Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Jimmy Craig “Jay Sea”/”DeDe” Humphrey, 82, surrounded by those he loved, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, the city where he was born and spent most of his life.

Born on October 2, 1942, in Savannah, Jimmy lived a life marked by service, faith, and deep devotion to his family and community. He dedicated over three decades...

Sep 20, 2025

Rita Mae Renew McCorkle, 94, of Summerville South Carolina, passed away on September 20, 2025 at NHC in Anderson, SC. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born on October 27, 1930, in Savannah, GA to Johnnie Jack Renew and Lillie Mae Saturday Renew. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years,...

Sep 20, 2025

Barbara Helen Tulik, 95, died September 20, 2025 at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah GA.Barbara was born in Chicago Ill. on April 25,1930 to Frank and Irene Lyduch.

She married Alex Tulik in 1948 and resided in Chicago until she moved to Virginia Beach in 1995 to be close to her daughter Alice and grandson Keith.

Barbara was proceeded in death by...

Sep 19, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

Dennis Graney, a long-time Georgia resident, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at a care home in Savannah, after a long struggle with dementia.

Born in New York City, Dennis worked in the field of mechanical engineering as a plumbing specialist during his working years. But in retirement, he much preferred the low-country lifestyle. He was very active in the...

Sep 18, 2025

James L. Badger Jr., born July 3, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on September 18, 2025, with his forever love, Sally Badger, by his side. 

James was the beloved son of James Sr. and Rose Ann Badger. He was a devoted husband to Sally Badger and a loving father to Amanda Badger and Jimbo...

Sep 15, 2025

Jerry Kaminsky was born on January 30, 1945, the son of Zelda and Max Kaminsky. He passed away peacefully at 80 on September 15, 2025.

He gave his whole life to other people and was well loved. He did not know a stranger and would generously give it to anyone in need. He cherished & maintained his friendships, so many dating...

Sep 13, 2025

Jane Guthman Kahn, died September 13, 2025 at the age of 91, two weeks shy of her 92 nd birthday.

Jane was a journalist by profession early in her career and a writer her entire life. The rest of her career she was a business woman and executive for Kahn & Company, Inc.

In Jane’s words, her “most important job” was as...

Sep 10, 2025

Cornelia “Connie” Ryan Black, 86, of Savannah, passed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on September 10, 2025, after a short illness. Connie was born in Savannah to the late Robert and Annie Ryan. She leaves behind her sons, BG(R) Craig McGalliard (Lisa), LTC(Ret) Todd McGalliard (Rachel), a daughter, Cheryl Brodmann (Hal) and daughter-in-law, Yoli McGalliard. There are twelve grandchildren: Harry...

Aug 29, 2025

Dominic D’Alesandro died Friday, August 29 th in Savannah, Georgia after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 79. Nic was born to loving parents Dominic and Sandra D’Alesandro in upstate New York, where he was raised in the Catholic faith and attended parochial schools there. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University, Nic enlisted in the...

Aug 26, 2025

Barnard Maltinsky Portman of Savannah, GA and Herzliya, Israel passed away August 26, 2025. He is survived by his children Daniel (Michal) and Stephanie (Bridget), grandchildren Shir (Itamar), Amit, Roni and Orly, great-grandson Idan, and siblings Barbara, Jerry, Michael, Sarah and Sam.

He was born to the late Ben and Pearl Portman of Isle of Hope September 29th, 1942. He shared...

Aug 26, 2025

Marlene Epstein Dobbs was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 29th, 1947. During her early days of college at LSU, she met the love of her life, Michael Dobbs. They were married shortly after and spent nearly 57 wonderful years together in Savannah. Marlene was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a real gift...

Aug 23, 2025

Life-long Thomaston, GA resident, Charles Kass, passed away on Saturday, August 23. He was 82 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26 at Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA.



Charles was born on December 29, 1942, the son of Irving and Gussie Kass. He was named after his grandfather, Charles Kass, who was the...

Aug 22, 2025

Harriet Gentry Cobb, age 78, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away at home on August 22nd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5th, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky, to William Henry Gentry and Katherine Poor Gentry.

She grew up in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Corning, New York, and Parkersburg, West Virginia. In these places, she developed the strength, spirit, faith,...

Aug 22, 2025

Frances “Patsy” Winders Heller, 84, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at Azalealand Nursing Home on Friday August 22, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia, Patsy was born on February 2, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Frank Austin Winders and Elizabeth Mock Winders. She was preceded in death by The Love of Her Life...

Aug 11, 2025

Joseph Matthew Maringola, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 15, 1945, in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Mary Louise Maringola. 

Joseph proudly served his country with the U.S. National Guard, enlisting in February 1967 and receiving his honorable discharge on...

Aug 10, 2025

Phennie Elizabeth “Betty” Eidson Jeffers of St. Simons Island, Georgia and wife of James “Jim” Albert Jeffers passed away peacefully on Sunday evening August 10th , 2025 at the age of 94. 

Born June 15, 1931 and raised in Atlanta, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Roy Shelton Eidson and Mamie Floyd Shipp Eidson. Betty was a member of...

Aug 9, 2025

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Jul 27, 2025

Louis V. McMichael Jr (Snookie), widower of Audrey Hillman McMichael, died July 27th peacefully at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was a native Savannahian and the son of Louis V and Myrtle McMichael.

Snookie was a lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church, Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693 F&AM, the Oldtimers Softball Club and SAFANG.

He is survived by three daughters and one son; Debbie...

Jul 27, 2025

Charles Kevin White, Sr. 61, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a sudden illness. He was a lifetime resident of Savannah.

He is preceded in death by his father, Luther M. White, Sr., his mother, Kathleen F. Flowers, brothers, Luther M. White, Jr and Randy S. White and a brother-in-law, John Devereux, Sr.

Charles is survived by: a son, Charles K. White...