OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

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:...

Dorothy Donovan

Dorothy Donovan

May 10, 2013

Richmond Hill Dorothy (Dottie) Donovan, 75, went to be with her Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 after a long illness. She has been a life long resident of Richmond Hill and attended local schools. Dottie is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Donovan; her parents, Earl and Dorothy Shepard; and brother, Billy Shepard. Survivors include three sons, Dale, Johnny,...

Aimar Victor Martin

Aimar Victor Martin

May 10, 2013

Richmond Hill Aimar Victor (Buddy) Martin, 74, died Friday May 10, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. He attended Young Harris College, was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and a commercial fisherman. In his later years he was...

Aimar (Buddy) Martin

Aimar (Buddy) Martin

May 10, 2013

Richmond Hill Aimar Victor (Buddy) Martin, 74, died Friday May 10, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. He attended Young Harris College, was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and a commercial fisherman. In his later years he was...

Dorothy Donovan

Dorothy Donovan

May 10, 2013

Richmond Hill Dorothy (Dottie) Donovan, 75, went to be with her Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 after a long illness. She has been a life long resident of Richmond Hill and attended local schools. Dottie is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Donovan; her parents, Earl and Dorothy Shepard; and brother, Billy Shepard. Survivors include three sons, Dale, Johnny,...

Howard Gainous

Howard Gainous

May 7, 2013

Howard "Bunky" Gainous, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Cario, GA, he lived in Brunswick for fifteen years before moving to Hinesville in 1980. He retired from Bunky's Barber and Style then opened Paint Ball City. Bunky was of Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Jeff Gainous of Brunswick; a sister, Marilyn Bradley...

Howard "Bunky" Ganious

Howard "Bunky" Ganious

May 7, 2013

Howard “Bunky” Gainous, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Cario, GA, he lived in Brunswick for fifteen years before moving to Hinesville in 1980. He retired from Bunky’s Barber and Style then opened Paint Ball City. Bunky was of Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Jeff Gainous of Brunswick; a sister, Marilyn Bradley...

Tommie Barnett Bottoms

Tommie Barnett Bottoms

May 3, 2013

Midway Tommie Barnett Bottoms, 60, died peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a native of Savannah and lived all of her life in Midway. She was a Baptist and worked 20 years at the Coastal Courier. She is survived by her husband John Bottoms of Midway; daughter Amanda Propes of Midway; 2 sons Thomas...

Tommie Barnett Bottoms

Tommie Barnett Bottoms

May 3, 2013

Midway Tommie Barnett Bottoms, 60, died peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a native of Savannah and lived all of her life in Midway. She was a Baptist and worked 20 years at the Coastal Courier. She is survived by her husband John Bottoms of Midway; daughter Amanda Propes of Midway; 2 sons Thomas...

David Michael Kautz

David Michael Kautz

Apr 28, 2013

Riceboro David M. Kautz, 60, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Born in Albert Lea MN, he has lived in Riceboro, GA for 10 years. He retired from the US Army as a SGT Major after 26 years of Service. He was a member of VFW Chapter 6602, American Legion post 168, and DAV...

David Michael Kautz

David Michael Kautz

Apr 28, 2013

Riceboro David M. Kautz, 60, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Born in Albert Lea MN, he has lived in Riceboro, GA for 10 years. He retired from the US Army as a SGT Major after 26 years of Service. He was a member of VFW Chapter 6602, American Legion post 168, and DAV...

George Wesley Thomas

George Wesley Thomas

Apr 27, 2013

Midway George Wesley Thomas II, 38 died Saturday, April 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Chatham County. Born in Homerville, Wesley has lived in Midway for the past 37 years. He attended Westside Baptist Church in Hinesville and was employed by Sommers Oil Company in Savannah. Survivors include two daughters, Ashley Thomas of Midway and Kendell...

George Wesley Thomas II

George Wesley Thomas II

Apr 27, 2013

Midway George Wesley Thomas II, 38 died Saturday, April 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Chatham County. Born in Homerville, Wesley has lived in Midway for the past 37 years. He attended Westside Baptist Church in Hinesville and was employed by Sommers Oil Company in Savannah. Survivors include two daughters, Ashley Thomas of Midway and Kendell...

Patricia Garrett

Patricia Garrett

Apr 26, 2013

Richmond Hill Patricia S. Garrett, 80, went to be with her beloved Jesus on April 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Margret Scanlan. She is survived by her husband Lamar D. Garrett, Sr.; stepson Lamar D. Garrett, Jr.; sister Bernadette Ekstrom; brothers Kevin Scanlan and Lawrence Scanlan. Visitation will be 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Monday,...

William Telford Miller

William Telford Miller

Apr 26, 2013

Hinesville, GA William “Bill” Telford Miller, Jr., 66, died peacefully on April 26, 2013 at his home in Hinesville, Georgia surrounded by his wife and daughters under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born May 6, 1946 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of the late William T. and Hazel (Haslett) Miller. Bill retired from the US Army after 24 years...

William Telford Miller

William Telford Miller

Apr 26, 2013

Hinesville, GA William "Bill" Telford Miller, Jr., 66, Johnston, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on April 26, 2013 at his home in Hinesville, Georgia surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born May 6, 1946 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of the late William T. and Hazel (Haslett) Miller. Survived by his wife, Ria (Altgassen) Miller; their children, Carol Miller Lemke (wife...

Patricia Garrett

Patricia Garrett

Apr 26, 2013

Richmond Hill Patricia S. Garrett, 80, went to be with her beloved Jesus on April 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Margret Scanlan. She is survived by her husband Lamar D. Garrett, Sr.; stepson Lamar D. Garrett, Jr.; sister Bernadette Ekstrom; brothers Kevin Scanlan and Lawrence Scanlan. Visitation will be 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Monday,...

Ronnie Albert Watkins

Ronnie Albert Watkins

Apr 25, 2013

Midway, GA Ronnie A. Watkins, 56, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Sarah Watkins; brother, Michael Lee Watkins; and sister-in-law, Dee McClanahan. Survivors include his sister, Julia McClanahan; brother –in-law Jerry McClanahan; nieces and nephews, Ricky McClanahan, Ray Ruth, Mishia Lehde, Lisa Burnham, and Tana Brust; and...

Ronnie Albert Watkins

Ronnie Albert Watkins

Apr 25, 2013

Midway, GA Ronnie A. Watkins, 56, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Sarah Watkins; brother, Michael Lee Watkins; and sister-in-law, Dee McClanahan. Survivors include his sister, Julia McClanahan; brother -in-law Jerry McClanahan; nieces and nephews, Ricky McClanahan, Ray Ruth, Mishia Lehde, Lisa Burnham, and Tana Brust; and...

Glenda Jean Glandon

Glenda Jean Glandon

Apr 23, 2013

Hinesville Glenda J. Glandon, 70, died Wednesday, April 23, 2013 at Hospice House in Savannah. A native of Oklahoma City, OK, she has lived the past 29 years in Hinesville. She has retired from civil service at Fort Stewart. She is a member of Hinesville Church of God. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013 at...