OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Deborah Lynn Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Julie A. Petain

Julie A. Petain

Oct 20, 2020

Julie A. Petain, 79, passed away at home Tuesday, October 20, 2020 with her husband by her side.

Julie was born in Vietnam on February 17, 1941 to Boc and Thi Phanh. She moved to the United States in 1970 with her husband, Kostantine Petain. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved gardening and...

Herbert L. "Mann" Bashlor

Herbert L. "Mann" Bashlor

Oct 17, 2020

Herbert L. (Mann) Bashlor also known as preacher man, 82, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Candler Hospital in Savannah.

He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of Daniel Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, and also enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. Mann loved God and telling people about the Lord.

He is...

Jane Y. Johnston

Jane Y. Johnston

Oct 13, 2020

Jane Yarborough Johnston passed away peacefully October 13, 2020 at Station Exchange Senior Care, Richmond Hill, GA. Jane was born on December 15, 1934 in Raleigh, NC to beloved parents William Henry Yarborough, Jr. (1908-1964) and Jeanie Cronly Boatwright Yarborough (1912-1986). She was baptized as an infant at St. James Episcopal Church, in Wilmington, NC. She was predeceased by an...

Michael "Mike" Terry Lyle

Michael "Mike" Terry Lyle

Oct 12, 2020

Michael Terry Lyle, 51, passed away October 12, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was born on May 4, 1969 in Forrest Park, GA in Fulton County. Growing up, he and his brother, Lee, traveled the country with their family racing motocross. His father, Terry and brother, Lonnie, worked on the bikes...

Jeffery (JAR) Rosemann

Jeffery (JAR) Rosemann

Oct 11, 2020

Jeffery (JAR) Rosemann, 59, gained his angel wings after fighting a good fight, on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Southeastern Medical Center.

He was a lifelong resident of Hinesville and attended Hortense Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed golfing, and bowling. He was a huge NASCAR and University of Georgia Bulldog fan. He loved spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Somnuk Hornbuckle

Somnuk Hornbuckle

Oct 9, 2020

Somnuk Hornbuckle, 71, was born on October 12, 1948 in Bangkok, Thailand. She peacefully departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Somnuk was an Army wife and traveled to many different places. She spent the majority of her life in Anniston, AL. She retired in 2016 from the Fruit of the Loom factory in Leesburg, AL.  She was a...

Marlene N. Thornton

Marlene N. Thornton

Oct 6, 2020

Marlene N. Thornton, 66, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2020.

Marlene was the pianist at First United Methodist Church of Hinesville. She had a deep love for music and for animals. Along with the piano, she played the flute, melodica, violin, and a variety of percussion instruments.

She was preceded in death by her parents, C. Marvin and Elizabeth...

Rosie James Southard

Rosie James Southard

Oct 6, 2020

Rosie James Southard, 72, born on January 4, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on October 6, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannah, GA.

Rosie was married to her best friend, Lee for 52 years. They met and married within two months and were able to travel during his military career living in Okinawa and Germany.  She and Lee had...

Patricia C. Kicklighter

Patricia C. Kicklighter

Oct 5, 2020

Patricia C. Kicklighter, 80, of Walthourville, Georgia, left for Heaven on October 5, 2020, after a lengthy illness.  

Mrs. Kicklighter is preceded in death by her parents, James and Louise Collins.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Thomas G. (Jerry) Kicklighter; sons, Clint Arnold of Macon and Jay Arnold (Connie) of Millen; step-daughters, Angel Kicklighter of Allenhurst and Candy...

Sokanta (So) Daoheuang

Sokanta (So) Daoheuang

Sep 30, 2020

On September 30, Sokanta Daoheuang (affectionately known to friends and family as So), passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  So was born on February 1, 1968, in Savannakhet, Laos to Sythanh & Khene.  He was the oldest of 6 children.  In 1981, he immigrated to the United States with his Aunt & Uncle, Suzanne and Bo Daoheuang.

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Timothy Lawton Shuman

Timothy Lawton Shuman

Sep 27, 2020

Timothy Lawton Shuman, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.

Loving, honest, sincere, dedicated, and God-fearing are words we think of when we hear the name Timmy Shuman. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and papa. Family was very important to Timmy. He loved to stand around a fire, sit on...

Robert (Bob) Eugene Park (SFC, US ARMY, ret.)

Robert (Bob) Eugene Park (SFC, US ARMY, ret.)

Sep 26, 2020

Robert Eugene (Bob) Park (SFC, US Army, ret.), 77, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home with his wife by his side.

Bob was born in Cottage Grove, OH. He joined the army at 16 years old and retired in 1981. After retirement, he became a truck driver and he enjoyed hauling cars across the US. He enjoyed...