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

Joseph Donald Giddens

Joseph Donald Giddens

Apr 30, 2014

Hinesville Joseph Donald Giddens, 85, died Wednesday at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Born in Dodge County, Georgia, Mr. Giddens had been a resident of Hinesville since 1958.  He was a graduate of Chester High School and University of Georgia and a veteran of the US Army.  He retired from the US Department of Agriculture after 30 years of...

Joseph Donald Giddens

Joseph Donald Giddens

Apr 30, 2014

Hinesville Joseph Donald Giddens, 85, died Wednesday at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Born in Dodge County, Georgia, Mr. Giddens had been a resident of Hinesville since 1958. He was a graduate of Chester High School and University of Georgia and a veteran of the US Army. He retired from the US Department of Agriculture after 30 years of...

John Gilbert Bottoms

John Gilbert Bottoms

Apr 29, 2014

Midway John Gilbert Bottoms, 64, died Tuesday at Candler St. Joseph's hospital after a short illness. A native of Springfield, IL, he lived in Midway for 36 years. Mr. Bottoms was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the US Army, and was medically retired from civil service with the Georgia National Guard. He was Baptist by faith. He was preceded...

John Gilbert Bottoms

John Gilbert Bottoms

Apr 29, 2014

Midway John Gilbert Bottoms, 64, died Tuesday at Candler St. Joseph’s hospital after a short illness. A native of Springfield, IL, he lived in Midway for 36 years.  Mr. Bottoms was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the US Army, and was medically retired from civil service with the Georgia National Guard.  He was Baptist by faith. He was preceded...

Angela Nicole "Niki" Fowler

Angela Nicole "Niki" Fowler

Apr 27, 2014

Angela Nicole "Niki" Fowler, 36, was called home to be with God on Sunday, April 27, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.                 Niki was born March 21, 1978 in Rochester, NY, to Robert and Patricia Cowley.  She graduated from Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, GA, and went on to obtain an accounting degree from Gwinnett College of Business...

Angela Nicole "Niki" Fowler

Angela Nicole "Niki" Fowler

Apr 27, 2014

Angela Nicole "Niki" Fowler, 36, was called home to be with God on Sunday, April 27, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Niki was born March 21, 1978 in Rochester, NY, to Robert and Patricia Cowley. She graduated from Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, GA, and went on to obtain an accounting degree from Gwinnett College of Business...

James Ralph Etheridge, Jr.

James Ralph Etheridge, Jr.

Apr 24, 2014

James Ralph Etheridge, Jr., 58, died Thursday at home. He was a history teacher at Liberty County High School. Born April 10, 1956, in Nuremberg, Germany, to LTC James Ralph Etheridge, Sr., and Flara F. Etheridge, Ralph was an ARMY brat and lived in Germany, Georgia, Washington, Kansas and California while growing up. He was an Eagle Scout and a...

Willis Daniel Moore

Willis Daniel Moore

Apr 24, 2014

Laceys Spring, Alabama Willis D. Moore, 56, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Evelyn Moore; a son, Joshua Moore; and a grandchild, Dallas Moore. He is survived by his wife, Donna Moore; children, Jennifer Budacz...

Willis Daniel Moore

Willis Daniel Moore

Apr 24, 2014

Laceys Spring, Alabama Willis D. Moore, 56, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Evelyn Moore; a son, Joshua Moore; and a grandchild, Dallas Moore. He is survived by his wife, Donna Moore; children, Jennifer Budacz...

James "Ralph" Etheridge, Jr.

James "Ralph" Etheridge, Jr.

Apr 24, 2014

James Ralph Etheridge, Jr., 58, died Thursday at home. He was a history teacher at Liberty County High School.Born April 10, 1956, in Nuremberg, Germany, to LTC James Ralph Etheridge, Sr., and Flora F. Etheridge, Ralph was an ARMY brat and lived in Germany, Georgia, Washington, Kansas and California while growing up. He was an Eagle Scout and a a...

Nicholas M. "Nick" Graham

Nicholas M. "Nick" Graham

Apr 17, 2014

Nicholas M. “Nick” Graham, 59, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Hinesville, a member of Hinesville First United Methodist Church, and a 1973 graduate of Bradwell Institute.  He played with many bands including, most notably, The Double Shot Band.  He was a loving father.  He was preceded...

Nicholas M. "Nick" Graham

Nicholas M. "Nick" Graham

Apr 17, 2014

Nicholas M. "Nick" Graham, 59, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Hinesville, he was a member of Hinesville First United Methodist Church and a 1973 graduate of Bradwell Institute. He played with many bands including, most notably, The Double Shot Band. He was a loving father. He was preceded...

Eleanor Harley

Eleanor Harley

Apr 3, 2014

Midway, GA Eleanor Harley, 76, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born May 7, 1937 to the late Andrew and Ella Howe. She was married to her soul mate, James Robert Harley for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her sons, Raymond and Jimmy Harley. Survivors include her son, George Harley...

Eleanor Harley

Eleanor Harley

Apr 3, 2014

Midway, GA Eleanor Harley, 76, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 after a brief illness.  She was born May 7, 1937 to the late Andrew and Ella Howe.  She was married to her soul mate, James Robert Harley for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her sons, Raymond and Jimmy Harley.  Survivors include her son, George Harley...

Raleigh S. Way

Raleigh S. Way

Apr 2, 2014

Hinesville Raleigh Sheppard Way, Sr., 87, was called to his heavenly home early Wednesday morning, April 02, 2014. He was born September 29, 1926, in Cedar Key, Florida, the natural son of Faithy Foster Sheppard and Franklin Luther Sheppard, and adopted son of his Aunt Hattie Foster Way and her husband, Edgar Peyton Way. Raleigh was raised in Hinesville, GA....

Thelma Ann Wanzie

Thelma Ann Wanzie

Apr 2, 2014

Thelma Ann Wanzie, 86, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. Her ashes will be buried next to her husband in Shamokin, PA.

Raleigh Sheppard Way, Sr.

Raleigh Sheppard Way, Sr.

Apr 2, 2014

Hinesville Raleigh Sheppard Way, Sr., 87, was called to his heavenly home early Wednesday morning, April 02, 2014. He was born September 29, 1926, in Cedar Key, Florida, the natural son of Faithy Foster Sheppard and Franklin Luther Sheppard, and adopted son of his Aunt Hattie Foster Way and her husband, Edgar Peyton Way. Raleigh was raised in Hinesville, GA....

Thelma Ann Wanzie

Thelma Ann Wanzie

Apr 2, 2014

Thelma Ann Wanzie, 86, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Bryan County Health and Rehab.Her ashes will be buried next to her husband in Shamokin, PA.

Michael Guarino

Michael Guarino

Mar 31, 2014

Michael Guarino, 77, died March 31, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2014 beginning at 6 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m.  at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel. A graveside service will be Friday, April 4, 2014 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Michael Guarino

Michael Guarino

Mar 31, 2014

Michael Guarino, 77, died March 31, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2014 beginning at 6 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel. A graveside service will be Friday, April 4, 2014 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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