OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Charles "Chuck" E. Frost
Dec 7, 2020
Charles “Chuck” E. Frost, 66, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
Chuck was originally from Wrightsville, GA and lived in Hinesville the past 34 years. He was a farmer and also worked in construction most of his life. He loved being a farmer and also enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He was preceded in...
Iris Spradley
Dec 7, 2020
Iris Patricia Floyd Spradley, 73, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Spradley was a lifelong resident of Liberty County and opened Fish World and Pet Shop, which was the first pet store in Hinesville. She volunteered with the Liberty County Department of Family and Children Services and was a beloved Youth...
Anna Lou Hustak
Nov 28, 2020
Anna Lou Hustak, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah. She was born in Schofield Barracks, HI and lived the past 54 years in Hinesville. She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church.
Anna was truly blessed with many talents, including cooking, sewing, cross stitching, crocheting, and knitting. She was an avid...
Alton “Randy” Lanier
Nov 27, 2020
Alton Randall “Randy” Lanier, 60, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL after a long illness.
Randy grew up and spent most of his life in Richmond Hill. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 1978. He enjoyed going to the beach whenever he could with family and friends. He worked at Hobart Industries in...
Molly Leann Daigneault
Nov 26, 2020
Molly Leann Daigneault, 31, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home.
Molly grew up in Dalton, GA and lived the past few years in Hinesville, GA. She enjoyed taking pictures of everyone and everything. She was the “selfie queen.” She loved animals and people. In a world that can feel heavy, Molly always provided light. She was a...
Donley Bruce Watkins
Nov 23, 2020
Don Watkins went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2020.
Don was born in West Columbia, SC, on February 4, 1943. He was the third youngest child of J.B. and Edna Watkins of West Columbia. He attended Brookland Grammar School. He was an all-star baseball player for the Bar-B-Q Inn. He graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School in...
Carl Bradley
Nov 15, 2020
Carl Bradley, 62, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
He was a lifelong resident of Gum Branch and attended Elim Baptist Church. He was very mechanical and enjoyed working on cars and lawnmowers; as well as working on and riding his Gator ATV. He also enjoyed hanging sheetrock. More than anything he loved...
Joanna Deason Bernard
Nov 14, 2020
Joanna Deason Bernard of Warner Robins, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2020. Her age was “forever young.”
Joanna was born in Washington, DC and her patriotic birthplace carried forward in life, as she could not watch a flag or a soldier go by without standing with her hand over her heart. She...
Chris Bird
Nov 13, 2020
Chris Bird, 62, who was dearly loved by all that knew him went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 13, 2020.
Chris was born on July 24, 1958 in Savannah, GA to George and Tommie Bird. Taking after his father’s influence, he became a successful entrepreneur in Savannah. He was the epitome of a hard-working,...
Rachelle "Shelly" Mallonee
Nov 10, 2020
Rachelle "Shelly" Mallonee, 50, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Graveside services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery.
A complete obituary is forthcoming.
Carter Funeral Bryan Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.carterbryanchapel.com.
Linda Gassaway Dunivin
Nov 9, 2020
Linda Gassaway Dunivin, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. She was under the care of Coastal Manor in Ludowici during the last days of her illness. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 29, 1944. Her parents were Bill and Johnnie Gassaway of Hinesville, GA. She was the youngest of two children. Her...
Brigitte Dillard
Nov 8, 2020
Brigitte F. Dillard, 67, departed her life on Sunday, November 8, 20220 at Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville.
Brigitte was born in Germany on May 8, 1953 to parents, Kurt and Elizabeth Schilke. She was a devoted employee at AAFES and then Hawks Troop Clinic for over ten years before retiring. She enjoyed being with her family and will...
Deborah Lynn Martin
Nov 7, 2020
Deborah L. Martin, 64, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at home with her family by her side.
She retired from the Chief of Army Reserves office at the Pentagon after 30 years. She was an active member of The Church at Godley Station in Pooler.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Martin.
She is survived...
John "Benjie" Stokes
Nov 7, 2020
Benjie Stokes, 59, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Benjie was born and raised in Macon, GA and lived in Midway the past 15 years. He attended New Life Family Church. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, and watching UGA football. He also enjoyed playing his Taylor guitar. Most of all he loved spending...
Brian Anthony Pelish
Oct 30, 2020
Brian Anthony Pelish, 50, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020.
He was born on September 30, 1970 to parents David D. and Gertrude Pelish in Poughkeepsie, New York. He lived in New York most of his life and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, his unit was 1-1 AVN Ansbach, Germany. He was a very giving person...
Tommy Joe Boondry
Oct 30, 2020
Tommy Joe Boondry, 69, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 after a short illness.
Tommy loved sports and politics his whole life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Boondry and Veda Rose Nastasi Boondry.
He is survived by two sisters, Sarah W. Thomas and Rosemary T. Stacy (Vernon); one brother, Art Boondry (Linda); as well as...
Daniel Lee Blazek
Oct 26, 2020
Daniel L. Blazek, 66, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Dan was born August 15, 1954 in Oconto Falls, WI to the late Alfred and Lorraine Blazek of Coleman, WI. As a young man Dan began his career with Fort Howard Paper Mill in WI and in 1985, Dan...
Harold Eugene Freeman
Oct 26, 2020
Harold E. Freeman, 67, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Candler Hospital.
He was raised in Indio, California and has lived in Richmond Hill the past 25 years. He served honorably in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Harold was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He enjoyed spending time with...
Mildred S. Hughes
Oct 26, 2020
Mildred S. Hughes, 85, quietly and peacefully passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home in Richmond Hill after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
In her early years, Mildred grew up in Richmond Hill where she graduated as class valedictorian and was known as a great athlete who loved being on the water. She went to work...
Irma Mincey
Oct 24, 2020
Irma Mincey, 73, of Hinesville, GA passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren after a long illness.
Irma was a retired nurse of 30 years. She spent most of her life taking care of others. She was a very strong woman and a recent COVID-19 survivor. She fought valiantly until the end...