Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Juliette Marie Calas
Jun 12, 2021
Ms. Juliette Marie Calas, age 30, of Axson, Ga. passed away, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home after a short illness. A native of Miami, Fla., Juliette was born July 31, 1990, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jose J. and Marie Julia Baster Calas. She had made her home in Axson for the last 15 years, where she became...
Wanda Hawkins Bowen
May 28, 2021
Mrs. Wanda H. Bowen, age 76 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Friday, May 28, 2021, at Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Bowen was born, March 26, 1945, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. and Vera Lucille Fussell Mobley. Throughout her life, she worked as an operator in the local...
Billy Corbitt
May 26, 2021
Lester William “Billy” Corbitt, age 52, of Macon, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Crumpler, North Carolina. He was born April 4, 1969, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Lester Bill and Mary Corbitt.
Billy grew up In Macon, Georgia surrounded by a loving community of family and friends. He graduated from Chapel Hill Academy.
Billy...
Joseph "Joey" David O'Brien
May 17, 2021
Mr. Joseph "Joey" David O'Brien, age 55 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home following a sudden illness. A native of Douglas, Ga., Mr. O’Brien was born, February 7, 1966, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. and Jane Gaskins O’Brien. A graduate of Atkinson County High School, he continued to volunteer his time and support...
Larry Wayne Burch
May 14, 2021
Mr. Larry Wayne Burch, age 70 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home following a short illness. A native of Douglas, Ga., Mr. Burch was born December 28, 1950, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Riley, Sr., and Hazel Harper Burch. After working many years with Ga. Pacific Company in Pearson, Mr. Burch went on...
Daniel "Danny" Clayton Taylor
May 13, 2021
Daniel Clayton “Danny” Taylor, age 70, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, GA. following an extended illness.
Danny was born January 3, 1951, in Alma, GA. to parents Paul G. Taylor Sr. and Lois Russ Taylor. He lived in Brunswick until his high school graduation from Glynn Academy. Danny spent his summers...
Clyde Allen Vining
May 11, 2021
Mr. Clyde Allen Vining, age 60 of Manor, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home following a short illness.
Born in Douglas, Ga. on April 26, 1961, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Marion Westman Vining. He was a farmer who enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR Racing. Mr. Vining was preceded in death by his son,...
Wendall Wright
May 11, 2021
Mr. Wendall Wright, age 65 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. A native of Douglas, Ga., Mr. Wright was born, May 29, 1955, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace "Buck" and Annie Lee Teston Wright. He worked as a lumber grader for many years with...
Chris Corbitt
May 10, 2021
November 26, 1953 – May 10, 2021
Chris Corbitt, son of Wilbur and Mable Fleming Corbitt, was raised in Willacoochee, Georgia, with his older siblings, Larry and Marsha. He graduated from Atkinson County High in 1972 and attended South Georgia College.
With a talent for meeting people and selling, Chris worked at the family’s hardware store in Willacoochee and later...
Hunter Shane Hersey
May 3, 2021
Little Hunter Shane Hersey, age 9 months old of Pearson, Ga., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, Ga.
Born, July 23, 2020 to Shane and Marie Bennett Hersey of Pearson, Ga., Little Hunter was their, “miracle baby” who laughed and smiled throughout his nine months, bringing joy, happiness,...
Ralph Darrell Morgan
Apr 27, 2021
Mr. Ralph Darrell Morgan, born June 25, 1957 age 63, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Mr. Morgan was born and raised in Waycross, Ga. He was preceded in death by his mother; Alice Ardellia Morgan, father; Reymer Morgan and sister, Jeanell Alice Morgan. He formerly attended Mt. Green Church of God of Prophecy. Mr....
Celia Rodriguez Hernandez
Apr 19, 2021
Mrs. Celia Rodriguez-Hernandez, age 58 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Monday afternoon, April 19, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Celia was born, December 8, 1962, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albaro Rodriguez and Remedios Hernandez. She was a homemaker who took great care of her family. Mrs. Celia was of...
William "Bill" Otis Cater
Apr 17, 2021
Mr. William “Bill” Otis Cater, age 79 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Saturday, April 07, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.
Born November 24, l941 in Berrien County, Mr. Cater was the son of Otis and Ruth Sykes Cater. He had made his home in Willacoochee for most of his life. He was a certified electrician and had...
Manning D.J. Tanner
Apr 17, 2021
Mr. Manning D.J. Tanner, age 33 of Axson, Ga. passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his home in Axson, Ga.
A native of Atkinson County, D.J. was born August 09, l987, son of the late Manning Dillard Tanner and Brenda Davis Tanner. He was a 2006 graduate of Atkinson County High School and had made his home in Atkinson...
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...
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