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John Toby Woods, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
John Toby Woods Jr, 93, died at his residence surrounded by his family on January 25, 2024.
Born on Colonels Island, raised in marshes and rivers of the Georgia coast. He was an avid outdoorsman, shell collector, and tall tale teller. John’s family had a long history on St. Catherine’s Island. His family began going to the island in the early...
Henry "Buster" Strickland
Jan 24, 2024
Henry "Buster" Strickland, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Buster was a lifelong resident of Liberty County. He retired from the Georgia National Guard after 38 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was a founding member of the New Ground Hunting Club and a member of the Cherokee Rose Country...
Tato'o Mageo, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Tato’o Mageo, Jr., 57, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and loving brother. To many he was known as Uncle John.
He was born in Pago, Pago, American Samoa in Utulei Hospital by his beautiful mother, Sofi Netzler and was named after his father, Tato’o Mageo. He has three brothers, Ieti Mageo,...
Belen Rico
Jan 19, 2024
Mrs. Belen Rico, 76, went to be with her Lord Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center after a short illness. Born in El Paso, TX she lived in Liberty County for the past 50 years.
She and her husband, Daniel decided to make Hinesville their home after he retired from 22 years in the U.S. Army....
Susan B. Cahoon
Jan 17, 2024
Susan B. Cahoon, 62, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at home peacefully in her sleep.
She lived most of her life in Hinesville and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1980. She was a free spirit, and a friend to everyone especially with Bill W. in the rooms.
Susan is survived by her husband of 25 years, Michael Cahoon;...
Karen Carter
Jan 14, 2024
Karen Carter, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1965, Karen brought joy and kindness to everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Known for her sweet and loving nature, Karen had an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Her friendly disposition meant that she never met a stranger. She...
Doris Nease Rogers
Jan 6, 2024
Doris Nease Rogers, 84, of Colonel’s Island, Midway passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
A life-long resident of Coastal Georgia, Doris was born on June 1, 1939 to Herman (HK) and Lena Nease in Bellville. She graduated from Claxton High School in 1957 and attended Georgia Southern College.
Doris married...
Betty Bunkley
Dec 30, 2023
Betty Bunkley, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Dalton, GA. She lived a fulfilling life and was just two days shy of her 95th birthday.She was a faithful member of the congregation at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Walthourville, GA.
She was preceded in death by her...
Ronald O. Lairamore, Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Retired 1st SGT, Ronald O. Lairamore, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Charleston, AR and lived in Hinesville the past 40 years. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 plus years of service and then began teaching Jr. ROTC at Windsor Forest High School in Savannah for...
Dr. T. Alan Lyle
Dec 23, 2023
Dr. T. Alan Lyle, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Temple, GA and lived in Sunbury for the past 30 years. Terry was an Eagle Scout, played football at Villa Rica High School, was a graduate of GA Tech, and in 1967 was first in his Dental...
Wayne McGee
Dec 20, 2023
Wayne McGee, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home.
He was a Montgomery, AL native and a graduate of Starke University School, and he attended Auburn University. For seventeen years, he served as the Division Credit Supervisor of American National Stores. He was president and founder of McGee T.V. &...
Sarah Muriel Martin
Dec 19, 2023
Sarah Muriel Martin, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Glenvue Health and Rehab.
She was born in Taylors Creek on August 16, 1932 to Rufus and Nancy Lorriane Martin. She attended Ebenezer Freewill Baptist Church in Glennville, GA.
She is survived by her two sisters and their husbands, Linda and Johnny Smiley and Nancy and Hal Stafford;...
John Harold Ellis, Sr. (SFC, U.S. Army, Ret.)
Dec 12, 2023
John Harold Ellis, Sr., (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired), 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home in Richmond Hill, GA.
John was born on November 24, 1954, in Aurora, IL to Melvin and Dorothy Ellis. After committing over two decades of his life to serving the United States Army, he retired with the rank of Sergeant First...
Kathryn Crowley Aguillard
Dec 11, 2023
Kathryn Crowley Aguillard, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and under the compassionate care of GHC Hospice after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born on June 12, 1942, Kathryn lived a rich and memorable life. One of her greatest passions was music, particularly playing the piano. For...
Terry Lamar Wells, Sr.
Dec 6, 2023
Terry Lamar Wells, Sr., 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many. Born on December 19, 1962, Terry was a lifelong resident of Gumbranch. One of Terry's greatest passions was music. He had an incredible talent for playing both the drums and guitar. In addition...
Marvin "Pete" Clark
Nov 29, 2023
Marvin F. (Pete) Clark, 85, of Hinesville, GA passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born in Hinesville, Ga on October 31, 1938 to Marvin Flunoye Clark and Lollie Gill Clark. He attended Bradwell Institute and graduated from Young Harris College High School. Thereafter, he attended Young Harris College and the University of Georgia.
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Doris A. Thomson
Nov 29, 2023
Doris A. Thomson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends during her last days.
She was born in Claxton, Georgia where she lived her formative years through high school. Her greatest calling was educating children and teachers. She knew she would be...
John Eldred Thrift
Nov 25, 2023
John Eldred Thrift, 67, of Liberty County, GA entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 25, 2023 after a short illness at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on February 20, 1956 in Osaka, Japan to Eldred and Setsuko Thrift. He came from a military family traveling the world, upon his father’s...
Larry M. Wilcox
Nov 15, 2023
Larry M. Wilcox, a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments. Larry was born on October 29, 1943. Larry grew up in Queensbury, NY and attended Queensbury High School. After completing high school, he embarked on a life of...
Eileen Weatherbee
Nov 10, 2023
Eileen Weatherbee, 79, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Coastal Manor in Ludowici, GA.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived most of her life in the Liberty and Long County area. She loved reading and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Weatherbee; and her parents, Frank and Eileen Porter.
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