Obituaries

Samuel Edward Dennis, 73, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on April 4, 1952, in Salisbury, Maryland, Sam lived a life marked by service, dedication to friendship, and radical love for his family. He began his path of service at the Naval Aviator Preparatory School from 1970 to 1971 and went on to attend the United States Naval Academy from 1971 to 1975, where he proudly played soccer all four years. Sam served his country as a naval officer, flying A7’s off USS Constellation CV-64, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Following his military servic ...

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Warren Patrick Cetti Jr., 84, died peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born in Savannah, to Warren Patrick Sr. and Mamie Lou (Brinson) Cetti. Predeceased by his beautiful bride, Madeline Von Waldner Cetti and his younger sister, Carole Cetti Koback, who lived in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He was a loving husband, father, and Poppa, who was very humble, not believing he was worthy of the blessings in his life. He met the love of his life at a drive-in where he insulted her and then persistently pursued her until she submitted and went out with hi ...

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Kathryn McNeal White, 78, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on July 1, 1947, Kathryn was the daughter of the late William Hamlin McNeal and Henrietta Fox McNeal. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Malcolm Blair White. She is survived by her three children: daughters Ashley Miller Taylor (Charles) and Kristina Marie White; and son William Daniel White (Denna). She is also survived by five grandchildren: Ian Evans (Briana), Brock Taylor (Sage), Emmeline Taylor, Kendle White, and Katie-Blair White. Two great grandchildren: William and Sophie Evans.  I ...

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Tony Craig Petrea, 69, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at his home in Statesboro, surrounded by family and friends. Tony, sixth of nine children, was born on July 11, 1956, to Jesse Lewis Petrea,Sr. and Thelma Royal Petrea. He was married to Debra W. Chester, his devoted partner in life. Tony’s career reflected his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. He began working alongside his father as a mason with the JL Petrea Masonry Company, where he developed the craftsmanship and discipline that shaped his future. He later founded his own contracting c ...

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Beverly Angela Maniace Amato March 21, 1952 – February 11, 2026 With heavy hearts and enduring faith, we share that Beverly Angela Maniace Amato went home to the Lord on February 11, 2026. Though we grieve her absence, we take comfort in knowing she is now at peace. Born on March 21, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, Bev was the beloved daughter of Charles and Flora Maniace. She spent her early years in Cleveland before making Georgia her true home. While she also lived in South Carolina and California, most of her life was rooted in Georgia, where she deepened her faith, centered her l ...

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Linda Faye McKenzie Lash, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Linda was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was wholly dedicated to her family, as she loved and cherished her children and grandchildren. She also worked tirelessly on her family history and loved traveling as required to make it all perfect. She loved Revolutionary and Civil War history and was, for a time, a member of the Coastal Georgia Archeology Society (CGAS). She enjoyed working in their digs in search of relics from Georgia and South Carolina’s past. Linda ...

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Janet Dunn Cook, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia, to Dolvin and Runette Dunn. Janet was married for 57 years to the love of her life, John William Cook, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2020. Their marriage was the steady center of her life—a partnership marked by devotion, faith, and shared purpose. Together, they raised two children: a daughter, Joanna Cook West (Brian) of Brentwood, Tennessee, and a son, John William Cook, Jr. (Rene’) of Franklin, Tennessee. ...

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Betty Ann Elliott Heery, 95, of Savannah, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, 2026, after a life well-lived in contribution and service to others. Born and raised in Savannah, Betty graduated from Savannah High School and obtained an Associates in Applied Arts from Armstrong State College. In 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, John (Jack) Heery, Jr. Betty and Jack shared 58 blissful years of marriage before Jack passed away in 2010. Their remarkable bond was based on a foundation of love, laughter, friendship, and faith. Their greatest joys ...

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“Don’t grieve for me, for now I am free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took God’s hand when I heard the call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void, fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. For yes, these things, I too, will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your head and share with me, God wanted me now, God set me free.” William “Billy” Byerly was called home on February 8th after a brief battle with a chronic illness. He ...

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Patrick Morris, 64, died peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born the first son of Charles and Peggy Morris. He leaves behind his sister, Peggy (Morris) McGee, brother, Steven Morris, and mother, Peggy Morris.  Also nephews, nieces, and extended family. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Savannah Foundation, P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416   ...

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Nancy Kay Purdom Highsmith, 79, of Savannah, passed away on February 7, 2026, from complications related to cardiovascular disease. Nancy was born on October 22, 1946, in Athens. She was the eldest daughter of the late Woodrow "Dick" Purdom and Lou Ellen Tomme Purdom. Nancy grew up on a farm in Duluth and later moved to Baxley, where she graduated from Appling County High School in 1964. She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and from the University of Georgia with a Master of Education. Nancy taught elementary, middle, and high s ...

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Rose Marie Romano, 89, of Savannah, GA died on February 7, 2026 of natural causes after a brief period of declining health. Rose was born on July 10, 1936 at the Cleveland home of her late parents, Elizabeth Olga (Orosz) Kish and Joseph Michael Kish. Rose attended Saint Stephen High School. During this time she met her future husband, Anthony (Tony) Lee Romano, whom she wed when she was 19 and he 20. Tony passed away in 2009 after 54 years of marriage. The couple initially lived in Cleveland where their first child, Tony, was born. After finishing college, Tony senior joined the military ...

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Andrew Jay " Andy" Wilson, 74, died peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026. Andy was born in Bat Cave, North Carolina to Jay Cal Wilson and Doris Sumner Wilson. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart Constance Cashion. The two relocated to Savannah, Georgia in 1980, where they raised two daughters on Wilmington Island. Andy had a career in transportation, was an avid fisherman and golfer, and loved camping with his family. In addition to his wife Connie, Andy leaves behind two daughters, Stephanie Wilson and Cynthia Hamilton (husband James), a grandson, four step-grandd ...

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                     In Remembrance of Elizabeth Penfield, 1939-2026 Elizabeth VanderHorst Few Penfield, 87, died peacefully at home in Savannah, GA of complications from myeloma on February 6, 2026.  Elizabeth was born in New York City in 1939 to Benjamin Furguson and Caroline Weston Few. The family, including Elizabeth’s brother Benjamin, lived at Sutton Place in Manhattan and in Southport, CT.  Elizabeth, a graduate of the Chapin School, class of 1956, received a BA degree from Sweet Briar College and a master' ...

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Elizabeth Cain Inglesby Elizabeth Cain Inglesby (Betsy), daughter of Gay Summers Inglesby and the late Samuel Powel Inglesby, Jr. passed away February 5, 2026 at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah after a courageous five year journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.  Betsy was a Professor of English, a talented musician, an exuberant collector of rarities, and a woman who loved to be deeply involved with the world around her. She was a passionate supporter of important causes.  She was charming and witty, and she loved conversation and connection with others in both social ...

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Ms. Jane Neel Foster, age 79, of Savannah, died of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her husband and children. She was born on September 18, 1946 to the late Joseph Hudson Foster, Jr. and the late Jane Bolton Foster, in Atlanta, Georgia. Neel grew up in Newnan, Georgia. As a girl, she loved climbing trees, reading, and catching the latest cowboy movie at the Alamo theater. She graduated from Newnan High School in 1964, and in 1969 earned her Bachelor's of Fine Arts at the Memphis Academy of Arts, where she specialized in sculpture. Nee ...

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Mr. Raymond M. Grady, age 82, of Savannah, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was born on February 25, 1943 to the late Raymond Michael Grady and the late Virginia Galvin Grady in Lowell, Massachusetts. Raymond was a native and lived most of his life in Lowell, before moving to the Savannah area in 2006. He was a graduate of Lowell High School and was a United States Navy veteran. He worked as an inspector with M.B.T.A, and in his spare time enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Raymond loved music and played the ...

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William Micheal Elliott, 69, of Savannah, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born July 8, 1956, son of the late William Frederick Elliott and Margaret Carver Elliott. Micheal loved to travel, but could never break free from his good ole Southern boy roots. In the end though it was the aggressive stubborn love of his Northern girl that prolonged his life. For those that loved him, this was a great thing. For those that didn’t, well...”damn you!” He loved you even if he couldn’t remember your name. Six girls and one boy got the privilege of callin ...

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Wesley Warren Woods, 68, of Peachtree City, Georgia, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, with his wife, Melodie, by his side. He passed after a long illness from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a disease that never diminished his deep love for her. Born May 31, 1957, in Savannah, Georgia, Wesley grew up on the coast and spent his life drawn to salt water, sunshine, and the outdoors. He graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 1975 and carried the lessons of his upbringing with him always — impeccable manners, deep respect for others, ...

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Marilyn Ann Britton, age 64, passed away on February 5th, 2026. Marilyn was born on September 8th, 1961, in New York City to Marilyn Bowman and Robert Britton. She will be remembered for her joy of motherhood and her preference for a simple life. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Roush. A small personal service for Marilyn will be held in April. The time will be announced as soon as it becomes available.  ...

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Scott K. Skolweck, 63, of Savannah, passed into the arms of our Lord on February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born August 17, 1962, in Alexandria Bay, New York, son of the late Richard Skolweck and Betty Skolweck Fowler. Scott spent his early years in Savannah, where he was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and served as an altar boy. He was also a prized competitive swimmer at Windsor Forest High School. Scott moved to Birchwood, WI, as a teenager, where he played football and basketball at Birchwood High School, graduating in 1981. While in Birchwood, he was also a proud ...

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Mr. Robert “Bobby” Carrol Sigler, 85, of Rincon, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his residence, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care and FirstLight Home Care. Bobby was born July 4, 1940, in Clewiston, Florida, to the late John Bernard Sigler and the late Jewel Wilner Stone Sigler. He was raised in Garden City and graduated from Savannah High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy, serving four years of active duty and two years in the Naval Reserve. During his final year of active duty, he was stationed aboard the USS Dewey ...

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William “Billy” Samuel Mintz passed away peacefully at home on February 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Savannah, GA, Billy was born on March 10th, 1928, and was a graduate of Savannah High School. He proudly served his country, first enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in Occupied Japan, and later reenlisting in the Air National Guard. Billy was a Korean War Veteran and retired as a Master Sergeant. In 1949, Billy married the love of his life, Anne K. Fretwell. Together they raised four children in their lifelong family home on Isle of Hope. Billy ...

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Mildred "Mickey" Lois Hudson (Clark) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Savannah, Ga., on Feb. 2, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1930, to Letha Bell and Roy Harris at their home in Southmayd, Texas, and was 95. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Letha Bell Harris; husbands, Carroll Clark, Johnny Walker and Bill Hudson; her brothers, Gene and Hank Harris; her sisters, Frances Harris, Helen Spriggs and Edie Harris; her son, Johnny Clark; and her grandson Benjamin Dean. She was the oldest sibling out of six. Mickey is survived by her children Lin ...

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Alice “Friz” Wright passed peacefully on Feb 1st , surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit. Friz was born February 5, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, where she enjoyed a blessed childhood. Known for her boundless energy and contagious smile, she shone as a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen in high school, remembered especially for her perfect cartwheels and the joy she brought to everyone around her. She met the love of her life, Bill Wright, in Fulton, Missouri, while attending William Woods College. The two married o ...

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Phyllis J Scarborough of Savannah GA, 90 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Azalealand Nursing facility under the care of Hospice of Savannah and the many devoted CNA’s of Azalealand. Born in Villa Rica, GA on December 26, 1935 she was the 3rd oldest of 9 children of the late Clifton and Inez Phillips. In 1958 she married Marion Kent Scarborough Sr on a hot August day. Marion was in the US Air Force and the two lived quite the military life traveling and living in various places. Phyllis and Marion had a lot of adventures traveling all over the world in ...

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Mrs. Alice Naomi Clark Green, age 102, of Savannah, died Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1923, in Glenwood, Georgia to the late Novy Guy Clark and the late Vinnie Sumner Clark. She was a graduate of Shilo High School and was the star basketball player, "Go Lefty". She attended Brewton Parker College and graduated from Armstrong State College with a bachelor's degree. Alice married Lt. Colonel Wilbur Harold Green in 1950, a Chaplain in the United States Army, they traveled together for all his military ...

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Celeste Coleman Shearouse, 74, of Savannah, Ga, passed away January 30, 2026, after a long illness. Celeste, the firstborn child of Mary and Tom Coleman, arrived on this earth on May 14, 1951, ready to take charge. An incredible force throughout her lifetime, she left those she met along the way stronger, wiser, and better for having known her. Her bright smile, joyful nature, listening ear, and, most especially, her infectious laugh were among the many special gifts that drew people to her.   In 1975, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Joey Shearo ...

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Bonnie L. Morely, 85, passed away Friday, Janaury 30, 2026 at Buckingham South in Savannah.  A graveside service will be held in Lincoln Memorial Garden in Palatine, IL.   Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements in Palatine, IL  201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-7411 ...

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Charles “Art” Worden, born September 14, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He left behind a legacy of kindness, service, and deep love for family and friends. He was the son of Charles and Dorothy Worden. At one year old, Art moved with his family to New York, where he was raised for ten years—something he always joked was the reason he never had a Southern accent. He later returned to Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1963. Art went on to attend the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psycholo ...

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