All Obituaries

Jeremy Lormis, born on June 6, 1975, in Yakima, WA, passed away unexpectedly following a brief battle with illness on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in his favorite Sunday afternoon setting, surrounded by his family.  Jeremy was known by many titles throughout his life. He was an avid outdoors man. He loved to hunt, hike, snorkel, snowboard, and of course fish. Jeremy moved to Liberty Country, Georgia in 2004, and one of his favorite things to do was to take family...

Betty Anna Owen, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024 after a short illness. Ms. Betty was born April 29, 1929 in Bad Kissingen, Germany to the late, Johann and Rosa Apfelbacher. She came to the United States in 1963 with her late husband, Harry T. Owen, who was a member of the US Army. After several stateside duty stations they were transferred to Ft. Stewart, Georgia in the early ‘70’s where they purchased a home and put down roots. Ms. Betty was a devout...

1SG US Army (Ret.)Wayne Ellis Miller, 79, closed his eyes in this life Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 4:23 pm at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Wayne was born August 2, 1944 in Turner County, Georgia at home to the late, Huliet and Mary Alice Summers Miller. He grew up in Turner County on his family’s farm. Wayne also known as “Dub” attended public schools and worked on the family farm until he was drafted by the United States Army. He was a highly decorated soldier...

Mary Anne Porter, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 while under the care of hospice with loved ones by her side.  Mary Anne was born August 29, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama to the late, Walker Calvin Pippin and Jennie Ruth Montgomery Pippin. She dedicated her life to serve others as a police officer and an EMT.  Mary Anne retired from the City of Mobile and the University of South Alabama. She loved working as an EMT and as an instructor for the Red Cross in her spare time. Mary...

Herr Dr. Med. Gerhard Maier Albert Georg Gerhard Maier passed away at his home after a brief illness on April 14, 2024. Born on February 5, 1949, in Nürnberg, Germany, he was the only child of the late Georg and Margarete Maier. After graduating from Melanchton-Gymnasium Nürnberg, he attended Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg where he earned a Masters in Economics (Diplom-Volkswirt). Deciding on a career in medicine, he graduated with a medical doctorate...

Brenda Sue Allen, 59, passed away Saturday morning April 13, 2024 after a short illness. Brenda was preceded in death by her father Joseph B. Allen and by her husband Patrick Hilton.  She is survived by her mother Vera Dale Allen, sister Patricia Ann Horton (and Calvin Horton) sister BettyJo Doney (and Joseph Doney), Her nephew Joey Horton and nieces Chelsey Doney, Kristen Doney and Emma O’Berry.   Brenda was especially close to cousins Sabrina Moore and Michael...

Ramona Crespo Otero, aged 76, peacefully passed away at Liberty Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 28, 1947, to the late Saturnino Crespo and Blasina Otero in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Ramona later made New Jersey her home. It was there that she found her soulmate, Angel Sr. Ocasio "Gelin," and they were united in marriage in 1969. Together they raised 1 daughter and 3 sons. As a mother, Ramona was known for her sense of...

Robert Daniel “Danny” Ragan, Jr., 47, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2024.  Danny was born August 21, 1976 in Fort Hood, Texas to the late Robert Daniel Ragan, Sr. and Wanda Reynolds Ragan. He was a graduate of Bradwell Institute, Class of ‘94. Danny loved NASCAR and was avid collector of action figurines ranging from Marvel Comics to NASCAR miniatures. His playful spirit and childlike nature was what led him to become such a devoted and loving uncle to...

Michelle Jean Wells, 70, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  Michelle was born July 21, 1953 to the late, Elmer Krebs and Marie Barron Skymba. Although Michelle was born in Pennsylvania she made Liberty County her home where she raised her two daughters. She met the love of her life, Allen Clenton Wells “Sonny” and they were married on September 12, 1996. Her union with Sonny brought to their marriage his three...

Kenneth Frank Klemke, Jr., (SFC, U.S. Army, Retired), 69, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Savannah with family by his side. Kenneth was born August 30, 1954 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He grew up in Chippewa Falls on his families farm and at an early age he knew he wanted to join the military and serve his country. Junior, which is what most people knew him by, was very patriotic and was extremely proud to be an American. He served proudly for 21 years in the United States Army...