obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Feb 9, 2026

Kimberly Phyllis Poindexter, 56, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.

She was a woman whose life was defined by the family she built and the many hearts she gathered along the way.

Family and Legacy

Kimberly’s greatest joy was found in her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by those who will carry her memory...

Feb 9, 2026

Ronnie Gene Griffin, 69, of Hortense passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 9, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick.

Ronnie was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 10, 1956, to William and Evelyn Griffin. He joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era at the age of nineteen and proudly served his country for eleven years, completing his military...

Feb 7, 2026

Anne Cappelmann Donaldson of Jesup died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Marshes Edge on St. Simons Island, Georgia, following an extended illness and under the care of Heartland Hospice.  

Anne was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Sara and George Scherer Cappelmann, Sr. She graduated from Jesup High School in 1951, then earned three degrees from the University of Georgia: BFA...

Feb 5, 2026