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

Mr. Robert Lee Swinton

Mr. Robert Lee Swinton

Jul 20, 2020

Mr. Robert Lee Swinton 78, peacefully entered into his eternal home on Monday afternoon July 20,2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Saturday July 25, 2020 at Woodville Cemetery.

Public viewing Friday July 24, 2020 3:00 pm-6:00 pm at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall. Mask and social distancing are required.

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Mr. Eddie Lamar Jones,Jr.

Mr. Eddie Lamar Jones,Jr.

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. Eddie L. Jones,Jr.  peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2020 at Summitt TriStar Hospital in Hermitage, TN with his loved ones by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mrs. Maxine B. Jones; two children, Mr. Eddie L. S. Jones and Mrs. Katea Jones-Watson(Derico); grandchildren, Khalil Jones, Alphonso Jones,...

Ms. Kiwonda Denise Hayward

Ms. Kiwonda Denise Hayward

Jul 4, 2020

Ms. Kiwonda Denise Hayward transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday  July 4, 2020 in Hinesville, GA.  Graveside Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday July 11, 2020 at New Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Riceboro, GA Pastor Cynthia Felix officiating. The services will be live streamed at 1:00 pm  Saturday July 11, 2020 on our Facebook...

Mr. Morris Lee Harris

Mr. Morris Lee Harris

Jul 4, 2020

Profile of Life

Morris (Mike)  Harris was born November 3, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio to Daniel and Willie Bell Harris. Mike attended school in Youngstown until he graduated high school.  He then served in the United States Navy until 1969. After moving to Savannah from Cleveland Ohio in the mid 1970's, Mike attended Savannah Technical College and...

Mr. Craig Lamar Shields

Mr. Craig Lamar Shields

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Craig Lamar Shields 33 entered into eternal rest on Friday June 26th 2020 in Orlando Florida. Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday July 2, 2020 at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday July 1, at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Please note: Mask and social distancing required...

Mrs. Peggy A. Harden

Mrs. Peggy A. Harden

Jun 17, 2020

The Life & Legacy of Mrs. Peggy A. Harden

To Earth

Peggy A. Harden—the believer, the wife, the mother, the servant—was born on Saturday, April 10, 1954 in Statesboro, Georgia. Peggy was a cherished daughter of Emmitt and Ceola Oglesby. She thrived as a young woman and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a...

Mrs. Brenda E. Benton

Mrs. Brenda E. Benton

Jun 12, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Elizabeth Benton 56, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

Public viewing ~ Friday, June 19, 2020 - 3pm-6pm, Chapel of Bynes-Royall

Graveside service ~ Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 11am, Greenwich Cemetery

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home

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Mrs. Brenda E. Benton

Mrs. Brenda E. Benton

Jun 12, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Elizabeth Benton 56, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Ms. Notasha L. Jackson

Ms. Notasha L. Jackson

Jun 11, 2020

Ms. Notasha L. Jackson 43, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Public viewing ~ Monday, June 15, 2020 - 3pm-6pm

Graveside service ~ Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 1pm, Pin Point Cemetery, Pin Point Community

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home

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Ms. Notasha L. Jackson

Ms. Notasha L. Jackson

Jun 11, 2020

Ms. Notasha L. Jackson 43, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Public viewing ~ Monday, June 15, 2020 - 3:00-6:00pm, Bynes Royall Chapel

Graveside service ~ Tuesday, June 16, 2020  - 1:00pm, Pin Point Cemetery

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home

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Ms. Mary P. Mims

Ms. Mary P. Mims

Jun 2, 2020

Mrs. Mary P. Mims, 62, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Candler Hospital. Mary was born October 17, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia as the youngest of eight children. She was a Richard Arnold High School graduate and worked in the medical field as a Patient Care Tech for many years. Mary's most recent professional...

Mrs. Joe Ann (Johnson)  Brown

Mrs. Joe Ann (Johnson) Brown

May 27, 2020

Mrs. Joe Ann Brown 73, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Thunderbolt Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mr. Willie Cleveland Dudley

Mr. Willie Cleveland Dudley

May 20, 2020

Mr. Willie Dudley 87, answered God's call on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mr. Frank James Free, Jr.

Mr. Frank James Free, Jr.

May 10, 2020

Frank's Obituary

Mr. Frank James Free, Jr., 68, peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Candler Hospital. He was born on August 27, 1951 and attended Sophronia Tompkins High School. After high school, Frank began a fifty year career with the International Longshoreman Association Local 1414. As a longshoreman, Frank learned countless valuable skills...

Mr. Michael Tolka

Mr. Michael Tolka

May 8, 2020

Mr. Michael Tolka 26, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2020. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Ellison)  Garrett

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Ellison) Garrett

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ann Ellison Garrett 72, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mr. Elliott J. Sanders, Jr.

Mr. Elliott J. Sanders, Jr.

May 3, 2020

Mr. Elliott J. Sanders, Jr. 87, peacefully entered into eternal rest from the comfort of his home on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

Graveside Service ~ Private

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bernice Harris Jones

Mrs. Bernice Harris Jones

Apr 26, 2020

Mrs. Bernice Harris Jones 71, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence.

No Public viewing

Graveside services ~ Private

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joan (Jones)  Knight

Mrs. Joan (Jones) Knight

Apr 20, 2020

Mrs. Joan Knight 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home in Pooler, GA. She was born on December 18, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia to Helen and Richard Jones. Joan was married to Robert Knight. She worked as a telephone dispatcher with New York Telecom, quickly moving up the ladder to Escalations Manager.  Joan truly...

Mrs. Amy Lou (Griffin)  Miree

Mrs. Amy Lou (Griffin) Miree

Apr 20, 2020

Mrs. Amy Lou Miree 86, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Graveside service ~ Private.

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

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