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Betty Sue Smith
Mar 3, 2025
Betty Sue Smith, 89, passed on Monday March 3rd, 2025 at Ocean Side Care Center.
Betty lived most of her life in Hinesville. Betty was a member of Hinesville First Baptist Church and worked in the nursery for 25 years. She enjoyed shopping for clothes and shoes. She was preceded in death by her husband Freeman L. Smith.
She is survived by...
Charles F. LaValley
Feb 28, 2025
Charles F. LaValley, a dedicated and honorable retired Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2025, at the age of 85. His last moments were spent surrounded by his loving wife, Kyong LaValley, who provided unwavering support throughout their life together.
Born on November 12, 1939, Charles lived a life...
Herbert A. O'Keefe
Feb 22, 2025
Herbert (Herb) O’Keefe, beloved father, grandfather, brother, lifelong Catholic and educator, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA. Born on May 7, 1937, in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Herbert O’Keefe, Sr., and Tommye Lou Anderson.
Herb graduated from Benedictine Military...
Mikel Wilson Maney
Feb 22, 2025
Mikel Wilson Maney, born on April 26, 1955, in Hinesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his warmth and kindness.
Mikel’s educational journey culminated in his graduation from Bradwell Institute, where he was a...
Leon Jones Peebles
Feb 20, 2025
Leon Jones Peebles, a dedicated community member and respected professional, departed this life on February 20, 2025, at Liberty Regional. He was born on December 2, 1932, to the late Essie Mae Carter and Leon Smiley Peebles and his journey was marked by service, commitment, and love for both his family and his community.
Leon’s passion for education began early in...
Terry Stacey Wheeler
Feb 14, 2025
Terry Stacey Wheeler, 75, of Hinesville, passed away peacefully on Friday evening February 14, 2025.
Terry was born in Jesup, Georgia on June 26, 1949. He was a 1967 graduate of Bradwell Institute in Hinesville. He was a Lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Hinesville. Over the years he helped his beloved wife, Barbara, serve the church by directing the...
Ronald Wilson Chambers
Feb 10, 2025
Ronald W. Chambers, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known as Papa, he was a beloved grandfather, husband, father, friend, and peacemaker. Pastor to many over the years, a friend to all, and most importantly, a devoted and loving husband to Rosie for 62 years.
He is survived by...
LeVerne Dedrick Edwards
Feb 10, 2025
LeVerne Dedrick Edwards, a beloved son, brother, husband and uncle passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2025 at Magnolia Manor Midway at the age of 91.
He was born in Exum, North Carolina on August 26, 1933 but grew up in Bolivia, North Carolina both of which are in Brunswick County, North Carolina. LeVerne was a member of the Bolivia Baptist...
Larry Randolph Golden
Feb 4, 2025
Larry Randolph Golden, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, community member, avid tree farmer, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He was 74 years old .
Born in Tift County Hospital, Larry was a lifelong Georgian. He was a member of Avalon Methodist Church in Albany, Georgia. He graduated from Albany...
Brenda Gail Smithey
Jan 13, 2025
Brenda Gail Smithey, 59, declared departed from our world on January 13, 2025 at her home in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Durant, Oklahoma on November 09, 1965 to Mark Onis & Lillian Ruth Smithey.
She is preceded in death by her father, Mark Onis Smithey, her step father, Clifford Hibdon, and several other family members.
She is survived by her...
William "Bill" Arley Mobley
Jan 11, 2025
William "Bill" Mobley passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 after an extended illness.
Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Liberty County and a graduate of Bradwell Institute, class of 1960. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from April 7, 1965, until April 6, 1967. He retired from the Civil Service as a Wheel Mechanic. Bill...
Donald Michael Sisco
Jan 6, 2025
In loving memory of Donald M. Sisco who passed away unexpected on January 6th, 2025 at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 54.
Friends and family are thankful for the time spent with him. He will be forever in our hearts and thoughts. Donald was a loving father, a brother, and a man of spirit.
Donald will be laid...
Joseph Victor Neluna
Dec 28, 2024
Master Sergeant Joseph "Peppy" Neluna A.K.A. six Pack Passed away on December 28th 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah Georgia.
He is survided by his wife Dorothy Neluna, 3 Kids Tracie Stella (Russell), Tammy Neluna (Steven Scudder), Jason Neluna (Tina), 8 Grandchildren Nicole Stella-Felter, Hailey Jeklinski, Emily Schavlay, Madison Schwester, Samantha Spencer, Nathan Spencer, Carol Bousanti, Joseph Bousanti, two Great Grandchildren,...
Velma Thompson Kerr
Dec 23, 2024
Velma T. Kerr, loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and grandmother, passed away December 23, 2024, after a short illness. Velma was the daughter of Willie Mitchell and Ruby Thompson of Tatnall County, GA and was born on January 21, 1935.
From a close and loving family, as a child Velma helped work on her family’s farm and saved her lunch money...
Brian Keith Madden
Dec 19, 2024
Brian Keith Madden , 61, passed away peacefully Thursday December 19th 2024 at Liberty Regional Hospital in Hinesville, GA.He was born September 4th 1963 in Cobleskill, New York. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, NASCAR and Bingo. He retired from Derst Baking company in Savannah Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bonnie Lee and Frederick Zina Madden.
Surviving are...
Edwin Tirado Jr
Dec 18, 2024
Edwin Tirado Jr., a beloved son, brother, friend and father to his beloved daughter Desirae Alanna Tirado, passed away on December 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will resonate in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on November 26, 1986, Edwin's life was a testament to the beauty of caring and nurturing relationships,...
Herbert Lawton Crowley Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Herbert Lawton Crowley Jr. passed away on December 17, 2024 at Candler Hospital in Savannah Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Edith M. Daring Crowley, and father, Herbert L. Crowley, Sr. and sister, JoAnn Dalton.
He is survived by his niece Alison Leigh Dalton-Brigman, nephew Benjamin K. Dalton and brother Bobby Henry Hatley.
Graveside services will take place on Saturday...
Carolyn Marie Wilson
Dec 13, 2024
Carolyn Marie Floyd Wilson left this life to be with Jesus on Friday the 13th, 2024. Carolyn was born on March 13th, 1944 to Talmadge and Lucille Floyd of Liberty County Georgia.
She graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1962. She was a member of Crossroads Holy Church of God where she served as the pianist for 64 years, bookkeeper for over...
Ines’ Cecilia Harris
Dec 12, 2024
Ines’ Cecilia Harris, a beloved matriarch and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family under the care of GHC hospice. A native of Panama, born on May 27, 1938, Ines’ led a life filled with love, creativity, and a commitment to both her family and her craft.
Ines’ was known for...
Ana Mery Rafuls Saavedra
Dec 12, 2024
Ana Mery Rafuls Saavedra was born on Sunday, April 17, 1949 in Torococo, Venezuela. She was the eighth born out of sixteen children. She grew up milking cows on her father's farm and graduated as a dental hygienist. She became a mom of four boys: John, Jorge, Ricardo, and Carlos Touma who she dedicated her life to. Raising her four...
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