Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Gordon Madison Welch

Gordon Madison Welch

Oct 3, 2021

Gordon Madison Welch, Born February 11, 1945, passed away in the morning hours of Sunday, October 3, 2021. Known affectionately as “Papa Don” His loving and compassionate personality will be sorely missed. After spending years working in the family restaurants, Papa Don was known for his tremendous cooking ability and his famous Brunswick stew. He worked as a delivery driver...

Aliyah Faith Doyle

Aliyah Faith Doyle

Oct 2, 2021

Aliyah Faith Doyle was born April 17, 2020 in Savannah, GA and passed away October 2, 2021. Aliyah brought joy to everyone around her, and she was a precious gift to her family. Aliyah means “My God is Yahweh,” and her life reflected the greatness of the One True God. Her middle name “Faith” came after she was born because...

Melany D. Clearman

Melany D. Clearman

Oct 1, 2021

Melany D. Clearman (formerly Funk), born September 6, 1965, passed away at St. Joseph’s hospital in Savannah, Ga. on October 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Steve Clearman, and loving mother to their two daughters, Victoria (Tori) 21, and Abigail (Abby) 17. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends....

Herman Lawrence Harley

Herman Lawrence Harley

Sep 30, 2021

Some people called him Larry, and some knew him as Lonnie, but Herman Lawrence Harley will be remembered fondly as a musician, an educator, a father, and a friend. He was born in 1928 to William Lawrence Harley, a Savannah Coca-Cola salesman, and Bonney Eloise Cleveland, a housewife. He served as a teacher and principal at several public and private...

Charles M. Hutchinson

Charles M. Hutchinson

Sep 30, 2021

Charles M. Hutchinson, 74, of Bloomingdale, Georgia died Thursday September 30, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Charles was born in Appling County and was a member of South Newington Baptist Church where he was Choir Director for 17 years. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved working with his hands, Deer Hunting, Men's Social Club, and was always...

Madeline Lucree Conaway

Madeline Lucree Conaway

Sep 28, 2021

Madeline Lucree Conaway, 101, peacefully passed away at her home on September 28, 2021. She was born October 14, 1919 in Savannah, GA to William Lucree and Mary Forrell. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold J. Conaway in March, 1980. She was the youngest daughter of 9 brothers and sisters, Fred, Guy, Ollie, Thomas, Margaret Marino, Lida...

Deborah Lynn Altman

Deborah Lynn Altman

Sep 28, 2021

Deborah Lynn Altman, 60, of Garden City Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of the late James Harold Partain, Sr and the late Edith Freeman Partain. Mrs. Deborah was a proud member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and loved her family. She was the owner of DJ's Cleaning...

Deborah Lee Short

Deborah Lee Short

Sep 26, 2021

Deborah Lee Short, 50, of Pooler passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of Walter "Tony" Anthony Sterno and Sherry Jane Ponsell. Survivors include her husband, James E. Short, her father, other family and friends.. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign our online guestbook at www.bakermccullough.com Services have been entrusted...

Lillie Ruth Blanton

Lillie Ruth Blanton

Sep 26, 2021

Lillie Ruth Blanton, 89, of Rincon passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Effingham Care Center. A native of Hemingway, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence William Ard and the late Lelon Ola Powell Ard. Lillie was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Georgia Pacific. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, growing...

Annie Brooks Kent

Annie Brooks Kent

Sep 26, 2021

Annie Brooks Kent, age 94, of Savannah passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. Ann was born on March 10, 1927 in Griffin, GA to mother Bertha Allison Pritchard and father Homer Brooks. She grew up in Griffin, GA and moved to Savannah as a teenager working at southeastern shipyard during WWII as a class II welder. As an adult, she...

Charles Hasting Crapse

Charles Hasting Crapse

Sep 25, 2021

Charles Hasting Crapse, age 86, from Savannah, GA went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Candler Hospital. Charles was born on May 9, 1935, in Estill, SC to Clarence L. (Sr.) and Ella Fitts Crapse. On July 5, 1958, Charles married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Milhouse, who he affectionately referred to...

Monica Gale Truitt

Monica Gale Truitt

Sep 25, 2021

Monica Gale Truitt, 58, of Durham, North Carolina passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 after a brief illness. A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of Robert Reuben Truitt and Barbara Joyce Arnold Truitt. Monica was a graduate of Savannah High School. Monica is preceded in death by her father, Robert Reuben Truitt, and her son, Peter James...

Tommy Colquitte Altman, Sr.

Tommy Colquitte Altman, Sr.

Sep 24, 2021

Tommy C. Altman, Sr., 64, of Garden City passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late John Walker Altman and Frances Elizabeth Jones. Tommy was a proud member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and had worked at the Georgia Ports Authority for 45 years. He was a family...

Tammi Kay Grace

Tammi Kay Grace

Sep 22, 2021

Tammi Kay Grace (formerly Cigler and Abbott) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Pooler Georgia on September 22, 2021. Tammi was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and wife. She raised two wonderful daughters whom she loved dearly and put above all else. She held a B.S. and a M.S. in Education from the State University of...

Deborah Mcdonald Williams

Deborah Mcdonald Williams

Sep 19, 2021

Deborah McDonald Williams, 72, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. On behalf of Baker McCullough Funeral Home, no services are planned at this time. Please sign our guestbook at www.bakermccullough.com .

Julia Ann Hathcock Campbell

Julia Ann Hathcock Campbell

Sep 19, 2021

Julia Ann Hathcock Campbell, age 84, of Savannah passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home. Mrs. Campbell was born on October 2, 1936 in Portal, GA (Bulloch County), the daughter of the late Reuben Theodore “RT” Hathcock and Iverna Ellis Hathcock. She was a 1954 graduate of Portal High School and moved to Savannah to attend Draughan’s Business College...

Thomas John "Tom" Butrymowicz

Thomas John "Tom" Butrymowicz

Sep 18, 2021

Thomas John “Tom” Butrymowicz, age 73, of Savannah passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at home. Tom was born on January 9, 1948 in Miami, FL. He grew up in Greenville, SC and later moved to Savannah. He was a 1966 graduate of Jenkins High School and continued his formal education at Armstrong State College and Savannah Tech. He worked...

Jack Lamar Myers

Jack Lamar Myers

Sep 18, 2021

Jack Lamar Myers, 79, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully September 18, 2021. The Savannah High graduate retired from CSX Railroad after 30 years of service. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by his parents, John Redding Myers and Sydney Nesbitt Myers; wife, June Reasonover Myers; and siblings, Galen Myers, Bobby Myers, Ronnie Myers and Betty Myers Edwards. Survivors include...

Williare Overstreet

Williare Overstreet

Sep 18, 2021

Williare Henderson Overstreet of Savannah Georgia passed peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 84. She was originally born in Nicholls Ga on December 17, 1936. Her parents were Preston Henderson and Mabell Turner Henderson. Williare had so many family members who she loved unconditionally. She had seven brothers, Vernon, Sheldon "Shorty", Don (husband of Carolyn), Freddie,...

Zoey Covington White

Zoey Covington White

Sep 18, 2021

Zoey Covington White, 25, of Rincon passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon. . Please sign our online guestbook at www.bakermccullough.com Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, GA 31408. (912) 964-2862. www.bakermccullough.com

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