All Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Hutchison, 64, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Liberty County and a graduate of Bradwell Institute. He was born to the late, Wallace and Lillian Bailey Hutchison.  Wayne attended vocational school after graduation where he studied to be an electrician. He was also in the Army National Guard. Wayne had his own business as a ceramic tile installer, which he excelled at. He was also an exotic tropical fish and frog enthusiast. Wayne had...

Elise Muncher, 96, passed away on 20 November 2023 after a long illness.  Born in Fürth, Germany prior to the beginning of WWII, she lived through the horrors of war and could tell stories of being shot at and running from bombs falling from the sky and having to beg farmers for food. She prevailed with a strength that only survivors have.  After the end of the war she met her shining prince in the US Army uniform, but has told stories of getting death threats for dating the...

Willie Merle Backus, 87, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 19, 2023 while surrounded by family and friends who already miss her dearly. Willie Merle Ashley was born in Treutlen County near Soperton, Georgia on June 11, 1936. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Willie Merle enjoyed bringing home strays (people, not animals) and taking care of them. She was a faithful friend to many people around her home, in the community, and in her church. She loved...

Shelby Jean Kirkendall, 81, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 after a short illness.  Shelby was born June 6, 1942 in Shelby, North Carolina to the late, Henry and Flossie Woods. She grew up in Shelby where she also attended schools there. She met and married the love of her life, Billy Ray Kirkendall, Sr., who was enlisted in the United States Army. Together with their two small children they traveled to many different locations across the world. Shelby was a volunteer for the...

On Saturday, November 4, the Lord called Miriam Margaret Zimpfer Butterfield, age 96, home.  Miriam was born on August 8, 1927 to Gertrude and Edward Zimpfer in Independence, Iowa. Growing up on the family farm, Miriam loved to drive her team of horses and help out her father. At the age of 16, she graduated from Rowley High School and moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she worked in the gift department at Smulekoffs. One day after her shift, Miriam was walking to the bus stop when a...

On Monday, October 30, 2023 Gabby Chaffee, 77, passed at 6:10 pm at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Gabby was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Manuela, Denise, Steven, Kevin, Daniel, Chris, Teresa, and Janie. Gabby was an avid lover of soccer which she coached for many years. She enjoyed spending some of her time with many friends in the bingo hall as well as the German Coffee Club, Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, and...

Mr. Ivan Bullard 53, of Hope Mills N.C. departed this life Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Ivan was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 17, 1971. Being part of a military family Ivan traveled with his family to many different military bases including Germany. While in middle school Ivan and his family moved to Georgia where his father was stationed at Ft. Stewart, Georgia. He was a 1989 graduate of Bradwell Institute where he excelled in sports especially football. After graduation Ivan...

Our precious son and brother, Todd Allen Godby, was taken from this world at the age of 20 on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Todd was a person who devoted his life to aiding others, always attentive to their needs and willing to go the extra mile to lend a helping hand. Todd is survived by his parents, Charles & Carida Godby, and Sarita & Mike Sandor, his sisters Stacey Ward and Michaela Ritchey, and his brother Elijah Wannemacher. He also leaves behind a vast circle of...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice E. Schultz (Backman), 78, of Hinesville GA. Janice passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at home under the care of Hospice.  Janice was born in Portland, OR on April 17, 1945 to Edwin & Helen Backman.  She was a 1964 Graduate from Willamette High School in Eugene OR.  She worked for Lane County Abundant Foods for 10 years.  Janice was preceded in death by her Husband Duane Schultz where they...

Roxanne Franklin, a beloved daughter, aunt, sister, friend, and colleague, passed away on October 6, 2023. Roxanne was known for her kindness, loving nature, and strong work ethic, which earned her the admiration and respect of her coworkers, friends and family. With a dry sense of humor that always brought a smile to everyones faces, Roxanne had a remarkable ability to brighten any room she entered. Her laughter was infectious, and her quick wit kept everyone entertained. Beyond her...