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Louise Flowers

Louise Flowers

Aug 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Louise Flowers

Sunrise: September 24, 1945, Sunset: August 24, 2026

Louise Flowers, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, peacefully transitioned on August 24, 2026. Her life was defined by devotion, resilience, and a joyful spirt that touched everyone she encountered. 

Louise was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Wynn; her grandson, Felix Walters and her siblings;...

Virginia Schaefer Hanly

Virginia Schaefer Hanly

Aug 24, 2026

Virginia Schaefer Hanly, 85, of St. Simons Island, passed away on August 24, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Lawrence Dwayne Dawson

Lawrence Dwayne Dawson

Aug 23, 2026

Lawrence Dwayne Dawson, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Harborview Satilla after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born and raised in Wick (Tyler County), WV, he was the youngest of fourteen children born to George and Stella Lewis Dawson.

A veteran of the United States Army, Lawrence served in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge after 10...

Kathy Lynn McCall

Kathy Lynn McCall

Aug 22, 2026

Kathy Lynn McCall, 62, of Brunswick, passed away on August 22, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Ruby Geneva Runnels Knight

Ruby Geneva Runnels Knight

Aug 22, 2026

Ruby Geneva Runnels Knight, 91, of Lakeland, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2026. She was born January 9, 1935, to James Curtis (“J.C.”) & Ruby Runnels in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Ruby attended the University of Southern Mississippi.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Wilson Harold “Hal” Knight, who was an avid golfer. They met...

Selena Louise "Ma Belle" Summerlin

Selena Louise "Ma Belle" Summerlin

Aug 21, 2026

Selena Louise Summerlin, age 60, lovingly known to many as “Ma Belle,” passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1966.

Selena was a one-of-a-kind person whose funny, outgoing personality could light up any room. She was truly happy-go-lucky, always ready with a smile, a laugh, or a good story. Selena never met a stranger and...

Ernest Penson Curry

Ernest Penson Curry

Aug 20, 2026

Ernest Penson Curry, Jr., passed away on August 20, 2026 at the age of 85 in Brunswick, GA. He was born in Wilmington, NC, on May 22, 1941. Ernie spent more than 40 years in residential and commercial construction and real estate development on St. Simons Island, Atlanta, South Carolina, and North Florida.

Ernie was the eldest son of Ernest Curry...

Roger Alan Davis

Roger Alan Davis

Aug 20, 2026

Roger Alan Davis, 83, of Brunswick, GA, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on December 8, 1942, to Thorn and Adele Davis in West Virginia. Roger spent his younger life growing up in Akron, Ohio. He met and married Mary Lou Henry in 1964 and they began building a beautiful life together....

Randle Thomas Carter

Randle Thomas Carter

Aug 18, 2026

Randle Thomas Carter, affectionately known as Randy, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, in Kingsland, Georgia.

Randy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was married to Ruth Tooley Carter, the love of his life. Randy was completely dedicated to Ruth and loved her with all his heart. Together, they built a life and a...

Lynda Faye Strean

Lynda Faye Strean

Aug 17, 2026

Lynda Faye Strean was born August 29, 1944 and passed away on August 17, 2026. A lifetime resident of Brunswick she is leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Lynda is survived by her loving husband, Robert Strean; her children, Darren Keith Strean, Scott Allen Strean,...

Sylvia Wayne Hurd

Sylvia Wayne Hurd

Aug 16, 2026

Sylvia Wayne Hurd, 87, of St. Simons Island, passed away on August 16, 2026.

A beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family. She was born on May 19, 1939, in Eufaula, Alabama, to Luther Jones and Doris Helms Jones.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carroll Martin. She was a devoted mother to David Hurd, Randy Hurd,...

Fletcher Royce Hobbs, Jr.

Fletcher Royce Hobbs, Jr.

Aug 15, 2026

Fletcher Royce Hobbs, Jr., 91, of St. Simons Island, passed away on August 15, 2026. 

Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Jefferson Lloyd Rawls

Jefferson Lloyd Rawls

Aug 11, 2026

Jefferson Lloyd Rawls, 81, of Hortense, passed away on August 11, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

May Yvonne Troutt

May Yvonne Troutt

Aug 10, 2026

May Yvonne Troutt, 95, of Darien, Georgia, passed away at home on the morning of August 10, 2026. 

There are no service arrangements at this time.

Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Joseph Rene Legere

Joseph Rene Legere

Aug 9, 2026

Joseph Rene Legere, 87, of Brunswick, passed away at his home on August 9, 2026. Joseph was born on November 16, 1938, in Sanford, Maine.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Legere family.

Marilyn Wynne Humphrey

Marilyn Wynne Humphrey

Aug 5, 2026

Marilyn Wynne Humphrey, 95, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1931.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lee Humphrey, who passed away in 1971; her son, Allen Humphrey; her son-in-law, R.V. Cate; and her grandson, Dylan Cate.

She is survived by her loving children, Delia Cate and her late...

Robert "Bob" Owen Goulet

Robert "Bob" Owen Goulet

Aug 3, 2026

Robert Owen “Bob” Goulet, 90, of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia.

Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 27, 1936. He attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri, a Catholic Jesuit preparatory school, and went on to graduate from the University of Missouri in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree,...

Darlene Mae Alderson

Darlene Mae Alderson

Aug 2, 2026

Darlene Mae Alderson, 88, of St. Simons Island, passed away on August 2, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Andrew "Andy" James Blackmon

Andrew "Andy" James Blackmon

Jul 30, 2026

Andrew James "Andy" Blackmon, 35, of Jesup, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Jesup.

Andy was born on September 26, 1990, in Kennesaw, Georgia, to Deborah Stone Blackmon and the late William Thomas Blackmon. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University, where he earned a degree in Physics followed by a Master's degree in Engineering. Andy was...

Edwina McGovern Taylor

Edwina McGovern Taylor

Jul 29, 2026

Edwina McGovern Taylor, 85, of Brunswick, passed away on July 29,2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

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