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Jeremy Vincent Sylvester
Jun 15, 2018
Jeremy Sylvester, 43, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was a resident of Midway for the past 36 years, and was a Lake George Volunteer Firefighter for several years and worked for Hawkins Electric for ten years. He enjoyed boating and mechanicing.
He was preceded in death by...
Elijah Kelly Thompson
Jun 14, 2018
We’ve lost a bright, shining star and gentle soul. He is loved beyond all measure. Elijah was born in Germany. He was a joyful and wildly friendly little boy who loved to spot the American Flag from the car window while strapped into his car seat. He adored his big sister, Grover the Blue Monster and rice pudding. Eli arrived...
Gary A. Gasper, Sr.
Jun 12, 2018
SFC Gary A. Gasper, Sr. (United States Army, retired), 78, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. Gary was born in Marion, IN and lived in Richmond Hill for the past 10 years. He was a 1958 graduate of Marion High School. He retired from the U.S. Army after proudly serving...
Rachel Andes Ramos
Jun 11, 2018
Rachel Andes Ramos, 73, passed away at home Monday, June 11, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Born in the Philippines, she was a resident of Hinesville for the past 10 years and attended St. Stephen First Martyr Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling, baking, crocheting, and sewing. She also loved spending time on her farm gardening and raising goats.
She is...
Brandy Davis Kingery
Jun 9, 2018
Brandy Davis Kingery, 41, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Brandy was born on August 3, 1976 in Savannah, GA and was raised in Richmond Hill. She was a 1995 graduate of Richmond Hill High School. She had a vibrant personality, a huge heart with a deep love for her children and family. She always had a zest for...
Alivea Kristine Cox
Jun 4, 2018
Alivea Kristine Cox, 14, gained her angel wings on June 4, 2018, following a short illness. She recently completed the 8thgrade at Richmond Hill Middle School. She was an outstanding student, received the Principal’s Honor Roll and was a member of the Beta Club. Alivea was in the Richmond Hill Middle School band and was First Chair French horn player...
Janie Elaine Pridgen
Jun 3, 2018
Janie Elaine Clark Pridgen, 71, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away on June 3, 2018 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice center in Statesboro, GA. Elaine was born on September 24, 1946 in Bryan County, native of Richmond Hill. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. A daughter of the late Woodrow and Vernice Clark. In addition to her parents,...
Mildred Cecil Hughes
Jun 1, 2018
Mildred, also known as “The Original”, Millie, Mama, and Pickle Grandma, flew peacefully at the age of 90 into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 7:47 PM. She was born in Philadelphia, MS on October 17, 1927 to Eugene & Josephine (Spears) Philips. Mildred will be remembered for her words of wisdom, kind...
Mary Josephine "Jo" Boyn
May 27, 2018
Mary Josephine ‘Jo’ Boyn, 87, passed away May 27, 2018 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. Jo was born February 11, 1931 in Pewee Valley, KY to the late Charles and Helen Purvis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Alan and son Donny. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons and their...
Genevieve Dean Graddy
May 25, 2018
Hinesville
Genevieve Dean Graddy is in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She departed this earth on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 99, at her home in Hinesville.
Born and raised in Liberty County, she the youngest of seven children born to her parents, the late James Allen and Caroline Virginia Dean. Her siblings,...
SFC William Michael Tignor
May 15, 2018
SFC William M. Tignor (United States Army, retired), 77, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family.
A resident of Hinesville for the past 42 years, Sergeant First Class Tignor was retired from the US Army after 22 years of service, including 2 tours in Vietnam. He served with the Hinesville Police Department first...
Christa Maria Schafersman
May 9, 2018
Christa Maria Kroll “Oma” Schafersman, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Marshview Senior Living in Savannah, GA.
Born October 3, 1928, in Gross Wartenburg, Silesian, Germany, she was a resident of Hinesville for 40 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and sang in the church choir and the Hinesville Mass Community Choir. Retired from...
Guy Allen Davis
May 6, 2018
Guy Davis, 58, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 6, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
Guy was born in New York. He grew up in a military family and spent the majority of his child- hood near Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. He was a resident of Hinesville, Georgia, for the past 15 years.
Guy...
1SG Tommy C. Wooten (US Army, ret.)
May 5, 2018
1SG Tommy Wooten (United States Army, retired), 65, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, he was a resident of Hinesville for 30 years. A veteran of the Persian Gulf War, First Sergeant Wooten served in the Army for 21 years until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and...
Larry D. Crosby
May 4, 2018
Larry D. Crosby, 65, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Savannah and of Baptist faith. He was a heavy equipment operator, loved music and started out as a drummer for the Ronnie B. Band and later a country band with Rufus Clark. He loved fishing in Salt Creek...
Peggy Williamson Bunting
May 3, 2018
Midway
Peggy Williamson Bunting of Colonels Island passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at her home under the care of Georgia Hospice.
Peggy was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to John and Mae Williamson and was the second of four children. She was a resident of Liberty County since moving from Radcliff, Kentucky, to Hinesville in 1977. Throughout her life,...
Matthew "Hat" Horne
Apr 30, 2018
Matthew R. Horne, 52, affectionately known by his friends and family as “Hat” or “Match-ew”, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 1, 1965, at Fort Stewart, GA, he worked for Horne Wood Products for over 17 years. He loved his family and friends foremost, as well as beer, his “nip”, NASCAR,...
Cheryl Burkette Giles
Apr 27, 2018
Cheryl Giles, 54, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. She lived in Richmond Hill for 19 years and worked at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, McDonald and Sheila Burkette; two sisters, Sandra and Verline; and one brother, Anthony. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Marshall Giles; and children, Jeremy...
Andy Strickland, Sr.
Apr 26, 2018
Andy Strickland, Sr., 67, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018.
Born in Savannah, he lived in Liberty County his entire life and was a self-employed entrepreneur. A veteran of the Air National Guard, he was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed mud bogging. He was a loving father, grandfather, and husband.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James Harold "Lucky" Spires
Apr 22, 2018
Hinesville
James Harold “Lucky” Spires, 56, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A lifelong resident of Hinesville, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Ludowici and Bradwell Institute Class of 1980. He was very active in the Boy Scouts and enjoyed the Pinewood Derby.
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