OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Henry L. Dick, II

Henry L. Dick, II

Aug 10, 2014

Hinesville SFC Henry L. Dick (US Army, Ret.), 58, died Saturday at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, GA, after a sudden illness. A native of Guyana, South America, he lived in New York for several years before leaving for a career in the United States Army. He retired after 30 years of service, including tours in both the Persian Gulf...

LeRoy I Helbing

LeRoy I Helbing

Aug 6, 2014

Midway MSgt LeRoy I. Helbing (US Army,Ret.), 74, died Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a short illness. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he was a resident of Liberty County for 40 years. He served 23 years in the United States Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam, and earned the Bronze Star. After retiring from the military,...

LeRoy I Helbing

LeRoy I Helbing

Aug 6, 2014

Midway MSgt LeRoy I. Helbing (US Army,Ret.), 74, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah after a short illness. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he was a resident of Liberty County for 40 years. He served 23 years in the United States Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam, and earned the Bronze Star. After retiring from the military,...

Don T Wright

Don T Wright

Aug 5, 2014

Don T. Wright, U. S. Army (Ret.), of Hinesville, GA, died surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital, from complications of chronic pulmonary disease. He was born February 24, 1940 to Bruce and Gladys (Hawks) Wright in Grayson County, VA. Retired from the US Army after 23 years of service, he was a veteran...

Alan Morris

Alan Morris

Aug 5, 2014

Richmond Hill Alan D. Morris, 59, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born in Camp Hill, PA and has lived the past 14 years in Richmond Hill. Alan graduated Magna Cum Laude May 13, 1978 from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Throughout his life, Alan performed music professionally, most...

Don T. Wright

Don T. Wright

Aug 5, 2014

Don T. Wright, U. S. Army (Ret.), of Hinesville, GA, died surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital, from complications of chronic pulmonary disease. He was born February 24, 1940 to Bruce and Gladys (Hawks) Wright in Grayson County, VA. Retired from the US Army after 23 years of service, he was a veteran...

Alan Morris

Alan Morris

Aug 5, 2014

Richmond Hill Alan D. Morris, 59, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born in Camp Hill, PA and has lived the past 14 years in Richmond Hill. Alan graduated Magna Cum Laude May 13, 1978 from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Throughout his life, Alan performed music professionally, most...

David Lindstrom

David Lindstrom

Aug 2, 2014

Richmond Hill CW3 (Ret) David Lindstrom, 58, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. He served 23 years in the United States Army. David loved his family and the Cleveland Indians. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph Franklin Lindstrom. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Shelly Lindstrom; daughters, Carrie Rudy and Shelby Lindstrom; mother, Carol Staub Davis; stepmom, Pat Lindstrom;...

David Lindstrom

David Lindstrom

Aug 2, 2014

Richmond Hill CW3 (Ret) David Lindstrom, 58, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. He served 23 years in the United States Army. David loved his family and the Cleveland Indians. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph Franklin Lindstrom. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Shelly Lindstrom; daughters, Carrie Rudy and Shelby Lindstrom; mother, Carol Staub Davis; stepmom, Pat Lindstrom;...

Joseph Carroll Wilson

Joseph Carroll Wilson

Jul 30, 2014

MSgt Joseph C. Wilson (US Army, Retired), 85, passed away Wednesday at Spanish Oaks Retreat. A native of Cape Girardeau, MO, he lived in Hinesville for 42years. He was a retired Master Sergeant, a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars, and a recipient of the Silver Star. He worked for Bendix Corporation in Saudi Arabia for six years,...

Paul R. Pope

Paul R. Pope

Jul 26, 2014

Glennville Paul R. Pope, 77, died Saturday at Camellia Health and Rehab in Claxton. A native of New Berlin, NY, he lived in Midway and Glennville for 45 years. He was retired from the auto body repair business, a veteran of the US ARMY and a Baptist. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris H. Pope of...

Paul R Pope

Paul R Pope

Jul 26, 2014

Glennville Paul R. Pope, 77, died Saturday at Camellia Health and Rehab in Claxton. A native of New Berlin, NY, he lived in Midway and Glennville for 45 years. He was retired from the auto body repair business, a veteran of the US ARMY and a Baptist. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris H. Pope of...

James Allen Diller

James Allen Diller

Jul 22, 2014

Walthourville James A. Diller, 53, died Tuesday under the care of Hospice Savannah after a courageous yearlong battle with brain cancer. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he was a resident of Liberty County for 25 years. He was a retired federal corrections officer, having worked in federal service for 33 years, and an Air Force and Army veteran. He was...

James A Diller

James A Diller

Jul 22, 2014

Walthourville James A. Diller, 53, died Tuesday under the care of Hospice Savannah after a courageous yearlong battle with brain cancer. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he was a resident of Liberty County for 25 years. He was a retired federal corrections officer, having worked in federal service for 33 years, and an Air Force and Army veteran. He was...

Michael George Stefanick

Michael George Stefanick

Jul 16, 2014

Richmond Hill Michael Stefanick, 56, lost his courageous two year battle with Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Mike was passionate about life, family, hunting and fishing. He humbly held the Georgia state record for catching the largest Wahoo. He never met a stranger. IF he gave you a hard time, then you knew you could call him...

Michael George Stefanick

Michael George Stefanick

Jul 16, 2014

Richmond Hill Michael Stefanick, 56, lost his courageous two year battle with Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Mike was passionate about life, family, hunting and fishing. He humbly held the Georgia state record for catching the largest Wahoo. He never met a stranger. IF he gave you a hard time, then you knew you could call him...

Rafaela Sanchez

Rafaela Sanchez

Jul 14, 2014

Richmond Hill, Rafaela Sanchez, 84, passed on to her heavenly father, Monday, July 14, 2014 under the care of Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She loved the Lord and served him faithfully her entire life. Mrs. Sanchez was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed dearly....

Rafaela Sanchez

Rafaela Sanchez

Jul 14, 2014

Richmond Hill, Rafaela Sanchez, 84, passed on to her heavenly father, Monday, July 14, 2014 under the care of Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She loved the Lord and served him faithfully her entire life. Mrs. Sanchez was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed dearly....

BarJean Phillips

BarJean Phillips

Jul 11, 2014

BarJean (BJ) Phillips, 57, of Savannah, Georgia passed away from complications following an accident on Friday, July 11, 2014 in hospice care surrounded by her family. BarJean was born on July 7, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to William and Carol Phillips. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1975 with honors. She attended Idaho State University (ISU) and graduated with...

BarJean Phillips

BarJean Phillips

Jul 11, 2014

BarJean (BJ) Phillips, 57, of Savannah, Georgia passed away from complications following an accident on Friday, July 11, 2014 in hospice care surrounded by her family. BarJean was born on July 7, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to William and Carol Phillips. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1975 with honors. She attended Idaho State University (ISU) and graduated with...