OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Martha Ter Laan Rabbitt

Martha Ter Laan Rabbitt

Jun 11, 2013

Richmond Hill Martha Ter Laan Rabbitt, 94, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation after a long illness. Martha was a former owner/operator of Dutch Mill Lock and Key on Hilton Head Island, SC and later of Kiawah Island, SC. Martha’s business made benches, lighting, signs, picnic tables, mailboxes, along with locksmithing for condo and houses...

Mildred Louise Allen

Mildred Louise Allen

Jun 8, 2013

Hinesville Mildred L. Dobbs Allen, 79, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Bethpage, TN and has lived in Hinesville for 35 years. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Lee Duke and Mamie T. Clemons; and great granddaughter, Alicia Moss. Survivors include three sons, Steve Dobbs...

Mildred Louise Allen

Mildred Louise Allen

Jun 8, 2013

Hinesville Mildred L. Dobbs Allen, 79, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Bethpage, TN and has lived in Hinesville for 35 years. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Lee Duke and Mamie T. Clemons; and great granddaughter, Alicia Moss. Survivors include three sons, Steve Dobbs...

Charles Lindy Harn

Charles Lindy Harn

Jun 3, 2013

Richmond Hill/Ellabell Charles Lindy Harn Died June 3, 2013 after a battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1944 in Savannah. He was in the restaurant business in California most of his life. He retired and returned to the Bryan County area in 2006. He is preceded in the death by his father Edward Charles Harn and brothers Larry...

Charles Lindy Harn

Charles Lindy Harn

Jun 3, 2013

Richmond Hill/Ellabell Charles Lindy Harn Died June 3, 2013 after a battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1944 in Savannah. He was in the restaurant business in California most of his life. He retired and returned to the Bryan County area in 2006. He is preceded in the death by his father Edward Charles Harn and brothers Larry...

Allyson Helene Burrill

Allyson Helene Burrill

Jun 2, 2013

Hinesville Allyson Burrill, 21, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 after a short illness. Allyson fulfilled her life’s purpose and was called by God to her heavenly home. She was an Air Force ROTC cadet in her Junior year at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She held several leadership roles in her ROTC unit and was recognized as Cadet...

Allyson H. Burrill

Allyson H. Burrill

Jun 2, 2013

Hinesville Allyson Burrill, 21, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 after a short illness. Allyson fulfilled her life's purpose and was called by God to her heavenly home. She was an Air Force ROTC cadet in her Junior year at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She held several leadership roles in her ROTC unit and was recognized as Cadet...

Michael Douglas Shaeffer

Michael Douglas Shaeffer

May 31, 2013

Michael D. Shaeffer, 56, died Friday, May 31, 2013 at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed at P&O Machines. Survived by his wife Bessie Shaeffer; children Michael Shaeffer Jr., Tonya Martell, Tommy Shaeffer, and Sean Shaeffer; mother Phyllis Shaeffer; sister Laurel Bond, brothers Paul and Dainel Shaeffer; 12 Grandchildren; stepdaughter Melissa Tilley; caring loving...

Reppard Parker

Reppard Parker

May 28, 2013

Hinesville Reppard Parker, 88, died peacefully after a long illness, May 28, 2013, at Hospice House Savannah. He was born January 12, 1925 in what is now Fort Stewart on the old Parker home site. A lifelong resident of Liberty County he retired from Union Camp, now International Paper, after 40 years of service. Reppard was a World War II...

Reppard Parker

Reppard Parker

May 28, 2013

Hinesville Reppard Parker, 88, died peacefully after a long illness, May 28, 2013, at Hospice House Savannah. He was born January 12, 1925 in what is now Fort Stewart on the old Parker home site. A lifelong resident of Liberty County he retired from Union Camp, now International Paper, after 40 years of service. Reppard was a World War II...

Wesley Lyle Spencer

Wesley Lyle Spencer

May 27, 2013

Wesley Lyle Spencer, 71, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. No service information is available at this time.

Wesley Lyle Spencer

Wesley Lyle Spencer

May 27, 2013

Wesley Lyle Spencer, 71, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. No service information is available at this time.

Robert Willis Anderson, Sr.

Robert Willis Anderson, Sr.

May 24, 2013

Richmond Hill Robert W ”Bob” Anderson Sr. , 70, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 5, 1943 in Macon, GA. He was a son of Lattie Moore (Red) Anderson and Bobbie Sumner Anderson. He attended Savannah High School. After graduating from Carlisle Military School in Bamberg, SC, he attended Brewton...

Robert Willis Anderson, Sr.

Robert Willis Anderson, Sr.

May 24, 2013

Richmond Hill Robert W "Bob" Anderson Sr. , 70, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 5, 1943 in Macon, GA. He was a son of Lattie Moore (Red) Anderson and Bobbie Sumner Anderson. He attended Savannah High School. After graduating from Carlisle Military School in Bamberg, SC, he attended Brewton...

Sophia Santos Young

Sophia Santos Young

May 21, 2013

Sophia Santos Young, 0, Died Tuesday May 21, 2013 in Savannah, GA. She is survived by her mother, Marian Gail Young and her father, Jacob Young. Visitation will be from 8:30 Friday May 24, 2013, at Carter Funeral Home 308 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Hinesville, GA. Graveside Service at 10:00 AM Friday May 24, 2013 with Deacon Chaffee Officiating at Georgia...

Sophia Santos Young

Sophia Santos Young

May 21, 2013

Sophia Santos Young, 0, Died Tuesday May 21, 2013 in Savannah, GA. She is survived by her mother, Marian Gail Young and her father, Jacob Young. Visitation will be from 8:30 Friday May 24, 2013, at Carter Funeral Home 308 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Graveside Service at 10:00 AM Friday May 24, 2013 with Deacon Chaffee Officiating at Georgia Veterans Memorial...

Lucious Lawton Smith

Lucious Lawton Smith

May 18, 2013

Savannah Rev. Lucious Lawton Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. A native of Bryan County, he served in the US Navy before founding the Holy Church of God in 1955 which later became Richmond Hill Full Gospel Church. Rev. Smith served as a minister for 58 years and retired from the...

Lucious Lawton Smith

Lucious Lawton Smith

May 18, 2013

Savannah Rev. Lucious Lawton Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. A native of Bryan County, he served in the US Navy before founding the Holy Church of God in 1955 which later became Richmond Hill Full Gospel Church. Rev. Smith served as a minister for 58 years and retired from the...

Michael Anthony Shurtleff

Michael Anthony Shurtleff

May 15, 2013

Michael Anthony Shurtleff, 39, of Scottdale, GA, passed away after a long illness on March 27, 2013. He was born in Calambrone, Pisa, Italy on September 30, 1974 where his father was stationed with the U.S. Army at Camp Darby. Mike attended Liberty County schools and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1990. He received a Bachelor of fine arts from...

Herschel Karen Downs

Herschel Karen Downs

May 12, 2013

Herschel “Karen” Downs, 62, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her Son’s home in Clarksville, GA. under the care of Hospice. Born Grand Rapids MI, She grew up in Niceville, Florida before moving to Hinesville, GA 42 years ago. Karen worked for the Hillman Group and was a member of Full Gospel Holiness Church. She is survived by her Daughter:...