Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

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...

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...

Betty Jean Padgett

Betty Jean Padgett

Jul 18, 2021

Betty Jean Padgett, 84, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Betty was born in Sylvania, GA on March 29, 1937 to the late Herbert Sasser and Irene Mathis. Betty Padgett lived most of her life in Savannah, graduating from Commercial High School. Betty was an excellent homemaker who was known for her delicious southern cooking. Mrs. Betty Jean Padgett...

Amy Michelle Hazard

Amy Michelle Hazard

Jul 16, 2021

Amy Michelle Hazard, 44, of Bloomingdale passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of the late, Alan Fred Hazard, Sr. and Sarah Cowart Hazard. Amy was a 1996 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School and was a Dispatcher for Shred-it. She was preceded in death by her father....

James Edward Holt, Jr.

James Edward Holt, Jr.

Jul 15, 2021

U.S. Navy Veteran, James Edward Holt, Jr., age 59. Jim was born June 11, 1962 in Washington, D.C. and passed away on July 15, 2021 in Savannah, GA. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Holt, sister, Susan Holt (both of Savannah, GA), sister, Patricia Kennedy and nephew Billy Ray Kennedy, III (both of Greenbelt, MD), as well as numerous...

Carl S. Quinn

Carl S. Quinn

Jul 15, 2021

Carl S. Quinn, 82, of Savannah, GA, passed away July 15, 2021 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Geneva Jordan Quinn and Aubrey Quinn on November 8, 1938. Carl was a Chemical Plant Operator for many years at Arcadia in Savannah. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, most especially to Paris, France and...

Kenneth Newton Bethune

Kenneth Newton Bethune

Jul 14, 2021

Kenneth Newton Bethune, 92, of Rincon, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. A native of Waycross, he was the son of the late John Newton Bethune and the late Rachel Irene Henderson Bethune. Kenneth was US Air Force Veteran and later retired from the US Naval Reserves after 20 years...

Jerry P. Copeland

Jerry P. Copeland

Jul 12, 2021

Jerry Pernell Copeland, 70, met his heavenly father on July 12, 2021, with his family at his side. Jerry was born on June 5, 1951, to the late Eloise Copeland in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Hodge Elementary School, DeRenne Middle School, and graduated from Alfred E. Beach High School (Class of 1970). An avid sports fan, he played recreational softball...

Donald Thomson Golden, Sr.

Donald Thomson Golden, Sr.

Jul 11, 2021

Donald Thomson Golden, Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home after an extended illness. Don was born in Savannah, GA, on August 9, 1946. He was the youngest son of Frank and Carolyn Golden. Don was a graduate of St Michael’s School, Savannah High School, and Armstrong State University. He was of Catholic faith. Don was a...

Austin Lewis Wall

Austin Lewis Wall

Jul 9, 2021

Austin Lewis Wall, age 38, of Pooler passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home. Austin was born on May 22, 1983 in Savannah. He was a 2002 graduate of Effingham County High School and continued his formal education at Savannah Technical College where he earned a degree in marketing management. Austin had an entrepreneurial spirit and was the owner...

Kimberly Dianne Putnam

Kimberly Dianne Putnam

Jul 8, 2021

Kim “berly” Dianne Putnam, 49, Rincon, GA, passed away 8 July, 2021. She left behind her husband and best friend; of over 26 years as they were married on 11 November 1994. She also left behind her parents Paul Stewart Jr and Becky Stewart, whom brought her into this world on 27 April 1972 in Savannah, GA. Others she has...

Robert Allen Kennedy, Jr.

Robert Allen Kennedy, Jr.

Jul 7, 2021

Robert Allen Kennedy, Jr., age 65, of Midway, GA passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Mr. Kennedy was born on October 24, 1955 in Savannah. He was a graduate of Jenkins High School and later earned his Associates Degree. He served for 14 years with the 117th ACC Georgia Air National Guard. He was a former member of Trinity United...

Rita Meierhofer Norris

Rita Meierhofer Norris

Jul 6, 2021

Rita Meierhofer Norris 75, passed away on July 6th surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Savannah . She was preceded in death by her parents Heinz and Ilse Meierhofer and sister Heidi Silber. Rita was born on Sept 6, 1945 in Demmin Germany. Rita worked as a gas station attendant in Lorsch-Hessen, Germany where she...

Dwayne Warwick

Dwayne Warwick

Jul 5, 2021

Dwayne Warwick, age 51, of Richmond Hill passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Mr. Warwick was born on July 12, 1969 in Spring Valley, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked in construction throughout his career and had worked with Pioneer Construction, Inc. since moving to Richmond Hill in 2002. Dwayne enjoyed guns, classic cars,...

James Dewey Crosby, Jr.

James Dewey Crosby, Jr.

Jul 5, 2021

James "Jimmy" D. Crosby, Jr., 72, of Garden City passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center. A native of Savannah, he was the son of the late James Dewey Crosby, Sr. and the late Vera McMahan Crosby. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Darla Leigh Lane Crosby, and his sister, Christi Crosby Wilcox....

Larry Paul Morris Sr.

Larry Paul Morris Sr.

Jul 3, 2021

Larry Paul Morris Sr. of Savannah, Georgia transitioned on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:25 p.m. at Candler Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Larry grew up attending Saint Anthony Catholic Church where he accepted the Lord as his Lord and Savior at the age of five. Upon accepting the Lord, he received his education from Saint Anthony Catholic Church...

Balubhai Lallubhai Patel

Balubhai Lallubhai Patel

Jun 30, 2021

Balubhai Lallubhai Patel, 87, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Pruitt Health - Savannah. A prayer service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Funeral Home from 5:00 pm. - 6:00 p.m. Services will begin at 10:30 am Sunday, July 4, 2021 in the Funeral Home Chapel. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral...

Thomas "Ta" Anthony Swafford

Thomas "Ta" Anthony Swafford

Jun 30, 2021

Retired US Army Sergeant First Class, Thomas Anthony Swafford "TA", 69, of Guyton passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Gail Swafford. TA was a retired US Army Veteran having served during The Korean War, The Vietnam War and was in The 173rd...