Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia
Avis Altine Foskey Burke
Mar 21, 2020
Avis Altine Foskey Burke, age 97, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Silver Treasures Assisted Living in Jacksonville, FL. She was a longtime resident of Hardeeville, SC. Mrs. Burke was born on September 23, 1922 in Uvalda, GA, the daughter of the late James Arthur and Lennie Smith Foskey. She was a World War II Veteran of the United...
Betty Louise Vereen
Mar 20, 2020
Betty Louise Vereen, age 94, of Savannah passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with a private graveside service which will take place at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Thomas Mack Howard
Mar 16, 2020
Thomas "Tom" M. Howard, 88, of Guyton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. A native of Sylvania, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ernest and Effie Counts Howard. Tom was retired from the City of Savannah where he worked in the Water Department as a Inside Water Pump Operator. He was a member of Dean Forest Baptist...
Georgia Jean Hall
Mar 13, 2020
Georgia Jean Hall, 83, of Pooler Georgia passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at her daughters home in Pooler under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by her family. Service Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408 (912)964-2862. www.bakermccullough.com
Clayton Philip Knight
Mar 12, 2020
Clayton P. Knight, 85, of Garden City passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Pruitt Health Care - Seaside in Port Wenthworth. A native of Portland Maine, he was the son of late Clyde Emory Knight and Natalie Seiders Knight. A US Air Force Veteran, Clayton served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of...
David Walter Matechak
Mar 11, 2020
David Walter Matechak, age 49, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Matechak was born on April 24, 1970 in Scranton, PA. He attended Penn State University. Following his formal education he began his career as a journeyman, practicing his trade all over the country. David was of Catholic faith and grew up as...
Henry David Murphy
Mar 10, 2020
Black Creek- Henry David Murphy passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. David was born in Savannah, Georgia May 13, 1940 to the late Henry B. and Anita Morgan Murphy. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Cynthia M. Weeks. David started a temporary job at Union Bag in May 1959, and...
Leroy Douglas Jr.
Mar 8, 2020
On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Leroy Douglas, Jr. passed away at Memorial Hospital due to serious medical complications. He was born June 10, 1939 to the late Leroy Douglas, Sr. and Mrs. Lucille Singleton-Collins. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 31 years, Mrs. Willie M. Douglas; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Douglas Holmes (Joseph), and Mrs. Tonya Douglas...
Brenda Sue Pittman Hill
Mar 6, 2020
Brenda Sue Pittman Hill, 76 passed away Saturday, March 6th, 2020 at home. Sue was born & raised in Savannah. Moving to Tampa, FL after marriage to John Thomas Hill. Moved back to Savannah in 1980, retiring from Oceanside/Savannah Beach Nursing home in 2008. Predeceased by per parents Herndon & Dorothy Pittman, Thomas Hill & love time companion Michael Hoffmeister....
Elwood Thornton
Mar 5, 2020
After 93 years on this earth, Elwood Thornton passed away on March 5th. He is on his way to Heaven to be with the love of his life – Edith Thornton. Elwood was born on April 15, 1927 in Wayne County, GA. He lived there for a few years and then moved to Screven. He graduated in 1944 from Screven...
Kathleen P. Linton
Mar 5, 2020
Kathleen Pauline Linton, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5th, 2020. Kathleen was born on March 15th, 1921 in Screven County, Georgia and was a resident of Savannah, Georgia at the time of her passing. Daughter of Mamie Ferguson Smith and Allie Smith, she was a past President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 135 and loved to...
Henry Clifton Ricks
Mar 4, 2020
Henry C. Ricks, age 95, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 04, 2020. Henry or “Rick" was born on November 1, 1924 in Adrian, GA, the son of the late Henry C. and Nealie Flanders Ricks. As a teenager he worked with the WPA during the New Deal. He was a member of the Greatest Generation & never...
Becca Lynn Lowery
Mar 2, 2020
Becca Lynn Lowery, 18, of Pembroke, Georgia died Monday, March 2, 2020 at her home in Pembroke, Georgia. She was born on April 26, 2001, graduated in 2019 and began her adult life. She was a beloved sister, daughter and friend. She is so very much loved and missed. Rest easy beautiful. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m....
James Edward Mitchell, Jr.
Feb 29, 2020
James E. Mitchell, Jr, 75, of Richmond Hill, died Saturday February 29, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Savannah, James was a US Army Veteran and was retired from Kemira Chemicals. He is survived by his son, James "Jim" W. Mitchell, other family and friends. Graveside services with US Army Military Honors will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March...
William Henry Cleland
Feb 29, 2020
William Henry Cleland, 75, of Savannah, went to his heavenly home on February 29, 2020. He was born May 21, 1944 to Trotty and Vera Cleland. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Cathy [O’Quinn]; two children and their spouses: David Cleland [Erika], and Amanda Hollingsworth [Mark]; and seven grandchildren: Jake, Lucy, Eli, Harry, Gus, Archie, and...
"Jay"
Feb 28, 2020
John "Jay" J. Simmons, 49, of Savannah, GA passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Candler Hospital. Jay was born March 8, 1970 in Savannah, Georgia and attended schools in Savannah. Jay was a member of Knights of Columbus 5588, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, and Adjutant Committee. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends....
Robert Herbert Best
Feb 27, 2020
Robert H. Best "Bobby", 71, of Savannah died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Bobby was the son of the late David Johnson Best and Alma Lee Moore Best. He was a former member of Taliaferro Baptist Church, Silk Hope Baptist Church and Corinth Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon...
Marla Renee Hungerford
Feb 27, 2020
Marla Renee Hungerford, 63, of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday February 27, 2020 on a cruise ship in Aruba. Marla worked for the City of Savannah, Human Resource Department, where she retired with over 24 years of service as a Trainer. She was an avid reader who loved yard sales and always had a smile on her face. She received...
Dwyght Leon Seymour
Feb 26, 2020
Dwyght L. Seymour, 78, of Richmond Hill died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dwyght was born to Robert and Irene Seymour in Haworth, OK on January 10, 1942. He had two brothers Michael and Jim and one sister Frieda. He was preceded in death by his brother Jim and his sister Frieda. He lived with...
Betty Campbell Howe
Feb 24, 2020
Betty Campbell Howe, 95, passed away February 24, 2020 at The Marshes at Skidaway Island. Services will be held at a later date. Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, GA 31406 912-927-1999.
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