OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Lynn Sikes
Jul 21, 2018
On Saturday, July 21, 2018, Carol Lynn Sikes passed into her eternal reward surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her loving husband, former Liberty County Sheriff Robert Vernon “Bobby” Sikes, she is survived by three sons, Robert Clayton Sikes (Tracy), Stephen Craig Sikes (Dean), Edward Gill Sikes; grandchildren Stephen Scot Sikes (Jenny), Demere’ Sikes Bowen (Patrick), Stephen Slade...
Bonnie Robertson
Jul 17, 2018
Bonnie L. Robertson, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Westwood Nursing Center surrounded by her family after a short illness. She lived all her life in Richmond Hill and retired from Bryan County Board of Education. She enjoyed fishing, gambling, hunting and dancing. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Perry Rushing and Desdie Rushing; one...
Frances Games
Jul 16, 2018
Frances Games the beloved wife of Allan Games, 76, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in North Wales, lived 21 years in Toronto, Canada before moving to the Richmond Hill area 28 years ago. She was a born-again Christian. She was a loving wife and mother and a sweet,...
Elizabeth Yount Serrao
Jul 15, 2018
Elizabeth "Libby" Yount Serrao, 76, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Richmond Hill, GA surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of Eugene Thompson Yount and Frances Elizabeth Hartley of Reidsville, NC. Elizabeth was a graduate of Reidsville High School and Western Carolina University. Following a nearly 20-year career as a Medical Technologist, Elizabeth continued to work in...
Robert Wayne King
Jul 14, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Wayne King announces his sudden passing on July 14, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife Yoni King (69), and his two daughters Tami King (29) and Brandi King (27). Robert King was an American veteran who proudly served in the Marines...
Isaiah Benjamin "I.B." Downs, Jr.
Jul 13, 2018
Allenhurst, GA
Isaiah Benjamin “IB” Downs, Jr., 91, a lifelong native to the Liberty County area, was called to his heavenly home on July 13, 2018. His deep devotion to his family and his firm belief in our Savior Jesus Christ supported him through his years and ultimately rewarded him with eternal peace.
Born December 12, 1926, he was raised...
Carroll W. Floyd
Jul 12, 2018
Carroll W. Floyd, 80, died on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Liberty Regional Medical Center under the care of Georgia Hospice Care after a nine-year extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
A native and life-long resident of Hinesville, he was born December 31, 1937, to the late Peyton and Fannie Lou Phillips Floyd. He was also predeceased by his brothers...
Rev. Dale Hughes Thornton
Jul 6, 2018
Reverend Dale Hughes Thornton died unexpectedly at his home in Hinesville, Georgia on July 6, 2018.
Dale is survived by his wife and best friend, Marlene Nettles Thornton.
Reverend Thornton was born on December 25, 1954 at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC. He grew up in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from Armstrong State College in 1976...
Barry Miller
Jul 5, 2018
Trellace Barrington “Barry” Miller, died peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2018, at home.
Born in Savannah, he was a resident of Midway for the past 30 years. He was retired, but worked for M.L. Coffer on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Edwin Miller.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Cheryl Divine Miller; children, Nicholas...
Jacob Harris
Jul 3, 2018
Jacob Alexander Harris, 38, of Richmond Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3. A native of Peach County, he graduated from Peach County High and moved to Richmond Hill in 2007. Jacob had a love for the outdoors and kept three things close to his heart; his family, friends, and his dog Polo. He will forever be remembered for...
Gerald "Jerry" Bruce Leland
Jun 23, 2018
Gerald (Jerry) Bruce Leland was born October 6, 1943, to Milton and Anne (Schneider) Leland in The Bronx, NY. He was raised by his parents in Queens, NY. On June 23, Jerry lost his second battle with pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed in 2013 and fought a gallant fight so that after surgeries and chemo was in remission until 2016. ...
Ed Haymans
Jun 22, 2018
Mr. Edward “Ed” Lenox Haymans died unexpectedly in St. Vincent’s Hospital on June 22nd, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL, at the age of 78.
Ed is survived by his wife Susan “Susie” Braswell Haymans; daughter, Cathy Haymans Wolters (Jeffery) of Ellijay, GA; step-daughter, Brynn Grant Feathers (Tim) of Savannah, GA; step-sons, Jeff and Matthew Grant; granddaughters, Caila Perry Hart (James), Sydney...
Walter "Walt" Eugene Altman
Jun 21, 2018
Walter Eugene Altman (Walt), 72, passed away at home. Walt was a lifetime resident of Richmond Hill. He was a member of Midway First Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Pate Altman; mother and step-father, Ruth and Raeford Norris; brother, Bucky Norris and niece, Brandy Davis Kingery. He is survived...
Stanley Edward "Bud" Frankenthaler, Jr.
Jun 20, 2018
Stanley Edward “Bud” Frankenthaler, Jr, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Healthcare System in Brunswick. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Boyd Frankenthaler, his parents, Stanley Edward and Jeannette Tuchler Frankenthaler, and a niece, Caitlin Georgia Schmidt (Eligio).
Bud was born May 10, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY. He attended South Side High School...
Jerry B. Montgomery, Jr., "Monty"
Jun 19, 2018
Jerry B. Montgomery, Jr., "Monty", 51, passed away suddenly. Jerry lived in Richmond Hill the past 35 years. He was baptized at Compassion Church on Little Neck Road. He loved working with wood and could build anything. That was his trade. His dog Pizon was his passion and he loved hanging out on the beach with his friends. He loved...
Jeremy Vincent Sylvester
Jun 15, 2018
Jeremy Sylvester, 43, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was a resident of Midway for the past 36 years, and was a Lake George Volunteer Firefighter for several years and worked for Hawkins Electric for ten years. He enjoyed boating and mechanicing.
He was preceded in death by...
Elijah Kelly Thompson
Jun 14, 2018
We’ve lost a bright, shining star and gentle soul. He is loved beyond all measure. Elijah was born in Germany. He was a joyful and wildly friendly little boy who loved to spot the American Flag from the car window while strapped into his car seat. He adored his big sister, Grover the Blue Monster and rice pudding. Eli arrived...
Gary A. Gasper, Sr.
Jun 12, 2018
SFC Gary A. Gasper, Sr. (United States Army, retired), 78, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. Gary was born in Marion, IN and lived in Richmond Hill for the past 10 years. He was a 1958 graduate of Marion High School. He retired from the U.S. Army after proudly serving...
Rachel Andes Ramos
Jun 11, 2018
Rachel Andes Ramos, 73, passed away at home Monday, June 11, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Born in the Philippines, she was a resident of Hinesville for the past 10 years and attended St. Stephen First Martyr Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling, baking, crocheting, and sewing. She also loved spending time on her farm gardening and raising goats.
She is...
Brandy Davis Kingery
Jun 9, 2018
Brandy Davis Kingery, 41, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Brandy was born on August 3, 1976 in Savannah, GA and was raised in Richmond Hill. She was a 1995 graduate of Richmond Hill High School. She had a vibrant personality, a huge heart with a deep love for her children and family. She always had a zest for...