OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Gerald Bruce Poertner
Jan 3, 2014
Hinesville 1SG Gerald B. "Gary" Poertner (US ARMY, Retired), 60, of Hinesville died Friday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY, following a short illness. A native of Traverse City, Michigan, he had lived in Hinesville since 1992. First Sergeant Poertner served in the US Army for 22 years. He was a Desert Storm Veteran and a Life Member of the...
Barbara Holbrook
Jan 2, 2014
Pooler Barbara Harn Clanton Holbrook, 74, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed life to the fullest. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill. She was a Christian with strong beliefs in God and family, enjoyed family, and had to overcome several obstacles to enjoy life. She...
Barbara Holbrook
Jan 2, 2014
Pooler Barbara Harn Clanton Holbrook, 74, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed life to the fullest. She lived most of her life in Richmond Hill. She was a Christian with strong beliefs in God and family, enjoyed family, and had to overcome several obstacles to enjoy life. She...
Estelle W. Rogers
Jan 1, 2014
Colonels Island Estelle W. Rogers, 87, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 after a long illness. Born February 9, 1926 in Sylvania, GA, she was a member of the Port Wentworth Baptist Church and retired from St. Joseph Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband Teddy Rogers, Sr. and a daughter, June Rogers Sanders. She is survived by her...
Estelle W. Rogers
Jan 1, 2014
Colonels Island Estelle W. Rogers, 87, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 after a long illness. Born February 9, 1926 in Sylvania, GA, she was a member of the Port Wentworth Baptist Church and retired from St. Joseph Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband Teddy Rogers, Sr. and a daughter, June Rogers Sanders. She is survived by her...
Kenneth W Downs
Dec 21, 2013
Kenneth W. Downs, 66, died Saturday at St. Joseph's hospital following a short illness. A native of Savannah, he lived in Hinesville all his life. Mr. Downs was retired from Downs Lumber Company, served in the US Air Force, and attended Full Gospel Holiness Church. He was an outgoing and friendly person and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived...
Kenneth W. Downs
Dec 21, 2013
Kenneth W. Downs, 66, died Saturday at St. Joseph’s hospital following a short illness. A native of Savannah, he lived in Hinesville all his life. Mr. Downs was retired from Downs Lumber Company, served in the US Air Force, and attended Full Gospel Holiness Church. He was an outgoing and friendly person and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived...
Michele "Mickey" Sue Sheppard
Dec 21, 2013
Michele “Mickey” Sue Sheppard, 56, died Saturday at her home in Allenhurst under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Lima, Ohio, on October 24, 1957, she had resided in Allenhurst since 1980. Michele was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Martha Burden and her adoptive father Marian Bruno. She is survived by her best friend, companion and...
Michele Sue Sheppard
Dec 21, 2013
Michele "Mickey" Sue Sheppard, 56, died Saturday at her home in Allenhurst under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Lima, Ohio, on October 24, 1957, she had resided in Allenhurst since 1980. Michele was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Martha Burden and her adoptive father Marian Bruno. She is survived by her best friend, companion and...
Nell Smiley Stegall
Dec 20, 2013
Nell Smiley Stegall, 83, of Hinesville, died Friday at Liberty Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stegall was born in Liberty County. She was retired from AAFES on Fort Stewart after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John A. Smiley, Sr., and son, John Alex Smiley, Jr....
Gloris Zorn Hughes
Dec 20, 2013
Gloris Zorn Hughes, 80, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah following a long illness. She was born in May of 1933 to Fulton Zorn and Ruth Howard Zorn, one of the founding families of Gum Branch. One of six children, she had deep roots in the area. With a quick wit and easy smile, she could tell you...
Nell Smiley Stegall
Dec 20, 2013
Nell Smiley Stegall, 83, of Hinesville, died Friday at Liberty Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stegall was born in Liberty County. She was retired from AAFES on Fort Stewart after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John A. Smiley, Sr., and son, John Alex Smiley, Jr....
Lillian Elizabeth Sheppard
Dec 19, 2013
Richmond Hill Lillian Sheppard, 81, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilton H. Sheppard, Sr. and her sister, Avie Rushing. Survivors include her children, Danny Sheppard (Jackie), Marsha Scott (Alex), Diane Keen (Carl), Eddie Sheppard (Gail), and Larry Sheppard; fourteen grandchildren; and three brothers, Richard, Boyce, and Randy Davis....
Lillian Elizabeth Sheppard
Dec 19, 2013
Richmond Hill Lillian Sheppard, 81, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilton H. Sheppard, Sr. and her sister, Avie Rushing. Survivors include her children, Danny Sheppard (Jackie), Marsha Scott (Alex), Diane Keen (Carl), Eddie Sheppard (Gail), and Larry Sheppard; fourteen grandchildren; and three brothers, Richard, Boyce, and Randy Davis....
Bruce Hadley Riley
Dec 16, 2013
Bruce Hadley Riley, 68, died Monday at his residence in Riceboro after a short illness. Born in Summerville, SC, on July 9, 1945, he had resided in Liberty County since 1969. Bruce attended Summerville High School where he played for the legendary Coach John McKissick and was named All-State Fullback all three years. Nicknamed "Touchdown Bruce", he attended the University...
Bruce Hadley Riley
Dec 16, 2013
Bruce Hadley Riley, 68, died Monday at his residence in Riceboro after a short illness. Born in Summerville, SC, on July 9, 1945, he had resided in Liberty County since 1969. Bruce attended Summerville High School where he played for the legendary Coach John McKissick and was named All-State Fullback all three years. Nicknamed “Touchdown Bruce”, he attended the University...
Gregory Paul Fahy
Dec 13, 2013
Richmond Hill Gregory P. Fahy, 62 of Richmond Hill, Georgia died suddenly on December 13, 2013 at his place of employment, Fedex Frieght of Savannah, GA. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Stephanie (Paolini) Fahy and daughter, Erika, 13, the apple of his eye, his brother, Timothy Fahy and sister-in-law, Tina of Pennsylvania, sister, Margaret Mazzucco and brother-in-law, Anthony of...
Gregory Paul Fahy
Dec 13, 2013
Gregory P. Fahy, 62 of Richmond Hill, Georgia died suddenly on December 13, 2013 at his place of employment, Fedex Frieght of Savannah, GA. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Stephanie (Paolini) Fahy and daughter, Erika, 13, the apple of his eye, his brother, Timothy Fahy and sister-in- law, Tina of Pennsylvania, sister, Margaret Mazzucco and brother-in-law, Anthony of Malden,...
Evans Fruitticher
Dec 4, 2013
Richmond Hill Evans Patrick Fruitticher, 23, left us Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He is so very missed by all those who loved him, especially his daddy, Evans D. Fruitticher; his mama, Mary Sheppard Fruitticher; and his Granny, Nikki Wood Hendrix. Others who remain the one that filled his heart, Candice Colquitt; grandmothers, Faye Sheppard and Lynn Fruitticher; a half brother,...
Evans Fruitticher
Dec 4, 2013
Richmond Hill Evans Patrick Fruitticher, 23, left us Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He is so very missed by all those who loved him, especially his daddy, Evans D. Fruitticher; his mama, Mary Sheppard Fruitticher; and his Granny, Nikki Wood Hendrix. Others who remain the one that filled his heart, Candice Colquitt; grandmothers, Faye Sheppard and Lynn Fruitticher; a half brother,...
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