Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Savannah, GA, Chatham County and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Albirda Denet (Boles) Meadows
Jan 19, 2020
Mrs. Albirda Meadows 73, answered the Master's call on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Candler Hospital. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St.Paul C.M.E Church, 1601 Barnard Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401, Rev. De'Henri R. Thurmond, Pastor, Rev. Clarence "Teddy" Williams, Eulogist. In-state: 10:00am Saturday at the church. Public viewing: Friday, January 24, 2020,...
Mr. Robert Wright
Jan 13, 2020
Mr. Robert Wright 81, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Overcoming By Faith Church, 9700 Middleground Road, Savannah, Georgia 31419, Pastor Ricky Temple, Eulogist. In-state: 8:00am, Tuesday at the church. Public viewing: Monday, January 20, 2020, 3:00pm-6:00pm at the...
Mr. Samuel B. Harris
Jan 12, 2020
Mr. Samuel B. Harris, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday January 12, 2020 at his home in Midway, Georgia. The Richmond Hill native was the second of ten children of the late Samuel and Corine Harris. Harris grew up on a small farm on Harris Trail surrounded by his siblings and cousins.
He graduated from George Washington Carver...
Mr. Ishmael Simmons, Iii
Jan 7, 2020
Mr. Ishmael Simmons, III 70, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 West Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31405, Rev. Anslem Springer, Eulogist. In-state: 9:00am, Saturday at the church. Public viewing: Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:00am-6:00pm at...
Mr. Jesse J. Jackson
2020
"So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
2 Corinthians 5:6-8
...Lashawnda P. Wilcher
Dec 27, 2019
Ms. LaShawnda Wilcher 38, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.
Mr. Eugene C. Washington
Dec 26, 2019
Mr. Eugene C. Washington 69, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his residence. Public viewing: Sunday, December 29, 2019, 12:00noon-6:00pm at the chapel of Bynes-Royall. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Monday, December 30, 2019 at First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 4370 A.C.L. Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31405, Rev. Damion P. Gordon, Pastor/Eulogist. In-state - 9:00am...
Mrs. Dolores M. Cummings
Dec 22, 2019
Mrs. Dolores Cummings 77, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.
Mrs. Barbara Ann Kimble
Dec 22, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann Kimble 66, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will held 11am, Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall Funeral Home, 204 West Hall Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401. Interment: Laurel Grove South Cemetery. Public viewing: 10am-6pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall...
Mr. Joseph "Joe Lee" Young
Nov 25, 2019
Mr. Joseph Lee Young 74, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 25, 2019 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital with his loved ones by his side. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Saturday November 30, 2019 at Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 West Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31405, Rev. Donnie Woods, Pastor/Eulogist. Interment: Bonaventure Cemetery, (Greenwich Cemetery). Public viewing: 10:00am-5:00pm, Friday...
Mr. Samuel J. Weston
Nov 20, 2019
Mr. Samuel J. Weston 90, answered God's call on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Candler/St. Joseph's Hospital with loving family by his side. Public viewing: Sunday, December 1, 2019, 12:00noon-6:00pm at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Monday, December 2, 2019 at First African Baptist Church of East Savannah, 402 Treat Street, Savannah, Georgia 31404,...
Mr. Gregory Lee Wimberly
Nov 11, 2019
Mr. Gregory Lee Wimberly answered God's call on Monday afternoon November 11, 2019 at St. Josephs/Candler Hospital with love ones by his side. Funeral arrangements will be announced by family at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas Duncan
Oct 26, 2019
Mr. Thomas Duncan, 77, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center with his love ones by his side. Public viewing: Friday, November 8, 2019, 10:00am-6:00pm at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday November 9, 2019 at College Park Baptist Church, 3301 Whatley Ave., Thunderbolt, Georgia 31404,...
Mrs. Elise (Mcpherson) Mikell
Oct 19, 2019
Mrs. Elise Mikell earned her wings on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital with her family by her side. Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:00am, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 3922 A.C.L. Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31405. Rev, Gywn Hall, Sr., Pastor/Eulogist. Interment: Woodville Cemetery, 125 Spring Street, Savannah, Georgia 31408. Professional ...
Mrs. Helen B. Hudson
Oct 19, 2019
Obituary for Helen B. Hudson
Born April 11, 1946 in Girard, Georgia, Helen Barbara Gaines Hudson grew up in Savannah, Ga. where she attended Chatham County public schools and attended Sunday School at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. In her childhood years, she formed a lifelong friendship with Rose Mary Odom Williams, amongst many others.
It...
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Smart
Oct 16, 2019
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Smart, 94, peacefully departed from her earthly vessel on October 16, 2019 at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall, 204 West Hall Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Interment: Bonaventure Cemetery (Greenwich Section). Public viewing:...
Mr. Stephen L. Spann
Oct 16, 2019
Mr. Stephen L. Spann peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence. Public Viewing: Friday, October 25, 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm, followed by Family Visitation, 5:00pm-7:00pm at the chapel of Bynes-Royall. Graveside Service will be held 3:00pm, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Rock Springs Cemetery, 278 West, Grays, South Carolina 29916. Bishop Christopher...
Dea. Eddie Mckee
Oct 15, 2019
Dea. Eddie McKee, 89, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Signature Healthcare. Public Viewing: Friday, October 25, 2019, 10:00am-4:00pm at the chapel of Bynes-Royall. Wake Services will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 661 East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401. Celebration of Life Services will be held 11:00am, Saturday, October 26, 2019...
Mr. Shikym T. Jenkins
Sep 28, 2019
Mr. Shikym Tyshon Jenkins transitioned on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Butts County. Public Viewing: Friday, October 11, 2019, 10:00am-6:00pm at the chapel of Bynes-Royall. Funeral Services will be held 10:00am, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Christ Community Church, 1805 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia 31404. Rev. Chris Cooper, Pastor; Min. Dorshia Morton, Eulogist. Interment: Woodville Cemetery, 125 Spring...
Mr. Shikym T. Jenkins (&) Mr. Sukquawn A. Hayes
Sep 28, 2019
Mr. Shikym T. Jenkins & Mr. Sukquawn A. Hayes both tragically lost their lives Saturday September 28, 2019 in a fatal car accident in Butts County. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.
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