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Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Diana E. Shirley
Mar 28, 2022
Diana E. Shirley, 41, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Diana was born in Miami, FL and lived the past eight years in Hinesville. She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was employed by Publix in Richmond Hill.
She is survived by her father and mother, Thomas and Janet Shirley; her brother...
Sharon Ann Dowell Rockwell
Mar 26, 2022
Sharon Ann Dowell Rockwell, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Sharon was an amazing person, but more than anything she was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known to be the “coolest G-Ma” anyone ever met. She was a caring person and would take you in no matter your flaws and she would love...
John (Danny) Daniel Jaime, Jr.
Mar 25, 2022
John Daniel Jaime, Jr. “Danny”, 49, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at home.
Danny was born in Savannah and lived most of his life in Midway. He worked as a tree surgeon in the family business, Jaime’s Tree Service. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being out on the boat, fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle.
He...
Randall C. Baehr (MAJ, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Mar 21, 2022
MAJ Randall C. Baehr (U.S. Army, Ret.), 74, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at home.
He was a resident of Hinesville for past twenty-nine years. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Major after twenty-two years of service. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading and going to car shows.
He is survived by his...
Keith A. Rahn
Mar 14, 2022
Keith A. Rahn, 89, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.
He was a life-long resident of Liberty County. He retired from the Georgia Army National Guard and MATES as Master Sergeant. He also worked for the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department for many years. Keith was a faithful Elder and Deacon at Flemington Presbyterian...
Ralph Bailey "R.B." Bashlor
Mar 7, 2022
Ralph Bailey “R.B.” Bashlor, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, March 7, 2022 accompanied by his wife, daughter, and caring staff at Cedar Plantation in Metter, GA.
R.B. was a life-long resident of Richmond Hill and a faithful member of Savannah Primitive Baptist Church. He retired from National Gypsum. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed watching college football and...
Joseph A. Surzinski, Jr. (SSG, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Mar 6, 2022
SSG Joseph A. Surzinski, Jr. (U.S. Army, Retired), 80, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at home.
Joseph was born on June 5, 1941 in Marion Heights, PA and for the past forty-five years he lived in Hinesville. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and while serving his country he did three tours of duty...
Earl L. Hoach (SFC, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Mar 4, 2022
SFC Earl L. Hoach (U.S. Army, Retired), 77, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home.
Earl was born on September 7, 1945 in San Bernardino, CA, and had been a resident of the Coastal Empire since 1988. He retired from the U.S. Army as SFC after twenty-one years of service and while serving his country...
Michael Bussiere (SFC, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Mar 2, 2022
SFC Michael Bussiere, (U.S. Army, Retired), 71 passed away at Memorial Health Hospital, in Savannah, GA on March 2, 2022.
He was born in Massachusetts, in June 1950. He was a resident of Liberty County for over thirty years. He served his country for over twenty-two years, retiring from the US Army. He was a decorated War Veteran serving two...
Mary Louise Bennett
Feb 27, 2022
Mary Louise Bennett, 98, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
She was born on October 12, 1923 in Clarion, IA and lived the past sixty years in Hinesville. During the war years, she went from her family’s Iowa farm to New York City to work as a radio operator for Trans World Airlines. In later years,...
Stephen Dale Jaime
Feb 23, 2022
Stephen Dale Jaime, 21, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 after a long battle with leukemia.
He was a lifelong resident of Sunbury. He worked as a tree surgeon in the family business, Jaime’s Tree Service. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being out on the boat and fishing.
Stephen is survived by his father, Danny Jaime; mother...
Alton James "AJ" Murray
Feb 8, 2022
Alton James “AJ” Murray, 1, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Egleston Hospital surrounded by his family.
AJ lived his life in Savannah, GA. He loved listening to music, playing outside, Nemo, and cars. He was the happiest, sweetest baby and brought so much joy to everyone who met him.
AJ is survived...
Curtis W. Collins
Feb 7, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce that Curtis W. Collins (10-18-82) passed away unexpectedly on February 7th, 2022. Curtis was 39 years old.
Curtis's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by him understand that his existence and the imprint he left on our hearts exceed the...
Cheryl Townsend Kight
Feb 4, 2022
Cheryl Townsend Kight, 63, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
Cheryl was born on October 1, 1958 in Savannah, GA. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill and for the past few years she resided in Statesboro. She was a member of Daniel Baptist Church. Cheryl had a fondness...
Ralph Wayne Wilson
Feb 2, 2022
Dearly loved Husband and Poppie, Ralph Wayne Wilson, passed away on February 02, 2022 at the age of 67 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a short illness. He was surrounded by his wife, sons, and daughter-in-law as he entered into the arms of his Savior.
He was born to Elmer and Francis Wilson on April 7, 1954. ...
Frederick Roy Gose (MSG, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Jan 31, 2022
MSG Frederick R. Gose (U.S. Army, Ret.), 83, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.
He has been a resident of Liberty County for the past forty-five years. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant after twenty-four years and did two tours of duty in Vietnam. He also retired from...
Vernon L. Grubbs, Jr. (SSG, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Jan 29, 2022
SSG Vernon L. Grubbs, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.), 75, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Vernon was born on May 24, 1946 in Baltimore City, MD and for the past thirty years lived in Hinesville. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and was a member of the VFW. While...
John Scott Boyd
Jan 27, 2022
John Scott Boyd, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Mr. Boyd was a Vietnam Veteran and proudly served in the 1st Calvary, one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army. He retired as the Chief of Logistics at Winn Army Community Hospital after thirty-three years of service.
He was a...
Marlene Chancey Tillman
Jan 25, 2022
Marlene Tillman, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Marlene was born on October 20, 1943 in Baxley, GA and has lived the past fifty-four years in Liberty County. She was a former member of Friendship Baptist Church. For over thirty years she worked for the Liberty County Board of Education as a ParaPro and...
Joe Carl Cox
Jan 22, 2022
Joe Carl Cox, Jr., 78, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.
Carl was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. He worked in the timber industry and owned J.C. Cox Logging for fifty years. He was an active member of Richmond Hill First Baptist Church. He was on the Board of Directors of Bryan...
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