OBITUARIES

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

Dorethea Wells Schauber

Dorethea Wells Schauber

Jan 13, 2014

Chicago, IL Mrs. Dorethea Wells Schauber, 83, died Monday following a long illness. Dorethea was born to Edgar and Thelma Wells in their family home in Gum Branch on August 30, 1930. After marrying Hal Schauber, they moved to Jacksonville, FL, where they spent many years raising their family before moving to Winter Park, FL. Mrs. Schauber continued to live...

Mary Lillian Tharpe

Mary Lillian Tharpe

Jan 13, 2014

Richmond Hill Lillian Zipperer Tharpe, 88, died Monday, January 13, 2014 after a short illness. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Ascension for more than 50 years. A lifelong resident of Savannah, she was known as Nanny by everyone. She raised three generations of Tybee Island Flip Flop Girls. She is preceded in death by her father,...

Dorethea Wells Schauber

Dorethea Wells Schauber

Jan 13, 2014

Chicago, IL Mrs. Dorethea Wells Schauber, 83, died Monday following a long illness. Dorethea was born to Edgar and Thelma Wells in their family home in Gum Branch on August 30, 1930. After marrying Hal Schauber, they moved to Jacksonville, FL, where they spent many years raising their family before moving to Winter Park, FL. Mrs. Schauber continued to live...

Mary Lillian Tharpe

Mary Lillian Tharpe

Jan 13, 2014

Richmond Hill Lillian Zipperer Tharpe, 88, died Monday, January 13, 2014 after a short illness. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Ascension for more than 50 years. A lifelong resident of Savannah, she was known as Nanny by everyone. She raised three generations of Tybee Island Flip Flop Girls. She is preceded in death by her father,...

Thelma Wise Speir

Thelma Wise Speir

Jan 12, 2014

Thelma Wise Speir December 29, 1919 January 12, 2014 Thelma Wise Speir (94) was born on December 29, 1919 to William and Addie Sikes Wise and died Sunday, January 12, 2014. Thelma was 4 years old when her father died of appendicitis at the age of 41. Thelma had one sister, Alouise Wise and a brother, Carroll Strickland. Thelma was...

Thelma Wise Speir

Thelma Wise Speir

Jan 12, 2014

Thelma Wise Speir December 29, 1919 January 12, 2014 Thelma Wise Speir (94) was born on December 29, 1919 to William and Addie Sikes Wise and died Sunday, January 12, 2014. Thelma was 4 years old when her father died of appendicitis at the age of 41. Thelma had one sister, Alouise Wise and a brother, Carroll Strickland. Thelma was...

Frederick William Farley, III

Frederick William Farley, III

Jan 9, 2014

Frederick William Farley III "Rick", 44, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a sudden illness. Rick was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He was a motorcycle and sports car enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Angi Pittman Farley; mother Marie Farley; and sister Cynthia Clark. Survivors include his...

Ola Trabue

Ola Trabue

Jan 9, 2014

Ola Trabue, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA, after a massive stroke. A Memorial Service, with Full Military Honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel, 308 West Oglethorpe Boulevard, Hinesville, GA 31313. Born to Frank...

Frederick William Farley, III

Frederick William Farley, III

Jan 9, 2014

Frederick William Farley III “Rick”, 44, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a sudden illness. Rick was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He was a motorcycle and sports car enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Angi Pittman Farley; mother Marie Farley; and sister Cynthia Clark. Survivors include his...

Ola Trabue

Ola Trabue

Jan 9, 2014

Ola Trabue, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA, after a massive stroke. A Memorial Service, with Full Military Honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel, 308 West Oglethorpe Boulevard, Hinesville, GA 31313. Born to Frank...

Thomas "Mack" Hearn, Jr.

Thomas "Mack" Hearn, Jr.

Jan 4, 2014

Thomas "Mack" Hearn, Jr., 74, of Hinesville, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center following a long illness. A native of Phenix City, AL, he was a long haul truck driver for 50 years. Mr. Hearn served in the US Air Force and was a member of Crossroads Holy Church of God. He is survived by the...

Thomas "Mack" Hearn

Thomas "Mack" Hearn

Jan 4, 2014

Thomas “Mack” Hearn, Jr., 74, of Hinesville, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Memorial University Medical Center following a long illness. A native of Phenix City, AL, he was a long haul truck driver for 50 years. Mr. Hearn served in the US Air Force and was a member of Crossroads Holy Church of God. He is survived by the...

Mildred Clark

Mildred Clark

Jan 3, 2014

Bloomingdale Mildred Clark, 79, passed away Friday, January 03, 2014 peacefully at her home after a very long illness. She worked many years as an expert seamstress. She was a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Clark; parents, Mr. & Mrs. James B. Young, Sr.; brother, James B. Young, Jr.; a grandson,...

Gerald Bruce "Gary" Poertner

Gerald Bruce "Gary" Poertner

Jan 3, 2014

Hinesville 1SG Gerald B. “Gary” Poertner (US ARMY, Retired), 60, of Hinesville died Friday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY, following a short illness. A native of Traverse City, Michigan, he had lived in Hinesville since 1992. First Sergeant Poertner served in the US Army for 22 years. He was a Desert Storm Veteran and a Life Member of the...

Gerald Bruce Poertner

Gerald Bruce Poertner

Jan 3, 2014

Hinesville 1SG Gerald B. "Gary" Poertner (US ARMY, Retired), 60, of Hinesville died Friday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY, following a short illness. A native of Traverse City, Michigan, he had lived in Hinesville since 1992. First Sergeant Poertner served in the US Army for 22 years. He was a Desert Storm Veteran and a Life Member of the...

Gerald Bruce "Gary" Poertner

Gerald Bruce "Gary" Poertner

Jan 3, 2014

1SG Gerald B. “Gary” Poertner (US ARMY, Retired), 60, of Hinesville died Friday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY, following a short illness. A native of Traverse City, Michigan, he had lived in Hinesville since 1992. First Sergeant Poertner served in the US Army for 22 years. He was a Desert Storm Veteran and a Life Member of the VFW....

Barbara Holbrook

Barbara Holbrook

Jan 2, 2014

Pooler Barbara Harn Clanton Holbrook, 74, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed life to the fullest. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill. She was a Christian with strong beliefs in God and family, enjoyed family, and had to overcome several obstacles to enjoy life. She...

Barbara Holbrook

Barbara Holbrook

Jan 2, 2014

Pooler Barbara Harn Clanton Holbrook, 74, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed life to the fullest. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill. She was a Christian with strong beliefs in God and family, enjoyed family, and had to overcome several obstacles to enjoy life. She...

Estelle W. Rogers

Estelle W. Rogers

Jan 1, 2014

Colonels Island Estelle W. Rogers, 87, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 after a long illness. Born February 9, 1926 in Sylvania, GA, she was a member of the Port Wentworth Baptist Church and retired from St. Joseph Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband Teddy Rogers, Sr. and a daughter, June Rogers Sanders. She is survived by her...

Estelle W. Rogers

Estelle W. Rogers

Jan 1, 2014

Colonels Island Estelle W. Rogers, 87, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 after a long illness. Born February 9, 1926 in Sylvania, GA, she was a member of the Port Wentworth Baptist Church and retired from St. Joseph Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband Teddy Rogers, Sr. and a daughter, June Rogers Sanders. She is survived by her...

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