Obituaries
Timothy Todaro DEC 07, 1962 - JAN 06, 2026
Timothy Clark Todaro passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who adored him and a life that deeply touched those who knew him. Tim was a devoted and loving husband to Susan Todaro. He was a proud and devoted father to his two daughters, Katie Mixon and Hillary Wofford, and a cherished grandfather to his three grandchildren, who brought him immense joy. He also shared a special lifelong bond with his twin brother, Tom, whose connection with Tim was one of deep love and understanding. Tim was known for his kindness, his steady presence, an ...
Dr. Barclay R. Brown SEP 08, 1958 - JAN 06, 2026
Dr. Barclay R. Brown (1958–2026): A Force Not Easily Forgotten September 8, 1958 – January 6, 2026 Dr. Barclay R. Brown, 67, passed away on January 6, 2026, with his beloved wife, Honor A. Lind, and his devoted sister, Wendy Brown-Arnold, by his side, after an aggressive battle with cancer. Barclay lived with uncommon brilliance, deep integrity, and an enduring devotion to learning, service, and the pursuit of a better world. He was, and forever will be, an enigma: a unique individual and a force not easily forgotten. Barclay’s life and work were defined by forward thi ...
Linda McAbee JUN 19, 1945 - JAN 05, 2026
Linda Lorraine McLean McAbee passed away in Savannah, Georgia, on January 5, 2026. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family and everyone who knew her. Throughout her life, she was devoted to earnest and scholarly study of the Bible and delighted in close reading, whether in study groups, with friends and family, or on her own. She found insight and comfort in the Word and desired in all ways to be a faithful servant of the Lord in everything she did. Her life of kindness, generosity and service to others was a reflection of her faith. Born in Rocky Mount, North Caro ...
Christopher Parish Love MAY 08, 1972 - JAN 04, 2026
Christopher Parish Love, 52, a native Savannahian, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1972, son of Martha Evans Love of Savannah and the late Lonnie Delmas Love and preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Darnell Love. He was a graduated from Hershey V Jenkins High School and attended Savannah Tech, South College, and Armstrong State College (Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus) where he received a bachelor’s degree. Chris was friendly and outgoing, loved history, especially the World War II era, and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his mother, ...
Gayden W. Hogan MAY 31, 1942 - JAN 03, 2026
Gayden Wilkins Hogan, age 83, passed away Saturday January 3, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia. He is survived by his beloved wife Elaine Hogan, children Nancy Bennett (Husband John Bennett), Teresa Koeppel (Husband Scott Koeppel), and Kelly Miller (Fiancé Kim Hatch), and grandchildren Emily Jackson (Husband Stephen Jackson), Olivia Bennett, Sean Miller ( Fiancé Tiana Linkus),and Katie Ryan (Husband Chris Ryan). He was preceded in death by his brother Paul Hogan and his parents. He was born on May 31, 1942 in Canton, Georgia to Helen and Alton Paul Hogan. He earned a masters de ...
Samuel Davis Kent, Jr. MAR 16, 1932 - JAN 02, 2026
Celebrating the life of Samuel Davis Kent Jr. Sam Kent, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Sam was preceded in death three short months ago by his wife, Barbara Torrence Kent. He is survived by his daughter, Anne Kent Love, and her husband, Dennis, of Tybee Island, Georgia; his son, S. Davis Kent III, and his wife, Tammy, of Yorba Linda, California; three granddaughters, two grandsons and five great-grandchildren. Born on March 16, 1932, Sam was the son of Samuel and Mildred Moir Kent. He grew up in Danville, Virginia, where he met his high school sw ...
Betty Blair Rushing NOV 11, 1935 - JAN 02, 2026
Betty Blair Rushing, 90, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Betty, born on November 11, 1935, spent her early years in Savannah, Ga. and is an alumna of Savannah High School. Throughout her life, Betty was an avid tennis player, community volunteer, competitive bridge player, traveler, and a patron of the arts. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, but perhaps her most proud title was great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially at the beach, which is how she celebrated her last Thanksgiving and 90th birthday. Betty ...
Brenda Joyce Middleton MAY 02, 1951 - JAN 01, 2026
Brenda Joyce Middleton, age 74, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Brenda was born on May 2, 1951, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the late Herman Benton Cook and Helen Sylvia Delores Cook. She spent much of her life devoted to education, family, music, and faith. She is married and survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Wallace Pierpont Middleton, and together they shared a life centered on love, service, and family. Brenda was a proud mother to her son, Wallace P. Middleton, Jr., and her daughter, Sarah Helen Harbin. She was also a cherished grandmother to 11 ...
Cheryl Jane Kilpatrick Pagan APR 11, 1963 - JAN 01, 2026
Cheryl Jane Kilpatrick Pagan died at 62 at home. Cheryl was born in Savannah, GA, and lived there for most of her young life before moving to Tybee Island, GA. She was immediately swooped up by the amazing community and loved by all. Cheryl graduated from Savannah High School. She was a caretaker of all, but especially of her children, Haley and Dalton. She loved fishing, the country, trips to the lake, photographing sunsets, and anything beach. She was a phenomenal cook--you considered yourself lucky if your feet were under her table at meal time. Cheryl was the creator of T ...
Lucia Yvonne Feltovic - JAN 01, 2026
Lucia Yvonne Feltovic passed away at her home on January 1, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1937, and raised in Thunderbolt. On July 9, 1955, she married the love of her life, Michael Robert Feltovic, Jr., TSGT. She served as the town clerk of Thunderbolt and retired after 30 years of dedicated service. Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Michael Robert Feltovic, Jr.; her son, Michael R. Feltovic, III; and her grandson, Donald (Donnie) Toomer. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Toomer; her son, Stephen Feltovic; her granddaughters, Michaele Yvonne, ...
Charles E. Smith, Jr. (Charlie) - DEC 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Charles Edward Smith, Jr., “Charlie.” Charlie died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 19, 1942, in Savannah to the late Charles E. Smith, Sr., and Sarah Louise Ogilvie Smith. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from the Air National Guard. Charlie was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Zerubbabel Lodge, the York Rite Mason’s, and the Alee Temple, where he was a part of the Pirates&r ...
Jimmye "Lou" DiBenedetto APR 06, 1936 - DEC 29, 2025
Jimmye Louise (Lou) Lowenthal DiBenedetto died peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025. Jimmye Lou was born in Savannah, Georgia, on April 6, 1936, to the late Bernard P. and Mildred Lowenthal. She was a graduate of Savannah High School, Class of 1954, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Elementary Education from Armstrong State College in 1984. She married Louie DiBenedetto on May 14, 1955. Together, they built a life of love, laughter, and care with their five daughters. Lou was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Louie, her daughter Laurie Ann, ...
Russell James Merkert MAR 07, 1939 - DEC 29, 2025
Russell James Merkert passed away on December 29, 2025. He was born March 7, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York to Charles and Loretta Merkert. After moving to Savannah in 1969, he worked in sales and owned Merkert Freight Agency until his retirement in 2001. He was a skeet shooter and avid fisherman. A member of the Forest City Gun Club for over 32 years, he served as treasurer and president from 1995-1998. He is survived by Faythe S. Merkert, the love of his life, to whom he was married for over 67 years and by his daughters, Wendy Cassidy, Hope Pereira and Jill Merkert. He was predeceased by hi ...
Judith H. Christie FEB 19, 1952 - DEC 28, 2025
Judith H. Christie, 73, of Kingsland, formerly of Savannah, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born February 19, 1952, in Savannah, daughter of the late Andrew Howard and Ruth Barnett Howard, and preceded in death by her husband, Lynn P. Christie. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Suzi and Brad Johnson, son and daughter-in-law, Jason and April Christie; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews There will be a visitation on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel from 11:00 unti ...
Minette G. Rushing FEB 11, 1955 - DEC 27, 2025
Minette G. Rushing, 70, died peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, following a brief illness with multiple myeloma, with her beloved husband and son by her side. Minette was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, to the late Majorie Grizzle and Chad Grizzle, Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (Retired). A renowned wedding cake designer, Minette, was celebrated for her extraordinary sugar flower artistry, which became the signature detail of countless weddings and celebrations. Her work graced events for celebrities, athletes, prominent Southern families, and—most especia ...
Barbara McGinty FEB 26, 1933 - DEC 27, 2025
Barbara McGinty peacefully passed away in Savannah on December 27, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 92 years old. Barbara Ann Witherington was born on February 26, 1933, to parents Ethel and Dennis Witherington in Savannah, Georgia, and was the second of their three children. She was educated in Savannah until she left for Troy State College in Dothan, Alabama. Barbara was a strong, accomplished swimmer and exceedingly competitive. In the mid-1950s, she began a training program to swim the English Channel. Regrettably, she did not reach that goal due to a lack ...
Mary Diane Green - DEC 27, 2025
Mary Diane Loper Green Mary Diane Green, aged eighty-three, spent most of her life in Savannah, GA and most recently resided in Statesboro and Rincon, GA. She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1960 and kept up with many of her classmates through the years. Diane was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Gerald “Jerry” Green, and her parents, Harry O. Loper and Mary Nina Loper of Savannah, GA. She worked for many years at Custom Cleaners, her family’s dry-cleaning business, alongside her relatives. Diane was known as a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, ...
Pam D. Barrow - DEC 26, 2025
Pamela Dyches Wilson Barrow, lovingly known as Pam and affectionately called “Honey,” passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 77. Pam was born on March 25, 1948, in Savannah to the late Pearl and James C. Wilson. She spent her life deeply rooted in family, friendship, and community. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1966 and soon after married Richard Barrow. Though later divorced, they remained close friends. Together, they were instrumental in the founding and running of the Coastal Transmission shops and raised three beautiful ch ...
Dale Lee Van Winkle MAY 27, 1959 - DEC 26, 2025
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Dale Lee Van Winkle, age 65, was born on May 27, 1959, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Doyle and Coralee Van Winkle. He was a 1978 graduate of Gering High School. Dale proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police officer from 1978 until his retirement in 1995. During his military career, he was stationed in North Carolina, Hawaii, Germany, and Georgia. Following his military retirement, Dale made his home in the Savannah, Georgia area, where he met and married the love of his life, Karla. He went on to work for Bomark, later known as SSA Mari ...
Kathryn (Katie) Sandefur Pilcher MAR 30, 1984 - DEC 25, 2025
Kathryn “Katie” Morgan Sandefur Pilcher passed away on December 25, 2025. Katie was born on March 30, 1984 in Savannah, GA. She lived in Savannah her entire life, graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy, and had worked at Memorial Hospital in labor and delivery as a surgical tech. Katie will be missed by her husband Frank Pilcher, Jr. and their two sons Jacob and Clayton, who were the light of her life, and her beloved dog Quinn, who was the star of many of her creative TikTok videos. Katie was a gentle soul with a kind heart, clever sense of humor, and a love for animals. ...
Christian R. Sheffield SEP 21, 1956 - DEC 24, 2025
Christian Richard Sheffield (“Blue”), age 69, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, surrounded by his loving wife and children, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 21, 1956, Christian was the son of the late Henry Stephens Sheffield and Dorothy Sheffield-White. A lifelong resident of the Savannah area, he dedicated 47 years of faithful service to the Savannah Port, where he was a proud member of ILA Local 1475. His strong work ethic, loyalty, and commitment earned him the respect of coworkers and friends throughout his long career. Christian was m ...
Ann Wessels Seyle MAR 03, 1946 - DEC 24, 2025
Please click here to join the livestream for the Memorial Service for Ann Wessels Seyle which will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Ann Wessels Seyle, 79, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2025, eleven days after the loss of her beloved husband of fifty-six years, Charles Eugene Seyle. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (Andrew) Fenton and Adeline (Mark) Glidewell, and her son, Charles Eugene Seyle, Jr. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Mark Harris Glidewell, Jr., Caroline Rose Fenton, Charles Morris Glidewell and Alexander John Fenton, and ...
Ouida Nell Troughton - DEC 22, 2025
Ouida Bevill Troughton, 98, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Ouida was born in Egypt, GA, one of eight children to Edward and Matilda Bevill. She attended Appling County Schools until she graduated. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Leon B. Troughton Jr. Above all, she was a wife, mom, grandmother, and homemaker. She worked for the telephone company, an insurance company, and ultimately retired from the Purchasing Department of the Chatham County Board of Education. She was a woman of faith and was a member of ...
Robert Jefferson Cornett - DEC 21, 2025
Robert Jefferson Cornett, age 69, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2025. Robert was a kind, generous, and compassionate man whose life was marked by faith, perseverance, and a deep love for his family. He was hardworking, detail-oriented, and always willing to help others. Known affectionately as “Encyclopedia Robert,” he often joked that he “didn’t know everything but knew a little about everything.” He was also fondly referred to as the “grammar police,” a title he wore with pride and humor. Robert had a lifelong love of all th ...
Kenneth J. Skoglind MAR 06, 1934 - DEC 21, 2025
The service will be livestreamed. Click on the following link to view the service, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. https://vimeo.com/event/5613932 March 6, 1934 ~ December 21, 2025 Kenneth J. Skoglind, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran and respected leader in the aviation industry, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. His life was defined by faith, service, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to those he cherished. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Kenneth was the son of Oscar G. Skoglind and Cecelia Edith Heyer Sko ...
Mary Ann Wetherbee OCT 30, 1956 - DEC 21, 2025
Mary Ann Wetherbee, age 68, entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2024, following a short but courageous battle with carcinoma cancer. Mary Ann was born on October 30, 1956, and grew up in Savannah, Georgia, where she built a life rooted in faith, service, and hard work. She was a proud graduate of Windsor Forest High School, Class of 1974. A devoted mother, Mary Ann’s greatest pride and joy was her beloved son, Joseph, who preceded her in death in 2017. Though the loss of her son was profound, her love for him never faded. Those who knew her find comfort in the thought of thei ...
Elsa Leigh Ohsiek JUN 10, 1935 - DEC 20, 2025
Elsa Leigh Ohsiek, age 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home with her family. She was born June 10, 1935 in Savannah, Georgia. Elsa was a lifelong member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension. She would often tell visitors of Savannah that when they are strolling along the beautiful streets and squares, the bells they hear are coming from her church. Elsa, an original Savannah Blue Jacket, graduated Savannah High in 1953. She then proceeded to attend Newberry College in South Carolina where she earned an Associate of Science Degree. ...
Robert (Bobby) Tillman King II - DEC 20, 2025
Robert (Bobby) Tillman King II passed away after a short illness on Saturday, December 20th. Bobby was the youngest son of Robert (Bob) King and Billie (Stapleton) Bellinger. Bobby was a lifetime native of Tybee Island Georgia where he was affectionately known as “King of Tybee.” He never met a stranger and never lost a friend. Bobby was a much loved member of the community and will be sorely missed. Bobby is survived by his brother William Samuel Jones, sisters Robbi Ann (King) South, Karri Farrow, Lynn Bellinger, and three nieces Kayley Jones, Amber Hobbs and ...