OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Everette Ellington Findley
Mar 6, 2018
Everette Ellington (Ell) Findley, 83, passed away on March 6, 2018 at home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Ell was born October 16, 1934 in Clyde, GA, and was raised in Richmond Hill. He was a third-generation master carpenter who helped build many structures, including the Richmond Hill Methodist Church Sanctuary. He contributed much of his time with the...
Richard L. Eichenlaub
Mar 4, 2018
Richard L. Eichenlaub (69) passed away on March 3rd, 2018 in Hinesville, Georgia.
Richard was born in Otway, Oh to John and Mary Eichenlaub on October 7th, 1948. Richard spent the majority of his life serving and protecting the country he loved. Richard was a retired Sergeant First Class (E7) with the United States Army. During his time in...
Christine Kimberly Danser
Feb 27, 2018
Christine Kimberly Danser, 53, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.
Christine was born in Washington, DC and spent most of her life in Richmond Hill, GA. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, teacher, and an angel to anyone who knew her. She dedicated...
Christine Kimberly Danser
Feb 27, 2018
Christine Kimberly Danser, 53, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Christine was born in Washington, DC and spent most of her life in Richmond Hill, GA. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, teacher, and an angel to anyone who knew her. She dedicated...
Major Dykes, Jr.
Feb 21, 2018
Major Dykes, Jr., age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was a resident of The Suites at Station Exchange in Richmond Hill, GA. He was born to Annie Tabb and Major A. Dykes in Toombs County, GA on August 17, 1934. He lived in Hinesville most of his life.
Major is survived...
Terry Winston Welborn, Sr.
Feb 21, 2018
Terry Winston Welborn, Sr., 72, passed away at his home in Folly Beach, SC, on February 21, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Dawn, and his parents, Irvine Smith and Jule Welborn.
He is survived by his son, Terry Welborn, Jr., of Fernandina Beach, FL; his brother, Ralph Welborn, two nieces and several cousins.
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Major Dykes, Jr.
Feb 21, 2018
Major Dykes, Jr., age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was a resident of The Suites at Station Exchange in Richmond Hill, GA. He was born to Annie Tabb and Major A. Dykes in Toombs County, GA on August 17, 1934. He lived in Hinesville most of his life. Major is survived...
William (Willie) Roland Simmons, III
Feb 17, 2018
William Roland Simmons, III, (Willie), 21, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Willie was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. He was a 2015 graduate of Richmond Hill High School. He worked at Advance Electrical System. He attended Consumed Church in Richmond Hill. He was a free-spirited, 21 year old jokester, loved by all, brave, funny, and had that crooked...
Beverley Ann Davis
Feb 13, 2018
Beverley Ann Shelton Davis, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Langley Field, VA and spent most of her life in Richmond Hill. She was a member of Richmond Hill United Methodist Church. She retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed making dolls,...
Riley Elton Tillman, Sr.
Feb 1, 2018
Riley Elton Tillman, Sr., 71, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a life long resident of Savannah and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Tillman; two daughters, Annie Sweeney and Diane McCord; two sons, Riley Tillman, Jr., and Jason Tillman; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one...
Garrett Spencer Briggs
Jan 31, 2018
Garrett Spencer Briggs, 28, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Memorial services with Military Honors will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Troup Square in Savannah, GA.
Mattie Lou Pearson Stevens
Jan 31, 2018
Mattie Lou Pearson Stevens, 85, passed away January 31, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Medical Center in Brunswick, Georgia. Mattie was formerly of Brandon & Plant City, FL, but lived in Brunswick since 2001 and resided at the Senior Care Center of Brunswick for the past two-and-a-half years.
Mattie enjoyed sewing and handwork and she loved just being with her family.
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Marilyn Hope Mueller
Jan 31, 2018
Marilyn Hope Mueller passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2018 after a long illness. A longtime resident of Richmond Hill, GA Marilyn was born in Chicago, IL and resided in Bensenville, IL before moving to Richmond Hill. She was a member of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, and for many years a member of the Richmond Hill Garden...
Joseph Nagle
Jan 24, 2018
Joseph Nagle, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Richmond Hill, GA on January 24, 2018. The son of the late Charles and Evelyn Nagle of Wilkins Township, PA, Joe graduated from Turtle Creek High School and holds an engineering degree from the Pennsylvania Technical Institute. He enjoyed a long and successful career with the General Electric Company....
Michael "Mike" Allen Simerly
Jan 20, 2018
Michael “Mike” Allen Simerly of Richmond Hill, Ga went to be with his Lord on January 20, 2018. Mike was born October 13, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Conyers. A 1978 graduate of Rockdale County High School, Mike attended the University of Georgia where he graduated from the School of Forestry in 1983. He worked in sales...
Joseph "Joe" R. McGrath, Jr.
Jan 15, 2018
Joe McGrath “Papa Joe”, 80, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. He spent most of his life in the Savannah area and was a veteran of the United States Navy and a Captain with the Savannah Fire Department. Papa Joe was an avid fisherman and crabber, and could fix anything. He loved John Wayne...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Griffin
Jan 5, 2018
Charles Douglas “Doug” Griffin, 68, was born October 27, 1947, in Statesboro, GA, and was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles and Eunice Griffin. A 1965 graduate of Groves High School, Doug excelled on the rifle team and track team. A proud Marine, Doug enlisted with 5th Rifle Company, USMCR, and later with Service Battery, GANG, 214th Field Artillery. He was...
William F. "Junior" Edwards
Dec 29, 2017
William F. “Junior” Edwards, 89, passed away Friday December 29, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Junior lived in Midway for the past 14 years and was a member of Compassion Christian Church and the Senior Group in Midway. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife...
James L Smith, Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
James L. Smith, Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. A resident of Liberty County for the past 32 years, he was a member of Fleming Baptist Church. He was an iron worker for many years at Fort Howard in Rincon before going to working at the Ford Plantation. Jim was a Shriner and...
Latrelle Brown
Dec 10, 2017
Richmond Hill Latrelle H. Brown, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a native of Douglas, GA and lived in Midway for the past 30 years. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and later Midway Baptist Church. She worked for J.C. Lewis Ford for several years. She was an avid gardener....