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CALL 912-876-2566 TO SUBSCRIBE Obituaries COASTAL COURIER (Hinesville, Ga.) -SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018- 5 Hughey "PETE" HoAK JR. Penny Posey HENRY G. NORBY Midway— Hughey “Pete” Albert Hoak, Jr., 73, passed away on Decem ber 24, 2018 at his home after a long illness with family by his side. Pete was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 11,1945 to the late Hughey Sr. and Sally Clark Hoak. He had lived in Liberty County for the past 40 years. Ms. Penny Yvonne Posey, age 56, died December 23, 2018, at St. Jo seph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah. The native of Hawkinsville, Georgia, lived in Savannah for many years be fore moving to Hinesville. She worked at Hunter Army Airfield in the main tenance department. Henry G. Norby (“299”), 77, passed away at Landmark Hospi tal in Savannah, Wednesday, De cember 26, 2018, after a short ill ness. His wife was by his side. Born in Walthourville, he lived in Midway for most of his life. He was a lifelong construction worker Pete had been a resident of Liberty County for the past 40 years. He was a veteran of the United = States Marine Corps having served = during the Vietnam Era. Pete re ceived numerous ribbons and medals during his enlistment, including the Purple Heart. Pete was a mechanic by trade and he loved playing pool. He was of the Baptist Faith. Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Clark Hoak. Survivors are Hughey Hoak of Hinesville, Michael Hoak of Hinesville and Tracy Hoak of Long County; daughter, Marie (Darren) Marsh of South Carolina; brother, Gary Hoak of Nebraska and five grandchildren. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funer al home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at the Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Flemington with Pastor Robert Long officiating. Full military honors will be rendered. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Flem ing. Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrange ments. Coastal Courier (Hinesville, Ga.) Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 Sign the online guest book at coastalcourier.com Madeline Rowland Mrs. Madeline Rowland, 80, of Midway, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Ludowici to the late James Virgil and Evener Florence Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Rowland, a daughter, Caroline Bonita Rowland, and a grandson, James Michael Driggers Sr. She retired as a seamstress and was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed fishing and cook ing, especially baking cakes. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Larry Dunlap; three grandchildren, Melissa R. Crites, Amanda and Kris Meekins Sr. and Bryan and Charlene Howell; 17 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grand children and several great-great-great-grandchildren; her twin brother and sister-in-law, Lester E. and Linda Price; and several nieces and nephews. The visitation will be on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at First United Pentecostal Church, 1735 Grove Point Road in Savannah from 11 a.m. until noon followed by the funeral in the sanctuary at noon. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Ab bey West Cemetery. Friends may sign the online register book at www.strick- landandsonsfuneralhome.com Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-244 She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Cleve land Posey and Betty Jean Wisham Posey and a sister, Sha ron Posey Hoste. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jose Quintanilla of Statesboro; three grandsons, Anthony, Alex and L.J.; two sisters, Tammy Vallejo (Ben) of Hines ville and Teresa Posey (J.J.) of Woodstock; and a brother, Cleveland Posey (Mary) of Hawkinsville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive visitors on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Bulloch Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Burial will follow in Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Friends may sign the online register book at www.join- eranderson.com. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of States boro is in charge of the arrangements. Coastal Courier (Hinesville, Ga.) Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 Sign the online guest book at coastalcourier.com Upcoming blood drives Now is an important time to give blood with severe winter weather ex pected. As a special thank- you for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give now through Jan. 6 will receive a long- sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Upcoming blood dona tion opportunities: Jan. 2, 2019: Hinesville - from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hinesville Masonic Lodge 271 & VA Clinic, 500 E. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville - from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Liberty Re gional Medical Center, 462 E.G. Miles Parkway Jan. 4, 2019: Hinesville - from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Liberty County YMCA, 201 Mary Lou Drive Jan. 7, 2019: Jesup - from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Jesup Health and Re hab, 3100 Savannah High way TM Coastal Courier (Hinesville, Ga.) Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 Sign the online guest book at coastalcourier.com PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GEORGIA OPEN MEETINGS ACT AS AMENDED, VOLUME 50, CHAPTER 14, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; THE CITY OF FLEMINGTON 2019 CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR HAS BEEN SET FORTH AS FOLLOWS: Jan. 8, 2019: Jesup - fromlO a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Health Systems, 248 NE Broad Street To donate blood, down load the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reli able supply for patients. A blood donor card or driv er’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in gener ally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. CRUISING COURIER Sonja Gordon, a retired Liberty County School administrator, recently returned from a 7-Day MSC Armonia cruise. Gordon said she sailed to Montego Bay, Jamai ca, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, and Havana, Cuba, which was "the highlight" of her entire trip. Gordon took the Coastal Couri er with her. Photo provided and worked for ESG Operations (City of Hinesville Public Works) for over 15 years where he was affec tionately known as “299” and for his sense of humor. He went to work early everyday to be sure he had time to pick on everybody. He worked until the day before he was hospitalized. Henry was also an accomplished mechanic, being honored with Mechanic of the Year several years at Oglethorpe Speedway where he was the mechanic for his son Donald’s racing team. He loved fishing with his son Robert, gardening, racing and his grandchildren. He was the tough guy who all the kids and grandkids in the family looked up to. He attended Midway United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Myrtie Norby, brothers, Thomas and James Norby, and sister, Ellen Powell. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jackie Norby, and sons, Robert Norby (Angie) and Donald Norby, of Midway; grandchildren, T.J. Norby, Kerstin Norby, Kasey Norby, and Kyndall Curl; brothers, Fred Nor by, Hiram Norby (Anne), Dewitt Norby (Carla), and Billy Norby (Lynda); sister-in-law, Marie Norby; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was 6-8 pm, Friday, December 28, 2018, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funer al services will begin at 11 a.m,. Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chap el. Burial will follow in Walthourville Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Please come dressed as you are most comfortable, as you would if you were coming to visit or for Henry and Jackie’s New Year’s cookout. Pallbearers will be Zachary Norby, Kyndall Curl, Justin Clemmer, Jeremy Clemmer, Dylan Boyles, and Andrew Boyles. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Midway United Methodist Church, 215 Martin Road, Midway, GA; the Epilepsy Foundation (www.epilepsy.com), 8301 Professional Place W #230, Landover, MD 20785; or the charity of the giver’s choice. Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com. Coastal Courier (Hinesville, Ga.) Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 Sign the online guest book at coastalcourier.com “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” - Helen Keller “If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.” - Cyril Cusack Answers to Courier's Saturday crossword Super Crossword Answers ISE CA FOR OR RAP A Z S Puzzle on page 10 2019 COUNCIL MEETINGS 4:30 PM Second Tuesday of Each Month Flemington City Hall 156 Old Sunbury Road January 8 July 9 February 12 August 13 March 12 September 10 April 9 October 8 May 14 November 12 June 11 December 10 DEVIATIONS FROM THIS CALENDAR AND ANY SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE PUBLISHED VIA PUBLIC NOTICE, POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 156 OLD SUNBURY ROAD, AND POSTED ON THE CITY OF FLEMINGTON WEBSITE. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Flemington located at 156 Old Sunbury Road, Flemington, Georgia 31313, on January 15, 2019 until 10:00 a.m. local time for Kallquist Drive Roadway Improvements. The work to be performed consists of furnishing all labor and materials to complete the Kallquist Drive Roadway Improvements. More specifically, the project will consist of approximately 600 LF 18” and 24” storm drainage, ditch grading, and necessary appurtenances. Plans, Specifications, and Contract documents are open to public inspection at Flemington City Hall, 156 Old Sunbury Road, Flemington, Georgia, Dodge Data and Analytics, CMD Group, and P.C. Simonton and Associates, Inc., Hinesville, Georgia. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting P.C. Simonton and Associates, Inc., 309 North Main Street, P.O. Box 649, Hinesville, Georgia 31313, (912) 368-5212, and by depositing a non-refundable seventy-five ($75.00) for each set of plans requested. Each Contractor must prequalify for bid by submitting a completed “Statement of Bidder Qualifications” form supplied by the Engineer. Bids will be accepted from prequalified bidders only. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of total amount bid for the completed work. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the closing time schedule for receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder. NOTE: Plans and Specifications must be obtained no later than five (5) working days before the bid date. No exceptions. www.cityofflemington.org
