More than 500 people attended a community vigil with candles to pray Savannah Guthriemother is missing Nancy Guthrieat a church in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, February 4.
Locals gathered at the Episcopal Church of St. Philip’s in the Hills to show their support the today show cohost’s mother, who was reported missing at her home outside of Tucson on Sunday, February 1st. She was last seen on Saturday, January 31.
“What’s happening is heartbreaking, and this community needed it,” Sally Shamrellan actress and former local reporter who worked alongside Savannah, 54, at Tucson news channel KVOA, told the local station. COLD.
Shamrell said he helped organize Wednesday’s service afterward Savannah shared a plea for prayers for his mother via Instagram on Monday, February 2.
Today viewers are rallying around Savannah Guthrie and her family. On Sunday, February 1st, news broke that Savannah’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was missing in Arizona. The next morning, Savannah was absent from the Today show, but released a statement on behalf of her family. “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone (…)
“I thought a lot of people were feeling a little helpless right now,” Shamrell told KOLD. “But we can’t… All we’re doing is waiting for the next alert, which is that this isn’t about Savannah and the Guthries.”
“We have to come together, put our arms around each other and stand up,” he added. “Hopefully, and you know just light and really come together to wish and hope that Nancy will come home.”
In an interview with CBS NewsShamrell said the Guthries are a “very revered family” in the local community.
“Nancy and Savannah have contributed so much to the Tucson community,” he said. “They are just positive contributors and very loyal women. What is happening is absolutely heartbreaking.”
St. Philip dedicated the last service of the day to Nancy, 84, and attendees placed lighted candles at the altar. The vigil was broadcast live via the church’s official website Wednesday night.
shepherd John Tittlewhich is from Nancy’s church, the Presbyterian of St. Andrews, spoke at the candlelight service, per KOLD. (Nancy does not attend St. Philip’s, the outlet reported.)
“Very merciful God, we pray for our sister Nancy,” Tittle said. “Get her quickly to safety and to those she loves.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Nancy’s disappearance as a crime, but said Wednesday that it had no suspect has yet been identified. president donald trump committed to direct “all federal law enforcement” available to the case.
Savannah Guthrie’s family faced an unimaginable situation when they learned that their 84-year-old matriarch, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona in February 2026. As the police have become involved in the investigation and the case has unraveled, many people are curious about the timeline of events that occurred before and after Nancy’s disappearance. “To (…)
As the search for Nancy reaches its fourth day, Savannah and her siblings, annie i Cameron Guthrie, shared an emotional Instagram video late Wednesday night, calling for the safe return of his mother.
“On behalf of our family, we want to thank you all for your prayers for our dear mother, Nancy. We feel them and continue to believe that she feels them too,” Savannah said in the video. “Our mother is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving, kind and bright woman. She is funny, waltzing and smart. She has grandchildren who adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses. She loves fun and adventure. She is a devoted friend. She is full of kindness and knowledge. Talk to her and you will see.”
The today The cohost also addressed the alleged ransom notes sent to various media outlets earlier this week.
“We’ve also heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media,” Savannah said. “As a family, we are doing everything we can. We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear you and we are willing to hear you. Please contact us.”