OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Darren N. Wehrle

Darren N. Wehrle

Feb 13, 2020

Darren N. Wehrle, 32, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta after upper respiratory failure.

Darren lived most of his life in Richmond Hill and he enjoyed working as a landscaper.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Michelle Wehrle; daughter, Serenity Faith Grose; sister and brother-in-law, Christine Wehrle and Ramon Chisolm; best buddy...

Gloria Motola

Gloria Motola

Feb 13, 2020

Allenhurst 

Gloria Motola, 91, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 13, 2020.   

Mrs. Motola was a native of Staten Island, but lived most of her life in Fort Lauderdale.  She was a resident of Allenhurst for the past 27 years where she attended Allenhurst Presbyterian Church.  She was a great cook and liked to sew and bowl.   ...

Evelyn L Howard

Evelyn L Howard

Feb 12, 2020

Hinesville, GA

Evelyn L. Howard, 84, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, surrounded by family.  Evelyn was born July 7, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Joseph King Davis and Mary Carter Davis. 

In 1951, she married William J. Howard.  They embarked on a military expedition around the world and Evelyn raised their five children.  In the...

Rodney "Steve" Hales

Rodney "Steve" Hales

Feb 11, 2020

Rodney “Steve” Hales, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Southeast Georgia Health Brunswick Campus after a long illness.

Steve was born in Hartford, AL and raised in Dothan, AL. He lived 20 years in Richmond Hill before settling in Brunswick for the past 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After the Air...

Angie Clark Dixon

Angie Clark Dixon

Feb 10, 2020

Angela Clark Dixon (Angie), 54, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She waged a fierce battle against breast cancer for almost six years and fought hard to the very end.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ralph H. Dixon, Jr. of Hinesville; parents Dan and Lynette Clark of Riceboro;...

Johanna Leach

Johanna Leach

Feb 5, 2020

Walthourville

Johanna Anna Leach, 80, passed away at home Wednesday, February 5, 2020, surrounded by her family.

A native of Grafenwohr, Germany, she was a resident of Hinesville for 45 years.  She attended Walthourville Baptist Church and was a member of the Red Hat Society.  She was the co-owner of Bob Leach Heating and Air for many years. 

She...

"Joanne" Hwa Chun Cho Kuhl

"Joanne" Hwa Chun Cho Kuhl

Feb 2, 2020

Hwa Chun Cho “JoAnne” Kuhl, 70, passed away peacefully at home February 2, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.

Born on Jeju-do Island, South Korea, to Mun Hwan Cho and Sun Im Chong, she was a resident of Hinesville for 35 years.  She enjoyed gardening and loved the beach.

She was preceded...

Harry Earl Culp (MSG, US Army, Ret.)

Harry Earl Culp (MSG, US Army, Ret.)

Feb 1, 2020

MSG Harry E. Culp (United States Army, Retired), 78, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, in Fayetteville, NC.

A native of Independence, MO, he lived in Hinesville for 37 years.  A Vietnam Veteran, he retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service.  He was an avid fisherman. 

He is survived by a son, Terrence Culp, and...

Frank P Cowell (1SG, US Army, Ret.)

Frank P Cowell (1SG, US Army, Ret.)

Jan 31, 2020

1SG Frank P. Cowell (US Army, retired), 73, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020, at Liberty Regional Medical Center.

A native of Bronx, NY, he was a resident of Hinesville for the past 35 years.  A Vietnam Veteran, First Sergeant Cowell retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service.  He later served with the Richmond Hill Police...

Franklin Douglas Ledbetter, Jr.

Franklin Douglas Ledbetter, Jr.

Jan 31, 2020

Franklin Douglas Ledbetter, Jr., 56, passed away on Friday. January 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Franklin lived for a short period in Byron, GA and most of his life in Richmond Hill, GA. He worked as a machinist at Hobart in Richmond Hill and Boeing in Macon. He enjoyed restoring old classic cars. His quick wit was...

Bianca Mondella Lairamore Fox

Bianca Mondella Lairamore Fox

Jan 28, 2020

Bianca Mondella Lairamore Fox, 43, passed away at home Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Bianca lived most of her life in Hinesville and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  She was a member of the first graduating class of Liberty County High School in 1995.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and her Master’s in Education from Georgia...

William Benjamin Hawkins, III

William Benjamin Hawkins, III

Jan 25, 2020

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, William Benjamin Hawkins lll returned to his heavenly home after a valiant battle with a long-term illness. 

Ben was born on October 30,1973 in Athens, GA to the late William Benjamin Hawkins Jr. and Carolyn Wren Hawkins. They relocated to Wilmington Island a few years later where Ben grew up making many lifelong friends...

Michael Lee Futch

Michael Lee Futch

Jan 22, 2020

Michael Lee Futch, 42, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Michael lived most of his life in Richmond Hill. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. His passion in life was cooking and being active in church. He was a momma’s boy and loved his family and his friends. He never...

Roy Eugene Riggs

Roy Eugene Riggs

Jan 21, 2020

Roy Eugene Riggs, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s with his wife by his side.

Roy was born in Bulloch County on September 19, 1966 and lived most of his life in Savannah and Richmond Hill. He managed various towing companies in the area. He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time in his man cave with...

Helga Keating

Helga Keating

Jan 18, 2020

Helga Keating, 87, passed away at home Saturday, January 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. 

Born in Bayreath, Germany, she was a resident of Hinesville for 45 years.  She was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of over...

Katherine Thompson Strong

Katherine Thompson Strong

Jan 15, 2020

Katherine Thompson Strong passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Candler Hospital after a short illness.  She was 91.

Katherine was born in Flats, NC on July 16, 1928.  The family returned to Savannah, GA not long after Katherine was born, and she lived in Savannah for the rest of her life.  In early childhood, she and her...

Martha Agnes Walden

Martha Agnes Walden

Jan 13, 2020

Mrs. Martha Agnes Walden, 86, passed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her family by her side on Monday, January 13, 2020, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care at Liberty Regional Medical Center.

Born in Rock Creek, TN, on January 24, 1933, to Maynard and Bessie Gregg, Martha was a military wife, a...

Betty Jean Crosby Clark

Betty Jean Crosby Clark

Jan 11, 2020

Betty Jean (Crosby) Clark, 78, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She was a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Ross Crosby.

She is survived by her husband of 60...

Ricky Dixon

Ricky Dixon

Jan 4, 2020

Ricky Dixon, 62, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 4, 2020, at home.

A lifelong resident of Midway, he was retired from Interstate Paper after 44 years.  Ricky enjoyed boating, driving his race car, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Dixon. 

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Angel...

Kimberly Bishie

Kimberly Bishie

Jan 4, 2020

Kimberly Ellen Bishie, 59, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.  

Kim was born on October 8th, 1960 in Savannah, Georgia to Robert Waverly and Lillian Constance Rosemary Jones.

As a lifelong Richmond Hill resident, she met the love of her life, Chris Bishie and was married for 34 short years. She was a devoted...