Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Billy Burns Johnson

Billy Burns Johnson

Oct 18, 2020

Billy Burns Johnson, 87, of Rincon, Georgia formerly of Covington, Georgia (Jackson Lake) passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving daughters and under the care of GHC Hospice. His daughters held his hands as his beloved Prissy dog snuggled beside him as he took his last breath here on earth. A native of Rockdale...

Hazel Walker Holloway

Hazel Walker Holloway

Oct 18, 2020

Hazel Walker Holloway, 93, passed peacefully to our Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was born in Valdosta, GA on November 4, 1926, to Howard C. and Lillie Walker. Hazel married the love of her life, Lovick P. (Hank) Holloway on January 21, 1948 and they were married 62 years before the passing of Hank in 2010. From this...

Henry Mercer Eason Sr.

Henry Mercer Eason Sr.

Oct 16, 2020

Henry Merle Eason Sr. Pooler, Georgia Henry Merle Eason Sr., 97, died on Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Manassas, Ga. To all who knew him from his bomber days as a pilot in what became the U.S. Air Force to those who benefited from him as a co-worker and crew leader on the railroad to his neighbors...

Michael Lee Burns

Michael Lee Burns

Oct 15, 2020

Michael Lee Burns, age 45, of Pooler, GA passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at home. Michael was born on March 28, 1975 in Aiken, SC, the son of Janet Sheffield Burns and W. Russell Burns of Savannah. He was a graduate of Thomas Heyward Academy and continued his formal education at the University of Georgia. He worked for many...

Jerry Pool Cohen

Jerry Pool Cohen

Oct 14, 2020

Jerry Pool Cohen was born in Savannah, Georgia to James Austin Pool and Nadine Hooks Pool on October 12, 1943 and later moved to Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was a spunky, red-haired ball of energy from the beginning, curious about all the treasures in life—a dedicated learner who saw the world through an optimist’s lens. With a radiant smile and...

Kamlaben C. Patel

Kamlaben C. Patel

Oct 12, 2020

Kamlaben C. Patel, of Savannah, Georgia died Monday October 12, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862 www.bakermccullough.com

Neal Sheppard George

Neal Sheppard George

Oct 12, 2020

Neal Sheppard George, age 26, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 as the result of an accident. Neal was born in Savannah, Georgia and moved to Brunswick when he was four. He loved living on the coast and was happiest when he was camping by the river, fishing and listening to music. A true country boy, Neal...

Thomas Anthony Gerard Groover, Sr.

Thomas Anthony Gerard Groover, Sr.

Oct 12, 2020

Thomas Anthony Gerard Groover, Sr. passed away suddenly at his home on October 12, 2020. Tom was born on March 26, 1952 and was the first baby in the State of Georgia to survive a complete blood transfusion after being born Rh incompatible. Tom was raised in the Old Fort section of Savannah, attended Cathedral Day School and later Benedictine...

Trenace N. Savage

Trenace N. Savage

Oct 11, 2020

Trenace N. Savage, 35, of Savannah, Georgia was born October 19, 1984 and passed away Sunday October 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from Groves High School and attended Savannah Technical College. She was a loving, caring Mother, loved to fix hair, travel, loved to cook, and was very out going and Independent...

Brenda Joyce Goodwin Orth

Brenda Joyce Goodwin Orth

Oct 10, 2020

Brenda Joyce Goodwin Orth born February 07, 1961 went home to be with the lord on October 10th 2020 after a brief illness. Her smile was infectious and she loved with her whole heart. She was a caregiver for many years. Most recently she was a homeschool teacher for her very special nephew Maddox who was her daily joy. She...

Louise Mary Ganem

Louise Mary Ganem

Oct 10, 2020

Louise Mary Ganem, 99, passed away at her home on October 10, 2020, surrounded by her children. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 7,1921 to the late Joe and Rosa Thomas. She was raised in Miami, Florida. Louise went on a roadtrip to visit her sister in New Jersey. Returning to Miami, she stopped in Savannah, and met...

Mildred Doris Tanguay

Mildred Doris Tanguay

Oct 7, 2020

Mildred Doris Tanguay, 89, passed away at her home on October 7, 2020. One of the oldest members of the old fort gang. She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Hansey Freeman and Doris Parrott Freeman on December 17, 1930. She was a life-long resident in Savannah and enjoyed bowling in her bowling league. She bowled for Wednesday...

Shirley Waters-Hallman

Shirley Waters-Hallman

Oct 7, 2020

Shirley Waters-Hallman passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020 at the age of 74. Shirley was born in Vidalia, Georgia on August 23,1946 to WJ and Madelyn Wilkes, but her family moved to Savannah, Georgia when she was 4 years old and she lived most of her life in Savannah. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death...

Leslie C. Bazemore

Leslie C. Bazemore

Oct 5, 2020

Leslie C. Bazemore passed from this world on October the 5th. He left behind a wife, Terry Lynn Lewis Bazemore of 47 years; a son, Kevin Bazemore, his wife Tina Saengthong Bazemore and their two daughters, 5 year old Piper and 2 year old Kenzie. Also left behind was a much loved daughter, Kacie Bazemore Giles, her husband Steven, their...

Karen C. Stringer

Karen C. Stringer

Oct 4, 2020

Karen C. Stringer, 56, of Ellabell, Georgia died Sunday October 4, 2020 at East GA. Regional Medical Center Statesboro, Georgia. Visitation will be 5 - 7 pm Friday October 9th, 2020 at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862 www.bakermccullough.com

Roberta H. Stall

Roberta H. Stall

Oct 3, 2020

Roberta H. Stall passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, GA at the age of 89. Roberta was born on April 19, 1931 in a farmhouse near Pembroke, GA. Her parents were Robert Hall, Sr. and Mildred Hall. She was one of nine brothers and sisters. Although she was a child of the Great...

Margie Malphrus Hatchell

Margie Malphrus Hatchell

Oct 3, 2020

Margie Malphrus Hatchell, 96, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully October 3, 2020 at Buckingham South. She was born in Ridgeland, SC on June 20, 1924 to the late Herman and Maggie Strong Malphrus. She moved to Savannah in 1944 where she married Thomas Ralph Hatchell, Sr. in 1945. They were married 55 years until his death in 2000. Margie...

Thomas W. Coover

Thomas W. Coover

Sep 30, 2020

Thomas W. Coover, age 92, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Mr. Coover was born on February 27, 1928 in Holly Springs, Iowa, the son of the late Ralph and Edna Coover. He was a graduate of Holly Springs High School and continued his formal education at Armstrong Junior College. He was a proud veteran of the United...

Clarissa Tillman

Clarissa Tillman

Sep 30, 2020

Clarissa Tillman "Ya-Ya", 49, of Savannah, Georgia died Wednesday September 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in this area most of her life. She loved her family, taking care of people, was mom to many and had a contagious smile. She is survived by three sons; Michael Cobb (Sarah), Tanner Tillman (Haley) and...

Raymond H. "Ray" Keebler

Raymond H. "Ray" Keebler

Sep 29, 2020

Raymond H. “Ray” Keebler, age 76, of Savannah passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Mr. Keebler was born on September 28, 1944 in Savannah, the son of the late Rudolph and Mae Keebler. He worked as a Supervisor with Carson Products, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Savannah. Ray was an avid...