Obituaries
John S. Kern FEB 26, 1951 - JAN 30, 2026
John S. Kern, age 74, of Savannah, died on January 30, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital with his wife by his side after an extended illness. John was born on February 26, 1951, in Morristown, New Jersey, to the late John W. Kern and Bernice I. Kern. He left New Jersey to attend Florida Institute of Technology and completed his civil engineering degree at The University of Delaware, where he was president of his fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. He then attended the University of South Florida in Tampa for his graduate coursework in structural engineering. John started John S. Kern, P.E., P.C ...
Margaret Ann Beindorf Boyden APR 17, 1941 - JAN 28, 2026
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Beindorf Boyden, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 28th. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Peggy was the beloved only child of Estelle and William Beindorf. She grew up in Vero Beach, Florida, where she attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Vero Beach High School, proudly serving as a cheerleader. She later attended the University of Florida, where she became a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and met the love of her life, William “Bill” Boyden, whom she would marry and share 64 wonderful years. Peggy and Bi ...
John Frederick "Fred" Sikes FEB 05, 1967 - JAN 28, 2026
John Frederick "Fred" Sikes, 58 passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born February 5, 1967, in Frankfurt, Germany to Milton C. Sikes, Jr., and Sara Lou Jimenez Sikes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Edward Sikes "Eddie". He is survived by his wife: Sunni Sikes of Guyton, GA, daughters: Courtney & Lynsey, step- children: Christopher (Jessica), Sasha (Jeremy), and Andrew, his siblings: Marie Lyle (Tim), Katie, Sara, John, & Christina; Beth ...
Jeffrey Lee Powell OCT 10, 1959 - JAN 27, 2026
Jeffrey L. Powell, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27th surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born in Savannah, GA to Uly Powell of Sylvania, Ga. and Mary F. Powell of Sardis, Ga. He proudly served in the United States Navy for six years. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 2023. He was a loving father with a heart of compassion and a love for missions. He traveled to Honduras many times, focusing on construction needs, including building a house for a family with medical needs. He also assisted in many ways with a medical clinic, spent time ...
Dale French Fisher SEP 12, 1955 - JAN 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale French Fisher, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Dale passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, January 26th, 2026, in Savannah, GA, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 12th, 1955, in Iron Gate, VA, Dale was the cherished son of the late French and Viola Fisher. He spent his formative years in Buchanan, VA, where he graduated from James River High School. Dale proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, enlisting in 1974 and completing his basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He furthe ...
Martha (Martie) Campbell Thomas DEC 27, 1937 - JAN 26, 2026
Martha "Martie" Elwell Campbell Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by loving friends and family members during a short illness following a stroke on Dec 8th. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Martie was born on December 27, 1937, and was a resident of Weston MA for 65 years. She graduated from The Winsor School and spent 30 years in the residential real estate business while also serving as a long-time volunteer for The Vincent Club, Mass G ...
John Lewis Crow Jr. MAR 24, 1935 - JAN 25, 2026
John Lewis Crow, Jr., age 90, of Rincon, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. John was born at home on March 24, 1935, to John Lewis Crow, Sr. and Beatrice Parker Crow in Americus, GA. He graduated from Americus High School in 1953. He then went off to college, first attending Georgia Tech, where he was in the Georgia Tech Marching Band (trumpet). One Friday, he decided to drive down to Cordele for the weekend. This is when his and his wife's fate was sealed. They went out on a date that fateful Friday night, and well, the re ...
René Butterfield Green OCT 05, 1970 - JAN 25, 2026
Elizabeth René Butterfield Green, 55, was born on October 5, 1970, in Heidelberg, Germany, to Kenneth Bruce Butterfield and Maryann Strickland Butterfield while her father was on active duty. She spent most of her life in Savannah, where she attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School. René was known and loved by many as an animal advocate and mobile groomer. Her beautiful spirit touched countless lives, and heaven has gained a precious angel. Her surviving family members include her husband, Robert Michael “Mike” Green Jr.; her mother, Maryann Strickla ...
David Jerome Rountree JUN 17, 1941 - JAN 24, 2026
On Saturday night, January 23, 2026, David Jerome Rountree, 84, passed through the doorway into inner space as the unmanifest source, out of which all manifestations flow. A dear husband and friend, always courteous, gentle and kind. From an early age he showed an aptitude for the trombone. He joined the 4th Army Band in the 60’s and performed throughout Texas for 3 years. When he returned to Savannah, he was accepted in the Savannah Symphony and played bass trombone until the majestic brass of the Chicago Symphony beckoned him to the windy city where he regularly pl ...
John Herbert Oldfield Jr. FEB 04, 1943 - JAN 24, 2026
Mr. John Herbert Oldfield, Jr., age 82, of Savannah, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on February 4, 1943 in Savannah to the late Mr. John Herbert Oldfield, Sr. and the late Mrs. Evelyn Marie Brown Oldfield. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Jenkins High School, after high school he faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. John served during the Vietnam War and flew C130s, after he returned from Vietnam, he joined the Georgia National Guard and achieved the rank of Brigadier General. John was th ...
William Frank Holbrook MAY 26, 1961 - JAN 23, 2026
Mr. William Frank Holbrook, age 64, of Savannah, died Friday, January 23, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, after a brief illness. William was born on May 26, 1961 in Savannah to the late Mr. Delmar Holbrook and the late Genofeva Nindl Holbrook. He lived in Savannah all his life and worked with D. J. Powers Co., Inc. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Terry Holbrook. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday morning, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 at Greenwich Cemetery. Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ...
William "Jimmy" James Griffin, Jr. OCT 03, 1955 - JAN 22, 2026
William James Griffin Jr., PhD, age 70, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Savannah. He was born on October 3, 1955, in Lake City, South Carolina. Dr. Griffin was the son of Mildred Tessa Flowers Griffin and William James “Buddy” Griffin Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard “Speedy” Flowers Griffin. A devoted husband, retired professor, and man of deep faith, Dr. Griffin lived a life grounded in learning, service, and spiritual commitment. He earned his PhD and spent his professional career in higher education ...
Faye Tompkins JUN 25, 1948 - JAN 22, 2026
Faye Tompkins, a beloved matriarch and women's advocate, passed away at 77 in Savannah, GA, surrounded by her family on January 22, 2026. She was born in Albany, GA to the late Haskell and Rubye Dudley on June 25, 1948. She is reunited with her son, Bo, who passed away in 2018. Faye is survived by her Husband Billy, her brother Wray, her children: Kristi Emerson & Bren Tompkins. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild who she would spoil whenever possible. Nana Faye was the role she was born to be. She loved her family and cared for them throughout her lif ...
Susan G. Reilly APR 12, 1948 - JAN 22, 2026
Susan G. Reilly, 77 years of age, passed away unexpectedly at home in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Her husband, Tom, was with her. Sue was born on April 12, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois as the first of four children to LeRoy W. and Patricia (Quinlan) Gudgeon. They lived in Skokie, Illinois where she and her three siblings attended St. Lambert Catholic Grade School. Sue and her family moved to Deerfield, Illinois where she attended Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette, Illinois. Sue proudly attended, and graduated with a bachelor of arts in Humanities from, ...
Carlyle Lanier Buelvas MAY 21, 1940 - JAN 21, 2026
Carlyle Lanier Buelvas, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the excellent care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Carlyle was born on May 21, 1940 in Brooklet, GA to Rae and James Lanier. Determined to live independently, she pursued and was granted a scholarship to attend Georgia Baptist Nursing School in Atlanta. While completing her nursing degree, she met Raul S. Buelvas, Sr, who would become her husband on July 16, 1961. Together they had four children Carlyle Rebecca, Carmen Maria, Raul Salvador and Susan Lorraine. After they married, they moved to B ...
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 ...