OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

John Harold Ellis, Sr. (SFC, U.S. Army, Ret.)

John Harold Ellis, Sr. (SFC, U.S. Army, Ret.)

Dec 12, 2023

John Harold Ellis, Sr., (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired), 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home in Richmond Hill, GA.

John was born on November 24, 1954, in Aurora, IL to Melvin and Dorothy Ellis. After committing over two decades of his life to serving the United States Army, he retired with the rank of Sergeant First...

Kathryn Crowley Aguillard

Kathryn Crowley Aguillard

Dec 11, 2023

Kathryn Crowley Aguillard, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and under the compassionate care of GHC Hospice after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born on June 12, 1942, Kathryn lived a rich and memorable life. One of her greatest passions was music, particularly playing the piano. For...

Terry Lamar Wells, Sr.

Terry Lamar Wells, Sr.

Dec 6, 2023

Terry Lamar Wells, Sr., 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many. Born on December 19, 1962, Terry was a lifelong resident of Gumbranch. One of Terry's greatest passions was music. He had an incredible talent for playing both the drums and guitar. In addition...

Marvin "Pete" Clark

Marvin "Pete" Clark

Nov 29, 2023

Marvin F. (Pete) Clark, 85, of Hinesville, GA passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born in Hinesville, Ga on October 31, 1938 to Marvin Flunoye Clark and Lollie Gill Clark. He attended Bradwell Institute and graduated from Young Harris College High School. Thereafter, he attended Young Harris College and the University of Georgia. 

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Doris A. Thomson

Doris A. Thomson

Nov 29, 2023

Doris A. Thomson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends during her last days.  

She was born in Claxton, Georgia where she lived her formative years through high school. Her greatest calling was educating children and teachers. She knew she would be...

John Eldred Thrift

John Eldred Thrift

Nov 25, 2023

John Eldred Thrift, 67, of Liberty County, GA entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 25, 2023 after a short illness at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  

John was born on February 20, 1956 in Osaka, Japan to Eldred and Setsuko Thrift. He came from a military family traveling the world, upon his father’s...

Larry M. Wilcox

Larry M. Wilcox

Nov 15, 2023

Larry M. Wilcox, a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments. Larry was born on October 29, 1943. Larry grew up in Queensbury, NY and attended Queensbury High School. After completing high school, he embarked on a life of...

Eileen Weatherbee

Eileen Weatherbee

Nov 10, 2023

Eileen Weatherbee, 79, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Coastal Manor in Ludowici, GA.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived most of her life in the Liberty and Long County area. She loved reading and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Weatherbee; and her parents, Frank and Eileen Porter.

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Michael R. Dushner, Jr. (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired)

Michael R. Dushner, Jr. (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired)

Nov 9, 2023

Michael Raymond Dushner, Jr. passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 21, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Michael and Elizabeth Dushner. He grew up in Springfield, MA where he graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959.

He was married to the love of his life, Song Dushner, for 41...

Arthur M. Parker, Jr.

Arthur M. Parker, Jr.

Nov 6, 2023

Arthur M. Parker, Jr., 87, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home.

Arthur was born and raised in Savannah, GA and lived in Sunbury, GA for the past 20 years. He was known for his historical knowledge of Savannah.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Guibord Parker; and his brother, Ira Parker....

Ray L. Martin (CSM, U.S. Army, Retired)

Ray L. Martin (CSM, U.S. Army, Retired)

Nov 6, 2023

CSM Ray L. Martin (U.S. Army, Retired), 92, died peacefully at PruittHealth - Seaside under Hospice Care on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Ray was born in Olaton, Kentucky on August 30, 1931, and grew up in Kentucky and northwestern Indiana. He was a resident of Hinesville, Georgia for over 30 years. He was married to his lovely bride for 54...

Charles Leonard Capps

Charles Leonard Capps

Oct 31, 2023

Charles Leonard Capps, 83, passed away at his home on Ashmore Road in Hinesville, GA on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

He was born on August 3, 1940 in Aynor, SC to the late John and Martha Capps. He was married to the late Nancy Lou Capps for 46 years. 

Charles was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America, the Savannah...

Helen Branch

Helen Branch

Oct 27, 2023

Helen Branch, 96, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at home. 

She lived in Riceboro most of her life and attended Riceboro Presbyterian Church. 

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt Branch; daughter, Martha Price; son-in-law, Chuck Price; sister, Lynette Brown; and brother, Carlton Powell.

She is survived by her son, Sammy Boney (Jackie); two granddaughters, Nikki...

Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Moody

Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Moody

Oct 26, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Moody, 59, of Long County, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and friends after an extended illness. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, on March 5, 1964 to Earl and Gloria Jean Moody.

Kenny graduated from Bradwell in 1982. He was a member of the Allenhurst Presbyterian Church.  He...

Jerry Wayne Goode

Jerry Wayne Goode

Oct 15, 2023

Jerry Wayne Goode, 76, passed away early Sunday morning at Candler Hospital following a prolonged illness. Born in Spartanburg, SC he was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Sybil Ann Goode; and his daughter, Robin Michelle Goode.

Surviving family members include his son, Michael Ray Goode and his wife, Crystal and their daughter, Brandi Michelle; granddaughter, Jennifer...

Deborah Gosseck Groover

Deborah Gosseck Groover

Oct 10, 2023

Deborah Gosseck Groover, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her grandblessings (as she called her grandchildren).

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Gary Groover; two daughters, Dusti Smith and spouse, Wes Stoneman and Jami Reddish; four grandchildren, Smith Stoneman, Clara Lynn Stoneman, Bridger Reddish, and...

Sandra Young Mobley

Sandra Young Mobley

Oct 5, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Young Mobley, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends. Born October 17, 1946, she was the daughter of William Lester Young and Estelle (Nute) Deal Young. 

After graduating from Bradwell Institute in 1964, displaying the independent person that she was throughout her life, Sandy applied and was accepted for a telephone...

Delores Inez Melvin

Delores Inez Melvin

Oct 3, 2023

Delores Inez Melvin, 77, passed away at home under the care of Georgia Hospice Care on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. 

She was a resident of Hinesville and Ludowici for over 40 years and retired from the Department of Defense as a Civil Servant employee for over 30 years with the Staff Judge Advocate office...

Linda Freeman Ratcliffe

Linda Freeman Ratcliffe

Oct 3, 2023

Linda Freeman Ratcliffe, age 79, of Hinesville, Georgia died of pancreatic cancer on October 3, 2023.

She was born in Albany, Georgia on May 3, 1944 to Elkin and Nell Freeman. Linda grew up in Savannah, Georgia and lived there until she graduated from Warren A. Candler School of Nursing in 1965.   

Linda met her husband, Tom, at a...

Officer Robert D. Clark

Officer Robert D. Clark

Oct 1, 2023

Officer Robert D. Clark, 42, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Glennville, GA. 

He was born on June 19, 1981, in Ft. Stewart, GA. Officer Clark led a remarkable life filled with selflessness, bravery, and a commitment to justice.He worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he had a wide array of interests that...