OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rudolph Ray Derhammer
Dec 26, 2016
Rudolph Ray Derhammer, 67, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016.Memorial service is 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Korean United Methodist Church in Hinesville, 969 W Oglethorpe Hwy - Hwy 84, Hinesville, GA 31313.
Wesley Clark Gould
Dec 25, 2016
Wesley C. Gould, 74, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a long illness.
Mr. Gould was a resident of Hinesville for the past 40 years. He was retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service and worked several years as an instructor at TMP on Fort Stewart. He loved his...
Harold Van Buskirk
Dec 25, 2016
Richmond Hill Harold D. Van Buskirk, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 25, 2016 at his home in Richmond Hill, GA. He was a retired fire fighter at Hunter Army Airfield. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jean Van Buskirk; a son, Bryant Van Buskirk (Wendie); grandchildren, Elle Merrill (Victor) and Oliver Van Buskirk; great granddaughter,...
Harold D Van Buskirk
Dec 25, 2016
Richmond Hill
Harold D. Van Buskirk, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 25, 2016 at his home in Richmond Hill, GA.
He was a retired fire fighter at Hunter Army Airfield.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jean Van Buskirk; a son, Bryant Van Buskirk (Wendie); grandchildren, Elle Merrill (Victor) and Oliver Van Buskirk; great granddaughter,...
CSM Oren Lee Bevins (US ARMY, ret.)
Dec 22, 2016
CSM Oren Lee Bevins (United States ARMY, ret.), 77, passed away December 22, 2016, after a long illness. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Born June 2, 1939, in Marfrance, WV, to Claude and Geneva Bevins, he was a resident of Hinesville for 30 years. He served 35 years in the United States ARMY and was a Vietnam Veteran. ...
Johnnie Carlton Dill
Dec 17, 2016
John Dill, 74, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Savannah Hospice House. Johnnie spent most of his life in the Atlanta area, then lived in Midway for the past 22 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a Master Mason with the Masonic Lodge. He was a building inspector for with the City of...