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Jean Russell Cutchens
Feb 26, 2024
Jean Russell Cutchens, 70, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at home under Georgia Hospice Care after a long illness.
Born in Tampa, FL on September 3, 1953, Jean was a beloved registered nurse who dedicated 30 years of her life to serving others at Wynn Army Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Memorial University Medical Center. Her compassion and selflessness...
Ryan Christopher Hamby
Feb 23, 2024
Ryan Christopher Hamby, known affectionately as RC, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Ryan lived a life adorned with simple pleasures that brought him immense joy. He found solace in activities such as fishing, riding his motorcycle, and most importantly, spending time with his two nieces, Novalie and Everleigh. Among Ryan's proudest accomplishments was the imminent arrival...
Kenneth Dawson
Feb 20, 2024
Kenneth Dewey Dawson, a retired U.S. Army Engineer and beloved “Granddaddy”, passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
Ken is survived by his son, Jeff Dawson (Julie); daughter, Karen Higgason (Rusty); grandchildren; Kelsey Persinger (Kendall), Megan Causer (Martin), Harley Kennedy (Clint), Ainsley Dawson, Ryder Dawson, Macey Higgason,...
James "Jimmy" Veres
Feb 10, 2024
James L. Veres “Jimmy”, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Jimmy was a proud American who served in the Army with dedication and spoke often of the honor to have served in the Vietnam Conflict. During his career in the Army, he also served in Panama and in Germany where he met his wife Hilda and developed a love...
Wyman May
Feb 6, 2024
Wyman Elder May, 94, of Hinesville died on February 6th, 2024, at his home. He was born in the village of Taylors Creek in Liberty County, Georgia, which is now a part of Fort Stewart, on September 30th, 1929. At the age of twelve, he moved with his family to Hinesville, where he has lived since August 1941. Wyman graduated...
Patricia Ann Powell
Jan 31, 2024
Patricia A. Powell, 74, joined her Lord and her beloved Jesse on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Hinesville, GA. She was born Patricia Ann Sykes on February 21, 1949, in Norfolk, VA to Oscar Lee Sykes and Cassa Ann Jenkins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Stevie Sykes, brother Donnie Nance, sister Delores Fleischer, husband Jesse J. Powell...
Sara Waters Brown
Jan 26, 2024
Sara Louise Waters Brown, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Canton Center for Nursing and Healing in Canton, Georgia. A native of Hinesville, Georgia, Sara was born on May 18, 1929 to Ouida Darsey Waters and Otis Darwin Waters. She graduated from Bradwell Institute High School in 1946 and attended Georgia Teachers’ College, now known...
Brenda Sue Edwards
Jan 26, 2024
Brenda Sue Edwards, 76, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her residence.
Born on August 10, 1947, Brenda grew up in Sacramento, CA. She was a graduate of Sacramento High School. She cherished her role as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She valued family above all else and she adored her grandchildren and great-grandson.
Brenda is...
John Toby Woods, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
John Toby Woods Jr, 93, died at his residence surrounded by his family on January 25, 2024.
Born on Colonels Island, raised in marshes and rivers of the Georgia coast. He was an avid outdoorsman, shell collector, and tall tale teller. John’s family had a long history on St. Catherine’s Island. His family began going to the island in the early...
Henry "Buster" Strickland
Jan 24, 2024
Henry "Buster" Strickland, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Buster was a lifelong resident of Liberty County. He retired from the Georgia National Guard after 38 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was a founding member of the New Ground Hunting Club and a member of the Cherokee Rose Country...
Tato'o Mageo, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Tato’o Mageo, Jr., 57, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and loving brother. To many he was known as Uncle John.
He was born in Pago, Pago, American Samoa in Utulei Hospital by his beautiful mother, Sofi Netzler and was named after his father, Tato’o Mageo. He has three brothers, Ieti Mageo,...
Belen Rico
Jan 19, 2024
Mrs. Belen Rico, 76, went to be with her Lord Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center after a short illness. Born in El Paso, TX she lived in Liberty County for the past 50 years.
She and her husband, Daniel decided to make Hinesville their home after he retired from 22 years in the U.S. Army....
Susan B. Cahoon
Jan 17, 2024
Susan B. Cahoon, 62, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at home peacefully in her sleep.
She lived most of her life in Hinesville and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1980. She was a free spirit, and a friend to everyone especially with Bill W. in the rooms.
Susan is survived by her husband of 25 years, Michael Cahoon;...
Karen Carter
Jan 14, 2024
Karen Carter, 58, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1965, Karen brought joy and kindness to everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Known for her sweet and loving nature, Karen had an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Her friendly disposition meant that she never met a stranger. She...
Doris Nease Rogers
Jan 6, 2024
Doris Nease Rogers, 84, of Colonel’s Island, Midway passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
A life-long resident of Coastal Georgia, Doris was born on June 1, 1939 to Herman (HK) and Lena Nease in Bellville. She graduated from Claxton High School in 1957 and attended Georgia Southern College.
Doris married...
Betty Bunkley
Dec 30, 2023
Betty Bunkley, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Dalton, GA. She lived a fulfilling life and was just two days shy of her 95th birthday.She was a faithful member of the congregation at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Walthourville, GA.
She was preceded in death by her...
Ronald O. Lairamore, Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Retired 1st SGT, Ronald O. Lairamore, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Charleston, AR and lived in Hinesville the past 40 years. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 plus years of service and then began teaching Jr. ROTC at Windsor Forest High School in Savannah for...
Dr. T. Alan Lyle
Dec 23, 2023
Dr. T. Alan Lyle, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Temple, GA and lived in Sunbury for the past 30 years. Terry was an Eagle Scout, played football at Villa Rica High School, was a graduate of GA Tech, and in 1967 was first in his Dental...
Wayne McGee
Dec 20, 2023
Wayne McGee, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home.
He was a Montgomery, AL native and a graduate of Starke University School, and he attended Auburn University. For seventeen years, he served as the Division Credit Supervisor of American National Stores. He was president and founder of McGee T.V. &...
Sarah Muriel Martin
Dec 19, 2023
Sarah Muriel Martin, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Glenvue Health and Rehab.
She was born in Taylors Creek on August 16, 1932 to Rufus and Nancy Lorriane Martin. She attended Ebenezer Freewill Baptist Church in Glennville, GA.
She is survived by her two sisters and their husbands, Linda and Johnny Smiley and Nancy and Hal Stafford;...
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