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Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Melvin Hickey
Jan 8, 2021
Thomas Melvin Hickey, 68, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home after a long illness.
Tom was born in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to the late Archie M. and Pauline (Price) Hickey. He moved to Liberty County in 1980 when he served in the US Army as a motor transport operator. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting...
Anne Edwards Coppock Browning
Jan 7, 2021
Anne Edwards Coppock Browning died on January 7, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah at the age of 80. Anne was born on December 4, 1940, to Mark and Norma Edwards in Savannah, Georgia. She attended high school in Claxton, Georgia, where she participated in cheerleading, singing and dancing. She graduated in 1958 as the Salutatorian. Anne went on...
Jacqueline Anne Holmes Parker
Jan 5, 2021
Jacqueline Anne Holmes Parker, age 81, entered eternal rest on January 5, 2021, in Hinesville, Georgia.
Jackie was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to the late John (Jack) and Beulah Rattell Holmes. In addition to her wonderful parents, she had a loving stepmother named Thelma who helped to raise her. Jackie grew up in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois. She worked...
Doi Thi Bahr
Jan 4, 2021
Doi Thi Bahr, 86, died peacefully at her home on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Born in Vietnam, she moved to the states in 1971. She was a devout member of St. Frances Cabrini, where she served as a Eucharistic minister for many years before moving to Richmond Hill.
She is the beloved mother of eight children, twenty grandchildren, and...
Joseph Fred Norby
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph Fred Norby, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long illness.
Fred lived most of his life in Liberty County. He was in the Georgia National Guard. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and he was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Robbin and Jim Woods of Midway; son,...
Fred James Thomas, Jr.
Dec 29, 2020
Fred James Thomas, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Fayetteville, North Carolina surrounded by his family.
Fred was born on April 25, 1933 in Orlando, Florida. He was drafted into the U.S. Army when he was 18, and retired as SFC after 21 years of service. While at Camp Stewart, Georgia he met the love of his...
Harold Norwood Braun
Dec 29, 2020
Harold Norwood Braun, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home in Emanuel County. Harold was born on August 16, 1935 to the late Milton and Lela Braun. He attended high school in Savannah, where he was a member of the boxing team. After high school, he joined the Marine Reserves...
Harold Norwood Braun
Dec 29, 2020
Harold Norwood Braun, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home in Emanuel County. Harold was born on August 16, 1935 to the late Milton and Lela Braun. He attended high school in Savannah, where he was a member of the boxing team. After high school, he joined the Marine Reserves...
Setsuko Haga Thrift
Dec 28, 2020
Setsuko Thrift passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 91.
Mrs. Thrift was born on February 11, 1929 in Japan to Kimayp and Akitane Haga of Japan. Growing up in Japan, she was a ballerina and attended boarding school. She was the youngest of the Haga family and was the only one from her family who...
Ray McGhee, Sr.
Dec 28, 2020
Ray McGhee, Sr., 62, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.
Ray was born in Lake Village, Arkansas on June 25, 1958 and joined the United States Army when he was 18 years old. He lived in Hinesville for the last 35 years. Ray was a kind person with a witty sense of humor. He enjoyed reading, watching scary movies,...
Joseph Wade Simmons
Dec 27, 2020
Life is a steppingstone. A pause before we make it home. Joseph Wade Simmons made it home on December 27, 2020.
Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Russell Simmons and Mary Ann Thomas Simmons; his brother and best friend, Walt Simmons; and his pride and joy poodles, Haley and Samantha, who were all patiently waiting for him...
Jennifer Dawn LeFevre
Dec 27, 2020
Jennifer Dawn LeFevre (Ackman), 46, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Jennifer lived most of her life in Hinesville. She was a 1994 graduate of Bradwell Institute. She worked as an inspector at Elan Technologies for 5 years and as a secretary for Woodland Lakes Property Owners Association. She had a larger-than-life personality and loved...
Freddie Milton Harden, III
Dec 26, 2020
On December 26, 2020 Freddie Milton Harden, III of Colonels Island, Midway, GA unexpectedly passed away at the age of 54.
Freddie was born in Savannah, Ga on April 14, 1966. He graduated from Windsor Forest High School where he met his wife, Tammi. They married in March of 1988 and together raised two beautiful daughters, Caila Lindsey and Lori...
Richard Lee Spinden
Dec 26, 2020
Richard Lee Spinden, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 12, 1966 in Denver, CO and lived there most of his life working in the oil fields of Colorado and North Dakota. For the past 4 years he lived in Hinesville, GA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking, traveling, and...
Richard C. Scott
Dec 26, 2020
Richard C. Scott, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at home.
Richard was born and raised in Syracuse, NY, and lived the past ten years in Hinesville. He was an avid fisherman. He was a carpenter and had a passion for woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy;...
Anne "Tina" Gillison
Dec 20, 2020
Anne “Tina” Gillison, 86, of Hinesville, GA passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Tina lived in Hinesville for over 30 years. She had a huge heart for all animals, especially her cats and dogs. She served as the Liberty County Humane Shelter’s President for several years. Her family and friends will miss her sense of...
Leigh Ann Alexander
Dec 12, 2020
Leigh Ann Alexander, 49, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
A Liberty County native and resident for most of her life, Leigh Ann was born on October 10, 1971. She worked as an office manager at Happy Acres Housing for over twenty years and had been a member at Rye Patch and Elim Baptist Churches over the years. ...
Cheryl Lynn Hawkins
Dec 12, 2020
Cheryl Lynn Hawkins, 38, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.
Born August 10, 1982 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Cheryl moved back to Hinesville in 2008. She was a beloved employee of the Hinesville Police Department, before falling ill in 2012.
Cheryl will always be remembered for her bright smile and infectious laughter. Cheryl was...
Iris Spradley
Dec 7, 2020
Iris Patricia Floyd Spradley, 73, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Spradley was a lifelong resident of Liberty County and opened Fish World and Pet Shop, which was the first pet store in Hinesville. She volunteered with the Liberty County Department of Family and Children Services and was a beloved Youth...
Charles "Chuck" E. Frost
Dec 7, 2020
Charles “Chuck” E. Frost, 66, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
Chuck was originally from Wrightsville, GA and lived in Hinesville the past 34 years. He was a farmer and also worked in construction most of his life. He loved being a farmer and also enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He was preceded in...
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