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Local Obituaries for Savannah, GA, Chatham County and Surrounding Areas

Lizzie Mae (Jones)  Guillory

Lizzie Mae (Jones) Guillory

Feb 20, 2024

"Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.

Do you believe this?'

John 11:25-26

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Guillory transitioned Tuesday afternoon February 20, 2024, at her residence with...

Carl Briggs

Carl Briggs

Feb 18, 2024

"Blessed are those who mourn, For they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

Carl Briggs transitioned Sunday February 18, 2024 , in Jacksonville, FL. Memorial services will be held 10:00 am Monday February 26th, 2024at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall Funeral Home, 204 West Hall Street, Savannah, GA.

Live streaming on our Bynes-Royall Funeral Home,...

Geneva (Johnson)  Roberts

Geneva (Johnson) Roberts

Feb 14, 2024

"We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."

Romans 6:4

This beloved jewel of grace closed her eyes on this side of Calvary's Cross and returned to the God...

Mr. Lorenzo Stevens

Mr. Lorenzo Stevens

Feb 6, 2024

"He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth . The LORD has spoken."

Isaiah 25:8

Mr. Lorenzo Stevens transitioned early Tuesday February 6, 2024, at Signature HealthCare with his loved ones by his side.

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Mary Louise (Mitchell)  James

Mary Louise (Mitchell) James

Feb 3, 2024

"Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden light."

Matthew 11:28-30

Mary Louise Mitchell James...

Ellen Whitfield

Ellen Whitfield

Jan 26, 2024

Ellen Whitfield Obituary

" Father, I Strech My Hands to Thee, No Other Help I Know"

With tremendous sorrow, we bow to the will of our Heavenly Father as we announce the unforeseen, yet triumphant journey of our beloved Mother, Ellen Whitfield. This beloved jewel of grace closed her eyes on this side of Calvary's...

Gabray Answar Best

Gabray Answar Best

Jan 24, 2024

The Best Family officially announces the Obsequies for Mr. Gabray Best With tremendous sorrow, we submit to the will of our God as we humbly announce the unforeseen, yet triumphant journey of our beloved Gabray Best. He closed his eyes on this side of Jordon's River and returned back to God's garden of peace, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024,...

Alice (Grissom)  Harvey

Alice (Grissom) Harvey

Jan 22, 2024

The Harvey Family officially announce the Obsequies

for

Mrs. Alice Harvey

With tremendous sorrow, we submit our saddened hearts to the will of our Father as we humbly

announce the unforeseen, yet Triumphant Journey of our beloved, Mrs. Alice Harvey

who gently closed her eyes and return to God's...

Ansonya D. (Collier)  Moore

Ansonya D. (Collier) Moore

Jan 9, 2024

The Collier-Moore Family officially announce the Obsequies

for

Ansonya D. Collier Moore

With tremendous sorrow, we submit our saddened hearts to the will of our Father as we humbly

announce the unforeseen, yet Triumphant Journey of our beloved, Ansonya D. Collier Moore

who gently closed her eyes and return...

Mother Mary (Lewis)  Overton

Mother Mary (Lewis) Overton

Jan 4, 2024

When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

It is well, it is well with my soul.

The Lewis-Overton Family officially announces

The Obsequies for

Our Matriach

Beloved Mother, Saint of God...

John Andrew Wilborn

John Andrew Wilborn

Jan 3, 2024

"And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."

Revelation 14:13

John Andrew Wilborn transitioned Wednesday morning January 3 rd, 2024, at Memorial Medical Health University with...

Sybil May Benton

Sybil May Benton

2024

"When peace like a River attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

it is well, it is well, with my soul,"

The Benton Family officially announces,

The Obsequies for

Ms. Sybil May Benton

With tremendous sorrow,...

Monquiest L. Brown

Monquiest L. Brown

2024

"When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

It is well, it is well with my soul."

the Brown Family officially announces,

The Obsequies for

Ms. Monquiest L. Brown

With tremendous sorrow,...

Lillian Ford

Lillian Ford

2024

When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

It is well, it is well with my soul.

The Ford Family officially announces.

The Obsequies for

Our Beloved

Mrs. Lillian Ford

...

Isabell Hudson

Isabell Hudson

2024

When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

It is well, it is well with my soul.

The Hudson Family officially announces,

The Obsequies for

Our Matriarch

Beloved Mother, Saint of God...

Mr. Harmon “Jazz” Pinckney

Mr. Harmon “Jazz” Pinckney

Dec 31, 2023

"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord."

Romans 14:8

Harmon "Jazz " Pinckney transitioned late Sunday evening, December 31, 2023, at St. Joseph's/Candler with his loved ones by his side.

Commemoration Service...

Mr. Paul Walker

Mr. Paul Walker

Dec 21, 2023

"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me."

Psalm 23:4

Mr. Paul Walker transitioned Thursday evening December 21st, 2023, at Memorial Medical Hospital with his loved ones by his side.

Celebration of life...

Mr. Willie Henry Brown

Mr. Willie Henry Brown

Dec 12, 2023

"And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them."

Revelations 14:13

Mr. Willien H. Brown transitioned Tuesday morning December 12, 2023, at his residence with his...

Alfredia Smalls

Alfredia Smalls

Nov 27, 2023

"Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be thirsty. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe ."

John 6:35

Alfredia Smalls was born July 16, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smalls, Sr. (Marie Jenkins). She was born...

Presiding Elder Ronnie Harden, Sr.

Presiding Elder Ronnie Harden, Sr.

Nov 27, 2023

Dear Saints,

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints." Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of the Presiding Prelate, Apostle W. B. Jefferson.

The protocol of our great church directs the Adjutant General to release notices of Episcopal Transition only after...

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