar 26, 2022

John William Sweat Jr., age 74, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 unexpectedly. John answered to many different names. The ones that loved him, called him, J.W., Daddy, Popple Johnny, and Papa. John was born in Waycross, Georgia to the parents of John William Sweat Sr., and Mary Patterson Sweat. In 1982, Dianne Sweatte caught his eye. Over a decade...

Karen Elaine Rawlings

Karen Elaine Rawlings

Mar 26, 2022

Karen Elaine Rawlings, 68, of Bloomingdale passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William McClain Rawlings and Barbara Ann Brown Rawlings . She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Lynn Nowell. Survivors include her children, Todd Brinson (Amy), Cody...

Norman H. May

Norman H. May

Mar 26, 2022

Norman H. May, 91, of Savannah passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Stockton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Arthur D. May, Sr. and Delilah Register May. Norman, better known as “Poppy”, was a graduate of Commercial High School and Armstrong State College; a veteran having served in...

Ronald Joseph "Ronnie" Tomazin

Ronald Joseph "Ronnie" Tomazin

Mar 26, 2022

Ronald Joseph “Ronnie” Tomazin, age 67, of Savannah passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at home. Mr. Tomazin was born on May 12, 1954 in Savannah, the son of the late Joseph Carl and Doris Marchant Tomazin. Ronnie was a 1972 graduate of Savannah High School and later began his career with International Paper, retiring after 48 years of service....

Sylvia Elaine Higgins

Sylvia Elaine Higgins

Mar 25, 2022

I, Sylvia Sasser Higgins transitioned on Friday, March 25, 2022 after a long battle with breast cancer. When I drew my last breath, I was surrounded by my loving family... just as I desired. I was born to Bobby E. Sasser and Caroline M. Sasser on April 23, 1957. As with many of their generation, my parents were "kids having...

Dolly "Naomi" Turner Titcomb

Dolly "Naomi" Turner Titcomb

Mar 24, 2022

Dolly “Naomi” Turner Titcomb passed away peacefully at Sunabella memory care facility surrounded by the love of her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the daughter of the late Ruby Sparks Turner and Harris Wesley Turner. Born July 15, 1937, in Portal, GA, her family moved to Savannah when she was a child and she lived her...

Donald "Don" Ray Newman Jr.

Donald "Don" Ray Newman Jr.

Mar 24, 2022

Donald "Don" Ray Newman Jr, storyteller and Savannah local, returned to his heavenly home on March 24,2022, after a valiant battle with a life long illness. Don's dedication to his family and his firm belief in God's perfect divine order supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Don was born to Elise Lariscy and Donald Ray Newman...

Daryl Wayne Mccullough

Daryl Wayne Mccullough

Mar 21, 2022

Daryl W. McCullough, 68, of Rincon passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home. A native of Porterdale, Georgia (Covington), he was the son of the late Jerry Nathaniel McCullough and the late Bebe Joan Stewart McCullough. Daryl was a Welder and retired from ROSS Engineering. He loved to be outdoors whether it was fishing, hunting, running Beagles, plowing...

Hallie "Hal" C. Lane Jr.

Hallie "Hal" C. Lane Jr.

Mar 21, 2022

Hallie "Hal" C. Lane Jr., of Ellabell, GA passed away Monday March 21, 2022, at Candler Hospital. Hal was originally from Thunderbolt and born to the late Hallie C. Lane, Sr. and Wilma (Penny) Shearouse Lane. He retired from ILA local 1475 Clerks and Checkers with over 20 years of service. Hal was a Veteran of the United States Army...

Ghanshyambhai Tribhovanbhai Patel

Ghanshyambhai Tribhovanbhai Patel

Mar 19, 2022

Mr. Ghanshyambhai T Patel 74, entered the eternal rest in the Arms of Lord Swaminarayan on March 19, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. The native of Sadhi, Gujarat India was born on March 5, 1948. He had lived in Ahmedabad India to raise his family until year 2003. He than moved to Savannah, GA with his wife in the year 2004....

Daniel Ree Smith

Daniel Ree Smith

Mar 19, 2022

Daniel "Dan" R. Smith Sr., 75, of Rincon, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday March 19, 2022. Dan was born and raised in Florida. Found his wife of 54 years while stationed in Paris Island South Carolina. He raised his family in Port Wentworth Georgia and retired in Rincon, Georgia. He was a veteran of...

Joyce A. Dukes

Joyce A. Dukes

Mar 19, 2022

Joyce A. Dukes, age 77, of Savannah passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. Mrs. Dukes was born on March 4, 1945 in Lyons, GA, the daughter of the late Roy Alton and Rudene K. Parker. She was a waitress at Larry’s Restaurant where she retired after over 20 years of service. She was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church...

Dianne Lee Davis

Dianne Lee Davis

Mar 16, 2022

Dianne Lee Davis, age 78, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at home. Mrs. Davis was born on November 21, 1943 in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Earl E. and Priscilla Edwards Stine. She was a graduate of Armstrong State College where she earned her degree in Nursing. She practiced as a Registered Nurse at Candler...

Randy Allen Mitchell

Randy Allen Mitchell

Mar 13, 2022

Surrounded by family, Randy Allen Mitchell entered into an eternal rest on March 13th 2022. A very loved husband, father, papa, friend and organ donor. He made a selfless decision to give life to others through his donations and is a hero in the eyes of many. Randy was Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and lived in various places throughout his...

Ouida Smiley

Ouida Smiley

Mar 12, 2022

Mrs. Ouida Smiley, age 78, of Savannah, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Hospice of Savannah after an extended illness. Ouida was born on August 16, 1943 in Montgomery County, Georgia to the late Lewis and Pauline Chambers of Uvalda. Ouida was a 1961 graduate of Montgomery County High School and moved to Savannah shortly thereafter. She was...

James "Jim" L. Trull

James "Jim" L. Trull

Mar 11, 2022

James “Jim” L. Trull (74) passed away on March 11, 2022, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Jim, a Savannah native and graduate of Savannah High school, was born on January 28, 1948. He married his beloved Linda Williams in 1966 and they became the proud parents of Michael and Cherissa. After 5 years of dedicated service in US Navy, Jim went...

Joan Gibson Poppell

Joan Gibson Poppell

Mar 6, 2022

Joan Gibson Poppell, age 72, of Savannah passed away Sunday, March 06, 2022. Mrs. Poppell was born on September 22, 1949 in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Margery Robinson Gibson and Jesse Gibson, Jr. She grew up at St. Simons Island and was a graduate of Glynn Academy. She was a member of Compassion Christian Church – Henderson...

David Reynolds Mobley

David Reynolds Mobley

Mar 6, 2022

David R. Mobley, 68, of Savannah, GA passed away Sunday March 6, 2022 at his home. He loved all sports and loved his family. He enjoyed playing cards, specifically Texas Hold Em. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ruby Mobley; and sister, Merilyn Wornock (Micky). David is survived by his brothers, Mike Mobley (Paula) and John...

Dylan Tyler Green

Dylan Tyler Green

Mar 6, 2022

A life well lived unexpectedly ended. Dylan Tyler Green, beloved father, son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend left this earth on March 6, 2022. We are completely unprepared by this sudden loss as our hearts and our souls are heavy with his absence. Dylan, was born in Statesboro, Georgia on August 3, 1995 and resided in Savannah, Georgia. He was...

Yvonne Blalock

Yvonne Blalock

Mar 5, 2022

Yvonne Morris Blalock, 85, of Garden City passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hospice Savannah. She was the daughter of the late Everrett and Gladys Harden Morris. Yvonne was born and raised in Toombs County. Yvonne was a graduate of Draughons Business College with a degree in Accounting. After graduating she went to work for Union Camp Corporation and...

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