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

Mrs. Lula Mae (Washington)  Gibbs

Mrs. Lula Mae (Washington) Gibbs

Jan 19, 2023

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds.

Philippians 4:6-7

Mrs. Lula Mae Gibbs 79, entered God's Kingdom peacefully Thursday January 19th , 2023 at St....

Ms. Octavia Lerena (Bynes)  Grant

Ms. Octavia Lerena (Bynes) Grant

Jan 14, 2023

"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

Octavia Bynes Grant transitioned peacefully Saturday evening January 14th, 2023 with her love ones by her...

Mr. Stanley Kimbrell Simmons

Mr. Stanley Kimbrell Simmons

Jan 2, 2023

" And God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power."

Acts 2:24

Mr. Stanley K. Mitchell transitioned January 2, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Professional services...

Mr. Charles Simpson

Mr. Charles Simpson

Jan 1, 2023

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  John 14:1 KJV

Mr.  Charles Simpson transitioned peacefully  on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Funeral service is private.  Professional services entrusted to

Bynes-Royall Funeral Home, 204 West Hall Street, Savannah, Ga.  912-233-2175.

[email protected]

Ms. Rosanna Reeves

Ms. Rosanna Reeves

Dec 30, 2022

"Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life  and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life."

John 5:24

Ms. Rosanna Reeves transitioned Friday December 30th, 2022 at her residence with her love ones by her side.

Funeral services...

Isaac "Ike" Jones

Isaac "Ike" Jones

Dec 10, 2022

"We know there are no errors

In God's Eternal plan

And all things work together

For the final good of man;

And we know when a soul passes

onward

In It's great ETERNAL quest,

We say as we look upward

Whatever GOD does...

Ms. Rosa L. Gardner

Ms. Rosa L. Gardner

Dec 7, 2022

"Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. Thoses who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

John 11:25 -26

Ms. Rosa L. Gardner transitioned December 7, 2022 at Memorial Health University with her loved ones by her side....

Mrs. Tenisa Elandrea Markita (Grimsley)  Wallace

Mrs. Tenisa Elandrea Markita (Grimsley) Wallace

Dec 1, 2022

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you and wherever you go."

Joshua 1-9

Mrs. Tenisa Grimsley Wallace entered into eternal rest on Thursday December 1st, 2022 in North Platte, NE.

Funeral services will be...

Mr. Johnnie Gaskin

Mr. Johnnie Gaskin

Nov 25, 2022

"And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

Luke 23:43

Mr. Johnnie Gaskin transitioned on Friday November 25th, 2022 at Memorial Medical Health University. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday December 2, 2022 at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall.  Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.  Public...

Mrs. Rosa Marie Duffin

Mrs. Rosa Marie Duffin

Nov 23, 2022

"For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

Romans 14:8

Mrs. Rosa Marie Duffin transitioned early Wednesday morning at her residence with her loved ones by her side. Graveside services will be...

Ms. Ebony L. Famble

Ms. Ebony L. Famble

Nov 21, 2022

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

Revelation 12:4

Ebony L. Famble transitioned on Tuesday afternoon November 21, 2022 at Memorial Health University. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be...

Ida F (Burgess)  Joyner

Ida F (Burgess) Joyner

Nov 3, 2022

"We know there are no errors

In God's Eternal plan

And all things work together

For the final good of man;

And we know when a soul passes

onward

In It's great ETERNAL quest,

We say as we look upward

Whatever GOD does...

Mr. Marvin Woods

Mr. Marvin Woods

Nov 2, 2022

Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold

you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10 nkjv

Mr. Marvin Woods entered into eternal rest with his love ones at his side on Tuesday morning...

Mr. William A. Bryant

Mr. William A. Bryant

Oct 26, 2022

But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall run,

and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31  kjv

Mr. William A. Bryant, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022 at his home.  Bryant is a native of Savannah and loved his community.  Bryant...

Ernestine Kelly

Ernestine Kelly

Oct 22, 2022

Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:  and I

shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.  Psalm 23:6 KJV

Mrs. Ernestine Kelly transitioned on Saturday October 22, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday October 29th, 2022 at Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle Church of...

Mrs. Carolyn Daniels

Mrs. Carolyn Daniels

Oct 21, 2022

I heard the voice of Jesus say,  "Come unto me and rest; ​

Lay down, thou weary one, Lay down Thy head upon my breast.

Mrs. Carolyn Daniels answered her Master's call  from labour to reward,  Friday October 21, 2022 with

her love ones  at her side.  Memorial services for Mrs. Daniels will...

Mrs. Linder Dixon

Mrs. Linder Dixon

Oct 18, 2022

And Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:

he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: John 11:25 kjv

Mrs. Linder Dixon entered into eternal rest on Tuesday October 18, 2022.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a...

Hazel Lester

Hazel Lester

Oct 18, 2022

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11: 28 kjv

Hazel Lester heard the voice of the Lord and transitioned into His rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday October 25th, 2022 at Bryan Neck Baptist Church,...

Mr. Percell Roberts, Jr.

Mr. Percell Roberts, Jr.

Sep 30, 2022

"So with you is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

John 16:22

Percell "Percy"Roberts, Jr. was born December 13, 1946 in Sylvania, GA to Percell and Freddie Marie Roberts. He was educated by Screven County school system and graduated...

Mrs. Jannie Louise Hopkins

Mrs. Jannie Louise Hopkins

Sep 30, 2022

"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."

Mrs. Jannie Louise Hopkins transitioned on Friday afternoon September 30, 2022 at her residence with her loved ones by her side.

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