OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Betty Faye Green
Aug 20, 2017
Betty Faye Green entered into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, August 20 2017 in the loving embrace of her husband, daughter, and son in law. She was born in Rentz, GA, Laurens County, on August 24, 1934 to Benjamin and Elizabeth Lindsey. Betty graduated from Rentz High School in June 1952, where she joined her husband (James Green) as...
William E. "Bill" Doughtie, Jr.
Aug 19, 2017
Retired Master Sergeant William "Bill" Edward Doughtie, Jr., 75, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA, after a brief illness.
He was born at his family's residence in Powell’s Point located in lower Currituck County, NC. Bill (Jibbie, as he was known growing up) was one of seven siblings born to the...
James R. "Jimmy" Darsey
Aug 19, 2017
Jimmy Darsey, otherwise known as “JimmyMacklll”, died Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was preceded
in death by his mother and father Davis and Ralph Darsey and his loving mother in law Latrelle Bennett . During his life on Earth, Jimmy was a High School Teacher at Liberty County High, a Child Protective Services worker with the Department of Family and...
James R. "Jimmy" Darsey
Aug 19, 2017
Jimmy Darsey, otherwise known as “JimmyMacklll”, died Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Davis and Ralph Darsey and his loving mother in law Latrelle Bennett . During his life on Earth, Jimmy was a High School Teacher at Liberty County High, a Child Protective Services worker with the Department of Family and...
Gary A French
Aug 10, 2017
Gary A. French, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born in Wyoming, lived in Montana and moved to Savannah in 1991. He drove a truck for P&L Transportation, then worked for Koch Asphalt, but most recently he was employed by Phillips 66 as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed...
Gary A French
Aug 10, 2017
Gary A. French, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born in Wyoming, lived in Montana and moved to Savannah in 1991. He drove a truck for P&L Transportation, then worked for Koch Asphalt, but most recently he was employed by Phillips 66 as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed...
Russell Glen St John
Aug 9, 2017
Russell G. “Russ” St John, 68, passed away at home Wednesday, August 9, 2017, surrounded by his family.
Russ was born in Grand Junction, CO, and grew up in western Colorado. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars. He was an avid fisherman and...
Theresa Aliprantis Cowell
Aug 5, 2017
Hinesville
Theresa Aliprantis Cowell, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2017, after battling a short illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
Born December 28, 1947, in Manhattan, NY, she was a graduate of Pascack Valley High School in New Jersey before making the short move to Bronx, NY, where she received her dental...
James Curtis Turner
Aug 3, 2017
We mourn the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, James C. Turner, 86, who passed into eternal rest at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, SC, on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Number 8 for new beginnings, 3 for the Trinity, and strong cord that cannot be broken.
Born in Alma, GA (Bacon County), on...
James Curtis Turner
Aug 3, 2017
We mourn the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, James C. Turner, 86, who passed into eternal rest at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, SC, on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Number 8 for new beginnings, 3 for the Trinity, and strong cord that cannot be broken. Born in Alma, GA (Bacon County), on March...
Alvin Vachal Thompson
Jul 31, 2017
Alvin (Al) Vachal Thompson, age 82 of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 31, in Lancaster, South Carolina. He was born in Tifton, Georgia to the late J.O. and Louise Thompson on August 20, 1934.
Al was a veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving three tours. He retired honorably from the Army in 1976 as a Master Sergeant. ...
Alma Parker Haggerty
Jul 29, 2017
Alma Parker Haggerty, surrounded by loving family, went peacefully to her eternal home on July 29, 2017. Alma was born on June 1, 1928, in Liberty County, GA, to George Henry Parker and Viola Frances McDonald Parker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Leo Haggerty; sister, Thelma George; brothers, Tommy Parker, Homer Parker, Dent Parker,...
Larry Edwin Waldron
Jul 28, 2017
CW4 Larry Edwin Waldron (US Army, retired), 69, passed away peacefully Friday, July 28, 2017, at Liberty Regional Medical Center with his family at his side.
After serving 27 years in the United States Army, Larry retired to the Midway area in 1997. He was a Desert Storm Veteran as well as an award-winning executive chef at John Ryan’s Bistro...
Marie Pearson Allbritton
Jul 27, 2017
Mrs. Marie Pearson Allbritton, 66, of Sylvester died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Allbritton was born on December 2, 1950 in Brunswick to the late Marcus A. and Martha Cheek Pearson. She was retired from Liberty County Tax Commissioners office with over 18 years of service, and was a charter member at Calvary Baptist Church in Sumner,...
Jewell Crowley
Jul 27, 2017
Jewell Crowley, 83, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017 at Ocala Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She spent many years in Ocala, Florida before moving back to Portal. She was a member of Portal United Methodist Church. She loved to put up vegetables, canning and was a very good cook.
She is preceded in death by her daughter,...
Jewell Crowley
Jul 27, 2017
Jewell Crowley, 83, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017 at Ocala Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She spent many years in Ocala, Florida before moving back to Portal. She was a member of Portal United Methodist Church. She loved to put up vegetables, canning and was a very good cook. She is preceded in death by her daughter,...
Patricia Dolores Motola
Jul 26, 2017
Pat Motola, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, July 26, 2017. After spending most of her life in Fort Lauderdale, she lived in Allenhurst for the past 24 years and was a member of Allenhurst Presbyterian Church. She was an Easter Seals Poster Child and a breast cancer survivor. Pat always had a smile on her face and...
Brigitte Lewis
Jul 24, 2017
Richmond Hill
Brigitte Lewis, 67, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Wake Forest University Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Brigitte was born in Passau, Germany and has lived in Richmond Hill for the past 27 years. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, she was an avid gardener, loved bird watching and spending time...
Brigitte Lewis
Jul 24, 2017
Richmond Hill Brigitte Lewis, 67, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Wake Forest University Medical Center surrounded by her family. Brigitte was born in Passau, Germany and has lived in Richmond Hill for the past 27 years. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, she was an avid gardener, loved bird watching and spending time at...
Carmen Maldonado Ojeda
Jul 22, 2017
Carmen Maldonado Ojeda passed away July 22, 2017, at home. She was 85. Carmen was born February 4, 1932, on the small island of Puerto Rico to a family of 12 children--a large, but close-knit family that enjoyed the simple things in life. She married Luis A. Ojeda on May 11, 1955, and recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Together...