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Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Blake Allen Vining

Blake Allen Vining

Feb 4, 2021

Blake Allen Vining, age 34 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday Morning, February 4, 2021 at his home, following a brief illness.  Born in Lakeland, Ga., Blake was born, September 2, 1986, son of Mr. Clyde Allen Vining and Mrs. Patricia Ann “Patti” Thomas.  He was a 2006 Graduate of Atkinson County High School and enjoyed many different hobbies including...

Thurza Louise Murray

Thurza Louise Murray

Feb 4, 2021

Mrs. Thurza Louise Murray, age 60 of Baxley, Ga. passed away, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Appling County HealthCare of Baxley, Ga., following a brief illness.

A native of Manning, South Carolina, Mrs. Murray was born, January 15, 1961, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Plowden and Thurza Ann Greenall.  She made her home in the Millwood and Baxley,...

James Edward McGuire

James Edward McGuire

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. James Edward "Pops" McGuire, age 81 of Lakeland, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home, following an extended illness.  A native of Pensacola, Florida, Mr. McGuire was born, March 5, 1939, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton E. and Maebelle Boyington McGuire.  He worked for many years with American Bridge Company as an Iron Worker.  Coming...

Jessie Donald "Duck" Mizell

Jessie Donald "Duck" Mizell

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Jessie Donald "Duck" Mizell, age 79 of Axson, Ga., passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., following a short illness. A native of Axson, Ga., Mr. Mizell was born, March 18, 1941, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Sarah Crosby Mizell. He was of the Baptist faith and attended, Mt. Zion...

Harvey Henry Hamilton

Harvey Henry Hamilton

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. Harvey H. Hamilton, age 79 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga.  A native of Willacoochee, Ga., Mr. Hamilton was born, October 21, 1941 son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Mallie Delk Hamilton.  He was a farmer and enjoyed dog hunting, fishing and especially spending time with his...

Reba Ann Mizell

Reba Ann Mizell

Jan 16, 2021

Mrs. Reba Ann Mizell, age 75 of Axson, Ga. passed away, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at South Ga. Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. following a short illness.  A native of Axson, Ga., Mrs. Mizell was born in Homerville on, February 15, 1945, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Spencer and Allie Nell Giddens Mizell.  She was of the Baptist faith...

Dale Wayne Harrell

Dale Wayne Harrell

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. Dale W. Harrell, age 80 of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

A native of Pearson, Ga. Mr. Harrell was born, June 7, 1940, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Quincy “J.Q” and Gladys Giddens Harrell.  After over twenty years of living in Brunswick, Ga., he moved back to...

James Lewis "Jimmy" Gillis

James Lewis "Jimmy" Gillis

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. James Lewis “Jimmy” Gillis, age 77 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, January 07, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga following an extended illness.

A native of Axson, Ga., Mr. Gillis was born, January 10, 1943, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence James and Nancy Lee Gillis. He made his home in Atkinson County for his...

Gordon Tilghman Lee

Gordon Tilghman Lee

Jan 4, 2021

Gordon Tilghman Lee, age 82 of Axson, Ga., passed away peacefully after several years of illness, on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia. Gordon was born on March 17, 1938 in Farmville, NC where he was raised. He attended Farmville High School, Oak Ridge Military Institute, Florida Southern, and proudly served his country in...

Larry C. Metts

Larry C. Metts

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. Larry C. Metts, age 84 of Powder Springs, Ga., passed away Monday, January 04, 2021 at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, Ga following an extended illness. A native of Willacoochee, Ga., Mr. Metts was born, March 17, 1936 son of Mr. and Mrs. Elton O. and Carolyn Parker Metts. He was a retired fabrics salesman with Amico and was...

Betty Miller Vickers

Betty Miller Vickers

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Betty Miller Vickers, age 90 of Newnan, Ga, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s.

Betty Miller Vickers was born January 17, 1930 in Valdosta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 7 years, Jimmy Cole Vickers, Sr. After his death in 1953, she married his brother, Warren Richard Vickers,...

William "Mike" Michael Boyd

William "Mike" Michael Boyd

Jan 1, 2021

Mr. William “Mike” M. Boyd, age 59 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Friday, January 01, 2021 at his home in Willacoochee, Ga. Survivors include: Parents: Hewey Dean and Lyvonne Paulk Boyd of Willacoochee, Ga. Brother: Gregory Boyd and wife Hannah of Angir, N.C. Sister: Cynthia Denise Pettis and husband Phillip of Willacoochee, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also...

Joan Marie Lee

Joan Marie Lee

Jan 1, 2021

Ms. Joan Marie Lee, age 60 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Memorial Satilla Health Hospital in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Douglas, Ga., Ms. Joan was born, December 29, 1960 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Henry and Elmarie Lee Lott. She worked many years as a C.N.A. with Unison Health...

James “Jim” Darrell Mills

James “Jim” Darrell Mills

Dec 29, 2020

James “Jim” Darrell Mills, age 86, of Willacoochee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Olathe, Kansas. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. at Willacoochee City Cemetery in Willacoochee, Georgia on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Jim was born in Willacoochee, Georgia on January 27, 1934 to Henry Felton Mills and Eva (Cox) Mills. After graduating...

Roy Lee Wilkerson

Roy Lee Wilkerson

Dec 20, 2020

Mr. Roy Lee Wilkerson, age 48 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. 

 

Born July 18, l972, in Douglas, Ga., Roy Lee was the son of Roy Wilkerson and Joyce Stephens Wilkerson. He made his home in Willacoochee, was a graduate of Atkinson County High School and worked...

Albert "Al" Walter Williams, Jr.

Albert "Al" Walter Williams, Jr.

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. Albert “Al” W. Williams, Jr., age 85 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Millan, Ga., Mr. Williams was born April 20, l935, son of Albert Walter Williams, Sr. and Roxie Goethe Williams. He had made his home in Summerville, S. C....

Ronald Gene Rhymes, Jr.

Ronald Gene Rhymes, Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

 

Mr. Ronald Gene Rhymes, Jr., age 60 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home, following an extended illness.

A native of Clinch County, Mr. Rhymes was born September 26, l960, son of Ronald Gene Rhymes, Sr. and Lessie Ann Hunsucker Rhymes. He had made his home in this area for most of his life...

Calvin G. McDonald

Calvin G. McDonald

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Calvin G. McDonald, age 59 of Douglas, Ga. passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Douglas, Ga.

 

Born February 27, l96l, in Douglas, Ga., Mr. McDonald was the son of Thomas E. and Evelyn McKinnon McDonald.  He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  He enjoyed spending time with family, being outdoors and...

Lina Vanegas Gomez

Lina Vanegas Gomez

Nov 29, 2020

Mrs. Lina Vanegas Gomez, age 52 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones, in Pearson, Ga. following a courageous battle with cancer.  

Survivors include:

Husband:  Manuel Martinez of Pearson, Ga.

2 Sons:  Higinio Martinez and wife Brenda Mendoza of Pearson, Ga.

              Juan Martinez of Pearson, Ga.

2 Daughters:  Dora...

Mary Baker Gornto Corbitt

Mary Baker Gornto Corbitt

Nov 26, 2020

Mary Baker Gornto Corbitt, age 80, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at St. Simons Island, Georgia. She was born April 16, 1940, in Taylor County, Florida, to the late Oswald Gornto and Cathryn Ward Gornto (later Pickren). Known to many from her earlier years as “Mary Baker” she was named for the beloved family physician, Dr....

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