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John D. Tillman, Sr.
Aug 8, 2019
John D. Tillman, Sr., 77, passed away at home in Midway Thursday, August 8, 2019, surrounded by his family.
A native of Wayne County, he was a resident of Liberty County for more than 52 years and was retired from Interstate Paper after 42 years of service. He was an ordained deacon at Midway First Baptist Church and a...
Thomas James Owen
Aug 5, 2019
SFC Thomas James Owen (United States Army, Ret.), 73, passed away at home Monday, August 5, 2019.
Memorial Service will begin at 1pm, Friday, August 9, 2019, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Interment will follow at 3pm in Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Derek Robert Maez
Aug 2, 2019
Derek Robert Maez, 28, passed away suddenly Friday, August 2, 2019.
A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, he lived in Hinesville for the past 26 years. He attended Bradwell Institute and was a member of St. Stephen First Martyr Catholic Church. Derek loved to play basketball and played with the Liberty County Rec Center since he was seven years old. ...
Melba Helms Lanier
Jul 28, 2019
Melba Helms Lanier, 85, passed away at 12:04 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Bryan Health and Rehab surrounded by her family.
A native of Tybee Island, she was a resident of Lake George for the past 27 years. She was retired from Civil Service after 30 years of service. She enjoyed swimming, tennis, and bowling, while she attended Palm...
Katie Ruth Flowers Albert
Jul 22, 2019
Katie Ruth Flowers Albert, 58, also known as “Frankie” to family and friends, started her journey March 5, 1961, and went to rest July 22, 2019.
The first child born to Dorothy and Richard Flowers, Sr., she would be joined by five younger siblings, Richard, Elizabeth, Thomas, Michelle, and Randolph. From a young age, Katie was a protector, a caregiver,...
Durward L. Blocker
Jul 19, 2019
Durward L. Blocker, 84, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Durward was born in Cobbtown and lived in Richmond Hill most of his life. He was a member of Richmond Hill First Baptist Church and a former deacon. He retired from Unijax Paper Company after 35 years. He was in the Georgia Air...
Eula "Susie" White
Jul 12, 2019
Eula “Susie” White, 62, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Susie lived most of her life in Savannah, attended Savannah High School and received her GED in 2001. She was a member of Southwest Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and riding motorcycles with her husband. She loved to volunteer at...
Jeremy R. Walker
Jul 11, 2019
Jeremy Robert Walker of Richmond Hill passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was 44 years old. Raised in Richmond Hill, Jeremy, the youngest son of Billy and Annette Walker was a 1993 graduate of Richmond Hill High School. He was employed by NFI, formally Georgia Pacific as a shift supervisor. Jeremy...
Charles Doyle Cooper (SSG, US Army, ret.)
Jul 11, 2019
Shellman Bluff
SSG Charles Doyle Cooper (United States Army, Ret.), 71, died peacefully and surrounded by his family in his Shellman Bluff home on July 11, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.
SSG Cooper was born on July 1st, 1948, in Cedar Town, GA, to Charlie and Mary Cooper. In 1964, he was drafted into the army to serve...
"Izzy" Brian I. Phillips
Jul 3, 2019
Izzy Phillips, 19, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2019, at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carter Funeral Home...
Izzy Phillips
Jul 3, 2019
Izzy Phillips, 19, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by all his favorite women Izzy was born in Eureka, California and moved to Liberty County in 2000. He attended Liberty County Schools, in 2018 graduated from Liberty County High School and most who met him considered...
Carolyn Jones Lee Wynn Thompson
Jun 26, 2019
Carolyn Jones Lee Wynn Thompson, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born in Jackson County, Alabama to the late Shelley and Edna Parker Jones of South Pittsburg, TN on June 29, 1930. The family moved to Harris County, GA during World War II. She was a member of Richmond Hill Church of Christ where she had...
Alan L. McGrath
Jun 24, 2019
Shellman Bluff Alan McGrath, 78, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at home after a brief illness. A native of Athens, Ohio, Mr. McGrath was a resident of coastal Georgia most of his life and a member of Gum Branch Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Interstate Paper. He was an...
Alan L. McGrath
Jun 24, 2019
Shellman Bluff Alan McGrath, 78, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at home after a brief illness. A native of Athens, Ohio, Mr. McGrath was a resident of coastal Georgia most of his life and a member of Gum Branch Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Interstate Paper. He was an...
Grace G. Proman
Jun 19, 2019
Grace G. Blount Proman, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill and was a member of Richmond Hill Full Gospel Church. For many years she worked on washing machines and was affectionately known as “the washing machine lady.” She loved fishing and being outdoors. She...
Christine Nease Thompson
Jun 17, 2019
Christine Nease Thompson, 89, departed this place for a far better place peacefully in her sleep June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice and her beloved niece, Georgia, whose many loving hugs and kisses induced angelic smiles and lifted her spirits beyond measure in her ending months. Christine was born to Charles...
Merril Glen VanHouten Jr. (MSG, US Army, Ret.)
Jun 14, 2019
MSG Merril G. VanHouten, Jr. (United States Army, Ret.), went to be with the angels on his birthday, June 14, at the age of 73.
Merril, or “Van” as he was also known, was born in Elmira, NY, on June 14, 1946. He and his twin sister, Marilyn, enjoyed a lot of fun times together. Sonny and Sissy were inseparable. ...
Scott Akin
Jun 14, 2019
Scott Akin (Coach Akin), 53, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at home. A native of Carrollton, GA, he was a resident of Hinesville for the past six years and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a teacher and the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Bradwell Institute where he also coached football and basketball. He was a...
Scott Akin
Jun 14, 2019
Scott Akin (Coach Akin), 53, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at home. A native of Carrollton, GA, he was a resident of Hinesville for the past six years and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a teacher and the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Bradwell Institute where he also coached football and basketball. He was a...
Lorena Swindell Parker
Jun 5, 2019
Loise Lorena Swindell Parker, 86, of Hinesville, GA, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, under the care of Spanish Moss Hospice.Lorena was born on the family farm in Long County, Georgia, March 23, 1933, to Jeneral Benjamin and Rotha Devereaux Swindell. Lorena was a graduate of Ludowici High School, where she was a member...
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