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Raphael Henderson, Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
Raphael Henderson, Sr, 60, of St. Marys, passed away on March 15, 2026. He was a retired Navy veteran. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Martha Horton Dorsey
Mar 12, 2026
Martha Etta Dorsey (Horton), age 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 12, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia. She was born on November 17, 1936, in Brunswick. As the proud wife of an Air Force veteran, she spent many years away from Brunswick returning to the community she loved and called home in 1974.
Martha was...
Judith "Judy" Lynn Moss
Mar 10, 2026
Judith Lynn Moss, lovingly known as “Judy,” passed away on March 10, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia, under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles, with both of her sons, Don James and Rick James, by her side.
Judy was born on January 11, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, to James Moss and Dorothy Moss. She grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida,...
Mahalia Gayle Deans Jacobs
Mar 9, 2026
Mahalia Gayle Jacobs (Dean), 47, of Waynesville, passed away on March 9, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Gloria Mateu Johnson
Mar 6, 2026
Gloria Fowler Johnson, a longtime resident of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born in Barcelona, Spain, she made the journey to the United States as a young military wife of George Fowler. Together, they built a life in Phenix City, AL, and had four daughters.
Gloria eventually settled on the Georgia coast where...
Dora "Nannie" Lane
Mar 4, 2026
Dora J. Stutts Lane, affectionately known as “Nannie”, passed away at the age of 81, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at home with her loved ones by her side.
Born in Brunswick on November 20, 1944, to William and Virgie Morgan Stutts, she lived here her entire life. She married Bobby Sinclair Lane when she was sixteen years old, and ten months...
Willie James Montgomery, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Willie James Montgomery Jr. was born on December 10, 1963, in Pompano Beach, Florida, to the late Willie James Montgomery Sr. and Amanda Smith. He received his education in the Glynn County School System and was an instrumental member of the Brunswick High School basketball team.
After graduating from high school, Willie moved to Pompano Beach, Florida, where he worked in...
Ralph Kay Haugen
Feb 25, 2026
Born on March 24, 1932, to Ella and George Haugen, Ralph Kay Haugen lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for his family.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1953. During his time in the Navy, he met the love of his life, Ramona Ann Haugen. Their marriage of 58 years was...
Donald Sidney Berg
Feb 25, 2026
Donald Sidney Berg, 75, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, Born on March 13, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia, Donald was the son of Capt. A.C. Berg and Patty Berg.
Donald grew up in Georgia and graduated from Glynn Academy before continuing his education at Brunswick Junior College. After completing his studies, he moved to Love Valley, USA, where he began...
Debora Louise Iwer
Feb 24, 2026
Debora Louise Iwer, 69, of Brunswick, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
James Herbert Cobb
Feb 24, 2026
James Herbert Cobb, 81, of Townsend, passed away on February 24, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Jane Steele Beetem
Feb 22, 2026
Jane Steele Beetem, 75, of Brunswick, passed away at her home on February 22, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Donna Lynn Simmons
Feb 21, 2026
Donna Lynn Simmons, known to so many simply as Lynn, was born on October 20, 1958, and passed away on February 21, 2026.
Lynn was a Christian, and her life carried a quiet and steady thread of faith. She believed in love that stays, love that shows up, and love that does not turn away. Those who truly knew her understood...
Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr.
Feb 20, 2026
Dr. Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr., 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Brunswick, GA. Born in Atlanta, GA, on Oct. 5, 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Scott L. and Mimi O’Beirne Tarplee.
Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr., was a wonderful human, a bright light in a...
Delbert Earle Hayes
Feb 17, 2026
Delbert Earle Hayes, 75, of Saint Mary's, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Edward W. Floyd
Feb 17, 2026
Edward W. Floyd, 79, of Brunswick, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Tina Cheyenne Taylor
Feb 15, 2026
Tina Cheyenne Taylor, 57, of Brunswick, passed away on February 15, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Teresia Diane Shuman
Feb 13, 2026
Teresia Diane Shuman, 69, of Waynesville, passed away on February 13, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Cynthia Ann Johnson
Feb 11, 2026
Cynthia Ann Johnson, passed away unexpectedly at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, on February 11, 2026.
Born in Brunswick Georgia on May 18, 1971, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Calvin Lanier Johnson and Judy Kennedy Johnson. A lifelong resident of the community she cherished, Cynthia graduated from Brunswick High School in 1989. She continued her education at Georgia Southern...
Gerald Wayne Herndon
Feb 9, 2026
Gerald Wayne Herndon Sr., lovingly known as “Runaround” of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 75.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, George Dobby Herndon of Surrency, Georgia, and his mother, Carrie Mae Herndon of Waverly, Georgia. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Gene Herndon, Emory Herndon, Mark Herndon, and...
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