The Coastal Courier

Harry Meadows Hilton, Jr., passed away January 3, 2023 at Candler Hospital. Harry was born in Vidalia, Georgia on Feb. 11, 1943. He moved to Savannah, GA. at 11, where he lived the next 20 years, before spending the last 50 years in Midway, GA. He was a Brick Mason by trade, later transitioning into the Superintendent role. He left his mark all over the City of Savannah with the Beautiful buildings he built. He worked for many great companies but spent his last working days with Carson Construction helping SCAD transform Downtown. Upon moving to Midway, he fell in love with a little slice of Heaven called Sunshine Lake Campground that he kept open for 25 years. Whether you knew him for 5...

Frederick William Mingledorff, Jr. died July 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Savannah on April 13, 1924 and grew up in Hinesville. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 18. He had a very active life in the military, and later was very active in the Hinesville community in various civic and veteran organizations. He owned Hinesville Ford for 57 years before retiring at age 92. He moved to Savannah in 1989 and was a communicant of St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Reverend Patty Schirm Mingledorff of Savannah; two daughters, Ellen Mingledorff Gay of Savannah and Doris Bright Mingledorff and her husband, Kenneth Boyd...

Statesboro, GA Mr. Ryle William Tatum, age 94, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his residence. He was thankful for the longevity of life and for the great journey on the long way home. He is in heaven with this love of his life, Mary Ida Parker Tatum, they were married for 56 years until her death in 2013. He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Kyle and Kathy Tatum of Newnan, GA; Reid and Linda Tatum of Statesboro, GA; and Kent Tatum of Statesboro, GA; granddaughters Casey Tatum of Statesboro, GA; Hannah and Bo Ginn of Augusta, GA; Mary King and Joseph Phillips of Newnan, GA; ,great-grandchildren Jax, Levi and Henry of Newnan, GA; sister Jeanette Mellinger of...

Peggy "Sue" Baer, 60, lost her courageous battle with Alzheimer's dementia on March 31, 2022 in her Marietta home surrounded by family. Sue was born September 20, 1961, in Jesup, GA and made the most of a difficult childhood. She moved to Hinesville, GA where she met her future husband, Bill. They were blessed with three children: Chris, Chelsea and Brody. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University with a degree in sociology. She devoted her life to her husband, children and volunteer work, spending countless hours aiding battered women at the YWCA women's shelter, food collection at MUST ministries, and fundraising for scholarships at the Circle for Children. Her...

Statesboro, GA Mrs. Debra Smith Pease, age 66, died Friday March 4th, 2022, after a brief illness at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, GA and was raised in Hinesville, GA where she graduated Bradwell Institute in 1973. She attended college at Georgia Southern College where she graduated in 1978. She met her husband, Walter, and they were married later that year. She began her teaching career in Claxton, GA and has also been a teacher at Marvin Pittman Laboratory School, and Bulloch Academy. She opened a leather shop in downtown Statesboro called Westchester Leatherworks where she created and sold beautiful pieces such as saddles and tack. Later she worked for...

Alfred Mayo, 72, of Hinesville, passed away on January 19, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Alfred was born on August 21, 1949 in Quincy, FL. He served in the Army, notably during the Vietnam War. He retired after 20 years of honorable service. He is survived by his wife, Alma D. Mayo of Hinesville; guardianship of: in-law/daughter, Denice Burnam and nephew/son, Antonio Fernandez; brother: Wendell Mayo (Debra); sisters: Sharon Ross and Janice Britt (Maurice); aunt: Martha Armstead; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother: Mamie Jones; stepfather: Richmond Jones; sister: Mary Darby Scarbough.

TERRY, Michael Joseph("Michael"), age 82, of Hinesville, Georgia,passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Bornin St. Louis, Missouri,on February 8, 1939, he is one of four children of the late Lockett Terry and Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) Terry. At age seventeen, hejoined the United States Army. His military servicetookhim to Oakdale, Louisiana, where he met and was united in holy matrimony in 1963 to his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Fay Lee (Metoyer) Terry. After twenty years of military service, he retired from the U.S. Army at Fort Stewart, Georgia in 1977 at the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC) and made Hinesville, Georgia, his home. In addition to military service, his professional...

Benny Louis Carter Jr. was born on January 20, 1981 to Benny L. Carter Sr. and Sarah F. Carter. While his father was serving in the Army, Ben was born in Neuburg, Germany and later experienced his childhood in Aberdeen Proving Ground MD. and Hinesville, GA. He grew up with one sibling which he called his favorite sister, Kimyatta Carter. He's survived by the mother of his children and partner, Belicia Anderson Carter and his three heartbeatstheir children, Jacey Carter, Cori Carter, and Benny L, Carter III. He's also survived by his maternal grandparents Luke and Mary Johnson of Valdosta, GA. He's preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Della Mae and Joe T. Carter. He leaves behind...

Mrs. Marie Cox Folker, 72, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home. She was born in Glenville, GA to the late Clifford and Myrtle Boyette Cox. She was a faithful member of Elim First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, and helped in cooking/delivering meals to shut-ins once a week for many years. She retired from the Chatham County Board of Education after 33 years, serving in the Special Education Department in several areas of the school system, including at Groves High School for 16 years before retiring. She will be remembered for her community outreach and always wanting to help others. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Billy D....

Paul Franklin Martin, Jr. died May 22, 2021 at Loving Care Personal Care home in Stockbridge, Georgia from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Son of Paul Franklin Martin, Sr. and Ruth Dixon Martin, Paul was born December 6, 1934 in Taylor's Creek, which today is the site of Ft. Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia. He graduated from Bradwell Institute and attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega. Paul worked for the United States Postal Service and later became a broker with Bullard Realty. He returned to the Postal Service where he retired. A handy wood worker, he crafted unique mailboxes, cat towers, and one- of- a kind birdhouses which he shared with family and friends. Paul was...

Elton Elliott Thompson, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. He was the son of Elton Elliott Thompson Sr. and Ruby Robertson Thompson of Kelleytown, Ga. Preceding him in death were his father and mother, his wife Evelyn Elaine Dillingham Thompson, and brothers Robert "Bobby" Thompson and Hugh "Hootie" Thompson. He is survived by son E. Elliott Thompson III and daughter-in-law Myra Thompson of Lilburn, GA; grandsons Jordan Thompson of Miami, FL, Drew Thompson of Atlanta, GA, and Ben Thompson of Huntsville, AL; sister Janice Cunningham of Freehold, NJ; and other relatives and friends. Elton attended Henry County Public Schools. At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Merchant...

Jerry J. Bacon, 69, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home in Garden City, Georgia. Jerry was born in Savannah on November 7, 1951 to James L. Bacon and Lois (Clark) Bacon and they predeceased Jerry. Jerry is survived by his wife and soulmate Dottie Smith Bacon to whom he was married for 47 years. He is also survived by his son, Jared Bacon and daughter, Kyrie Clark, his brother Eddie (Stefanie) Smith, sister, Sheila (Earl) McGinley and sister, Janet (Cecil) Harvey. Jerry leaves loving memories to his eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Jerry also leaves precious memories to special...

Earl Bascom Winn (72) of Midway, GA passed away in The Georgia War Veterans Home in Augusta, GA with his son and daughter by his side. Earl was a native of Commerce, GA where he was raised and graduated from Commerce High School. He continued his education at Athens Technical College in Athens, GA. After college he joined the Navy where he was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL. and served during the Vietnam War. While serving in the Navy he met the love of his life, Wanda Winn, who became his wife of 27 years. The couple resided in Midway, GA. Earl loved the great outdoors where he spent most of his spare time hanging out with family and friends, working with his...

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Brenda Joyce Tapley Steinberg, age 74, of Statesboro, GA, on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Rev. Josh Black officiating. Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Pallbearers are Rusty Simmons, Heath Simmons, Lance Simmons, Andy Tapley, Eernie Fields, and Greg Fields. Mrs. Steinberg was born September 26, 1945 to the late Billy Quitman and Berta Wells Tapley. Brenda was...

Mr. Joe C. Underwood II, age 72, of Mt. Vernon passed away late October 28 at his second residence in Sunbury after a brief illness. A native of Liberty County, living most of his life in Mt. Vernon, Joe was owner of Mt. Vernon Insurance Agency for 24 years. He then worked with several insurance agencies, companies, and the Georgia State Insurance Department. Joe was a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church where he served on several committees. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Emily Underwood, and a sister, Gene Zeigler. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Underwood of Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Terri Paulk (Schel) of Guyton, and a son, Joe "Jody" Underwood...

Daniel "Danny" D. Hays, 70, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side while under the care of hospice. Danny was born on August 29, 1949 in Ft. Pierce, Florida to the late Reverend Donald Hays and Janet Mary Hays. He was a veteran of the United States Army (Ranger)and served during the Vietnam Era where he received many commendations, ribbons and medals. Danny was a bigNASCAR fan. He was of the baptist faith. Danny is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sharron Diane Hays; his children, Melisa Hays (James) LeMoyne, Krista Hays (Buddy) Pilon, Jennifer Ann Woodard, Amanda Renee Walpole and Brenda Lee Hearn; grandchildren, Daniel Pilon (Brynna), Jamie Blanchard II, Ashley LeMoyne,...

Phill Leon Hiltbrunner, of Glennville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 9, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center, in Statesboro, Georgia. His death came just four months after he was diagnosed, at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Phil was born in Amarillo, Texas, on August 17, 1951. He would have been 68 on the 17th of this month. Phil was predeceased by his infant daughter, Starr, by his father, Leon Iver Hiltbrunner and by his mother, Willie Nell Roach Hiltbrunner. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Kaney, his son, Adam (Bridgett), and three grandchildren: Jim (Hannah), Jade, and Josiah, by his brother Gil (Debbie) and nieces Alysse and...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sellers Mathews, 58, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Jackie is survived by sister, Renee Sellers, niece Emily Sellers, aunts, cousins and close friends. Visitation will be held on Friday one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Fleming with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Mark Minter will be officiating. Thomas L. carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.