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Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Buddy Edward Corbitt

Buddy Edward Corbitt

Nov 2, 2020

Mr. Buddy Edward Corbitt, age 83, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, at his home following an extended illness.

 

A native and lifelong resident of Atkinson County, Mr. Corbitt was born October 27, l937, son of James Daniel “Bud” and Rena Griffis Corbitt. He was a prominent farmer and longtime member...

Roberto Martinez Leal

Roberto Martinez Leal

Oct 21, 2020

Mr. Roberto Martinez-Leal, age 51 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Survivors include:

Wife:  Lucila Hernandez of Pearson, Ga.

2 Sons:  Oscar Martinez of Pearson, Ga.

             Lucio Martinez of Pearson, Ga.

2 Brothers:  Hector Martinez and wife, Arianna Gonzales of Pearson, Ga.

                  Onesimo Martinez and wife, Marilu of Pearson,...

Madie Adeline Rivers

Madie Adeline Rivers

Oct 18, 2020

Mrs. Madie Adeline Rivers, age 64, of Nashville, Ga. passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Lakeland, Ga. 

Mrs. Rivers was born October 12, l956 in Homerville, Ga. to the late Mitchell “Buddy” and Madeline Braswell Adams.  She had lived in Atkinson County for most of her life and worked as a visiting nurse...

Wayne Howell

Wayne Howell

Oct 15, 2020

Mr. Wayne Howell, age 68 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Advanced Healthcare and Rehab in Jeffersonville, Ga. following an extended illness.

 

A native of Hahira, Ga., Mr. Howell was born January 13, l952, son of George R. and Virginia Wilson Howell. He worked for many years with Hercules Co. and later as a truck...

Brenda Ann Chaney Thigpen

Brenda Ann Chaney Thigpen

Oct 13, 2020

 

Mrs. Brenda Ann Chaney Thigpen, age 58 years old of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness.

Mrs. Thigpen was born December 21, l961, in Coffee County, daughter of Willis Aaron Chaney, Sr. and Anna Lee Porter Chaney.  She was a homemaker and loved to fish...

Steven Arthur Soles

Steven Arthur Soles

Oct 11, 2020

Mr. Steven Arthur “Steve” Soles, age 61 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following a short illness.

 

A native of Douglas, Ga., Mr. Soles was born April 15, l959, son of William Soles and Myrtice Gieger McCallum.  He had been employed with the city of Pearson for the past 35...

Johnnie Carter Herrin

Johnnie Carter Herrin

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Johnnie Carter Herrin, age 82 of Lakeland, Ga. passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at his home, following an extended illness.

 

A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Herrin was born March 11, l938, son of O. C. Herrin and Ione Browning Giddens. He served for many years as Atkinson County Tax Commissioner and later worked for the Ga....

Serafico Escuadra Jaimes

Serafico Escuadra Jaimes

Oct 8, 2020

Mr. Serafico Escuadra-Jaimes, age 57 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home.

 

Born July 14, l963 in El-Sauz, Estado-De, Mexico, Mr. Jaimes was the son of Leonardo Jaimes and Lorenza Jamies-Escuadra.  He had made his home in Pearson for the past 20 years and was a self-employed labor contractor.  He enjoyed fishing, music, and...

Roger Lee O'Berry

Roger Lee O'Berry

Oct 7, 2020

Mr. Roger Lee O'Berry, age 66 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following an extended illness.

A Memorial Service in Mr. O'Berry's honor will be held at a later date.

Memorialization was by cremation.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.

Earnie Lee Reliford

Earnie Lee Reliford

Oct 6, 2020

Mr. Ernie Lee Reliford, age 47 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Health Systems in Jacksonville, Fla.

 

Born January 20 l973, in Homerville, Ga., Mr. Reliford was the son of Leroy and Ernistine Courdle Reliford. He had made his home in Willacoochee his entire life and worked at Oasis Trailer Plant in Willacoochee...

Syble Clement Mitchell

Syble Clement Mitchell

Oct 6, 2020

Mrs. Syble C. Mitchell, age 80, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at home following an extended illness. 

 

A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Mitchell was born June 15, l940, daughter of Bernie and Louella Lewis Clement. She was a homemaker who loved to crochet, cook, make candy, and bake cakes. She loved Blue Grass...

Imogene Haskins

Imogene Haskins

Oct 5, 2020

                                                                                      

Mrs. Imogene Peterson Haskins, age 94 of Pearson, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020, at Berrien Nursing Care in Nashville, Georgia, following an extended illness. Known far and wide for her Southern hospitality and fierce independence, Mrs. Imogene lived a bountiful and amazing life filled with family, friends, and faith. Her straightforward wisdom, unique wit, and...

Gloria Bennett Kirkland

Gloria Bennett Kirkland

Oct 1, 2020

Mrs. Gloria Bennett Kirkland, age 63 of Pearson, Ga. passed away at her home on Thursday, October 1, 2020, following an extended illness. 

A native of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Kirkland was born on November l5, l956, daughter of James D.  “Jim” Bennett and Opal Waters Bennett. She moved here in l980 from Powder Springs, Ga. after taking a job...

Joseph "Buck" Brand Nugent

Joseph "Buck" Brand Nugent

Sep 29, 2020

Mr. Joseph Brand “Buck” Nugent, age 53 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Born September 30, l966 in Coffee County, Ga., Brand was the son of Joseph Aldridge “Joe” and Edna “Ed” Buntyn Nugent.  Brand was self-employed as a farmer and in his spare time enjoyed...

Joe Willie Giddens

Joe Willie Giddens

Sep 26, 2020

Mr. Joe Willie Giddens, age 78 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.

A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Giddens was born May 9, l942, son of Ken J. “Coaden” and Mary Frances “Fannie” Higgs Giddens. He retired as a signalman with CSX Railroad. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing...

Joshua Scott Beverley

Joshua Scott Beverley

Sep 26, 2020

Mr. Joshua Scott Beverley, age 29, of Pearson, Ga. passed away at his home, Saturday, September 26, 2020, following an extended illness. 

Born October 24, l990 in Coffee County, Mr. Beverley was the son of Lemuel Beverley and Shirley Bennett Beverley.  He had made his home in Atkinson County for most of his life and worked as a forklift...

Rev. Charles David Brown

Rev. Charles David Brown

Sep 21, 2020

Rev. Charles David Brown, age 76 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga, following a brief illness.

A native of Pearson, Ga., Rev. Brown was born December 26, l943, son of C. P. and Gladys Stone Brown. He was a member and currently serving as pastor of Wilsonville Church...

William Bennett

William Bennett

Sep 19, 2020

Our loving Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, September l9, 2020 to meet his Lord and Savior. He has been known as a lot of names in his lifetime, Dad, Pops, Big Papa, William, Pa, The Ice Man and, last but not least, Big Will.

Born in Branford, Fl., on April 26, l942, Mr. Bennett was the...

Ada Mancil Walker

Ada Mancil Walker

Sep 19, 2020

Mrs. Ada Mancil Walker, age 97 of Waycross, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Baptist Village Nursing Home, Waycross, Ga. Mrs. Walker was born January 18, 1923 at Pearson, Georgia, the daughter of the late Hiram Mancil, Jr. and Mary Ann Corbitt Mancil.

Mrs. Walker retired after many years with the Coffee Regional Hospital, Douglas, Ga. After...

Eunice Marie White

Eunice Marie White

Sep 18, 2020

Mrs. Eunice Marie Palmer White, age 64, of Axson, Ga. passed away, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Macon Coliseum Hospital in Macon, Ga., following a short illness.  

A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. White was born May 29, l956, daughter of James R. “Short” and Betty Wood Palmer.  She had been employed as a Para-Pro for many years at...

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