OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

William Vaughn Gilbert

William Vaughn Gilbert

Jul 12, 2023

William Vaughn Gilbert, 81, of Glennville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, after a long-term illness. 

Vaughn was born on March 15, 1942, in Lagrange, Georgia. He retired after serving 21 years in the United States Air Force. Following his career in the Air Force, he retired with an additional 21 years working for the United States...

Ralph Hampton Dixon, Sr.

Ralph Hampton Dixon, Sr.

Jul 9, 2023

Ralph Hampton Dixon, Sr; 94 passed away peacefully Sunday, July 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 8, 1929. He graduated from Blackshear High School in 1949. Mr. Dixon lived most of his life in Hinesville where he was an active member of the First Baptist Church since 1972 and a member of...

Myrtle C. Johnson

Myrtle C. Johnson

Jul 9, 2023

Myrtle C. Johnson was born at her parents’ home in Ailey, Georgia on June 6, 1932 and passed away after a long illness on July 9, 2023. Although she grew up in a rural community during the Great Depression, Myrtle’s family always had enough to eat from the farm. She helped her mom in the kitchen, looked after her younger...

Lyle Harrison McGrath

Lyle Harrison McGrath

Jul 4, 2023

Lyle Harrison McGrath, age 59, a native of Shellman’s Bluff, went to be with his Father in Heaven on July 4, 2023.

Born February 13, 1964 in Wayne County to Alan & Willene McGrath. He graduated from Brunswick High School Class of 1982, then he began his career as a Welder/Pipe Fitter, working alongside his father. His industrial career led...

Mathew Meyers

Mathew Meyers

Jun 28, 2023

Mathew Meyers, 50, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home in Hinesville, GA.

Mathew was kind-hearted and spent his life looking for understanding. He loved his friends and family and always wanted to be loved in return. We hope that he has found the peace he desired.  

He is survived by his partner, Michael Dalrymple; father,...

Deborah Ann Miness

Deborah Ann Miness

Jun 28, 2023

Deborah Ann Miness, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023   at her home in Hinesville, GA.

Debbie was a proud 1972 graduate of Bradwell Institute. She earned a degree in History from Armstrong Atlantic College and a Master’s Degree in Planning and Growth Management from Florida Atlantic University. Debbie was passionate about environmentally sensitive community growth and spent...

James Edward Allen, Sr.

James Edward Allen, Sr.

Jun 11, 2023

James Edward Allen, Sr., 54, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at home. 

He is survived by five sons, JJ, Corey, Mike, Cole, and Memphis; one grandson, Axel; and two sisters, Susan and Lisa. 

There will be a visitation on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. 

To share a...

David Lee Morgan

David Lee Morgan

Jun 8, 2023

David Lee Morgan, 65, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1957 in Winchester, VA to Ada Banks and John Morgan. David served in the United States Army for 20 years.

David was a man of honor and integrity, with a deep and unwavering faith in God. He was a family...

Harry Colquitt Skipper

Harry Colquitt Skipper

Jun 7, 2023

Harry Colquitt Skipper, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. 

Harry was born on March 2, 1945 to Willie “Bill” Vandorn Skipper and Florence Hodges Skipper. He retired from U.S. Civil Service in 2001 on Fort Stewart where he worked as Pest Control Foreman for the Department of Public Works. In addition,...

Ann Martin Bean

Ann Martin Bean

Jun 6, 2023

Ann Martin Bean passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born in Hinesville on June 14, 1940 to Rudolph and Bertha Darsey Martin. She graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1958. Ann was a faithful member of Hinesville First United Methodist Church, The Bertha Martin Circle and The Ollie Darsey Sunday School...

Joyce Rogers King

Joyce Rogers King

Jun 3, 2023

Joyce Rogers King, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was a lifelong resident of Fleming. She was a member of Fleming Baptist Church and also a member of the Red Hat Society. She retired from Civil Service. She enjoyed fishing, cooking for her family, and was a fan of Minnie Pearl. ...

Brent LeFevre

Brent LeFevre

Jun 2, 2023

Brent LeFevre, 48, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.

He lived in Hinesville the past 20 years and was a member of Liberty County HAM Radio Club. He worked as a chef for the past 35 years. Brent was an avid Dallas Cowboy football fan and enjoyed riding motorcycles. 

Brent was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer...

Roy Cain

Roy Cain

May 28, 2023

Roy Cain, 89, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC.

Roy lived in Midway, GA for the past 50 years and was a member of Compassion Christian Church – Midway Campus. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. Roy enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, watching football, and...

Charles "Charlie" Floyd, Jr.

Charles "Charlie" Floyd, Jr.

May 26, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Edwin Floyd Jr., 66, of Riceboro, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Charlie was born on January 8, 1957 in Savannah, GA to Cynthia M. and the late Charles Edwin Floyd. He was a lifelong resident of Liberty County. Charlie was an avid hunter, fisherman and farmer. He loved the outdoors and working...

Angela Iris Rourke

Angela Iris Rourke

May 24, 2023

Angela Iris Rush Rourke passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  

Iris was born in Charleston, South Carolina on February 19, 1942, to the late Billy Wofford Rush and Mildred Smart Rush. In 1944, while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, her father was killed in action in France. She...

Norma Jean Walker

Norma Jean Walker

May 16, 2023

Norma Jean Walker, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Odum, GA and lived most of her life in Richmond Hill. She was a Charter Member of Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her family. More than anything, she loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and...

Louise Guibord Parker

Louise Guibord Parker

May 11, 2023

Louise Guibord Parker passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 11, 2023. 

Louise was born in Montreal, Quebec Canada on September 20, 1942. She worked at Bell Canada as a teenager and rose to a manager’s position in their treasurer’s department reconciling the receipts of revenues for the Providence of Quebec. She was bilingual in both French...

Richard Espino

Richard Espino

May 11, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Richard Espino. Richard went missing on the 4th of May and he was found on the 11th of May. Richard graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1985 and joined the United States Marine Corps. After his time in the Corps, he attended Savannah Technical College to...

Diana Kaye Liford

Diana Kaye Liford

Apr 24, 2023

Diana Kaye Whatley Liford, 68, of Ludowici, GA sadly and unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2023. She was the daughter of Thomas Albert Whatley and Etta Louise Whatley Willman. Diana was born December 11, 1954, in Brownwood, Texas and graduated from Northwest High School. She attended Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and became a registered...

John William Seward (U.S. Army, Retired)

John William Seward (U.S. Army, Retired)

Apr 20, 2023

John William Seward, 84, of Shellman Bluff, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023 after a short illness.

Born on February 7, 1939 in Delhi, NY, John was the son of Alive and Mary Seward. He was married to Ellie Joann Crosby Seward for 35 years. They shared four children, Billy Seward, Cassie Carmichael, Jacob...