Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Bonnie Gayle Wildes

Bonnie Gayle Wildes

Aug 22, 2018

Mrs. Bonnie Gayle Wildes, age 62 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Melbourne, Fl., Mrs. Wildes was born December 4, l955, daughter of James Robert Brown and Lillian Chaney Vining. She had made her in Atkinson and Coffee County for most of her life....

Nerle Batten

Nerle Batten

Aug 13, 2018

Mr. Nerle Batten, age 89 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home, following a short illness.

A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Batten was born December l0, l928, son of Leaon and Cora Lee Douglas Batten. He retired from the U. S. Air Force after twenty years of service and then went to work with...

Diana Christine Hughes

Diana Christine Hughes

Aug 12, 2018

Mrs. Diana Christine Hughes, age 74, of Axson, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following an extended illness and courageous battle with cancer over the last several years.  Her strong spirit and soft-spoken demeanor will be greatly missed by the many friends, family members, and others who had the pleasure of knowing...

Hoguer Torres Piedra

Hoguer Torres Piedra

Aug 7, 2018

Mr. Hoguer Torres Piedra, age 45, of Tifton, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home following an extended illness.Survivors include:  Mother:  Odilia Piedra AncelmoWife:  Maria Contreras Sanchez of Tifton, Ga.1 Son:  Hoguer Torres of Tifton, Ga.3 Daughters:  Nayely Torres of Tifton, Ga.                     Esmeralda Torres of Tifton, Ga.                     Alleyson Torres of Tifton, Ga.      1 Step-Son:  Jose Deras of...

Anna Elizabeth Powell

Anna Elizabeth Powell

Jul 27, 2018

Mrs. Anna “Anne” Mills Powell age 91 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday morning, July 27, 2018 at the Langdale hospice House of Valdosta, Ga. following an extended illness.   Survivors include: Daughter:                   Jayne Harper of Lakeland, Ga.   2 Grandchildren :     William Harper of Pearson, Ga.                                     Derek Harper of Pearson, Ga.   5 Great Grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and other relatives survive...

Margaret Spivey

Margaret Spivey

Jul 26, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Arnold Spivey age 71 of Axson, Ga. passed away Thursday evening, July 26, 2018 at her home in Axson, Ga due to an extended illness.   Survivors include: Husband:       Henry C. Spivey of Axson, Ga 2 Sons:            Christopher Spivey and Susan Waters of Valdosta, Ga.                         Henry Cecil “Boo Boo” Spivey of Axson, Ga. 2 Daughters:  Rose Marie Dicharia of...

Harold Franklin Cady

Harold Franklin Cady

Jul 25, 2018

Mr. Harold Franklin Cady, Sr. age 78 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday evening, July 25, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga due to an extended illness.   Survivors include: 2 Sons: Steve Cady and Wife Cindy of Pearson, Ga              Harold Franklin Cady,Jr. of Pearson,Ga.                   A visitation/memorial service for Mr. Cady will be held Sunday, July 29, 2018...

Stephen Pittman

Stephen Pittman

Jul 10, 2018

Mr. Stephen Pittman age 67 of Axson, Ga. passed away Tuesday evening, July 10, 2018 at his home in Axson, Ga due to an extended illness.   Mr. Pittman is survived by several relatives.   A memorial service for Mr. Stephen Pittman will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Relihan Funeral Home at 6:00 P.M. with D.Q. Pittman officiating.    Relihan Funeral...

Alfred Royals

Alfred Royals

Jun 26, 2018

Mr. Alfred Royals age 77 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday evening, June 26, 2018 at the Berrien Nursing Center of Nashville, Ga. Survivors include:  2 Sons:                 David Royals and Sheree Craig of Pearson, Ga.                              Joshua Turner of Blackshear, Ga.   4 Daughters:       Melissa Gurley and husband Craig of Pearson, Ga.                              Carla Ann Royals and Reggie Johnson of Pearson, Ga.                              Sandra...

Lois Copeland

Lois Copeland

Jun 20, 2018

Mrs. Lois Bailey Copeland age 89 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Bayview Nursing and Rehab Community of Nahunta, Ga.   Survivors include: Son:                     Vernon Spillard and wife Mary of Willacoochee, Ga.   2 Daughters:        Mary Elizabeth Brown and husband Gene of Croosville, Tn.                              Louise H. Stephens and husband Donnie of Waycross, Ga.   8 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren,...

Sharon Mayo Register

Sharon Mayo Register

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Sharon Mayo Register age 75 of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, June 08, 2018 at Hazlehurst Court Care in Hazlehurst, Ga.   Born June 22, l942 in Phenix City, Al., Mrs. Register was the daughter of Benjamin and Mamie Teel Gilbert. She had made her home in Iowa before moving to Atkinson County some 5 years ago. She worked for...

Mary Evelyn Thigpen

Mary Evelyn Thigpen

Jun 5, 2018

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Thigpen age 86 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga following an extended illness.   Survivors include: 2 Sons:          Jimmy Thigpen of Waycross, Ga.                         Jerry Thigpen and wife Brenda of Pearson, Ga.   Sister:           Laveen Lee and husband Ronnie of Alma, Ga.   6 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren Several nieces, nephews, and other...

Robert "Bobby" Mullis

Robert "Bobby" Mullis

May 30, 2018

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Mullis age 64 of Axson, Ga. passed away Wednesday at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.   Survivors include: Wife: Debra Mullis of Axson, Ga.   2 Daughters: Rebecca of Axson, Ga.                        Melinda of Atlanta, Ga.   2 Grandchildren: James and Jacob   Graveside funeral services for Mr. Mullis will be held at 2:00 P. M. Friday, June 01, 20l8...

Mickey Davis

Mickey Davis

May 26, 2018

Mr. Mickey Davis age 59 of Axson, Ga. passed away Saturday at his home in Axson, Ga. following a short illness.   Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Brooke Buffington and husband Brian of Clarkesville, Ga.                         Bridgett Coleman and husband Shon of Tampa, Fl.   Sister: Teresa Stults and husband Bob of Axson, Ga.   3 Brothers: Ricky Davis and wife Shelia of Axson, Ga.                        ...

Marsha Gail McDonald

Marsha Gail McDonald

May 23, 2018

Mrs. Marsha "Gail" McDonald, age 69 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.  Survivors include:1 Son:  Don McDonald and wife Angie of Lakeland, Ga.3 Daughters:  Karla McDonald and husband Junior of Willacoochee, Ga.                     Karmen Metts and husband Jim of Pearson, Ga.                     Stephanie McDonald of Douglas, Ga.Daughter-in-law: ...

Frankie Mae Fussell

Frankie Mae Fussell

May 17, 2018

  Mrs. Frankie Mae Fussell, age 95 of Brunswick, Ga. formerly of Axson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2018 at Senior Care Center in Brunswick, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Fussell was born November 20, l922, daughter of Calvin and Ada Cason Bowen. Mrs. Fussell had made her home in Axson along with her...

Harvey McClendon

Harvey McClendon

May 15, 2018

  Mr. Harvey McClendon, age 82, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday night at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. McClendon was born March 6, l936, son of Horace and Ethel McDaniel McClendon. He had made his home in Douglas and Willacoochee most of his life. He was a mechanic...

Debra D. Bennett

Debra D. Bennett

May 8, 2018

Mrs. Debra Bennett age 60 of Axson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, May 08, 2018 at her home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.   Born March 24, l958, in Rockledge, Fl., Mrs. Bennet was the daughter of Grover Lamar and Bertha Juanita Futch McRae. She had made her home in Stockton before moving to Newton where she had lived for...

Frankie Lee Bennett

Frankie Lee Bennett

May 8, 2018

Mr. Frankie Lee Bennett, age 60, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his home following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Bennett was born October 8, l957, son of Frank and Stella Mae Balance Bennett. He worked in the Poultry Industry before poor health forced him to retire.Survivors include:2 Sons:  Stanley Frank Bennett...

Amy Dawn Vore

Amy Dawn Vore

May 5, 2018

Ms. Amy Dawn Vore, age 41, passed away Saturday, May 05, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following a brief illness.   She lived in Pearson and worked in Douglas as an injector with PCC. She loved to cook, listen to music, dancing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Vore and...