All Obituaries

"Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep.  I am a thousand winds that blow.  I am the diamond glints on snow."  Please join us in prayer for the family of Mr. Reginald Penn, age 88, of Hinesville, GA. Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe HWY, Midway, GA.

Diana Jo Gillespie was born on September 20, 1940 in Riceboro, Georgia to Eldora B. and John Williams.  She graduated as her class Valedictorian in 1957 from the original Liberty County High School in Midway, Georgia.  She graduated from college with high honors with a Master’s Degree in Biology from Texas Southern University. She met and married Bernard Gillespie in Houston, Texas in 1965 after she finished her studies.  She would blush with pride whenever you...

Mr. James Baker transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday morning April 17, 2024 at his residence.   

Ms. Sandra Nixon transitioned from this life on April 13, 2024.  Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA. 

Mattie Mae (Solomon) Jones of Riceboro, GA transitioned to her eternal heavenly home on April 10, 2024. She was the third eldest child of the late Roscoe Solomon and Trudie Hicks-Ware of Cairo, GA. Mattie accepted Christ at an early age. She became a devoted member of the First African Baptist Church in Riceboro, GA for 60+ years where she served as a devoted deaconess of the church. She attended elementary and middle schools in Georgia and Florida before moving to Liberty County in 1961 to...

    “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the LORD, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV)   Tara Lynette Phillips-Baker (“Tee” “Ternette”) was born July 5, 1964, to the late Sheila Mae Goodin-Phillips and Robert S. Phillips...

  Gertrude Golden, affectionally known as (Gi Gi), a native of Liberty County was born on January 29, 1961, to the late Lewis Golden and Ruth Golden of Midway, Georgia.  Gertrude, (Gi Gi) attended the Liberty County School System and graduated from Bradwell Institute’s Class of 1980. Later attended Turner Job Corps Center in Albany Georgia. She loved children and treated them with love and kindness.  She was a member...

Mr. Terrance T. Stewart, age 34, of Riceboro, GA, transitioned from this life on April 1, 2024.  Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA. 

Superhero Ladybug a.k.a Tonia Marie Baggs of Hinesville, GA, passed away unexpectedly on 26 March 2024. Tonia Marie was only 22 years old. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. Tonia was born on 10 July 2001 and leaves behind her mother Melinda Baggs and brother Michael Baggs.   Our superhero kept her powers hidden as she traversed the Liberty County School system and graduated from Bradwell Institute in May 2022. Instead of a job, she stayed home with her brother and...

Deacon Tyrone D. Taylor, age 72, of Hinesville, GA, transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at his residence.  Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of The Dorchester Funeral Home, 7842 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA.