OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Lawrence David Lowe
Jan 13, 2015
Richmond Hill/Midway Larry Lowe, 62, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at home after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was a native of California and has lived the past 18 years in Bryan County. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was a retired criminal investigator throughout Georgia. He was also an avid duck...
Richard Carroll Poppell
Jan 12, 2015
Richard C. (Rick) Poppell, Sr., aged 66, beloved husband of Evelyn, father to Amy, Richard, Jr., and Allison, grandfather to Elizabeth, Banyan, and Rowan, passed away on January 12, 2015, at his home in Port Haywood, Virginia, after a 12 year journey with prostate cancer. Additionally he is survived by his great aunts: Rose Wells and Willene Rozier; cousins: Nicky...
Richard C. Poppell
Jan 12, 2015
Richard C. (Rick) Poppell, Sr., aged 66, beloved husband of Evelyn, father to Amy, Richard, Jr., and Allison, grandfather to Elizabeth, Banyan, and Rowan, passed away on January 12, 2015, at his home in Port Haywood, Virginia, after a 12 year journey with prostate cancer. Additionally he is survived by his great aunts: Rose Wells and Willene Rozier; cousins: Nicky...
Eloise Strickland Hicks
Jan 12, 2015
Hinesville Eloise Strickland Hicks, 80, died Monday at Coastal Manor in Ludowici after a long illness. A native of Powellton, West Virginia, she lived in Hinesville for thirty-five years. She was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving from 1953 to 1954. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles J. Hicks, Sr., of Hinesville; two daughters,...
Eloise Strickland Hicks
Jan 12, 2015
Hinesville Eloise Strickland Hicks, 80, died Monday at Coastal Manor in Ludowici after a long illness. A native of Powellton, West Virginia, she lived in Hinesville for thirty-five years. She was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving from 1953 to 1954. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles J. Hicks, Sr., of Hinesville; two daughters,...
William "Billy" Teague
Jan 11, 2015
William (Billy) Teague, 63, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. A native of Fort Bragg, NC, Billy lived at Colonel's Island for the past 14 years and retired from Interstate Paper after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Debra Teague of Midway; daughters, Tammi Teague and Heather Teague of Midway; sisters, Martha Mobley of...
William "Billy" Teague
Jan 11, 2015
July 15, 1951 - January 11, 2015 William (Billy) Teague, 63, died Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. A native of Fort Bragg, NC, Billy lived at Colonel’s Island for the past 14 years and retired from Interstate Paper after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Debra Teague of Midway; daughters, Tammie Teague and Heather...
Dorothy "Dot" Long Mitchell
Jan 8, 2015
Hinesville Dorothy “Dot” Long Mitchell, 79, died peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. Born in Long County, Georgia, to the late Willard and Authalia Long, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Mitchell, a sister, Mary Ellen Long McCallister, and a nephew, Jed Lewis. Dot retired from Civil...
Dorothy "Dot" Long Mitchell
Jan 8, 2015
Hinesville Dorothy "Dot" Long Mitchell, 79, died peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Long County, Georgia, to the late Willard and Authalia Long, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Mitchell, a sister, Mary Ellen Long McCallister, and a nephew, Jed Lewis. Dot retired from Civil...
Jean Clifton
Jan 3, 2015
Etta Jean (Jean) Anderson Clifton (March 15, 1936-January 3, 2015) Jean Anderson Clifton, Savannah GA- Jean A. Clifton, age 78, entered heaven’s gates to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2015, due to complications from liver disease. Jean was born March 15, 1936, a daughter to the late Harry and Tyra Anderson and her beloved sister...
Etta Jean Clifton
Jan 3, 2015
Etta Jean (Jean) Anderson Clifton (March 15, 1936-January 3, 2015) Jean Anderson Clifton, Savannah GA- Jean A. Clifton, age 78, entered heaven's gates to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2015, due to complications from liver disease. Jean was born March 15, 1936, a daughter to the late Harry and Tyra Anderson and her beloved sister...
Joseph Craig Kitchings
Dec 31, 2014
Joseph ("Joe") Craig Kitchings, Sr., 63, passed away peacefully at 10:49 p.m., on December 31, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, following a hard fought battle with cancer. Joe, a native of Hinesville, Georgia, was born to Robert and Pearl (Mallard) Kitchings on April 13, 1951, Friday. He spent his childhood in Hinesville where he developed cherished boyhood friendships...
Charles R Shaner
Dec 31, 2014
SFC (US ARMY, Ret.) Charles R. Shaner, 75, died Wednesday at Savannah Hospice. A native of Salem, Pennsylvania, he lived in Hinesville for 38 years. Sergeant First Class Shaner retired from the United States Army after 23 years of service, worked for City of Hinesville Public Works Department for 15 years and was a member of American Legion Post 168....
Joseph Craig Kitchings, Sr.
Dec 31, 2014
Joseph ("Joe") Craig Kitchings, Sr., 63, passed away peacefully at 10:49 p.m., on December 31, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, following a hard fought battle with cancer. Joe, a native of Hinesville, Georgia, was born to Robert and Pearl (Mallard) Kitchings on April 13, 1951, Friday. He spent his childhood in Hinesville where he developed cherished boyhood friendships...
Barbara Milligan
Dec 29, 2014
Richmond Hill Barbara Odom Milligan of Richmond Hill, Georgia joined her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2014 after a long illness of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Barbara was born Hilda Barbara Odom to Uly and Armine Limerick Odom in Albany, Georgia on October 30, 1939. She moved to Savannah, Georgia with her parents and three brothers in 1952. Barbara attended Washington...
Barbara Milligan
Dec 29, 2014
Richmond Hill Barbara Odom Milligan of Richmond Hill, Georgia joined her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2014 after a long illness of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Barbara was born Hilda Barbara Odom to Uly and Armine Limerick Odom in Albany, Georgia on October 30, 1939. She moved to Savannah, Georgia with her parents and three brothers in 1952. Barbara attended Washington...
Christopher Michael Sparks
Dec 28, 2014
San Diego CPL Christopher M. Sparks (United States Marine Corps), 22, died Sunday, December 28, 2014, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in San Diego, California. CPL Sparks had been a Marine for three years and was a 2011 graduate of Camden County High School in Kingsland, GA. He is survived by his wife, Alisha Wolfe Sparks of San...
Ella L Cato
Dec 27, 2014
Ella L. Cato, 78, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. A native of Sennfeld, Germany, she lived in Hinesville since 1977. Ms. Ella owned and operated Ella's Florist in Hinesville for many years and was a member of Flemington Presbyterian Church. She became a United States citizen in 1962. She is survived by her companion, Charles...
Ella L Cato
Dec 27, 2014
Ella L. Cato, 78, died Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. A native of Sennfeld, Germany, she lived in Hinesville since 1977. Ms. Ella owned and operated Ella’s Florist in Hinesville for many years and was a member of Flemington Presbyterian Church. She became a United States citizen in 1962. She is survived by her companion, Charles...
A.L. Kelley
Dec 26, 2014
A.L. Kelley, 90, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Ludowici after a long illness. He was born in Ranger, GA and lived most of his life in Richmond Hill. He retired from Seaboard Coastline Rail Road after 42 years, was saved at the age of 90 and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was...