OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Dorothy Cater Williams

Dorothy Cater Williams

Jan 26, 2017

Dorothy Cater Williams, 103, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Savannah Hospice House. 

Born April 21, 1913, in Syracuse, NY, to Ernest and Georgia McMullen Cater, she was married to Charles Edgar Williams for nearly 66 years until his passing on December 28, 2003.  She lived on the Isle of Wight in Midway, GA, for 26 years and...

KIMBERLEE DEINEMA

KIMBERLEE DEINEMA

Jan 24, 2017

Midway Kimberlee J. Deinema, 25, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at home. She lived in Midway the past 4 years and was a long-time resident of New Hampshire and Illinois. She worked at the 204 Animal Hospital. She was a unique and loving person with a compassion for animals. She is survived by one daughter Kennedy Beal; Mother and...

KIMBERLEE DEINEMA

KIMBERLEE DEINEMA

Jan 24, 2017

Midway          

Kimberlee J. Deinema, 25, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at home.

She lived in Midway the past 4 years and was a long-time resident of New Hampshire and Illinois. She worked at the 204 Animal Hospital. She was a unique and loving person with a compassion for animals.

She is survived by one daughter Kennedy Beal; Mother...

Terry L. Crowell

Terry L. Crowell

Jan 20, 2017

Savannah Terry Lynn Crowell, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Savannah Friday, January 20, 2017.  Born in Pontiac, MI, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force, the LA Police Department, and the GBI, where he served as a criminal investigator until his retirement in 2000.  He also served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 15 years,...

Jimmie Downs, Jr.

Jimmie Downs, Jr.

Jan 18, 2017

Jimmie R. Downs, Jr., 61, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at home.

He was a life long resident of Hinesville, a veteran of the United States Navy and United States Air Force, and a member of Crossroads Holy Church of God.  He worked in law enforcement for many years in the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department and the Ludowici Police...

Shirley Cowart

Shirley Cowart

Jan 10, 2017

Richmond Hill Shirley Bashlor Dykes Cowart, age 80, was born in Bashlor’s Bridge, Fort Stewart, GA, on September 25, 1936. She entered Heaven’s gates on January 10, 2017.  She died peacefully at Hospice House in Savannah, GA, surrounded by all five of her children, several grandchildren-who affectionately call her “Big Mama,” her brother, sister, a special niece and numerous other...

David Flory

David Flory

Jan 10, 2017

Hinesville David Flory, 65, passed away at home Tuesday, January 10, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born in Minot, ND, he lived most of his life in Hinesville.  He was a member of Hinesville First Baptist Church.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and Georgia National Guard.  He was a Mason, a Shriner, and a truck driver. ...

Shirley Cowart

Shirley Cowart

Jan 10, 2017

Shirley Bashlor Dykes Cowart, age 80, was born in Bashlor’s Bridge, Fort Stewart, GA, on September 25, 1936. She entered Heaven’s gates on January 10, 2017.  She died peacefully at Hospice House in Savannah, GA, surrounded by all five of her children, several grandchildren-who affectionately call her “Big Mama,” her brother, sister, a special niece and numerous other loved ones....

David Flory

David Flory

Jan 10, 2017

David Flory, 65, passed away at home Tuesday, January 10, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born in Minot, ND, he lived most of his life in Hinesville.  He was a member of Hinesville First Baptist Church.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and Georgia National Guard.  He was a Mason, a Shriner, and a truck driver.  He...

Eileen Zeigler

Eileen Zeigler

Jan 8, 2017

Eileen Wilson Zeigler, 72, passed away in Savannah, Georgia on January 8. She was the daughter of the late Emmett J Wilson and Julia R Wilson. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and grew up in Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. Eileen is predeceased by her husband, William Thomas Zeigler, Jr. She is...

Eileen Zeigler

Eileen Zeigler

Jan 8, 2017

Eileen Wilson Zeigler, 72, passed away in Savannah, Georgia on January 8.  She was the daughter of the late Emmett J Wilson and Julia R Wilson.  She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and grew up in Richmond Hill, Georgia. She was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School.Eileen is predeceased by her husband, William Thomas Zeigler, Jr. She is survived...

Helen M. Hodges

Helen M. Hodges

Jan 7, 2017

Helen Hodges, 74, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, surrounded by her family.

A native of El Paso, Texas, she lived in Hinesville for the past 21 years.  She was a member of St. Stephen First Martyr Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Navy.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, and crafting. ...

Iris Yolanda Gongora

Iris Yolanda Gongora

Jan 6, 2017

    Allenhurst

Iris Yolanda Gongora, 62, passed away at home Friday, January 6, 2017, surrounded by her family.

A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, she has lived in Allenhurst for the past 17 years.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Alexander Gongora; children, Adrian Gongora of Puerto...

RAY ROGER CARTER

RAY ROGER CARTER

Jan 6, 2017

Richmond Hill Ray R. Carter (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired), 67, passed away at home early Friday morning. He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He also retired from Roger Woods Foods after 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and loved working in his...

RAY ROGER CARTER

RAY ROGER CARTER

Jan 6, 2017

Ray R. Carter (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired), 67, passed away at home early Friday morning. He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He also retired from Roger Woods Foods after 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and loved working in his yard. He...

Iris Yolanda Rivera Gongora

Iris Yolanda Rivera Gongora

Jan 6, 2017

Allenhurst Iris Yolanda Gongora, 62, passed away at home Friday, January 6, 2017, surrounded by her family. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, she has lived in Allenhurst for the past 17 years.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Alexander Gongora; children, Adrian Gongora of Puerto...

Michael "Puppy" Blankenship

Michael "Puppy" Blankenship

Dec 30, 2016

Richmond Hill Michael “Puppy” Blankenship, 54, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  He worked on Fort Stewart for several years and with the U.S. Postal Service for the past 7 years. He was a member of the Savannah Area...

Stephen Darieng

Stephen Darieng

Dec 29, 2016

Stephen G. Darieng, 67, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Candler Hospital. He was born in Liverpool, England, but was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1967.  Stephen continued his education at Savannah Vocational Tech where he earned a degree in architecture and went on to work in the building industry for...

Stephen Darieng

Stephen Darieng

Dec 29, 2016

Stephen G. Darieng, 67, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Candler Hospital. He was born in Liverpool, England, but was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1967.  Stephen continued his education at Savannah Vocational Tech where he earned a degree in architecture and went on to work in the building industry for...

Terri Lynn Bennett

Terri Lynn Bennett

Dec 27, 2016

Terri Bennett, 55, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

A native of Long County, she was a life-long resident of Hinesville and a 1979 graduate of Bradwell Institute.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was employed at Winn Army Community Hospital on Fort Stewart.  Her love of family was second only to her love for her Lord...