OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Feb 10, 2016

Mrs. Willie B. Shores, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 10, 2016. 

She was predeceased by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters and many of her nieces, nephews and friends.  Her husband of 60 years, Denzel R. Shores, Sr. passed in 2004 leaving her with a son and daughter in law, Ray and Pam Shores...

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Feb 10, 2016

Mrs. Willie B. Shores, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 10, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters and many of her nieces, nephews and friends. Her husband of 60 years, Denzel R. Shores, Sr. passed in 2004 leaving her with a son and daughter in law, Ray and Pam Shores of...

Helen Meray Downs

Helen Meray Downs

Feb 7, 2016

Mrs. I.B. Downs, Jr. (Helen Downs), 85, died Sunday at her residence under the care of Heartland Hospice.

A native of Savannah, she lived in Hinesville for 70 years.  She attended Full Gospel Holiness Church.  She loved spreading the Gospel and always told people she came in contact with “JESUS LOVES YOU”.  She loved serving others and was a dedicated...

Wallace Jerome Yarbrough

Wallace Jerome Yarbrough

Feb 7, 2016

Wallace J. Yarbrough, 65, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill and was at Bethesda Boys Home in his youth. He was a Tug boat Captain for 40 years without any incidences. He was an avid camper, fisherman, survivalist and an amazing giver. His oldest granddaughter was the apple...

Helen Meray Downs

Helen Meray Downs

Feb 7, 2016

Mrs. I.B. Downs, Jr. (Helen Downs), 85, died Sunday at her residence under the care of Heartland Hospice. A native of Savannah, she lived in Hinesville for 70 years. She attended Full Gospel Holiness Church. She loved spreading the Gospel and always told people she came in contact with “JESUS LOVES YOU”. She loved serving others and was a dedicated...

Ardell Grace Hasenjaeger

Ardell Grace Hasenjaeger

Feb 4, 2016

Ardell Grace Hasenjaeger, 90, formerly of the Kankakee area, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Richmond Hill, GA. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Savannah where she had been an active member in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, quilt making for Lutheran World Relief and the Over 50 group. The Rev. John...

Benjamin R Elliot

Benjamin R Elliot

Jan 29, 2016

Benjamin R. Elliot, 78, died at home Friday, January 29, 2016, after a long illness while under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.

Mr. Elliot was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and lived there most of his life.  After his retirement from Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, he moved to Georgia and has been a resident of Hinesville for sixteen years. ...

Viginia Bohannon Casey

Viginia Bohannon Casey

Jan 28, 2016

Virginia Bohannon Casey, 88, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Liberty Regional Medical Center following a long illness.

Born in Danville, Virginia, she was a resident of Hinesville for over fifty years and was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by one son, Wayne Casey.

She is survived by her children, Anthony Krill of Albuquerque, NM, David...

Cedric Dewayne Collins, Jr.

Cedric Dewayne Collins, Jr.

Jan 26, 2016

Cedric Dewayne Collins Jr (C.J.), six (6) years old, was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Memorial Health University Center. C.J. was born on November 20, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Cedric Dewayne Collins Sr. and Kwanza Nicole Collins. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Jasmine Victoria Collins and Valencia...

Cedric Dewayne Collins

Cedric Dewayne Collins

Jan 26, 2016

Cedric Dewayne Collins Jr (C.J.), six (6) years old, was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Memorial Health University Center. C.J. was born on November 20, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Cedric Dewayne Collins Sr. and Kwanza Nicole Collins. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Jasmine Victoria Collins and Valencia...

Carol Davis Lee

Carol Davis Lee

Jan 24, 2016

Carol Davis Lee, 56, of Guyton, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. A Memorial Service conducted by Pastor Gary Osteen will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Family Worship Center, 5004 McEver Road, Oakwood, Georgia. Mrs. Lee was born on November 16, 1959, was a 1977 graduate of Duluth High School, a 1981 graduate...

Jerry David Gilner

Jerry David Gilner

Jan 21, 2016

Jerry D. Gilner, 67, died Thursday, January 21, 2016, at his residence.

A native of Oklahoma, he was a resident of the Hinesville area from 1977 to 1980 and, recently, was a resident of Ludowici for the past five years.  He was retired from the U.S. Army after twenty years of service, including two tours in Vietnam.  He went on...

Shirley Evans Vining

Shirley Evans Vining

Jan 21, 2016

Richmond Hill Shirley Evans Vining, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 21, 2016 at Bryan County Health and Rehab Center. Shirley was a native of Savannah and lived in the Augusta area for 30 years before moving back to Richmond Hill for the past 26 years. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1953, was a...

Kathleen Annette "Katy" Dasher

Kathleen Annette "Katy" Dasher

Jan 21, 2016

Ludowici

Kathleen Annette Plough “Katy” Dasher, 33, died Thursday of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Savannah, she lived in the Hinesville/Ludowici area all of her life.  She was a member of Crossroads Holy Church of God.

She was predeceased by a stepson, Nathan Dasher.

She is survived by her husband Gene Dasher and son Austin of Ludowici;...

Kathleen Annette "Katy" Dasher

Kathleen Annette "Katy" Dasher

Jan 21, 2016

Kathleen Annette Plough “Katy” Dasher, 33, died Thursday of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Savannah, she lived in the Hinesville/Ludowici area all of her life.  She was a member of Crossroads Holy Church of God. She was predeceased by a stepson, Nathan Dasher. She is survived by her husband Gene Dasher and son Austin of Ludowici; parents,...

Ann Elizabeth Stewart

Ann Elizabeth Stewart

Jan 20, 2016

Ann C. Stewart, 78, died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 20, 2016, while under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.

A native of Valdosta, she was a resident of Hinesville for 57 years.  She was retired from Liberty Regional Hospital, where she was the Food Service Supervisor for 28 years, and was a charter member of Hinesville Church of Christ. ...

Morton Harrison France, III

Morton Harrison France, III

Jan 17, 2016

Mr. Morton Harrison France, III, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Woodlands Health and Rehab after a short illness.

A native of Charleston, South Carolina, he was a resident of the Hinesville area for the last 30 years.  He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army for four years.  He was a driver for Kay’s Medical Transport...

Linda "Kay" Boyles Bradanick

Linda "Kay" Boyles Bradanick

Jan 15, 2016

Linda “Kay” Bowers Boyles Bradanick, 57, entered Heaven’s gate to be with Jesus Friday, January 15, 2016, after a short illness at St. Joseph Candler Hospital. 

Born June 1, 1958, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie William Boyles, her father, Billy D. Bowers, Sr., and her brother Billy D. Bowers, Jr.

She leaves behind many...

Linda "Kay" Bowers Bradanick

Linda "Kay" Bowers Bradanick

Jan 15, 2016

  Linda “Kay” Bowers Boyles Bradanick, 57, entered Heaven’s gate to be with Jesus Friday, January 15, 2016, after a short illness at St. Joseph Candler Hospital.  Born June 1, 1958, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie William Boyles, her father, Billy D. Bowers, Sr., and her brother Billy D. Bowers, Jr. She leaves behind many loved...

Julia Ransone Wilson

Julia Ransone Wilson

Jan 13, 2016

Julia Ransone Wilson, 100, of Richmond Hill died January 13, 2016 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. She was born on June 9, 1915 in Polk County, Fla. And raised in Jacksonville. She was the daughter of the late William and Blanche Ransone. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Emmett J. Wilson, five sisters and one brother....