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Diane Deal Smith
Sep 9, 2021
Diane Deal Smith, 59, passed away due to Covid-19, on Thursday, September 9, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 13, 1962 in Savannah, GA to Simon and Catherine Deal, both deceased. She worked at Pride Pool for twenty-one and a half years, excelling at her job. Diane was an avid bird watcher and gardener,...
Clifton (Cliff) Matthew Feagin
Sep 9, 2021
Clifton (Cliff) Matthew Feagin, 40, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing video games in the fantasy genre. He loved a juicy steak with loaded taters, and he had a fondness for jelly beans. His steadfast passion, though, was his family.
Cliff’s zest for life kept him spontaneous and...
Karen Cannon Allen
Sep 3, 2021
Karen Denise Cannon Allen, 64, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.
Karen lived in Richmond Hill, GA for the past nineteen years. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid Reba McEntire fan.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Cannon Sr., brother,...
Rodney C. Riley
Sep 1, 2021
Rodney C. Riley, 71, of Hinesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Bluffton, SC after a short illness.
Mr. Riley was a Vietnam Veteran, business man, artist, and musician. He had recorded albums in Oslo, Norway and Nashville, TN. He was an advocate for Wounded Warriors and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He...
Sianavaotaua Fa’atafuna Vaioali’i Nu’usila
Sep 1, 2021
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Sianavaotaua Fa’atafuna Vaioali’i Nu’usila, a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 43 at Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville, Georgia.
Sianavaotaua also known as “Nu’usila,” was born on June 5, 1978, in Pago Pago, American Samoa to the late Nameri Nu’usila of Pago...
Marjorie Hodges
Aug 28, 2021
Marjorie Jane Hodges, lovingly known as “Boots” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully August 28, 2021, at the age of 68.
She is survived by two sons; O’Brian Byrd of Asheville, NC, and Jesse Palmer III of Ocala, FL, as well as seven grandchildren; Dakota, Logan, Sierra, MacKenzie, Hayden, Autumn, and Conner James.
Possessed of a quick wit,...
Donald E. Teft, Jr.
Aug 27, 2021
Donald E. Teft, Jr., 79, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was born in Durham, NC and lived in Hinesville for the past forty years. He spent sixty years serving his country, having been retired from the U.S. Army and working with Civil Service. He was an avid...
Carol Jane Rondeau
Aug 27, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beautiful Mom, Carol Jane Rondeau of Sebring, Florida on August 27, 2021, at the age of 79 years. She was a caring mother, grandmother “Meme”, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who left this world too soon and will be forever missed.
She will be lovingly...
Mary Jeanette McBride
Aug 24, 2021
Mary Jeanette McBride, 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Liberty Regional Hospital in Hinesville.
She was a lifelong resident of Liberty County. She was a faithful member of Crossroads Holy Church of God and worked in the nursery for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her...
Shirley Ann Beam
Aug 22, 2021
Shirley Ann Beam, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.
Shirley was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a faithful member of Daniel Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing softball and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Vernice Clark; son, Joseph William Beam; grandson, Clarence Austin Campbell; and...
Steven L. Adams
Aug 22, 2021
Steven Loxie Adams passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Candler Hospital after suffering another stroke.
Steve was born in Savannah, Georgia where he lived most of his adult life. He graduated from Bradwell Institute with the class of 1972. Steve was a long-term resident at Oceanside Nursing Home in Tybee Island where he would be seen enjoying...
Drake Austin Grubbs
Aug 21, 2021
Drake Austin Grubbs, 23, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
He has lived the past six years in Richmond Hill. He attended Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and was an avid Patriots and Buccaneers fan.
He is survived by the love of his life, Icelyne Lashalle Carter; mother and step-father, Christina and Thomas Lord;...
Roxanne Galbreath Knight
Aug 21, 2021
Roxanne Galbreath Knight, 47, of Richmond Hill, GA gained her angel wings on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
To know Roxy was to love her. She was a wealth of wisdom and had wonderful wit. She was a blessing to those she loved during her short time on Earth. Her sweet spirit, compassion for others, and faith in God was a...
Daryl J. Carr
Aug 21, 2021
Daryl J. Carr, 45, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Liberty Regional Hospital in Hinesville.
He lived in Hinesville the past eight years. He was a combat veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a year in South Korea. He enjoyed cooking, playing video games, crabbing, and fishing. Most of all he...
Jerry Van Burge
Aug 20, 2021
Jerry Van Burge, 67, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel.
Social distancing guidelines will be observed and masks are required to enter the funeral home.
Arrangements are provided by Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe...
Dale Smith
Aug 19, 2021
Leverette Dale Smith, 45, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 peacefully in his sleep.
Dale was a lifelong resident of Long County. He was an over the road truck driver. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved to cook.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Carolyn Smith; and sister, Lisa Cox.
Dale is...
Andrew Pierce Graves
Aug 17, 2021
Andrew Pierce Graves of Hinesville, GA passed away on August 17, 2021 in his sleep. He was the son of Jack and Ora Graves, also of Hinesville.
Andrew was born on June 28, 1985 in Petersburg, VA. After visiting Germany for a short while, he moved to Hinesville in 1987. He attended Liberty County public schools, finishing high school at...
Glory Jernigan Smith
Aug 13, 2021
Glory Jernigan Smith, 86, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.
Glory traveled with her husband after he retired from the military as he worked for Saudi Airlines and Tower Air. In 1982, they retired to Camden, SC until her husband’s death in 2019. She loved being a military wife and was very involved in her children’s sports activities....
David (Dave) Lester Cates
Aug 9, 2021
David Lester Cates (Dave) passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 surrounded by his son, Kurt James Cates, and the love of his life, his wife Stephanie Stevens Cates.
Dave was born on April 17, 1935 in Jacksonville, FL. He loved life and shared that love and much laughter with everyone he met. If you knew Dave, your life was...
Betty Cain
Aug 4, 2021
Betty Cain, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA.
Betty lived in Midway, GA for the past forty-nine years. She was a faithful member of Compassion Christian Church - Midway Campus and was a Sunday School Teacher. She loved cooking and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in...
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