OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Barry Miller

Barry Miller

Jul 5, 2018

Trellace Barrington “Barry” Miller, died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2018, at home.

Born in Savannah, he was a resident of Midway for the past 30 years.  He was retired, but worked for M.L. Coffer on his farm.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Edwin Miller.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Cheryl Divine Miller; children, Nicholas...

Jacob Harris

Jacob Harris

Jul 3, 2018

Jacob Alexander Harris, 38, of Richmond Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3. A native of Peach County, he graduated from Peach County High and moved to Richmond Hill in 2007. Jacob had a love for the outdoors and kept three things close to his heart; his family, friends, and his dog Polo. He will forever be remembered for...

Gerald "Jerry" Bruce Leland

Gerald "Jerry" Bruce Leland

Jun 23, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Bruce Leland was born October 6, 1943, to Milton and Anne (Schneider) Leland in The Bronx, NY.  He was raised by his parents in Queens, NY.  On June 23, Jerry  lost his second battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was diagnosed in 2013 and fought a gallant fight so that after surgeries and chemo was in remission until 2016. ...

Ed Haymans

Ed Haymans

Jun 22, 2018

Mr. Edward “Ed” Lenox Haymans died unexpectedly in St. Vincent’s Hospital on June 22nd, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL, at the age of 78.

Ed is survived by his wife Susan “Susie” Braswell Haymans; daughter, Cathy Haymans Wolters (Jeffery) of Ellijay, GA; step-daughter, Brynn Grant Feathers (Tim) of Savannah, GA; step-sons, Jeff and Matthew Grant; granddaughters, Caila Perry Hart (James), Sydney...

Walter "Walt" Eugene Altman

Walter "Walt" Eugene Altman

Jun 21, 2018

Walter Eugene Altman (Walt), 72, passed away at home. Walt was a lifetime resident of Richmond Hill. He was a member of Midway First Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Pate Altman; mother and step-father, Ruth and Raeford Norris; brother, Bucky Norris and niece, Brandy Davis Kingery. He is survived...

Stanley Edward "Bud" Frankenthaler, Jr.

Stanley Edward "Bud" Frankenthaler, Jr.

Jun 20, 2018

Stanley Edward “Bud” Frankenthaler, Jr, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Healthcare System in Brunswick.  He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Boyd Frankenthaler, his parents, Stanley Edward and Jeannette Tuchler Frankenthaler, and a niece, Caitlin Georgia Schmidt (Eligio).

Bud was born May 10, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY.  He attended South Side High School...

Jerry B. Montgomery, Jr., "Monty"

Jerry B. Montgomery, Jr., "Monty"

Jun 19, 2018

Jerry B. Montgomery, Jr., "Monty", 51, passed away suddenly. Jerry lived in Richmond Hill the past 35 years. He was baptized at Compassion Church on Little Neck Road. He loved working with wood and could build anything. That was his trade. His dog Pizon was his passion and he loved hanging out on the beach with his friends. He loved...

Jeremy Vincent Sylvester

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...