Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Betty Fannie Lou Porter

Betty Fannie Lou Porter

Aug 2, 2021

Betty Weathers Porter passed away on August 2, 2021. Betty was born in Daisy, Ga to the parents of the late James Belford Weathers and Nancy Alice Boyette. She was raised in Pembroke, GA. Ms. Betty was part of a large family.She taught herself painting and enjoyed sewing. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Ervin Porter who passed on...

Frances Theresa Banks

Frances Theresa Banks

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Banks passed away peacefully Monday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Savannah. Frances was born November 11, 1927 in Savannah, Georgia. She is the daughter of Andrew and Eclinsie Robinson. She was united in marriage to Ulysees Banks on October 11, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia. Ulysees preceded her in death July 8, 1992. They were married for 45...

Helen Mae Crockett

Helen Mae Crockett

Jul 31, 2021

Helen Mae Hockenschneider Crockett, 85, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her daughter Cindy’s home in Guyton, GA. Helen was the daughter of Henry and Anne Hockenschneider, born on September 28, 1935, in Humphrey, Nebraska. Her house was always open and welcoming to friends and the friends of her children. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, and...

Annice Owens

Annice Owens

Jul 31, 2021

Annice "Ann" R. Owens, 74, of Pooler passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her family. A native of Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Burle Redmon and the late Estine Broome Redmon. Ann loved playing BINGO at Wisteria Gardens in Pooler. She was a compassionate and loving lady. She was...

Matthew Thomas Yawn

Matthew Thomas Yawn

Jul 31, 2021

Matthew "Matt" Thomas Yawn of Guyton, GA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Effingham County Hospital from injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident. Matt is survived by his children; Skylar Yawn and Kaya Yawn; his parents, Roy C. Yawn , step mother Martha Yawn, mother Marlene S. Spinks, and his sisters Kristin Yawn Royal (Greg), and Cindi...

Charles Edmund Thornburgh, Jr.

Charles Edmund Thornburgh, Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

Charles Edmund Thornburgh Jr., 73, passed away peacefully into the beautiful arms of his personal Savior on July 29, 2021. Surrounded by both of his daughters, it was exquisitely beautiful; he was in no pain, and he is now with his beloved wife of 53 years, with whom we are sure greeted him to walk him Home. Charles ‘Charlie’ Thornburgh...

Glenda Dale O'Connell Thompson

Glenda Dale O'Connell Thompson

Jul 29, 2021

Glenda Dale O’Connell Thompson, 70, of Savannah, passed away July 29, 2021. She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Thomas Crowley O’Connell and Betty Jean Lanier O’Connell on August 4, 1950. She was a graduate of Savannah High School. She also met the love of her life, James Perry Thompson, in Savannah and the two were married in...

Frances Blakely Stanley

Frances Blakely Stanley

Jul 25, 2021

Frances Blakely Stanley, age 76, of Savannah passed away Sunday July 25, 2021. Frances (Frankie) was born on August 31, 1944 in Savannah. She was the daughter of the late LaMurl and Frank Blakely. She graduated from Savannah High School, Class of 1962. Frances continued her education, completing her Masters Degree in Nursing at the University of Florida and a...

David Joel Gray

David Joel Gray

Jul 25, 2021

David Joel Gray, 54, of Savannah, GA. passed from this life into his best LIFE with Jesus on Sunday, July 25, 2021. David was born in Dublin, GA, April 12, 1967. He graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School in 1985 and worked at Gulfstream Aerospace for more than 35 years. David is the son of Reverend and Mrs. Cecil Gray....

Dallas Glen Marchant

Dallas Glen Marchant

Jul 24, 2021

Dallas Glen Marchant, age 72, of Savannah, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a believer in the power of prayer, always giving more, and unconditional love. The kindness and compassion he showed towards all will be missed and remembered always. He is survived by his son, Paul Marchant, and brother, Henry D. Marchant. Per...

Marlena Joan Nichols

Marlena Joan Nichols

Jul 24, 2021

Marlena “Joan” Nichols, 66, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Hospice Savannah in which she was surrounded by many friends and family. Joan or as her family and friends affectionately called her “Joannie”, a native of Savannah and resident of two places she called home Aiken, South Carolina and Savannah. She was a graduate of...

Michael Brittingham Simmons

Michael Brittingham Simmons

Jul 22, 2021

Michael Brittingham Simmons, age 62, of Savannah passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. Mr. Simmons was born on September 20, 1958 in Savannah, the son of the late Joyce and Herbert Simmons. He was a graduate of Calvary Day School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Following his military tenure, he began his career as an electrician...

Patricia Ann Livingston

Patricia Ann Livingston

Jul 22, 2021

Patricia Ann Livingston, 70, of Bloomingdale passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her home. A native of Metter, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willie J. Googe and the late Lois Kirkland Googe. She was a Sales Associate for Walmart. Pat was a Loving Wife and the Greatest Mother there ever was. She would do anything for...

Pennie Randle, Jr.

Pennie Randle, Jr.

Jul 21, 2021

Pennie Randle, Jr., 55, of Port Wentworth, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. Pennie was born October 19, 1965 in Artesia MS to the late Mr. Pennie Sr. and Elizabeth Mallard Randle. He preceded in death his brothers Mr. Jimmy Lee Randle and Mr. Willie Lee Randle Sisters Ms. Peggy Ann Randle,...

Emory Rudolph Coleman, Jr

Emory Rudolph Coleman, Jr

Jul 21, 2021

Emory Rudolph (Rudy) Coleman Jr., age 63, of Rincon, passed away July 21, 2021. Rudy was born on November 10, 1957 in Savannah, Ga. He attended Groves High School in Garden City. He spent many years at Gulfstream and retired as a Tech Sergeant with the Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing. He was married to his wife, Patricia Coleman,...

Ronald Reese "Ron" Formby

Ronald Reese "Ron" Formby

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald Reese “Ron” Formby, age 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 after a long illness. Mr. Formby was born on March 4, 1935 in Rome, GA, the son of the late Robert Reese and Lucy Mae Pullen Formby. He worked with Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA as a Structural Mechanic before moving to Savannah where he...

James A. Parker

James A. Parker

Jul 20, 2021

James A. Parker, age 70, of Savannah passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Mr. Parker was born on October 18, 1950 in Anderson, SC, the son of the late James William Parker, Jr. and Opal Holcombe Parker. He was a 1969 graduate of Jenkins High School and continued his formal education at Armstrong State College. Early in his career he...

Georgianne Thornburgh

Georgianne Thornburgh

Jul 19, 2021

Our beautiful, sweet, and wonderful Georgianne “Gigi” Thornburgh was at home and passed peacefully with her family holding her hand to help walk her to her Eternal Home to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 19, 2021. Gigi was the sweetest soul, says everyone who knew her. Born on May 5,1948, in Fort Riley, Kansas to...

Sarah Alice Hazard

Sarah Alice Hazard

Jul 19, 2021

Sarah Alice Cowart Hazard, 72, of Bloomingdale passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Terry Cowart and Lillie Mae Bradley Cowart. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alan Fred Hazard, Sr. and daughter, Amy Michelle Hazard. Survivors include her sons,...

Ashley Jordan Frazier

Ashley Jordan Frazier

Jul 18, 2021

Ashley Jordan Frazier, 26, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 18, 2021 with her family by her side, after losing her battle with a long term illness. Ashley was born August 31, 1994 in Savannah. She was a 2012 graduate of Johnson High School. Ashley was very outgoing and loved spending time with her family and the ones she loved. She...

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