OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Helen Branch
Oct 27, 2023
Helen Branch, 96, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at home.
She lived in Riceboro most of her life and attended Riceboro Presbyterian Church.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt Branch; daughter, Martha Price; son-in-law, Chuck Price; sister, Lynette Brown; and brother, Carlton Powell.
She is survived by her son, Sammy Boney (Jackie); two granddaughters, Nikki...
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Moody
Oct 26, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Moody, 59, of Long County, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and friends after an extended illness. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, on March 5, 1964 to Earl and Gloria Jean Moody.
Kenny graduated from Bradwell in 1982. He was a member of the Allenhurst Presbyterian Church. He...
Jerry Wayne Goode
Oct 15, 2023
Jerry Wayne Goode, 76, passed away early Sunday morning at Candler Hospital following a prolonged illness. Born in Spartanburg, SC he was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Sybil Ann Goode; and his daughter, Robin Michelle Goode.
Surviving family members include his son, Michael Ray Goode and his wife, Crystal and their daughter, Brandi Michelle; granddaughter, Jennifer...
Deborah Gosseck Groover
Oct 10, 2023
Deborah Gosseck Groover, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her grandblessings (as she called her grandchildren).
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Gary Groover; two daughters, Dusti Smith and spouse, Wes Stoneman and Jami Reddish; four grandchildren, Smith Stoneman, Clara Lynn Stoneman, Bridger Reddish, and...
Sandra Young Mobley
Oct 5, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Young Mobley, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends. Born October 17, 1946, she was the daughter of William Lester Young and Estelle (Nute) Deal Young.
After graduating from Bradwell Institute in 1964, displaying the independent person that she was throughout her life, Sandy applied and was accepted for a telephone...
Delores Inez Melvin
Oct 3, 2023
Delores Inez Melvin, 77, passed away at home under the care of Georgia Hospice Care on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones.
She was a resident of Hinesville and Ludowici for over 40 years and retired from the Department of Defense as a Civil Servant employee for over 30 years with the Staff Judge Advocate office...
Linda Freeman Ratcliffe
Oct 3, 2023
Linda Freeman Ratcliffe, age 79, of Hinesville, Georgia died of pancreatic cancer on October 3, 2023.
She was born in Albany, Georgia on May 3, 1944 to Elkin and Nell Freeman. Linda grew up in Savannah, Georgia and lived there until she graduated from Warren A. Candler School of Nursing in 1965.
Linda met her husband, Tom, at a...
Officer Robert D. Clark
Oct 1, 2023
Officer Robert D. Clark, 42, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Glennville, GA.
He was born on June 19, 1981, in Ft. Stewart, GA. Officer Clark led a remarkable life filled with selflessness, bravery, and a commitment to justice.He worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he had a wide array of interests that...
Dr. William "Bill" Wege
Sep 28, 2023
Dr. William Ernst Wege,72, of Hinesville, GA passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
William was known as Bill to his friends, and Grandpa to his five grandchildren. Bill was born in Milwaukee, WI to William Richard Wege and Doris Mae Mohr. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia Dental...
Nancy Boyd
Sep 17, 2023
Nancy Boyd, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Nancy taught school for 33 years in Virginia, Maryland, and Chatham County, and for 26 years in Bryan County. She was a member of the State and National Education Associations and the Bryan/Evans Retired Teacher’s Association. She was a member of Richmond Hill Methodist Church.
She is survived by...
Yvonne Wilkes
Sep 13, 2023
Yvonne Wilkes, 86, of Savannah, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Yvonne was born on January 30, 1937, in Waycross, GA, to the late Verdie Wilson Cady and John B. Cady. She attended Ware County High School and later went on to become the owner and operator of Wilkes Trading Post in Midway, GA where she dedicated many...
Kenneth Richard "Dick" Goff
Sep 12, 2023
Kenneth Richard "Dick" Goff came into the world on March 25, 1939 in Malden, Massachusetts. He was in his home, surrounded by family, as he left this earth on September 12, 2023.
Dick was adopted by Jack and Evelyn Goff of Kentucky. In 1947, he and his family moved to Hinesville, Georgia. He played football at Bradwell Institute and graduated...
Ellen Dasher Rackley
Sep 7, 2023
Ellen Dasher Rackley, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a long illness.
Ellen came to Georgia from New York when she was 7 years old and never left. She was a Liberty County native for 80 years. She was a 1956 graduate of Bradwell Institute and enjoyed her class reunions up...
Ann Balaskiewicz
Sep 4, 2023
Ann Balaskiewicz, 95, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
Ann was born in Germany and lived in Hinesville, GA for the past 63 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 168 – Ladies Auxiliary and a faithful member of the Hinesville First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bird watching. ...
Jaron Raymell Jackson "Rakey"
Sep 3, 2023
Jaron Raymell Jackson “Rakey” passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Rakey was born on July 14, 1985 in Chicago, IL to Delmetia Jackson and Jessie Hodges. He received his basic education in the public schools of Hinesville, GA.
Rakey loved to sing, dance, and laugh. He always had a joke and was the friend that you could count...
Rhonda Norris Bryant
Aug 26, 2023
Rhonda Norris Bryant, 66, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness.
Rhonda was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. She was employed with Lane-Lee Trucking. She was a very selfless, caring person and lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and loved her animals.
She was preceded in...
Myong S. Kim
Aug 24, 2023
Myong S. Kim, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Myong was born on January 5, 1955 in Korea and lived most of her life in Hinesville, GA. She enjoyed gardening in her spare time and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Leonard Dick, II. She is survived...
Tammi Lynn Teague
Aug 23, 2023
Tammi Teague, 42, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a short illness.
Tammi was a lifelong resident of Liberty County. She graduated from Bradwell Institute in 2001. She loved her dog babies, watching University of Georgia football, and watching the dolphins swim in the North Newport River.
She was preceded in...
Patricia Ann Barton
Aug 18, 2023
Patricia Ann Barton, 80, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at home.
Patricia devoted her life to serving in the military and retired from the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, and watching the GA Bulldogs play. She loved Christmas and would always go above and beyond decorating every year.
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Mary Tezanos Waters
Aug 10, 2023
Mary Tezanos Waters peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the age of 96.
Mary was born on May 22, 1927 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Gervasio and Celia (Del Rio) Tezanos. She met and married her husband, Dennis Alton Waters, Sr., on March 12, 1949 in Washington D.C where she was employed with...

