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Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Lorenzo Hughes
Mar 3, 2026
Lorenzo Hughes passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 12, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Open Korean Presbyterian Church of Hinesville.
Burial with military honors will follow the service at 3 p.m. in the Georgia Veterans Memorial...
Harvey C. Friend Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Harvey C. Friend Jr., a beloved father, Pawpaw, and brother, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, in Ludowici, Georgia, surrounded by his cherished family. Born on November 17, 1946, Harvey lived a life that celebrated the simple pleasures and joys of family, friends, and nature.
As an avid fisherman, Harvey found joy in the tranquility of the water, often spending...
Ret. SFC Jaime Gerena-Rosario
Feb 25, 2026
Celebrating the Life of (Ret.) SFC Jaime-Genera RosarioJaime Genera-Rosario, a man of immense humor, service, and heart, passed away surrounded by the love of the family he spent his life protecting. A retired Sergeant First Class, Jaime’s life was defined by his 24-year career in the U.S. Army and his role as the joyful patriarch of his family.Jaime’s journey began...
Bernice Freeman Hill
Feb 23, 2026
Bernice Freeman Hill, a beloved figure in her community, a longtime resident of Liberty County since 1977, and the matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Jesup, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of hospice. She was born on May 24, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Throughout her life, Bernice graciously supported...
Cathrine "Kathy" Kersey
Feb 6, 2026
Cathrine “Kathy” Kersey passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Kersey; her children, Matthew Shank and wife Kelly, Crystal Floyd and husband Patrick, and Ashley Volmer; and her grandchildren, Wyatt Floyd, Chris Gaudet, Tristan Gaudet, and Erica Volmer. She is also survived by her sister, Doris...
U.S. Army Ret. CSM Willie Carlton Crowe Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Ret. CSM Willie Carlton Crowe Jr., age 83 of Hinesville, GA, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 14, 1942, in Akron, OH. Willie Crowe dedicated his life to service to his country and his community.
He proudly served in the United States Army. His military career took him to various parts of the...
Robert Hughes Wedincamp
Feb 4, 2026
Robert Hughes Wedincamp (Bob) died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Hospice of Savannah, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born July 24, 1956, in Ludowici, Ga, but immediately left for Liberty County, where he lived his entire life. Bob graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1974. Shortly thereafter, he went to work at Interstate Paper, where he made numerous lifelong friends....
Jeannette Findley
Feb 1, 2026
Jeannette Edith Findley, 83, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was the strong limb that has now fallen from our tree.
She was born January 8, 1943, and was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. Jeannette was known by many as a loving mother not only to her four children but all children. She was...
Tara Belle Cordero
Jan 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tara Belle Cordero on January 30, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on July 26, 1970, in Hinesville, Georgia, Tara exemplified a lifetime of dedication to her family and community.
Over her career of more than 20 years, Tara served with the Head Start program, where she made a...
Marcos Guerra
Jan 24, 2026
Marcos Guerra passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga
Janet Hill
Jan 22, 2026
Janet “Jan” Hill, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Jesup, Georgia. She was born on August 9, 1942, and lived a life centered on love, and devotion to those she held dear.
Janet was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard Paul Hoffer Jr., the father of her children, and later by her husband, Gary Hill....
Ret. 1st Sgt. Robert Terry Lewis
Jan 19, 2026
First Sergeant Robert Terry Lewis, USMC/USA, (Retired) passed away on January 19th in Pooler, Georgia, in the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born on September 22, 1947, in Brunswick, Georgia, where he resided until his graduation from Glynn Academy and enlistment in the United States Marine Corps in 1966.First Sergeant Lewis proudly served as a U.S. Marine drill instructor...
Laura Delilah Way
Jan 19, 2026
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our matriarch, Delilah Collingsworth Way, who peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 90 on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Born October 24, 1935 in the beautiful mountains of Blackwater, Virginia, Delilah moved to Hinesville as a young adult. It was there she met the love of...
Charlotte Hopkins Grimes
Jan 19, 2026
Charlotte Hopkins Grimes passed away on January 19, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
Charlotte Hopkins Grimes was the sixth child of ten children to William & Emma Hopkins. Preceded by Cleveland Hopkins, Randolph Hopkins, Violet Austin, Bloneva Hopkins, Peggy Gibson, Francina Berry, Vernetta Bullard.
Survived by one son Roy (Val), one daughter Sophia (Rey), Brother William (Diane), Sister Dorothy...
Christopher Joseph Hicks
Jan 17, 2026
Christopher Joseph Hicks was born on October 6, 1977 (48 years old) in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Rodney and Debra (Cain) Hicks. He concluded his courageous one-year battle with cancer on January 17, 2026, at Clearwater, Florida. Chris was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, business owner, friend, and fiancé. He touched the lives of many with his warmth,...
Nancy R. Wright
Jan 8, 2026
Nancy R. Wright, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by her family after a short illness.
She was born in Ebony, VA, and lived most of her life in Hinesville. She was a member of Connection Church. She also liked spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Wright, and two brothers,...
Leon David Stearns
Jan 7, 2026
Master Sergeant Leon David Stearns, United States Army (Retired), passed away on January 7, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to family and country.Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Fannie Stearns; his beloved wife of 62 years, Nancy Lou Roberts Stearns; his daughter, Audrey Stearns Froman; and his ten siblings.
He is survived by...
Shelly Ann White
Dec 31, 2025
Shelly Ann White, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 31, 2025, at her home in Midway, Georgia. She was born on April 17, 1967, in New York,
Shelly loved to cook for her husband, Edwin, and she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Shelly is survived by her devoted husband of 9 years, Edwin White, She is survived...
Kathryn Godley Walden
Dec 29, 2025
Kathryn (Kathy) Godley Walden passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home in Hinesville, Georgia.
Kathy was born to Sylvia & Grayson Godley in Savannah, Georgia, on August 2, 1960. She had a lifelong passion for learning, especially in nature and science. She channeled that passion for learning into an influential career teaching high school and college science. Kathy...
Colisto Curtis Corby
Dec 26, 2025
Colisto Curtis Corby passed away on December 26, 2025 at Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville, Ga.
Full obituary will follow.
The Family will receive friends on Sunday January 4, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday January 4, 2026 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home.
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