Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Melvin Ben Higgs
Apr 9, 2021
Mr. Melvin Ben Higgs, age 102 years old from Axson, Ga., passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.
A native of Waycross, Ga., Mr. Higgs was born, November 22, 1918, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha and Sarah Ann Bagley Higgs. He was a farmer and pulpwood producer who worked hard all his...
Eva Paulette Courson
Apr 9, 2021
Eva Paulette Schultze Courson, age 69, of Pearson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia. Mrs. Courson was born on August 15, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Robert Roy Schultze and Naomi Belch Schultze. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Joseph Larry Courson, Sr....
Troy Dale Reliford
Apr 6, 2021
Mr. Troy Dale Reliford, age 50, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.
Born February 21, l971, in Lakeland, Ga., Mr. Reliford was the son of Lonnie Reliford and Annie Cooper Taylor. He was a self-employed mechanic and enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, grilling and cars. He...
Wendy M. Cowans
Mar 28, 2021
Ms. Wendy M. Cowans, age 62 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home, following an extended illness.
A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Ms. Cowans was born, September 20, 1968. She was a cook for Clyde’s Convenient Stores and enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing and riding horses.
Survivors include:
Spouse: Christy Walker of...
Donnakaye Chaney
Mar 24, 2021
Ms. Donnakaye Chaney, age 41 of Axson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Ga., Donnakaye was born, October 5, 1979, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie and Cathy Jackson Chaney. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether that was at home grilling in the...
Rebecca "Becky" C. McKinnon
Mar 15, 2021
Rebecca Crosby McKinnon, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away at home Monday, March 15, 2021 of an extended illness, while surrounded by her loved ones.
Becky was born January 31, 1944 in Axson, GA to the late Lige and Cecelia Crosby. She attended Atkinson County High School and married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Eugene McKinnon. They celebrated their...
Ottie Lou Maine Smith
Mar 14, 2021
Mrs. Ottie Lou Maine Smith, age 77 of Douglas, Ga. passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Smith was born, September 25, 1943, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Q.B. and Ozelle Davis Maine. After graduating from Atkinson County High School, she attended Waycross Area Vocational School to receive...
Mildred Stone Cribb
Mar 12, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Stone Cribb, age 71, of Willacoochee, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of South Georgia and Atkinson County, “Miss Mildred,” as she was affectionately known by so many, had a tremendous heart and a gentle, kind, and caring spirit. Her infectious smile and...
Shannon McQuaig White
Mar 12, 2021
Mrs. Shannon McQuaig White, age 41 of Willacoochee, Ga., formerly of Douglas, Ga., passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at Advent Health in Orlando, Florida, following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Mrs. White was born, November 10, 1979, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph and Hazel Annette Crews McQuaig. Shannon enjoyed arts and crafts, woodworking, and...
Phillip Buford Mullis
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. Phillip Buford Mullis, age 45 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family and friends, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 25, 1975 in Waycross, Ga. to parents, Jerry and Phyllis Douglas Mullis, Phillip grew up in the Atkinson County area, he later moved to the Jupiter,...
Jonell Nettles Corbitt
Feb 27, 2021
Jonell Nettles Corbitt, age 79, of Douglas, Ga. formerly of Pearson was granted everlasting life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 while at Emory Hospice Atlanta, Ga. She was born June, 26, 1941 to the late, Enos and Mattie Mae Musgrove Nettles. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Mitchell Corbitt; grandbaby, Heather Amanda Baxley, 4 sisters: ...
George Daniel Boatright
Feb 27, 2021
Mr. George Daniel Boatright, age 56 of Pearson, Ga., formerly of Homerville, Ga., passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home following a short illness.
Born on July 23, 1964 to Mr. and Mrs. Wilford and Resa Lashley Boatright, Mr. Boatright worked as a truck driver until his health declined. He enjoyed working with race horses, fishing, watching NASCAR...
Starling Mercer
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Marion Starling Mercer, age 69, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at his residence in Axson, following a brief illness. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, grilling, and team roping, Mr. Mercer was widely known for his generous spirit, strong work ethic, and genuine personality. When he wasn’t reading in his favorite chair at home, he...
Rene Gonzalez Lopez
Feb 21, 2021
Mr. Rene Gonzalez Lopez, age 30, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Douglas, Ga., following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Son of Rosa Lopez Juarez, Rene was born February 16, 1991 in Westchester, PA. He made his home, with his family, in Willacoochee, Ga. Rene worked as a Supervisor at Spectrum Distribution Center in...
Emmanuel Benitez
Feb 19, 2021
Infant Emmanuel Benitez of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survived by:
Parents: Juan Carlos and Glanys M. Perez Benitez
He is survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and several other relatives.
Graveside services for little Emmanuel will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at Sweetwater...
Sheila Karen Martin
Feb 12, 2021
Mrs. Sheila K. Martin, age 60 of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Atlanta. Ga., Ms. Martin was born December l9, l960, daughter of James H. and Judith Karen Stone Roberts. She had made her home in Axson since l996 and worked at...
Thelma V. Bryant
Feb 11, 2021
Ms. Thelma V. Bryant, age 81 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Ocilla, Ga. following an extended illness.
She was born in Irwin County, Ga. on March 27, 1939, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Bryant and Lizzie Clark. Ms. Bryant lived her life in the Willacoochee and Irwin County areas and enjoyed...
Teodora Delgado Escamilla
Feb 8, 2021
Mrs. Teodora Delgado Escamilla, age 71 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors include:
Husband: Juanantonio DeLeon of Pearson, Ga.
5 Sons: Juan Carlos DeLeon and wife, Laura of Mercedes, Tx.
Jose DeLeon and wife, Erica Panse of Hahira, Ga.
Luis Antonio DeLeon and wife, Beatriz of...
Alice Faye Prieto
Feb 5, 2021
Mrs. Alice Faye Prieto, age 68 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. A native of Tift County, Ga., Mrs. Prieto was born, December 27, 1952, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fesil Brown and Louetta Gussie Harper. She worked as a Care Giver for mentally challenged adults and was a...
Walter Berlin Gadberry, Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
Mr. Walter B. Gadberry, Jr. age 78 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness.
A native of Kieser, Arkansas, Mr. Gadberry was born, November 11, 1942, son of Mr. Walter B. Gadberry, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Moss. Coming from Polk County, Florida, he made his home,...
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