All Obituaries

John-Kyle “Kyle” Norman Birkler, 35 years of age, was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 28, 1986 to Julie Lynne Randazzo and John Michael Birkler.  Kyle passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2021 in Hinesville, Georgia.   During Kyle’s time on this earth, he achieved many accomplishments that his family, friends and loved ones are extremely proud of.  His work ethic was of the utmost importance to him as a freelancer of construction and...

Raven Raye Zumwalt, 18, left her Earthly home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022. Raven was always smiling from day one. She had a gray stuffed cat named “Gray Meow Meow.” She took him everywhere and couldn’t sleep without him. He’s lost most of his hair now and looks pretty rough, but she loved her kitty hard- she loved everyone hard. She spent her early years in Alaska- playing outside, going fishing, and exploring.  Raven was in the Girl Scouts for...

Heidrun M. Kane, 59, went to be with our Heavenly Father Wednesday, January 12, 2022 after a courageous fight against breast cancer.  Heidrun was born and raised in Bayreuth, Germany. She loved to cook, spend time in her garden, craft, and loved animals. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Heidrun shared a passion of loving horses just like her daughter, and enjoyed watching her daughter ride and spending time with her in the pasture. She had a heart made of gold and...

Edward C. Poole, 92, died at Roper Hospice Cottage in Charleston, SC on Monday, January 3, 2022. Ed was a son of Arnold C. and Willie Clifton Poole. A native of Toombs County, Georgia, he was born on December 20, 1929 at home on the farm. In the late 1930’s, as the depression began to slightly moderate, the family lived in nearby towns of Metter, Lyons and Collins; during World War II, in Savannah and afterwards in Riceboro, Liberty County, where he completed High School at...

Herminia Cardona Lozano, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Orange Park Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Herminia was born January 21, 1942 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Pablo and Nemencia (Lozano) Cardona. She spent most of her childhood in Caguas. Later in life Herminia moved to Hinesville, Georgia to be with family and to take care of her grandchildren. She loved to cook and to share what she made with family and friends, it gave her joy to see others enjoy her...

Ida Arrowood Groover, 86, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, while under the care of hospice. Ida was born in Burnsville, North Carolina, on June 13, 1935, the daughter of Floyd and Bertha Arrowood.  At the age of three the family moved to Irwin, Tennessee, and three years later to Jonesboro, Tennessee, where she grew up.  Ida attended Lamar school, Jonesboro, throughout her time of education.  She graduated as Valedictorian of her...

Marjorie “Caroll” Buffington Sawyer, 76, passed away November 18, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah due to heart complications. Caroll was born July 23, 1945 to parents, Charles Terrell and Marjorie (Chasteen) Buffington in Griffin, Georgia. She attended school in Macon and after graduation she joined the workforce as a telephone operator.  After the family moved to the Liberty County area in 1977, Caroll went to work for Coastal Utilities. She was...

Marlene Maria Gordon, 74, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Memorial Health University in Savannah. Marlene was born April 1, 1947 in Austria. She had lived in Liberty County since 1980 having moved here from Germany. Marlene was a manager for over 15 years at the Huddle House. She loved keeping children at her home, she also loved cooking and watching television.  Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Erwin Gordon, Sr.  She will be greatly missed by her...

William (Bill) H. Acebes was born to Herman and Irene Acebes on 29 August 1945 and died on 22 November 2021, surrounded by family and friends.   Bill served his country honorably for over thirty years; three years in the Republic of Viet Nam; in the Berlin Brigade during the height of the Cold War and participated in the rescue of American Medical Students on the Island of Grenada in October 1983.   CSM Acebes was one of the original cadre of 1st Ranger...

Juan Manuel Velez Mendez, 41, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Juan was born September 10, 1980 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to parents, Josue O. Velez and Edna M. Mendez. Juan spent his younger years in Puerto Rico and moved to Orlando, Florida at the age of 14. He attended Lake Howell high school in Casselberry. After high school Juan’s love of automobiles led him to Daytona to Installer Institute...