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Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Elmer L. Barton
Nov 2, 2019
Elmer L. Barton, 80, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Bryan County Health and Rehab after a long illness.
He lived most of his life in Midway and was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church. He retired from the GA National Guard. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching westerns on T.V.
He was preceded...
Judith Clark O'Neill
Nov 1, 2019
Judith Clark O’Neill, 70, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Savannah Hospice House after a long illness.
Judith lived most of her life in Richmond Hill. She enjoyed home decorating, traditional country music and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Louise Clark; and her husband, Edward O’Neill.
She is...
Mary Harris
Oct 24, 2019
Mary Louise Dove Harris, 88, of Mooresville, NC (formerly of Richmond Hill, GA) passed away Thursday, October 24 at 10:50 PM at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC after an extended illness. Mrs. Harris retired after 35 years of service with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service finishing out her career as Regional Manager for the Republic of...
Jewell L. Rogers
Oct 9, 2019
Jewell L. Rogers, 87, passed away at home surrounded by her family Wednesday, October 9, 2019, after a short illness.
Born in Savannah, she lived most of her life in Liberty County. Jewell was a practicing Baptist for the past 80 years and was a current member of Fleming Baptist Church. She was retired from Interstate Paper after 34...
Colette Spence
Oct 8, 2019
Mrs. Colette M. Arnould-Spence, 81, passed away at home Tuesday, October 8, 2019, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family.
As resident of Hinesville for 44 years, she was born and raised in Verdun, France, where she met her loving husband, Paul W. Spence. She was employed with AAFES in various locations as she traveled with her...
Earl Tharpe
Sep 29, 2019
Earl Tharpe, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Candler Hospital. Earl was born in Mt. Vernon, GA and lived most of his life in the Savannah area. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension. He worked for over 50 years with the IBEW Local 508 and he was a past member of the...
Kenneth Richard Geackel, Jr.
Sep 24, 2019
Kenneth Richard Geackel, Jr, 72, passed away Tuesday evening, September 24, 2019, in Savannah, GA.
He was the son of the late Nellie and Kenneth Richard Geackel, Sr., and was a native of Long Island, NY. Retired from the United States Army, he was a Vietnam veteran and past Post Commander of VFW Post 811, Marina, California, and Post...
Sue Ellis Nutting
Sep 14, 2019
Fannie Sue Ellis Nutting entered the church triumphant on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Hinesville, Georgia.
A native of Statesboro, Sue attended Statesboro High School and developed lifelong friends with whom she recently celebrated at her 60th high school reunion. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Sue taught at GSU, UGA, and in Atlanta before returning to South Georgia. She...
Mary Hamilton Ware
Sep 14, 2019
Mary Hamilton Ware, 83, passed away on September 14, 2019 after a long illness at home in Richmond Hill, GA.
Mary was born on October 31, 1935 in Savannah, GA. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and Commercial High School in Savannah. She lived in Savannah and Swainsboro before opening a Sears store with her husband in Glennville and they later...
Willis Everette Spoon
Sep 5, 2019
Willis Everette Spoon, 82, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and special sister-in-law, Rhonda, following a battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Willis was born on July 12, 1937 in Alamance County, NC. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from The Hobart Corporation after 28 years of...
Gabriella Fasolo Hampton
Sep 4, 2019
Gabriella Fasolo Hampton, 74, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at The Oaks in Pooler after a short illness.
A native of Vicenza, Italy, she was a resident of Hinesville for the past 33 years and worked at Marne Lanes for many years. She loved to cook and garden and was affectionately known as “Nonni”.
She was preceded in...
James "Jimbo" Ellis Kight
Sep 1, 2019
James “Jimbo” Ellis Kight, 65, passed away September 1, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Jimbo was born in Savannah, GA and lived most of his life in Richmond Hill. He was employed by Dustcom Limited, Inc. in Savannah, GA. He enjoyed riding his Harley, watching NASCAR, and fishing. He played the role of Santa Claus in the Richmond...
Sammie Audrey Shuman Ellis
Aug 31, 2019
Sammie Audrey Shuman Ellis, 85, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Oaks in Pooler, GA surrounded by her family. Sammie was born on May 5, 1934 in Pembroke, GA to the late Sam B. and Nellie Strickland Shuman. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill, GA. She was a graduate of Bryan County High School and...
Ann Groover
Aug 29, 2019
Mildred Ann Groover, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a long illness.
Ann was a graduate of Long County High School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Savannah. She was employed as a registered nurse at Wayne County Hospital for a short time before moving to Liberty Regional Hospital. She...
Johnnie Mae Gibbs Rollison
Aug 23, 2019
Johnnie Mae Rollison, 93, died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.
Born in Arcadia, Florida, she was raised in Hinesville, where she resided all her life. She was a beautician until her retirement and was a member of Bethesda Church.
Johnnie was an avid prayer warrior, loved to read and enjoyed spending time gardening. One...
Kilifi Tapa Matavao
Aug 23, 2019
SFC Kilifi “Chief Smoke” Tapa Matavao, Jr. (United States Army, ret.) passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at his home in Hinesville, Georgia, at the tender age of 69 years.
An initial Homegoing Celebration service will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 220 Sandy Run Drive, Hinesville, Georgia...
Jerry Michael Vines
Aug 22, 2019
Jerry Michael Vines, 66, passed away unexpectedly August 22, 2019, at home.
Jerry was born August 30, 1952, in Johnson City, TN, and lived in Ohio before moving to Georgia 20 years ago. He worked for Georgia Carpet, Gulf Stream Security, Savannah International Airport Security, and as a crossing guard in Midway. He worked for the Savannah Morning News...
Morgan Smith Rogers
Aug 21, 2019
Morgan Smith Rogers, 36, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born in Hinesville, Georgia, on February 27, 1983, to Dale and Mary Smith.
Morgan graduated from Bradwell Institute and attended Georgia Southern University. She was a member of Allenhurst Presbyterian Church and attended Shellman Bluff Baptist Church. On May 21, 2016,...
Jonathan Lee Lyle
Aug 18, 2019
Jonathan Lee Lyle, 52, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Lee was born on June 2, 1967 in Carroll County, GA and was raised in Lake City, GA. He held a captain's fishing license and was an avid saltwater fisherman. He enjoyed being on the water with his Dad and many friends and...
THOMAS DAVID DOWNS
Aug 17, 2019
Thomas David “Tommy” Downs, 70, passed away at his home Friday, August 16, 2019.
A native of Hinesville, Georgia, he lived in Augusta, Georgia, for the past 30 years. He was a graduate of Bradwell Institute and a member of Grace Fellowship of Augusta.
Tommy loved to sing and had a way of holding the audience in the palm of...
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