Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Helen Francis Ward

Helen Francis Ward

Mar 26, 2024

Helen Francis Woods Ward, age 77, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, October 8th, 1946 in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Dorsey David Woods and Louise Bazemore Strange. Helen was a graduate of Statesboro High School and worked as a Seamstress for Tailor Made Draperies. She also served as a...

Linda S. Campbell

Linda S. Campbell

Mar 26, 2024

Our dear sister, aunt, niece and friend Linda S. Campbell, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Campbell Sr. took her final breath in this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home as her three surviving siblings at her bedside held her hands. Linda's amazing life story began in Austin, Texas on February 20, 1958. She...

Sheila Loraine Ennis

Sheila Loraine Ennis

Mar 25, 2024

Sheila Loraine Ennis, age 80, of Savannah passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. Mrs. Ennis was born July 30, 1943 in Savannah to the late George Oliver Gordon, and the late Agnes Grace Wilson. Sheila worked for many years as a secretary for Chatham County Board of Education. After attending one cake decorating class, she excelled and started teaching the...

Robert "Bob" Haughton Benedict

Robert "Bob" Haughton Benedict

Mar 23, 2024

Lt Col. Robert Haughton Benedict, age 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from complication of Parkinson’s disease, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Bob was born on Saturday, July 20th, 1946 in a small doctor’s hospital located in St. Louis, Mississippi, 3rd son to Philip and Ruth Benedict. Robert was a beloved husband to...

Jerry L. "Buddy" Livingston Jr.

Jerry L. "Buddy" Livingston Jr.

Mar 23, 2024

Jerry L. "Buddy" Livingston, Jr., a lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the age of 50. Buddy was born November 21, 1973 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Jerry and Ann Livingston. Buddy graduated from Beach High School in 1992. He had over 30 years experience as an auto glass installer and was employed...

Lucynda "Mandy" Amanda Cox

Lucynda "Mandy" Amanda Cox

Mar 22, 2024

Lucynda "Mandy" Amanda Cox, 73, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. She was born on Sunday, November 19th, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Lucynda Wiley Miller and the late William Rodney Miller Sr. Mandy was a dedicated School Bus Driver for the Chatham County Board of Education in Savannah, Georgia. She was also a...

Nanci Jean Hartland

Nanci Jean Hartland

Mar 22, 2024

Nanci Hartland, 80, a free spirited soul raised in Camden, Maine, with roots tracing back to Ireland, passed away peacefully in Savannah, Georgia on March 22nd, 2024 with her granddaughter Lynn by her side. She is survived by her four children, Jacquie (Ray), Jure, Rick, and Carrie (Tim); her grandchildren Lynn (Jared), Vanessa (Matt), Noelle, and Cindy; her great-grandchildren Kaleb...

Allen Headrick Strickland

Allen Headrick Strickland

Mar 22, 2024

Allen H. Strickland, age 85, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, August 2nd, 1938 in Daisy, GA. Allen was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. After serving 43 years with Union Camp Corporation in Savannah, Georgia, Allen retired and enjoyed spending time with his family and pursuing his...

Alexander Hamilton Hodges

Alexander Hamilton Hodges

Mar 21, 2024

Alexander Hamilton “Bubber” Hodges, age 92, of Savannah passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hodges was born on June 13, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia, to Edward Pottle Hodges and Carrie Beard Hodges. He was a 1950 graduate of Savannah High School, and continued his education by means of a Baseball/Basketball...

George Byron Bird

George Byron Bird

Mar 21, 2024

George Byron Bird, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. He is preceded in passing by his wife, Mildred Marie Bird and son, Chris Bird. He is survived by sons, Thomas and Roger, their...

Robert Stewart Harpe

Robert Stewart Harpe

Mar 17, 2024

Robert S. Harpe, 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and mentor to many, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2024, after battling serious health issues with the same faith, kindness, and gentle humor that characterized his life. Robert, or Bob as many of his friends knew him, was born in Milledgeville, Georgia to...

Christopher Thurman Geiger

Christopher Thurman Geiger

Mar 16, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Thuman Geiger (age 71) died peacefully on March 16, 2024, with his wife by his side. Chris was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He was known by many for his wit, his charm and his talents. Chris was the consummate gentleman, showing genuine concern and care for those around him. Even his prolonged...

Claude Capers Sheen

Claude Capers Sheen

Mar 15, 2024

Claude Capers Sheen, age 66, of Shellman Bluff, GA, passed away on March 15, 2024. He fought bravely against leukemia but ultimately succumbed to the battle. Claude was a good man who believed in the value of friendship, always saying, "You have to be a friend to have a friend." He was deeply devoted to his family, his community, and...

Kirby Ray Linder

Kirby Ray Linder

Mar 14, 2024

Kirby Ray Linder, age 82 of Port Wentworth, Georgia (formerly of Arcanum, Ohio) went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirby was born on November 11, 1941 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Raymond H. Linder and Lena Wyan Linder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Judy Lynne Glass

Judy Lynne Glass

Mar 11, 2024

Judy Lynne Glass, 66, of Port Wentworth GA passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home under the care of Compasses Hospice. A native of South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ellen Mae Greenwood and the late John William Lawing. Judy was a Baptist and deeply loved her family and enjoyed going out the eat with...

Brenda Lavonne Weston

Brenda Lavonne Weston

Mar 11, 2024

Brenda Lavonne Weston, 63, of Savannah GA passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lorene and Everette Weston on October 16, 1960. She enjoyed fishing, bingo, yard sales, casino, and spending time with her family. She loved her spouse Earnest, as they were together 43...

Calvin Ronal Futch

Calvin Ronal Futch

Mar 9, 2024

Calvin Ronal Futch, age 83, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hospice of Savannah. He was born on November 25, 1940 in Evans County, Georgia along with his twin brother Alvin to Charlie and Mildred Futch. Calvin was a 1959 graduate of Bryan County High School in Pembroke, Georgia. After graduation, he was employed at Pembroke...

Cynthia "Cindy" Knight Hashaw

Cynthia "Cindy" Knight Hashaw

Mar 9, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Knight Hashaw, 63, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. She was born on Friday, December 23rd, 1960 in Savannah, GA to Mrs. Betty Pennington Knight and the late Gene Knight. Cindy worked as a Safety Supervisor at TMX and had a passion for riding motorcycles. She will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Raye Blanche Butler

Raye Blanche Butler

Mar 8, 2024

Raye "Blanche" Butler, 73, of Darien, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8th, 2024. She was born in Savannah, GA on Saturday, March 18th, 1950 to the late Inez Forehand and the late Raymond Forehand. Blanche worked as a receptionist for the City of Garden City for 14 years until her retirement and also at Carlstedt's Wholesale Florist for...

Thomas Joseph Whalen, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Whalen, Jr.

Mar 6, 2024

Thomas Joseph Whalen, Jr, 83, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at home after a long illness. Tommy, as he was known to all of his family and friends, was a native of Savannah and a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Tommy graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1959 and attended St. Bernard’s College in Cullman, Alabama. He was...

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