OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hinesville, GA, Liberty County & Surrounding Areas
Sophia Santos Young
May 21, 2013
Sophia Santos Young, 0, Died Tuesday May 21, 2013 in Savannah, GA. She is survived by her mother, Marian Gail Young and her father, Jacob Young. Visitation will be from 8:30 Friday May 24, 2013, at Carter Funeral Home 308 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Hinesville, GA. Graveside Service at 10:00 AM Friday May 24, 2013 with Deacon Chaffee Officiating at Georgia...
Sophia Santos Young
May 21, 2013
Sophia Santos Young, 0, Died Tuesday May 21, 2013 in Savannah, GA. She is survived by her mother, Marian Gail Young and her father, Jacob Young. Visitation will be from 8:30 Friday May 24, 2013, at Carter Funeral Home 308 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Graveside Service at 10:00 AM Friday May 24, 2013 with Deacon Chaffee Officiating at Georgia Veterans Memorial...
Lucious Lawton Smith
May 18, 2013
Savannah Rev. Lucious Lawton Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. A native of Bryan County, he served in the US Navy before founding the Holy Church of God in 1955 which later became Richmond Hill Full Gospel Church. Rev. Smith served as a minister for 58 years and retired from the...
Lucious Lawton Smith
May 18, 2013
Savannah Rev. Lucious Lawton Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness. A native of Bryan County, he served in the US Navy before founding the Holy Church of God in 1955 which later became Richmond Hill Full Gospel Church. Rev. Smith served as a minister for 58 years and retired from the...
Michael Anthony Shurtleff
May 15, 2013
Michael Anthony Shurtleff, 39, of Scottdale, GA, passed away after a long illness on March 27, 2013. He was born in Calambrone, Pisa, Italy on September 30, 1974 where his father was stationed with the U.S. Army at Camp Darby. Mike attended Liberty County schools and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1990. He received a Bachelor of fine arts from...
Herschel Karen Downs
May 12, 2013
Herschel “Karen” Downs, 62, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her Son’s home in Clarksville, GA. under the care of Hospice. Born Grand Rapids MI, She grew up in Niceville, Florida before moving to Hinesville, GA 42 years ago. Karen worked for the Hillman Group and was a member of Full Gospel Holiness Church. She is survived by her Daughter:...
Herschel Karen Downs
May 12, 2013
Herschel "Karen" Downs, 62, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her Son's home in Clarksville, GA. under the care of Hospice. Born Grand Rapids MI, She grew up in Niceville, Florida before moving to Hinesville, GA 42 years ago. Karen worked for the Hillman Group and was a member of Full Gospel Holiness Church. She is survived by her Daughter:...
Dorothy Donovan
May 10, 2013
Richmond Hill Dorothy (Dottie) Donovan, 75, went to be with her Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 after a long illness. She has been a life long resident of Richmond Hill and attended local schools. Dottie is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Donovan; her parents, Earl and Dorothy Shepard; and brother, Billy Shepard. Survivors include three sons, Dale, Johnny,...
Aimar Victor Martin
May 10, 2013
Richmond Hill Aimar Victor (Buddy) Martin, 74, died Friday May 10, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. He attended Young Harris College, was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and a commercial fisherman. In his later years he was...
Aimar (Buddy) Martin
May 10, 2013
Richmond Hill Aimar Victor (Buddy) Martin, 74, died Friday May 10, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. He attended Young Harris College, was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and a commercial fisherman. In his later years he was...
Dorothy Donovan
May 10, 2013
Richmond Hill Dorothy (Dottie) Donovan, 75, went to be with her Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 after a long illness. She has been a life long resident of Richmond Hill and attended local schools. Dottie is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Donovan; her parents, Earl and Dorothy Shepard; and brother, Billy Shepard. Survivors include three sons, Dale, Johnny,...
Howard Gainous
May 7, 2013
Howard "Bunky" Gainous, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Cario, GA, he lived in Brunswick for fifteen years before moving to Hinesville in 1980. He retired from Bunky's Barber and Style then opened Paint Ball City. Bunky was of Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Jeff Gainous of Brunswick; a sister, Marilyn Bradley...
Howard "Bunky" Ganious
May 7, 2013
Howard “Bunky” Gainous, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Cario, GA, he lived in Brunswick for fifteen years before moving to Hinesville in 1980. He retired from Bunky’s Barber and Style then opened Paint Ball City. Bunky was of Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Jeff Gainous of Brunswick; a sister, Marilyn Bradley...
Tommie Barnett Bottoms
May 3, 2013
Midway Tommie Barnett Bottoms, 60, died peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a native of Savannah and lived all of her life in Midway. She was a Baptist and worked 20 years at the Coastal Courier. She is survived by her husband John Bottoms of Midway; daughter Amanda Propes of Midway; 2 sons Thomas...
Tommie Barnett Bottoms
May 3, 2013
Midway Tommie Barnett Bottoms, 60, died peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a native of Savannah and lived all of her life in Midway. She was a Baptist and worked 20 years at the Coastal Courier. She is survived by her husband John Bottoms of Midway; daughter Amanda Propes of Midway; 2 sons Thomas...
David Michael Kautz
Apr 28, 2013
Riceboro David M. Kautz, 60, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Born in Albert Lea MN, he has lived in Riceboro, GA for 10 years. He retired from the US Army as a SGT Major after 26 years of Service. He was a member of VFW Chapter 6602, American Legion post 168, and DAV...
David Michael Kautz
Apr 28, 2013
Riceboro David M. Kautz, 60, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Born in Albert Lea MN, he has lived in Riceboro, GA for 10 years. He retired from the US Army as a SGT Major after 26 years of Service. He was a member of VFW Chapter 6602, American Legion post 168, and DAV...
George Wesley Thomas
Apr 27, 2013
Midway George Wesley Thomas II, 38 died Saturday, April 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Chatham County. Born in Homerville, Wesley has lived in Midway for the past 37 years. He attended Westside Baptist Church in Hinesville and was employed by Sommers Oil Company in Savannah. Survivors include two daughters, Ashley Thomas of Midway and Kendell...
George Wesley Thomas II
Apr 27, 2013
Midway George Wesley Thomas II, 38 died Saturday, April 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Chatham County. Born in Homerville, Wesley has lived in Midway for the past 37 years. He attended Westside Baptist Church in Hinesville and was employed by Sommers Oil Company in Savannah. Survivors include two daughters, Ashley Thomas of Midway and Kendell...
Patricia Garrett
Apr 26, 2013
Richmond Hill Patricia S. Garrett, 80, went to be with her beloved Jesus on April 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Margret Scanlan. She is survived by her husband Lamar D. Garrett, Sr.; stepson Lamar D. Garrett, Jr.; sister Bernadette Ekstrom; brothers Kevin Scanlan and Lawrence Scanlan. Visitation will be 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Monday,...

