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Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

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.

Survivors include:

Brother: Major General USAF John R. Paulk (Retired) and wife Gail of Ruskin, Fl.

3 Sisters: Bonnie Manning of Jacksonville, Fl.

                  Mary Flanagan and husband Edd of Perry, Ga.

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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...

Ellie Terrell Morris

Ellie Terrell Morris

Oct 16, 2024

Ellie Morris of Pearson, Ga passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2024. He was 97 years old. 

Ellie was the youngest of 11 children, of which there were nine boys and two girls. He was born and raised south of Axon, Ga, in a community known as Fiddler’s Green. He often shared his memories of...

Hewey D. Boyd

Hewey D. Boyd

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Hewey Deen Boyd age 86, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Vista Park in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

A native of Nashville, Ga., Mr. Boyd was born January 21, l938, to the late William Aden and Lovey Louise Bellflower Boyd. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life and enjoyed gardening,...

Herbert W. Peeples

Herbert W. Peeples

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Herbert W. Peeples, age 82 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Peeples was born November 26, l941 in Jacksonville, Fl. to the late George Wilson Peeples and Alma Mae Simmons Formby. He had made his home in Pearson, Ga. for the past 31 years and worked as a carpenter...

Nancy B. White

Nancy B. White

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Burch White age 84, of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, October11, 2024 at Baptist Village in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.

Mrs. White was born January 17, l940, daughter of William and Mariah Corbitt Burch. She made her home in Axson and enjoyed cooking, working with her flowers, fishing and going to church. She was a member of...

Richard R. Summerlin

Richard R. Summerlin

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Richard R. Summerlin, age 70, of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home in Axson, Ga.

Survivors include:

2 Sons: Donald Summerlin of Tigard, Or.                                                                ...

Betty Anne Hayes Smith

Betty Anne Hayes Smith

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Betty Anne Hayes Smith, age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. 

Survivors include:

Husband: W.M. Smith of Pearson, Ga.

1 Stepson: Tim Smith of Pearson, Ga.

1 Stepdaughter: Terri Carter and husband Ricky of Pearson, Ga.

2 Brothers: Larry Hayes of Willacoochee, Ga.

                   Tony Hayes...

Bonnie M. Kunberger

Bonnie M. Kunberger

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie M. Kunberger, age 89 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Dunnellon, Fl. following an extended illness.

Mrs. Kunberger was born March 9, 1935, in Willacoochee, Ga. to the late Walter Virgil and Maude Jowers Myers. Mrs. Kunberger and her late husband John had made their home in Ocala, Fl. for many years, where she worked...

Colonel Dale Taft

Colonel Dale Taft

Sep 12, 2024

Mr. Colonel Dale Taft, age 61, of Axson, Ga. passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital in Dade City, Fl.

Survivors include:

Daughter: Chelsea Taft and husband Donnie Jordan of Dupont, Ga.

Son: Dale Taft and wife Brittany of Shiloh, Ga.

Mother of Children: Pam Taft of Homerville, Ga.

2 Brothers: Henry Taft and girlfriend Susan of Axson, Ga.

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Terry W. Tillman

Terry W. Tillman

Sep 6, 2024

Mr. Terry Tillman, age 63, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Friday, September 06, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Survivors include:

3 Daughters: Lori Branch of Axson, Ga.

 Terri Jones and husband Justin of Nicholls, Ga.

 Katherine Tinajero and husband Eleazin of Axson, Ga.

Sister: Debra Pate of Moultrie, Ga.

Brother: Mark Tillman of Moultrie, Ga.

7 Grandchildren: Ashlyn Branch, Dylan Jones, Emerson Jones,...

Maria Castillo

Maria Castillo

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Maria Castillo, age 61 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Friday, September 06, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga.

Survivors include:

2 Sons: Fernando Gaona and wife Charlotte of Pearson, Ga.

 Daniel Gaona and wife Marisol of Willacoochee, Ga.

4 Daughters: Obdulia Beiza and husband Jose of Willacoochee, Ga.

 Maria Felix Sanches and husband Fidencio of Willacoochee, Ga.

 Francisca Diaz and...

Louise Johnson Chaney

Louise Johnson Chaney

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Louise Johnson Chaney, age 89 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, September 06, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Survivors include:

Son: Jerome Chaney and wife Rebecca of Pearson, Ga.

Daughter: Glenda Johnson of Strawberry Plains, Tn.

Stepdaughter: Laura Salter of Pearson, Ga.

14 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Funeral...

Tommy Lee Deems

Tommy Lee Deems

Sep 3, 2024

Mr. Tommy Lee Deems, age 80 years old, of Kirkland, Ga. passed away Tuesday, September 03, 2024, at his home in Kirkland, Ga. following an extended illness.

Survivors include:

Wife: Lilla Deems of Kirkland, Ga.

3 Sons: Ricky Deems and wife Penny of Millwood, Ga.

             Mitchell Deems and wife Amanda of Kirkland, Ga.

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Judy W. Gillis

Judy W. Gillis

Aug 27, 2024

Mrs. Judy W. Gillis, age 69 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga.

Mrs. Gillis was born August 4, 1955, daughter of Amos Leonard and Winnie Brown Wingate. She was a retired educator, having taught in the Willacoochee and Pearson School System. After retiring she enjoyed shopping, spending time with...

Betty H. Walker

Betty H. Walker

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Betty H. Walker, age 71, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Survivors include:

Son: Wayne Mixon and wife Toni of Elkhart, In.

Daughter: Angie Joiner and husband Russell of Alapaha, Ga.

Brother: Daniel Hunkapiller and wife Margie of Willacoochee, Ga.

6 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Mrs....

Mark Anthony "Andy" Cofield

Mark Anthony "Andy" Cofield

Aug 19, 2024

Mr. Mark Anthony “Andy” Cofield, age 58 of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Choudrant, La.

A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Cofield was born March 19, 1966, son of Harvey Cofield and Patsy Walker Kirkland. He was an OTR truck driver who enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Cofield attended...

Kellie Michane James

Kellie Michane James

Aug 18, 2024

‘Life Is Too Short For Matching Socks’

K. Michane James

Written by Faith E. James 

 

At the bottom of her chest of drawers in Michane’s closet is a drawer filled with socks. 

Michane James was known at Pearson Elementary School as the kindergarten teacher who wore mismatched socks. 

“Life is too short for matching socks.”

It’s kind of a funny story. My mother pursued her lifelong...

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