OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Kathleen Mary Chojecki

Kathleen Mary Chojecki

Dec 3, 2025

Kathleen Mary Chojecki passed away on December 3, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Born on November 18, 1938, in New York.

Kathleen dedicated a significant portion of her career to her role as a school bus driver in Buffalo, New York, where she was known for her kindness and the care she extended to her young passengers. Outside...

Robinson Steven Gomez

Robinson Steven Gomez

Nov 27, 2025

Robinson Steven Gomez passed away on November 27, 2025 in Hinesville, Georgia.

The family would like to ask for donations to help with the funeral expenses and to thank every one who has donated and reached out during this difficult time.

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Dennis Howard Clark

Dennis Howard Clark

Nov 22, 2025

Dennis Howard Clark passed away on November 22, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 28,1940 in Hinesville, Ga to the late Elmer & Gladys Smith Clark. He grew up in Flemington, Ga. where he attended Bradwell Institute.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 61 years, Janice Bashlor Clark, Grandson Michael Seebeck, Son-in-Law...

LaFayne Hodges May

LaFayne Hodges May

Nov 15, 2025

LaFayne Hodges May, 95, died November 15, 2025, at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond Hill. She was born in the Gum Branch Community of Liberty County to Ross and Mattie Wells Hodges on July 2, 1930. She grew up in the Rye Patch Community of Long County before marrying the love of her life, Wyman, and moving...

Jeffery Allen "Jeff" Deinema

Jeffery Allen "Jeff" Deinema

Nov 15, 2025

Jeffery "Jeff" Allen Deinema, 61, passed away at home in Midway, Georgia on November 15, 2025, with family nearby, after a brief illness.

Born in Illinois, Jeff grew up in Richton Park and graduated from Rich South High School. He was a long-time resident of Steger, Ilinois before later relocating to Midway, Georgia to be near family. He proudly served in...

Charlotte Anne Clark-Futch

Charlotte Anne Clark-Futch

Nov 14, 2025

Charlotte Anne Clark-Futch, born on December 25, 1967, in Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Charlotte was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Earl Futch. Her children Samantha Futch Lagasse (Ryan) and Mathew Futch Alexis. Charlotte took great pride in being a grandmother to her adoring grandchildren: Paisley, Ryan, Carson...

Ret. SFC Elliott Wise Godwin Jr.

Ret. SFC Elliott Wise Godwin Jr.

Nov 13, 2025

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Mr. Elliott W Godwin, son of the late Mrs. Annie Mildred and Mr. Elliott Godwin, Sr. was born in Clinton, NC on November 26, 1947. He was raised by the late Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Bennett and graduated from JP McCuskey High...

Judith Knutson Ogden

Judith Knutson Ogden

Nov 12, 2025

Judith Knutson Ogden (Judy) was born in North Dakota in 1945 to parents of Norwegian descent. They moved to Kenedy, Texas, when she was five. She was a cheerleader and graduated as the valedictorian of her high school class. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University, third out of 597 students. She earned a master’s in English and was one...

Ronelva "Ronnie" Smith

Ronelva "Ronnie" Smith

Nov 9, 2025

Ronelva Smith (Ronnie) gained her wings Sunday Nov 9, 2025. Ronelva was born Sept 22, 1938 in Sandwhich IL. She passed peacefully at home with her family. Ronelva was loved by many and was known as Mom or Grandma to everyone, She was a blessing from God to be around and would light up any room with her smile and...

Robert Long "Bob" Smiley

Robert Long "Bob" Smiley

Nov 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Robert Long Smiley (Bob), 93, of Gumbranch GA, passed away at home on the evening of November 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a short illness.

Bob was born on November 6, 1932, on his mother’s thirty-second birthday. He was a proud native and lifelong resident of Gum Branch. He...

Helen Easton Stanford

Helen Easton Stanford

Nov 6, 2025

Helen Easton Stanford, born on December 22, 1928, in Staunton, Virginia, peacefully departed this life at home on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen devoted over 30 years of her career as the Director of Family and Children Services at DFACS, where her tireless efforts profoundly impacted countless lives. Her leadership extended beyond her directorship, as she proudly...

Henriette DuBois Garrow

Henriette DuBois Garrow

Nov 3, 2025

Eyette Madeline (DuBois) Garrow, 87, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born in St. Laurent De La Salle, Vendée, France, on September 27, 1938, she brought warmth, grace, and strength into every life she touched.In 1955, Eyette married the love of her life, Lawrence Garrow, in France. In 1963, the couple moved to Fort Stewart, Georgia, where they began...

Janice Bashlor Clark

Janice Bashlor Clark

Nov 2, 2025

Janice Cornelia Bashlor Clark,81 of Richmond Hill, GA went to be with the lord and savior on Sunday November 2, 2025 after a long hard fought journey battling the effects of a major stroke.

She was born in Richmond Hill, GA on September 5, 1944 to the late Claude E. and Eula Bashlor. Janice was the youngest of 11 children.

Janice married...

Audrey J. Ross West

Audrey J. Ross West

Oct 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of

AUDREY J. ROSS WEST

July 5, 1946 – October 23, 2025

A Life of Faith, Kindness, and Joy Audrey J. Ross West, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at 9:32 a.m. in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on July 5, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late James Edward Ross Sr. and Anna Margaret Ross....

Margaret Buck Beasley

Margaret Buck Beasley

Oct 20, 2025

With profound love and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Bell Buck Beasley, who departed this life on October 20, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101.

Born on November 7, 1923, in Augusta, Georgia, Margaret and her family moved to her mother's family home in Fleming, Georgia during the Great Depression. Margaret lived through more than a century...

Andy Silas Arrington

Andy Silas Arrington

Oct 12, 2025

Andy Silas Arrington, 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home in Liberty County, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.

Andy lived in Liberty County for the past 37 years. A devoted member of Compassion Church, his life reflected deep faith, unwavering commitment to his family, and a passion for service for the military. He retired after...

Laurance Levon Beasley

Laurance Levon Beasley

Oct 12, 2025

Laurance Levon Beasley, age 80, of Fleming, Georgia, passed away peacefully October 12, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 11, 1945 in Hinesville, Georgia, Laurance was a hard-working man of quiet strength and simple pleasures.He was a United States Navy Veteran and also owned and operated Beasley's Septic Tank Service for 42 years and provided summer employment and...

Blaze Leo Griffin

Blaze Leo Griffin

Oct 6, 2025

Blaze Leo Griffin Born on July 11, 2025 passed away on Monday October 6, 2025.

Blaze Griffin, beloved son of Jacob and Jailyn Griffin, was born on July 11, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Though his time on earth was brief, Blaze filled every moment with love, light, and joy. In just three short months, he touched the hearts of everyone who...

Nora Docherty Grubbs

Nora Docherty Grubbs

Sep 28, 2025

Nora Docherty Grubbs, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at her home on September 28, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Born on October 30, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, she lived a life enriched by faith, love, and family.

She was the loving wife of Vernon L. Grubbs, Jr., who preceded her in death after fifty-two years...

Mary Arthur Rozier

Mary Arthur Rozier

Sep 27, 2025

Mary Arthur Rozier, age 100, passed away peacefully on September 27,2025, in Nahunta, Georgia. Born on January 29,1925, in Savannah, Georgia, she lived a century marked by faith, family, and unwavering kindness to those she met. Known affectionately as "Ms Mary" to many in her hometown of Townsend and beyond, Mary Rozier was a pioneering entrepreneur and beloved matriarch. For...