OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas

Ginnie Screen Shuman

Ginnie Screen Shuman

Apr 24, 2022

Ginnie Jane Shuman, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at home.

Ginnie was born on May 1, 1938 in Guyton, GA. She enjoyed working at her flea market business and crocheting. She also enjoyed being outside and liked to go fishing and crabbing. Ginnie was a Christian woman and a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She...

Lucas Ross Herring

Lucas Ross Herring

Apr 24, 2022

Lucas Ross Herring, 9, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 with his Big Daddy, Billy Wayne Houston, II by his side.

Lucas was adventurous and enjoyed being outside riding his bike, hiking trails, and fishing. He was always eager to take a trip to the beach and search for seashells. He was fun, and energetic, and loved playing tag,...

Yvonne Strickland Madson

Yvonne Strickland Madson

Apr 24, 2022

Yvonne Edith Strickland Madson, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep under the care of Your Family Hospice of Hinesville after a four month battle with liver and kidney disease.

Yvonne was born in Liberty County on October 28, 1941 to Wallace Alonzo (WA) Strickland and Marjorie Edith Price Strickland. She was a...

Gregory Edward Spellman

Gregory Edward Spellman

Apr 15, 2022

Gregory Edward Spellman, 55, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia.

Greg was born on April 6, 1967 in Philadelphia, PA to John D. and Joan I. Spellman. Greg was born with Downs Syndrome and was a happy child brightening the lives of all he met. He overcame many obstacles in his life...

Charlie Paul Martin

Charlie Paul Martin

Apr 13, 2022

Charlie Paul Martin, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Paul was born in Savannah, GA, and lived most of his life in Richmond Hill. He was an avid hunter and had a passion for woodworking. His greatest accomplishment was taking care of his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Carol...

Carrie L. Houser

Carrie L. Houser

Mar 31, 2022

Carrie L. Houser, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Carrie was born in Easton, PA on August 7, 1947. She lived her most of her life in Nazareth, PA and for the past several years lived in Hinesville, GA. She was a machine operator until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed...

Diana E. Shirley

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

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.

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.)

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

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

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.)

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.)

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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...