OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Sally P. Elliot

Sally P. Elliot

Mar 27, 2016

Hinesville Sally P. Elliot, 77, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at home while under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Mrs. Elliot retired to Hinesville sixteen years ago with her husband and soulmate of 57 years, Benjamin R. Elliot, who preceded her in death on January 29, 2016. She was born in New Bern, NC, where she attended St. Joseph’s...

Sally P. Elliot

Sally P. Elliot

Mar 27, 2016

Hinesville

Sally P. Elliot, 77, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at home while under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.

Mrs. Elliot retired to Hinesville sixteen years ago with her husband and soulmate of 57 years, Benjamin R. Elliot, who preceded her in death on January 29, 2016.

She was born in New Bern, NC, where she attended St. Joseph’s...

Phillip Pearson

Phillip Pearson

Mar 17, 2016

Savannah

Phillip Pearson, 65, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born in Maryland and has lived in Savannah for the past thirty-three years.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US Army after twenty-two years of service. Phillip worked for AIC Towing for eighteen years and Universal Intermodal Services for the past three years.

He...

Phillip E Pearson

Phillip E Pearson

Mar 17, 2016

Savannah Phillip Pearson, 65, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born in Maryland and has lived in Savannah for the past thirty-three years. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US Army after twenty-two years of service. Phillip worked for AIC Towing for eighteen years and Universal Intermodal Services for the past three years. He...

Theodore "Ted" Thaddeus Turek

Theodore "Ted" Thaddeus Turek

Mar 11, 2016

Theodore “Ted” Thaddeus Turek, 80, passed away at 11:21 am, March 11, 2016, after his short battle with colon cancer, at the Hospice Savannah Hospice House.

He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Valerie Turek of Allenhurst; four daughters, Pattie Halford (David) and Carrie Hutchens (Mark) of Plymouth, IN, Pamela Schreiber of Portage, IN, and Janice Spiller...

John Ward Winn

John Ward Winn

Mar 10, 2016

After a lengthy illness, John Ward Winn, 84 passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 10 at the Warner Center for Caring/Hospice at Baptist Medical Center-Nassau. Born on December 17, 1931 in Valdosta, GA, John graduated as Valedictorian from Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, GA. He attended Presbyterian College, North Georgia College and graduated from the University...

John Ward Winn

John Ward Winn

Mar 10, 2016

After a lengthy illness, John Ward Winn, 84 passed away peacefully in the earlymorning hours of Thursday, March 10 at the Warner Center for Caring/Hospice atBaptist Medical Center-Nassau.Born on December 17, 1931 in Valdosta, GA, John graduated as Valedictorianfrom Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, GA. He attended Presbyterian College,North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1955where he...

Winferd "Winnie" S Dowd

Winferd "Winnie" S Dowd

Feb 28, 2016

  Hinesville Winferd S. “Winnie” Dowd, 88, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Ludowici. Born in Wrightsville, GA, she lived in Hinesville for 45 years and was a Baptist.  She and her late husband, Joe Dowd, owned the Win-a-Chick in Hinesville for 14 years.  She was a booster of the Bradwell Institute Girls Basketball team and...

Jimmy Ray Wilson

Jimmy Ray Wilson

Feb 28, 2016

Jimmy Ray Wilson, Sr., 60, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a short illness. He was born to Johnnie and Erma Wilson on July 6, 1955, in Christian, KY.  He grew up in Hinesville and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1973.  After graduation, he moved to Michigan to play football for Central Michigan...

Jimmy Ray Wilson

Jimmy Ray Wilson

Feb 28, 2016

Jimmy Ray Wilson, Sr., 60, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a short illness.

He was born to Johnnie and Erma Wilson on July 6, 1955, in Christian, KY.  He grew up in Hinesville and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1973.  After graduation, he moved to Michigan to play football for Central Michigan...

Winferd "Winnie" Dowd

Winferd "Winnie" Dowd

Feb 28, 2016

Hinesville

Winferd S. “Winnie” Dowd, 88, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Ludowici.

Born in Wrightsville, GA, she lived in Hinesville for 45 years and was a Baptist.  She and her late husband, Joe Dowd, owned the Win-a-Chick in Hinesville for 14 years.  She was a booster of the Bradwell Institute Girls Basketball team and...

Vernon Rushing

Vernon Rushing

Feb 22, 2016

Richmond Hill

Vernon R. Rushing, 66, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family.

He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved karaoke. He retired from the 165th Tactical Airlift Wing after 33 years....

Vernon Rushing

Vernon Rushing

Feb 22, 2016

Richmond Hill Vernon R. Rushing, 66, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Savannah Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved karaoke. He retired from the 165th Tactical Airlift Wing after 33 years....

CSM James P. Harper

CSM James P. Harper

Feb 21, 2016

Command Sergeant Major (US Army, Retired) James P. “Jim” Harper, 72, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born in Alapaha, Georgia, Jim was retired from the US Army after 28 years of service, including two tours in Vietnam.  After his retirement from the military, he went on to retire from Civil Service as Chief of...

CSM James P. Harper (US ARMY, ret.)

CSM James P. Harper (US ARMY, ret.)

Feb 21, 2016

Command Sergeant Major (US Army, Retired) James P. “Jim” Harper, 72, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Candler Hospital in Savannah.

Born in Alapaha, Georgia, Jim was retired from the US Army after 28 years of service, including two tours in Vietnam.  After his retirement from the military, he went on to retire from Civil Service as Chief of...

Barbara Ann Talmud

Barbara Ann Talmud

Feb 17, 2016

Mrs. Barbara A. Talmud, 79, of Hinesville, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville.Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, at House of Prayer in Hinesville.  Mrs. Talmud will lie in state for one hour prior to the service.Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements and online...

Virginia Howard

Virginia Howard

Feb 15, 2016

Virginia Smiley Howard, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Monday February 15, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.

She has lived most of her life in Richmond Hill, she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Jake W. Howard; a son, Lynn; 1 sister,...

Virginia Smiley Howard

Virginia Smiley Howard

Feb 15, 2016

Virginia Smiley Howard, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Monday February 15, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She has lived most of her life in Richmond Hill, she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Jake W. Howard; a son, Lynn; 1 sister,...

Betty Stinson

Betty Stinson

Feb 13, 2016

Betty McSwain Stinson, 84, passed away on February 13, 2016, at the Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond Hill, GA.  She was born on September 29, 1931, in Tattnall County and was a long time resident of Savannah, GA.  She retired from Union Camp Corp. in 1993 after 38 years of service.  Betty worked as a volunteer for...

Betty McSwain Stinson

Betty McSwain Stinson

Feb 13, 2016

Betty McSwain Stinson, 84, passed away on February 13, 2016, at the Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond Hill, GA.  She was born on September 29, 1931, in Tattnall County and was a long time resident of Savannah, GA.  She retired from Union Camp Corp. in 1993 after 38 years of service.  Betty worked as a volunteer for...