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Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Francine Wildes Herrington

Francine Wildes Herrington

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Francine Wildes Herrington, age 82, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. 

Mrs. Herrington was born December 12, 1942, to the late John Franklin and Edna Henderson Wildes. She made her home in Pearson and started her working career at Tri County Gas in Pearson, then worked at...

Barry Franklin Mizell

Barry Franklin Mizell

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Barry F. Mizell, age 59, of Axson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 05, 2025, at his home in Axson, Ga.

Born August 28, l965, in Coffee County, Mr. Mizell was the son of H. F. Mizell and Sharon Tanner Mizell. He grew up in Rex, Ga. and later moved to Jackson, Ga. before relocating to Axson, Ga, 2 years ago....

Barbara Ann Brantley James

Barbara Ann Brantley James

Jan 5, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Ann Brantley James, age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 05, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born February 19, 1949, in Coffee County, Mrs. James was the daughter of Albert Brantley and Evelyn Roberson Brantley. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life and worked...

Heidi Jeannette Nugent

Heidi Jeannette Nugent

Dec 29, 2024

Ms. Heidi Jeannette Nugent, age 40, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Heidi was born August 14, 1984, to Patrick Michael and Jeannette Theresa DeCosta Nugent. Heidi made her home in Pearson, was a homemaker and a member of Kirland Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, taking care of animals, and...

Ralph Massey

Ralph Massey

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Ralph Massey, age 85, of Axson, Ga. passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Vista Park in Douglas, Ga.

A native of Land O’Lakes, Fl., Mr. Massey was born May14, l939, son of David and Leta Harnage Massey. He had made his home here in Atkinson County for the past 35 years and worked for many years at Walmart Distribution...

Dorothy "Dot" Smith Tucker

Dorothy "Dot" Smith Tucker

Dec 23, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Smith Tucker, age 91, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Fellowship Home in Valdosta, Ga. following a extended illness.

A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Tucker was born September l4, 1933, daughter of Harry Smith and Jane Tanner Smith Davis. Dot raised her family in Alapaha, Ga., where she was a homemaker and integral...

Rev. Melvin Burch

Rev. Melvin Burch

Dec 19, 2024

Rev. Melvin Burch, age 82, of Axson, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Axson, Ga.

Survivors include:

Wife: Lounell White Burch of Axson, Ga.

2 Daughters: Phoebe Burch and husband Byron of Pearson, Ga.

                     Melbe Ramirez and husband Gilbert of Axson, Ga.

Brother: William Jr., “Doc” Burch and wife Rosa...

J. David Tanner

J. David Tanner

Dec 17, 2024

Jhon David Tanner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his home in Axson, GA on December 17, 2024. Born on November 9th, 1939, in Nicholls, GA. David was a steadfast presence whose dedication to hard work defined him.

He spent his years loving his wife Glenda Tanner through good times and hard times, always partners. Together...

Debra Lou Montoya

Debra Lou Montoya

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Debra Lou Montoya, age 58, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born January 10, l966, in Munich, Germany, Mrs. Montoya was the daughter of the late Arthur James “Jim”, Jr. and Eveline Sewell Bryce. She lived most of her life in Coffee County, was of...

Brenda June Powell

Brenda June Powell

Dec 12, 2024

Mrs. Brenda June Powell, age 64, of Nashville, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Ga. following an extended illness.

Survivors include:

Husband: Jay Hawkins of Nashville, Ga.

Son: Sebern Brandon Rowen of Sylacauga, Al.

4 Daughters: Brandy Rowell and husband Tommy of Valdosta, Ga.

                      Rhonda Tinejero...

Angie Guthrie

Angie Guthrie

Dec 12, 2024

Ms. Angie Guthrie, age 56, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home in Willacoochee, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born June 4, 1968, in Coffee County, Ms. Guthrie was the daughter of the late Vasco George and Ila Jean Harper Guthrie. She made her home in Atkinson County, worked for many years as a secretary and...

Robin Riley Bland

Robin Riley Bland

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Robin Lynn Riley Bland, age 64 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at her home in Pearson, Ga.

Survivors include:

Husband: Steven R. Bland of Douglasville, Ga.

Son: Cory Bland of Douglasville, Ga.

2 Daughters: Brooke O’Brien and husband Shaun of Pearson, Ga.

                      Amber O’Brien and husband Josh of Douglasville,...

Roger W. Metts, Sr.

Roger W. Metts, Sr.

Nov 26, 2024

Roger W. Metts, Sr. passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Roger lived a life full of love and service.  

Roger was born and raised in Atkinson County, Georgia, where his love of life began. In the late 1960s, Roger followed his uncle Morris Guess to Standard Container where he met...

Shirley Ann Franklin

Shirley Ann Franklin

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Franklin, age 74, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.

Survivors include:

3 Sons: Donald Leroy Franklin, Jr. of Orlando, Fl.

             Jacob Archie Andy Ralph Franklin and wife Krystina of Ocoee, Fl.

             Jeffrey Jacob Franklin of Orlando,...

Linda Faye Davis

Linda Faye Davis

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Linda Faye Davis, age 74, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Pearson, Ga.

Survivors include:

2 Daughters: Alicia Ann Amerson and husband Jimmie of Pearson, Ga.

                        Faith Melinda Stewart and husband Ryan of Pearson, Ga.

5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and...

Elizabeth Nicole Clement

Elizabeth Nicole Clement

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Nicole Clement, age 33, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga. 

Survivors include:

Father: Lee Clement and Shelba Stalvey of Willacoochee, Ga.

Husband: John Taft of Pearson, Ga.

2 Sons: Braden M. Clement of Pearson, Ga. 

               Devin L. Taft of Douglas, Ga.

3 Daughters: Ellen N. Clabey of Augusta,...

Jeanie Paulk

Jeanie Paulk

Nov 5, 2024

Ms. Jeanie Paulk, age 86, of Douglas, Ga., passed away Tuesday, November 05, 2024, at her home in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

Ms. Paulk was born September 13, l938 in Willacoochee, Ga., daughter of Jeff and Pearl Roberts Paulk. She attended school in Willacoochee and was in the first graduating class of Atkinson County High School. After graduating, she...

Alice Stone Youngblood Gilbert

Alice Stone Youngblood Gilbert

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Alice Stone Youngblood Gilbert, age 91, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness.

Mrs. Gilbert was born May 7, l933, daughter of Marvin and Martha Elizabeth Brown Stone. She had made her home in Atkinson County her entire life and was a homemaker. She loved to...

Jerry Lee Conger

Jerry Lee Conger

Oct 21, 2024

Mr. Jerry L. Conger, age 70, of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home in Willacoochee, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born May 11, l954, Mr. Conger was the son of the late Charlie and Maedell Duggan Conger. He made his home in Willacoochee and worked for Elixer Industries in Douglas, Ga, as a supervisor for many...

Russell Allen Stewart

Russell Allen Stewart

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Russell L. Stewart, age 59 of Blackshear, Ga. passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga.

Mr. Stewart was born August 23, 1965, in Savannah, Ga. to the late Willis and Mary Copeland Stewart. He had made his home in Blackshear, Ga. for the past 18 years and owned and operated Winlectric Company. He enjoyed spending...

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