Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

Thelma Milgrom Hoffman, 100, died of natural causes at home in Savannah, Georgia on November 24, 2025. 

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 1925, to Bessie T. Milgrom (Sherwin) and Benjamin Milgrom, Thelma was predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years, Dr. Frank Hoffman, and son, Fred Hoffman. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Hoffman (Paul Shapiro), granddaughters...

Nov 22, 2025

In Loving Memory

Aspen Kayleigh Shaw

November 24, 2018 - November 22, 2025



Aspen Kayleigh Shaw, of Savannah, GA passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, resting peacefully in her mother’s arms, at home.

Born November 24, 2018, she is the daughter of Michael and Brandi Shaw of Savannah, GA (formerly of Dublin, VA).



Aspen will be missed by the BOGOS, Brayden and Alyvia Shaw, her...

Nov 17, 2025

Joe was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 7, 1934. Joe was affectionately called Leon by his family and friends in Oklahoma. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1952. After graduation, he joined the USAF, serving in Korea and North Africa. While stationed at Hunter Air Force Base, he met and married Ann E. Reed, March 16,...

Nov 15, 2025

B.L. Smith went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. BL was born in Lumberton, NC, on August 25, 1938, to Lubie and Ada Smith. 

He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers (Javid and Kelly), and one sister, Janice Mullis of Valdosta. 

He is survived by his wife(Wanda) of 65 years, three...

Nov 15, 2025

Norman Bruce Kirby passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 14, 1934 in Franklin, Kentucky. He was a man of great integrity, full of kindness and dedicated to his family. He was a devoted husband to Bonita and a loving father to Michele and Chip.

Bruce proudly served in the United...

Nov 6, 2025

Nov 2, 2025

Robert Lamar Reed, 88, of Savannah, GA, passed away on November 2, 2025. He was born in Miami, FL.

Following his graduation from Florida State University, Bob married Sandra Sue Thompson in 1961. After their marriage, the couple moved to Ft. Worth, TX, where he studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, earning his Master of Divinity degree and becoming an ordained...

Nov 2, 2025

Dorothy Rose Simmons Stock passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025, at her home at The Marshes of Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia.

Born in Macon, Georgia, on February 3, 1932, she was the daughter of Moses Isaac Simmons and Aline Jane Friedman Simmons. Her beloved Uncle Harry Simmons lived with them and enriched her childhood.

Dorothy attended the University...

Nov 1, 2025

Barbara “Biff” Montana passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on November 1, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.

Biff was born in Trenton, NJ to Dr. Meyer “Duke” and Lena “Dinkey” Friedman. She spent her childhood in Trenton before eventually moving to Yardley, PA to raise her family. Biff...

Oct 30, 2025

Constance Jane (Connie) Furchgott Solmson of Memphis passed away October 30, 2025 at the age of 73. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Jane Furchgott of Savannah, Georgia, and is survived by her husband, William (Billy) Solmson, and her brother Charles Furchgott, Jr. and his wife Lynda.

While incapacitated for over 30 years, Connie is remembered by those who...

Oct 28, 2025

David (Dave) Kilminster, 89, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2025 in his retirement residence at The Marshes of Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA where he had been living since January 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Kathi (Ralph) Viehman of Bluffton, SC, his granddaughter Claire Viehman of Pooler GA and his late wife’s niece Suzanne...

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 16, 2025

Allen Matthew Young, born to Wright and Rosa Lee Young on April 16, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in Pembroke, GA on October 16, 2025at the age of 70.

Allen received his early education in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Catholic School system, graduating from Roman Catholic High School in 1972. He went on to attend Virginia State University, where he...

Oct 15, 2025

Nancy Slotin, 95, died comfortably at her Savannah home on Wednesday October 15. She was born in Savannah, the daughter of the late Isaac and Mina Levington; she got her lifelong love of education and books from her father, and her deep commitment to Hadassah from her mother, who was born in what is now Israel.

Nancy married Leon Slotin in...

Oct 14, 2025

Edward “Ed” Phillip Kiernan, 69, of the Bronx, NY, passed away on October 14th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and adventure. Born on September 3, 1956, in the Bronx, New York, Ed grew up with the grit and determination that only a true New Yorker could carry. He was the beloved son of James Patrick Kiernan and...

Oct 8, 2025

Paul Norman Edwards, 72, of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on October 8th of heart disease. His wife Jean Kefalidis was with him when he passed peacefully in his sleep.

Paul was born July 16, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas. He grew up in Marion, Ohio, the oldest child of four, an all-star baseball player and a lifeguard. As an English major...

Oct 4, 2025

Barbara Jean Smith Deal, 85, of Savannah, passed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on October 4, 2025.

Born to the late Ralph and Lorene Smith, Barbara was a long-time Savannah resident who devoted her life to her family and her faith.

Barbara leaves behind her beloved devoted husband, Cecil Deal; her son, Michael and Debbie Deal; her grandsons, Brandon and Stephanie Deal,...

Oct 3, 2025

Pamela Betz Ryals, 76, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her family.

Born in Thunderbolt, Georgia, on March 3, 1949, to Lloyd and Francis Betz. She attended Nativity of Our Lord Church and School, and continued her education at St. Vincent’s Academy and Jenkins High School.

Pam discovered her true...

Oct 2, 2025

Kevin Doyle passed away on October 2nd after a short illness. He was born in Savannah and is the son of the late Fred and Ursula Doyle.

He attended Blessed Sacrament and Savannah High School.

 He is proceeded in death by his wife Amanda.

 He is survived by is stepdaughter Melissa “Missy” Tillis, brothers Rick Doyle, Bernard Doyle, Chris Doyle and Robert Doyle...

Sep 29, 2025

Our beloved son Stuart Brady is at peace with our heavenly father. He died suddenly on September 29, 2025 from his injuries sustained from a hit and run driver.

Stuart is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas J. Jr. and Delores Brady, Archie and Laverne Glisson, and an uncle, Kevin Brady.

Surviving are: his parents, Thomas J. Brady III   and...