Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Savannah, Garden City, Georgia

Lamar Duke

Lamar Duke

Feb 11, 2020

Rev. Freddie Lamar Duke, age 69, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, surrounded by family at his daughter's home in New Jersey, following a brief, but intense battle with cancer. He passionately ran the race God laid before him with faith, hope, and love. He loved spending time with his family and watching college football, but more than anything, his...

Ted W. Lupica

Ted W. Lupica

Feb 10, 2020

Ted W. Lupica, age 78, of Savannah passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Mr. Lupica was born on February 9, 1942 in Queens, NY, the son of the late Gaetano “Thomas” and Adele Lupica. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving honorably during the Vietnam War. He worked in commercial real estate in Savannah and served for...

Robert (Bob) Edward Heape, Jr.

Robert (Bob) Edward Heape, Jr.

Feb 10, 2020

Robert (Bob) Edward Heape Jr, 81, of Savannah, Georgia passed away in the comfort of his own home on Monday, February 10, 2020. He is now reunited in Heaven with his parents Robert Edward Heape Sr. and Marie Heape. Bob was born on October 10, 1938 in Walterboro, South Carolina. He lived most of his childhood on Brays Island Plantation...

Vilma Gasser

Vilma Gasser

Feb 5, 2020

Vilma F. Gasser, 90, of Rincon, GA. died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Memorial Health University Center, in Savannah, GA., surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah, GA., and was a member of First Baptist Church in Rincon, GA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved her children, grandchildren, great granddaughter,...

Albert Christopher Smith

Albert Christopher Smith

Feb 4, 2020

Albert Christopher Smith, 55, passed away at his home February 4, 2020. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith Jr. November 18, 1964. Albert was a member at St. James Catholic Church. He worked as the Operations Manager at Savannah Mall. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by a...

Martin Lind Karp

Martin Lind Karp

Feb 3, 2020

Martin L. Karp, a widely respected business and civic leader who built one of Savannah’s oldest accounting firms, passed away on February 3. He was 90 years old. Martin was at home under the care of his daughter, Karen, of New York, and sons, Jonathan and Peter, of Los Angeles. Pauline Chazen Karp, whom he married in 1958, passed away...

Jerry Don "Tex" Burns, Sr.

Jerry Don "Tex" Burns, Sr.

Feb 2, 2020

Jerry Don "Tex" Burns, Sr., 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, February 2, 2020. A native of Mabank, Texas, Tex was the son of the late Gus and Cora Chitty Burns. Tex was a US Air Force veteran and was retired from Union Camp after 42 years of service. He was a member of...

Patricia Ann Lee

Patricia Ann Lee

Feb 1, 2020

Patricia Ann Love Lee, 83, of Savannah formerly of Port Wentworth passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her home. A native of Savannah, Pat Ann was a graduate of Commercial High School and a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She had worked as a Bookkeeper for many years for Espy Lumber Company and Lindermans Florist. Survivors...

Calvin Davis Palmer, Jr.

Calvin Davis Palmer, Jr.

Feb 1, 2020

Calvin (Cal, Bubba) Palmer of Savannah, entered eternal rest on his 82nd birthday, February 1, 2020, following an extended illness. He was under the care of his loving wife, Wanda Melton, and Hospice Savannah. Originally from Pittsville, MD, Calvin was a graduate of Pocomoke High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was one of the founding...

Cheryl Conrad Robbins

Cheryl Conrad Robbins

Feb 1, 2020

Cheryl Conrad Robbins, age 74, of Tybee Island, GA passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. Mrs. Robbins was born on October 3, 1945 in Cynthiana, KY, the daughter of the late Jack and Helen Conrad. Cheryl was a Professional Dog Show Judge, Handler and Boxer Breeder for 45 years. She was a lifetime member of the American Boxer Club. She...

John Thomas Tatum, Sr.

John Thomas Tatum, Sr.

Jan 31, 2020

On Friday, January 31, 2020, John Thomas Tatum, Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior. John was a faithful servant of the Lord for many years at Bible Baptist Church. He served in many capacities, but he always knew his true calling was the Lighted Pathway ministry which served adults with special needs. John felt like each...

Theresa Willis Mcmillan

Theresa Willis Mcmillan

Jan 29, 2020

Theresa Kathryn Willis McMillan, 65, of Savannah, GA was called home by the Lord on January 29, 2020 to join her mother, father, and brother. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James Walter (Mac) McMillan, her sister Tammi (Keith) Cummings, and her children, James McMillan Jr., Rebecca McMillan, Crystal McMillan, and Jamie (Brian) Waterlander. She also leaves...

David Owen Nicholson

David Owen Nicholson

Jan 28, 2020

David "Dave" O. Nicholson, 62, of Columbus, OH passed away Tuesday January 28, 2020. Dave was a Truck Driver for over 30 years. He loved his grandchildren and was a Christian. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Desert Storm 1 & 2. He was a member of the American Legion ,vfw, and bocb riders...

Virginia White Flowers

Virginia White Flowers

Jan 28, 2020

Virginia White Flowers, age 82, of Savannah passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Flowers was born on July 5, 1937 in Savannah, the daughter of the late John and Alberta White. She worked as a Customer Service Manager with Southern Bell Telephone Co., retiring after over 30 years of service. She was a founding member...

Randal B. Carter

Randal B. Carter

Jan 27, 2020

Randal B. “Randy” Carter, age 95, of Savannah passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 in Canton, GA near his son. Mr. Carter was born on June 17, 1924 in Massies Mill, VA, the son of the late Oder P. and Lina Mae Carter. A classic example of the Greatest Generation, he was a veteran of the United States Army, serving...

Edward Dale Hall

Edward Dale Hall

Jan 26, 2020

Edward Dale Hall, 61, of Savannah passed away at his home January 26, 2019. Mr. Hall was born in Savannah, GA July 22, 1958 to Edward Delbert Hall and Audrie Fay (Deal)Hall. He was of Methodist faith and a member of the former Aldersgate Methodist Church. He had an adventurous personality. In his younger years, he was an avid reader....

Amy Love Barnes

Amy Love Barnes

Jan 24, 2020

Amy Love Barnes, 40, of Bloomingdale died Friday, January 24, 2020. A native of Pooler she was the daughter of Frank and Barbara Love. Amy was raised in Pooler and was a 1997 graduate of Groves High School. She had a Masters Degree in Cosmetology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Substance Abuse and Addiction. Amy owned and operated Southern Comfort...

Jatinkumar Patel

Jatinkumar Patel

Jan 24, 2020

Jatinkumar Patel, 45, of Lyons, Georgia died January 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. Memorial Service will be 11 am Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Family has entrusted Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel for making arrangements. Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, Georgia 31408...

Martha Jane Ward Clarke

Martha Jane Ward Clarke

Jan 22, 2020

Martha Jane Ward Clarke, 92, passed away peacefully at her home January 22, 2020. She was born in Savannah, GA June 20, 1927 to the late Ruby Jane and Leroy Edward Ward Sr. Martha Jane was employed as a clerk for many years at the Atlanta Gas Light Company. In her free time, she enjoyed doting on her children, grandchildren...

Don Dimick

Don Dimick

Jan 22, 2020

Don Dimick, age 85, of Savannah passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Mr. Dimick was born on November 11, 1934 in Davenport, IA, the son of the late Harry Austin Dimick and Florence Anna Harter Dimick. He was a graduate of Linfield College in McMinnville, OR. Following his formal education he served honorably in the United States Air Force. Don...