OBITUARIES

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

Vernon Rushing

Vernon Rushing

Feb 22, 2016

Richmond Hill

Vernon R. Rushing, 66, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family.

He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved karaoke. He retired from the 165th Tactical Airlift Wing after 33 years....

Vernon Rushing

Vernon Rushing

Feb 22, 2016

Richmond Hill Vernon R. Rushing, 66, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved karaoke. He retired from the 165th Tactical Airlift Wing after 33 years....

CSM James P. Harper (US ARMY, ret.)

CSM James P. Harper (US ARMY, ret.)

Feb 21, 2016

Command Sergeant Major (US Army, Retired) James P. “Jim” Harper, 72, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah.

Born in Alapaha, Georgia, Jim was retired from the US Army after 28 years of service, including two tours in Vietnam.  After his retirement from the military, he went on to retire from Civil Service as Chief of...

CSM James P. Harper

CSM James P. Harper

Feb 21, 2016

Command Sergeant Major (US Army, Retired) James P. “Jim” Harper, 72, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born in Alapaha, Georgia, Jim was retired from the US Army after 28 years of service, including two tours in Vietnam.  After his retirement from the military, he went on to retire from Civil Service as Chief of...

Barbara Ann Talmud

Barbara Ann Talmud

Feb 17, 2016

Mrs. Barbara A. Talmud, 79, of Hinesville, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville.Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, at House of Prayer in Hinesville.  Mrs. Talmud will lie in state for one hour prior to the service.Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements and online...

Virginia Howard

Virginia Howard

Feb 15, 2016

Virginia Smiley Howard, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Monday February 15, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.

She has lived most of her life in Richmond Hill, she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Jake W. Howard; a son, Lynn; 1 sister,...

Virginia Smiley Howard

Virginia Smiley Howard

Feb 15, 2016

Virginia Smiley Howard, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Monday February 15, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She has lived most of her life in Richmond Hill, she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Jake W. Howard; a son, Lynn; 1 sister,...

Betty McSwain Stinson

Betty McSwain Stinson

Feb 13, 2016

Betty McSwain Stinson, 84, passed away on February 13, 2016, at the Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond Hill, GA.  She was born on September 29, 1931, in Tattnall County and was a long time resident of Savannah, GA.  She retired from Union Camp Corp. in 1993 after 38 years of service.  Betty worked as a volunteer for...

Betty Stinson

Betty Stinson

Feb 13, 2016

Betty McSwain Stinson, 84, passed away on February 13, 2016, at the Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond Hill, GA.  She was born on September 29, 1931, in Tattnall County and was a long time resident of Savannah, GA.  She retired from Union Camp Corp. in 1993 after 38 years of service.  Betty worked as a volunteer for...

Anna Marie Williamson

Anna Marie Williamson

Feb 12, 2016

Mrs. Anna Marie Williamson, 55, died Friday, February 12, 2016, at home and surrounded by family. 

Originally from Darien, she was a resident of Long County for the past 38 years.  She worked at the Hinesville Walmart for 28 years and attended Darien Church of God.

She was preceded in death by two siblings, Junior Rozier and Anna Lou...

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Feb 10, 2016

Mrs. Willie B. Shores, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 10, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters and many of her nieces, nephews and friends. Her husband of 60 years, Denzel R. Shores, Sr. passed in 2004 leaving her with a son and daughter in law, Ray and Pam Shores of...

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Mrs. Willie Beulah Shores

Feb 10, 2016

Mrs. Willie B. Shores, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 10, 2016. 

She was predeceased by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters and many of her nieces, nephews and friends.  Her husband of 60 years, Denzel R. Shores, Sr. passed in 2004 leaving her with a son and daughter in law, Ray and Pam Shores...

Helen Meray Downs

Helen Meray Downs

Feb 7, 2016

Mrs. I.B. Downs, Jr. (Helen Downs), 85, died Sunday at her residence under the care of Heartland Hospice.

A native of Savannah, she lived in Hinesville for 70 years.  She attended Full Gospel Holiness Church.  She loved spreading the Gospel and always told people she came in contact with “JESUS LOVES YOU”.  She loved serving others and was a dedicated...

Wallace Jerome Yarbrough

Wallace Jerome Yarbrough

Feb 7, 2016

Wallace J. Yarbrough, 65, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He lived most of his life in Richmond Hill and was at Bethesda Boys Home in his youth. He was a Tug boat Captain for 40 years without any incidences. He was an avid camper, fisherman, survivalist and an amazing giver. His oldest granddaughter was the apple...

Helen Meray Downs

Helen Meray Downs

Feb 7, 2016

Mrs. I.B. Downs, Jr. (Helen Downs), 85, died Sunday at her residence under the care of Heartland Hospice. A native of Savannah, she lived in Hinesville for 70 years. She attended Full Gospel Holiness Church. She loved spreading the Gospel and always told people she came in contact with “JESUS LOVES YOU”. She loved serving others and was a dedicated...

Ardell Grace Hasenjaeger

Ardell Grace Hasenjaeger

Feb 4, 2016

Ardell Grace Hasenjaeger, 90, formerly of the Kankakee area, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Richmond Hill, GA. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Savannah where she had been an active member in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, quilt making for Lutheran World Relief and the Over 50 group. The Rev. John...

Benjamin R Elliot

Benjamin R Elliot

Jan 29, 2016

Benjamin R. Elliot, 78, died at home Friday, January 29, 2016, after a long illness while under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.

Mr. Elliot was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and lived there most of his life.  After his retirement from Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, he moved to Georgia and has been a resident of Hinesville for sixteen years. ...

Viginia Bohannon Casey

Viginia Bohannon Casey

Jan 28, 2016

Virginia Bohannon Casey, 88, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Liberty Regional Medical Center following a long illness.

Born in Danville, Virginia, she was a resident of Hinesville for over fifty years and was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by one son, Wayne Casey.

She is survived by her children, Anthony Krill of Albuquerque, NM, David...

Cedric Dewayne Collins

Cedric Dewayne Collins

Jan 26, 2016

Cedric Dewayne Collins Jr (C.J.), six (6) years old, was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Memorial Health University Center. C.J. was born on November 20, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Cedric Dewayne Collins Sr. and Kwanza Nicole Collins. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Jasmine Victoria Collins and Valencia...

Cedric Dewayne Collins, Jr.

Cedric Dewayne Collins, Jr.

Jan 26, 2016

Cedric Dewayne Collins Jr (C.J.), six (6) years old, was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Memorial Health University Center. C.J. was born on November 20, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Cedric Dewayne Collins Sr. and Kwanza Nicole Collins. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Jasmine Victoria Collins and Valencia...

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