Obituaries
Hurley Sellous Cook, Jr. AUG 25, 1944 - JAN 21, 2026
Hurley S. Cook, Jr. was born in Pensacola, Florida on August 25, 1944, to Hurley S. Cook, Sr. and Johnnie Merritt Cook. Hurley’s father was in the U.S. Navy, so the family moved during his early years (Birmingham, AL; Gadsden, AL; Charleston, SC; and Orange, TX) before his father worked, then retired, in Durham, NC. Hurley attended Northern High School in Durham; playing football and baseball (earning MVP honors for baseball his senior year). He then attended Auburn University, graduating with an Industrial Engineering degree in 1967. Auburn is also where he met and fell in love ...
Ann Evans Manchester JAN 21, 1934 - JAN 20, 2026
Ann Evans Manchester passed away on January 20, 2026, one day before her ninety‑second birthday. Born on January 21, 1934, in Statesboro, Georgia, she grew up with a love of learning that shaped the course of her life. She attended Agnes Scott College, later graduating from the University of Georgia, and went on to earn her Master of Library Science from Emory University. Her passion for books and knowledge found a natural home there, where she served as a reference librarian and became a trusted guide for countless students and researchers. Ann filled her days with the things she loved mos ...
Theodore "Ted" Goodwin Easterlin JUL 23, 1942 - JAN 19, 2026
Theodore (Ted) Goodwin Easterlin, Jr, 83, of Savannah, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 19, 2026. He was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina, on July 23, 1942. Ted was preceded in death by his first wife, Nell Mixson Easterlin, his parents, Theodore G. Easterlin, Sr. and Amanda Elizabeth Riley Easterlin, his parents-in-law, Benjamin and Allie Mixson, and his sister and brother-in-law, Julia Ann and John Frederick Gooding. Ted was a graduate of Ridgeland High School and was voted "Most likely to succeed" by his classmates because of his abilities and ambitions. After hi ...
Frank Harn DEC 03, 1943 - JAN 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Frank Harn announces his peaceful passing on January 19, 2026, at the age of 82, under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 3, 1943, in Savannah, GA, to Robert and Ida Harn, Frank grew to be a beacon of hard work, humor, and generosity. Frank spent the majority of his life in Savannah, graduating from Jenkins High School before joining the United States Navy. During his four years of service, Frank developed a lifelong love for the water and a passion for traveling the world. After leaving the military, he pu ...
Father William "Liam" Collins OCT 29, 1945 - JAN 19, 2026
Father Liam Collins died peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at home surrounded by family and enveloped in love and prayers. He was a loving and devoted husband and priest. Liam was born on October 29,1945 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. He was the fourth of seven children of the late Sally Grace and Michael Collins. Liam grew up in the rural countryside and was profoundly shaped by his parents’ deep faith, their love of nature and sense of justice. Music and poetry were integral parts of his childhood and continued to nourish his soul throughout his life. As a teenager, Liam w ...
Dr. William S. Gustin - JAN 18, 2026
Dr. William S. Gustin, 87, passed away January 18th at his home under the care of his wife and Hospice Savannah. He was born in Palatka, Florida to the late Donald and Frances Gustin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Gustin, and his daughter, Brenda Smith. Surviving are his wife, Barbara W. Gustin, two sons, Dr. James Wylie Gustin, and Richard Donald Gustin (Courtney), daughter, Rachel Zaiser, and 4 grandchildren. William graduated from Daytona High School in 1956 and attended Emory at Oxford from 1956 -1958, and Emory Univers ...
Edgar William Smith Jr. NOV 07, 1953 - JAN 18, 2026
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Edgar William Smith Jr., 72, passed away after a long illness on January 18, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Edgar William Smith, Sr., and Carolyn Cragin Smith. Born in Savannah ga, Edgar grew up in Oakdale where he made many lifelong friends. He went on to attend & Graduated from HV Jenkins High School in 1971 while working part-time with his father at JC Lewis car dealership. He attended Armstrong College for a brief time before working at a myriad of varied employment before finding his career as a longshoreman. Edgar retired from ILA 1475 ...
Ronald (Harith) Malcolm Flagg JUN 14, 1943 - JAN 18, 2026
Ronald (Harith) Malcolm Flagg, a devoted husband, father, mentor, and lifelong advocate for youth, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. He was 82 years old. Born on June 14, 1943, in New York City to Doris and Lacey Pleasant Flagg, Ron’s life was marked by a deep commitment to education, public service, and community engagement. He pursued higher education with determination and excellence, graduating from Virginia State University, completing his MA in Organizational Development from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Ron built a distinguished career with the ...
Lynn Nowell Wrenn OCT 12, 1950 - JAN 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lynn Nowell Wrenn Lynn Nowell Wrenn passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on October 12, 1950, in South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Louise Nowell; her beloved sister, Sue Werner; and Don Wrenn. Lynn was a woman of remarkable strength, grit, and determination. She possessed a quiet resilience that carried her through life with grace and resolve, never shying away from hard work or challenge. Her strength was matched by her deep kindness and generosity of spirit, which touched everyone fortunate ...
Nanci L. Newman ( Strain ) FEB 03, 1947 - JAN 17, 2026
Nanci L. Newman (Strain), age 78, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on January 17, 2026. Nanci was born on February 3, 1947, to the late Claude and Billie Jeanne Strain. She graduated from high school in Des Moines, Iowa, and continued her education at Southeast Missouri State University. Nanci lived a life marked by curiosity, leadership, and a deep love for people. Early in her career, she worked as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines in Atlanta before finding her true calling in journalism. She began as a news reporter, later becoming a television news reporter, and ultimatel ...
Barbara Sharp JUN 29, 1946 - JAN 17, 2026
Barbara Sharp (Brissman), 79, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Theodore Daniel Brissman and Annie Mae Rooney Brissman. Barbara graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. It was there that she met her first husband, Arthur Paul Burton, Jr. Together they made their home in Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey, where their son Paul III was born and began raising their family. Following Paul’s passing, Barbara and her son Paul eventually relocated ...
Timothy Calvin Gilmore Kramer AUG 25, 1990 - JAN 17, 2026
Timothy Kramer, 35, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 17, 2026. Timothy grew up in Savannah, attending Calvary Day School and Chatham Academy, and later Memorial Day School for high school. He was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed vacationing in Panama City Beach with his extended family, visiting Disney World and Washington, D.C. with his older brother, and traveling to Atlanta to see his older sister. Timothy was kind, easygoing, and made friends easily. He enjoyed cooking, and worked at several area restaurants. He was pr ...
Linda Hughes Groover MAY 08, 1961 - JAN 17, 2026
Linda Hughes Groover, age 64, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Linda was born on May 8, 1961, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Billy Hughes and Josephine Price Hughes. Linda was adored by her three siblings. Linda was first and foremost a devoted mother to her beloved son, Blake Alford, who was the center of her world and her greatest joy. She and Blake shared a loving relationship, a bond filled with laughter, an unconditional love that brought her immense joy and pride. They shared many memories and special moment ...
Roy (Buz) Weitzell AUG 16, 1941 - JAN 15, 2026
Please click here to join the Mass of Christian Burial via livestream on Friday, January 23, 2026 Roy Everett Weitzell, 84, known by family and friends as “Buz”, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home. He was born August 16, 1941, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Everett Carl and Hazel Mae Speicher Weitzell. A 1959 graduate of Francis C. Hammond High School in Alexandria, Virginia, he went on to graduate from Virginia Tech in 1964. He also served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Roy worked as a Marketing Executive throughout h ...
Dorothy (Dotty) Armstrong SEP 01, 1942 - JAN 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy “Dotty” Armstrong. Dotty died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, following a long illness, with her family and friends praying for her comfort and peace. She was born on September 1, 1942, in Savannah to the late Jesse J. Armstrong, Sr., and Louise Wynn Armstrong Bailey. Dotty was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Wynn A. Creal. She is survived by her brother, Jesse J. Armstrong, Jr. (Judy), and her sister, Louise A. Grotheer. She is also survived by her nieces, Lea Wright and Beth Armstrong; her nephew ...
Danny Lee F. Paul - JAN 13, 2026
Danny Lee F. Paul, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully and with dignity on January 13, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family in Savannah, GA. Danny was born in Casper, WY to Edith Gibbons Anthes and Daniel Doty Anthes. She was not only a devoted wife and mother, but also a lifelong educator whose passion for children shaped countless lives. Danny graduated from Radford College in Radford, VA with a Bachelor of Arts in 1951. This is where she met her cherished husband, Professor H. Lee Paul Jr. They married in ...
Karen Arlene Newton Culp JUN 10, 1951 - JAN 12, 2026
Mrs. Karen Arlene Newton Culp, affectionately known as Miss Kay, age 74, of Savannah, died on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Miss Kay was born on June 10, 1951, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Newton, Sr. and spent her formative years in Aiken, South Carolina. She was a 1969 graduate of Aiken High School and had a home daycare at Talahi Island for sixteen years. She worked as a bookkeeper with many local businesses including Bull River Chu's on Hwy 80 before retiring. Kay was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Parrish on Wilmington Islan ...
Dalton Culp APR 28, 1996 - JAN 12, 2026
Charles "Dalton" Culp, 29 of Savannah passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Dalton was born on April 28, 1996, in Salisbury, NC, to Jerrie Jennifer McCarthy and Gregory Charles Culp. Dalton moved with his mother and siblings to Savannah in 2005. He was a 2014 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended Georgia Southern University. He was a machinist at Precision Machine of Savannah in Garden City. Dalton had a beautiful little girl, Aspyn, that he adored. She was the light of his world. He also leaves behind his mothe ...
Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Gilmore Creech AUG 14, 1930 - JAN 10, 2026
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Gilmore Creech peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95. Betty was born on August 14, 1930, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Anna and Tom Gilmore. She was the third of their four daughters and was known during her formative years by family and friends as “Tootsie.” One of the original four “Gilmore Girls,” she and her sisters were raised in the “Old Fort” section of downtown Savannah. She attended St. Vincent’s Kindergarten, Cathedral Day School, an ...
Gavin Patrick Hunter APR 02, 1978 - JAN 09, 2026
Gavin Patrick Hunter April 2, 1978 - January 9, 2026 Our beloved son, nephew and friend Gavin Hunter passed away unexpectedly on January 9. He was 47. Gavin left behind his many friends in the hospitality industry as well. He is survived by his father Jack Davis Hunter III, his sister Amy Joy Russell, his aunt Diane Hunter, his cousin Andrew Hunter and his best friend Cat Resch. His uncle Jody Alvin Hunter, grandparents Jay and Jackie Hunter, and Great Aunt Ruby and Great Uncle Thomas preceded him in death. He was born in Charleston, SC and was a 1996 graduate of Calvary Day School in ...
Richard L. Wright SEP 30, 1953 - JAN 09, 2026
Richard Lynn Wright (72) was born September 30, 1953, in Valdosta, GA, and died peacefully at home January 9, 2026, in Savannah, GA, after a brief illness. The eldest of three children of Eugene F. Wright and Billie Ruth (Nix) Wright, Richard grew up in Georgia, Japan, Virginia, and Germany, following his dad’s Army assignments. He graduated in 1971 from Zweibrücken High School, where he was senior class president. Back in the U.S., he enrolled in Valdosta State College. When his dad was reassigned to the Panama Canal Zone, Richard moved back to northern Virginia’s better job ...
Richard J. (Dick) Buchner, Jr. - JAN 09, 2026
Richard J. (Dick) Buchner, Jr. passed away on January 9, 2026 at home with his loving and devoted wife by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and family member. Dick was born in Savannah (where he lived most of his life) on September 28, 1940 at Telfair Hospital and was raised along with his older sister, Carol, and his two younger brothers, Jim and Paul. He attended and graduated from Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military School. He was accepted and received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Dick ...
Martha Deanna Allen - JAN 09, 2026
Mrs. Martha Deanna Allen,81, passed away on January 9, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Savannah, Ga, to the late G.P. and Martha Knight, and grew up in Port Wentworth, Ga. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for 55 years, where she served in the Children's Ministry and the nursery. She loved old movies and music. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clarence Rayvon Allen(Rawhide), her brother, Dennis Knight, and her grandson, Tyler Allen. Surviving are her three daughters, Jeanne Hotaling (Sean) of Alabama, Lor ...
Francisco Jose de la Sierra MAY 29, 1947 - JAN 08, 2026
Francisco (Frank) Jose de la Sierra was a beloved husband, father (Dad), grandfather (Papi), brother and family member. He is predeceased by his mother, Otilia Rodriguez Crusellas and his father, Jose Rafael de la Sierra de los Santos, both of Havana, Cuba. Frank met Anne Beasley in 1979, married in 1982, and started a family in 1987. Frank loved spending time with his family beginning when his girls were very young, coaching their soccer, basketball and softball teams. He loved going boating, spending time at the beach, camping and taking his family to the lake e ...
William Gene Houston JAN 22, 1928 - JAN 08, 2026
William Gene Houston, age 97, passed away January 8th, 2026 at Summer Breeze Senior Living, Savannah, Georgia. Bill was born January 22, 1928 in Lima, Ohio to Clarence and Zymena Houston. He married Isabelle Stratton on March 7, 1947. Bill worked at Airfoil Textron for his entire career and retired from there. Bill lived an amazing life enjoying all the things that he loved outdoors such as camping, fishing in Canada, hunting and travel. In November of 2024, he was still deer hunting at his deer stand in Sardis, GA. He was a loving husband to his wife, Isy, a wonderful father to his four ...
Nancy Cabaniss Warth - JAN 08, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Cabaniss Warth, 80, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Candler Hospital. She was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Harleston Cabaniss Sr. and Sara Grubbs Cabaniss. Nancy was a member of St. John's Church and St. Thomas Episcopal Church. A lifelong fan of art history, Nancy received several art awards and scholarships during her childhood and adolescent years. In adulthood, she served as a docent at the Owens-Thomas House and Museum and later worked as the front desk receptionist at the Telfair Museum of Art. She was preceded in death by her husband, M ...
Donna Jean Stepson JAN 13, 1942 - JAN 07, 2026
Donna Jean Stepson was born on January 13, 1942, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She later made Savannah, Georgia her home in 1989, where she lived for many years and became a beloved member of the community. Donna devoted her professional life to the childcare industry, a career that reflected her nurturing spirit and deep care for others. After retiring, she continued to give generously of her time through several years of volunteer service at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital. She was also an active and valued member of the Windsor Forest Golden Age Center, where she enjoyed fellowship and ...
Peggy Joyce (Byrd) Foster OCT 04, 1934 - JAN 07, 2026
Peggy Byrd Foster Skidaway Island, Georgia Peggy Byrd Foster passed away at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Peggy was born in Tyler, Texas in 1934 to Jesse and Cassie Byrd. In 1935 the family moved back to Savannah, Georgia to be closer to family and friends. Peggy was raised in Savannah along with her two younger brothers Richard and Steve. She attended local public schools. Peggy married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, the late William G. Foster, Sr. (Billy), with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Together, they raised t ...
Louise Hamilton Thomas MAR 23, 1933 - JAN 07, 2026
Louise Hamilton Thomas, 92, died early evening of January 7, 2026, at Halifax Health Hospice in Edgewater, Florida. For the past four years, she resided at The Addison House in Port Orange, Florida. Louise was born in Bryan County, Georgia, on March 23, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Hannah and Clark Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Davis and Mary Hunt; her brothers, CT Hamilton, Harry Hamilton, Homer Hamilton, and her twin, Leland Hamilton; as well as Wilson Davis and RT Davis. Mrs. Thomas attended and graduated from Savannah H ...