OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Grace Mae Rousse
Feb 7, 2012
Grace Rousse, 82, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Perry Tumlin of Hinesville; four grandchildren, Christine Elkins, Tammy Elkins, Kevin Loubier, Jr., and Shane Loubier; thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Sarah Smiley McDonough
Jan 29, 2012
Sarah S. Smiley Barnes McDonough passed away on January 29th. She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Laurena Hall Smiley and her daughter, Sarah Lynn Barnes Beck. She is survived by a sister, Phyllis Smiley Ogletree (Larry); three brothers, James Derry Smiley (Charlotte), Charles Jefferson Smiley, II (Betty), and Archie MacArthur Mack Smiley (Laura); and several nieces...
Sarah Smiley McDonough
Jan 29, 2012
Sarah S. Smiley Barnes McDonough passed away on January 29th. She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Laurena Hall Smiley and her daughter, Sarah Lynn Barnes Beck. She is survived by a sister, Phyllis Smiley Ogletree (Larry); three brothers, James Derry Smiley (Charlotte), Charles Jefferson Smiley, II (Betty), and Archie MacArthur “Mack” Smiley (Laura); and several nieces...
Mollie Ashmore
Jan 22, 2012
Miss Mollie Ashmore passed from this life on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Miss Mollie was 96 years of age. She was born in Liberty County, the sixth of seven daughters born to Lewis and Bessie Peel Ashmore. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at the Bradwell Institute. She was appointed as the first female Ordinary Judge of Liberty...
William (Bill) Henderson Brodie, Jr.
Jan 18, 2012
William Bill Henderson Brodie, Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the age of 74 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born July 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his parents, William and Katherine (Peters) Brodie. He grew up in Hinesville and was a member of the Bradwell Institutes Class of 57. Bill honorably served his country in the...
Gregory Andrew Helbing
Jan 13, 2012
Gregory A. Helbing 45, died Friday in Brantley County after a short illness. He was a native of Pittsburg PA. Mr. Helbing lived in Ludowici for the past 25 years. He worked for Yates Astro for 15 years. He attended Hinesville First Baptist Church. Mr. Helbing is survived by his wife Paula Helbing of Ludowici, daughter Stacy Hickman of Ludowici,...
Virginia Lou Watts
Jan 13, 2012
Virginia L. Watts 83, Died Friday at Chandler/St Joseph Savannah after a short illness. She was a native of Lafayette Ind. She lived in Midway Ga for the past 25 years. She was a member of Midway First Baptist Church. Mrs. Watts was also an active member of the Liberty County Senior Citizens Center. Proceeded in death by her husband...
Julia Greene Smith
Jan 10, 2012
Julia Green Smith, 87, died January 10, 2012 at Glennville Nursing Home under the care of Ogeechee Hospice. A native of Bryan County, she has lived in Hinesville for the past ten years after residing in Tallahassee, FL for forty years. She was an insurance broker in Florida for many years. She was of Baptist faith. She is preceded in...
Montiene Godfrey McClard
Jan 6, 2012
Montiene Godfrey McClard, 49, died Friday, January 6th due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Long County. Born in Dooley County, GA, she has spent most of her life in Ludowici. Montiene is a 1980 graduate of Ludowici High School. Of Baptist faith, she has served her county in the United States Army, worked as a professional...
Henry Stewart Morton
Jan 6, 2012
Henry Stewart Morton died in his home January 6th. There are no know survivors. He will have a committal ceremony January 26th at Glennville Veteran Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
Agnes Jessie Jacob
Jan 5, 2012
Hinesville Agnes Jessie Jacob, 65, born in Castle Bruce, Dominica died Thursday in her home under the care of Odyssey Hospice. She was of the Catholic faith and attended Marne Chapel on Ft. Stewart. She lived in Hinesville for 22 years. She was employed with Burger King on Ft Stewart (1990-2006). Preceded in death by, her father Phillip Peter, and...
James M Norby
Jan 2, 2012
Hilton Head James M. Norby, 68, died Monday evening after a long illness. He was a native of Walthourville but has lived in Hilton Head for 44 years. James M. Norby was employed with Sea Pines /Harbor Town Golf Course as superintendent and retired from the ShipYard Golf Course. James was a volunteer fireman at the Hilton Head Fire Department...
Bradford "Tink" Sauls, Jr.
Dec 28, 2011
Bradford “Tink” Sauls, Jr.,79, died December 28, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a life long resident of Bryan County, worked for the Henry Ford Plantation, Richmond Hill Shell Service Station until 1976 and his passion was lawnmower repair. He was preceded in death by his parents Bradford Sauls, Sr. and Maude Sauls; brothers, Robert and Talmadge Sauls and...
Valara "Sunshine" Mae Richardson
Dec 22, 2011
Valara “Sunshine” Richardson, 72, passed away Thursday, December 22nd in the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by loved ones. Sunshine is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Charles Richardson and her sister Ester Welch. She is survived by her children Richard Richardson (Candie) of Richmond Hill, Curtis Richardson of Buffalo, NY, Douglas Richardson (Deborah) of Richmond Hill...
Raymond William Hayes
Dec 10, 2011
Raymond Wm. Hayes, 84, died December 10, 2011 in Richmond Hill, Georgia. A prior resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for 41 years, he had been living at Magnolia Manor in Richmond Hill for the last 3 years. Born in Trenton, Tennessee, he was the son of Virgil and Bessie Hayes. He was married for 51 years to the late Darlene V....
Vernon Holmes Smart, Jr.
Dec 9, 2011
Vernon H. (Vernie) Smart, Jr., 57, of Richmond Hill died after an extend illness. He has been a resident of Kansas City, Missouri for the past ten years before coming back to Richmond Hill. He was a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 1972, a member of the Band of Gold and a very talented musician. He was an...