Obituaries
Hazel Flythe Benton DEC 15, 1926 - MAR 16, 2026
Hazel entered the Church Triumphant this morning after a long life serving Christ our Lord. She was born to James W and Mary Ella Davis Flythe in Sylvania Georgia. She grew in Screven County along side her mother, father and sisters Gladysteen, Jimmie Ella and brothers Beau and Grady. One brother, Maurice had died at birth. Hazel lived in a happy home as a child. Hazel graduated from Screven County High School with Honors and attended McBride Methodist Church there. When her mother passed away when Hazel was 16, she moved with her father and brother Grady to Savannah to be near family ...
Robert R. Bower - MAR 16, 2026
Robert Rensselaer Bower, 89, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 5, 1936, in Wayne, Michigan. Robert graduated from Albion College and went to Grad School at the University of Michigan. He worked for over twenty years as a Certified Public Accountant for Rockwell International, and later for various government agencies in the Virginia area. He and his wife moved to northern Virginia in 1984 before retiring to Savannah in 2018 to be closer to their daughter and granddaughter. Robert was a member of Wilmingto ...
Katherine Helen Wellbrock Tillman APR 10, 1941 - MAR 15, 2026
Katherine Helen Wellbrock Tillman died March 15, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on April 10, 1941 (Holy Thursday), at Telfair Hospital, to John Frederick Wellbrock, Jr. and Dorothy Helen Precht Wellbrock. John’s father and the Prechts emigrated from Germany. Katherine was baptized and confirmed at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, and attended worship, Sunday school, and youth activities there. During her life at Ascension, Katherine chaired many committees, sang in the adult choir for about 50 years, served on the congregation council, with two terms as president, and acte ...
Barbara Carty - MAR 14, 2026
Beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara passed away Saturday March 14th at the age of 85. She is survived by her children Cristin (Bill) Lis, Denise (John) Wujek, John (Katie) Carty and Justin Carty. As well as her nine grandchildren, Sean, Connor, Damon, Fiona, Eliza, Brodie, Brendan, Gavin and Keira. And her sister Kathy Locovare and brother Michael Parks. Along with raising 4 loving children, Barbara lived a dynamic life. Barbara was married to Max Ehrlich for over 10 years before he passed away several years ago. They shared terrific memories of traveling and spending time with friends ...
Patricia Hodges Schwarz SEP 15, 1938 - MAR 14, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Hodges Schwarz, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. The longtime Savannah resident was born at home in Claxton, GA, on September 15, 1938, to the late Roland Bernard Hodges and Blanche Kicklighter Hodges. Throughout her life, Pat held various jobs, but she was most proud of her role as “Mimi.” She treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always offering them love, encouragement, and a listening ear. Her home was a place of warmth and laughter, and the me ...
Shirley Mae Herd Ewing SEP 13, 1935 - MAR 14, 2026
Shirley Mae Herd Ewing was born on September 13th, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas. She left the earth on March 14, 2026, at the age of 90 in Savannah, Georgia. She excelled at being a mother, and was an accomplished author, publishing 4 books and numerous magazine pieces. She was an adventuress of land and sea. A lifetime of world travels included sailing across seas and exploring more than 40 countries - a true renaissance woman. She inspired others with her love and knowledge of wildlife and history as a zoo docent and historical society guide. Her enthusiasm for ...
Timothy D. Evans JUN 29, 1963 - MAR 14, 2026
Timothy D. Evans, 62, died peacefully on Saturday March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born June 29, 1963 in Reidsville NC. The son of Jane Evans. Tim was educated in the Reidsville public schools and later attended Gilford Technical Community College to receive his degree in computer science. In 1982, Tim married his wife Robin. They have one daughter. He retired as the systems analyst for International Paper after more than 40 years of service. In addition to his wife Robin, Tim leaves behind a daughter, Sandi Lipovsky (Bob) of Guyton GA. Sister ...
Kathleen "Kathy" Beranc Hall SEP 26, 1955 - MAR 14, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Beranc Hall passed away March 14, 2026, at home with her husband at her side. She was born and raised here in Savannah, GA, to her late parents, Daniel Walter Muller and Marie Louise Muller. Throughout her life she mainly worked at Savannah Bank, AT&T and Perry Lane Hotel. She treasured her time spent with our 2 children and 6 grandchildren. She is a proud parishioner of Saint James Catholic Church. She also attended The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Kathy is survived by her husband, Rickie Hall [Rickhall], sister Mary Louise, brother Da ...
Nancy Steindl Grassey NOV 30, 1936 - MAR 14, 2026
Nancy Steindl Grassey of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 after suffering complications from a fall a few months earlier. While Nancy spent many years of her life on the move with family, Savannah was the place she called home since 1988 after moving there with her husband, Paul, upon his retirement. Nancy and Paul loved those years together, enjoying the opportunity to travel and their life as grandparents and great-grandparents, their treasured friendships, their mutual devotion to the game of golf, and their church. In addition, Nancy served the community as a volu ...
Marie D. Cahela JAN 22, 1947 - MAR 13, 2026
Marie D. Cahela, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on January 22, 1947, in East Orange, New Jersey, to Eugene James Daniello and Genevieve Johnson Daniello. She lived in New Jersey until the early 1970s, when she ventured south with her children in search of a new life. After brief stops in Columbus, Georgia, and Bessemer, Alabama, she set her sights on Daytona Beach, Florida. Along the way, she stopped in Savannah for the day, and as fate would have it, the charm of the city captured her heart. From that moment on, she kne ...
David Lee Belitskus Sr. DEC 24, 1938 - MAR 12, 2026
David L Belitskus Sr. died peacefully at his sons home, March 12th in Hardeeville, SC. David was born in Cuddy, PA, South Fayette Township, to Frank & Stella Belitskus, and lived most of his life in New Kensington, PA, before moving to Tybee Island, GA. A proud husband and father, David was a Duquesne and University of Pittsburgh graduate. He was a Ph.D. Chemist for ALCOA before his retirement, specializing in carbon and ceramics. He furthered that career as a consultant and part-time chemistry teacher after retiring. After the move to Georgia, David could be found debating parking tickets ...
John William Graham, Jr. (Skip) - MAR 11, 2026
John "Skip" Graham Jr. 1960 – 2026 John "Skip" Graham Jr., 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2026, following a courageous and long battle with cancer. Skip was a man of immense talent and even greater heart. A gifted musician, he found his greatest joy behind a guitar or piano, filling his home and the lives of those around him with melody. While music was his passion, his family was his world. He will be remembered not only as a virtuoso of song but as an amazing husband, father, and "G." He is survived by hi ...
Read Barden Nichols OCT 06, 1955 - MAR 11, 2026
Read Barden Nichols died peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born October 6, 1955, in Bethesda, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Barden Nichols, and his mother, Elizabeth Hunter Nichols. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sue A. Nichols; his brother, Mark (Tae) Nichols; his children, Kristina Fletcher (Matt) and Read J. Nichols (Jessica); and his grandchildren, James Fletcher, Read Nichols Jr., Katherine Fletcher, and Scarlett Nichols. He is also survived by his beloved puppies, Beebee and Val, along with many close loving friends and fa ...
Charlie Milmine SEP 25, 1939 - MAR 11, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Edward Milmine September 25, 1939 – March 11, 2026 “Carry on.” Charlie Milmine paid heed to his own refrain a final time on March 11, 2026, and carried himself on to the Great Beyond, no doubt with his chin high, shoulders square, and chest full, and his bowtie fast. He slipped from this world so tranquilly that his family surrounding him failed to notice his last moment here, which was likely precisely as he willed it. Charlie was known to those who loved him by a host of different names and titles. Most called him simply “Deacon, ...
Martha Foxx APR 08, 1944 - MAR 10, 2026
Martha Louise Swain Foxx, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2026. She was born in Perry, Florida on April 8, 1944 to Alvis Edison “Dude” Swain and Thelma Land Swain. She was the middle of seven children. Marty spent her early years in Waycross, Georgia, where she graduated from Ware County High School. She spent her junior year in Warrenton, NC when her father worked on the Jordan Dam project in 1961. It was the first time she had ever seen mountains, and she fell in love with them, making many trips throughout her l ...
Mr. Terence Patrick (Terry) Whelan - MAR 10, 2026
Mr. Terence Patrick “Terry” Whelan, 68 of Augusta, GA entered into rest at his residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Terry was a native of Savannah and graduated from Benedictine Military School and attended Georgia Southern College. He worked as a Co- Conductor for CSX Railroad. Terry was a loving father and was known for his really big heart…… Family members include his son, Ryan & Georgia Whelan; grandchildren, Penelope, Patrick, and Lillian; brothers, Brian Whelan (Libby), Eddie Whelan III (Biddy), Matt Whelan (Ashley), and Tim Whelan. He was prece ...
Howard Thomas Young NOV 25, 1924 - MAR 09, 2026
Howard Thomas Young, age 101, passed away on March 9 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. Born on 11/24/1925 in Lake Charles, LA, Howard was the youngest of 4 boys. He was a proud WWII Navy veteran & prolific volunteer around Savannah since his retirement in 1983. After graduating high school at age 17, in the throes of WWII involvement, Howard enlisted in the Navy; last serving in the South Pacific commanded by 5-star Admiral Chester Nemitz. Following his military service, he moved to Ohio and completed his education through night school at University of Toledo with a degree in ac ...
Mary Jane Brewer NOV 15, 1939 - MAR 08, 2026
While peacefully sleeping on Sunday, March 8, 2026, Mary Jane Fincher Brewer, 86, passed away at her daughter’s home in Savannah, with her family by her side. She was born November 15, 1939, in Henrietta, Texas to the late James and Velma Roy Fincher. She grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas and moved to Garden City in 1959 marrying James Bryon Brewer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City, worked for several years at Sears and was a homemaker. Mrs. Brewer was an accomplished artist, a car enthusiast and member of the Dixie Land Cruisers, and the ...
Dr. Grace Burkett Martin AUG 27, 1938 - MAR 07, 2026
Dr. Grace Burkett Martin, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Armstrong Atlantic State University and widow of Herbert Russell Martin Jr., died March 7, 2026 at home following a short illness. She was born August 27, 1938, to Grace Briggs Burkett and John Hazel Burkett in Sumter, S.C. The family moved to Savannah in the 1940's. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1956. "Tommie", as she was affectionately called by family and longtime friends, thought of the decades of her life as seasons and embraced the challenges and opportunities of each. In the 60's she devoted ...
William H. (Bill) Friend JAN 08, 1933 - MAR 07, 2026
William H. Friend, Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on January 1, 1933, Bill lived a long, full life marked by curiosity, creativity, and deep devotion to family. Bill grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where he was a proud member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While attending the Institute of Paper Chemistry, he met a beautiful redhead named Debbie who would become the love of his life. Their romance had one small complication—Bill was 23 and Debbie was just 17. In order to receive Debbie’s fathe ...
Carl Joseph VanEllison Sr. MAR 14, 1935 - MAR 07, 2026
Mr. Carl Joseph “Cherry Red” VanEllison Sr. transitioned on March 7th, 2026 at home under the care of Hospice. Surrounded by his Daughter Marcia and (son in law)Melvin and bonus son Joe Gathers (Sharon). He was born March 14, 1935 in Savannah, GA and lived in Savannah all of his life. He went to St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Parochial School for elementary and Graduated from Beach-Cuyler High in 1955 and later married Marchellar Bryan and they had five sons. Carl Sr. was an avid business man in the city of Savannah. He was a merchant seaman, owner of Van&rsquo ...
Jane Yawn Knight MAY 07, 1942 - MAR 05, 2026
Jane Yawn Knight, a lifelong resident of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born in Savannah on May 7, 1942, to the late William R. and Mary Kathleen Yawn, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Lee Benton Knight, Jr.; her sister, Wylene Satchell; and brother, Willie Yawn. Jane was a 1961 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School. Known for her sharp, intuitive mind for numbers, Jane built a successful professional career in accounting. After developing her skills at Lazard, Lazard, Curlee & Bennett, CPA, she was recruited by Thomas & Hut ...
Jennifer Marie Cowart APR 09, 1978 - MAR 05, 2026
Jennifer Marie Cowart, born April 9, 1978, age 47, passed away March 4, 2026 in Largo, Florida. She was born in Savannah, Georgia to John E. Cowart and Susan Marie Roughen Cowart. Jennifer graduated from Lowndes High School, attended Valdosta State University and South University Savannah Campus. She will be remembered for her caring spirit and the kindness she showed to those she cared for in their times of need. She provided comfort and compassionate care to many through her work with hospice, touching countless lives with her dedication and empathy. She was preceded in deat ...
Barbara Wear Nutting MAY 27, 1928 - MAR 04, 2026
Barbara Wear Nutting, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2026, surrounded by love and family. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 27, 1928, to Doris Baker Wear and Rayburn L. Wear. Barbara spent her early years in Pensacola, Florida, where she graduated from high school in 1945. She went on to attend Judson College in Marion, Alabama, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1949. A gifted scholar, she was also honored as an Academic Who’s Who in America. Following graduation, she began her teaching career at the Pape School in Savannah, Georgia, where she taught 4th ...
Diane Cummings DEC 31, 1954 - MAR 04, 2026
Diane Cummings December 31, 1954 – March 4, 2026 Diane Cummings, 71, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by love. Born on December 31, 1954, in Maine, Diane was one of eight children of Lorraine and Stanley Cummings. She grew up on Cummings Hill in Sidney, Maine, where being raised in a large family helped shape the strong, resilient woman she would become. Diane was known for her spirited personality — a true spitfire with a heart of gold who never met a stranger. She had a generous soul and would give the s ...
Kenneth H. Barthels, Jr. APR 28, 1954 - MAR 03, 2026
Kenneth Henry Barthels, Jr., 71, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah. He was born April 28, 1954, in LaCrosse, WI and grew up in Decatur, IL to the late Kenneth and Fran Barthels. Mr. Barthels graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked for Transunion as an accountant. He was of the Catholic faith. He and Robert moved to Savannah in 2001. He is survived by his husband, Robert A. Richardson of Savannah, his two sisters, Linda and Mary Jo, and several nieces and nephews. A service and ...
Carolyn Redmond Groover APR 05, 1936 - MAR 02, 2026
Carolyn Redmond Groover passed away on March 2, 2026 at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Genevieve McKay Redmond and Michael J. Redmond. Carolyn was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to her family and her community. A devoted mother and grandmother, she created a warm and welcoming home where family gatherings were cherished and memories were made. Her faith was central to her life, and she faithfully attended daily Mass. She was actively involved in the Women’s Council, the School PTA, Meals on Wheels, and served as a Scout leader. Carolyn was also honored as ...
Arnold Kolah Brown APR 12, 1938 - MAR 01, 2026
Arnold Kolah “AK” Brown, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Arnold was born in Charleston, SC, on April 12th, 1938 to the late Thelma Lee Brown and Arthur Kolah Brown. He grew up in Lake City, SC, and was baptized in the Lake City Baptist Church. After graduating from Lake City High School in 1956 he attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor's degree in philosophy. He became an Eagle Scout and taught High School math in Columbia, SC. He was active in the Civil Rig ...
George Herbert Hutson, Jr. JUL 17, 1949 - FEB 28, 2026
Herb was born in Savannah on July 17, 1949, at the original Candler Hospital. He was the son of the late George Herbert Hutson, Sr. and Betty Ruth Greenway Hutson. He was raised in Savannah and remained deeply-rooted in the community he loved throughout his life. He was married to the love of his life, Janet Henley Hutson, and this May would have marked their 56th wedding anniversary. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and devotion. He is survived by his two children, Renee Hutson Connolly and her husband, Sean, and their daughter, Katherine in Blythewood, SC; and Mich ...