Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Marie S. Johnson

Marie S. Johnson

Sep 8, 2019

MARIE SANDERS JOHNSON (October 19, 1935 - September 8, 2019) Savannah - Marie (Rea) Sanders Johnson, 83, passed away, Sunday September 8, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home where she was a current resident.  Previously, she was a long-time resident of Louis Mills Blvd, Savannah, GA community. Marie Lucynda Sanders was born October 19, 1935; the first born child to Lawton...

Melvin Willie Johnson

Melvin Willie Johnson

Sep 7, 2019

Melvin Willie Johnson, 80, of Savannah, GA, under the care of hospice went to be with Jesus in the arms of his loving wife on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsworth J. and Lottie Mae Morris Johnson; three brothers, Jim Johnson, Loy Johnson, and Herman Johnson; four sisters, Luree Johnson, Emma Jean Stanley,...

Roger Wilford Exley,

Roger Wilford Exley,

Sep 7, 2019

Roger Wilford Exley, Jr., 59, of Blairsville, GA passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019. He is survived by his mother Martha M. Exley; children, Nicholas E. Exley and Claire M. Exley; siblings, Paula E. Peebles, Susan K. Exley, Edmund W. Exley, Lois E. Evans, and Jennifer A. Exley; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Lucy Rice and...

Willa Mae Morris

Willa Mae Morris

Sep 6, 2019

Willa Mae Morris, 99, of Savannah died Friday, September 6, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1919 in Nevils, GA, the daughter of the late Lanie and Maggie Smith. She was a member of Whitemarsh Island Baptist Church and formerly Taliaferro Baptist Church for 65 years. While at Taliaferro Baptist Church, Mrs. Morris taught Sunday school in the children's...

Kevin William Smith

Kevin William Smith

Sep 5, 2019

Kevin Smith of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at age 65. Kevin was born on April 23, 1954 in Hamilton, OH, the son of the late Demery and Mildred Smith. Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH where he majored in engineering and played varsity football. Immediately following graduation, he joined Champion Paper...

Erend V. Brown,

Erend V. Brown,

Sep 4, 2019

Reverend Sanford V. Brown, Sr. of Savannah passed away September 4, 2019 in Columbus, GA. Sanford was born October 31, 1927 in Hartwell, GA to William Howard Brown, Sr. and Lois Cook Brown. Number eight of thirteen children, Sanford was raised on a dairy farm near Dawson, GA. He graduated from Sasser High School. He attended Young Harris College and...

James Randall Tyre

James Randall Tyre

Sep 4, 2019

James Randall Tyre, 63, of Eden died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Reppard Tyre and Margaret Wilson Tyre. Randall worked many years for Carroll & Carroll as a Mechanic. He loved cars and motorcycles. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Judy...

Ryker Paul Ondriezek

Ryker Paul Ondriezek

Sep 3, 2019

Ryker Paul Ondriezek, passed away with his Mommy and Mimi by his side September 3, 2019. He was born on August 29, 2019, a fighter at only 1lb 14.2 oz.. He brought so much joy for those 5 days. Ryker was just "Too Perfect for this Earth". He will always be "Mommy's Little Boy". Ryker is survived by his mommy,...

Jerry Jr. "Danny"

Jerry Jr. "Danny"

Sep 1, 2019

Jerry Daniel Hagan Jr., 45, passed away on September 1st, 2019, after a trip of a lifetime celebrating his twenty fifth wedding anniversary with his beloved, Julie. Daniel was born in Bulloch County on June 6th, 1974. He grew up in St. Simons Island and Chatham County. He graduated from Glynn Academy. Daniel worked for Aramark for 21 years climbing...

Julie Smith Hagan

Julie Smith Hagan

Sep 1, 2019

Julie Elaine Smith Hagan, 43, Passed away on September 1st, 2019, after a trip of a lifetime celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with her beloved, Daniel. Julie was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 7th, 1975. She grew up in Thunderbolt, Georgia and graduated from Johnson High School. Choosing a career in banking, she worked 22 years at Powerco...

William Henry Fullard

William Henry Fullard

Sep 1, 2019

William "Bill" Henry Fullard, 78, of Pooler died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his home in Pooler, GA. He leaves behind Joan Hawkins Fullard his best friend of 33 years with whom he just recently celebrated 24 years of marriage. He also leaves behind his sons Tierell Fullard and Steven Hawkins, his daughters Ayanna Hawkins...

Clyde Burts Culbertson

Clyde Burts Culbertson

Aug 31, 2019

Clyde "Bud" Burts Culbertson, Jr., 73, of Beaufort, SC passed away Saturday August 31, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was the Inspector and Assistant Town Engineer for the town of Hilton Head for over 15 years. He retired from the United States Air Force (23 years) as a Master Sergeant and worked in Civil Engineering. He loved Trains and...

William H. Mitchell,

William H. Mitchell,

Aug 30, 2019

William "Bill" H. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of Ellabell died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Eastman Healthcare & Rehab. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Geraldine Mitchell, 5 children, Detra Morris, Micheal Mitchell, William G Mitchell, Randa Colson, and Julie Hodges, 3 step children, Donald Redding, Sheila Shearouse, and Rhonda Martin. He also leaves behind many, many grandchildren, and...

Kenneth A. Collins

Kenneth A. Collins

Aug 29, 2019

Kenneth A. Collins, 77, of Garden City died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Medical University of South Carolina with his family by his side. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Cleveland Andrew Collins and the late Nell Greenway Collins. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Palmetto High School in Pelzer, South Carolina...

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Aug 29, 2019

Richard Waymon Branham, Jr. (Rick) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Compassus Hospice in Birmingham, Alabama, after a long and courageous fight with cancer, with his wife by his side. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Rick was born November 13, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Armstrong State College with...

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Richard Jr. (Rick)

Aug 29, 2019

Richard Waymon Branham, Jr. (Rick) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Compassus Hospice in Birmingham, Alabama, after a long and courageous fight with cancer, with his wife by his side. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Rick was born November 13, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Armstrong State College with...

Imogene C. Funk

Imogene C. Funk

Aug 28, 2019

Imogene Cowart Funk, 86, beloved wife, mother, and mema died peacefully in her home on August 28, 2019, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Collins, GA, the youngest of a large family. She loved her children and many other children with a heart of gold. Her passion for flowers and her yard kept her happy; always willing to...

Betty Anderson Smith

Betty Anderson Smith

Aug 28, 2019

Our Moma, Betty Tilton Anderson Smith 93, of Garden City, GA and Ridge Haven, NC went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 28,2019. She was born November 7,1925 in Savannah, GA. She was the owner of the Big Little Store in Port Wentworth, GA and later Mack's 5 &10 in Savannah, GA. She was a member...

John Howard Burgess

John Howard Burgess

Aug 28, 2019

John "Big John" Howard Burgess, 88, of Garden City, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home under the care of Kindred Hospice and surrounded by his family. A native of Toccoa, Georgia, John was the son of the late Sam and Dixie Burgess. John was a member of Central Baptist Church and was retired from the Boilermakers...

Salas Christopher

Salas Christopher

Aug 27, 2019

Mrs. Helen Salas Christopher, 95, of Savannah, GA, passed away August 27, 2019 at Buckingham South Assisted Living Home. She was born in Savannah, GA July 9, 1924 of Greek immigrants Richard Salas and Irene Andris Salas. She graduated from Commercial High School and attended Armstrong State College. She was a life-time member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church where...

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