OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Sherry Clark

Sherry Clark

May 27, 2026

Sherry Dell Clark of Richmond Hill, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 7, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia, Sherry was the daughter of the late Ellie George Wilson Jr. and the late Eleanor Virginia Davis Wilson. She graduated with honors from Leesburg High School in Miami,...

Judith Roberts Rockwood

Judith Roberts Rockwood

May 25, 2026

Judith (Judy) Roberts Rockwood passed away May 25, 2026, with her husband, Charles Ainsworth (Rocky) Rockwood IV, sons Charles A. (Chaz) Rockwood V, and Zachary (Zach) Roberts Rockwood, and her dedicated dog, Thor (the Wonder Dog), by her side. Judy was born in Seymour. Indiana, on February 5, 1951. She was a tremendous wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. As...

Luis Alfonso Ojeda

Luis Alfonso Ojeda

May 15, 2026

Luis Alfonso Ojeda was born to Maria Ojeda and Alfonso Nazario in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, on May 11, 1932, and went to his heavenly home on May 15, 2026.

Luis lived in Puerto Rico as a young man before enlisting in the United States Army. On a trip to New York, he met Carmen Maldonado, and three weeks later, they...

Kenneth Godor

Kenneth Godor

May 15, 2026

Kenneth Godor, born on February 10, 1957, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. He lived a life marked by service, passion, and dedication, leaving behind a rich legacy cherished by all who knew him.

Kenneth served in the army and also loved trains. Additionally, he was actively involved in the National Slovak Society.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved children, Alicia...

Claudia Bacon Smith

Claudia Bacon Smith

May 15, 2026

Claudia Bacon Smith died on May 15, 2026.

She was born on October 17, 1933, and was a lifelong resident of Hinesville, Georgia. She was a graduate of Bradwell Institute and attended Valdosta State University. She was retired from the Liberty County Board of Education. Her best job and greatest joy were loving her children and grandchildren. She was a member...

Patrick Lamar Langston Jr

Patrick Lamar Langston Jr

May 9, 2026

Patrick Lamar Langston Jr., affectionately known as “Buddy” or “Lil Pat,” was born on June 19, 2007, in Miami, Florida, to his loving parents, Angenika McNail and Patrick Langston. Buddy was his mother’s first son and his father’s only son — a precious gift whose life brought immeasurable love, joy, and purpose to his family.From the very beginning, Buddy carried...

Leonard Leroy Liverman

Leonard Leroy Liverman

May 1, 2026

Leonard Leroy Liverman, 70, of Hinesville, Georgia, formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died Friday, May 1, 2026.

Leonard Leroy Liverman was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia, on September 20, 1955, to James A. Liverman Sr. and Mary Wilson Liverman Owens. He was educated in the Virginia Beach Public School system. Later, he attended Woodrow Wilson Training School in Richmond, Virginia....

Timothy Chris Reed

Timothy Chris Reed

Apr 25, 2026

Timothy Chris Reed, born on April 28, 1957, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. 

Timothy served honorably in the army, where he was stationed in Germany, and he was also involved in boxing. Beyond his military achievements, Timothy cherished simple pleasures such as fishing and enjoying a good beer, filling his life with moments of relaxation and happiness.

He is survived...

Pattie Jo Howe

Pattie Jo Howe

Apr 17, 2026

Pattie Jo Howe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was 73 years old.Pattie Jo was born to Dale Omar and Stella Irene (Clifton) Brown on March 6, 1953, in Davenport, Iowa. Pat attended Pleasant Valley...

Lourdes Rodriguez Espino

Lourdes Rodriguez Espino

Apr 12, 2026

Lourdes Rodriguez Espino passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Hospice of Savannah. Lourdes was born to Suzanna Rodriguez in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City as an infant. A New Yorker at heart, lovingly indicated by the “Big apple” gold necklace she wore with pride. Lourdes moved to Hinesville, GA in 1970. Where she would spend...

Harold Spires

Harold Spires

Apr 12, 2026

Thomas “Harold” Spires was born on February 5, 1942, in Hazelhurst, Georgia. Harold went home to his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2026.

Harold was born into a hardworking farming family in Bulloch County, Georgia. After his early years there, he and his family relocated to Savannah, where he graduated from Savannah High School. It was during his youth that...

Magalie Decius

Magalie Decius

Apr 2, 2026

Magalie Decius of Hinesville passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Liberty Regional in Hinesville, Georgia.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at House of Prayer Christian Church.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3 p.m. at House of Prayer Christian Church.

Burial will immediately follow the service in the Hinesville...

Patricia Ann "Pat" White

Patricia Ann "Pat" White

Apr 2, 2026

Patricia Ann White, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Coastal Manor in Ludowici, Georgia. Born on October 9, 1937, in Anniston, Alabama, Pat lived a life marked by dedication, service, and deep community involvement.

Pat was a beloved County Commissioner for Liberty County, where she devoted herself to the betterment of her community. Her commitment...

Dolores S. Wells

Dolores S. Wells

Apr 1, 2026

Dolores S. Wells of Gum Branch, passed away on April 1, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on September 14, 1963, in Fort Carson, CO. 

She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Terry L. Wells Sr. and her devoted parents Robert and Monika Sladick. She is survived by her daughters Sandra Hodges (Jason Hodges) of...

Shareen Kay “Sherry” Drake

Shareen Kay “Sherry” Drake

Mar 29, 2026

Sherry Kay Drake passed away on March 29, 2026, in Midway, Georgia from an illness.She was the beloved wife of David and a devoted mother to Cindy Hendersonand brett morgan. Sherry was a proud grandmother of Dante Dungen, Joshua, Morgan ,Caleb Morgan Michael Morgan, and Shawn Henderson Also a loving great-grandmother. 

Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nancy Claire Reyes

Nancy Claire Reyes

Mar 18, 2026

Nancy Claire Reyes, née Stroud, born on August 13, 1939, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Memorial Medical Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Nancy worked as a nurse in the U.S. Army, where she attained the rank of E5. Nancy’s extensive nursing expertise spanned several vital areas, including emergency room care, the infant nursery, school nursing, and office nursing.

Her educational...

Elizabeth Sheppard Welter

Elizabeth Sheppard Welter

Mar 15, 2026

Elizabeth Sheppard Welter, born on February 7, 1954, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Memorial Health University in Savannah, Georgia.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Elizabeth pursued her education with determination, earning an Associate Degree, which reflected her passion for learning and personal growth. Elizabeth’s greatest joy came from spending quality time with...

Charles Scott Strange

Charles Scott Strange

Mar 13, 2026

Charles Scott Strange passed away on March 13, 2026 at his home in Midway Georgia.

Full obituary will follow.

Ret. SFC Larry Anderson

Ret. SFC Larry Anderson

Mar 13, 2026

Larry Anderson, born on February 29, 1956, in Pompano Beach, Florida, was the beloved son of the late Authur Anderson and Pauline Hester Ransey Rozier, and step-son of Fred Rozier Sr., who all preceded him in death. Though born in Florida, he was lovingly raised in Ocilla, Georgia by his grandparents, Albert Ransey and Laura Mae Palmer Ransey, who helped...

Barbara Denice Ward

Barbara Denice Ward

Mar 5, 2026

Barbara “Denice” Ward passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Denice was born in Gordonsville, VA, to the late Harvey Fray and Barbara Etta Trainum, where she grew up with two brothers, who she is also survived by, Lance Trainum (Vivian) and Kevin Trainum (Theresa).

Denice has been a resident of Hinesville, GA, since 1994 with her husband, "Tom" Thomas A....